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OAU^ADIAK ARCHIVES

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i:iOJJGrZsA.B BRYMiN^IilR,

Ancmi^Tsn

».1889.

{Being -an Appendix to Report of the Minister of Agriculture.)

OTTAWA:
PRINTED BY BROWiN CHAMBERLIN, PRINTER TO THE QUEEN'S MOST

EXCELLENT MAJESTY.

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CONTENTS.

ARcmvisT's Ke?ci7?t •„.;. '*".^

AOXS A.— Xoutii-'W'kstkrv rLxi'MUlATlONS—

1. tToiiruaT of L;ivt>roii(lryc. l7:!,'^-;i!l, ,

2. C'iipt.ficfoi'oe Dixon Id KviiH Xopoiin - «,?

3. Isaac Ogden, <^iiobor, to David < ),irdun, London.,... oq

S^, 1)avMO,u(l('n. to Evan Xopoan " "^

4. :Mnn<.raiRlum by Aloxandor I )alrympIo on thrRmito' of Discoveries

6. Alexander Dalrympio to Kvan Xepean.. ' ...

0, Xote l)y Aloxandoi- i)alryiiipio ".".'.".'.".'.".".'.".1"."."."..* or

7. Capt. Holland's plan to explore from Quebec on

«. Kstiniate of Kxpensc.,., "_ ' '

9. List of Instruments .,, [ ' \

10. Dalrympic to (rrenville... '.'.".!!!'.!!!.'.,".". "^l

11, Dalrymplo to Xepean ".....'.'..".".'.!'.'.*.'.'.".""'. nl

12. Dalrympic to Noj^ean ' ,*

13, Capt. Jlolland to Nepean ...^. "..'..!!!!!. !.....!.'."."!,'.'." fg

Note B.— Ekmoiois, EnrcAnoxAT. and Other Statistics—

J. Humniaiy of the Census of Canada, 1784 go

2. ListofParishes,&c., of the Diocese of Quebec ,n

S; Census of Cler<.-y. &c . .

4. Statement of Militia *.".".'.'..'.!'.*."...!...'..'.'. '^'^

5. Return of Jndians ..".".'"'.' "*-

e. State of ]?eligion in Canada .'.".'.. *."."."..'.". to

T. Ecclesiastical State of Canada '.'.".'..".".',''.'.."'.',..'."."."."".'! tn

UOTB C— VeHJIONT X'E(iOTIAT10NS-*

1. Governor Simcoc to Mr. Diindas ^ p„

2. Levi Allen to Governor Simcoe ..................!. r-

3. Crovernoi' Simcoe to :^rl•. Diindas ]_

4. Statement by A[r. .Tarvis .'.....'......"."."."...".'.",'.'.".'." f"

ICoTE r>.— Before and After the Battle ofEdge IIill^ '^^

1 2. j- Bouquet lo(icneral Amherst

3. Lt. Col. Robert.son to Bouquet

4. Bouquet to (General Amiierst '.'.".'.".'..'.." ,'?

5. Bouquet to Lt. Col. Robertson ...'......"....' ol

i>. Bouquet to General Amherst '.'.'.'...".".".'.....".'..'. j^o

7. General Amherst to Boucjuct "......'... ct

8. Bouquet to General Amherst '

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Note K.— Tiik llKsEfiVATroM f»r Indus Lands—

I, if.'iil. ('rf'Siip 1(> Boufjuot,,..,,,,,,,,, .*,.,,„,,..„ !«>...•••..»..»..•.•

Z. M()U(|iiot to Col, Crosttp..»M.«„M.,.4., , ,., ,„.,

:i. Lt. Ci)l. .MtTcor lo HoiKiuot , ,., ,»vit. «...

•I. B()ii([iict's ProclaiaatioM auiiiriHt .Settling (17(»1)...., ,

T). (iovci'iior Fiiii([uioi' to l^Duqtu'l, ,,...,, , ,..,

<). Bouquet to (Jovcrnor Fauquioi- , ,..„

I, '(iencfal Aiuhcr.st to Bou(|Uct..„„. , ,..,.,..

8, (iovci'iior Fau(iuicr (o Bouquet , ,

D. Jiouquot to (loneral Amherst,....,.,,., , , ,

10. (lOiu'ral AniluTst to Bouquet, ,..,,.., ,.

11. i'roclauiaiion ri!i:!;ardiiig Indiau Lanils (17<i3) , „„.

Note F. — Oanai. from Lake Ciiami'Lain to the St. Lawrence—

1. Edward Bancroft to lion. T. T. Townshond

2. Observations (No. 1) respecting a Navigable Canal from Lake

Chauiplain

3. Additional Observations (No. 2)

4. Silas Deane to Evan Nepoan

5. Observations as to cost, i\:c., of the Canal, by Silas Deano

Note C — List of Booics, &c., presented ,, , „„„

IIaldimand Collection, Calenhau— ConfmMafjon.

B 207. Concluded

B 208. Memoranda relating to Hon. ,J. Cochrane, 1778-178-1

B 209. Correspondence with Hon. J. Cochrane and David Gordon,

177D-1784

B 210-11. Correspondence and Papers relating to the Hon, John

Cochrane and money att'airs, 1770-1784

B 212-1, 2. Proceedings in the suit of (loneral Haldimand vs. Hon.

John Cochiane, 1770-1784

B 213. Memorials from Otticers and Soldiers of the Army,

1778-1784

B 214. Memorials from the Provincial Corps and Loyalists,

1777-1785, Vol. I

B 215. do do do Vol, II

B 21(3. Memorials from the Indian and Naval Dejuirtments,

177(i-1784

B 217. ^leraorials from Civilians in Canada, 1777-1785

B 218. ■ Memorials of French In'.abitants of Canada, 1778-1784

B 219. do do do Vol. II

B 220. Speeches in the Legislative (.'ouncil, etc., 1779-1784

B 221. Letters of Instruction to Brigadier (Jonoral St. Leger, on

giving up command of (Quebec, 1784

B 222. Forms of Warrants, Commissions, itc, 177(j-1785. List of
Officers in various Dejjartments, 1783-1784

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B 224. Viiluiitioiii of Fi(,fs iiiul StMtciiiorioH in Canada, nHl-nH2.,»... 112

B 225-J, Miscellaneous Tapors,, n77-n78.«,., 113

B 225-Jf. do d» cl(« 117

B 220, liist of Plans ,.. 121

11 227. Criinoral Inventory of Papers relating to Canaila 121

B 228. Invontoiies of Papers relating to Canada, 1778-1784 ...„..,. 122

7^ 22!l, Monionindmn Books of (ieneral Haldiinaml, 17r)t)-1778 , 122

B 230 to (; Private. Diarv t)l' tienorat lialdiniaiRl,, (in I'remdi, witii a
B232. i ' ^ . . '-

translation). ....♦«„ 123

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Letter Book of Colonel IT. Bouquet 1

do do do 1757-1758 4

Military Accounts, South Carolina, 1757-1758 .•... 12

Correspondence with General Andierst, 175!t-17<J3 13

Government Instructions to Lord Amher.st 31

Letters from (rcneral (lage, 171)3-1705 ,, 31

Letters to Gage, 17«3-]7<i5 31

Correspondence with Generals Stanwix, Gage, Monckton, &c.,

175'J-1765 3G

Correspondence with Sir J. 8t. Clair and Captain .lames

Sinclair, 1758-17G3 7(3

Correspondence with the Karl of Loudoun and Brig.-Gen.

Forties, 1757-1759 88

Correspondence with Colonel Washington, 1758 !t7

Correspondence of Capt. Onrry, 1758-1764 !t9

do do do 1(»5

General Correspondence, 1754-1759, Vol. 1 112

do do 1759, Vol. II 123

do d-^. do 140

do do 17(50, Vol. Ill 155

do do 1761, Vol. IV 171

Letters to Colonel Bouquet, 1761. Vol. V 184

do do 1762, Vol. VI 198

do do do 209

do <lo 1763, Vol. VII 219

do do do 235

General Correspondence, Vol. VIII 247

do do 1764-1765 269

Letters from Colonel Bouquet to various Persons, 1757-1759,

Vol.! 282

Letters to various Persons, 1760-1764, Vol. II 296

do do do do 305

Miscellaneous Accounts and Peturns, 1758-1765 .*. 314

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A L'X Pnpors retiitlnff ta Tndinn AttiiirK, IT58-17«!5,.„........,.„„..^ 32|

A '^(i, rublic Orderii Issued by Ck-noral Amhci-Ht aiwt ('(•!. )nor ,

JJouqiiof, n<a-17C5 339

A 2T. fronemf iind Re^'Tmonrat Ontors, i;5!»-17«»41 33|

A 2S. Hi!^<'olliinooiis I'liporH, 1753-1766.,««„„,,„„,,,„ „.,„...„„„„ 333

A •-'!•' f'iisli Hook, Soul li(.'arnlina, iT^T-nSS 331

A •'!•' Invfiiiuiv uf .•(Voclfi lii'loiiMiny; ii. ijio late Brig.-Gou. Uoiiquet,

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|)()II(;la^ 15KVMNKR, ARCHIVIST.

HoiiOwrflMo John Carlino,

MiniHtoi'of AgriciiUuro, ,

&C^ &C,t SiO»

Sir,— .1 TuiVfl ttio lionour to prosont ftio fcimrt on AfcTitvos lor t88!)/-l*
Thoro liiivis k'oii rocoivod lust yoar from tho start' fiiiployutl uiulor tho direi'tion
of tlio lligli Commissioner ut tho Public Record Dfflco, Lomlon, copies of tho Stale
l^aperH (Colonial Series) down to 1807 for Lower Canada and to 1812 for Upper
€anactit. There aire in addition the volumes of tho series •• America and West
Indies" ilown tf* 17(>!V, which include tho correspondence of Hraddoclc, with an
jiccount of his death four days alter the enga^rement in which he was wounded
(9th July, 17r)r)), anil sketches of the position of the forces, the one showing that at
the beginning of tho action, ami the other their position about two o'clock, when the
wholoof the main body had joined tho advanced and working parties, then boaton
Imck fronj Hie ground first occupied, These plans, which have been partly pub-
lished, wore sent in a letter from treneral Shirley to Sir Thomas Kobinson, dated
5tU November, 1755. The documents in this volume (A. & W, 1, vol. 82) attord a
valuable contributi(m to the history of this action, for tho result of which Ik-addock
lias been severely censured and as strenuously defended. Tho series of volumes now
received under the title of ••America and West Indies" contains tho correspondence
Df tho Commanders during and for some tinae subsofiuent to the close of tlie war in
jSTorth America in 17(jO, including tlie Indian hostilities, Indian conferences, dtc. All
the i)lans in the original lettors have boon traced and bound with the copies; a few
liavo been published in works dealing with the events to which they relate; but
"the majority are still unknown. They include some plans of the order of battle
In dirterent engagements, harbcmrs, forts and proposed defences, north and south,
AS might ho expected, the military command extending at that time over the
larger part of North America, including tho portion now forming the United States.
In the volume for 17(50 (vol. 125) is an elaborate report on the defences of (Quebec,
■with plans for u citadel on Cape Diamond, prepared by order of Sir (iuy Carleton.
These volumes contain the contemporary record of the events of an important
period in the history of North America, and will prove of great service to
investigators,

A series of volumes relating chiefly to tho affairs of tho British Army serving
in North America from 1756, forms a supplement to the last mentioned series, and
will be found of use in dealing with many questions of interest, whose solution
depends to some «xtent on the identitication of officers employed on ditl'erent
fiervices.

• In the rt"i)ort for laRt year, by a, tyjjograpliical error, the date tiere was given as 1887, instead of 1888.
It was corrected in the French edition.

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1.0 poricKj Hlnco »ho (;..n.|ii...t, ami of tho a.lva.i.o ih M.o Holtl.,n,o„t of !|,o ,liiMonl
■..unl...M an.l townships. Tl,« documontH jdalitiK totho tw<»l'r..virK'eH, as f.aH h
Hiat.Ml III a pn.vmiis »vpuri, «,(- lu-in^r copi..,! i.„Mc..iT..|.lly, hc, iw to cniTy *m I
n-.'onl ..I (1,0 r.M.rNo ol-ov.-.il« in b..tia'iuvijiccH,at Loing inii,oHHJbIo tyHcparatotli

rounl...M an.l townships. Th« documontH jdalinK totho twol'rovinrcH, as han hooa

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wilhoiil (lolntnoiif, ,.«... *

I W "KiiTii in.mt »ospecfr.il!yf,» .Itroct uttonflon to f?,o qiroHfu.H of liaCing
cop..-s ina.lo ofth,. ArchivoH i„ Pans ivIatihK' to thin continent: ThcHO iuivVrbooti
'•••porl.d on hy M. .Main.olt.., J^HMistnnt Aivhivinl, ,,n.| many applicalionM aro tK,ia5
m-nvci lor a.Milioi.al inH.nnalio.i an.l tor copion. It in iinpoHHible l<» ,.hlaiin»
llioicuKh Iviiowl.Ml^ro .,f tho history ,>[' C'anada i.ixfor the Vrcncli M//me without
across t.. Ih.' olUcial c.rrospon.l.M.co, aii<t I am, thorofortv romjK,lli.,l ,,mii,i |» uy-j,
that lav.)iiral.K- .•.)nsi.lt«nitiou bo iiWm lu this roprcsentatioii. '

Anmii^r i|„. papiTH acquire.! from privafo Hourccs are SHonic roeolvod from tlio
'I'l'.'.'u'l',/."' "':''"'" •'•"'^"^ '^'"'t'l^'y.- ^lonlivai. Dne k a journaj .U" Lavoroi.^rytf,
1«.(H-.5I (publiHh.xt m this report, ^vjtl, lemarks); the others aire Jotters frotn
JJionvill(.,(i,.vi.r.i..r..f L..uisiana, an.l a mmuirc by Father OKiuarf,(late<t in 1759
without t,(k., but a.l.lressed (.. the Inten.lant (I%ot), givini^ an a.T..unt of lh«
JunuH p..Ht._Malbaye, Tadousac, the IsIetH de .loreniie, Chicutinii an.l Sept IhIos.
lather Cupiart was ii .lesuit, who was sent ju 174« as missionary to Chico.itinu and
aa.Unisnc; IhoNO stations be eontinnoa to serve till bis death, besi.ies others which
woie a<l.lo.l in the course of years. Ilo .lied in ntlf., an.l was buried ul Cbieoutiini':
the body was subse(iuenlly removed to Tadousac, where it jiow lies*.

Correspondence and other <Ioeumonts of tbo!atc Capt. I3ulgei-, diicfTy reTallng
to the war ..f 1812-15, bnve been ncquired from bis son.Mr. A. K.Uulgerof iMuntroal.

An interesting; pampblcf, " Lieut.Jamcs Moody's Narrative of bis exertions and
suftennfrs in the cause of Ijie (lovei^nnient since tbe year 177<V* was published in
Lond.)n in 17.s;{, an.l bas long been our of print. JIIh grandson Mr. .». W
Moo<ly, of Yarmouth, N.S., wiio possesses one of the few copies, ivbicb it ,'s to bj
presumed are still in existence, bas had Hie kindness to make and transmit a written
copy to this branch, for preservation^ for which thanks are day.

The list of works presented sbows tbat tbe publications of tbe Public Iteconl
Otlice, Lon.L.n, are regularly transmitted as issued, nn Welt as the lieports of th«
Deputy Keeper of JJecor.ls and of the Historical Manuscripts Commission, tlio valuo
of wbicb can scarcely be overrated. A general acknowle.lsrcment to tbe ditferont
Provincial (iovernments tor .l.)cumeiits revived appears to be all that is now iioceu-
eary, their oflicial publications being regubu'ly received and arranged for reference.

An I'xamination of tbe list reforrod to M-ill sbow Iio-vv widespread is tlie interest
in tbe work of this branch. Tbe applications for information on various subjects,
many of them relating to im]iortant jMiblic and private interests, are daily increas-
mg. Among Ihchc are references for intbrmation required by different Depai'tments
to enable settlements of claims to be made; others arc from private individuals
respecting successions and other questions of a similar nature. Prom this point of

tlt»\«r *TiTh Iji'iiiuiti fiuH Iwon of f^roiit Morvtco,nu Imporlanf ]mvt of tin furictroiiM which
Im ji|>f in 1)0 t.vortookcd, Uh valine for hiHtoricnI pui'ixmcM.hciinj (hat (o which attiuilion
iK('hi('fl3'<'aIlo(f, owin^'^fo \]w ^Mt-atcr piiMlcily tiadirally ^'ivcii tu this part of tho
«.nit(t, as Ihcro is warccly ii m-.-iil worU jmhliNhcil relating' t«i tho history ofCaiiada
*>r »ho United Statt's that Auch not contiiiu nc|{nowi«d«t-inoiitM of ohli^^atioiiH to this
liralicli for iiifurmaliou ^rlv.tn aii.l u.MHiHiaiicr rcndorcd ll will not, I Iriiht, ho con-
pjdorwl »mt ot phicc to, 4|iiut(« ono ni' jwu «)!' Iho jnany n<»ticcH hy aiithoritioH on
liiMtorlcat Huhjoc'tM in Iho United HtatoM; tho.so from Canadian wrilorH aro ciiually
favuiirahlc. In i\w Aftanfu' Mimthfy (HoHl(»n^ iMasH.), for Novomhor hint, is u review
€>f Mr, Theodore UooMeveil'i* '» Winnini,' of fiie West," which stales that he han in the
Jireparationof the work ' coiiHultcd original docunientH in liio State J)cpartnient at
Wa.Hhington, tlie Canadiau Arcluvo^* ftt QWwia^unnvaUed m thU continent /or
tnaterldls in iVe,ifern hi&tori/i*

^ Iti tTitf * Xarrfidve anfl Critioiil ItiHbiy of America," edited hy Ml-, .Tnstin
WinMoi^tlio latent oxtenMivu work on th'iH ftuhjoot, it Jm stftted, In i-eforenoe 1o liio
fioiirccH of informrttioii witK foHpoct to (tJanada from WVi t<» 1H(J7; " Tho most
»cliiiii'lcah!e service done to tile history of this period (I7(i;j to 1791), us >..ll as to
that of several years ioih)win<r, has Ikhsii accomplished hy the Canadian ArchivoH
Dcpartiminr, Ottawa, whose collection, begun in. lH7:i', under tlie indufatigahle
inanagemont of Mr, Douglas Urymnor, has grown wUh inarvolloiw rapidity in tho
ibw years of its existoneo." (Vol. vni, p. 171.)

At ttio veeont meetings of the Ainericrir Iflsforical Association ilio Canadian
Archives Iiavo been specially noticed lor their importance. At tho mooting in
Hoston, in May, I8H7, Mr. Justin Winsor, of Harvard College, President of tho
Association, in his aildress on the '' Manuscript Sources of American History," says:
*'Woowe it tothointelligentactiouof the Dominion (iovernmeiit and to the assiduity
of the Dominion Archivist, Mr. Brymner, that copies of tiie llaldimand Tapers aro
now at Ottawa, of which wo aro given an ©xcellent I<oy !ii tho calondur in course of
publication hy (hat same Qlticor."

At tho mo(!ting of t fie sumo ussoclatlon held nt Waslilngfon In Decemljor, 1888,
tho President, Dr, V, \\ l>ooio, of Chicago, said, in reference to tho "Sources and
Facilities for tho Study of North-Wostern History;" *' I will first call attention to tho
collection of original documents in Iho Canadian Archives at Ottawa. A largo
portion of these documents relate to tho early history of the Xorth west, then a i)a'it
of Canada. Some of them have been used by Mr, I'arkman , but as a collection it is
littlo known to writers on Western history. Jt covers the period from the earliest
petllement of Canada to recent dates, and is especially rich in documents of the last
century relating to the Nortli-West^ in ivleroncc Hi \i\mh our ifational ftud State
archives are very weal<.

"Tho intelligence with wliich these documents liave been collected, arranged
flnd calendared in print is most creditable to the Canadian Government, and to its
liccoinpliished Archivist." '

In summing up, Dr. Poole adds; '

" Something of (he enterprise of tho Canadian Government sliould animate the

t)ngross ot the United States in the establishment and support of a Department of

rchives, which will be worthy of this nation."

Con
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The report of the Secretary, Professor Herbert B. Adams, states that the paper
read on Canadiiin arc-hives by Mr. Brymnei- was one of tlie most suggestive of those
presented at tiie meeting, and that from it the "Association learned what scientific
order can be brought out of a cliaos of State papers by well directed ettorts with
only moderote Government aid."

The paper referred to follows, it being at your desii'c included in this report, as
it contains a summary of thowoik done from the beginning to the date of the
meeting. Some introductory sentences are omitted :—

" The Unctions of the archivist are' not the same as those of the librarian?
neither can h be called a historian. He collects the documents from which history
is to bo written, and must, therefore, have a sufficient Icnowledge of the works that
exist treating'- not only of the subjects with which he has to deal, but also of oi'hers
which have, at first s'ight, a very slight and indirect bearing on them. As an archi-
vist he has to coUeet the rough matei'ial to be formed into structures of exquisite
beauty in the hands of the skilful workman, or to be raised by the dishcnest and
incompetent into unsubstantial erections, which crumble into ruins before the hi'st
rude blast c adverse criticism.

"The more clearly does the archivist feel this distinction between him ami the
historian, the more useful is his work likely to be. If he seek to obtain reputation
as a historian, by so much will his proper duties be encroached on. He must not
forget that he is onlv the pioneer, whose duty is to clear away obstructions ; the
cultivated fields wiir'follow. The elder Disraeli thus describes the services rendered
by men of letters who are not authors: 'The concealed aid which men of letters
afford authors may be compared to the subterraneous streams, which, flowing into
spacious lakes, are, though unobserved, enlarging the waters which attract the

public eve.' ,1^11^

" Many of our Canadian records have been, unfortunately, destroyed b}- tire on
various occasions. The peripatetic system, under which the seat of Government
was removed at intervals from one town to anothei' in the original Canadas, acted,
during its continuance, as a bar to the systematic collection of records. Subsequently
the division of powers, by which the control of lands, education, c*cc., was given to
the Legislatures of the Provinces composing the Dominion, deprived the federal
Government of the records relating to many most important subjects. ruore was
no systematic collection of records when, in 1871. a very numerously signed petition
was presented to the three branches .if Parliament, praying that steps should be
taken to have the material relating to the history of the country collected and
arranged for reference. On a ioint report from the Senate and House of Commons
Parliament assigned to the Minister of Agriculture, who is also Minister of i.rts and
Statistics, the duty of accomplishing the object the petitioners hiid in view. 1 had
the honour of being selected to oi'ganize the new branch of the Civil Service, and in
June, 1872, was furnished with three empty rooms and very vague instructions

" The first step was natui'ally to make a preliminary survey of the work to bo
done Fortunately, steps had been taken by Dr. Tach<5, the Deputy Minister of
i\<rriculture. to have a large collection of military correspondence, which ha<l been
8tor>-d at HiiUfax for transmission to London, retained there till the result of an
appli-aiion for the transfer of these papers to the Dominion Government could be
known, the application having been made in anticipation of the appointment of an
archivist, provided for by Parliament, but not then made. On my appointment L
proceeded to Halifax, where I examined and reported on the papers, but the negotia-
tion dragu-ed on. there seeminu: to be little room to hope for a satisfactory result.

" In 1872 the preliminary examination was confined to tiie Capitals oi the
different Provinces, ut each of which I spent some time, and in 1873 I went to London,
whei'e I visited the various Government offices, the British Museum, every place, in
fact that I thought would throw light on the work I was appointed to organize. I then

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recommended, as a first instalment, that the collections made bv Genera' Haldimand,
(iovernor of < 'anada, during the United States Eevolntionary War, should be copied.
These had bet n presented to tho Hi'itish Museum in 1S57, by his (grand) nephew, Mr.
Win. Ilaldinii'.nd. Two collections were presented by that gentleman. The one known
as the " Haldimand Collection" relates to the events of that officer's caieer on this

continent; the other — the " iJouquet (!ollection" tleals more especially with the

military operations of Bouquet, the general outlines of which are known to historians.
The documents in this latter collection cover a i)eri(Kl of ten years, from ITo^ to
1704, those for the year 1705, which form part of it, relating chiefly to tho adminis-
tration of Bouquet's estate. The collection is in thirty volumes.

" The period covered by the Haldimand Collection is the most obscui'c in
Canadian history, and the correspondence thi-ows a flood of light not only on events
in Canada of that epoch, but on contempoi'ary events in what were known as the
American Colonies, whilst they still formed part of the British Empire, and during
the Eevolutionary War, from the first muttering of discontent, immediately after
the cession of Can.ulu, to the attainment of inde[)endence twenty years later. The
information contained in these jiapers relates to an immense extent of territory. On
the Ohio; the ilississippi; the Illinois; the Wabash; in the Floridas ; on the Lakes
froni Superior and Huron eastward; in the frontier posts to the north and south ;
Micliillimakinak, Detroit and Niagara; on Lake Ontario, with its fortified posts (m
the mainland and islands; on both sides of the St. Lawi-ence above and below
Montreal to the Gulph and onwards to Nova Scotia ; on tho Richelieu, Lake
Champlain, the Mohawk Valley, the Hudson. In fact, there is scarcely a locality
bordering on, approaching to, or whose interests might attect the futui'o" of Canada,
respecting which there are not more or less minute details to be found in this mass
of correspondence, which fills no less than 232 volumes, and covers a period of
thirty-three years of public service.

"The writers who treat of the period during which Haldimand was (lovernor
and Commander-in-Chief had little opportunity of testing the trutii of the charges
brought against him by those who were detected in a conspiracy and imprisoned for
t lie safety of the Province ; nor does much regard appear to have been paid to the
peculiar circumstances in which he was placed from the time be succeedeil Carleton
to the date of his recall in 178-1. I must confess, that I have derived from the study
of the correspondence a high idea of the abilities of Haldimand, and of the moderation
he showed in the exercise of almost unlimited power at so critical a period, when a
calm and sober judgment was needed to restrain passion and to enforce repi-ession
without having recourse to violence.

'•Before leaving London, in 1873, I made arrangements for copying the
documents in these two collections. In arranging for this work, it was proposed, in
order to lessen the cost, to have only a careful selection made and copietl. My own
view was, that no man could tell what documents might or might not be safely
omitted, even the most trifling being a link in the chain :.,'■ evidence, as every
invostigator knows. The Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Jonn Henry Pope, saw
the propriety of my recommendation, and gave the necessary a- *^hority to have the
collections co])ied in full. On this point I may be pardoned for quoting the words
ofaiecent writer on Egyptian antiquities. He says: ' No object has been deemed
too trivial for examination. The relations of one monarch to another have been
found on scraps of vases, chips of wood, and fragments of papyri. A mutilated
hieroglyph on the dress of a statue has revealed a political mystery, and a series of
erasures on granite blocks, a religious revolution.' A curious instance of the
correctness of the statement just quv,ted is to bo found in the proof aftbrded by a
contract for the sale of a piece of land, recorded on a tablet now in the British
Mu.seum, of the existence of a King of Habvlon twenty-five centuries ay-o. which was
suspected but not proved,

" But whilst engaged in the work of investigation, that of acquisition was not
neglected. By personal negotiation with the authorities at the War Office, for which
the previous correspondence had prepared the way, I succeeded in convincing them

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that tho collection of correspondence at Ilalifiix woukl l)o more useful at Ottawa
than immured in the vaults in London, and by the end of the j-ear 1873 fully eight
tons of official documents were brought from Halifax and deposited in their original
cases in the archive rooms.

" Those familiar with tho subject know the formidable character of the work of
arranging and classifying such a mass of documents. The papers were secured in
cases, each coutaining correspondence for one or more years, tied up in bundles. An
attempt )iad been made to indicate the subjects by titles, but there had been no elfort
to arrange them according to any sort of systematic classification. Each title of
which there were 82,000, carried a variable number of enclosui'cs. I have in round
figures estimated the documents at 300,000 (given l)y a tvpogi'aphical error in one of
my reports as 200,000), but I think that an actual count would show them to be
about 400,000— probably more.

" The first thing to be detei'mined on was the system of arrangement to be
adopted. I have said that I was turned loose into three empty rooms. I had now a
mass of unsorted documents to deal with. Being entirely alone, I had full scope to
adopt any system I chose, without let, hindrance, or remonstrance. First, then, I
adoi)tcd, as the foundation, the chronological order, so tliat the record of events
might follow natui'ally, no matter who was the recorder. Next, as in dealing with
these documents, it would be impossible to have them indexed, even imperfectly, for
yeai's, the most practicable way would be to divide them into subjects, breaking
them up, as it were, into fragments for mastication. In much of the correspondence
this was comparatively easy, from the general official rule (not alwaj-s, however,,
observeil) ot treating only one subject in each letter. There are numei'ous exceptions
to this. Tho Queen's father, the Duke of Kent, who was in command in North
America, was one of the greatest otfenders, his letters dealing at length with all sorts
of subjects, whilst the Duke of York, Commander-in-Chief, Her Majesty's uncle, deals
with one subject at a time, and one only. They had one peculiarity in common.
Each had a secretary, who wrote a beautifully clear hand, a characteristic also of the
royal brothers, as, in fact, of most of the gentlemen at the end of the last andi
beginning of the pi-esent century.

" Having decided on the fii'st principle of ai-rangement— namely, that it was to
be chronological— I proceeded with that, in the first place, by means of tin boxes,
each with four pigeon holes. These I had arranged round the foui walls of one of
the rooms, ami by taking a limited number of years, I was able to get the letters,
returns, accounts, memorials, &c,, arranged by years, months, and finally days of
the month. It should be borne in mind, that the documents were of many sliapos
and sizes, from a sci-ap of paper of possibly quarter of an inch, to the largest size of
paper made, and the writing and ink from the rudest and pooi'est up to the most
cultured and +he finest that could be produced. Let me remark, too, that in tho
earlier documents each of the covering letters had endorsed the name of tho writer,
the place where and the date when written, and a short but clear abstract of its
contents. Gradually, as time went on, these careful notes ceased ; the abstracts first
became obscure and then vanished, only the date being endorsed. Much of the
trouble of asceriaining the subject of the earlier documents was removed by their
careful endoivsation, but that advantage was lost by the modern and imperfect
practice.

I' The next matter to be attended to was the choice of subjects and titles.
"The first part of the work had been purely mechanical, tlie arrangement of
documents according to dates requiring no special qualifications beyond industry
Jind patience. The next, however, demanded a little more brain power in order to
determine the subjects and their titles, and to select tlio documents that should pro-
perly belong to each subject. It is cleur that the latter could only bo done by reading
the documents; it is equally clear that to wade through each of a mass of papers,
between three hundred thousand and half a million" in number, meant a work of
many years. But here training on the press came into pla}'. The work of rushing
daily through fyles of exchanges to select the most interesting material for the

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makiiifj: up of tlie next day's paper it- in itsc^'a (.raining for woric of this kind. Like
tlie mcdieino prescrihcd Ijy the (ri-eck piiysieian Douban to the leprous King- of
Persia, wliich was ahsoi-hed by exereise, as told in the veritable Arabian Nights, the
contents of i lie ilociinients .seemed to be absorbed rather than taken in by any slower
process, and tinis the work went on frcnii day to day. I maj' express, parenthetically,
my thankfulnes.s tiiat, japidly as the work was done. 1 tind in indexing that few
errors were committed in tlie arrangement. The documents wore then bound, the
work proceeding like that on Solomon's Temple, 'neither hammer, nor axe, nor' any
tool of iron was heard while the house was building.' Inolhci' words, I kept every-
thing as quiet as possible, until some progress had been made in the work of col-
lecting and arranging.

" The collection of which I now speak covers a period from about 1Y85 to 1870.
It largely I'elates to militajy affairs in the Provinces, including the preparations to
meet anticipated hostilities consequent on the first French devolution; orifrinal
records of the War of 1812; the strained relations between Great Britain ancf tiio
United States for some years previous to the declaration of war; the Eebellion in
Canada in 1837-8, with the proceedings of the sj-mpathisers from the United States,
Then there are reports of expeditions to the North -West; many most important
details respecting the Indians from about 1788 ; documents relating to the construc-
tion of the canals by the Imperial Government ; very complete reports of the pro-
ceedings in Canada of the Eoyal Engineers; detads of the defensive posts and forti-
fications; much interesting information respecting the chief cities and new settle-
ments, including those fomed from the weaver population of Scotland, ruined by
the introduction of the power loom, and who, it may be noted, made most successful
settlers.

" The division Avith the title ' Settlers ' includes also a collection of the original
correspondence with the exiled French Eoyalists who, after the massacre of Qui-
beron and the suppression of the struggle in La Vendee and Brittany, entered into
negotiations with the British Government for a grant of land in Upper Canada,
They began an establishment about thirty miles north of Toronto, but the situation
was ill-chosen and the settlers unsuited for the rough work of clearing, so that the
scheme collapsed, and the leader, the Count de Puisaye, died in poverty in London.
In addition to the original documents relating to this last subject, I had copies made
in London of other correspondence, which makes the infoi'mation on this attempt at
settlement fairly complete. It may be said that almost everything relating to local
subjects coming within the jurisdiction of the Military Commandeis is to'be found

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lore, besides much that is of a civil character. There is, however, little of political
History. _ That information has to be sought for elsewhere, and the gap in that
respect is being rapidly tilled up.

" This collection being complete, I have distinguished it as series 'C. To facilitate
research, I had an index placed in each volume. At first I thought of limiting the
index to the luimes of the writers and recipients of letters, to memorialists' and
subjects, but finally lesolved to grapple with the task of indexing every name of
every person and place mentioned, together with such subjects as could be briefly
stated. To do more was hopeless. By this time the copies of the Ilaldimand and
Bouquet Collections were beginning to arrive. These I had avi'anged to have bound
in Lonclon, after revisicm, so that they could be placed on shelves'on arrival. As a
relaxation from the drudgery of indexing, I took to making abstracts of these,
specimens of which nvo. to bo found in the annual reports on Canadian Archives
since (and including) 1884. In making these absti-acts I had a double end in view:
one, to make the documents readily accessible; the othei',to make a thrrough revision
of the copies, so as to make certain they were exact transcripts. Lists were made
of all doubtful points, which I transmitted to the rovisors in London for further
examination. By this process, I believe as exact copies have been secured as it is
possible to obtain in transcriboil documents. It is scarcely necessary to say, that I
have insisted on the copies containing every peculiarity of spelling, every error
and that no variation in these or in imy other respect is allowed. '

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" In addition to the larger and mor^eneral collections, a considerable number of
original warrants for the ]jayniont of officials, clergy, schoolmasters, i)ensioners, and
othei's, besides accounts relating to the Lake Marine, to the Indian and other Depart-
ments,was added. Those also I arranged and liad bound in 107 volumes. They are fully
indexed, and have been found to be of great service in the settlement of questions
in dispute. Then there have been smaller lots, oonstantlv added to, consisting of
family papei's, including such documents as original accounts and journals ofT:he
Invasiim of Canada in 1775, cori-espondcnce relating to the War of 1812, Indian
treaties, eai'ly settlements, and many of a purely local nature. These are' bound,
but not yet indexed; all received are arranged and bound immediately after their
reception.

" As it seemed an obvious duty to gather up the scattered threads of the occupa*
tion by the French of a largo portion of North America, copies were ]iroeured of the
old Acadian registers, so far as these were obtainable. That work has been going
on since, so far as pecuniary means would allow. Copies of many of the church
registers of the old French settlements in the West have also been obtained and are
now on the shelves.

" The report on Archives for 1882, to which I beg to refer, shows the extent of
the ground to be covered, if the Archives are to be in any degree ofusotothe
Dominion as a whole, instead of degenerating into a merely local collection of docu-
ments._ I therefore conceived it to be absoliitely necessary to set about the woi'k of
collecting, as at least a beginning, the printed journals, sessional papers, depart-
mental reports, &.C., of all the Provinces. The attempt to obtain the earliest of these
records has been fairly successful. The gathering of them as they are issued; the
securing of pamphlets, new and old, even of fly sheets, has been carefully attended
to. In several cases, the early Provincial records in jirinted form are much more
complete than those in the libraries of the Provincial Legislatures.

•' In 1881 I obtained the sei'vices of one clerical assistant. That year I went
to London to make arrangements for completing the copyinir of all the documents
relating to Canada in the British Museum. As the report 'for 1881 contains all that
is of impoi'tance concerning that visit, I think it only necsssary to say further, that
in dealing with the question of the grant to Sir William Alexander, the Lord Stirling
so well known in connection with iS\)va Scotia, I was not satisfied with the papers
relating to that Province, but obtained also a considerable number of documents
concerning New England, the entanglement of Lord Stirling's affairs with those of
Gorges and Mason appearing to render that necessary.

'•If I have been too prolix in entering into th'ese details, I must apologise for
taking up the time of a meeting like this. It has been done partly to sho\v\hat no
really good work of this Idnd springs into being suddenly; that it is a process
requiring time and labour, but that the difficulties of forming such a collec ion are
not insuperable. Patience is needed, above all watchfulness imd perseverance. The
man entrusted with the work must make up his mind that it is to be accomplished,
and undertake it, not as a heavy task, but as something to rouse his faculties. Nor
is the expense deadly. There has never been a sum of more than 66,000 annually
voted by Parliament for this service. It requires great economy in management;
it is not always sufficient, but any excess of expenditure beyond th"e grant is speedily
checked.

" I shall be vory brief in what remains. In 1883 I returned to London and
obtained from the frnperiaKiovernment much more favourable conditions for trans-
cribing the State j)a|)ers than the rules in force allowed, many restrictions bein"-
lemoved, which were found to impede the work, °

" In July 1883, Mr. .rose])h Alarmetto was appointed Assistant Ai'chivist, and
entered on the work of investigation in Paris. I would refer vou to the reixjrt's for
1883, 1885, 1H86 and 1887, for Mr. Marmette's account of the" documcnt> in Paris,
which I feel sure will be found interesting. We are ready to begin the work of
copying there, when Parliament shall see tit to gi'ant a sufficient amount for the
purpose. What I did that year in London, foi- the ti.ne I cou.d be spared from duty

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in Ciinadii, is to Ije 8ecn in tlic report for 18cS3. I s])ont some woclvs in Paris, and
was, I tiiinkj f'ortunato in socurinfjj a numl)or ot'valualjlo iiistorical works.

"Besides the documents specially mentioned, we liave on the shelves the British
State papers ot' the series bearinu' the title ' America and West Indies,' from 1755,
the fii'st year of the tiiial struj^ifle for supi-emacy on this continent between Britain
and France. These pajiers include the operations in Nova Scotia, the sie{,'o and
capture ot Louisbourg, the campaigns in Canada till the conclusion of the war. It
is vQvy desirable to begin tiie copying of that portion of this scries which relates to
Nova Scotia, and the Maritime Provinces generally, but fortunately the intelligent
and careful labour of Dr. T. 11 Akins, the Arch-'vist of Nova Scotia, renders delay
less prejudieal than it would otherwise be. Jlis work has been admirably done.
The • Colonial Sei'ies ' of the State pajiers begins in ITtIO, continuing, so far as the
old Province of Quebec is concernetl, till 17!'!. when it is ])arted into two streams
by the formation of the two Provinces of Lower and Upper Canada. When that
point was I'eached, 1 had the statt' of copyists divided, half taking Lower and half
Upper Canada, so that the papers relating to each might be received concurrently.
That work is cari'ied on steadily, with a competeiit statf of copj-ists.

"AVe have, also, a variety of family pajiers of various periods ; numerous docu-
ments relating to the refugee loyalists, inaccessible to Sabine and others who have
hitherto wi'itten on that subject; copies of old parish registers from Acailia and the
Lower St. Lawrence, from the Illinois, Detroit, (ic, besides notarial registei's, ori-
ginals and copies from the latter named place. More of these I'cgisters would have
been copied had means permitted. There are miscellaneous documents of general
interest as well as tliose local to Canada; a very valuable collection of printed liis-
torical works and pauiphlets old and new; county histories, manusciipt and printed,
and, as 1 have already said, original accounts of many of the early settlements ; the
valuable collections of the publications of the Public llecord Office, London, num-
bering now upwards of 400 volumes, which I was fortunate enough to obtain as a
gift from the Bidtish Government. The new volumes of these are sent as issued,
besides the impoi'tant and valuable reports of the Historical ]\[anuscripts' Commis-
sion, which is bringing to light the treasures liitherto concealed in the muniment
rooms of the old British families.

" My ambition aims at the establishment of a great stoi'ehouse of the history of
the colonies and colonists in their political, ecclesiastical, industrial, domestic, in a
word, in everj^ aspect of their lives as communities. Included in this should be the
history of the old French regime in Acadia, Canada, Louisiana and the westward ;
of all the British Colonies in America, from their beginning down at least to
170(3, when the last of the frontier posts were transferred to the United States. The
fortunes of all Avere so intertwined that it is impossible to separate the records of
them without injury. It may be a dream, but it is a noble dream. It has often
spui-retl me to renewed ett'ort, when the daily drudgery — for it is drudgery — was
telling on mind and body. It might be accomplished, and Ottawa might become on
this continent the Mecca to which historical investigators would turn their eyes and
•direct their steps. But who is sufficient for the task ?"

The following is an extract from a letter by Mr. Walter Shanly, M.P., enclosing
a number of insci-iptions from gi-ave stones in the old Fnglish buryingground,
Montreal. The letter fully explains the reason for publishing these inscriptions.

" I send you a i'ew jotting.-, taken many years ago in the old English Burying-
ground here in Montreal, an.i iiicli, seeing that the tomiistones from which they
wei'c transcribed are no longer to Ije found, may have sufficient historic value to
entitle them to )jreservation in the Archives. Some of the names recorded are of
])ersons conspicuous in the " ilaldimand (Collection," and other official correspondence
of the latter half of the last century. The burying-groiii-:d in question was on the
corner of Dorchester ami St. Urban streets. Some dozen years since the city
government decced ity destruction, ami it w.is c )nverted into a pirk — so called. In

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some few cases, whore descendnnts of the early English residents were still to bo
found, and who thought It worth their while their ancestors' bones ' from insult to
protect,' the tombstones and monumon-s,with the remains they guardod,were removed
to Mount Royal Comotery, But such instances were not many and, (loubtlcsH,tho ashes
of scores ()f once noted citi/AMis of Montreal now lie beneath tho sward of the new
'park,' while tho stones that once marked tho graves und ' implorou the passin"
tribute of a sigh ' havc^ been turned to base account in tho macadamizing of tho
streets. 'They manage these things bettor ' in tho States. In Boston tho" Kings'
Chapel' and the 'Park' burial places, and in New York Trinity and St. Paul's
Church Yards, situated in the heart of commercial quarters of their respective cities
would, if put up ibr sale, have a money value to bo reckoned bv millions ; but tho
hand of the destroyer has never been permitted to touch them" The sacred acres
arc jealously guarded as part of the histoiy and carefully tended as among the
adornments of the two cities."

JOTTINGS FROM TOMBSTONiilS IN TIIJ<: OLD " ENGLISH " BURYING-
GROUND, DORCHESTER STREET, MONTREAL, 18(JG.

1.

The notes in parentheses are by Mr. Shanley.

HONBLE CONRAD GUGY

Captain GOth Regiment

Member Legislative Council, Lower Canada.

Died 10 April 1786

io : 5(i.

(Conrad Gugy, a Swiss by birth, came to Quebec with General Wolfe.)

2.

3.

FELIX GRAHAM

Merchant
Died 4 Feb: 1787. a3: 65

James El lice,
Late of Schenectady, N. Y.

Merchant •

Died 15 October, 1787

(James Ellice camo to Montreal a poor tradesman. He was founder of tho
great London Banking house of Ellice & Co. His grandson, tho Rt. Hon. Edward
Ellice, held a high social and political position in England, previous to 1865 about
which time he died. The family have large estates in Scotland.) '

Margaret ]\IcKenz[e Gray.
Died 20 March, 1788. x 27 y : and 15 days.

TiioMAs Frohisiier.
Died 12 Septombor, 1788. so: 44 years.

6.

Joiix Porteous.

Died 13 June, 1780.

This monument erected to his memoi-y by his friend

The Hon. James McGill.

(An upright, square, expensive, monument. The inscription, on a sandstone
tablet, almost illegible.)

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still to bo
m insult to
Bie removed
9M,tho ashos
of tho new
iio passing
dug of tho
ho "Kini,'8'

St. Paurs
ctive cities,
lis ; but the
acred acres
amon;; tho

DRYING.

Ife.)

der of tho
II. Edward
8(j5, about

sandstone

Aft

ei' C!

TnO.MAS SlIEPPARO.

Late Merchant of iJetroit.

Jacques Cartier

•OH.sing tho Atlantic from (ireat Brit

ain was unliappiiy lost in tho Riv

Of

25 May, 1791,

Aged —

Anna (Jlartce.
Wife of Isaac Winslow Clarke
Died 5 January, 171)2
.E: ;J2.
(*irst wife of Commissary (ienoral Clarke. See Ko. 28.)

' ■ **^- J""N McGiLL and Andukw McGili.

V John Died 1 T)ec 17!)7 «>• 51

J^NDUKW Died 1 Aug.. 1S05, ic; 4!» an.l 3 month,.
Monument erected by their brother
' Jamks McGii.l, .

/•/, ',>,,. (.10 -N- r.

. n.

It.

13.

14.

19.

(,

John Gou;,|), Sui'goon,
• Died 26 Nov., 1779, ic: 39.

.Tames Walker.

Judge of tlie lung's Bench, District of Montreal.

Died 31 January, 1800, to: 4-1.

— also —

His Daughter

Amelia Anne, wife of

Cupt. Samuel Romilly, R.B.

Died 12 June, 1824, fe: 37/

— also —

Her Grandfather

James HuriiiEs

Town Major, Jfontreal

Died Sept. 11, 1825,^a): 87.

Mrs. T. Sani-'okd,

Wife of

Ephraim Sandford,

Died 29th May, ISOO, jo: i?. '

€i— B

James 1'erry.
Died 4 Nov : 1802, x : 6|.

Robert IJi-sseli,.
Barrister,
Died 2nd Nov: 1803, re: 45.

^

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m

18.

.Jkan FRAN901S Louis Genkvay.
Deputy Ptiymastor Goiiornl for the District of Moiitrcat,
Died 23 April, 1H0;{, lu: (Jdycur.s.

Ho was a native of Switzerland but sorvoJ
King George 44 years.

19.

HoNHLE John Hlmsi.ey
Formerly Chief Justice of Upper Canada
And ot tbe time of his death Chief Justice of Lower Cnnadt.
DiedaoApril, 1805, a>: 42.

20.

Ann FiNr-Av GouDoji

Wife of

Col. Gabriel (Jordon

Died 13 May, 1808, a» : 29.

21.

Jemima

Widow of

Lawrence Krmatinger

Died 2G July 1809, lu: Vi.

22.

Edward William GaAt

Upwards of 40 years Sheriff of tli9

District of Montreal

Died 22 December 1810. le: «8.

23.

24.

John Platt

Lieutenant in late King's Ranger*

Died 8 January 1811, iv: 6.1,

Jacoh Wurtelk.

A native of Crcrmany

Died 4 January 1811

M : 42 years, !> months, 14 days.

Resided 19 years in Canada. A good subject.

2&.

26.

Joiiv Gre(iorv, Esq.

Died 22 February 1817, a: OS.

— and —

Isabella Ferguson, his wife,

Died 27 March 1819, iu : (Ki.

Deputy Commissaiy General
oiy Isaac W;nsi,ow Clarkk

Died 7 July, 1822.
— and —
28 Jane Dksmond Sutherland

~ His Wife —
Died G October 1831), ro: 66.
(Commissaiy Generat Clarke was a U. E. Loyalist froio Rhode fslandl.)

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29.

Mary Aston Coffin,

Wife of

Charles liichard 0<,'(ien

Died 20 July, 1827.

ao.

Christina U( :;|)on

Wife of

Captain il. F. Keal,

Royal Start' Corps
Died 22iid October, 1827, a);

28.

31.

Lieutenant Col. Henry ^yARI)B

iloyal Ito/^'iinent

Died 22 May, 1838.

iad;Ro.:!^i;iroSti;X':i '' ^'"^' ^^'"^ ^-•^^^^ «— >'' «-^ '-«i>"nj of

A dirtbrent course to that followed in Montreal has been taken in other places
An evidence of thin is fi-rniehed by a "Sketch of the old Parish Buryin-m-ound of
Windsoi-, Nova Scotia," forwarded by Mr. Henry Youle Hind. The Town Council
of Windsor has obtained possession of the ground, one of the oldest rural places of
interment in the Dominion, and are taking steps for its preservation and ornamenta-
tion, and It IS with a view to assist in this object that the sketch has been written.

The Calendai- of the Ilaldimand Papei's is linishod in this report the titles
..fthe volumes indicating to a large extent, but not altogether, the nature of the
documents they contain. The proceedings against the Hon. John Cochrane are in
five volumes, the contents of which will tally explain the nature of the cuso -is
referred to in correspondence to be found in preceding volumes, and need not be
further referi-ed to. Volume B 213 contains "Memorials from Officers and Soldiers
in the Army," the documents in which correspond to this description with the
exception of a communication from the Jesuit Uoubaud, of whom an account wis
given in the report on Archives fi>r 1885, beginning at p. xiii. A very full summary
of the document written by Itoubaud is given in the Calen.lar; the to.xt is in B '>13
beginning at p. 304. It is undated and without any sj.ecial add.'ess, but verv ch-ir'
acteristic of the man, who. whilst bet,.aying Du Calvefs confidence, and selling, his
secrets, laments his fate, saying : " II en e,t rMuit a moi, que la facUiU de caractere
entraine toujours ven les malheureiux " (p. 308). In volume E 20(1 IJoubaud's corres
pondcnce closed in April, 1787, when he appeared to be in the last stage of
wretchedness. It wdl be seen by Ilaldimand's diary that he was alive subsequent
lo tliatdate and apparently living on charity.

Among the memorials from civilians in Canada (B 217) are several from and
,,,p ,t ^ showing the legal existence of slavery down to 1784, the date of

the last document on that subject in this volume, which is a petition from -i free
negro to be protected in his liberty, threatened by the liusband of the woman with
whom he was a servant. "

66— B^

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■-"tgm.

Sumt> iiiliM't'Nliiii,' inrornmlinii miiy I"' rumid in It l!l7 ri'M|ii'i'liii;,' tin- ciiilv cUnrU
lofstiililisli a My.Mtciii III' I'rolcsliiiil (•iliiciiliuii in lln' I'ruvini'c, jiiiii in liin liillowin"
•tiilfnu'til I lidvc MU|)|ilt'Mi<'iili'i| tliis liy ilfliiils conlaint'd in nlli.T ilnciiincnls,

f .liinii's 'riiimwcll, will) siirci'i'iiiMl Mr, Ui'iil ;ih M'liiml li'iulicr in llir i-ily of

(/lU'lu'c, liiiil, Mi'i'iirilin;;- In liis iiwn sliilciiH'iil, '■ s|)i'iil lln' (wi'niy HihI >i'hin hI' liis
liii' in iii'i|iiirin!j: n iinivi'iNal I'liiii'.-iliuii " was assislaii( in hi'M'imI scIhihIh in Knijlanil,
mill n|t('iiril an Acaili'iny in liiinilnii, wliiili In- ninliriuril liir sr\ en vt'urH. In 1772
(liiiiiiiih Messrs. \Va(snn iS; IJiislilfinli mi lii'liaH'oC ^cnllonicn in Nuva Sculiu, " ho
was iircvailod mi In cinss llu< Allanlic. in nrilcr Id planl llic lilu'i'al Arls ,V ScioiicoH
in that Cminlry." .Allci' ln-in;,' live years in Nova Smlia lie was i> ilneeil liySirdiiy
(^ii'lelmi III reiniive In i^tneliee. wliere lie was In reeeive e\ery eiiemiiancnienl. ]!o
<liil mil arrive nnlil Sir (lay Carlelon liad lel'l, liul aiipears lo liave Keen well
ree«'i\eil liy llalilinianil.

The lina I'lliiiL;' selinnl Mr. 'raiisweli n|ieiieii |irn\eil a cause of Inss, lie tiavini,', as
a])|ieais liy a nienmrial nf the jsl .Inly, 17!^-, sunk ITiDO, ami iiiel wilh lil I le eiiemira.u'e-
nii'iil. SI) ilial lie was enni|)elleil lo ask I'lir oiher eni|ilnynient lo add In liis earnin;^'^
I'rmn selionl lees. A \ear laler (.Inly. 17S;>) he asked anllmrily In call liis school
" liis iMaJesly's |{oyal (^neliee Academy," an aiilhorily planted hii;- as lie slylos
hiniselt'in a power of allorney daU>d ;tNl .lannary, 17'^'*, '' iMasler of His Majosly'rt
Academy" (powers of jillornoy, 17SI-!tr). ' l-lven this lilie did nol appear lo hriii;;
jnosperity, as in .Maridi, I7S|, In- a^ain sent in a memoiiiil appealin.i,' on aecnnnt nf
his eircumslances fnr ;in addilinnal rnnm in the riislinp's I'akice, " llial whic'i ^Mr.
h'eid did formeily keep school in." Al ihat dale he had heeii placed on the Civil
list for CKIO steriim;- a year, hut tlie wa'iani for his six. monlhs' salary, from 1st
Novemher, 17^:5. lo ;!Olii A|)ril. 17'^ I, did nn( issue lill ilu' '.Mji ni .Inly of Ihe laller
year (Warrants 17^4, \'nl. I, p. lL'7). lie v^as sul)se([Mentl_\ iiiicrpretei' I'm' the conifs,
liesides hi)ldiiii;' some olher small ollices.

Sidioois were cstaMished amoni;- the loyalisls at l\lachiche, Sorel, St. .tohn's cle,
hut these were imi. so lar as the I'vidence n'oes, of a kind lo furnish nioro than tho
most limited edueatinn. The tirst leaidier in .Mi ml real w I m aimed at aiiNiliiui;' hiijhor
was .Inlin I'ullmaii, wlm. in a memorial dated in January, 1771*, staled that he had left-
New York in 177.'> hy the reeDmnieiidalinn of the IJiw. Dr. ();i.ii\ie, lo try lo cslahlish
a s(diool in .Montreal, in cmiseipience nf an applical inn In him fn )in i;enllemen of Ihat
city. I'^rom tho memorial it would appt'ar that he there ke|»t a bi'.ln^ol iindiM' the
direction ot' a oommiltee. and now applied for a liconcc as Protestant schoolmaster
similar to that iiranled to Tanswtdl in (^Juehec, the recommendation in his liivoiir heiny;
siixnetl hy the leadin;;' men of .Montreal. >»o allowance appears tn have heeii granted
to him. and Pullman striii^^led mi, hut owiiii;- to the numhor of Inyalisls and otlierH
who had opened schools, his scholars deereasod in nunilier and he was reduced ti>
threat jioverty. so thai in 17's- he applied liir any small em|)loymeiit as a cleiU ami
for a suhscrii)tion to a work he had i)iepared, of which the full name is i^ivon, tho
short title heinu- tho ''Cash Clerk's Assistant." What hecanie ol him there is iiolhimi'
in the documents to show.

Finlay Fisher ojienod a school aT)out, 177S, and from Iiis owiv statement, it \va.>»
well attended and Hourishiui;-. In his memorial, dated 5tli .lime, 17S3, he tiiiplicij
for a share of the grant made to Ohristio (of whom some account j.s given in eonneo-

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lion wKl, tl,.> KVv. .In|,„ Smart) in i..hlili..n In wiml h.. nl.va.lv ..njoyo.! |i was not,
nil ll.o iHl „rN..v..n.lH.r, I7.sr., Iln.t HloH w«s.-ivon 1., I,i. pHilio,,, Urn fli-Ht wumtnt,

""■ "'" ""•'•<*<'«'"l »"'"iihl hoinL,.,lulo,l |h( .,1 Mav, ITHil, f,,,- Mio nalary l..r lliu

';;';'.''■''"'- -^i^' ""'■^' < ^Vanams, I7S<I, Vol. I, ,,. 77). In a papor .m ll... ''stalo ,,.

Itd.K.un il ,.H .laUMl (l.al ,|„. L-.l (;,Hmt...l l.y < 'l.mli., wan t^ivrn for a sd„M.hna.stnr
'<• II..' In.l,ansun lln-llran,! Ifiv.T, hul ll.,M-vi,lonro ..1' II,., svarranln in ineontosUhio

I';'' ""■ *--■' '■'"■ "" '•"''"" ^''l «'"^*l l«"v.^ Im'.m. .Irawn iV.m, ,s<„„„ uIImt Honrn. a.

J'lslu-r .viUMv.MJ H.r many y.-arn alU-r tin" .lal.. of ||,o pap.w ll,,. a.i<lili..,nil nalaiy
^'rallied In liiin uImmi (,'lirisli.. IunI ii |,y Jiin nii.sn.nilm'l.

An nn.lal.Mi m.-rnnrial prays fur lln- appniiil in.ml ul' l|,.. |{,.v, .|„||„ | )„( y |„ (hy

"'"'■'' "''^'•'' "'••"^''•'' '" 'M"""VMl, l.nl a.s I,.. was.al.uut lln- pn.l,ahl.. .lair nflho

in.Mnonal an.! fur a nmnlM.r ul' yrar.s allorwanln iVol.'slanl Mini,s|,.r al S..r.,l il m
evidont iliai lie <ii.| nui cnltir mi Ihc >iiiniii.in.

TIm. ..ariioM u.arl.or in Munlr..;,! nf wI.um, Jil',. il,,.,.. is anv .l.,linil.. inlnrnnili.m

Wus 11... l{..v..lulmSluarl,an..rwar.l.s li,., An^Hi.'an .•l.-r^yinm, al Oalara.iui, novr

ivmKslnn. ||„ waslH.rn in ihr l'r.,vin...- nf Virginia, in 17:!(;, a...,nlin- h, Hawkins-

^>ah.n..says I7I(», an.l was nr.iain..! in Kn-lan,l, r.-lurnin- in 177(1 lo I'liila.lHphia'

;•""' ^vli.-l, pia,v I,., was M.nl In li,.. Mnl,awk ValLy as an Indian missionary At

''»' •ival<innn„,,,rn,.. Am.Ti.^anl^•^^lnti,M,aryVV^M^I,owaMputnM.l..rarr.ml;lurlli(,
l.'ya ly. as ,s sliuwn l,y a irlN-r rrmn Scl,on..clady .ial.'.l i|,o li-iij, NuvmlM^r 17S(» l.,
M.'.lnim .Inlmsun, in which h. says liial havin.^- I,.-..,, a prisun.r .m pan.l.. lur Uvo
.V'i.rs, 1„- had al lasl ..l.lain.Ml porndssinn I., I,,. ,.x.d,ano-,M| li.r Mr. (lurd.m nC Hall'H
I..wn,su(hath.. mi-hl pru.v.d In Ih.. I'.rilish I'mvin..... Th. ..x.dnn,;^.. was nnL

C'll...'l..d,and „n liu. ICIh April oni,.. r.dh.winn. y.,,, h.. wass.ilial S.d..., lady and

'"'';;." '""' ""•'"■ """•'• I'ii'-ipal ,nrn nf iha. phuv Sir John .lohnsnn T...,!.'..! IWr
iMlcllinvnc- ol iho ..non.y's n.nyenuMKs. in ru.Hn .,r • llndihras • wiio had l„.,.n

I.Hray.-d hy nnc Ih.wsnn, a ^ nl....r will, .lus.^ph iira.d, who d..s,.rl,.l Iro.n Ku,l

Nnnw,x and ;^av,. inH.nualinn al Alhany a^^ain.l Ih.. Lnyaiisls. Ilaldi.nand had on
tho l.lh <d April sn,i,x..s,..d Mr. Sluarl's aain.', l.nl did n..i Know how far hi.
Mlnaliun will, Ihr p..np|„ n,ioi,| ihvour his ,d,tainii,u. inudliuvnc,., •• la.l al any rale

'"' •"••'•>■ '•""'■'" "'I ""■ 'li"-"'" 'vh..| n.-wspap.rs ina ho.v, and have a ....rlain pla.'^
Jiyrc'd iipun, siippu.s,. a liollow I rw, U, drpusii H,,.,,,."

On IIk> :iUlh olMnly. ^1^, llaldin.and wrni,. to Sir Join, .Inhn.on thai !,.■ , oald '
no Ih.nk olox.hanoMn.;- Mr. (lord.m lor .Mr. Sinarl. and poinl.d out how nsHul th.. :
l="<..r n„j,hl 1,0 in t]„ rovolUnl I'r.nin.cs, allhoui^h a! u sa-'rilico .,f h.s own prisonai '
coiiiloi-t. '

i

fn Ih. followin.^. fhdolK.r h. was. howrvrr, in Canada, and op..,,..! an a.'a-h.ny in '
M.mt.val loryonlh. in .•onjannion will, Mr, ("hrisli,.. in a.d<nowlrd:.Mn:,. r.M.ip'i, <,f
thoa.lv.rliMmu.nl. llaldin.and ollbr.-d to ^mv.. .vrry .n,.ouraK.'.n..ni to so lau.laWo
im nndcrtakm- and approprialwl lowar.ls Ihal .d,i..ct part olth.. honnlv aHowcd hy
Govc.rnn.c.nt, ad-iini;-. - Voui- a-U-.-rtisnuenl will |„. p„Mi>h..d to-nxirrow but "l
ilireetod (I,c wonU ' prin.dpally intended lor the .ddldren of Prolesianls ' to bo loll
our, as ,t ,s a di.slin.Mion whi.d, ooukl not lail to ..roato ioalou,si...s. at all timoH
imi.n.por. Imt more parlioularly so til prosont." 11, d.-sircd 'him also t.. rocoivo all
Clafssios with tho same readiness.

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With lliis iiijimotioii .Mr. Stiiai't prom!»od to comply, nnri mhl that, in fiicf, ho
hmi already doiu' mo, having a'lmittotl ovt»ry |k)I'hom tliat dIIimcmI, I'lolcHtniits, (^'atho-
licM, JowH, itc, and that no distinction would bo niado on tho ncoro ot'rciigioiiH Henti*
tiniont or on an}' other ground.

rnt'ortiinalcly lor tin' niiccohh of tho school, the asMiHtanf, accorilin^ to tho report
made to Ilaldiniand on the 27lh Novonilicr, 17H2, wan incnpalilo of toaciiin^' even tho
lowest hnincln-H. He kno\/ nothinj^ of tho claHHicn, which Mr. Stnart was hiniMcIf to
teach, hut he proteHHcd to he a perfect nianter of all the practical hraiwdicH of mathe-
matics, arithmetic, itc., yet coiilil not solve the tirst rules, and knew notiiin^' even ol'
tiic most ordinary Kn^'lish suhjects. The report with j^reat simplicity says: "I
oouid have tlispenseil with his ij^norance of the Kiif^lish lan;.;uafie and faulty accent,
hut when I found him iinac(|iniint«>d with the rules of common arithmetic, and often
ohlit^ed to ajjjily to me (in the presence of the pupils) tor Ihti solulieii uf the most
simple ([uostions, [ could no lonj^t^r doubt of his inefficiency." The consociuencc wan
a sepai-ation and th(> en^a,i,'omcnt of a new assistant. The old s< hool room was left
to Christie, who did not keep his scholars loni,', and left the Province shortly after
the separation, as is stated in a m(Mnorial by Finlay Kisher. dated ITi^."!. At the dato '
of the report llie attendance at Mr, Stuart's school was 14, with u prospect of
increase. The warrants show that the (iovernment allowanci^ to him was £.7)0 ster*
\u\'^ a year, continued until he left to become cha]>lain at ("alaracpii. This was ono
half of the full amount, the other half (leing divided Jietwceu <Miristie and Finlay
Fisher.

The ureat desire of ^fr. Stuart appears to Iiave !)ccn to settle at Catai'aqui, and
in Kebruaiy 1"S4, he wrote twice to .Major .Mathews, pressing his re(|Uest, In ApriJ
he had engageil a substitute to take cluirgo of his school during the time he proposecl
to bo absent. In July ho reported that he had visited Cataraqui, where he obtaineJ
a lot within a mile of^ the barracks, and had spent some time among the Indians,
The society had left to bimst^lf the choice of the place of his future residence, but hail
reduced tho salary ho had received as missionary to tho Mohawks from £71) to .i'5()
for' the new station, and he asked if he was to obtain the ottice of Cliii plain at Catai'aqui.
In \1H{), says .Sabine, he opened a school at Kingston, which agrees with the indica-
tions afforded by the warrants, the last of which, for his salary as schoolmaster in
Montreal, is for tho six months from the 1st of November, 17cS,5, to the HOth April,
17S(!. foi' C2r). e(|ual to G5fl a year; the tii'st forhis salary " as A!ihHtci'of the Church
of Kngland at ('ataraqui " for the six montiis ln'ginning on tho Ir.t oi' May 178(), and
ending cm tho .'{Ist of October, for £50, being double tho salary as .sehooli laster. It
is unnecessary to follow .Mr. Stuart farther, as ho ceased from this time to have any
connection with the work of education in .Montreal,

In voh'mo H 220 is a collection of documents relating to the movement for tho
intnxluction 'A' French priests into tlie Province. In June, 1783. a very numerously
signed petitiort 'u;- presentod to llaldimand by .Messrs. Mozitires and Delisle, prajnng
thi't two Fr.M h i.rief-H lately arrived might bo allowed to remain in the country to
perform ro!! ;!"•;« service and ''> assist in the work of eiliication^ &e. The answer on
the 24th of Jane Wii-s conciliatory in tone, but explicitly stated that tho orders to
Hond the two French priests bade to France were given on ])ublic gi'ounds alono,
and referring to Mgr. .Montgolfier and the priests of tho Seminary for evidence of

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tl'i' ^(lod will lliililiinamt liiul iilwiivh sIkiwii to tluiin. Tlio corn't^poiiilniico, which
will ln» oiiHily t'lumd in tlio ciiloiuiiir iif H 220, iiiuv bo roforrod toby (bono iiitoief^tod
in the Hiiliicci, Other cotTONponilumo on ibo niimo Hitbjoct in in I) 1H5.2 bu^iniiing ut
pft^'ii to: I,

Thill tho rofiiHiit wiiMcIuo U> politinvl oiiiiHot* ami to the Htringont ordoiH IFiiliii-
liuiiiil liitd rci't'ivt'd J'lnni \\\o MiiiiHti y doim not Mcrm to bo doubtful. ITIh considoni-
tion and kindnoKH lo tint nunn at Montroal and (juoboc, ami bis itMnlincrtH to roliovo
thorn of tlio burden of taxation, aro ovidont from the annwers to tho momorialM for
relief from taxen ))ray(«d for by 'be nuns of lliu (iiMieral lIoHpitaU of (Quebec and
Montroal, as wol! an from the ladies of the (-on;;re^ation. Tin' meinorialH and answeis
will bo found in M 210, p. i», and in \i 22.'{, |»p, 1<I7 to 18M. The aiiHwer to the appliea-
tion of the minn of the fronoral IIoHpital of Montreal iw wubistanlially tho Hamo an
those ifiven to the other similar applieations, It is dated tho 20th January, ITHl.
" Wisbinij; to r'ecompenso the ^ood sorviees wbioh the reliij;ioiiH ladies of the (loneral
Hospital of Montroal have rondore I, and daily render, to the public by tiio asylum
tvliich their Imuso i^ives to the intirni and ])i)or of both sexes as well as to ff)undlinifs
—we by those presents (in tho name of the Kin^') malio a gift and remission of the
Jniif d'lDnortissevti'nf, whicdi is due to His Majesty for the ac(iuisition whieh the said
religious ladies of the (ronoral ifospifal bavo made of the Seigniory of (Jhatoauguuy
Inenlionod in the [ursont petition"

In 17^4 a oonsiis was tal.'en of tho population of tho three Ctovornnients — Quebec,
Three IJivoi's and Montreal — in addition to whioh Mishop HiMand supplied a list of tho
pilrisbes, <Miros, revenues, tto., in his dioceso, and Mr, Fram.-ois Haby, Adjutant
<ioneral of Militia, furnished a general enumeration of the ecidosiaslics and religious
I'ommunities. The general census will bo fouml in volume B 22r)-2 in detail ; only
the summarv of it is hoi'o published, but the other tables are given as they appear
in the volume. The complete census of tho three (iovernments in the volume men-
tioned will be found for Montreal at page HSli, Three Rivers, 3S9, and Quebec, 300.
,A census of Indians (]). ."WS) taken in 17>i:{, is also given, the whole, as well as tho
ecclesiastical tables and tho militia returns, will bo found at note H , together with
u memorandum on the state of religion in tho Province in 1700, having a very com-
plete statement attached, showing by districts tho number of clergy, schools, scholars,
Oatholic and Protestant, itc, in the Province at that date, Tho notes to tho census
are not repeated in the tables us printed hero.

No romarivs aro necessary on tlio volumes— B. 22(i, 227, 228 or 229. There aro
three volumes (B. 2:50 to B. 2:52), containing llaldimanil's diary, which is given
in full. The entries woi'o nnulo irregulai'ly. sometimes in one of the books, some-
times III another, so that it has boon difficult to arrange them in exact chronological
order. Tlio attempt to do this has not boon absolutel}' successful, except where
public events could be made use of as a guide, although no very important error will
bo found, and notes have been made where tho dates cannot bo positively established.
Tho determination to publish the diary in full was not arrived at without serious
consitioration, so much of it deals with the busy occupations oi'an idle man, dining,
visiting, caril playing, &c. It was, however, tolt that the character of a man who

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filled the office of Governor' and Commander-in-Cliicf ut so critical ii period of the
history of Canada, and whose conduct in that position has been so sharp]}' criticised,
might be more justly estimated, whether the Judgment be favourable or unfavour-
able, by giving the diary complete, rather than by making extracts which might not
unreasonably be suspected to have been chosen for reasons, consciously or uncons-
ciously, biased by prejudice, cither in fuvour of oi- against the writei'. The diary,
which is in French, has been printed exactly as it was written, so far as can be made
out. It should be remarked, however, that whilst many of the errors in spelling, &c.,
may have arisen from carelessness in hastily writing the entries, the writing is so
small and difficult to read that it is not impossible errors may have been committed
in copying, in spite of the utmost care. In many cases the proper names are given
in most eccentric forms, son)e no doubt fivmi being impoifectly heard when introduc-
tions took place. Every care has been taken to identify the persons meant and the
conjectural names have been added in brackets.

I have, according to the rule I have usually observed in the reports, made a
translation, so as to be of sei-vice to tho.se whose knowledge of French is imperfect.

In the course of publishing the calendar, inquiries have been made respecting
a certain Geneial liude, whose letters were evidence that he held a position near the
person of the King, The diary shows that he was an intimate friend and counsellor
of Ilaldimand, with whom lie was in constant association, IJude was a native of the
Pays de Vaud, who was at one time page to the Prince of Orange, and afterwards
held a commission in the .Sardinian service. When it became necessary to select a
tutor or governor for Prince Wilham Henry (atterwards William IV), Salzas, who had
been assistant to Loi-d Ilolderness, Governor to the Prince of Wales and Piiiicc Fred-
erick, and had .secured by his conduct in that capacity the King's confidence, was
consulted by Mis Majesty on the Mibject of the selection. Salzas recommended
Bude, who became a j)ei'manent resident in the Poyal household, and was made a
General in the Hanoverian service. He was afterwards appointed private secretary
to the Duke of York, and <lied at Win.lsor on the ;!0tli October, 1818, at the age of
82. He is highly sjioken of as a nuin of great attainments, hont)urand prudence.

Salzas, in whom George the Third and the Queen took a lively interest, as is
shown by the diary, was a native of Switzerland, was a tutor in iroiland antl became
private secretary to Lord Ilolderne.ss and then dejiufy governor to the Prince, iw
already stated. (Life of William IV, p. 17.)

Whilst a large s])ace is occupied with the niobl frivolous details of dining and
visiting, yet glimp.ses arc to be had of the men by whom the history of Canada
UTider British I'ule was first moulded. The eliaracler of Amherst does n(jt appear in
a ver}- tiivourable light, he being representeil as selt-sceking and regardless of tiie
interests of those whom he sought to i^.ake useful to himself. Some of the entries
show Carleton's necessities, which compelled him to secure all the advantages pos-
sible from his position as (iovernor General of Canada; others indicate Clinton's
extravagance; othei's the doubtful character of Chief Ju.stice Smith and the undue
infiuence he exei'cised over Carleton ; others again the intrigues tin' place and
honours not dwelt un, yet clciirly shown. At page I'Ki oi tlie diary, as printed in
this i-eport, is a curious conli'jbution to the history of the Yorklown ca[iilulation,
a strike among the cari)enters in New York having (hd.-iyed tor a Ibrlnight the

ZX\

Illation,
^■iit tho

depiirtiire of tlio fleet intended to co-o]ierate with Coi'iiwallis. These und other details
may be found useful in the study of public events, iraldimand's kindness toM'arda
his relations, his generosity to tho young officers of his battalion and others, and tho
iiospitality he extended to all Canadians arriving in London are shown very clearly
in the diary, in a matter-of-fact way, and cannot be disregarded should his biography
cvei- be written.

One entry shows the little control King George III hud over his family, who
behaved with great rudeness \\henever the restraint of their inothe!''s presence was
removed, the influence the Queen possessed ovei- her uni'uly children being plainly
indicated. The fondness of both King and Queen for social gossip has brcmght out
the story of Lord Ileathfield's proposed second marriage, not noticed by any of his
biographers. Lord Ileathrield, better known as General Elliott, for three years
defended (Hbraltar against the combined attack of France and Spain, with a handful
of men. As one of his biographers says : " All the eyes of Europe were upon his
conduct, and his final triumph was universally allowed to be among the most brilliant
military transactions of modern times." Singularly enough, the date of his birth wiw
unknown to his biographers One of them says he was born about the year 1718 ;
t!ie others give the year (1718), but without further particulari/.in-. His'own state-
ment to TIaldi.nand leaves no doubt on the subject; he was, he said, born on the 1st
of .lanuaiy, 171S. Lord I[eathfleld was a man of the most abstemious habits, used
no animal food, drank no wine and was satisfied with tour hours sleep ; but in his
seventy-third year, after a shock of paralysis, he ma.le up his mind to many a<^ain
to the unconcealed amusement of the Court but to the great chagrin of his only sou
and oi his relations. li,.fore the marriage cnl.l lake place, however, he died on the
<!lli of July, KI'O, at Aix-la-Cliapelle, on his way to (ribraltar.

Hal.limaiid survived his friend Lor.l llealhtield only a few mot.ths, bavin-.- died
at ^ vei.lun, in Swit/ei-land, probably in i l,c .May following. The notice of his'ileath
m the .Vnnual KVgister for ]7!tl, is placed alter those for June, and stales that he had
died latdy. A certified copy of his ^^\\\ is aniono- Uk' Aichives (Series M (', Vol
L'O, p. ..!i), date<l ;!Oth .March, and enlere.l at Doctor's Comni<.ns on the 21sl of Ju„o
IdM. The tullowirig is a copy of (he will: '

In the n;imc of (iod Aiiu'ii.

^ u.v!' '^'V':^l'''''f .''•'^' ^!iil'"'"i='.'ul. Knight oftlu. Order of the Hath and (u-neral in the

ll ores n^w I'l """"'^' ^''V^ "''"^'"- '""l"-''' *" ■"^1"-' •"' "'V l"'"Pe''ty Do b^
thi. pesent A\il na.ne mvdear nephew Anthony Francis Jlaldin and settled in
L. don tor my Lniversal lieir of ali the properly which 1 shall possess at mv dea
a. NNcI in huropc. as in Amorica and of what nature soever su.di 'p.'-.I.erty .nav m
s isl without being obliged t<. render any account Ihereot to anv Ime' of "^1 c anily

vLr^iidirrri'/'r''''''^" ;'•'''■'''';■ '''"'--^^-Hditions, ,i,a. he shal ,. S

m\ jisl debts and the legacies hereunder mentioned ' "

moni'*"' "'' '" '"'■ ''""' '" ''"' *'"'■" ^"'''' "''• '■'"" "•■ '^^^''''^ 'l".us,nd Livres SwIsh

IUmu to my four nieces Henrietta llaldimand, .Mesdanies Xewlel Auber-eMiinoix
and Bertram lo each the sum of Tw.M.tv thousand Francs Swiss ^»"^'.-^'""i<'>x

Franrlf^vt."''' ''''"' ^'''''''"' ^^'^""•"="" '»^'\'<-' t'"' ^"'n'of Thirty thousand

Item to my (ireat Xcjil

epliew Anthony, to ijie five of

lewsand Xieces, ihal is to say to the six children .,f mv

BcVos) to I lie two o(

mv niece

Aul

my niece \ewlet (including t|

lergeaiiiioix and to llir iWii

lereiii Lii'Utenanl

r of mv niece Bert

ram

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making Hevontooii in numlier 1 loiivc to each of them the sum of Ten thousand Livros
Swiss (m tlie ex])resa condition that my nephew Anthony (wiioso generosity and
prudence I know) bliall have full power to kee]) in liis hands all the sums above
mentioned or any part thereof, and as long as he shall Judge convenient for tlio
advantage of the ahove named ])aying thcni interest at four per cent per annum
witiiout being obliged to pay the |)rincipal on any pretence.

I leave to the Parish of St. George Hanover, my Parish eight hundred Livres
Swiss.

Item to the Hospital of Yverdun, to the Direction of the Poor and to the Library
ol that place sixteen hundred Francs each.

I leave to Mr. Adam Maben, .hidge of the Common Pleas of Quebec the sum of
Ten thousand Livres Swiss revertablc to ^Frs. Elizabeth Malien his sister in case she
survives him, but in case they shall both hajjpcn to die before me this Legacy shali
not be of any validity as to their Heirs.

I beg of Major ,>r.athews .Mr. Jcnkin AV^illiams Solicitor (ieneral at Quet)CC
Ca])tain Lewis (fenevay tmd Ca])tain Freeman of the 24lh Ecgiment to accept ol
sixteen hundred Fiancs Swiss each as a mark of my remembrance and esteem.

I also beg of ^[r. i)e Sal/.as and General Ikule to accept of my two gold suutt"
Boxes.

.My Xe])hcw shall ])ay to each of my servants a year's wages none of them bcim*
at liberty to Claim any of my wearing appai'el.

Finally I annul and revoke every other will which I may have niade before tho
date hereof and willing that this nuiy have a full etfcct I have wi'itten the same witlk
my own hand and have hereto alfixe<l the seal of my arms at London, 30th March,
17!tl.

FKFO. IIALDLMANII, (L.S.)

N.B. — A ponnd stoi'ling shall always
bo valued at the rate of sixteen Livres
Swiss money.

I

Signed, sealed and delive
(Jeneral Haldimand
of the undernamed
witnes.ses.

elivered by the saiif^
and in the presence (
who have signed as j

)

K. rllANDLKI?,
ANT)R1-;\V FALC02IE«.

Faithfully translated from the original in the Fionch Language at
Doctor's Commons Lon<lon this twenty-tirst day of June in the year
of our liord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one.

hy me

WM. ABBOTT,

Notary Public,

In the report on Archives for 1887, some remarks were made in relation to tlic
negotiations with Vermont foi- re-union, the document.^ relating to these being among
the Haldimand ])apors. Since the date of that repoi't other State [Pipers have been
received, containing further correspondence on this subject. Extracts from this
correspondence will be found in Xote C, to which reference is made. Additional
light is thrown on the policy of the leading men of Vermont, and it confirms in a
remarkable degree the inference from the reports of the negotiations held with
Justus SherwofKl and Dr. Smyth, that, but for the capitulation of Cornwallis at Vork-
town, Vermont would have resumed her allegiance to the Crown.

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iiiil LivroH
•osity aiul
I ins above
lit for tlio
or iinnum

0(1 Livrei*

10 Library

lie sum of
1 case she
^■acy shali

,t Quehoc
accept ol
iorn.
i^'old siiurt'

leni bciiii^

)of()rc til 9
same with
th March,

I. (L.S.)

inifiiaii'e 5t
1,1 1 lie year

ubUc,

tioii to the
iiig among
have beeu
from tills
Additional
itirnis in a
held with
is at York-

The calendar of the '• Bouquet Collection " has been begun and tiniished in this
report. It may be briefly stated that Bouquet was a native of Switzerland, and
served in the Dutch and Sardinian armies. He and JIaldimand were in 1754 selected
to raise men for the " Ro3'al Americans," a corps intended for the British service in
America, the otficers of which -were to be either American or foreign Protestants,
(This corps was afterwards known as the (iOth Ilifles). Bouquet was actively
employed in America during the last years of the war between P'l-ance and Britain,
and lield a leading command in the contest with the Indians, including the period of
the Pontiac War. lie died in I'onsacola, Western Florida, some time previous to the
4lli of September, HHa, that being the date when the inventory of his effects was
taken after his death. Unfortunately, by a tire at Captain Callender's house at
Carlisle, Bouquet's public papers and receipts down to July, 17r)!t, as well as his
baggage and private papers were destroyed, so that the eorresiiondence is not complete.

By his will, made in .luly, 1"(!;}, he directed that his executor, Thomas Willing,
should burn all bis pajiers that had no connection with tlie jiublic affairs in which he
had been concerned (A 2;i-2 p 270), ])ut his last will, made in April, Hfif), has no
direction of this kind, and Colonel (afterwards Ceneral) JIaldimand was apjiointed
his heir and executor (A ;}(), p. 22). Although much of the private correspondence has
thus evidently been lost, what lias beer, preserved and the public documents show
iiouquet to have been possessed of considerable natural abilities, carefully trained.
A tboroiigh .soldier, he was keen in perception and jiromjit in execution ; kindly in
his intercourse with his officers, yet quick toc^eck any a])pr<.acli to undue familiarity,
»)!• want of respect, a power he seldom n^quired, however, to exerl. Like every good
leader, whilst able to understand the general bearings of the situaticm of affairs, ho
made himself fully acquainted witli the minute details, the want of attention to
which has so often jiroved fatal in military movements.

A very cursory examination of the correspondence will show that it was to him
the Grenerals, uivler whom he successively served, looked for the execution of the
plans laid down tor the camjiaigns in which he took part, and that these plans were
largely due to his advice .'iiid suggesti(ms.

In Parkman's " Montcalm and Wolfe," an account is given of Bouquet's services
in 1758 (Vol If, Chap. XXII) ; and a graphic description of the battle of Bushy lUm,
or rather Edge ilill, in l7<i;J, is in " The (Conspiracy of Pontiac" (Vol II, Chap. XX.)
The story is told in Mr. Parkman's felicitous style and forms a striking j>icture. The
letters of the 5th and Otii of August, containing the report ot the two day's fighting,
written by i5oiiquet to Sir Jeff. Amherst, are published in an Appendix to the work
h'.st cited. An account of the liattle, which excited great attention, is in the Annual
Register for 1711:5, beginning at page 24, but several important details are wanting.
An admii'ably clear account of the Indian contests is furnished by Dr. F. W. Poole,
in the "Narrative and Critical History," Vol. YI, Cha])fe!' IX, with a jiortrait of
Bouquet and other illustrations, and a copious list of authorities. With all the
accounts of this action, it might bo considered unnecessary to do more than refer to it
here as part of Bouquet's history. But the correspondence previous to the relief of
Fort I'itt, in the course of which he had the two days' fighting at Edge Hill, and
that subsequent to the defeat of the Indians, have never been published, although of
importance, in view of the difficulties thrown in the way of the British commanders.

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The two letters already puli'islu'rl by Parkmaii eannot lie oinitted in the series given
at NoteD. withoul injury. The casualty return is supplied from the Colonial Office
Records (A & W. I. !t8-2 p. ,'58:i). It does not accomjiany the letter contained in the
*• Bouquet Collection."

The correspondence in this note gives clear evidence of the state of feeling in
the Colonies on the subject of raising troops in their own defence. In " Montcalm and
Wolfe," (Chapter V, p. 13 7), is a striking account of the efforts of Dinwiddle, lieu-
tenant Governor of A^irginia, to obtain troops from the Colonies to co-operate with
the British regulars in the campaigns against the P'rench, and the little success he
inet with. The (iovernors of the ditl'erent Pi'ovincos could do nothing with the
Assemblies, with whom most of them had some standing dispute or other. Then
the Colonies could come to no common agreement for mutual defence. " As the
lands invaded by the Fi'onch/' says Mr. Parkman, whose own words I prefer to give
rather than to condense the statement, " belonged to one of the two rival claimants,
Virginia and Pennsj-lvania, the other colonies had no mind to vole money to defend
them. Pennsylvania herself lefused to move. Hamilton, her Governor, could do
nothing .ngainst the ])lacid obstinacy of the Quaker non-combatants and the stolid
obstinacy of the German farmers, who chiefly made up the Assemblj- =1: * * *
With men abundant and willing, there were no means to put them into the field, and
no commander whom they would all obey." (Montcalm and Wolfe, Vol. I, p. 141,
142). ^

This was whilst the contest was in progress to decide whether Prance or Great
Britain and her colonies should secure control of the northern part of this continent.
After that had been decided, the colonists were free from dread of attacks by the
French, but the scourge of an Indian war still com])elle(l a large part of the popula-
tion to trust to the British troops to defend their lands and i)rotcct their lives. The
ill feeling of the Assemblies towai'ds the Govei'nors of the Provinces has been almost
the sole caii,i<' assigned for the I'efusal to raise troops, either to assist in offensive
operations against the French or (he defensive and olVensive measures necessary to
meet the barbarous .varfare of the Indian-, The correspondence in the " Bt)uquet
Collection " shows, however, that the .spirit of resistance lo the slightest exercise of
a controlling power by the British Government was much deeper and more wide-
spread, and this spirit was evidently not a I'cw development from any recent, real
or supposed, encroachmeni on Provincial rights. Alter the Treaty of Paris of lHV.].^
one of the chief causes assigned for the outburst of this feeling, especially in Virginia,
and in Pennsj'lvania. was the prohibition of the King to the settlement on the lands
secured to the Indian.s l)y the Treaty of 1758, and reserved for their use, a reservation
repeated in the ])roclamation of 170'3, following upon the Treaty of Paris. Of the
correctness of this statement, there does not appear to be any dispute on the part of
those who have treated of this particular phase of the question of colonial indepen-
dence, but it has been represented that the reservation of Indian lands was the cause
of the irritation, and the blame for what was inevitable from the jtredisposition of
the colonists, has been laid on the policy of the British (Jovernment, as formulated
in the report by the Board of Trade. That report recommended the enforcement of
the Indian treaties, and as a consequence the pre.servation of the fur trade, a
collateral advantage arising from the honest fulfilment of engagements. In closing the

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(lisciission of tho poli(!y of preserving the occupation of those landn by the Indians,
Dr. Poole says, in the woriv alrca(l\- referred to (■' Xarrative and (Jritical Ilistoi-y,"
Vol. VI. p. (>88) :

"Such in clear and specitic terms was the cold and selfish policy which the
Mritish Crown and its .Ministers liahiliialjy pursued towards the American colonies'
and in a few years it chan^-ed loyally into hate, and, broui^'ht on the American i'ovo-
lution.'

A careful stud}' of the notes which accompany Dr. I'oolc's valuable contribution,
the facts bciiii;- carefully stated and supported by authorities, would seem to lead to
a ditt'erent conclusion, and tend to modify the opinions generally expressed in tho
United States on the Indian policy of the British (rovernment.

A marked change is, in liict, taking place in the views ol histoi'ical writers in
the United States on the subject of the causes that led to tho revolt ot the Colonies
and the subsequent revolution. The juxtaposition of passages from an Kastern
and Western author will most strikingly exhibit the nature of the change :

" There is no general assertion which comes nearei' to the truth on this subject "
(the sentinu-ht of independence) " than that, from the tlrst colonization of America
by tho Knglisii. the spirit ol indepentlencc was latent here, and was in a steady pro-
cess of natural development."* " Tho Treaty of Paris may be said to jiave laid tho
corner stone of Anu-rican independence. It lifted the cloud of terror which had so
long overhung the great wall of the Alleghanies. The colonists no longtT fell that
they needed England's pi-otecting arm to secui'c them from the Fr(uich."j-

The com])laints of the commanding officers in the two periods, those immediately
])ivceiling and those immediately succeeding the close of tho French war in ITO'O
show a marked similarity in regard to tho treatment of the British troops, who were
fighting for the benefit of the Colonies as much as for the iiitorests of the Empire at
large. It is unnecessary lo ivfor in derail to those complaints, but some may bo
briefly indicated, as found in BoiKiuel's correspondence.

In 1757, then, it appears by that correspondence, that neither money was voted
nor men supplied, except in the most grudging manner, by tho Provincial" Assemblies
over whose limits Bouquel^s command extended; that ext(jrtionatc prices were
charged for all supplies furnished to the army, and for every article sold to the pri^
vale soldier; that an import duty was laid on th(> provisions required to feed the
troops employed to defen<' the country and the lives of Iho inhabitants ; that tho
colonists, whilst pleased to have troops to defend them, made no difference between
a soldier and a negro; that the want of quarters caused epidemics of sickness, which
reduced the troops to one-third of their nomnial strength, the only Province excepted
being Georgia, of which it is slated that though poor, it had done well. In 1758 no
change for tho better appears to have been made. Carolina sent a regiment 7iaked
a strong term, no doui)t. but the men must Inive been miserably clad, as they could
only be exerci.s'jd on a tine day. This state of feeling prevailed to the ch)sJ of tho
French war and before any serious question had aiison regarding restrictions on tho
settlenient of Indian lands. The reports of the conduct of the Provincial troops, the

* Dr. (ii'o. !•;. lOllis in " X:in-iitivr :iii(l f'ntiiiil llistciry," \'(il. VT, i). L'.'JL'.

t Hon. Itufiis King; AniiTicun ("

iwi'ulth Scries -"Olii, I," Cliap. V, p. SO.

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good conduct of some, the constimt desertion of others, are to be found in the
calendar.

To tlie same indication of the cnntents of liic corro.spiindencc must be referred
those wiio desire to investigate the course pursued by the Colonies durin<f the Indian
warfare, which was continued with increased violence after the close of actual hostili-
ties with the Fi'cnch on this continent, as the calendar, gives a very full abstract of the
correspondence and other documents, The letters at Note D give a glimpse of the
obstacles in the way of the British commanders, but the documents in the collection
from 17<!1 to lT<i4 must bo read very carefully by those who desire to possess a
thorough Ivnowledge of the events connected with that period of terror in the settle^
ments, andof the extent and magnitude of the confederation formed by the Indians,
as a last general stand against their subjection to the whites. At Note E is »
correspondence respecting Indian lands ; the proposals in 17()0 for their settlement;
the proclamation by Bouquet in 17(51, prohibiting hunting or settling on them by
unautiiorized persons; the correspondence with Govei'nor Fauquier and General
Amherst on the subject ; and, tf) complete the documents on that head, the Royal
Proclamation of 17t)3, so tiii' as it relates to these lands.

It is one of the advantages of such collections as those made by Bouquet andl
Haldimand, that it is possible to ascertain the real characters of the men, not merely
their public acts and utterances. In the course of Bouquet's correspondence frequent
references are made to a family named Willing living in Philadelphia, one of
whom became a partisan leader in the Revolutionary W'nv. It is apparent
that if there was not a formal there was an understood engagement between Bouquet
and one of the young ladies, Mr. Lunan, a gossiping correspondent, constantly
speaks of the family, in such a tone as makes it evident that the engagement was
generally believed. It was naturally, Iher^ore, a shock to Bouquet to receive new»
of the marriage of Miss Willing, which Lunan, dreading the effect, dared notcommu^
nicat<; plainly himself, but employed Captain Ourry, an intimate friend as well a»
brother officer of Bouquet, to do so. In a letter of the 12th February, 17()2, Ourry
gives the infoi-mation, which he says Lunan considered too disagreeable to do, of tho
marriage of Miss Willing to Mr. Frances, a gentleman of fortune, who had arrived
only the previous October from London. On the Oth of March following he again
writes urging Bouquet to throw off the melancholy into which he had fallen ; and
advising lum to double his e.\'ercis3, &c. '' But," he says, "I observe that instead of
thai, you run full drive into the lion's mouth, by indulging a melancholy solitude.
You are I hope sensible b}' my last, that I do not make light of your disaster ani
am far fi'om feeling merry upon it, for no one can condole more sincerely upou the
occasion than your sympathising friend," &c. (A 12—1 p 311),

Ourry writes again, this time in French on tho lOth of March, n long letter, of
which the opening paragraph sufficiently shows how much the disappointment preyed
on Bouquet's mind. " I have read, mj' dear friend," says Ourry, " and re-read
attentively your sad letter of the 1st, and am deeply touched with your condition. I
see that your mind, agitated like the sea after a violent shock of earthquake, has
not regained its tranquillity. I had only too well foreseen tho fatal effect of this
sudden event. Would to God 1 could also have prevented itt" * (B 12—3 p 314)«

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After remindini,' Bouquet thai in writing to announce the maiTiago, ho had done
so in such a manner as to open tho flood gates of passion that it might ho the
sooner exhausted, Ouriy eontiinies : " J am moved by tho touching recital of your
painful situation, and I conjure you by all you hold dearest and most sacred not to
let yourself drift at the mercy of a passion which possesses you and which will soon
deprive you, if you do not take care, of tho means still remaining to you to overcome
it." t (A 12—2 p :JU). The letter is full of good sense and true fri(!ndship.

It was after Lunan had giv. him a vague notification of the approaching
change in tho Willing family, that Houciuet wrote tho following letter, inanswerto
the charge that two words in a letter to Mr. Willing wore undecypherable. Lunan's
letter is dated the 18th of January, the answer is in February, the day not "-ivoii.
It is published to show the mastery Bouquet had gained of the English language
jind his thorough familiarity with its idioms, as well as the genial style of tho corres-
pondence he hold with his intimate acquaintances, reserving for his friends the
tleoper thoughts of his Jieart :—

Port Pitt, Feb., 17(52.

Are 3'ou not aslianu'(! liUnan to l-aiso a dust and crow over two miserable words
vou happened to stumble U]ion in one of my letters, while I am obliged to keep a
Jnan lioi'o at high wages to docyphor youi- hieroglyphics^ and lose whole linos after
ull.

Should you not liave remembered the precept,— not to behold the mote in your
lirothor's eye, while there is a beam in your own.

See now to what trouble you have put me to confute you? I had to run to the
Arabs, for their art of guessing at obscure characters; to the Egyptians for a proper
name to those unintelligible f r f which you impose upon mo for
letters or words, and at last to the Scriptures, to make you blush at your ])re-
*uinj)tion.

Instead of bringing this first confusion upon yourself, would not your time have
fioon bettor employed in ruminating sedately upon the wholesome advice I had "iven
yni To Makiiv. Don't you see the girls disappear one after another, as the"stars
below the horizon ? And will you never consider that old age is at hand ready to
invade }'ou with all his comfortless train? ' ' ' ^

Who but an atfoctionale wife will then bear the grating sound of a Ihroatonin"'
oU cough and the deadlier repetition of older tales? °

Who will be your faithful attendant in sickness ? Who can liaiidio your <routy
log and rub your rheumatic arm with a gentler hand? And who, saving yoirfrom
the rapacious clutches of disatlectod servants, will take tho load of your domostic
t'ares and make your home agreeable to j^oursolf and your frienu

Who shall be tho most sacred depositoiy of your most secret thoughts ; the kind
partaker of your Joys and sorrows 'i Who your friend, your counsellor, your ouido
but the wife of your bosom? .-? •

Think of that Master Brooke, and before tho lioavy han<l of Time cn"-ravo
deeper furrows on youi- blooming cheeks, improve tlie present ilay, for to-moriX)W it
may bo too late. *

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After hiiviriij («<> loni; air<>) resisteil flin stroni; imnnlso of iTaturo, niid over
niiH'o tlio more pdwcrful attriiclioiis (if a sKdiifin^' cyi' : Ali liiinaii ! will you yet bo
deal' In (lie ]H'rsiiasivi' voice of reason, and reiiciiliiiii; tun late, ilio at last a fnrloi'ij
liatcdit'lnr':'

For my own part, if I live to soo nmre ])r(i|)itious skies, I swoar liy llie dear
remcmhraneo of my former loves that tlie tlrsl and sole laisiness of my life shall
now he to exchange that ill-fatod title for the endearing name of Iliislmnd,

In Ihe meantime, 1 remain my good friend, '

Youv very anxious IjuiuMe servant,

Tt will be seein li<>w ditl'erenl is> tlie tone of tins tetter fnimi those •written to fii«
friend Ourry. It is imjiossible to tell whether, when it was written, Bouquet had
more than the liintgiven in Lnnan's letter of the a|)proa(dungeiiang(! in Mr. Willing'*
familv, that is, .Miss Willing's marriage. Although enough was .said to alarm him.
no trace i)f a])prehension on that point is in the letter, yet there can scarcely be a
doultt lliat I'liiniMirs had I'cacheil him to wliiidi Lunan's relerenco gave body, and^
if so, considering iiow deeply he leil, it is but another ])i'()(if()f how little can he dis»
covered of a man's real state oi feeling from his lelter.i to aci^uainlanccs, howevQf,
intimate ihesc! m.iy he, .

A scries of "the Writing.s of "WasTunglon," edited tiy Mr. Wortbington Chauncoy
F'ord, is in course of jiuhlication, pai't of his letters to l)oiU(uct being in the second
volume. Additional letters to those published will he found in Volume II of seriea
A of the Archives. These letters may he studied with advantage. Jiesides thos«
from Wasliington to Bouipiet tliere aio .some from ijio latter in answer. The volume
is calendared in its luimej-ical yrder.

Tlie journal of Lavcrendryo already rofevrod to, is at Note A, with a translation.
It is scarcely necessary to say much of the explorer, wlio-se name and the general
ac<'ount of bis ex|)loralions are well known to Ihe sludcnts of the history of Canada
under French rule. A brief skelch may, however, be useful. Laverendiye was tlio
son of till' seignior of \'arennes, Avho tilled the ollji'c (d' (ioveinor of Three Kivera
for twciily-lwo years. lie served in llie army tii'sl hert'and then in Europe, wdienco
he returned, and in IT-^i was in command of the post on Lake Ni])igon. Here ho
formed tlie plan of exploring tlie country to the North-West, whiidi ivas approved
of by I5eauharnois, the Governor, and in 1731 be left JMontreal on his tirst journey,
which he undertook as a trading expedition, the l-'reneh Ministry I'efusing to con»
tribute towards the expenditure.

In a statement of bis services and sulferings, which Laverendrye presented to
the Ministei' of .Marine, dated the lilst of Ocloher, 1744. published in Maigry's C(d-
lection of Docunniits, (higinniiig at page oSl of Yidume A'J), a short account i.-j
given of ills journeys up to that date, in which the expedition of 17.'!^S-;iri, of which
the document at Xotc A is thejoui'iuil, is mentioned, but the journal itself has
never been published. In (iarneau's History (edition of 1.S82-;}, pp. 125 ct scqii)
a summary account is given of Lave rend rye, to which n'ference may be made.

Laverendrye's aecount of the massacre of his son and his party in 173(1, which
is referred to in the journal now published, is given iu his memorial to the Minister

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of MiU'ine. Two of hiw somh with two men hiul lici'n sent to Fort ^raiiropiiH to net us
;i ifiiunl and to wait liis arrival, but roturiicd iiiu'xpc'<to'lly on llio 4tli of Juno, bring-

ing news of liic ili'atii of liis ni'pliow La .Icnicrayo ami of tho .scarcity of food.

"1 iiad " lie says, '■ many ]H'o|)io in tlie Fort (Saint Cburics) and no provisionH,
wlii(di di't(U'inint'd imo to s(>nd in baste tiui'o canties to brini^ iis assistanco and somo
goods. The lii'vorond Fallior (Aunoaii) ininicdiatoly resolved to go to Miehilliniak-
jnak. lie asked ino for my oldest son, as lie liopod tiio journoy would ho spocdy. I
icould not pos-<il)ly o))])ose bim, bo i)oing absolutely resolved. Tboy embarkod on
the Htb of June, and weri^ all massacred by tbo Sioux at sovon leagues from our
tort, by the greatest of ull treasons. I lost my son, the iiovorond Father and all my
Frenchmen; I shall rogret it all my life." (Margry, vol. VI, p. 589).

Those wore the risks to be run hy the oarly oxploror.s of those regions. Aftei'
the death of Luvorendryo in 174!*, the work was undertaken by Le Gardcur St.
Pierre, the journal of whose expedition from 1730 to 1752 was published in the report
00 Ai'chivea for 1886,

Forty years after the death -of Laverondryo (178!)), and again in 1793, Sir
iilexan lor .Mackenzie made an exploration of the country. In the tirst lie reached
tlio North or Fi'ozon Ocean and in tbo second, tbo North Pacific. An account of
his expedition was published in 1801, with the title " Voyages from the River St.
Lawrence through the Continent of America to tlu^ Frozen and Pacific Oceans in the
years 1789 and 1793."' As tlio vohimo may bo easily found, it is unnecessary to do
iTjore than refer to it. Jlis remarks on the consequences flowing from the cei-tainty
that the North-Fast or Nortb-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean,
«() long sought for, had no practical existence, nia}- lie quoted, bis most sanguine
t>xpectations of the bonotits to be dorivotl from a jiassago across the continent being
Jar exceeded by the facilities now attbrdod by railway communication. At page 497
»)f tbo quarto edition of 1801 Sir Alexander says, "The non-existence of any such
practical pas.sago being at lenglh determined, the practicability ofa passage thi'ough
the continents of Asia and America becomes an object of considoration. Tbo Russians
who first discovered that along the coasts of Asia no useful or regular navigation existed
opened an interior communication by rivers, &c., ami through that lo/ig and wide-
extended continent, to the strait that separates Asia from America, over which thoy
passed to the adjacent islands and continent of the latter. Our situation, at length
is in somo ilegi-ee similar to theirs, the non-existence of a practical passage by sea,
and the existence of one through the coniincnt, are clearly proven, and it requires
only the countenance and support of the British Government to increase in a very
iimple propoi'tion this national advantage, to secure tbo trade of that country to its
Subjects."

The search for a North-West or North-Kast pas.sago had been continued for many
3'ears, the Russians having contriliulcd largely to tlie pro.socution of this object.
Jetl'ery, in a translation of :Mullor'b account of Russian discoveries, puts that work in
an accessible form, it having boon written in High Dutch. The translation was
published in London in 1701, a thin quarto with maps. That Sir Alexander
Mackenzie's voyage did not settle the (luestion is a matter of notoriotjr^ otiior expe-
ditions having been subsequently sent out to continue the searcli for a Noi'th West.

passage.

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An account ol' Vuncouvoi's voyiif^o in 17!M), fontimiol ilown to 17!''), principiilly,
us tlie title etatos, " with a view to am'ortain tlio oxiHtonce of any niiviujabio conunii-
nication hotwotMi tlio Xortii I'iicitif anil N'ortli Atlantic Occiuih," was puijiislied ai'tor
tlio (loatii of Vaneoitvor (London 4to, IT'.'Sj, in tlircc voiunu's ; an oftavo edition
waH publislied in 1801-2 and a Kn-ndi translation in I"!'!'. Nothing more than u
roferoncc is neodod to thoso volumes. The corrosi)ondenco urginy; on the Uiitish
Govornmont the Bending sueli an expedition haw n* , r been puhli-licd, it is given
in (his report as part of Note A, and is the more interesting to Canadians as eoiilain*
ing the views of men holding positions in Cainula respecting the most eftioaeious
means of conducting the explorations proposed. What these were may he found in
the corrospondenco itself.

The reference to the ant ici paled war wltli Spain mailein the entry in Haldimand'i*
diary of the 5th May, H'-M), may Justify a short sketch of the state of atl'airs loading
to this, as well as to the proposal for the expeililion.

The Spaniards laid claim to ail the lands on the Nortticrn Pacific up to \h«
borders of the Russian establislunents, and in accordance with this claim they luul
the coasts watched by ships of war to prevent encroachments or settlements. Iii
what is described as the usual tour of the coast of California by the Spanish ships,
British vessels were discovei'ed and seized at Nootk a Sound, on the ground that by
riglit of discovery, j)ievious and subsequent to 1774, the coasts had been taken
possession of by Spain, (he form of taking possession being more particularly repeated
in 1775 and 177!', all along the coasts as far as Prince William's Sound, in appealing;
to France in terms of the Family (iompacl of 17<il, foi' armed assistance in the wai*
then a|)parentl3' imminent between Spa'n and Great Britain, the Spanish Ambassadof
on the Kith June 17!J0, represented to ti\e ('ourt of France as an undoubted fact, that
by treaties and for other reasons stated, all llie coast to the noith of Western Amoi'icit
on the side of the South Sea, as far as beyond what is called I'rince William's Sound,
which is in the (ilst degree, was acknowledged to belong exclusively to Spain,
and for tha( reason was duo the detfiitivn, a word used instead of seizure, of (ho
two British vessels seizoil in the Bay ot\S(. J^awreiice, ^r Nootka^ situated iij, the 5U(li
degree to the north of California.

These pretentions were not acknowledgeil hy Ihe BritlsTi, A Company !iatt liceii
formed in 1780, of merchants residing in the Fast Indies, to o])eii a trade with tha
North-West coast of America for suj)plying the Cliincse market with furs and gin.
seng. Two vessels were that j'car fitted out and placed under the conuiiand of Lieut,
Mears. During the winter of 178()-87 he remained in Prince William's Sound, and
in the autumn of 1787, he carried a cargo of furs t(j China. In subse([uent voyage*
he obtained land at Nootka Sound, and from ditl'ci'cnt chiefs (he promise of an cxclu,
sive right to trade along the coast. Having associated with another firm, trading
with the same object, an agent was directed to fix his residence in Nootka Sound, to
erect a house and prepare to carry on trade. Vessels loaded with stores and provi«
sions, as well as articles for the trade, siifHcient for three years, were dispatched
from China in April and May of 178f>. In addition to their crews, they hail on board
artificers and nearly 70 Chinese, who were to settle on the American coast in the
service and under the protection of the associatt'il compaii}'. Previous lo tluMr
arrival, other vessels left on the coast iiud trading from Nootka Sound were seized

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l»V llio Spiiiiiiiiils, II fato wliicli licCfll llio '• Ari,")iiiiiit " from riiinii, wliich arrived oft'
N'ootkii Sound on llio 3rd of July, iiopri-scntations bein^ luiidc to tlio Hritisli (Jov-
crrinicnl ii douiand wan sent to Spain for roHtitiition ui\d for (lomponHatii , which
was grunted Hliorlly after noj^otiationH hail opcnod. As prinlcil matorialH to trace
the coiirso of llio events conniM-ted with the seizure and restitution of those vohhoIh
uro lo he found, it is not noeessary to enter into ininulo dolails. The correspondc^nco
between the* Courts of Britain and Spain is in the Annual {{ogister for 1790, hogin-
jiing at page 285, and tho suhstanee of a memorial from Lic^ut. Moars to tlio Right
Hon. W. W. (rrcnville (p. 28;")) ; tho memorial itself, with aecompanying documentt,
is among the Archives (sei'ies P, vol. 72, No. 4).

It is interesting to n<>le that the trade from the Pacific Coast to CJiiina, which
|s in process of development since the consti'uclion of (he (Janudian Pacific Railway
was in existence and activcdy carrie<l on by means of nailing siiijis a liundred years
ago, and at the same time the suggcstio" was made by Ugden in the letter now
IHiblished, that that route might be used ro carry intelligence to tho Kast Indies in
lime of war.

On the 24tl» of Ma}', 1700, Ifis Majesty sent a message lo Parliament, that
Spain was arming and that he had given orders to maUe su< h prepai'ations as would
)>ut it ill his [lower to act with vigour and etfeet in support of the honour of liis
Crown and the interests of his people and asking for means to take such measures
;ind to make such augniintution of his forces as might eventually bo necessary. The
answer was an assurance that Mie most zealous and effective supj)ort would be given.
Every prejiarat ion was made for wai- cm both sides, audit seemed impossible that
it could bo averted, when on tho 24th July, two months after the King's message to
Parliament, peiu'c was eslablisheil, Spain having offered complel(> reparation. This
«udden surrender on tju' part of Spain has been allribnted entirely to the celerity
with which the British fleet was titU'd out. but prolmbly the action of the National
Assembly of France had as much tn do with the pacificdetermination of the dispute
as any other cause. On the llith June Spain sent a categorial demand to France,
i'or compliance with tho terms of the treaty of 17<il, known as the Family Compact,
which stipulated for mutual assistance in time of war. The demand was couched in
the most urgent terms, ami asked that the measures to bo taken should be active,
i;lear and positive, as an indispensable preliminary to a successful negotiation. The
jinswer was not long delayed. The National Assembly had taken the alarm before
(ho demand had been made by Spain. In prospect of sucli a demand, the question
waw rai.sed to determine in whom resided the power to declare peace or war, and a
resolution was introduced that it should be vested in tho National Assembly alone.
Mirabean proposed a middle course, but tlie revolutionary journals thi'eatened a
general massacre should the extreme ])roposal be rejected, and the power to declare
peace and war was, without qualitication, vested in the National Assembly. (Allison
1853, Vol. I, p. 32!t). Thus the Family Compact was destroyed, and Spain, deprived
of her ally came to terms, as already stated, on tho 2-lth July, 1790, tlie terms being
♦embodied in a convention sigiu'd on tlie 28ih of the tbilowing October, but in
anticipation of the war, tiio Spaniards had been endeavouring to obtain the alliance
of tho Indians on the Mississippi to attack tlie British settlements (Sei'iosQ 50-1, pp.30,
32). Tho Convention no doubt put a stop to those proceedings. By this agreement

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it wnn HtiptiliitcxI fliat. hoMo» tlic n'imhilioii for llic sci/.Mic of vessels, fireiit H. itiilii
hIioiiM have an equal ri^lil witli Spain lolhe exerciMeorall eonmioieial undoilaUinHH
in those Hea« formoily reputed to belong only to Spain, and Hhipn were sent to
receive tuinially Ihe reHliiiilion of the (erritorieK on vhicli Spain had Neizeil. It will
thiiM be Neen how direct is the intorent Canada has in this (piestion of the NootUu
Sound Hoi/iireH.

I'etei- I'onii, on vliose map .Mr. I suae 0^'don reliew (Nolo A, No. 'A) was a fur
trader, who in 1778 wuh ontruntod with the diHposal of Indian «<>'»<'« belonging,' to
traders who had entered into jiartnership iti the Xoilh-W(\st trade. Ho Hottiod for
the winter of 177H-1» on the baidis of the VAk Uiver, wliieh he erroneously called the
AthubaHca, and was very HueeoHsful in his dealinj,'H with tlie Indians. Amawsaeroof
traders and the outbreak ofsinall-pox ruined Ihe fur trade, the only fortunute people
bein;rr a party which had iienel rated in 17H0 to the northward and westward, as far as
Lnl<e LalJouge. .Mr. Wadi.., who was in charge of this party, and warj mibsoquently
murdered, is described by Sir Alexander Mackenzie as a Swiss gentleman of strict
])robity and known sobriety. Two sets of traders, of whi(di Wadin's partners tornioil
one, agreed to unite their goods, and I'ond was appointed by the other set of traders
to bo joint repiescntative with VVmlin. Ho appears, from the cautious statements
ma<lo by Sir Alexander, to have been a rough trader, and the two men could not
agree. Sir Alexander says that about the end of 17Ml)or beginning of ]78tWadin
was shot in his own house, a ci-ime for which Pond and a clerk of Wadin's, named
Siour, were tiioil for murder, but acquitted. "Nevertheless " says Sir Alexander,
" their inmjcence was not so apparent as to extinguish the original suspicion."

The sworn statement of .losejjh Fagniaut, described as a voyageur, taken before
a magistrate in Montreal, fixes the date as the beginning of March, 1782. The
deposition is a graphic account of the atiiiir. About nine o'clock in the evening,
Fagniaut left Mr. AVadin's, and ten minutes after, when seated in his own house,
which was beside and touching that of Wadin, ho heard two musket shots, lie first
sent a man to seo-what was wrong; then, on his report, wont himself and found
Wadin stretched on the floor beside his bed, his left log broken and wounded fi'ora
the knee downwards, two or three bails having passed through; those he found on
the spot. While \v the act cf entering ho saw Pond and Toussaint Sieur at the door,
when Sieur aslvcd Wadin if it was he who had killed him. Wadin answered: " Be
off both of you, lot me nevei' see you again." {AUez-vous en tousles deux que je ne
vous vols plug). Jle then became too faint from loss of blood to answer the questions
put by Fagniaut, and died before it could be ascertained which had shot him— I'ond
or Sieui', or if both were equally guilty.

A motive for the murder is furnished by the fact of Pond and Wadin having
come to blows a month before, and of a quarrel having taken place on the evening
of the death, an hour before supper. (Archives, series B, vol. 210, p. 113).

The widow on the 2!)lh of May, 1783, in a memorial to liave the two men, Pond
and Siour, apprcliciulcd by thu military ofKcers cmmanding at the back posts, gives
as the reason, " that from the great distance of country the civil power cannot exert,
itself for the purpose of apprehending and bi'inging the offenders to justice." (B
219, p. 123).

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1

Lithographed to accompanrj the Report on\

Lanadian Archives for 1889 i

by Douglas Bnjmner, Archivist. i

immCRlCO IIFH OTTAWA Mr

XXXVll

1

loM.l, as statol l,y Mr. Dalrymple, M-as a native of tlu- TIni(<.,l S.afos and
beeornnig dis.sat.Bhed w.th ti.o tra.i.ng company wl.om he se.-ved, vcfurned ^her
about the end of 1790, to seek employment. (Series Q., vol. 50-1 p. i.)

A few woi'ds may be said of the writers of the documents published in Note A

nm-.M h"^' ^'m •" T "^' ''"'"'" "^' '^' " ^"^^" Charlotte," which made the voyage
around he work ,n the years 178.5 to 1788, along with I he " King G.orge," commandfd
by^ Captain Nathaniel Portlock, the account of which was ^ublisired in iZdon in

Isaao^Ogden was, at the time ho wrote to his father, acting clerk of the Ciwn
He was afterwards a Judge of the Vice-Admiral.y Court i^ Quebec

h..J'^''T'^''i Dalrymple was hydrographer to the East India Company, having

office 'lilt h " '■' '"""•' "^" r'-' '' ''"" •^^'■^•'■'•^' '•^-' 1^'-^-' '" >'- «--' ^T'«

;:!::^ste: • ; v:^:;rx^"'''^^''''^'^^^ " ''^ ^'^•""■'^'^•' "^ - -^-'^

In the report on Archives for 1886, documents and a plan were published

SrZurT ' T,'^' '";'""" ^•"""'■"^^^^ ""^'^^ north'sideof theCultS
M.UK, about M)^ The existence of this canal had been entirely f.rgotten the only

« ftTth"; V\ 'f "^ ' ---^l-"tion in Ilaunon's Journal and^../ ly Scho I
craft, so that great doubts existed as to whether it was ever in actual use

rc»o^t"'S,ller,r; 'n'r" 'T' 'f "'"' ''"'"■^""' '''''^"'^' on the statements in tho
iropoit, called the attention to th s subicct of Afr A « wi i /-
intendent of the St Mary's F-ills ' '"^^'l.^.^^^- ^^- »• Wbeeler, General Super-
*i, . , -^ '^ ^ Canal, Michigan, an exam nation was m-ide hv

these two gentlemen on the .pot, and the result^ communicatee! by 1^ Wl^^^et i.

pr

resent wS^hi^^^Ji^SJ''^.;;^;;; '^ " rr'' ^''' ^'^^ ^'""«- I *''^ -' ''"^ --
the search. J(. eih Co'e rovin ch^^N^^^^ '"'" '""i"^' '^^^ *'"** ^'^''^•^^^" facilitated

much interested i lie m'tt\rmdnn'T^'^^^ ^'''"^' ''^'^' '^^"'•'«. Out., felt

of the earth, win . 1: . ..l'"! ' •^''?i' '\P''S of men_ wiio romovcci a poH ion

used again for a Hin.ihu^, urp) e ^lec-t^V She r*^'"^ '"'T'' "f ^ ^«"'^' ^''^
panies a letter written by Me'srs 1 „.svtl." rS ^^V"" " I'l"" '^'''^'' '^"'"'"-
1803, The gentlemen weV b.; e,. V , ,' l,^ te Wltwl^ dated April 18,

dissatisfied, and seekim^ to os^.,l.ll«l, ., i -^orth-west Com])any, but were

oanalissh;,wno„i i'^l^:' rL; t^^ h^^^^^^^ /'^"^''.^' "'^^''^•-^' ^'-at the

the old lock still remaini " wh we .en. t 'i'' ^"- "^ '''"'''■' ^''"'^'^^ Pa'^^ of

the floor, the foiinrtirm, vl i 1 to ''''^{'''T'^ '""' oxaminc.l. These consist of
Home timbers shown 'r ''k' !',<^'f '''''"'' -!;"'"?'.'-f' ""'' ^lie remains of
.-tood, but which probably served to olivet t S wi^hf u^l^l.;;^!^ ""^'^^

xxxvm

il.

.1 10 floor of the luck it^ forty loot long a.ul oigl.f foct nine indies in width. It is
made of plunk two inches thick running longitiidinaliv. They are fastened to
transverse foundation tinibcrH witli wooden pin.s sliown at' ' B.' There are thirteen
plankH, file seventli or middle one lieing narrower than the others. The lower
transverse timber formed the sill for tiie gate. It is twelve inches square On the
top of this IS pinned a piece of oak eight inches wide and four inches thick It is
probao e that this piece was the cleat against which the low. i- edge of the gate rested
wlien closed. I here are mortises in each end of this timber shown at ' A ' These
mortises the countersinking and notch in the floor plank seem to.indicate that vertical
timbers fourteen inches square stood at these points.

" The remains of an old wharf were found at ' H,' Sketch 1. There are many large
boulders along the shore and in the shallow water, but it was observed that all had
been removed from in front of the lock, leaving a wide and safe entrance. At '0'
blietch Ao 1, wore found old timbers imbe.lded in the earth on both sides of the
stream. These timbers appear to be part of the foundation of a dam. The fall in
the water from this point to the old lock is at present about seven feet. It is
probable that the dam raised the water two feet, thus giving a lift to the lock of nine
feet. liie imbor used se^ems to be spruce. There were some nails used about the
structure, three or four of which were removed. They were hand-made and seemed
to have been Ijcen cut from a square rod and headed by a bfacksmith. The small
stream between 'A ' and 'C Sketch No. 1, seems to be recent. It was probably
caused by the dam at 'C and did not exist until after the lock and its approach
were destroyed. It is this stream, which carried down the material which covered
iind concealed the floor and foundations."

After quoting the description given by Captain Bruy^res, IRE., of the canal,
wharf, &c., at the establishment, taken from thei'oporton Archives for 1886, p. xxix!
Mr. Wheeler continues :

"It seems probable from this description and fi-om the parts of the structure
remaining, that the lock and its upper enti'ance, or leading trough, as it is en I led by
baptain Bruyc^res, were both constructed of wood and in the manner of a flume that
IS, tlie bottom and sides wore of plank, the sides held in place by vertical timbers
led together at the top by horizontal cross pieces, which were high enough so that
boats could pass under them. This theory is sustained bv the fi'ict that the trans-
verse timbers still remaining under the floor of the lock have mortises in their ends
tor vertical timbers and by the further fact that there are no remains of earthworks
or retaining walls on either side of the old lock, or its upper approach

"The dotted lines from ' A ' to ' C,' in Sketch No. 1. show the probable locu-
tion of the approach or ' loading trough.' Tiie canal montioned by Briiy^ros is still
very conspicuous. The ' pathway of the round logs ' can yet be found in place "

Keforring to the same report as to Franch^i'c's visit in ISM (Report 188fi
p. xxvni), Mr. Wheeler continues : \ i ,

"No deflnite mention is here made of the lock, but it is almost certain that if
it fiad l)een in existence at the time of the attack it would have been destroyed
Being bui t of wood and mostly above ground it could have been destroyed as easily
as the buildinos and sheds. This then in licates a limit to the duration of the lock-

is, liovvevor,

'I )

It was ccmiploted in 1798 and could not iiave existed after 1814 It
quite possible that it was destroyed or abandoned before 18U, as no reference "to'i't
has been found later than 180;]. Indeed, it is not certain that it was ever successfully
use(f as a loclc. It may have early been converted into a raceway for the saw mill
iind this may explain why its existence as a lock has been so conipletely foi-o-otten!
It IS estimated that there were iiscil in the entire structure 20,000 feer board
measure of two inch plank and 5,000 feet running measure of hewn timber.

" Yevy respectfully, your obedient servant,

" E. S. Wheeler, Gen'l. Supt."

I !

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No. 1.

ENLARCTD FROM

MAP OF RIVER ST. MARY.

(U. S. Lake Survey, 1856).

plied tn (n'cninpunti tlie, Report tfit
niddiini Arvhives for 18SU,
Jou^l'tn Brijmner, Archivist,

1

made of
(ransvoi'i;
planks, •
transvei'i
lop of th
probahlo
vvlion clc
mortiNcn
timbers
"TJ
boultlei-f
been rei

Sketcli

stream.

tlio \va

probabl

I'eet. !]

struc'tu

to hav{

sti'eam

caused

were d

and CO

A
wliarf.
Mr. ^^

remai
Capta
is, th«'
tied t
boats
verse ■
tbv Vi
or re

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very

p. x:

it b
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It n

qui'

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use
and

me

" Very respectfully, j'our oueu.^.

" E. S. WuEBLEU, Geii'l. Supt."

XXXI X

Intercut,, of lu.lorical tvnZ """'""^"^'"if <1'^' ''o^i'lt of rosoarel,e« nuulo in the

Before the ti mo wlicn f his canal

up wat(>rconiiniinicatioii I

was ijiiil

yeai'H arte

T!,

'V means of canals, whid

iH was tiio case, anic

propoHcd by Mr. .Si|,,H J)o , „

documents published in :N'otc F will

jn'ojccls were onlcrlaine.I of opening
'■• ■'' were not accomplished for many

I lie, so far b

ii.H- others, will, the Chambly C

as ITS

and

ht. Jjawrence," Lord Dorcl
ilHteis(he24(h of October J'

he lit

lest

<'iinal from Lake Ch

tmal, which was
:in introduction to the

er's letter (o Lord Sydney, is 1

■87

imiplain to the
ley, is here transcribed, Tlio

((

My Lord,—

fi'om Ki
info the 1
from tjie i

" As t

proposal was made tome by Mr. Silas 1),

an(
lasin o

'eane, a few days before my d

'f (dumbly, t„r(he ]»urpose of onenin.

uvcrSt. Lawrence of u certain burti

'11' Jis a cur

•sory view of th

leii.

epiirturo

le rapids o'f St. .I(jhn,

a navi.i-'adoj, to that Lake

appears to be practicable and

provided tl

advised Mr. \h

le eondiiionsot e.xecutino- (|

nh

ip, that the

line to lay the particulars (jf 1
inie luay be considered, and sul

e country can justify an opini.m, this ol
, i>oili in a commercial and political view
e same be not object i.mable. II '

useful, both

jcet

iav(^ llieref

ore

pan and proposal before your Lord
'iintleil to the iviiio-'s i,le;isri.»

(Series Q., Vol. 28, p. KJO.)

am etc.

pleasure.

' DOfiCIlKSTKR.'

The Silas De

'ane, whoso proposal

nocticut, on fho 24th December, 17;57. ' ]

« are in Xote F, m-

Congress, on tl

political agent (u Fj
military suppli

e outbreak of flic A

as b

e was a

"'■'1 ill (frotoii, Con-

am

obt

which he had at ti

iince, to ascertain the v

nierican Jfcvolufi

member of the first Continental

on, and was sent tv., a

lews of the French (

secret

es. lie left Hermuda on the 24th of Anril 177

Bor(

■st embarko'

leaux on the (Jfh of .hi

ill March having 1

angiiago as well as the cast

lie, and arrived in V

Toveinment and to

'>', the vessel in

■en obliged to return, r.„ched

ance shortly after of 31. H

>ms ;ind manners of tl

iii'is early in July, '-ast

wo well known to all who I
necessary to refer to them,
by Franklin in Paris; hi
negotiate treaties with Fr

ieaiimarchais, whose
lave studied tl

le nation." lie made tl

Noi'vices

to th

ranger to the
!ie ac(]uaint-

le e\

e revolted colonies

liiN

ovember of I

with Artl

iiir

eiits of that period, th;it it
10 same year (1770') Deaiio w

are

is on

jeo, having been

.sent by Coni-T

starch, 1778, li

...CO, a work in whi-di Deane took part. On tl

Arthur I

0 received the order tor 1

Silas D

ee, against him, Henjamin Fran!

'lis I'ecall bv (

'eane, published bv fho Sc

'ill and .|,,hn Ad:

ongress on ch

liise, &e., of the I' idled

enfy-Si.x Society, IS'ui. (Uml

ins. (See " The C

joined

ess to

e 4tli of

n'ges made by

a>o of

tl

le peace (apparently about 17,S,-,) ]

States, 178.S, vol, ii, p. -{t^,' vol

)ii's llistorvof tl

111, ij

le

le went to I'^nglaiid, and

pp. ;^8, 217, 2 IS). At

ler
at

.^c ,..p»..,. c„„..,;,oa i„ N„. . ;:;: zr7::T: ::;t'- ' "'';l .„

tl

Nopoan, .luted 20tli May, 178!), tl.i.l ho inton.lo.l to sail ll.r (^uobec in Juno l.ut an l.o
<lK«.l on tlu> 28ti. of An-i.st, it is Hoar tlu.t his int..M(i..n was in.( n.rrio.l ..i.t. lie
dicHl at Dual, it is stalod in povcrly. In tho last of his ohsorvati.ms, iu' anti.ipatod
by many years a proposal whioh was rom-wi-d sonio tini<. a^o, l.ul unMicoussfully
for the co'vstnietion of what was thoii .■alk-d the -'('anglinawaga Canal." '

A similar i)n)posul was mado l.y Mr. A-lam Lvnihurnfr in 171tl. tn ordoi- t»
facililalo tho transit of jroodsfrom th.. Slates of Xew Vork and Vermont to ho ship,
pod at (iucboc, ho says : *

•r^Vr'm! ^'\ r^wos^^nry \a <-Ml n eanat of about six miles from iholopofthe
rapids ot St iherc\:o to tho basin of Cliambly. I do not suppDso it would roduire
more than thiee or four loid^s, the canal to be seven foot .loop and fourteen feet wide
Lar^'O bouts would then be able to eome from the further end of Lake Chainplain t»
(juel)oe, without unloudinir, u dislunee of upwards of throo hundred miles." (U 57-1
p. til). ' V *• •

On this subjeet tho following letter from Ira Allen, of Vermont, is of sullieiont
interest to justify jts jiiiblicatiou. The letter is addressed to the Duke of PortlaiuJ.

JEy Lord.

tiuFi'OLK Stkkkt, No. 8 Ciiaulno Cuoss*,
lOlh Mureh. I7!)ti.

T had the TTonour ora(Mressirig to your (Traee two tneniorials iiroposin^^ to oi.en
11 eanal and piayin- j,, behalf. ,fli,e Stale of Vermont, a sanelion to navigate from
Lake ( hami)lain Ihrounh the IJiverSt. Lawreneo to tho Atlantic Oeean, on whieh i
leel the most an.\ious Hopes for your (irace's favourable Decision

At a late Interview at your (irace's olHee .Mr. Kino- having expressed your
(.raoos Desire that all possible Information be obtained relalive to this matter imrli-
enlariy with losi.eel lo the advaniages which may accrue to (ireat IMtaiii from the
execution of the nic.asu.e proposed. I lake leave therefore to subjoin to the Keus.ms
already .submitied in my said memorials to you,- Ura-o the following :— From tho
solid estabhshmenl of a wisely reguliited er.mmcrcial Inteicour-o lielween threat
Jlntain and \einiont naturally piiMtuctivc of recipiocal Benclits, the Bles>iip.x ofau
immutable 1 eace will be asserlaincd between the two Counlrics; under thesrhappv
eircumstiinces \ einiont tenacious and true to its own inteiosts rather than buzzard
Its essential and most valued enjoynionts by any eoi.eurrcnce whutever in Designs of
ho.stile nature, must in all possible events feel insuperable Impulse to slan<l or fall in
tho fmthtul support of her Commerce with (.'real JJri'ain, and in the Hes,ili the (.Joni-
morce of \ ermont inste.ad of being carried on by tho way .,f Xew York and JJoslon
mus naturally take its course through tlu" Hands of British Mend.ants who also may
avail themselves of the very peculiar and impoilant advantage, in time of war of
shmping their goods to and fiom Canuda secure from Capture, in the neutral Vessels
ot Verm.mt, and (lovernment will be fVcc to emplov the ships of war. otherwise
necessary for Convoys therein, on any other urgent seivico.

As to lheapprehcnsi(ms which T understand from Mr.' Kiiiir mav possjblv bo
suggeste 1 m op|w,s.tion to the salutary measure proposed, viz. •' That the lavin-- open
• the Canal and Navigalion in (piestion might tend to disseminate l{epublicai7 l>rin-
eiples among his .Majesty's Cana.liun Subjects," I have onlv lo remark that so far
Jrom there l.emg any Crouiid tor such apprehension, it will.'nay 1 am warranted to
assert must prove the most cfHcacious Remedy of ar.v that mav p^issiblv V c.m-
eerted toi' obviating all altemj.ls .,f such Disseminaiion as well us wholly toVriistruto
their operation and etfect. "^

Wiih respect to the sutli( ieni Powers ami authorilies, whieh Mr. Kin<^ is pleased
to ix'present t., be vesto(l in the Legislature and Covernment of Lower'Canada tl)r
accompli.slmig the object of my solicitatic.ns lo your (Irace I humblv submit to your
tirace, tluit in the result of fretiuont eumnumicutions with the lute Governor

i

xli

IK', liUt IIH llU

iod out. IIo

' aiitici|iati>it

^lK•t•USSflllly,
r

(m orilur to
t to 1)0 sliij>.

10 Top of the
mid iHMiuiro
'M Cool wido.
Iiiiinpliiin l(>
" CQ-57-1,

of sufflcient
of Portland,

C'koss,

iii^ to o|)on
.•igato from
on vvliicli I

■esHod your
it tor. pai'li-
111 from llio
lio Reasons
-From tho
'oon (rioat
>iii,H-s of an
loso happy
II n lia/.y;ard
Dosiii'iiH of
d or fall in
t ilii« C^oni-
uid J5o>loi»
) also may
' of war. of
ral Vossols
othorwiso

ossibly bo
lying open
ican I'rin-
liiat so far
I'laiitod to
>\y \' onn-
) fnistruto

is ])loasod.
anada, t()r
it to your
(.fovernor

at

ho

I Imvo the honour to bo uilj. ,ho groatost ronnoct
My Jjord, ' '

\niir (I'racc'H moM( ohiMlinnt
and nio.<t huinhio norvanl

(Archivet, series Q, vof. 77, ;,. 247). ^^^'^ ALLKN.

.'n August, aaor throe ,n..ntl,'Habsomv on t1. . o r
ngaiii wrote to tho Buke of P.,,,,,,.,, ,, ^^ ;' ;:»"."-'. "HOnropo, Ira Allon

«i.>n, ...H ho was proparing to loavo for A m^-i -a ' J'""^*"- '"'• ""'■""-""lia.o doci-

-r..nti,o transactions.' iArc^i.es!Zi^:::^^' ;Zr "" '''' "''^-•"" "«-
Tho tnnn r.f (Iw. I.,.. . ■ « • 7'. o.j,;;.

Thotonooftholottor,siH,.omarl:ahh

fooling of Vonnont, torsoly «tatod .' ',. "'T • """"^'" " -"tinuanee of tho

renturyfo. F.lnuny, IHHH. RoforH,^ t^ tho c alms a'' ' "V;?'"'^' '" "'" ^"^'^"'^
I amp.sh.ro and Xow Voric grants, Mr I'hol ! avs <: T "r "'""'^ "" ^''^^ ^^'^
c unns, sot at .lotianoo tho logal prooo.s f o I Y,., .^.'-/-■"-"tors rosistod tho«o
^I.o.r hinds maintained tho indopondoneo .^f hj Sf '"''r""""''^' '"''^ '" ^'^'^""00 of
mvn, until 171.1, when thoir titles hav " f' '""'"" " '•""^'i"Hio.. of ihoir

«nd wore roeoivod into the Union ' " '"'""'"'' ^'^^ "PpUod for admission

;aneJ:;t;::;x::r;:,::s^ ^^----^^ and poiuioaumpoJ

1812, and in 1818 a bill wa pa V u' ,o f, ' '"' ""^ ^''"^^ "^' ^'^ ^^^ of
littlo practical work was uono tit ou' I? ^'^ " """''""^' '" ^""'' " '•"""!, but
tbo two Provlncos, whon th ^a a ' ,^' ,! H; r'^ ,7'""' ''"^■' ••''■- ''- -ion
;n 1840, sixty four years aiU. the od.tna^ "^ M '^ r""'^ '" '"'^ '^"'' -'"P'^'-^
(Sooao^onUKoportof Uio Con.missi;n;;'^p!;;;-',;;:i^^t' iS) ^' ^'•- ^^^^-•

nuotr:,!;t;^:L:;-;-:--
Yi«tanc.o,hoostima,i,^-i:^::r;^,::^,^^

«f tho uppor sottlomonts for oxporfati, nlu i , ^''''''-''''^ *''o produco

present ovory thing going to or on- n ^ "^ ''""'"^■^'^ '^ ^^I*^"*''^"'. At

-d.tanco.whieh;i,lL.o-Z;:j:^^^^

-a^l^^C:;!':- :t r ;;^-- ;;-" - eon^mct the canal. Like the

t>y Government, which comploti 11 ^vlrk ^ ^r"^ ';"''"^ '"^'* '''''' '" '- -sumed
through in 1825. ^ '""'^ '" ^^"="'^f' l«-'l. tho tirst voHsel passing

«tnlcS:.;^:h:\;;d^;.s.[^t;;;^;:J^:^^^ r;; "-«- '- ^•.a^.oof thoeon.

Posing,tbr military and con;n : /; [Z!;:^ '^'':''- *'" ''••^"' '-^'— - P-
pasHing Htoamors measuring 110 t rio ', , "''^''"•'^' "'^''^""'^ ^'apablo of

^Inuving 8 toot, bosidoH doe,t3. g ^ ^ ^J^!''''' *'"? ,'' ^" '*^ '^^ ^^^^ -^
which, with thoa.Jditio„ of-one^r J;. LCildV;'" '^' '^'"" of Montreal,
communication Irom Quoboc to the Upper Lake ' "'" "'""^'^'■^"I'tod lino of

i:
m

xli!

will. tlu. H.clu.lum uro uloi.lical with (|,„m, ..f LymUmwv in ]7!.|. ||o miyn :

'^nyuponiiiLMlio Uichclioii Uivor in lla'HuiiKMuamK.r tu ,.,lm!f .1. .. 1 .
I'r.t.TinK r..k-.. ('Cu.nnl.ti,, wonl.l |,„ ,|,.. n...... of ,; , 's, ^y;:;:' "I"'''

tl.0K''""il oiillol (i.r all tl.o pnMluco oC thai van. l.'aH nl h, ,. , i i ''"'V^'".''*'
uko. ....twithHta.wiin^ tho ^n...^ o„W,tH tho aIh ".;»,■ nk^ ,1'"

(.•.ulo by cutting various cimairt." ■ »»-iMng to dniw ..I! thia

C'oh))ioi Hv'h cstinuito of the total cost was—for >

'^''" Jj:-;"""^ ^'"•'"' £400,000

"'"""• 400,000

*;'"T".V-:V 1<'«M)00

Noi-th HKJonf tho iHJan.l of.'\r..iitifai moooO

^*'^'''"""" .'■ 150,000

£1,200^00

By-H lottei- (of 1( ; ^m) in iininng tho A.chivos. noimoh C, Vol 42 p BS tl.o cor
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EXPLORATIONS DU NORD-OUEST.

JOURNAL DE LAVEHENDinK.

NORTH-WESTERN EXPLORATIONS.

JOURNAL OF LAVEKENDRYE.

1738-39.

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NOTE A.

EXPLORATIONS DU NORD-OUEST.

No. 1.— JOUEXAL DE LAVERENDRYE 1738-39.

(Les mots ainsi marques [
temps. )

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{Original.)

Journal en forme de Letre, depiiis le 20 dejuill^t 1T38. de mon Desiiard r1« «„•
chihmakina jusqu'en may 1739. Envoys k Monsieur le Marauis d^ T^l
Commandeur des ordres militaire de St Louis, Gou^ernem-tt LrutenanfrSf 'iT
toute la Nouvello-Franoo terres et pais de la Louisiane Zv son trTs EL ™.^ ^^
Lauex-endrye, Lieutenant d'une Co/npagnie du Destachei't'Se a miVTe En SadT
charge de ses ordres pour la D^couverte de la mer d'oii^st "'"^^'ne Ji-n Canada,

. J'?»9 I'honneur Monsieur L'ann.5e derni^re de vous marqu^r mon Desnard d«
michihmakina on six Canots, vingt^ieux hommes Esquipdos d'une mSre Hoiv'^?
faire grande diligence je me rendis au pais plats le preniier d'aousUe matin Te do^
8iemedemonT)espard,j'y arrests environ trois heures pour parler aux sauval« hI
votre part, jon'y trouvd que le chef degamanestigouyaqilelqueS arS peu JefeuneS
gens,— jauois ddja sgd qu'il estoiont tous partis poiir aller chez les S ouv ?. fiTi
bldr oe qu'il y auoit d'honimes, Leurs fis^un p4ent de tabac^t bl^ qu'i esjfme Xs"
que les marchandises que L'on leurs donne dgrand marchd, jecommen^c^ mofdTscoirs
par les blaraer do ce qu'ils estoient allfo en guerre contre la narolnnn-ii^ cliscouis
donnde l'ann.e dernic^,^ en passant chez eux,d^ noiion enti- JiCdre q^LrX^^
que JO Leurs apportois votre parole, que vous n'esti^s point dans le sSmrtVou^ u
present que l'on fit guerre, qu'on chaquun se tient tranquile sur leur? terSs q u^e vous
aviez vos raisons pour cela vous lesferiezauertir si vous avicz besoin rl^i;,;!' ^ ^
je leurs fit part ensuite des Nouuelles dont ils sont forrcu^Six '' ''''^'''''

Le Chef me rdpondit sur I'heure, mon p6re, ne sois dus faoW onni^-^ „<^„ i
tis.s'est lends contre nostre volontd, C'est le'caliarVriitaivage de M ' Z"& 1^
qm a voulu diro vrayc, parlantavecdes beaux presents de la partde noire pl'e Taue
tu nous voye icy nous n'avons point voulu f'escouter, atendant ton retour Cs^^^
sommes pas des enfans pour auoir deux paroles, tu i 6t4 longtemps auec nous tu non!
dois conoiHfe, nous auons toujours estd atachd A nostre p^re, nous le seron touiours
je les encourages dans ces bons sentiments, de n'escoutdr par la suite quo dp«C'
charges de vos ordres, de bien chasser pour fournir le besoin Tleura famille n„«
v6tre bontd les franfois leurs vonoit apoVtdr sur leurs terres jeleuTdL ad i'j JoulSt
profiter d'un bon temps le reste du jour, j'arrivai H gamanestigouya Le 5 Je fis nubfiSr
vos ordres et laissd copie aux fran§ois qui gardoit le fort ; ConSrnant co nnL? . i""
ekamamihouenne pour est.e remis i Mr de Lamarque qui y deiSt a?river an n •/
jour, je partis Le 6. au matin, mo rendis uu La? de^ telamamko .0^0 L^'l^d.;;
present mois, je trouude vn chef de guerre, Monsony, auec une pitite bando n fj ^' .
tendo.t pr^s ,lu petit destroit dans le dit kc ils me prieron d?vo uloir ht,?r. . *'
de bon heure. pour lours faire part des nouvelle^.^e leu ^ atoSetturs ^
IZTa "^f ^«^^P^^^' ^'^'' «« «"«"ito la Lecture d^s i-esponces que vols uvids ^u la
bont^ de faire, k leurs pa.oles de se tenir tianquiles pom- le present do b ml.. ^i^
eur« terre.,. enfin que les fr..in,.oi8 qui venoient do si luing leu ^ nor ei Um rl h«
trouvasse tou our le chemin litre, le chef me rdpondit-jo te rZev^^ ZLZZ'
d avoir eu p.tie de nous, je vais en porter la nouville k tots nos gen q-'ui son" apvii

NOTE A.

NORTH-WESTERN EXPLORATIONS.

No. l.-JOURXAL OF LAVEIiENDBYE, 1738-39.

(Translation)

mander of the Military Order of St Louis rLL' ^^.T-'" ^^ Beauharnois, fi-
whole of New FrunceJandH and cotSr^of LZTn'^^K^f"'^"""* General' of Xe
Laverendrye lieutenant of a company o7te detach r^'nt^i^'., "'"'"^ ^""^'''^ ««r^«nt

^^TLX^\^vS;rrtri.xif ^^^ '"^'^ '^^--- «-• '""'"^ ^^ '^"'^'

inak in six canoes, twent;; two S To ZS IT «^"^>^departure from Micbilimak-
epeed. I reached the flat lands on fh« 1 • * ''^ ^^ ^^ ^'^P^ble of making great
day after leaving. I BtoppeJ'theTe abouT thSol'^t^' ''^* f ^^^UBt, the fwSh
representative. I found there only the eh ef of thn P 'P'"^ ^"^ ^'»« ^"^'«"« ^^^ JOur
Jew young neople. I had already known that fhl^. u^j"" mT.^^'^"^^' ^ ^^^ «Jd and a
I caused to l^e assembled what men there wLfe mad. H I '" ^'"^"^""^ *^«Sioux.

wheat, wh.eh they value more than merchandi«^ If. " ".P''«'''«°t of tobacco and
began my speech by finding fault with Jhemfo '1- f '' ^'"^"'^ *« ^^«"^ ^h^ap. I
had given me last year when pa s inVaml.^ tC^^ war against the word they
i-eturn; that I brought them yourwo^d T.?^ ' ""^^'^'ike nothing till mv

to have war; that every o^e s L d kloi ^? '^T "°* ^"'^ the present incin3
reasons for this; you wo'uldTav^ hen. Sn23 uVo^^^ ^" !"?i *h^^y«'^ taS yoS
commumcated news about which they a ; v" .y eSu^'"'"'^ '''''' ''''''''• ^ th«n

Ihe chief answered me at once • M,. t-H/ ^^'""s-
been raised against our will."^T£^he cint frDuc'k'rnd"'"' ""^ "«' P--^-« ^^^ve
who wished It, to tell the truth si akin«. wfft « ^ ' ^"^^"" "»'»'' of M. LaPlante^

seest here with us. We d d no! wiZ to Lr ^"'''T ^^'"^ °" ^^t^^^^. whiS thou
children to have two wor<is; thou W hell. ' *?f,P^«t'"g thy return; we are no^
have always been attached oourSer we l.n^ "'' thoushouldestknow us; we
m these good dispositions, to iLten at Tli on v K^^^^" ^ ^'^couraged them
ordei-8, to hunt well in order to Hupplv the wmtrnf tK • V^^'-,^"*^"'ted with your
would bring your bounty to tlS uinh'-^n ''i ^T'^^ '^^^ the French
wishing to take advant^ige of th^ S we ffl?oT" ^"i ^ ^^^^ ^^'"^ ^diou!
arrived on the 5th at Gamanesti-rouva ^rT.H ' , *"'" ^^"^ ^'^^t of the day f

with 'he French who keep the fSrconcenln;; T^'^

houenne tobehandedtoM^deLamarqurwirw^^^^^^^ and that of TekamaiSf

left on the morning of the 6th and wT. L / t ,^ "^"''® there at an early day I
22nd of the present "^ontri M L^' wa "ch^: Vo'^^™^"''^T oTtbe

who was expecting me near the litt le strnVhf . ' .? ""^!7' '''^^ '' «ma" band
me to camp early to give them the n!,t ' Ylid^o " \' T^^ , ^^''^^- ^^^^ '>«^^^'
natno men read to them the replies which vo hS h„i i'l " ^^T"" ^ P'^^^"* in your
speeches to keep quiet for the present to tS ^ the goodness to make to their
/rench, who came from so long^a dSance to sunnl^ t^ ^^ '^'''' ^'""^«' «« that the
the road open. The chief ansCSl n T ^ 1 thunr'^K^""'*^ "'^"^« fl°d
66— Di ''^ "^e- -l thank thee, my father,

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Si faire de la folle avoine, je [les] rcndics bioii joyeux de ton retour, et en leura
contant la volontd de nostra p6re des pai'olcs que tu nous a aportd et le recit que lea
vieux vient de me faire, tant de notre pere, que de tout ce qu'il a veii lil-bas, tu vas
trouuer bien du monde & ton fort du lac des bois, tons les chefs ti atende, en
finissant de leurs parler, je leurs recommand^ d^ntre toujours bien fidel
aux frangois, ne point oublier vostre parole bien chasser pour contenter les
tr^steurs, il me r»5ponditau^c de grande acclamations de rcconnoisance, en raassurant
ne jamais oublier tout ce que je luy auois dit, je I'encourag^ de mon mieux me rcndis
au fort St-Charles, lac des bois. le81. je n'y trouu^e point LaColle chef des Monsony,
je I'envoyds auertii-, voulant parler a [ tous] Les chefs ensemble, je difer^s a leurs
parldr jusqueaux 3 de septembre ou jc rassembide tous les principeaux dans ma
Chambro,leur fis [vn] present de vostre part, aux trois chefs, LaColle, LamiCoine et
le Chenail dont j'ay parld plusieurs fois dans mes mdmoirespr^c^dents, jecommencde
par les responces a leurs paroles que voue aui^s eu la [bont^] de leurs fair©
apuyant tort eur chaque article, entin de leurs faire comprendx'c la bont^ que vou»
auies pour eux, que tout ce que [vous] leurs permetids leurs estoit tr»isas8ur^,autanl
que de leurs costd ils seroient ob^issants a uostre paroles, je sjauois que le vieux quo
jauois men^ audc moy charge de leurs paroles quoique les mains vide, leurs auoit fait
vn fiddle raport des bont^s que [vous] aui^s eu de luy, il ne cessoit de faire vostre
Eloge, qu'ils auoient vn bon p^re qu'il faloit menag^r eu faisant sa volont4, La Coll©
r^pondit pour tous les autres, qu'il ne cessoit de pleurer mon tils et tous les trangoiw
que le lac estoit encor rouge de leui- s[ang] qui dcmandait vengence, ce qu'il u'auoift
encore peu faire comme il auroit souhait^, ce n'estoit point h eux gens sans esprit 4
demaiider les raisons que vous auife, de se tenir tranquiles po[ui'] Le present qu'il«
estoit enfants ob^issants, accordoit ik, vostre uolont4, garderoit Lours terres, comma
voue leui- ordonids, esperant toujours que vous tirerit^s vengence par la suite du mal-
heureux coup que Les Sioux avoit fait sur leurs terres, cepondant que vous esti^*
maitre de chatier comme de pardonner, qu'il vous vemei-cioit aux noms de tous et
vous prioit de les reconnoitre pour vos v^jitables onfants, qu'ils nous seroit toujour*
fiddles, vous lour demandids de garder leurs tori'cs, cdstoit Leurs interest, Lamicoina
me fit de grands remerciments du bon soin que j'avois eu de son fr^re, c'est du vieuX
que j'avois menus aucc moi qu'il auoit apreendds de ne le plus reuoir, me priant da
vous assurei' de sa reconnoissance, qu'il noubliroit de sa vie le bien que vous avid*
fait 4 son frdie, qu'il seroit luy et les siens toujours fort atachds aux f ranjois, que mon
retour auoit aporld la joye il tout que Leur joye ne seroit paslongue selon ce que son
frere luy auoit dit que j'allois iuerner bien loing, qu'il mo prioit de ne les point
abandonner, si jo voulois m'esloigner d'eux de lours laisser vn de mes enfants, qu'il
voudroit estre en pouuoir do me suivre qui le fei-oit d'un grand canir, que son fr6re
et son neveu qui s'atendoit ii me suivi'O tiendroit sa place, jo les oncouragds h
tenir leurs paroles et de bien chasser entin do fournir aux besoins de leur*
families, que si j'allois plus loing c'ostoit votrc volonle, jo voulois augmentdr lo
nombre de uos enfants, quo je leur laissois mon tils ayndo -X ma place, qui estoii
adoptd de leurs nations, leurs annonceroit vostre parole. Le conseil tinit par da
grand remerciments, je songds ensuite A me disposes il partir, je tis recevoir mon
filsaynde commandant a mon apsence ctfis publierunordre, amonant les deux autrea
auec moy, je difibrd a partir jusqucs aux 11 de septembre, attendant Mr do Lamar-
que ik qui j'aouis promis de ne point presdr ma marche pour luy donner occasion da
me joindi-e m'ayant promis a michilimakina de faire diligence et cela pour venip
avec moy dans I'automne h, la Descouverte des mantannes que si deuant on apeloil
ouachipouanne selon les monsony, Courtchouatte, Les Crix, mantannes c'est le now
de la nations — me voyant au dix du mois qu'il n'ariuoit point, et tout en bon ordro
tant pour le fort que pour mon despard, je partis le 1 1. Comme j'ay ddjii, marquda
esperant qu'il me vienderoit joindre assez tost pour venir avec moy, j'arrivde aU
fort de morpas, [Maurepus] le 22. ou je li.s lu reuou des amies public voa ordres
concernaut le dit poste, en donds copie k Mr de Louuiere commis pour ces Messieurs
Destachds cinqde ses hommes pour venir auec moy, comme j'dstois convenu, je les*
aois ^ Mr de Louuiire 9 hommes, je me rcndis ii, la fourche des assiliboiles Le 24. oa

for having had pity on us. I will cany tho news to all our people who
are gone for the wild nee; I whall make them joyful at thy return and in relating
to them the will of our lather, with the words thou hast brought and the account
which the old niiin has given me, as well of our father as of all he has seen below
Ihou wilt hnd many people at thy fort of Lake of the Woods; all the chiefs expect
^ • IV . " "P'«'""S my speech to them, I recommended them to continue very
taithtul to the li-ench, not to forget your words, to hunt well, so as to satisfy the
traders. He answered with loud acclamations of gratitude, assuring me that he
would never torget all that I had told him. I did my best to encourage him and went
to j.^oit bt. CharloH, Lake of the Woods. On the 31st I did not find LacoUe, chief of
the Monsoiiy ; 1 sent to notify him. Wishing to speak to all the chiefs together, I
deferred speaking to them till the 3rd of September, when 1 collected all the hekd-
men in my rooni, and made a present in your name to the three chiefs, Lacolle
liamicoine and leChenail, of whom I have several times spoken in my previous
journals, i began by the answers to their speeches, which you had had the goodness
to make, emphasizing strongly each paragraph, in order to make them understand
the [kindness] you felt for them; that all [you] had allowed them was well assured
to tfiein, so long as ti.ey on their side should be obedient to your word. I knew that
the old man whom I had brought with me, entrusted with their words, although
With empty hands, had made a faithful report to them of the kindness [you] had
Bhownhim; he constantly sang your praises; that they had a good father, who
should be pleased by doing his will. LaColle answered for all the others, that he
did not cease to weep for my son and all the French men; that the lake was still
red wilh their [blood], which called for vengeance, which he had not been able to
take as he wished. It was not for them, people without intellect to ask your
teasons for keeping them quiet for the present ; that they were obedient children •
agreed to your will ; would keep their lands as you ordered them, still hoping that
vou would obtain vengeanco at some future time for tho miserable stroke the Sioux
liad made on their lands. However, you were the master to punish or to pardon;
that he thanked you in the name of all and prayed you to acknowledge them as your
true chil( ren ; that they would always be faithful to us ; you ordered them to keep
Ifaeir lands ; that was to their interest. Lamicoine gave profuse thanks for the great
eare 1 had had of his brother. It was from tho old man whom I had brought with
me that he had leained he would never see him more, begginjr mo to assure you of
Ills gratitude ; that whilst he lived he would not forget the goo<l you had done to
fiiB brother ; that it would be for him and his to be always attached to the French •
that my return had brought Joy to all; that 1: eir joy would not be long continued
lis accoixling to what his brother had told him, I was going to winter a long way
off; that he prayed me not to abandom them; if I Wished to go far away
jrom them to leave one of my children; that he wished it was in his power
to follow me; that he would do so heartily; that his brother and his nephew
Who expected to follow me, would take his place. I encouraged them to keep their
word and to hunt well to supply the wants of their families; that 1 was going further
on; that was your will ; I wished to increase the number of your children ; that I
Jef t my eldest son with them in my place, who was adopted by the nations and would
inform them of your words. The council ended with many thanks. I then thought
Of prenaring to leave ; had my son received as commandant in my absence, and had
an order published. Taking tho two others with me, I deferred leaving until the
nth of September waiting for Mr. Lanuvrque, to whom 1 had promised not to hasten,
HO as to give him the opportunity of joining me, he having promised n.e at Michili-
malvinak to make haste, so that he might come with me in the autumn for the
itiscov'eiy of the Alandans, who were formerly called Ouachipouaniio, according to
the Monsony, Courtchouatte, Croes, Mandans : these are the n:tmes of tho naSon
Seeing on the 10th of the, month that he had not arrived, an.i everything ceing ia
good order, as well at the fort as for my departure, I left on the 11th, as 1 have
alreadystatod hoping that he would join me soon to cme with me. I arrived at
*ort Marpas [Manrepas] on the 22nd, where I had the arms examined, published

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je trouv^s dix cabanes de Crix deux chefs de guerie, qui ni'atendoit avoc bien des
viandesayant^t^ avorty queje vonois, il mo priere de leur accorder un s^jour pour
avoir le piaisir de nous voir ot nous donner a manger, je leurs acorduestant bien aise
de leur parlor, je Hs venir los deux chefs a ma tanto, je sauois qu'il aloit tous les ans
aux Englois, que Ton m'auoit raport^ qu'il y en auoit un qui auoit receu vn collier
des Englois auec un present pour joutr un mauvais tour aux fran9ois, je dis a celuy
que Ton m'auoit accuseetout ce qui m'auoit est^ dit de luy, j'ay eu I'honneur de vous
en escrire I'ann^e derniere de michilimakina, des bruits qui couroit a ce sujet, il me
respondit mon p6ro, je say que j'ay beaucoup denuieux qui parle contre moy, je n'ai
point estd aux Englois il y a plus de six ans, jay envoy^s £b la v4rit6 ces derni^res
ann^e que les fran9ois nous a abandonn^s il nous faloit, avoir nos besoins, demande a
ceux qui ont est4 pour moy que volla icy sil ont entendue parlor de quelque choso
d'aprochant, je te peus assurer que I'Englois est tranquile et ne nous parle point du
frangois, Ce sont des menteurs qui ont fait courir ces bruits lil, tu en conoitera la v^-
rit^ par la suite tant que le frangois tiendra icy nos terres, nous te promettons de ne
point al^r ailleurs. Je leurs lis un petit present pour les encouragdr i tenir leiirs pa
roles, je leurs fis le recit de tout ce que jauois dit a tous les autres tant de uos ordres
que des nouvelles, notre vieux leurs fit ensuitevn grand recit de son voyage ce qui leur
tit bien piaisir, le Chef que jauois acus^e me dit mon p6re nous te remercions de ce
que tu as bien parl^ la baa a notre pere pour nous, nous conoissons aujourd'huy qu'il
4 piti^ de nous en nous envoyant des frangois sur nos terres pour nous aporter nos
besoins, nous nous tiendrons tranquiles comme il le souhaite, les Sioux en fasse de mSme,
nous auons toujours le oceur malade de ton fils, qui est venu le premier batir un fort sur
nos terres, nous laymions beaucoup, jay deja est^ vne fois en guerre pour le venger,
je nay desfait que dix cabanes qui n'estpas suffisant pour nouscontenter mais aujour-
duy nostre pere nous ordonne [de] nous tenir tranquile, nous le forons, 'I medemanda
ensuite ou je pr^tendois al^, que la riviere des assiliboilles estoit fort basse, nous
courions grand risque de mettre nos canots or de service [que] nous alions ch^ des
gens qui ne sauoit point tuer le castor, ne [se] couuroit que de peaux de beuf ce qui
ne nous faloit point, Cestoit gens sans esprit qui nauoit jamais ueii de frangois, et ne
le pouroit connoitre, je luy respcndis que je voulois aldr dans I'otonne chez cette
nations de blancs, dont Ton mauoit tant parl^e que je monterois la riviere plus que
je pourrois pour me mettre a portde de faire mon voyage selon uos ordres et que je
uoulois augmenter le nombre de uos enfants, aprendre a chasser aux assiliboiles et
leurs donner de Tesprit, que Tannic prochaine j'yrois d'un autre bord, tu risque beau-
coup mon pere que les canots ne sorte a laige, il y a beaucoup d'assiliboillescestvray
il ne save point la chasse du castor, je souhaite que tu leurs donne de I'esprit, je par-
tis le 26. monuieux me demanda arest^r quelque jours auec les Crix qui Luy deman-
doit avec grande instance qu'il me rejoindroit en peu,— Comme il auoit sa voiture
j'y consenty volontier et luy recommand^s de bien encourag^e ces gens la a bien
chasser, porter des uiures aux fort frangois et a tenir la pai-ole qu'il m'auoit donn^e,
dc ne point al^r aux Englois, il me dit qu'il leurs parleroit de son mieux, qu'il espe-
roit queje serois content, je trouv^e les eaux fort basses Testae s'est passer sans pluye.

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prairie auec le monde inutile dans les canots, 'Le chemin est bien plus cour par los prai-
ries. Ton Coupe plusieurs poiutes de la riui^re k la fois, Ton peut tenir un chemindroit, le
gibier est le long de la riviere en grande abondanct* i le marchd pas longtemps sans ren-
contrdrdesjissiliboillesqui auoit ^t^ auerty qut„- mon tois dans leurs riviere venoitau
deuant de moy, je poursuivy toujours mon che"min romettant a leurs parlor sur
leurs terres, la Compagnie augmentoit tous les jours, je marchois six jours en
employant bion le temps; Le 2 d'octobre au soir les sauvages m'auertiro que je ne
pouuois monter 1)1ub loin la riviere ti-op basse que mes canots ne pouuoit pa8s'<5r le
bois que pour la port^e de tout le monde estant au portage qui va au Lac dos prairies
car c'est le chemin des assiliboilles pour all^r aux Englois, tu arestera tout lo monde
estant iey. In voux al^r ch6 les mantannes te voila i la portw du chemin, je consults

left nine men with Mr. d« Larivioro. A™, to tZ fork JH; , iil 1^' fT^' ■'
borne) on .ho 24.h, Where . f„„„d te„ C™rtr„„aTw?;'L;L?I^;t:5^^^^

I knew that they went evely yeTr to the English^; it had been renorted to 'mo 7h7;

?n ouVla dH wl'loTedl; n"^n h"' T 7 '^"" ^''" ,''^^'"« *'^« ^^'^^ '^ build a fort
iiji«nut.u ujgo, mat the Kiver Assiniboine M-as verv low ■ tluif wo n.n ♦!,« ,.,vi. „«•

could o put myself in a position to make my journey accoi-dins to our orders th«t r

Theroad^«n^,it i' '''l^ P'*"""; '^^^^ '»'« U8ele8,s people in the canoes

that r w. ^""g;."^i^o»^'"^'eting sevend Assiniboines who, having been warnS

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8ur ce que nous devions faire, nons content environ a soixante Lieues do la fourche
par eau et par terra trente cinq a quarante, a prendre les prairies, tous se trouver©
uoyant que nous no pouuions passer outre et que nous courions grand risquj de
mettre nos Canots hors d^tat de pouvoir sortir estant dans vn endroit sans ressourse
dans I'endroit pour les acommoder, n'ayant ny ffomme ny rasinnes, qu'il estoit plus
a propos do roster dans un endroit ou il y avoitXeau a bastir, et qui estoit lechemiu
pour aler aux Englois. que nous avions lieu d'osper^r bien du mondo, et tous gens
qui certainement no vont point au fort de morpas je me destermin^e le 3 au matin
Achoisirun endroit avantageux pour y batir un tort, que jo fis commencer sur le
champ, jeyperois toujours quo Mr de lamarque me viendroit joindre, si jeusse mont^
plus haut il n'auroit p6u me venir trouver, je parlds aux ussiliboilles pendant que
Ion batissait a force, j^ lea assemble tout pr^s de ma tante, lours fis un present de
uostre part, en poiidre, balles, tabac, aches, couteaux tranches, aleines, le tout
bien e.-itimd parmi oux qui sont on grande n4ces8it(5 do tout, II me receure en grande
c6r^monie bien de pleurs pour t^moignago do lours joye pour lours peine, jb les
receus au nombro do uos enfants, leurs fesant ensuite un ample insti-uction de vo»
ordres repetant a plusieurs fois ontin quil le pusse concevoir, cela parftt lour faire un
grand plaisir. il me tirentdegrand remerciment, en promettant des merveilles, je
lours recommendds de faire savoir aux assiliboilles de la Eivitire rougo quil y auoit
des frangois chds eux, quo les frangois no les abandoiineroit point tant qu'il auroit d©
lesprit il devoit cotioitro la bontd que uous auies pour eux et lour onuoyant leurs
besoins do si loing, que lours parent, le vieux que j'auois mends auec moy leurs
pouuoit dire ce qui en estoit ariut^e a nous du jour, il nespargnoit rien a la verittf
pour les bien instruiro et leurs aprendre ce qui en est d'avoir a faire aux frangois, tout
tinit par des grands pleurs et remorciments, quelques jours apres je m'assur*? d'uu
guide que je payd auec dautres pour inacompagner a ma "descouuerte et
me porter de loquipago, le neuf au soir Mr de Lamarque ar , lo Sr
Nolant son frere, huit homraes en deux canots ariuerent d nous, ce qui me tit
beaucoup de plaisir, j'en temoignde ma i-ecbnnoissance li M. de lamarque de la
peine qu'il auoit bien voulu prendre de nous amener du renfort, je m'informde de
iuy s'il auoit laissd bien du monde aux fort St. Charles lac des bois, et ce qu'il
auoit laissd au [fort] morpas, il me repondit qu'il auoit laissd huit hommes aujc
premiers auec deux tresteurs, ayant amentS toutce qu'il y auoit [de] canots nesperant
pas pour cela les pouvoir chercher [charger?] nayant pft aporter grand marchan.
discs qu'il m'auoitpromis de me venir joindre il nauoit pas voulu me manquer de
parole, que j'auois besoin de monde pour ma descouverte qu'il m'en amennoit
et cela sans Iuy faire de toid n'ayant pas besoin de son monde pendant le cour da
lyudr. Je le rcmercie en luydisant que sil no gagnait poignait] dans noti-o DesCoui
[verte] il auroit toujours pour dpargnd Iuy et tout son monde des frays jusquaux
retour, II me dit qu'il vouloit entrer dans la depence je Iuy repondis, que cela ne
seroit pas, II me sufisait qu'il me fournit du monde et luymesme, sans qu'il fuse de
besoin d'entrdr dans la JJespence, (lue j'auois ddjil mis a part, je Iuy dond une place a
sa demande dans mon fort pour y batir une maison a loger tout [son] monde aux
retour de notre voyage le 15e du moisle fort et les maisons estant acheudes, je songds
a tout faire aproster pour mon despard. Mr Delamarque me dit auoir amend M. de
Louuiere a la fourche avec deux canots pour y batir un fort il la comoditd des gens
de la riviire rouge, je tiouvd cela bon si les sauvages sont averty. Le 16, je fis battre
la gdneiaie, pour passer tout lo monde en reueii et ddtachde ce qu'il me faloit de
monde pour ma descouverte, apres la roueu des armes je fis publier uos ordres de ce
qui regarde le poste destachd vingt hommes, dix a Mi-.' delamarque et dix des miens
je les auertis de se tenir prest pour la 18, leurs fis donner une liure de poudre, vingt
balles iV chaque, souliier, ache, chaudiere pour leurs utiiitd dans le voyage, donnai a
chaque homme francois et sauvage vn sac de poudi-e de quatro liures soixante balles,
deux brasses de tabac, qnelqne mcnnitd do marchandises, pins pour leurs besoins quo
pour autres choses, commo aleines. pierres k fusil, tirbouries, battefeux, je fis metre
dans vn sac de cuire ce que je voulois portdr pour le present qu'une femme de notro
guide me portoit et tout ce qui m'estoit utile pour mon particulier mon domestique

October the Indians notified mo that I could not ascend the river further, the water
being too low; that ray canoea could only pass the woods, provided ail the people
were at the portage which goes to the Lake of the Prairies, for this is the road of the
Assiniboines in going to the English. Being here thou wilt stop everyone ; thou
wouldest go to the Mandans; thou art close to the road. I consulted what we
should do, believing that we were about sixty leagues from the fork by water and
about thirty-tive to forty by land, by taking the prairies. All present, seeing that
we could not pass further and that we ran a great risk of damaging our canoes so
that we could not leave, being in a place without resources for repairing them
having neither gum nor resin, felt that it was more suitable to remain in a place
where there was plenty and which was on the roadto go to the English, that we
had reason to hope well of the people and all ])er8on8 who certainly do not go to
Fort Maurcpaa. 1 resolved on the morning of the 3rd to select an advantageous place
to build afort, which I msido them begin immediately. I still hoped that M. de la Marque
would come to join me. If I had gone higher up he would not have been able to find
me. I spoke to the Assiniboines whilst they were building an oven. I assembled
them near my tent, made them a present in youi' name, of powdei-, ball, tobacco, axes,
knives, paring knives, awls, the whole much valued among those who are in gi-eat
need of every thing. They received me with great ceremony; many with tears in
testimony of their joy in exchange for their griefs. I received them among the number
of your children, giving them afterwards full instructions respectingyour orders,
repeating them several times in order that they might comprehend. That appeared
to give them great pleasure. They thanked me greatly, promised to do wonders. I
recommended them to inform the Assiniboines of the Red River that there were
Frenchmen among them ; that the French would not abandon them ; so long as they
had intelligence they ought to know the kindness you had for them by sending them
what they needed from such a distance ; that their relative, the old man, whom I had
brought with me, could tell them what had taken place with us da-ly. He, in truth,
spared nothing to inform them and to teach them what it is to have to do with the
French ; all ended in great weeping and thanks. Some days after, 1 secured a guide
Whom, with others, I paid to accompany mo on my search and to carry the baggage.
On the evening of the lUh Mr. de la Marque with the Siour Nolant, his brother,
and eight men in two canoes arrived, which gave me much pleasure.
I testiHed my gratitude to Mr. de la Marque for the trouble he
had taken to bring us reinforcements; I questioned him if he had
left many people at Fort St. Charles, Lake of the Woods, and whom he had left
at [Fort] Maurepas. lie answered me that he had left eight men at the first with
two traders, having brought all the canoes he hsul, not because he hoped to be able
to load them, not having been able to hiing the heavy goods, but that he had promised
he would join me, and did not wish to bi-eak his word, that I required peopL for my
expedition, that be luui brought them, without injury to himself, not requiring his
people during the winter. I th-nked him telling him that if he joined iii our
expedition he would bo saved, himself and all his peojile, the expense until they
returned. He told me he wished to share the expense. I answered that that could
not be, it was enough for mo th:»t ho supplied the men and himself without the
necessity of sharing the expense which 1 !iad already provided for. I gave him room,
at his request, in my fort to biiikl a house to lodge afl his ]ieople. On the return from
our journey on the ISth of the month, the fort and houses being completed, I thought
of makingeveiy thing ready foroiirdeparture. Mr.do la Marque told mo he had brought
Mr. de Louviore to the Fork with two canoes to build a fort thei-e for the accommodation
of the people of the Red River. I approved of it, if the Indians were notified. On
the 16th I had the drum beat to arms, to pass everyone in review and to select such
as were necessary for my expedition. After the inspection of the arms. I published
your aiders legarding tho jjost; I selected twenty men, ten of Mr. la Marque's and
ten of mine. 1 warned them to keep themselves in readiness for the 18th, gave them
a pound of powder and twenty balls each, shoes, an axe, a kettle to bo used on the
journey ; gave to each man, French and Indian, a bag of powder, sixty balls, two

10

rnlnmA.:\t^TLn^'^^^^^ commandant i mon absence

ganlo uu fort, luy don Tor suUe Kd m^, Tn f r^"'' «oldat8 ot dix engages pour la
S fai.-o pendant Ln SeTe le 18 o' t li^i l!^ '''"r^^''■^^ '^^^ *""^ ^« q»''' «»«it
notre monde avoc ordreTSr camior nrtL ot rw" "'"'"''^^ ^""'"'t *^" P'"'^"' ^«"*
Hur lo midy, en encouruffont ^rHmiv^r^ If P'^'^^^'^ ^l^^'^'^e avecilr. delamarque
beuf lo castor nestant fn enco re Tr nmn? fn.,"'" -""T' '?"'' ^«''* ^« «'^'^«««'- ""«
lessoiH notre petito bande cousttoit A ^2 ^ ''"'•'' '^.^^ '""-•^' ""^ f'«"«oi« q»e je

Mr do la marque 80^ S^niTs deux L^far'n?" ''1"^^ 'i-^'"^^' ^»« ^""« h^"^'"^*
sauvagcs. lJ troisiemo our do notro dopard un vif^^'r^'^"' "1 ''l'^^«' '« '^''^
boiUes. nous joigniront a dessein drme nSr jlll^r ^"'""""t^ ^'"bannes assilL
luy acoa-d^r hv journ.<o pouruvo r le plaiS de nol^^ vn' "?" '^""r^'* ^" ^'""'°"- ^'^^
lui acord^o i la solicita ion do nnf ,«.,„! • t ^ ^"^ ®^ "'^"^ ^<'"»°'' ^^ manger, je
luy fit tout le I'od T,^ Svois dtaS. u'"'' \" ""i^?'^'' ?''"*'"* *" ^^^^ d« Vo^tdve It
noissance, en promettan't bien os men o ill '•. ."?! '""'^'^'"^ ^^*"^'«"P ^e '-econ.
et chasseroit c£ leur mlof^x en n d'av™ e S So n " Le^ 2 1 "' '" "'"^ '^"'^ ^"•^"^^'^
route jusqua la p/emioro montfl<rn«^lo ;,^i i '^^°"'«- /^« ^^ "»»« cont.nuaraes nostra

ausudquarddesurrs^d^irnSe eSttn "^'V' ^''"^ t ^^°^'* «'^ ^•^"^^ to»J«»'-»
24 lieu6s, de la pointeSsecondZolf „*''?? " i* '?''*'"^*' ^ «"<^«t quard nor oWst
tenir le sud ouS quard oiStiit^^^^^^ "'''' '^'''^'' ".antannes on droiture 11 faul

pour deux lieues orSuiVnous in fS'^ ?"^?'l"'' """' "''^'"^ ^« ^hemin droit
pent y avoir cent v^ngt 1 eu^r o^^st? L'-if. *'^'' «^q»«t^:« d« "ostre fort, a|
ment/de plus de cinquantra soix 1 1 ll. <■ *' '^'V'' "''^^''^ '''"'''« "«»« » bien aug,
.iloit conientir .Sdjrnous nous ^0^3 -^ "'J''"'" ''"^''""^ '^ "«"•

sejour, nous auons mt quaranto s^x t^v^l ^n., ' ^'"" ''""" *^™P« "^^ I'^^^tomne en
en saiseouvingt jours ?r,rusirSillT,L'T"^ "^"' •*"'•'""« "^'^^ f«'*

je pouuois dire a notro VS nom L S /JT ^P''^'""^ P^" ^■^'■«^' *«"* ce qu»
faire pour comble de bonheir vK" ieuv ll^l^'r "k "^'^«'•^•"^ ^e rien, II nous fit
n6tre route, pour joindreurwi3„o«nfi t chem.n qu, nous cMoignoit d«

i^ous auoit a-Sends^uft LmmesTue lerciS ^"^ '' """''• ^^^ ^^^^"^^'^ «*

delesallerjoindrequ'ilestoittmirHVn. 1 .• i'T "^ «"voyoit pour mo priep

tannes, me*faisant dire c^es Sioux ft en. 1^^^^'"' '^^^^^'T^'^^i^^^' ^^^^^ '«« "^«"-
descorte, il fallut bien se "esoud. e a v all '''"•*'"' P^^ ^^ «*^ que j'avois besoin

rapres n'udi, il esto rvennomLre Jet^ "ri;, T^'T^' ^^' '^' ""^«'"^^«' «"»*
receuavecgrandejoyel'onnr. PonduS^M H^ 1 ""^ ''" "T' "'^"'^ C^^ f»'»«»
dans une cabano d'un ieune Chef ou to, f .LtJ' ^^''™'"-qu«. ««» ^'ere, et mes enfant*
:?rand chaire et a tout"'nostre monde n T Z P'"^''^^P'^".'- "«^« '-^^^^^oh; Ton nous fit

rassembler les cheTet pH fciZJx du viLTS""!' "^T' ^" ^"" "P^^^^- ^« l''" J« «*
an present de uostre part erXdie Tn.-f. I ''V^^jbano on jcstois, je leur don^e

recivois au nombre de^vo onfEs Jue tatZS^ ' ^'' "" '*^"'"^^'""^* '!"*' J« '«•
de ne les point abandonn^r nue es fnmllr?.-? •^'P'?u ^"^^ ''''"' ''^"'"'^ prometie«
ot leurs fourniroit Cs WbesoJns SZ^^^^^^ '"1'^^''" '''' '«"" *«'■'•«•

leurs terres que vous ne vouHe/ nninl h! * '''"'''"f' ' ''" ^'''^^«'" *^^ bien garder

toutes les terro.s que t<'us nos enfZts 1' .S"'^''« P^""" '« P-'^««"t voulant aplanif
nombre tous les iousioTursfislf;^?.-^^ ' ••" ''•'T- ^^■"»*l"i'«. ^lo»t jaugmentois le
remerciment pm- b en^de pfeurs It 00.^^!!' -J''"''''" ^'"* ''' 'T '^^ '"^t''^^' «« ^"t S'-^n'J
me p.-enant4 votre li^^uet plIernmSTI?. •' «" 1"^^^^'^ '^"'"-^ '"^i"« «iii- ma test«
les Lins sur la teste a tons en terln FT ""' "'*' ^'""^"^f' P^'"' ^'''''^' «" P''««^««
gueur] me dit nous le rrercione^Z peVel'lof '"r""'" f'' larenqueur [haran.
venir 1 nous, nous allons Zs tacomnln! ..^ ^'''" ^^"'" ^^ ^"°"^« ^^ P«'"« d«

nous avons envoyes rale hommeTf auo^ ^ mantanncs et te ramener a ton fort,
les n.antarnes sont en t" ^ade ^ Snce , ^ fh^l '''""["^"^3 •^^'•i^'^^r, raporte que
de/ant de toy. Jfous auo s renrnS n?. ^ ] '^^""*' '''"''^ '^'"^' ""^ ''«"'« ^«"ir ««
aux lieux J^ noL euTauonrmVrmS T ^ *"""'" J""""' «""«' P^"'' '«« '^'"^ner
chassant, enfin d'atuh icHraisrs en urTlf/" "'"' ^'' '"'"'''" '^"^ doueemcnt en

mange to.,ours beaux, .^:r;:-;:';jTJ:^ ::^'s::;;f^^r;^

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fathoms of tobacco; somesmall wares, more for proHont neceeeities than for any thinir
else, aH awls, gun-fl.ntH, gun screws and steels. I had put into a leather bag what I wan to!
ZSZi T *^f " r '^" 1 "•"■ g»'''«/'"'-'--d foi: me, and all that Vu of use b?.
myself, my „o. yant and my slave cuirried. That settled, I had Sanschag.-i„ received

^serZ:;;' 'TLliy ''^T'^' TI\ "^'^" '^*;^'''^ ""'• I^^^'^"* '"-"d, who-5ll« tie S
ot sergeant. Taking my two children with mo, 1 left him two soldiers and ten hired
men as a guard for the fort, and then gave him orders and instructions in wr i i of
all ho W.W to do during my absence. On the 18th, all being in goml order in Ve
fort, 1 mace an our people sot out, with orders to encamp n?t far off, and afterwaiSs
tL fort to h;.?f'i.nl''\f T"' '^bout noon, encouraging' the Indians whom I iXa
French\t^. rf Sf 'o!" beaver no being yet goo<l, to furnish provisions to the
trench whcm I left. Our small band consisted of 52 persons, twenty hired men all

ST .Tl"' . '■• "^^ |^,^'!rJ"f'.^*« ^"''^''' '"y t^^'« children, my serva^nt i' d ^ sl'ave
the rest Indians The third day after leaving, a village of forty Assiniboine S
irlvn' !■ '•'' '"tontion of sneaking to me. The chief aske<i me to gr U lim
the favour of romuimng for tJio day, to have the pleasure of seeing us an. of
showing their hospi ality. I agreed, on the solicitation' of our guide, ^n ade him
ft small present of p.,wdor, and made the same statement to him as I had
in!.lw ' ^''" "''•'•"'• -f^^tf titled much gratitude, promising wonders; that he
would carry provisions to the French, and would Lint to the utmost s. as to
supply their wants. On the 21st we continued our route, as fu^ as the firs"

i'JoTS, TmoTr- '7^T '•'^''^"i ^'•""^ «"'• ^"'-t- «t'" t<> the 'south by L2%Tt\
<rom the farst mountain to the second west and by north-west, 24 leagues. From the
point of the second mountain to go direct to the Mandans we must keep o the south-
west. But we were obliged to do much more, as on a road which is two
leagues in a straight line, we made three or four from our fort. t mly
have been a hundred and twenty leagues to the west south-west that our

Scons' to"l liort '^' '"VV ''^ *'"•" ""''y ^" ^'-^'3' leagues and a number of
stops to which we wore obliged to agree, making us spend the finest weother
,n autumn s aying still so that we took forty-six days^ to go a disL co we
should have done easily in sixteen or twenty days at thi most." We hurperforre

J.mty.oP'T^'^"''''rf^'^"^'T^^"'"•S"^^^^ ^^ ^^^- ^im hasten 'vJas to no
Krwn. !^t"""^*' "V'^^^'^ f«^ t'>« height of happiness twenty-two leagues of a road

whll Th 1 "^' "f fry- '^"*^.' f^ S*^' t*^ ^ ''''"^^'•^ '^f * hundred and two huts
r/l„ I , ^IT l" •'''''' *'''.' '.'"'^ '^"'^ ^'""''Sht us eight men, whom the chiefs of the
^^ ff M r"' ^r'^ •"" *^J^"" *'^^'"' '^''' they were all inclined to accompany me
Tad nefd of nn'' ''"'W^ '^Tl the Sioux often visited in that direction and th^a^I
«n t) ? 1 8f h ^ I- ^^^u"'* .° "''*^'*^ "P *''"■ '"*"'•« t^ SO there. We arrived there

«n the 18th November, ,n he afternoon. A number of messengers had gone before

1, d mv7hn l^S '■'•?''; '7"^ ^7"' ^'y- '^^'y '^''' "«• ^^'- ^« 'a Marque, his bSer
Ss TI . V n T ' " ^I'l ''".' f " y^''"^ "•^^*^*- ^^•h«'-^^ '-''^^y one was re Jy to receive
Ms. They made a great feast lor us and foi- all our people, who did not want for a
good appetite. On the I'Hh I assembled the chiefs an.l'he,;;! n.en of the "mlge in the
fohH^oTll Tk -^T^'f'" a present in your name of powder, balls, knives and
h«v T,. 1 ^' "' ^^""^ ^ -^T''^ ^^''"^ "^^^^ the number of you.: children ; that if
!3. •/'-'"'':, ^■°",^"?'"''''^ ""t to abandon them ; that the French were now

Sf tT^h "" '*'""; ""^'\""* ''"V'^^ J''-^^'"!^ ^o^ ^" their wan ,; that they mult
hunt the beaver and keep to their lands ; that you did not wish for war at nresent
desmng to make all the lands smooth, so that all our children migh iTvo in pSe of
SrtoTth; o?r'' tk ""'"^''' ''^''^^^''y- ^ "^"^^ the same recitll to them tEat I hi3
R nass^ni toir 1 „ i ^''' ""'" 'f^f thankfulness, with many tears and ceremonies,
Sffr ^ their hanus over my head, taking me in your room and place as theii-

veenL" ThL r"'^"^'" "", ^r^f''"^ ^*^ "«"'" ?««««"« the hands overlr heads, a
weeping. This ceremony ended, the orator said : We tliapU- thp« m^- fHther for so
willingly taking the trouble to come to us; we are all going in thy company 'to the

;rut^';.%lv""V'^'''"':^^,^*\^^^^ ^^"^ fmu>men%o w^arn tlfemVho are

about to arrive who i-eport that the Mandans are greatly rejoicing at thy coming

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romercio de leur h,.nuc volonfd ot Ion OMcnnaKo. a lu.us rond.v |.r..nit<.n.ont„u'i! vovoit
-IBM b.on 4»o moy la HaiHoa fb.t avano^o, nuehant quo los \na. ta.r«H U okTai

poiioi to quil on voiilui-0, otoii fit portor pour noun i)i,i- los .sauvuL'OH (mi« u« u.iJl

ch.5s les mantatu.CH qu'il no«itaHHo point .lo 80 l)ion cliar Jr <lo irraiiHo sin... nn-it

r.r'T'.7' r'". "^'^ ''•!""*"* '^ ''''^"^' '" 2<'. tout io vila^o' 0 n it c^ ^a do ur ho
remh-o, H 17 iioUos ..u li auoit maniutU, lo ron.ifo uous aux nu.ntanno" t " I nmu"

iloirV"".'V'?'T'"""''' •'" '''""^ '•"""""" alionnvoir IVanvoin •oL;« ou c/uio

0 anounodoscouuoitoqu. nioritaatonti..n,M.<lo iaina.qucM.t n.ov lo io..£r , u •! omin
»« no..H foH.on.s .loH projotn sur lout co «,«o noun atondion. diro^'my uU u^^^^^^^^^^^^

i „ ^ , ' aHHihhoilos niarche pour prouonir toutoH Hurpiisos maivhant

toujours dauH dos prairio., do canto ot valon« <lopuis la i.romid ro mon ! no r«

n^rnK I-' • ' ^.M .'f" '•'"""" "»'W»iH<lu«H do trois Ot quatro LioUoH La
mar.hodcssvdai;cHaHsd.boil!es,suH<,utquand iI.,mtnoml.n.uxoHt(. u oiHX^^^
do«couvrou.>. do vond sur los olios d uno l,o«no arri^ro ^mrdo, les v o I s o o roS
maicho dans oollo du milioux qui ost Jo contro. Jo Josois tonir tout los naZi!

bandosdoboufsoomnioilamvosouvont, lo crix so fait qui ost bion os c, dutt 2

v« iKaixlo, pj>ur ccrnoi- los bostos, ,lont ils on tuo non.b.o, chacun proVd de «
vand«co.,ui! on vout. Puisquo cola aroste la ni.ivho, lavant i,^nio n muo *
campomont il ny u p,nnt a passo.' oufro, los fonunos ot los (d.io ^s ,;„ o tJu Kui^

Houvont jusques aux bois pour lairo du loux ostant obli-rtic souvont do ciimn.,.- ...»
pia.no pra.no. los ilos do bois sont do loin^r ^ loini,^ lo 28. nous ,'iu „os au m it^« •

cb^?rm:oi,.z':\''' '" ^""f )■•"" """■• ''^^ """''"'>"-' qui rri..o;":r lo Li^'v.:

c e avo.- t.onto boininos ot les quatro assiliboillos, lo Chef apros auoir consider*
quolquos to.nps do ,loss..s uno bautou.. la Kmndour d^ noHtro nilS , u no loW ml
quo do paro.st..o, .,o tis cond,.i.o dans la cabano ou jostois o,' o n^au t nronarfiC'
place pour o .•eco,.o.,- <lans u.. Cos.,5 do la Cabanno il so vint place, i os' d" n o v

3e lo!.r 'ia,; : r ^T-r'''. •'« '">'- -r l'»--""^ «•" I"-o.scn. do'bllj d'i,ron o" pri^
Ue lou. Uibao on endouillo qui nest pas bon no sacl.ant pas racon.oder (H)inmo .urns il
68 b.o,. oo.n.no lo nostro, auec coKo difforonco .p.i ..o'lo pla,. o o , t Tlo c u^^^^
ve.| „.ottant tout a proHt, colon ot les fouillos onse.nblo, \l \nyj „ o .« S
LJ!r'^ ^'"' ''*'"'>voue q,.o jo f..s surpri.s, mat.e..dant a v..ir de I'o.s i lo in S

t CO E uT'ir^- "",'■'!"";, ^' ''''' ^"^^ ''-' '"^"« <'» "»<'i'' f-t il »y H point do Hffl!
lonco dai.oc los assihboillcs nuo oouuoi.l souloment d'une robo do bouf unvtd
ndg.gomn.enl sans b.a>H,t Jo conus dos lo.s ^uo nous anion bion a do confer de^tmfc
ce qu nous on auoit cst^ dit lo chof mo parla\.n assiliboilo n.e ft<n,otn tnt 1 oyj
que JO donnois a toutos lou.s nations, do mon arriueo ches o..x <.uil n o ndoi do lo!
acceptor d« nomb.e do uos onfa..ts, quil vouloit par la suite' fo t^airo .'„ru,ee noi«
que JO pouno.s , .sposer de tout ce q,..l auoit ^u'ii .no prioit do .-o S.-^^ n fbrt n.5
esto.t lo p us pros j.Ius petit quo tons los autrL. ,nais Lion muny dc vi. ro ,, il osto"J
8.xfortalameme..atio,is.quilcstoitlo. ul n., pou eloig,,/^irirS o n'e dil
auo.rrocondouxcoll.o.sdo moy, quo lo.. mo fon.it voir on ari.uUmun auoit

5S'Vu?ifvroirT'-'h''' r""-^''^ '^.^'^"^^■^ ^^^ i.o..nei!ret*^oii';;s:r;

parloiois SI tost quo je sorow ar.'iue k leurs fort, il nous i,n.a sur I«
champ uno maroto, ayant conside.^d notro ullage on arivant co.n .o Cv marnud
jugent qu.l y auoit bion du n.ondo si tout cola ariuoit a son Irt qt^i fiU i{ M^lVni

s^i^rs^^:^?.^!^-;;!?: •-- --^-^ -^-^ ^« nour;^^tl:l;:^;;rt^u:

cimfinf«'«,,v'.";I-.7K::iM:';'.l:V.";^" '^g^^^" q"« j^^>«r empon^r .l fit do grand romer.

c.ments aux assiliboilles de leurs avoir amen«5s

iporier ii nt do grar

.•ancois chez eux, quil no puuvojl

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amongHt them and arc to como to moot thoo. Wo J.avo sent other four younir mm to

\n,^t\ ;• ''" ^'"''"''" '"V'" "'^''^"^ *■•"• ♦»>°"' ■' ^« ^''"l K'> quietly to fho h mt^
in«^. huvo fat on ai.nv.n^Mhore, to oat with Iho ^rain ot' wh ch thoy airiv" oat
much, hav.nK Holdon. either meat or fat, I thanke.1 them for thoir «Ll w?il and
eneour«Ke.l them to HendnH on quickly; that they could hoc an well „„ I h„ v«^
a.lvance.l ne.iHon Knowing that the Mamlans had no HunplicH of fat ^
purch.i«ed U in the vi lage to give to all our people whativer they would
carry an.l made the Indians carry for »h, for which I 'paid thom ; I warned o.^
i^ronchinen thai I inlonded to npend part of the winter among th^MSanH

With wits' /; Th' ':::? ■;, "'"l ';""'•.?'" '"'- *'"'>- •""«* «"* '^^^^^ ^'^«'^^ «"!"•««";

With water. On theL'Oth the whole village Hot out on the mar.-h to gotho Hovontoon
oagucH where he meeting place for the MandanH had heen choifen ; every day
they enterlauied nn with the tale that the whiten we wore going to nee were FVench-
mon like ourHelveH, who h«,<I they were our doHoendantH. All they tol.i uh ..ave uh
good hope of making a diHcovery which would dcHcrve attention. Mr do la Mar-
que and J m do jjlanrt along the road from what they wore telling uh, beliovinir that
to he true, fi-om winch wo had to .leduct much. I obBorVed to Mr. de la Man.uo he ffood
«rdor ,n which he AHninihoinoB march to prevent Hurprine. marching always on S
tra.neH, the hills den and yalleys fi-om the first .uountain, which ..id^ot mike thom
fatigued by mounting and descending of^en in their march durinir the day Thoro
»ro magn.Hcont plains of thn-e or four leagues. The march of the AssinihoineV
«Hpecially when they are numerous, is in three columns, having skirmishorH in front'
With a good rear guard the old and lame march in the \niddht forming the cenTrai
eolumn I kept^all the French together as ... uch as possible. If the skirmishers' dis-
Cove.-ed herds of cattle on the roml, as oflen happens, they raise ac.y which is s in
roturne.1 by the rear gua.-.l,and all the mosta.'tive men i.'i the columns johi the v ulian"
UTI" "<•'''"'.';: f which they secu.-e .i number, and each takes wh.vt'firh
lio wants hince that stops the ma.-ch, the vanguard marks out the encamp,
ment which IS not to be passed; the m>mon and dogs carry all the ..uwure the
l»en are burdened only with their arms ; they make the dogs even carry wood t^
tiiako the h.-es being often obliged to encamp, in the open prai.ie, from which the
Cluinps ot wood may bo at a groat dist.ince. On the mo.-ning of the 28th wo
iirrivod at the place selected fo.- tho moeti.ig with the Ma.,.la..H, who a.-rived towards
evo.....g-a chief, with thi.-ty men and the fouf Assiniboines. The chief after
having f.-om the top of a height considei-cd for some tin.e the extent of our villae-e
which appeari.l of a good size, I had him brought to the hut who.o I was where ;
place h.id been prepamt to receive him on one side of it. He came and placed
Ii.mself near me i one of his people then, on his part, presented mo with a iifl of
Indian corn m the ear, and of their tobacco in rolls, which is not l'.w.! h*
they do not know how to c.ire it like us. ft is very like ours, with this ditfereroe
t lat It IS not cultivated and is cut green, everything being turned to account the
stalks and the leaves together. 1 gave hi.,^ some of mi,Te, which he thoughtVorv
good. I acknowledged that 1 was Hu.pris..!, expecting to see different people from the
♦Uhcr.id.ans especially after tho account given me. There is no difference from the
Assinibo.nes ; they a.-e ..aked, covered only with a buffalo robe, worn carelessly without
t.-cechclout. r knew from that time that we had to make an allowance for all wo had
• " ? •„ }. ^h'f^^ «P"l«e to me in Assiniboine, testifying the joy which I had
given to all their nation by my arrival among ihom ; that he begged me to accept
them among the number of your child.-en; th.it he wished afterwards to have to do
on y w.th us ; th.it 1 might dispose of all he had ; that he begged me to remain at hie
toit, th.it It W.VS the nejirest and smaller than tho others, but well supplied with
Fovisions; that there were six fb.-ts belonging to tho same nation; that it
Was the cmly one not far f.-„.n tho river. Jle told me ho had received two
belts from me; that they had boon shown tome on mv arrival as +h°v had
ttlw.iys hoped to see mo. i thanked him for all hifl- civilities and offers
telling him that I had como from a Jong distance to form a friendshiii
lyith them, and that I would speak to thom m aoou m I should have arived at thei?

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arrivor plun a propoH, quo Ioh nioux no dmmi puH tardor a urriudr chdn eux avant

oaporant boauoup do lumtro valour «t courage, i« donnd, dann le pannoaux t" m no
^H aHml.bo.IloH, aveo cotfe difforonco, quo l'aHHi(ii.illo .lomoura i. lonii et n T «
Zm fnTnTr"' trouvdr occani-n do mo vongor do colto n.au.lito na ion jZh;
proms quo hi vonoif pendant quo nouH Horionn choH oux, tout Hoc-ourn do noy ot
touH n(.s trungoiH ,1 mo reniorcia, on l« vint ol.erchor j.our o n.onor on loHthi o[ lo
quo«quiond au Hu.ot dos Sioux I'asHiliboilio nombroux hommon fbrt «t ro u to" „«
Bon pa» bravos if cra.gnent beaucoup Iok Sioux quil ponno piuH bravo, Ioh nu ntannon

mavortir du riHquo quo jal-^is courir si io uoulois poursuivre un vioillard ho loua
fortoment, no pon«doH j,,m quo nfitro pore ont lacho, je le connois mioux que uouh
autroH, jay toujourH OHt^ ayoo Luy depuin quil ont pai'ti do son fort, no cw^h ™JZ
f a ar?J' "T^^- •^^ '"" P"»vanter, ny tout Hon n.ondo quo pincora-t-il (Kouh
L;»n ?*^ son cho,nin pour nous vonir joindro on acordant .i notro demando ZhI-
Iaco.npagnorcl,ds los nmntannosotloreconduiroason fort, il Horoit ronduoaujounrhuy
«1 no nous auoU point dcout«5 et vouh poncorio/. labandonndr on le loHHunt aldr houI 2
qui no Hora pan hi yous aproondds len Sioux huHsonn notre vilago ic ju ouo aux
rotour, tout co qu'.l y a d'hommon capal.loH do nu.rcl.or suivo^ nost o' pTo t mt
acmlere au Hontunont du vioillard il fut do.idd quil no roHtoroit quo pou'^lo momlo
C Jl k havL'T'""!'''''^ rosto macompagLroit, Ion mauorlis dl rJul £
u mnrl. f''*'""^'"^ »« "t partoutlo vilago p..ur on avortir un chacuna ho tonir proVt
a marcher lo surlondemain 30. du mois donnant un nojour aux mantannes qui ensure

save quo les asHiliboilios ostimo boaucoup qui lours auoit anorids ot i 4
on OHcUngo fusillo, ache, chodioro, poudro ballos, coutoaux aloC iL sent
bion plus ruHdH que los ussiliboillos dans lours' commorc; et en tous ks
autroH ostant toujours lours dupo nous partimos lo 30 au matJn environ ^x cents

sou do noHt 0 marcho, environ nept liouos du ])romior fort dos Mantannes I'on
mauer It qu un asHi iboillo auoit pr'is lo sac do mJn oHclave dans I chomU i 's pre-
toxte de souiagmon cHtoit rotournd au village, ma booto ou estoit mos papio.s et Sen
tu^h3L'"n' "'•''^Vf^""^^ «ae, jo loud.; Hur lo champ douxjouKe ^fnspoS;
courir aprds quo jo payds lours faiHant p>-omettre d«- mo rapirtdr le sac choz los km-
tonnes ou je les atonderois, ils partiro dans la nuit, rejoigniront lo fripon qdostoit
deja ddcampdo du vi lage, lui fire rendre tout ct revinro^ lours vilago ISuloHe tout
espdrant mo rendre 4 mon rotour, n'ozant point me vonir trouver crL.tant les Sioux

a^S^in r^^b P ^''"l"'^'*"' T'^''' ^«»'<^«du matin enfin dariver de bon houre
monl'.-'.V t" "■ "'" '■""", ^-^^ ^"'"'^ "^"^ '« ""'"^y P'-^^ d'uno petite riviere bion du
monde qui esto.t uenuo au dovant do nous, auoit allumdo du cux a nous atondant
et aiioit apportds du petit bid cuit et farine groulde en pafo avdc de la Irouillo pSuJ
nous donnor a manger a tons deux chef, mauoit prepard uno place p:c^s 7^0
presen.eredabordarna[nger] eta fumer, Mr do' lamarque arriva^eu le teC
aprjs moy-je prmi de se >uestro .V costd et do manger on so roposant.Cs cstaS
fi prendre loTvilirr" rq,osd.-Pon m'avorty q,?il ostoit tom% de nous rend e e

Lfcl™ l„ f ^^'T''^"'''^''^.P'"""''^''""' '« ^'' ""I'^ntHouIagcntmon tils por-
tant lo pavilion chaquun lours tour, les mantannes ne voulurent pSi mo laissdr mar-
did sofri,.e amo portdr, i mo fallut bien cousontir onostant pridspar osi^s llib-Xs
me disont quo jo lours ferois un grand dosplaisir si je los refuiois ^ '^^i"»l>oW08

noon^ '^""\'^*'i "'■P''"' "I" ^"''^ ""'' ""^ P«^'t<^ hauteur, une partio dcs ancions du fort
accouipagnd dun grand nombre do jeunos gens matendoit pour me presenter le cali
met et me fairo voir les deux collier que io lour anoj. .>nvW ii ,. 1/ n",.^ '! ou ctr.
ans, i on me donna un siege ot a mMe lamarque, jo rec'eu leurs c4mp hments aui ne
conBiBtoit que a la joyo qu'il resentoit de nosti-e iiivde, jordonnd .' mon m b ?hev^

IR

he K»ve „,„„y ii,„„k, .„ii,oX-.i„iiH,„„ ;^ i,:' ,„x 'Lvr^^t^i: "•"*■•

risk I wuH about to run if I w Hl."d trnm h 7o • ^ „^ a "" m '" '""'■" '"^ "*' *»>«

Komi.„.,„ bL,^ ,4T/.rc"i(i,s,r. x^Twatr d.'"!.,':;'"';?!; '"4

i-omaimil lullv two hour, rest ^ VI L '"° "wu '". <"" "'"'"' '-"""ng- We

march, butVered to fiAy ,,,c to"?| ,' | ",'';™,' to ^l^T"'?" """''' "<" '" ">«

A,.i.it„i„«, „„„ tow mo^i wo'„;d°:M»;;^'a.'„ " /grra"; "f'tes""'''' "^ *•

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hor do fairo honUn- la uix a (oiih iion IranooiH, lo pauilloii dovant a ntialro pas do diw-
UiiH-o tons loH aH«ilil),.ill,w ()iii auoil don IiisUhho mirorit on JiaiiK ooiuino iioh IraiicoiB
ni)r«NH loH ompliiuoi.tH failH, Jo (is naluor lo lortdo troiN docliar^'os, il oHtoit vcnuo bien
(111 moi.do audoiiaiit do nous, Co noHtoil, Hon a coniparaison do co (lu'ii en i.aroiHHoit,
Bill- los ronipanl ot lo ion.ir .los (bsstSos— jo niaiolie on bon ordro a>ix lort on joniro lo 'J
doconihro a 4 liouros apros-niidy, os(M)rto do tons \w franvois o( aHHiliboiJloH Ion
noHH oondiuH.t dans la oalmno du pro.nior ol.of, frrando a la vorilo, main pas asH,5H
pour lonir tout lo inondo (jui y vouioit oniro, la lonio osloit si ^rrando qu'il se portoit
. los UMs sur los aulroH, assililM.illoM ot niantannos II ny auoitquo la place ou nous
OHtions m- do la niar<iuo, son frore ot n»os onfans, ,,uil y auoit do libie, jo <loniand<5s
quo Ion M sortii- lo irnmd mondo pour dobarasser nos irancois ot lours iairo mottro
lour oquipa^ro dauH un ondroit do su rot i^, lours disant quil auoit tout lo tonins do
nousvoir, Ion (i(_s(.rlir tout lo nionde, Jo my pris trop tard, Ion nous auoit void lo
Hao do niarol.andisos ou ostoit tons n.os piosonts par la ,1,'rando laulo dun do nos
on^a^ri^s a (pii jo lavoisdonno a soin^' auantquod'arrivor aux fort, il osloit dooharL'd
onontrantdans la oabanno sans prendre .^runlo ansae ((u'il auoit mis eontro luy
dans .a grando loulo—J*' mo t.ouvoo un pen dosranf,'i^, ma boeto perdue, mon sac do
proHont, qui nouH ostoit fort noeossairo pour lendroil.il v auoit pour plus do trois
cents liures de.lans l.^s assiliboilles parnro iort poinds ot tiro do irrandes recborchos
surlbourebien mutiloment. Lours tort est remply do caves ou lis sont beaux a
cacher lo ehol des niantannos me paroissent fort touclie do ma perto, mo dit pour
ma consolatn.n qu 1 y avoit boaueoup do Iripon parmy eux, il feroit son imssiblo
pour doseouvnr (iuol.|iio chose si Jauois voulu mo sorvii'do I'otrro dos assiliboilles jo
I aurois bien tail Irouver on pen j.ar la tinve, Jainids mioux jiordro et p.iHsitior toutos
cbosos uo.ilant passer une parli.> do lyuor chos eux pour ])rondro c'.nnoissance do
plus loiiii,', lo 4. JO lis assembler lo iirincipaux mantanne ot assiliboilles dans hi
oabanno on joslois. je lours lis mou present en poudro el balles, en leiir disant quo ie
no pouuois leursdonner autres choses,,u'il savoit loiitco(iuo Ion inauoil fait aporlor
pour donner en i)resent. Je lour desi^lards <pie j'estois dans lo sonlim.Mit do r«>ster
(inelquolonu)s pourpreiidro connoissance du pais selon m)s ordres, co quo io ne
jiouuoistaire.lansun i..ur. les mantamies mo temoignere la joyo qu'il en auo"it on
ma.ssuraiit que jo no .leuois pas ai)roon(lor do Jeuiior (lu'iis auoi't do vivres on rese'rvo
bien plusqnil nous en faloit el .pie lout leur fori en eloit bien munio. j'on jmnuois
<lisposorolan( mail ro chez eux. hancien des assiliboilles arehi.-ueur du •■ ila-re mo dit
mon piVe, nous laiiions amoiice icy. Jo ne doiile pas (pie lu ny sois bioii'icV nous
nous llatlionsde to ramener a l.m fori, tu es le maitro do fairo ce quo tu ni.roras
apropos, nous uieiidrons to clierchor, si tost que tu le souhaitora, parlant ensiiiro aux
manlannes, nous nous lessons nolro pore, ayds en trrand soiiiir et do tons les
tranvois. apronds a les conoilre. cost un esprit, il save lout fa.ie, nous lavmons
et le crai-nons taitos commc moms, nous parloMs bien peine du vol qui a esid" fait H
nosliv pere en .■ntranl ch,«/. nous, ,p,e peul il ]v.>nser de nous aulres, nous ne iiouuons
(lisconvenirque cost imc chose indi-ne, le frangois nous vieii voir et vous lo void nous
estos ton heurcux quo nolle pero soit bon cola iiaurait pas passe de miMne'jene
crams pas tie uous le dire il nous auroit bien tail Irouver le sac sil auoM uoulu'il est
encore temps sil le vent, Je lis Hnir ce discours uoyant le vieillard qui rominen'eoit u
sechautlcr un des chels nianlamies rcspondil. ny moy. ny mos i;ens nanoiis i)oint de
part _a ce (ton! In nous aciises. je ne rcpoiid point des autres, jen suis assds poinds
jay tait tonics reclicrciies par nies jeunes irons, Je nay rioii a mJ reprocher qui sail si
ca nest point un assiliboille. il y auoit dos unset des aul-vs dans la fo.le lii ne pens
respondre de nen. ne sois poini inqui^le de ce qui n-a,,le nostre peiv.'et lout sor
monde il est icy mailiv comme dies hiy, nous lo prions de nous inaitre an i.ombro do
ees entiints, cc quc.ie lis sur Ihcuiv cm metlant los mains sur la teste .ir cliaquo chef
qui esl la ce.emonic ordinaire, respondc par do .iirande aclamations lo joyo et do
remerciment.jc dis ensuilo aiix a.siliboiles Jenvoye qiialrc franvois a mon I'ort p.mr
} Conner <,c mos nouvelles.je vuiis rccommaiKio do los faiio rondre Ic plus tot ouo
yous pouries, jay laissd de la poudre au vila.tie et tout co qui est iiocessuiro iiour les
inire conduire. J.e C'onseil Unit par de grand romerciment de part et d'autre. commc

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oi.lv ... ll„. i..v .l,ov IWl ,t ou nriv., 1 t°"' ""'"I'l'""'"'". -vl.id, ™lat«J

iiiiiipiliiil

Mandann appear ". ^ ; n! i? ^.l" ^h ni r'^T ''''''''■ ^''" *;'''^'' "*' ^'^«
luT.- wen. M.a„v rasealB anvm?, n'*^ ' ."^.^ '. '" f'^i^'^'- '"3^ consolation that

then
tiiiii

SnVir"^'.rTr"'"'"""^,"l"'"- '^^' ^'""I'l'lo liis utmost-t. .liHcovo.-onio
'' "" "• If!!:' \.;!^!:^l"*^^'/'''\ "«^': -^'^l'^ Ansiniboines, I .ni^ht lum! had it

tl.uml in a littio time by fo^c. h t I r. o ro 7 .IT T'"?'' ' '"'p'" '"'^"•' '"^'' ^^
In-entoriM^Minuir i;, :,;l 'm^^

li' u i> iio( an Assinil

aniswor tor nothiny-. Me not
lio is horo master as it' he
<diildivn. This I did -m once

'01110/ 'I'liore were

j})roae!

1 inysoifwith. Whoi

\vere

some ol" both in the crowd' tl

iioasy as to what rei^'ards our fail

ICllOWS

loii can'st

at I

OHIO. We beif hini t^

ler and all his people

> number us ainoni,c ])i

y puttiiin- „iy hands on the head of each chief wl

licli

■

i

i

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le^ aHsihboilles no parloit point encoi'e de pai-tir uyunt cependant fait lour achat do

tout CO qu il auou pii estre en etat daoheter oomnie I'obo do boiif peinturt poaux do
sort'et chevrouille bion iiasf.,So et enjoliu^o do poiile et plumes dos plunios pointo et
poiUo jartiei-e ouvrago, tour do to.sto, sointurcs, CO sont f,ani8 qui passont mioux io
■ouuv do t()uto les nations ot traiiailio bion doiieatomont on jwillos ot plunios low •issi.

hbodles no sont pas oapablos don fairo autant, lis sont tin cominor.-ant (k4i)ouillef»
les assdibodlos do tout co quils pouvont avoir conimo fiisillo poudro ballos cluxlioiv
aobo ooutoaux alonie. uoyant la grando consomniation do uiuros qui so faisoit toua

OS jours par losassdibodlosaproondant quil no rostasso ion.s.-tonips il tiro oourir U«
bruit quo los Sioux ostoit proolio, quo plusieurs de lours chassours les auoit apercou

les assdd)oaies tlonnero dans lo pannoau ot priro lours partis bion viio pour desoanil
por, no voulant pas so trouvor obligd do so battro, un cbof mantanno mo tit atondrt-
par sii-'no, (pio lo bruit qui oouroit au siijct dos Sioux ostoit pour t'airo partir lo)»
assiliboillos. lo six au matin tons partiro a grando hasto orovant ios Sioux nroclur
ot oraignoit -lui no lour ooupasse lo ohomin, lo cliot olio's qui javois lo-rd dan*
lo village mamona cinq homines pour roster avoo moy en me disant mou
Pore, je to regrete, Jespo;'e t(nijours quo tu nous viondra joindro un peu. jo marohere
doucemont, voila oinq do ines Jeunes gens quo jo to doniio pour roster icy avoo tov
et to conduiront (piand tu voudra partir, je liiy fis un i)etit jiresont pour lo rcmeroicr
luy disant (^u il conoitroit ([ue J'auois de los])rit dans ])ou, avant dossin do lo roconv
pcnser do son atontion, 11 jiartit avoc de grandos jirotestations damitio I'on ne uint
auertir peu de temps apitVs que notro intorprote que j'auois bion pavo 'pour massu.'
I'or de luy estoit doscamp^ malgre tons les ort'ros que mon tils lo chevalier iuv pout
faire allant apros une fomme assiliboille dont il otait amoum, bos qui nauoit im
uoulu roster auec luy, Cestoil un Jouno liomme Crix de nat.u.is, parlant bou assi'.
liboilio- dont il y a plusieurs mantannos qui en parle assez bion je me t'esois fort
bien entendre, mon tils parloit en crix et les crix intorpretoil on" assiliboille nous
voila reduit pour ooinblo do nialhour, a ne nous poutioir faire entendre (iiio par
Higno ot demonstrations, Si je mostois metie do mon intorprote <pu tousles jour*
massui-oit do roster toujoui's auoc moy, do no jamais mabaiulonnor, jaurois protitt? dii
temps que jo I'auois aupros do moy pour fairo los dcmaiulos (^uo je voulois fiiire tw\
mantannos me Hattant auoir un homme sur jauois remis apros lo dospard dos 'issili-
bodies, estant touto la journee foi-t onibarrass(5e Tout co que j'ay pen scaiioir'et ouel-
que domando quo je fesois fairo lo soir aprt^s (lue tout lo mon'do ostoit retire coinmo
K il y aiioit bion du niondo lo long do la riuioro en descendant q ;el nations s'il auoit
fonoisanco lo bion loing. Ion mo ropondit qu'il auoit ciiK^ torts dcs deux bords do it
riuiore do lours nations bion plus grand quo coluv ou y^jus estions que a une journey
du dormer do lours fort ostoit les panaux, qui auoit plusieur.s fort, los pananiM
eusuito, ((uo cos deux nations tonoit beaucou]) do terrain estoit prcsonteniont vn
guerre auoc oux dopuis quatro ans, auoit toiijours do tout temps cstefort unis et 'illi.
anco ensemble, quMI mo conterait par la suite Ics raisc.ns qui les auoit brouillds ' io»
jjanana et i)anams fesoit lour fort ot cabanes c(nnme oux. Tjostd blee ot tabac au bas
<le la riviere qui se trouuoit fort largo, no uoyant point la terro dun bord a lautro
1 eau mauuaise a boire, toutos ces torres estoit habitues par des blanc comme nou-.*
qui trauaillait le for, Le mot de for parmi toutos los nations dicy os. toutos sorto do«
mosteaux sapello for, quil no marohoit quo a choval tant pour la chasse (lue pour h
guerre. Ion no pouvoit point tuos d'hommo auoc la Heche ny lo fusil lo estant couucit
de tor mais que tuant le choval Ton atrajioit homme facileinent. ne pouuant courir
auoir des jtai'o fleeho de for bion clair so batoit avoc des lances ot sabi-odontil ostoit
bion adroit ion ne voyait jamais do femmo dans los champs, lours fort et maison*
estoit do pierre, jo demands s'il y auoit de beaux bois, si les jirairios continu-iit
toujours par hauteur et valon. 11 me repondire que lo bois ostoit lo long do la riuiiro
par ondroit qu'il y en auoit aussy dans les prairies par lies, plus Ion descendoit plus
len cautoH .^ngmentoit quil y on auoit beaucoup qui ncstoit que des rocher do" belle
pierre, surtout le long de la rivi»^re, jo denwmdes sil metoit bion du temps a alor on
estoit les blanc. gens do cheval, on mo ropondit que les panana et pananis auoit dos
chevaux comme les blanc, il lour faloit tout un oste pour on faire lo vova..e rion que

!•>

iir achat de
e, peaux do
.^fs poiiitf et
it initMtx io
It's, lew tiHs'u
(los])OiiiUe!«
OS chotlioiv
faisoit tons
e C'ourir U»
iit aper^i'it,
III' (lesoam-
tit atendrn
partii- lo»
•iix prochtf
( loge dan,«
saiit Dion
-' maroherJ
r avec toy
i romerc'icr
Ic rocoin-
on ne uint
mr massit.

• Juy pout
aiioit pa«

t boil assi*
bsois tort,
:)ilk', noii.i
e niio par
s los jours
protitt? du
tairo aux
(los assilj.
ir et queU
■e, ooinnio
, s'il aiioil
ord.s tie lii
lie Jouniec
s panaiiiM
enient vn
iiii* i)t alii.
>uillds, k>»
lac ail bas
a lautro,
lino noiijt,
! sorte de^
lie pour la
it couiieit
nt coiirir.
ntil estoit
t luai.son*
pontinuait
la riuiero
doit, plus

• do bollo

a a 1 01" oil

aiioit ties

I jieii que

!.<. the iLsiial cei'emony, answered by loud shouts of joy and thanks. 1 then
said to the Assiniboincs ; I am sending four Frenchmen tb my fort to <rivo my news
there; I recomniend you to get them to that place ay soon as you can I have left
powder in the village and all that i.s necessary to have thom brought. The council
tMide<l with loud thanks from both parties. As the Assiniboincs cfid not yet speak
«)t leaving although they had purchased all they were abie todo, such as painted
t)x-robes, deer skm. dressed buck skin and ornamented furs antl feathers, painted
leathers and peltry, wrought garters, circlets for the head, girdles. These people
drass leather bettor than any of the other nations, and work in furs and featheiM very
fastetully which the Assiniboines are not capable of doing. Thev are cunning trader,^
r.heating the Assiniboines of all they may possess, such as muskets, powder, balls'
Ivettles axes, kmves or awls. Seeing the great consumption of fo(«l daily by the"
Assiniboines, and afraid that it would not last long, they sot afloat a rumoui- that the
jMoux were near and that several of their hunteiv had noticed them. The Assini-
.oines tell into the tra]> and made uj) their minds (luickly to decami), not wishin-v to
lie f'bligod to hght. A Mandan chief let me understand ' by a sign that the ruim.ur
•about the bioux was to got rid of the Assiniboincs. At six in tlie morning they all
eft in great haste believing the Sioux wore near and fearing that the road might bo
Mocked up The chief with whom 1 had lodged brought five men to reimun with me
faying : My father. J still hope that you will Join us for a little ; I march peaceably'
Hoi'c are five of my young men whom I give thee to remain with thee and to jruitle
thee when thou sha U wish to leave. I made him a small present to thank him
telling him that he knew that 1 had sense and that J intended shortly to reward him
lor Ills attention. He left witii great protestations of friendship. " 1 was notified
^llortly after that an interpreter whom I had paid libe.-ally to secure him
liad tlecam])ed in spite of all the offers which mv son, the <.'hcvalier had
Jiiade him. as lie was going after an Assiniboino woman witli whom ho
liad fallen in love, but who would not remain with him. He was a young man of
the Croe nation s])eaking good Assiniboine. As there wore several Mandans who
^poke It well enough, I made myself very well understood, as my son spoke Cree and
the Cree interpreted into Assiniboine. But here was the height of misfortune as
we could only make ourselves understood by signs and demonstrations If I Irtd
suspected my interpreter, who ev( y day assured mo ho would always remain with
ine and never abandon me, I wouh. have taken advanUxgo of the time 1 had him with
me to make the demands on the Mandans 1 wished to make But flattering myself
Ihat I had a man on whom f could rely, I put off till after the departure of" the
Assiniboines. All day 1 was greatly embarrassed ; all that I wanted to know and the
lew questKuis which I had put were asked in the evening after everyone had retired ■
Mich as If there wore many jieople along the river going down, and what nations'
I file places at a distance were Icnown. 1 was answered that thei-e were live forts on
tlie two banks of the river, belonging to their nation, much larger than that in which
we wore: that at a day's Journey from the last of their forts were the I'ananas
Who had several forts; then the Pananis ; that these two nations wlio held much'
f)f the country ant were now at war for four years, had always from all tim-
been close}}- united and in alliance together; that ho would toll me afterwards the
tauses which had sot them at variance. The Pananas and Pananis made their forts
like them. In summer they grow wheat and tobacco on the lower part of the river
which was very wide laiul not being visilile from one shore to the other; the w>tei'
bad for drinking. All these lands are inhabited by whites like us, who work in iron
Ihe word iron among all the nations hero means all sorts of metals which'
they cal iron : that they only marched tm horseback, boih for hunt'ine and
war; that these men could not bo killed by arrow or musket
lieing fovored with iron, but that by killing the horse the man could be
caught oasily. us he could not nm ; that ho had a shield of iron very clear
fought with lances and sabres, with which he was very skilful ; the women wert'
never soon in fields; their forts and houses were stone. "l asked if there were tine
%voods, and if the prairie continued in heights and hollows. He answered that the

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^5^Kn„;5;t-£,;-K^s-^

.lu ruont de vend de In rivi !■" i! .-T . ^A^'^^f '' ooud.er do sinformoi- do lour

courtino Lien flanque, le fort est batirsur un IrmZ, •'' ?• '' ''"""'" " «''»a"«
q.u a pluH do quin.o pieds do Ims in: ui "o T x h^iu ^t'T Prairie vn faak>
monter a leui-s fort one nar ,1. s n ., , l'x-l)nit do lar,i.-e, Ion ne pout

.langor de lonnen,y, .i IL Klrj' Srt'^'^'.Sl^'^n'r^!; ^^^ "'^^ '>'"'' ^*^
des sauvages, lours foj-tification „'.,.t ,.,>;.' .1 ..'^,.''" '^^ P'"'* ^'i''^' impronablo u

1 --W. »!..,. "I'flllUIl

gTandopartiedefennneHnulXcomnrienom J ''"'"' ''""^^''^be -le benf, uno
un petit l„.ayet volant largo de h Sn et S,^ rr,! e/TlT"' ^''"'^"''^"^■'^ ^"^' l'^^''*^
par douant soulemont, f oufos los fonn os ont cVt e^ 0 et T^ "''T' " ""^ ^*^'"^">''^'
iiuojupocoqnifaitqu'ilnoso-enenoi'nto np!> ^ ■ 1'' "^«^le«t« quoiqu'il ...it
es femmos sauvagesies pour sa^^e" ^1 i ' "r^r,!;;;!"' '"' "t'"^*'^^ ^'.""'"'' t^"^--
'le chevroiiille bion molot, II y a beauSm ,Te r hS^ I^ •. '''''?^^ ''*' '"'""^"' ^^»" "uir
rempli de cave on ils .n.'t.J tl:.:]"^'''?'^^ choureuillo, il est fort petit, lours fort est

I •', •' j''^..i. 1 WM 111 t'Muovaii mon 1

uen alorto ix-)ur a dIus "■ra?i.l.> iini-t';,. .. ' i ^ ' ,■" \"""'""»"'^ f^onr gros ot era

alabloiaplJpartdoJtbmnrnor^i rinii^T"'' ''" '"''^'' '^"'"^ H^ononufjirt
nno ospece do jou ,le boufo. su 0 "l t ; er'r 'n.'n".""r'^-'^'''.' '^''^ ''^""'"^'^ i«"^^ ''^
amuoro lo 4 au soir fort sat sti, do 1^ n' vovS.^ 3'' '' !f "^'^ ^'•'""^ '' "''^" ^^^
sol cite pour roster plus longtonips ill > -nSJ.ro^T^ fof ''^ ^''? ^'^'f*^" ^'' ^"'•'
.uuorounofoisauss grand que eel vv ^l"""^ ^ ^^^^ ^'«t ■^'U- lo bord do la
lours palissade est en^ndl e3^ on rJ"o 'fon ScSh T T' ?'' '7^ '""«^' '^'-' '-^<^
que coluy ou nous estions, selon 0^0 . .| ,, m t n, ' 1' '''"' ''"^ ^'^' ''' ""^'"^ ^^-^n
.narcillo, qui voyail un voyai, i"ut Z ' mt^ffi ■''.•?"" ^""' '^-^"''^ ^'^''^ ^^^^i^

..•and..e.unsquolesaut^Vluo.od:;;nie;a;i!;;:;-^^

«ne stone, cspoci.l/; d.! ^ 'e^'er'T'^sI ediMl'T 1 *l'"" "^^*^ "^>^' ^"'^'" "^^^
^vlute.Ml.0 1 ..rs,.,n: .. «• " ' t . . • . ' ''*^'^e ' t U t<M.k 1....- to m. to where the

i>^ iinswerod that the PaiiiiimH uud Paiiani. had

jvlutes, tlio horHeineii, were I w

horses like the wliites- if \v-,,ni,i ...i, . i ^ ' •....mnar, iinu i-aiui

thutsineethevweeat vV wi / ^P ^^'^'"'^'^r"^'"*^^" *" "^"'^^ the journey, and
fur, the roads hein,'c oscd tX„? tI "r.^ln '" '"'" T" '* "^^ -x'^H-tuko to ^.,
lar-er and fatter tluin hose we t I ^'if'-' ''''''''. ''^^'mduiit on the prairies, fur

several colours 1 eh wed ,« «^'«» 5'". tl>c-.r prairies; their coat Nviute and of

ncarl.^• three pints [;.'. r";*.!!'^'/ '" ''l''^' "^ '^ MTec-nish colour which hold
thev have kil ed n vinvv. L V ' '""'^ 'I'om in use as ladles, provin- that

chance, is a 1 i^ ' /':^ ^•""•"/^''^^ '^l"'"' T'"^* ^as all 1 could liarn e^^, iy

th<>roughlv info ue ei re %iv d'?'"'f>''' .1''"^. ^. ^^'"'^ ''"^'^ ^i"^'' t" 1^^

the Chevalier, with Sieu Xo • .".t s v P T f ^'' ^^' f^«^»'"l^«i""H left I sent my son,

est fort, which is on tl e I ank. f i.^rix^ If "'^^^ '"'' •'''f'",' ''^^""••'"^^ ^" ^'^^ »^^"^-
to.i-'ot the best infl.ri fi o^^^^^^^^ '"• i*,"''^" ^•^'^«'^-^^'l they were to sleep there,

acquainted Mitl t ^1 m^ , .• ' • """''' ?^ *''" ".^'1"" ' '"^'^ ^'"•^■" ^^e.^e ; if tliev are
that couhl be as c T-^^^^^^^^^^^ "-; t" '^'ani all

de le Marque n 1 n- r e^^^^^ demonstrations. After the.r departure, M

nations. I decide, t^^ h 4 th " ''V, ''^? "'"' "*' *''^^''' *"'^'^ ""'^ their fortiH-

Several of our^Frenc In en w. nd ', .1 ,' 'T''''t ""1 '.'"^'^ resembled each other,

flean. the ram,..,V'Vi!!''!.?.''.''':'':'rl''^"'!t ; they foun.l the streets and squares very

iii the ope.i prair e w ', di,.: 'v '" 7^1 .'\ ^''^' '•"'* ^« 1""^^ on a height
^vi.le. 'nuMMWrtcrn nlvl t^^^ I^^^

threatened hv an e^n ' ••.ll .,. ^ ' '''' """ ^l-f' ''''''^' ''"' '^'^ ^■^'•""^•'^^' ^^hen
iKible to Indian. T eh-fo • IH '^' "T ','''''''' *''^>' '"'^3' ^e called impre-

and black. Tie wo k. ■»!'!'" "7,"'l^'"'i''"- This nation is mixed whire
''l«"Hl and fair ai: H tli e i ,fl r^^""^)':r '''i^'^^^^^y tl.e white, n.any with
In.ts are lar^v and so o „ ' ' . . ''i '? "* ^'"' ";'^'"" '''"' '''y '"b'>rio»s; their
iK.tlu,,o.isieftlvi 'ab ;? alU^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ '"^•' •"\''''' ;'P"i-f'"ents by thick planks;
ma.le hkr tombs 7uT< dVnl ,^^^^^•^^'^^''^^^^^^^^^^^^ '"'P '"'^'^ !'""«•"" P"sts; their bedJ

'"cn a,., aiwav. . ' f"'' ,"" •'^'" '" '"'' ""'^^■^'' '"^•" '"i"' "'"'»en. These

the women ni:u ;r h;''me;r\;m^,"'^'V^^ ^ ;■"'-' '^ ^••-< P-^ of

"l'i-"",abouta han.ll valtl. w :. , ' .'"^ .'''rtP''^"H'c, that they wear a loose
all the women hav.. tl is 11 ,,l .f \ ^'^ 'T" •-^''''*"' ^" " -''''"^ i» ^ront only ;

Kives no constrabu t .ev J: . f1,ru;f ^''^'""^^ Hf^' '^''^" '^ ^'^"'^""'^ ^^'h'^''
Momen when thev ^it down So- ""' ."' " ^''^' '''■''' '^''f'' '»thor Indian

there are many lemt^hiv'™''' 7 '' '\"" "t^""-" "<' v^-ry soft .leer skin ;
«tore.l such a,4. es as id t^:: f ;t !,•> '^'' l"' *7' ".*"" ''l' "^^•*^^' '" ^^'''^h are
^I'l'l'licl with ihes,.- itll t ; n\ v. '"'''' "'''''"' •'*'"' ■'^'^'"^- They are well
richer ijuu- beli.Ve \l mL K 7 ^ ^ ^he more they havJ of it the

than half .ithe L,dy ' !;^>^.^^^ lJu)f^^'"' T ^""^ "^' t"tooing-,\,nt never more
vcrv neallv, Hat a .1 in ha Ss n "", '""' '"""""• '•^^'»^'>' '»'^'^^' ^^'''''^^^i- ^^"^-l^

like n.any-othe,. m;!!:;. t^ij^,!!';^, "-,,;;; -^^'^ 1-^^. which they use
caters; are eai-er fnr fe-.sfs Tl,, ri , ,' ' ^''^-^ '^'^ *"' ^he mo.v( part i,n-eat
ol' wlK I,, bea.^ an nun ^-ins 1m' ''^''f '"^ me everv day more than twei.tv .iTshes
^v->t to them CO . 1 ?t h -'ehiS- ^^^•/'V^^"'-'i"'^' w'"' "'i^' '-^ '-U. tW.sts,
-ent t., me. The me ul It . ' ^^ "'>■''"• As I di.l not ^^o to them, mv share wa.s

with a goo.l pi -.1?;^ on V Tl ' f ""•■'"•>' ''"'>' ''''''''' ^'^i-''^' ^^^"^ '""l^'i"g,

«>en^;^u„e k'a l^^^Ln ^ll - r X'Jqm;;.e:i;';;n;pS: '>"^^^'^"-"^-- ^'-

wi-htLmnlev^h. ..;;;:: l:!:„t' ,f ^"'' ^^''-'^ .,., n.y ^;o.;;n.ived. well satisHe.1

i.u.iv ..f the. iver, as lariic again as this; the s.^uares and streets

'• *fi

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UJ.,, toirli.^;;;i:v|;::,J :;;-^^,--- -- - - .. • „ ..iuH.,.;n.oi,;.,;,

i> lour tort, o.uwc nous n.,uons „ou ■.I, ■ ■ , , ""''' '1'"' """" """"^ ''^^fo^

remaning quo .lans h. plain" ^^ sj ^ " ^N 'I" r'^ ^'^'"'" '"■''^' """^""•"-

-•oit i.oau..o.,;.,o .rain da." i^tln-^i "' j^: "r;^:; 'tj; ';""'^ ''T'"''^' '"' ■' ^

donnt^e do coiino .ssanco do lours ii„v.,,r.. • . - ^ " "' 'I'"' '"^' poima t

HU soirau.M.n,.uolanKUH,noiw io . -K " I '^ """'"'''' >" '"»"^""^' '« ?

I.o.-iblo d'alor plus loiu, a ai (, ' J .^ .r '" ''"'"' ''' '•'•'' ".""^ ""-"'" ''='"^ 'i'"-
'lossus tout u.infcd'in'..' rX V ; T''''"'"'.''''''"''''^ '■'''" ^■"I'oproudro par

rapcrtaux oaux. ol on ris.nio d'-.riuor /., , m.. ' 1 '"'""" ''' P'-"'fi'"'Iw par

l>«'"<l.o quo jo p„„„oi,s uu..ir o MM no .V ' / '"""'." ''*'l'"''' ''^' ""'^ '•'•"""'^ '=»
"OS lH.soins daL lo oours do ' n^^. • otKo l^nl^n^ 1""^"" ^T' ''""'"''• '^ '""*
I'ouiTi.u.s nous trouuor on.l.arrasiis nu v n . """■'"""'^'■■^ M'mI mo ro.stuK, nou.

MOUHtairooc.n.luiro.quolo^a uao^^; rM, d '■'■ """"''' ""^'""' '''"^ '•'^■" P"»"-

'lauanoo, qu-il ro-^irdoit los , , :: • •^^^''luoo quautant -luo l..u lo paya (, ot

saisoM do lannoo, apros auoir b • u^, lo i,' , ' "'^' "•*\''" '"'"•^•I'o, dans la plus rude,
lossdr soulomt ,loux h<mmcs.ZMo. """'■\'l^''''<l.'uno.s qu'il nous fal„il par.ir
en lessor vn ,lans ie f V u i u k ^'Z'T "l"v,ulro. la lanuuo on jum.:*

o^tantsouiquiiapromi,;; 1, :.;ru no':; ;;„"':'" ''"t i^' '"'^ '^ »''"^ "-.

•"Utos counaissanVos „,.■ ,lo la n', u • u.i u '""'"'■'"^ ''""'"^■'" I""' '" ^"i^'«

[qu-il n,'o]ffVit ..onuno os.an. doT iu ^ iV'"' '. ■'''' "'^'^'^'' '"•'"""' '''-P'^i^

Plaisiro. Iui donnoo puur so n ni ' , ""''"'"! "'"'"•'' >' '"'■'■^'l'^'-^ ''^'■^

n.iloo,tortataol.osa\uoa soX T Pi^ • S-^'J'*::. ''''' "'r^l"!' '-i-'"!'"" »'"'t

Pourroit ostro par la suitto luy 00. moL m, •" " •" '"'".".T '^ ' '"'""i"' 'l"il m«

i^rando taoili.d' pour los lan'l 0 "r^'M ■''''' "•" '""f f"<'""P 'lo mouudro

ane bonne instruo.ion de hn ; i . S T} V'^'l^' ■'■"," '''^'"' >' '^""- '""""o.^

lours pnmiottout ,k' les on Urond ,'''''''' '^^ '''' '''''"^ ''-^ sum ..osto

pour losdoux luunmos quo e Ji^c,l 'w^ lo ours do i;os,op,,,,i,ain, (.da tiuit

•IrequoJovuuloispartiJj,;';'^:^^^

no pouvant me fairo ontondro autr 'mtioh . ,ii r^i . •' "^ • J' '''"''" '"""^''^ P'"' ^''^•"«
cies lo lon<loniain au n.atiu o " u i '' ' f "'',' ^T'' ' '"•" ''"'^^^ ''^'"-^ '^''"^"'^

en dili^i^onoo au villa^a> los u or do n 'u,'""" ''•'""• l'."-'-^^" I''""' ■•^^' ^•^■'"''•«
oux, quo Jalos tuut'propaV. , u uZ\' '

niantannos do n.on <loLVn cel.^n, ,,?'''.•'• ' ''>""^ ^•"^"'"*' *'""-i^"noo aux
.leux francois quo je le;ii 'a 1 • i .1 ""' "" ''" r*'"-'''"- .i<> l^''-^' montrd Ion

me Hront de £?.and\-onuV. , 0 s • i ■ d '' "' ••.^■^•'^""""" '""t 'Von auoir bion soin T|
leur donois a co,nu>i"o " I mlo 0 ,m iJ^T l l"'l"^'*^'^fi""/l'"mitie et fi.lolio. jo
Ion me fit .lo la titrinno!; u loe n.u ' .*^;;"'"""'<"'7- I"'*^- Jo <i..n,audd auChof .pe
'l"o dans tout lo tort le H ^, u ,ti\ o V , T'^'"'" '' ""■"■'""^' <'"» ''i^^" ^"^t I'cpan-

. . o|a p.
naporta de oes fariniu's do bl
JO romoreios en do

ii/e puui' aiier auertir lo viii

o ,i,n-ouloe di

nnant quelquos oyuillo.s qui] estime b

tns la journoe bion jihis qui

0 mon despart, Ion

110 mo I'alnit,
oaucoup, il inauroit oharTos

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.■v., V Wl.at iR.y could understand was, tiial on tl.o lower imrr off!,,

' • \ d.'.l, ' "I l>^^''''"'lK,r, 1 ordere.l my son (o tak.' tl.e altitude U'hicl. was

tt nil Hi . de la .M ar.ine as to the eourse wo should take. J.ike invM'ir he knew il,.
iJe ronnune.1 with us tor presents, which r<.nd..red it inn.ossihic L- s , ■ u , 1 i

rvd wo ' -'^l' !"«•""•■ .-'"''"M' "'^' ^^■""^"•- We had every reason to tear tint the

'n • V n t : ; ;:\;::1:"'''h-''^ ■" r'"i!"^"" '^^--" oftlH-Vatersa.ul wIM. the r sk
1 m\in^ to,, late I. rthe settin-out ot our canoes; the powder 1 wonl.l have wculd

J ni v"ir " T""^'' '^' "''''•'^' "" """' -'"ts. luring thi wintorand , ?1 c s
yun ay nt ^n,ods remainin.u we nii-ht liml ourselves in a difficuitvil.ou di .

ve,.' , n " '"'"' "'"' "'"^ '" "'1^""<''^- i's they looke.l on promises as a

tjMUj, alone they could learn uu.eh nu>re ..uickly and eould <•., sel^.J,. v^^i':

; e it c "''";;:;;:',,'''«• "''r'^ Man,ue sheeted nne othis hired n.^n. a In:^ of

t ri . ho .tiered n.e as hein- one of the most eai.able ahle to

Mte J ae..epted hun with pleasure and.^ave hin, n.v servant as the second al 1 mn

nr t' n'r?; r-^'" '^'V:- r^^ --'^ venusel^d and attached tl^ ny^r v ce
Iputen.M to deprive n.,\;sell of hun tor the i^ood he ini..-ht afterwards remL ■'
.unnn^ his strong and ,,uud<iiitenect, with a ^^^

. ;. P . , ,' ^'- ''" ''^ -^^"'•M"o promised to send to look after them next Mini
iner. Ihat ended, so far as regarded the two men whom I left I n Sd our t^ve

^"rlch •;>"'";" '-''|';;-t'-':-'' ^'>^" ' -^''-« tosetouti-u-tK wh ,a c

i he w e iS'i, vo,ddT '" "f'^K"' '"'"- '^'^'« "' make myself understood

«»uieiui,s(. tliat 1 uould he necessary lor them to .set out with two Frenchmen on

he mornmo: o the next day, that everything would he ready f.r Hie, s u hev
1 IV .f T"'''^ '"■ ^''i:/-'""^'« '•> ^varn them to expect us; that I wouhi I . ye . mr

I e..; tl .un •. •""', ''''"\''', "I'l'^^"''«' to .give them much sorrow. I showed

.e £ ooi Tare ";;" ^'n'" ' '^'' "' "^' '''"'•^' ^-<^<>'»'"-^'li"K that they .hoidd

•ienWin; Hdcltv ft '^^ '"? ""'"y t''^'""^-^. with great protestations ol

II ienisiip.,,,1 hdelity. I then let them know that 1 would not al.andon them I

«^lved the elnel to give n.e meal lor the journey. The news soon sp;ead lU>;;;houi

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r Jn 1 '"' ^'^l"'"'""-'^' ^'" I'O.nU' lemp8. Jour scm,,ro8s„ir .to mVn anortdr ?«

h. premlre a tons mm gens co ,i„'il on vouhuv, .ola fut f.it o.ur " o nl S^^^^^^^
avnnt pourvoil a tout .0 .,ui estoit .le hosnin a t..ut notro mo.i.lo o t^s son ,lS7e^'
clu-ts e pnuoipaux ,nanta.,no.s lourn Hs un p.dsont do in.u.lre I alios oT Z^^^
inenmld ,iu',l os imo l-oacup par lo bo«oi„ ou il en sent, jo lonn/a Cmil ohi • '»
pauil H,n ,>y .lonnt^ uno pla.,uo <lo pl.mi, quo j-auci.. ovL l.a. 0" J tre . i, i V
du rnimn 1 on la n.it dan« uno b.,ete pcur 'Jvo iard<< a porp V uit/ l^ nonV/i v . lo h
pn.o do p„s.o,s,su,ii que jo tb.oi. au num du (Icy^io lour.' to res, otio 0 ii m n ' o
de pore en his nnoux quo si 0 leuso miso on torro ou die auroit , u 00 W Hs
que destro tnpono, Jo lours Hs comprondro .lu ,nioux quV , oui quo 0 le ,h
e .o.H ootlo man,uo on menmi.v don franyois vonuo s .r lou s er^ -r-iun ,
eurs^aui:;;^ '-J.o.u-o.r jiuro .ntondre ,;,«r lours <lire hion .lo"l'.s " q

lue^ cnptnsei , je i,'a Ho lo it trois jours, nio trouuant mioux lo nnatrion 0 io mo dis.
poseoapartirlolondonuunjodonn^ a-,x doux honunos quo jo e ss '/',";' j^,

.1 not. e fort, ios mstnusont oncoro dorochofdu sujot .,ui rn'obiio-ooitV los los'o la mI

iianori (U hi.mc quol tor ost (unl travaillait. si v auoit oue'duo minnos u !,>...■*

d;"'t™";;';r'' "^f" "• '''^"•^■v ^'" --'tant-iariui^r.?sH;^oLi"uria " ;

1- t.Mios.ou nn .not ,.0 ^km. m^^Wiger jkuu. auoir t(.utos Jos conoisanc-o possillK

Jo partis quoy.)uc inatatto. i!an« fosperanco qiu- t-chx rie f^oroif rlen ot fi.ft f*
retrouvoro.s n.a booto au viluMo. dans la quollo j'auois uus <, elquc on. ' 0 lo l' i«
.Lse.nlm. au .uTan.l ivo-rot ,\o tons les ma.,tan..os un obof n( s vi.V. , ir ' iu n •
a uno ..ouo 0, don,y dou je lo ..onnoye, il ,no tomoi^na ]4 do g a do ^n t.S *
le ivgrot qu.l a.io.t <lo ..ion d,.spa,.l ,no taisant sig.ro .lo .,e po7nl Vvm I ' o, ,0 A«

:^nZL::z:^!!r'r'V '^ '!'^" ^"^"'''^"» ^-^^^ i'--t rpi'di^^n i^

.l!^ > ''•^*':'"-'^' 'i'"";ois quo 0 lou.'s laissois, il mo Ht sim.e nuil v'.i

• ""•oMd.o .u. ohos luy. JO lo ocigodio ap.'os a.ioit bion fait le .•omo.-oimcTts e s, ir

e naporMU- quo nous nau.ons quo -loux assiliboilios auec nous, il m o d.'e o.U S

lUil en osto.t re8t^ u.. auoo nos fran^ois no i.ouiant point los iha.. Io.uum 1 il no

•f • ■ i-xesiue qui nous oauso.'o u.. i-Tand .-ota.'demoi.^ Ton me rendlt

na boete rion ny auo.t estes touoho il sostoit o<.nto,d,; du sao .lo les 'lau . uo nT J

en.u ui.lo,ostant un pou nqmsde. jo ieurs Hh roproohe .le oe , dl n . i hJm t v "^^

suje . OS mantannos.ie t.>ut ..o quil mauoit dit jaiuds (roune^ bio, po, I ■ voriV,^ ' 1.'

mo rop..ndit qudnauo.t pa. p.-otonduo pa.-lo.' ,los n.antan.u^s o..' .lisa t ,ui losto I

qui i.auaille lo tor. uu assihboillo so leua ar I shuo des autres on me .lis-.nt oeluviov
e sou .iiu ton poux mioux parle... ti, na pas ineno-.temhioe^V-e Wa H Vno i^i^it

di^iiu-- 1 ■ mmU . 1' ,,'''■"' '^M>'-t'"'>or JO nauiv.is pas hou J'honune jo lur

.;£'f up-'.:r;^t--l;>ri7s ^^^^^^ :;- r^oi:;s,oXS i

S V:, 'e h t • i^ mov ^"""^"V'"°' '' 'l-'f -'^ '"^ ^^^ "^">'^' .i« te le fer^s diio par
c la nuie.o loaux est salee cest un pafc do montao-r.o. tr.ando espaoo ontre los m.5n!

I in.m.s .t que je tedis est Hons de^eln tu en aproiuU-ra plus par la suitto io eon.
tinues ma route apro.s tro..s jours de .epo.. jo ,n'e .en.li. :l la pi'en.iAv monlagne le 9

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tho fort. On tlio luorniiio; oftlie Stli, f inudo the two Freiiclimen set out, guided by
two AHHinilioiiies, us I liiivo iiliriidy .siiiil. t(t go to warn tlu- villu<,'o of my ([epiirtiiiv.
Wheat tloiir poiindod tor tlie Joiii'iioy WHS hroiight, imicli iiioro than was nt'cosHnry. '
t thanked thcni, i^ivini^ them some needles wliudi they u;i'eatly vahie. They would
huve loailed a hundred men for the joui'iiey; in ii sliort time all hastened to bring ine
«ome. I m.ide all our people take what tliey wished, wliieh was done ina very short
time. Having provided for all that our people needed, I asseml)le(l tiie chiefs and
jirinei])al Mandans, made them a present of powder, balls and stveral tritles, which
they greatly value, owing to theii' need f .r them. I gave the head (diief a flag, gave
liim a leaden plate, which I liad ornamented with I'ihhon at the four corners. It
was put int(» a box to lie kept in per])etuity. in memory of my taking possession of
their lands, whicii I did in the King's nftine. it will lie preserved from father to
won, bettor than if I had put it in the ground, wiiere it -.vould have run the risk of
being stolen. I ?nade tliem understand as well as 1 could, that 1 left them that mark in
memory of the Krenidunen who had come upon their lands. I verj niucdnlesired 1 could
luivemado tliem understand, in order to lei I them many things which nught have been
very useful to them and to us, whicli to my regret and to theirs t coujd not do. I
had wrought with so much diligence, that on the evening of the eighth every thing
Was ready for our departure, which I calculated to accomplish sooner than 1 had
given notice of During the night, between the 8th and Itth. I was taken ill. and in
n very short time was very ill ; f did not know what to think ot it. I kept my bed
for three days. Finding myself better on the tburth, I prejjared to set out the' next
day. I gave tiie two men enougli to defray their expenses liberally, and even to pay
ti guide, if need were to bring them to our fort; intiirmed them once again of the
fause which obliged me to leave them tlicre. So soon as they could make themselves
understood, the}' were to neglect nothing to learn what was this nation of whites,
what metal they worked with ; if there were any mines to their knowledge; what
nations were above, going uit the river; if they knew a height of land — in a word, to
neglect notiiing to obtain all possible information respecting the country-.

£ set out, although ill, in the hope that it wouhl !te nothing and that I would
recover at the village my box in which [ had put some remedies. (,)n the i;>th of
|)ecember, to tiie great regret of all the Mandans, a chief came to conduct us a league
imd a half's distance, whence I .sent him back; he testified to me by great demon-
strations tlie regret he felt at my departure, making a sign tliat 1 would not abandon
liim, but to return and that he would accompany us. 1 gave him a suuUI pi'e.sent of
|iowder, once more recommending the two Frenchmen whom 1 left with them. He
tnade me a sign that he would take one to his own house. I dismissed him after
giving him many thanks. In the eveiung I noticed that we had only two Assiiuboines
with us. They nuide me understand that one had remained with oui' Frenchmen,
not wishing to abandon them : that they would return only i.i summer with them. I
arrived at the village on the ;i4th, still very ill. We had experienced excessive cold,
which caused great delay. .My box was restored to me; nothing had been touched ;
they luul been .satisfied with the slave's bag. whi(di was returned to me empty. J[av-
ing rested a little. I rejiroaidied them for lying to me respecting the .Mandans; that
there was very little truth in all they had tolil me. They answered, that they had
»>ot pretended to speak of the ^[andans, saying tlnit they were like us, that they hail
intended to speak of that nation which is at the lower part of the river, who work in
iron. An Assiniboine rose above the others, saying to me : This is tlu' only one who
fran speak better to thee about it ; thou hast not understood projierly what' was said
to thee; I do not lie. J^ast summer 1 killed one who was covoreed with iron, as I
have already sai<i several times, if! had not killed the horse first, I could not have
killed the man. I said to him: "What hast thou brought of his spoil to show us that
thou speakest the truth? As I wished to cut off his head. I noticed men on horseback,
who were blocking the way. I escajieil with difficulty; [ kejit nothing to cany off; 1
threw away every thing T luid even to mv blnidset. in tnv fliiidit. What I sav is triie. niv.i I
will have it told to thee by others who were with me the following sjiring. They are not
liorenow, but thou shalt see tliem. What 1 have said k i'epeat ; the otherside of the river

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..MOMUUToii nous aMoiNs,.,ourM.VInnirt,.,n»smr,i,.|;nnnn|.i(«pnt I,, partis ,Ic sen ulor
lo i.nniior ,. • tninor. .,.. nanuc^o ,,... l. .lix, bie.. fa.i^-.u'H et bi«„ -nal, Jan. in ho lo

t^ a .1 I..-S,,,,. ,0 „ay ,|u,n,.H <1. ma uio ..,..!..,« tant ,le mUv. n.al .. .ati^.,.... .,u. -lam

to uoxaKo la, ,|o in.' HUis iro.m.io .-I inzo J..ui- ,1(, roii.w nn iumi mstal.lk m'' .lo

lamnrquo atoMd.n. ,uum arrinn. pour pivM.lV.. son partis a al«r an fort ,U mOrpn.

' ' , '""" "'", ''""♦'\ '' ^^^ 'li'lonniiia u partir. n.o .i.Muan.ln a lesner mv .s.,«

. no' .'.'lMs'?l "''''' l"V"^ 'l*^ ••o'^ ^"Wp-- p..uruiui.s rin.on Ibrt so flatont .p.il

;i., i, . I'' '^ ''''i'^'''"'^'" "'^l""•• .lu mo.M... nous n[ons >omn.jos trouu.V Won piUt

.•''u ;;■'';''•,'''"'''!■ ''''''.''''"^ '"' von.... .louxS.aban,n.s il. sau.u.os. ,,uJ jay

1 .1. MlcMx p,.is,,nrK.s .lans I,. fort. ■ .la riul nm^-Tando cns.nnn.ation. nv ,1.,
lainaxiuo • si parlis lo 1(, <ln inoisjay rov.'ii <lo sos n.niucli.^s ponx .lo ton.i.s ai.rOs il
'"^■""•■V^';'l".l a|.ro.-ndo l.ion .].> Jonnor uo noyant pas ,nan.l sauna^'.. 'n. \.',il

.ray fait partir mm, tils t.- i.l.,.uali..r ..• matin K .taurillo ano.^ uu saunair.. ,„>„,
; 1 1 r ■'"' ''",*'",' 'l.".l"'''^"iriKon,ot promlro conoisanco .Uvs riv ero*

• ini tonil.0 dcMlans. snrlout .le la rini.'.,.. blanoho. „u W -losein .I'aItT anx rotonr -U,

Ll,>irii: .^T , ■• '■"-*""■' '" ""!'■• ""■''''' <ln.ip.Vlu.v ios sauuai.'o. aalor au.-<
J'-iiiglous. lours tosoiit ospcr.'r nolle arriut'f .Ml pcux

oiiooi^mI.r'',M','n' '""■'' l'" •'^''. '" '""""-1'"' '^' -'- 'i.Mnrillo.,.,! .lu.niar.ph. .mvoir I.o,|
: ,• V w '"'''^ ""■"""" l""'"^ I"""' J^'^ <il<:H' t..oimii- dans la «raii.l4

rivio ro ue 8ni].io„„ „ii ij s„„t atlhiio lours .■aiiols, ^

Jo iionso .pio cyst onihan.loiinor.lo lK)nl,..|ir lo po.fe. f.'s 5amia"'-.s hounrl .lo fa
nvioro rougo unv^r ap.v lonr ,l..>par.l. lo -' ,|/, prosont, mois fay ip s par , J

"liu tia\aillait attaiio d.'s .anots, pour ailor aiix Kn-rlois * '

les.loj;^irn;:r^hi)^;al;x'vl'S''' "" "'* "^^"^''^ *""" »- «'«--^ ^'T. -'^'-l»

bion du monliril'.?'* arivoc^in.i assim,uilIos sur to sou- pour n.auortir qu'il von.nt
bion .lu in. n.lo, „ous on avons gran.! bo.oin, nayai.t rion fait jus.M.a prosont.

, inu '"'■', ''"^V •^'"""'^' ^•'""'^' ^^^'^'^^ ' ^"'"'l " ^'i''" l"-'"-'^' 'lo ni.j.,.lo.
„..,..;,."!„ '" ''>■-'■^l'»"«■n.l .,uil vioiio <luvaiitage du inondo luu .leinan.tt'^ 4

.a ti .,0 roprosontan. .,uii na.i..it plus .lo vivros „o p.,uuant rosto^- plus longlomps

;£.!:::>; 7u pi:!::;:: '"'''' " *"""" "'^'^''^ **"^'*^'" ^^^'-^'^ ^^^^"^^ ^'^'^

Lo v.)yant dosl.'rniinuo n partir jo liiy aj" pornil!*,

nuil .s";,!!?!!"' •'"•'"■ ^I'' "",'"''■ '' """^'''' anvo .,uinso nssilit,„i]ToM pour imus uvertir
q.ul ostoit .1.. s,uxanto oabaimo. .pto Ion lonr avoit .lii ,,uo n.ius ostil.us partis.

le i^ (il i.ut lour trotto on p.'ii .lo loinps,

dos.vmrm)!l ^Ii"'')' ''• ■"•. ''■"'' '":'"""■' *^"* ^"'■•''•' t"^"»' '"o i.rior do diflbror lo
aospar.1 .pill aloit arivoo tronto oabannos, '

de ^J'prl^or do vJnir!'' ''''" '''""'"'"' ^'"'' ''""""""^ '^" '"^'" ^"^"^ ''''•« ^' '^"^ ^'^^^
«t vivi-^l''"'^'""''''''',' *'^',.i'""'"^ '''>' »»« '•'^•'<'i'<> n>'i 'li'son.t. .lans i'oiidst tons f..s t«c«

vJvirjsrn'tS'i;::"^ ^"""^'^""^^ ^-^"^ ^^ ^^^'"'^-^ ^'" ^'-"" ---•" -^ov u

cotumi^J^^ma'piu;!''"'"'^''''''""''^""'^ '"'"'''" I.:wm..y-n).^,nco« par pers.,nn.,

,,, >.// "=^' *?•! '''''•■^■^'>' "'.'^P'"''' *'•' »'^'^ caiL.ts jus.,110 au 28 .hi mois VMUir atton.Iro .fii
muiido inutilomont ij uon o.t uonuo ^^110 j.on il ,omotto ,o„s u ml m-.,ir ..^r danj

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cannot be seen ; the wiitorlsmiTl; itis ii cotintry of mountains; itKi'i'ntoxtt'nt lu'tweon
the luoiiutninM oftiiie lanti ; many cat tlo, l)ii^ ami stout, wliiti! ami (it'dittiMont colour^,
many staj^s ami doer ; 1 liuvo nocn llu'irwlu-at tifldn, wliort! no wonioii arc to hesfi'n ;
what I fell thcc is willioiit deceit ; tliou wilt loai'n I'lirtlicr oCit uftcrwai'dK. 1 con-
tiinicd my Joiinicy alter tliroo dtivs j'est, 1 reached the tirst mountain on the IMh of
Jamuiry, where we reinaineil a nu^ tinu', Mr. de la Maf([ue jnade •)) his mind to
i^o on, soeinji; me still veiy ill, iu oi-der to send mo assistancio. ilciu ivwl on the
tlrst of I'Vhruary ; 1 arrived only im the lOth, <;reatly t'atit^ned amt vtay ill, 1 met tho
assistance he sent n\e at thirty-tivc leaii;iies from the tort, which ^ave me "reat plea*
♦«ure, huviiif^ greiit need of it. J hav*- never ^'hdin'tMt so nundi wrel(diedii, -^ in my
life, tVom illness and faligin', as in that journey, 1 foumt myself, after a lorlaiifht's
Vest, a little restored, Mr. de la MaiNim; waited my nrrival lo carry out liis design ot"
froinfj to Fi.rt Maurepas, havini; learned that ti, ro were no provisions, t told him
ihat I thotiffht his presences would he viH-y 4isofnl ii» his post, iU' determiiu-tl to set.
out, askiiiL!; me to leave his hrother with a hiry;e jiarty (»f hire(! men for provision^ at
Iny tort, thitterim;' themselves that tluM'c was more hope there of seeini; people, W«
Were nearly starviiin', when tortnnately Iwohiits of Indians came, whom J stopped at
the fort. Thoy supplied us hy their liuntini; moose and <le(U*, VVe nnmljcred forty.
two persons in the f'ort^ whicl; means a Jar^.' consumntion of food. ^Ir, 4e la Mariiui?
left on tho ItJth of the montli. i receiveil newsfromhiii shortly after, lie infonneil
mo thai ho dreaded a famine, not secin^f Indians, \Vcar> now in the ItJljiof Ain'il and
hiive not yet soon any one, t <lo not know how Vmd pi't'serves us,

I sent my son, tlie €hovalier, that morninj^-, tlio Ktth of Ajjrit, wilti an Indian t(>
fid to maUo a search for the fort ot liake Winipii^on, and to take notice of tho rivers
which fall into it. especially tho White I.M'r (t(> which I. intend to i^o on the return
i>f our ;'anoos),from the mine which is in ihc lake, and from that whicli is in the White
Hiver. tVom the outlet of the liike, lo notice t he turn of it, and cndiiivonr to prevent tlio
Indians from .ijoinn to the Kniflish, hy jnakinjf them hope tor nur speedy iirrival.

I received a Jotter from Mr, <le Ja >\rar(iiu( tm the ;i;>r(l of April, which notified
ITU' ihat ho had not Vol had an^' «if the Indians; that he has decided to v;o to tiiul
tJiem in the ^reat river Winipi^'on where tlu'V are eni;ai;'ed huildinuc thi'ir canoes.

I think he is h .iviny the post loo early ; the Indians iiiiii,ht arrive from the I'eit
IJiver afir his departure, t)n the 22nd of the present month I learned from ain
Indian thi>' a larij;o hand ot* Assinihoines had drawn np yii tho I;ako of tho I'rairics
\t]io were workinii- on (heir <'anoes to i^o to tho Kniclish,

Unthe24lh 1 sent Sanschairriu witli a Uirod »na» to tring thorn heve su us to
turn them from ^■<iin,ii; {>< the Kng-lish,

On thooOlh five Assinihoines arrive' fowant.s isvonliiij t(» let nn now tliat u
lar^e numhor ot" people was vomjng ; wq it o uuicU need of thorn, Uiivju:;- done no'.h-

till now.

f )n the '.iv(\ ofMay thU gfeat htmi\ wa^ reduced t<» very few,

t)n the Inih, Mr. Nolant, despairing' af no more fominii-, asked leave to set out
repri'S'iitiniij to mo that there were no more provisions and that they could not
rem- lonLfoi*. I did my host )(► iii luce }iini lij tavo patiewco for some time yet,
Loin:, nun h vexed that ho should >ni < nipiy,

>)Ooinii; him determined i > sot out, 2 gave him pcrTni^-Jori.

On the same ilay, the lOtii^ in the evening;, liftoen A^sinihoi - arrived to notily
ttd that there were sixty liuts coming ,i id that they laid heeu told ve had gon^

I sent them hack with tohacco to luistoiii Ihoir coming. They arrived on tho
IRth and di<l their trading in a shoi-t lime. Those loft. On the 20th, three men
nrrivod to h.g mo to delay our departure, that thirty luits would arrive, 1 made
them set out with speed, giving ihoiu lohacci* tor toli iheiv people to hapten their
coming.

iJig till

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'■■■■■} Vii'so davs a yh v flowing to the wv-t.

tho h

ikos an-i vsvors

of

which I have had any knowlodgo l'O ta lliidson'n l^ay, tho Northern Sea, except tho
JIandau Kivcr,

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II HOiil si l«.H(«> qii'il pciiKo „,ie Ion !,.< .... ,i i

.en, ,,,,j|,,a,, ,,.,.^ ,,!,,,|„i|,„,,,. ;;;'j;;;;,i'^|-^ ;i;i_ all.™

not

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poJno^nytlu'r''''''" '^'""'"^''^"' '"' ''"'''' '"'"""•^'•, cifhor l.y „,y«dfor some
UH..loU"vVm''ffw'"r"' 'I'" ''^'l""""'" f "'.V «'anoes lill ||.. 2Stl. of .1... nmnti,, waiting

tl.ut S ririllS'l "'/•' ^'"-^ ""?'' ^''•'^' ''"' '"' ^'""•''' '"'• '"^« "'*' """»""•'•- ""^I
I mil. uioio \vill alvvuvs lio tiiiio oii.)u,i,'h to cuitv ofl th,-ir 1)oiiv»mm

1 f. '. !''■"''"■'*«'; tl'om thai, uHHooM aH my Hoii aiKl the two inoii aiiivol wlioin I l.-id
loft witl. tlH- Man.lans, I wo.,ia .o.uov. a« fn„u thin .,ui..|dy as possibli'.'

No. 2.— (JAPTAIN aKOKtiH DIXON TO KVAN NKPMAN.

(Archives, seriis Q, rot. 49 p. ."{54.)

'"^iH,— -Si life 1 IwKl llio Honor of n porHonal coiivorHalion with v"ti Invc ,swn Afr
uliympio wh.,a,,Mv..swithmothatitislo.. lato for ih., UM.k,rtaki.,K Lv way of
u.lson H Hay am that to ^.o h^ way of (^uoboc in only lonin^. timo. It'is hi 0 fni.?,
Imt a sh.p Hhoul.l he scut by (rovonn.uM.t as soon as ].ossibU, round Capo Horn n
ji Sottlomont mado o„ tho other m,l«, an-l from thonco tho Jonrnoy shoul.l ho .UMior-

T?lvJ^'"l ™'*"""w"' ^'r "r- ''''"' ■'i"««i«"« l"ivinH- K'" fi'll po8so8sion of Cook's
R or-F'nnoo VVms. Sound ; an.l ho n.akos no do„b" Imt thov Jill soon havo settle
nertso tho South want, as they arc in possession of all tho Information Mr iSol es
IS enabled to ^nvo, who ,h at I'otersbur- on that Business at thi, prosont tinlo

Av«,.n .1 T''"p 'r' '■*^'"'' '"V* '' '"''I' ''" ♦'"*' ^'"''^^ "h" "^ ^-^'l ''' •"" onivod-lwo

wimis ''"^ "'■•' «^temling thoir settlements Xortlf-

valn.!hirm!.!!;'.n'''fP ' '"" '"'•»'''•>"''»'<•''»« is not done and that inimediatoly this
xal.uiblo I ranon o Conimor.-o will be lost to this Country and in consonuenoe of that

ndSdlmnhmir'' ^^"''''•"'' '^"'' '""' ^'^"""''=^ '"'" *^"'' t''^'">'^''vos in a I'ud

I am, Sir,

Your humble servt.,

No. <] Jan. St., ''''''■ '^'^*'^-

Covt. (iardon,

July 14th, 178!).

No. 3.-ISAAC OtfDKN, QU KBKC, TO DA VID OtJDKN, L( )N I )OX.
(Archives, series Q, rot. 49, p. ;i57.)
An extract of a Letter from Isaac Gordon, Es.,., at (iuoboc, to David O..don K.,, of
Jjondon, dated Quebec, Tth Novonir., 1789, " ' "

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In my last Letter 1 ,i;ave you sonjoacoount of tho extent of tho Comm, roe and of
tins Country and as I am oonvinoed that oomnion Koport of estimati^.n of JJistanee
.Vc. Avill not be sati8tactor3' to a Philosophi<' mind, and as sinoe I havo had an opnor-
lunity of sooing a map or chart of that Country made by a (ientleman of observation
and Scienoo, who has actually ti'aversed it, and made his maj. in it, and with whom I
have th.sweek had .cvcnd Conversation., with the map belorJ ,no. i am able to
1,'iTe you all the satistactjion you wish tor. exclusive of the mai) itself, which I could
not get a copy ot. but I hopo to send it to yon the next Summer.

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The foll„win^ iue cb.orvations that I took from the n.n,..
eoin^at tlie ;'.ppcr oml of Lake Superior, in Lai. 40^7 X

It I

a rortag-c of near 9 miles hofo

Xoi til AVoHt
Till! M

ro you enter tlio water;

ortli. wliere tliore
fniniiuiioatinif to tlie

1(1 D

'ei^rees

':::'T±!:;J!:;"l!/;!^'i^:^'i''-¥':.}^ithii- j-ad of La]<e s

iony:itiKie to tlie westward of it, and from the J

mmunicalion to that Elver, and down it, wiiich

oi'iaii

•6 th

.St. Aiitlionv. The trad

18 on)

liiperior, about
ere i.s a water

tiie Kastward one thfiusand miles
its nioiitli.
The t

!ers go on this Oour.s.^ Westward 1

intorrupted by the Fall.sof

eav

and

may go southwest dov-r, the Mi

iiig the 3[is8issipj)i t(

ssi.ssippi to

l-'roin th

urs much inferior to those on the Xorth AVest

trading I'osts.

v.-aters as hio'|,

.5,r!;li':;;S'::s^"'!'-"»:i?i'^;-:;;:=§.^:"".i

up as Lat. ."iS and Long. 12-1 set

first to the Xorth-A\'.

le Lakes and

<;-^tlemangaven.ein:!uhiS^p;;.t;;'"''' ^'" "'^•^•- ^l^'^ ^^ Aows, of which the

.uei'medlK^l^Xl^-iuS. 11::!:^^^^^ ^"'-'/'< '-^' ^1- largest of them

or tour hundred mil . !,. • Wth fSSur^T"^^" n^l'^"^ ^^'^'^^ "^ *''^^«
the .^,;>.;- Lake of ,he AV /uls'or tX\ thr IH^^^^^^^^^^ >ho Lake, or rather

lean whieh is al.so large, and besid

K'sides these there are a number of

t.id the Lake Pel
.siiiall Lakes.

1 .<.. so liat the hlave Jfiver runs to the Westward of them
Oeeaii by its course in about the Lat. of 5<).

Lut. ()2A cV Lcmgitude
and empty.s inio the

Thei'e is no wood to the Xorthward nf Sl.iv,> T..i ,i
Brush whicdi is HI le,l with nsoecerofT^rt^^ l-a c thc-o i.s only a little low

Hair on the Back of eiVffi s s^ V f r^''''''\ ''^'V*^ ^"''^' ^"^ ''='^''' l«"^'
ll.aii the common But^hloes " ^ *^"'^ '''""'''" " ^""- ^Loy arc smaller

H

is oaleulatioii aiid layini;- it down was Hast Loiii^-itiKle, but if

Eastern Loiiff. f

roni ;i60 yon will tind it to he 154 West. Jlis course uj) tlie 1

you deduct I

\if

'a- "'"" •'"" .>^'ii "111 mill u lo nv i.t^ >vesi, Jlis COUl'sC U]) tlie lilVei' Was

JNortli hastei-ly, the course of the Kiver out of Slave Lake was South Westerlv

llc traversed Ids l?iver tiiat course noai- 70 Leagues North Easterly, the River
out ot Slave Lake is known as far South Westerly, therefore the distance to form the
.lunctioii or to ascertain the JJiver to he thesanie isverv short. The Mouth of Slave
Iiivor at the Lake is in J,at. U4 iV Lono-. i;]4. The UKu'ith of ( 'ook's Hiver is in In\
5S»-40 k Long. 154. The Course is Nortii Easterly and South Westerly The I)e<>-rees
ot Long, in that l.al. are hut little more than 2() miles upon the Avera<re to a J)c°'ree
and the Ditferenee of the l-ut. only about 4 Degrees. Uence. and as thSre i.s mothev
known \ ent U,v the Hiver setting out of Slave Lake, nor any other iJiver in that
(-ountry to the Northward, or Southward of Slave Lake to form such a Eiver as
tooks Jliver. there can be no doubt, but the Source of Cook's River is now fullv
discovered ami known. There are other Proofs that are incontesta hie— Cook
touiid a great quantity of drift wood on the Coast. This wood is only fuind on the
Banks of the iJiver that em],tys into Slave Lake. Neither are there any Rivers ot
any size from the near Aii])roacli of the Mountains to the Sea to the Kastwai'd of
the Lake. 1 he Rivers of AirJiaska, Slave and Mountain, which empty into Slave
Lake are annually twice overflown, in the month of Mav bv the hreakim.' up of the
Ice, and in the month of August by the melting of' the Snow on the Mountains
Jlence then is accoimled for the quantity of drifi wood which Capt. Cook met with"
and these could only he lauiudied into the Ocean trom Cook's IJiver— for as 1 have
already observed, there can be no e.Ktensive River to the Southward of (Vjok'sLMver
or the River that empties out of Slave Lake, as tiie great Chain of Mountains
a])])r()ach to the verge of Slave Lake & River.

Another 1^'oof is. that the (ientlemau (from whose Chart and tVom whom I col-
lected the above Information) met with two Indians who came, as thev said ui) a
Jfivty from the Northern Pacific Ocean, all the wav to the Slave La'ce. "

They brouo-ht him in 1787 a Rlanket which they received from Vessels which
were atthe Mouth of the River; they say that the River he was in is large to the nlaco
ot_ Uischarge^ and Navigable, so that if we take the Latitude and Longitude of the two
. -ivers, the (Aiurscs, aiul all the other circumstances into consideration little doubt
remains th-d they are the same.

In the Nortliern part of the Slave Luke there was a great quant-ty of Ice on the
l.)th July, 17.S7. and in that year the Indians from that Lake penetrated Nortli
ami where the waters ebb and How. '

At the Northern Ocean they met with and killed a number of Ksnuimaux
Indians, which Indians are to he tbiind only on the Banks or Roi.ndary of the Ocean
from the Labrador (^musI Northward, and they are found on the Avhole Extent of that
Coast as far North as we have any knowledge. (!ook went .-s far North as 72 or 7-i
and was there obstructed by the Ice. He was there in August, my [nformant telN
me, that if ho had been a month later, he would have met witiino obstruction from
Ice in that (^larter. This I believe, ami at the middle of September hv mi-'ht Invc
passed the Xorthern Coast of America, ami have returned to Europe by that Rout
On the Northwestern Coast of America there is a large or long Point of Land
that extemis to the Lat. of 71 or further, and then the Coast trends'South Easterlv
BO that when you are in Long. 128 the Ocean washes the Lund in the Lai of tm '
The Inferences that I shall now draw are. ' ""

1st. That I,ake Sujierior lays in the first Range of High Lands between this and
the ANestern Ocean, m Lut. 4(1. 47 & the waterfs from thence are discharired by the
Livers ht. Lawrence and .Mississippi.

2nd. That the waters to the Westward and Northward of the Lake up as l,i..-h
as Lat. 58 iV L )ng. 124 discharge themselves by an Kastern course into York River
which empties into lludsoifs liay, '

■• *■•"; ....J. .i..,\. i.K c,n „! iKigiit Of !;aiKttroi!i A\licncethc waters divide

and run I'.asterly and \\ esterly. The toriuer into the Atlantic and Mie latter into the
Pacific Ocean.

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Tl.iit

yoii arriv.'ut il.o Xortlieni (>

•vat S|,,yo LaK-o is 11,0 most Xorihorlv !;

oiii|)nt.s into the Xoi-ihorii I'i

'•Clin, ami that iho i^

ii'Aopiocoof wiitorbef

.)th.

Th

!tt an oas

icihc. Ocean, and is the J

'vi'i- wiiirli risoN }

}' <'ominiinicatioii

wit

I. a

kiver that Coolc di

i'|>in that Lai.

;:,;:s;',^!;i£.?;«:«r'"''i-i'.^ i.»i<-^i

todolivor the Fruits of tl„
'•if'l to China iVc, and that

lid an advanta
A

iscovcrwf.

oro

ivis Arahaska, ]'eli

.yooiis oominerco mar

'•'''• «-.nMK.r(.o at the Month of Ooolc'sRi

<'an, i^-

iVO.

\(

are very line, .some adv

ii-< <'ook's JJiv

licneticial to (Jov

iiiitai

Ihi

The C,

t'rnmcnt.

:<'oiis set I lenient

'■and the Land

liver.

>< "11 Slave Lai

I.e fl

•'^ may be iiiaile tl

KO,

lore uhioli

in it i

iiiitrv about Araba.ski

an(l

ion ear.

Arabaska

may bo

■s nero

I a IK
A\'e 1

whiel

t IS oxocedinii'ivfi

0 is not niorc than 2{)i> T

. .sou-.n^,„i„,,,,, i ■,,;• ,,;,,

no, and the ClJmaf

AVosf

0 more modorato

lavo a ]\ist 1

lore, as wo

oa^Mos ,r so niuh, una \Vest South \V

crn <)(Tan. The Dj

upper 011(1 ofSlavo J.ake, tl
are posted to trade M'ith the d

laveonthodilterentLakostromJ

0 nuinbi-

r ol

ittbrent Tribes of |,|,|

•>sls is 21. in that

Sii

OS tern Course.

distaiK-o where Trad

porior to f he-

era

'" 'Ik- «I,„I.. I7.-,o r„.,t.,„.s'. "■ '"" •^'"■'' f-'l" •- «"0. (l,o,„ai„l U-«4Z

i;;";ii-o.i ,„ii..., ,„ ,i,o -osn^../.'^': /;^,,^;™;;/f-*",»''i '7,'" y-"' i.'ive,- S-

f I'l'll M I itJ •■ I 1/ .< 1 • t . '

J'crhaps anoiher use niii;-|

Another nitui bv the name of \T,.lc ' '"""•

"•■'1-s to .0 uown\he iJv "*;. i"^ t'lhonce'; '11 '?' 1''^'"' "^ ^'-'^^ T^uke with
;'-' "r'H-o to Kn^land through .liuss '^!'"' ^ , ': 1'!^'''% ""'' "^^ '" '^""'^^atsha^
liave him with you ne.xtyear; " "^■■' "''"' "^> "coi-leiit yon may

Xo. ;}<,.~DAV1D OfiDHX TO K\-AX XKPKAX.

Xov^l^T^ii;;:;;;;:^^-'^^;- ^^^^ I^- ^0,den of Quebec . letter da.o.. :.,

P-"-'s-'l -North Ameriea, IJiave the honJ toil e^''''^^ ^'-^P'^^-^^l ""' inlorior
as the same may afford some ad van e,.?^^^^^ I>otter

you llnnk proper you will lay before [^('.^/v '^^ ^" <'''vernme„t. vvhu.J,, if

I have ihc Honor to be Sir
>'MU-,nostobedt.A-veryhnmle'serv..

Ji'-\Tlllio\K I»|,.*rK, Xo. :)(».

.)a Hilary :'y,|. •!>».

X

i»AV|j> orjt»i:N.

(.Jrc/(//-e.v. ■<cr;c< Q, rot. .Jf). y,. ;{(;s.)

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beginning, of winteVthS? Bui Xh ,' it ist r r "^'' '^''^ .Septembei-. wl.ieh i. ,he
ceed rouTul Cape Ho ?.m .Hh^; of t^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^'''^•'» '» P''0-

WouM not he bJtter under t e disad 4 Lc to mako ' " 'i"*'"''''" ^^^^'^''^'^ It

most proj.er seanon for Discoverv fliero w.mld J,. . ' "'*' '"^ "^ ^'le

»;;.und Cape Horn, fo. the S^ to;agoV" ' i^tT'onm!;"^^ ^1" T'-^^
winds m the winter .nonths are favoi; ^ible to iru round r-K^- '"^ ^^'""^ ^*'^'
.,n[uv<,urable f. co„,e out of the South slaV .5 b? he ou nl^ rw'" i''''^" "^^
Falkland Inlands this opinion seems to be ■ontirni^l .7the.^^^^^^^ !''' ''" ^''"

le>u>t as trequent as J^J^.r^n/ in June more fre^u^lnj^ l-'.terly winds seen,, at

.. O^S^J^-^- :^- ;:- r:;r;l^--^^^ of ^neriea so tate even

remained on the Coast till^dYc^ he middle ot^ovr Il^t Tt T ^ '''"'"v^ ^^">'^' ^^'^'^^
on that Coast so late, but these Vessels we re a C-Vi .''l v . l'.''''";'"''-'l''e to remain
and the present object of Discovery is ^ fW^^^^^^

fn. a convenient harbour on that Coast to winter it , eh' ,^.\ ' '""' '* l^'->' ^''"^
l)y land during the winter tow.rds «>ttee in,, ' P'-ogress may be made

they can proceed to the 8amlwH ' s^K urn "X'^ir^ '"I'' i^^'"^' ^''--

. But however much { mav be an enemVto p"™ /^^^ i""'' "* •^1^""-'-
opinion ,s that tho present oiSoration ought-^ta bfby S S?-«':L '■"^' "';:^""'' '"-^
Cape Horn, t, " •%» ui. o;, ««<«o?ji> /;<(_{,( jn preference to

The antient idea of .1 N W Pass'i«r,. «..,< l... ft tr .

there is not a communication with tb,- so.. ; ♦- ■ i . ^'^ -® '^"'"^l ^vhere

Boats .^c, & theref;,re thf lu^i;:;;';;'^ ^i a "t^iien";; Si::"^ ^I'^r^""'''^ ^'' ^i--

extremity of i,.,./,.;,^ the Islands ' ^"''-'^•'^<''-"* *^ O reenUmd u, ih^ utmost

net y marked, tho' represented of much W:f^Hnutk>n Ii;:': l^T ^'^ '""" ''^ ^''^-

sca ^vhicr::;;:;:^;; •;,;s'';;r:;>!.:;;:;'i;:;ninr^,^ '''*^'^- ^^- p-^ '"-that

com,nunica,inn is .on.lM.n.al,!;/ o aH it ,1 •, Af^^'^ ''■'""' '""' "»'^ -'^^

from C7<.n7.Y^ in Jladsuas Bay „. theV'^i;; 'y!,;^,!'''"' ^"'"^■'' '■'^"^•""*'' "-^ •'^ea <-oast

111

linct

ttr

liulc

(ti

Captain Meares, who was froxon un in i'lMiiee-Wll ';■.>,. cj „, » , ,

:-c no ^i,,h Mrnd, of Av, such as are I'un I n Vv • v , •''' '"^'""^I^'^' »!'=" f'^M-e

>dc. Hi, inlerence is a natural ..nl^th'^^^^i^^^^jt'Tse;! c^ ""■^■'' '""■'" ^""'•

gher Latitude where these Hu/h M,nd>< oilc^t^M ^^■"'"""■^■••'^•^"' to a

Capt, Portiock learnt from llio fndi-ne' -it l.i //•, /' . . ,.

Cross-,S.,„u/. tha( there wasa N,.t la >'., Ie nio n, .i, "-'Y' *"•""' *""''^'-"«'-'? •>»■

V .ho Eastward and the concirre ,-\ , .i n f iH , ."1 T''""- """ "'^••'">'"'.

t^.r t^iny <.egrees to tho Southward, il'lhar'th!. wh- lo^ ^^Iv ' j;;;;.:r;f li^^^'-^

recently visitsd the X. W. tloasi Tl e .niv' .11 ?'""!"" '" "'"^^^ ^^■'"> '"'^0

Middb-iun represents i/<;,W.^;vi^bJ'i,/''^^''';':r ''/'"^ 'V''''-^'''^' "'=" <'"l't.

.•ou.dr^^.,..ialVsage^,y,he^^.L;;:;!;;^,•;';;,;-l,;l-^

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the Inference dnnvn from Ca tCooR vovLl Thi ''' l"^ ^''^^"^ controverting,
prove the Sea, from Kepuise Ly round to Swe^tv..?!"^^ ""^ '"""^i^'" "^" "^-^^"""^''t
The many L'reat Rivers of A«in <i l!«k >Ve(,t\viird is mnavujable.

No.u. .r :, ? n.,. ^^^^-^^i^^^'^'^rS^V!!^ h' 'y^' -^ ^'-

That lee may be 80 accu...a|..te.i between AsiaTini H.« -1 ^«/«»gi-t.,'»te Ice.

Northward of both which i.s unknow ) Ts tZZtl ""^'I'^^^'^^^OiiHt (the extent
havenoEeportsto indicate any co, dembJe SVV.?n •'"^' ih^tv^uy. But we
>Se«from Hepulse Ba,j to the meSi n of r,.oi « ^ l""f '"^^ ^^^<> Hyperborean
the C..nadian Traders represent hTnorhe/nnaS^^ '^ ''"''? ^^'•- ^«"^'"« ^^«^l

Tl,e allegation concirnini^thrCor/^^J^i^f."'^^
of an ^y;,o^/....-., as it is by «ome alTeledfo be ^l e^ ""'. "' " ^'''^^■^' '"«^««^

brought^to prove, for we know the seals naviVabeT ^^^f/" ^''''''"' f ^^^"* '^ '«
and we have no reason to believe the CoL of fh« p ^^'^'^^rgen to So" ]!^. Lat.
Bay westward extenils to 70° N L t S ^h -li^^'^n" i"'"""" S«^' ^'-""^ ^^^Pulse

m X. ^V- Mr. Hearne only a. ledges it S^ b. Tt- ^1"f 'TK^'^r ^^ ^« ' '« '"
sett ojiipnf n l»„,r;..>. CI,..':-. • *_..„ ,_. ""'^ '" '- i>. .Lat. THa T)..i.£>o u„ — ..

settlement m Davis's Strait in 7'^ IvSj t\ ^V Lat.

stance, either in Mr. Ifoarnft'.M .r,>n,.„.;r ..•.•....•' T' there is no one circuni

I he Danes have -a

■

„~v.-^...v..y. „i x/aviiss isrrait m 7^° 15' n r,,. „,,,, ,, .^"" a^«iic,-> uave a

stance, either in Mr. Ifoarne's Journal or i.i the P r^'"^ J' "^ «"^ ^'"'^'"n"
nance an opinion that tiu. Country o le wes of 1 V ?!'''" ^^P'''*'' *" «^'""t^'"
Bay IS uninhabited in winter; on the c ntr r! \fr h"" ^"'^ "^^''^' Hudson's
Churchill, where the climate seems to be S tLt'Z'"T' ''"' i" .December from
hitter be much further to the South and th s is T^l? ^'"'" "^ ^"'"">^' "'t''«' t^'^'
Northwartl. ' ^' ^"'^ ''^ " '^^ron.? presumption of a Sea to th*

But even supposini'' for a luonipnf wl,.,* " . ^
inference, that tii navigation w^S, ^^'l^^^cS T^Sr'l '^ -'^^ "^^' P^"''"^'"
t. cable, theii we are to consider the mattei- as confini ^^"1 «^"'-^. ^"7 is imprac

The Canadian Traders repre.sen the distLice f n.. n ""k ''^"^""""'^tion by iand.
Lake Superior to be 750 Lea-ues or "A pln T S"^^r ^« ^^'^ extremity of
the Great Slave Lake 1000TeaS.orl0(W^rf"P ".I"' '"''''* ^'^"^ thence fa
5250 Geographical miles. Altlo' this dfs m ^ ^ !V^^^ '''^^« Leagues of

aled, still the^stimation <>perateLqual y nfolour o^^^^^^^ '". ^^ ^""^'•>' ^^"S.'^ei^
with the distance from thence. ^ ^ '""' ""^ JI»^"son's Bay when compil-ed

Geo,J;Sc mi£ '' '""""" ''"'^ ^« ^»!« ^«'"-l ^^ »!- Aratl.apescow Lal.e ^t 1330

^'•«^/<a^.e.ro.,- Lake to extend 10()' ?o tlif AstvT rd o ' 1 T*'/ ^'\V^''" ''^P'-^^ents tho
a very considerable portion of the lem-dn nfm J^ ^0'; mut

and other Lakes. ^ Jemaming 300 miles is occupied by the Dobamt

Turi^J'Sr^SLilAa!;^:;^"!;^^^^ l^'-f V the |nfbrmatio„ of M^
Astronomical abilities we may^rear,fab7v o^ZT '"^^^^^ose parts and from whos.
Peter Pond's allegation (as re'poS bf^Jr'K nS"'Kt"V^'m ^^''«^--*

Lamude m his last Journey agreed to a seJo»./ w i tl ^^'''\^>^ Observations of tho

merits raised his Jealousy * present alledged of a j.er.son Ivhose

I

Hd

Sh"uld the

advantnp of !dl that ' Loc^S ^^e ,^ J^f ol^ ''" -^^^^ «ide, -vith 'h;
Hudson'H Bay had obtained. " '' "'^" Observations and enquii-Jes in

A •sonZ'zvzf:?:::nXo t is "•nH'^^^-r^"^ ^^'-^ ^--i of 120 tons

voHld be small. *'"" ''• '"^"**'' «« that the expence of this attempt

ye.s J'^jr Cag' Hr ^uLcir'^li:? f ^ ^^'T^'-'^*^ -»'d be bv sending one
Hudson's Bay Company havrexZssedtYeir rn*"/^^ *^ ^^"^««"'« Bay; and" the
mentastheEsq;.inmu.4ontheivStlw\^^^^^^ '"^ co-operate with Goveni

the Hudson's fiiy Con^pan •' Le.S some o/ fL "^ ' ^-"l"" ^^^'^^^'^^ Footin^wTtl
accompany the Adveit„,4rs in K' Curls '"V,'"1^ ^''^'^^^'^ '^^ indul-ed to
J<_.squimauxs winter at a reri, oreat LakP o^u'^ v ; /^,^'"'"^ mentions that the
he6-Ae.toy^>W/„;e^,Uti8 ni^iZrotblP^ f l«^A^-e^, situated to the S W of
Hsh Influence to accompany soni^ofo,rpi^^ ™'^ ^^ "^^uced ""der the En^

Kivers which the Indian Map represent ^^ '''''T 'H'' ^^^''- & »>y those
Arathapescow Lake, which would obJwtP?L''K- '''!""^'^^"g Hudson's Bay & the

find their Brutal Ferocity prevented. ^ stealth, Ihe Alarm would be given

Ko. ^.-ALEXANDER DALKY^IPLE TO EVAN NEPEAN

<ieJ^^^I;;r^'lnr^S'\^r''' «^"^ Sudson-s B,^^ Company
to send their sdp of about i'^^ns at h^^SS ^^^^er^rp"^'^^^^^^^^^^^
Bend u proper Person in her to examine if -mv ,,, fYnf '"^P^"^®' ^^ Govei-nnient will
Bay to facilitate the conHn,n,in„;.™! ..!:u''?7 /'^'Jt'^t can be found from Hudson"

Bay to ^..c^liUite the comimmicS;";! hX W;^^^^ r,, - ^^u.«on«

solicitous that Government w.ald .end a proper Pe.tnr;- T^^ '"'e particularly
ie assured ot every thing beinir d^- , to UL^TJ"!^'!" ''^^'^'^t theA.blick may

inland Ja,„e.-,„i„ -I'rslX ?;„„,,!, Si^^^fn T «<"■«'■"".«"• U, tovel
»,<,»„•, a,, C„,n„„„, ,,„ ,„,,„,. a„v';'er,»l;,e''L*:„c^e"„'i"h;a SSSL^^"

Dr. Sli-,

Fery truly yrs.,

Ko. 51? irigh Street, Marylebonp, A- ^ALIJYMPLE

nth Feby., Vi9b, *

K.. .;.^NOTE m- ALEXANDER DALRYMPLE

T)u ^iR r fi . (^'-^/"^-es, series Q, vol. 49, j„. 380.)

^nhn.o.e U, ^^ egg m the manner we agreed and shalf wdte "to day ' "'^'""«"«'l

Vis. very truly,
«/>— kJ a. DALRYAfPLE.

m

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No. 7.— CAPTAIN HOLLAND'S PLAN TO EXPLORE FROM QUEBEC.

{Archives, series Q, vol. 40, p. 381.)

Tho following PlanHtrikes Mr. Holland as most Eligible for carrying into Eficct
the proposed Expedition for Discovering, and Exploring the Interior part« of tho
Northern and \\ estern Quarter of America : Lying between Lake Aurabusquie, or
j^rathepesko'" and the Line of Coast discovered by Capt. Cook :

First. That tho Party to be employed should consist of not less than sixteen
Persons, including a Survs^yor and Assistant: Four Men having some knowledge of
Boat Building ; Eight Canadians, and Two Indians, for navigating Two, or sometime®
Three Canoes, in oi-der at Times, or as occasion may require to be enabled to Detach
one, on any separate work which may present itself, such as exploring Rivers, sketch*
ing in the side of a Lake opposite to that taken by the Main Party and Chief
Surveyor with whom Two Canoes must constantly be stationed for fear of accidents to
either; and by keeping the Duplicates, Plans, observations, Journals &c. separateil
lees injury would be sustained by the loss.

One of the great Obstiultis to impetle such an Expedition, \vouId be the want of
Provisions. It will therefore be necessaiy that a sufficient (Quantity (for at least
Three years (rnsumptlun) should be deposited at Aurabusquie, to be conveyed thithef
from the King's Stores at Fort Michilimacinac,and as our Canoes, from thesmallnesis
of their size would not be able to contain the Quantity lequisite, a Party, and Canoes,
might be spared iron) the Fort, to aid in the transporting of it to Aurabusquie^ front
whence our chief opoi a i ions ought to commence.

The Track from Lake Superior thither being known (and an accurate survey
not the object in view) .nil that appears necessary between those Places is the ascer-
taining the Latitude and Longitude of some Principal Posts in our Route ; and niak.
ing such Sketches as may be useful toPoroons who may follow. This I presume will
be all that can be done in the course of the Ensuing Summer, supposing the Party m
depart from Quebec about the end of May ; at which Place, and at Montreal ; a Month
at least will be consumed in making the necessaiy Preparations Prior to our Depar-
ture. Little further during the winter season can be done at Aurabusquie, than
exploring the Surrounding Country ; making Observations; gaining Intelligence; and
preparing for pursuing our Route in Spring; which I think should be by mounting
the Slave River; thence North West coasting the Slave Lake (which by Information
gained at Quebec from Persons who have been in that Country) is not less than Tert
Degrees of Longitude; That it discharges itself into a River which takes its cours©
N. West, and that its Distance from tnence, to Pi-incc Williams Sound «>r Cock'*
River, does not exceed Fifteen Degrees of Longitude.

After reaching the mouth of Cook's River, Dr whatevef other River, we may iall
in with on the outset, It will be advisable to stretch along the Coast, to the Soutl»
East, to observe the course of all such rivers as may appear <)f importance! iintill
•we shall be joined by the Part}-, intended to depart fiom Hudson's House, %vho I
apprehend will follow the Coast to the North West, an<l explore the i'ivers m }ik#
manner until! our Junction,

List

I

ipced
ttrawj
inte:<

mgk

No. S.^ESTIMATE OF EXPENSE NECESSARY TO EQUIP A PABTV ON AN
EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH WEST J'ARTS OF AMERICA TO Bt] EM-
PLOYED IN EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY.

(Archives, series, Q, vol. 49, jk 385.)

*'4>«f ••■»«•«»«•

A Surveyor at Pr Diem................

One Assistant at lOs. P r Diem makes Pr Annm. ..,...»_.
Four men to understand Boat Building 3s. pr Diein.,.,..
Eight Canadians for navigating *t TranNporting Canoes,

Provisions ^S^c. „.,„,.,„..,..„. ..,„^,^.„,,^,,, ^^^^^ ^d^

182 10
2151

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any)

IJake

Chara
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Comji

37

Two TndiuiiH at 2s. Pr Diem 7M

Sixteen RutionH of Provisions for the uhove Party. The
Ration consisting of: 1<! oiincos of Bread, 1 lb. of

meat, 1 Pint of Rum

Jfecessary Disbursements not included in the above

Astronomical and other Instruments , 150

Indian Trinkets 150

Canoes, Oil Cloths, Tackling &c ,..,. 4(*

Arms, Ammunition, Hatchets, Nap Sacks, &c.». ,»....«...

2f(», 1^.— LIST OP IXSTRUMEXTS, Ac.
(Archives, series Q, vol. 49, p. 386.)
List of Instruments necessary for making Astromonical am! other Observations hy
the party intended tci cross fronj Canada to the Pacific Ocean, Prepared by
Ml-. Holland, ^ '

Februai-y, I71»a
A Transit Instrument.
A Time Piece.
Telescopes f ^ l^«f^""ctoi:' } of sufficient power f o» observe the Eclipses*

* ' 1( A Reflector jof Jupiter Sattelites.
A Thermometer graduated considerably below the IVeczing PoiuL
A Barometer constructed for measuring Heights.
A Theodolite, Azimuth iindlladley.

x». w.-.dai;rv3ipli-: to rlght hox. w. \\\ ©rr^tille.

(Archives series Q, vol 49, ;>. 388.)
Sir,— -1 take tlie liberty of troubling you, to express how much depends on your
»peedy determination on the propositions of The Hudson's Bay Company, the Season
©rawing near for the departure of their Ships— At the same time that I wish to
interest j'ou in mj' own behalf, ii'you think my pretensions in the enclosed letter to
tfa©Coui'ti)|' iHrectoj's ei'the Kust India Company is founded on Justice^

i- iVuVff the honour to be, Sir,

Yoiu* most obedient fjtim'Me ser vant^

A. I>AlJiYMPLK,
Ul^h Street, Marvfebono,
ttiti) April, 1790.

N©. 11^ A. DALRYMPIiE TO EVA?f NKPEAX.

{<Af<hives, series Qf vol. i9, jK 389.)
Nt}. 5'i Hkih Street,

i\L\KYLEB0NB,. Ist lutie, 1790*.
JHl. SlR,^ sfiat! t)0 Very miu ' , obliged to you if you will be so good to use youp
influence with €apf, Holland to obtain any Jjatitudes (and also Longitudes if he has
any) of Lako Supei-ioiv *

I ivcollect to have lieaiit llial fie luul Come ilown tlie Falls of St. Mary from
Xako Superior t(t lako Huron so that he must have been in these parts & the
Jiharacter he bears makes me conclude he could not have been there without making
observations, I have only one position on Lake Superior from the Hudson's Bay
Company, 4 diut d<.>r* not agree with i>'Anville,

Yi-s, Iviilv.

* • A. DALBYMPI.E.

I

38

No. 12.-A. DALRYMPLR TO EVAX NEPKAX.
(Archives, series <?, cot. 4J), j). 390.)

ijR. Ms,— I have not been Mo to ijet clown to Whitfll.nit «.',„... r », i
Supmor, vou promised to ask of Ml- Hnll, Li '*:^;'r/"^' J^(tfhU(/ci< \c. of Laka

Tfyou wish to^have aV;o;7of what Is one'vi. \V "tr'^P;*'""^' ^•''^'^ '« l^'^P'^i'^^'-
without any of Peter Pon^l Z- ih n .' ' A ' *''^\^^''«^ (^"'^^ of //«,/wn'a £««

.epelied tho Ji„.,i,.„ I,„„,^ ,,„t 1 »„,,,.,»o £ ™ n„. io« to j-o^ '""""^ "'"' '""*

Yuiirs tnity,

A. PAIRYMPLE

No. I3.-CAPTAIN HOLLAND TO KVAN NKI'JUX.
(Archii-e$ series, q, vol, ii\ p. SitJ.)

Instruments and other artSertcrb/n !u I • .f-^r"''^''*^'""^ ^"^ ''"''*^ the necessary

direct communication bf sh^^^ n' / ^^^^c'^i^^e^^^ '^"^'"^^ ^''«

numberless impediments theix-Sas^rotnUvrTt-ire/l'ifM '^''"'l^' ''''"" *'"""» '
nient of June at which time We sh . i d fe^ r. /^r- i r '""««'• tV"'»'"*'"««-
..bove With ail deference to^^ou A.^dt^dgSme,??: '''^"'^^ Knbnuttinj,^ «,«

I fifivc tlielioiKMir lo lie, SjV,

I'/.Mvr ina^j clyvnied^ii^ost obedient

ami moui, liumbte «et'vantj

X% F. Bc B. HOLLAND.

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No. 2.~LI8TOF PARISHES, Ac, OF THK DIOCESR OF QUI JEC.

(Archives, scries B. vol. 225-2 ;>. 34.)
I.isTK lies ParoisBes et cur^s dii DiocA^o «Io Quebec ; de la qunntltd doH dix.no« el ilu

nombre dos oon.muniants ou pornonneH de Tun et ile Tautre «exe nu-dossuH de

I ago de 1.^, 14, lo aim, ou environ.
(List of parishes, and curtfs of the diocese of Quebec, with the amount of tithes and

the number ()f conununicantH. or por8on» of both Hexes, alM)ve the aye of 13 14

lo, or thereaboutH.) .s * , *■»,

ParoisHp*.

Cure*.

KaniimraHkH ,,.,

River Ouello '.

Hte-Aniie, <<rande-Aniie.

Ht. KiK-h

St-.lean Port Joli

L'iHlette

Cap .St. Itir»at'e *,'. ]

St. Tlionia!*

St. Pierre

St. FrancoiH ,

St. CharfeH. K. Boyer.

St. (»ervain ", ,

St. Valier \'. \\

Herthier

St. Michel ';;■,

lleaiiinoiit

Pointe Levi

St. Henri '.'.

Ste. Marie, Nouv.-Beaiice,
St. .roMeph flo

St. Fran(,(ji.s flo

St. Nicolas ,,

St. Aiitoiiie , . ,

Ste. CJriiix

Lothiniere

St. .feane, St.

Bequets
Ceiitilly .

Hecaiicur ..[M. Dimbi

INicolette

M. Truta\it ,

M. Per. Pallet..,..,.,

M. Lefebvre

M. Verreau le jeune. , .

M. Kaiicher

M. .lucciueH Pallet

M. Pa<iuet

M. Perraiilt. .. .».».. . .

Pt'lard ,,„. j

.Saranlt

Koy, environ 100 in nots priH Hiir St. Charleii.

M

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M. Oarault ,

M. Lagroix .,,,..

M. Pertliiaunie.,.

Commu-'
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«i50
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450
200
450
300

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440
470
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350
150

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M. \'eniiia, environ KJO minots detaches de St. CliarleH

M. ^'erreau, I'aine,
M. .Tean.....

M
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Noel..,,

*•.>•••#

M.

(iatien.,.. /

St. Pierre de»i i
KLe Pere Loui*, *.

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Baye dii Febvre.
St. Kraii^t)i»

Lac Y;iiim.tka

St. Hyacinth, nonvelle Pa-
i-oissH sur la Riviere d'Ya-

niaska

Siiiel, itiledii Pas '.[.'.

St. Ours ,,...

St. Denis , .

St. Antoine , _ _

St. Charles

Belceil '.'.'.'.'.',[

St. Josej)h de Chaiiibli . . . .'

St. Olivier de Chambli

Contrecour , . . ,

V'ercheres

Varennes _

Boucherville

lAingiieuil

Brallard.
I^lioir.

120

2.50
450
250
300

280
180

350
250

270
200

450

200
200
200
180

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80

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120
150
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M. Diirouviay . .,,,,,
M. Martel, le jeune , .

M. Porlier ,,.,,.

M. Clierrier. .,,,,,,,, ,

M. Gervaise ,,..,

M. Martel, I'aine

M. Noizeu.t , , , , .

M. Mennard »,. |

M. Picard ,/

M. Kiinl>ert ,

M. Cui|)«iitier.,,, ,, .
M. Duburon... ,.,,.„.

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41

No.3.~LrST OF I'AIIIHIIKS, &c., OFTHIO DIQCE^K OF (}{] E[m).-Contimed.

Lists ti< ■. imroiHseM ot cu«58 (lu diuc^so <lo Quebec, tc— ; te.
(TifsT ofpttiirtheH iind c^irdH of (lit^ diocese of'Quoboc, Sm. -Oonitniied.

Vm

'(i|>4M«Ma

Ciirt^i*

fiaprainc ..,...,

Mt. Krftn\'oiH KegiH .,,,.,,

St. CdiiHtimt , . , ,

Sault Ht Ijuuih.,.. ....

<!li»t.eiiuguBy..,.,,

Houlaiigf H , , . ,

IhIb Perrnut . ,

Vaiuireuil .,

I'ointe Claire,.,

Htf. (leiipvieve, ,.,,.. ,

Wte Anne .t ....... .

liuchine .,..,.!

St. Laiirunt

Saiilt all KecoUet

Riviere den PrairieN., . ,, . .
Pte. aux TrembleH ..,.,,.,

Ijongue Pointe

at. Fran9ois en I'iHle iFeHUH

St. Vincent de Pa\il

St. Martin. .,.,,.,,,,.,, ,i

Ste. iUwe /

Riviere du Ciiene

•Terrebonne

M. Filioii...
M. (tanielin

Uixine,

liTiO
400

MinniondeMwrvie |)ar Mr. Ducliarnie,

M. Dunudichel | ;i'>o | ;j(M>

M. Dmiant, il deHHert aiinMJ la niiHHion de St.

4le bled.

Minoti.
440

m

M. Deguire
M. Conefros
M. BeHMin

2<H)
400

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850

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M. (Jallet...
M. Meauzel . ,

M.

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/

I M. Ratine...,, f'

M. Marehand i

M. Renager. . ,, i.^,, ) i
M. Ijemaire f\

300
800
4130
340
440
320

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180
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100
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30
80

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80 11 100

80

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A prin Miir hi Riviere du Ch6ne environ 200 minot».

Frs. Perrault
Pi'oust.

.^..v..^,.,.,r. .,...,,, , ,...;ri-ou«i

JjJk Mascouche |M. Kouclier

Ija Chesnaye .
L'Assoniption
fi'.Acodie

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Kei^ntigny 'i

St. Sulpice.
fja Valterie
Wt. Paul, Mouvelle paroiHiie. J

Lanoraie..,.. i

Berthier......... /

iSt. Cuthlx-rt.. ,

Maskinonge.

Ri viere dii Loup

Yamaohiche

IPoint du Ij»c , . . , , I

Cap de la Magdeleine.,..., /

Champlain...,, \

mptiscaii . . . . , , }-

iSte. <»enevieve,..,.,,,,... I
.Hte. Anne . . < .
Les (ritmdinen.
Decluimbault,
Cai)Sante. . .

fies Kcureuil.-( i

Li>. Pte. aux TrembleH , f

St. Augustin . . .,<,,

Nou velle Lorette

Ancienne Lorette. „

•St. Foi ,,,,

CharleNlxHirg.,.,,

15eauix)rt

L Ange (iardien |

1/hateuu Kielier. ,. .,„..,./

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450

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M. Petrinio\ilx 2,2(K) Ki j\ 1,700

M. Hro partage le revenu du precedent, ce (pii, joint ii quelque autre divinion
fait (ju'il ne rente pliw an ciut' de L'Artsoniption (pie ti a 700 niinotK.

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M. Archambault....

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M. Catin. ,,.... ,.,,..
M. Rinfret

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M. Bertrand.,,,,..,,

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No. 2.-LIST OF PARfSHES, &c., OP THE DIOCESE OF QUEBEC-

Continued.

LisTE des puroisses ot cur^s du diocese de QH^boc etc -SuitP
(Lrsx of pan«hes and c.u-^. of the diocese or qLheoX-O^t^ued,)

I'aroisHeH.

ISt. Joocliiiii

La Bayt> St. Paul . . . .'.'. '. '. '. '. ')'

La iHitite Ri vient

Isleaux CoudreK .' .'

Les EbouIementM

La Malbaye ' .

.St. Fran9oi8 isle D'ort.

Pte. Fainille . . .

!St. Pierre ■.';.■;.'

.St. rjr.ureiit , ,\

.St. Jean '

Montreal ....

Villes Trois RiviereN
'Quebec

*.Soii reveiiu i>eut

M. Compain

M. Le^uerre ....
M. Ciuichau.x . . .
M. leCoadjuteur.
M. Hamel, vicaire.

M. Pinet

M. Montgolfier..

M. Mailloiix

M. A\ig. Hebert*.

Juin 1784.

ma pnere, a supiJee h la inodicite
et iqui )I doniie en o\itre a chaoin

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No. 5.-J{KTUIlN OP INDIANS.

(Archives Series B. 225-2, p. ;{93.)

KKTrRNofHioTmliansin the District of Quebec, Ist July, 17S;j.

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Lake Two Mountaiim.

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(Signid) JOHN CAMPBELL,

Superint. &c., Indian Affairs

icithin the Province of Quebec.

41

48

N„. (j,_STATK OF RKLKilON IX CANADA.
{Archiri's, ■■series Q, vol. 4!), p. Mil.)

At iho Sottliii^f ot' tlio IViico in 17<:2 it wiw reproHentod to Crovorninont that there
were a vast luimbor of Freiicli I'roltjstantrt in Canada, for whoHO benefit it would bo
jjropor to Hcnd out Clorgynion who could preach in that language, though in reality
the niimber was very small, and the Bngtish Protestants were ten times as mnny,
and about two years ago amounted to <;,0()(). and upwards. Accoriiingly throe clergy-
men with a stipend each of £200 a year, were sent out to their respective Parishes of
Quebec, Mont real and Trois Kivieros, vi/,. : Mr. DeMontmollin, Mr. DeLislo and .Mr.
Viziere. About (> years ago, a Mr. (ioary went over for one winter, with the same
malar}-, but came back to England.

And last year the Itevd! Mv. Toosey, who lias two Livings in Suffolk, wi-s sent
in his room, without being appointed to any settled place wherein to otttciate as a
clergyman.

These are all the clergy in that extensive J'rovince, except the Kevd. Mr.
Stuart and Mr. Doty the Society's Missionaries; lately placed, the one at Cataraqui,
and the other at Sorrell, with a salary of £50 a year from the Society.

The neglect of church duty appears from repeated accounts "sent to the JJp.
of Jjondf)n, and the Society, to be most shameful.

There is not a single Protestant Church in the whole Province.
The French Jlinister at Quebec, a reformed Jesuit cannot preach in English,
and is very negligent in his duty.

The Minister of Trois Jliviiire is a most ilissolute character, lie was formerly a
Becueille [KccoUet] monk at that place, quarrelled wi h his Abbot, and then got
ordained here in England, and went back the Protestant Minister of that place,
where he never does any duty at all.

The Minister at ^Montreal (who is also Chaplain to the Garrison) when he does
officiate, it is in the Chapel of the Recollects (convent, on Sundsiy mornings onlj', and
on Christ-mas day i^ Good Fridaj'.

The paucity of French hearers hath so far set aside divine service and preach-
ing in French, that the Society have credible information, that for I'our years
together not 4 sermons were preached in that language. The evening service is
never performed, and the Sacrament of the Lonl's Supper not administeretl above 3
or 4 times in a year, at .Montreal ; not so often at Quebec, and not at all at Trois
JliviSres.

Catechizing is uid^nown in that country.

The ill eltects of this neglect are very obvious, and have been severely felt.
The greater part of thelnhabitants at Montreal are Presbyterians of the Church
of Scotland. These, being Aveary of attending a Minister, whom they did not under-
stand, & for other reasons, have established a Presbyterian Minister, and sub-
scribed liberally to his support. His name is Bethune. and he was late chaplain to
the 84th Eegiment, & while Mr. Stuart assisted Mr. BeLisle (which he did for a
short time) he \ised constantl}' to attend the Service of our Church.

Had a worthy Clei-gyman of our Church settled there, this had been prevented.
There are two schools, to each of which a salary of £100 a year is allotted by the
Government, the one at Quebec and the other at Montreal. The Schoolmaster's
name at Quebec is Tanswell.

The Pevd. Mr. Stuart had the School at Montreal for a short time (after his flight
from Fort Hunter where he was Missionary) until, about 2 years ago the Govt,
thought proper to take half the salaiy away and divide it between a Mr. Fisher
and a Mr. Christie, both Presbyterians. The latter turning profligate, absconded,
and the Govt, took that opportunity of .sjiving £25 to a schoolmaster recom-
mended bv Joseph Erant, at the New Indian River, name unknown.

But, besides the division of the Salary, there is neither a schoolhouse nor Land
appropriated, nor Trustees appointed, nor any Eegularities made respecting the appli-
cation of tlie £100 salary.

49

lisl),

riio Inlml.itantH iiro opuloiit mid Koiioroiis & only waul a propo.' person (o „Iaco
and aslal.l.Hl, ahonunaiy. In that, caso, ll.o Incomo cannot tail ..riu./n-cnnsi.loiable
lu" prints for rnilion mvo boon for Latin l.alt a Kuinoa, Cor Knir|i„l, and Aritlunotir
-' .iollai-K por nionlh. TIkm'o i-< not an Kngliwli Scliool in tho piaco

Su,.l, was til." Stato of iJcdiiri,,,, i„ Oanada till tho Sooioty- .son't tiu two lorcinon-
tionod (;iorf,'ynion.

Tho first Mr. Stuart, is missionary at Cataraiiui and to tho Mohawks at tho liav
"t KoniiandMr. Vinoont is tho Sooioty's Scd.oohnastor Ihoio. Mr. Stuart is to
divido ins timo, hohvixt tho Moiiawks cV tho X.-w Sottlonionts of Loyalists, for which
his nllowanoo ot XoO is iimdo([iiato. ' '

It Ih hopod, Ihoroforo, that (lovornniont will mako an addition t(. it & als..

api.'Mnt Mr. Smart (^liaplain to thotiarrison at (Jataraqui, and -ivo instruotions to

tho (rovcrnor. to allot a (iloho, & to oroot a Chiiroh .^ I'ar.sonaKo-ho.iso and als., a

School-hoitso. with a Salary it Land.

Tho.samois dosirod rosj)ootin^' Mr. Doty at Sorroi foxcopt that tluMv is „o
(rarrisoii fhoro). ' '

A Missionary is wanted also at John.stown, 3(i niilos above Cotoaii do Lao will,
tho asHistanoo of (iovornmont. '

Thoio aro Loyalists settled from ( Jataraqni as far as tho Indian Boiindario.s whore
a ( lorgyman may be of use, & they desire one. '

There are 44 families of the Church settled at Uswoi-'atche where a Mr Tohn
Mryan at present oftioiutos.

There is a Settlement likewise of the Si.x Nations at a \'illaL'e upcm the Gr-md
1 iver, 40 »"l«^«.;il>'>ye Niagara, who stipulate.l with OJeneral llaldimand thattiovorn-
ment should build them a church & furnish them with a Minister & Sohoolmasior

Sir .1 .Johnson has already established tho latter & pays him. (Note, there was
not a resident Clergyman at Niagara during tho whole war)

J^l'o Society would find a Schoolmaster at Montreal, if put upon a |>r<.i,oi'
l'.istal)lisliment. ' ' i i" '

As Mr. 'l^)osey has no fixed employment, and is an Knglishman, might not he bo
-lirected to ofhoiate either at Quebec or Montreal, or T.^ois^Biviiros, wlPero it is mc"
sumed that Ciiui'chos ought to be built? > ' 1 it

According to this "liopro.sontation, there will be wanteil at least three more
Ijigish Clergymen, for which there must bo an assistance fiom (iovernment in
adclition to the Society's. It is hope<l that, as it was in the firstsending out Ministers
to Nova Sootia Covernment will make an allowance to such Ministers as may >m
from hence, and hud them a passage. -^ ''^

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50

No. 7.— KOCLKSIASTICAL STATE OF (UNADA.-OATiroijr A\n

PIIOTKSTANT.

(Ar( hicvs Series Q, vol. 40, p. ;J5(».)

TAHLKA.
Catholic.

iii.siku'n.

MiiiiM. Hi'IiiikI, rctiri'd.
" Hiilicrt, iictiinf.
" Jiiiilly. ('iiii(ljiit(ii'.

\ IC.MIM.

Mipii^. .MontKolficr.
" St. Oiitf.'.

" (il'llVt'.

" HrasNicr.

" Diiraiit.

" I'lcHsis, Srcrctiirv of \'f hiiKCMc.

MKMIX.MIV OK (ilKIIKC.

.MiiiiH. di'iivt', Hii|M'riiii'.

Kiifetoi-N.

" H.(lai(l.

" La I lain.'.

" Huikf.

" Robert.

" K(iy, |ir(K'iii»'iii- iir Atty.

" HdisHdiiiit'aii, iu'dfcssor.

.•SKMl.NAHV AT JIO.VI'HKAI..

MoilH. M()iit(f(ilfii'i', .Su|M'rifiii'.
" KraHMUT, Vict' .SuiMTieiir.
" Foiicin, Dirt'ctfur.
" (Juychart, MiHwionary to tlic AlgonkiiiH at

Laki' of 2 MouiitaiiiK.
" l)4'zcry, OHifial innitc.
" (luillc iiiii.

" Maicliaiid, principal of College.
" Uonuuf, I'nuureur.
Mr. Lc f;ierc', MisHionary at Ve Lakeof 2 Mountiiin,s.
" HulxTt.

"^ LeClere, Professor of Philosinihy.
4 EcrlesiaHties for Iniiuaiiity and Leiirnitiff.
Mdiis. Arcluiiiibault.
" Hedard.
" ChalK)illez.
" Parent.

MONTHKAI. PAUISH VrCAIi.s.

Mons. Poiilin lie Conrval.

" Keller.

" La Mdtte.

" Hedard.

HKCOM.KTS ANMl KliANCISC'ASM.

Mon.s. Berry, J'rovincial ('()ninii»«ary.
" Deniers, Super, at Montreal.
" Patrinioulx, Montreal Convent.
" Dugast, Missionary at Vaniaska.

.rKxnrs.

MoiiM. (iiraiilt, Sii|H'rior.

" Well at Ye Collc.ge at .Montreal.
" Caxol, Procnrein-.

<'ni.VTK.SA.\li .MlH.soNAI<IK.S(ir VK KIOt'KH*

eofNTV OH nisTunr ok laKiiKC.
Xoirni of the KiverSt. Lawrence.

MoHM. HuU-rt. PariMh Vicar.
" Vidiil do

" Pac'(|iiet (Id

MoHH. Corliiii serves St. Joachim.
" (inillard serves St. Anne.

llul>ertMervesChateau Kicheret .Vn^eCiardien.
'' Kenand serves MeauiKirt.

iJeronie serves (JliarlelMiiirK.
" Descheneanx serves Lorette.
I' Iterian serves St. An(fustin.
" j*"''.'}". coadjntor, Pointe aux 'Preinliles.

liegin, Cdiwljutor, Vicar.

Hubert serves Les Keurenils.
" Killidn serves Cap Santt'-.
" Labadie serves Desehainbault.

.SOITH OK TIIK HIVKH MT. r.AWItENOK.

Mdiis. Kortin serves Lotbiniere and St. Croix.

!S'archetean serves St. .\ntoine .and St. Ni-
cholas.
" La Mdtte serves St. .losepli and St. Fiancois

Dnljord serves St. .Marie.
" Vesina serves ,St. Henri.
" Perthiaunu' serves I'ointe Levi.
" Saranlt serves St. Charles.
Minotte serves St. (iervais.
" Deguise serves St. Michel.
" (Jareau serves St. Valier.
" Landrianx .serves Belle (Miasse.
" Conipain serves Beaumont.
o Verreau serves St. 'i'honnis.
I' Bedard serves St. Francois, Hivieie du Su<l.
Cliauveaux .serves St. Pierre, liiviere du Sud.
I'lujuet serves Caii St. Igniue.
" Panet serves L'lllet.
I' Kaucher .serves St. Jean I'ort .loli.
" Verreau serves St. l{oche.
" Lefebre serves !St. .Anne.
'' Panet serves Riviere ()\ielle.
Trutaut serves Kanioura.ska.
" I'n<l V't -^i-ves Isle Verte, Riniouski, Trois
Pistoles, Maflawaska.

61

roNVKNTH OK NINM AM. KKMAt.K lo»|>|(MTI«M.

1

Xi-
)i.s.

I'_..iin(l..(l l(i(»:t f,„. th.. si.k in IV,<lv anil ii
« iitlHTiiif Ni.yaii, Sii|«.iitiiM'.

., , , , li'Mtiiil ll(p«|,ital, Mc.ntifal.
hnund.d 111 li:.;tfiir^(.Uaii.| ihk.i-.
IhiTiw I,c MoiiH. (If I'iiiH, Mii|«.nfiiri'.

"(it.l l>ji'ii at (JimlK'c.

I'tiimil.il ,11 |(i;«; f,„. sick iukI IVh.i'.
Mary (icn. St. Kiaiivois, .Sii|H.riiMiiv.

„ , , , Hott'l Dicii at Montreal,
f-Onndcd in for Hick and l'(H.r.

<>ali. lioiiisc D'aillc \'(.|clt, SiiiMTitMirc.

lind.
NiiiiH, 41

Nuns, IM

NiiiiK, 3(»

TAULK JJ.

M'lns. H.

miK Missionary to Acadiansaiid Indians at

(vhalcurs Hay.
Jones Niipt. of'Missioii in Nova Mfotia.
I'owcr I 1 .. ,

I'lu'laii I '*«'''^i"K nniler Mr. .loncs.

Li' Koiix Missionary to the Indians in the
Isay of Fiindv.

SroNTItKAl, III.STUICT.

NoHTH of the St. Lawrence.

ISI.A.M) OK .MOXTHKAI, :

M(m«. Pprreault «ervt-H Parish St. Laurent.
1^ Racine serves Poin.e luix Treinhles.
(iiroiiaid serves Long I'ointe.
Kcuier serves Pointe Claire.
Duniouchel .serves St. (ienevieve.
Prevost .serves Sault au Kecollet et la riviere
fies priiines.

I.si.K jEsis :

^[ons. Marchand serves St. Kranvois de Salles et La
Olienai.
" Chenet serves St. Vincent de Paul.
" La Maire .serves St. Martin.
" (iallet serves St. Ko.se.

M(ms. Mailton serves Kiviere dii Chene.

" Carinave serves Isle Perreault, St. .\nne.
Isrunet serves Soulaiige.
Degnire serves Vaudreuil.
6h—0h

Nuns, ;«)

Sisters of the ('onKreK'atioii de Notiv Danie.
I'lMinded in for tuition of nirls.

.Mane Uayieiine, Suiieiieiire. Seems, Tif

l'rsiilines,,f Three liiveis.
I'ouiided III Kill- f,,r Instruction and f<,i Sick ami

I iKir.
Irsule Hahy, Su|MMieiirc. iNims, I'l

, , . I'rsulines at <^iieliec.

l-oumled in for Instruction of (!ir|s.

.Mane ( harlotte Hra.ssard, Su|M.rieiire. .\iui.s, 3H

N'uuH, 233

ON TIIK .VOinil MIDKOKTHK DIMTHKT.

Miins. DeloriiiiierMervnttHt. CiithWt.
II l|ouKi't servcM Herthier.
" Perreault serves Laiioiai ,.i LaVallerie.
Serand serves St. Paul.

'"^'ti' nv""'" """■'■" '"**■ •''"''''''■'■ "" ' X"!"'"-
'' IVtninoiil.v serves St. i'ierre de Portiwe

lllo serves St. .Iac<iiies. '

" Koiyes serves St. IUk:
;; Koucher serves St. Henri .le Maskouclie.
_ oyteu.\ serves Maskouclie de IWe

ieauinoiit serves Terre Itonne.
^^ IllllxTt .serves HlairviUe.
,, liatiscan.

,. "T. (''h|i Madeleine,

.Ahry serves St. (ieiicvieve.

.Morin .serves St. Anne et (irondiiies.

.S<uitli Hide of the St. Lawrence :

Mons. Massiie serves St. Pierre, tit. Jean et (JeMtilK.
Dulxiis serves |iecanc<iur. *

I Urassard serves Nicholet.

.\nhainliault serves H.iy de Pebvre

Le Xoix serves St. Kranvois et les AU-nakicH.

M.

t. IJroutfier serves ChateauKuav.
Uncharine serves Sault St. L.uis k Lacliiiie
( ieiiest serves St. Pliilii.|,e.
Lanets serves Itlairtindie.
( irianlt serves Prairie de la Madeline.
I'enaillt serves I,oiiKUeil. •

(Jonifroy .serves Hoiicherville.
I)uliuroii serves Varenues
CariH'iitier serves VerechertB.
•lean Contre Cieur.
Duiantay .serves St. Hyacinthe.

ON THK 0I1A.MI1I,V.

Mons. Menard serves St. .Joseph & CliamUy.

Picard serves St. Olivier.

Noireu.x serves Heheil.
" Martel serves St. Charles.
^^ Cherrier .serves .St. Denis.
^^ Payet serves St. Antoine.

Boucher serves .St. Ours.

Martel serves William llenrv .V Me Dnpas

DlSTItlCT OK THKKK KIVKKS.

North of the St. Lawrence.

Mons. Hinfret serves .Maskinoiijre.

" Hertiaud .serves Riviere duLoup.
^_ Hom)>ert, serves Yaniacliiche.

(..afjiioii serves Pointe dii Lac.
^^ Hleury serves Trois Rivieres.

Huot serves Chaniplain.

DI.STKICT OK HK.S8K.

Mons. Dufaux | ,-. •
" Frechette j 'J'-'troit.

..I (•,

at

1.1 NKsnrHo.

MoiiN. MiutDoiii'll, IIihI. Mt. Ki'Km.
" Mm-lhiiicll, Alex.. <>HW)-)(ntrhliv

I'HIKMTM \(»T Now kMCI.Oviclit

Mimx. NiH'l fdfiuiTly ciiriifi' of Nt. Antoiiio d.. Tilly
" •luKiiipii fiiriiifily <nratf iif I'iiiil M Hiiy.

I.t'1'lcrc f<iriMcily ciinUii of KiiiiouNki, rtc.
" Jliuiicl, forinrrly (Miratt- of Mt. i'ierrt' mt Vo
ImIc (rOrlcmiN,

I'llOTKHTANT Or.KHiir.

K|)iH(.'o|iiil or KngliHli CliuicU,

.1 i» » . . .. ■ WftlttriV*.

.Vlr. DcIiiNle, .Montri'itl *»4t. ..«.,,,,». . f 200

TmiMtall ••«••«•,,«.«...«. HM)

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Vfyxnifir, Tlirt'o Kivfr»

Doty, Wiiliuiii Umiry. . .

Htuart, KiiiKHtoii

Hryaii, ('oriiuall ..,'..,

liaiiKhorn mar KiiiKntoii MiHsioimrv fnim Vc
HiH'irty fur propaKatintf N'c (i(w|M-l witU
t'r><taml from (iovciiiiiifiit t'l(H( .,,

(Jlmrcli of Hi'otlaiKl'.

150

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IViestH ........,' 14(1

< iciieral Hoxpitul at (itmlx-c Nuhn. .

" Montreal

I lotel-Dieu (^neU'c

" Montreal

•SiMtfiN <if Congic^fation

l^rHulinc Nuns at 3 Rivero

(iuobec '.

at (^nclH'c. ..,..,.
Montreal
Tim... KiverH. .
William llnnry.

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Protestants

233
382

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No rHtums yet mad.- up of Y.. Protestant HcIkk.Is in
V.< (-oimti..Hof (Jasp.;, r-iiii.'iih>, Mwlilrnlinrir.
.\asHau and IIcsmc. "

M'llOI.I.AII.S IN CATIIOI.IC sciiooi.n,

Mtininury of (iuflH'c,

PensionfrH & out itensioncrM
.Seminary of Montreal . . ,

• v«« ••••#««

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NOTE 0

VERMONT NEGOTlATfONS. ••'

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»M/-C0VKHX01{ SIMCOK TO 3rii iilTOM

(.Archives, ^erresQ^22i^^f^2Mf,)

«'m.--A. I n,uTo,.Ht,.n.t from nfr T ovt ATT \ .V ^T"^ '^^ ^'"' ""''

"•'I'- '"Vo.. iM (alvi. tlu. F.ilu.rtv .n. mm '■ '.""■'■'^•" """ " will n,.l l.c 'liHau.ce.

Men.orial |,„vin.- Ihh.,. p •.,"'< ""^''•'""rso witl, ll.is ..ounfi-y, a Similar

»t'l'"'< ",..... i,. rullolinll.nn o ' ■- ' '!"''':'vy (;<...•.<•: I for .ra.l. n.a.l. a

m.uryHapso.lsi,u.otluM,rii,. I ; ,',';'' "^ ^^1"''' '"'"•" «wolvon.o„(h l,a-i„^,

{l!"t I l.a.l ,1.,. honor to l.o^ 'i ' | 'i' ' T;-,'! j''"'"7!'^''S. '■' »»'^/'>'^''^

Jiila.rly,,rpnvs>inir„,,o,u,is lonUl . *'' <'""'"l""' iMUltors. I took tlu-

;-ulnol,y InivinKi.Nvadv ti i , a '"".''^ "I' -'■'■'"(-1 to have r..rnu..l a jiKst

■oum;ii; .V I ,lu.n toM' his ' ,^ 'r"; ,"•"'•'• '<": ""• Oj.inion of tho I'r vv

• ♦'• fl.inlc of n.o tor ,h.. ( In';. ,,"/'! ''^' "';i'l'I"- >^ed of ,ho .^.oo.ino.sH llo had

^Mi'iesly's Ministers, I had com. , , '' i h'* l'"' '."""'•' *■ ""•■••""^'^••«'l ^vith his

-"'I'l'orl „f an ()hj,.,.( ,,|,i,,,, J .^;;, , \' '' ' "'^' ''o cnnination to do my utmost, in

fonso,,„„nc. to ll.is (^,„nt.y T, . ' "."i'.v^«•<>^si,^.,•o.l of .ho groatost

J>7'pncMyof(orn.ini,Mlusnmtn.d .on ''■''/'/ ""^ '^'•'■"''^'' ^^■'"' "<l.lod to the
-\ll.-n, his J..rdshi.,%.v . i an : !''''• "!"' ' ,":"^"' "" '^''- ^-'v-'ville with Mr

Wn,c^nM.onso.,uc.,c<MohavoSM^^^^^^^ """''"'^ '""^^^'"' "'"^'''"'^ '" '"'vo

i^'-^/w^^. ."'Uftii,.! .1 jono- hnpnsonmcntto the </e.struction of his

riui Misfortiiiios of tim ?<..ifj ,1 « . . '

oininj, (Iroat Britain I is'- ^',{3,0 ' ."'' '""^'T'"''^ '"•-•«"^-' ^'— " «'•->

<l.e Aliens (uMfl. ilal.iin.and ksir Mnlnton ''''''''''''' '"'" '" '^'"'"' "^^'" ^^■•^^•"'"

xorthl^r':;;;;;;:J;;;r^-;;^;-;^i-au.^ Ti.at p.. whi..h bomerson the

-'.'vcn.or is theChic.f (.f this cioSr. nf7 ' ^^ ^l''^'' ''"'^'"^«" ^ho l»to
>'vis.on, .^ what is of more i mv t I '"!'"• <>o. other, by far the Larger

!'">n-ly oncreasinir in its pop„|?uir'SnL "' ''' ^^""^'^' ^^ ^''^'-'^'S''^'

'i'to the St. Lawrence L 'na i J.se 1 T'"'""'^'" ^^"^^''^ lowing

I'arty are the Aliens & Chitten o , It^^^ ? ^" '\ ••onneetion with (Canada ; of this
'''•"or; and who the Past yc4. exi^n to, sl;'""'; 'f.' '^- ^^"*^" ''^'"^'^•^'^^ '^^''^^ <'0V-
'•""> i<« commencement. J ovi A I n' H^^ «tatc

/ordslup opened the Trade to Vennont ovcont"^''''"" T" *" ^'"''^ l>«>rohosto,-: his

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undiHsemblcd Intentions fulv as nbitio '",/^l'"'/ ."^ t^c expression, .t with
into.-e.ted in that of Commerce He v.sUv- ^T'^ "' ''""°''' "« ^^^^ ^^«»-« «»^ll'
unconnected with th.Twiu" Alcch^nt. T'""; ^'M''^"'""-*" ^'^^"^""^ ^"-^'^tly,
suited to themarke th It r. :!;..,' ^ '^'^'■P^'^^^ont of them, with a ear-o

.nercial advantag^ fha He h cHb .{"^'^ '^'■^7 f '''•^ '""''^'^'^^ '^ "^' ^^e Corn-
family interest & con. eetions&p.ev^V^ «fengthen by those means \n.
Congress. ""^'"lons cV pitvent \ ormont from listening to the overtures of

was dr;S"l^^ii Ks' 'is J'Si:"S''l* .r"-''^*! '"■" '"--^ ^"^ J- -yage
i'each the. Sond; but bore W? C (v\. • ''"A '""'^''P^' '^^ ^'"'^ '^« «""'d not
cargo to pny his debts bu urmmvllv ^^'"'^^ ^w," '■"/"'■""^' '"'''^ ^ mf^,\^^,t

have^'"; -^-rj ifilt^ .^'^;^;'7f "--'"^ 1 -1" that I

Allen (EtlK.nbeinu.eacnTo^^^^ ''ave no doubt, but that his Erothor Jra

ofdnriV.g the Wa ?" ' ■ T a V e t •; v :?." Tl"'"'''^ '^'^ ^ 1"'*^"'^^ ^'''" to have been

n.on' CMtt;>t'^^de.^';;:t"h;'S-" ''f ^ll'r' '''"^^ ^" ^^^ '*«-- ''^ Ver-
&it is uftirm,u that vSunt I, «•.?"' '^ ^^"'""^"" was .hosen Governor;
surpri^eandacei e,t M^it Sn Kiirhf-^ Allen says, that it was by

now rchosen, & tE'jio 6 jte. ( 2.1 "?'' ''^' p«vernn,ent that Chittenden i^
Confederation but tLt \4S;?/has^ ^v iri''-"^'','' '" ''^'j"'' ^^'•"^«"'^ ''"^o the
This seems to be matter of 0^1; nrl .^^t decisively resolved to join Congress.
ment may have be I An -n So' h T 7'"'('n' l"-"l''^l'i'ity ) porliaps (l.rvern-
the Assembly of V^-™. is i 'octo e Th'!'/ . '^m'" ''"'?'' '^^'^"^ *''« '"««ting of
he should tail in what seems to be tlo.r J, • /''';''' ''' \'^ P^''-^*^^"* ''^ ''' '^'^^o'
a Cargo, .lirectly im,,orSiom Hn v!^ nf t'"''* "^ Ii>s ambition, He beingable by
mercial Jntercourse ^ """^'^ *'' oxemphfy the advantages of a Cont

Allii;& rtgrvelo'S":; ""ri^^-- ^^^^^ ^'^^ -- «^^-" «^"tes in the
with each ef th^se new State" is no o Zl '''V '» "^^ , "I"»io" a connection

with any <,tl.ersepa ate Stl^;; the wLle^S^^^^ ^"'""^■.''''^ "■' .^'- ^''''^''^' than
passed the Tzeniths of their power ah ost "T 'it''"'""'^- ,^'^!' ?'''^"""' l^'m ted States
was effected partly by the bSi Ac of ■'> V ""'"T-^ v** ^'>'^''' ^'-^^^'6"^ «• ^Lis
IndiaTradc butiieflvbv .1.;..^ V ''''"^■^' '•^■strictod their West

ward, wasting ^hdr&^t" rti"'SJienfi;'T '"''"'' ''"'' ^''^^^ ^" ^'^ «-''•"
natural Alliett.,tlH>sewlK>sIu.nUnXd^

possessionoftheChainofLakes which s 1 i! f t ^ -HiHsissippi, or be in

immigrations ^ '""^'' "'^^'^'^^'^ themselves out parallel to theLin.^ of

strike at the ill fortified (\

L 1 ' ^ '*i"""- "'1 >^ui on ail tiie ( ;ommmii(

I)Ut in

in K'.,eofa niDlnro will, S„ i A Sfi?., ' " """ '7 vi«w l"i- ..tlent-e ,)i- tielcmo
.itato, that iho K«stM,/st„,/imoir J !,"''■ Tl'! "' '^^l"'" "'" ""' "^'i

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cannot export their ComnioditieH by meims of fh« Afi .• .
can they be injured by the carrying-T^^Sebeinl-int^ ""*'''' ' ""' ''''^ ^^^ '^"^tern
^ ]fc is upon the ground of thele se^^rMfi ? . '" possession of Great Britain
Aiir n-s Idoai that Vermont has noTLX Sned CwiJ ^T\ ^"{^r '"^ ^^-^ ^^
humbly conceive He may yet be of imnor w^ (Congress to be ill-founded; That I
much to him. I do not conceive iUo be m ohit'7u ?V*' ^''' ^ ^^'^'« intimate, as
toparticipate i" the present Deb? of tLu?/itecfst„t. ^f'."!""'^ '"» ''''^^'^ ""bmittecl
that in case of her aAmisBion into the allhncefhfr' ^"u '^ '' '^^'^^^Me to presume
portion to the Expences of the federa Grenlment nX^T;' "'^r.^^ *" ^''"y '''^'''^^^
iince to G Bnfain that .he would not unoiTrv L ., V ^ '^"'^ '^^ "^'""«t Import-
upon BritiHh Manufactures, or perm tdtfol ''"^ .""«»"* «'iffer imposts to be laid
\^^-J^^/<es or Mivers for the ZlfSoV^^^^^ '^'T "" ^' collects o

the pa.'t of Vermont would be, thaVHlu wl.lJ '■"^''"'* '^^ ««^'h a detern>.inat-on on
ull British Commodities into the Eas ern S n . /""r. 'i^ storehouse for Smuggling
transporti -g them in the Wintei o'e, tie W uno,; sf*^' ^^ tlje Speedy means o1'
^ ormon would gradually alienate herself'tVort Kol ^^'"''t^'"'' ""^ ^'^'*^ ^«r.>' ^'affic
and riyct more strongly hor natural connection! wfrp'''"f^''r''r^"^h«C'""^''-e«s,
M,- Allen (hat as the Unite<l States arnfvide n /l ^"'' '• ^ «''^" intimated to
matters into two parties, the Representatives f V ' '-""'"^'"^« "1^'^" commercial
vo^ce with the Southern States whcMire a- ,'? ll; """"^ T'^ ^^^'^ '»«'• ''•^^^i'Jod
on the British Commerce, as G. Bri L^n fho'l! {k S',!JT ''""?'^ ^ ^''^-f't'i' Imposts
Vermont now that State 1 as joined to A If ''''"''^ ''"^^^ ^''^ "'"^'^t regard for
t.on , she shall be obliged inZi^^^^V^I^Xf^'y^'^'f an/,i.trZ
Ihese points, at the least, I should thin l! tit I n^ by duties & prohibitions,
the voice ot Ve-monl dirocte.j 1». ;fl t ^"^ Aliens A'c. &c. mirrht carrv A-

T'- J--;I opinion of 're iSitefn 1";:". '"^"'"^ *''"' ''''' '' ^^'-'^ I^HtaiifSust
we sliall ^SwirS^J;;;;,!;^^ i;^^^ collection which It is hoped

Intelligence are averse to the u, io AvTf cS^. ^rel^^^^^^ ^ I'ave authentic

Sot.lers on the Eivers which flow into the T^il^ T'^ u ""■ "" -^^ '''' ^"'^ '»" ^^^ f''ose
unconstitutional and oppressive eve y I ea of ' pt f^f' ',"'7 ^" V"""''^ ^" ^'^.l^^t "«
them as are raised on tl/e Iuhabitant,7oi^ lu^ Sea cts s ' '"' ''""^" '"■^"' "P«"

Mr. Allen does not know how f..,. ti T,^''*'' coasts,
to accede to his former rcquTsixZ- nor^fn ^^^'"■""'''"V''^ ^'"^'"^^^ ^as been directed
wish them to be reserved Is "Boon to cement S^:^'"";- ^^«. ^^^"'^ -«'--' o
Object. ^" cement that connection which is his flivorite

^yo^z:l^^ v^;:^:^:^;:f^^Yz t-^ ^'^^r' ^"^-^ ^-^^^ --^ beg

Kimily arc rema.kible for tfer sound ^^ r'"''^''*'''^^'^^' 'W^'^'^^'ce. The
prejudices which have been oxc tecl " Isr^f' '^ 'P^'-'''.^^ enterprize ; & the
representations of the N. YorJm-s hS:^ , "'''"' P';'n"pally rose tVom the mK
|;.al Object & the publick u Iviuage, to whS^^^^^^^^^ 'V*^*'" ^^"'^"'« conimer-

his pension JIo would not be to.T^e eve iiow fSZT'^' , ^^' }''' '"^'^'^^ '•'^■^^^^^^
He cannot atfor<l to risk the demurra-re of t.?. v!l ^?"''' ''"'^'^ n^o'C'handizo, but
advance on his Pension or somp nfi '"' . ^''®'- ^ «"bmit to vou whether nn

enabling him to cazTv bi^ IWs 1 ' ™''"' ^V»'»' "''^ "^^ -^^ EWntlalTrvicetn

men at a Critical Period ?iw^ltTE;t:l'• 'T'^^^!^'''' ""-"^' hisComt;
ide.1 to him. Yet, as I can no Ir 1 , r T'l ■ '•" *''f '^'^'''^''* '««• any suof
moment secure ofCanada nTt , re ent wIl'^"""" ""^ ^^'^'^^ ^^'^'^i" i« nnt Irl
wuh Vermont, I am sure ' that yi^w h. n , fhe' ^'T '''' ^'^ ''•'" ^>-"'' 'hip«
seizingevery means to promote tborn.:nfn .*be goodness to pardon my zeal in
& in this principle, will S V fw t^S^ '17^^,^ '"^: ^"'^'^^'^ "^'^''^ ^^ «"^Sed
which I have felt it my duty wi h\ I iIp ^-^^ *''^ circumstances & Opinions

being witli true Respec( ^ ''^ ^" •'"^"'•^"^^ to submit to your consiSion'

Sir, your most obt. & most Humble St.

J. G. SIMCOK,

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No. 2.-LEYI ALLEN TO (K)VEIL\OE SIMCOE.

(Arc/ih-es, series Q, vol 278, page 55.)

Vermont Onion Riveb,
Novemr. 19.

had not been fully ^oniple ed The ™5, X 1 ^""r"""^' ^^^^^e Junction afbresu
Mr. Xepean directed me iiTcase the T„noS, ' ^T |:'-«^«»tcd ; but j^ecollectinL
interferi; yet I could not 1^^,. Talk oecaroSvorthf^T ^>' "-^ "^'^"^ *«

Vermont Lano-ua..e, the -reat advnntn^^i ;k^ the Subject and set forth in Strong
they remained a.s"they wore '^^''^"^"^'^^ ^^''^ ^^o.ild have accrued to Vermont had

aimoSi^Sl:;'^^ SsuS;::S.^ir^^ w^yr^ '^"^•^ ^i--«. *

a necessity of Joining- Con^^rir w,s^?mri T'f ^hatif they in future found
appeared, & that theylelttlfemsel ^sm clTurtS^^ •'''" !''"^ "^''^^«'*>-

to obtain places of JJo.iour and profit shondLnfV '.?^^f^'e8ig'nng knaves merely
peipetrate an act to the disoTace of the T ^^lif? ^^''^^^^. ^J the nose blindfold to
State, & fo,. which I\)steriv^vSdhil/n ".'"''' «"'^^^''«^ve of the Literest of the
toob.,e,.ve >ny^\..^^^:^^ri'^^l'^.^-^r'}^^-^- . Further, I be. leave

goocis a
leas

six- months before I left Hngland

i ^i^yt^^^i:^^:::::.!:'::^ ?,-" ^•'--—•t.nentof

*t M'oul.l hai-e been pro.rasli • ed wl pI ! '""^ ^''''^ •'"'"'^'^' ^^o Union, at

foi' if the matter ha.l not" ee d") e 1 (t^t .^ '* ^If ' amounted to the same thing,
the same would not have Hken ?>1 . , « '" **'*' ;^"""«'" '' ^^'''« '""•'■!«<! on

Canada .lirectly 1 he mn f'-Sn ,"''• '"?,"'',"■"• The goo,ls coming through
would have openc.l he eyS^ X^ .'i'"-'""'' ""' , -^rl'' ^■''«'»P in Vermont

Europe would 'have d-ne by lo cv 0?n ons t7 'Y'] '"" ^''V"'"" '^'"''"^^ '"«" '^*'
being dead Ira AIL-i Ksq^ f^h ?,' h s ^ ,S l\K.^Jr ^'^^^ Hthan Allen

Lan.lsad|\,iningCana<laLine tL ^rlvvn '"'■f'^*^ ^^'^f ^^'"^ afrai<l of l„„sing
gress& tL'fouronly t uT'be s'm^^^ '? number wanted to go to Cort

their Influence & oratoni Vx^ uT -^ ■ \ "* '^''^"^ expected the appointment, all
Chittenden tho' v^^S^ZS ^l\:y'^l'T''''rtr'' '^'' ^''' «"^^^i''«'^-
poor Vermont had nT>t Te of an| coSSSJ :?or ' '' ""P"J"''"'' '" "'^l^^^'^^' '''' ^
real Interest (in popular (xovernuLri^t^ve,. i^^ ""^' ^'^'- ''f

disai)p()inted, & shockintflv mortified fhni .,fV< v S^. ^,}- ^ '"" ^''-'evously

Hrst men in and out <.f OAce ho St ite In' 1 '"'^"^ ''' "'" ''"^'^"» * '•^"'.y *'>«
give me such strong ass-.nince thev novo Tf '"•''"•T, *" "'^' -'«'"" ^^ ^^".^nd,

t.-ary would wish to^ecomf,' H;.;/;I.?p"!:r.J':''''i'l •'.?» ^'"".?''««^; ."^''^ on the Con:

the Ica«t appear-

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(Private.)

x^^o. 3.-G0VEBN0B SBICOE TO MH. DUNDA.S.

(yl/rA/r.s, mvVs <?, vol. 281-1, ;.aye 2CC.)

con,Jn::*^;;;,s^';,j-:^u-.Mh. ^e^^^

I cannot l„il liepl,,,,, ,|,„t „,.,,„, 1,,; ', , "''""'" ■■""' S'l'iicnlion

... 'I'lly oinbi-aco and f

lavo IS

Seat of War

-Pp.>rtuneu,ndity,U.artEc;;

poJv'onall airroo, that tihii

-« won 111

n":r^.!f^^'\^^"^ People oi-v

""<^y might not bo;;„.;ti;;:

l>o of real Se

'Mce, Itihunpo.8ibleto.say, biitth

ormont wlio a.y friendly :„ (

ore aie «iieh probabi

f'-c»t IJiiiain in

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supposing thoy may become highly beneficial that I fool it a duty to make this
present Htatemont to you, Sir, most earnestly hoping that Loi-d J)orchestor has
already thought it an object worthy of his consideration.

I have the honor to bo, Sir,

Your most obodt. & Humble Servt.,

Them.Honbo J. Tf. STMCOE.

ir. DUNDAS,

&c. &c. ko;

^o. 4.— STATEMENT BY MR. JARVIS.

(Arch'ies, series Q, vol. 281-1, page 269.)

On the 12th of January I called on Governor Chittenden at his house in Willis-
ton on Onion Eivor and spent that night with him in company with Colonel Fay
(his private Secretary and Secretary of State) in the course of the Evening the con-
versation turnod on tlio war in Kurope. When Governor Chittenden expressed a
very great disapprobation of the popular measures in Franco " that if Congress takes
^^ a part in the War in favor of France I am sure Vermont will never accede to it but
will make the best bargain they can for themselves (addressing himself to me) J
beg you will give my compliments to Governor Simcoe, and tell him that the
Governor and Council of Vermont are of the same opinion that they wore in the
year 1781 when Colonel Fay was three weeks on board a King's Vessel in Lake
Champlmn negotiating a union with Canada &c. &c. when the news of Lord Corn-
^walliss misfortune reached Vermont, which suspended the negotiation and finally
„ put an end to it That Vermont has nothing to gain by entering into a combina-
« /!?" , !.^" ,^ ^'^'^ Coasts, on the contrary eveiy thing to lose— their Commerce
(thn)ugh Oaniida) ruined, their whole Country open to inroads of British Indians

All '''^''^,*!'' "^•^"""'"■>' I C'l'l'^d on GenenilJ. Allen at Colchester and on Colonel
Allen at Fairhavon, both of whom were concerned in the negotiation of 1781 who
informed me that Vermont still adhered to their former sentiments Avith re-nird to
their union.

J. a. S.

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NOTE D.

BEFORE AND AFTER THE BATTLE OF EDGE HILL

N"o. 1.— BOUQUET TO GENERAL AMIEERST.

{Archives, series A 4, p. 300.)

Carlisle, 21)tli June, 17G3.

SiR,~Tlie two light Infiintiy Companies of the 42n(l and 77th Regimts arrived
liore yoHtcrdaj'.

A general Panick has seized this extensive Country and made the Inhabitants
abandon their L arms and their mills: The Agent employed by the Contractois
cou d not on tliat account provide the Carriages and Provisions I had ordered to be
ready by the 2Sth Instant: and I have been obliged to send back to Lancaster toi-
l-lour and Waggons, which I expect will be here about tiie 8th of July when I shall
proceed forthwith to Fort Pitt.

I had this day a Letter from that Post dated the 18th containing nothing
material. To morrow morning u I'arty of Two officers aivl 80 men, witii a guide
will m;K-h for Bedford, trom whence they are to proceed with some Woodsmen
acquainted with the Country to I^'ort Ligonier.

There appears to be few Savages yet on tiieso frontiers, but everv Tree is
become an Indian for the terrified Inhabitants.

His Excellency Sir Jeffry Amherst.

I have tiie honor to be, &c.,

H. B.

No. 2.— B0UQUI:T to general AMHERST.

{Archives, series B 4, p. 304.)

Carlisle, 3d July, 1763,

1 ■'lV*'~"'f " Express from Fort Pitt brings this moment the fatal account of the
OSS of our Posts at Presqu'isle, Le B.euf, and Venango, your Excellency will see in
the inclosed Letters all the Particulars I had of this unexpected disasiei-

As the Destruction of the important Post of Presqn' Isle will occasion some
a tenition in your ftrst Plan, I beg you will favor me with your or.lers concerning
the Iroops you have destined for this Department.

By the inclosed Return of Provisions at Fort Pitt, that Post does not stand ,so
immediately in need of a relief, as to make us run great Risks to force a Convov up
before the Provinces can give us other Assistance. "

I doubt if 01 .tccount of the Harvest Pennsylv' can have Troops raised and
equi] ped in less t ,.. six weeks or two months, during which time they are incap-
able of any defence, for want of a Militia Law.

The Savages must soon disperse for want of Provisions and their first Impetu-
osity cooled, they will be more easily dealt with.

I shall however move forward as soon us I can collect the Horses and Carriages
rffi""t ^^^^^' ^^"^*^^'"'^*'"" ^"^ ^''S^i^ «*' ^''^^ Inlial.itants m»kes very

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r^!ito2Stn::'S;:^J:'^Zl^^^ Am.n«nition and p.-!

kill«, us a Retreat for U em" e veV e, VmiS/ri'^.'' ^*''.^'^'^''«'' l''"^«« i'K'lo«"W

of the Country, und if tl.o iSvsh ,,.M.* ^ '"?'''"'''""' *" '^^'«P PO^^ossion

which couifl not be secure Liro^Strt^:^ ''^fr/,"" '^in'!- of eatables,

Savages, but from the natu." of M is (Snn p^^^^ ""'''''^ '''" " ^''^ ^'""''^ "^'^f'^

time. ^ ^""' ''o^ernment, I supijose notninir wiU be done in

.1,0 u™ i^rt:urj'?ih'„;''^Sur" '" ''°" '"" »"> """ ' -p-' «'■« Kom„i,„ „,•

llioirpay. ' ^ M.-doKhan which tlic Provinoo will I l.ope tnko into

r am, &c,,

r enclose Mr. Croghan's Letter to Sir Wm. Johnson open.
His Kxcollency Sir Jeffry Amiiekst
-By thePJxprossJ.fHen.

rr. E.

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No. '{.-LIEUT. COLONKL ROEKRTSOX TO BOUQUKT.

(Archives, scries A 4, ]>. 32!l.)

Philauklpiha,

19 July, no."}.

<'oud tend to in. luc^.;Th<^\S)veni^ ^'' "'"'^ ^'^'^^''^ ^'''"«- ^ ^h"".'^'''^

the raising of 70(» mo. to mU .e n, , ^ "'"""•'^■'^•«"^^^'^. appointed to superintend
iuen we.e not deto n ned bv vH ^ J''''' command, and tinding these gcntlo-
andwent and sSi" tS^ '«"!"■■ ''^'''-I. ^ ioft tln-m to consult

(fovernorwouid Si ^' "* Mr. Nor, is, as 1 found that the

seen otherwise to f o- VryV o^ o -m i \ . P^"P".^''^ ''^ them, that he durst not
any defensive plan be pre 4 te K.m rt^ ei;^.r;',r; fV^ Ind ans coud not by

wrong resolve *"^'''"^'"^" '" the tight, As these people are in their absurdly

I am, Dear Sir,

Your obliged friend &
obdt. Sei-vt.,

JAiVES ROBERTSON.

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No.4-BO(JQUHT TO (^KNERAL AMHKRST.

(Arc/iires, series A 4, p. Sm.)

Camp at Bedford

Lytdeton (a J>i'ovinc'i-i: l^^nvn -^ ^'}^"ig repeatedly retUHed tn i'., ■

szih 'SH- 1^--- '^^'bS =■ ' ^"

•gumenfs
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theii-

I n,eet everywhe eU f t '' '"'^^T''' ^ "' ''" ^^''"'

ai.po..m„«of„ JuUko A,lv„t,e " ''°"'* ""■«'". ""!' a I>op«tS fo" (f

1 have the Honor &e.,
His Excellency Sir Jkkkrv Ami.krst. HENRY EOU(iUET.

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No. S.-HUUtiUl'lT TO LIKUT. COLONKL ROHHRTSON.
(Archives, series A 4., p. IJ.'54.)

Cami' at Ukkkoiid,

L'dlli July, 17<);{.

Devr SrR— 1 WIV8 liivourod yostoi-day with your Loftor of the lOtli in which
von aro i)lciiso!l to infoim mo of" tlio DoiitncHH of (iov™ lu d commiHsionorK to the
most m'V>iit Ariiiiments of tho (lonoralK fAUtoiH k your own warm IMomliiifr to
suDDoH Thorn This is no DisapiHiinlmont to m.\ as 1 know Ihoir 1 rinciplos &
coMKtatit InditlVicnco to tho Sorvico. lla.l I boon in Town, 1 may voiituio to say.
from tho coniidonco Mr. Hamilton Koomod to iiavo in mo, that I nn,i,'ht havo prc-
ventod ids oonsontin^^ to tl>o al)siird volo of his Assombly, tlio l)ad oonsoquoncos of
whicdi ho was not awaro of: and if tlwit liad hoon tlic caso, tiio onos of tiio hroiitior
Inliabitants would soon havo obligod tiioii- Jtoprosontativos to laiso Troops upon tho
formor Kootinf>'.

Tho' I tind mysolf uttoriy abandonod i)y tho vory I'ooplo I am or<loro(l to pm-
toot 1 hhall do my liost to savo tliom from Dost met ion, it siiould I fail in tho
•ittclnnt it is a satisfaction to mo that nothinjj; lias boon omittod on tho (ionoral's
sido or "ours, to obtain that nooossary aid which mi,ij;ht havo loft nothinfr to chance

I think mysolf sufHciontlv stroiii? to oxccuto all my orders without thorn, but I
labour under a groat Disadva'nlago f )r want of men \iscd to tho woods, as I cannot
send a Highlander out ot my sight, without running the Risk .of losing the man,
which' o\pi>sos mo to a Huri)i-iso from the Skulking Villains 1 have to deal with.

1 tind tho last Winter has greatly hurt our Roads k swept off tho remaiuder
of onr temporary Bridges, whitdi makes me crawl so slowly that I havo employed 'Mi
Hours in .'•oii>g":5 miles, f am obliged to halt two Days hero to roHt my shattered
Carri-K.es 7^: tired Horses ; We march on tlio 28th. 1 liave borne, very patiently,

Body able to form them into shape. I am much obliged to you lor your good

wishes.

I am most sincerely ivc,

HENRY BOUQIJKT.

Colonel RoHEaT,soN.

No. 6.— BOUQUHT TO GENERAL AMHKRST.

(Archives, series A 4, p. 337.)

Camp at Edge Hill, 2C, Miles From Fort Pitt,

5th August, 1703.

Sir —The Second Instant the troops and convoy arrived at Ligonior where I
could obtain no Intelligence of the Enemy, the Expresses sent since the beginning
of Julv havin<r boon either killed or obligod to return, all tlie Passes be: .g occupied
bvtheEnoniv'^ In this Uncertaintv, I determined to leave all the Waggons with
the Powder 'and a Quantity of Stores and Provisions at Ligonior, and on tho 4th
Di'oceodod with the Troops and about 340 Horses Loadoil with Flour. 1 intended to
have halted to day at Busby Run (a mile beyond this Camp) and after having
refrosh'd the men and Horses to have marched in -.be night over Turtle Creek a veiy
dan-'erous <ierilo of several miles commanded by high and craggy Hili;^. i^ut at one
o'clock this afternoon, after a march of 17 miles, the Savages suddenly attack d our

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iitlviiiicod fixuml wliicli wuh Iniinodiately Hiipiioitud l)y iho two Lifflil, Iiifuntiy Com-
paiiyH of lli« 4'^tl J{oKii»«3i''. who drove the Kiioniy IVom their Ainhuscmle and pur-
sued them a fj;ood way. Tlie Havuf^ew returned to the attack and the Fire bein/;
ohntinate on our Front and Kxtendinj< alon^ our Khinks. we nuide a (Jeneral charge
with the whole line to (HhNxI^o the navaf^eH from the lleij^htH, in which attempt we
succeeded, without obtaining by it any <le(MHive advantage, ibr as soon as tliey were
driven from one I'oBi, they appca.ed on another till by (continued iieinforccments
they were at last able to surround us and attack the Convoy left in our rear; This
obliged us to march Hack to Protect it, Th(» Action then became (Jeneral ik though
w(; were attacked on every side and the Savages exerted ihemsolvos with uncommon
Ke-^olution they were constantly repulsed with Loss. We also sutfered considerably,
("apt. Lieut. (Jraham and Lieut, .lames iVlclntosh of the 42d are killed and C'apt.
(iraham wounded of the H. A. II. Lieut. J)ow who acted as A. J). Q. M. (r. is shot
through the Body. Of the 77thLiout. Donald (Jampboll and Mr. Peebles, a volunteer
are wounded.

Our loss in men, including Hangers and Drivers exceeds sixty killed or
wounded. The Action has lasted from one o'Clock till night and we expect to begin
again at Daybreak. Whatever our Fate may be 1 thought it necessary to give your
Kxcellency this Early Information that you may at all events take such moasures as
you may think proper with the Provinces for their own safety and the EHoctual
relief of Fort Pitt, as in the case of another Kngagement, I fear Insurmountable
difficulties in protecting and Transporting our Provisions, being already so much
weakened by the losses of this day in men anil horses besides the additional neees.sity
of carryi'ig the wounded, whose situation is truly Deplorable.

I cannot sufficiently acknowledge tlie constant assistance I have received from
Majoi- Campbell during this long action nor express my atlmiration of the cool and
steady behaviour of the Troops who did not tire a shot without orders and Drove the
Enemy from their Posts with P'ixed Bayonets: The I'onduct of my officers is much
above my Piaises.

I have the Honor to be with Great respect,

Your most obedient & most Humble Servant.

His Kxcellency Genl. Amiier,st.

No. 7.— (IKXEIIAL AMHERST TO BOUQUET.

(Archives, series, A, 4, p. ;3(J5.)

New York, 25th August, 116'S.

Sir, — I anj to own your Letter of the 5th Listant, which I received the Day befoie
yesterday, and 1 sh(mld have beim very glad had it been Dated from Fort Pitt;
Altho' f have no Doubt but you will have Reached that Post the Day attor ; for the
Resolution and steadiness of your Little Army, which you so much Commend, will
I trust, have Enabled you to JJaffle any future Attempts of the Savages.

I IJcgret the Loss of Captain Lt. ( iraham it Lieut. Mcintosh ; and Am Extremely
Sorry for those that are wounded. — liut I ho])e the Latter will Recover. The
Savages, no Doubt, have muHtered up all their Strength on the Comumnication, to
Attack 3'ou : and tlieir way of Fighting would lead them to fall upon the weakest
part; the Hear, when they found they could make no Impression on the Front; yonv
Convoy was too Essential an Article to be Left behind, otherwise the pursuing of the
Savages, when once they gave way, would have been the Surest Method of Making
the Advantage you had gained Decisive.

Upon tiiis Occasion I have thought proper to appoint Lieut. Balneavis, who
altho not the Senior Lieutenant belonging to the ilegiment; is the Eldest on Service
(() the Captain Lieut onaney, and I herewith Encio.so you a Commission to him
accordingly. The Behavior of Mr. Peebles, on former Occasions, pai-ticularly at

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Newtomullnnil. iiiul liiw boinf^wouinlcMl now nmkoHmo Break lino' tlio Oi-ciorK I Ilavo
Hecoivod from IUh Majesty roHpocliriK tho Ili'(lii.(^il Otticeis, lliut I may provide tor
him Ah I Kiatlor iny'.xeiniie Kiiii,' will be u'raeioUHly rieaned to approve thereot:
Audi Hnclose you a (JoinmiMHioii Apnoiiitiii^' Mr. I'eebioM to ho KiiHign in the 42d
JteL'iment whieii yon will ploane to Ueliver to him: Aciiuainting hot h Captain Lt.
BalneaviHand Kiinign I'eehles thai liieyhaveno Fees to pay t•ol•thos(^(^^mmls8lohM,—
The Inliituuted Olmtiiianey of the i'eoi)le in i'ower of the Province ot Pensvlvanui
Kemlors any furtlier Applieation Irom mo iinnceeHHary, asthe^ have not I'aid the least
rcard to the I'ressinj,' Instaneos, I have from time to time la-i^ed to the (fovernor tor
exertinj,' themselves like men, in the Defence of the Lives an<l i'ropertysof the iJaekSet-
llcrs • h7it I have a very Different Aeeonnt from Virginia : for the Lt.dovernor, Immedi-
utoly on tho Receipt of mv Letlor, J)esirino;hiin to Concert (ho properest Methods for
tho Protection otlhatColonv.hyVii'tne of tho Militia Jiaw, which happily Suhsisis there,

^avo orckirs for A8semblin;i OneThoiisaiid Men, in two IJodys, of TXtO Kach, ,i.'ivi"M I'l^'
OommaiKl to Colonel Stephen and Cohmel Li'wis: The Former, I tiii<l by a lA-tter
from Captain Ourry of the ITth Instant and which came to iiand vith yours, had
Jteachod Fort Cumherland, with about KM) men: And that he had on his March
thithor by a Detachment Routed n Party of ln<lians: Killed and Scalped one;
W< und'ed Several ; and llocovered two l»riHoners and three Scalps: A Spirit-like this,
will Hoon Intimidato the Villains. And as I am Sensible you will not have men
Xa) Spare tbi- Fscorting tlie Provisions ka. Whon you send forward tho troops
to rresnu'lsle according to my thrmer orilers, [ wi'ite to Colonel Ste,,hen. desiring
him to Kmploy his men, on the Communication for its Security, ai. ' likewise in such
t)tfensivo Scouts as may be Judged nocesHary, for Clearing tho(\)untry of Any Partys
of Savages that may be lurking tor an oi)portumty to do mischief.

I have also a Letter from (Jovornor Sharpo Intbrming mo that he had furnisliod
the (Commanding Otficers of the Militia on tho Frontiers of Maryland with Arms and
Ammunition and likewiso sent Instructions to the Commanding Otttcers for Assemlj-
ling tlie Militia ; and Acting Otibnsivoly against tho Indians, as occasion Might

Captain Ourry will Inform you that I have Directed Messrs. Plumste ' & Franks,
to Forward what Provisions he may Demand for the Troops with you, Sir John St.
Clair has unluckily been Taken 111, and is at Xewton ; but I shall Order him to tho
Communication again, so soon as 'he is able to go. , , • ,\

lam in hourly Fxpectation of Eeceiving good news trom the Detroit; as tlio
Reinforcements with Captain Dalyell and Captain Loring must have ]lcached that
Place long a-'o. And the 4(ith k 80th with other Detachments, will be at Niagara in
a very Short^time; So that 1 have no Doubt but you will soon Hnd,that the Spirit ot

tho Savages will begin to fail. . . ,r • /^

1 Have only at Present to add, that the Commendations you give to Major Cum-v
bell and all tho Officers and Men under your Command, when Attiudied by tho
Indians, and during the whole of tliat Attair ; give me a Sensible pleasure.

And to Assure you that I am, Sir,

Your most Obedient Servant,

JKFF. AMHERST.

Xo. 8.— BOUQUET TO CENERAL AMILEIIST.
{Archives, series A 4, p. Ml.)

Camp at Bushy Run, Gth August, 17tJ3.

SiR,_I had the honour to inform your Excellency in my Letter of yesterday of

our first f^ngagement with the Savages. , . , , i l^ .

We took Post last night on the Hill whore our convoy halted when the bront

was attacked (a Como<^lious Piece ofOround and just spacious enough for our purpose)

there we encircled the whole and covered our wounded with the Flour Bags.

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In tlio inoniiiiK llio Huvagos Hiirroundcd our Camp iit the DiHtunco of about SOO
yardH, and hy Hlioiitiiif^ and yclpiiiy; (piitu round (haf oxtonsivo circuiiifort'niHi (lioufflit
to liavt! Tori'ilifd us witli tlioir ninnhi-rrt. Tliciy alta('k(Ml us furly and undt-r favour
of an iiuri'si«ant Firo mado Movoral liold otforls to pohoti'atc our euin]), and tl»o' tlioy
failed in tlio attompt our nitualion was nol llu^ less ptirploxini^ liav'n^' (^xporioucud
that hrisU altadis had Liltln i'ltl'cct upon an Knoiuy wlio always ^favc way wlicur
ijrossoil and appeared anain Inmicdiatcly : our Troops woro licsidos i-lxlrornclv tati^niod
hy tho lon^ inaicli and as lon;^ Action of Proceeding Day, and J>islrcsscd To the hint
Bo^roo liy a Total want of water much more Intolcraldo than the i'jiemy'H Fire.

Tied to our Convoy we could not lose sight of it without KxposinLC it and our
wounded to fall a prey to the Sava^'cs, wdio pressed upon us on every side, and to
uiove it was Iinpractieahle havini^ lost numy horses, and most of the Drivers stupilietl
l»y Fear, hid themselves in tho Bushes or wore incapahlo of lieariuff or olK>ying any
ordei'H.

The Sava/Tos growing every moment more Audacious, it was thought proper
still to increase their eontidence ; hy that moans if possible to Intice tluun to come
close upon us or to stand their (Ground when AttaeUed. With this view two (-'om-
])aiMes of Light Jntimtry wore ordered within tlui t'irclo, and the Troops on their
I'ight and left opened their tiles and tilled up the space : that it might Hcem tlioy
wore intended to cover tho retreat. The third Light Infantry (Junipany, and tho
Grenadiers of tho 42d were ordered to tiie HU|)port of tlu^ two tirst (yom|)anies. This
inano'iivre succeeded to our wish for the few Troops who took Possession of tho
(rround lately occupied by the two Light Lifantry Companies, being brought in
nearer to the centre of the Circle, the JJarbarians mistaking these motions for a
retreat hurried headlong on, and atlvancing ujton us with tho most Daiing Intrepidity
galled us exceedingly with tlieir heavy Fire; but at the very moment that certain of
Buccoss they thought themselviM masters of the Camp, Major Campbell at the head
of the two tirst Companies sallied out froiTi a part of the lliil they could not observe
and fell upon their right Flank, tht^y resolutely return'd the tire, 'but tould not stand
the irresistable Shock of our men, who rushing in among them killed many of them,
undput the rest to Flight, tho orders sont to the other two Companies weie delivered
HO timely by Captain Bassett and executed, with such celerity and spirit that tho
routed savages, who hapned to run that moment before their Front receivetl their
full Firo when \incovered by the Trees. The four Companies tlid not give them time
to load a second time, nor even to look bohii. 1 them, but pursued them till they were
totally dis])ersed. Tho left of the Savages which had not been attacked were kept in
awe by the remains of our Troops posted on the Brow of the Hill for that purpose,
nor durst they attempt to support or assist thoir liight, but being witness to their
Defeat followed theii' Lxample and Fled.

Our brave men ilisdained so much as to touch the dead body of a vanquished
]']nomy that scarce a scalp was taken except by the Kangers and Pack Horse
Drivers.

The woods being now cleared, and the pursuit over, the four Companies took
Possession of a Hill in our Front and as soon as Litters could bc^ made for tho
wounded, the Floui' and every thing Destroyed wlii(di for want of ilorsos could not
be carried, we marched without molestation to this Camp. After tho severe correc-
tion wo had given tho Savages a \hw hours before, it was natural we should enjoy
some rest but wo had hardly Hxed our Camp when they Fired upon us again. This
was very provoking! however the light Litantry dispoi'sed them before they could
receive orders lor that Purpose. I Iiope we shall bo no more disturbed for if we have
another Action, we shall hardly be able to carry our wounded.

Tlie behaviour of the Troops on this Occasion speaks for itself .so strongly that
for me to attempt thoir oulogium would but Detract from their merit.
1 have the Jlonor to be most respect full}', Sir,

Your most obedient & most ilumble vServimt.

P.S.— I have the lionor to inclose tho Eeturn of killed, wounded and missing, in
tho (wo haigagements. j£ ]^'

His Excellency Ge.nl. Amherst.

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JtKTi'HN ofUilldl and wuiindoil in tho two lU'tionH nt Kdjjo Hill, near Bushy Kun

tlio 5tli uikI <>tli Aii;{iir4t. 17<i.'i.

(Arrhlveii, aeries A. <f- W. l, vol. 08-2 p. :tHL').

OoRPa.

42nfl or Royal Hi(?liluiiiltTH

(HHli or Koyivl Aiiii'riciiiiH

77tli or >loiitKoiii<'ry'H UiKlil'vii'ltTK

VoliiiitcfrH, KmiKi'rM ami I'uck

llurmfiiu'ii

Cap.
tainH.

Lieu-
tfiiaiitM,

V'oliui-

U'lTH.

H..r-

gCttlltH,

f!(.r-
IKirnU,

Driini
iiicrM.

l*riviit<'H.

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Captain Lt. .T. (inihani, of the ■12n(I Rc(fimcnt"|
Lieut. McIiitoMli do do ] Kill

do .loHfpli Kiiudul, of tlif KaiiK'TH,

Captain .lolui (iraliaiii, of the 42iul Keginifiit ^
Lieut. Duneaii ("auipliell do do 1

do .lauieH Dow, of the (i(»tli do }• Wounded.

do Doliidd (Jaiiiplier
Volunteer W'ni. l'eei)leM

of tlu"77tli
do

do

do

Total killed 50

Wounded (»

MiNsing 0

Total of the whole 115

HKNRY UOlKiUKT,

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No. 9.— BOUQUET TO (JOVERNOR HAMILTON.

{Archives, series A 19-2, p. 3«0.)

FoKT Pitt,

11th AugUHt, 1703.

-I have tho Pleasure to Inform you that, on our march to tlie relief of thiw

Fort wo have been attucUed by a con.sidorable llody of Indiana ; compoHod of tho
iJolawarew, Shawancs, AVyandots and Mingoes, and that after two obHtinate J'^igago-
ments on the Sth and Gth Instant, we have obtained a compleat Victory ovei* tho
Barbarians, by the uncommon resolution of our bravo IliL^hliuidon', before the
Enemy came to meet us they iiad closely beset and attacked tiii ' F')ri, and for fvo
days kept an incessant tire upon i(.

Captain Basset who ha.s distinguished himself extromeiy ami has been of groat
Bcrvico to me carries my Dispatches to the (ieneral. I beg leave to refer you to him
for the particulars of that Bloody Affair in which the most "Warlike of the Savage
Tribes have lost their Boasted Claim of being Invincible in the woods. If the Pro-
vinces would now enable us to follow this Looky Blow we might drive tho Indians
over the i.;'.k"b or compell them to suo tor peace but it cannot bo attempted with
Prudence witL the Troops I Lave left. And if we give thorn time to recover of thoir
Pannick ^z- u .;/ h.^.^'^j tho whok; to do over again.

It i* «o >.^' iisnliy true that the only method of protecting oui' Hottlemonts is by
carrying ;b* war into the Enemys Country, that I shall dwell no longer up^n it.
I have the honor to be, with great I'espect, Sir,

Your most obodt. & most Humble servt.,
Governor Hamilton.

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No. 10.— FJOlK^l'KT TO COLO.VKL AMIIHUST.
(^Archives, series A 4, p. 3(»3.)

FoBT I'iTT,

lull Aii^UMt, Hfi;}.
T)KAH Sti..-ll in with Kival I'lc-asMiv I ran Acquaint yoi, tiiat wo Inivo boon ho
l.appy iiH to Kxocutotlio(M'n..iaiH .,nlor« in ti.rowin^r ,i s„p„|., „, |',„viHi..nM nto

rnv.v...! in 1,0 \\uo.iH: apian, MaHK.-tt w-ll infu.n, y.,u of tl.o pa,-ti,.u!arH „r ..ur two
Knj^aK.Muon.s. ( 'ap am (! a.k l.nM.n^r ImMs.-lf i„ u |,a,| Malt, oll.oalth. an.i anal.io to
Ko ti,nM.Kl. n,or. ot t ,.,s l.ani hcv^.o, i l,av.. at hin miuestConHontod l.o hIu , .
to tho NoacoHt Town, tor his rocovory. ■iwuni j,i.

I Lav un.li.rMon,anyobliKati..ns to Majoi- (JainphoJI i\,v his indofaticahk, VsHisf
anco n, ti,o Various ni.Ii.ullios wo l,avo ha.l to Hncountor that I wi 1^ . rJa no v
|<>.lol„msoM,oHorvi,.o,un.iIoannot .lo it n.oro KHootualy than by rooon or^f

.nKh.HC'aso'oy.M.; ho s nou- upon half pay on. vo.l in a Vory I xpo d^^^^^^^

B,^a,,nooal.lo Sorv.oo. whilo Ihoroal Afajor of t ho 42.1 Ifo^imont rcn.aiSs horn •
Couhi not a chai.-o ho l.rouirht about and Lioiit. Col. Hood ho porsu'ulo.l to fV.lc.,'
Major (JarnnoirH half ,,a.y and his Liborty or ho Or.lorod to roliov'". lo i?, h

ilm'Uli^h'lvt;;;'!';!:;;'" '"■" "" ^''^ "" '"""'"• ^^""'^ '^ •'■« ""•>' (.-onHidoration ulLt
and obl(i:i:^;otu:-'|;;r''' '"'" '''""''' ^••"'-- ^^-"^ '^--'- - - ^-^y Worthy n.an.

fi ,' /'u'''.V"'Vl''?' li*'''"?'' }" '■«f'""^m«''<l to your Henovoloneo: Liout Dow of
tho iH Matin H. A. J{. who Aoto.l with us as A. D. Q. M. (i. boin-ron the dav of the

K. lod wo and Wonndod a t urd Whon ho was Tntbrtunatoly shot luniHol Th^^o.'.ih
tho Mo. Iv. It ,H vol .ioubttul whothor l,o will roc.vor but his-^^a-oatost Anxio v i« tbr
one o h.s s.,nsa Liout. in tho l.st Mattn. who will fall upon half pay ^

i y..u won .1 ho so kind at a ['...por opportunity to ro.-.,.nnu'n.i that y.,un.r man
to ho (.oncrol to bo ropaco.l, I sb..ul.i think myself very happy to .mvo t Ph lis"
fact..,;, to tho Father, Who l..avos a XunuMous Fan.ily without tHondsoi- hi „'"

You soo iiow much I press upon your (Jenorosily the Motive ean ah.no Kxeuso
no, 1 shall nover have it in my power t., Aequit .uyHolf with you I ut ' wi^ bo

I am with the most Hineero Fsteem and re<,'ar.l, ])ear Sir
To Colonel Amuku.st. ^''""" '""'' "^"'''''"' ^^"'"'''^' ^^''^''^"t-

No. 11.-]}0UQUET TO (iHXKRAL AMIIFRST.

{Archives, series A 4, ji. 3G0.)

Fort Pitt,

26th August, IKVS.
SiB,-Tlic 22nd Instant Jlajor Cani])bell and the Detachment under his Com-
mand returned hero with the L'urt of tho Conv..y, wo had lotft at Li-' ,^r witW
seeing any Savages. "" -••'lo"^"'^'', wiinoui

By the fUtigue of long Marches and the necessity tho Troops have boon un.ler to
lay w.th.)ut Tents, an.l upon their Arms, so man/ men are ^falloi, Si.T it the

number ill for duty in tho 42n.l and TTth'is rcduee.l t.) 245 whioh to
M.u-tihcation puts it out of my Power without a Iloinforeement, to «end
rr(.'Hf|u'Islo, Agreablo to your Excellency's orders ' '

(ib — 11^

my great

th

em to

■i' iM

r

(J8

w h iH- A\ |.i?,i,^.Mi.s an< >.ck Hor.os, all the siek and Wounded al.lo to ov,. After
urns „ng tl.al hscorl, Tl.c Kemains of the tn-o Ife^n.nents vvo.d.l not l,a^■; l,een in a
CondilK,.! to force their way to Pros,|„'Islo, l.ud tl.ey nu,l witl. Opposition

Another Cireum.stan.e e.,ualiy dislre.ssii,- for nie is a .Sj.iril of discinfent and
desertion ^yh.eh discovers itself aniono- the Jfoyal Americans lit this Post. I had the
honor to mtorn, y.„: at d.tte.ent times that a numher of hem claimed their S
eharges; having served the time they had inlisted for, TheXeccssitv of the Service
iisp.lsUirr' '"' '"^ ^"■""' '^''" *'^^'i'' ''^'lu-.t, and Occa;.ions those had

The Militia ihinlc it ecjuaiiy hard to he detaino.l and they take overv opnor-
unity odesert. .NottoheoMio-odto rely Alltooether upon men in that en el
keep o( of the Jli.hlan.lerH in the Fort, and send as ,'nany Americans wi . he
Major, Chosen amon^f those who are less 8ii8i)ected.

1 have disposcil for the present the Troops as follows

At Fort I'itt ^^Q

At Lig-onier for Escort i()0

With the Waggons to Linidoun inn

At Bedford with tlie ALaJor '.'.".'.'..'■.'■.'.'■.'.'.".'.

Can Sr^Hlll'io'r"' •""' •^"''^ !'•«"'. '^-^"'V:'' ^"^ Jioi-ses'wiihFloilr'and if ho
Can, (some Cattle to Ligonior, winch is in immediate want of Provisions

llie 100 men who Escort the AVaggons from B.HJtl.rd may escort back the
ProvisionB you will please to order for the use of this (iarrison and Comnuinic tion

I luue hoard nothing from Major (iladwin or Captain Dalyoll. It in imnracti
cable to sen, any but Indians to Pivs.pi'lHle, and the only one I had em loS
:;rhi^!i;t;i3r "^^ '''-''^-'^^ -^^ nppearec?since he lelt thf^K

I have the lionoi' to he, &c.

m. 12.-B0UQUET TO GENEliAL AMHERST.

(Areh(re!<, iSeries A 4, p. 3!);5.)

EouT Pitt,
.. r , > , , '''^'' September, 1163.

A f 'TT. r" r^ l'0"or to inform your Excellency in mv Letter of the I'Tth of

GKin^ Sicken.'"'* "' ^'■^■'^•J"^^'^' ^'''^ J"^""" ''-I'--: ^vl.o had brought £j^
He returned after proceeding about half Way W" the Intelligence inclosed
I detain him here till I receive a Letter ft'om you, and send 'him daily out to be
informed of he mo ions o the Savages. Yesterday he told me that several Pa ties
were about the lort, watching an opportunity to strike .W-ut otf our grass .. • -d
but as he speaks very little of their Linguage, he could not knosv their numbe'l^s'
_ Jle has met this morning over the Jiiver two Wiandots (sent from Sanduskv
to inquire what has become ot him) who have told him that 800 Western In.lia is n
80 Canoes wore gone towards Niagara to take post at the Carryin-- Place an I c it
off all communication with ye Detroit where one of our vessels ha-T arrived abo I
comXr' "" """"" '^ '"''^""" "'"* """ "' J*--l>^''^'<^ wei^not ^ei

If this war continues, it will not be possible to keepCattleal the Posts without
exposing too much to guard them. ' " "^"""''

The Mingoos, J)oiawares, &Shawanese are now collecting their men at Mnskin-r
ham, cV the leads o the Scioto, As it is pnd.abie that they will at.om ,o ' S
Communication to this Post ; our Parlies must be strong to avoid a CluHd<.

ir- r. ,1 c- r * 1 have the honor to be, etc.

ills Excellency Sir jEFiaiEY A.miikrst.

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No. 1:5.— R0U(2UHT TO GOVKRNOH IIAMILTOX.

(An/tives, serien, A 19-2 ^>. 408.)

Fort Pitt,

12th Soiitomhcr, IVCS.

Sir,— l\'riuit mo to iieknowlodgc most !j,inlofiiIly llie lioiior you have done mo
by your ohligiiiir ap])r<)ljiUion of my conduct. " '

The Tcmporiiry Consequoncc of that succcsh to the Inhahitants of tlie Frontier
gives me g-reat satisfaction, haviny; lu'cii a witness to tlieir distresses and desolation
and it is ]»articuiariy on their account tliat 1 himent mv inaliility to tender tlieir
security more permanent, by crushing (he JJarbarians and disablinir them from ever
diBtressiag us.

They appear yet stunned by the blow tiiev have recil. hut if suffeivd to recover
their Spirits, ihey will soon, lilce tlieir Brethren Devils in Milton rear their Heads
again and vcuit their rage upon defenceless Families.

(Jould sound reason' prevail against principled i'rcjudices, I could not renounce
Jill hopes u{ assistance from your jji'Dvince, a.s your unanswerable arguments for an
ottensive war must convince any men not absolutely determined to act contrary to
fividcnce and their own Interests.

Xone of the Provinces has so much at stake in an riidian War as Pernsylvania
being exposed naked to sudden attacks, for wantof a I\Iilitia, '

The Kiiemies must know already, or will now be made sensible that their parties
opposed in Mary km. 1 and Virginia by a numerous Militia can commit their Depre-
dations almost with impunity on your Cloverninent, and since you have not the same
means of (letence certainly the example of these Provinces in iiot raising Trooi.s can
be no Itule for yours. They remove the Danger from their Borders and direct
the torrent U])oii you.

You aie happily able to Protect yourselves, but even without any extraordinary
■effort,^ you can give the tinishing stroke to this Savage War "

Five Hundred Picked men now a<lded to the KiTig's Tr'oops in this Department
•would effect it, and obtain great honoui' to your (Jovernment, >afety to your People
ami force the Savages to respect you ever after. And (IkU at a less Kxpence than
w'^l.n'n'' ? ^- f *? >"lo purpose, as your Troops Joining the King's Forces
would then be lictiiaied at the (Jrown's Kxpence.

Upwards of (500 Persons alreatly lost in so short a time, evinces the necessity to
put speedily a stop to these Barbarities, by taking vig.irous m.^asures instead of
wasting our ,s.;'ongth and mouldering away in an insignificant and endless defencive

llieJiepulses the (reneral has met with in his repeated aiiplicatimis to your
Irovincemakesmethmk that he will not make new attempts for which I hope
your Assembly will not wait, but exert for their own Preservation the abundant
means in their Power.

The Troops actually in this District beino' ,..nt sutlicient to act otfensively if
no reinforced nuist be forwarded to the Detroit, and leave the defence of your
extended I'ronder to youi Assembly. "^

. I/'';'",y^'7 ^^'^'.'/.'y P'were to^Mr. Davenport, your Agent for Indian l^rade at
this lost, al the facilities m my power to send down the skins and (Joods remain-
ing here and recommend them particularly to the care of the officer commanding
the r.scort. '^

I have tiie Honor to be with great respect. Sir.

Vour most obedient and most lEiimlile Sci'vant,

lllvNPY BOUQl-KT.
r„. .^•'^}— ^*' >'"'"■ l'i'«v'>,>(-o (contrary to my expectation) raises some Troops, J>ermit
I^rSi T"n7 >''"'. ;'r=',?^'^i'>^i*y, 0;MHain Fcuyer. who hus acted with so much
epi.it III he Defence of this Post Jle will now be reduced, and would be glad to be
employed, 1 could not ask that favour for a better man. H B

(-lovernor Hamilton. " "

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.\o. 14.-B0UQUET TO liHVEJlEND Mil. PJ-TEJJS.
(Archives, series A 23-2, p. 451.)

Fort Pitt,
My Dv\r S _tt ■^**^'' '^''^P^tjmbor, ItCS.

for mo l,.l.ocl my heart i. M \^ X-^ ^i^^^^^

worthy Friends „„ he occasion f ."l ' ''' pnerou.s proceo,iin-,s of my

For indeed there has iK.e.'som^.h n^^^, • len'H \\ ' r "''r ' 'r^ '"^'^^ "^
that atfair. Xover found my Ik.,,! so c ■ r Is t ' <''«'''^J>o'^'"on & conduct of ail
pl.ance to all the necessary or ie.t sl U' J 1 "•^' f '''^•'' ■'^''''^
'""•'•id pros,,ect of Ruin&dist cionSst n V^'^T'^nco in the mont

uncommon happy circumstances '' "'*" ''''^^^ admii-ation at so many

common'lhis.i^r 'o t^Tnlopf ""^^^i^pS'u f ^*' *!>r^.^"^^^^--^^ ^^^ <^"-
l>er cl.annel. Hut f have lonf. -.o-o £ ! ' /J''""; '''^ ^'f "««•"' ^^ho was the pro-
lucky event doe.s not rekindlo'in Tno the ev in; I 1 a ^'"^ " •'' ^''''^ ''» "^«" & tJ'«

I ask and expect noihin.^ I?et,.e 1 ';^|' f^' •^''«' «'"»«« of an.bition.

Bat those bk'ssino-s are rtvin , ve • - l ■^7'""'i' '^'""^ '»'^'^« «"« l'"IW.

good old friend nulyefl at^S, I^ e'sen hh 'Tt '''^'''\ T, '"^'- ^^^'>« ''«'^tll of n.y
iike him. ^ ^ ""^ S'cnsiblj . It is a pi blick loss. There are few men

Farewell my dear Sir.
To I?cv'. Mr. Peters.

I am, your obliged & devoted friend,

hf:s"ry bou(juet.

Xo. 15.-GEXEJ?AL AMJIFIJST TO BOUQUET.
(Archives, series A 4, p. 421.)

New York,
Srn I .. . ,, '"^^ October, 1763.

Place^Hi /n-rSt mS -^hel:; ^"^^ ^l^ '"^^ ^'^^ "" ^^e Niagara Canying
a Convoy of a Hergea tT28 ^en of Wif l^^^^^ J^cturning to the Lower landing umle?
Fire being hea.xl by Lieut; (Sn bell t T°, ! ' ^^^''^'^ttacked by some Savages': Their
panics at" the Lower S di v fos^V ^^^^^ ^vl.o were encamped with" two Com-
Co.npanies to reinforce trCNmv.nT''"?^^'"'""*'!^'^ '"'"■*■''«' ">it their
Body of Indians, & j.rc'se o getVo then l'?.'/?'.''',."":',^'"^^;' '* '"'^'^'t be a small
JIuddkHl together, , r less on the r G u.d tti t "j ''^ '^ J'"''"'!'-^ ^^'^^'^ '""^"o
Occasion: " Their zeal wa v^y eom^uSbk'ilJ^l'^ ''""'" ""^' "'^^''^•

'^^'"n-ely cut otf, by bcinff surrounded i.v,' [ "" <;'""P'i"y« were almost
Haid to be 500. ^ *' ^u> bounded by a very Superior Large Body of Savages

M..jc,;'Am::j';.i;'ratr™i,!;;!^^^ l^-vning. sent out

was Dune, c^ the Fnem^L T h^Oxr^^^^r^^^ tw ""'""'\' ^'' "l^' ^''^' ^^ti'^^'l"«f
or J)estroyed, will h.iZnill^^^^n'^Z^^^^^^ that were carryed off.
Good Men, who Pell in the llischa^ . t^ ^ ^^'^J^T l^' --^^

Goo<l Men, who Fell in the I)is,"i:.i;;,.;.'""r ',;^':"7"y"« -i^oss or so many OfHcers &
Villains: All the (Wee's whw^^^^^^^^^^ l>y the Hands of the Bloody

be J;," V ,?.. ^^';!:.:-L ,:^'-ts Can,pbell ^ F,.ser of tli^

-rgeants ^.0 .ank . k^^iS \;:;';iv;;i;-i;:; v:;;^^^^^

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I think It IS pretty ovidcnt that this Eody of SavuKos must liavo boon thoRA
whom your Express mentioned; and it is ve.y likely there nuiy C l-eon some
Senecas among hem; for by the Facts, they wont towards tl>c 'Li^ • t ountrv &
their cai-rying oflf the Horses s another jrround for Siisni..!.,,, tl,,.f . '""'"'}. «

of that Nation at the attair. Tbose of^J'lN'e;^:;?:'^;^ "^^ t^m
over tl>e Lakes; ti>o' some may endeavor to Do more mischief o 'oo^mn, "

tion: There is one circumstance I think it necessary you sl,oui<l know^h,
may be on your (luard in c.vse the Villains nhould /mi'L a a o to eceive

yourOarrison or the other Posts: T mean by the cloatbin/r ,; • , K i ^?^^^\^
as tl^y stript all the Dead, & canyed of Uie ^.at^in^'^IS ^ A u r n l^I"""*'

r Have made an Kx-chango m the Oflicers of the Battalions (KMh sincVl sent vou
lie List ; by app.,.n,.ng Lieut. Turnbull to the 2.1 & Lieut Van Inge,, c?, ncs hUoC
1st, which you will Ploase to give in orders accordingly.

I am, Sir,

Colonel Bouquet.

Your most obodf. Servant,

JEFF. AMIIKlfST.

;Ji I

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NOTE E.

THE RESERVATION OF INDIAN LANDS.

}

No. l.-COLONEL CRKSAP TO BOUQUET.

{Archives, series A, vol. 15, ;?. 188.)

o , , ,, O^D TowM, July 24tli, 1760.

I am, Sir, Yom- humble Serv.,
p o T., p TIIO. Ci?ESAP.

No. 2.-E0UQUET TO COLONEL CilESAP.

(^rc/fa-es, series A, vol. 23-1, jj. 32.)

I'RksQu'Jslk, 12th September, 1760

must ben- l,..,v,. tnJ.t'l.. — '- • . "'"* c-'^teiit requires more considerution I

ttoJ i'::';!. '"ir;l,ri°::;;:ii,i;'i"'s,ri: '■;■";"" "";' "7'-^- '^""'''« "> """^ "r^

many ,l,i,,,» ,,„ ,„ i« „;;«i;S ^1.,; ,'lnl^ '"-■ """'" •"'"'■""«•«"■» '» ">«".. !i»t

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Service to the Colonies I wonid readily contribut to promote it whetlier I wo.
personaly ooneernod or not. ' wueinci i was

I am Sir

Your oled. Servt.,

HENEY BOUQUET.

No. 3.— [Extract.]— LIEUT. COLONEL MERCER TO BOUQUET.
(Archives, series A, vol. 15, p. 39L)
Col Crosap having informed some of the members of the Ohio Comivmv th-it

ot, and hat Go . Boi.qnet joining tiicm would bo very agreeable t.. the who].. Com
pany As I made no Doubt of meeting with yon, I bro^h't up a tie i^ pJr elati e

No. 4.— PROCLAMATION AGAINST SETTLING, &c.

(Archives, series A, vol. 2(3, 2h 10 )

Pkoc..,.a.,„» by^IIo,,,^^B»,,,„,, K.,,.., cv,l„„e, of Fo,. „„a c,„„„„u„li„,. at Port

Mou, tains on ^,rvP^S^'^r^^""^ '" ^^',"'' °'' -'^""^ ^^ ^'"^ ^^'^^^^ "*' ^h^ Allegany

be T v- i i •' ?"' '""' H'-"" ^''"' th^^i'' Jl<>v>e.. and Effects to Eort Pitt there
I Couit'Mar;;; !l' "'"^'"^ ^'"""''"«' '" ^''^ "'^^"^-^ of th^r Otlence by the Sen!enc"of
Given un.ler my Hand at Fort I'itt this Thirtieth day of October 17<J1.

HENRY BOUQUET.

No. 5.-(}0VERN0R FAUQUIl-MJ TO BOUQUET.

(Archives, series A, Vol. \H-1 p. 5.)

Sr„ TL,!, , ,. . W'^^BURo, January 17th, 17GL'.

theSn;I7^? l>t'^:;ru"'yZ'vn':i"' ---■■-■V^ ^he settling and hunting on

this Colony (over w d oh j Is M^iosiv f T'^' II'ilB,,i?.ves Rise to some uneasiness in

p.esideas^Lieutena:;^ioSS5^^1;;S;-^^^^^^

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LantlH by the Persons who have taken up Lands hy patent under his Majesty,— And
have been formerly Settled on thctn, but driven from their Settlements by the lato

Disturbance. There are many such'l.elon^nns,' to this Colony, vvlio"ma<ie settlements
on Monongahela, (Jrcen liryar, and New Kiver to the Westward of the Alie«;enev
Mountains, on the Waters of the Oliio

«y

On these Considerations I have been desired to apply to you tliat you would do
mo the Favour to make known to me your Intentions in publish im,' the said Troeia-
mation, and wliethor the Certiticato you require is ordy to ascertain the Identity of
the Persons who are now, or hereafter may be settling- to the AVestward of those
lldls to prevent any other ])ersons who have no right to settle on the Lands Avhioh
may be claimed by those who have legally taken thorn up by patent under the
Crown. Tills is a laudable Intention and may prevent Yagaoonds from taking
pos.><ession of the .Just Rights of others.

As for New Settlements his Majesty's pleasure has been Signified to me by Letter
trom the Right honorable the Lords of Trade and Plantations that I should on no
account whatever nuUce any (i rants of Lands on the Waters of the Ohio untill his
Majesty s lurther pleasure be known. And the Governor of Pensylvania is, as I am
informed under the same Kestrictions.

The particular Article relating to the offenders being tried by Court Martial has
alarmed the (Jentlemen of Consequence in this Colony as they Apprehend no
1 arson IS liable to Martial Law, or to tryal by Court Martial who is not in some
shape Coniu!cted with the Militaiy l)ei)artment.

These liepresentations I have made to you by an
Majesty's Council and I make no doubt but your Answer
them in Every jiarticular.

I am with great Regard Sir

md with the advice of his
will be fully satisfactory to

Your most obedient humble Servant,

FBAN- FAUQUIER.

No. C— BOUQUET TO (lOYERNOH FAUQUIER.
(^Archifes, series A, Vol, 18-1, p. 2', .)

Fort Pitt, 8th February, 17(52.

Sir,— I had yesterday the honor of your Excellency's Letter of the 17th
Jany Concerning the orders issued by me to pre-, cut people hunting or settling to
the Westward of the Alleghany Hills, unless they had obtained leave from the (reneral
or (rovernors of their Respective Provinces.

I am sorry they should have occasioned any uneasiness in your (fovernment,
but 1 hope to satisfy you that far from intending to invalidate the just rights of any
person or Endeavouring to prevent their taking Possession of them, provided they
had a legal Authority for so doing, I took the only Method to secure them till such
authority could be obtained.

Foi- two years past these Lands have been over run by a Numljor of Yagabonds,
who under pretence of hunting, were Making Settlements in several parts of them,
of which tlie Indians made grievous ami repeated Complaints; as being Contrary to
tlie Treaty made with them at Easton, and since Confirmed by the General at this
Post. ''

In consequence of which General Monckton ordered these People to be driven off
and as the Indians still Complained of New Comers, I issued the said orders to pre-
vent in the best manner I could those incroachments.

Notwithstanding what I have done, they still in a less degree. Continue the
same 1 raeticcs, and two days ago an Indian wIk^ pretends to be sent by the Six
Nations to see whether we settle this Country, Complained to me that he had dis-
covered ten New Ilutts in the Woods and many Fields cleared for Corn.

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thosorL^ir.™;,^™^ ^^■''^'^''" to enquire into the truth of thin, and have

can 1.0 t,.ied by the Martial Law, agreeable \o t I^AH ' ^ ot\v .mJti;: ^^ H^'
actual InhabitantH of thin aiul other remote Forts are Mm Ic h, L V- .Vl tJ I

Either to Survey or tak 'ossIk w^>f^h^^^ |'""' Pl'^P^r to pe.'.nit those Pei-sons

Conunan.ler 7c ief be iXZ f t . V" " '"''' ^'" -'ssary that the

to permit Settlen.ents%o be ma.ie i t ^ £; u t n n? I ^Jn l''! .."^

Pleasure m givino- the Persons Concerned all the Protection -i. 1 /' P'^i'i'eular

power. I'nt' iioiection and assi.-tance in my

power

my

I have the honour to be

Your most obedient

And Most Humble Soi'vant

H. B.

No. t.— GENERAL AMHEPST TO BOUQUET.

(Archives, series A, vol. 4, p. 105.)

s; ^Ew York, 28th February, 1702.

from sctdiiiK Uiom.n -in,! T o\„ „.. i- ''V I"""l» a™' I" l>reVL.i,t mIktj

that tim wa?my ,n 1„ „fvo " ,,,S'. '?'*' »<;'l"»;j'f«l Lt. (iovornor l.-;„„,„ie,

flatto,- ii.ysolf^,i l„ ,V° ■ 'T; '", ""' "O','!' !«■ «>lly satisfactory, w|,i .|,, I

coi„„ios{„„ ,ca»,'.t„m'"„'c»„;i:,i', rr s;:!.;!";^',?'""^' "■"' "'- «"■» "■«

I am, Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

JEFF. AMIIFPST.

No. 8.~CtOVERNOK FAUQUIER TO BOUQUET.

(Archives, series A, vol. 18-1, j>. 75.)

Sri. Il,.„.wi 1 . Wms Bcuon, March 12tb, 17G2.

tI.o ^i^t'to i M.!S:-sSo;,^|^;r>'""^^^ ^ Cnnmunieated your' tavo r of
luu-e .lesired n e to n Eihe? S t , I^^^^^
With great SatislHction ^X^l^^:^^;-^^^^;^^^^::^ ^ -'^-tal..

i

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has Is:^tiy;:':;;:7' :::yl:S:^^ ^"^r"""' '" ^^'-"-^ <•• -y -« w..

you -. H. 3^.,. r^.,;;:;^.^:i;;;:'-;it;:/:;::;l'i;:; -';;;, :t'^ "" ''' ^'' ^"'^-^

ci«i.ft:.,t;::-;.r:;;.;;;';:;i: ysi^^ ^^-.. r ,.,.,.,., , to

wlHcl. is ,0 bo ly Treaty and Lib/.^iwll^l i'mdl^;"^ ^ ""•'^'"^^ ''^ ^''^ •"'""->

I am, Avilli oToat Ifcirard.

'Sii', your niuht oljcd' Iiuni: Soi'vant,
I'liAN: i'Al'(^i;iKR.

No. !l._BOTIQUET TO Gi^:x\KJJAL A.\[l!i-;HST.

(Archives, series A, vol. 4, p. 120.)

Sm Th' 1 , , FoHT Pitt, 1st April, 17(;2.

Exc4s^^'i:tS'^^th^'2s^/S^.S^Sr:>^;r^.;t ^ 'rrved ,...

must be deliver:; Z", 1 1 j « IriS Ifbv Sr^" "'?'' .1"';^'" ^^"'"'^' ^'"^ "''"'^^
or the Governors of Pi.-vinces invf. no | ?o " f '•' " /'":,<-""""-'""lcT-in-c.|,ief;
tions [ had made. Nei(lan- (-o;,! 1 tifi I t, /.i^ "" '"''''^^ '•■>' ""^ c-xee..:

desirino- me to explain v In e t n « • '\ ^^'""'; '•'^^■^''•""r <.f \'iru.inia after

before ho had reeei o I at exn • . r ""^' ""'^ V''"^'' ^'"•"''' complain to you,

was an unneeessary loll . ^/, 'hi^ S '''^ '^"'-- ^^> '"« i" t'uat l..o

Publiek. I takellK. lib r( -to , Ins express a useless expence to (ho

I never had a i £ , o b r u.;'-'"''^' "^ Jhe answer I made him at that lin.o!
any body, and ..A tX. I^i^J^Jli-t^hle SZnf ""' -'''^'"^' ''' ^'^ ""^--^ *«

vile p,.actice.s, but X\J^^^l^^^^^,u ''"^^ ' ^^''f "'^^ ^'"^' ^" ^''*'^^- f^'*"" tl'^i^'
othe/ moiesta'tion than bj XmXi on/j; • "Y '"""''' ^'^^^^ '^'^^'^^ •'^""'^''■^^ "•'
Hutts burnt, and ll-ey seen at h' t it' s 1 ^'' ^mP-vomenls, and have their
know,1hattho'Ioveilo.rm. V hn^^^ irom mak.ni.- neu- attempts as they

•depart mt. '"^ ^'""-'' ' "^'^''^''' ''" f"'«''ve a breach of ,.rders in this

an,i whicir? th;;;M;7"2rn:;t''"'c>;V'''"''i"" ^;;'"'^'^'^' '^""-" =" "-^ t'-.

repeatedly info,.n.e P 1 at o le S Ve^o "'.'"'•"'' ''^ ^^'\ '"^'"'q-'i^'"- ^ I'ad been
pa'nies (tL iavourite sd.e^^ of \^ SaW^^ concernec in one of the Ohio Com-
Beveral familys to remove li,n tl ? wi ^TTfP. ''•^' '"''>' "*' ^"'••^<'i'il'tion to

^^ .ame Gentleman of a ^::^^£^^t^:t^:\::Z, ^^i^Sdid SL^^

Treaf" f;vX*,;;s.;;:.e'':::i;:?;;r^ r'^T^ '^ "^ r ^^'^"^'^'«- •'■•■-'^ -f - --^^t

view^or Imving eSrted^S U 0 n:'i,^ "::'? ''^ ^'''^' l^^«••a,^ed with interested
jeot or the Indian. ^"' '''"^'''' ^" "^"'' t" *!'« opproBsion of vho 8ub-

n

Ah an olHc-oi; Horving without ),r()s|,uct of a hid.or Jiank in tho Aimv Tl„.,.n ;
no ohjoct ot ainl)ilioM lor „k, i„ tlus «!o.intrv ' and iw a m ■ I Vn, i ^ ' ^^''^^^>^
every Jn.lividualw..o l.an l.o.n ..onc.nu.l fn' Uus d^la;" ", t^1 'r;;;^;:;;:;;;;-;^

^n Irador or Siillor over j.Mi( mo a Hhillino- for their Licon...w ■„, . /i
for the Plantations I wa. authori.e.l by (ien. M ?n • t o t ^ m on l'' r '' ''""'''"
cation and at iM Stone ('reeU for ti.e sn,.,,(,rt .,f iVl\tst „Tr^ f^
observed the san.e Hale with the Indians llX:^.:^:!^:^,';'^^::^^^
flatle dT: / / "I'.'f'vos of ambition, and without private views of , Irost I
flatle V.1 n.yseit to be free ..( any imputation of I'arlia ilv or Iniustiee ■.., ),.^,t-'
heanl of no eomph.int from either .,t' th.' two other J'n v n e w i / ''"•'./'"^' ">'
I'roeeedin. to thUisfortune I had in iUo C.uu!:^^,'^'^:, Ij'^^i^^^
in o,uuio„ wth some Persons of Viri,nnia .bout ^^,ads and Wis^^r^^^^^^^^
alraid J remain still obnoxious to thoni which (".n onk- i.,,.,. . '"'"''•"> •"" 1 am
removed tVon. this eomn.and, if it wis '^mSnrwhh^-o;;;:'!;;::;,:;!:*'^"^'''^ '' '-"^

llio oblI^^ni;• manner in whirl, you are iiieased to inoiition tlm .,'fV..;.. . i

'' - ■■'■' ^'r- * :,

1 liave the lionoiir to be &.v.

IIKSIIY EOIJQUMT.

Tssii

No. 10.— GExVERAL AMHERST TO EOrQUKT.
(Archives, series A. vol. 4, p. l;31 )

hictory answer, with whieh Jlis Majesty'. Council neenu.! vJi^^vl l ij' ^^
JX'sired that 1 would oxi)ress the r sentiments to liim " Tl.i • i .., i i^,*-'> ',^"'i

tl. Lt. (lovernor has doni an<l thereto:. riuJ'r s:v:;^hinim^^^

J was eonvinco( your Jiitentons in nidiH«l,in,,- fi..,"t d.. i • intsiuiiett, as

]>.'otection and .eiuri.y of tliorw t^ 'j^,.^ ^1 t to ^ i'" 7'" "^11^ ^•"' ^''°
glad to tind it appear/in its true Li.ht .o\he Li^l^'witr td Coun i "" ^'"'^
1 needed no assu ranee to be satisfied of voiu- .i,.iii>„. „.;.!, ,''. \""""^"- ,

* * ::- *

1 am, .Sir,

Vour most obedient Servant

Ji:FF. AMHERST.

No. ll.-TIIE PJJOCLAMATIOX OF iTi;;!, REfiARDIXG INDIAN LANDS.

(Collectiojiof Acts, published in ISOO.)

[Extract]— And Whereas it is jusi and ivasonabie and essential to our interest
and security of our Co onies, that several nations or tribes .,f'lndsw 1 S^^^^^
vo are (.onnected, and who live under our protection should not bo' m lest!- or
disturbed m tho possession of such parts of our dominions and territories as nt

/

I

TH

hiivini,' boon coded t(

tlieioi

lIoUHll

. .IH «,,. ,,„,„.vc,l t., Ihom, ,,» Ihoir 1 li„„ k,,„„„|, . Wo ,1,

f

■oro with u.lyicc or .,iir I'rivy Comu-il .l.'daro it to [>

pIouHUi'o, tliiit no (Jovonioi- or (J
liiHt Fioi-ida, or West Fioridu, d

'omnmndor in (.'liiof in any of our (

>o our royal will and

VVii

rraiits of mirvoy, or puMs any

proMiimo, upon any protonuo wliut

)lonioM of (^iiohoc,

t!vcM-, to jrrant

respoctivo novornmcntH.aH do.stMillod in tl

patents, for lands hoyond tlu3 hound's of'tl

or Commando

I in Chief of our other Col

loir commissionH; as also (hut no (Jovo

onies or plantations in Amoi

loir
rnor

•Kod tha ovory person who n.ay inelino to trade with the sa h, ll n ' o t' ko otU

co^K-o for car.ying on sueh trade ti-orn the (Governor or ( 'onu So ■ n e ef"of

ujiy of our colonies respectively where such iierson sl.nll ,. ;, . i ,.''^

,nilff.,"v „;7l, ' ,'"'■ «■;')"■"»'''>■ "'join and icqiiiro all offl -ere whalcvoi- a, ^,cU
.mhtaiy a, Uioso ompbycd in ,„a„age,„ont and direction of , lie India,, attS wiUih,

I

79

tho teiTitorica rcHorvod, iiH iilbiosaul, for the ii«> r.f (I,., .n!i t .• . .
npprol.on.l all pcTHOim whafovcr w , o .Ian II mr .. . y•"•'•'"^^ ♦<> noi/.o and

rdufro in tl.o .Mai.l U.irih.jv and to son 11, n' i ^ ^'"'" •'"""^'*' '""' »"'<"

their Irial for tj.o nanio. ^ "''"" "'""'' "^■•'"^^''1, in onlor to lake

year

'iSn-liig:: """""""■ •""-■. "-"l- J.V of October, ,-«., („ „,„ ,UM

Ilibrary, archives
indian ai-fairs branch

80

NOTE F.

CANAL FROM LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO THE ST. LAWRENCE.,

No. ].-i;i)\VAUI) BANcnOKT To IfoN. T. T TOWN.SHKND.
(Archives aeries, Q, vol. 4"{-2, p. (581.)

n„„!^'"'7'^''''"'";''"^'''""-^' I'.'""""»". ' l'"vo i.r,.,.„ml tho ..nVinal ,|rn.i-I,f« of Vr

S;^:H|f;7;t;;rfiir;:;x:':i-'l^:;:\fi;S-z;rf;i-1^

do,,.,'';;';tV,!;;:.i;lr.'!;";::::«n';,.;:;:;i'tt.;M:,''i';» ■:""'-"■

un,i..,-u,id„« H'i,,,,-,,,.,, „K.,.; i':,;',:;',;;;;;,',; ;,',";,;i:'i':r,,;',!;',', •''" '"■•^■""""'"^ »'• ".»

.nm, ' ."ir I /;a ::n';;ii;;;''i;;,',i ' i,,'';,,ir;r,. r\ ''"■",""■ '"• i"'" f*-»i>im.. >i,i,
ai.i.."i.ai 1..U, 1 »,„ .,r,,,id 1 I -v " ; :z. 'i,T:,"i':; ,:" '';r' "'-''"-y

a,:,';";:,;:.;;;.;-;;,:,!'"" •» ""^- -' " -■■ ^-. ' "m";;!- "".:' .!r;i;,v'';',:,ru

1 have the honor to ho with ijroat respect Sir

V..ur ,M.j.st Ilunibio c^ J\rost Obudioi'it Servant

OiiAiiriOTTR Strkkt

(JvATllBDN-K i'l.ACK)

July lotli 1788.

No. 2.

EDWD. BANCROFT.

-OBSKRVATIONS (No. 1) RKSPI-xrriNG A NAVIGABLE CANAL FBOM

LAKH CHAMPLAIN.
(Submitted to Irrrd Dorchester by S. Deano.)
(Archives, series Q, vol. 4.3-2, ^j. (jS.'J.)

there are .Ultbi'Ciit ..,,i„i.,„. I,, " ,1 7 " '--"'""■>:. '« » quo»li.>ii on which

event. Uhallavoiain, ,1';;. '"!,,;; il'l:;.',:;,''' """ «'■>• I""" l'">l^^'l.ilil.v„fsnehan

ere,.;i^';;^;s';;"\Siit s;n;':,i:s,,i";;r,lS''!.rr'' I- ' "'"-t »"" "■-

when their local .situ;,tioMsan.l ciix-i. '( m ..1 ^ f '""',"" P'^'^^'l^'"- 'i"^' yet

that collectively, they m c^vo • 1 t "'""';'''' <'""?"'''''^^''- it will app'our

European powe,('whi,.h Ik " 1.^^ , :'« ther insuiJo,r'''l- ""r'V'':'"^? ^'> «'^ry

of the world. Jl will hardlv c , ibb ^n, '7 contincnial, in that (juarler

one general eoniederation Z 'l^.i;: ^ Vd s Sn IT. d-uT ir'",!""^ ""'f^'' /'^
Bt,-ong from the weak, or the northern f u.i o k.,,.' ' ' ''!" *^^'l""'''^ ^ho
.ean ,he ..a,e. Ka,. an., Ne,-.,, of .heZ-e" Sa:™:-!;,-;;;-- ..IVe';" li:';!",;]

81

HtaUm nro, and will contituio, tim rno«t powerful tl
UMil It is already 1)<)I)iiI()iin, and tli '

niaiitirno and aiivciituion

eir country is naturally stronjf,

y are the or.ly HtateH in Aniori

Tl

pint pieitoiuinateH.
ey are acknowlod^ly but four at pivsent, luit will

la in wliicdi a

»'a(!t aln-aily indept^ndenl, and tl

Hoon be r»ix, V

whicdi theio will I

)0

which unituM a.id hold

lie province of Maine will be no
Hix StalcH, uinled by U|„„(l, Mannein, jjel

'I'

ermont in in

n a I'l'W yearn, by

p;ion and every Tyo,

..» lirao in,,,,. il,„„ „„„ |,„|r „,■ ,|,„ i„|,„|,i„;,„„ „,. ^■„„. y .|f N,;' J ,,; ,m
who from the.r H.luat.on, Di««o„anl Manners an.l Habits, and tVon, he I ete ol^o ncouJ
h,r ,tllh„„Kl, th»y l,„vo „„l nt ,,,o»nt, ,„„l p,„l,„l,ly will ,„t »„,V|' o ," l , ,™

™t i, n w ' !'"" '-"^'^"^ ">«t"""e ustitie.s n.e in sayini-. ,hat it wiU bo of very

gloat mportance whenever the Huiiposed disunion I'.kes i.|..r.,. " "" '" ^« 7
fV;e,.lship and Alliance of the NoJttrn S.luer whult^uJ^ he . Sr w ll
never be of any conse(iucnce, except in point of commerce '

genomlly „p,„.„|,„„Je,l). K,„. i„ .ho JSu! "a,^ , , ,, J"i ' ,t., ^flL ''l" ,''
But when the Noi-thern shall boseparatcd from tbn Smithom ^o.t >c

disposed to joir, to do them the r„o«t essential senie's o ,,„e 1 , | ^ '""■•; ''?

nuBcluefs on the other, according to the part the^ may take '" ""'*'''

82

^:SM:^^z:il^l^^^^

heart ,v;is Su"u>:o ,,;";■,,: atT'Sv'riwf''^' "r ;r'- t"; ""

ont^lf cre.'.'i'l.T'h';.,!?. ZT"^ '■'i?'"'°''' "" I™!'""""' '■•I'.k'-t to thi» cmmfvi it will

m. hcSloucls ■'' ^'' ""^ '^""'''''•' P""^-'P""y stavc« ll.v Rum and Molassorcalks'
tho T?i'!nT."n'T""''' "!•■■; ''" '""' ^■''™ ^'*'>^^' countries, and ..•n.o may bo raised in

(.anada J-ioiu-, in lari-c quantities and some Jlorses ' * "^ '

wor. ;"t i:! "'"" r;"'^"*,''^" "^'*^".>' "<''"^^'' -'■■^i^l^s consumed in the West In.lies and
v\oio a irade open'd and encouras^'ed fVom tlience to ti.e Isl-.nd^ tl.n n.J i '

Canada lias little or no Pino tit for masts, and no Oalv of -inv v.,1m,>- 'VU^ i « •

and by oponm- a free IVade witii Vermont and witb the Fro ie fS W p i

Ej this all the Trade of that extensive country, the Inhabitants of wh.Vh .„.„
Whenever the division of the States takes place it must nlso neffiK«.„.iK. ^ ■

October 25th, 1785.

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83

No. 3.— ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS (No. 2) EESPECTING A
, NAVIGABLE CANAL FROil LAKE CIIAMPLAIN.

(Submitted to Lord Sydney by S. Deano.)

(^Archcves, scries Q, vol. 43-2, p. 693.)

There can, I think, be no doubt of the practicability of cutting a navigable canal
from the water of Lake Champlain, round the Eapids into the level of the Eiver below
them. To ascertain theexpcnce of doing thi;^. it will be necessary to pi'ocure a survey
of tiie ground through wliicii the Canafis to be cut. and an estimate of the distance
from the upper to the lower level of the water; and of the iierpendicuiar height of
the tall between these poin's. This survey and estimate might be made by any
tolerable engineer in a few hours, and when made the exjience of the propo.scd Canal
might be easily calculated with considerable certainty.

But in an undertaking of this kind, the expence must not be rigorously calcu-
lated and opposed to its pecuniary advantages, these being but a part of the^benefits
which it_ certainly will produce, for besides the great and continually increasing
profit arising from the transportation of bulky and heavy goods and merchandize
to and fiom Lake Champlain by the proposed Canal, and' the great extension of
British commerce necessarily resulting from it, there are important political cou-
sidorations which intitle this undertaking to the immediate protection and encourage-
ment of His Majesty's Ministers as it will eventually enable the King's remaining
American subjects to supply the British West India Islands, with those productions,
which Great Britain and Ireland cannot well, if at all afford ; and at the same time
secure the Province of Quebeok against all danger of future invasion from the United
States, should they heroaftar join any power at war with this Kingdom.

The articles wanted in the West Indies are chiefly the following : Horses, Live
Stock (sucli as Cattle, Hogs, &c.), Flour, Lumber of all Kii.ds. Fish and some others
of less importance. Horses are raised in Canada but not equal to the demand in
the Islands, ami they are a heavy slugg breed, fit only for mills, and carts (for
which they answer tolerably well) but for other purpose.^, the Horses bi'cd in New
England and in New York are preferr'd. Fish may be sent from Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland; and the manufacture of Flour is oncoui'agod in Canada, which the
opening of this Canal, by affording water to erect mills upon will greatly tend to do,
the Islands may at all times be supplied from thence at a cheajicr rate than from
any other country. The Lumber wanted in the West Indies (and wdiich is an
article not to bo dispensed with) is not to be found in Canada, or Nova Scotia, in any
sufficient quantity, but the country round Lake Champlain abounds with Timber of
the best quality, for that purjiose, and by the proposed Canal it may be procured
and sent to the West Indies with the cargoes of Horses, Flour, &q..

But the supplying of the West Indies with what they want is, although the
great object, not the only one. Let anyone cast his eye over the map of the country
situated and bo!>lering upon Lake Champlain, Lake (reorge aiul the waters commu-
nicating with them and he will see at once, that an immense extent of territory, now
rapidly becoming populous, can never be supplied with heavy, coarse and bulky
goods by any means so well as through Canada, and that there must be a certain,
and for ages to come, an increasing demand for the Sugar, Rum, Salt and other pro-
ductions of the British West Indies and for the coarse woollens, hardware and other
heavy bulky manufactures of (heat Britain.

If it be asked how these goods are to be paid for, I answer that this is the busi-
ness of individuals, and that when Government has removed obstacles which cramp
or impede commerce, everything is done which true policy dictates ; and there can
bo no danger but those concerned in liade will do their part and take care of
themselves.

But it has been proved that this country, when the proposed communication is
opened, will have ample resources to pay for the articles wanted from the West

m

$1.

84

Indies by ils lumbor iind other prod
everytiiing |,lie Nortliorn Slalon liav

prodiico, and for Em

opc.'in rcmiltancos it will h

Jfch

ts unmcnso (oreslK of Pino of the Iaro-08t

e or ever had, Fish and Oil excepted

tive

:is

world foi' m

into the bt. Jiiiwrenee, and then si

iron mines in Ainer

„ ,.,1 • 1 , " ."»j,v>ni. nif.v unci (

s, \\iiich may be met with on the banks of

•g08t size and of the best qnality in the'

Ch!

minlain

m

ay be

•ica, or

lipped fbi' Great Brit,

periia|)s in the world, are i

these watera and" floated
lin. The I'icliest and best

::;•':::":,":! i'"^' ^i^'r «''^?"' '•"•^ ^'-^ ^''cinties of wai^r

bnnd on the banks of Lak

Wheat and otl

nianiifuctiired and sent lo market t

carriage, iron

po|,>ulati()n inc/c

ler articles may be had in that ciTimt

reat advantage. Potash, Flax Seed

ases.

Ev

ei

y anu m great quantities as the

prove a political one to this

y commercial acquisition or advantage must nl(

besides the conime

rcial advaiiti

mately

'ountry, if not grossly perverted imd misapplied, b
'"•es rosii fintr CiT.,^-. .1,:., „i.._ ,i . ^^ ^ '

lUt

political imp :^:ot,fl3,^?^'''''"^ l.om this plan, there is onV of great
Canada, by on in'^ Is Canal f u f ^''^ ^'^'^"^ settlements in

M-ater, IVom I he St" L nviVn e inf o bt J tf " i ° ^,""* '>^''^'''^ °^ ^'"^ ^' ^^^'^^^^ ^^^^
LMko,'except in sma or o en bo?t To Rri^'- ?"[' ^Z '""^''"'v *'^" ^^'^'"eree on the
luide,' the conunand Ku^rBrU 1 n nn^" ^'"^J"™'' *''" ^^='''" '^''^ '-^tull times bo

all danger ..fan inval of L^,' i " ' ? t" '"'' °V' 'I?' ^'''*'^ ^''^ American States
in whi?li the a(lvan Z wilT k muTn 1 t. '""T^f' ^^"■««^«^-' V this intercourse,
New York with Ver imrnt wi 1 ^.J n o J;! f'"^^^^'^ V^vt. of New England and of
will scarcelv be pos le fl tt othorlt f "^ ? 'T'''' T*'^ ^^''^^ ^"^"i" ^"^^ ^t

measures, since if'ever he- hoiUdComoff' A^Tf *'"^'". "" '^"""^ "^ ^^A^^'^^i^"
of their own interests dl sou 1 of Tf/-' '"'^^^^^ ?d as to fly directly in the face

cxpence, w(,uld be ii'st.;; V cu off t li f «>'PP los, , .cept at an intolerable

eviry part to bo invade I'lmrhar^I^s/^^^^^ ^"'^ *''*^"" ^^''^t^'^ «^P"^«<1 «»

ibrc{,ln the Lake, it t;.i:li;rtli::^;;>.S;t^Xf '''' '' ''''' ^^^^'^"^ ""

incoi^l;Sf:f.;;;:;tmnSS^l"^ "'"^^^f^ ^^ «--^«^ -^ -« -Pe-o veiy

fully ccinvinccd of he p ; U ibil V of wlS? / ' ''" "^•^'*^ '" "'"'' ^ '"" ^^
pointed out, that were fithSsie sift. • i^'''?l^°'^^'. j"''' °^ ^^^^ consequences

nnhappv contest foinid me I wou d w t ""' '"■^?'"' «1 /o'tune, in which the late
on private account bu i tl e fir I ^ 'V'^^ assistance of my friends, undertake it
actiVe p:,rt which '..lad hthE After ^'foVir' ^ T^''^'^-^''' ^?'''' ^y the
S. cater by the i).eiudicos '.n !so ,fm !, t J V""'' '"'^' '^^ conclusion much

fheir dangeroui si tiSi • m th S^ , ""^ eountryn,en for having pointed out

my acquaintance in this count, vihNt Altnough there a^e individuals of

and in time refund the capitTil ^'''""P"'^^'' «» ^'^^ C^"^»l ^vonld pay the interest

migiri:^;;::;^,!;:;^:';:^:;^,*!;:;^'!;; ";tst f^'^ '•"' ^^'^^ '"'•^^ ^^^ --^^^.

or withiniome given trnintc'es^ ^n U oP^t ';. ' ''^P^-V'^^;'?* «/ the money, at
the work shall U, comple cd •md in d f .^ ..J • T"'" "']^'' ^'"■"" ^^'^^^''''^ '"'t^''
(fovornment shall iv.ss the c-in iv ,' /' "'® *!'",? "'"P« »»^1 ^^ros belonging to

His .Majesty's1?avy ' "' ''''' ™^''^'' ""'^ '?'"'« ^"^- ^^e as"e of

By this, the finly expense to Cfovernmont "nil be fho inform + .rn n -^ . /.

!%

I

In wntinir ,„y iormer observations on Ihin sul.j.,ct, T foil mysolf norfoctlv
d.H.nterostcHl and 1 ain equally so at proHont, cxcopiinir f, vory natural anJ l.opi
.lu.tihablo desire ot ob a.nin- some useful employment, wind, mii^H.t ..nable moT,
ret^-ieve a part of my losses an.l rise from my present e.nbarmsHed si uLtio
S oud this plan be approv'd, ami should f be en.ploy'd in Ibe execution of it, I
flatter myself, I mi-l, render s.-rvices to thel'ublick, as wcdl as to mys(df but bein-
wholly unkmnyn to he Kind's Ministers, I have perhaps lillle reason to exptt S
t^rvour; though umn^. sutlered on account of my former endeavours (omocurea
reconcdiation of the American States with (ireat Bi^ifain, it woul.l afford me satis
tfnlvios ^y^^^i'in a way, whereby [ mi,i.ht' also b.- useful to both

JIar'ch 2(!th 1787.

No. 4— SILAS DEANE TO KVAN NEPIOAN.
(Archives, series Q, vol. 43-2, j7. 720.)

,^,„. ?;^'-^*«''f i!l«^''^«[*.\'"f«C"''i"-'?,f ••' l>orewith some observatious and remarks,
which 1 made at different times, as will appear from the jjcrusal of them. A lone
conhneinent by illness has ],revented mv attempting to carry any nart of mv nl-m
into exexudion and though at this time 1 have recovered a good ^I'te of heilt^h K
iAr' V '[""a •'"•^'' P'''M'"«ty, without knowing in some d<.gr..e, the opinion
of His Majesty s Ministers on the subject specially as Lonl Dorchester informs me
that l,e has wrote his oj.inion of it to Lord Sydney, and has recommcn.icd it to hi.s
palionage. J am sensible ot the importance of public business, which must at this
time engage His Lordship's attention, but the advancing season, will, other circum-
stances, render It necessary for me to obtain, if possibl.-, sotn. U'cision. Lord
-Doi Chester is of opinion that what I propose is both practicable and useful, if Lord
Sydney shall agree with him. I wish to enter on the business without further delay
A slup Avill sail from London early in June, forQueiiec. and as I propose to take
a passage in her you will ob igo me by giving the enclosed a ])erusal and (o forward
the proposed undertaking if it meets with your approbation
I have the honour to be with much res^pect, Sir,

Your most obod't

and very hum. Scrv't,

Grosve.vor P.ACE, , «• '^'^'^NE.

Chapel Stueet Xo. 7.

May 20th 178!).

PS.— When you have perused the onclo.sed I wish to wait on you on the
subject, and as early as may be convenient. ^ '

(There wore four enclosures, two of these duplicates of th(> "Observations"
published in this note; another had notes on these observations. The fourth follows:)

m. 5 -OBSEIIYATIOXS AS TO COST kc, OF THE CAXAL IJY SILAS DKANE.

(Archives, series Q, vol. 43-2, p. 727.)

Supposing the, distance to be eight miles to be cut to carry a Canal roun.l the
1. puis at St. .lolin s, so as to have a navigation from the St. Lawrence, into the Lake
Uiamplain, for boats and for vessels drawing six or seven feet, of water, the Canal for
this purpose must be twenty feet wide and eight feet deep, this is u largo allowance

■ ^-

or calculation,

little to whatitw tso i' L ;' • V^''^'*^^ vviU cost

must be ,MU to b,^ ne s to effe 1 T '.;' r'l' '' '"r^ 'l '''"''''^ '^"'^ ^^''^" ^ ^^^P

nar( of i fn,- I.,.. , i , " '. '"'ti i^'i'^^^ Cliamplain boiiii.- navi(rablo in ovorv

ground to be cu Tm .1 is of^rV ''"^ ''' ^'i'^^""«ti"n, ^''^t tlie

pickaxe one mWe in o S tw n,v J !"' "';-:''»^'"' cniovoable by tbe spade and

to 844,800 cuTic I'e t o li tl ^ i n ' "1 "■'"'' "'^ ''^'''^ '""' '''"P ^''" ''*^ °^"^'
eight f ,et s uv i„ once f: or ^^!!^ •;^ .^l^oure.. to dio- and remove six feel deep'and

.ii| one miL1n iiS. lS.n;v-Si;^l;^! :;:!';'^^':'l!' .I.on2,.3:;daysoflabou;will

ays

i -—■ - ' — "" iJ>-i .iiiiiinu, ano add lor

^e7i^ " oZi^f ^'""'^ "'"' ^ ^-^'^- I^ ^« ^^'tiVna.ed that'^rUd^ th^^th^
nnualh T£?e i^^^ '?"* "^>'""'''' transported round those falls, o, rapids

starting^ oi' S, s 3 -c of "^^ %rf ''-^'' /'"-^^"M- nothing ior\he

and not to one by w e^ d^^^^ *^'' in^'i^l^ntto a land carriage,

the e will renn n £55 ^^7^, T ^^^\^^'^ ">""""t' of the land carriage

.he rapids s\bet?hil.^^^^^^^ T "^' ^'"'"'- , ^' '"''^^^'"^ '^ ^'«^'^«' ^elow

with them aconJdembirex^il oUl^^ '^"'' ^^■"--'^"^ ^" '^'' ^'^'^^'^l^'*

must be exposed to ^er , in o,T' ^^T"^'"''^.' '/P'/^ """ '^'o-'e "nd other ways they

waggons ad cl- Bit t ,..''*'"' •"' '"'"'^'^ '.'"■^' '""^^ ^'" ''^^ ""^ '-'^t^ i» the-
side'of the ship boiiw nit ,rf""n '" ' " ^T'\ ="'" ^'^^^ L^Ue may go along
of them by ha d in e'ld f tiv^ m- ^'™n '"A ^"""'' ^'^'^'''^ "''^^ '^^^ l^"* one moving

be avoided/ Tb;;u;;ii,i CO 'h.^;;i V '''r '''''' ""'• *''° '^'•'•^•^ ^''""^'m-cs wiO

tive men and a bo Ini tt, ! '^ ' '•"" "'^' P"i'P0^i^'. and navigated bv four or

gons or ca ^s vv i ?. \h ^'?"'J'?' •"? ^'"'''^ " 'I'lantity of goods as lifty or sixty wao-.
o,?e Uc^ilnihe L 1 e 1 T'. " ''•*^'^'T''^\^'."^' ^"^''^ ''^ ^'^^^^l '« ""' olJiged to unload

^^ri?£Er^^^^^

not b^'cH!:;"Je:u?;^t^^coJi^rv^:^?f ''•^ ^^^t"' ^^-'t^ '^"'^ ^^'^-'^ -''-'^ --

of salt Tho t7.. r. if 7 country , and lor which no substitute can be found that

I iv is al ^ady n teT^J^"% Y'^'V ^''''' ^^'-'"P'^'i" and Connec'ti cut
rapidly ad^3v . Hid U ■ 1^^ -settled, and the inhabitants and cultivation are

marl.etasonLalceCha ,hn it '^^^^^^^ ''"'^^ ■'" ""^ ^'" convenient a

by iJe nd Ssht Til . ^'^ r^^' """'"'^S'^"^ « ^br more than one-half the year,

from Eurooe or ttJ \Vn 1 • ■' ^' t-' ^"^ '^''"''^ *" the southward. Salt either

l8 to is 2 nn. K iT '''°' '""^^ ^^ delivered at the foot of the above canal at
18. to Is. 3d. per bushel, and give a good proflt, but allow 18d. in calculation The

I

8-7

M !

tlumsand bt.sholn of .ult at U. M., £75 ; 40 day.s wa^es L.l \.ZuS^^im'~1^u-

. tl vu} V P ^"^'";' ''^'''^'^'I'^^l ^it any portororeok of the Lake an.l if sold

t 5h ttlo more than o.u-half the present price the amount will bo £250 pmfit

ot £ 20 on a voya.i^e of forty days. This is allovvi.,;,. the vessel to Teturn er n v

hu the vessel wh.eh carries oi.e thonsan.l bnshels of'alt will bri ^b^ c', i EE'

and bushels of wheat or tiax seed, or a quantity of other articl s Vropt' ion u^^^^^

as salted provisions, pot and pearl ashes c^c. so that at all times arZd- VeS

may be expecle.l back or home, as out, and salt now selling, at as ste .iCtr bltel

must command an immediate sale at 5s. '^ ' ousnei,

_ Suppose, for instance, in the way of barter, which must be almost tl,e sole is it

8 in this case, the most pivfitable way of dealin- that two bt.sd^els o ' whearoi

three ot flax seed, be given for one of salt, th. proHt will be m re nn double the

above calculation, which is every way within b!,unds. The ?o " t y ibm-e detribed

IS exceedin.iTly good lor wheat an.l flax, but not for Indian corn ml othe r n Suce to

he southward. At this tir.e there is no market for their wheat an flax seed bit

tve';X'EZ& '"VT" ^'-^^<'-l--' "^' Ht a cerllii'liaJ^f^Jt
a nc ates, the cu iMtion of them wouM increase beyond what can be eas Iv c-il
cuh, ed for and both those articles must come to the hands of the proprietor or i^ro

CT^"*''';V-r",'V'!-""'-l''''^''''' "^""' '^"^'-'"'''' "'« current miei then^'n
New \ork or Philadelphia, which towns have formerly almost exc u- 'elv suDolie
Ireland with flax seed, and the West Indies and part\.f Europe witi flmir 1 is
unquestionably the interest of (Ireat Britain to h!,ve her islands sup ed with flour
and lumber, an, reland with flax seed and timber of all sorts f-o 'Sin.h n pre

erence to any other co,.ntry. Canada M-as settled by the French w "bin a few vJ-i't
as early as ^ew Kngland was by the English; the Fr.M.eh i:^oven ment cTJ^^^^^^
encouragement to anything but to hunting." Fui^ and pdtry weT^tl ^ ^ Kbjec"

he Pi.,vince had m.t a single ship belonging to it, in any commeire wh de^r dS
the wh, le penod ot its belonging to France; a few fishing vessels for hriivm- a id

S'oSn': ' T'T'^' ''"l'''?'>''' *■''■■ ^'^'' *■"'• ^''^••'- ''^'">« ^-"^"niption exc pted Th s
P ovince exhibits m its history a striking proof of the necessary comiectTn betv^een
agriculture and conunerce, and of the aid they mutually artord S oTl er The
^"e1h.;?t te 'S 'Tr^^ "' commerce, their apiculture iemained'tso w ^ ;.h<ff ^
state that the Inench troops in the country, and even the inhabitants in and ne.

ullt w"n' '""■ """■ "'"'y '■^^-«-; '^-' -ith as groat advau^ ^^s fo^^frX

s interna consumption raised wheat for exportation, to the amoun of mo e t£
three hundred thousand bushels in one year This (H.-M-Pssion t, L„f !• !

well known to those who have attended t^ Vhe iiS^v S' U^ P v ^ "'Inadeto
s-iow what improvements have taken place in the Agriculture and Co ime^^.eof th .?
country, and thence in some degree t./justify the assertion tluS ^cS e of tu
greater and that the pres.M.t period, when th-eat Britain is totally sepLVitei fn m her

may be done without aiiy expencc to

trust it has been demonstrated that this
Government.

It may not bo improper to ad.l, that the winter in all the Northern p-irts of
America is a dead season of the year in almost every particular nd he f.fv'.f •
employed in taking care of the cattle and in eonsumiy the produc^^^

'I ■"

88

or in the carrying of it to market in the best manner in his power, but the variable-
ness of the wealiicr on the sea coast, rain and thaws foliowiiif^ close on snow and
frost, renders liis transportation oxtrenioiy procat'ious. But it is ditl'erent in tho
parts hero mentioned, wiiicii being far inland, the weather is steady ajid uniform,
and frost and snow prevail almost without exception fiom December to March,
which is a circumstance of vast importance to iidand carriage. Two horses will
draw as mucii in a sleigh, on snow or ice, as six in a waggon or cart, on the best
road in summer. It is indeed, not easy to ^!nd any situation in any country (there
is none in the Britisli Dominions) of which advantages of equal magnitude and
extent, to the public as well as to indivi '■ .•'■■ nwy be acquired with so small a capi-
tal and risque as in the above. Lotus uv, ■-.., that instead of going round the
Falls into the Eiver St. Lawrence by the " 3orel (which is a bad' navigation)
that the Canal bo carried directly from th' ^ako into the Kiver at the footof the
rapids by Montreal, to tiiis point in the River St. Lawrence a frigate of thirty guns
can go, consequently there jnust at all times be water sufficient for the largest mer-
chant ships loaded. Allow the distance to be twice what has been calculated tor
above or sixteen miles (tiiis is more than the real distance) in a sti'ait line, the fall
of the water, or difference between the level of Lake Champlain and that of the
Eiver will be the sanic, the expense of the Lock will of course be the same. But by
all accounts the digging will be much easier than in the ibrmei', the land being a
sand and loam thro' the whole distance. But the advantage must exceed the
expence to a vast amount beyond what at first can easily be calculated. Li the first
place the difficult and winding navigation of the Sorel Eiver will be avoided. In the
second place the wheat pi'oiluced above Montreal, or in upper Canada, through the
whole extent of it may be brought to the mills by water, at the same expence as it
is now brought to be shipped in grain, and the same of other articles, and what is
of some consequence, the mills without any land carriage, may >upply the town of
Montieal, and its vicinity, wit' flour for home consumption. Equal advantages will
arise fiom other articles, without lo.sing any of those before mentioned on the Lake
Champlain.

Allowing the distance to be sixteen miles, and the expence of cutting the Canal
to be double, the expence will then amount to twice the sum of the above calcula-
tions, as to the digging and the banking, but the lock will be the same. But to take
it at an even sum, suppose the cutting tlio Canal and making the Lock to amount to
£2,000, the interest at 5 per cent, to amount to £400 and the repairs as before at
£50 and there will still remain a balance of £250 per annum in favour of the Canal,
when compared with the oxijence of carting, without taking into consideration the
above mentioned important advantages of its being cut directly to the Eiver, as hei-e
proposed.

Now

Endorsed. — Observations, 1788.

89

Note G.— List of Books, &c., pio8ontod, with tho names of the yivers.

Works,

Re'H)rtH, i)ainphlet8, &c.

Painphli'tH.

Danville, 111 WorkH on the Indians.

AkinH, Dr. T. B..
15ain, .Tames, jr.. . .

Beckuitii, H. W

Oanadiiin Society of Civil En-j

glneer.s ■•••••. Montreal, Q . . 'Reports and transactions.

Charlton, .lohn, M.P Lyndooh, Ont iPainiihlcts.

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, Conn jCelebration of the 250th anniversary of the fir.st

„.,,,,, I i Constitution.

Criuksliank, h.rnest Fort Erie, Ont iPaniphlets.

Curzon, Mrs . . jToronto, Ont lOentleman's Magazine, 1778.

De 1 eyster, < >t'neral | New York ,Collection of lxx)ks and i)aHiphIet8.

Oionne N K., M.I) jQuebeo 'Pamphlets.

Drysdale, W Montreal, t^ \ do

Flennng, Sandford, C. M.G .... Ottawa, Ont | do

(iagnon, Hon. C. A. E.. t^uebec Lettres et journaux des campagnes dn chevalier

,, ^ ^-. T L ! Levis, and other works.

(jrant, hir James lOttawa, Ont Pamphlets

Harper Dr. J. M Quebec iChamplain's Tomb.

"'""' ^i' ^ I Windsor, N.S Sketcli of the old Parish Burying-ground of

„ _ . ' ! Windsor.

Huot, Liicien. . | Montreal, Q iSiege of St. John's (E. and F)

Master of the Rolls London, Eng..

Michigan Historical Society.. . . Lansing, Mich

^sDuri Historical Association St. Louis, Mo. .

.Moody, J. W Yarmouth, N.S

Moreau, Rev. S. A i Ste. Agathe des Monts .

Newby, F iOitawa, Ont

New York Historical Society . . ' New York

Potonituck Valley Association.
Royal (ieographical Society.. .

Scaddiiig, Henry, D.I)

Tache, Arohbishop

Toronto J'ublic libaary

White, Richard

Winsor, .Justin

Wisconsin Historical Society.

NVurtele, F. C

Yale College

iDeerfield, Mass

Edinburgh, Scot

Toronto, Ont

St. Boniface, Man

Toronto, Ont

Montreal, (Jue

Harvard College, Cam-
bridge, Mass

Madison, Wis

t^uebec

New Haven, Conn

Publications of the Public Record Office.

Pioneer Collection.

Pamphlets.

Lieut. .lames Moody's narrative, 1776.

Histoire de Berthier.,

Pamphlets.

Frontenac and Miles Standish in the North-

W(wt, and paniiihU'ts.
Cai)tivity of Stephen Williams, 1703 4.

(Jeogiaphical .Magazine
.Journal of
Panii)lilet,

.\laga;
B. Li

ttlehales.

Catalogues, &c.
Pami)hlets.

Catalogue of the Sparks MSS.
Reports and proceedings, &c.
Pamphlet.
Rejwrts.

!;/ t^

6b— J

B. 207

HALDIMAND COLLKOTION,

53

1779.
November
Quebec.

July 26,
Quebec.

William Giant to IlaldimanfJ. Transmittinp letter from JamcH ColliriB
maHtorofthe rebel privateer " Cumborlund," containini,' his vcrnirnof the
deBtrnction of the sealing posts. paeo 145

« ,^<:p.''yo^ -liam^ay- -Doposition as to frav between the crows of the

lintish Queen and " EmproHs of Russia.'^ 159

J()hn Murphy. Deposition as to the tray with the crew of the " Empress
ot KuHsia, corroborated by Thomas Prossert and William White. 152

Crew of the ship " Empre-s of Kussia," Kopresontalion of the facts
ot the quarrel between thorn and the crew of the " British Qaeoo." 154

Constant Freeman to General Haldimand. Praying for the release of
nis hon from on board the prison vessel. 124

House of Koproscntatives, Masgachusotis. Leave for James Freeman,
and his brother and sister to visit Quebec. hq

Samo. Leave to Junes Freeman and Thomas Payson to proceed under
flag ot truce to Quebec with prisoners for exchange, with conditions, &c. II I

Same. Authorising Shubael Cook, master of the cartel sloop " Sailv "
to rocoivo prisoners on board. ({^

Job Prince. Joint power of attorney by him and Bonjamin Cobb to
James Freeman to collect the debts, &g., duo in Canada to the late Ben-
jamin Home, intestate. 22»

House of Eeprosentativcs to the Governor of Quebec. Asking for the
release on parole of Dr. Peter Hadengrau, till he can be exchanged.
Petition of his wife attaf^hod. jjg

Joshua Mesereau. Certificate of Captain MoFall's parole, and that a
soldier is to bo sent in exchange. 1317

House of fJepresentatives. Instructions to Captain Shubael Cook for
his conduct in command of cartel sloop "Sally," and for the exohan^^a
of prisoners, r j, ^

r^ '^^^^Y.^'^' ■'deposition as to the fray with the crows of the " British ■
Queen, Empress of Eussia " and " Lady Georgiana." 148

House of Representatives. Authorising Sara Malcolm to put Ann Watts,
an infant, on board the " Sally " to be sent to her faiher in Quebec. 1 16

July 37,
Quebec.

1780.
PebruRry 21,
Quebec.

April 21,
Boston.

May 16,
Council
Ohambor,
Boston.

June 23,
Boston.

Jane 28,
fioston.

July 3,
Council
Chamber,
Boston.

July 6,
fioston.

July 22,
Council
Chamber,
Boston.

July 26,
Quebec.

July 27,
Council
Chamber,
Boston.,

0«telSop. t, •^*?° Freeman to Captain Freeman. Complaining that the cartel sloop

has been turned into a prison and over crowded with soldiers. The suffer-

n . , . ^^^, °^ ^""^®'^ and others from vermin. Praying for relief. 121

Octoler4. Thomas Payson to General Haldimand. Praying to be allowed to go

onshore. He protests his innocence of any offence. 126

OalfefsToo?^ Shfael Cook to Captain Schank. Praying that permission be given

ml '^^ssel, and that those on board may go home by land. t'S

Thomas Mayhew to the same. Complains that Freeman and Paybon

refuse to pay the hire of his sloop. Asks leave to sell and stay in Quebec

or return by land. '' 129

Thomas Payeon to the same. Letter from him and J. Freeman that

It allowed to go ashore they will rema'n till spring and submit the claims

ot the owner of the cartel to arbitration. 131

List of papers on board the cartel " Sally." I8g

Norember 22,
Brigantine,
St. Peter.

Korember ^
Quebec.

1781.
April 13,
Quebec.

No date.

66-1

General Haldimand. Pass for the cartel " Sally " to return to Boston,
with reasons for her detention and rules for future cartels. 134

Shubael Cook to General Ilnldimnnd. Memorial as to repairs of hia
sloop, the " Sally," previous to his return. 136

fi4

1781.

UALDIMAND COLLKOTION.

B. 207

«lnnnS?r^'''''"'^''"-" f^«'-t'P'«''t« "^ having taken rooUh on board the
Bloop ' 1 1. pawuy ,n Novombor, 1775, which wore ordorod to bo doHtroyod
by Colonel Ualdwoll. p ^^^

" ililI"'Ll'ir""u ^'^^•'^••^''>«° «« to t»^e proceedings of the cartel sloop
"ttaily between Boston and Quebec. j^g

1778.
1779.

No date.

1784.

Mem iBANDA RELATINQ TO iloN. J. CoOUaANB.

1778-1784.

^•2°®- B. M., 21,868.

Lord George Germaine slates that the security of the province is the
primary objuct of aitontion. ^

Approval of securing inland communication. Page

State prisoners to Nova Scotia.
Itoniarks on du Calvet's case.
Cuthbert's case.
Ducorno'H case.
Charles Ilay's case.

Respecting complaints from mercantile people.
Complaints of contractors' agents, &o.
Judge Frasor's memorial.
■— The fur trade of the North West. g

Eespccting authority to the agent to soil bills of exchange on credit. 6
bpoech of the judge previous to delivering judgment in the suit to
recover balances auo on bills of exchange in 1781. 9

Memorandum of transactions, summer 1784.
•"Negotiations between Americans and British Indians.

Sottlcment of Loyalists.

Census taken.
•- The North- West fur trade.

The publication of du Calvet's pamphlet of protests in the council.

Apprchoi Biors as to disturbances on the frontier.
^ Instructions loft with the Lieutenant. Governor ^y

Deputation of Six Nation Indians, with report of proceedings at Fort
otanwix. 91T

24

24
24
26

26
26
27

1T70.

October 13,
Quebec.

October 22,
Quebec.

1781.
June 1,
Quebec.

CORKEsroNDENCE WITH HoN. J. CoOHBANK AND DavID GoBDON.

1779—1784.

^'^^^' ^ , B. M.. 21.869.

Cochr n '^ between General Haldimand and the Hon. John

Index of letters between General Haldimand and David Gordon^&f ^ 4

John Cochrane to General Haldimand. P.eiativo to demand of Mr.

Lallcndorfor settlement for provisions; desires to know the amount he

requires over requisitions. g

The same to the same. Kespecting the beet mode of rai'^inir

money, if no credit is to be given for bills of exchange. ' 6

hx^^hin'' ^P *^« ^"'"e- Representing the impossibility of raising money
by bills of exchange without giving credit. 8

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6
6
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24
24
26

26

B. 20J

1781.
June n,
Quebec.

June IS,
Quebuo.

June 17,
Quebec.

Jun« 21,
Quebec.

June 35,
Quebec.

Judo 23,
Quebec.

June 28,
Quebec.

June 30,
Quebec.

June 30,
Quebec.

July 4,
Quebec.

July 4,

Quebec.

July 5,
Qucbiic,

July 7,

Quebec.
October 20,

1782.
January 16,
Quebec.

January 10,
Quebec.

February 21,
Quebec.

February 22,
Quebec.

June 18,
Quebec.

June 28,
Quebec.

June 29,
Quebec.

July 1,
Quebec.

July 1,
Quebec.

July 12,
Quebec.
July 12,
Quebec.

August 3,
Quebec.

August 7,
Quebec.

nAlDLMAND COLLECTION.

65

66-1 J

Gonoral Ilaldimund to John Oochr.ino. Tho instruotioriH from Ilii-loy
unJ U/urnmond provont givinc; orolit on bills of oxchungo. For the Hor-
vioo of Govorament creiit may bo givoa uador oortuia roHtriotionH.

John Coo;u-ano to Gonoral Huldim^nd. With list of bills of exchange^

Has authonzcl Mr. Calloader to nog)ttato at Montreal. 10

Cf. moral Haldimand to John Cjohrano. Authorising drawing of

109
liti''foi^^''^'^"°*' '^ ^*"<^'""1 Haldimand. List of bills of oxohango ap-

Guncral Haldimand to John Cochrane. Authorizing drawing of

109
^,.J^^^"J^''5^hrane to General Haldimand. List of bills of exchange ap.

Same to tho same. List of biili of exchange applied for and granted. 13

Gonoral Ualdimand to John Cochrane. Acknowlodging list of bills of

OX(!hango applied for, and granting their issue. 88 110

John Cochrane to General Haldimand. List of bills applied for. ' U

General Haldimand to John Cochrane. Authorizing drawing of

diUh. ° 1 in

John Cochrane to General Haldimand. List of bills applied for. 14

General Haldimand to John Cochrane. Authorizing drawing bills of
exchange. 11(1

John Cochrane to General Haldimand. List of bills applied for. 15

15

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. Tho General desires to have a
statement of accounts. gg

John Cochrane to Captain Mathews. Eoapecting his accounts with
the deputy p \y masters at Quebec and Montreal. 15

General^ Haldimand to John Cochrane. Eomatks on the title of hia
(.^.ochrane h) accounts, and on tho permission to issue bills on credit. 89

John Cocbrano to Captain Mathews. Declines to enter into a contro-
versy with Gonoral Haldimand as to his method of conductioe busi-
noes. ° IS

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. Kaport of interview with Mr.
Lochrano as to tho state of the accounts. 92

The same to the same. To send account of reauisitions ; orders re-
specting specie and state of tho military chest. 97

The same to tho namo. Not to issue any of tho lately arrived specie
wiuiout tho Governor's approbation in writing. 93

John Cochrane to Captain Matthews. Bospecting tho state of tho mi-
litary chest, and of tho accounts with Messrs. Harloy and Drummond 19

iho same to tho same. Cannot understand tho restrictions placed on
mm by General Haldimanci as to issuing money: will send copy of his
inHtructiORs. 2>

Tho same to the same. Transmitting extracts from his instructions. 24

Captain Mftthew.s, to John Cochrano. The Gonoral desires to have a

copy ot instructions to Cochrane. gij

General Haldimand to tho same. Roquisitioa for £50,000: billa

to bo drawn for ready money only. 99

The same to tho same. Demanding account of those indebted for billti
drawn. j^^

13ills drawn on Harloy and Drummond on requisition.

t

fit;

HALDIMAND COLLECTION,

B. 20»

1782.
August 12,
Montieal.

September 14,
Quebec.

October 33,
Quebec,

December
Quebec.

1783.
February 7,
London.

February 13
April IR,
Quebec,
April 19,
Quebec,

April 20,
Quebec.

April 23,
Quebec.

April 34,
Quebec.

April 28,
Quebec.

April 28,
Quebec.

April 28,
Quebec.

April 28,
Quebec.

April 29,
Qnebec.

April 29,
Qnebec.

April 29,
Quebec,

April 39,
Qnebec.

April 30,
Quebec.

April 30,
Quebec.

Qaebec.

May 6,

Qnebec,

Maye,
Quebec.

19,

,«H!l^'\^'n^' 7'° *° ^'"°''''' "a!Ji'"'*«d. Will son d information on Im
return to (^iitboo, p „.

Capluin Mathcw« to John Cochrane. Eopoating the ordorH foftho
rondoringof aciountH. j,"y

Tlie Hamo to the Hamo. The Gonoral dosiros that the collection of the
outstanding dehtH bo tho fiiMt (.bjoct. JoJ

The tiuiuo to tho »<unio, licquiring quarterly account. 102

Ilarloy and Drummond, to John Cochrane. Dismiening Mr. Cochrane
fordiHobojing inHtinctionH. * jgg

The same to the Hamo. Confirming their letter of the 7lh Februarv. 135
Captain Mathowi to the sumo. For tho (imirtorly acoounts. 103

John Cochrane to Captain Mathews. With listofoatstandin^^debtfl. 35

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. The General is 8urp.i«ed at tho
small redaction of tho debts ; ho do^iros to know if Mr. Cochrane con-
aiders thoi>i at tho ris-k of Governmnnt. 103

John jo .rano to Captain Mathews. Respecting tho magnitude of tho
outstanding debts and tho cuuho of the failure of dohtors to moot thorn 35

Capla.n Mathews to John Cochrano. Tho General desires to know
whether he (Cochrane) continuos to accept tho responsibility of tho
outstanding debts. His remark, on tho credits given, ospoJially to
bnaw and Frascr. ' iriR

Tho same to the eame. Boiterates the request for the accounts. I07

John Cochrano to Captain Mathews. Appointment of Mr. Gordon to
take charge of Harloy and Drummond'saflfairs. Tho state of tho accounts.
J.no liability of Government on account of sudden peace. 38

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. Further demands for accounts, 107

General Haldimand, to Jenkyn Williams. Instructions to sue for tho
recovery of outetandirg debts. JlJ

John Cochrano to General Haldimand. Is anxious to do all in his
power to assist in recovering the debts due on bills of oxchanffo. Points
out the ruin to individuals and the loss to tho Crown that would be
caused by prosecuting the debtors. Iq

General Haldimand to John Cochrane. Desires an answer as to
whether he would give his name for suits to recover the debts duo on

Attorney General Monk to General Haldimand. Relative to suits*
Will Cochrane lend his name ? 11^

General Haldimand to James Monk. That ho is to give his opinion on
papers transmitted to Solicitor General. "P'uion^oa

n.i?^° Cochrane to GeneralUaldimand. Cannot allow his name to bo
coflected ''° '°° of debtors. Believes the debts can bo otherwise

i.^"?!-" ^"^^^ZlJ" ^""^^ Cochrane. The General cannot admit thtt
transactions of 1782, can be mixed up with those of 1781. Desires
positive answer as to his lending his name to suits. m

Jenkyn Williams to the same. Applying for copies of the
obligations and securities of Shaw and Fraser for bills of exchange. 1 18

John Cochrane to Captain Mathews. Asks for farther requisition. 32

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. After his refusal to give his

frf-^4?n '"^ '""'^^ ^"^ ^^"^ ^^^ovory of debts, all communications must bo
lu wniing. jQg^

B. 209

*-

HALDIMAND OOLLICTION.

tf

1783.
Mwy 6,
QiKtbec.

M»y 6,
Qui- bee.

Mny e,
Quebec.

Mny 1,
Quebec.

May?,
Quebec.

May 7,
Quebec.

May U,

Quebec.

May 16,
Quebec.

May 17,
Quebec.

May 18,

Quebec.

Jane 6,
Quebec.

June 8,
Quebec.

June 9,
Quebec.

June 10,
Quebec.

June 13,
Quebec.

June 14,
Quebec.

June 16,
Q'lt'bec.

June IS,

QueLec.

July 26,
Quebec.

July 26,
Quebec.

July 26,
Quebec.

Quebec.

JcnkynWilllnms to John Cochrane. For copioH of obligations and
aeouritios for billa of oxchaDgo. ' PaL.o 119

cotmiel!'" ^"^''*^«'« t« Attorney General Monk. Desires opinion of

Attorney General Monic to General Haldlmand. Desiring cortl^i
ItbXr *"''"*^ °^'"''"' "' ^° '""" ''«*'''"^ Cochrane and

bi^je^ctnl^o" '' '"'^'^ '''"•""«• ^^« '''''■' '' ^»»« BeouritioH for
Attorney General Monk to General naldimand. OpinloP of ccunsol

rcBpecting huUh ugainst Cochrane and othors. P " "' ccunsoi

Captain Mathews to Attorney Gercral Monk. TransmittinK pare™

roHpooting the proposed huIIh against Cochrane, &o ^ ^ %»

uJ^ZTlL^'\'^'T''n'^ u° •'°"''^° Williams. Inst. uotions to begin suit
against Hon. John Cochrane. ° j.,«

Kimtr Cochrane to General Huldinaand. Asking that the suit again'st

f K^H K.'^'^''l''"«u' "' ''°. '"''* ^''•°«'^3^ ^«^«° «'°P« 10 secure payment of
the debt duo by Shaw and i'Vasor. » I'-j'iuoui oi

General Haldimand to John Cochrane. Boason for instituting the
suit against him (Cochrane). nutuuug m«

John t;OThrane to General Haldlmand. The ruinous effoct of a proso-
cons?quenT;!' ^' "°'''" '" ""'"' '"'"''"'^^ "^^« ^>' '^« paymastSr^ia

David Gordon to General Ilaldimand. Desires that the debts duo to
Mr: Cochrane be sued for oomplelo and not separately. 43

c.i Z^™*'-^"'''®."!'"®- ^^^""^ that the debts of 1781 and 1782 ba
sued for as Jrown debts and not as due to Mr. Cochrane. The loss to
the public if this bo not done. Js

of??8rand°S";r'^ '? '^'"i'l ^?'^°°- ^"^^^-^^ t'' keep transactions
Jesl'n.l fo Vr' Coch?rnt' "' '' °'^^ '"^^"°^"" °^ ^^'^ '"''^^'^^y ^'^^

David Gordon to General Ilaldimand. Has had debts duo Mr
Cochrane asnigned to him and in course of payment. Will any sum ba
wanted for the public servico? ^ ~%

John Cochrane to General Huldimand. Has transferred the business
of Harley and Drtimmond to David Gordon. Will be able to act a1
Haldlmand s agent in recovering outstanding debts. 0%

Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. That the general is doin- all
he can to secure the outstanding debts of 1781. hL communSd to
the Treasury his opinion of Coch.ano's conduct. "iumouioa 10

David Gordon to General Haidimand. That Mows. Harlov anl
Drummond's ergagoments with Government expire to.mo;row! ^ 51

General Haldima. d to David Gordon. In view of the expiry of Ilar-
ley and l)rummond'. engagement makes a requisition for £o'0 000 54

David Go.don to General HaiJimand. Is Enable to comply with tha
•cqa.sition of 15th June, owing to General Haldimand's ha^fng Attached
the money duo from debtors. uaviu^ auaunea

Captain Maihcws to Jonkyn Williams. TLo General desires hia
opinion as to the refusal of Mr. Gordon to comply with ron-LlKon P?

Jonkyn Vy.lliams to General Ilaldimand. Remark; on Mr."GorJo;';
l;in/tl ^^'f ^^''' "-^r^V^g bis inability to meet requisUion Ihl
cmfrt. ^0 «««»»•« the rights of the Crown, with jud\men?s of tha

135 to I4S

58

1783.
August 26,
Quebec.

.Atifrnet 38,
Quebec.

fieptfiEberll,
Qupbec.

Beptember 14,
Quebec.

HALDiMAND COLLECTION,

B. 209'

September 17,
Quebec.

October 3,
Quebec.

October 4,
Quebec.

October 6,
Quebec.

October 20,
Quebec.

1781
May 5,
Quebec.

Mays,
Quebec.

Quebec.
Kay 6,
Quebec.

May 6,
Quebec.

May 7,
Quebec.

May 10,
Quebec.

May IP,
Quebec.

General Haldimard In PbtIH r^^^^^^ tt j . ^^S^ 58

General to regarTt to 7^^118 of l^^rU^'^'/T'^ ^^« ^^'^^^'tor

.ition of the 15th June will be paiiTnLThe m i arvKsf' "'' ''' "^S

law-.uitB against ShLw and W and tH^^r"" f^'^^'^q^encea of the

money duo to Harley and Drum raond ^" "''^' ^"^'° ^° "^^^^ '^^

Captain Mathews to Jenkyn Williams DesirPs in ho^^ i.- • -^^

on a letter from Mr. Gordon ""«"8- ■L'esires to have his opinion

Jenkj n Williams to Captain Miithews Romnrta ,^r, itr ^ i. .
letter respecting the failure of Perras ^""^^^^^ on Mr. Cochrano's

r>oSronho''SiluT;oJport° twl'""%. '''\ «^--' '^«^ --'veJ
The expediency LTcVL'JinTtheTobt/' "''" ''' "^^^'''^ of creditors.

M/tirSt^eS Sr S:\aStr ieJ^S-^ ^-^ ^^
Stat:.'' '''''''^ '^ ^^""•"' Haldimand. Asks for a pass to the United

toNeTYorr°'^""^" ^^""^^ ^'"^^.-' "^^^^ S ^s for a messeng'er
^^Hugh Finlay to David Gordon. That he has himself been refused'a

to Bar)( y ar d D, ummor d ^Z r , ^^'^■^''^ ^'^ ^<^"®^' o* the 6lh

granta,^.Miirira";ri;liof^aVs:rffit^^P'"°" "' ^^« ^°"«- ^^-^

an^^nSn^^J^r "^^^^;^^;SpT:i., SX^^^^^ ^'"^P"^^^- ^^

Gordon's dispatches were not reaSy ^"'"' '"'^"'*' '^'*

U.Sriffitr''^''^"^ '° ^^^^'^ ^^^'^^^ BiB dispatches will be sent byl

83

COBBHSKM,E^OK .NI> p.p,«« H.LATmo TO THE Hc. JoUX COCHBAN.

AND MONEY AFFAIRS. "^««

B. 210-1].

l'7T9-1784.-V0Ls. 1 and 2,

B. m., 22,870-71.

i.t?a'ioV o? BcTZlTr'' l^' correspondence relatirg to the admin'

B. 212-1— B. 212-2.

HALDIMAND OOLLEOTION.

6>

April 15.

May 31,
Niagara.

July 11.

July 14,
Quebec.

July -,
Quebec.

An gust 12,
Montreal.

August 14,
Montreal,

September 27.

October 26,
Quebec.

PacOEEDINOS IN THE SUIT OP GENERAL HaldimAND VS. HoN. JoHM

Cochrane.

B. 212-1-B. 212-2.

1779-1784.

rr,, , ^. .. B.M., 21,872.

Iho pleadings, with ovidenco respecting tbo transactions of Hon John
Cochrane as agent for Harley and Drummond. "'""soi Hon. Joha

1778.
April 9,
Cambridge.

Memorials prom Officers and Soldiers of the Army.

1778-1784.

^'^^^' „ B.M, 21,873

T«i„ n"?'l^5^"®. ^° ^'^ «^°- '^^''^ Burgoyne had gone to Khoda
iBland, but bad left a certificate of the ditiingai.hod ^services 5 his

paX'e!^ ''"' '^° °"S'"'' °' ^^'^•^ ^"^ ^'^' f^r^ear of accidents on the

Lord Barrington to Gage, dated London, 11th May, 1774 Tharin

at"b:rS\'ord';hin\1t^' that Lieutenant Skere sh^ould succeed his
r«n JLHif ,^°'<^^^iP' although It 18 not usual to appoint so younff a
Tt tCl •' f "'^ ^"* Lieutenant Skene shall bo paid as Brigad^e Mafor
manuar''SlTt'°'"''^'''^'"''*>^ him (Gag/) not n^ado by sg

oTrh\'5th%uiy,"r77?r''""''^ ""*"'' ''"^"^""'^ '''''^'''^

State of the claims oi the officers of the Ist Battalion of Eoyal Hirrh^
and Emigrants in respect to rank. (The names, date of muster rLnk
in former regiments, &c.. are given in the return ) (Follo^ n A

Lieutenant Colonel Bolton^ Memorial for promo on fSl- iiessrs
Mompesson, Bird, Pepyat and Fry. ^ aiessrs.

^^Ensign Jamee Davis, 31st Begiment. To be appointed assistant engit

gaSL^itr;? ""' '*^' ''^^""°"^- ''^ ^° '^PP^-^^^ «-g«- to thi

Jni^r'''*^ McKinnon lieutenant of the Royal Highland Emigrants Stat^
ing b.« services and losses, and asking for a situ °tion. ^ q

askJnTfoflSo^miL^!^"^^ ^^^™'''^*- Stating his sufferings and

Thomas Sutton, Ensign in the 47th Regiment. Praying for the bount^

of one year's pay granted to officers wounded in action, he haviL lost a

leg whilst serving with Burgoyne. ' ^ , J

by^tase?''" ^^''P'"' ^'"''- ^'^'"'^ '" ^"^^^^^'^ ^o a vacant majority

doSor-r mfta''°°' '°''^°'"- ^'^'''^ '" ^' ^"1^'«:^°'^ "^ the service I!

17

December 6,
Quebec.

December 26,
Niagara.

October- Brigadier Allan Maclean. Praying that he may receive his oav i«

Brigadier General during bis absence? ^ ^^ ?»

rei^buS £f5?' ^f',^^^"'-^^^' R^^^' Highlar.d Emigrants. Praying to be

reimbmsed £67, Halilax currency, advat ced for iheL-ood of the service 23

Captain William Potts to Lt..Colonel Bolton. Slating thi he is desfrou!

rV'tCainrSr ^'"^•P '' ^'^/'? ^^Simcnt fwhi^h he pu'rS e"d

So^^C^i, ^®y«<*^';) '° fa^oar of the Quartermaster Sergeant, and

r a y^'779 B \l?Tl^\%'T'"'''^'^- ^i" '^ ''^"er datef gth'Pe^
eeant.) ' ». , ^^..n...^^...^!,^ ine ^iuancrmaHior ber-

captScT'' ^"^"^ ^''^''"' ^'^"^ ^'■^^^"'"'^ Emigrants. Praying lor'f

IP
;•

00

HALDIMAND COLLECTION,

B. 213

4 1

i ii

1778.

1779.
February IS,
Oarleton
leland.

June 16,
Isle aux Noiz.

August 30,
Qnebec.

September 5,
Quebec.

Septembers.

October 12,
Fort St.
John's.

December 11

December 14,
Quebec.

No date.

1780.
jKDuarj 24,
Sault aux
tOecollets.

June 29,
Quebec.

June 29,
Quebec.

July 3,

Oharles-

bourg.

July 23,

Quebec.

th JtnTaSf ""'°' """^^ ""'^'^ "^ ^"«^^°- P^«y'«« for the command of
Gerard Irvine, lieutenant 47th Regiment. Praying for promoti^nf 3?

T«S' m!!*^^°®-" ^'■^y'^S ^0 ^« sent to the Indian village of the Lake of

b^Cot^orSpS."^^"^""^ ^'^' ^« ^«« •'-^ unhfndsomXitted

ac^'X;?n^Sl4tS'ir^;r^"""^' ^4th Regiment. Praying |

Lieutenant Thomas Hill, 29th Regiment. Praying for promotion. 3?

lea^o^rp^urc^r^heTajSt?^^^ ^''^^'^"^ ^"^'^-^^«- ^^^-^ ^^r
Bneigns James Smyth and Robert Johnston Prftv.-nrr tKot +i,»- ^^

tion a. him.elf. ' ' ' ^ '"'' '° """"■ °'''™" '" *« «»n>o po»l-
N.^n'SV'"""""'''! '?' ''='" P*'' '"'' allowances. • S

Lieutenant Keuah 44hRo(rimAnt "V '""'"" °^^«'iop. b|

that they may bo considered '' ^'"""^ *^'' ^°"'°^« ""^ P'-^y'"?

James Worsley, volnnteer, 4^th Regiment. Praying for an ensign^

cy

69

July 29,
Quebec.

August 6,

Auj;u3t2(,
Sorel.

August 26.
August —

September 4,
Quebec.

September 27,

pro'LoS. '"''''''''' ^'P^^'° '•°'^^«'^^°^ 3^«t R^gi-^ent. Praying fo\

Bflnmm n D • ^' '^"'^ ^^'^'°S at his fllvanced age for relief 61

iJenjamm Rogers, ens.gn,53rd Regiment. Praying for^promotion 73

^r^^'^of:X'\lTo^^^^^^^^^^^ Praying for the 200 days batt

toirensign^t"''''"'"''""''''''''^^'"^"*' ''"^'"^ '' be appointed
p4t^7of£!feil"^ -d brigade m,!?.

absT^ce!'^ ^''''°' ''P*'"' ''^'^ ^^S'«^°°'- P-'^y-g for leave ?f

78

B. 213

B.213

HALDIMAND OOLLEOTION,

61

for
39

1780.
October 9,
Fort St.
John's.

St:1lVs*' tion.''"' ^'"'''''^' ^'^^'■^'^ '' ^^° 29th Regiment. Praying for^pSo?
SSebS "• „ JL«!S° P'-°?tico S4th R.jgimont. Praying for leave of absence and

Gerard Irvine, lieutenant, 47th Regiment. For leave of absence. S

J^mes Walker surgeon's mate, 1-8 Jth Regiment. Pravinc that hn
may be appomted eurgoon to the first battalion of th^ 84lh? ^ ||

Rn&H'^K^''''"'^''^'''"'"^"^- Asking, in event of the report of
Bolton H death proving true, that the su^cceBsion may go in t?e reg^

Document in support of the application. JI

tnnl^^ft '?i^^^"°'"^'°.^''^°^*'^' -Roquostingthat blankets may be issued

Alexander Dundas, major, 34th Re'^'imont rin Pionoh^ Pno„-„ * u^
appointed Lt.-Colonel of \he 8th RoiiS:St frsrocrsfJn tol^cU^n^

forTs" n 'S theTrmy. '''''' ''' ^^'^'^^^ ""'^ ^^'^^ ^^ ^ appointmon?
James Smyth, ensign, aist Regiment. Praying for promotion. IQO

Alexander Fletcher, captain, 84th Ro^imenL. Giving pirticalirs nfth«
chargoB by Dr. Gill against a party of reSruits for the S^lt^ Sent m

Robert Daport, lieutenant. 27th Regiment. Stating h" fo^vlce; and
praying for promotion (covering lotterVsamo dale p^lOG ) m

An undated memorial to the same purpart. ^ '' ili

fh<,S '? P Hurffy hospital mate. Praying to bo appointed as surgeon of
the 53rd Rag.ment. in succession to the laio surg.!,!, (Jarry) '"'^°'*5/J
^_ Wge Graham, surgeon's mate. 44ih R.gimo^n. Playing for promo

w'^hT^ ^^'"ble captain, 4, ,h Rogimont. Eaclos.'ng lettors from \hl

rmer?c!S.'' '''P'°''"^ ^'' P'^"^'''"" '' '''' brevet rank of maj^ria

John Finlay. ensign. 4tth Regiment. S atos hi. services ^id bslw
and prays for promotion. (See aUo p. 222) fSI

the rgime^nr- '''"'^'"^' ''''' ^^^'"^"^- ^-^'"« ^^ - --.-07 '«
Bright Noddor. lieutenant. 34th Regiment. Praying for promotion. 125

Hutcheson Danlop captain, 53rd Regiment. Rjcommonding that leave
of absence bo granted to L outenant Phaauol Lithara. ""'''"^''"" '^J^J

Jo5=s Rj&r" "'^^^- ^^^^'°^ ''' ' --P-y - Sir Joha
Mr.. McDougall (in French). Praying f^r indemnification for an island
granted to her late husband (Captain McDougall) po.sjssioS of wS
was taken by Government for the public servij. (Hoi Knd or lie at
Cochon near Detroit ) V"-"8 abimuu or iie aa

Hutohesen Danlop, captain .53rd Rogiment. For leave of absence. 150

Henry Davernet. lieutenant, Royal Artilory. Praying that biUs drawn

for certain amounts may bo honoured, as he had followSd the pr'oti^a of

his predecessors m his method of accounting. pr.%ouoa^oj

October 17,
Quebec.

November 2.
Borel.

November 12,
Detroit.

November 27.

<Juefcec.

No (late.

1781.
January 1.

January 25,
Quebec.

January 29.
Quebec.

January 29.

February 6,
MoQtreal.

March 9.
Quebec.

March 1 J,
Detroit.

September 5.
Quebec.

September 14.
Quebec.

September 15,
Quebsc.

September 20,
Yamaska.

September 24,
Montreal.

September 26.
Detroit.

October 1,

October 6,
Quebec-

If
. II

62

1T81.
October 8,
fiorel.

October 16,
Montreal,

NoTf mber 13

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

B. 213

November 32,
Qnebeo.

So date.

/

1783.
April 21,
Sorel.

May II,

Beloeil.
July 1,
Quebec.

August I,
Quebec.

September 12,
Quebec.

October 18,
Quebec.

^,D.,,,, Murray, ,„.r,„ ma...r, 84lh Begiment. Pr.ji„gf„r pr„m„.

■Note of amount duo to Captain Thomnq «.!«,««, n / ^. '^^

qnartcr maFtor to the Pror^n^ L!* ." <jnmmer.«all for subsistence as

vaSr ="'°'- '""''"^ 'or"-e«ig„cy in any „f ,t„ Begime,., Jot"

Thcas B,ow„, iio„Sat;^7rJifg/°:rS.7fSr;;'rf:S; l|
in Me^^Erg™"'""''''''''''' S^S'""'. P'-Vi-S for a commi.,io„

ac?oZ""K;'rl„°^!*° ""■ (ta^"-")- Praying for ratio„,"n'
Fratcis LomaiWe, captain. For leave of absence. isf

„ ^ , •.»a«™t?rTrr;i'iln„t«i?S^^^^^^^ ?' «■" "PPointment „,

'TcL-'A^ '« f WiPSrretTelnl'Kn,?; •=^'"''°'^'» ".S

-nicfiard Houghton. Hentennnt Rt^^ t> • ^•'^V. . ^"0

motior. ^ ' "^'"^^"aot. 53rd Eegiment. Prajing for pro-

Sir John Johnson to HaldimfinH t„*-^j • ^r . '^4

the Ist Battalion. -^^'^'i^and. Introducing Mr. Austin, surgeon to

John Jones, acting barrack mastn.- p..„ * l . ^^'^

master of Sorel. "'*'^racK mastei. Prays to be appointed barrack

qaarVeraslT""^^"' ^"^^^^^ ^"^ ^'^"^ ^ R.r'n.Y. For allowancJ of
John Pringle, ensign, 84th Regiment. Praying for promotion. m

WoTembtr —

1783.
Ways,
Montreal.

May 12,

Sorel.

May 14.

Oewego.

June 5,

Carleton

Island.

July 1»,

Quebec.

Auffustll,
Quebec.

Beplember 8,
Oswego.

'September 28,
^Quebec.

^JhomasFaanco, town aajor, prajing for a commi„io„ for hie eldest

pay. ^ " "^ aoeence that he may go on half

Thomas Gumraersall to Sir John Jn!-< i <s,of u- . ^"^^

nature of his claim for subs stenn? «ni i ■' ^l^^'^gj^'s services and tho
interest to have the amount paiS' ""^'""^ '''" (^"" '^«^") *« "«« ^is

Ni^hS, whTbaYradl^lmfisifnVrT'' ^^^^^^"^ thatLiouteni'nt
pany. may have leaveV:eH th \"din''t ^^.^^1..???^"-. .^-lon's Com

pany. n.^ have le^t^^^H ^ ^.^.P-JirS^tJiS S^^ "'

■I o«

B. 213

OOLLEOTION HALmjIAND.

ea

1V83,
October 16,
Oarleton
Island.

October 16,
Niagara.

October 20,
Uontreal.

NoTember 29,
Uontreal.

December 8,
Sorel.

Secomber 14.

December 16,
Uontreal.

December 19,
Quebec.

December 27.
No date.

1784.
Jnnnary 10,
Quebec.

January 21,
Uontreal.

April 13,
Qoebee.

Captains William Dunbar, Malcolm Frasor, Daniel Bobertson and
David Alexander Grant, t4th Ecgiment, for the brevet rank of major.

Andrew Parke, Captain, 8th (or KingV) Regiment. Praying for^?eave
to purchase the majority of the 53rd Bogiment. 191

Goorgo Eberhard, ensign in the late 3— 60th. For employment in anv
department. jP3

Isaac W Clarke, assistant commissary. Stating his services since 1773
when he was obliged to leave Boston to seek protection at Castle William!
Prays to bo appointed a commmissary after the reduction, he havine^
served in the commissariat since 1776*. 195

_ James Fiirqiihareon, assistant commissary. Praying to be continued
in the service till it is known if he is to have half pay. ]98

William Mure, captain, T. S Lock, lieutenant, G. B. Heaphy, ensign,
63rd Ecgiment; E.Brown captain, and Bobert Johnston, lieutenant,
3l6t Bcgiment, reduced officers, praying that as they cannot now sail
navigation being closed, they may receive full pay until they can leave
the country. 201

Jacob Oontiyman and Sefrenis Caselman, privates in the first battalion
Eoyal Regiment of New York, praying for a reward for scouting. 203
Samuel Walter Prentios, lieutenant, 84th Regiment. Giving a statement
of the circumstances out of which has arisen the complaint against him
made by Major Harris. 205

Thomas i:colt, captain, 53rd Regiment. For permission to purchase the
majority. '^ 211

lane Edge, late captain, 53rd Regiment. That being unable to enil tbi»
Beason, asks for temporary employment till spring. 218

Bryce McCumming, quarter-master, Slst" Regiment. That owing to
the neglect of Ihd paymaster of the regiment, a younger ensign had
been allowed to purchase the lieutenantcy over him. 216

Charles Atkinson, lieutenant, 44lh Regiment. That owing to the
entire loss of property and money by the 6re at hU lodgings, he will be
obliged to sell out, if His Excellency does not come to his relief in consi-
deration of the peculiar circumstances. 214
William S.ivage, ensign, 34th Regiment. For the lieutenancy, vacant by
the death of Lieutenant Clarges, The prayer of the memorial is Kun-
ported by Lt. Col. Barry St. Leger. 213
Samuel Ford, lieutenant, 47th Regiment. For leave to join his regiment,
as he has been detained from it without knowing the reason. 194
William Wood, captain, 34lh Regiment. Asks leave to sell his com-
pany, on account of financial embarrassment, and prays for a lieutenancy
m the 84th Regiment. 1^2
Memorial to the same effect, dated 17th November, 1783. 195
William Howard, Eoyal Artillery. Explains the improvement he
made in fuses for shells and his reason i ■ 'saving to go to England, as
he never intended to desrt. =0 184
Charles Blake, garrifon surgeon. Stating his services and present situ-
ation and praying that it be taken into co- Jderation. 256
_ Duncan McDougall, lieutenant 84th Regiment. His services in rais-
ing the corps of Royal Highland Emigrants in South Carolina &c., &c.,
and prays for an eneigncy for his son. 258
Miles Prenties, late Provost Marshal. For pay to this date and for the
payment of bedding to du Calvet and of board to Major Bay fRev) a.
French officer. ^ ' ^ •'^g^

Another memorial of 20th April for half pay, enclosing warrant for
his appointment (p. 268 ) by General Monckton, dated 26th September,

■«4

HALDIMAND OOLLKCHON.

B. 213

1784.

June 17,
Montreal.

June 28,
Quebec.

July S,
Montreal.

Jnly 8,
Quebec.

August 24,
Montreal.

t

I '

August 28,
Quebec.

September 8,
Quebec.

September 24,
Quebec.

September 30,
Montreal.

September — ,
Quebec.

October 8.

October 16,
Quebec.

October 22,
Quebec.

November 6.

No date.

Zlry', 1%. ^?Sefa!::fp"Sr' ^^"^"^ °^^PPO^"t.ont dated 20th
John Baird. captain. .53rd Eogment, for leave of absence. ^^' I??

G. Clowia, to Major Mathews. That in comnlianco with HI.. rv««i

a ba".°a^ °''""*' '"' ""'"'"■ '° "■» S^" ""Sime-t for the gr.„.-'„J

S?„r ^'"'n'' V'' '^S>m„M. P,-aym, for promotion fl?

Captain J^aehi„, 2«Sir.'remSnf/^""'' P?

Canada «bea ka (So„Vom»v? wa^hlfj " «'''°,'"" returning to
returning in 1779 ho fotfnd thf/ 7k ° P"f Mr lo 1770. TliaS ou

aoid r°n\jTn°ia:: i/Jf „ST' ^/'™'»°''"« *'' -^^^
offors his services would return li assured of pardon, and

^.Kiohard Houghton, lieutenant, 63rd B.gimeat. Praying for prom"
to^J^Z .?:aSe&t^"^ K.giu,ent.Pruyiog to ...Z

promoted tSrrgel^rrsJr'joTn Jo\''' '^■^TTk ''™''"« "> '»
Lauoblan Uaeloan TXLint «^h l"'""^"' 2nd Battalion. 237

Captain Alexander Pr.S°olan; ^""°"'' '"' ''""' " P"™'""
Henrj. Pilot, oaptain,3ist BegiJut. For b.tt and forage m>noy, n!

B. 213

^\

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

65.

No date.

ReaommendiDff

that

HutchoPon Dunlop, captain, 63rd Regiment,
iJavies have leave of absence. p" „^

Henry Slilo«, surgoon'a moto. For Ihe en»iJ\iov In ik. ai.t .

by tho promotion of UnsignArden ' ""' <"'»'«"°J' '" '1>8 34th, vacant

to Ko'S.'o'tfor"' ''°'"""' '"'■ B°«i">™'-'»ll»g W> .orvice. „i.h „ ^Z

.a^.';r;{fat;;°ii it"'irr'H^^iL''nT'-°™' "- ■-« '° p"*-« •??

.io^t'th°"Rt'a'.'C;;r '""' ""J"""" ''•'^"' ^"'«'«"°»- !■— on,.'?'.
4 bill on the B„bj"t pSs.eJ'ti^pl'.Jii^" "'"'f/J' "m" °?''t"

^n ; ' rii^deiriti^-y -'isU^cfi:-^ bet:a'Xofra,;s

or Mr, Powis wbo a „ n""?' ^"uion hffto T"'"""'.'? ?,*'''- ^''^'"

hi. Government. Tho Se nartv™,.^^ Si, i?-'^"'-',,''''"' '' "> """■"' '»
»ot go as fast aAo^.^S^eJ'rSe'h-^'^S" .y'Ts^ltrAdtr; t,T:^.

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HALDIMAND OOLI.EOTION.

B. 213

Ko date.

only romains hunsoif (Roubaud) who from his fuoilily of c'.uracter ia
alwuy.s auractod to tho unfortunato. Yot the in^ratifude of du cXeJ
mayfo.co h.m al.o to loavo ; bo.idcs ho ovvo. gratitude to alornment

exorbitant prico lor more than a year's w,,ric, HuUostions and Horvioea
Eut for h.B own goodne.a of heart ho would also have boco uo his Jdu

Adheraar fol own. Urges thLra to oaloi tho fear, of their frioniis at the

is' weTl d/notrrhl'd:'"r "'"'^^ ^'^'f r-^^^ tho>n,a'nd rvernm S
rJa, Mn "^^rf 'J ^'r ^'"' P""'^'* «"'• ^"^^ ^'■<^° admission ot French
Canadian, to public employments will be gratiaed. Speaks hopofullv
ofhisownaff.irs and offers to become agent for tho Oinadians Th^
rest ol the letter d.scusses the political state of Europe Page 3o!

iiichard Houghton, lieutenant, 53rd Eegimont. For his nav m the
In-han D.par mont and allowance for his oxponses. ^^ Itl

H,l Mitchell, grenadier 28th Eegiment. Praying tor payment of arrears
whilst ho was prisoner with the Fronch at Datroft ^ ^°'°"' ^^ 3il

MtJORIALS Faojl THE PhovincIAL CoUPg AND LOYALISTS.

1777.
August 23
and 26.

'September 7,
Detroit.

Septembre 8.

B. 214.

n77-lt85._VoL. I.

fiepteiiiber 8.

September 16,

September 26,

Freeman's

Fields.

October 8.

October 24,
Mouat Inde-
pendence.

December 6,
Uontreal.

1778.
July 6,
Quebec.

July 6.

July «

Jaly 10,
'Quebec.

July 14.

July 17,
Quebec.

r . ^ ^ ^'^•' 21,874:

BrSo MatrrihTC^^'^^^'r,^"" Adjutant to Jes3up's corps and
urigaao major to tho American Volunteers. po^n ^

fK?T^° Anthon.surgeon, to Lt. Governor Hamilton. For an increase in
p2v rTtSrn ^Z ""t'f '^"*^°^''^°«°. «t«ting his past serviced 4

August to Sate '"^"°^^°" commanded by Samuel McKay from Is?
The same under Daniel McAlpin for same date. «

offhTfrolincTrroopr"- «--' -'^^ -S-^'ating the organisation

trotir'"^""""* "^ ^°^'' ^''°'°^ ^° ^« paymaster of the Provincial

SamudTcKaV''"'"' '"'"'^ '' ' «^*^"^*^ '^ '^' YoWnteevs undeJ
Tho Bame to those under Daniel McAlpin, same date. Q

(Yt:z:zrn^it ''"'°"'' ''"""'" ^' ^'^^ ^"^'°^^'*^ ^^^^^ '

Brigadier Watson Powell to Isaac Man. To take aa many orison ers as
are necessary for the boats going to Diamond Island foipSonsanS
pcsS: " '^'''^ '' "" '''' P"^'^"^^^ ''' '' be sent to Can^adarsoin as

mc^aSdefsT' ^°"''* ^^^^^'^ ^ ^^au to comml-

BenSs(sttsop.nr"''' """' ''^ ''' " ^"P*^'" «^^^'"« '^'^

cafetlyfcforsirr^d."^''^ losses and services' and praying that his
i?3- ^'■°^'"' * '»yali8t For relief for himself and family. 21

recriS '^^'' ^^"P'^'^i'^g ^bat captain McKay is Staining his

Joseph Pringle, a loyalist. States his Kuff'Tin"" "".' v- ^ ,. w. .f/

Eben Jesflup to Burgoyno. Giving an aocouat of h'e'ftmation' ot'^Se

Kings Loyal Americans, their services, &o., and pointinrout that hia

ig his
15

it his
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21

5 his
2j

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B. 214

1778.

lULDIMAND OOLLEOTION.

67

July 15,
<Juebeo.

July — .

Augusts.

Augusts,
Quebec.

August 4.
August 8.

August 18,
Montteal.

August 21,
Quebec.

August 21,
Quebec.

August 23.

August 26,
Isle aux Noix,

September 7,
Three Rivers.

September 10.
Sorel.

September 14,
Borel.

October 8,
Sorel.

October 16.
Sorel.

October 17.
Montreal.

October 24,
Quebec.

of tbo ™r,io.» o( ;ho loylUC, wUh CZno' ' «""'"''««"•

that »oino pla,, may bo adontodlo'ifr!,. ??""]'? '"'' '"'"'"• '''^"g

piaying for relief ""^ '<""«' ''<' '«» "Mlainod, and

by'ESSoi?prd'Zgb°''M''ro''""'"''' «"■"»'• " '°^»"". 8i4
birrai::t ibtUffa-ioi'Sf^' =°"'°- " " '°^""« -^ «'--T

ma.rSrL«"fr?"w't'\'''" »",''"'"""' """'"'"«' "» '■O'Pl'tr

chargcSagaiDslhim. ^ * ' °^ ""'""J' "> i"v«tigalo tha

losrota°«'rpra;[!,°gVrrZ;'"'' '•""' '""'''■ «""-S W^ »orvico, and
.nd^X'l^lZ'e'S'""' "^ ^"»"^- S"'°« b- -.vices and losa«
^ Certidcate by Major Jame. e„.y of .he loyalty and autrering. of Job '

moon. uovornmont at flosack, Pitlstown, and flalf-

EoU of Captain W. Eraser's company of Eangors nl

Jgeanti?;cf5^/rrnrant?,U'[f Zl fh '^' ^'^^'^' ^^ *
want clothing and light arms to fit thiS.f"^^ ""^ l^''^^'"' ^boy only

John Grout. For leave to sot up a school at Thre^ Rivers. 5?

E. Manuell. Applying for licence to sell liquor
1^^:T^^:1,^ '^'^''^ ""^ ^'-^ °-P« ^'•-" e rebels precedes t^e
empJoTm^nf "'• ^'^^^^ ^^^ -vices as a loyalist and asking fo?

Campbell (pl'gS, ; and DonTld pS Tp Sw d led S^i ^l"^"'*"'^'
Juslub Sherwood. Praviuff for rant iu u^ ' 1 ^'^''^V^ «orol-

"'SiS s^' T^ wS?:rf;:m'th'^; &:£ r^^'^ ^" -^^ --p-5

familii-thovhavHlf V^y"^^mon to go back to reliovo th«ir

-Robit Eofcrsr ot t:;roUd tr^' rr^^'-^ '^ *^« I^'^'^""' ' "

more battalions from the fronUoraStLn ? '^""*"' ^« ^^'«« *«^« o»^
refused. irontioia of the Colonies. (The request was

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IIALDIMAND COLLlCTtON.

B 214

il

0,

1778.
NoTi bei
Quebec.

Noverabre 10,
Borel.

November 18,
Quebec.

November 19,
New-York.

Deceniber
Vontreal.

December -

December ■-

1779,
January 14,
Borel.

January 18.

16.

January 25,
Sore I.

February 9,
Montreal.

March 16,
St. John's.

March 23,
Soiel.

March 39,
St. John's.

March 29,
Qaebec.

April 16,
Montreal.

April 26,
Quebec.

Mcy 6,
Quebec.

May 21,

Quebec.

June 8.

June 24,
Borel.

August 16,
Quebec.

James Campboll,voluntcor in Captain McAlpin'i corps. For an appoint-
ment in the secret service. p,, -g

oor^KTnl!"' ''■:^'» 'o:>'«i;«t8 for a flccond battalion of Sir John Johnson's
corpH to be ra.ecd so that the loyalists may be made useful. 78

dutod^!rnT9Tv! v''"'^.'*"'''.'^^°/i'"-^«°''." J°'^"'^«"' cnclo,«odin a letter
John Peters ^''^'™*'°''' ^'S^^^^ ^y I^«bert Loa'ro, Edward .Tessnp and

Daniel McAlpin, captain eOth Regiment. Stating his success in rainini
men Peter Drummond appointed a captain, tulcon prisoner and lonf

Sr rar."'' ^^' ^^'' '^^ °^''™ ''^^'''"'''^ ""^^ ^^ retained i?

Adam Ferguson to Andrew Elliott, fieooramending tho case of m!-*

White, a loyalist, for consideration. * ga

A recommendation by Mr. Elliott follows. 87

Geoigo Christie, ft loyalist. Praying for relief. ^g

Mary do Forest whoso husband has been imprisoned for his lovaUv
praymy for relief for herself and family. 90

James Mclntoeh. Stating his losses and praying for relief. 92

Isaac Man. Applying for further relief. 94

AlesaBdor Cruik.hark. Stating his sufferings and applying for em-
teo ci;.^fi?d"<nT"i.'''^''? "r' ?'"^""'- (The services .7tL memor,^.
Munro). ^ ""'' ^'J^' ^'^y- ^"P'"'"" ^°'*'^" ""^

Ecbcrt Aimand. He is not fitted for tho situation given him unde?
Twies and prays 10 be ».ppointcd Provost Marshal mm nnaer

Jcseph Piirglc Certilyingto tho loyalty 0] Benjamin Payne and John
Grifewold, n(wpriEorcr8 in Quebec. ^ " aim jonn

Joseph Sulje. Stating his tuflerings and praying for relief. 142

.he'^jJt'o^iruty^.^^ri?,)."^'^"^' ''^'^^ ^«^ - «"~ ^-5

Solomon Johns Stating his services, for which he has received no

allowance. Ail the money he brought ^ith him 14 mouths ago boi"^

expended, a^ks for rations and still to be employed. ^ [nf

John Stagg, formerly in Rogers' Rangers. Praying for relief. 109

<i,„^^I!"*'"™ ?"'■"'' * '^'■^^'hargcd soldier of the 60th Regiment. Pravinc
that the quarterinasfer sergeant of the Royal Highland Emigrants mav bf

aSvrc'ed'hlm^ '""^ ''"'""' '"' ''" for^goodB%urchasedf and' moUy'
for'^S'f.^'^"^"'^' ^*"^'"^ ^'' '"^'''' *** Loni.bourg. &c., and praying

BuSilfiilTf^ ^f?'"^ ^°' employment, as he is ashamed to rece^iio

BubMstence without doing anyth ig in return. 115

Caleb Green. For relief and to be sent back to Montreal. II7

Thomas Barron, a suspected person. Stating his loyal services his
suffering and losses, and praying for employment. ^ services nis

Cafd3"s.atS i^'-'" '"^. •'°^-° P«t«r Sommer and private John

oaidweil. Stating their services in rais rg men, for whcm thev had

received no acknowledgment ^ ' ^°tin i^ey jad

List follows of the men raised and how Hia(rjbnt'd 12^

Ihomas Barron. Praying for an appointment.^ ' 128

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B. 214

UALDIMANU OOLLIOTION.

e»

1119.
Aaguai J9,
Qaebeo.

Auguiit 31,
Qaebec.

8«ptember 19,
Quebec.

Beplembur 20.

October 13,
St. Joha'a.

October 16,
St. Jiihix'i.

October 18
Machicbo,

October 23.

October 24,
Uachiche.

November 19,

December 23.
Quebec.

December 27.

December — .

December — .

Docember — .

1780,
February 1.

February 22,
Montreal.

March 3,
Sorel.

Ua-ch 9,
Montreal.

March 17,
Montreal.

April 26,
Berihier.

April — .

May 10,

Fort Ueorge.

May 18,
Quebec.

June 19.

July 3,
Quebec.

6b— 2

John Jonos, a loyalist. Stating hh suffjrinff^ Borvloot, and loswos, an J
pravin^' for a preHont allowance ami Un- oirMtlnymont. P,iiro 13(>

Wui.or Sutherland, voluntcor, K K. K N.Y., stating his Horvim>»
an<l a«kmg to bo employed on Luko Ominpluini 133

The (.flayoPH in Oat.nla of Kogors' cji-pH, applying for farther BulwiH-
tonco; on leaving Now York they rocoivod Hubiistomo up to the 2tih of

••"l^'* , 136

Stophon Tuttlo. S'.oting his Horvi(•o^^ and the suffjrings of hitnsolf and

tanaily, for the considerition of His Excollonoy. 133

SilvannH Everts, Staling his sutforing and Iohbos, and prayinjr for subsis.

tence. r ./ .5

Oliver il/erts. His services, Iomsoh and sufforings ; owing to sickDosu
since lie e. oapod with his family to Canada tho money ho brought i»
exj)ondcd ; prays for relief. 1.15

A pass from Colonel Skoene and other documents. 119 to 161

Susan Adams, wife of John Adams. Prays for a continuance of th&
allowance, or that her husband bo relieved from teaching school gratis,
80 that he might employ himself to obtain support fur his familly. l.>2

Jlilizabeth Tbompson, That her husband to avoid the treatment threat-
ened by the rebels had escaped to Ireland ; she bad escaped with hor
infant daughter to Canada, and now prays for a passage to Cork. 164

CertifioaieB of the loyalty, &o., of Peter Gilchrist. 156

Mayor James Gray, introducing Lieutenant Robertson to Brigadier
Powell. ^ J5Y

Donald Wilkinson. Stating his serviccB at Louisbourg andQuebtc-

hiH sufferings from the rebels, &o., prays for relief. 15s
John Butterwoth. Stating bis losses and offering to teacii and preach

at any garrison or corps to which he might bo sent. 161

Peter Gilchrist. Praying for rations. I64

Edmund Terry, a disabled loyalist. Applying for relief. 165

John Howard. Praying for subsistence. 168

Lieut -Colonel Robert Rogers. Stating the stops he wishes to take for
raising men ; recommending his brother and suggesting the de^ntruction
of Macbias, &o. ji^q

Joseph Baatie, a loyalist. Praying for subsistence. l;7

James Glenie to Captain Twiss. Forwarding a petition from Berthior

for the erection of a bridge, jgQ

Ttie petition (in French) follows. 1^.2

Anthony Bradt. Praying for relief. I86

Certificate by Major Mc.llpin of the appointment of Isaac Man to be

Brigade Major in 1777. 186

Stephen Tuttlo. Praying for relief. I87

Thomas Barron. Pj ay irg for relief. IS9

William Frasor to his sons, William and Thomas. Stating his sufferings

m escaping from the power of the rebels. Prays thorn to do all possible

to got him and tho family into Canada. 190^

John Thompf.on. Applying for bateaux for the upper posts. 192

Certificate by Eben. Jossup of the loyaltv and sufferirg.s of James
Bradshaw. ' 195

Neil RobertBon.loyalist in McAlpin's carp's. Praying for promotion. 198

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OALDIMAND OOLLIOTIOIT.

B. 214

1780,
July a I,
Uacbicbe.

July]],

July 36,

Block houBe.

Aii)iugt 3,
Quebec.

September 12.

November 3,
Quebec.

NoTeraber 13,
Quebec.

December 16.

Deoember — '

December — ,

December — .

1781.
Febriiiry 15.
St. JoLu's.

Mnrch 1,
UoD!real.

Miireh 15,
Montieal.

March 21,
8t Jubn's.

March 22,
8t. John's.

Aprils,
Quebec.

May 30,
St. John's.

June 3,
Quebec.

June 17,
'Quebec.

Allan McDonnell. His impri«onment and oncape ; pravH for a oommiii.
•ion mono of tho newly rained corps. » ' l J' p"c,«T<m

Kbonozer JosHup and Uugh Mud.o. Praying thnt tho latter may be
uT'n;!3j;to^iru™.r"' ""'''^ '«teM«jor\5Alpin. corp, aTthi;

W. and T.PraHor, offlcoiH of loyaliHts. Urging their claim to bo «ont on
hv in M' •'■''' ""'^ ««king couHideration fo?Wil,i«„» iW'S rnior.
ity in MoAlpiii k torpH over Neil Kobortnon. oL

h.S"^"TM "'"^'r^hiH sorvicoH; hHowh by account rendered the

^'ITi^Xil^X^^'' '^ bo appointed ^com.i.ary at I.etr£.

The account referred to above. oJifi

Hutrh Munro, giving a statement of bis cbho Hinro ho joined tho Iroone

n Jr'^T P'"^'".« l^^' '^inHtated as senior officer of JcH^upl corpn
to which ho properly bolongH. ^ 'Jul

rog n ent it will bo necessary for him to go to Niagara to sottlo accounts
with tho dilerent companies as paymaster, and asks leave to set off
before itis too lato in the Hoascn. 217

Peter Drummonl. Praying that ho should bo ordered payment of b 1
back pay. not having received any from tho 24th of June, 1777 to thi^

John Peters, Eiward Jo.ssup and William Frosor. Calling attention to

he proceedings of Maj .r li-.gers on tho recruiting .o.vico >tho obAae'e^

thonco arising and asking for a remedy. ' ^^O'^^^'e*

rangers'!""' "^ '*""'"'" '"^""'*^'' "'*'*'"« ^« **« ^"'"^'^ '"^o « c««'I>h of

I'^titionof PncBbo Grant, widow, that her lato husband's allowance
may bo contuaoJ to her and tho children. «i'owanoo

I /^''^'P" from Mercy MoLaron, widow of Peter MoLaron that h«r
j'ohn'How ' f^'T'"'-' ""7 ""' ^^"^''^"^'^ t« her and the Zdron 233

hav?r.°lo«?Th ^'k^'"^ '^f"" •'" ™"y ^^ P^'^l f""- «orvioes (staled) ha
having lost tho vouchors to thow what ho was promised. ^ 2?!

i'hilip Bm,,y. Stating his siTvices and sufiforings, and nravini? fi.r
additional subsistonco (soo also p. 3. 6). ^ W^Y^ng lot

Mrs. McAlpin, widow of Major McAlpin, stating his services th«
great orponso ho incurred, and that only the sum^ofVe 3 I7s Sd
Zll^T^X:''^'^''-'^' ^^-'^ -^ ^- daughtors^^n'dMkJ^gl?;

The account referred to. "^^^

Andrew Naughton, Praying for an addition to his pay, ats

onmnl^f«^h-^'^'''' ^'u"^'"- ^^^ ''*'"°f "»t'' be has an opportunity to
comploto his companv by recruiting. "Fpununiiy 10

James iiogers. Praying for authority to recruit in the Colonics- if ;I
proposed to join Peters' corps «nd afterwards form Two battaUon; aVd
as ho would bo of more service on tho frontiers of NW ifn liln^ '♦k

"as ^Jr\.^r%'^\ ^>- - objection loh" liiuXntn-td 'IT,
Petition of loyalists to bo granted a flac^ of truoa «o «u f« „lf .u •

wives and children out of thf hands of tho roS' ' ^'' '^Z

Jacob Snyder. Praying for relief, having boon taken prisoner and thn«

^'john Pli;rr- '''"^/ com„,issio„ in^McAlpin's cor; ? ' ^"^ ^
John Piatt. Giving a detailed account of his services since 1775 bi-

losses, expenditure supplying loyalists, &o., with provTons his emnloi

.Tmt'.VT'_"r"%^'*-^ preiontodhin; from'Ta^^non for^'l'
--omp„nj^. rio^B lor rohei. * ' ,r"

B. 211

HALDTUAND OOLLIOTIOIT.

1781.
July 7,
Utcbivbe.

September 10,
Montreal.

September 17,
Qiiebeo.

September 19.
Montreal.

Hepteraber 21,
Nia((ara.

September 23,
Quebao.

October 1,
Niagara

October 2,
Quebec.

October 14,
St. John's.

Novembjr 3,
Quebec.

November 19.
Verchfires.

178 J.
January 2,
Montreal.

KliTsaboth Phillips and I)orothF Windeckor, wivea of men in Butlor'ii
mSZ' ^'■*^'"« ""*' ^^""y '"'*>' *"' ''""^«^ "^ J^'" thoir huHbandH at

xiinguia, p ,,

John Maodonnol, loyallBt, 74 years of ago and his wife 87. slutina
thill ho has nine hohh Mo7on w. Iho army, and two on the KinK'M worlcf
Tho,.e,Hccul.on8hohaHHmrored; being reduced to povor y*^from me
loHHoa ho haH HUHtained, prays for relief ^ ^ Vjil

William Miller. Praying for indoranitioation for the datnairedono to hia
pronorty by tho ohasseurH. "go uono lo nis

Wmiam Ilogun. Praying for an allowance and for such employment
UH may render him donerving of this bounty. "pioyment

roKimeiu". ^^"""''* ^^'"^'"^ '" ^' promoted to the majority in his father'".

Potilion (in French) from Meshrs. do Hjuoherpillo and d'Aillebo^ut!

PnSorhnrr"-'" ''?',"^''°' branch (Canadian offloerB Do.iH g to be

Lioutenant-colonelJohn Butler, for him.elf and ofB.ors. Praying thit

imi.rj'n /." ""■ "r™'""'"""' " ^'^ «°''^« «^'th the Indian.,*^ may bo
emitted as they are made a pretext for ili-lroatiug any of the corns of
rangers who may bo taken prisoner. B » y "» in« "^272

JoHoph Bouty. Slating his services in detail, from Soptombor 1777
and praying tha he may bo provided for in Rogers' Oorps. ' V75

bim'on ri th O'otobr' ^^ ^'*''"^'' "" ''^''''' ^ favourably by
Benjamin Patterson. Praying for relief. 2d3

David Phelps. Praying for subsistonco as a loyalist. 28S

Thomas Mann. Praying to sucuoed Easign Uavar. 288

January 8,
Montreal.

January 18.
Verch6ro8.

February 16,
Moutreal.

March 12,
St. John's.

March II,
St. John's.

March 14,
at. John's.

March 13,
Montreal.

March 19.

lloolof Vandccar. That his allowance has boon withdrawn ; pravs far

payment of his exponses on secret eervico. ^ ^ 2<n

Enclosed to Abraham Cuylor. oflO

Francis Hoge! Praying ihat he m ly bo employed in the army, as he

does not wiHh to bo considered a useless onoarabraooe. '^9!

nmnu' ?'-^%'?^ ^'■'*'"""" ^^"^^^ ^^'^ "■ ^"''^ belonging to Goori,'e Rouse.

employed ,n Government service, was taken by the rebels in 1777. 2d5

A cort.facute of R,uso's loyalty follows, dated Ist t^braary and si 'nod

by Christian Wohr and other loyalists. ^ m-

ih.T'hiiT ^'"'f"''. ^"l^^' ^- ^ ^ ■^- Y- Calling attention to the faot

that black people, oyal.sts from tho Ojlonios, have been made slaves in

Montreal and praying that thoy bo freed. 907

James Blackloy. Praying for relief. "gj

Cortifiuate by Captain R ,bort Loako, of Blaokloy's loyaltv. &:; 301

Stephen Dacolon. His servioos aad losses ; prays to bo employed • he

would prefer to supply a vacancy as sur^roon to one of tbe corps. 302

f Jir n". t"'^ ^"*'?'*'"'' ^'''^' ^«'^'"« *«»^« to proceed to an up

their company by roorniting. *^ . f,

MoW^.^'^y^'^'U^'^y'"^ *^** I' t^« '^''^'•^««« ^ho camo in from tho
J^^h!. K K^fl^l.'^'' '"•^^J°"' ^'^ ^""^^ J«l»"8on's oorps as they agreed to
trouble! ^^ ^ ' provisions suppliad thorn ani for his

on^ecTefrSe'^' '°'^''*'' ^""^'""^ ^"' *° *""'''*°"^ ''^'^'' ^'^P'oyet
* 306

66-2i

12

1782.
Uarch 19,
Verchdrea.
March 19.

March 21.

Maich 27.

March 27,
Aiontreal.

March — ,

April 20,
Montreal.

May 2,
Montreal.
May 26,
Verchfirea.

May 29,
Verchfirea.

Jane 7,
Quebec.

June 13,
Sorel.

June 17.

June 18.

July 27,

Verchfirea.

July-.

Augaat 10,
St. John' a.

September 26,
fit. Jobn'a.

October 11,
Quebec.

October 11,
Quebec.

October 18.

HAtDIMAND OOLLIOTION.

B. 214-

October 21,

Verchdrea.

November 6,
Montreal.

November 19.
Montreal.

November 28,
Ghambly.

November 3P.
Montreal.

William Lameon. For leave to recruit in the Colonies. Page 307

Ber^ke.^"" ^'''''' ^'^^'"^ ^""^ ^" allowance whilst employed onleoret

fromfitSugh:" '""^ '" ' ''' °'*^"°« '' ''""S ^'^^ ^-'/i-
Certificates in favour of Mr. Monior, late post master at Albany. 313

^J!il^l ^TJ"' •««?'''"« ^^^ prayer of his petition (p^ 265) of
terf.l M '/'''/'^P'^y"!'"^' behaving been allowed a rat on. Il5

wood McLeod, formerly of the 78th Begimenf . For a ration and

coS.TtlJi';fIh^h®' H-ff^ '^'f ''''''''' ""'^'^ Shirley,&o., and detailing hif
TO-fi- ?^u ^^^ '^'fferent campaigns since, and praying for relief 318
Wilham Johnston. Praying for relief. i' ^ S ^^r leiiei. dia

Jamee McIlmoyJe. Stating how ho was taken prisoner and released
«n^d reporting what he believes to be the etate of feeling at Sunder!

W Man, junior. Praying for pay for services. off

Note to Major Jessup follows. .,f,t

Mary Eogers, widow of a loyalist. Praying for subsistence her husbanri
haying been hanged for his loyalty by^the rebelHn 1777 she wLlf

ThLfnot ^!rT7 .'y^'^'^^'f "^^'^'^ ^° ^y ^'^ «h«'ter o her relation
tL nL • ''^'iu® '^^*'' ""'^^'^^ ^«' to leave the country. 32»

The order signed by a justice. •' Ut

Wilham Johnston. Petition with certificates, praying for subsis-anoA
or a passage to Great Britain or New York. ^^^ eubsis.ance
^ Cemficate of the loyal services of Duncan Campbell, formerly of

bePn^SSedtT^^^ ^^^^ ^«j- ««S-' -P« ^^^

Isaac Man, junior. For permission to recruit in the Colonies. 337

^^Benjamin Pawling, lieutenant in the rangers. For the vacant com-
James Login. Praying for books and instruments of geometry. tlo

343
345

348
Memorial of the officers of the King's Royal Regiment of New Ynrt
ar7afrfid'sho!ild T'^T "^^ \' f' "Po- the eftSmen^lX
withourhJf 7ay " '' P'"'' ""''''' ti,atisdone,they m.y be reduc^S

go^g to England ; recommends thom to the gene?al\ £.fh f '%"^^^
Wilham Kennedy. Stating his services ar^d asking ^ 4lief Thl

request is ,n a long letter to Abraham Cuyler. ^ ' i„

John Brackan. Praying for relief. ^JJ.

fa^l^.'"" ^""'''"- ^"'' ^^<^^'^onna\ relief, for the support of his

pension." ^''^°"®"- ^""^ ^be continuance of her late husban^d's

365-

Terence Smyth. Praying for employment.

John Ryckman. Praying for relief.

Philip Luke. Praying for employment and for temporary relief.

i

2.214

HAtDIMAND OOLLKOTION.

W

1782.
December

e.

December
St. John's

December
River du
Ohfioe.

21.

December — .

December — ,
Moutreal.

December — ,

December — .

December — .

December
December

December
^0 date.

him tf ''^e^"S l?,f IT'"- ,^"'""^. '■;? ""f"'"""'' «itMlion a.d askmg

do23w^rrj°;rp^s/°'" ""- " "» «"■" °''" "'-«■ -•

Joseph Hanes. Praying for relief. ggg

WaZ' S"^ w '^'^ j;r '"^ V"?^'^°'^« ^^^"''l be restored. 386
relief ^"^ '' suflermgs and losses, and praying for

Report on the situation of iJonald McDonoll ; if he is deorived of hU

. HendrichMattia. Praying for an allowance. tat

. ^.Ephra>m Jones. That ' s former 8ub.i«tenoo may be continued to

. Michael Carman. Stating his losses, and praying for relief. m

£120 odl "' •^''" ^'^'^'^ °^ ^'''''^'^ ^^^P^' Bowing 'a 'balance'"

242

f!S

}j»

I. :|

i

1783.
Januarr 1,
Machiche.

January 3,
Montreal.

•launary 3.
Montreal.

•January 3,
Montreal.

January 35,
St John's.

February 13,
Montreal.

Oaweijo.

May 10.
■May _.

June 2,
Quebec.

June — .

Jane 9,

Jnne 16,
Bt. John's.

MemoBIALS FaOM THB PaoVINOIAI. 00RP3 AVD LOYALISTS.

1777-1-785.- Vol. 2.

V\^v.' TT . . ^'^' 21.875.

Jeptha Hawloy. For the restoration of his full allowance, the reduction

Jn'SStr ''""'°' ""^ '^" '"'"'"''■^^ ''^' P''' "' ^'' men in his iTeace

Alexander Campbell. For subsistence. Page 1

on^e?l?c^*"^*^^'^' ^^^^"^ account against Government for expenditures

fJ'S^ZTl-^-'^''t\^'u^u^^f^' P'-ayiogforahouse outside of the
tort at Detroit in which he had his quarter sT n

ihfl rinJrT'T'A'"''**''^- .f '"' ^^^ co"t'°"ance of her husband's pension to
the children. (Apparently she was about to murrv again ) ft

dist'.'^s JndTrays'^LTiSief ^'^' '" "^'^^^^^^^^^ ''' ''' --*' ^« ^ %

as quSmaXr'' ^'P^'"' "''^^"^ '^•' b- allowance whilst acting

A recommendation by Major Roes. Vt

Allan MoDonell. Praying for the continuance of his pension. U

retT;" rhfs Sy "^"^"^ '"' ^'^ ''"•^^'^^^ '^^^ ^« ^^^ ^^ ^''-^^ *«
hiiT^^."s^n;^:S'^i;t ?ardS. ^-^"^^^•^^^^•^^ pay promised L^

ra^wTi"un:?^'%"''t*'i?*'°^?**^"°''«<*)- For leave to settle on the
Vaidwell lands on Lake Champlain. jj

Claudius Bretell. Praying for leave to rfitnpn tn. nft-*" t.o1,» „„ Ug u„!
received no subsistence and is unable to make his^living he7e? "' "20
.^r-^y ^!f ''°l''V ^^^^ ''^^ b°«^ ««"' *"» by him and Holmes was at their
iZ be mat Tu?1-^'^"'T r^' b/pritchard. If anv allowance
18 to be made it is to him, as Holmes only brought throe small cattle. 22

„| i

W. f

i ■

K'

!
1

l|

j!' •;

■ 1

"74

HALDIHAND COLLIOTION.

B. 215-

itas.

June 19,
Quebec,

June 19.
Quebec.

July 24,
Isle anx Noix.

July 26.

August 14,
Quebec.

August — .
Uontreal.

August 16.

August 13.
Quebec.

August 18,
tit. John's.

August 19,
River du
Ohdne.

August 20,
Quebec.

August 27,
Dublin.

August 27,
ijorel.

September 1,
Sorel.

Septembers,
8t. Francois.

September IS.
Sorel.

September 22,
Montreal.

October 8,
Lachine.

October U.

October 24.

October 26,
St. John's.

October 30,
Sorel.

November 3,

Snre!,

November 6,
Borel.

Isaac Man, junior. For an inquiry into his conduct. Page 24

m/nt" Sm.m.^^'y^/f *t? continuance of his allowance, or employ-
ment. i he memorial states his services ^^invy

Ma^eTyW^S: ''"^"^ ''' their discharge, if consistent with hTs
Li«t of names of Ihe petitioners. |?

Hugh Munro. For compeneation (or bis losses. gj

Ruiiolphas Rllaoma. Prajiog fbi- a refagoo pension. 8*.

.skirrrbe*,l°r;„ ^?mplaini„g of the treatment he ha, received, and
nniri^SSiaSi-fftTotLr'^"'^" ""^ "^ "-"I

seS'„'r„f-iriraS:?.£;t',f .r ^'^^ •» ^" '» ^--" '- •!

Edward Jessup. For leave to go lo ErglaEd. JJ

prfyTfor'rEf • ^''' ''" P^'^"'^ *« ^^«"g^^ ^^^^ him is exhausted ;

cZiTJl^tr f ''^^^'l' ""^ P'-^y^ ^^' compensation. "^''4.'

thefauer ' ^'' ^"''"'' "^^ Carleior, Eicdes'el and Cleve, A.D.O. to

TilTnl^fel af • '^"'''^^ ^^^"'°«^° «^ *° ^^« '— M'

Donald Macintosh. For a pats to go to Otter Creek 65

pray?n"trreS:'°- '"""'«' ''' '°^"'^' ''' '=■"-»" '""' '»»«'. «"^'
?„T1,'"t1,'° ''^ ^''' f°'" J"''""", doled Montreal, 12lh September B«

the'p;tTn:IoTKc:" ^"'■^" ^'^^^" ^«^ ^«-« ^« -'T on trade wiJh
QuS"" "' '^^"'^^^« '^^^''^ ^-- Now YoMc. For leave to settle ^n

of^Mti^IuofBCfolt'tfrmrnt'^^^^^"- "^^^^^^^ '^^^ ^^^aS
A list of those of whom the tettiement is to be composed. ??'

Patrick McNiff For sub.sietence or employment. n

Jn a letter of the 8th January, 1784,'^. 'duplicate of this petition is

.^Daniel McGinn. For relief or e.,p!oyment (covor.ng letter at page

Jeune. Stating his services and losses, and praying for relief. 79

B. 216

HALDIMAND COLLBOTION.

il

•75

1783.
November 18,
Montreal.

November 17,
Mo Ureal.

November 24,
MoDtreal.

December 6.

December 18,
Montreal.

December 18,
Montreal.

December 23,
River du
Ohdne.

December 31|
December — ,
December — .
December —
Dtcember —
December —
December —
Dectmber —

1784.
January 2,
Rivt-r du
Ob€ae.

January 13,
Niagara.

96
98
lOO
108
104
106-
103

January 26,
Sorel.

January 26,
Sorel. '

January 30,
Sorel.

January — ,
Horel.

February 2,
<Mebec.

Ftbruary 8,
Sorel.

i^'ebruary 19
Sorel.

February 23,
Sorel.

February 26,
Sorel.

February 26,
Sorel.

Mbriiary — .,

March —

March 9,
Sorel.

aJThffl'f^''^^ Praying for an inquiry into his conduct ; his services

R u''t%^ Lipscomb, lieutenant and quartermaster of the Ist Batt K
A a'^' F.''^ '^"^° <° '«" h'« q«artormastor'8 commisBion ST

Andrew Coulter, an old soldier. Praying for rel.T ?«

Certificate of his services. ® fa

Major James Gray. Praying for authority to exchancohis rank of h,.if

Certificate of the services of Thomas McKnight. 94 H

Boverend John Stuart To be appointed chaplain at Oataraqui

Luut. James Eob.ns, Loyal Rangers. For back pay. ^

Roger Mevens. Stating his services ar,d praying 4 relief.

Ralph Spooner. Praying for relief 1 / b ' '«»»i.

Jf'hn Savage. Praying for His Excellency's patronage

Wilham Smyth. Praying for relief. I^^^ronage.

Copy ol Governor Tryon's rocommen iation of Ebon. Jossud irtft

Memorials of commandant and oantaiiis of the Lnval R«„ ,» l^^
warrant money as allowed to the BritU Maps ^ ^*°^^"' /j^J

Memorials to the commissioners oq losses:
John Shieroland.

Nicholas Phillips. jj*

Hondricif Hoft'. "*

Jotin Monicr. Pr ying to bo sent to Frontonac as commissary. n»

C^^'^;^::;ti^l;\i; -^^^ ^-««--« ^y VanA,stine

^^ Associated loyalists for Cataraq^i. Praying ^L't^ols and otie^
lo.sI; ^'''''' ''^"'^"""'' ^"^g'« ^«"«:"«- Stating his services and

i^iSS^;^y^t?i;: i^^j^r ''' --"^^'"«'"- ^- ^^« ^^E

Isaac Man. Stating his los.es and praying for a pension. {40

relfe^ ^'^"''' "''^'''- ^'"^'"^ ^'' '^^ «"^ «»ff«ri"g«. «nd praying for
Alexander White. Praying for subsistence. {4!

Daniel McGinn. For relief. ,^-

14»

Duncan Campbell, settled on Caldwell M.>nor. For provisions 1 IT

N.!tToT'' '"^'"^ '" ^^"«'' '^^ ^"'''^^' ^-- -<^ orhel'J^liats fro*!

bef^ 'ifbfcre's ^llS::'' '^ ^^^ '^'^ -'^« -^ ^-"^ over the lal'e'

I

76

HALDIMAND OOLLEOnON.

B. f^l5

17S4.
Mfirrli iiS.

April 3,
St. John's.

April 16,
Montreal.

April 30,
Sorel.

May 11,

St John's.

May 17,
Montreal.
May 24,
Montreal.

May 24,
Montreal.

May 31,
Quebec.

May 31,
Quebec.

June 3,
Lachlne.

July 3,
Oakuraqui.

July 20,
Quebec.

August 18.

Aniriiat 30,
Quebec.

fiepiember 24,
Quebee.

prS?n"gTofrdr/f.^''''''' ^°"''"'''- Stating horhnsb.nd'a sorvJce^ and
iJogor Stevens. Slating hia services and praying for relief. ^*^^ m

beitn MSaS'S'^'r ^"'"'"^ '' ''''' ''^ ^"^ ^'^'^ -^ ''^»-
onltlir^ ^"''°'"- ^'•'^yi^g for compensation for medical attendaic J

^^tiZV^!£.:':^J&^'^ - to the conditions on whig
Allan McDowell. Pruying for the continuance of his pension. m

lu6

October 6.

October 16,
"Verch^res.

Oetober 28,
Quebec.

If 0 date.

London.
Kg date.

Edward Poster. For relief.
.^ SbeBczer AIUd. P.nyi„g u, bo released from gaol atd hi, ca8e inquired

bamuol iiindman. For temporary relief. j?u

a farm. ^''''""' ^'"^^"^ ^"^ '"^'"'*^« ^raj^loymeni, as he is unable to clear

CoSZr '""'^ ^^""'^ " P'^^'^"« P<^^'*'<'-)- ^or « P«- to go to t'he
Hugh Munro. Praying for relief. IJ^

^.^BbeoezT AlUo u> Mathew,, Urgi„g the prayer of prevloa, pL

Joho Goodonoogh, Praying for relief. jJJ

remrauEi ^"a^dVorl'er: '„"„ hit Sr"r' '«" '""/?° "">?•"«■' »»
for a„ advance »..etu:?etec„''r"e''d''b;7he det^ °'"'°'°""- ^'JS
_,^A.eoo,,d petmoo, dated 28tl, September, pr.^' for a peo.ioo Z

Sm1cS:r'rertorors?ll7hrj„V° '"^ '5f °-° "'P"'"-'- "^
diBtress. ""•''""•"' to Sir John Johnson. Staling hi, servioe, and

offl»r°o"fthtlt- ^'° '"°*^ For a continuance of hi, pay J!t

dafe'dtS,"li^l:'X:?/8f'' ''° ""^'"'^ - '""P-' °f '- P«« 'o"t
JamesMcDoneil. PoraheanneandforRisTH'»/.«iin^n » * ^?^

ISl-^teXt^^^^^^^^^

James Quinn. For omploymont. j^^

adKd°t5^rh7„'i:'rfhi!^Se,7ai°/b'trth''T ■" >"'°™'- '» ^»

d. i^nprerL^°[n';Ka°Ja?f.y'^' ""— " '-"-^^i

Same. Statinff hi.s ani-o.-no^ jtr^ „_j .., . . 206

hie battalion on the froDUerrofrN«i,,^Vn.i,'*'''!f^Nr'^*''t ^ complete
may be of use on L^kXar^^ii^ZU'^^^^^^^^ ^'^«"^"''' ^tl'i

B. 215

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

n

1C6

No date. Jacob ohafer. For omj.loyment. Page 213

Loyalists on Caldwell Manor, for tho eamo benefits as if thoy had
setllod on Government lands. •^15

Michael McCann. P'or leave to sign as a loyalist under Sir John
Johnson. 217

Moses Delosdernier. His services, the unjust charges brought against
him by Lieut -Governor Franoklyn, and protesting his loyalty, &o. 218
Mathew Sterns, for relief. 2^2

William Hutchison, for a situation in tho excise. 223

David Brackenridge. For employment. 226

Proposals by Messrs. Rogers and Peters. For raising two battalions. 228
Donald Mcintosh. For relief. 280

John Piatt. Praying for redress. 282

Simon J. Cole. For relief. 234

Allen MoDonel!. For promotion in one of the newly raised corps. 236
Widow Diedorich. For relief in her distressed situation. 240

George Finklo. For Fubsistence. 241

Isabel Parker, a loyalist from New York, That she has always assisted
the men on secret service. Prays that her son, now a prisoner, may bo
exchanged. 242

Thomas Barron. Praying for assistance and employment. 243

Helena McLeod, widcw of Norman McLeod. For relief. 245

Alexander Kennedy. For his pay and allowance of clothing whilst a
prisoner. ° 246

Certificate by Captain John McDonell and other officers, to Sergeant
Sommers. ° ^^ly

Azariah Pritchard. Proposal to raise men to servo as rangers. 248
Hendrick Ruiter. For the pay of captain whilst he remains m
€anada 250

James McNeal, of Jessup's corps. For employment as a school-
master. "^ "' 251
Loyalists in King's Royal Regiment of New York. For measures to
be taken to get their families out of the hands of the enemy. 253 '

John Rogers. Slating his services; the execution of his father for
loyalty, &c., and praying for relief. 265

John Adamp. For an allowanco. 256

Bichard Wilkinson. For relief. 258

— Bliss to Captain Brehm. Stating his service and asking his influence
to have him continued in the commissariats 2oO

Simon Huntington. For relief. 262

Simeon Covill. For leave to go to England and .j bo allowed provi-
sions. 264
Francis Hogel. His services ; prays to be appointed to one of the vacant
companies. 2fi5
Simon J. Cole. For employment. 267
Henry James Jessup. For a commission to practise a?i a barrister. 269
The family of the lato Major McAipin. For relief.
Samuel Hindman. For relief.
Samuel Freeman. For relief.

John McKenzie. For relief. ^,^

Peter Miller. For provisions and clothing for himself and fam"!y. 276
John McPherso!*. 7or relief. 278

Abraham Hyatt. For relief. 2«0

Henry Wiiliam Shaughnesij. For leave to raise men to entitle him'to
a commission. ogi

270
'71
272
274

m I'ii

ll

18

HALDIMAND OOLLEOTION,

B. 215-

Ko date.

i

I _

1778.
June 2,
Niagara.

Augnst 11,
Belemequin
Buy.

September 6,
Detroit.

September 30,

Oarleton

Island.

December (?)

. 1779.

J0I717,

Kontreal.

1780.
AnguBt 22,
Detroit.

October 9.

October 21.

1781.
April 19,
«i»gara.

' July 3,
Niagara.

October 20,
Niagara.

1783.
Jane 6,
Ifontreal.

June 9,
Quebrc^

Undated ■..mor.-da re.peo&g pri«^o°. io. a^'f^ f^

B. 216.

B.M., 21,876

_ INDIAN DEPAUTMKNT.

provisioDs wanted. Mohawk« consent to go on the expedition ;

a4i:r"tcKL%?.,^e"if aT^ Hi. E.eel.ency^

the Indi^n%e7rt1nenf:ndrs Sv ^'''''''''' ^''^P^^^'"^ «fflce^^

pott go'^on !; a'o'uriifh\r"'°" ' ^'^ ^-""g^ -'th the Indiana • pro!
Mortrealf '"''"* ""''^ ^^'"^ «'^^ ««k8 leave on his return to comrto

a Jer! wh"^ to^'e^e' v'e"it "oVr/^^J^^'^T ' ^^"^« ^^^ ^«^- pJ'
the boy, has been BcntTo His E^cffr' ^''a ?" ^'^ """' ^^o. ^^th
espcneeofpurchasirgthe two. ^^"'"«°^:^'- ^^ks to be paid for the
-Further reepectinff the Indians «nH <»,« v 1 . H

request for leave to |o<o Montreal ^'^'^ '"'^' «"d renews his

as a rrngenrWanr'^'SueU'^:!* '^^ ^"""'^^ g«' « -t^'o-ent for his pay

Slatem^ent ofVbe ^ay aid necesX?),""? '^''^'"^ ^^'^ '^'^^'^^ 18

Alexander McKee Pravint Z „ ^'^ ^^^ received. 20

a^ee. -frajing for a permanent position. qq

ma^d7wjtf h/^% sTr Joh'n ?oCon P'''^ ^"' P^'""""^ ^« ''^^ ««"'««^ent

theX-t'jSti^gltlstpTLd^r r-'^^r'- -^^ Hamilton; stat'es
and yriy. His £.ceXncy's7oteo?ion '''' '^ ^'^ '"«^«'*''^''« ^-^^i"'^'!
Li'«rSi: 5.C?^^" «-'- «^ ^^e ti.e up to Which ho had pj|

e.«pt;«f:n7in tfel'^.' Vp^rnt^l J", ^"^^« ^» conso.uence o5
pany ard to obtain a commis'fon in R. "ti^''' p ''^' ^° '"'^^^"'^ ^«'" « «om-

the two companies orrnge'r^n':^ v^LnraT^aX:'''^"'"^ ''' °°7/

thf:"lt,^';7si?Winil'th"s'on""nS''t^ "f ''^'''^ George, under
P'esent rebellion; her subTeqnent lol^ ^^" « .'^^ ^'"^ wounded in the
feeding ibe Indians wao coH to h'- -in ^^« '« f g'-'^a* ^^pense for
for additional rations an^f^r navmL'^n? "paroton Island. Prays
miPea.y in 17^. payment of cattio .J«livered to the corn-

George McGinn. lieiHfln«>it i-, -K- '^- -v.- T^ 32

8<:rviccsard a.kirg for pay and alio wn?.^'f'"" Stating his

him for active Bervice. ^^ allowances, his TvooBd having unfitted

3S

B.216

HALDIMAND COLLKOTION.

»»

8

1782.

August 18,
Quebec.

AnfruBt 29,
Montreal.

October 1,
Quebec.

1783.
July 30,
Niagara.

September 2,
New-York.

September 8,
New-York.

September 10,
Montreal.

September 16,
Detroit.

1777.
October 1,
Quebec.

December li.

1778.
Jannary 3.
New-York,

July 20.

July 26,
Quebec.

Jnly-

Augu8t31,
Niagara.

October 17,
St. John's.

October 16,
Sorel.

January 28.

Modical certificate followu. p^™ ^q,

Another petition to the same efifect, dated at Montreal, 2,^rd June,

65

Joseph Clement, praying for the payment of arrears duo to his late

lather. .^

Cortifioato from D. Glaus of the date to which the father was paid 42
Margaret Hare, widow of Lieutenant John Hare, killed at Ori^ika in

^t. Legor'8 expedition in 1777. Her suffering and losses, &o. Prays

Mis Excellency's consideration for herself o' d six children. 45

A second petition dated 25th November, lor rations. 61

Certificate of her Into hufband's loyalty and services. 62

John Ryckman. His capture on an expedition to the Colonies • his

escape ; prays for assistance to rejoin the Indian Dopartraont. ' 43

John Johnson. Piaying for arrears of pay, and for leave to join a pro-

vinc;al corps as a volunteer. ^g»

Officers of the Six Nation Indian Department praying for a provision

in Vitw of the expected rediiction. 5*

Peter VanAletine and other loyalists, to Sir Gny Carleton. For six

months pay in advance and a recommendation to the Governor of

Quebec. g^

Memorandum of the amounts received. gg

Eeturn of the loyalists embarked on board the transports for Canada. 67

Eepregentation of the officers of the Six Nation Department and
application for grants of land. ^q

William Lamotbe and Jacob Schieffelin of the Detroit Vo'-inteors for
the same provision as is given in other corps. ' 74

NAVAL DEPARTMENT.

Hilary Gosselin, master of the snow " Friends." Stating the veFsol's
eeivices, he and his crew with the vessel having been detained at Qucbea
i^n the winter of 1775 and emplojed since. If not further required, as-ks
lOr a proper discharge, certificate of service and the usual allowance
to men discharged abroad. ho

William Friend, late of His Majesty's sloop on Lake Champlain. Pray-
iBg to be nrade pilot on the lake. ^0

Periiiit to the schooner "Sukey " to pass and repass, for the sunplv of
fuel to tno city. t''

Capt. Zach. Thompson, of the Naval Department. For leave to eo to
England. m

An account of the time during whi.h he has been employed foi-

Robert Whitfield. For a letter of marque for his armed ship the
Hope . gi-

L. Alder, E. N. For leave to quit the lake service and to go to Britain
for promotion. ° g^

From some of the sailors on board of the " Soneca." To bo discharged
their time having expired. ^ q[

A'oxander Menzies. Eenewing his request for leave to quit the lake
service. q^

William Davie, late midshipman. For employment on land. 96

Thomas Marshall. Applying for pay. 93

Eeport of Capt. Sohank. That he is absent without leave. 99

Application from Edward Sicapson refused for the same reason. lOt)-

; ti i

!*■

\:\. ■

¥!■■. ''

I

iy:ll

B. aiff

1779.
Warch 12.
Cork.

March 12,
St. John's.

July 29,
Qutbec.

August 28,
Ship BritiiA
VHfen.

« 1780.

Warch 3,

Quebee.

Mays,

<euebec.

July 22,

Deiroit.

>*'i([U8t29,

.ucbec.

December 14
Quebec.

December —

February la.
«ew-york.

February 16,
ot. Joha'a.

February 15,
vuebec.

September 8.
October 12,
Quebee.

No date.

- 1783.
January 9
Quebec.

Maya,
Quebec.

July 19,
-Detroit.

/uly 20,

Michillima-
Icinak.

September 29,
Quebec.

No date.

_ 1784.
January 28,
Quebec.

Febrnary 17,
Quebec.

ioJfZ !^Z. °"""« '" '» ""'"-^ ««. and M.„ui., .fjJJJJJ

107

Willf.mD.rt,,,«toofHe..Vipe,..,| , „„, ,

« *"•■<. U.„T„„ge,..„,eorWoo. For pr„„oUoa. ,,3

no„. o..,.p. ...„.„ „„ ,.,^ ^^,^ ^__^ __^^ ^^^__^^^^ _^^

C.^:'J;o7„fct'i.°' K;X°',?J,- ^o.^ o, A..„c,ated L„,a,U.. ^

Mhooner"M.idofHonour" ofth" .T.S'' ' ''<'«»»» in fto Sed

"..hCpt. Nathan H.bSl. ' °° "'»»°""'(Conneotio„t,in oo-opoS

™' of aamo date. 124

by S,rd«^Jt, of^[ '^^ f « of oaptato Of .he po« of Q„.bee, vaolSJ

Qn^K- *°'"»"' P'"' T«»«e. For the po.t of „.p.„„ „, ,^, <2«

tnUpnlg .■«"'«««"' .a the navy. For leave to ienafn i„ Q„,J^

-/C;.:'rdTl".;'« '"^''- ''™^-«r tba. the heneat of half.p'fj!
W.ll,am Haloro. For promotion. iSS

atpTor!?'""- ^- »■" """«- whiU. engaged ,n cart., JZ

he th.nka His Bxceilenoy might 'ive him '''"' "'^'"^^ ^^^'^y* ^»>i«h

o^telXti^br- - P" »" - ,a„e footing-
^iward Henderson. Por his pay as pilot }f

J|n^Bi.oo., eauin, .aster on the la.e. For employment a.on«

redrLTlnd^-'^ofjrV St««»? fai« services not n.M r.. • ..^^.-.Ji'^

1 8

B. 216

nATiDIMAND OOLLEOTION.

8»

115

n big
117

lo the
Hit
121

1784.
March 3S,
Quebec.

M»rch 29,
Quebec.

April 30,
Quebec.

June 8,

Oarleton

Island.

September 8,
Quebec.

No date.

1777.
Anguat 18,
Montreal.

1778.
July U,
Quebec.

July 16,
Quebec.

August II,
Uontreal.

August 30,
Uontreal.

August 31,
Montreal.

September 30,
Montreal.

September 30,
Montreal.

October S,
Montreal.

October 17,
Quebec.

October 26,
Quebec.

October 27,
Quebec.

October 28,
Quebee.

October 28,
Quebee.

Morember 2.

P«?oTwfdta:k'°;™f'' ■ '"° ■""» "' ""' " ««™"7." for f„„ „a„.h,
^Mi.. Brook, ,..0 ..„i„g „„^, ,„, . ^,,^^,,^ ^^ twoTar

Foitnd^r„°"hltrzr;r°h1Car.'" '^° '^"»' i>"p""»'"*

grataity. "'"■^ *^ *''® loyalists, or two months' pay as a

he brought against him '^'^"'^^^'"^"'^J^ '"'o «°y charge that may

176

MiMOBiALs FaoM CiviUANs IN Canada.
B. 217. ""-^^^^'

to act as a convoy for the mernh/n T- ^/^^'P^ for two ships of war

Ann Drogan, widow thSw^u-M^^
hospital. ^ ' °'^' ^^^^ ^^' "'^•'d may be admitted to the general

Moris Herin. For a place in the hospital. 1

aDd7o?M?.°rrto''b6'^°JStojT..°™'° '■i"."?""""*- as Teodno master

i^^ZlCT, S^SS/'"'^'"* '- "-oyfoMhe trade fleet leal?

whti'terare';r b7trct-J°St:'°* °f '^° iaoooveoienee '^
honses, i- / mo cnange in the regulations affecting post

__^ Alexander Henry. For .llo„nce to sell a negro for debt dee by l!i?
John King, . negro. Stating hisserviee. and praying fo. hi, liberty. U
^"id Allgeo. Slating bis losses and praying for „„p,„,„„„, ,,
Batbass Coffee. Praying for hie liberty. j

ap^TnleX"' "'•'" °' '"^ "»«•• J'»' «■» «ala,y from the d^.e of hi.

tt::%T:z7' S"ha'?irr°&';t,'t "'^ «°™"^- «

praying for redress. °'~° ^'^° having swindled him and

Jl^a^d a;l^^o°gtK,?£eX;^?A^:?-^ - "«»«'^ '"I

82

BALOIJIAND OOLLIOTION.

B. 211

:n

1778.

KoTember 3,
Quelieo.

December 11,
Quebec.

December —

1779.
JanuHry 12,
llontreal.

January 23,
Quebec.

January —
Uontreal.

February \<^,
Terrebonne.

March 10,
Quebec.

Iflareh 24,
Quebec.

March 31,
Quebec.
April 6,
Quebee.

Aprils,
Quebee.

April 27,
Quebec.

May],
Montreal.

May 21,
Quebec.

May 21,

Quebec.

May 28,
Quebec.

May 28,

Quebee.

June 7,
Quebec.

June 10,
Quebec.

June 28,
Montreal.

June —
Perc6.

Auguat 7,
Quebec.
August 20.

Aagaat 21.

September 2,
Quebec.

A second letter, undated, on the same wabjeot. Pago 36

Merchants of Quebec and others. Complaining f abuses in the

management of <..> ■,, « houses between Qmboo and Montreal. 39

Ann I)eaunifl'\ wi low of a soldier. For relief. 4|3

Danoan McUraw. For a licence to sell liquor. |C

George Yuung. For a calary as crier '^ the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions AO

Donald McKinnon. To bo admitted to take the oath of toalty for bis
lards. -^ gQ

John Pullman. For liconco to oootiime his school, with a memorial of
residents of Montreal in support of the petition, si

Thomas Potters. For redress on account of damaee done by the
Ohasseuri^. 55

Letter enclosing the memorial . gg

Willi \m Forbes. Stating his losses and praying for relief. B9

Lauphlin Smith, For the otfice of searcher and waiter in the Custom-
house, Quebec. gi
John Piggot. For a licence to sell liqnor. 04

Three brothers, named Harper, escaped from the Colonies, who aro
willing to serve in a.ny capacity in any corps to which they may be
ordered. 66

David Allgeo. Renewing his request for employment. 11

Mary, wife af Murdoch Cameron. That a house bought by her at St.
iioch has been taken for the use of Government: prays for comoen-
sation. "^ »q

Merchants trading to Lake Superior and the North-West. For passea
to send forward their goods with as little delay as possible, 73

Charles Patterson and William Grant. For passes for canoes to the
X^orth- West (List of passes granted is appended.) 13

Alexander Ellice, on behalf of the merchants of Detroit. Respeotinir
the charge for transport by Stodman over the Niagara portage. H%

Robert Russell. For licence to practise as an attorney and advocate. 8i

Ann Sinnot. For an order to receive the wa^es of her eldest son
shot on board the ship " Retrive " (sic). ^4

J. B. Dumas, For pardon for theoflfence of illicitly dealing in flour and
grain. ^ . g^

The warrant coff.mitting him to prison for two mouths follows. 88
David Allgeo. For the oflSce of naval storekeeper at Quebec. S9

William Hilt. Praying that liis licence to sell liquor, which has been
revoked, may be restored. 9(1

Militia of Perci. For a reinforcement to protect the harbours, fisheriea
&c., against American privateers. g-^

Robert Ruasoll. For a commission as notary public. 94

William Dummer Powell. For a commission to practise as a barrister
in the Province, he being a member of the Inner Temple, where he
studied. gg

Robert Macaulay. For a pass to go to Lake Champlain for the delivery

""tit''" "' """ " "■' ""° °"'" ^" ■^*"' vrraiii, 01 oorci. j^l

William Ross, merchant, St. Anne's. Stating his services and nrayine
for a pension. 99

1

B. 217

HALDI1I..ND OOLLIOTIOKT.

;e3S

I the

39

43

id

Se8-
4S

r bis
60

al of
6:2
the
56
58
69

are
be

n

84
and

Bd
88
S9

1779.
8«ptember 33.

October 80,
8t. 8ulpiee,

No»embar 3,
Quebec.

December 6,
Quebbe.

1780.
Jaauary 6,
Detroit.

Jaaanry 6,
Montreal,

February IB,
Quebec.

Febroftry ao,
HoatrenI

February 21,
Hon'treal.

MAfch 17,
Quebec.

April 10; I
Quebec,

May 20,

Quebec.

Hay 26,

Quebec.
Juno 6,
Uoutreal.

June 12,
Montreal,

June 14,
Quebec.

Jnne 37,

Reaiixoiwhe.

Jane 'i6,
Quebec.

June 30,
St. Thomas.

July 14,
Quebec.

Aneuat9,
Quebec.

August 29.
Tiicee Uivera,

Moses Delesdornier. That he has purchased provisions to send to the
Bay of Fuodf, not knowing that saoh exportation was prohibited. Prays
for liberty to lo^d one vobboI. Pago 104

J. B. MiroB. For relief. 108

Thomas Walirer. For lioonce to practise law in any of the L> Is of Record

in the Province. jOj^

James Parif. For a licence f ra house of entertainment iio has lately

fitted up on the Sc, Foyo Koad. iJQ

Merchants of Detroit. Complaining of the delay in the transport of
thoii j^oods and praying for certm ohaogoH in the system. 112

Agnes Lttforco. That hor late bubaand nuflfercd for his loyalty and was
compelled to leave Virginia ; that she and lior family were taken prisoners
by British troops and Indians, and with 13 negroos taker, to Detroit,
where Ihe negroes were sold. Prays for their restoration to hor, or that
she bo paid tbcir value. IKj

John Loe, breeches maker. Complains that ho has been notified to
leave his house, of which ho hulds a lease, and praying for redress. Ii9

liichard Pollard. For a patts to send gouls to Niagara. 123

Phoby David. Stating her claim against Mr. Doscbambault and pray-

Dg thai Iho judges bo ordered to proceed with tho case. 126

W. Griflaths, surgeon. For employment as a surgeon. 129

Samuel Holland, surveyor general. Stating his services and claims,
and praying lor payment of bis salary as surveyor general. 157

Papers relating to tho case. 162 to 171

Memorial referred to the committee of Council for oxamininK acoountH.
on the 16th Oaober, 1782. ly^

Tho report of committee and conespondonco with the deputy receiver
genera;, on the claim. jijg to 186

Alexaudor and William Macomb, merchants in Datroit. For passes for
50 bateau loads of goods for the u])per country. 133

Inhabitants of Quebec for the abatement of a nnieance. 134

John Raty. For the office of inspector of chimneys,

The same, in French.

Thomas Walker. For a con Tiission of attorney-at-law.

George Sinclair. For leave b> lecruit for a commission in tho Blth. Ul

Indians of Restigouohe and Nouvelle, Complaining of encroachmen
on their lands by the inhabitants of Bonaventnre, and praying for pro-
tection. (Tne memorial ■* addressed to Lieut. Governor Cox.) 143

oroorge Hips. For a licence to retail spirituous liquor. 148

Jeremiah McCarthy. Account for rent of his house occupied as a
guard house by the ADhall-Zjrbst Regiment, and for tu mages. 149

Memorial for payment. 152

James Monro. That being oompolled from the state of his health to go
♦o Britain, ^^rays that Rjbort Russoll may be authorised to act as Lotary
i(i his room. ]5^)

Constant Prooioan. Praying that his children, newly arri ved from
Bostor may bo allowed to join him. 153

ii^annh .^f.nnafalH fit, R'l•annk^ Tkof V'-'^' anl^ _/>nn~ ...r i: i.-i i ;_

138
138
140

from the wood on hio
from it.

ad.

Prays for compensation for t he wood taken

186

84

HALDIMAND OOLLIOTIOIT.

fi. 21T

1T80.

Anprnet 30,
Quebec.

September 6,
Qoebeo.

NoTember 1,
Qaebeo.

No (late.

1781.
Jannary 3,
Quebec.

Jannar/ 12,
Bt. John's.

February 20,
London.

March 7,
llontieal.

March —

April 12.

April 19,
Montreal.

April 21,
Quebec.
April 21,
Quebec.

May 23,

Quebec.

Jnly 2,
Quebec.

August, 21,
Quebec.

September 8,
Quebec.

8eptf mber 29,
Quebec.

October 2,
Quebec.

October 8,
Quebec.

October 31,
Quebec.

December —
Qnebea

A Bubsoquont memorial (in H!ngIiHh). For lonvo to cut pino on
Uovornmont Innd above tbo St. Maurice Forgof>,to bo paid for in boardH.

Pu«o 194

William Grant. OfTuring hia sorvicoH during the ab'onoe of Tboraa»
Dunn. 188

Elizabeth Clarke. That after serving Capt. Collett for seven years,
ho left Quebec wi hnut paying her wages; prays for relief. 19(>

John Pagan. Fur leave to import merohandiso from Now York. 192

Charles Stewart. For lioenoe to practise law and offlciato as a public

notary. 131

William Gill. For payment for a storehouse. 195

Madame Babuty. Enclosing her account and certificate of her losses
by the King's troops and tbo rebels. 197

The documents relating to the claim follow. 198 to 202

Mary Uny to the Rt. Hon. Wellbore Ellis, Secretary of State for the
American Department, A long memorial respecting the imprisonment
of her husband, Charles Hay, and praying for his release. 203

John Whaplate. Oomplai.iing of the ill treatment he had received
from his late master, Lieut. Archibald McLean, of the 8lth, and praying
that payment of his wages be oidored. ^18-

William Ross. For the appointment to the office left vacant by thft
promotion of Mr. Allgeo. 221

A. Maria Dupuys. States her destitution in consequence of being
shipwrecked and prays for His Excellency's commiseration. 223'

Montreal merchants trading to the Grand Portage, or North- West. For
leave to purchase Indian corn at Detroit, to supply the North-West
trade. 226

John Swasy. For a licence to sell liquor. JiSft

R. Huntington and Francis Kobiobauz. For the remisssion of their
sentence for an assault on Joseph LeGris, alias Lepine. 232r

George Alisopp, that the droit de quint on the purchase of the
seigniory of Jacques Oartier be remitted, on the ground of the offices he
holds. 234

James Sinclair. Represents that by the bursting of the drain from the.
market place in the upper town to the Hotel Dieu, sugar and other
goods had been destroyed in his store to the value of £l,20U, and prays
for a remedy. 231

Norman MoLeod, Alexander Saunders and John Martin, Complaining
that in spite of the orders prohibiting private vessels being employed on the
lakes, M. Barthe has been allowed to have two, to the great detriment
of the other merchant, trading at Makinak and Detroit. 1.'39

Ann Leamy paying that her husband, Thomas Loamy, may be
admitted to the general hospital. 241

William Kiordan, stating his loss by shipwreck. James Bandies and
Aubin Degouftles have taken possession of his property at Ga8p6 during
his absence ; prays for redress. 243

James Bobins for pay at d subsistence since ho entered the King's
service, having received only $b'0 at Now york for the whole period. 245

Margaret Waddle, widow of James Waddle, private in the 44th, for a
passage to Ireland, 243

William Sangsler, for the remission of his sentence for illicit
trading. 250

Angelique, widow of Aiexander McKay, pilot. For rations. 252

fi.21T

HALDIHAWD OOLLIOTION.

ft«

1781.

1782.
Pebrnary 37,
Quebec.

Mitrcb 30,
M«roh 26.

likrob 30.
HoDtrekl.

Il»ya9,
BtTh«rdie.

June 8,
Quebec.

Quebec.

July 4,
Montreal.

July U,
Quebec.

July 33,
Quebec.

Auftust 1,
New-York.

Angnst 20,

Onud

Buttico.

September 2L
Montreal.

Ko date.

1783.

January 6,
Montreal.

February 14,
Three Riyeri,

February 18,
Bay of
Vtukleurs.

Cortl6cate of the loyalty of John Muolollftn, and rocommending him
for a licence to Hell liquor. Page 2'i9

MoLollnn's petition. 254

John Burko, Montreal, late attorney for the deoeaHod Thomas
Barron, and now acting for hia Hon, proprietor of the ThierHan Moigniory,
on the Yiimaflka. For delay in taking the oath of fealtv, the heir bein^
on Horvice at a diutanco. ' 25ft

George Grogor. For repayment of the droit de quint on hia Hmall
flof outttide of St. Louin Gate, owing to the damage done during the
siege of Quebec in 177&. 260

James tiutherland. For payment of his aoooant for nocesHarioH sup-
plied to Hnrgoyne's army. 26S

Bobert Stott. That the house ho built at Isle aux Noix was taken for
the King's service without recompenso, and the hay on his farm used ;
asks for leave to return to his farm on the River La CoUe. 267

Fraryois Uamelin. For a licence to practise as attorney-at-law. ves

Robert Gordon. Complaining of the violent conduct of Capt. McLean
of the 84lh Regiment and others, and praying for redress. The memorial
gives details of the conduct of the officers complained of. 270-

James Freeman. For a pass to go to New York for his health. 277

James Taoswell. Praying for a situation, or if he is to be continued
as schoolmaster, for employment for his leisure hours. 278

John Daily. For an appointment in the commissariat, either at Miohil-
limakinak or Oswegatchie, where there are vacancies. 281

Cameron, late private in the 84th. For relief. 282

Elizabeth, widow of Adjutant Fitzgerald, of the 52nd. For a commis-
sion for her son, a volunteer, who had been promised a commission by
Burgoyne, previous to his capitulation. 284

Another petition to the same eifoct, dated 30th January, 1783. 300

(This latter petition is repeated at page dli, dated 30th January, 1784,
which is probably the correct date; see also p. 378).

Doscriptive pass to John Black, seaman, employed carrying wood for
His Majesty's service. 287

Petition (signatures attached) of distressed inhabitants of Rnstioo, on
the Island of St. John (P.E.I ) that as their crops have been nearly all
destroyed by mice, they have sent John Gallong to seek provisions to
sunport them through the winter. 288

Merchants of Montreal trading to Niagara and Detroit that owing to
tho quantity of goods still to be sent forward, they p'-ay that tho
"Limnado" and "Seneca" bo ordered to make a full' trip with mer-
chandise from CarletOQ Island to Niagara, 290

Michael Danien. For relief 264

Mrs. Schmidt, widow of a Hessian soldier, for oonticuance of the
rations granted to hor husband. 294

John Pullman, schoolmaster. For a situation and for encouragement
for a work on currency which ho has prepared. 295

Elizabeth, widow of Lieutenant Crothers. For a pension. 29i

British inhabitants of Three Rivers. Applying for the Rocollet Church,
now used as a store for medicine, to be transferred to Rev. Mr. "Voyss'dre
for public worship. 307

Inhabitants of Bonaventure to Lieutenant Governor Cox (in Freroh).
Complaining of tho uonduotol the Indians towards them and prayirg for
regulation,? for their intercourse. 303.

I

i

I

66—3

86

HALDIMAND OOLLBOTION.

B. 217

II

f| 11

1783.
February 18,
-Obsmbly.

February 27,
■County Qftoi.

Usrch 26,
Montieal.

ikpril4,

Three Rivers.

April 18,
Quebec.

June 15,
Montreal.

July 14,
Quebec.

July 16,
Quebec.

July 21,
Quebec.

July 21,
Montreal.

July 26,
Quebec.

July 2S,
Quebec.
July 30,
Qutbec,

August 4,
Quebec.

August 21,
Quebec.

September 25,
Quebec.

r

October 7,
fSorel.

October 9,
Montreal.

October 11,
at. John's.

October 24,
Quebec.

October 30,
Sorel.

October 30,
Quebec,

November 10

November 12.
Quebec (?;

December 1,
Quebec.

^JZ''T^ ^'*'?^c^!° ^'■«°«»>). for anchors sapplie I to bateaux on tha
iVleMT""' ''''• ««''°'°'-«"'»«^''^« for pa7m«rt, dated j"y'?784!

ing^llqior. ^'"^'°^' ^'*^'°^ ^''" "'«"^«' ^« ^«'"S i . prisoned ^fof Bel?
A second petition, dated 24th Mprch. «??

the'frown ttfaur '"^'' ^'' '^'^^ ^° ^«"^ ^^«'^ ^^^^ ^° N-««™ L'
Nathaniel Llojd. For the return of papers respecti.-.g a seigniorv^on

W BotunS'""" • ' "° '^' ^'^''^'"' ''^''^ ^'^' for exa^mina fon °^3lS
W. Boutillier, issuing commissary. To be roi.istatad inofflce. 318

Finlay Fisher. For a share of the bounty granted ta schoolmasters. 320

Plato, a negro slave. For leave to join his own ma. er. 32?

.k;^ u'" Lymburner, that J. B. Roussell, captain of mMitia at Lonffueail
should receive an allowance for his services during the la e ?roubS 325

EobertEll.ee. For self and other creditors of Graverat and Vis^er
:n7pt?f.g£rrfir °^ ^" -^- preference .oAbiahrc^';^:^;

Et.enne Rioux, seignior of Trois Pistoles, and Germain Lenifif
seignior of K.mouski. That in consequence of he peace Xy prav fo^'

Charles Thomas, advocate. For a commission to act a. notary. 332

LatTamJlaTn' '^''^ ''""'•* ^^^'^^^^^ bring their timber from

Barrak Hays. For a commission to act as auctioneer in Montreal. 335

of ftS^r^kllnnVf'''''" 'rom gaol, to which he was sent on a charge
01 stealing a gallon of rum, valued at ton pence. -Mn

Certificate of character. '^1*

Francis Levesque and Thomas Avlwin trustflfls for tkn lo* t u

Samuel Perry. For the arrears due to him. 34^

George McDoogall. That Hog Island (near Detroit) be restored to
the heirs of the deceased Captain George McDougall. restored to

Further petition to the same effect, dated 29th July, 1-784 Jn

LaKL'^pTar""''"''^^^^^^^'^^- ^-leavet^o'hrUti.berfrr
assJrvTyirUZETv/r^^^^' Samuel Holland, for a year's pa'y'

Jane Orozier, widow. For rations to be continued to bar AnH hi
children as during hor husband's life time. ^^'^ S

Jil'^^i ""y- ^'"" LT^ •'^ *rado with the people of Lake Ohamnlain
80 that he may recover debts due to him. -^nampiam

Stephen de Lancey. Stating his losses and applying for the nKn^l
rations and fuel from the time he larded at Quebec ^ q?i

Commission appointing Jamoa Hughes to be harr««k ^o..», .„. »rl.
9ai ann cttAiniWir ~ — ...,v.i i^-i iu.uui.-

reai and Uhambiy.

644

B. 217

HALDIMAND OOLLIOTIOIf.

8t

1783.
December 9,
Quebec.

No date.

1784.
Janaary 10,
Qaebec.

January 14,
Quebec.

Jannijry 28,
Qaebec.

January 29,
■Quebec.

February 1,
Montreal.

February 2,
Qaebec.

February 9.

February 28,
Quebec.

March 6,
Quebec.

March 21,
Quebec.

Marcli 29,
Quebec.

April 12,
Quebec.

April 13,
Quebec.

May 6,
Deiroit.

June 1,
Quebee.

June 26,
Quebee.

July 30,
Quebec.

July 30,
Quebec.

August 4,
Montreal.

Au^aat 4,
Quebec.

Mary Fowlor, widow. For relief. Certificate of her husband's services

Page 357

For leaver

360

362

333

added.

Frederick Doiganart, soldier of the troops of Brunswick
to retain his dwelling house and garden at Sorel.

Esther Ifagan, widow. For an allowance of provisions.

Nicholas Hausseger. For relief and support. oj;*

Heathcote Johnston and Ann Burnett, his sister, late of Perth Am boy.
For relief. 3^5

Hermanns White. Far the remission of his sentence for selling liquor
without a licence. 3(jg

George Smith, engraver at the bottom of Mountain Steet, lower
town, can get no employment at his business here and reminds His
Excellency of his promise of encouragement. 369

Jacob Kowe. For the situation of deputy barrack master, vacant by
the death of Eiohard Murray. 372

Charles Thomas. For the situation of clerk of the Prerogative Court
of the Province. ;^7^

John Peter Gregenhain and George von Binder, two Germans. For
a pass to go to Germany. 330

Thomas Powis, jeweller. For leave to dispose of his goods by means
of a lottery. 38^

fJobert Mallett. For a pass to go to Lake Ohamplain to cut staves, 383

Augustus Willing. Stating the circumstances of the suicide of his
master, Lieut. Siegfried Langerjaan, and praying that Charles Thomas,
notary, be appointed administrator to the estate. 3^5

Hugh Mackay, For arrears of pay as a deputy commissary and for
a grant of land. 351^

James Tanswell. Had taught school in Halifax for five years and
removed to Quebec at the request of Sir Guy Carleton. His losses from
bad debts and other causes. Prays for rooms for a school and for his
family. 392

Charles Thomas. Application (in French) for naturalization, ho
being a German. 394

John Black, a negro, who served as a seaman in His Majesty's service.
Praying for a passport to protect him in his liberty, of which Captain
Martin, with whose wife ho is now seiving, seeks to deprive him. 397

Hector Macaulay. To be admitted barrister-at iaw. 398

Philippo Jonoaire Chabert, of Detroit. For his pay.
Letter to Major Lernoult, of the same date enclosing
ial.

Daniel and Cornelius Sulivan, under sentence of

401

the momor-

400

death. That their

lives may be spared and they be sent to the coast of Africa. 403

Petition in the same terms from Peter Gibb. 405

Hugh Finlay. For the appointment of Postmaster General for

Canada, and praying for a warrant or commission. 407

James Glenny. For a pass to go up Lake Champlain. 412

Eufus Barton and Joseph Macklin. For release from gaol, they being
unable to conform to the conditions of the court for securing their
liberty. They promise amendment. 413

A second petition was sent on the 9Lh of August. 419

Merchants of Montreal trading to the upper posts. For a third vessel
tO uo uoutiuucu oa the iasos lor the transpjrl oi merutiuadise. 414:

John Halsted. That he and John Dyer Meroier hi.i built a wharf on
a lot at Cape Diamond and drawn the timber for a store ia 1775. which
66— 3i

■if
i

88

HALDIMAND OOLLKCTION.

B.21T.

I

lid4.

August 10,
Quebec.

Angast 14.
London.

Angnst 16,
London.

Angnst 15,
Cataraqui.

August 21,
Sorel.

August 23,
Montreal.

August 30,
Montreal.

September 6,
Quebec.

September 16,
Quebec.

September 24,
Montreal.

September 27,
Quebec.

September

St. John's.

Octcber 4,
Montreal.

Ehzabelh McNeill, widow. Bar ^ peJon lor Hk. *^'*'|^J

.hfSr.SroihISill-'-' -"-ffering,. .„d praying ,„.

^A ftrther letter, with de'tail,, dated lOtb Janaary, „85. Tn

Doonment, i. support of hi, „,ai„, dating ,roM 17,7, extend from'

Certificates of service annexed. .„. ^^4

James Bobins. For a canrt nf ,v„„- • . , ^^6 to 430

claims. ^^"'^^ ^'^ '"^''''•y into the jaatice of his

Memorial accompanying the above. 431

John Clair. Letter to Major Mathews /'n 4qq\ i • '^^^

for an advance to purchase tool«l!?«ILY' -Pu^, «°?'o««g memorial

burned down. P^^^^^a^e tools, his blacksmith's shop having been

Eichard Pollard and Walter Mason F,^^ ,,„ • • ^34

carry their goods from Sleton tX^'h ,^<'i^.P«™'«8ion to send boats to

sufficient to franspS^hTmfiSs^eto' ^ ^'"^'"' '^' ^'''''' °^* ^eing

is mat"' ""''''■ ^-paymentof bills of exchange, of which astatemS

Eufas Barton. Por his release. ^^

460'

John Collins. Por a full pardon and his release from gaol.
Peter Lukin. For licence to practise law.

452
454

October 6,
Quebec.

October 6,
BayofQuint6.
October 22,
Quebec.

October —
Montreal

MaJoi^t^^it'H^JilSit^^JrvL:^ therentof his store used^y
Madame Babuty. To have^her property restored to her. Z

takt'\'o''dLi?e"rw^-.'i:i7

conntry westoftheXds^'8Bavtoth^M'^'?^^^/°** *° «^P'o^« the

to be liid before Gofernment. aJd p^^^^^^^

passage they may discover, and"tJ flZVUZ Z%TZ''^£^:

present mo^e of carrying on tKusTnrs.t '^"''""^ '' Canada; the

ofrtHtVesf^trpr^i^,^-^^ 0° fceS

provisions, and repcSZVe^uest L «L^-^^ 1° '^' *™"«PO't of

Elizabeth Whitl, widoVof rp'i^ot For'Sr' "^'* '" ''■''*• HI

Peter Vanalstine. For a grant of seed wheat to the settlers. 485

borersL^'"^"^- ''''' *^« appointment of a legal adviser for Custom

Edward King.i:To be sent to Cape Breton as a loyalist. tit

B. 21"?

HALDIMAND OOLLIOTION.

89

1784.
No date.

1788.
March 12,
London.

No date.

petition

511

and

SU

15

British Militia (loyalists) at St. John's. That thoy had given up every
thing in the Colonies and are now worn oat ; praying for oonsidera-

'°"t' t, ... n, Page 399

James Robin. For a wart of inquiry as fo the jastioe of his claim for

pay- 489

Laurent rBmelin, pilot fin French). For the grant of a small sloop. 492
Certificates of his service , dated 27th September, 1781. 456

Edward Man, Patrick Farrell and Alexander Oosgrove, prisoners. For
their liberation and to be allowed to leave the Province. 494

Peter Frasor, late of Quebec, His services ; prays for compensation
for the loss of his vessels employed by the naval officers.

A letter of same date to Mathews, forwarding the
enclosing a detailed statement of his services.
Statement enclosed.

George Geddes, lieutenant of ths Perce militia. His losses and the
expenses he incurred feeding prisonorH &o. ; prays for an allowance. 617
Elizabeth, wife of John Lafontaino, and widow of the late Samuel
Morin. Fo" relief. 518

British inhabitants of Montreal. Recommending the appointment of
the Rev. John Doty to take charge of a school in Montreal. 619

Daniel Morrison, surgeon. Stating his services in the army since
174tj, and r-raying for some marks of His Excellency's favour. 621

John Hill, late soldier in the 10th Regiment. For employment. 523
John Burke, clerk of the peace, Montreal. That he be allowed fees ia
prosecutions conducted by him. 525

Another memorial (also undated). For leave to go to Baropo and to
be allowed to appoint a deputy during his absence. 529

^ M. Seers, butcher, Montreal, and others. Stating their suflferings ; they
have not received from Bellestre the clothing ordered, either when pri-
soners at Albany or since their return, and pray for redress. 631
Malcolm Fraser, merchant; at Three Rivers. Complains of his treat-
ment by Colonel Barner's troops, who have violently taken possession of
his house and robbad him. Can get no relief from Colonel Barner;
prays for redress. 53^
Davison and Lees. For payment of bill drawn in their favour by
Lieut. Governor Patrick Sinclair, of Michillimakinak. 536
David AUgeo. To bo appointed superintendent of pilots. 539
James Robins, loyalist. For his back pay. 5|i
The Rector, churchwardens and principal Protestant inhabitants of
Montreal. That the burial ground near the powder magazir. 9 will admit
of no more graves being made tii«re, and pray for a piece of ground near
the Rocollet gate for that purpose. 546
Shoolbred and Barclay. That th a seamen of their vessels have been
pressed by Captain Douglas; pray for relief, sig
Inhabitants of Caldwell's Manor. For -elief. 660

1778.

Varoh IS,

A IKttnw
——J '

Memorials from French iNaAJHTANTS op Canada.
1118-1184.

B. «»8. B.M. 2l»78.

Michel Delisle, prisoner with the rebels, to his wife. Regrets the se-
paration i hopes for speedy release and expresses Bubmission to the will
of Heaven. The great kindness shown to the prisoners by Madame
Corry and by Mile. Jonquidre, who carries this, and to whom 84 livrea
are to be repaid. Sends remembrances to the oar© and other friands. I

I

90

1778.
Kartb 10,
Albaoy.

July 2,
Quebec.

HALDIMAND OOLLIOTION.

a 218

July 13.
July 20,
Quebec.

August 7,
Three Rivera

August 9,
Sault St.
Louis.

August 10.

August 11,
Uontreal.

August 11,
Uontreal.

August 11,
Vontreal.

August 16.

August 17,
Uontreal.

August 18,
Uontreal.

August 19,
Uontreal.

August 26.
August 26.

August 26,
Repentigny.

August —

September 3,
Isle au
Chevreuil.

September 6,
Uachiche.

September 13,
Boston.

September 30,
Quebec.

Sept«mber —
Sorel.

Cctober 12,
Lachesnay.

Ihf iS?"rD,Tw; """"^ ""■ "" "*«". "> ■"" »«•• Simitar ,.

of Lord Weymouth "'" "" «"»° "> ""» "«oiiimio<iitioi>

^Pom-o- of P.erro LeKoy, for leave u. robnild part of hi. ho..o at S?

Baudry, widow Pillard ° ""^ '*""' ''•°°' Marguorite

prf/iBgTrcLid.S.''"'""""^ °«°»°^ impoverished .tate, a '1
pnw"'*""'"- "'■' '■"•'""'iac'tion for lo.,e« he .aa,.i„ed when a

Kij:";:„;'tte°e:rr4t'i?erir "'"" °' «'• ^-i-. »- tL'

by a"G2i"'SrfetoS"'"' '"' •"'"'" "' ""'"""">■ 'or the bounty gr. Jd

b.»Ax.„?';rL^Cran',o°:ro?»'"^ -""--^ " I

Jirdrof^SrifSfau/" ■"*-^-"- ^r the ,o.e. he suffered!!
Statement of losses appended 26

paSht X^;l!^H7,t\te ^-- ^-pers in the

and holidays, and prayinV tha^i^ZH- ""k^ "*''*"' '''"'''^ °° ^°'^'i*y«
Beport of Hertel de Zilnu «^ ^- "^"'u ^^ P"' " «top to. ^9

be giv'en by Ca;'JatX^S^beSrrsfel':l:T\'\''''^r^«°" «»»«"''
of hquor he co^lains of (dated mh InXt) ° '° ''"^ '^' ''i^

BulSinnfeo". ^-«-"owancei5 co'nsideration of his services!
Widow Deeaunier. For relief 32

Duplesfiis Fabie. For relief. " 37

huSaSS'irerfrr' '■"'"'^ "''°5- "" '«"°f - "ocouu. of her late
J.B.Bouobet,e. For leave to eo^e .„ Qucbee o„ family affaire. Z

froJS'Sr'-vef ST;,eSZ'S'3blf"^,s"- ^°"""°°" «"" ^-P'-

laS wl J^ l'ivro"."";i"°^ r'^r- ' ?™* '"■ by "'■'■ Cooper, who

to him aed other pSrcra ''° "'" ""™ '" "fy- A" Wo<l"«»

Pierre Eich.ldair. For ■employment a, pilot. *l

:|=Bf;£SS£E:?'-.'-'"-'»

'-ae guv«rDmeai oi tfae Pro-Jinco. «'" " »ut>jessioij to

63

B.218

HALDIUAND OOLLIOTION.

91

lit"

October i4,
Montreal.

October 19.

October 36,
Mascooehe.

October 29,
Lachine.

October 30,
Qnebee,

October 30,
Qnebee.

November ?,
Qoebeo.

November 6,
Obambly.

Noveiabei 19,
Bftcancour,

November 28,
Quebec.

Nov<<mber
Montreal.

December
Quebec.

30,

10,

December 20.

No date.

1V79.^
•JTaaoarj J,

Mra. Mayrant. For ^oave to take a canoe load of merchundise to
Cataraqai for purposes of trade, the goods in the two oanoes taken np
by her husband not having bet)n takon to Detroit, owing to the vessolH
being employed in carrying the King's goods, so that by the loss of ibe
sales she and her family would bo exposed to groat hardship during the
approaching winter, if the permission asked for is not granted. Page 54.

Francois Lavanture, postmaster at New York, parish of St. Cuthbert.
For a positive order not to use the old post road, and especially an order
directed to Louis Belair, postmaster at Maskinonge, who makes his
postilions take the old road contrary to the regulations. 56

Captains of militia. That the Chasseurs may be transferred to some of
the neighbouring parishes. 68

Widow Lorimier. i ''r relief. 60

J. B. Badeau, notary of Three Rivers. That the minutes of Maiire
Dielle may bo deposited with him. (See p. 139). 62

Joseph Duval, clerk of the market. That the people can purchase na
flour on the market, as the flour millers send through the country pur-
chu'sing it, and prays for a remedy. 64

Adjutant Gini^ of the throe Canadian companies. For additional
pay. 65

Mrs. Joncaire Cooper. For rations. 6l»

The wife of Elyacinthe Godefroy de Linctot. For delay in taking the

oath of fe«lty till her husband's arrivfii. 70

Widow Damouchol. For an asyluca at the general hospital. 78

Jacques Jorand. Applying for a commission as notary. 73

Letter to .L. Genevay, secretary, of same date, enclosing the pei-
tion. 7S

Borthelot Bartigny, applying on behalf of Louis Belair, postmaiiter,
for an order to travellers to tako the road prescribed by the ordinance
of last October. 7S

Eep rt of the damage done to the house of Charles Matthieu at Torre-
bonne, occupied a^ "- hospital by the troops. The report was attested on
the 20th May, r,,.,. 80

See also 148

Louis Tinus and other volunteers. Tor clothing, &o., which should have
been furnished them by Mr. Belestre by order of Sir Guy Carleton. 86

Charles Maillet, of Three Rivers, formerly receiver of the domains
of the King of Franco. For relief and employment, 88

Marguerite Pilley, widow of Pierre de Goline. Praying for exemption
from corvee and from billeting troops, and offering four sons for the
King's service. (Enclosed is an order, dated 4th December, 1776,
ixempling her from both obligatic'na.) 10

jouis Docoigaemard. To be continued as commissary of loyalists. (In
o'vher documents he is called Decoigne). 92

Joseph Despin. For him and his son to bo exempted from oorv6o. 94:

From officers of militia at Sorel. Praying that on account of their
advanced > ge they be no longer employed. 96

De Salaberry. For promotion. 97

Joseph Dosbarats, Eiver du Loup. For leave to go to trade with the
Teto de Boule Indians^ lOO

Cliariea Jitleune le Testu, physioian. For exemptiun from biiletting
troops. 101

Marguerite •^olccurt de la Fontaine. For the meana to educate her son,
child of Captain Pettigrew, of the 10th Regiment. 104

ii., n

I ,(

«2

HALDIMAND OOLLKOTION.

B. 218

i :

1

1779.
JaDU<ir} 6,
Rividre du
Loup (ec
faaut)

January 13,

January 19.

J. B. Pichot. That besides the lodgi

January 20.

January 21,
Quebec.

February 8,
Montreal,

Feb uary 10,

Pebniary 23,
Quebec.

February 24.
PointeOlaire.

February —

Pebru ..y —
St. Foye,

March 6,
TLree Rivers.

Jlarch 15,
fiojcherville.

Aprill,
St. John's.

May 18,
Montreal.

May 21,

Que Dec.

June 23,

June 26,
Quebec.

July 6.

laled'Orlfens.
July 21,
Quebec.
July 22.

July 39.

•AugQSt 3.

AuRust 13.
Quebec.

.nd -«".„rbilfZd oa ,ta' ho ht*Lr„ „'='■»"/'■'"•'■'"' for «» office,
an office ft.. ,,.„,.„.i„^ ,tT,;cs:,t?;;;t™ lie? ^''"P 'p""",^;

tion. "'"'• ®"**'»g *»'« ^wviooB, and praying for proicK

Joseph Gabrion, echoolraaster at Pm»,f« n^n■ ™ HI

practise an a notary at SouJant'« (CeSnat^i f'n ^f ««'"'»''^8ion to
A petition of Bamo date fr?m the nrernt^n '''^ *° P^^*' "»)• H«

officrot:oS;:'o7w^hrh^^^^^^^^^^ *^ ^« -instated in l?

conduct of officers' of Captarn ShoeK Comnfn J ° . Oomplainin| of the

antr!:arf ^^^"^ '" «'-^'^- ^^^^ing their services and praying^
Certificate from Samuel Holland ' 27

AmltTuSh^r'^^irSe S'^T ^^^^ ^^'^ ^-'S" d« ^'eury Jl?
purchase of h^JThe llLd^f S&° ^^'^^ ^'^^ ''^'^ «^ ^-ity^on !ho

praoS h'";ftesS"^' '"''''''• ^-''-- to remove to Montrea??^

eJXt/o^ntt.l.^'',-;/'^, A^^^^^^^ parish Of St. Jac.ues. i^

And.eMofPat. For Ss forfh VM^'i"^ ^^^'^ JaS

of the 84th. ^'^''^ ^''^ tho child of a soldier named McDonald

se(t t'o htm^rheyt?^scr;V?; ^'^^^^^ ^^ ^he late Notary i,ieile'?f
^ Antoine Eelcour de la Fontain^?' For a warrant for his pay as a Z'

hot?'" ^"--d- Joseph Boivin. For leave to rebuild thllj

^^^^^Tycf^^lTj^'J^^^^^^^ .P-^in. that the lot of la^l

Antoine Juchereau Duchesnav F^or ""'f ^^ '^?T'^'^ ^o her. m

a bridge over Cap Eouge B?ver^' " ''"^" '^ ^'"'^' «* his own expense

^ Jacques Colin. For commi.ion to practise as a notarv at Eit'e?

Widow Lafldche. For relief. 1S9

J:^t"' b, J„.eph Co,.?d, an^efXe crde. 8.,„„ea„ iS
eoS.""^'""'*^"'"--^- ^ore«.ptio„ „, h„ .„„„„.„ ,^^

n .. _ _^ ^. ^yjj

f „ ■ W" .^"^™iniqae Koaseeau.
tary in Quebec, with oortifioatee

For commission to practise aa a no-

I6!f

B. 218

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

98

1779.
AuKiiat 21,
Repentigny.

August 28.

Madame Decoigno, widow Evans. For relief.

Pago 172

September 4,
Quebec.

September 27,
St. Francois.
October 13.

Wife of Francois Thibaud. For relief, her husband being either killed

or a prisoner with the rebels. jg^

Cortificate of her case. 18i

Joseph Hooheleau, postmaster. For exemption from oorv^e. It3

October 14.

October 30,
Quebec.

November 2,
JeuneLorette

November 19,
Moatreal.

November 26.

December 12,
Montreal.

No d^te.

1780.
January 13.

January 15.

January 18,
Qoebec.

January 19,
Quebec.

January 24,
Montreal.

January —
xiongaeuil.

February 6.
St franvoig.

February 7,
Berlhier.

February 10,
Three Rivers,

February 21,

March I,
€ap 8*nt6.

St. Martin. To be oxempt from billetting soldiers. 115

Marguerite Charland, wife of a pilot. Prays for subsistence whilst her
husband is employed. lijg

Cortificate that Charland was taken to London in the ship " Quebec,"
and is now employed as a pilot. 173

Francois Paget. For an allowance for saving at Percd two cannona
from the rebel?. I'j9

Marguerite Baudry, widow of Louis Pillard, notary. For relief. 185

Pdre Girault. Stating that the eight Indians, newly returned, were to
receive presents, besides the four dollars each was to be paid for his ser-
vices. jgY

Paul Duverger. For an allowance, in addition to his pay in the
Indian Department. 1^,9

Joseph Daquet. For payment of articles supplied to the Indians ia
1115. J9J

Jacques Dafaut, notary. For a notary's commission for his son, 194

Certificate annexed, jgg

Joseph Dupris. For a licence to sell liquor. 158

Certificate of character. 15g

Etienne Deschambault. Slating his losses, &c. I97

Instructions to the judges for the district of Quebec, to ascertain the

names, &c., of the habitants who are with the rebels. 199

Argelique Godof oy, wife of Louis Delaronde, of the Indian Depart-

ment. That her husband has been missing since the action of the 19th

September, Mil, and supposed to be taken prisoner. That it being now

believed ho has been killed, the pay continued to her till now has been

stopped ; prays for inljef, 203

The postmasters on the road between Quebec and Montreal. For an

additional allowance. 205

Pierre Yoyer, postmaster at Anoienne Lorette. CompUining of

Augustin Gingras, postmaster at St. Augostin ; praying that he may not

be permitted to carry passengers except through Lorette. 207

Widow Bondfield, For leave to sell her lot of land now occupied for

the King's service. 219

De Bonne. For u commission to practise as a notary. 209

Amablo Laliberte. For redress for wrongs committed by the com- tt

manding officer of the Chasseurs and others. 2IO • ^

Pdre Bedard. Giving an account of provisions left at St. Vallier and '

asking that they may be distributed among the poor. 213

J. B. Beauparlane. For passes to send canoes with goods for the
Sionx. 215

Louis Pillard. Praying to succeed his father as a notary. 211

^ Crer«r, captain of militia. That the militia of St. Francois be free MIki

irotu oorvee. ' 2iSl

The captain of militia. Recommending a poor man and his wife totb«
general's charity. 22*

»l

HALDIHANO OOLLIOTION.

B. 21»

I

1780.
March 16,
Uontreal.

March 38,
Quebec

April 19,
Ancienne
Iiorette.

April 20,
Three Birers.
April as,
Thrte Rivers.
April —

Mays.

Boucherrille.
May 28,
fit. Francois.
May 30,
Hepentlgny.
Jane 11,
PointeUlaire.
June 14.

Jane 15,
Machiche.

Jane 16,
Quebec.
Jane 16,
Quebec.

June 26,
Montreal.

June 29,
Montreal.

Aogustl.

August 30.
Quebec.

September 21,
Quebec.

Octobor 1,
B^cancour.

^October 1,
Lacbine.

November 3.
Loogueuil,

NoTcmber 13,
Quebec.

November 29,
Quebec.

December 28.
Quebec.

Mo date.

i>aBonne. Thanks for having received licence to practise. Page 223
holTr °' ^"^'^*'' ^° »'« "^"-^-od in their prerogatives and

it BTve^rrn^'To'^risr^ °^^■^'^*-*•; '^'^' 2nd April, lit

M. BadeIanttowards'L?rtheranda^^^ """' ^°"^°V,'

^^Le^OhevalierdeNiverviJle. To be authorised to receive the lods et

Madame Montizambert. For a commission for her son. 2I9

overTh'e'tr^op?'' ''"^"'° "* «'' ^'^"'«»' ^or payment for ferrying

^.Alexander Serr^s. a French surgeon. For employment in the s'e"

Belcour de la Fontaine. For employment. |^

em^ployrnfu7old\°nS«ll^n^^^^^^ «° ^"'^^-"•ty for loss of

^^'o.E.l'%t!,]ToTl^^^^^^^^^^ -Vice. 247

Joseph Gabrion. That his commission of notary ma;, be sent him. 249

keeX' po«?eSrhifhr'""V J^^' "" '^''^ ^^^ i« wrongfully
C^.th!rrneQTrbeau wi?e ofT-a^^^^^^ Z^'''^ to leave it. ^ 25 J

wrongs done by Colonri Gugy ^''' ^'^^'^'^ ^"^'"«- ^^' redress for

Joseph Briseboi., of Yamaska. To be appointed notary there. 268

taS'fXt^;S;:r- ^"' «°"P-«««P" for his house at Terrebonne.

rnthr'pe';^ ?rj' '.l^^rl^- ^^or subsistence. HI

ceding and giving a chroni L?«f "?^""' ''^"'"^ attention to the pre-
vices ^ ^ chronological statement of her late husband's ser-

ing ford'pfnraS '^ ^'^"^'^'^- ^'« ^-^ -'^ B^A'-i^gB j pray!

may be stopped froml dofng ^^"^ '^'™P*' ^"'^ P^^^^g that he

in fhrna'ly'^"'' ''' ""' "^^°^«'"«'^ '» ^^ -nk of lieutenant commander

Charles fiiverin. To be appointed notary in the Province. lu

G.I' To'nn^aZu? """^ "''^'' "'^^ «-^'«-'- ^-m M. Dubois. cur6 and
Indrs.''^^- ^'' -«^e°>nification for his land taken possession of by 'ill

caprno%;ftL?:repted''^' ''^ ^^^'^"^^^- °^ ^- commission'o?

theXtt oJhis faSir' '" """^^""' ^^^ ^'^^ »^°^"^ insufficient'fn?
Widow Corbin. For relief 285

287

Lod'Zj ^"I«;^^j (T"'" «'"-)■ That th, oalting of „„„<, „. ki,

27*

B.218

HALDIMAND OOLLXOTIOIf.

99^

No date.

Btienne Gagnez and Monique Belangor. For permiseion to marry.

a* A u- T. Page 294

at. AubJn, notary. Praying that he may have a oommission to prac-
tise as a notary from Cap St. ignace to Rividre da Lonp. 296
Louis Miray, notary. Complaining of his illegal arrest by JeanGarnoau,
lieutenant of militia at Beauport, and praying for redress. 298

1780.
July 9,
St. Thomas.

1781.
Jannaiy 6,
Montreal.

January 15,
Montreal.

January 26,
Varennes.

Janaary 31,
Montreal.

F« binary 20,
Quebec.

March 7,
Montrval.

March 17,
Quebec.

April le,
Quebec.

May 16,
Quebec.
May 18.
May 19.

June 1,
Quebec

June 13,
Quebec.

Julys,
Quebec.

July 25,
Montreal.

Jaly 16,
Montreal.

Mkmobial from Fbenou Inhabitants ob* Canada.
1778-1784.— Vol. II.
B. «19. B. M.. 21,S79.

Estimate of damage to a house belonging to Mrs. Maoarty. 241

Widow Dubuis8on Dogworthy. The taking advantage of her late
husband's weakness of mind, his family induced him to make a will by
which she is left with an insuflBcient allowance; prays for His
Ezcellencj's protection. 1

Widow Duverger. For relief. ^

Eobert Lamorandiere. Fjr a military or civil appointment. ft-

Jean Bernard. For delay in the payment of the droit de quint on the

purchase of the seigniory of LaSalle. 6

J. Marcou. Offering his services to supply Government with wheat. 8

Sister St. Ignace. Sends the thanks of the nuns of the Congregation of
Montreal to Haldimand for his liberality towards them. 9

Louise Laperade, wife of Francois Roy. Stating her husband's services
and praying for the gratuity usual in such cases. H

C. Mither Fortier. Stating his losses and asking for employment. 13

Andre Drapeau. For leave to trade in furs at Rimonski. 16

LeMoine, junior. For employment. lo

Jacques, Charles and Frai gois Houde dit des Ruisseaux. For a reprieve

to Joseph Houde, sentenced to death for theft. 18

Louis Marchand. Offering his services in procuring wheat, &c. 20

La Leoomte is old, poor and ill, and asks to be admitted to the
hospital. 22

J. B. Magnan. Reports that he has been unable to bring to an agree-
ment the parties interested in the new road from Three Rivers to Pointe
du Lac ; prays that disinterested persons be sent to settle the question. 2J

Madame Beaubaf <in. Calling attention to a previous petition. 26

Joseph de Longueuil, seignior of Soulanges, &c. Represents the
damage to his property caused by the removal of timber and firewood
for 1 he King's service, of which he does not complain, but he under-
stands that ar island ou the lake is to be taken possession of without
consulting him, as if it were not his property, and asks Tor redress. A
report from Twies statfl^j that in the primitive title to Soulanges a reserve
was uieuijoDcd of six arpents, in the most suitable place for building a
fort for the King's service, which formed no part of the concession, and
that this clause was repeated in the title to the concesBion extendi ng the
land to the Pointe an Baudet. 27

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1781.
August 8.

AuKUst 10,
Quebec.

September 21,
Quebec.

October 14.

October 28,
Montreal.

November 26,
Three Rivers'

December 14.
Three Rivers.

No date.

1782.
Jannarj 6,
Montreal.

February 13,
Quebec.

HALDIJUND OOLHonoif.

B.219

80pA^:r'' ^^^'-- T^«t »>- father m.y bo admitted to the
«b&rgul^'^^ ^i«tn-ot «or Quebec. Por an aUo.ance oU^t

'""tT o e^mptod /rom billettinl

Widow Cha8teIaiD. For relief. 39

4i

48
4B
47

February 17,
Quebec.

February 26,
lele J6jus.

March 3,
St. Ubarles,

March 13,
Boucherville.

No date.

Marianne LeVit,^. widow Oorbin. For relief rq , ^9

ror reiiel. (See also p. 97.) 55

67

May 29
July 18,
Moatreal.

August 17,
Montreal.

August 18.
September 13,

October 10,
Vamaska.

November 3,
Quebec.

November 8,
lamachiohe.

November 11,
Oap Sant6,

No date.

r;«r «Mcb .e jf. j!fr ™'r "-""SI

November 16,
St. Maarice
Forgea,

December 16.

powder stored in the magazine foi

StatementB, receipts, &\. fSow

Besnvidres Beaubien. For libertv fn „„ ^^ to 70

country. '"'^ ''^^^^ty to carry some ram to th. upper

Joseph Torelle rf.Y Kffiie^ yZIZ'^r^ '"" P*^' 76

his land, and praying for comDensat?o„ p ^^T"""^ ^oo>1 taken from

Philippe Eocheblave. SCiW bilS'^"'"' *'"*'? '^'^'^^ ^PPended 7?
for goods furnished, and now ^pTo efteS '' '^'^'"' ^""^ Michillimakinak

Dumas., having purchased Daaime'« mill 80

.>..?o.i,"l;.1^X.*""°« *- »"""■»■■ f- wan. Of . ™a and pr.,i„^

A. Dumas. For an extension of his lease. ' !!

Widow Corbin. For relief^

B.2U

HALDIUAND COLLlOTION.

n

1162.
December 16.

No dAte.

Deeember
BImouiki.

No date.

1783.
February 13,
Quebec.

February 34,
Three Rivers,

Uarcb 1,
Oroodines.

May 19,

8t John's.

May 31,

Montreal.

May 36,
Niagara.

May 3»,

Montreal.

June 30,
On board of
the Peggy.

Jane 34,
Quebec

July 1,
6t. Denis.

Inly 31,
Quebec.

Augnst 24,.
Quebec.

Angust —
Quebee.

}io date.

September 20,
Quebec.

September 23,
Si. Henry.

September 23,
Quebec.

Jopeph LeRoux. That his wife has becoiuo inshiio, nnd pra
«he b« .dmitied to the general honpilal.

Jcweph Biron trader at St. Regis. For liberty to go U, Torr
(,i>'itain < "'!ii«io !?«- i-_- j_ 1 . . -i ." .

ig that
93
95

. ilitia. For orders to bo isRued for tbo 'egulation of the

'" ^'«y ^ay he isBucs orders out of his own uoad. 96

been ...mIp" "'''*""' "^ ^^"^ ^'" *""" f^^' ''"""^ which a deduction has

Captains u) militia of St. Louis de Lotbinidre. Calling attention ^o
the tecessity for having a bridge constructed to cross the river : that
ffh«h-."^/"^r P.'''«'"'8«'-« ««''o^«. tbty had agreed to exempt the two
inhabitants living next the river frcm billetling but this had bJn

redreT ^ "' ccmmanding the troSpn, and praying for

.JdrVT.K°'' *"* ^^^Si8ter8 of Charity. For an allowance for the
children in the general hospital. j «»

Mad.meDalbergati Praying for indotnmification for being deprived
ofth of the Isl nd of Bio, part of her seigniory. ^105.

tory. ''^""^ "**""* ^''*"- ^°^ '""'^ **° '''*•"'' ^« ''"'^^l a P'-«8by.

by frost"**''^'^""*" °' Grondines. For relief, having lost all their crJJs
Certificate and pass to M. LaTerridre to return to Canada. 112

BaptisteChoisier, of Illinois, For a pass to rejoin his family. lit

R-nr^f !n^*^'^"^' J""'"""! * ''*"'"^^<* °®<^«'' '° the Indian Department.
For an allowance or employment. *^ 1 1 q

Josetta Waden, widow of Jean Etienne Waden. murdered in the

upper country, by one Peter Pond, a trader, and one Tonssalnt le Sieur

Waden's clerk JPraying that these two be taken into custody. 123

Deposition of Jostph Sagnant enclosed. ' \\%

The pttitioB and deposition enclosed in a letter from Allan Morri-

Pierre la Terridro. For permission to return to the Province which
he^had been allowed to leave on condition of not returnTng daring t£e

Enclosed in a letter to the secretary. Jog

Ju ^•^^^^"'^ «"^ Pfhe". Informing His Excellency of a moo com-
mitted by several soldiers of the garrison and praying for redres^s" m

Rev P.Cherrier.ourdof St. Denis and Laferufre MontarvUle. Re-
presen jngthat the parishioners had been ordered to build a bridge ourof
their limits on a stream over which they have already blilt two
bridges and asking His Excellency's orders. ^ m

Jldwaid Victor de Kcenig. For employment. 135

empioyme^U ^*' ^°'^''''' ^*""°'''^^ '° ^^"^ Provincial Naval service. For

Louis Fromanteau, formerly commissary in Burgoyne's army. For the
office of cleik of the Court of Common Pleas. "^ 138

frnm^^t^''"''?'r*"-^u^*?^"'^"S*=^' To prohibit Soupras, notary,
from pasfirg acts, &.. within hie district. 140

Mario Anne Bellefontaine, widow of J. B. Challon, pilot. For the
benefits to which her husband was entitled from his services. 04

liquor?- -''■ '•effii^eion of a f.r.o, irriposcd on him for soiling

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B. 219

1783.
October 18,
Quebec.

November 8,
St. Micolaa.

November 2S.

December 6,
Quebec.

December 22,
Qnebec.

1784.
January 19,
Quebec.

January 21,
Quebec.

February 10.
St. Micolas.

February 18,
Lotbinidre.

Madame Dalbergati. Farther respecting the Island of Bio. Page 151
^ J^nhabitants of Charlesboarg to have Nicolas Charles Daulnay appointed

^^^;^^o;^^^^^ Of iU.troat.ent fro. Ma|

Widow Oorbin. For assistanco for the present year ir?

Division of labours on the bridge over the Jacques Oartier Biver. m

thei'^bulfdingrr'' *''''''"'' '" consequence ofthe damage sustained by

Michel Bergan. For the remission of penalty for selling liquor, m

^^In^^bitants of Lotbiniere. For the appointment of Joseph Cadet to be

OaTtjJtf'T" ^T ?■ .^°*'''"° ^° f^^our of M. Cadet. \u

See also DeschaiUons for the same. J?g

^QtZrj''' wfdowV Alexis Jean. For relief. }J|

Joseph Cadet. To be appointed notary. ,.«

StSa^me BaVTTo? lL^?'°? H--el captain of militia. HI

ings. ^' ^'^ '**'^ *o improve her farm and erect build-

Joseph Cret, a French barber. For leave to build a wall on fK. n*^*
to prevent damage by the spring rains, ^ * """^ °° ^^^ ^fP?

Inhabuants of Poinie aux Trembles Ta hn {«:„.^ * • i^.^ ^^^
janshes for the construction "of^ffej^ ^f^ 1"^^^?

Madame Dalbergati. For rent for the Island of Bio. Jgf

Bxtl^t^rsptSr- '^""''^ ^'-^ situation and praying for His
VatnMlutSr''' ''"^ *° ^'-^' «--nor Hamilton, respecting S

iniSrs^sti^s^biShfiLe'^^s^^^^^^^^^^ ^'.r^"«^ ^^*^«'-><^ --

Amable Casalet. obaccoois Sat a ^'^^^^7^^^ ^^r'^^'^' ^^O
his wife, and carded off clothes &„!nH?h''*w°'^^
refuse to grant him a warrant magistrates of Montreal

the offitif SoTary' ""''"^''y- ^^ ^»>« ^PP^-^-ent of de Suzor' to

^^Jgnace Crepeau. For compensation for lumber and damage to hS

ficJi:Sonow)'' '' '' ^^•"•'"'^ *° '•>« -'--t at Three Uivers. (CeS
Desrivieres Beaubien. For a pajs to trade on the Lidvre. 2li

now LdB^"'*' '^'''* '•" ^°° "^'y '^''"^^ to t^« offices he (the father)

218

March 16.

March 17,
St. John's.

March 22,
St John's.

Mf^rch 22,
Quebec.

Mar 10,
Quebec.
May 28,
Detroit.

June 1,
Quebec.

June 3.

June 12,
Ohambly.

June 21,
Montreal.

July 3,

July 26,
Three Hivere,

AnguBt 30,
Montreal.

No date

B. 219

HALDIHAND OOLLKOTtON^

99

1784.
October 7,
Montreal.

Mo date.

Widow St. Luc. Has loat everything ia losing her husband; her new
grief at the departure of Haldimand. Sends a memok-ial to the King
which she prays His Excellency to support with his influence. Page 218

Philippe Rocheblave. That his services may be recommended to tho
consideration of the ministry. 220

A. Dumas. To be admitte I to the profession of advocate. 223

Pierre Gamelin to Lord Sydney. Stating his military services and
praying for half pay. 225

Joseph Cadet. Setting forth his distress and praying to be admitted to
tho office of notary. 221

Recommendations in his favour by the priest and inhabitants of St.
Nioolaa. 228

Followed by another memorial, undated, from Cadet. 2;iO

Baptiste Magnan, grand voyer. For an allowance for travelling ex-
penses. 233

Louis Picard, junior. For a licenoe to sell liquor, 234

The captain ot militia and inhabitants of Oontrocoour. Praying that a
road from St. Antoine to Contreccear, granted by General Gage, be con-
firmed. 237

Allan McDoneil. His services ; prays for an appointment in the com-
missariat. 239

Charles Fieshbaoh. The services rendered by himself and his son ;
prays for additional pay. 242

Madame Bonfiold. Respecting land near St. Louis Gate belonging to
her and taketi for the King's service. 2i5

Joseph Dufaut, junior. To be apppointed notary at Rividre da
Chene. g^iy

Joseph Bonnet. To be appointed branch pilot. 248

The captains of militia of Cap Sant6 and Deschambault. For the
appointment of a notary for their parishes. 25rt

Joan Deronce, pilot. That he be not punished for the misfortune of
wrecking a ship under his charge, as it was an accident he could neither
prevent nor foresee. 252

Joan Brouilieaune dit le Suisse. To know if he is to be continued as
a pilot. 254

Agathe de Longueuil widow of Louis de Voroheres. That the Indian
who murdered her husband be brought to justice (a note says that this
petition was addressed to Sir Guy Carleton.) 256

J. B. Boucher deNivervi He, Seignior of Chambly. For redress against
Major Hoyes. 260

Barthelemy Faribault, notary at Berthier. That his notariat may be
extended ovar the Province. 263

Etienne Samson, Point Lovi. For indemnification for the occupation
of hift land by the King's timber. ^65

Louis Tinas. His services and losses ; prays for consideration. 267

Nicolas Davis, messenger. To be continued in his employment. 271

Joseph Lazard, native of Aix, in Provence, a baker. For permission to
follow his business. 272

Mathurin Bouvet, notary at Varennes. That his notariat may extend
over the district of Montreal. 274

Joseph Desjalais, lieutenant of militia at St. Ours, now of Riviere da
Loup. To be appointed major of two companies of militia. 216

Fran^oise Decarri^re. For assistance. 279

Dominique Mondelet. To be reinstated in the office of notary, 281

The captains of militia of St. Thomas. For some allowanoe in con-
sideration of their continual attendance. 283

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100

HALDIHAND OOLLIOTION.

B. 219

Ho date.

1778.
Ko date.

i"

BoldTrf ^^^^^ ""'' ^""'^^^ ^'"y- '^'^ ^« exempted from billetti«ff
Aj.drd Guay. For an allowance for his servioes. ffia

Alexandre Picard, silversmith. That he may have the nrivileee of

enpplying the silverware wanted for the Indiansf privilege of

Mane Anne Silvestre. For subsistenoo. oqV

Jean Louis AlloKrain. For a situation in the general hospital 292
Gr^goire Hue dit Coutellier. His losses j has been imprisoned for

debt and prays to be liberated on furnishing security '°*P"«°°«%^«;
Jean Sch.ndlor, a furrier. Prayin.'> for employment. 298

g^Frar^cs Malherbe dit Champagne. Por^ licence to sell liquor; a?

^^.^'^ll^. ?J'IHl??Ll«Jl".r«hwarden8 of St. Roch. That their parish

To be

301
rein-

au4

307
303

be maintained in its original limits.

^tfZTi^u-'^ ?°""f* •*" Chatellier, notary of Isle Jdsus,
stated in his notaiiat.

Agnes Dupont. For relief.

Joseph Lussier. .To be ferryman at Maskinongd. «ao

be^^rfrrr/.e'^"'^^'^ **"' ^'^'''^'^ ^-P' ^- ^'^-r --t-ts' to
JeanMartel. To be paid for ferrying troops. Wi

Andre Leblano, I'Islette. For relief. ^ til

Joseph Sanguinet, Montreal. To be appointed notary and advocate 31 1

ori:XrF:lZ: -^--<^--fi-tioS^*or enforced^dlen^Xit^^l

fc?''^^.*'°°i°® ^^u'^P'""' J""^^^''- To be appointed notary. tU

The postmasters between Quebec and Montreal. For regulations fnf

the posting service, so as to enable them to carJy orthTSties prl

fromteTsIa^nd o7iiS:- ^" ^^--^-tion for wood cut and taS
i„„^'/K °J JJ^'^t^^' .* ''*>^^' ^•'0 ^^ been absent for two years Prll^

Marianne Chalon, wife of a pilot For subsistence. of?

^Joseph Koyer, captain of militia, St. Charles. For a grant of seed

^Marianne, wife of Francois Sauvageau. pilot. For her husbanl'J

Widow Laplanle. For charity. ^^J

MicbelMarchand, tailor. For relief. Hz

bufn\nTofteir\our""°^''^ ''""''' *^«^ ^^- anstained by ?hl
Madame Babuty. For a house at St. John's. 339

Spebohks in the Lkqislative Council, &o.— n79.i'784
^220. B.M. 21,880

«w,^l-r®''"* to Haldimand by the British subjects.gentlemen merchants

sute iT'to &eton P'^It?^ ^^^" g-^'fi««tfon at his' arrTval
BuocsBsion to Oarleton. (There is no date, but the contflnta m th^

address show it to have b^en presented shortV after HaTdimatd'sUri!

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HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

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288
ego of
290
291
292
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294
298

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July 17,
Thiee Rivera.

July 20,
Qnebec.

1779.
January il,
Quebec.

1780.
January 19,

January 27.

April 4,
Quebec.

April 4,
Quebec.

1781.
January 15.

No date.

January and
Febtnary.

1782.
February 2,
Quebec.

February 2,
Quebec.

February 4,
Quebec.

1783.
January 17,
Quebec.

January 17,
Quebec.

February 6,
Quebec.

6&— 4

A similar (but much shorter) address from the raorchanta of Montreal
is dated the 6th of July, 1778. Page 64

A very short address in French, dated at Montreal, 9th July. 6S

ileply to Montreal address in Engiihh, lith July, and in French, 13th

68-69
70

«a

establishment of

74

July

Address by It yalists from Albany, undated.
Heplies (in English^ to the Quebec address.
The inhabitants of Three Kivers. Praying for the

suitable courts of law in the district.
The reply is, that so far as depends on him (Haldimand) everything

would be done for their advantage. (There is no date on the address,

the reply is dated 17th July.) 78

Addres"* (in French) from citizens of Quebec. Congratulating Ilaldi-

mand on his safe arrival, &o. "j^

Ueply by Haldimand, of same date. 82

Another copy of the address, with the signatures. 84

Beplies dated in August to addresses. 88-89

Haldimand'a speech to the Legi 'lative Council (in French, p. 6 ; in

English, p. 7), the Council's address (in Engiihh, pp. 2 aod 8 ; in French,

p. 4) and Haldimand's answer (p. 9). 2 to 9

Address in reply to the Governor's speech, 19-21

The answer to the address. 2i

Speech at the opening of the Legisk* c( Council (French and

English). 12, 14

Message recommending amendments to the Act respecting forestallers

&o. (English and French). 10, 11

Message respecting forestallers, &c. ift

Speech at the opening of the Legislative Council. IT

Address (in French) of the French Canadians of Quebec, expressing
indignation at the renewed attempt at invasion and their determination
to oppose the invasion, &c. 24

A similar address appears to have been sent from Montreal, the
answer being addressed to the French Canadians of that city. 26

Addresses (French and English), That the most earnest and hearty
support shall be given to every measure of defence necessary for the
safety of the Province, &c., with the replies, 90 to 112

Speech to Legislative Council that public affairs requiring dispatch,
the Attorney General is preparing the ordinances for expiring laws,
which he trusts may meet with their approbation (English and
French). ' 27, 28

Message from the Governor respecting the necessity for a proclama-
tion for threshing grain, so that if necessary it may be ijcmoved to a
place of safety (French and English.)

Address from the Legislative Council, in
thd Thvone.

Additional addresses in English and French,

Answer to these, dated 7 February.

Speech of the Governor at the opening of
(French and French).

Message to the Council to agree to the renewal
for securing grain (English and Prei:ch).

29,31
reply to the speech from
32
33,34
35
the Legislative Council
36,37
of the proclamation
38, 3»
Address of the Council on prorogation (English and French). 40, 41

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102

HALDIUAND OOLLEOTION.

B. 220

If

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1783.
February 4,
<2uebeo.

Jane 21,
Montreal.

Jane 34,
Quebec.

June 30.
■Montreal.

-Tnly U,
JMontreal,

■August 18,
Kontresl.

Aueaat 28,
'Quebec.

September ^,
Montreal.

PrfnT)?' ^^ ^^^ Cfo^ernor to tho address of the Council (English and
AddroHs (in French). That two yong French pricBte latef/'^arrlVcd
Pr7vi^co/"■"""*'^ '° '"'■'•'' '^''' ecclesiastfcal function's in ISo
..^/It'""^"^ *"* Mezidrea and Adhomar (in Franch). That the order lo
waiiB^Lrtitr."'"'"'"' "^ '^' ^'''"''^°' ^*^ ^«^"^^«** ^y his duty t^^
Mez^res and Adhomar to Haldimand (in French). They had com-
munioatod h.s answer respecting the priests. The people feel |rateful Z
^.8^ kind message; are preparing to send a petitioS for priests to the

Circular (in French) sent by Adhemar to the captains of mililil^
AskM^.them to get up petifon. to the King to sen*!! out prlst^ Sm

Delisle and Adhemar to Haldimand (in Fr,inch). Eoquestinff his coulf
tenanco m their mission to gel priests from Europe. °^"'"'"^ '''' ^^^.f"

the King P '°° ^^^°''^ ^^ '"'"''^ recommend its prayer tS

E. W. Gray, sboriflf, to A. Mabane and Jenkin Williams That th«

«-♦ K . ""^^i?^ '•'*«'>' *^«'^ was not called by authority of the mSV^^^^^

£«!''• Kutoo:""7"' ^'"'^ (in French)f with theVetSon frprTests from

Europe, and explaining the circumstances atteLdiog their meetinV th^

circulars to captains of militia, &c. ^ meeting , iha

otheJ'su'bjeoir ^'"''"'^'^ P^*^^ ''' «^"*^ "S^^« '^"^ P"-i'«g«^ wUh
Memorial (onciosod) for the admission of priests from Europe. ?38

r^J^Un^Tf ^"^ ^"^'^^ """^ J^"'^'" Williams (in French)^ Latter
?fii ? r^ raemonal received from Adhemar and Dalisle. They with
Messrs Fraeer and Williams, are to investigate and report on the factn
connected with the meetings, memorials, &o. ^ ^ li?

Mabano and Williams. That the meeting referred to in tho letter
from Adhemar and Delislo was not authorised, bat as the obioct of that
and of the circulars to the captains of militia ;«« only for a pe i?i^o to
l^L^^'T^^ the better sort of citizens disapprovVof the proceed-
in^, thoy thought it better to take no notice of them. ^ %

hafe ta'k'^n anJ fV^'"^^' "''^- ^'^'^^l ^"^ *'''^"«h)- That tho stops thoy
have taken, and their assumption of tho title of deputies for the Provinr-a
are neither proper nor legal. As tho King and natiin on y desire their
TnlT'H^" «^n a,oprove of neither the petitioa nor momL^T. 149
^ Eough draught of a speech to be delivered to the council by Haldi-

Kn®J^ffi'\^^ <he Governor at the opening of the Legislative cLncn'*
tjf ^""^r'T ^'* ""'•^''* **^^* th« -l^fi^itive Treaty o Peace h'«
.nZT'f ' ■^^"•^"^^^"ds ordinances for securing the liberty of Xhl
subject; fir registration of deeds; for the regulation of fees • for tha
«Sf ^ K^f ?! P"'^ \^'''''' ^^t""« respecting thf S? P^l's Bay disorder
SidVrefch)! """''''' '^''''^ ""'' -^^^ «° ^^«** «« represenrey(¥n;u:h
^^Address in reply by the Legislative Council (French and^Vn^
iJeply to the address (French and English) . 6l' 52

LaOorne St. Luc to the French Canadian councillors. To sui^est that
asrepie^entations have lately been made to the King for the^feTaal o1

September 8,
Quebec.

vSeptember 14,
JlTontreal.

October 3,
Quebec.

No date.

1784.
Uarch 22,
Quebec.

Uarch 34,
Quebec.

Varch 26,
Quebec.

April 21.

B. 220

1784.

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

103

July 19,
Quebec.

AngU3t4,
Quebec.

Augusts,
Quebec.

'^'o\J::^Z^t'r!i:L'i:^^^^ «houId address the

^ Tho address On French) fo^ow. or It ''"" T''"''''^' ^'S^ ^^

^afltj"S^ttvel?rr^rNo?;iTa^. s^"'^^° ^^^^ ^«--- i^"

punish the Indians who latelvrnT,' i^^' "'^'P' ^'^""''^ '^° ^aken to
that Province, aX^at a Sflr/'^K^"?.^ <^° ihoir way to

^ Haldimand 'to Constant F^man rXfn^^^^^^^ '" ^°'? for their trial.^151
That the Indians charged wi hT mt,W r m m'"^,*"'' ^'"'^'^ Mathews.)
in safe custody and wfli brtriod1.Mhf ^i^''S°'*^ ^"'^ hia guide are
minor. ^ ^^ '"""^ *' ^^« '•*^g"lar Court of Oyer and Ter-

Tarions dates Collection (marked No. 50^ of th« <i;ff . ^^l

tyranny of CoDKre«. "vuhlk^Z^t^^i.f"""^ "" ■ '">''''"' '■■<"» ">«
fi-om Thomas Jofforson oie to rEl^ T?J5° 7°'? ?!;'°'<"' ""> '»"»".

ar,ca,»aa.d,„B,voVfrlrarr.r'=r-offi:';o!r^

'.■|2Mt^^-t-;:^.^sto4!"-^^^

186

Lkttkhs 0. I-sxancmN JO Baia.z>r«a Gk^khal Sr. Lia.a ox aiv.va

UP COMMAND OF QaEBEO.— 1784. QIVIMQ

•• No date

1784.
"November
Quebec,

B. M. 21. 881

NoTember
-Quebec.

November
Q'lebec.

h

B. 221

»^ay bo a „„cua. io..u„gWTr: b'^^^'ir.sS' io'-^i'Sroi

seminary of St. Suloice to fill „^/i ^"*^'*°.^ """l i^as cnoaaraged tha
fiionaries: He had left the T«--f T**"*"^' ^'■•''" ^^^i"- older mis-

them, although some of that order h«H '^' '"f -"""'^ "^^ ^'^ f>^^^d
pondonce in.jonsistent w th th i[ ?^ ongagel in soheme-. and corres-
Tho instruct rsfrrmtTe„>lfi'^^^^^^ fidelity due to the K-'og.
loft with the otSerp^po,rour7ffh";?''''°^P''''''^ ^^^"^ ^^^^^^ wefe
and are to have ^^orfyeaV Hi/beHe? fnT' "'^ "^"^ ^' '^P'^'^'^'
01 tho Act oi 1774. ThJl i-u , il f ^.^^'" ^^^ «<1'"'3^ ««J ff-^f^d Doliov
66-4J **'''^ "^ ^ ' ^'« pcuuouing lor a ohaago are deiiga-

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HALDIHAND OOLLBOTION.

B. 221

f .i' ■ :

^dt

1784.

NoTember
Quebec.

Korember
Quebec,

NoTember
Quebec.

14,

14,

16,

I ,!3

ing men, onomios to the trnnqnillity of the Province. Laws to bo con-
maerod rospoct.ng procoJuro in the courts of justice, the reduction of
ofsoi-er '■®S'''''-^°''^''°'^«' ^^°-' ^*i« arrangemontH regarding thoHoigniory

Same to St. L^ger. No. 1. That he has left the necessary ^papers!
with echedule, so as to put him in possession of the information that
will enable him to carry on the command; list of expenditures, &o..
ODjoining him to curtail oxponses. {

Same to the samo, No. 2. General instructions respecting correspon-

^hSTmnsmit ' ^*'° '^^"^^"'•y' &°- and what dooumentSho

State of the troops in the Province of Quebec, as distributed in the
upper and lower posts at the departure of Haidimand. 49

No. 3. The nature of the rotu-ns and the periods at which they should

DO S6nt« |.

No. 4. Eospecting military works and repairs. 7

No. 5. The barrack raa&tors department. q

No. 8. The marine department, 9

No. t. The engineer's department. jq

No. 8. hospital and surgeons. 12

No. 9. Regimental contingencies. j^

*^No, 10, Indian affairs, dealing with the expense caused by the war.

TnT. K- ^^V *'^''''' Tn* ^'^ "'''^^ ^° ^°^»''«' of ^hich Sir John Johnson

f^i A ,°,^^t'"'^"'*° ^^^K ^'^^^^> ^^^ political conduct to bo observed

towards the Indians. A reference is mode to their settlement on the Grand

f^?A' "•• Tbo paymaster general's department and the atrantrements
for drawing bills. He must examine the state of the departments and
obtain an estimate of the sums wanted for each 20

i^,?v ^\ ^""'^^ .?P^ ""^ '°"*'^ *'"°™ ^°^^ George Germaino, drawing

the line between the command of the lieutenant governors and officeii

of the army at the upper posts. 2 1

No, 13. Sends letters from Captain Robertson at Michillimakinak

wih accounts from various departments. If properly vouched he

(bt. Leger) is authorised to settle accounts by warrant, as he wishes to

discontinue the bystem of paying by bills, 22

No. 14. Contingent accounts and how they are to be settled. 24

JNo. 15, Warrants for assembling courts martial, 26

No, 16, Respecting arrangements for vessels to accommodate the trade

to the upper country. 07

No. 17. Arrangements for loyalists and disbanded troops. 28

qfiS^in^'T^Trn' ?'"*^* carrying place at Niagara with John
Stedman and John McComb, 30

^^^'J' ^^' ^-'^ '!?'u^ ^"i be observed in respect to the posts in the upper
amntry claimed by the Americans, and what is to bo done with the
stores if they are given up. oT

No, 20, The precautions to be observed lest the Americans should
or Cata''ra'"'Sr"°° *° ^*^^ through the Indian country to attack Oswego

««??;!' \'?.^'''^''V°?*^® carriage of merchandise by the King's ships

"°i^^f.rSuT^"V^".''??"°*' ^^'^ f^'g*^* by the merchants, ^ 34

r^o. Z£. ihat Colonel Hope is to reassume the office of barrack master

general. .

rr^Svf^f ?T ^r" ®^P®"««« '° the suits against Cochrane and others on
account of bills of exchange are to be paid. 31J

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1784.

HALDIMAND OnLLKCTION.

105

"inoial Troop,, ,„„ fcKr'to S Zhon^a Z°' '^ '""■'"y '« P""
-"d warrant, (or Burvoy, on provS, ° '"""^ ""P»»li"g lovaliati.

.bf^5\?7rpK.ti'°j:str.'i"«« °' "» «°^^' -.™»"

11. the ProviDoa of Qaebeo°?n JJ^^'-J"'"'" ««l'o<l "pon the King', landa
Maaifo«of,h..,por.,.ffar,,r«th,por.ofQ„oboc,io ,„4. Jl

1776.
April 7.

1776.
March 2.
Quebec.

March 28,
Londoa.

Jane 2S,
Montreal.

Ohambiy.

July 5,
Ohamblj.

Angui* 7,
Quebec.

1777,
April 8
Quebec.

October 31,
Quebec.

1778.
April 30,
Quebec.

August 13,
at. /amea.

Februar/ 1,
Quebec.

FOBMS OF WaERANTS, COMMISSIONS, STO.

177e-1786.

List of Offxokrs is various Dkpartmbnt«, 1783-1784.

acct^S;"'"" """■■'""S J«-»'sunle, G.<M.rd to be inspToZ'of'

d.nary ooo,„i„„,. InlorL^tion 'r..i'tinr^hT°r?' ""°'" <"' «"■«»■•■

KZe? '™ o"'^' »"^ "- "■» -Gs t .tfi:°g:ropr[*t

Ii|o™';",I,?;[',te:„e.''°^'^'''"*' *» '»'» °f "■» or otter spirit J?

provLioM foiJo*. '"* ""'' ""^ "'•''"■• '»■■ so'vey on damaged

geSr-Sr"™" '° •'-»' J-"" «PPOio«ng bi™ dop«y p.y„„J
^^C.rMo..e granted to Bobart flnnter, of „i,i,ar, stores bei-g l.ndej

fi'M'T-TritoJ^'^enJ^t?""'"" "'°"'""" S^"""*."- Latwid^e I(
Champlain. ' ''"' "■ <«"»""'0d the naval armament opJLXul

.Ati;tTi^i;iz';^Tf"e-rrrn.?^^^^^ =»™. «i*

Sn,,ernrj:S.r'«;a'tjX^^l7-,«' « «e^ «-™or i? ,

a year. "" '■°® coast ot Labrador, at a salary of £200 '

'o?d;'„T„ll°«7^f ^on a scent, „nd form of leave of absent '

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HALDIMAND OOLMOTION.

B. 23a

1779.
Queber.

Octouer 19.
Quebio.

1780.
March 17,
London.

July 10,
Quebec.

Anpnet 8,
St Jamea.

•^upuBt 39.
Quebec.

September 14,
Quebec.

October 16,
Quebec.

Decficber 30,
Quebec.

1781.
Quebec.

VrjO,
Quebec.

AugnBt25,
Quebec.

Au|tu8t 20.
Quebec.

August 26,
Quebec.

Octtber 29,
Quebec.

1783.
VarcL 14,
8t. James.

Varcb 18,
'M^faiteball.

Varcb 30,
"Whitehall.

iDBtruotions to Patrick Sinclair, Lieutenant Governor of MichilHma-

His original comnai.Bion was dated Ith April, 1-775 fp. 21); aHowod
]? r'T \'^"/""'* of 'T'i^ on retirement by letter 2nd July 17?tf

3rd Jane, ?77? (p 22) ^ ' ^*'"' *'"' "^'^ ^^"^ «'«•>«"««• Whitehall

of f?nf!!i''^, the accounlH of the Ecceiver General ; authorleing the Board
01 AjcoulIh to call evidence. * n^.

Memorandum by Lord Georgo GermaJne on the powers of Lieateaant
Governors of posts to command the troops in carri=*on ^'"U'eianj

Form of licence for the erection of a tenement and the taleof SDirituons
liquois, with conditions attached. epiniuoas

Keport l^ the committco appointed to examine a petition of the
mas ers ami owners ofvcHHels trading on the St. Lawrorce recommend!
'\Z r h"' ""rr: ^''«/'«'8ht due l them should ba cofleoS 16

th:5£oTorda;cr2'.';h^t:?hS'::^ ^'^^"^^ ^^^^^^^-^^ ^^-ir-'is

^Wjirr.nttopayAl.aDd Madame Deschambault a yearly pension of

For survey on damaged Indian goods. JJ

Haldimand to Jchn Frnser and Jacob Jordan, Deputy paymasters

acclnL "PP^'"''"g ^ ^""^d to examine tho"^ Beceiver General's

Jlrtymi"'' '''' '''^' ^'^ ^''^°^-' -d ''^^ November, mi,

frol'ZVvVXr"'''''' '' """°^^^*^ ^^^"'■"''^^^ »''"''^--'°^
^^Also for the same, dated 18th October, 1781, and 25th Octobe^

Pass to er able Father de la Brosne to visit the lower posts on the St^
Warrant for the remi«Mon of the punishment of Reuben Huntington. 47

for^'rhVst! LawreSr '■"' ''''''' '^ ^"^''^ ''''"' '' ««* «« "^^'^^^ P^^**
For a survey on damaged provisions in the King's stores, Quebec, 41

.ol° f°^^^® the river craft to forward the transport of provisions A

second order to the same effect dated 15lh September, ijgr ' 4^

For a Mirvey on damogcd provisions at Three Kivers. Iq

St. W^ence'^Ssb'wes''''""*^' ''' P""« '° ^^«-'« ^^Pl^^^d in the

I^dfan Affairs '° ^'' *^'''" •^'^°^°" ^" ^' Superintendent General. &c.,ff

ca^^;:;;;^i?j:^^:Jroi .^^^:&^;^'^^ ^pp°^--- «g

Treasuiy to the tame. Transmitting a minute of the Board
Seffi:ws."'"'"'^^'^^P«"^«« ^"^ ^^« Indiantepartm*Jn\%t

Jnetruoticns to Inspector of Indian Affairs. |?

^Commifsion to Johu flay. Appointing him Lieutenant Governor of

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HALDIMARD OOLllOTIOW.

*^ 1782.
lua« 7,
Qntbeo.

Juofl 30,
<Ju«bec.

July a,
Quebec.

Ancoat 1&

September 24.
<)iiebec.

Deeember 9,
Quebec.

_ 1783.
"ebraary 8, 'fl
Quebec. "

ll»roh 17,
Quebec.

•farch .31,
Quebec.

April 8,
Quebec.

No date.

April II,
Quebec,

April 14,
Quebec.

May 12,
^ebeo.

^ IJV 23,
Quebec.

June 6,
Quebec.

^uly 2,
Quebec.

July 7,
Qnebeo.

July 10,
Quebec.

-July 10,
Qaebec.

J»ly 1^

Qnebeo.

October 11.
Quebec.

October 13^
Quebec.

r ■

r

Appointing a board to examine the acooantH of Taylor & Forsyth.
Warrant to Sohaok to pro.s Beamen for the provincial navy. ^"«* Jf
tua^lL" ""'^'^ on damaged provisions on board lately arrived vie

b7^oa«''^o?^hfa;rnrT"h? Z'JILI TT'^T' ^->-"-«. *«•'
2Jrd December. 1776^ regulations by the War Office are date*

J^iv.d.ng the Province of Quebec into three road districts. 5^

RefeZ Gentt"Ge'!;l!r;iw?a,^^'^' ?--"'• ^^ ^-nt, Deputy

Boi8Bean, and Franc^ On5n«t f^ ' ^°"''«'ay and il^gistrar, Nicolas

Bohedule'ofallp"p^^;:fX!:oE'^''" '""' '^^ ''^^^^ Haldimanda'

ij)rm of accounts for different departments ^^

Gcirr'"" ""'""" •"""""' «» "™i"» th»e „, the Secoiv"
ready for rtltritr'"' "°"""'"°' °"''"'. '» "-.ve hi. .oco.„»

.re^r,:„v:^tr„rif.rf.rr.To4? ""."■"' "i"'' M"") "'^

marked o«Tfirth™Zn«^'TL*S°?' '"" °' ^? ''J' '"' '«»' « b*
Bignaturo. " • P^PMo. The conditions are embodied in a form for

.rmrWinXt'S^d''' «" '" """ '"■"""" "<' '«"■■■'. » -B^ion '„?

fe-Srd'rrnr"""* ■'°'°'"' ="-' -p>»- <>f t^o Northe™ Co'* I

W.rr.„.,o make. Burvey on damaged proviBion,.t Isle an. Noix. ?f '

health. • ^'°o"6 ae JJellestro, incapacitated from bad

Pass to Caiv., Indian officer, employed to visit the Western Indians, it

vio^tlK ^"' "°"'^ "'^ ^''''^'^ P^'>^-io«« in recently arrived
aclX* *° * '°"°^'"'^* *° ^^''^-^ tJ^« Receiver General's and othlr

The same in provilionB at Sor^^ '^' P^°^'«'°"« ''' ^dree Bivers. 78

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108

UALLIMAND OOLLIOTION.

aa-'^

If

1788.
October i9,
Quebeo.

No dftte.

f

November 34,
8orel.

December 4,
llontrpal.

+

December 38

1784.
February 13,
Quebec.

February 13,
Quebec.

February 35.
Quebec.

1^0 date.

March 9,
Quebec.

April 13,
Qaebee.

April 14,
Quebec.

May 17-18.
Quebec.

May 18,

Quebec.

Hay 18,
Quebec.

July 1.
Quebec.

July 14,
Quebec.

July 21,
Quebec.

July 21,
Quebec

Edward Abbott, LiouL-Govornor, ordor to(}rant, Uocoivor-aonorttl. fop

Kichard buiko. IiiBtiuctionH to Thomua Haono, aupointod to pay tho
troopM in Canodu. 9a

EndoHcd with thcpo in tho copy of a letter from morohanUi of Queboo -
dated «4ih Augiihl, 17-;^, praying the TroaHury not to nond additional'
specie to (iuoboo, tiioro boii. ( abundance in tho hands of tho raorchantH. »7 •

Beporl of Hurvoy on dumugod proviHiouu at thiH poat. 8ft

Sir John Johnson to Mathews. Trarsmitting lint of tho offloors of th»

Indian Doparmout doHorviug of attention i.h loyalists. 19ft

The liHt followH. igi^

Off-rtckoningH for a regiment of foot according to the establishnienf
on thiH date, nhowing tho not amount for the year to be £2,»)77. H 4. 73

Abstract of roductions made in tho appointmentH of tho Htaflf and of
the Hoveral departments in tho Province, 24ih Dooomber, 1783. 132*

List of offlcors, &!., in Iho Indian Dopanmont at Niagara daring tha
rebellion, with tho reductions iu consequence of the Provisional
Treaty. j . «

Same for those at Detroit. ll»

Same for ihose in the Department of I ho Seven Nations of Canada. 1 IH

CommiHsanes, issuers, &o., in the Commissariat Department in tho

lower parts of Canada to 24lh December, 1783, and the arrangement

beginning on tho 25th Ducombor, 17rt3 119 „

Tho people employed in the Commissariat at the upper posts. 120

Othor lists, viz. Quoitormaster general's (p. 121): barrack

masters (p. 122); naval (p. 123); Indian (op. 12 4. 126); ongineerH

^''V r . ^ .. , . 121 to 128

Ijoyahsts and dihbanded soldiers who wish to obtain lands from tho
lointe uu Baudette, are to repair to Lachine; those desirous to have
lands at iho Bay of Chaleurs are to go to SortI ; those in Queboo for the
same pla(!o are to give in their names by tho 2n J April. 83

• '^}^ \!''®u"^ *'^''' ''*"°'^" '"^ • " ^^'^^ ^^ officers and men, military and
civil, which your Excellency was pleaned to mention to bave discharged
horeufter, which then lus^ens the expense." Tho list is signed by John

. n^r^'.^^'^c"*''*'®"®''' ^'^^"' IJepartment. The saving shown amounts
to£},129. 8. 4.stg. ,34

Jjoyalists may remain in their present quarters till tho state of the

rivor shall permit tho uhe ( f bateaux. fcg

Survey ordered on bedding in the barrack master's store. 8T

Committee to examine the Bocoiver-Goneral's and other aooonnta. 88

Commitisiouors (named) appointed to administer tho oath of
allegiance. ta

List of seeds sent by Major Holland, for the u^e of settlers in tha
upper country. «.

Officers and soldiers, late of tho troops of tho Duke of Brunswick,
desirous of settling, engage to repay the twelve month's provision*
advanced, to enable them to settle. 9£

Warrant appointing Joseph Mari-^ Tonnancour, colonel of militia
lor ihiee Rivers, in room of his late father. 102

Pass to Lieut. Colonel Hull, 00 his way to New York. 9i

Warrant to Thomas Dunn to transfer the balance in fcis hand fo

Caldwell, Receiver General, 99

Pass to Colonel French on his way to England by way of New Ytrk. 9SI

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tlALDIMAN& OOLLIOTtON**

1784>
Anguit 3«
Quebec.

A 11 (til It 3t^
Quebec.

bepteraber f,
Quobi'c.

B*>|)terober IB,
Quebec.

October ^
Qaebec,

fJctober 21,
Quebec.

October 25,
Quebec.

t

J

Norember 10.

tf89,

March 28,
'London.

April 23,
London.

No date.

May 7.

> AuguBt 10,
fiondon.

^AufiuBt 13,
London.

August 1.9.

1786.
Haye.
London.

London.

Sarvoy ordorod on provrntonH at Threfl Riven*
iiotura of Ibo naval dopartmoot.

19%

131

1771.

•October 10.
^iuebeo.

Order to John Craigio, Deputy OommTHsary QonoraF, lo appoint suit-

ablo porHons to Hiirvoy tho provitionn at tho ponts. 101

yuivey ordered on |irovinioni4 Htorod in (iuoboo. lOii

Committee appointed tooxarnino tho KoooiverUonorara accounts. 104

InvoHtif^iUion ordorod, to nsoortain who ih rospoHHiblo for tho losa ot
flour, and lhi> chuho of tho doti.iiency in proviHJonH. 106

C)fli(iiil fiotiHoittion by Ualdiman.l. thut tho land on tho Ouho, orQrand
uivor, han boon bought for tho Mohuwk Indians and authorising " the
said Aluhawk Nation and Huch other ot ihoSix Nation Indians as wish to
aetllo in that (jiiartcr. to take poHHOssion of and settle up jn tho banks of
tho river oom manly called Ouho or Grand River running into Lake Brie,
allotting to them for thut purpose hIx miles deep from each side of the
river botfiniig at Luko Erie, and oxlonding in that proportion to the
houd or tho Huid river." jOg

LoyulihtHHoitlcd in the Province of Quebec and estimates of provisionB.
Tho fi-^uroH are men, women and children above ten years, who draw full
ratiouH,4,.')00, under ton drawing half rations, 1,15 i. Loyalists who may
have since come in 500, a tola! of 6, 152, and of rations including wastoage,
B,67(). 201

CcrtiticatoH of sorvico granted to Justus Sherwood and Dr. Gecrge
Smyth and of thoir loM^oH. 107 108

Certiacato that tho amounts ch-irged by Captain Maurer, for bateau
Horvico word auihorisod to bo paid m necessary for the King's eervioe
ar.d thai tho vouchers ate tho best that can ba produced. 114

Tho good Horvice of Peter Frasor, in various capacities ; his knowledge
of tho St. Lawroneo ha^ enabled him to save tho cargoes and crows of
vessels which hivo been castaway; be is rocommendod aa worthy of
trust. ' ij^

Certificate of tho services and ioeees of John Butler, and testimonial in
his favour. fd

Testimonial in favour of Sir John Johnson. 8(1

Cortifioato of tho sorvices of Daniel Ciaus since 17.56, when he was

lieutenant in the 61)! h Regimoi t. The services are stated briefly, and

his HufferingH as u loyalist certified to. no

Certificate ot tho ncrvices of Major James Gray. na

Tho same of the t*ame date to Mt-j )r liobort Leake. 1|2

Certifiiate that Captain Daniel K^bertsou, commanded at Oswegatohio

in 1179, not Lieut. Davis, who received a warrant fjr the command

money by mistnko. lU

Certificate to John Stodman of his services and the faithful disohargo

of his duties at tho carrying place of Niagara. 109

Papers ooNOBRNiNa thb TE>(tJBE8 op Poy it Hommaoi.

177l-l78i.

B- 223. B. M., 21,883

P. J. Cugnet (in French). O.iinion on a suit, between Gathbert.

Seignior of Borthier. and Joan Bai)ti8to DoHtrampoH, re^ipooting land od

IbIo auz Caators ; alleged to be set aside a^t a common. The opinion waa

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haldimand oolleotion.

nil.

Oetober 28,
Quebec.

No date.

1718.
Avgnet 18,
Uontreal.

tfo date.

1781.
J««nnary 1,
Qaebec.

January IS,
Montreal.

January 16,
Qnebec.

Jarnary 22,
Qaebec.

Jan nary 29,
-Monireal.

Febroary 2,
<2aeb«c.

Febmary 7,
Qaebec.

Febmary 20,
Monueai.

B. 223-

Copy of the 26th article of the police regulations for Oa?beo
of the CoDseil Superuur. dated 1 1 March, 16^6. r^gisier

^vfr^i:?'"/"''^ 'vf""? *''.*'*"'« »* '"«« of 3lBt October, 1727. 15

Extract from list of seigniories of those granted by the Pxencb

Govorrment on that part of Luke Champlain lying within the Province

&'«!"' °?"',°* T*^"'*^ ^^^« ^''"^ "»"'*^d to thf King's domain 74a
The same for lands granted en roturier or in soccage. 74ft

fi«f itn •*'" •^'■*'T, *° ^^ admitted to take the otth of fealty for the

1«/h 1 '""T'^Jl ""^ ^*"'=°°' ««'l"''-«d f'-'^'" Messire Beaurivagef and hi*

dispute '^ ""'°^ ^'^ '^"''■^ ^"'^ ^^^''^''•«"' t« «^vdd futnro

IITJZZZ ^o'f^h'eTotS °^ ^'^^ "'^^"^'"^'^^ °^ ^-- ^* p--^?f

rp^rf^r.v °.u* ^''^ ««]P°'?''8 of the district of Montreal for delay m
rendering the oath of fcaKy ^ i et homage) for reasons given. ^ 7?

Meu'.f randum by Mr Pownall concerning the post of LaBave a
favour of Mr. Kigaud, dated 16th October, 1759, and of a piece ofSd ^
Terrebonne, in favour of Mr. LePage, dated 10 April, l73 1. The cer ?fica?»
of registry 8 gned by Boi8.eau is dated 6 Juno, 758; a note to the
concession of LaBaye says it is the last concession in the reglter. 75
Ou^roTnK''"*l'-^'°^''''"'.^>'^'"°'"*''«^""«of the General HospitaL
?h"&'M.'E£vir""'°'^ ''^'^ Seigniory of Berthier. left theS. ky

PermiBPion granted, on payment of the usual fees. 172' i?»

.jf; ; \^-^T1 ^l" J'^ench). Praying for delay in rendering fealty
BtT;if.l'ettkd '" ^^««"t death and the questl of saccessi?n ffng

M^u^'l ^^^^^ Gereral Hofpital. Memorial (in French), for a remission

of the dues, on the ground of their services. ^' '^^"^'^^joj

Petition granted. f '*

Nuns of the General hospital returning thanks (ia Prencli) t»

Baldimand, for permission to take posso^sion of the land^ ?eft them .nd

lor hib generous remisBJon ol duos. {,2

The official warrant for the remission of dues. 17I

tl,™- • ??®''^^ Hospital Montreal, memorial (in French). For

the remission of dues on the Seigniory of Cbateauguay. ^ S

Petition granted on the grou.,d ot se. vices to u,o sick and infirm. 183

thememS^'^""^' ''"''^''^'"*^ appear, to have been se"t with

SeSrt^Ts/'\^.^"^''"'T^r^'''''- Reporting that the titles of Ihe
l„Ti ^ • St-feulp,ce and of the Uisulines of Three Jiivers do not

Iv?r Lv ^e 'hll'' ^^V^« ^f ^«'t^ -'^ fa--«go being administered, whau
ever may oe .he view v-f the question politically. ' r/k

Granrhushand';;??^' ^P '^' "'i'"*."" ^^ ^'^""^^l «« *« admitting Mr!
forlh^barory Baroness de Longueuil, to take the oath of fealtj?

fromlXeP^^S:;p^S* '"''' ''"°"' '"" ^"^-Upp. 86.102i

I^HS'r^'l.^^l^JlZ^ --J«^,-- of the Congreg'aUV of
nr..r^'il,r'it'C ■ , "' ,^ "" °^- -fani's island. ika

B. 223

HAL'^IMAND OOLLIOTION.

lie

1781.
Uarch 29,
Qaebeo.

August 13,
Quebec.

December 31,
Quebec.

No date.

1783.
February 3,
Quebec.

July 10,
Quebec.

July 12,
Quebec.

July 13,
Quebec.

1784.
October U,
Quebec.

Cagnet. Memorandnm (in French) "I have no knowledge that there-
are other seigniories conceded in perpetuity on the River and Gnlph of
St. Lawrence, on the north shore, than those of Mille Vachos, the islan*
and islets of Mingan, the island of Aiiiicosti and the main land (terro
ferme) of Mingan." Page 128

Judge Panet. Romarka on varioaa titles among the acts ol fealty,
pointing out errors &nd omissions. 12&

Dates and numbers of persons presenting, themselves at the receptions
on taking the oath of fealty. The total number from the Ist of January
to the end of the year was 98. I87,

Judge Panel (in French). Legal quotations respecting the oath of
fealty. '^ i^,^

Notes (ir French) on the titles of the Jesuits of the College of Quebec
to the Seigniories of Notre Dame des Anges or Charlesbourg. 161>.

Note (in French) on imprescriptible rights. Wt

Note (in English) by Attoiney General Monk, holding that no pre-
Bonption could be pleaded by Bieeot es against the Kirg's rights. Extract
(in French) of a judgment \>j Hocquart in a case ol BisFOt's. 16^, 163

That the oath of fealty cannot be accepted from Pierre A mable d»-
BoLne and Chevalier de Repentigny, for lands at the Sault St. Marie,
granted to them on the Ibth October, ]15i). Signed by Cngnet, for )ho
Governor General. I55

Copy cf the confirmation of the title by the King. 164-

Cngnet ^in French), regpecticg ihe registration of lands and what
should be registered to guhid the King's rights under the old French
laws. JJJ8

Memorandum (in French) by Cugnet. Respecting the fiefs and seig-
niories held by James Cnthbeit, 141

Cugnet (in French). That fhould seigniors to whom lands be con-
ceded not have cleared or placed seitleis on them, these lands, accord-
ing to the decree of 6th July, nil, revert to the crown. How lands
were to be conceded to the settlers; by another decree of 16th March,
l'I32, Eeigniors were forbidden to sell standing timber. 148

Same fin French). Memorarduni leepecting the pronertv of Char-
tier de Lohinidre. r r . ^^^

Stme. Certified copy cf the Act of 10th May, 1741, of Beau-
harrois and Hocquart, lo reantex certain Seigniories to the Crown
domains m Canada. They are, Daine of 5th April on Miesieqnoi Bay;
Ijusjgnan of 6ih April, en MifBisquoi and Lake Champhin; LaEonde
JJenis 8th April, Cbambly River; de Beaujeu, 9th April, on the r=ver
Chambly ; Pean, 10th April, Biver Chambly and Lake Champla'-.!, .11 in
VJ.' ^^ ^''^l' *" Do^net. 15th October, on the Ysmaeka ; 1733, to St.
Vitctnt 12th April, on Lake ChampJain; 1734, Beauvais kOth July, on
Lake tbamplam ; 10 Contrecceur, let July, of nn idard in Lake Cham-
plain ; Contre(ceurfils, 7th July, on Lake Cbamplain from the Rividre
anx Loutres (Otter Creek), with islands, &c. in front ; de la Perriere, 6tb
A°^',°^- ^^'T^'^^"^"^*^'"^'' with if-landP, Ac; 17b3, Sabrevois, 4tb
April, River Cbambly ; Sabrevois de Bleuiy, Ibt April, on the River
Chambly; 17:^6, d'Argentiuil, 6th October, at the end of the depth of
Ltnoraie; 1733, to Lafcntaite, 5th April, on the River Cbambiy, ta
MwHfquoi Bay; 1737, Eccbert, 13th June, on the west bank of Lake
Cbamplain to below the River Bcquet ; 1733, Foucault, 3rd April, to

JMlfUfQllOl ifav. Thev mn-v nhfnin ri.TMT i!<l«o i^ iw^w^.^^i^a *^~-~ 'a— I-

within a year 8 delay. In default judgment is finally given against the
bieuiB Donville de Noyan and Lagauchetidre for concesBioEs dated 8th.
Octcber, 1736, on 2Ed Ajril and llth April, 1733. 18

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B. 223

1784.
October U,
Quebec.

October 19,
Quebec.

October 23,
Quebec.

October 27,
Quebec.

November 2,
Quebec.

March 28,
•■<J«ebflc.

' 3781.

September 20,
Quebec.

November 15,
Quebec.

December —
Quebec.

1782.
Janiiaty 30,
Quebec.

February 26,
Quebec.

April 29,
Quebec.
April 29,
Quebec.

dantt'o??h/nnhT^''^ •?''^ •"' f ^""n '■'^ registers showing the desoen.
aants of the noble families in the Province. Pod-o go

ber^°sS?. presented by F. J Cugnet, respecting the claims of gStht

hll,l':^:Zt1f^i:t^^^^^ '- ^-tractfron.

tolt. *'"' explanation that the seigniors have no legal right to levy

Legal explanation, showing that the River Maohiche is the Kin^'a
and forms part of his domain in this Province. The tide affirms thatt^h J
onrfr^'°?K'*^'^°'"*^°"^'S"^'«' forms part of the K Dgrrmain S
comm^onlw.' '°""''''°° '" ^"""'^'^ °' '^' ^'^ '^'^'^'^^' "at ?roS ?he

Bi8^ho"[,;^inTiiHrfT/''*^®*lT^'''°' ^'"^*'^« mandementsofthe
Tl ^f A ■ ?^i^ ^"" ^'"■*''' without the consent of the governors
general and intendants ? Quotes authorities and declares that Tey had

fhfr«^r?''V'?''®''^'^''®1''«'*''''°= Whether under the French rui?
there did not exisc a law concerning the registers of baDtiarns mir'
mges and burials, quotes the laws a! providf^g St "wo r?g Sr^ S

the pa^^srtiTeUw rt"'' 'V"".' ^?^i«try. tfe otherTo b^etrned in
tbe parish , the law to be complied with under penRlty. 54

Valuation op fibps and skigsiobibs in Canada.— 1181.1782.

\^^^ .. BM. 21,884

Jfiach fable has columns with the following titles: Nombre des habi

ments rsuh SiL"° '""r'''i «° ?••«'"«; en bois debout). Maison et bfttN
xourncis (sub tu es; des domaines; des raoulins). Gens et rentes rsnb
nroTt"'?'^f"'^*'"''°°'"«'" «" b'^5«« chaponsj^-ourn^es droorvie^?.

de conceSn'°^a:'lT^''''^^^^ ^'^ -'S.-- «»'-"' '- litres prTmS
8eian«S« TK ^^ reserves au roi et charges des concessions des

R™'f 1 J T "x."''° ^ statement of the revenues from each source

Pifrr«^ ^•**'°" ^'u" ^.'i'""'') °f ^^^ fi^f »°^ seigniory of Isle BizaM of
Pierre Fortier in the district of Montreal. ^ S 12

tH ::Z ^f tt Jesuhsf "'^"'"^^^^ ^' ''' '^^'^''-y '' Montreafa;?

5, 6

de^r 7!hrSn?.f' n" ^'^' ««d seigniories of Pierre Paul Margane, of
ae lit Valtneof th> D.striot of Montreal. 8 9

Same of Joseph Brassard Desoheneaax, of the district of Quebec. 10, 11

gueSil.^ "^ ^""^^^^ I>ominique Emanuel Le Moine, Chevalier de Lon-

The same of the Seigniory of Quebeo. JJ' \l

dislYct"o?Mont^i:f '' ^"^'''^ ^"P*^^ ^^"^'^ ^*»*'-^'«^ ^« 1^°*''-'^-.

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B* 224

HALDIMAND COLLECTION.

lis

1782.
April 29,
Quebec.

No date.

1777.
March 9,
Quebec.

March II,
London.

March 13,

March 20,
Cork.

May 9,
Qnebea.

• May 24,

Jnne 2,

Ferrisburgh.

June 10,
Quebec.

Jnne 12.

June 21,
Detroit.

July 26,
London.

August 7.

October 16,
Saratoga.

1778.
April 18,
Quebec.

May 7.
Kingghiiry,

July.
July 29.
Quebec.

Tne same of Conrad Gugy, district of Montreal.

Page 18, 19

List of seigniories in the districts of Quebec and Montreal, with the
number of houses in each. >j

B.M, 21,885.

MrsOELLANBOUS PAPERS— IVIT-HTS.

B. 225-1.

Ordinance respecting militia (page 93) referred to in ordinance for
continuing the same, dated 16th January, 1779. Page 91

Watfion & Rashleigh. Invoice of naval stores shipped on board the
" Mersey," consigned to Sir Guy Carleton. i

Commission by Patrick Henry. Appointing Joshua Wright to be
sheriff of the County of Yohogania. 24

Eobort Gordon, commissary of provisions, to Carleton. Owing to the
scarcity of staves for casks, has ordered the transports to load with
staves, or oak logs fit for staves, and asks for assistance to procure the
staves required. 22

Lease from Government to Johnston and Purss, of the King's store-
house, on the King's wharf, Quebec. 12

John Wade and John Collins to Carleton. That by using small blasts,
there need be no danger in blasting out a foundation for a house to be
built by John Borno, in the lower town of Quebec, 29

John Cannon to Colonel Udny Hay, at Ti„onderoga. Sending a copy
of the " Association Bill of the inhabitants of the Now Hampsbirn Grants,
near Tyconderoga." 28

The " Bill," engages to support the Northern army of the United
States, by means specified, and has the signaturofj of 62 individuals. The
attestation is in these terms : " The within is a true copy of the original
association Bill, and also a true list of the signatures, viz. : All which
signed the original Bill and the several copys which were transmitted to
the peoples several habitations and return'd again to this office. Test.
John Cannon, clerk to the Committee of Safety on the New Hampshire
Grants, north of Ticonderoga." 26

Return of transports that sailed from St. Helen's on the 10th April
for Quebecj part of which arrived on this date. 30

Pay roll of a party of men Captain Fraser had under his command on
this date. 31

Commission appointing Norman McLeod to be town major of Do-
troit. 33

Mure, Son & Atkinson. Respecting the victuallers which sailed from
Cork, on the 7th June and 7th July, of which a list is sent, as well aa a
statement of the stores sent out by these and by the fleet in April. 34

Pay roll of Captain John Keyser's company, in Col. Jacob Clarke's
battalion of militia in Tryon County, in the last alarm ordered to
march to Tort Schuyler. 32

Articles of convention between Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne and Major-Gen-
eral Gates. 35-

List of His Majesty's Council for the Province of Quebec* 40

Certificate by the commission for detecting and defeating conspiracies,

,,,..•..... V..V v«iu vi isiicjjioui;o 1.0 liUo uiaiu auu may

remain unmolested. 42

List of the Canadian noblesBrs resident in Canada. 45

Aflttdavit by George AllBorp. ihat he was assaulted by Stair Doaglas.
commandercfH. M.S. "Montreal." 4^.

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B. 225-1

'I

1778.
Auf(uat31,
Pougb-
keepaie.

September 8,
Montreal.

September 17,

Montreal

Septf^mber 22.
Uoatreal.

Philadelphia.

roSmT/lf T ^^n ^^7 ^'^'^ ""^"."'^ ^"^ J^'^" K«y««'-. a« captain in the
regiment of Tryon County. A note signed by D. Cllus says : "The above
IS the regiment I commanded before the rebellion, and Kovser was a ser!
goant, and Colonel Isaac Klook a captain." ^ PaL 48

Phmn n*™*°* °^ the Grand Jury against Lieut-Governor HamiltoJand
Phihp Dejean. magistrate, both of Detroit. ««

Srr.Tf>°Lr «■■•■«' J-yof M--.1 .g.i=.t Philip Deje.„,

Philadelphia,

1779.

March 1,
Montreal.

"March 6,
Quebec.

March 8,
Montreal,

October 19,

Williams-

barg.

November 18,
Fort Paris.

1780.
•January 21.
Quebec.

January 28
and
February 3.

* February 7 to
Jfareh 8.

February 9,
Quebec.

magistrate at Detroit. --x

iovthoMot" ^'""^ "^"'^ P''''"* ^''"* ^^''' '' ""* * P^^P^'' P""««"
tln.'h^Z P'«;«?^™«"t respecting the prison dated 22nd September. 65
ge^n af dXT ^PP^a^anco at Montreal of George Anthon, sur-

of Prance?^ ''"'^*°"^ ^"^ Franklin. Minister Plenipotentiary to the court

Instructions follow. ^|

Plan of an attack upon Quebec. With the following note by order of

i!Zi«ll7^/^'yK Pi''° ''i''''"^ '° '" yourinstruftionsyo^ushafuay
Se llTt^ f ^'^'"' ^i^JT''^ minister, you shall consult the Marquil
tn UTu r.r^ difficulties whicd may arise, and refer the ministry

TJ^tZ^t""^^ 7 the finances to be laid before the French ministry.
btatLd assistance to remove the diffiouUies there

sni'hTl^? *l^?K'■*i"^' *^° ^* ^'^y^"* t« go to r-ranco and return at
such time as shall be most convenient to him Sat

qftt* S- n".^ ''■ ^^J' do^"""^"*:^ beginning at page 63 and ending at page
90 IS this note m French: " Plan sent by Congress to the court of France
Part o7ZZ^^ Qaebec found among the papers of Mr. Laurens.'' '
In fh«Vf the address of the judges to the Grand Jury of Montreal, that-
ake th^J^n ^•'■«"'°«tances of the country the Governor General cannot
take the stops he would at another time to investigate the oomnlainte
against Dejoau ; that orders are given to prevent him from exercZg the
powers he has assumed, and that a commission has issued to proner
persons to act as conservators of the peace at Detroit. ^ fl

T„.nlJ *?P^ ""/ •*''^'^T'"'''*'on appointing Adolphus Benzell to be
SeJSember,l7?0.'"'°''^ '""' '"^ '''' ^'''^''''' '' ^''^''' ^'^'^ ^^th

♦«Z^.°.^'""'°'* *^"'^ returning thanks to His Excellency for the measuJos
taken to preserve order, &o., at Detroit. "i^asuros

cnnTtfJV'^ ^t^u' t P'"?'"'"^'' ^" V'-'gi^ia. to be taken to Hanover
direction ""^"^ ^"^ '' °^' *^ g^ '"ore than a mile in any

«nH;J''i^''.^ '''''r°' commanding, to officer commanding at Remen.

^hti I « h ' "'"^^"i"^ ^^""''^ '■'''"'■'^ of the troops under his command,
which has been negKcted. 1 1 4

Complaint of James Cuthbert against Haldimand. For cutting down

wood on hi^ property, to his great detriment. ^ nS

Minutes of Legislative Council of Quebec on these dates. 123

Minutes of the Proceedings of the Legislative Council. 133 to 148

Considerations on the state of wheat and flour in the Prodnce of Que-
beo. These show that the price of wheat had risen to twTdollarft

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HALDIHAND OOLLEOTION.

US

1780.

February 17,
Quebec.

March 20,
Quebec.

April 10,
Quebec.

May 27.

June IS,
Quebec.

July 1 to

August 4.

July 10,

-St. Outbbert.

August 17,
Quebec.

October 16.

Wovember 19.
Montreal.

November 19,
Montreal.

1781.
January 23.

March 31,
London.

September 12,
0-fi(Oohoe8).

1783.
February 20.
Quebec.

April 3,
Three Rirers,

April S,
Three Rivera.

April 5,
-Montreal.

bnsho and flour to eight dollars for 100 pounds. The proDOsaln to prot^ont
exportation and to fix the price of wheat, &c., difecussod". I'U, i IQ

Monk, Attorny General, His opinion that the Governor in Cour.dl
has no legal power to hx the price at which grain aud flour are to be
sold. .^g

LeMaistre to St Leger. With order to out firewood on Cathbert'a
property on Is e RmJin. near Sorel ; enclosing letter to Outhbert. that
an account shall be kept of the quantity taken, so that he may be able
to establish claim for payment, should it bo found just. 149 150

Reasons of dissent by A. Mabane, F. Baby, and Samuel Holland, who

WnJ"/l, ^'"^ ^^t r^® of grain, against the decision that this was
beyond the power of the Council. jjo

French translation of petition of James Cuthbeit, of Berthier. Com
plaining of the damage that will be done to his property, to himself and
tenants by the erection pf a bridge over the Eiver Berthier, entering into
minute details. ° .-Z

r^J^^i^^^T n ^9^''""'l''^• . Cfomplaining of the harsh measures pat in
practice by flaldimaud against his property, with a narrative of the pro-
ceedings complained of, '^ j "i luo pn^

Journal (in French) of the summer inpection of the roads, with report
of the orders given and their condition. igj,

Louis Vadnest, ca. 'ain of mililia, to Haldimand (in French). Com"-
plaining of the conduct of James Outhbert, his interference with tho
King 8 service, his threats against those who signed the petition for jv
bridge over the River Berthier, &o, ^ .gJi

Complaint (in French) by Magnan, road inspector, against Fleurv*
captain of Militia of Lormidre. for refusing to obey orders. m

-opy of minutes of Council, from 25th September, 1779, to date. It9
cor T"" ^ '' "^^ ^^^ enlisted and desire to join Major Rogei-s'

Affidavit by Elias Lind that he had enlisted to serve in Roelrf'
corps. Sjg^

SUtRe i^ent*' °° **""*'® desertera, two from the 8th and one from tho

Opinion of the King's Attorney and Soliciter General in England, that

ind flour'''" '° ^"'''^° ^^' * ''«''* ^"^ ^^ '^^ P"«^ «f g'-^'"

i«!^*/S''^r*we^°''4' ?°T*/®' ^'■''"^ ^- Mountain (Beadle) and P. Molnl
tain (Porter). (See Vol. B. 176, p 27.i.) 193

Certificate (in French) by Cugnot. That the Attoncy General under
livres ''°° ^o'^ernment had besides his salary, a gratuity of 60O

tlTlr^tocru^^^^^^^^ '''' '^"°'^«' showing the annual incZ
W. Barr to Gonevay. Giving an account of tho appearance and actions
ofSciivon, ofhis arrest on the -round of insanity and enclosing the
deposition against h.m (p. 19ii; If not insane, he must be a very bad
tXTf ""^ ' trusted with aflfairs of the high importance he

^S'l'^^i^'tl'lf/,^,:?^^^^^ ^''»^ f"" details of Scriven's conduct^
■•• ••-»i' '''-' vji-'UuL Oi ills lusauuy. oiivf

W. Barclay Soriven to Haldimand. An incoherent letter giving every

indication of insanity. ^ ^ vn'T

A long affidavit follows. gift

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B. 225-1

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1782.
April 7.
Three Rivers

July Va,
Montreal.

July 14,
Montreal.

July 14.

Jaly 14,
Bertbier.

July 16,
Bertbier.

July 16,
Qnebec.

July 17,
Quebec.

1783.

January 10.
Quebec.

February 3,
Quebec.

February 6.
Loyal Block
Bouse.

February 10-

February 12.

February 14,
Quebec

Deposition (in French) by Alexis Poligord against William Barclay
Soriven, for an assault oommiUod in deponent's house. Pago 198

Certificalo and attestation (in French) by inhabitants of Si. Ours
regarding the price of wood. 935

Certificato (in French) of four inhabitants of L-inoraie of the quantltv
of wood cut on their land and on that of Mr. Ciithbert ^31

Examination (in French) of notables of Berthior and St. Cuthbort.
respecting the nooo8«ity for a bridge over the Kiver Borlhio.-. its omploy!
ment as a navigable stream, &o., to meet the claims of James Cnth-

239

Attestation (in French) of the inhabitants of Berthior, who petitioned
for a budge over the river. ' 242

Further ovidonco (in French) respecting the demand of the inhabi-
tants (or a bridge over the river Borthior. 244

Kemarks by Captain Twins, on charges made by James Cuthbort for
limber out on his land amounting in his account to £9,392. lOs. stoi line •
the total amount by the account made up by Twiss b^ing £69, l7s. 7d'
currency. Cuthbert has also made claims for compensation an account
of the navigation, which have been proved by evidence to be
unfounded. 247

Baport by James Thompson, overseer of works, of the manner in
which he proceeded on the inquiry at Bertbier and Sorel respecting a
charge made by James Cuthbort, Seignior of Bertbier, against Govern-
ment. ^ 2^^

Order to all public officers to submit the public records for exami-
nation by Jenkin Williams, Inspector General of the King's domain. 261
Lease of the bt. Maurice Forges to Conrad Gagy for sixteen years. 'Z62

Report by George Starr of the movements of troops in New England
the growing discontent of the people at the excessive taxes, their desire
lor peace. Preparation for an expedition against the posts in conse-
quence of reports to Washington that a large force is preparing to
move in spring in favour of Vermont. How the American fbrce is to bo
divided. Washington with a large force intends to bring Vermont to
terms, btarr brought in a deserter from Washington's army, which
ho repiosonts to amount to 8,000 men and that the officers were sncakinsr
of an expedition against Vermont. 27O

J. C. to C. S— d (Sherwood).) The continentals made the pretext in
coming to this State (Vermont) that they only came after deserters ;
they had injured no one ; believes they came after Squire Knowlton
and others. The Governor and Council had remonstrated against the
exercise of authority by Congress in this State. Can send no news of
the general court for some days, expects to be with him (Sherwood)
shortly, '^ 2^^

Summary of information brought by Starr. Giving fuller details than
in the previous report (p. 270). Washington declared that if Vermont
were not quiet he would move his whole force into the state. 276

Observations (in French) by the road inspector (voyer) of the
district of Quebec. The insufficiency of the allowance for travelling
expenses when in the discharge of his duty and suggesting a remedy. 279

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B 225-3

HALDIMAND OOLLKOTION,

1783.
February 14,
Quebec.

B. 225-2.

MisoELtANEoca PAPEns,. 1Y77— ivt8

B.M., 21886.

February 23,
St. John 8,
March 9,
Ohambly.

March 13,
PointeauFer,

May 19,

Hoatreal

• July 7,
Quebec.

July 22.

October 23,
Quebec

Korember 19,
Quebec.

November 24'
Quebec.

December 10,
Quebec.

December

Deoembfr.

1784,
January 26,
Quebec.

January 26.

March 31,
Quobeo.

May 17,

Qoebec.

66-6

Cap «t. J%ace, StTyZa^tv^:: ^dToSt' ^'' ^"^'^' ^' J"-'

Doposilionby Uriah Ba dwin R„'«nlr '** f"''^' fajro 282

to people from Vermont ^"^Pooting a sale of lea by Pritohard

Dopositon of Alexander McArthnr T?» *• ^^^

robbery. aiCAithur. Respooting a charge of

I78r'"Ti5^°J"V''*"P''«"'«'"«l«««»tout from his oamnl . vr ^l^
iJM. fhe journa , h gned "ZihftT, Pk;ii- '^""^ °'8 oarap Ist March, .

Moantain., 75^ ; St ltogi^SS? s, fta^S S!""''; '''^' '''''•''''Two
gatoh.o 10, ; CurlcloD I.land 5S2 Of S and J. ^■"'"!? ""i O''"^-

he 18 in no way p.ecludo.l frVm • • ^'^'"S?™dit on bills ofoxcbanee

ca^ Of Cochrane '^htlt comrbeTore" fhe^^^ ^'^' ^'''-'^' ^ '^^
Mabane Dann and Williams. Applvina- fm I'i„.„ ^01

for executing the office of Chitf Jasfice ^ ^ "^ commissioners.

Memorml by Jamos Uuthbert to the Duka of P^.fi >„^ d ^^^

plain s against flaldimand for catting timbor on hi„ Jp VK?''P?'^^'°^ «^'»- ~

erecting a bridge where he had the oxc|u«i;;*'!>^«/S'J^''^'-t'«) land and
An .ooount for timber cut &(,.. follow. ^ ° ^*''"''^' 304

AttnVSarhtsSidV:sn"L'"^,.<^^ ^--^) ^»>^t 'Z

Caldwelf. for violation of ttro.d acts IT' ''^'^ "''' «g*'"«* fl««ry
ga|e:;:S;rn\tainL^ clKlf^^^^^ ^'^« commissioners of the Peace Z

ningoatS^^otg^tTaJgr'""^" ^"°«^> -«P-^-« the law oonci*
Lut of vessels lost and damaged in the RW^v <?f T o . ^12

3rd of June, 1776, to 3l8t October iTftl tI I^awrence from tho

Conificato l,v Oapta"„ r" ij?.! ^i '^"^„'?f " ""Ployed, 4c, 835

peliliun for loDd. -— j— -roUMiel Umctjn, ,„ support of his

■ f

it:i:

' 1

"1

1

1

111 i

ri

••f

'J

; I

118

RALDIMAND OOLLEOTION.

•i, I

i

1784.
Jnne 33,
Quebtto.

July 4,
Woolwich.

t July 20,
: Quebee.

I

•^ July 81,
I Quebec.

MAogust a.

••AuKU9t3,

Quebec.

August 13,
dataraqui,

Angust 35,
<2uebeo.

August —
■Quebec.

September 3,
Quebec.

October 11,
Quebec,

October 23,
Uontreal.

B. 22S-2

October 28,
Quebec.

October 31,
Quebec.

November 1,
<2ucbec.

List (m French). Of the parishes and cur^s in the diocese of Quebec,
with the amount of tithes, and the number of communicants, or persona
01 loth sexes above 13 to 15 years of ago or thereabouts. PaM 349

James Pattison to Colonel Macbean, iJoyal Artillery. That all men
enlisted after the 9th of February, 1779, are entitled to their discbari?©.
but may be reenlisted for life. Scale of bountius, &o., is stated in the letter
and an extract from the Act of Parliament enclosed. 355

Dedimus potestatem to John Collins to administer the oath of office to
J^ei I McLean as a commissioner and justice of peace for the district of
Montreal. oeq

Warrant (in French), by M. Pierre Panot, commissioner of the
peace, 10 the gaoler at Quebec, to receive an Indian charged with the
murder of Mr McNeill, and a man named Dufoau from Kamouraska. 362

Speech of Francois Xavier, principal chief of the Madawaska Indians
that the young men accused of murder would be delivered to justice 363

Un the 4th of August, it was agreed that the witness against the
murderer should be loft till the arrival of Iho chiefs and that the messenger
to the Penobscot Indians should be furnished with a belt. 365

Francois Xavier, the grand chief, and Grand Pierre, the second chief
of the Madawaska village, ask for an order to prevent the sale of ram
to thur people. James Kelly, a trader at the village, says that Indiana

:u°?B^- ^^"^"^ ^''7® ^^^^ ^®'^'"^ ''"™ ^0 ^^e Madawaska Indians and
that Kobicbaud at liiver du Cap has been selling it in kegs, and that
this was the cause of the late murder. That the Indians wish that no
spirituous liquor be brought, as whenever it is there, the younir men
wives and others sell all they have to get it. ' j a ^^^

Oaths of office taken by John Boss and Neil McLean before John

Obligation as justices of the peace. 37 1

Committee on Public Accounts, that until the papers are received from

Jjieut. Colonels Hamilton and dePoyster, no accurate report can be made

on the accounts submitted. 3.3

Certificate of the dates of the commissions appointing commissioners

for executing the office of Chief Justice, 376

Abraham, barrack master, to John Sparkman. Eespecting the allowance

w T™?; ^° ^'" (Sparkman) for acting as his substitute. 380

F J. Cugnet (in French). Note concerning the Canadian noblesse,

with regulations dated 29th May, 1680, and extract of letter from de

Maurepas to Hocquart, Intetidant, dated, Versailles, 22nd April. 1732 382

Statement showing the dates of the sessions of the Court of Kinc'a

Bench at Montreal, from 1778 to date, with the names of the jurors at

each. "' Am

Eoturn (in French) of ecclesiastics and religious communities in the

b85 392
386
389
390
393

Province.

General census of the city and district of Montreal.

The same for the city and district of Three Rivers.

The same for the city and district of Quebec.

Eoturn of Indians in the district of Quebec. ^va

Reports of James Thompson, overseer of works for the garrison of
Quebec, on the charges brought against Government by Captain Cuth-
bert, seignior of Berthier. ^ ^M

^,^^^^X^^^o^^^^''^^^otihereTporiBBvrorn before Thomas Dunn on
the 4th November. 398-400

Al ftn i font. r»f f 11 ra ovrvrvt.f<»fl f^rm /*i««li-"* --i ^ ^rt 4 ,%, « . ._,

~kAA-2'~' V "2 j'^»-'."« ircm i^uotjou in j7o4, up lo ihis date. 401

Additional return up to the 12th of November. 406

B. 22S-2

flALDIM\ND OOLLIOTION.

1784.
November 7,
Quebec.

178S.
April 4.
London.

'Jane 4,
Quebec.

t

\

June 4,
Qaebeo.

June 36,
London.

No date.

390 J

(

393

son of

Cuth- ^
394

nn on •

98-400

4Ui
406

•

forry in „„„,o,„eDo<, of ?ho bSlSig oiZTm.,"' "" 'T " ""

ListofpaporstransferrodtoMr. CooreonthBKtK A •, ^^0

General recapitulation Cin French Wth» p ■ H^'} ' ^21

year 1784. A note (in French? saU^ At fhT""" ''^ Quebec for the
1760, there wore 7(5,122 80u°8 in thTp . • the conquest of Canada in
Borvoiuthemintia. AcoorSn^tofho r'""**'?.^ ^'^°'" 1«.^12 might
atthoondofl784.whichTivea In ?nV^^ ^ had mfde

were llH..>l2B0ur8 in the Province wi\hont f '?•''"' ?* y°"'-«' ^bere
a«d the Baie des Chaleurn. or the {oyr^ f^"* S" .'"^ m°'' '° ^'''^''''
shows an increase of 36 890 8ouIh a nifl' f ^'"°*' ^''^ P^'^o®. which
dated the 4th of June, 785 Thtnumber nf n,"?v ^^^^^^Vhat by a'return
comparing the two notes i? wiU boTetn that thl"* ^'^^ 28,249 men. (By

eio.ed officers and private! Sv 1' Th.- ?l°l'?^«':.«f ^^^^ non-commis:

sioned officers and nrivatos ru^ oVT^i-T" ""'""°' "• ^d
City and district^ Thre; Kivfrs ''"'' °^ ^^ '^^^°-

City and district of Montreal
ivocapitulation.

(The total 28,249, as given at page 406).

Wdbam Van Felson. Petition^fspecti^g lands at Bonaventure.

424

4ii7
428
431

432

"«*— 6J

smou.t »gainst TayTor a„d Pormlh .nH °'°°'' J""*"""'"' to a largo
comp«„,a&„ for lo,Ie° thereby Sred "■''~°"°™<""8 >>>s claim To

and civil rights. ^^rencn law in matters of property

«aS:^mlVa1rm^rHa^drmt^°^ ''' filing the price of gra^!!!

rtS:fW°p;i^di*n;rrc^^ ^^?--?-

Hints submitted to the Governor an^ r '^'^''Pf '°g the proposals. 476
price of wheat and flour. ^'"'^^'^^'^ *'^'* f^o"°«'l concerning the high

Official notice fin Frennh^ in tu^ d- u , ^ . 491

an ordinance for Ihefmred a S Ze£l o ll'""'''.'^. ^^o passage of
farmers. miesnmg of the grain m possession of

Memorandum on the ooraDOPitinn rtPfK„ „ ^ o. 495

Regulations propased by the merohant^ln?"'^^ of justice. m

to seoure their ^pro^rty ii tht'S^pt'couit y' '" " "''"'''"^ ''''ot
Opinion upon the repeal of the OuebeZR.U v • *^^

document enters at some length inf.. .h! « ■}' ^"^ «»gnature. The

_«?-. i -^ ,. ,.^ .Jv^auD lou^iQ into toe nonfiKlavatiV.- ^e xu - i .1.

6x.o^t uii iho dmeiont classes and nationalities To "'^' ' "^

i|fc|'; ' I

■ft:' ■ '

I iL.

120

OOLLIOTION HALDIMAND,

B. 228-2

No date.

'] .

ml

I

1786
Jannarj 6,
London.

Aagnat 3,
London.

— Memorandum respecting public matters in the Province of Qaobeo
eubmitlcd (otho conBidorution of Lord Sydney by Haldimund: 1. Means
the most probable to retain Six Nation and Weatorn Indians in the
King's interest. p^ jq^

•2. Prteervation of the fur trade, &o. 512

3. Plan for the navigation of the lakes in the nppcr country. 615

4. Plan for the cstablihhment of the disbanded corps and loyalista
settled upon the Crown lands in the Province of Quebec and the advan-
tagcB that may result. gl3

6. Eetpectiiig the fortifications at Quebec ard the different posts
throughout Iho Province, and to learn His Majesty's pleasure concern-
Irg the support or ccmpletion of Ihim. g^iy "

Suggestion that appeals from the deciMons of the Vice Admiralty

Court at Quebec should be made direct to the Privy Council and not in

the first place to the Admiralty Court at, Halifax. 6^(3

^ List entitled " return of the difibrent families in Canada," but with no

indication as to the families referred to. 524

List of ehips appropriated to the Canadian victualling service. 626

Extract of Chief Justice Clifton's defence to iho articles exhibited bv

Governor Johnston. .or

Account (in French) of the state of affairs in Louisiana and the resis-

tance to the transfer to Spain, 527

Memorandum (in French) by Renaud, of the works done and to be

done to the road leading to Lake Tomiscouata and of what is still

necessary. gg2

Opinion of Mr. Elliott on Mr. Outhbert's rights to the ferry at

iierthier. ^ .„»

Estimate of expenses attending the Secretary's oflloe in time of
peace. kqr

Memorandum on civil affairs in the Province. (Those are iottines
or rough memoranda). 53'^ t,, j^j

Estimate of the annual expenses of the commissary of musters for the
southern district. g^S

Two lists relating to the Provinces previous to the Revolutionary War

*•! List of governors on the continent of North America, showinff the 13

W)lonies and Nova Scotia, Quebec, Newfound latd, Bermuda and New

Jrrovidence. g>^

2.Di8tiibutionoftroop8in thesame. (Note: two troops of rangers
in the Province of Georgia not included). 545

Manner in which the contingent account of the regiments should be
made up and transmitted to the commander-in-chief. 647

List of officers, but with no indication of the corps to which thev
belong There are 10 companies each with a captain and first and
second houteuant. g^q

List of the French troops additional to those in B.2/, published in tho
report on Archives for 1886. They are: List of the staff and troons of
the marine. ^ -r ,

3rd battalion, Regiment de Berry and the Regiment de la Reine 65:i
Regiment de Bear. 5=^

Regiment de Guyenne. 555

A plan, marked " Order of Battle." 657

Statement of c^sh for freight, received by Thomas Dunn in November
and December, 1784. 4^5

^ Judgment jn appeal^ to the Privy Council in the case of Commodore
t/OjinatOD Suu v>aptain Sation. a-jl-

Receipt for the balance of the fees paid by Haldimand for his invosti-
ture with the Order of the Balh. 55^.

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B. 226-a

HALDIMANi) OOLLIOTION.

1787.
NoTember 38,

sso

062
664
665
666

jDraplatnejElS 18.

Dinner to tho Knights £9 19 q

Sab8or.pt,on for the installation of Knights £250 °^°

Joarnal. 447

-^t:S^'4'C^^^^^^^ expensoa of Sr EhingS

and returned on tdo m\x NoIJembei I787. °" ^''^ °^ •'^°*'

B. 226.

LIST OP PLANS.

Chateau St. Louis, diflforent planrfil '

UpperLako„18plan8,Ei;BJ,k3.
F orida, 7 plans, I. '

S^Ionda, 9 plans, 2.

Mi88iH8ippi, Louisiana, &o.

Carolina, 4 plans.

America, 4 plans.

-> Printed plans of America, 7 olans

-►Cana a and various, 10 pl'ans^^'
Jamaica. i"»u8.

Europe.

B.M., 21,886.

1

2

3

3

4

6

6

9

9

10

10

11

11

12

18

18

14

14

B. 227.

Gkneral Invknxoet op PAPKas rklati^o to Canada.

B. M., 21,887.

fromTu'i'nm^^^^^^P^P^^^-^^

JDotroit. 2 to 6

Niagara and its dependencies. 8

Carleton Island, Osflregatohie, Montreal 10 to 18

Isle aa« Noix, St. John's, Sorel7 ^0 to 22

^ojaiiNavj. Z2 to 26

provincial Navy. 25 to" 28

Commissary General 28 to 30

iieoeiver General. 30 to 32

32

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lisi

HALDIMANO OOLLIOTION.

B. sa«

EngineorH Artillery and Ordnano*.
^ Indian Dopartmont.
■ ^Bix Nations.

Now York, Halifax, PenobHoot, Ports Howo and Hughos.

Mllitarv lottora bnd other papers, Britiuh and Foreign.

Secret Intelligenoo.

Rebel PriBoners and othera.

Provincial corps and Loyalists.

Letters fVom Secretaries of State, Treasary &o., on

ters.

MiniHtorinI papers.

84

86

88

40

42

44

46

46, 4a

Civil Mat-

48 to 62

64 to 60

InVINTOBIKB of PAPKR8 HKLATINO TO CANADA.

1178.1784.

B. 328.

B.M, ai,8M8

This Tolumo contains a very full catalogue of the papers collected by
Haldimand, with note of where Home wore to bo found ; und how others
had been disposed of, &o. The liHts fill 249 pages.

Mkmobandum Books of Gineral Haldimand.

1766-1778.

B. 320.

B.M, 81,889

A collection of rough memoranda on a groat variety of subjects. It is
not possible to calendar the volume which contains many important facts,
mixed with the most trivial atluirn. Tho Memoranda fill 114 pages. On
the last are rules for his conduct, apparently at the time of entering on
oflSce as Governor of Quebec, tho last of which may be given.
Tho origLnais are in French. "To be always polite and obliging
bat also to be always watchful." " To ask time to consider things of any
importance, but also to make it an inviolable law to do whatever has
been promised." " Not to become heated in convornation, rather to leave
the room under any pretext, as was tho case with a Bishop, who prayed
in order to give time for his blood to cool ; to rotarn immediately, to
listen with pationoe and take time for doliboration." " To favour com-
merce, and distinguish the merchants who desorvo it," " To have tbe
respect for tho officers which is due them, to associalo with them at ta! ',
and in parties with tho Canadians, and to require from them good con-
duct, and the regulation of their expenses." Tho short jotting of his
transactions will enable his course to be traced from tho lime he left the
command at Boston till he came to Quebec in 1778.

34
36
88
40
42
44
46
16,4a
Mat-
to 52
to 60

•J -T.:

PRIVATE DIARY OF GEN. HALDIMAND.

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JOURNAL INTIME DU g6n. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 a B. 232.

B. M., 21,890 a B. M., 21,8^3.

(Le jonrnal formo trois volumes. Lea entrees j sont faites d'uno mani^ra irr«
MEMORANDUil POUR L'ANN^E 11P6

rJ^orU jusq'ua ooTui "^ "" "' "''" ''" "'^ momorandam 5e oe qu'ils moot

Donne en etrenne a mes Domestiques a Tnckfield 5 guineee.

a Fred. «'

- L J a If^ menaarcre 1 "

a cha^un de mes autres Domostiques chaque J g

aa 8U,.t de Outhbert, Da Caivet oto.-dont il a p.ru itti Wt II m'a d t a'ueS e
Tester iranquillejaHques fk ce qu'on me demmd^ pr sorvir '

Mrs ^T.^ T J'n"*'%'^^ ^^ ^'^"'"« ^ <^' "Poultry Major Gen. Sr Fr. Smith
Mrs Amie LeG Durnford, maconseill^d'en^oyer un pouvoir d'Atornova M^ hS
A PensacoUe pr d.eposer do mes terres dans la floride Occidentale II 3auTjS
ton a vendu a Mr Ward, la moiti6 d'une plantation do MVde SJifd de S
arpens. ^ II lui en reste encore une autre orocho des marches '^^"^''"'*' <*« ^000
«,«;iL°/'pP"^ doutter 3ue Levington ou son agent, n'ayont rcgu les rentes de ma
maison de Pensacole, etils devroiont mo payor I'intoret de cet argent

LeSe

pass^ chos Lord Amherst qui etoit arrive on Famille la voille
pasee ches le GolI Carpenter, Grant et le Major Gnno.

Le 4e
Le Perruquier a Commence a maccoraoder.

Le £.e
Etd k la cour. Viens diner ches moy.

Lo 6«

^« .!*'! ""'"'"^ ^ "?°° °®''®°''' '« ^' ^"'^^ dine ches moy. 11 me coneeilloit beanooan
de ne plus ponsor a retourner en Amerique s'est pas.e la soiree ches moy ^

J'ay et6 aD Leve*

Le "«

s*tH vir:lt.LC H

TWn„if,.„ >r J" ^} y Sydney, L. et Ld Amherst, du Genl et Mde Robertson

Moaltry,rrayoDd,n6 ches moy avoc le Major Poto qui ma dit que le RoyS
refuse 1 arengemt proposd par Lernoux, qui sera obligS de vendre. ^

p

Id

PRIVATE DIARY OF GEN. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 to B. 232.

B. M, 21.890 to B. M., 21,893.

are of doubtful date.) ^ ' *' P'*'"''^'' chroaologically, but a few of thim

MEMOfilNDA FOR THE YBA.R 1786.
January.

still owc^ mrSTss^Si'TStre'ti^T'i^^' '"f •'^"^^"' -"-*• ^y -'"-'^ be
the funds I have placed in hft hand« »?i ^"^^'^ ""' *" aoknowledgment fur

up till to-day. ^ *"' ''*°'^'' ^"'^ * momorandutn of what they hafe yielded

Gave my servants a new voar's o-Iff t^ t i c li ,
aan^e; to the housekeeper, I guin^rto^el ^^^ri^tJ^^^Z^rT^^^

- tie ^-'is^^^^^x^^-s:-^^^^^

with cotieVo? thertet wHut to the'r'?^ ' t"^°^ '^' -'^-^ 1°^' '" Canada '
spectini^ Cuthbert, da SllTe &° w Uh ^LlTu' ^' T"^ '^'''' ^ ^^^ writtaa re!
if the Ministry continued mvaiirwi7^^ he/aatneJ satisfied. H, told mo that
satisfied, and rlst easy u'ui Tlho^ilrbn^Serto'^strv:?'"'^""^' ' ^'^^"'^ '^ -'"

to Mr Hodge, at Pensacolarto dLpot"o"/^'^J lan'dT^n W '? '""J," Pr^"" ^^ «"«"«7
that Levington has sold to Mr Ward hrff nr^a i , ".•^''''.®" ^'orida. He bjlievea

4. The hairdreMer has bogua to fit „«. W«, at the levte

5. Was at conrt. Dined at home.

-"*• -^^s °p8fit the evening with me. " '

Bob.U^!'Slty'Kjo^"'^j^^„^;»^V^'"' "J Lady Amherst, aeneral and Mrs.
K.h. had re^ased t^e ./„;,emX"ptr bTtfeS,':;i^^'i?rb'e°X^^^^^

12G

JOUBNAL INTIMK DU oflN. HALDIMAND.

230 X 232

Le 8e Dim.

Mea^rsVayrXraTn^Go'lra^^^^ «^«« ^^^^^ Holdernesse, avea

ches moy. ' °'^'^°° ^"'^^ ^^"^ iJambier et son frere, passd la soirto

en ha?t%*±,'oyMo^^^^^^^^^ »>«"au dans la ohambra

ouvert u.e autre conle p^L^n Je Cou?ante ^^- '^"'^" *" ^^ ^'^ '^''''^'' * J'«y

lie lOe Mardy.

TraitWqneLMmperatricede Eussea^nf J ^a't voir ,1 ya quelque temps Le
hahtant de faire nn trai trdo S^7rn ^1^'?,-^^ ^"'"^ *'^« Langletorre: son-
L'AngIeterreavoitrefuS'._LeBfronT ^ * fsH.ance, oflfensive, & diffonsive que
Hanovenens qui erTntVns Is C '''' *'®t«* ''"^ Troup^pos

Conduitte, qu'on avoit rLoIlu d W,«! . ^u ''''"'^'^" °" ^^^^^ «te content de Lour
100 homes par cZDaSL\%« / ^^'^ ''*'"^"« ^*"- C^"* °« «ont que deux de
lov^e dans fie^et^rd^SSai" rn^„'r"^"^''*?f/ -^"^ '^^'^^ ^^«'' ^^^'^'^^ * itJe
Allemandes ont ^ervy'avtc^a'pprSEa't;;)^ ''Z^'^r' ^«^-"«--*- ^^ ^-uppes

les Duppes des Franiais ^ ^ '^"® "''"' ^^'"'"^^ «* 8«'on8 pour longtemps

de Jo!ipSX^;.^t?e^ ly iSn l^^^^'f * ^'^"^'« ^'^''^ ^^°'t d« ^«-o le portrait

J«>BephS para connoitielef Interims de'sa'n'.r' "'^^\ ^°"^ *^°°« «» ""« >«"g°«o»
Boiiie ches moy. interets de ea nation, & etre tres raisonnable, passe 1&

Le lie Mercredy.

a fait.7]5^V^jrd"ntt«eT'aJ IZ.fTl^ \''' ''^'l.^^'^ '* -P-<^" d. 'scours qu'il
j'altendois de Lui. 7e^elL7 clus m/ m^^' h' '* ''""'^"^"P ^^'^^^^^^^ ^« ^''« V^e
aveo M. Earner, M. Mi! no^f. "^ ""'i? '^®. ^^'^ g«"« '»• ^''^^ chejs M. Core,

m ches M. Eigaud revenQ diner chls moy, ou j'ay pas«^ la soU6o.

f t • ■^®^^-

-^-'^rll6ZlX':^ir:JtlZ^^^^ conver. sur le»

facillemt qu'on ne nense Ti 12h^ ^ffa-'-es des Indes Orientales s'a.onirpront plus

Prince EdUSrcoS^leitmaHn'"' ^"' '""""^^'^ ^' ^"'^ '^^ GrinichTu

yroit dfbirue^'rsrerql^f ^;^oSrr/ '"^"r * ?^°"«^^« «^- '^ ^-« ^^^-'j

Ge„l £udereoroitpa8quefeBovr«n.nrT ''1''*'^! donne en consequence! le
tout cas il ne Eouhaitte ?as d Wrt """"' ^* ^^"' entrepreno oe voyage', en

14. Samedy.

du j„|:*<;™i'' "if °^|^«t:,]« '«««_,{» -p. Th^ „„„ ,b,p.»„».„; etoelb

paeee la soiree. empcchant do monter a oheval revonu ches moy ou j'ay

16. Dimanche,

B, 230 to fi. 232.

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121:

r^^J^^-Su^M^' ^1?° *°r® ^y nephew, who is better. Dined with Lady Holder.

9. Changed my bedroom and had my desk carried to the upper room Emnloved
iLTK^"^ Tr ^"J^' Matlhews and Tuckfield in verifying mTaccort ofe/peTet

30. ^MWrfay. Visited M. Bayrolles and the Baron d'AIvensleben whom I fonn*

fL r^; ^i- i'fl ^i^ ""* '^''^ '^^ B"^^''^" ««^oy h«d. some t me agrBhown him
the tiealy which the EmpreBs of iiuBna had proposed to make with EngkndZiriL^
to make a treaty of trade and alliance which En^and had refnred % Con Lftef
havirg Bpoken to me of the elate of the Hanovefian troops serving in Indfa told me
how very eatislactoiy their conduct had been, and that it had befn resolved to Tn
ZT.IT^ t'\'^T f:^!>'«\"« o«'y two, ^ith 100 men to roSmpany) by two
oompaniee; that ihe King had agreed to this levy in his German States and th^?
Stion? ""'' ""'' ^''"^ °°- '^^''' ^^^"^" troopsLve served wSh gene;aTapp,S'

Wo had a long conversation on the state of affairs as thev annear in «« «f-
j;;:?^f '^Tnc?"' '' ^'^P^^^^ *^ -^^ ^^^^ ^« ^- -^ ^^^^^ '- aTon^TmVbe th*:

Br«r,?*l'^-** "!" f 'g*"*^' '"^o ''avinfi fhown a desire to paint the portrait of Josenh

beared oT'iwtt'^^^'r*. t'^'^.^ •«"« [conversation], in^hich Joseph ap-

Sng at home. ' '"'*' '^ ^'' "'''""' '"'' '° ''^ ^^^^^ ieasonable. SpoSt Z

the co;v^nf f '^''^' l!°u^^ breakfasted at my house with Claus. He showed ma
«?lk?^ \ 'Pt'*'^ ''^ """^^ *o ^^'•d Sydney, which I found weak shallow and
much below what I expected from him. I don't'^wish to be any longer mJduD
with these people. Dined at Mr. Coore's with Mr. Earner, the doctof ?nent thS
^7L:dVoame%K^*""''"'"^ there were only old women, MrimhS aV'j

Won two guineas ; returned home at half past ten.

12. Was at Mr. Eigaud's ; returned to dine a' home, where I spent the evening.

orese^nt JJSlf ^^^ P"'° • ^'^«"«^«b«°. ^ith whom I had a long conversation on
Fb houthf He ^JlZTiT^ ^*T?"'' ^''^r «ff«"« will bo settled more easl^ than
is he "b a saibr? ^° ^'"^ '^"'^ ^'^^ Greenwich Park to Prince Edward,

OnPPn^^K'!?^ *''?TS** T ^^*' ^^^ ^'"g proposed to go to Hanover with the
g"ven"' Gel^riZdlr*^ *^^i"^ '*''.' ^'^l*'^ orders were already

Kert«t« fhli L '^°''^ ''''' •'^''®^*' **>«* ^^« ^i"S. «°d far less the Queen, would
undertake this voyage ; m any caee, he does not wish to be of the partyf

mv .11;^!!'"'''''"!; ^H*^ * ''i*'* *° ^"^^; received a visit from Captain Thompson
^^S^^i^^^.^^i^'^^r^:_:^f-^o. prevented meLm getZron^

Scturned home, where I spent the evening.

ibis way to HiXS "T^""^,; ''?'"« 'i'" ^'^^^^'^^ '^•^h hie chest, came to see me on
*i8 way to H.ghgate, where he intends to sleep for some time. He hanJed me a

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B. 230 A B. 232

II

lottro do Fon PVcre Henry, auquel il faut quo nous pensions seriousemt. II ne fera
jamais quo vegoUer a Turin— fUit visitto apids din6 A Lady Sydney Lady Amherst,
Elles n'6toit pas a la maison de mome iMie Lady York. J'allay de la ches Madame
Gngo, ou jo Irouvay Ltdy Arocdol et la'Uomoisello aveo Ld Gago, revonu chda moy
a 10 heures.

16,
fait vir-itte a Ld Amherst, lo col. et Mrs Williamsou, Made Robertson revenu ches
moy ou lo Gl F. Smith et le Major Jossop ont dine.

17 Mardy.

fait visitte k Mr G. Patorson qui ma beauooup ODtrotenu sur Ics malheurs de la
guerro d'Ameiique et sur les ddpensos enormes qu'on y avoit faittes. 11 croit qu'elles
pouvoient bien etre un obj ot de recherche de la part du Parlemt dans cotte cession,
II a tous ics contes & papier^ pret. II mo dit que le Major Andr6 avail un pressenti-
ment de quelque malheur que lui Patorson s'^tait fortomt oppoae aa pnjet de gagner
Arnhold, & quant an Andre auroit pii evitter de s'exposer. II mo dit qu'il 6toit
present lorsquo le Genl dit au Roy (en parlant pr Boston) qu'il avoit asses de
Trouppe?, pour mettro ces gons a la raison, &o.

Lorgque le Genl Paterson partit pr so rendre a Boston II out ordre ezpres da
ministro do Lui marquer I'Etat dos choses, il le fit sans reserves La Lettre fut
montiee au Eoi, qui preoccupy do co quo le Gl Gago lui avoit dit, no fit auoune
attention a cette lettre disant que Mr Gage ayant pased ^i longtemps on Amdrique
devoit mieux connoitro ce Pays la & la Caractdro de ses habitants que lo Gl Patorson.

II mo parla d'un fourago Command^ par lo Gl Grant, qui ayart rotrouve eon
cordon, sans lui avertir, avoit tally a lo fairo prendre Prisonnier avoc son escorke, s'il
n'avait pas eu la presence de parlor Fi-an^ois a un party de Rebolles, parmis lesquels
il s'etoit engage, contant d'etre toujours dans renseinto du Cordon.

II mo dit qu appres raflfairo do Bonkorshill ou il avoit ^le envoys avoc une
partio do la Btigado, pour ronforcer lo chevalier How. 11 oflfrit do prendre
pocosfc^ion d'une hauteur (Snow hill) audcssus de Cambridge, mais quo Hew n'avait
pas voulu ayant regu ordre expros du G' Gage de no pas avancer plus loin.

Jo fus de la faire vioitto & Madame Laland, et Mad. & MUe Trayon Vinrent.
j'alley entuitle chez Rigaud et fis changer quelque chose au portrait de Joseph qui
j'espero sera fort bon.

pass6 la soiree ch^s moy,

18 Mercred.

M. Vinter qui avoit et6 envoy^ du Cap Breton par Des Barres, pour achetor des
provisions, a Rhode Island, pr. engager lod Quaeres, qui y sont otabli, de meme qua
iiantouquot, (tous fort experts dans la pei;ho do la Balaine) a allor s'etablir au C£»p
Breton, II oroit q'on pourroit aranger des families, tous gens A Leurs aise pourvii
qu'on les Traitte comme des Loyalistes Dos Barres lui avait donne un credit de
£dQQ St. sur son agent Mr Robert & ayant appris par le gouvernour Paar A Halifax,
qu'il n'avoit point d'ordre d'envoyer des Provisions pf les Loyalistes qui s'etablissent
au Cap Breton, Vinter prit sur lui d'en fairo charger pr la sommo de £l()00 at. sur
trois vaisHoaux, II suppose que deux sont arrives a Sydney, pour n'en etant plus
qu'a deux Lieues, il fut assayli par une terafjeto qui lo jetta si Loin on mer qu'il fat
onfin oblige d'aborder en Angleterre. li a ete fort mal rcgu de M. Roso, qui Lui dit
de mome quo M. Napier, que lo goijvernemeat no payoroit point les bills, M. Dea
Barres n'elant point autorise a faire do telle depence.

II fait un rapor^ aT an tageux de I'dlablis-joment dans cot Isle, mais il faut qu'il
eoyent suppoites par le gouv^t pendant quolques annees.

II paroit quo Skoiler [Cuylor] ost un homrno turbulent et faohieux qui fait tout
ce qu'il pout pour faire de la peine 4 DesBarres dont cepondant il est le secretaire.

Ete au Levee qui Atoit nombreux-revenn ches mnv oi\ j'ay annrit que le Oapt
Merick est mort a Naples, dont Bude est fort afflige; (Slant retenn trois jours 4
Douvrcs it y v. fait son testament, oa il a themoigoe son amitid & ses amis, &c. &o.

f&tte la soiree chea moy.

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATE DIAHY OF GEN. HALDIMAND.

129-

S'il

letler from hie brother Henry, on which wo must think eoriousiy. It will never do
for h,m to vegetate at Turin. After dinner visited Lady Sydney and Lady Amherst!

home at 10 ^ ^""^ '^^ 5^°""« '^^^ ""'^^ ^^^^ «"g«- ^otufned

16.

Be-

Visited Lord Amherst, Colonel and Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Robertson
tnrned homo, where General F. Smith and Major Jessup dined.

11. Tuesday. Vieitcd General Patereon who entertained mo with the misfortunes
of the American war and the enormous expenses it had entailed. Ho believes that
these may be a sutject of inquiry by Parliament thia session. Ho has all the
accounts and papers ready. He tells me that Major Andri had a presentiment of

Ar^nM'nrfn ?r/A*'fi'''^-^u**u'°")''"' strougly opposed to the ilan of gaining
Arnold, and thatAndi^ might have avoided exposing himself. He .^avs he wal
prrsei.t when the geneial told the King (speaking of Boston) that he had sufficient
tioops to bring these people to reason, &o.

^ When General Paterf on set out for Boston, he had express ordcrp from the
minieter to report the stale of things. He did so without reserve. The letter was
ehown to the King who, preoccupied with what General Gage had told him, paid no
at cnt.on to that letter, saying thatMr. Gage having spent so^long a time in America
must know that country and the character of its inhabitants better than General
r^aterfon.

He spoke to me of a scout commanded by General Grant, who having passed
his cordon without being warned, must, with hie escort, have been made a prisoner.
If he had not had presence of mind to speak French to a party of rebels, amonff
^hom he had got, believing he was still within his own lines.

He says that after the affair of Bunker's Hill, to which he had been sent with a
part of the brigade to reinforce Sir William Howe, he offered to take posseesion of a
height (Snow Hill) above Cambridge, but that Howe would not consent, having
received express orders from General Gage not to advance farther
T ^/?? ^T'®o*° P^7 ^ !'*" ^** Madame Leland; Mrs. and Miss Tryon came in.
I ho'^e wnrbe\e?/good? ^'"^ '^'"^' ''"'''^'''^ in Joseph's portrait, which

Spent the evening at home.

18. Wednesday. Mr. Wirter who had been sent by Dos Barres from Cape Breton
to purchaee provisions at Ehode Ibland, to induce the Quakers, who are settled there
as at Nantucket (all very expert in the whale fishory)to go to settle at Cape Breton
believes that an arrangement can be made with the families, all welLoflF people, pro-
vided they are treated like the loyalists. DesBarres had given him a credit of £800
sterling upon his agent. Mr. Eobert, and having been informed by Governor Parr, at
^^lilw- . ! °*? °''^Z *"* ^^''^ provisions to the loyalists settled at Capo
?yinA' Winter took on himself to ha a three vessels loaded for them at a cost of
AI,bOO sterling He supposes that two of these had arrived at Sydney, for beine not
more than two leagues off, he was met by a gale which drove him so far to sea, that
at last he was obliged to land in England. Ho was very ill received by Mr. Roae, who
told him, as did Mr. Napier, that the Government would not pay the billa Mr Dos
ilarrcs not being authorized to incur suA an expense. ' '

He naakes a favourable report of the settlement on the island, but it must bo
snppoited by Government for some years.

It api,oar8 that Skoiler ( Cuy lerj is a turbulent and factious man, who does all he
can to annoy Dos Barres, although he is his secretary.

l.»rJ^r,u\ n ° !''-''^'i\ '^''•''^,^ was numerously attended. Returned homo, whoro I
learned that Captain Mernck has died at Naples, at which Bad.^ i« mnnh H:«f,.«.«.d •

h?«?ftSn"fl ^t •*'V-"^^ «^^^\«'-' *>« '^^'^^ ^^^ will there in which he hasTe'sUti^d
nis aneution lor his friends, &o,, &c.

Spent the evening at homo.

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JOURNAL INTIJII DO ots. HALDIMAND.

6. 2ao X a 233

Gl Johnson

Lel9.
n^i^i I* ^°°''' 5*?x^"® f.'"?* inoomodee n'y a pae para, cependt Bllo a dioi

Petor Frazier est arrive lo soir aveo dea d^peohes de Quobeo poar Lord Svdnev
gaapport^dea Lotlredo Alexandre Gray concernant lea aifaiJeRdo DuSvetA
Hay-avcc une Lettre pour M. Oorre par on il paroit quo DuCalvet a fa^t tout oo
qml a pu pour me surprondre et que Gray a negligfi moa affaires.

20. Vendredy.
r n '^'?"7. °^®^ ^' 9^'"^^ *''°° Mathews pour lui faire voir lea Lettrea de D^viaoond

Duo dA^TmnnH &,^»J?,"d'hay d.HR le Morning Herald. Dea L3ttres adress^ea aa
Duo deEichmondetle Marquis de Langdon (Lansdowne?! sur Je proiot nu'ila ont
r««r nV""-' ^' ^n^ 5*''"''*°" genorair& Gouverneur en ihefde See Ta nous
reate en Amenque. Cea Lettrea aont fort severe centre cea aeigneura et leur proS
^.Jil'l '^*^* ^'^'"I «'^i''»'-gi«" ^^"e'-al, qui me dit aveo un air dpouvantd qTil
venait d apprendre par dea Lettrea et un Pamphlet, qu'il avoit recu quo tour/i
Canada et.it Voroll^Ja le priay de me faire voir^eaLJltres 1 me'dit qu'l mo lis
apporterait.jeconjo.squecWunTourduLt Goav.pourfavoriseraonaravBoSan-
ae IsSot T7tr' """7. '" '•'^^^^'^^^^ P"^«'««'«' «^ ^"' a fait diJ o^ enTon^
<te 1800 L. pr Sea depenaea. II aera neceaaaire que je verifie cet affaire.

lVa«rHT„ n"" .°"r '^l ^'*'!?" ^"/ m'asauro qu'ii veillera sur ce quo la comiasioa k
I ^gard do Ducalvet so fasse dans lea Eeglea. L'Bveque et Lavy f Grave ? 1 ao aont
trea mal conduit, il faut penaer a la pouHion du premier. ^ ^ -•

«i, J^o Col, Butler vint cbes moy, an sujet de sea aubalternea etc. II me dit aue le
chevr Carleton ne vouloit point ae meler dea affairea du Canada jusqu? co Qu'il e&?

aT«tT™ur"',''P'''''"' \^' «ouvent Al'OfficedeLo;n;d„e;eTle jure
Smith es appeld toua lea jours auprda dea miniatrea, et vrayaemblablemt oocupe^ aa
changemt qu'on ao propose do faire a I'acte do Quebec ^

Butler mo dit que Jo.-eph ae propoeoit d'aller A Paria avant quo de retourrer en
Amenque SI la chose avoit lieue il y a bien de I'apparence qu'il aera renu X cor-
d alomt qu'il no I'a ete icy on Lui alloue 15 ah : par jour et 10 ah: au Cap Hatoa
qui est fort pique de cette difference, etc., etc. u. au vap>. naion

inf«lfiL!l!"'"P'*''"i*'' o'l'''''" ''''' "".P*" ''" ^^^ ^^ i'importance de consorvcr une bonne
intelligence aveo lea Sauvagos, et la neceseite de faire une alliance aveo eux.

21 .Samedy

passe ch^a M. Rigaud, regu quelquca viaittea, dinn^ et passe la soiree ch«s moy,

22e Dimanche.

II paroit Joudy et Vondredy passe deux Lettres dara le Mornine Herald adrea

SrnSiJjaSr"'- Uneperaonnequia.toic chea moy ceCl^'p'o^r^r^ot

la 8oSle^°'*'"'' ^"''''' '^ ^"J''' ®'°" ^* '"^^ °°^*"^ °"^ ^'^^ ^^'^ °»«y. o« J'ay V^6

Mon neveux me propose d'^orire k son frere Henry pr lui proposer do former

une maison icy, avec Mr Longs, qu'il lea supportoroitl son VredH, Lais qu'Tne

voulo.t paa s'aasocier aveo eux, U mo dit qu'il souhaittoroit quo M LonS vinS ml

l^^L'iV"-^' ''^r ^''^!'' '^ '?«'^°°' <!«'«" «»itto II p^ouroTtretSSfner7Tu??n
et Henry venu icy pr le remplaaser, II oroit que de cetto faoon lis oouroient fa!«,

B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATK DIARY OP QJtN. HALDIMAND.

181

General Johnson. ° '^'^'' ""^ *'''' ^«"t to «Pond the evening with

Sydner^FrbroathU^iels f^:nflli"in:^^^''«P"*°*^«« '^'^ Q»««>eo for Lord
CalvotandHay,wilhaL toMo^Sr CoZhv"™^^^^^ ^^^ '^^'''' of D"

<iooe all he cou^d to oiron^^inf^ an"dTat''^r:,'C;i;^TcS LThur^Ir '"

who is better. •" ^"^"'^et. He w. not at home. Called on my nephew

the plan thoy have iormed to a^noint 4 Pn^Po^? f of Lingdon (Lansdcwne?) on
of all that remains to u^Tn AmEa The 10^:11°° ^'°'''"' '^'^'^ g^^^rnor-in-chief
and Ihoir protege. ^m'^r'^a. iho letters are very severe against these lords

air. lT^:iL'7n^'i,tt:i' hyirerran'^k^arif ?t^ 7'^ ' '^'^ ^^'g^*-«^
Canada was attacked with pi Li T nr.H ?.P^f P^'«t he had receive i, that all

called ovory duv to (ho mini.t .™ ^^T,X ^ "JJiV'", olBce and Judge Smith is
posed <o miko fn the Qaebec lei " ' '"^"^ "° ""^ """"S"' '"'I"'' " » P">-

If it fatpC tZ™ ,:' et^^VpSri" ti,at°h''"''n''^'' '"°"'"^ *» ^-"•«»-

ing

a'AomT"'"'' ^""'' '" '''^'""'' '""^'^^^ ^ f«^ ^-te, dined and spent the

even-

Her^ a?d^:red?oTh?E':f Llmond'T' ^'''V' '^"«" ^ ^'^^ ^^-"«^
ing might ,osHibly be the wrUer of them ^ ™'° ^^° ^'^ ^'^'^ ™« ^''^^ '°«r'^-

evenSr' '""' """'" '''" "' "^ "^^'^^ '^^"^'^ ''^ ^^ ^-««. -here I spent the

a parfn^erSp hirrh"j;\7.,' Vhich l?'^ T"""' ^«"^^' *° °^- '^^ to form
he^iid not wish to be in partneS J^thte ' TI/T^'*' Ti'** >'« '''"^'^' ^^' that
come to spend some timThere to esUblishT^fr^^^^^^^^ Mr. Long should

Turin and*^Henry(K)meherrL take hianu - • ^^^"^ '■'^""' '*

might form a business botwee^hrsa^^^^ fr^^'^SZ«^ '^^^ ^^ this way they

benefit than they now do. ' ^'""^ '"^^ ^-^^^^ ^^^oro more

the dauVhtroVMr^.'s^ide'S:^' '''"'' '^'"'^^' ^^ '^''"'^ - '°^« with the ^nd of

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JOOBNAL INTIMB DU oks. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 A B. 232

23 Lundy.

qu 11 itoit Ecobfiois, et qu'il devoit paaaer au prlntemps proohain en Cauada

Mardy 24.

.««;«l'»* ^"^ " ^® •"?"" °''® reponso dans le itforniwr/ Herald, aux doux lettres oai r
etoient in.erees cy devant on ,p miis attaqad fort miUapropos; ^ ^

An>h.r«?«.^ ^ ^-Zk*"" ^'^""- o"t din« chd8 moy nous Bommes all6 anprd.^ do Lady
Amherst on ,1 y avait beaacoup de monde revenu a minuit, Gagne J Guin^e au wist!

25 Mercredy.

8 wcitier a Ducalvet A me ponreu.vre et a publid le^ deux Pamphlets. ^

nn« V VZ t *". ^f""' ^^"S^-. ^ "«" ''«^«"'' cl^^'s ">oy le Major Mathews mo dit

que M. Townehecd ^toit venu ohes moy de la cart do Son Pp..o Tr^Tn cjJmT

me dire qae vray.emblablemt la Com^mfstion 'de G^ul. \^enerat p^^

Carleton scro.t s.g, ie aajourd'hui, et qu'en meme temps les ordres pS que recuTs;

^8 appo.ntements do Lt General seroient au.si sign^s le meme \Z.T'ni^che7St

Holdernesse avco Mr Desrolles et Budd. Lady Holdernesse maVa uX X Qu'I

X ouj^ay pt:iratrir^"*"'^^"'' ^''' ''' ^'''' '^ reveSr et'^de'reS ffi

Jeudy 26.
«,wff"*tTf H*'"!' ^' ^.^^V'.'K^l^^'' coramuniqnay le mesPsgo que M. Townshend-

que Carle^r"" ''''' ''''""^'' ^"^ ^^ ^''''''^'' '^^ "^^'"^ ^^^ Ro;";,! mTme Jemjl
«o,«u V r^ « *^ ^^^ Sydney ou je vis son fils qui me dit que raillord sabiloit main

Tne e ba Lsfsfe "iZ^Ta' ^r '^ ""^°"'"^ «' '' >"« ^'* ^^'^l "'^toiJ pas SssTre
que je taiseasce la main du Boy que par raport a mes aDDointements .In T, P Via

8e.oiept port^s par M. Pitt dans I'lxtraordina^re des gueZ sanrqw 1 w2\io^^
pouro.t laire du bruit, que I'acte du Parlement h l'e|ard dU EtSrsStln^

Je Ins 81 tard a la Cour que je no pus pas parler A la Bene le Roi ne me dit n,i«.

Le Vendredy 27.

^ nni ia «o w,„;+ J 1 "^ 'o-i-j. «;c rvDvoniraj- Je vjuncrai Amherst A mou rotour

B. 232

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATE DIARY OF QEN. HALDIMAND.

isa

'^^oSZ.^S:rr^^^rSji:^J!;: ,«•' ^^a -« that h«Wnow the
ing thorn to the printer : tbfa h/l. " ' ^^}l^' ..^''^1" '^.'^ *„ bun boforo Hon J-

an, I WM to go to Canada next

the two pamphlets. "^"^^'^"^ ^'»o ""'^ in^^'t-d Du (Jalvet to sue mo and to publish

probably the commisMon of GoJ ?nor Gontaf fa Sir ffn. r . l Y^^'^ f? u''^. ^^=^*^
to-day, and ihat at the Psmo timn tv.! ^!? .u . t ,. ,^ Ourleton would bo ei^'ned
lieutenant general wouinsobrsiLnedtl^^l^* \ «'^«»'i.'-°°f i^« tho allowances of
with D.sro;lcs and Bade" La J^^TT.Il ^"'^ '^''^' P"'"'^ «^ ^^-^^^ Holdornoss's

King's hand It tbo sZo tTme aVcSl„ ' ^''''^'''' was essential I should kiss the

hutZT^bo':it!lt7':tot7l^^^^ ^y ^^^^ was dreeing

not necessary I should kl? the fCin '^ K ^^'^ ^™ •''^^''^ «"^ *»« ^old mo that it waf
Lieutenant (xN3n.artt^37woa 5 hu.ofoba^^^^^ ?? 'Sr''T'^ '' ™^ allowances as
aries, or otherwise the opZition miSt m^ ^''"'^ ^^ ^'■- f '"°° *'^« ^"'" e^traordia-
reepeotin^ forci^^norrbS si U^n fl^^l T ^^ ''""u= ^''''' '*>« ^"^ of Parliament
andthatlwass'oWhinfhfiito/TinnV °"1"''' be employed in this country
me elsewhere ; that f need no Joubl'o^^frf^ ^k^T '\ "' ^""''^ ''^ '^''«°»'t ^o send
papers, as 1 could see th:t^rSgtmTe^l1n^re^"^^ ^" ^^« --

ou^y\zztl ltd'riS^L^^:t fata ^V'" ^r'^j ,^^« ^^^"^ -^^

and returned home, who.e I oas-edTn I'^^in r ^ ^ f "^ '^° ^'^^'■°*" Presented
also embarrassed. 'l askcVtoTeeli^nrt-d^a?. ^:^n7mtLTplTttiir^ ^'^ ^^

He recoivod mo very 3 and f. a m L f k ?^m"^^V''''" ^ ^^""'^ ''^ '^O'ne.
allowances as LioutoLnTtilnorll hey wo:7bo'inH^T'^K' ^'^'^ '''P''' *« "^3^
this would bo moro convenient ?o ho MTn^sflrt it ''•V'' ^^l""'^' ^^l^'^^os, that
I could bo given a Govornn ont bv whiM r V. ^^^^V^ "^^^ ^^'""'^^^ ^'^ ooono.niso
to propose f omo thing S? my bonS and h^n p"'"' ^' '"^ ''l!"^ ''^'^^ '^'^ ''^^onded
lisation, for which I do not rL, i that of Prevost, no doubt complete natura-

present iCcontet-atL^^^^ jroma, nod to breakfast, at wh^ch Lord Bolton wfs
of the morning "the BrkoofTlonfaZ;.H^^ T' '"'' '^^^"^^"tod wita tho " Star
I went to pty a vist to SS^ ^ to 'iinner on Monday next.

Amh.^rst-n .n-roMirn n-1-l-n J-^ a"d called on R.gMid. I raota^nprnl
Sydney.' Ho advKS mo to'bt hm^ T""- ''tl^tf^o convorsalion I had had wilh La7d
and I Llievo he ii rtS ^'"^'''" ''^''' ^'"■''^^«" ''^ ^« ^i.s tho King's hand,

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Von 11 diner ch^:i moy aprcs quoy j'lillftj chc

_ , , „ ' r - ^-j 0 J -ion novoux qai etoit slid A

UempHieau ; et onei M. Oorro qui no mo trouvJi pus au Ligy.

2S Samedy.
Jo monay lo Qenl Robertson pour voir lo portniit do Joseph qu'il trouva bon,
r.ous a)lnme» do In cheH lo gcr.l Gaco, qui mo paroit m'aigr.r tuus Ich journ, L'airairo
des Coiili.H du felioi if, ot den SionH Vinrent Hir lo tapis, ot il pnrut irqniot, Koborlson
mo ditcn nousro'irant quo lo chov. Cailoton & Wutnon avoiont doH informations
oortaincrt do plusicurrt iniilvorHulions qui H'otoiont commiaos en Am^riquo par los
chcfd dcd difloronts departemenlH, & quo los oommiHriairos dos Cont.w on otoient
inforni6s. II no noma un Mr X do Long Wand a qui ch : (Sheriff?) avou ;uit present
doqnolqiH'S pieces d'argontcrio, ontr'aulro un bole li'nrgont (' vns lequol il faisoit da
pxjunt'b pour re^'ull. r los pcrtionncH qui vonoient lo voir, tui oe qui quolquos porson-
litH louuiotit lo pichont do Sh : II dit qu'il auroit pu Lui on l.ii-e un boau(!oup pla*
CODsid^iul.le puJMquo pour £^000 d'argont qu'il lui avoit onvoje, 11 lui avoit proour*
dtB oerlifiialH auMfi bon qn'il itoit pof^siblo d'on fairo ou II auroit £iOOO do proBt.
J'allai lo voir a la Comfidio avoo Robertson, y rovioH chod moy aproa ouzj houros.

30 Dlmancbo. (29)
Lo toraps paroiyhant pluvieux jo paseai la plus grand© partio do la matir.^o ob^s
moy.

Sr Goorgo Pocnck vint mo fairo Visito, & rao dit quo lo chov, Carleton lui avoit
dit quo Bes commissions conimo Gouvor. G4n6ral n'etoit point signes.

Jo roiK'onuuy lo Go Tniyon a la Promenade rovenu ch6s moy ou lo Mr Soott, &
Capt. Collin vii.roiit me voir, lo dernifcr mo dit quMl avoitappris la voillo que 1 Envovd
de ^IU^^^c avrit prcPcMe un mcmoiio au minifctiodo la part do ton maitro, par lequol
il rinfortnait quo .S. M. Prussionno uyant resollu do fuiro retablir lo Piince d'Orango
dans tous 808 droits en Uollando, Kilo souhaitluit do suvoir quol parti lo Roy et b
Natif>i) prci.dioit a coi egard. la nouvello rao parait Buns londtmt.

Jiillui A 8 heutos du soir thiis lo chov. Yorck quo jo trouvay au logis— mais
myiiidy n'etoit pas visible— J'y restay plus d'uiie honro, II no savoit rien du
mcinoirc quo lo Ministro do I'russo dovoit avoir presonte (co qui me porsuado quo la
rouwdio est faut-so). La Conversation roula sur los ali'niresdt. lu Hollando et il paroit
attribuac tous los d^Hagromts quo lo Princo doMngo et ossuye i sa foiblosso. II a
eoufVort dos indignites qui I'ont avillo ot il so rclovora ditJioilotnt.

Il me parla bouuooup des dosagromt3 qu'il avoit essuye au i-ujot do son Rogimt da
DiPgon, 11 en avoit parle au Roy qui pavoissoit entoudro la chbee ot approuvoa ea
Conouitio cepcndant les Minittros ou lo Viceroy faisoit tout co qu'il vouloit.

Nous tornbamos oisfin sur mon cbapitro ot h mo dit quo jo dovois etro' parfait-
tom f^altitfait qu'i.yant obtenu lo ruban marquo ausn essontiolle do la saltiefaction
du Riy, ot obtoiiuit lo paye do L* Gonl Jo sorois plus houroux que si j'avais coati-
rti6 dans lo Gouvernemt quo commo EUangor& n'ayant point d'anpuy par U en
Ai)gic!orio, jo me vorrois toujours expono a la caballo. &c.

II bhimoit bouucoup les diponsos Enorraes quo la nation faisoit dans cbaque

d'Etat do la pousscr lorsqu'ello avoit los plus grands

Guerre, qui los mottoit hors .„ ,.„ „.,,^ „.„.„ _ j,.„, ^.,.„^„

avantagos. II osporo quo I'Examon dos Contos oco&sionora quolquos reglomontsavan-
tageux Hur co sujct,— ot il croit commo moy, que quoiqno nous no soyons pas fort on
©tat do fairo la guerre, nous nous y venous cei^endaut force, par i'aviditte do nos
marchands et do nos marins.

pas-^e ches madarao Robertson que je ne trouvay pas ches elle, rovenu ches mov
lOJ hcures. ''

^ La premiere brancho do la maisoii d'Orango a fourny los plus grands Princes
qu il y ay eu on Europe, mais ctllo do Frise paroit avoir deg6nere.

30 Lundy.
Ete ches Bud6 qui ne so portoit pas bieo. Je orois que I'arriv^e imprevuo do
Prince Guillaamo I'avoit icquiette, jo le trouvay avec lo General Grinvill, & lorsqao
j'oHuay jo fus surpris de CO qu'il dit a Tuckiield, de lo prevenir de ce quolqu'iin vou-
loit entrer. II ma parut de mauvaise humour, noasallons ensemble voirdei chevaux
qai De lai plarent pas.

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PRIVATI DI40T OF OIK. HALDIMAMD.

m

fro Jit'r;^,;;tt's„r.' Sf;erwVo^r.'i"p*>'r r^'^'^'^- ^••'^^ •- "^^^ ^

buaiucHH 01 Slioriir and hin account! o, .IT „ . f ^° «°' '«»"'»• «^0'y d'lJ. The
told mo in g.,ing o,U thu Sir G "cur e,™ "n'rvVat^'^rr"' """''^^ ^"'^-•^'o»

KoboM«on, returning home after 1* o'clocik "''^''''''^ "'''"'' ^'^ ^^"^ P''*/ with

at homo""''''^- ^'^ ^^^'•-'' '-'^■•"g --y. I spent the greater part of the morning

evening, boforo t\mt the L..umoiToy7;d p^ "on'ted a T'*^ '""'^ ''"' '°«'-"<'^' ^^o
from h,H mu«tor, by which they wefo nfo? S h«^^ n'" ""\''' '*'" *^'"'^
rcRolvoi to ic-OHtublihh the Prince of Or«n,,„", ^^\K^'« PruHHiun AlajoHty having
know What par, the King LTThe Stiof ic u'ld Lt/'^'/K-''' "'^'"^^^liired t?
appoiirn to mo unfounded. '^ ^'*''° '" this regard. The ncwi

«othingof ih/nKHnorandumwS the PruS "" '^^"'■- »« ^^"^^

(whuh,Hn>uudo,mothatthone^H is fa^r Th , ''"' "^"^ '^ ^^^« prosontod
afhurH of Holland and ho appears to attr bu?o nil rhn ,^""^«'-f"^"^" turned upon tho
has oxperienccd to hin own'^Soaknesf Ho Lb -J -?• ''r' '^'^ i''in«eof'o,ango
honoured him and he will ,olievo hia^selT^iirdiffi^T.v '°^'^'"'^'«^ '^'^'^ '^''-« J'«-

understand tho thin.,'. However tho MinilTl?, Vr^° ^'"^^ ^"^0 appeared to

Wo roll at h.Ht on the H.SS^f mf aTHuJ'a'd ho' ' l7'"^r '1^ "!' *^« '^'^"*^<^-
eatiNhcd ; that having obtained the VSLn I. 7 ,' ''^ ""^ ^ "'^o*^'^ ^o porlbollv

faction and tho i.ay of Lieronanfrlno^'T «f o"t>al » mark of tho Kini's sit f.
in theGovorumLt7uu:r: TJoret^^^^^^^^^^ '^ ^ had oin^inurd

I would always bo exposed to oabafs &; therefore without support in England,

which ^';o"::L'7u.!binK'it'^;rniL':rt"r 'y ^^^^ -'-« - -ery war

the examination of^tho accounts tiVoccS'tom^'rrf """'•"'• ^' '^«f«« t'-
Bubjcct, and he believes, as I do, tha aSurw?arn ^T f -'^'^ regulations on this
yot wo may bo forced into it by the eairorneS nTl "^ °°V" " P^'"^'^" ^o make war,
^^^^ called on Mrs. ^^o..n.onf Jl^.^tr^^^^^ ^^^^ ^

val of htc?V^i,,l«\t^,^f tS^ rl -l^-. . I believe the unexpected arr.

was surprised when I eniered at wharhe said to^TnTfi "^fl ^'"'''"' Wrenvillo, and
one wihhed to come in. He seemed to m/toh^ S^u'"*' '^ "^^''^ '^i'" that some
to look at some horses, which SS not pTase him "'"°"- ^' ^«"' '^S^'^^'

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1 ! . !

Jo rencontra^ Ld AinhorHt, uvoc qui j'uuh uno lon^uo eonvorHiilion kup Ioh afTjuios
du (om^m. II Jimit avcc, Iouh lis h'.nnStoM Goiih d) voir toun low nicuiix Hux.iiiolg
loppohition pull cxpo-cr, lo Roy nyurit rooomtn:»nd(5 djitiH won luonf^uo d'uvoir uiton-
tion A la flotto; a 6l6 oauno quo i'adiniri.l Murin^ton a Aid fait Lt. (Ji diH inurinH co
qui iui donno un rovorm do 1(5 ^ 17<)0 L. St. par iinr,6o luio employ (lu'on avuit
rcfu^6i\Ld llodnoy oti\ radrniial Payno dlanl idsolu pur B(Wioinio d'uh dir oet
Emnloy. fait viHitto i\ S Goor^'o Poceock, diiii chdH Lord Sydney avoo Ld Morton
Sir W. LtoHkin, lo Gi Torriii. Lady Sydney a Mi ^ort polio A mon «Kuid. Lady
BrudonoU ct Lady Stopfoid vinronl appien dii.6 iivco Lady Cliatum (jui jo tiouvay
fort jolio. Lady Slopford meremorciat des poiitesHCH que j'avaiw thoraoigii^ A hon flis
lortqu il fut A (Juobcc. Lord Morion mo fit btanooupdo polite^Ho ot HJr W. flonkin
beaucoupd'amitid. M. Townnhond mo lomit av«rit lo dirior uno Loltro do la purl do
Napior, concornjinl la promotion do Freeman, qui aura ia compaunio daiiH lo ::'4o
Kegt, io qui cetlort bcuroux.

Mnrdy 3K
fait visilto au G. & Mde Oarpontor & io Muj : Muloasler. Jo roncontroit lo
chov. Dick qui 80 rondait A rofflco, II mo dit 8ur quel piod il h'^tait churt'^ do la di-
rection dos ContcH, c'cst A diro qu'il prcvint Mr Pitt qu'il bo foroit boaucoup d'onno-
mis, copendant qu'il feroit A cot ^gaid tout co qu'on exigooit do Iui, mais qu'il no
vonloit rccovoir uuoun salairo ni aucuno i^couipenso quolconquo. II mo dit quo ja
devois gardcr mon Tally, quo jo Borain obligd do produiro loiHqu'on mo lo domando-
roit, ou quo mon tour viondroit pour oxarainor mos vouchers, quo M. lo Ch : Carlo.
ton dovant passor on Canada avail domand6 quo son ooiito fut oxaminor ot qu'on
1 avoit fait. II rao dit jo no sais a propoi do quoy, qu'il n'y avoit aucuno rficompenso
a ospirer dans co pays, et qu'il faloit so contontor do la satisfaotion d'avoir soi vv on
hondthome. •'

^ revenu ch^e moy a U M. ol Mad. Provost "vinrent un moraont approB ot mo diro
QU lis avoient rosolla d'onvoyer lour tils James A Halifax avoo le Comraundor Gordon
Je trouvay lo Gonl un pou mieux, II mo dit quo pour eatit-faire sa Fommo il feroit
un tour A Honod en Bourgogno chia sou beau i'dro, mais qu'il reviondroit parser
Ihivcr dans co Pays, il so plsignoit beaucoup do I'inHoloDco dos agents ot surtout
de CO qu'ayent do son argent enlro leurs mains, II Iui font payor I'inloiel do co ou'il
doit four I habiJkmt, quo cos Mefeb" lo voyant soutenu do Ld AmborHl s'ou uro'va!-
loiont trop. "^

Appros la mort do son frdro II chargea M. Grant [Graul ton beau i.ero do finir
oonteavoosa beUoKBur A laquolle pour ovitter dos dilflcultes, Ilabandanl lo J do co qui
Im revonoit, II mo dit quo son frdre avoit toujours trouvd lo raoyen do s'omparer do
tout CO qui Iui appartenoit do mSmo qu'a son frdre Marck

II fant copendant quo jo tacho do me fairo payor do co qui revonoit do Bonquet

rinr cos qu on a retir6 do la maUiourouso ontroprise do la Cuiolino quo jo crois monte
BOO L. St.

L'American Clob commonga aujourd'huy, jo mo rondis a 5 prdsise ot jo trouvay
tout le monde A table. Co qui mo fait ©sperer quo dans la suitta, on suivroit I'an-
oienno institution qui est quo lo dinor soil worvy preoisomont a 5 hcuros ot qu'il fininso
A huit tout lo mondo fut gay, ot il no se passa rion do romarquablo. pave 17 bh • et
5 pr n avoir pas (Ste au doruier club rovonu ches moy A 9J.

I, fevrier Mardy.

fait viditto a Lord Adam Gordon. Clark & son OIh out dtnd ch^s mov J'av
4crit a Mr Genovay ot Mr Fairchild. ^' ^

2. Joudy.

et6 au lev6 do M. Pitt qui dtoit fort iiombrcux ote a la cour qui otait fort aom-
breux dino chii M. Dodroiles avot; Bade M. do Sails, Madro,- M. BlasHot, Mrs Salis 11
y out aHdembleo Io soir ou il y trouva boaucoup do mondo, joue un Kobort avcc Ludir
Aibermall contro Lady Essex ot Bade, gagna doux guineos revenu ches moy A U
houro. Lord Amhorst me dit qu'on avoit mis un capt. A la demy payo du 2o Halt,
cans .6 mign a Is. place do Eoliy qui ost niort A iu Jamaiquo. Jo iui dit qu'ou lo oos-
eoit do nous maltraittor. II I'avoua mais no fera jamais rien en notre faveur Jo
revins cbis moy a IJ heure fort fatigud.

B. 230 to B. 232. raivAt. Di.vnr of o... „ald..m...o.

1-7

floot CO which Kivos hiU an InZo o £ )S or% 1 'Trnf /"1 "^ ^'■^'••'^' ^'^ '''«
which htt.i boon rofusod to L ..-J HZoTmdixZ^.\^^^^^^^ «'^'"'

Bolvodforlh«Hnkoofcconor„y,to2,Lirt^,o:^^^^^^ P 'yo. a. a h.tboonrc

Ho J:::; oc'-.ttTK^rnTfe ^'^^ ^'^'•'' *i-^-'. «■> v^.

I^ady Brudonoll and Ludy 3 onfo 'd cafn./ f L r '"^' ''':'l t'T '"'"'« ^'^^•"'•'^ "»«•
found very protty. L„dy S Zb d th nL5 ^^ f ?.°'' "' -^ L^dy Chatham, whom I
Bon when ho was at Q.4boo Lo -d li. u^^^^^ '" !'"''^r."«^« ^ had shown to her

Sir W. Plo8kin great »SShinM-TZ„. •k'"'V''. P^''^"""^^ towariHmo, and
from Napior roBVcti 7f oSm'h nVoSon° w^^ ^f"'" •""""••' '^ '""««•

ajthKeJimont.lhioh'iHvoryTItun^^^^^^^^^ ^''" ^''" ^""^P''''^ «" ^ho

Blr^J!S^^'!:^^tZm'o''TTl\'''' Maior Mu.caster. I met
entruHlod with tho diroclionnMhn„?«f" i^'' 5"'*^ '"O «" what footinif ho was

mako many enomic jliwov r ^TTn th ^\' ''■ ''" T'^''"'"' f^'' ^''" '' ^^"''*
required of him. but that ho^ wr ,n,l m. \. „ • ""V" ''° "^^''''^ ^*« «" ^'>'*t was

Ho tola mo r muH keen mv a Iv whi .kT""" ??^. •^"'''7 "•• rooamponso whatever,
for, or when my turHLo L th? «^o«'J> obh^rod to proJuoo when asked
Carloton, as ho w^h g^ng to Canada had aTedTh^ '"^ "'^""t^"/ ^^=*^ '^••'- ^'^J'
which w«8 done. He t?l I me I do not tn?i f ^'^'*"°'""' ^'^''"'^ be examined,
reward to bo hoped for in hiTcountrraniti^i nn ^"^\r^""' '^'' '^'''' ^^' «^
faction ofhavin^erved an an honS^mun "° ™"'' ''' onteotwith theKatis-

to telTtThl thTyVad r^oKd trend^Ih' ?'"' 'V^" ^''''''' -">« « ™--t after.
Gordon. I fbunrtL GoioraU liUie bet o^^^ Juf'T' '"u"""^"" ^'^'^ O.ommande'r
would lake a trip to Ileno I ,? 1 '«andv [^ h s J" h "• '?'*'• '^'^'^'^ '^ " ^'f''' »»«
pass the winter' in this coun ry ^in.mnfa.-n!. ■■'":'"'^> ^' ^«"''* '"'^t"'-" »»
agentH and ospociaily abouT h s monov H.n^^ groat y of the innolence of the

pay interest fo'r whaVhe owo^ for Zb n J L tZe ^I"',^""'^"' '^^'^ r^' ^'"^
eupporled by Lord Amherst, take advantage of it e°"^'«»««. «o«>ng theraielvea

tocio':rat';"twitVii«ts^^^

third of what should come to him. He .^i'd h « brS h^"f '"'' ^° '•^''"l^i^hed one-
of all tl,at belonged to him as well as to tfs brothSr Mai ''" '"""*'"' '' ^'' '''^'

from\.:o^fr;r5rir.;Zui;.f:; sr itii'^isi'^r ;' i^-^^"^"«^ °^ -^^^ -- --^

The American Olib bo.an to day I ^en fi.l° oVi^.^r"' '■ f 'I'f''^^
ovory one at table, which made mo bono 11^1 Lf, ..'^°'', PT'""'^ ''"'^ *^"«d
followed, of having dinne s^rvedp^reldy ■ t file anTl'l\''^'^ fu.hion would ba
was cheerful; nothing reraarkabirrHsof- Li I 1 7 '^'^."'Jei at eight. Everyone
last club. Home at aVmrtoIpaJt nine ' ^ ^^'^ ""^ ^'- ^'' "'^^ '^^'"^' '^^ ^ha

Court «™o""S„li;itf/„j'f ' s^i i,"'sf.T "»r™"t i"'"""""' ^^^ "

.llonded. Ptayod i ,„bbor with Lady IlbomaHo L.rfr P ? '" h""? t,'-"'"*'' """

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3. Vendredy.

J'envoyay du Getsinga Ld Dartmouth ot le premier VoUume de Tale Winkelmao
au chev. Dick, fait visitte au Baron Alvensleben — boauooup promonfi ot rovenu oh4a
moy ou je trouvay une lettre de Baby et de Gogy.

donne 2. guin^os a Mrs Emery pr la bource des paavrea Suisses 11 me parla d'un
certain Maigro qui pourrait me convenir pr domestique.

pas^d la toir^e ches moy.

4. Samedy,

Ete ches Kigaud, au eujet de la g> avuro du portrait do Joseph, j'allay ensuitte ^
Hampbd & rencontray mon neveux si mon retour lo Brig. McLean me dit le matin
que la Personne qui avoit ecrit lea deux preriiierrcs Leltros dans le Morning Herald
coBtre lo Due de Eichomd & le Chv. Carleton avoit ole ches Lui co matin & lui avoit
dit quayant voulu lepocdro a la Lettre quo les amis de Carloton avoit ocrit, il I'avoit
porte a rimprimeur qui lui avc it dit qu'il no poui-rait pus rimprimor h moins qu'oa
neluidonnataudeladoS guireosquoceuxquiavoient repondu aux premieres Lottren
Ini avoientdODLe celte Bomrao, ot qu'il bo pourroit rien inseror dans son papier h.
moins qu'on no lui donnat davanliigo. Cccy pourroit fairo 60up<;onLer par quela
mojens tousles exemplai res (qui faisoient une relation de hi gueiro d'Amdrique &
particullieremt do V Invasion du Canada) ont die paru on n'en trouve plus aujourd'huy,

5. Dimarche.

Promeni lo matin en voiture. Lord Gage & Ld Dartmouth me firont visitte, paesd
la journee A lire des lettres do Bq. [Bouquet ?] & Prevost de 1755 & 56, & quolqucs
unes do Momtt [Monetto ?j qui ont leveille mon ancieno amifie pour Elle. Jo devois
lui 6c\ ire ou la voir a mon pasHiige au Continent. Le Bri^dr McLean mo dit hier que le
chel do justico Livius 6toit Boubconce.avcc laii-on, d'avoir^erit Ics deux Lottresadres-
fees il y a quelques jours au Due de Eicbemcnd, Le Major Mathews hih fit voir un©
Lettre qu'il avoit rc^ue do Brigdr Hopo.avtc uneinclueo au Ld Sydney pour le recom-
mender pour gucc4der nu Major Caileton (qu'on croyoit mort) comme ranger of the
■woods. Je crains qu'il n'y aye bcaucoup d'artifice dins la condui te do Hope.

6". Lundy,

promen^ a cheval ete bicn moullie Bade dine cho? moy. nous avons 6t^ au con-
cert du Baron ou il y avoit boauooup do monde do la nous sommos alio ches Lady
Amherst revonu a I : J jo n'ay point joue.

Le M. Mathews tut ce mi-.tin ches Nopean pour lui montrer la Lottre de Hope. —
II lui dit que Cton n'etoit pas mort, mais qu'il r.e dovoit pas biulcr la Lettre a Ld
Sydney, qu'il dtvoit faire connoirtsanto do Carloton, quo tout en Can.ada deper.dioit
de lui dans In mitio, James Grant qu'il roncontioit lui dit quo la Commission do Car-
leton commo jJereral 6toit eigi.ee ; mais non pas cello commo Goavorneur.

Le Capte Twiss vint mo fairo visitto, ct mo dit quo lo bord do L'ordon-

nance no vouloit yoirt lo pytr comme Commardant Ingeiiicur en Canada et quoh'il
n'avoit pas uno foituno lui n.emo II soroiL fort a I'etroit, Caileton lui domandat s'il
Boubaittoit de rotonrrcr on Canada Jl Ini dii quo non, ct jiarccqr.o jo pus comprendro
II quittcra plutot lo (service quo do quitter Langktorro. 11 n'aprouvc pas reconomio
quelo Due [de BichmordJ a etnbly a I'egard desofficiors Ingeniours qaioommai.dent
dans des ondroits ou on cuni-tiuit des cuvrages ct ou par coiicequent los cfflciors qui
commande, sont rcsponsabies pour lo? depenscs.

Le _ qui commando lo genio on Oanadu, propoHO do finir lea

ODViages qui ont e'e commences 11 croit qu'iltn coutcra euviroo l(),0()i) L. St. pour
metlre tout en 6tat ; et le Duo go poreuado qu'il no sera pas difficile d'obtenir cetto
fiomroo.

Lo G, Bude mo paiut s'inleresfecr pour Mathews, je tacheray don tirer avantB^'o.

li Mardy.
Promote k cheval venu ches moy ou jay pasee la soiree, j'ay lu avcc plaisir la
derniero Campagno du Koi do Prugto.

A 230. to B. 232. ^„^^ „„„ „^ „^^. j,^„„^^„^

I3>

at home. s^o wno mignt suit mo as a servant. Spent the evening

told mo that ih. por8on who had wSen the uVo fip«,T^/*''"''°' .^•■'g«'^'"«'' "cLoan
•gamst the DukJof Richmond a^ Sir GuV Carl, nif h V" ^^^ ^^"'""'"^ ^^'''^^
morning and t<.ld him that wi.hirff to anKwnrrK?" ^-"^ ^''®" at his house that
be had carried the answer to ho p^rinte, who SS,T" T"'"" ^^ Oarloton's friends,
he was given upwards of fi.e fruin'^as Jf thi u'"l ¥ ^'^'"'^ "o*- P""t it unless
tfd given him 'that Hum and tha he could ntZoth" • ^""'""^ '^' ^''' ^'"'^'^
given more than that. This raises snsn^.-i,!'"''^ '" ^'« P'^po** ""'o^^ he was
(which gave a relation of the wlr TTZ ■''' ^"^ '^^ ™''.°' ^^^ ^^'^^ ^" »ho copied
Canada/have disappeared, as n^^o canl'w'Kifd.P""'"''^^^ ^'^'^^ ^"^'^^'"^^ «^

me a\ifrtpcnt ?hVdl;7„ ;"a'cfiLTttr/from''B ' %^ ^"'^ ^^^^ ^^^^-^'^ P^^
and .5«ar,d somohom MoncUor?\ vf,;t ? ^.*- (B«"<l«et) and Provost of 1755.

write her, or sco her on n^ va Pto7i^ contiT.'nf " M ^^f"" "i^T^'^'^ '^ '^'^'- ^ '"»«t
day, that Chief Justice Liv^ius w.^m s, octod S l^ Z ^^^^''^ *'^'^ '"^ y^"'^'-
letters addressed somo day., a.-o to ht Sko'oT R- h •.°^'ir.'''^ ''^■'^^*'" l*^« two
me a letter he had received ffcm BJiiadior R.L u''*'''^- ?*^J''' ^^^^h'^^.s nhowed
recommending him to succe d vf^S^r-ll < ^?°v""^^ '"' «»c'osure to Lord Sydney.
Woods, I fea? .HorlT^T:, Sf'tril^V?,: t/pt-rco^ff ^ '' '''"'''^' ' '«

theBto^?etLKthrcr;t".lKtTntd"V^ '''"'^^ ^'l^ -• ^^'^ to

home at half past 1 1. 1 did not phJy ''''''' "'' "^^"^ ^o Lady Amhor.t's j

told blS/alt:"?o?;at'':o7d:'J tf r^"'" '^ ^'^-^ '"•™ S«P^^'« 'ott... He
Sydney; thaU^o .hould make hj aco'u.^n „ Tf/'?' '" '^"'■° ^*^« letter >„ Lord
would by and bvo d. pond on btr^^JaT.Tc ?''''l"" "V^*"'^ ^'""^ '" <^»"^da
Carleton-s commi.ion as GoVj.lZ'.. ^.^5^^ thra-^G^oTnt '^'^ ''"^ ''^'

would be voo il S; C oto . afnifim if ^ *"*" "^"' " ^'^''^"^^ himself^^

..o, and by wh.t I undersf nd o w II ^e wished to return to Canada; he said

Ue doe. n^ot apprise of 'throcormy tZ Duirro "^•7"'' ,V7" 1--. -K'-d.
rcBpcct to enginocr olEcors who comm-! I in n-. n"^ H>chmondJ has established ia
tion, and where, consequcntlv th^n ?ffi,,l ' '^7" "^^^'^^ «'« ""'^^

expenses. ' '""''^l"^^'^'^. ^'^e offloors commar.ding are responsible for tho

finish tho works which have ktZT'^ni^lh^r^ ^^'?'^ ^'''^'''' *«

Btorling to p,.t Ihom all i„ coudition^.n t'.k n '^•' '' ''^''' '"«"* "'^out £'G,000

.tain that sura ^' ^"''" '^ convinced that it will not be

Scull to obtain

Genera! B .d^ ftpneara to
advantago from it.

bo intorosted in Math

ow^j I will try to draw somo

picasUSltf^JtZl' jr:J-.':r„A''.r ■ -p-" ".» -„„i.g.

campaign of tho King of Prussia.

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JOURNAL INTIMB DtT o6n nXLDIMAND.

£. 230 A B. 232

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8. Mcrorcdy.

Kte on voiliiio Jl Hampnteaii. Mon iiovoux ost vonu ohos m )y ot me fait voir
une LoUro do Sun I'drc qui tiro sur iiii pour I'aiquihiiion qu'il u faite pour raou Conte
du P.e do Mde Liivin do Olindy, do la sorarao do £-8 > St. quo je tronve tres cbor.

Jo I'ay chutgo d'^criro a M. Mandrot, pour connoittro lo caractoro du tils do
DelVotz. [Doves '/]

Mon noveux mo paroit avoir deFsein do fairo quolque choso pour son frdre
Henry et la maison do Turin on general.

Kc^u uno Lettro do M. Waiiiiams do N.-Y. II n'a pas pu voir Lovingston, mais
il a reruis ma Lotire a Son Pero.

Lo Capilaine Hutching a qui il a romis ma Leitro lai a promis do faire tout ce
qu'Il pouroit pour mes Intorots dans la Province do Pensilvanio— paase la soiree ches
moy.

Jeudy 9.
Ete h la cour ou je fus foit lard on dit que lorsque leurs majostd nrrivSrent il n'y
avait preequo peisonnodana la sallo. La JKene mo domandat A quelle houre j'^toia
arrive, jo lui lepondoJH que j'avois ete plus d'un houro ol demy en chomin et qua la
finj'avoisete obli^'6 do lait^Hor ma voiture au milieu do St. James St., pr prendre
•uno chaise a porteur quo malgr6 51 j'avois eu bocoup do peno d'arrivor a St. James a
3 houres. Lu cour etoit foit uombreuso ot il mo paroit quo je n'y avois iamaid vtt
do boiloa FemoH. f ^ j j

^ Dine chos Lord Amborst ou il y avoit beaucoup de mondo, lo cheva. Yor.g a
cole do qui j'etois mo parla beaucoup do me no que lo Gl Fo.-istt qui mo dit qu'il avoit
*orit une longuo Lettro on rej^onso d'uno quo lo Brigr Hope lui avoit ecrit aa
fiujet des raar.oouvros dos Truppes qu'il paroissoit quo tous ceux qui avoient seivy on
Arrdriquo etoiont pr do-i mouvoments vifs sans penser, qu'il conviendroit toujooi.-
d'avoir un corp snlide dorrior lequol I'lnfantorie logero put so ruHor j'upprouvay son
avi:', H rae dit qu'il avoit dinsuado le Roy de prendro I'avis do quelques vieux gene-
raux.ot jo crois qu'il travaillo a former uno e.apoce do Eeglomt sur ce sujet, Je
Ijui dit quo toutrs ses penes seroient inutilo, ci on no tenoit pas la main a ce qa'il
fut cxaclement i-mvy, et deffondu sous p6nes a quel commandant du corps que cefot,
d'executter d'autres maLoeuvies. retire chee moy a 9 heures.

10. Vondiody.
prorcor^ a pied. Budo a dire ches mcy & nous sommcF aliepaet^r la soiree en
eemble ches Madame Morishon ou jay perdu une guiceo.

n. Samedy.

fait uno grunle Promenade A cheva', mon nevoux ma env(.yo mon madcro, 11
caisses Madoro do 1 i. grand : bout : chacun ot uno Pipe l>ien rtmplio. Jo mis le
tout (excepts utio caisio) dans ma cavo sous I'Egliso. Le Col. Small est arrive, toa-
jonrs rempli do complim's. Fait uno longue Promenade ii choval, dine ch6s moy,
pahhe la soiree chei lo Gl Robertson.

12. Dim.

fait une vi,sitle avoc le Ql Eoberlson au Gl Provo.it, que je no trouvay pas raieux,
inadamo me fit voir uno Lettro do non Poio qui les invitte a paeso; on Franco au
Printeraps prochain pour allor ensemblo nux caux de Bourbon, Dire cho^ le
Gl R bertKon rovonu o'hes moy do bon heuro. Nous oumos beaucoup de conversation
ear Ic.i iiffj,ire.s do rAiuodquo. II est lio-i bleu informe da co qui s'cbt pust-e nu Sud,
II me dit quo jo dcvois fairo un conte des Ritions & du boin, quo Ick autrcs comman-
dant en chof avoient rcgu au Sud pendant la guorro, t do lo iuiro voir nux commis-
eaires des Contc.i How & Clinton ont toi^jours tir6 au de ia de cent Kutions par jour
& antant dc boii qu'ils pouvoiont brulor.

nli^-Madle Morinsou mo dit avant bier qu'ello avoit appris do Sr John Boyd qu'il y
auroit une Instalation au Printemp?., o.t qu'ello rao prioit do Ics invitor au Bali.

13 Lundy.

Mogro est ontie a mon Service sur lo piod de ra'iitre d'autol & de valet do cham-
bre, jj lui ay promis 40 guioeos do Gage par anneo sur la condition qu'il n'auroit
AUGun droit A me depouill^ ni aucuns percuieits de quelle nature que oe puisse 4tro.

13. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATE DIARY OF OB.V, HALDIMAND.

Ill

mnoo fr?M n r ''°/^^,''*T'''^ "1"^" *^'™ f"'- iho purcaaso ho made oa
DelVofzlSvoH-'");^ '"'■''' ^^'- ^'''^''^ ^^ asoortuin tho character of tho soa of

9. Thursday. Was at court whoro I was very late. It is said that wh^n <h.;r

MajosticHarnvod scarcely anyone was in thflrnn,T,Ti,.,-^ i . . "^

timo T airlvAH T or, j /l ! r . ■ I °° rooui. iho Quooa asked mo at what

ro"d and t at at la^t T h^r^"^ '^"^ «" *^«"'- «"<! ^ half on the

r ,ia anu mat at last I had been obliorcd to leave ray carriaL'o in the middlAof^f

ntod^f o /a K ^''.°'' 'f " '^™*"y ^^^'^t'f'^l ^^'^^'^ there.
in «,k; 1 r P "^ Amherst's, whoro there was a ian?e company. Sir Georeo YoD^e

tolJm^ h . h"' ""^> "P""^ ''"<'* g^'*^ deal, as did Ganeral^is'et rFaStWho
tod me he had written a loa^,. letter in answer to one which Br gadKrHone^ad

of IhVold mn„,?,r„n I r V ?• '="',';""!"l«'l 'h" Kn^' Iram tnkioj Iho advica of soma
ta on h,f°„°, S ' ,' u 'r° ";'",'"> i"""'^*'*' '■' """'"S »P " kind of regula-

-^ r-^^" K''^i"^\!^'''^^ ^ ^'^"'- -^'^J® <l'Ded with me, and wo went to soend tha
evcMng at Mrs. Morrison's, whore I lost a guinea. ^

12 I,.! V„ f'l"'"'^''^' J^o"^,-^ J«' ^' '-''ic- My nephew sent mo ray \fadoira, 11 caaoa of
my Srlio;^h«^lf °\" ^V, ""'l^ ^^'''^' ^ P'^* ^^« whole (except one case) in
look a long riJo. D,aed at home ; passed the evening at General Robertson'..

nobo\L'^^"'Hi?wir^''li'''''^'^^'^\^°"'''''' R'^«'-t^«n t. General Provo.t, who is
JVa"Son;xts?riT f. T"* T V'l*'''J'"^«^- '^<''- f-^Hie'- inviting theiitocoma to
fin and w nf 'h ^ ^l' together to tho Bourbon waters Dined wiih General Robert-
Amerii ?r?-^'°''"''^;,^?^'"'^ ^ g«^ d°«l 0^ conversation on the affairs of
fhonid n;.I. '' ^""^ "^"'^ iniovmod for what took place in tho South. Ho sa?d I

S huT "c Tve'd^n'JSe SonV'r "'"?.'"' "^°^. ^'^'^^ ^^'« ^''^^ oommaudersl.
accounts Ilowe and cLiTu T ^'^ V' "^^^ «^''"' '^ *« ^^« commissioners of
as mu. h woS as tSSy could'nn.r'^ """'' '""" "P"*^'^ ^' '''' ^^''°"« '^ '^'^^ -'^^^

John^Rn;^^.^"'"''" ^""11 I"® ^^'" '^''y ^^^'^''^ yesterday that ^ho had learned from Sir
thtban;^ " ""'""^ ^' "" installation in spring Ld bogged mo to invite them to

have m'oS?him ^a^'° *'"'°''°'^ "^ ^''^''^^ '° ^^^ °^P*°'*^y «f butler and valot. I

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JOUaWAL INTIME DU afcV. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 A B. 232

Past* la 8oii6o chcs lo Col. Leland, avcc lo G. PoliPson, Rainpfort, le Capt.
Madame ArnhoTd/*"'*'''" '^'^ ^"""^ '* ^^'"''' ''^ ^"®' '"^''"''y''" '" ^*""'"*' '* ^''®'

Vi<.AVT''i'^"'° '"^ ^^"'■''•^ ^"« '« P""°« '^o GJalle est marie avoc Madatno
JUBiieibert et en provoyont concdquonoos les plus falalles pi L'Etat.

14. Mardy.
«♦•„ Et6 au club. Lord Shouldom Prosidont qui ma nom mo pr son hucccpboui-, nous
ei.oiiH IS Forsonno:i--pasfd la soiree ches moy ou je mU rovcnu a 10 houres lo dind
ei la compagnie fort bonto.

15. Morcrody.
T. J^ J'oncontray Lord Amherst au Pare el Lui remit la Lettre da Cant. Harzard.

i!,T.Tp''V'"',"^''^''^'''" I'''' ™« '^'^ "'^^'"t P"^^ alleaWin,lHoriln'uvait
pa-i vu 10 K. de quelque lemps mais qu'il pouvoit m'as.suror quo lo Cliov. Ctou n'etait

Trl"."/ "v*! ,P^"^O'-'«..qV0 'e K. i.'etait pus cootont do8 pronter.tions eaormes qu'.I
lorraoit, qu il lo croyoii honothorao mais qu'il no concovoit pas oommont 11 pouvoifc
avoir de teles id^es Le Gl mo dit aunsi que lo chcvalior elait brouille avoo, nan Ir^ro
parcequo colu, cj s'etait flatte d'etre gouvorneur d. Q.eboo. II mo dam.ndHt ,si mos

innn?n,'' . r n"'*'?',-''' ^^' '^'" 'I"® °'^"' «" 'l'^^^' '' '"« ^'^ V^^ J« ^ovois avoir les
finTvAirK. '• «o ^^"•■f^'tquo javois opurgne do I'argent, parcequo Clinton

en avait boaucoup apporl* d'Ametique, Jo lui tis comprendre quo nos p.iyes avoient
J 0 bien differcntes qu'outro ga Clinlon avoii t.r6 toutos sos Provisions don mu^azins
^«t/r^' *r^ '»i^ ^" ^'"t/"'*'""'^"''^' ^^'^ raagazins du BarrackMastor ^endral et peut
^«n„ ■. T *^- . I' Parut comprendre la Ditleronco de noy positions. II mo fit
connoiiro lo curactoro bisaro do Ulinton, sa conduitto via a vis d a Duo de Newcastle

«l,,/p ™"'"1^ Davidson ohes Rigaud et jo renconlray les MosiraPoHon que jj raonay
cues Komardea, on me Volla raon mouchoir, '

gagn^T^.uhSs^" ^^°'' ^^'^'^ liobertson ou il y avait grand monde, joue 3 Robert et

16. Jeudy.

«n« .*^" ^"^'> ^^ ^?°'' '^"' ^""^ ^^'^ brillant. j'y trouvay lo chov. Carleton a qui jo dis
qno lor^qu i| yroiL en Cancda II y t.ouveroit men equipage, ma chaise do Fo^to et 12
chovaux, qui soroiont lo.t a .son service ; il mo do.nanda qui otoit m..., a^ro,a jo lui
nommay Cl.ardler ot il mo dit qu'il nomoroil Dunn, qui approcioront lo. ohoHeH. ot
f « i^n''"? •'" '"' ''""',"^" •"'"■«'" ^^ Montgomery, | Monimorency] 11 mo dit que
Jjmly Oarloion no voudroit pas la prendre pour au>Min pri.x a cause do hos I'^ifants,

-"1'^"'""^" f|"> '' ^'"f 'li*'" may me dit quo Mr Molissard Lui avoii dit (,a'il soroit
hT^Tn ''"rr •r^'"^'""" '«•: ^^""'^ ^^« Cochran, quo les Drummond avoicml acquis
Dchuioup d Ii,tere8t aupres des ministres pur lo m;lria^'o do lour tils avoo

II mc dit qu'.I avoitordre d'onvoyor pour hdOU I^. St. do lavscnls pour les
inUicnH. (CO qui iht ab.-oluraont inut.llo) II mo dit au-si qu'il avait obionu le

ordrodenvoyrrLCOpipcHdemaderocn CwKida.

II paroit euro giand enomy de Dunn, Twins & Shanks.

R.,.a / ,y^^y T-^ ^} ^'^'''e ^ dejounachcs mny. II me fit C)mplimont sur lo
JK.itar& mcdiKombien lUintcne^toit pr Muticu [M:ilhow.l & qu'il k-ruit usage do
mon nom aupi OS do Ld Sydney. fe "

17 Vor.dro'Iy fev. 86.

T„i''^r'''^*''""?' ^"7»^< Lady Holdo-nessc, Dr Min.ster, Laid Hapton. Capt.
^W8H. Jo renconlray M. TownHhon I qui m,, dii na« !'..rivn-..t. ot I • -^'Ix-iterr-
gen^ral laiso.ont dc^ difficuK^s, .ur eo que le ch. Curloton no pouvoit pas Com-

ZntL^T n ^/■""""'" ^'""'^ '«•* auf^'^- Jf sappo^o qu'il entondoit dans lo Civil
uniqucment cur 11 n'y compicDoit rien luimeoie.

230 X B. 232

B. 2J0 to B. 232. privatk DiAnr op gin. haldimand.

143

fc Dr Brown

)rt, le Capt,
mo ea iilto,

)0 Madatno

(HBOur, rou8
res lo dind

;. Harzard.
r il n'jivait
!tou n'etait
imos qu'il
11 pouvoit
10 son iidra
Kliit ,si mos
3 avoir les
10 Clinton
I'a avoient
i rnugazina
d ot pout
II rao fit
Newcastle

> ji3 raonay

Robert ot

[iii jo dis
'')^te ot 12
siiL jo lui
oh OSes, ot
10 dit que
ifants,
u'ii Horoit
ril acquis

pour les
iibionu ie
I don nor

nit sur lo
; usage do

in, C:ipt.

,>f !,•f.:._,._
)as Com-
H lo Civil

dined^lth' me!" ^"'^' ^""^' ^""^' ^"- ^'^'' ^^P'-' »'•• Baker, and Dr. Brown

tain ^^Za"o rv"ir?r!i.^h"""?^''"";*> ^i^'^ ««""^1 P'^terson, Rain.forth, Cap.
Mr8. Arnold ^ '^' •"' '^'^' ""'^ '^'^"S'^^^'"' ^ryon, bi. wife 'and daughter, and

.«d ^-^r^ss ^tt Jc= - r t -r sr '' ^- ^^'-^-^

returned at 10 o^S^Vi^dTnr aod'T^lnr^^'lood. ''^'"«' ^« ^^'^'^ ' '^'

«rd'l''^ot^of"?t;nm'"crGi"'J.fr^'';n "/''*' ^"'"^ ""'^ ^'^'^'^ ^'^"^ Captain Ilan-
to WindHor ho VnH n^^ General Cton (Carleton) who told mo that not havin.. jrone

tit EfSvr a„"%;rH ^i:/^'"^,,^- t*'-. but that he conld a..nrtZl

KiDKwaHno Hati fii.r^/fhtT^ Clinton) was not one of his favouritoH, that the
man^ofprobVbiw-i^ onormou.s pretention., that he believed hin\ to be a

told mo alHO hkt Sn n ^^nc^'vo how ha could have such ideas. Tho General

tiredTimri/w^^b'bc^g^^Sorn^roMiJ^Sor'Vi? ''''''''I'''- ''' "^

me acounint.H n,iih (' ..„ unnoralan.J tboaiitoronoj 0/ oar pos t on». Ilo mii'lo
SSlKd WmsS' " °'"' """"'""■■ '■'■ '""'"•<"■ '»™"1» "■« JJ""" of New-

den <M°"% r«n5 whiifi':'i;;'ii"" ''° "°'"''' '"'"'"• """^ ■ '~^ '0 K™'"-

He ^eeniH to be a prcat enemy to Dunn, Twiss and Hcbankg
riblotS l-Slw ;:r'e:;i^. !';;et';^i1 ^'' - Ho^etpn.entod .0 on tho
«ake u«o of n,y name w.tKr'd ii-d.ey:' '" ^" " ^''^•^" ^^^^'^'^^'^^ ^''^ --'<*

he heard wa. in re^rd^o rfvH l^f.^ ^'7'T^ V *^/ "'*^*""«- ^ ^"PP^«« ^^^^ ^^^^
about it himjf."'"''"'^'^^''^" '^''"^ ^«t understand anything

Unnster
advocate at d

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B. 230 X B. 232

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II

^ 18. Sareedy.

ton ot an 7sf nn • ^''' • "'''' '" {^'' ^'"''"^"^ '!"' P'"^'"'"^ ^^ '« rooommandor aa Carle-
avoir ecnt a Bon Pdro & a son frero au sujot du joune Davos, & do la fumillo.
™«rilnu"? ^,'^°'««"' ,^«^"' & '« ('P'- Hunter ont dine cho.s moi, Small mo dii des
merveille^de bh.pody ii cro.t quo jo pouray me remottre en Pocossion, restd ches

Party do Quebec le 16 N. 17 ?4 A bord do
L'Atalante Capte Prolyn.

Jette Tonore a Spithoad le 8 janv. 85.

Arrivd a Londres le 9 d. au eoir.

LoIO vut^.dindchei L-)rd Sydney— v&loGl Li, jprst

Le Mardy lie Lo Bri. McLoan Oapt. Ouliin & ,- ...ent me
voir— Davison.

Jo fus presente au Roy lo Mercredy.

Le Jeudy invitd & presents a la Boine.

Lo Vendrody.

Dimancho lo 19 Pevrier, 86.
Tir J'""/"ii,"'f^ P'O'^^'^'^'Jo ^ choval, dine chez lo Biron Linda avao L 1. Holdernesso
O^Ji'"^ Mle Dayrolles Mle EIopo, lo. embassadours d'Autriohe, di E S&Ia

^0°^® Polonois, on s'est amus^, ete do la chfis m Robertson, et rovona

Lrndy 20nie.

Bont^cTTt * '"fii ' Tlf'V^ ^J17^' '^^"^ "^^' ^^^y Holdornesse avoo M. et Mai.

JBoninck, La his do MyLd Athlone, ua Mr Bantinck, Mr Butelomv & Badl

€te do la au concert du Baron Alvenslobon, venu oh6s moy L 10 houros ^

-Kegu une lettro do M. Rose, concernant la Reduction que j'avois fait des commi«
eaires, et uno lottre do Mr de Riedesol du lOe courant- commia-

Mardy, 21.
Tir A^tl'^^ avoc M. Dayrolles faire visitto A M. le Conle Adhemar. Do la ch4a
Madme Munster, Lord Amborst, )o gonl Roy. & le 0.1. Monk. Le capne Tw «8 viaJ
mofauovis.tle&sepla.gnitdeoe que tous les offl-Mors, b.n & mSuvair6toiont
traut^, egalcmont. Lo Col. Cammol (qui etoit aveo mjy a Pensroil? avantdea

i^eir H /«?' '^'''''''"^f",'^'''^"' ^^^'«''^' ^'*^'^« ^^'^"t commandant loJT
n.eui a tue sa paye comme tol pendant sept ann6e, sins qu'on lui aye fait aaofni

objoction,auj.urd'huyonnevoutpaslalurpas.oren conte, et il faJ^Jra qu'iTrem
ctTul';nrie?'affaiTe:."'"^'*=^^"^^^ '^"' '^'' «" -^^'-' «^ d^sbonotntWu/Tui

iiepondu a VI. Rose de la Tresororio, dine et passfi la soir^a cbes moy.

-- ,_ 22 Morcredy.

InJr^t TT ^*7':^"«^«h6^ M. Rgaud. [1 parut tre. content da portrait de
Joseph. Jeloconduisitdela oh^s Lady IIoidorneHs, et j'allay fai™ visitte a Mad

fixer les Instructions do Carloton, ct qu'.l no vouloit pas sV trouvor ^

Pasee lu soir^oo ch6i Mai. Dayrolles, joue avoc LvJy Soband et deux des Ladies
perdu une couronnes revonu cbes moy a 11 beures. '

T) . , 23 Jeudy.

O nnf'!! oiatinee i arrangor mes affaires. Lo Cap. Tmm, les doux Messrs Grant

?a BoSau log':.^'- ^"'''"' '^'"' ''''' "^^" ^'^^^"^- ^- «'-^ f-' oxcusor. pasis

24 Vendrody.

Pa8f6 cbes Budo & L. Ambor^i quo io no tr.iiwAu -.a^ oh^a eux ni-> 17«-J- '-^
€ol. March, ot le cap. SVatls ont din6 cb6. moy ' "' ""' ^' ^^""•*'' '^

Ete cbes mon Banquior ou j'ay tir6 300 L. St. Passe la soiroa ch<S j moy.

B. 230 to B. 232.

PaiVATl DIARY OF QEN. HALDIMAND.

145

,«o« 'Sfa'«':'%. Took Lieutenant Wolfe to Lord Amherst's, who-promised to
m^mmend b>m to Carleton and to Colonel Davin, who will command "^n Canada
Called on my nephew, who .aid that he had written to his father and brother rea-
pecting young Devos and the family. ^xl®^

Brigadier Maclean, Small and Colonel Hunter dined with me Small "t^Tl-
JjarvelB about Shipody. and believes I could regain poBseli^of T Remaineri?

Left Quebec on the 16th November, 1184, in tho

Atalanta, Captain Frelyn.

Anchored at Spithead on the 8th January, '85.

Arrived at Lor.don on the evening of the yth

10th saw G,, dined at Lord Sydney's, saw '

General Lord Amherst.

Tuesday n. Brigadier McLean, Captain

Cullen came to see me and Davison.

Was presented to the King on Wodneeday.

On Thursday invited and presented to the Queen.

19. Sunday, February 1786 Rode out. Dined at Biroa Linda's with Lord
?°J^rf.V^.:i':.^:^!l^'- Dayrolles,^Miss Hope, the Austrian U'Rus^s?aa

Thenco

Ambassadors, and the Count
to Mrs. Robertson's and home.

a Pole. Watt a good deal amused.

™-.K w ZJ' ^oo^awalk; called at Rigaud's. Dined at Lady Holderness'a
j.th Mr and Mrn ^ontinck .on of my Lord Athlone a Mr. Bent'nck

ton oiTock?""^ " ^^' ^'°'' '^''' ^° ^'•■^° Alvensleben's concert, and home at

Received a letter from Mr. Rose concerning the reduction I had madn nf #1,^
commifsaries, and a letter from M. de Ricde8el,?f the 10th current. ^

♦« u ^' ^^^'^?' ^^r^ ^J^'i ^'■- ^ayolles to pay a visit to Count Adhemar. Thence
to Mrs Munster's, Lord Amherst's, General Roy's and Colonel MonkT Captain

^rr« rrJ'''''^,?"*.^'?'^'?!*'^'"'^^"^"^^ ^'^«* ^'^ ^he officers, good and bad
were treated equally Colonel Cammel (who was with me at Pensacolarhavin^
accounts to render to Colonel , he would not receive them 'Ih ings of tLif

sort serve no perpose and discourage good officers. Twi.s, be ng commandiW
engineer, drew his pay as such for se%en%ears, without any obSn be^nrmade^
Now his accounts containing it will not be iassed, and he iLst^-epay The excess*
This negligence wrongs the service and diehonours those who mana|e its ato
Answered Mr. Rose, of the Treasury; dined and spent the evening at home'.

22 Wednesday. Took Mr. Dayrolles to Rigaud's; he seems well pleased with
Joseph's portrait Took bim to Lady Holderness's. and I went to vli MrsTunrter
who seemed much distressed that Lieutenant Wolfe was to go to the West Indies
ihen went to Lord Amherst's, who told mo there was to be a council that dav to
settle the inslruclions for Catleton. and that he did not wish to be Ke. ^

ladief rioL'rcr;."^^*orat'i7o'cS. '''''' ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ -° ^^^'^

two

excused

23. Thursday. Spent the morning in arranging my affairs. Captain Twiss the

jru-ltuT'V'^'u ^'^""'.- ^"^f^' "^'■^^'^ ^''^ ^'' Alexander D Davi'sJSv
ifced himself. Spent the evening in the houbc. v^-viaun/

l>aptam Kti.dy (Kennedy), Colonel Mar^h and Captain Watts dined with mo
Drew £.00 at my banker's. Spent the evening at home!

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B.230XB.23S

N.B.

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i fortifications sont immobiles au lioa, qae les vaineeaux de gaerro
pouvont pi-ol^ger un Etat et etre transport's partout oil I'enemia est accessible par
mer et par la s'ost oflfenc'ment et deflfenoivement.

rwgLoOjl. Marsh mo dit que lo MinistAroavoitdessoia de fairo passer noa BMi
dans la (xrande Bretagne, et quallors on en fornaoroit doux Kogimts , que mon Batt-
Boroit le 60e ot celuy do Prevost le G Ime. Je luis dis quo jo ne voyois pas qu'on noM
tt (par la) une grantlo favour, que tout au plus oet hjnneur seroit au depend de nos
rovenuB II ne me parut pas le comprendre do ootto laflDn la et croyoitquo co seroit
nn grand avantage pour nous. (Gfford do I'orguoil do la nation).

25. Samedy.
Promend le matin a pied, din6 ot pass' la journ'o ch's raoy : fait visitto A M le
Oi Murray qui me raontra les contes du Coi. Caldwell. II me fit boaucoup de pro-
testations d amiti6 mais j., lo trouvay toujours le meme. On mo dit que les com mis-
fiions du chovalher Curloton dovoient otre sign'es aujoutdhuy.

26. Dimancho.
11 neige et fait mauvais temps, pass' ches lo Gl Robertson, qui a din6 aUi mov
aveo Elide ct le j3aron do Keigonstiorn. Nous avons joues au Wist jusqa'A dix heures.
iiobertson me dit quo 87 des membres du Parlomt qui otoiont du paitv de M Pitt
voteroient contre lui domain, our I'aflFairo des Foriificalions. On oroit copendant
qu il eraportera la question au moins on partio.

27. Lundy.

1 / Y'^VT -P"^^^ ?^^A "^^y ®' ™® ^'^ 1"''' frfi'croit 10 vaissoaux pour aller
cbar^'6o do la farine et du Bigquit on Canada pour Terre-Nouvo.

II mo priat de le recommander a M. Molofrou f ilolessonlqui souhaitte qu'il soit
rocouvrement des sommos qui sont dues en Canada a la Trosororio. II lo plaint
boaucoup do Dunn, & le croit dangerous en Canada. Il mo dit quo Gambell devoit
y paseor. La neige & lo mauvais temps m'ompScho de eortir. Bjd6 vint dinor ch's
moy, & mo dit apprd^ (ja le projot que lo Sr GrenviUo avoit form' do la pla^ser daas
la lamillo du Duo de York, appids lui avoir effort tout son appuy aupids do M. Pitt
duquel il (est) Gor main . Cette ouvoituro une longae conversation, oil j'eus iieu do
m assurer combien il est dangcreux d'etre aupres des piinces ; & combicn il faut de
prudence pour gagner & go conserver leur confianco, &'i. II so retira a 10 heures.

Mardy 28.

Je pi-foiday au clob am'ricain ou il ee trouva 19 membres tout s'y passa trda
bien et JO nommay lo Cape Kenedy poQr mon sucoesseur.

LcGl Murray passa ches moy le matin et m'apprit quo le Bill pour fortifier
1 ortemouth & Plimouth avait ete rejotte. Lord A. & plusieurs autres porsonnes
m en paiurent fort content ; & on general on put romarquor quo lo Due n'a pas des
amis, mais qu il est crain & on lo croit si porsovorant dans co qu'il entreprond qu'oa
fcupposo qu il renouvellora sa proposition par quolqu'autro raoy on.

1 Mars.

Twiss passa ches moy & jo lui signay un certificat par lequel je faia connaitre
qu 11 a gouyent eu besom de Battoaux pour mettro mes ordres en execution, & que jo
no luy ay jamais rien pay' pour les depenses qu'il a eu a cot egard.

Le Baron Riegelfelt m'a fait visitte.

Dine et pass' la soiree ch'a moy. II a fait mauvais temps tonto la jourree.

2 Mars Jeudy.

Le proems que Messrs Ellis & M. m'avoit intente pour otre pay' des Letlres

de changes que le L« Govr St. Clair avoit tir' sur moy de Miesillimackinak (pour lo
comte du gouvernement) a ete dessidfi aujourdhuy, & ces meesieurs ont 'le renvoye
aveo depend. '

Lo Majr Matthews appres m'avoir anonc' cetto nouvelle, me dit que n'avant
plus rie^n a faire pour moy et ne pouvant plus m'etre utilie, II so proposoit de repaa-
6of onyi^maa. le piustost qui! pourroit, son Regim* devant aller i Niagara, que si ie
pouvois faire quelque chose pr lui je I'aurois sans doute fait, et quo a'il ne pouvoit

to

B. 230 to B. 232. private diary of obn, haldimand.

14Y

and bo?rrJ;o^^s^:;rer:;;?,ro;r r.\:zz£z 1?;t ^^^^^ v «*"^«

aud dofensively. ^ acoeseiblo by sea, and thus act offoneively

that my ta,l»lio™ would bo ll,„ 60r.n"prSr,h„ 6l°,t I ,„?rT'' '">,"■, 'ho" i

Ugh., au b.,..a !. „„„„ boV;r :-.,.r«^,-v/^rK'«i:t":?:ara,'U:iij!)'

RWt |..olo,li,li™, of frUiMhin lor mo bolVlnnH ?'■'"'»' nocounl,. H„ made

bim all hisHupjort with Mr. Pitt to whom \u?;« r«N. 1,< ^.^ '""^ having offered

All ^'^' ^'"''^'^f^- Ip'"S''^<'<lattheAraoncan Club, where there were 19 memhflr«
1 Vn'lTM' ""^ ^ °pT? ^T^''' Kennedy as my succoBsor. ^'"•

.o„rrri>f;rsfh"had' L^dXt"? "Srd^'r f^'-K* '^^i^'" i° ^^'^^y ^-^-

ap,..ucd to b^ weli sati^tiedr^nd ff',:'Ztl iUstt.tti^tf he'taTe"? ftr
n,ond has no f ncndH but ho i. hothladod and is believed to bo "opor.eleri^t:
w t ho undertake., that it in snppo.ed he will renew his propositi^'n EJ Tme ofhor

means.

1. Match
bateaux to execute
this account.

ii:uon Biegolfelt paid me a visit.

Dined aud pai-sod the evening at ho

Twiss called, ar.d I signed a certificate showing that ho often reqaired
cute my orders, and that I had never paid him for his exnenseB on

10. The weather has been bad all day.

to be
on me (oa

f^l f n '^''""'" by Lieut. Governor Sinclair from Michillimakinak on mo
account of Government) was decided to-day against these gentlemen, with oos^s
moret'^d^:. f.f ^^^^l^t/.X^if-- -« ^^ -ws, told^me that"' "at^ng" oihi.g
as soon as po^ibTe'rhis tgi^r;^^^^^^^^ -^d^^ '^.^eZt

anything for h.m 1 would no doubt have done so. and that if he could not hope fSr

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B.2S0 \ IJ. 281

rl«n

II

propOBoit de pjostnlor uno requotte A Lord Sydney & do vondro
BR cominiHHion pr coupor do stavH en Canada qui Hoioit la neiilo ichhoiuco (lu'il lui
rcBtoit. (^)iril ])ortiioit la Htmnino procbaino j.r L'Ki'OHi>e ]iour voir .son poio ou II no
pouroit rtBior quo trois j^uib, appids quoy il niviondioil icy pour H'ombaiqucr.

Jo furt v.Mn lo G. IlobortBOii & lluild dans riiitentioii do Htivoir lour sonliinents,
main il!< n'utoiont pan au Lot;im.

Jo fuB voir onsuito lo G' Chriistio qui me dit quo lo G* ChanoolHor n'avoit pas
voulu apposcr les nceaux a l;i OommiH^iion do Carlolon, qu'il no trouvoit pan conmitu-
tionnlo, quo I'aflairo en roMtoii lA, maiH que CarloLon acooploroil A tout prix, porHUud6
quo B08 HatronH obtindroiont tout aveo le tompn. 11 croit que lo Jnj,'0, Smith, ent la
personno la plus impropro qu'on auroit pu choiKir pr orivoycr en Cariada, lo croyant
rebello duns I'fimo & capable de preparer I'osprit dos Canadiens A un changom' do
ooDBlitution, qui causoioit lour ruino avco colui du bill do Quebec & par lA la porto
da Canada pour la Grande Brolagne.

Le L' Wolff a dini ch6s moy ou j'ay paspfi la soiiio, le mauvaie tcmpH & le froid
continue.

3 Mars. Vendrcdy.
Jo fu8 au LevA ( £i j'ai lieu do nn'apercevoir quo lo Due do Riohrannd n'avoit pas
beaucoup d'anoys. 11 paroitqp'on no Taime pas quoy qu'on croit qu'il a quolqu's
connoitBancoB dans le G6me, on so flatoit qu'il resignoroil son employ, mais il n'en
feru rien. On me dit qu'il y avoil quolquos ofliciers qui n'atondoient quo oo niomont
la pour lui faire rondre oonte de sn conduitte dans plusiours occasions, ot on croit que
pour ivitttr loH dosagromts il conservora son posto uussi longtoraps qu'il pourra. Jo
lus k la cour cu lo roy me fit I'honneur de me parlor longtomps, on nrdsonce do L*
Sydney. '

Lo Duo d'Amilton dcvoit Stre crAo chevallior de I'ordre du ohaidior [cbardon]
je restny pour voir la t^rimonie, & fus extrememont surpria du pen d'ordro qui oA
obecrvfe dans uno occasion qui devroit etre eolennelle ! II n'y avoit point do ruban pre-
pare, & lo Roy fut oblig6 d'entror dans son cabinet pour lo trouvor lui memo.

Ces sortos do nigiigonces no aont pas pardcnables, & quoy quo tout lo mondo on

£arut Burpris jo crois devoir doutter qu'on agisse aViC plus dodossenco dans la suitte.
lorsque j'eus I'honneur de recovoir I'ordre du Bain los choso.s so pan^dront arco boau-
ooup plusdodessonco, & j'ay lieu de oroiro qu'il y avoit do-i ordros pour qu'ollos
iDBsent laittcs d'utie fi;9on qui puisso mo flatter. Lo Koy on me passant 1j Ruban,
mo dit qu'il no pouvoit le donner a per^onne qui lui fit plus do pliUMir, & lorsquo ji>
bamay la main du Roy il mo la tendoit aveo affection. Tous los chovalliers qui
parurent a ma reception parurent dans le manteau de i'ordre, ot touto la soromonio
en general se passa aveo beaucoup de dessonce &c. &o.

Samedy, le 4e
Je fus chis le dentiste Spence pour faire rataehor ma dont. II mo dit quo lors-
que jo partirois pour ie continent ii me mettroit un fil plus fort qui duroroit uno
ancde.

Rf ?n une lettro du Cap. Glaisenborg au sujot de son fils qui est dans la Marino
& pour lui faire payer ce qu'il a k piitondre du bat & forage money, nond' au'il
fitoit Prisonnier. "^ "^ ^

Dire ches le chevr James Napier avec le GelRobertson, le G. Koninghara, lo
*^j* i^- qui a it6 secretaire do Lord Clivo aux Indes Oiion-

tallep, & cnsuitto commiefairo dt lacomraiHhiol) qui iut onvoy^c A N. Y. Lord Cfulylo,
Lord Howo, pour traitor avec las Am^ricains & M. Ibbetson qui a un oilico duns
1 Admiralile, appres Mr Stephens. La conversation ronla sur les affaires de L'Anie-
riqne & ot sur les diflScules quo Lord Coriiwallis trouvtroit en arrivant aux Iiidea
Onentalles.

LaComfagnies'^tant. retii6oxcepte le Gl Robertson, il me dit quo le l<ogimt
des Dragons do Bourgoin <itant vacant personno n'avoit plus do droit de la (leraaador
que moy, et quo si jo n'avois pas desaoin do lo iaire iJ le dcmanderoit lui-:: omo. Ja
IQ! eECfiur.sgcay btaaconp a le faire en lui disaiil quo si on m'accordoit co uu'ou
m avoit promii qui est la paye do L. G. je eerais parfaittemont content. Revonu chdi.
moy a 9J heures.

B, 230 to B. 232.

PniVATl DUHY OP atS, HAM)rMAND.

149

would ottvo next wock for Sootier to srhJ fa, u. 'f '"T""" '*'^' ''''» ' ^^"^ ho
th.coda,H,.fu,r which l^e would rotl ho.t to^.u.f .1 '"' ""' ""^"'^ '-"ain or.lj.

but ti:;:err :n!?;r ^^""' "-'^ ^"''^•^- -^-'^^-^ »« «-rtai„ th„ir «o„timont«.

Jndgo SrT.iih ih the moHt unsuKablo person 'iTrnt con hi h^^ 'r^' i"° ''""^^'^'' "'"«'

continue. ^ ""^ ' 'P^"* ^*^« "^'«"'"K »t borne. Bad weather and cold

BuJSStfSnority'lJietrr^ ^" -^- "'"t ,h.

it is beliovod he h.H Aomo knowIodJo of .n.nlL" 'o"' ^° '" "^^ '"*°J. although
ho will resign his office but I wtll do noth nro'?^th/r':.'" Y''' <'>«'"««'^oh t'f^t
oflScers wore only waiting tUt momonf ?« n^^ •?• "" '*'"''• ^ ^"« ^"'d that some
8evcruloccaBionH%nd itt/bdcv^nSto avl''''^ 1^ '^'T'^'"'- ^''' '^^^^^' on
long as ho can. Was at the St whore the K'ntn^ T'" ^'^"P '''« P°«l ««

to me for a long time in presence of trd SydL*^ '" ™^ '''' '^^"^"^ "^ «P«"king

Bee tle'te^etn; 11^^:. TxllVr^^is^J^j^t^L^^^ 7^'«i'« I/cained to
occasion which should be solemn I Mn.. in.? ^^^ ' "'® ^'■^«'' observed on an

to enter his cabinet to find it SmieS """' ^^'P"*"^' ""'^ '"^^ ^'"« ««« o^hgoS

Noi/liiTAiin/. rvf ( k:„ !.;_ 1 •

trtr;mo;y^m1g"h?bTcondured7n'';S.l'^'''' ^''^ °'-'^«^« bad Wn'-gT;;; Th^t
handing me^ tho^ribbonrto d 1 bat he cS^not''" '° ^/l'"'' '""• '^^' ^ing fn
pleasure and when I kissed theXna's hand h« LiH ,^:''* '^ ^° ^^ ''"^ '''^h '"O'-e
Knights who were at my rccepttn liLoared .n th« W"" ™« ^'^b atfoction. All the
cercn^ony in general passed wKh mucrp^JojH;;; &o tS "' ''' '''•''"■' ^"'^ «'' '^^

when'\^tr;figTo?trcS:er;!;;o'S^^ "^ ^^ " Ho said that

labt for a year. tonui.ent do would put in a stronger thread which would

Mari!feT:i;1ta^;r;i%tT ^- -, who is in the

prisoner. ^ ^ *^'*'"* *^' '^'^^^ ^'^'^ fo''«go money, whilst he was a

Colon^'e'r' '' '" '^T ""'^'"'^ with Ger.eral JRobortson. General Cunninghan,.
Indies and afterwards commissioror of Mwf,r' "<=^r<''«'^, ^^ -^o'd (Jlivo in the E.st
(Loid Carlisle and Srd Sre 7o trelt wiihTh«'A '""^ .that was sent to New York,
has an office in the AdmifX 'ufte Mr Tltl ^T.'"""'^' '"'^ ''^'- ^^^'''on who
the affairs of America ar^ron thfdiffiSitfc P ^*'« ^^"^'^'•f^tion turned upon
arrival in the East Indies '^'"^''"•'iob Lord Cornwall.s would meet with on his

goyneWr^oToffc^^^^^^^ ««'?-^-". he told .e that Bur.

it. and that if 1 d,d no.'i:Z^7o^T:oXVZ'^^^^^^^^^

encouraged Lnu to do so tellincr him tK..( ;<■ > ;"' '■" "'"'f*"i^ igieally

me, that is, the pay of Lieu teSfnt C^ene ll I J' n ^k"'"''^^ ""^^^ *^"^* '^^^'^ P«-^'°»i^^d
homo at half past i^'';-^''"'^"""* ^-^neial. I would bo perfectly pleased. Returned

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JonnWAL INTIMl DU ats. raldiuand.

B. 230 A B. 233

So Ditnanoho.
Jo fuH A Itt cour avoo Majr Matthows. U y avoit fort peu do mondo, & le ilov ho
rolira ,\ trum hourcH. Lo Roy ni la Roino no parloront point A Matlho;B. on rao dU
quo HUivant 1 Et..,uolto, iIh no purloiont pas A de« Majors Jo vis lo chovallier oZlai
quojoto reconn-m pas II mo dlt qu'il avait chased tous los Amiricains do no^
1 OHtoH. r oHt A duo qu il lours avoitampdohi do coupor du bois pr fondro lo LarddoH
BalaiDs qu ils prcoiont dans lo Goipho, quo n'ayant re^u aucune instruction A cot^a
Jgard il uvoit cru quo lo^oul moyen do s'on procurer itait d'dtro oxtromomt „,Hct
A obflorvor lo truitl^ do Puix, quo su conduitto lui avoit procure un compUmt do la
part du Koi, & ot quo hi sen bUcoesHours vouloiont saivro lo mSmo oxomole on ffine-
roit consKi6rttblomt la Pocho dos Am^riouins. ^ ' *

Los MujorH Potts ot Scott dindrent ch6s moy ou jo pa^hry la soir^o
liord Ainberst mo dit quo lo chancolior avoit rofusd li'npposor i'ob Poeaax A la
commission do Carloton. ' ^ fvetkux a la

6e Lnndy.
Je fus coneuUor lo Gl FosBot au eujot do la domardo du Capt Glaisenberff 11
«.o coDBc.lla d'on parlcr au Ch : Yong, qui vraysembiablomt L renvoycroU A la

Sdo Gl!i.enbrg ""'" '*"°-'° ''''°'" ^" ''"■'" " ^^ ^'''' ^'''' *" ^"J«*^"

Fo^Bct me dit quo L G. do Drag., logors avoiont domandi lo Rcgimt duchev.
John Bourgoin, qu'on dit etro mort aux Indes.

. ^' i"^f/f i^ ensuitto qu'il souhaitteroit quo le Roy prit I'habillerr.t dos Rogimts A
donna lOuO 1. s . par an.,(io A chaque Colonel, qu. la kalion gagneroit par 1 A & nuo
ICB chofs des Rcgimuauroicnt do quoy vivro honnotomt. II ^pa.oit quo les com-
P"'"'''"^" pour IcH contes approuverent fort oo projot. Do mon c6t^ j'oncouraijeay
beaucoup io Gl do lo fa.ro approuvor. Jo passay ch^s Ld Amherst A qui jo lis S
de CO quo j avois appim ch^a Fossot. II mo dii que M. Dutdas avoit parld A M Pitt
«n faveur du G Camme , qu. est all6 aux Indos sous I'esp^rance que h'il y avoit quol-
quo promotion dans CO Pays il y eucc6doroit, quo Lord Corn wal lis ayant e!6 nommd
Gouverneur &6n6ral dto.t un pas adroit qu'on faisoit A Camraol, & qu'aincv on "e
pouvoit plus s en dispenser do lui donner lo Rcgimt ot il y a toute apparenco qu'il

Jo passay ch^s Robortson A qui je dis tout co que j'avois appris. II alia A fa
Cour & JO rcstay avoc IVIadame qui so plaignoit beaucoup de co qu'on no faisoit rien
d^nlnT r?' ^ "^"^ \'' " '^I'l^^oit P"« q"«lq"e cho.0 ,1 ne pouvoit pas Boutonir la
depencode Londros. Bnfin ello m'avoua quo la soulo chose qu'ollo souhaittoit lo
plus au iaondo que son mary obiint lo ruban, mais quo si jo disois q& A i)or8onno olio
no me le pardonneroit de sa vie. Jo badinay beaucoup avec ello sur co suiet. Geortio
Davison passa ch^s moy, & me fit voir une letlre de M. Townshend A Nopean ntr
laquelle lo roi avoit approuve lo liail dcs Postos du Labrador en faveur do son Irore
&c mais que la chose itoit aret^o par I'interposition de M. Pitt qui disoit quo lo Bail
eto.t irop long. 11 me pr.a d'en parlor A M. Rose qu'il croit etro lo seul qui s'y
oppose. II m appr.t la doesus quo Rose & Nopean n'^toient pas bien ODSomblo. Je
lui conseillay do faire agir Lord Algernon Percy, & do fairo un memoire quo je prd-
eentetais avec Lord Percy. II mo parut fort atfecte, & craindro quo si I'affaire vonoit
A manqucr 5U no lour fit perdro tout lour credit on Canada. II eoubsonno le jugo
Day, Grant, Dunn & surtout lo ch. Carloton do faire tous leurs efforts pour lairo
manquer cot affaire, & je croit qu'il pourrait y joindro Nopean, &o.

Jefus poueserdos cartes cLes I'Admiral Barrington, lo'cap'itaine Vonder Pufi
quo JO no trouvay pas ch^s eux. Cherche en vain le chev. Ch. Douglas.

Mardy lo 7.

Fait visitte a Bud4 qui a din6 chds moy avec lo Major Gunn

Jo patsay ches Lord Sydney quo jo no trouvay pas, do la ch6s le Baron Regen-
feld qui n ^toit pas au Logia, enooiite ch6d M. Rieaud a ne je tinni7ftv ornnr,^ Hnt«-=
ira.t do Joseph Brant. 11 mo dit qu'il le vondroit; pour"50 guit ^es & que Jose'ph'Tai
avoit dit que s il ne le vendroit pas il le ieroit aohetter lui-meme pour le faire aller
*n Amirique. *^

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161

B. Sunday. Was at the Court with Mnior ifathaw. Ti,„.„
proBent and the King retired at throe o'clock NlwihrtKn K ^ ''''?. '^'^ ^*>^
to M-ithowH. 1 WU8 lold that aflcordiL to Ifi m«.f« K r? '^'"» "°'" *^"<'«" "Po''®

I mot Sir CharloH Dou«laJ whom [ did S "^ '*"' rT*- 'f*'"'^ »« ""J'''-^-

driven all the Americans frorao^r p^hIh th^^ - •"'^^^^^^^^^ -?* ' "" ^'"''^' '"'^
catting wood to m.lt the iTber of the wl Jlos holll"-^'?K prevented thorn from
received no inntruotions on the "ubioot h^ i. i .^ ?'.u '" ^^^ "'''P^' "»*^ '""ving
was 10 bo extremely oiact in ob"o vin., the Tr.!!l^^ ' '^ p ' '^"'^ '"'"l!" °f proceodinf
obtained him a oomplimont ?rora thiK S« and tlfif h"'"' ''"'' ^''' """^""' ^^^

.o^SZS- -^^^ -iX .a. to Ca.

respooting aioiHenbo."'s son ^ ^ ''''"'^ ^" ^''" ^"^ ^P^'*'* *» Lord Howe

part, I ttroatlv enpourai/AH the r-^^^r^i • u "r^"8'y approve of this plan. l<or ray
Amhers^t'swh^oriTnfom^^^^^^^ ^^f^^'"^ «f- C^Hod at Lord

Mr. Dundas had spiken ^o Mr PHt in favour of"«ilT .^n ^°""'. ^^ ^^''^ "« '^'''^
India, in the hope that if there should bo anl nL •'''' ^"'T°'' ^^^ ^"^ e°°« ^^

Bucceed in it; tKat Lord CornVaferv Lrb'^^era^pSoi^^^ ^', '"''^'^^

neat stroke done for Cammol that fhn«Vilr • • "PP'^'^O'^ bovornor General was a

bc.v„id.d and t.„.<;T,:r^':jjLr„;i\;i:7i;.^ir.a't:s

l/allod at Kobertson'e. to whom I tolH nil that r k„j u i rr

3d"■::i^t?r,.tJrd^t^"ta^ £:5S--K

would never foririvo me I iokpH « ,V.Ji ^1^°,'^'^'^''"' /^'^t i^ i told any one this she
D»i.on c.ll«i a'a':bT,„d'£'a1„«rf om M/t«.rshord foV'.""'""' J'TT
K,D„ had app,o,.d oaholea,eofthoL..br»da; paTto hh brotforT' i^? .il?
the business was stopped bv the interroHitinn ^p vr^ d^^ oromor, &o., but that

was too long. Ho bJLod of me to «nS of h^^ w p"' "'^^ '"/'* ^^"^ ^'^'^ '«'^^«

ca„» ,,.,,„„ in .he bu.„„,, aSd I be^iovo hf^hu" ' "•- -^i^lli:?, 1 ?" ""
wa, Jt'hlr^'^^otLTlaK-lSrilfrira^ ^"

rll^rf/'' Vff "f^' "'"• "'"' "*■• '^"°° («"■•" ') ''I"'* with ma.

wb„r„^„rj'ritfffi„tx.'Kt^a:;:/„t'V^-,.^^«^^^^^^

iirants portrait. He told me he wonid haII if L. a'nZ ~ ■ -S^S"^ "" jusopa

hi. i, bi did not sei, i, tbatV,' zid^ tiU' Srpt?ffl'bref,'frbi°strii

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La conversation prndante diner roulla sur I'Hanovre, & apprd^f 6tro montA
danB ma chambre Bude mo fit le detail de toute .a Famille & de bSd otat aotuel &
fa fir r n ' ^^V'l'"' &c. que j'approuvay beaucoup. II espero d'entrer dant

iJn^- K-.^ "^ '^\^^'^ P?" '«,'?«>«° "^^ «enl Gronville, & il paroit que c'est tout
ee qu'il ambitionno, & jo croib qu'il a raison. 4 « ^ '-oi' luut

Meroi'edy, le io

VAu iA "^"^ c« matin une lettre do M. Nepean, qui renfermoit un papier concernant
i! fw T J Q^w P'-^'^^^^^t «" ??«da, ot mo demandant mon sentimt 'lade^sus. do la
part do Ld Sydney, qui ne vouloit donner aucuno rdponce avant de eavoir co que i'en

Jo repondig qu'il peut y avoir quelquo chote de vray dans le momoiro, qu'il
«toit extrement cxager^o, que j'avais laifs^ les choses dans co pays Ik oomme je les
avo.s trouvees et que monsentimt 6toit qu'il conviondroit do I'onvoyor au Brigr iono
pour avoir des6cla,rc,B.emt &c, &c. Jo suis lort eurpris de ce qu'apres afoif S
S,f.i".^r""*- P«"i^"> '«q"«lJ« on ne m'a jamais rien communiJue,%u'on veuiHe
Tn^ « hI /■•^"^""a^^"''/'"' '^^l'^' affindo jetter sur moy tout les chaJgemts qu'on
K 7n /r- ^"^f^tojf.croisque co momoiro a 6t/ fait par M. lo ministre
Daute [DotyJ tous I'avis et I'assistanco d'HamiJton & do Caldwell
or, f'^^^'^^sL^'iyHoldernesseavecMr Dajrolles & Budd. La convorpation fut

Jeudy 9.

Boit d': prrt?r"dt:' '" ^- ^''' ^" '"' '''' S^^^'^"^"- '' ^^ ^^^ ^^^ J^-P*^ - P^oPO-
J'ailay de la k la cour.

6Ltlll'LS''r.^^''TJ'hJl^^^^^^^^ '«.C?>. Cl-8 &son fils et

voir nn article qu'il avoit dans le

Kv*\'!i"'T*''¥\'"'*^' ^"^ ^Vme fit >u.. uu »ruc,e qua avo.t aans le
Mornitg Advertiser du fce „„ sujet du gouvernemt general propose nour Carleton

ceplVntt ;rer:/''^ '''''' '''' ^' "^^ ^"« '« P^j^^ -' drpV^sTal'^n^^^T

Vondredy, 10.

je rencontray M. Dunn dans I'enty cbambro. Promen6 ot revonu cb^s moi Jo
dinaychesSr George YongaveoLd Sydney loGl Johnson, leGl RobenBon Sneral
Voignard, le Gouvernr Tbony, Eainsiord, Fosset, & le chev. Carleton rcott/do aS
J ^tois plass6. Nous parlames fort amicalemt, & ll me para qu'il rauroTtquela^es
perBOnnesquipourroit 86 charger de ma maison de Montmorency. Led?nT?taiJ
Sttla^aX '"'"" ""'^"'•' ^ °°"^ ^^«^^"°« «-- tard/'Le GI Mori'isoa.

Samedy le 11.

ini •^'"'''''^P'^P^'^^^'®''^" chev. Carletonde prendre mon domesliqne James avec
Ini en Canada comme coche & domestiquo. Jo le lui onvoyay ce matin anDrdriai
avoir donne ton conge & I'avoir nave noiir !«« imia m^;. ^V - 1 '"""° appres ini

courant inclusif. '^^ ^ °'^ "°'^ ^" '^ "^'^ «°»'^y jusqu'au la

Je remet'f M v^lJ iltll T' ^^^y.'-V 'T^ ^' ^- ^''''' ^^'^ ^'^^^u & la famille.
j:rd:man'^Iy'; a^e esToreretKr 1 Z'.??'" ' "^ P-™it d'expedier.
etoit arrang^o c., favcur de Davis^on '' '^ •"" '^'^ ^"° ""'' 1"'' ^°"« ^^'^'^

Dimanohe lo 12.

iTne conie a M'pift*nn« ^"M'm^ do liourgoi no Dragons. 11 on-avoit doune
SncTfavnlw^lr^r f^I^^ r.''^ ^«'" (>-rro, qui lui avoiont donr.e des

r^poncea favoiables, aans rien promettre

n

ne

, qui lui avoiont donr.e doa

Harry Wheright vint qui me parut ua

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room!^Bucrr';rlire\returr;'<?-'^ °.*°''^^'-' -^ ^f^-- ^avin. gone to my
the Duke of. York's family by t b o IntervonHon ^ p ^ approvou. Ho hopes to enter
that would satisfy his am^bitfon and I Zkril^4\\''^ ■'"''"'" ^' 'P^*'"''' ^'^*'=

lettefj.pett'the'^Sr^^ Mr. Nepean. enclosing a

of Lord Sydney my opinions thereon, Is Hi^LfHlh-^'"'^'' r*^ «^^'°g °" behalf
before knowing what I thought of it -t^^rdship wished to give no reply

trem'el~^^^^^^^ the mem.ial. it was e..

that my feeling was that it w.uld be more Si abl« .."^ ^^i ^l ^ ^^"^ ^^'^'^'^ ^^'"^ *«d
obtain information, &o., &o. I was mnnh 1. • 4 1^ ^^?^ '^ ^"^ Brigadier Hopa to
than a year, during which nothrnghreverbairni '^'^ ^*"'"r ^''^^''■^ ^^' ^^^l

wish to consult me'now, no doubt^inordeTtorhro'r'"'"'u^^ "^°' '^'y «'>'>'»>J
the changes it is proposed to m*ke R«L1 t k^-^" ""^ ^^^ raaponsibility for all

dtawn up by the Min^ister B^S^^fr 6ot A wkl '/h^'r' '^^' '^'' ^''"^^"*> ^as been
and Caldwell. ''^^^^^ ^'^^ the alvioo and assistance of Hamiltoa

Iiomo at half past Dine. "ayrolles left it turned on the new. Belurned

tlatL"b''ptopo,eTto°et''out'i'n"'' '*'*°' "'° "" '"y S"'"'"'"' He told mo

d,„ei^;r^e""»,s^"^:j;,r:. «"on.i ci.:rr rrd^r

highest degree; yet it will pass. ^° '"*'^'"° '« '^^ conceived in tho

claiJ'- H^gL iTdliKotunt'^oTSl^'r "^P^?'".^ ^"P^-"'^ Gloi.enberg's
office was thrown on Nepoan that h« nLi 1 °- ' «^'d thaf all the work of tho
nothing. On leaving lTerDunn?ntLnn,«ni*T'''"?n' **"' ^^^^ Townshond did
home. OineaatSirGo^rgeYonJrwithW^ ^??^ "" ^^"^ "^"^ returned

Kobortson, General Voignfrd, Goferno; Thonv rff r7' r^^T^ J^'^"^^"' ««"«^«1
Carlot^on, beside whom^ I was Zced W^tllL/''''^^'"^^^'^^'''"' a"d Sir Gay
that there might be some people who would tnJru"™'''''^'^! '' W^^''^ <o ma
dinner was very good : the wfne liH I.*«! f ^ n''""^ ''' Montmorency. The
Morrison was oi the party" ^'"'' ""'^ ^" *'' «^*i^«d pretty late. Genera!

^ J-tT?h^him\'otCl";t^^^^^ to take my ser-

after dismissing him and paying him for^he thr J lu^'^u^ K'^""^ ^'"^ ^his morning
to tho 12th inclusive. ^ ^ ^ '''° ^hreo months ho has boon in my sorviceT

Dined at Lord Sydney's with Ladtr
and the family. I banded Lord SvdnX rw. u , ^'^^^'' ^^ ^'■- P'", Lord Mortoa
to forward, tasked him ifSe bJsinoes of S« <^ ^^''^'^^^ P'-°'°i««5

jes, the matter had been settled in favour of AviZ ^'' ^°'^'^'^^- ^« ^°«^«r«d

memoH^ltl^King to o&B^^ ^^« t^'^^ «»« how ho had presented his

copyofit to Mr.PiftanS'o toTe'seVre^:^^^^^^^^ «'^''»

favourable answer, without promMnlZt;^:^^^^^^

vant

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pen piqui de ce que jo I'avois n^glig^. II me parnt qu'il avoit quelque dessein de
papser on Canada, li h'en alia & le Gl Murray vint ensnitto, qui fit le Don Quiciioto
Bur le conle de Maban, & pria Kobertson de I'invitter avoo le jugo Smilh afin d'avoir
ocoaeiOD do recommander Maban, qui eet le raoyen le plus eur de lui faire du tort
dans Tesprit de Carleton &o. Revonant ch^s moy p' m'abillor, Matthews me dit
avoir vu Madame Murray, qui lui avoit dit que Alexandre Davisson jouoit un roll©
ridiculle qui pouvoit faire du tort a Caldwell, au eujet de I'arrangemt qu'il avoit
lait aveo le Gl Murray pour cos possessions en Caoada, Enfin jo pus conclure que
P. est bavard et M. un mauvais sujet sur lequ"' on ne pent paa compter, & qu'il est
trds n^ccssaire d'etre sur ces gardes avoo eux.

I)in6 chis le chevallier John Dick, avoo Lord Achbiirnam, Ld St. Assof & son
fils, Ld Brudnell, Mr Scott et son fils & Bad6, fait visitto h Lady Yorok, qui.

n'etoit pas ch^s oUe, Eovenu ch^s moy a 9 beures.

Lundy 13.

Promen^ A pied, rencontre Lord Amherst dans lo Pare. Ja lui rerais la liequotte
du chirurgien Daveni^h. II mo dit qu'il on parleroit au Gl Fossot &o.

Je montay ensuilte A cheval ou jo roncontrai Lord ilorton avoo lequel jo fis
quelquos tours du Parck. II mo fait toajours beaucoup d'accoouil.

Bude din6 ch^s moy. Jo fas ensuitto au concert du Baron ou il y avoit beaucp
do monde. L'Evequo chevr Barrington me dit que le So Hograt so louoit boaucoup
do la fagon dont j'en avoit agy avec eux pendant qu'ils 6toiont sous mes ordroa &quo
le Colonel de Peistor lui avoit dit quo la seulo faute que j'avois commiso itoit do
n'avoir pas fait pendro BuCalvet, &c.

J'eus un© longue conversation avcc Ic Gl Gi onville qui esp&ra d'avoir lo 3e Begm^
qui so trouva vacant. Bevenu ch^s moy a 10 houres.

Mardy 14.

iS, et Made Prevost arrivdrent ch6s moy All houros pour consultor Adair snr
nne oppression qui lui survint tons Ics raois. II lui a donne quolques drogues qui
I'ont tranquilisSes. lis ont din^ ches moy & sont party A 4 houros.

Dind au Club, ou il y avoit 15 Persons- Le G. Robertson sora Prdsidonti

Le Morcrody, )5e

Mess, le Cape Mess. Johnson d'omby & lo Doct. Brown ont din6

ohes moy.

Jeudy, 16e

Et6 A la cour cil la Eere mo parla du diner du Baron de L'^udun & Lady
Holdernosse de la Maladie do M. Dayrolles. Lo duo do Richomond mo parla plus
gratieusemont qu'il avoit jamais fait. IJobeau vint ches moy mo diro qu'on lui avoit
donnd uno guinej &c. je past^ay la soiree cbis Lady Yong ou il avoit beaucoup de
monde, jejouay deux Bobbers gagre 2 guicii dans le premier & perdu IJ dans le
second, rovenu chds moy appres 11 beures.

Vendredy, 17e

Jo fus cb^3 M. Corro avcc Matthews pour lo
DuCalvet, qu'il me paroit avoir un pou neglig6 par la

il est chargi. Fait visitto A Made Corre & past^ ch6s mon noveux qui mo fit voir une
lettro de M. Wiiderraot A laquollc je lui consciiky de i^pondro rondomt et une de
son pere A laquolle jo lui consoillay do faire paraltre I'emburas dans laquelle M.
Wildermet fils pourrait nous jotter.

Dice ches le Gl Robertson aveo lo Gl Murray, Sir John Andor-on, M' White,
Sr James Napier, & M. Smith. Murray so conJuisit avcc plus do prudence (au sujet
de Maben) que je no I'avois Cfp^r^.

Mon nouveau Domebtiquo Francis Smith est ontr6 A mon service aujourd'huy,
comme footman et groom, a raison de 20 guinees par ann^o & I'habillemont usittS.
Mais il doit lui memo so pourvoir de Bottes et culottes do Peau.

Samdy, 18e

Le Gl Murray vint d^jeunor ches moi pour avoir occasion do parlor au Majl
iiathews aa sujet do Davisson. Le Major Gann passa cbez moi avec ic jjulo Har»

consultor t-ur les affaires de
malti])lioile des affaires dont

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Mathcw, told „o that he h ?"«,„; M;rs^:rrrhn;iT.h.?x*iH'°" S''':°"'

lork who WM „ol at hom». Bol.rnod homo at aX^k. ^ ''"''

•IdenT ' " "'"'"' ""'^ '^ P"™"™- ««"»™l fioberlaoo will bo pro-

dinoa' wflh mr**- '"'"°"' Me«,s Johnson, Domboy and Dr. E,wa

di„jl'a„?Sa%„i?„;i';r.t:D*;.:&

Icttorirom Mr W.ldorract whW h r n < fK""* ''^ "^ "°P^°^' ^'^^ «*^o^«d ^« »

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vcy. Ilrt vormioot do Cos Ojyiy qui .uppo.so toujours 4 oo quM ont.o dans lo Borvioe
f "'7'"' '^,''' " '^' "° I'" '^''''"'' " " ^'^'•"clto do Dragon. Jo lui .onBeiUay d'aohe-
tor daafi 1 Infantono. II y con^cntit & .Jcvoit allor voir M. (iravcnoo son tatour near
avou- BCD conscntcment. II mo paroit un gai 5 )n foible qui no jouera jamais un grand

Je vions d'apprcndro quo M. Dayrollos mourut avant hior.

Dia6 cho8 M. Oorro avoo Messrs Ljuis Toswior, Ifi Doctour Mathewa

& tracer, rovenu chos moy a 9^ l.ouros. J 'ay donn6 5 guineos au Pero Robeaa. II
eat burprenanl qu'ou no iusio riou pour lui. """"u. xi

Dimanche, 19e
Promeiie^ a pied & a cheval. II snrvint un orage avec de la g-alle et jo fus fort

r ;'^iTMM'"^'^"7•"'■'^•^^™'^^'■ '^'^'^^' '^ ^™ Eegontiold, lo May Guna
& lo Uajjr Moicastor dinerout chcz moy. •* """"

Lundy, 20o

ou il^v aW V* '^''^^ "^ 'i ''''''''^1' "J'"^ "''^^ '"''•^ -^ P"«'^ ''^ ^«''«^ ^l^e^ I^^dy Godeon
«^; 7. n 1 ^"'^"f'^l-'; '^f ™°nJ« & ou on dansa dans deux aopartomt Joue au whist
ayco la Duchesso do Grafton, qui mo romorcia boaucoup des' civil,les-quo j'avois th?.
mo.gn^s a son fils Lord Au.usto, en Canada. Kilo me dit qu',1 lui en aVai ulTe sou-
vont avec rec-o..nai88;inc6, &e, Joue a la Guinea* et perdu 3 Jarlios

J ous uno longuo conversation avoc Lord S utbampton qui ee'plaignitdooo ou'oq

do Ld Amhor.t, & ; ^oui parlamos do la f«5 )q d'oquipor Ic-s Dragons & du service
qu.l faudroit qu'.ls fi.sent commo Infantorio. Jo lui dis qu'.l conviendroit o^on
J«r r ."T Pf 'r '^n '" "!!^'''"' '^ « ^^•^^'^l "fi" ^"'«t.-o pout so transio"

quement, Kovonu ched racy a J2§ heures.

Mardy, 21e

«ffl' a'T°,"®^'°'*"?"P,'^^P'°''' ^'•'^ visitte A Lii.Jy Holdcrnofse qui mo parii fort
sffl.g^ode la mortdeM. Dayrollos, ello m'a fait uno bistoiro do h2 famfllo & de la
ma,.on Lo Pr.noo do Gallos doit dinror cbos elle vondredy. 11 fait^oaucoun sa
cour a la Pnncos.e Emilia parcoquo collo-cy trouvo toujours quolquo chosoTrediro
Alacondu.tedu Kov, & qu'elle trouve lo Prince do Galles polly. Lo R necoriie
point .es en ants & lor.quo La Roino sort do I'appartomeit ill so oonduisont fSt
indossamment Madamo P.izherbort a des beaux yiux rr.ais un air fort rmmua
ello P_ eu un e.lant mort on na-seant. Rencontre lo chev. John Dick, qui m'a ^^0"
imith T„1'' a''T'- ^T '^^' I^'^ Amherst avoc Bude, Robertson, & 'Zl
om h. Lady Anihorst a ei6 assez pollio. Smith nous dit quo les Amfiric-ains oher-

A r, V H [5 'i ''' ^"'".T '^"^ •'" ''■°"^'»'' ""J«'* ^'' Allegany Mountains aux inglois
in^X n? vT?''"' ^" ''« '^^O'f"* des agents icy qui avoiont doja re^u boaucoup ffi!
gem A.qu,lHtrouvo.ent tons IcH jours des Duppe. ; Bude me parut epris de SmiS

fvoi YnZT "^r '"'"" '^'""' "^^ T'"'^""^- J" «'•«■■« *i«^oi'- '"i dire lo ro lo quo Smith
avoit joue dans lo commencemt de la Rebellion. Rovonn ches moi a DJ.

Mercredi, 23.
Adair qui a dejeur.e ches moy me dit qu'il croyoit lo Gene Prcv<,)-t en do. -er
Joseph Brant v,nt me dire qu'il etoit ^urp^s qu'on^ne lui eusse 1^^, iu.T lu demv

?Znd pas'Ha nfni: '" N '"' 'f "'^'^^'' '' '''''' '"^^-^-^ '^^ «« ^^'^" ««"-
repona pas a sa Marango. Nopean lo renvoye toujours

^ ^. alacour ou le Conto Lucy m'aborda li.mill.eu ,f. Nous cautfimea
tZ: """'' ''"■'"^'° ^'°° ^'"^ Cornwallace qui part dans 3 semaines poiM^

. ^ raj6 aujourd'bay & donn6 lo conge a Frederic qui m'a
■ tjT""' '^ "':^T.\ ,^' "^« P"--" oxtremcmont sattisfait et re

a

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Rob
jnais qu

sorvy pendant onza
t Lui ay fait present
econnoissant.

;riT>ivo?l'n«i'lllM""r"^"'"'^"^"''^°''''y^ ^**^ instructions au chevr Carleton,
i I. Hvoit pas voulla les ouvrir avant que d'avoir rcju sa commistion, croyant

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from Doyly H, who still ol.jecta to bis entering the Hervice unless iho Kins f/ivcH him
a coi-nouy of diugoons. 1 advised him to puicbu-o into the iniiintry. Uo a-rrcod and
^as to go aud Hco Mr. Gravcrco, h s tutor, to obtain his consent. Uo seems to me
a wcitk liui, wLo will never jday a great puit.

Have just learned that Mr. Dayrollos died the day before yesterday.

Dined at Mr, Cooro's, with Messrs. Louis Tessior, Dr.
MathowH and Fra^or. Returned homo at half past nine. Gave five guineas to Father
Koubaud ; it is astonishing that nothing is done for him.

.««! '!'•*'''""'%• Walked and rede. A heavy wind sprang up with hail and I was
fioakod before getting homo, fiude, Baron Regonfcld, Major Gunn and Major Mul-
caster ainod with me.

^0. Monday. Walked and rode ; dined at home. Passed the evening at Lady
trcUeon s J (here was a numerous company and dancing in two of the rooms. Played
at whist with the Duchess of Grafton, who thanked me much far the civilities I had
pai(i in Canada to bor son, Lord Augustun.and t-jld mo he had ofien spoken oHt with
gratitude, &c. Played for guineas and lost three games.

Had a long conversation with Lord Southampton, who complained that he had
not been employed during the last war, saying that it was Lord Amherst's fault &'j.
We spoke of the manner of equipping the dragoons and of the service that would be
required of thorn as infantry. I «aid it would be better to tiain a part of the militia
as hordemon, so that they could bj carried withgroaior facility wherever the
enemy might make a landing. Boturacd home at half past twelve.

_ 21. I'uesday. Took a long walk. Visited Lady Holderness, who seemed deeplv
grieved at tho death of Mr. D.iyrollo8 ; sho gave mo tome account of his family and
extraction. Tho Prince of Wales is to dine with her on Friday. He ppid muoh
attention to the Princas.s Emilio (Amelia ?) because bho had always something to
criticiHo on the King's conduct, and likes the polileness of tho Piinco of Wales.
Iho lling docs not correct bis children and when the Queen leaves the
room they bohavo most improperly. Mrs Fitzberbert has fine eyes, bat a
very common air; sho has had a child still born Mot Sir John Dick
wlir, teHtiboJ great friendship. Dinod at Lord Amherst's, with Bude, Robertson and
JuUgo bmith. Lady Amhcr.-t was polite enough. Smith told rs that tho Amoricans
were trying to soil tho lands beyond tho Alleghany Mountains to the English and
IJutch ; that thoy had agents hero, who had already received largo sums and that
they wore hading dupes every day. Hude Hoomod to be taken with Smith and found
something attractive about him. I think [ should toll him tho part thatSmi.h
played at tho beginning of the rebellion. Homo at half past nine.

22. Wednesday. Adair who breakfasted with mo, says that ho brieves General
iTevost to bo in a dangerous state. JoAs>ph Brant came to toll me „ . he was sur-
prised his ball pay had not boon secured to him, and saying that 1 had led him to
expect It. Ho seems displeased that his speech was not answered. Vopean always

puts it Oti. "^ "'

Went to tho Court, where Lord Lucy ac?osted mo familiarly. Wo talked some
lime together with Lord Gornwallis, who loaves in threo weeks for India.

Paid to-day and gave his discharge to Frederick who has served mo for eleven
years 1 paid him for two months more than I owed him and made him a present
ot a silver watch. He seemed to be extremely satisfied and grateful.

rioborlrtou told me at Court that the instructions had beea sent to Sir Guy Car-
leton, bat that he would not open them before receiving his commission, thinking

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qui croyont qu'il n'yra

d. «. D«m„i,„ii„,. Bu^« "oil rrptSA°':t" '''•"," '''•'''' »i"^' i- "•■'»"o

Joudy 23e

Iftrnts cli68 luy, no IV tronvanf L.V A ° • ^ **' """"- P««mi6romont nous
v.H.ito au (Jl Green des lr«o, iourn aui if„ L ' " '"'^' "''^-^ *^- '''^^ i« '"« f«i'o
8o«vioo&iIlo/„iUxocuU«ravcoLtdoh„.H »"" \ "I" '« '' ««t Hi exact dans lo

quocommooommaLanronZn'o dant-o^?:^^^^^^ "^"r" "^«''- ••^'?» ^"" Amiri-
quo javaiH ^W uno Duppo do no nL nrnndn? t J oommanda.t, ot mo (it comprondro

qu^lafait,,onmooartiorm-utro !S„»^« a 6td obl,««i do fairodarHloH voyaL'os
ordro du Gl on ohof. ot i X't on oonHl.fr*^"" S^'?'• ^ = ^" '"' * domand6 Vn
fioat CO qui I„i «H.eurora lo paymt ^'""*«"«»"» "» «' ^^^'« qui lui donno un oorti-

de«e&r^,tnrofSd;'|f^^irnt^^^^^^^^ ''-"•■^- ^- ^"PPone

went qu'on n'a plus besoin do nous ' ""'""' "*'"''"" «*'"<' o^^^''-^" d^'^ lo mo-

Vendrody, 24o.

80 portoit pas fort bioi. ^^ ''""'*"» ^""« '" ^'"•osho pr rKco.sHo. II no

Sanaody 25e

quo pendant la guorro on f r 3 ann/of ot d'. f R '• "ft^' ''"' "''*^"'""^ ^'« ^'"S^^^'^

quo COS mutins ct,r.ospond^n av Tiord Gool" ^'^.^'T^'^'V*'""" ^' Hottc^ton croit
»oconHe,ll„dcfni.o ixo.o... men cbcval auii^ '^""' "^^ •"""^""l-y '^ud^ qui

fon,mo?hadtG!:nvine'!%ToCoTwiirr""^lr^«'^^ '« «»>-= Yo„, ot sa
60.1^0 ct perdu ^ gui.io. ^' ' ^■"""»''««. ^^' -Louys [Lewi.J. J'y ^asea la

qu-on":ttrart';i,i,t;VoXo"cr^^ ''^^r'T^ ^«^^ ™^-"^-^ ^oce

ton, qui lo oonduisit ensuitto chrZ;can' li .?°'"^«"''^^ ^ '^"^r ^'^e^ lo cl.ov : Carle,
cabinet etan, asHomble pour lui nre.m,.^^^^^^^^^^^ ••' ''^' «Pr'''8/o matin quo lo con^cil du

^ i^e chov : Charles DouVlas Sui*^. „ oh« 'P'"^" "^^ ^"'^ '"' «"« ^''i^l" domain.
»od..r.it. lo ditf6,ont quM f eu 2n ro7o ''^"'i^™" -^'^ ^°'". «^P"'«'^ q"'<"' "ccom-
ferait toutoeau'il noumit ..l" " %v''?'?'''^o'^ bauviors, et lo capt 13onti..,r. n.,'i|
- . KJrya. 4'toalacourouilyavaitpeudomondor Lord

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that if It wuH not oxpioBsed an ho winhod and that ho would not accept it, it was not
proper that ho Hhould see the iohtruotioDH. There aro people who believe he will not
go to Canada.

Dined at Lady IIoMorncHH'H, wiih Mi-h. Bontinck and her family, at whicih [
learned that the oldont of thoHO youri^ ladioH is married to Mr. Millw, uii officer of tho
Horpo (JuardH Blue, who will have a handHome enough fortune, though ho hiivo boon
diflinhoritod by h'w father. Mr. Mills wan there, aH wuh Mr. Bonlinok, Hon of'CharloH,
who iH bolievod to bo after the youngest of tho young ladioH. Bud6 was of tho ])arty.
After tho company had loft, wo remained for some time with Lady IIoldoino/»H, and
it was agreed, from various indications in tho conduct of tho I'rinco of W iles, that
he was married to Mrs. Ki(/,hcrbort. Pansod the whole family in review and can
only anticipate a thousand diHugrcoab'.e things.

23. Thursday. Major Mathews showed mo the account of his office, which ho
wished to send to Mr. Wigglosworth. I advised him to show it to Mr. Dunn.
Firstly we wont to his house, but not finding him there, wo paid a vinitto his wife,
who -ecoiycd me well, and sooms to like London. Mr. Pitt having no lovcu I paid a
Tinit to General (rroon of the Engineers, who led mo to undorfttand thiit General
Klliot likod command and perhaps money. Ho lives woK, but is so exact himsolf in
tho service and inwisls with so much severity on its boing executed, that ho has mado
many enemies ; but Gibraltar is safe in his hands.

ViMitcd Lady Yonge and Lady Gedeon ; returned homo, where 1 dinod alono.
Spent the evening at General Koboktson's, where 1 found LvJy Anstrulhor, who
must have been a beautiful woman and very delorminod. She approved of iho
t ;nduct of Mrs. Fit/.herbort.

The General told mo he would show me what Sir Henry Clinton received ia
America as Commanderin-chiof, whilst in command thoro and made mo understand
what a fool I was not to have taken all the emoluments which should have come to
me. Ho himself has asked for his travelling oxpor sos as Quarlermaster Qonoral and
Barrack Master General. Ho was asked for an order from tho Goneral-inchief and
wrote in consequence to General Gage who is giving him a certificate which bball
Boouro payment-

Tho m ,ro. £ know of this country, tho more I see that it is tho height of folly to
trnet to the generosity of tho nation. Hei vices are forgotten tho moment there is no
longer need of us.

24. Friday. Major Mathews carried tho account of his office, with the vouchors,
to Mr. Wigglosworth, and loft the samo evening at 10 o'clock in tho coach for Scot-
land. He was not well.

25. Saturday. Jlodo out and met General Smith, who gave me a detail of tho
mutiny among tho troops in 'b2, in relation to coldicrs who had been engaged only
during the war or for three years, and a Scotch regiment which was desired to era-
bark for India. There wap great trouble to paciiy them, and they had to be dis-
banded. The eamo spirit of sedition was in the fleet, and it is beliopod that these
mutineers wore corresponding with Lord George Gordon. Met Hade, who advised
me to have my horse trained to stand fire.

Dined at General Morrison's, with tho Raion A;vonslobon, Sir Gcorgo Yongo
and his wife, Budd, Grenvillo, Koy, Colonel Williamson, Mr. Louys fLowis). Spent
tho ovoning Ihno and lost a guinea and a half

Josejd) Bijini had been at my house on F. iday, and appeared much diwBatihfied
that no reply had been mado to him. I advised him to go to Sir Guy Carloton, who
wont with him to Nepean's, and I learned this morning that tho Privy Council had
mot to prepare an antwor to him, which is to bo mado to-morrow.

Sir^CharloB Douglas, who called, told mo that ho hoped tho diflForcnco betweea
""" ^ r.i .., . -. Bontinck woal('

ho would do all in his power to that

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Sydney mo dit qu'il avait nfti-M ^ r..» « ... —'=■

vi«i|to A L.dy YorkH C'^r,yoro°^ri'H ;f. |ro. content. I)f„, ,,,, .^.^^ ,„,

f' VIS Mudamo F.(/,|,orborL quo o m/L ^^.i^mdon et Trjon.

CO qu'on appoHo u„o bonno pi£ ^'Kru r^^iZt.'^" lI ^J' .X^rJ"'/'? -^'-^

,. ^ V .. C. ,0 Cap. T.-. ,„f :?; ^^

Kigaud qui mo tit voir un doLo." n oj' av,UfV^' ^^''^ «''^« M, VVhitto do la ohis

oh6samo8 Grant oft jo LuvarLaC£^-P" *^^'"°° ''^ ««"««• Jo fus do lA

Fait vi.iUo a l-urthovoHquo Jo Yorko^r '' "; "" «««»P"™ont fort froid *

roula Hur lo Canada, ot Hur h\ roHsourcos do nf '■°«'^^ .^''^^ bien. La conver/atioa

M. WattH ot 3 autroH porBonnY«.'''"° '" '' ''^ ^^'^ = liobortson, le Ql Bruco. Small ot
.o.ne do . . bouro, J-avoi. .t. au^pat^iSl.t „!-- fc l^tzd' ^"^ ^'-^

, La princosse Emilio laissora £10 nnn .^
8an« onlant, la rouIVs aura fiOO par unn/o * ! fi 1 « ™"™'W!> «o Mro si o||» moutt

•31.. UUrS cV lo cane S "Otf nnt Hi„x L' ^ .

mauvaisoiddedugof.or„:lrfr;;tM^^^ nous a donno una fort

foitgaiianto, & tou« los doux fort nou Jrf'.-mi . 'r*'"'' ''^''^ ^^''t ^baoluo & la Relna
& le Pariomoot cborcho tou.os le Sncat o ™ d^ ^'onZ^'''' "''' ^'^ '''' ^uuvais Z?
roy Le roy on tra§ant (do m pronro main^ ? '^'^ •■ *"'' '''■'^'•«'* arbitrairos du
oertanos aruclos qu'il avoitet^Ef^"^.'®' remontrancos du ParlomeDt «?..
humeurdontlanaLnre^ocoyo^^^^^S^^^^^

nous out est par u„ esprit TprtvTni^'-fl"^" ''".'*"" ^"-^"^^ ««'»'ne^^^^^^^
pouvo.r. DavLsson viat ciT^s moy 1 9 H^eufofdu ho! ^"°' ^" ^'^''^''^'^ par«onarea
^1 Carloton oio.tfo't incoriain -^ ^.f'*®"'^®** ?" sou-, & mo dit que lo ddnart H«
Adam Gordon souLaitoUd W lo ^lmSnT°" '?'^ "^'n^' ^^ «' " mo dit que Lrd
Carlelon et la necosBit^ou tl se trouva rn^."""'- ^ **" ^*°*'^«' «»'*''« I'opigSre do
Jm fera afcentir t.-^nt - • '^'^o"^a do pourvoir pour la nf»r>--a-=r ^"''.^."'*''™. _««
I a tt-cepior tout CO qui pouroit iui etro utille. som^-^Ouse lamiiie quii a

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arrived ar.d paid me a vCt ^ ^" ^°^"'""*^^ "^ mfdnight. Lioutonant Tour

and 'fr'oof tiS- to tgand'^^Kir 21^0/': a^V'^"" '1"^ ?""^" ^ ^■•- ^^^''^^
which 1 thought very good Iirtold Z h« T . ?T^'" ^'^ ^''^^ '""'^° ^""^ " con'^S.
Wales. From thoro^to^J mos Gran ^ whJrn rT"*^ ^?r^' omployod by the Pnnco ff
a cold reception. ^ "' '^''"^ ^ ^'^""^ ^* Naudioro, to whom 1 gave

lurne'S'or^JaiaL^'nlt^Z rloIl'^TJh^"°"^ '"«„"«"• ^ho converHatioa
Called on my'nei'hbou MTSorln whT""^ . Ho Hoomod well info. mod.

sJ^-^S^i^!:!^^P^ Oeneral B.ee,

Had previously Lu at B^ri^SnslUen^"™ nceT^'"'""''- '' '"'" ""^ ""'■'^•

himfhen'JrS; ""'"' 'whte^'ZoTa ^l'" ^-«-' ^.'^bertson President. Took
a goinea. Home at midn Jht '' * '"'^' P"'''^- ^'^^°'' « '"bber and won

£5,00^;rnnffSra lSd^o™ay"mX"S;S^^ ?T '^' --««*

General Howe signed after Gago hadTft^ ^ """""'' '''^'^ ^"'^ ^b« «'•''«'• to

admirably l';,1n^h:hthTt^t;^^^^ «' Wales had bohaved

The Princess Bmil/will live £5S onn «/"f '"^\^"i: "" ^^"'^''y '*«'•
the. two you.g PHncesV^lTw^-pt^^^^^^ jj th^e^funds, to

have!:ve''nXt:„'d"p^/nXTn^^^^^^^^^^ supposcd,His daughters will each-

if he went to Switzerland it wouTd on?; ll'l flyln^St"'^ '' '^"^' «" ^^« ^''P' ^^^^

amou^r:d^"fi;''ssrw:eii\'o?^r(r?r'/t'^r^° ^'■'^^^ ^« ^- '^-'^ -'^^ me

having paid the abo^e e.plnse of £83**0 e:/ '' "" "'''""'" ^^^ '*• ^* "'^^'•

orth?F?e"n;rGtSmtt'Theii' "ilr- 7^k° ^f ^^ ^"^^ ^ ^ -^3' bad ^dea
and both l.tle esteemTd "L Jl fnTvr aVZcl"^^^^ \^«^ /^«'

every opportunity to oppose the King's arbSy ordoT ThoKi ^"''T'"^ '"'''f '"^
(with his own hands) the remonstranons nf P. i- / , • ^^"'^'' ^^*^" inscribing

io reeister, showed a bad teZ„Tof Xh h '^'''VT'^'"^ ^'^ '^'^ boon obli;ro|
Finally, it'is in Francrasw7huH,^5m^^^^^^ ^^5" °'>t b.iievo him capable

ii-flue.co(f a few persons in VowerC^^ "^"^ by parly spjut and by the

evening and told H S GoLrarCar Z.'^ H°''"V" '"° "^ nine o'clock in the

learned this from Mr. M T « ^^ ^iTk S"*;" "V"' ^'■'"^ ""certain (he

to h«^n (k».^.^.-,-,. 1 .^Qjjjj^j^ . . ;.afia said that Lord Adam Onrri^r, „;.K- 4

^merous i

may be of use to him.

of

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l7 he has, will make hioi accept everything that

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Jo fuH a Tcffi > do Lord Sydney, A qui je parlay Bur I'affairo den Postcs, qu'il mo
promit do tinir avoo M Pilt. Jo lui diH qu'il paioiBMit quo M. Pitt uvoitluitdoa
rcfloxionH hup mon comto i\ I'igard do i'ioonomio on fuisant des ologcs du oh. Carlo-
ton, 11 m'u6«ouro du contrairo ot mo dit qu'il n'avoit jamais vft quo M. I'itt fit doa
rcflootioHN Hur co Hujet ^ mon pr^judioo, &o., &o.

II mo dit ensuilo qu'il avoit ro<}u ua momoiro do MathowH qui Jomnndoit quolqao
choHO, qu'i' 6toit lort ombarrasKd & qu'il s'iloit fait uno loii lorsqu'on u )nnoit un
commaidomt a quolqu'un do lui luiHsor choiBir lui-m6mo lo8 olfl : qui dovoiont
raccompannor— quo oapondant il parloroit au chov. Oarloton. Jo lui dia quo j'auroid
pft lui dunnor lo po«lo do Qr M' G, mais quo je n'avois paa voulu lo fairo dds que ja
m'otolB apergu qu'on Houhaitoit d'onvoyor lo ohov : Oarloton on (Janadu, quo oepon-
dant B'itoit lo soul posto qui put convonir a MalhowH. Jo lui dJH quo lo L' (J. da
Detroit Alunt moi-t, Bi on pouvoity joindro quolqu'aulrochoso, pouroit auHsi canvenir.
II mo dit lA doBHUs quo jo lui avoia th*moigi^ cy doHHUs qu'on dovoit abolir loa Postes
du Lt Gouvornour.

Bu(J6 dina oh^s moy jo lui domanday son avis Hur co qu'on pouvoit faire pr
MathowB. II mo connoilla do domiindor lo Poato d'Adjudant General on Kooaso qui
dovenoit vacant par lo Col. Kohbo qui pasBoit aux IndoB avoo le G. Lord Cornwallia.

Vondrody, 31.

Fait visitto aux Moss. Pollon pour loa invittor ^ diuor Diraanoho. Jo fua A la
cour pour y rencontror Lord Sydney quo jo n'y trouvay pas. Jo re^iis lo matin la
liato do I'lum^o mi jo trouvai qco do noa doux Bait: on n'avoit (ait qu'un Regimt. Ja
trouvay Lord Amberht a la cour qui me dit quo lo (Jr Maitro do mon halt: 6toit
mort. II no mo til auoune raontiop du ohangomt qui a'dtoit fait aux B^tt. en lo
roduinant on un soul Regimt ito. &o.

Budo & lo Major Gunn ont din6 ch6a moy,

Samodi, 1 Aviil.

Jo fus ch^a Robertson pr savoir a'il avoit oblonu lo Rogirat des Dragons. II ma
dit qu'il n'on avoit rion appria. Nous fumea enaemblo ch6s Lord Amherst qui mo
parut un ombarastd, mais nous dit qu'il no cioyoit pas qu'il y«6t rien de doaaidi
encorf ^ ' ' ' ' ' " •• ■ - ^

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lui

parlo il y avoit quolquo toraps, quo lorsquo los Bitt:du memo Rogfmt ho trouvs-
roient ensemble, kw offi '.iora do cos doux Batt : devoiont avancor oneemblo, mais quo
lorequ'ils so Irouveroient dans difforonta pays lea promotiona so foroient dans chaquo
Batt : separemont, maia que ^a no dovoit fairo aucune difference pour lea colonies. Jo
ra'appef(,oi8 qu'il y a quolquo chose da caohd \h dedans qui oolora dans pou, & que io
chev. Carloton aura lo Rogimt un jour afin d'y pouvoir inoorporoi Ics Oanadions.
Un projot quo j'ai donne ot dont jc soiay pent hetro lo duppe.

Jo luB chea Lord Sydney pour lui domandor I'omploy d'adjutant general pr Kcorbo
vacanto par lo Col : Rosae qui passe aux Indes aveo lord Cornwf,ilis. II me dit quo
la chose ctoit imposaible, qu'il y avoit doa applications de plusieura porsonnos & qua
les Ecosaais on general no iMsseroient paa passer los oooasionp d'avanoor lours anyis.

Promene avec Robertson qui mo dit que le Gl Maok-^ v avoit obtenu lo GoneraUt
d'Ecosso afin do le mettro en etat de payor I'argent qu'il voit perdu au jeu k Mr
Eigby, a qui il payoit chaque acneo tout co qu'il pouvoit epargner, quo d'ailleurij
c'otoit un hommo fantasquo ot aveo lequel il etoit trds dilfioile do vivre. Lord
Sydney me fit comprendre qu'il ue croyoit pas quo Robertson cut los Dragons. II
me paria du Lord Cornwallis & my Lady mo dit quo Sr John Bourgoin laissoit uno
veulve & 6 onfanta aveo acnlemt £lOO do rente et par consequent dans la misoro & ja
crua m'appercovoir qu'on vouloit faire quolquo chose pour cette famillo aa dopens da
celui (^ ji obtiendroit le Regimt>

Je fus uiea re^u de my Lord et my Lady Si dinuy fori agreabiem^ . Sou fiis
mo parut avoir fort pea d'esprit — revena oh^e moy k 8^.

arut un omoaraste, mais nous uit quil no cioyoit pas qu'il y«6t rien de doasidi
ncore. Jo lui parlay du cliangemt quo j'avoia trouvd dans Tarm^e a regard do
otre Regimt. II mo rdpondit qu'il n'avoit pas encore vu la Listo, & sur co que ja
li domanday n\ on I'avoit conaul;^ sur lo changomt, II me repondit qu'on en avoit

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WuH at liord Sydney'H offloo, to whom I spoko of the buHinc88 of the postii which
to prom.Ho,! to ooncludo with Mr. Pitt. I told him that it ^p poa rod Mr Pitt had
mado rcHoo honH on mo in rcHpoot to occnomy in his p,ai«OH of Sir Guy Oariofon Ho
aKsurod mo .t wbk tho contrary an.l (h.t he hn.l nevof hoard tha Mr Htt had mado
rcileo.tionH on that subject to my prejudioo, &c.,&c.

Ho told mo then that ho hud rocoivod a memorial from Mathowa aHlcini? for
Kometh.nK that had muoh ombarrnnsod him ; that he had laid do^ a ruloXn L
command waHK.von to anyone to lot him choo.o himself tho offl.erfl who wore to
accompany h.m; that, however, ho would Hpcak to Sir Guy Carleton. I toTd Sim
l^«h\n 1^ '' ^T ^V'" ^r ^^" 1^"^^ "' ^i""'^*'' '""«l«'' ««"«^«'. but ha did nS
Tu thn. •'; "" "* 1"" ^ r""^ '^"[ '^ ^''". ^""'^^'^ '"^ ««»*J Sir (luy Ca'rieton to Canada
«oUrnn 7 M ''" f'^'^ ^""'l that would Hoit MalhewH. I told him that tho Lieutenant
Govcrnorof Detroit being dead, if. omethinKolHo could bo added to it, that misht

Grverr.ht,!?'bVrf:LT"*'^^ ' '''' "'^^^"'^ ''^' ^^« ««- of Lieutenfnt

n« ..h!!!'^ '.""*''' 7'^'' .'"'; ' ""•'''^ ^'' ""''^'"^ *** *« ^bat couM bo done for Mathows.
Ho adviHcd mo to ask tho poHt of A.I jutant (Jonoral in Scotland which wan be^
commg vacant by Oulonol ilm going to India with Lord CornwailiH.

Wn.f l"n u''"^f>^ ^"i*^ a visit to thoMesHra. Pollen to invito thorn todinnoron Sunday.
Wont to tho Court to moot Lord Sydney, but did not find him there. I received the
Army Lmt in tho morning in which I found that our two battalions woro mado only
one regiment f-.und Lord Amher.t at Court, who told mo that tho (garter maHto^
of my battalion was dead, but did not mention tho change mado in tho battalionn
by reducing them to ono regiment, &c., &o. "iniionn

Bud6 and Major Gunn dined with rao.

April.

1. Saturday. Wont to Eobertson's to hear if ho had obtained tho J?e./imont
of Drogoona. flo paid ho had iournod nothing about it. \V6 went togotber to Lord
AmhoihtHwho Heomod embarrasHod, but told as ho boliovcd nothing had been vot
decided. 1 ^.poke to him of the change that I had found in tho army in respect to
our regiment. Ho answered that ho had not yet soon tho List, on which I asked
hira if ho had boon consulted on tho change. Ho said ho had been spoken to about
U M)mo timo iigo ; that when tho battalions of tho tame regiment were together the
oflictrs of ihcHO two battalions would advance together, but when in diflfj.ent
countnoH the promotions would lie mado in each battalion separated, but that this
would m:.ko no diiferenco for the Colonies. I can perceive that there is somothire
concealed, which will come to light shortly, and that Sir Guy d.rloton will ono day
have the ro^nmcnt, to bo able to incorporate in it tho Canadians, apian which I ttave
and of which 1 sh'ill porbaps be tho victim. '

Wont to Lord Sydney's to ask him for tho post of Adjutant General in Scotland
vacant on account of Colonel lloHS going to India wiih Lord Cornwallis. He said
the thing was impossible; that there wore applications from several persons and
that (ho Scotch in general would not lot thoopportunity shp of advancing their friends

Walked wiih Ilobortson, who told rao that General Mackay had obtained tho
faeneialship of Scotland, in order to put him in a position to pay tho money he had
lost at play to Mr. Eigby, to whom ho was pajing every year all that he could
epare, that, besidos, he was a capricious man, with whom it was difficult to live
Lord Sydney kd me to understand that he did not believe Robertson had got the
Dragoons. Ho spoko to me of Lord Cornwallis, and my lady told mo that Sir John
Burgoyno had lett a widow and six children with an income of only £400 and conse-
quently m wretchedness, and I believe I can perceive that it is desired to do something
jor that faiiiiiy at the csponso of whoever shali get the regiment.

I was well received by My Lord and My Lady and dined very agreeably His
son seemed to me to have very little sense. Home at half past eight.

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Dirauncho lo 2e .
J'nilfly fivrc lo General RobeitKon fairo uno vi«it(o iiu 01 Pre^OHt qui ho tiouvav

KcgenH eld k St OurH dmdront chin moy , Budd roHtu juHqu'A 10 houroH el m'ora.
pech» d'tillei- ch^H I'Ambasbadour do Franco. Jo rcnUy chirt moy.

Lundy So.
fl«ri" fi« q"olquo viHitoH Bu-I.^ a dir,* oh<58 moy, nou. fuinoH enHomblo uu concert du
Baron dAlvor^ ebon oft jotrouvaylechov. Hohert Uamilton qui nio^dit "Su!
oho^e Hur lo confe des I'oIiIch^ch ,iuo '«voiH thimoigr.^ A .a femmo quo jo no cm "ih pa«

iS«J.l . • n 'Ia "r^"'"?'"!"' '■"'•^''" * •' '•'"^ '1"" J° '"Pa--" ma^eKliKonco Nous
^Irr M '^ y H^' M^ ^'"'"":"* ^^ *■ ^ •^^^'^ grand raondo qui tous\voiont un air
ennuii My Ldn'ttvaUpu8quitt<Slamai8ond08Pair.A llj houro lo temps oil jo
me rondis chid moy. ^ iwiuijs vu jo

Mardy 4e.

rnn^^'n"" "«7"'^ r'n^.'^^Jo.""^'' chds moy ot mo proposa d'acquerfr .£(5000 dans lea
fondH des IndcB afin d'avon- troiH vottos dans leur. ddliboratioSH co qui mo doSneroiJ
le moyon do Hervir quolques PorsonnoH ; j'y consentiH ^ oonneioit

Jo I'uccompiiKnay jusqu'A la citt^ & tin viHitto A M. Corro qui nous dit ouo .a
femmo ava, uno tidvro de lait qui nou« ompochd do la voir. DinS cLs moy eVLlt

j: ;r<Ji: fn^r .rgSiTo.^' ' ' ^^^^^ "^-^■■•^ '- p«— > ^-^ ^-'« "^^^-^ ^i-

Mororedy 5e.
Fait viMtto A Made Prevost, le Genl Christie ot proraond en villo Mad Provost
eon mary les Gl Robertson ot Bud6 avoc St Ou.s olt din6 ch^s moy Madflmo P '

Jeudy le 6o,

rfiveronco reciproque sans nous parler. "®

inn J,'„*'r W* ''''*^*'"'^"'"''. ^*'^''''''°" ^^ '' y «^«'t beaucoup do iolios femmes
jou«5 un iiobert gagie deux guindes et rovenu cb^s moy a 11 J. ' lemmes,

Vendredy t.

^^'l'^%^^''^^^^^J^oni^^r 00 ]oor lu au conseil, quo liobert^on par I'a.s ^01^6 du

de^bicnsdesJosuutesquoloRoyluiavoit donne il y\voit lonfftemps & don il
avo.t paye la patcnto quoyquo lo chancellor n'oQt pas voulu alors y anT,er lo^ and
Boeau. Jo lu, avouay quo si j'^toin A sa plaoo jo ne ferois enoorro aucTo ierna cho
jof^que a co quM so trouvat uno administration qui p&t lui oiro plus l^o able J>os A
ch68 ,r.oy sans avoir pfi obtenir sur moy d'^oriro a Quebec ^ t'oavelt

inexcusable. ^ c. « paieste

Samody 7e [SJ
vacan^t'^ "'"'"" ^" ^' Robertson qui est fort impassion d'avoir lo R : de d.agonB
Dine ohes lo Baron Alvonsleben avoc Ld Bjirintrton Lord Hvdo T.r.rd

«a femmo, Madame Pitchel Bad6 et un cfflcier qui m'a conna"A Bo'aton^&r^ondul "

B, 230 to M 1A2.

PHIPATB DtAtlY OF OKW. IIALDIMVND.

10S

l« h..Lf 7hf?r ^"''. ''.''^ li""'"'"' ««»'«'-t«on to pay a vmit to Ooncral P. ovohI who
.op, ». h. i. pi,,„od ,h.. I h.vo not .howrAU Vo„ 1 I'iTd ^^^^^^^^

p„.L» ss^„":srritt';:',:;:\r.:r^ Krre.'.':;' ;t^i

woul-l onablo mo to sorvo some persons. I conBontod. meoungs, which

I ucoompaniod him as far as tho city and paid a vinit to Mr. Cooro who told n«
hiB wi(o h«d a milk fovor, whicl. provontod hor from seoi.ur um nin.n .T u i

.pent the evening at M, h. Mu„Hto'r'H, whore wo. e a namb rVf porHo, J P atrthToo
rubberH, which 1 lost, la all a. guinea and a half. ^^ *''*

6. T;i«rs</fly. Dined at General Pattieon's, with tho Duko of St Allmn'a Ladtr
Lang, her hunt and, Lady George Beanclair, MIpb Geno 1 Inav^

Sr'"w "."'".• ♦ ^ P't^-^'i'^" 'J't''^'^' ^^^^ ««"^'"' Clark there 7or the S
time. Wo bowed to each other, without speaking.

Went to SlrH. Eobcrtnon's, where were toany pretty women. Flayed a rubber
won two guineas and went homo at half past eleven.*5- , .,, - .^ ^ ""»

T. ^nday. Met Lord Amherst, in tho Park, who assured mo that Carleton'a
oommiss.on was not signed. That the greatoHt difficulty arono from hin demand ?or
power to g.voo.ders (from Quebec) to tho other governorH, which tho Chancellor
a leges to bo aginnst tho Constitution. His Lord.hip told me he was to be that Iv
at tho Council ; that Robertson, with tho assistance of Chief Justice Smith, had pr^
pared a paper, which he would use, to secure possession of tho Jesuits' Estates which
the Kirg had given him lon^ ago, and for which he had paid the patent, althoS
the Chancellor would not affix the Great Seal. 1 acknowledged that we^e lin S

Jitffo H^""^ v"" •"'^r rJ""''^'' .'l*P' ^'" ^« f°»"^ «° admi'nistration more favour!
able to him. Eemained at home, without being able to use tho exertion to write to
QQobec and inexcusable laziness.

regiintSS^oSr °" ^"""""^ ^°^''*'°''' ''^' '' ^''^ ''^'' *° '^^^^ *^« ^''^^^

Dined at Baron Alversleben's, with Lord Bariington, Lord 'Hyde. Lord

his wife and daughter, his son, Lord with hi'^ wifo oha nfihZ

prettiest faces I have seen inEngknd; the two Messrs. do m!i zan ^f Marchenblt'

fei^i^inStrsc^^or' ""''■ ''"'^'' ^"'' ^^'^ "'^ ^^^^^ ^^« ^-- - -^

66—8

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166

Jf URNAL INTIIII DU Ofiw. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 k B. SI32

II f

'ijli

J'ay e\6 k la cour on il y avoit

Dimanche, 9e
Lo temps froid & vent d'Este trds desagroable.
pea (le monde, revenu A 3A hoares.
heur^H^ ^"'^°'' fiegenfeld, Bud6 & le CI Small ont dine ches moy & se eont retires a 9

. . Lundy, lOe

Fait visitte a \fos8. Davisson, M. & Mad. Carre & mon neveux

<]e«a.hT?kr.T '^^'."^"y l^^""- ™« ''i^*' q"« Ld Sydney I'avoii envov^ porter lea
,«?„iun?. '^ '" ya.s«eaux pr le Canada ; qu'on a tout accorde h JonEpb qui a
^Lnf S- ^ '*" PT^-*". 'I" '' * ^*'**'' <!" " * ^'"Po^te au dola de la valeur do £600 en
^arcbar.d,8e8 entre lu, & sa .cear, & Davi.sson lui a donne un trailto pr lo roste 8W
"t^uobeo & lui a outre ga paye won passage.

iwlf"!.!^'' ''*'?',"? I"® Bobeau avoit eie che.. lui pr le prier de Lui avancer de

in fr« 1.W H ' "•" H ?k' '^°'''"'"" ,*^*' J««"itlo^- Q '« I'' Pornonne dans I'offioe qui lui
«n offre m demande 16 pr cent d'interest. Enfin il me paroir, qu'oa le iaue ot que

^e naSt d'e i'aff ' "^l"' p' 'I'^^'^^'^^'f . ^^ '"'ains bien 'd'en et^re aus.i d Z^e^U
me parlat de 1 affaire des Postes et voudroii que j'en parlasso a M. Pitt & a M Kose
<ce qui seioit une oourvee lort desagreablo pour moy '

I'avei'dfrarN.inn'"""!'^ conduitte qu'on u tonu en vers moy qu'on no fera rien sans
lldvftrlS . j^avifeHon me dit qu'.l ne partiroit pas avant los coucheH de

J^dy Carleton oe qui le retiondroit jusques en juiilet.

. Mardy le lie.

i)reu sS%dm?,nH"AfflT ^' P/«^««S revenu p diner au club qui fut nora-
^Zyjt'qu^TJ^Seui'^'^' P""''"' '' "^^^'"^«" ^'^^^^'-^ «^- ^^^ «^ J-
Je me plaignis a Lord Amherst de oe qu'on n'avoit aucun ecard pour nous et
Zi« n'-y'r* '^"' "''"'' '"'^'^^°« ''"'• '* Pr«^ectioa que nous avionsSuti^^ tous Sr3
<?C ^n K °' ''''"" P'otegeoit point. 11 ne mo repondit jamais que dans Tlva^eive'

?at:;iZ7trrg:;.r '^^^" ^^'"'''^ ^^-^ "^'^•^ P' P^^^--^ «' ^- -rtai„emen"

Tur » If J T, Meroredy 12.

^it af/e* ifnf 5Zr/'"''^'f !'"''"'* D^^' "^^ P'^"'" ««°«°'^'" '« J^°°teur Adair, qui mo
•<iic apres leur depart quil trouve Prevost pus mal qu'il no nensoit Il« doiu«nt
Tovenir Lundy pour avoir une consulte dn docteurs. ^ '^®''*

louer. Elle noe dit aussi qu'elle soubaitteroit que lo General put oblenir une lettra
luIT^^f'^^'^*'"'^",'";''''^^^^^"^''^^ de I'ambassadeur A pS. ce oi mo pa o^t
tlfiLZl!Zr''\'^'''' E»«?"I^«-*« 06 L*^ Cornwallis'pritTongT Kl

xevenu cht m^v A n! K ''■"'^\''" '' ^ ,*^°'* •^°*°«°°P *1« "ondo, perdu J gufnje
xevenu oies moy A 11| heures. Jo re^us la visitte de I'eveque d'Oxford.

u-*' T , J , Jeudy 13e.

^ laylor, bt. Ouis, Brown & mon neveux ont din6 ohes moy & so sont retire a 94?
-. Vendredy I4e.

Cl^rTT^IoSS'ir.^^^^^^ «"« ^"* ^^"^^-^ ap^r^s^ea mor?Au2 C

Snat^pofr SSante C-E^^ aujourd'huy A M. Gordon. Sui qui fut envoys ea
mventl?fl«*Hi ^"""^r?" ! tout le terrain ne oontient que deux arponts qui

tres peiil & par 1« i, e,i propro quo oomm. uoe galngastto. II y a uno Mrro buS

iB. 230 to B. 231.

PRIVATE DIARY OP GEN. H^LDIMAND

Was at Court ; a amtiU

i.a.on i<.«e„r,.. Bad. . Jo.o„e, s,„a,Ui„ed ..a ., .d ,„. .. „,„, „,,„„,.

patched on b^ard the 8hip8 for OanadrT tt{. *^ h»i 83at for him to carry th^ di«.
Who has received £ 1.400 for thaSa' he hasr.?. "^'r^ J"*^ u^°^" ^''^'^'^^ ^« Jo^'p^
d.>a to the value at up«rard. or£S bu J^aa hil ^ k*?"' ^' ^'' '"^''^ '^^'•«^^a«-
g-ea h..n a b:il for the rest on Q.letrd'h^s'^'b:. eVp'aTd hifp^re ^^^'^^" ^*'

iB offering it to him ask 1^2 c/^t int.^-ir' ' ' }^^' '^^ f"^''"^ ^'^ '^^ o^,, nho
were playing with him and t'Tat the conduot of IV" m " ''^''''■'^ '' ™^ '^^' '^^7
afraid of b.mg aI.o its dape. He spoke to Z ^Kf. "'^'^ '^ ab.miaable. 1 am much
would like that 1 should speak to Tr pTttaJ T T '''''"®''' ^^ ^^^ ^o^ts aad
di-agreoablo .ask for me. " '^"'^ ^''' ■^"®» ^iiioJ* would be a vary

^•'4^^cZ:t^^^^^^ that nothing will be doae

has Ia,n ,n. which will detain him u3 lomeUmaIn July?'' ""' '^^^'^ ^^^^ ^^^^^'""^

whio"wIl"wfttSed^ '^r'E^dmS 1^^ ^^^.f^^"-^ *^ d'nner at tha Club.
hiH house, where I stajSl tifl tfn o'clook P'''"*'"'- ^'^"^ ^^'^ B>b3rtsoa to

.ervic::r:f rretd'^rtht^^r^^ 'f- ^-° P^^ ^o u. and oar

h" did not protect ui He nnllma?i ^ deserved in every rospaot. but that

...3 .. „,.^H fc. :„; ofe:ri^xt;Lr;dr;;™r.. ,ti'lr "'° °""

'»hoSd'ItS*',b«fl;r?h«Lte:r'p''''°'°/° "■>''■'>"•-' '» "O"'"" !>'• Adair

mondation irom the Miniatrv tn th^ * i! ^r^"""' <'*^"''* o^^^^'n « letter of reoom
of Bude. to be feasible. '^ '"^ '^^ Ambassador at Paris, wuich appeared, by ^0^;

MorrI^n^:,'^'h:rl^;^:;r- ,^,^^^^^ ?;mTa^^';loth'T- '^""^ ^^^ --^"^ «t Mrs.
half past U. flada visit from the BiZp Jf olrd!" ^'"''' ^"^ '''''' ^'""^ *'

j^^y^tti^IXS.^::^:^:^:!^^^ l- --,F there. Paid vi.ts to
i^rown and m^y nephew dintd^'uh^ ^ 3 tTal »ptt n^e! "' '''''''' ''- ^'"'

bunt^ijy »dam^tri:cS:o?r?odi:'rr '^; ^ ^'j^- .^^ ^^^'^^^ ^^« ^--

p.OUO sterling and was sold X: hi death to^Opr^*^ ''^ ^'^' '''^'"^ «''«' ^i'a
to Mr. Gordon, he who wassant to tiLtull^,?^,^!.!'^^^,':^,^^-''^'^'^;,. ^^ ^ow baloaga
coiUains only two acres, for which tho'suinn"'/i,"-'''^ '''*•""• .-f'*^ whole ground
The ease tim still noari; 80 years to run ?h« f\ ^^V P*'*^ ^''' Sco^<^^ rant,
architecture, all the rooms wllldts ribJ?;i l^K '""'' "^ ''^\'»««^'» i" of very tiae
the whole i. small and suitaZ onf^r a tov hourr'k''''''^'" oonvenienoe."^ But
66-f-J ^ ^ "■'^- ^'''""' " » g'-aoQ bouse wal

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168

JOURNAL INTIME DU Ottf. IIALDIMAND.

B. 230 X B. 232^

fii

plapfeauforddujaidii), qni est onlouie de muraillcf, garnis d'espallierp, aveo une
ptomonado dans le milieu & en oroix; do treillago couveite de chevrofouillo &o. c«tte
maiBon coDtient dcs bains cbauds & (loidp. ]1 y a de ties bonne caves et toutteBorto
de commodiftd en mignaluic, Ecuriey pr 6 chevanx & remises pr deux voitures, maia
II n y a aufune yue do la maieon, & Us murailles 6tant fort hautee, la challcur doit y
otre ctctff^e & deesgi^able, en un itot ce n'est qu'one tres jolie eniDKUolte. Dm6 &

EcberlEon me dit quo le Col. Carlclon vroit certaincment en Canada comma
gouverncur.

Samcdy 15e.

Je fus cb^B Ld Amleibt qui me cfrseilla do parler A Polock pr qu'il m'averfit
du moment que )a ccmmisfricn de CaiJeton commo Gouverneur Gireralfoioit tieneo,
atin que JO pnifte immediate mcnt jarlcr a Loid Sjdney & qu'il fit excedicr I'ordro
pour Ja paye de Lt, Gl eur le staff qui m'a ^te piomiso.

J'avois rc5u le jour auparavant iiro lettro do Mr Hill de la Trceorerie pour quo
w payat A 1 Echiquier les 26]3 que jo mo tuis leconrfi devoir par mon conte aveo le
I'ublio. Je fas voir cetto Lcttio a I'ollfck qui eiait aveo moy lorfquo jo payay colto
eommc. ] 1 fut f uimis de ce que M. Wigglesworlh ne lui avoit pas dit quo jo dcvois
porter men tally ches lui & en pieijdio un rcju &c. &c. Confusion do la part d^s Bu-
reaux. ^

Je lencontray le Cap. LeMaitro ches Pollock qui m'offrit tes servicfs rr le Ca-
nsda, AmeditquelaFiegatequidevoit traneprrter le chr Carloton ne seroit pas
prette a lane voiJIe dans un moiP, et j'appris par le Gl Eobertson que Carleton devoit
prcmierement aller a Halifax & de la a Qnobec.

Diraanche le 16e
Je tuis alM avcc Eobertson faire visitto au General Prevost, & revenu par
Jdampfctfd f il jay vu mon ncvcux & sa famillo. Eevonua 3J &dine oWs moi, le Ma-
jor Mathews est arrive a 9 hemes du soir bien [portant et fort sattisfait do son
voyage.

Lundy 17e

La Gtzctte a aEtorco la nomination extraordinaire du chev. Carleton au couvop-
ntment do Quebec, la ^cuvellc-EcrFso & Biunhwick, &c.

Jo rencontray M. Yorck auPaik qui lut tres surprisdecette nomination do meme
que Ld ^mheist, qui mo coneeilia d'aller cb^s Ld Sydney pr I'engager a me donnor

unetcttiequi m'sseeuieia lesanointementsdeLtGen). Je fus k son office il n'v
etoit pas. ^

Eevenu ch^s moy ou je trouvay M. & Mad, Prevost, II y avoit eu uno connulto
entre fe chcvallier Eichard Jebb& Adair enr I'elat du general qu'ils trouvorcnt fort
mal, & lui ccneeilla de paitir pr )o Continent le plus tot qu'il seroit poFi-ib!o. lis di-
nerent ches moi £>vec Eobertson & Adair. Le chev. Jebb me dit qu'il ne croioit pas
quePre\ft.t put eeietablircu aller loin.

Mme Prevost mo themcigna quclquo inquietude, Je lui conseillay d'aranger
toutes ^es effaiies dans ce pays afin quo fi ello ne ponvoit pas revenir oet authonno
rien ne periclitat, Je hii tonceiijay aut-bi d'aveitir sa campagne dans les papiers pr,
yendre&c, &c. Elle toi.baitoit toit de pouvoir venir en ville sans eon Mary afin do
lajre dcs visittes aux damen qui lui ont fait des politeseeB.

Le 14e Marn 17fc6 donn6 a mon domestique Maigro a conte des
depensoH de la maison,

Un bill de £16 1 r Solde conte aveo mon domestique les
^ . *^o 10 V£30 5 0^ depeiiBe8Jusque8au29 Mars Mon-
Gmntfes 5 6. 6 J ( toit & £83 0 6}.
Le 29 Mars donne un bill do 50 60 00

t'sluB dii guiBcos ^^^^ 10 10
e 19 Avril donne 9 guin^os 4....*!.'..'.'.'.'.* 9 9

finis le conte aveo I'aide du G' Prevost des effocts q'u'on a retir6 '

do la Caroline. -■

B. 230 to a 232. phivatb

DIARY OF GEN. HALDIMAVD.

house contains hot and cold biths/veryKooio!^^^ ^""^J' '"I'klo. The

8tab!o8 for five hor.es and ooaoh hoS'Ifor tvvj oarrfa^^^^^ «ort of coavenieace.&o.;

eovo^t^:--^ to,d^o t/at-cirerca^r r^-e^rtLV ^r/ ro'^crada as

GeneValwafBigf d%rthatImiItator'"' ^r'f«"> «o^mi,ssion as Governor
might have tho^ord^r piod iSdiato?; for?ff''' *^ A'r'* ^^^'^"^y. ««-! that hi
staff whioli was promised me ^ ^^° I"'^ ""^ Lontenant (ioneral on the

pay t?th?EXVer' ho'^^' aS' "Ju''!/''"^ '^'- ^*"'''^ ^'^^ Treasury, that I should
to^ho public. I sr^ei^thi 'Ltter to PouLKr°°""' ^V'* acknovSed.ed lowed
amount. He was surprised ha Mr Vt'^eewS^ IS 2'^ Tu'^^'^u ^ ^^'^ *^»'

ands^rhSr^Lf^l^iSrr^^ - ^'« ---es in Canada,

Bail for a month and I learned from Gon3 R.i f ^^''^^o" would not be ready (o
the fir.t place to Ualifa. an"d fromthere to qSo" '''' '''''''''' ""^ ^° ^o in

l^^'^rtllTnL,^^^^^^^^ « visit to General Provost and

office; ho was not there allowances of Lieutenant General. I wont to his

sultaut^Kct^SiVuirhlr^^^^^^^^ There had bean a cOn-

they found very baTand ad;?sed him toteave* Zll' ''' 1'"" "' '""^ (^aneral. whfch

They dined with me alonu- wfth R?h.rt "" the cmtinont as 8ooa as possible.

"' Mrfprvo'fr^^?'^--«^^^ """'"^ '-'' '''

inthf^iuXatbaTI^Z^o^uTnrStur^^ir '^^ affairs

Jangor. I also advised her to advoSele^^^^^^^^ ^°°'<1 be in

Ac, &o. She wished verv much 8h« rmfiH „ / ^. ''°"^'' '" ^'^^ P»P«« for sale.

A Bill for £\ii \ r TIT

do ... 0 C fxf^K f ^«g«8ac«onntwithmy8er.

Guineas '.:: 55 ( ^^^^' j ^ant the expenses to the

On the 29th March gave I bill for 50..^.. '.!.?' "^" ^'^ 'A

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ino choNo (pii dovoK,

ItIM

pHVo, Jo III! diH ijuo ^i on mo <l

inoiitu (^l^sonl M^l^^^i Ix

p.'i.ioil modonror iMi koiivm luiii' nlin d'opni>jnor
I. 'tin. II un jriMiv.rnnn' il tniidroil ,pio Ion nppoin-

'I'M <pio nui pi.yo. \. I) onm mioux. (,)

ou jo MUH nll,i on iMiKn,oM!>nl pluh(ol 'ipio do d

j'«ii!-v do 'A < lu^M r.>r<'«'it

dol(i>r,l ^Mn•in^'ton il modil .lu'il

imiiiiK r do n'vonii.
• pii mo pmoit (oil ^o^iollx, .1 m I

n'oii dovioit dniiH lo oiiH

pi il H on Hoiivoiioil (,,^^ l(i,,i,^ ,|„
Joii'onliny lo oliof ,'0 jiiHlioo Sniillion d

lio«». (Joitnniio Jo

mc dif quo Ion oi-mm.'^Mi i;n

I'Mitiroit piiNnviiM nn n. in, Jo Ims oIu<h io'd'oniloio,/',',",,'!

In <i' ("ill loton n'ol.vlml |

'HH

T onr troi8 joinH. init pi

Mr HrojuliK'k IK

Koloid

I'sioiivs vi.si

iii monlninl Ih lottro

moino ipiooolli' t\t\ \iori\

OHOoiidnnI roHcnIllor. II

oiinnro Hifrr<>oH ,V, ipi'll no

■ oh( iilf<\ Immh do villrt

'liny. I'Aio X fllH.

tt«H, Oil ,s oln'-N l^ml «ydnoy nvoo 1.' SioplonI ,fe
1.0 Moroiody l! «

V^ru^: ''V",";'^ .;.>, l"^n,luiM A IO,..nl du' l.ion d.n j'oM.i.UH oJl
y^ni«.ln. lid. mm dint >', s .oliiu, i... m, nln M-r IVliil.li.HomoniH do rolto m,ou<i<S Ao
1... m«H,m>nl .p,o .,0 pn,v. ,. U> . o, . or. Jo hi din .p,o to IVuo IMnn oloit £
Fervor, o la , Inn no, .0 , . iVclnir, i,- mm- ton, 00 ,p.'il m nhniCoioit, .lo M.v,.ir A mo

To. si ',*•"• "'^ ^"^r"" ''"/""' -^ «"-'•"• l"<T'«^ 1 '"»• d.miM.do. A iM.o miK on
cro.ro qncjo ro m y ,„t.^n^^oiH p.s ..H^,V. No„m cnn ,h „, o lon.Mio .onvo.ition
rJ. itiihrm': ?'''l '77"^'''"' .MH'.M>rno) v. „h.i, ho .orvir do io.'ih. ..InH

Sn^afHif.f •'■''''' V^ nod. mm doit qnolo grand noonn, ,p.o lo oluin-
c*lur HTHif lo(n^,V d y «, p,>or. Mn„ ,0 ,, n-, rn ,„r.l nv nvoit, vu nn'un mdn, d,.

cf^ nur, r'';'r'?' Mf«^.^lof«iroJn^qn•Aoo on'iln n.HM-nt plnn d'oolni,-

J^l *^ /i '" *^""'' <1"'«' I'^ l»v il no MVn mont.ioil point Cot i.lVniro.M lrd»
^•«.grc«blo rour luoy, & j^oul m. ««i.o d« .0, i vie A v.» du M.ni.toro & do Carloton!

B. 2.10 to H. 2!l J.

••niVATR DIAIir OK ORN IIAM.IMANI.

m

'I M

l>H<o o( wiml, hij ow«„ tho n^ont on IiIm Imlt uiuj r„rttuo whi.,».
llio HKoi.t huH «nriio.J lo my hoooiu.I. ** ' '""'

Kin^, whooltnukoi, Duriol nli«ot.

i. kJtii

m

Hc.i(rni.n(.^;,-n..,Bl hl-on .l.ow ' ,^1 ,m. ' ! '''''I'' "* '"" ""^ "ll"war..„m of

h« intonnn. „h, .|,n(, il « 7wi„ In n in M^ l.;Uor„rt».o i,, whioh

tol.1 l,i,n .»,«t I would £ I „H •"^""•"7' """<> i" »».« n-rnoHl, mannor, ,,n.l

«orv« liny w|„.,o. I |.>|(| |,i,„ II, ,w/' ' '•'^"'' "' "'" '" ""•"<■ l''"l wo rni/<l.l
«nHo,vof«H ,o-„.., I (I.. d v„,|,, .'r:^ ...Hi would „ov..r l.„ l,,

diinii.iHl.in,r "rnHMinooH my inoo,n« Hl.oi.jd Im inoronHJ,,^ rai,|,„,. u.^,.

i-J^i;:iiX!^T;:ii;';..! h: lldt;:;:'''' 'T""";"*' ^"^^^ ^''•""- "" '^•--k nm.

liord (Joo,,,„'(J„,„„ ,„ ' T'^j' ,:;'':';''"''••';' " ^^.V *'-". - w. H n. that fro,.

lor n .nor.lh. VV„„i )„ (J,,,,.. ,U .^ 7 .^ . '^""'' "'"' """' '"' '^""'•' ""•' i""vo

l'«i<l Hovoral viHi.H nod « , d Mv '/' "' T'"' 'l""/""" ""<' -' '"wr, for ,,,„•„„ .layn.

o«dv^.,I!;:;:^;;;X.nM:;:l:^:S;l„:i, :!'''" rr ;\'"V'"^ '""-. roooivod fvo„.

fCfvo .1. I .old him tl. K« I . i^^^^^^ ;;' "'" ^;'-<y. -^'•.. HtM.inK that I co„M

hin. on nil !,o wJMhr.l to kn w a, '" ".'""^ ""'"ahlo prM.n ,o «nii, -jU^r,

thlHllold l^.lKrlHo la. Md .?'«"^^ ' ^»""'l'' in.rorlu.o him Or.

that Lord An,h, rl? I ,d T. . .. h r H/;h.:'' ""'l',' '' 'I' •^"'''<" ■'"''"' ^'''' ''«'''«-' "
•comod .o l.oli.vo that I I d , , l *' "J"'. "'"^ ^'" ^'"'"''' ''"V" thorn. Ui>

fiunky to Lord AmluMHl, .md h , j., T„tu, ^t. "''' ?'" "'"' '"' ^"" '''«>''"« ^^^
fro.,totmvh..uHo wo/,l™ V »' "'kWI ft,,p„«rin^r. Lord Aml.orHt paH«inK In

Till .h«n Muurh;;ii:;odlhnT ;!..!''."' :'.'.!l !^.l":':^"i.'" 'twlu.ro wo diMu^Hod .h^ mXr

tho Uroati

Till ll.„n I l.«,l i«. iovo „7 h. ii' '«'""<.■" I<> it«l.cTowo .liM,„„„,| t

8..uM.:iH,,.K.,u!.:;:i:AI:;lc;r,,''":;;7:,?:i:«::!i™i?jr

I

ITJ

JfURNAL INTIME DU OfiN. HALDtMAND.

B 230 X B. 23*

Lo

cup : Poloy, lo B. McLaan k !o d Oallin dinOront cbed

n

It'i !fli ;

in

plus turd u 1ablo"q»;To no T'mrZ "olil^ai' J""w.'""**'''"',^ "^^' '"''^ ^ """« ''««^»'»''»

par ,a u ooa,.t.da lo \^i^^:^:^i:^';:!i;r:j::^ ;::^r:z: ^' ^™'^"^"'' *

Jeudy lo 20e
Vondrody, 2ie

raiHon. Il mo dit onHuitto (luo lornau'il fut A I,? omL' - • 'r'^"'»fi8 « 'a

Samedy 22e

Diinanche 23e
deSBeDdoit do oa,o«,„ ^rmoYtav «v„c ; 1^ InTlZ'^', '' ^'""^"^ "J' '"^y I"'

r^r:! '^"° -» "" *"• " «'- "^'"°-^' «"- -£ % ^^:!:^z

Lundy 24e
Jo re^us un Billot do Robertson qui vouloit quo io fisso i7nn,r i« d u u
moy ou il le roDcoutroroit commo par haS J^Ll £. jj, r f.i^ f^^^"!! "•***

Voyant quo le Major Mathowd otoit fort embaras-..^ nr o..f.:„f„- i
jm lui ont avance I'argoat pour achottur na M^^rit ft VifTtZZlZTZT'''
TTrTS ^'\" '"•'*"" ''^ ' ^"'"^•^^ f^^""" ^^*"^ i"- «""6o%^u;ror!atoro«t&?!^^^^^^^

*nn6e l-intercst do oouo aommc ttu% pr ionr ^^g'-^* Pour payor c>l,..4,u«

B. 230 to n. 232.

PHIVATB DIARY OV (18:«. lUr-DIMVNO.

173

Captain Fooy, H.i;<ailior MoLoan and Coloi.ol O.illon <linod with mo and wo Bat
Jongor at table Ihar. I could l.avo wmliod. Wo uoncludod tl,at Uallcn could n >L obtain
thoaKonoy oftho(.Oil, KoKimont; O^ilvy is too nouoHHuiy to hnd A.nUorst, and
thUH ho commands tlio logimont -a pioloimo to do botlor iioroafter.

20. Thursdai/, My noidiow bioakfuHtod with mo. Wont to tho city to draw £200
from my bunk licoouni. From thoro lo Sir J. SohoriKbt and IJiiron AlvonHloboa's
where Hiaycd till nearly 6 o'clock. Si. Ours dinod with mo and 1 spent tho even-
ing at home. '^

21. Friday Gonoial Kobortson came to toll mo that Sir William IIowo waa to
have tho logimenl of dni^ooiiM. Ho was mucb annoyed at it, and boliovos that it
could only proceoJ from tho hatred of tho llowoH towards him, sinoo ho had been
obliged to Hay boforo Pai ii.tmo'.t what ho thought on iho subjoot of what our troops
might have done, boinir iiorHuadod thai they wore nmnorous enough to have brought
the robolH to ro-iHon. Uo lold i le thou thai when ho w-is at Court, after having under-
^one all iho ixaniinatiotM, ihc King appeared to roooivo him with ni ich goodness, as
did all those who wihhod well, jul that ho huw now tdat all thoio marks of satisfao-
tion Higniiiod nothing and thit overythiug dopondn on tho Minislors, &o., (&o.

Went t) tho exhibition of M. dosEnlansand iho Duchess of Portland's Museam.
l)ined at homo with Si. Ours. Called on Mrs. Tiyou an I from thoro to Lidy Sydney's
bal Iwhoro 1 found :<: couplet ot children, the proiiiost imaginable, Tho Duke ot ,
Lord Morion, &c,, &j., Mr. George Solwyu wa-s there. Koturned home at half-past
•one in the morning,

22. Saturday. Wont to tho city with M::j )r Mathews. Pai i a visit to Lady
lioldernct-s, who was not at home. ^Vas at tho museum and roluinod ho no at four:
,dinod thoro and took a turn to Hampstoad.

General liruco, whom I inol, told mo that ho had soon in tho Morning Hirald or
Chronicle, II lotlor ngai.ist lue, written to iho King by Dr. Blake, ojmplaiaiog of I
know not what. Told Frooinan to look for iiio pap3r, hoping by means of Colonel
Hoyes to an-iwor tho letter. Dined at homo, after which 1 wont to ilampstoad.

^^' ^^"^'^"y- ^®"^ ^i'' ^"y Oarleton the plan of the new building I had put up at
the Chateau Si. Louis, i wont to visii h;ui bui ho had gone out. 1 found hor Lady-
«hip, who wasg.'ttingout of hiT oarrijgo. 1 wont into ibe house with her, bat
romauied only a moment. Sho lold mo Sir Guy would purchase no furniture nor
incur any expense.

1 went to dino at Ilampstoad with General lioborlson, Dr. Brown. Mathews and
*^recmun ; iclurnod at 'J o'cloclt.

24. Monday. Had a note from Robertson, who wished me to got Father Roaband
to my houho ; whoio ho could moot him as if by chance. I wont lo his houso, taking
BoubaudV, j.ddich(-, wiih whom 1 advised him to deal oponly, believing that it w
dangerous for mo to apjiear iu this negotiation.

Saw Colonel Spry of tho engineers, whom I afterwards pro-ionted to Golonal
laillon, in whose legimout ho wishes ^to place hiimon. Wont thou to Ljrd Amherst's,
but bo was oul, ^

Seeing that Major Maihews had great ddliouUy in satisfying tha porson who
advanced bim the money to purchase his majority, and that ho wis oblige i to assure
tiia lifoal in 0 guineas porco.it ayoir, bo-tidon lie interest on £l4i)) at fivo por caot
1 dirootod my iiophow lo Kjnd him£l,tiiO atfour por cent., for whioh t would bjconio
rcsp'insiolu ill case Mathews r'lould dio boforo having p*id thai amount. My nephew
has taken a simple nolo on siainpod pajior, which ho will keep for hit seourity,
With an order from the maj >r on tho agent of bis logimoat to pay auuially thft
Wterost of this amount ui f jur por cent.

174

JOURNAL INTIMB IHl Ots. HALDIMANn.

Mil!

Ni;

B. 2J0 A H. 232

dwx fillefl nveo loy. Je lui pCo'ano noZ. w"''^ P'*'*'^'"" * do prendre se*

fillcH & an bon Doni'c.tique au /ait de voy^^^^^ "' «, ^« P'»""'^'-« PO"r «o»

Mff. fords an 5 pr rent A 106 poor avoi^^lWnt 'i ^ *>" •' «'oit vondu £2000 do
MtiefcireAcoqilejeluiredoiB *'*'"* **" '' * P"*'^ '^ Mathews & pear

Mardy 26o

leltreq«oleGIBo^frt"rnln?rr;wL "^^ WArnhfrHt qui me fit voir una
Kegiment de Brflgorr El ^est ro nr ^r ' ?K" 'i"" '" ^' ^'°«« «vait ob? nu"e
vne. My Lord l'admiroiVL!.ronn J • """ ^* ^'"' °" ''" '"•°" *''""« P" "?«?
fafre voir an Boy. iMrouvoit bln'^ai'h ''"" »» «PP^^^«v«ir qu'il se proponai? do^ Z

dc„anj/;/,;irvr;^ci.^;':./.;r,ap^'^^^

tamp. Lord AiBhfrM lui riit «„« .^^ tcncro; on m'accorda mes aides do

*o«nE,oA„jor G^r:," o^ ZS't^'e'^lTcoZT,'''' -'-oit accords un aidodeca„?;
SjdMylt,iaToif ps,!^ la dmus /culen m rn. ^l^^A^^J^?" ^' '•'oiMnoLorf
«treni<mcr,t nui lis do fiYrVvV^J^- , T*"' ^^^^'^^e d'lnlornnation, maiH ii fufc

II me ccr.cilln d'j: ;«r,er?to.d SvSrlcv ^2!':." '•^-«'>'^'«it r«s crco;o terminie
maiP cr Ini /ai«,nt (=fMir nu'iU rit^2 ^' "^*' H.,.po8erqne la cho^o 6toit faitto
afin do pouvoir en iSmT,;,^ all^*-""^""^ que Jo rcy^.o «no Lettre A co sujet*

* je B:u;s"r«;':t"z "e^crnTrero?;o^jfaT i^'t^^^a '-"^ ^'"^ '"'- ^- --«-

qnejefelicittaj. My 1 ord mrdit pVIw.? "^ ^""^ Sydney avcc le Chev. Howo
qo'il avaitpaileaCrrirnouil i «'r- i*?"^^ rne d.>e

o^mp poor le Majo, M MhT^Tni o , TrJ' "•" '' "'"'' '''"'^ ""« P""-"" d'aide I
dcin*ndaeijen'avoiB,asrM-u^,Z'TJi^ « moy mon ,.fn.iro etnit laite & il mo

tie dinai^t cjuVr dJioit avcirtcute^'.or o ilnV.r"'"' '''""'""^ protestations d'ami
toujourscbaiffiidertrdreserv.vl 1 fn^^ '^ "'**^"*'«" « '"^s m, vices, & qu'il seroit
wcaBiondera.lerdultc, urlblrruf '''".' "^'"'J' n.'intiresHail Je pr s

Walton on tb.TamTseTvirllHmilJT?' ^'^ ^"'° ^^^'^^^ qui demeore ^
'ire une visitto A la o^mpaVne -* *" '*''" ""^ * '"''"^^'^^^ b««««oup a

a

i^lia... ^ ,^^ „„„ ^,^.^ aimaD/e I di

^a're Bce visitto A la oampagne. - ""-""!' «

l.idf.t^TT.:,"":'"^^'!*,^^^^^^^ ''^^"^^^*' ^'^Posteque Carleton

-uitto dn Dccteu,; cI p.ri^/eTfolgL^^litlqC; ^^"'^ ' ^""" ^«^""' ^^ ^---

Mercredy 26'e

bianco,,;;::" ro-oiroorrt;t.t d'a'nS^r^ ^ '^1" '''' ^^P-". q-- -'-Bonra
amis. 11 dit A Malhewfl nn'il nLif ^"' "'*''" <0". ''« 4" '' r'>"'oit fairo pr noy & mea

oherch. AleperlL'jdrr 0^ re^ '^^'^'^ -ntre Lu^, eTtt^:

tropsefior. """uire. uccy vicnt de Daviseon anquel il ne laut pas

««p:/;J:L''^X'rar„f?.?fAdrl"r * "t!." "<"' -• — reconvnr
I-„r. cciuc .„ Co,. Bope .u sJ>7^/,'IXfii° r^r^.' dr^.rj^" .1?. '^

vy

B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATE DfART OP GEN. HALDIMAND.

175

'ore and
uidea-

Dircdflt homp and Ihcn went (oH«mphlead, where 1 was pnrpiiHcd to learn
Xbut my r.fcj.hew hud n>olytd to leave tor Switzerlard on Saturday next, and to
take hiH two dnughtorn with him. I propcfcd that Dr. Brown or Pitchy (Poechy ?)
Bhould accompany them, but it appeared that ho preferred a waiting maid for hia
^" mn ?"" J'*-'*''"^ ^"^«''< «<quair,lfd with travelling. Ho told me ihiithobad sold
i,. ( (10 ol my hvo per ceM. hK.ck at 106. to got the money ho haw lent to MathowH.
and to diNohargo what I owed him.

A- ^'^" ^l^^'^'^^' ^®"* ♦" Mr. Cooro'H with MathowP, and wo agreed that I sbonld
dine will, hini on Satiiiday to Hottio ovcrythirig. 1 returned to Lord Arahcrst'H, who
Bhowed mo H letter which General K.bertHon had written, when ho learned that
Woneral Howe had obtained the regiment of Dragoons. It is short nnd one of tho
best wnilon IoUoim that I have seen. His Lordnhip greatly admired it, and 1 could
eeo thHt ho int«ndo(l to show it to the King. Uo thought il very unfortunate that
the Kinj, naw hiiiiKilf oiten obliged to facriflco his inclinations tothosoofhis
mmiBtors.

HiH Lordship told me that Lord Sydney had spoken to him two days bofo
asked if It wei o necehsmy with tho pay of Lieutenant-tJonoral 1 should bo given
deci.mp. Loid Amheist said yes, that as I had been granted one «ide-de-cump aa
Major Gor era 1, I should now be granted two. Ho believes that Loid Sydney had
spoken to him on tho subject only by way of information, but was extremely sur-
prihcd to SCO by it, that the matter was not yet settled. He advised, mo to sprak
about It to Lord Sydney, but on the supposition that tho matter was settled, making
iiim feel, however, that it was necessaiy 1 shtuld receive a letter on tho subioct. to
enable mo to inform my friends of it.

I returned home, where I met Mrs, Provost.

nl out on businosi
whom I corgi at ulatod

Aad spoken to Carloton, who said that he had reserved a j.lucio as aide-de-camp for
Mathewf* ; that with resj oct to myself my business w^s duno, and asked roe if I had
not received a letter from tho Secretary of War saying that evciy kind of attentioo
was to bo paid to my services and that ho would always fio delighted to render
service to all thoi-o for whom 1 interested myself. I took tho opportunity of speakini?
to him of Doctor Mabiino, tnd of the manner in which 1 had acted with Carloton,
wl'cn J went to Quebec, by tykiig all his fi.mily and his staff snd purchasing all hia
iurnituie. Ho considered that I had aond very generously, &c.

* w^r '■®*"'""^"P ^^^^ [' 'o""*'] Mr. and Mrs. Prevnst with Mrs. Ashton, wholivcs
at Waltonon-the-Thames libout IH miles from London ; her family name was Sher-
nigban. She is very amiable. She dined with mo and pressed mo to visit her ia
tno country.

Mathews appears extremely f-atiffifd with the offer of the post which Carleton
intends for him. lam myself delighted, because he may watch over the Doctor's
(JHabane) conduct and pro^ent his headstrong politics.

26. Wednesday. Went with Mathews to pay a visit to Lord Sydney, and from
there to JVepean, who asHired mo that I could rely on him in anything ho could do
lor me and my trends. He told Mathews that he had been infoimed 1 was annoyed
■with him, and Mathews tried to convince him to the contrary. It camo from Davisou
who cannot be trusted too much.

I begged Pollock to continue to assist hit nephew to recover my pay as formerly
that IS, on j eying him five guineas a vear. Ho appeared to jhe willif "'tn d" "o with
pleasure, and made a note of it. ' °

I went to pay a visit to Sir Guy Carleton. whom T did not find and from there

tomyrepKws. Bud^ ard Davidscn dined with me, the latter showtd me a copy

»1 the letter written to Colonel Hope respecting the Posts; there could be nothiBg

, . ' ... Sho was eoing to ray visits and

1 went out on business. In returning I met Lor-d Sydney, 'with Sir VVillijim Howe,

His Lordship then told mo that ho liad called to say that he

I I >■

it I

i'^t

i !<

lis

JOUBMAL mriMB DU ofcw. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 A B. 233

Mos u^oMts out paj6 <^ moa novoux £18S3 St. p:,ap mon ooate.

m'«f.«ll«ladmjuai,a' ..f.r^?;,„ 1 ° 5 re' "* "»moiasion d> Major, ot il

Vondrody 28o

«a l/vVnra^t'/e^t^v'r YTnl'irli? T ? " T '^ ''^ «?"--^^^'on quo j'avois
Guorros pour voir e'il nV SnwL.- f t oompla.saaoo d'envoyer A I'offloe dea

repeta doux ou troia lois ot m„ H?f «., i ^^ •. '*'f ^*"' ^"® '^'^ "^^ rendre justice, et la
de poaser sur moa sS^.t jT?u Le Ja onTil^^^r «« «hangoroit jamais do fagon

Samody, 2do

fait mention do"fe utdos ia cam, T-ZaYvf ^". ^""'' ''^"'^'-^ ''«'»^''«'' «" *l ^^oi^
aocorder. Qaovarota Lom« n^f/if^ T-^ certa.nomont ou I'intention da me les

troroit .ur la miortto ( N B II nerfrr ''' ^ "1 '^romiroit disant qa'on Teu!
«rainte d'aocidont ) j'al ay dinor oheVw pT"''""'- '^^ « •"f«'-">«r «' ^lle est entrte

Bimanohe 30e

o.oy, l» „„a.ier .» propca 4 fLe un ™y4e d.„ fj w„'t. '° '°*™°' "''"

Lundy 1« May.

<lit que lorsque Lord Sildnav l„l«o^n-u iT.T'L^f^f.f '«« ^ aide do camp. II me
mo lea accorder—ooov'est QVLe\an^tJnr"nn.\ZJ''' '^'^° oercamemouLon devoit

<»nne Louya. D?n7ches moy? ^ °'' secretaires m'oat joa6. Je soab-

r'll

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATK nXARY OP QICN. lULtlMAND.

\17

more positive »nd another from Mr. Rose, by whi(![\ I hbw that it iHonly by tho
influonco of Ciiinbt>il«nd's firm that ho had at lant obtained them.

My agents have paid to my nephew £l,8S3 sterling on my account.

2*7. Thursday. My rephew brcahfabted with mo, to toll mo that ho bad been ad-
vitcd to biro a |Oht»h»iiK« at ( "a lain, lo avoid all the aDroyanecs he would meet
on the io«(^, if ho to(k an J^ln^lith carriage.

1 wuu to KC Hobertton ard Kigjud, ar.d from there to the Scorctnry of War,
vbo calUd mo irto hih private ( fflco lo tell me that the King had very griujiouHly
granted ifce tcntiriBai ( o of my allowsnccB of Licutcnant-General, adding the most

f;rfleioD8 terms with rchpctt to mo. That he was going lo the ofBce to write mo a
ettcr on the nibj« ct, ard tbat I was (o be to-moritw at tho l< ^6e lo kii-s the King's
band.

MajorMallM WH, who tclurrcd from OgilvioV, told him that it was I who bad
lert him Ibo mot > y he ( wed to Fiaztr for bis ccmmif-Hion as major ; urjd ho added to
mo there upr n, Ibal Jio w( uld make it a duty lo ^ay the earoe to seveial perKoiin who
wonld be delighted to mtke tbo public believe ihat it was from bis own motion that
Carleton had cppoiniod him ore of his aides de-camps, nr.d tbat 1 had had no sfaaro
in it.

28. Friday. I \\. nt to Lord Amberf-t's, to whom I gave an acccount of tho
conversation 1 bad bid the (vcnirg before with Sir George Yonge. IJo bad tho
politencfp ^o send to IboW' t Offlrc lo see if there was no letter for mo, a» d wuh told
"Ko." 1 went from there to the (.'onrt, ard by his advieo at-ked Lord Dauby if I
were to hhn bards. He conbul' d Loid Lothian, who t .lid no. Lord Sy. i ey, who
entered Fh( itly after, mid it was not recest-aiy 1 should kiss bands; tbat ho was sur-
prised I bad I ot yet if reived the letter from Sir George Ycngc ; tbat bo bad (ommu-
ni( fttcd it lo bim, who jid considc red it very proper. Tho lov^e was well uUcrded,
atd began late. When the King apprraehcd me 1 ihankeiJ bim for Iho favour he had
granted me. He ans,wercd he had only done it to render me justice, and repeated it
two or tbite limes, tellirg mo be bad only on© manner of thiLking with respect to
me. Ho refcaled it, laisirg bii voice -'n adding that bo would never change his
manner ol ibirikiig of m'\ 1 a^su^ed him that I would neglect ro opportunity of
rendering myself woilhj of bis gcodness— (I know it well, 1 know it well, bo said),
and ho pasted lo another pcrsen who was beside Sir Joseph Yorko and mo. When
that person lolt, I said tbat the King 1 fid been very gracious. Ho told nic tbat ho
had heaid every thirg; that the King -.vas just and gocd, nnd tbat if he would only
act by him elf everything would go better.

29. i^aiurday. I went to Ihc War OflScc. Mr. Marks bowed me the minute of
the letter which Sir George Yonge hfd written me. I r< marked tbat the place was
erased where mention was made of my aides-de-camp, and tbat it bad certainly been
the intention to grant me them. Although iho letter was not entered, he handed it
to me, saying that i' vould be entered on the rairutes. (N.B. — It is very necessary
to inquire if it is itered, for fear of accidents.) I went to dine with Mr. Coore»
where I spent the exenirg w h the Misses Pashwood.

30. Sunday. Went with Dr. Adair to see Gcnernl Prevost, whom we ' nnd
■worse, and who will be obliged to defer his departure. Sir John Caldwell and i n-
eral McLean dined with me. The former is proposing to make a voyage to ihft
IJevant.

JUay,

1. Monday. Met Lord Amherst in the park, and showed him the letter I had
xec€!Vfd from Sir Gtorffo Yc^eo. He "^pas snr^^rised to see tbat I hfi.d been refused
the two aides-de-camp. He said that when Lord Sydney spoke to him of it, he had
told him that cerla^ ly they ought lo have beei inled me. It is some Irick played
by the utdcr secretaries ; I suspect Lewis. Dim at home.

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Mardy 2 May.

l-aH fait Jo testament que tm ^ Vh " « " ^ ^ >• "^ '^'" ''"" "' ''^ '^' "'"''"'«

parlor 1. do««u. a Mr ProvoH^nrSL, , M AH ? """ ?""'^ *"'""'•" '^^ "« P«'°t

P«.«ay la «oir.o ohc. le cbov. iJbS uVmlf ^Tu jo g'^n^a^'iMro^s: "*"" ^'"' *

Morcredy 3e
Jo MIS a Ift cour ou io lionvav Irt fhoiT r v^

Joudy 4e May.

Mary mo pnant do voir ni iorv tro Z-? . -n"'*' ''"""" '" '^'"' '^" »'^'"»« ^o hoq

eu presoncfo do M. Durado. Moul^B -ow 1 Adair mar'' '^'"^'^'^'-J' "- P'^P'-s
pas memo Hon contrut do Mariairo CmnZ ii ? i • x "''"' "" trouvamon Hon,
a la cilteo nou. cruracB quo le Ktam^nr '.'' ''^"''^ ""*^ ""««"« «^»«'' Wr

olef ot jo m'y rondin avo^M Tohh 07 1^0;;'^' '^ V'""""'"- ^^''^ "'''" ^«""« «»

avoo Madamo IWior pour Je rondrTohL M . d "^ '"""" P'"''"'^'"" «"» «^'« D'^rtit

«e roHHOuvonir do Christie Jo hi '^ a'u.on jor la raort do Pro7o=it lo priant de

de bien ot que .a vouf;o';e uouioi ThaZ" d^'^i'^ ^'° ^'"'"'l '"'^^^'^ ^^ '*'««^
eeporor quo lo Rjy lours aoco.dnionf .n i ** , ""'* J''""^'* ^^^^n^s * Quo j'osois
voir dan3 quel etafiuToiuS'^^^^^^^^ 1' mo repondit qJil /uadra

ehoHmoy. !• me purut «on"bl;^^mo^a^ntio'^,^ru"r'" '''^'""'' «" '•«--°'

™air;^,itXrcJq^:t;rvS;tZ 7""'\'°* ■* ™«'-^ ^« p--^-

do Ha part. Jl me dit qu'il ^voit Snu Gran ll h ' x '^"^ J** P''"^^''* l'*"» «««"ar

beJle. Jo pa.«av chG« M SorT V«n .\ "°^"'°'' "^ '*'* ^°™"« <!»' otoit fort
do Manage do Madame Provost & ll 1 7,^, T' ™' "' '^^''' '* ''^P'^ ^^ Contrat
marquoit I'otat dans kquorSot avoit'u ^'' '«"7,, <1" '' ^^nvoit a Graa. oi il ij
Uill Grove ou jo trouvJy Mad KvoJt l-Txl,!''-^ J'^'I'-y de la A Green

consentir facileraent a fester Ss co P^v! ^ « "''h "".' 'LT''^''*- *^"« '"^ P'*''«t
m'avouaqu'ollevavoit nIn«H«n^L ^'*' "^" d"y 6iablir ses Bnfants, & elle

qu'ello av^it pr s^on p^ o'^iuj lui fSiT^^- ^"' .'^^^ «"« ^' "> «^oi'' q«e I'amilS
a Lord Sydno'y le posto do' L " Grd'rnttr: '7^^" ^" ^'""««- -^^ ^^^-'^ndaj
paru porte a me ro'idro service. P Jafc^ M^ult^ry SST^vraT" '"^''" '' "^
-,, ,, . Samody, le 6e

Ogilvy1'-^Z. Torni"htt:'v*brt ' ^''^ ^^^^-^^^-t avoc Robertson, Ross.

qtio KobortBon & Oglky Vrenoit ton «« T*" ""*'"^^'* ^.« ''"'>^«"««- J« remarquay'

voJonuS.^ '"' '"" ^"'^"^'«'^« d^ fl'^^t^r my Lord ot qa'il

Dimanche le 7e
Jo conduisis M. & Mdo Moultrv a Gi-rion it.h n
Te«sier, M. & Mad. Snew. Madamo iurion & Vr d r ^'* .''" J' ''"''"''""' ^- "^ ^*'^-
Provost asse. bion, mais ohaquoTouvello Po. to^n^" ^.'**''^°«'-' J" ^'•««^»y Madame
lr«-. , ^"?.«oubaittoitqao l^ Xyt f^^T.^r; ^tt-'r^''''-''''-^" '°'*'-
i.u=.u.o. ai. xoasior qa. vono.t de cJLsulte; m: io J^a'^oilSg^Sl c;Ki ^^^

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wwo.lUiokthut opportunity to ank Mph. IVovohI U tho (ionoriil hal maJa i

Tbout i't rnr,r"^«rr ""''u'^ i^"'"'T "^ •'• ^'"»^ »>« had novor 8p<.konT! hoJ
about t. I p.opoHod to Hpoak to liira of it and to got Mr. Adair to spo^k ul it She
b.KK«<i mo to do noth injf, for lour of alarming hirr? I told hor, thatTtho tilooril

douht tMUl hor fa hor would favour tho other oh.ldron and nho bog^id mo uirain not
to Hpouk to Mr I'rovoHt on tho Hubj.ot nor ovon to Mr. Ada.r. I rot ™nod?o towJ
TubborH ■ " "*^"' '^" ""'"'"« "' ^'•* "''^"'•^ HamiltOQ'H, whoro I gained C

ih„nL .^ir''""'; T?* ^'^ ^'^^ ^'^"'•t- ^f'"^^ ^ ^«""J '^i'- "oorgo Yongo, whom I
K at ho"V' ' °"'"^ '"°"«''' '•'•*' ^' ''"''*"* ^''"^ »^« had fully mot^'n.'y v.ow.!

.,«r '*; '^^^^^'^^y- , ^""t at seven in the morning with Mr. Adair to hco Provost hnt
unfortunuioly ho hml died at throe in tho morning. I huw Mrn P ov, t and Z w'hoJo
houne ,n great ..iHiction. Aftor tho flrnt momonti. „ho gave mo ho koy 07 her

thtr;\a%?"7'''"'«'i.'° '^""^ 'here. She gave me the ke; to ?t. 'lU?
^ili,.. icHH.or. Wo opened tho box in which wo found only his a,m.

Tpokr;; mT Zt: r' m'*' "■"'°^ ^'^l"*"^ ^'^^ Mr. ToH.ior. who aVrl^n™
spoJion to Mr Cooro, to got hm opinion, loft with Mrs. To«Hior for Mrs PrevoHt

rrl7f T""' '".''"^" ^ ^""'^'-^^ '•^^"'•^ Amhornt'H to rinco tlo"doatrof
iroZ 'haS'.?^'/;''" ^° '•"'"""^her ChriHtio. I told him, ut the name ti?ne, that
ihuZ . T^i "i ""? '"■?f'"'''? '^"^^hat hiH widow had to provide for Hvo younJ
ileainUrd Lirr"^/ ^« hope that tho King would grant them nomo favoa?
rhrrMn^in . ', T"^ ^'"tT" '" ^hat state he hud left his affairH. 1 called on

l^hnstie in returning home. He Hoomod sonsible of ray attention.

a.8umr.ne^"hll Ifn'^'^^i f J^' n^"'' ^h? """mod to feel the death of Prevo.t and
aesuiedme thht ho would do all he could for his widow and that I mitrht on hm
behalf a..uro hor of this. Ho told mo that ho had known Grau the buukor and h s
wife who was very beautiful. I called on Mr. Tossier o>. Fnday the 5th who sSowed
mo the copy of Mrs. Provost's marriage contract and tho copy of a .Uor to Mr
?hre i w:nUo r.i' n'l. 'T ^'^ 'T "V^'^'^^h Provost hadTJfc^hi: ilttWs.Vom
honnd fnT. Vk Hill Grove, whore I found Mrs. Provost b.ttor than I had

««t?I« h« KM "''P^'*''*^'^ t^ «?'^«"t «a«ily to remain in this country in order to
Xan at homo rw^"''."": ^^^^'r\'^^'^ ^hat she had more acquaintances theJe

»wi,^p'?"l'"''"^n ^^i^t to see the Guards exercised and dined at Lord Amhersfa

'^Httts ' ""I nor' ""^P' p'^'k^'*""- ^«^"'"«^ homo very litUe satisftd with ^a
nS& l- . .u'?u ^^^^ Robertson and Ogil vy took every opportunity to flutter
£i8 Lordship and that he [accepted it] willingly. i>.uuity lu uunor

1. Sunday. I took Mr. and Mrs. Moultry to Green Hill Grove where T fonnd
Mn and Mrs. ToBsier. Mr. and Mrs. Shew |Sh^^?J, Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Gardner
Jh'rw"i^,rZ'r.?L!!:!S, J.* ^"^«-h person\ho entered renewed hergri:?;

susorn. wRouiU oe dc:Crrod U8 long as puBsiblo. Mr. Tossio

Had been consulting Judge Wills, was afraid that

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cblig^ a'fiT<

wJ5» P'^^"'^oit enyircn do rente annuelle. Mais M. David«)n n>9 fit

qDCBliots qu il Iti a fait il suf pcee qu'il a envie do Tachotter lui-memo.
Kevenu dinter ches moy avsc Monltiy rest« a Table jaequ'a 10 heuroB.

Lundy 8o May.

ShL !?i lintontion de passer aux Indes Orionfaks, qu'i etoit mnnv dea

n « rYfc fi ^ '^" '' ^ ^f,*' "ngnlier c'est qne ponr complaire A son Pdre et sa Mdre
t^^J" ^ fcn voyage d'DDne 15e dejours.&qne pouf sa cominodHril a doiS

daBBle Port,) cause du vent contraireil seroit arrive icy Sjoars Iron fard cncorro

Mardy. 9*

^««o^® ^^'^' Graff Vint ohes moy & mo dit que le G' de Riedosol lui avoit coneeil'e de
voyager avec quelque jeune Pcrsonno ricbe gui peut dans la saitto lai faire une pan!

^nnvn-vl -^^ "OJO" O't pas concevoir, voulant me faire croire que mon credit soulo
ponvoit lui faire obtenir tout ce quo jo voudrois &c

ilp rin^nr"^^ ®"'"'"^ "^^ ^'' '^"^ GHaisenberg. Ces allemands croyent quo quand
knrsScatn "t T'"""" "" doit so charger d'eux, fonrnir A lour depenco et a
etoit exti^o L«ii r^T ?'' «^'«™Pecher de lui faire concovoir combien la .hose
SiedJel nr 1 rnrV,*^- '"i '^""^^''''^y d cnvoyer la Lettre qu'il avoit de M. dd
iiiedegelprle jeune Glaisenberg avant que do I'envoyer h Portsmouth Graff est

fe'eUt Hr"r,"P ''• ^'''''l ^'. jecommandation Vrticulidrernt du Ger/de
T ornT q^elques jeuncs Anglois qui eont A Bronswick. II me dit que ieune

JVantago!''^""'^''"^"'"''^" pour q, il puisse esperar A voyager avec^Keo

T A o?ll^ ''^r ^"^^ ^''^^ '** ^^''' Grenville, le Major Gnnn &lo Colonel Wongonheim
La conversation que nous eumes aa sujet du Gouverneur Hastings me fit subconn^^
??l^f ^r'"^^'?' curies deux epolles. Je lui demanday la%emission do ^ui
preeenter Graff & Je priay de lui parlor tout sur le projet qu'il avoit do passer a«
Indes. Je fus fort content du General Grenville au sujot do la oonversatroroue non«
pTZZ ^« "^"'^^■^''' ^ ladiffevcnco qu'il y a entrl los trouperKricr fk^

Mercredy He

J® '■"s voir Madamo Provost qui mo communique le dossein qu'elle avcit d'offnV
eacampagno a M. Te.sier & la refloxtion qu'ello\voit faitte sur 1' drdo TeS
dV aller viyre on familio avec elle. L'id^e de paroitre le Housekeeper deTeSJo
S5S1*K •" '^f.^^^'"''^" ^ J"i «ff»r sa campagne et a venir B'etabHr en^v lie EUe mo
fit voir 1 obligation en parchemin quo M. (5rau son p^re lui avoit faitte nour sa dot?«
qmest de £100,000 toumois a 5»?„ sur la maison d'Orneca "7™! Cam nonr 4'

Lord' tZl"'^' '''''' ^"!? ^i*- P"^ «""^^- -K*^^"" «° -i"« pour" Her IrLK ot
Lord Sydney m'anionca de la part du roi que S. M. avoit accords le L fton^T

cot"draUo"n ^7;/«^^«- * ' V^argea do^me diro que c'etSu entLomttlTa
considerat on. Lo Eoi me demanda comment so portoit Madame Provost & Lord
Sydney m'asburat qu'on feroit quelque chose ponr elU i-ievost & l.ord

ronf«TlIn^Jr?n-'® Gl Stoken, anoien conoissance dn Horvioe d'Hollande & lo
Lonte Ivan de Galafkm qui me reconnut d'ahord- ^"nauue, a, le

Lnnrf "'^^' '? l^^''^^'' '^V p"''^. & Graff dindfont ch^s moy. Graff sortit de bonnik
Iieure pour tacher de voir Je Baron ou Genl de Vangenhelm.

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' pp^^l^;^i, ^KZ^^t^^^^- ^-^"^ ---V" the a«.i.

T^^^Lhad valued thtrn'J?, l^^nr^nf^^S^^oo^^^t? ^^'"^^^ ^^ "-M^lt
he pnt. supposes that he w.Bhe^s to pu'rcha/o f ill^HeH.' '"'" *"' '''^'''''' ^^'^'"^^-
Retarned home with Moultry and remained at table till 10 o'clock.

8. Monday. Captain St. Ours came about 11 oVlnr-t in ♦;,»•,
a letter from Graff who bad arrirnfl n! k o clock in the morningf to brn?me
KiedeKcl, telling L^hat Grarintended ?o ^^^ T^'^^^^^ Goneral de

furnished with fetters ofttroduct o^ from the Duke of Yo^.''' i"S'*^^' '^'' "^^ ^^«
to l-ord Cornwalli8. What is singular is that Z, Z^I ^?^^ f "? ^"««° Ferdioand
delayed his journey for a fortnigEt and for ht« Ln .n^''''^ ''^'^^'' «"^ '""^hor he

^.^.^ -^^- H^« i^ord.hip^o=icSs?^fL^ rShJii^s

. advis'-dSt'i,.a?erlth^i''S^:;2 *^'^ '"^^''-t «--al de Riedesel had
pension. He quoted The erm^rofT^rreef o"n?hi'' ''''■T''','' ^''^^ *^'- *
difflcnities which he would not conceive of wSL t , ^'''°^- . ^ "^^'"^^^ «o™»
credit alone could obtain far him aTbe wanted S^ '""^° "^ ''°"^^'' ^^*' "^^

the,tl^L^p3t;.« z:it "oirirtttVe^tak^tTf ^^'t; ^•^"■^- ^^- -^-

education, I could not helo raakShim S . A^"'"'"** t"*^"" "^penses and
I advised him to send theturheLd from A?T"r- S^^^^f^raor dinar/ this was.
before sending it (o Portsmouth GrlffhTJ^' ^ ^'^^T^^ ^^'' y«""g Wleisenberg,
dation. particularly from General d^Sl? S? """^"" "' '^''^'-'^ "* recommen:
^bo are' in Brun Jick. He told me fhat Toun^ r nTvT' ^°°"°' ^"^^^'^ P««Plo
to make nim h^po to travel with Sm toXntfge "^ ''"^ ^"^ ""^ '''^ ^^^"g'^.

The -tr:2".^ttiirplSran^ofHa^^ ^'"^-^e''-

with General GVenviUe with regard tnJ^..^^ ^ ^ '^ ^''^'*- ^ ^«» ^^'^ pleased
difference there is betwe^ Au^frlln IrpZZTTo^s"'' ""^'"^ ^^^'^^' '"^^ '''

lion ifoffSTw eJ„r; h^a": toSr^'TTsie- ^^rr^'T"''''^ to me her inten-
Tessier's idea 5f takinrup house there wiThh«' tI ^^^ ^-^fl^ '*°" «*>« ^^"'^ '""de oa
housekeeper .hocked h^er^anrdetermTnrdh«r to ^^'^^^^ l^^* «f «PPo«ring as Tessier's
town. She showed me the obHgS on ZolfZ'\^^t ^»?"^?,'*'^^ *« ««"le ia
had given for her dowry, whicK 100 000 H v 1 %. ' '^^'''^ J^"' ^'^''' ^^'^ ^^^her,

n„,.„' "r„°L^°.",;',**?°'"'^' Slokon, .n old ao,„.i„,«„M i„ He R„,„b .„„■.. ...
. ,„., ^o rjaiwkm, woo roooguiotxJ me a: onca. "" ' "'■■■*

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Gl RobertHon, le Genl Patisson, le

Mathew-(. Jo fus le co'ir dies Bud6

11 me dit qu'il fulloit proudre B.

Jeudy 12.
Fait v'site au Gl Stoken & an Conte de Galofkin quf« je ne trouvay pas ch6a
eux. Jo fu8 a la cour qui fut tids nombreurie. Loid Sydney m'abordu, & rao dit
qn'il avoit un ordro particulior du Roy de me dire qu«) c'eioit uniquemeiit A ma
recooimandation qu'il avoit doi.ne le poste de L G. a MathewM, sans cependant quo
^a diminuat en rif-n an meritte de Mathews. My L >rd mo pa, ut plus ouvert ot gay
avoc moy qu'il n'etoit auparavant. Sans doatt<« qu'il suppose s'otre acquiite avec
moy doH promesfios qu'il m'avoit faittos. (11 faut croiie qu'on on est perHuatrf & no
Tien demander) j'avoi'^ 6te au Love du chovr Yong qui me paiut as«oz froid, it y
avoit pen do mondo. Ramone le Gl Anislay dine cb6s moy ! Fait visitte lo soir aa
Gl Chvistie qui a obtenu le 2« Batt. II mo fit mille protop'ations d'amitie & do
reconnoiseanci! pour ce que j'avoif fait pour lui. J'allay da soir faire visitto au Gl
& a Madnme Robertson qde je no trouvay pas cbes olio. Lord Amhorst & Lord
Southamoton me di^e quo Graff Lours avoit apporie dos iettres de reoommandalions
dn Due Ferdinand & de Gonl Riodesel pour lui procurer un passage avoc. Lord Corn-
wallis. & lis me disent que memo s'il otoit arrive piuH tot Lord Oornwullis n'aura
pas pfi le prendre avoe lui ; que les Vaissoaux des Indes ''|>ar los dornier^ regleraenis
fait) ne pouvoient piendre auoun paspagor qu'il no fut eraploy6 par la Cumpagnie.

Veiidredy.
Dine ches M. Ro!"^ avoc Lord Ambursi, lo
•Genl' Mr Watts, leCol: &

qui me remit le cachet pr son (rere M. do Boisy.
tel qu'il iioit, &o.

Samedy.
Fait une visite a Mad. Provost quo jo trouvee hahille en deuil, et qui fut long-
temps a parottro. Jo la trouvay fort raisonnable ot avec I'esperanoe que ses affdirea
rse termineroient a sa satisfaction. On I'avoit asseuree que le traitt6 de mariage seroit
rempli snivant le sens qu'on pouvoit I'interpretter on Suisse. M. Ducadon arivat &
je revins en ville le Cape Douglas, le L* Hans Douglac, le Brigr Mathews et lo
Docteur Brown dinoient oh6s moy, le Docir Brown s'eloit engage a ac jompagner lo
XJol : Clork A la campagne et a rester quolque temps avec lui sur le pied do son
m^decin.

Je donnay 20 guinees au Docteur Adair de la part de Madame Prevost pour los
Boins qu'il avoit pria du Genl II fit beaucoup de dil^cultes de les accepter.

Dimanche,
St Ours et Graff dineront cbes moy, le dernier mo dit que tout le monde I'assea-
Toit qne si meme il avail rencontrd Lord Cornwallis icy II n'aaioit pas p& le prendre
avec lui, & il me parut penche a I'abandonner son projet.

Le Lundy 16e May.
Je fus cbes L(l Amherst & lui fit part do la conversation que j'avois

1787.
Landy le Janvier.
Le Baromdtro dopuis bier se trouveroit a 30| de pousses plus haut que jo ne I'ay
VG depuis quo jo suis dans f>o pays.

J'allay fairo visitte a Lady Sydney a Frognall qui m'a re^ut fort bien de memo
•que la famille. J'on reparti a deux houros & arivay a ■! heuros chds moy, apres avoir
ete oblige de mai her plus de 5 millos, avant que ma voiture put me joindre. Moa
domestiques 6tant alle dejeuner dans une Taverne.

2. Mardy.
Je me suis r4veill^ avec un gros Rhume qui m'a oblige A garder la chambre. Lo
€r. Robertson qui Tint me voir me dit qu'il avait appris du G' Gage que le Colonel
Kembal! trouvoit fort mauvais qu'on Tout rappelle pr faire plasse au Col: Hope qui
■est son Cadet. Ethorington doit etre dans le m&rae cas pr faire place aa Col. Carieion
qui ccrlftinement ne meritte pas do favour.

Rsoa mo dit .^

Gl

Bnis u6 xvSgim- jjarcs qu ll uoit avOir

parle au Roy d'uuo fagon peu respoctueusos 9a peat I'etre mais au moins I'est-il mieax,
fiorvy que C'oo-

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los

the™ a; h';Kre''T.!lt?o\tTot^ ^''^"^ '^ GaUfkin. bat did not find

Sydney ace ,^tedm7and Id that hl'hL. T T' 'mmorou.ly altendoJ. Lord
that it was only on rav rec""^m«nH.^^^ particular order from the Kin? to tell me
Governor to Sathews but that ?n nn ^'^" .**!?' ^^ ^""^ ^''''«" '^° P««t of Lieutenant
Hi«Lard«h%arpe7rednUk^ '^f?"'"! ^™°^ ^'^^ merit of Matho«r«.

he supposes UmTC has Sharped .h ? '"""L ""'^'°° ^^'^^ ^"''^^''V. No doubt

tbat ooe i. persuaded of i t and lut isk ^ZZ''^ ^'^ 1?'f l™"" ^l' "''''' ^' ^«'i«^«d
leveo, who appeared nrettvooldf«t,Jf?- ^^*^ ^""'^ ^'^ ^'^^ ^-^^rge Yoage's
dined with mTfiK^hee^entn/^^^^ t"^'-^' ^"^««'«y ^^»

battalion. Ue made a thousLd nrn^^^^^^^ ^^"^ has got the seoond

had done far him Vent to n"v a v uTm ("' ""^ friendship and gratitude for what E
not at homo. Lo d AmherHt ^nd r-i -J h.'""''^' aai Mrs. E.hertson, who were

lectors of roc .mmondttt^flor iutl 'rdi t"?&^^^^^ '^^'^ ^^l^ht

a pa^Ha^'e with Lord Cjrnwallis and m«;h ih.? ^^Jnoial U^odesel to procure hua

C,rrnwalli. could not hateTaken him that thn" F-? t'^'." '^«l?"'7«'i «««««r, Lord
latest regulalioQs) could take no oaS^nlnr „ ni . ! ^°'*'^'' '^'P' (««°0'-di"g to the
company. passenger, unless it was some one employed by the

l^atif:;;!^S'^' ^''- ^"^' "t ^.^^ ^-f«-f. ^^--al Robertson. General

^ti^:^=fZT^ctP^ - brother^:;?^-:

Duoadoli an'ved and I re^«'-""d^^ in Switzerland Mr.

mediTaZdant '^ '° '^' "'""'''^ ""^^ ^'^^•«'^'^'" >^omet\m. with him'-as^hS

theJ=:'^S:;^^^;.^^;-^^of M.. Prevost.or his attendance oa

Lim tlTaf «^;n^-r?'"'if *,°'^ G'-«ff dined with mo. The latter said that every one assured

^^iZ::l ^:^ :^^:^-r^'^ ^-«' ^« «-'^ -^ *>- -Ln hfr hI

had. ^'^ ^^''*" ^"^^^* ^*' ""^ ^''""^ Amherst's and told him of the conversation I

1787 — January.

th» tallv%K''.,'i"J,' '"m'"'?' S^f-^y."' frogmore, who received m, well, a, did

ire^FHSS?-^^^^^^^^^^

ral Uobemn^^wh'!;""'^' "^'^^ * ''^^ ""''^' ^^'^'^ obliged me to koop my room. Gene-
situuUon. tomZ ™TC^°i- - ?.-'°"'°'- t«">«"»(!'"n »»' to bo In the ,.„.

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JOrHNAI. IISfTIMB DU ot'.S. IIALIUMAND.

B. ?30 A R. 232

fII

TH A^^'u" ""** *''^ '"'"^ '"""*' (lovoit quitttn- I'a^onoo & quo l'0!,'ilvoy faiHoit Ha cour an
lid AmhoiHt pr qu-ii ]« cjiitinuo dans I'agonco do nolro liotr\mt II n'y irouvcm pas do
diffl(Milt6, •' ■

J'ay donn^ A mos DomoHtiqucH pour lour Nouvol an :

ii MdeKuiichild.... « L'oineos.

• AWmTucIcficld 2 "

A F^rnobt.., , 1 •«

A Francois , i <•

au coohor i <(

au groom ^ «

A la cuisinidro ^ j «

A Jany 1 «<

13 guin^es.
Morcredy 3o

Men rhumo a angmcnt6. Jo n'ai point dortny. J'ay oft la fidvro, ot mo Huis
iev6 avoc un grand mal do l6to.

J'ay ou la visitto du Gl Robertson ot do Sr Jamos Napior. Lo Gl Bud6 lo
Col. Goldsworthy, ot lo Doctour Finchor ont din^ ch4s moy. '

Joudy 4e

J'»y priH du potit lot en mo ooucbant, raais il otoit si fort quo j'on ay ou la fiiivro
tou!o In ruit, sans pouvoir tranHpircr n'y dormir, j'ay onvoy6 chorohor lo Ooolour
Adair qui m'n fit pvoparer uno mixturo qui doit mo foulacjor. Mon novoux qui vient
d^Jounor ch^s moy. ni'jimciiii lo jouno Houvi^'cois qui mo paroit un tros joly garcon ot
qui J'osporo fora tros bien.

Rciiii uno lottro do Major Provot<t du Philadolphia du 20e soptombro, qui chanto
des joromiads, il laiidru quo jo mo chaigo do hon tils qui ost lioutonant dans lo Rogi-
ment. Jl no mo fait pas osporor quo jo puisso tiror grand party dos lorros quo j'ay

Vendrody fie

J'ay pass^ uno assoz bonne nuit ot st.ns fidvro, tranepira un pou co qui a fait
pasEOr lo mal do tSto niais lo rhumo presquo au<»Hi fort qu'hior,

Adair a paste ch^s moy, ot m'a ordonno uno autre omultion qui doit o'xcitor
1 expectoration avoc lo hccourt* du tho do son, avoc do la grain do lin.

^ Lo Col. Goldhworthy et Bude m'ont fait visitte. Lord Amherst qui a pass^ icy
apros la cour m'a th^moigne do r«mprosaomont commo a sou ordinaire, ot m'a fait lea
oomplimonts do my Lady qui doit ra'onvoyor une carlo pour Morcredy prochain.

Lo fils du Major I'rovost L^ duns lo ';« Bogimcnt ra'cst vonu voir ot m'a fait lire
uce Icttro qu'il u reyuo do son I'eie, qui m'u paru bicn ccritto. 11 dopoint Ioh raipona
qui I'avoient determine de quitter lo service content sur les terres consid^tablos qu'il
avoit heritte do son beau Poro, ct que lo congros a ci,d6 A la Province do Virginio ot
qui no vout accordor aucun dcdomagomont A Prevost do sort© qu'il so voit hors d'6tat
de lui donner aucun eocours p^cuniairo, de sorteque lo jeune homme ayaut perdu lo
Gnlj P. son grand j oro so trouvo fort ombanassfi. 11 faudra quo j'en prone soin.

J'ay rc^u ma ]endulio de Qutbcc qui ttoit (outo on piece, faiito d'avoir 6t6 bion
empaquctte. H.B. Louque on doit quitter un endroit pour n'y plus retourner on
BO doit rien laisscr en arriero n'y to fitr A porsonno. Donn6 un Billot do £20 fit aa
Cap. Freeman A conte.

Samcdy 6«

J'ay fort pen do my mais sans fidvro. J'ay un pou expector* le Matin co qui a
degag^ ma poitrino, coperdant le Rbumo continue, Ke<;n les visittcs do Bude, Sr
Thomas Mills, Sir Teaack Heard qui est venu chorcher mon habit doubl6 do PaliBSon
pr fairo le sicn dans lo mgmo gofit. Le Capt Pinion, autrefois dans t otro fi^gim*
eat vonu mo consultcr ct me prier de m'intereeBer auprds do Sr G. Yoi g pr iui fairo
obtenir uno compagnie d'Invalides. «, .

• • j^*^ ^* PrevoBt m'cfct ^«nu voir & mo dit qu'il est indispcnFablcmcnt oblige do
jomdro eon Ecgimt , maie qu'il doit 60 j i^ces A I'agent & qu'il manque d'argont poor

B. 230 to n. 133.

PIUVATE DtARy nv GEN. IIALDIMVNO.

185

P^y-^i^X'Zr\1tZZ'l^^^^^^^ that Ogi.vy wa«

mont. no will fi,.J no difflSty in this *^ '""" '" "'^ "^^^^^^ «' ""^ ''•'Ki-

J«ny, 1 g. lii gui^oaJ. ' "*"«''•"' ^ *?• ' c^^^hBi'^". i S-; groom, ^ g. ; cook, 1 g.;

a bud ho'S^dSor'^' ""^ '''' '*" '■"''^«"«''^' ^ '^-^ «^t «'«P^ had fovor and rc«e with
Goldrvi^'iSy^^SXl-^^^^^^^^^ ^^P-. «onor.. Bad.. Colonel

itmati;i7eti;JrKo;rol7niZ^^^ ''^^ !' -- - strong that

Dr. Adair, who proparod u raixturo to rllL? i*"" P°'""P"'« "'^"'o^P- I Hentfor

fast with mo, brougTyo" nJ BorJeoiH Jh """' ^^ "'P''"'^' ^'^'^ «'*'^« ^o broak-
hopo will do well. ^ ilourgoom, who sooms a very fi,io boy and who 1

-^o'^^^^u'jlr^^^^^^^^^^^ i;hi.aie,p.iaof the .0th Sopto.ber.

ment.,whoiHto.ondl\'rri:l'j;rSa7'or' "^ ""'' Lady.h.p. compli.

mo S?i:riT;.|^rird'?.i'm\ -motosoom..aad n^adc

pointed out tho ro.v8o„s whS h.H i ^ u' '^^"''' "'^'^'"^ ^"" written. Ho

on tho oonsi.lorablo opmy ho hai" "'°'""^, *)'"* to loavo tho sor.ioe ; relying
OongrosH hasoodcd to tho Province of Vn "-^-n hn athor-uMaw an i which

ProvoHt. HO that ho i« not inT n,>?^; '„ t •' ''" '^^'^'"'^ ^'" 8''''"t "^ indemnity to
young man having lost ( on.Xp Z.t h'f"" u "">' P;'"'^"'*'^ "^^i^tanoo; the
must look aftor h,? inioroHr ' S''*"dUlho.-, h muoh embarrass 1. I

I havo loccivod mv clo-k from n i iK^, ^< • ■

) 'fly packed. N B When In ? , i ^'"° ' ""'' " P'*''""' ^'^'^ ^-^^t of being
nd.'i.or should a.; one b ' :ra 11 ^ r"' ""' '" '•^^'^': '- ''"^^1,. . should b3 left
•man. on account. ^ ^'^*'^' ^^^^^ '^ "'^^'^ «^ -£- ' "Coding to Ciptaia

prop

behi , .

■Freeman, on account.

morlg:'S^,„f^;f,;;^'^;^;|^^wiWf^ l^<,>3U.rat.UlittIoiathe

from Bud6. Sir Thomas Milln Sir LI w ' . . """''^ coni.naos. IJaoaivod visits
from Palli^ou, to ^ave hw mdl i , fh« ' 7*!^ """"J^' '^ ""'^ ^"' ""^ '•"«d coat

ourrogim,.t.^amoloo nJtm '^P, fl'T'"'"'^'''- ^*'"'*'" P'"""^"' ^^'''^^'^7 i"
obtainV hirk a compr„; of paTHi^aors? " ""^ '"'"''' ^'^' ^"^ ''^^^^^ ^'^'^^'«' *«

dinod vvith ml "'*'' ^*^''*'" ^"^^^ ^o oill on ma to morrow. Qaai

''■f 1

KP

186

JOUP.NAL I.NTIMB fo OE.V. IIALDIMANI).

B. 230 X B. 23?.

Jo li

ditde

lo Oapt Sbaw do pat^sur ches moy di

Gur

I

son voyagt
diii6 avec mo}'.

J'ay pay6 aujourd'huy la leitie do change que lo Mfijor Edward Wuid do Phila-
delphie a 11(6 t ur moi eu favour do M. Eichard Vaux, or Order, do 14b. 2. 5. St. dalt6 •
du Ir Octobre \1ii6.

Oetle edmo eai certainomeat nno extorsion qu'il font que je Bupporto crainto que-
miaerable do e'emparo do Torres quo j'ay en PentiilvaDie.

DitnaDcbe le 7e.

J'ay pris une orce de eol, mais qui n'a pas produit beauconp d'effot, la dose etoit
pent>betre trop polite. J'ay aetes bien dormy & un pou transpire sur le matin, et ja
me tronve fceaocoup mieux et le rhame diminue.

Lord Amherht vint me faire vititte, jo corsenty que le Mate que le Col. Btho-
ringtoD a tiome pour mm Batt ; y fnt appoints.

L© Gl Koninghamo [Cunningham] me dit quo tout lomonde trouvoitcxtrahordi-
naire quo my Lord Caimaithen (Gt invite tonto ropposition a diner ches luy lo jour
de Naifeanco, on doit luy avoir cntcrdu diro qu'on bo I'avoit pas cortiulte Pur le
Traite de Comcrce. Le Cape Shaw ct mon roveux vinrent me voir, le prrmior me
dit qn'il avoit examine les contee et les finaErr-n du L* Provost du 7e Ecgmt. II me
dit quo toutes les dottcs pouvoic nt monte? a £!'-!0 st. qu'olles provenoient principale-
ment pour avoir el6 envoj'* ta. reciuo a I'age de 15 annees et pour avoir 6t6 voll6
par eoii domestique qui lui avoit prit tout ce qu'il avoit.

Je donnay au Cope Shaw,, en presence de mon neveux un traitte de £iOO St.
(ear mon Banquier) en le priant de Ics employer a arranger les affaires do Provost
mieux qu'il pouvoit. Que je lui faisc'ii present de cetto sommo.

Le B. McLean pasta ches moy. II me dit qu'il avoit lu on manuscript I'histoire
de la Grande Aimee par Hall, qu'ayant vu qu'il avoit lait plosieurs chargements
dacB I'imprepsion il lui on-parla et Ball lui dit que lo Major McKenzie secretaire du.
Gen. How, & fort son amy otant pasee ch6i luy avoit fait changer plusiours choses,
lui disant qu'ii devoit savoir Ics sffaircp mieux quo luy. McLean croit qu'on li,
gaged parceque pen do temps apies 11 a obtenu un employ a Dublin qui lui vautune
guinie par jour. Small avec les oflScicrs du 2e Bit, dcs Emigrants avoient suscrit
j)onr un certain nombre d'ezemplaires & ont paye 80 piastres sans jamais on avoir
pu en recevoir un, I'imprimeur dinnnt qu'il les avoit tous vondus, ce qui laiLsoubgon-
uer qu'ils ont et4 tous acheles par des Personnos int^rosfcoe.

Lundy lo 8e

Fort incomode do la toux pendaijt uno partio do la nuit, sans avoir beaucoup
expectoi6. Ales jam bos etant erfieos j'^tois c<;uch6 mal a moi) aiso. Uuo trunspira-
tion qui est survenuo conlro le maiin, in'a tranquilise & j'ay eu quolques homes d'ua
' sommeil aetes tranquille & en me h vatit lo matin j'jiy trouv6 que I'onfluio qui m'etoi
Burvenue autour de lu chi ville gi iilo cloit enlieremunt dit-sipeo, co qui j'aluibue u la.
medicine que j'al pris la vtille.

J'allay porter des cartes a L<1 & Lady Amherst & je passay chds Christie quo jo
tronvay retunu au lit par la goutte. 11 me communiquat ui e corrcspondance qu'il"
avoit euo avec Lord Aiihorst & Ross & Ogiivy au sujol de rhabiliomt du 3e B" qui
lut perdue pendant la guerre. II m'a iouji»urs paiu quo Lord Amherst n'agissoit paii
bien dans ceite atiaire, &, tjuo les agenln n'en agissoii pas honiictemt' Jo lui ay con-
Bcille d'offrir a my Lord <lo uommer des ttficiers generaux pour arbitlror, uflo d'ovit-
ter la depenco des Loix, &c.

Revenn cb6s moy a irois heuios, la poitrine touj ours foit cbargfie.

Le Major Gnnn vint me dire io remede que Lady Fosset me proposoit pour moa-
JRhnme. Bnde & Gunn dine ohea moy.

Mardy 9e

Feu dormy, transpire et un pou repof^d oontre le matio.

Mon neveux vint dejeuner avec moy & dit quo sos fiUes devoient apprendra
ritalien dans I'esperance do voyager en 'talie. Lady Iloldernesfe envoya voir com-
ment je me portais. Le Cape Keiiedy a re^u do Lettrcs de son fils, il paroit etre fort
content.

B. 230 to B. 232. private diary

OP GIN H^tniSlAND.

1£T

«fp- K iv ^^' *''® *"i^ **''J°'' ^'^''*'"<* W»''^. Of Philadelphia, drew on me in favour
I^f-'^f ^""''' ^^ ''.'■^^'■' ^^"^ ^''*«- '•^' » ^'"'•'ing. d^ted iHt October, 178rThi8 lum
8 certainly an extortion, which I must stand, in case the mi Jable fellow ZSld

c-ixe on the lands I have in Pennnylvania. ""'"oie loiiow enonia

1. Sunday. I took an ounce of salt, which did not produce much pfTnPf -
perhaps the dose was toe small. Slept pietty well, and persS a Hti e towarll
morning; found myself much better and the cold lessened. toward*

♦nn li"'"'^ Amherst made a visit; I consented that the mate whom Colonel Etherine-
ton has nominated to my battalion should be appointed. v^oiunei Jiinenng-

^.>o*^?r!'i^''5'^^''^"® (CunningSam) told mo that every one thought it extraor-
h^7n^h^t":L^^'T'^'\^'^ '""!'«^ '^' wholoof the Opposition^ to dine with
JrCatv of lm"J' ^' ?:'8?^^r' ^'"" ^°"''^ *° '^y ^^"^ ''«^"« "«' consulted on
101,- r« L^ », T^ '^- ^'^}''"} ^^''^ «"^ "y "«P^>«^ """'e <o ««« ""e. The former
l?i .^H \ll n ''.^u^ ^/^.•"•ned the accounts of Liout. Prevost of the 7th BeffimeTt

Som h V^ •^" i^^ '^"^^^ ""'«''' ""»«""* ^« ^'*> ^'«'-'i"g ; that they arose^hiefly
from his havmg been sect on recruiting service at the nge of 16, and from hailnj
been robkd by his servant, who had taken all that he had. ^

«.v h»nuIr^^'*''^'*''!?''^u•• '" P''«««"c°of my nephew, a cheque for £100 sterling fon
o€Bi way he could ; that I made him a present of the amount.

Gianf Smv'bv H.r ?K 'fl''''-'^ '"'^ ''^"V*'" ^/^ '"""'^ '" manuscript the history of:
«iand AimybyHall; that having seen that he had made i-overal changes in tbo

course ofpnnt,ng,hespok« to him of them and Hall said that Major McKeS General

SZf telfiTh'^' r^'^r'^ ""^"J ^'' '"«"'^' ^^^ ^'^"^^ '^"^ "-i« him change seve a
ihmgs. telling him that ho most know affairs better than he. McLean believes h^
^d made by ,t, because shortly after he obtained an offico in Dublin, wUh a guinea
;!?; . ' '"'f' t^'^.^ffi^o'-^ of the second Battalion of Emigrants, 'subscribed ioru

certain number of copies and paid 880, without being able to get one theprinTer

SirSn.^t« H t"^ ""'1 '•^*" ""• ^^■'^^ '^•'"^ ^^ tho Buspicion^hat tcy have all
been purchastd by people interested. ^

ionchexSoSion^''''M^'™"K''* ""'^^ .^ "^^^'^ ^^'^ P^"-*^ ^^ *^« night, withoua
mucn expeotora Ton. My legs being swollen I went to bed vorv ill at easo A

rZToZ^iTe.'::^''''-'''''''^ -«> -^ ^ hL somohTurs of

f>,« «; Ji ^ ^l^ep and on rising in the moining I found that the Hwellmg around.

tJeJil'ht'bXr '^ dissipated, which I attributed to the mediciae I hfd tak^a

A.^K^llt ^^ D «"mmu«icated to me a coriespondonoe ho hai hud with Lord
w^lostduHnfZw^ ^T.'F '?P^''''"^ '^' «'^^^'"^ of,he3.d Battalion whih
irwolH.^thif.ff.r'H.K'?"^''^''^' Heemedtome that Lord Amherst did not
J?iT^lft' H T ^ u"*^ ^^''^ "'^ '*-*^^"^" ^'^ »^t act hor:e.ily about it. I advised
«peLsf&c"'''P *"""'"" «"""^"' ^^'^^'-^ *« arbitrate, so as to avoid legat

Ueturn houe at three, my chest still much loaded.

««ld ^ tlL^r?.'^'"^ ^"^ *^i' ™\^*'" ^^'^''^y ^^^'«h ^^^y ^»^«ett proposed for mir
•Old. iJude and Gunn dined with me. t i oou ivi mjr

9. Tuesday. Slept little; perspired and rested a little towards morning.

£ri K^2L ^••*'\«"'°? >" l^«ly- Lady Holdorness sent to a.k how I wa^
t^ptain Konnedy received letters from hi. son ; be appears to be well satisfied.

18(}

JOURNAL INTIMB DU oiJM. H.VLDIM\ND.

B. 230 k B. 332

t

t-Jl 51 i

4io., &o."^* ^''*'''°'* '''°* ""*' remoroier, & m'assara quo jo n'avois pas obligd uq Ingrat

Morcredy, 10«

aveoelio.c.tjotrouvequ'ello a rainon Elle me^montrat ana let3e Louys Bmmr

je SU18 pormiad^ qu .1 me procureroit un bo., cnisinior si j'on avois boHoin
^nj fiLKTibrt'e'''''" '' ^'^■'*'" * P' ^'«"P^'' de. journaux pendant ano
Bude & ie b. fiet^ensfelt ont din6 ch^s moy. Lo premier est all6 au concert Hn
Baron Alvennleben & de la ohdn Lady Amherst, ou j'a? euvojrune oxi '

Jeudy le lie
rt^^iHi^JuT^ ""* *''^" ^"""^ ""'*' "'^^^ cependant dormir qu'apres deux hoares

Je m?S eJcuX*' ^''"^'^""''° ^« ^^^^^^ Hoiderne«se pour diner demain ob^s ello.

oueIlfl'e^nnfc^"H''" ^*''' ^" *'^">^' ^^ cuisiniere m'a fait an«onoer ce matia
rrl%".Lrrdtntrrur-su/er^^'^^^ °"«"'^"°« cuiBini.re.aisau8sy Ja
Jl/««i!fA.l! ^ ^^'"'' ""'^.y^'}^ d'un Dome Postule un trsitteur A Spa, il tient le Grand

T*H A** "■«»^«°<' fniea^ J'aHay din6 ches le Chev Yorp, rft j^ trouvav le chevalier &

7erdredy 12e

neveux'vLTjrn'^' ''^'""^ nuit maisj'ay beaucoup tous.e sann expectorer. Mon
S^n/^^i J "T" ''®" """"y- -t' "ledit que I'argent que je devoid reoevoi/da

la Site du f^i: vZ" '' r''"'' '.' ^"' ™ "'^ ^«^''"^ "•^ P^'°^i™P« pro "aTn ?eaJ
i?>Trl!,^" T P Vardeput qui me dit quo nous yroos ennemble un jour a Deofort

avoit recue dn r«n? w u ■? ,^''^''1««° ^'"^ °i« comrauuiquer uae Lettre qa'il
TnAmlvZe ^j^^'^'^^'^'.^^^^^^iord qui fait voir qu'il y a boauooup do confienoe
doit II rchHri^ <on8eilla do lu. ecr.re aa sujet de ca que Philip Levingston m«
prendre! ^ ^^ *®""' "" ^'"'■«- ^'««' '« '°«'"«»'' P^^ty que je paisae

Lt HnDte^'on"^?./?.'^*'*^^ "^ ^"'^"-«- ^' ^' Robertson, Adair, Barr, et le
Holdernesse. °'''^' '"' ^"''^ "'' ^'"" "^P''^^ *''«^'' ^'"« ^'^^^ ^'"'r

T' x.x I Samedy ]3«

beauiZ dtmtuV7aTin'f J'"^ -"'^"^ ^'^''^^ q'^« '« "uit pas.4. au^si la ton est
GunT&'^eGrE.i a"' ""^ ^^'^"''"visitt^ le GI & M,d. Carpenter, le Maj.

«T«a Dleur4 T'«n ? :. ^ ™'''' '■^^""'" ^^«^ """^ i« «»« «"*« aPPo-^Q^ q«o Ernst
Xo efdans sa ZmrrJ^ '" T'' t .^''^- ^'^'^^*^"'^' <1»'' "^« ^it qu'JlleVavoit va
wfutoit ?n„in, ,- I. "" '^" '' "^ '"' *^°'' P«^ <**' '« »"i°t, seulemt II lui a dit

lTcaSZ •^'\'!'«"'-«r "" P*"' ^« P«*'«"«« «" decouvrira la raison.
<~kr« aI 1 • *^'"®'' *'^*^ ™"y * "^^ conseilia fortemt de prendre une mena-

& Quf aTroiiTi^T'r"" '-^T". "'""»«' d'-o--«tre ,.'un premier doZl
t-njue qui auroii soin de J arcentin. Xi. da uni^n-.- i. t-i^i- -t -«- ' i>--.- tt -... .

^evroieiit wujours rosier daos ma maisoo i Ivoojroa quello «t,ieno« que jo L. II

B. 230 to B. :'32.

PHIVATE DIAliy OP OKN. HALDIMVND.

189

ingrlt:X^&r' """'" *' ''""' "' '''' '' "''^'"■^ «»« '^^' ' ^''^ "Ot obliged In
Geneva? w?c;"Sfa™;™:h7^^^^^ ^^^'-^ ^--" h- niece iu

Deoemtr!"86;^''" P"P'" ^"^^ ^^'^ ^'^«P"' ^«« J--"aux for the year ended 81rt

o'oIoJk; b?t":S;iy^r;hed'S^ ''•^ '^" '^"'^P *"• «"«r 'w»

the emulsions ^ '^oughed. Aiuir, who came to bi-oulcfast, auvisod me to oontioa.

anex^ousf '' "" '"''''''''' '''"" ^^'^ ««•<*«-«- ^« ^-^ ^^th her to-morrow. S.nt

played t^o\Thni^itt wh-;h^/io.^;rm::t h^rrTaS I^?""'"^^^- ^*

torat!n.'^MtLpheToamTi'°Tf '^ "'^1^' ^'^^ "^"^'^^'^ * g^O'' deal without expeo-
Guinan^d wl%7d and tb^f {Would r. ""' """' l'^'^' ''^^ "^ ^""^^^ ^ ^"^^ *« ••''»°'-« ^^
Captain Vunde ut wl/o lid 1^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ?^ nharo nej.t spring. [ haia visit from
where 1 wouldleealT sorts of vJZti^" '?^ u^^^"""^ ^''^''^''' ^"^ ""^'^'^^ duya.
Yverdiin Gmerai RrZ,L?n^ .^"^ ''''"'^ ''''°°"° «"° «"'t'*'>l'i for the Lake of

C'aptaii Wa^I ; ^thol i ThT^'" "TT"'"''° '^ '«"«^ *^« had received from
advised me irwrle him i^t^l'f'Sn^ ooofiionee ia America. Ha

the letter to h.m. It il^he bestThing I can'do'""^ " '^''- ^' '°''''*'^^* '««*''

(•arpenter^SGuTnanJCxW^ """k'-"! ^'^''°^ ^^°«''"' ^"^ Mrs.

had been crying" 1 Lked Mr^F.^Lh u Ik^^""'' ^"."^^^ ''^''"' ' "^-^^ ^hu Brae.t
i«g in his room bur ho Sn.fh- ^! ^''''u'- ^''^ ''*''* nhe had seoa him ory.

u/happy. ATtIe^^.SLrwiira'?atthetron';"'^^"^^* ^'" '^^ ^^^^ *^-^*

General Bud^dinoH wi.K .v,» „„,j ..,..-., ,

Steeper, to take care" oFtba'hm'iir" "^ / '"f" "^'^"JC'y lo lake an Eagliah hoaso.

would lake care oTLelvor^l^^^^^^^^ '^ '^T '." "'i'»i'i«'i '^ "t^i^f sorvaat who

the house tidy and a cook T ' ,o iaV "" ^ '^' 1 J'"'. * "'^'^•^*^"- ™^"* ^o keep
y u a cook, iaoso foar persons would always ro<aiia lu my homS

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ftndrois outro 5a un Lpquais qui Boat accomodcr Ich chovuujc & aller derriere la vol.
j;«-e^aveo un cochor et uu groom. Co qui leroit 7 l)omeHlique« A entreZr Ute

Dimancho lo 14«

I^d AirhcrHt. Mj Gunn v,rt mo voir ot me dil que Lady Foesot otoit HurS-iso ouo ie
Ini euH«e pas parl6 du remdde qu'elle m'avoit fait offrir. II failoit Bans doutte nue o
fuBBo de mauvaiee humeur. Fo.«et dit qu'il .voit remarqu6 quo je nltS Wbli
Je recuB ui>o invitation pour alter diner rh4. Ld. Sydney, oJio JrouTayt amo
StevcBH tres belle et aimable femme, et M. Brodrick. My Lord mo dUp^endant^o

tdJnd " •'"" ""? ^'"'•^^" ^«^« ««''«*'' *1"' *^«'' »° P«a crou8tilli?ure et que
jodevoiBoi.avoirreculacopiodomemeqnoIeQl Murray/ Je lui din que iWo"*

oroyoit avoir k .o pla.rdre de quelqu'un de I'office, mai8 qu'il no eavoit pas^ie quoi
H„ I'.-H **? ^^n***" ^^"^'^ '^""** '" dornidre des Miseres, et que j'avoiH it6 oblicA

de aider fiouyentpr I'empecher de mourir do faim, qu'il otoit\uiprenant quo les
Sr °^ '"* payaBsent paB ce qu'iln lui devoient. Quo I'engagemt dann loquol il!
ITZI ? l^'^^ ^Tf ^" G«»vorneur de la Province conBtTtuoit sa dotte, eTqu'on
11 rJvoua et'^B'eS'rmit ^"^'''' *"'**' '"" '"tercBtB, et memo les InterostBdes InterostB.

Lundy 16e

„n« i'Z"^'!? ^'^° *^°f '"^' .** ""J''°" " diminue, Reqxx quelque visittoB lo matin, fait
•nne promenade en voiture, din6 ch^s moy. ' » 1 ^ « »"", ^aii*

V .. . . Le Hardy 16,

TnA fiTn- ®^ v.f^.ttes et pasB^ a I'office do my Lord Sydney pr parlor iv Nepean qui

ruW?'^^,r^ ''^^"'''^ *'"."''l"^ ''^"'^ ^« particulioro 11 viondroit mo parlor, mais
Auayant p.uBieuiH personnes dans son antichambre il me rarleroit uno autre fo 8. s'il

i^ne TnivT '^^ ^'''''n\- ^>^^'^ ^« ^^ '' ^^ ^'^'' '^ ^^ Socreterrie den Guen oh ol
^J',^}''''yy V^'^'^^^f G^ ^^oii Hop m&lin). PaitvisittoA Wr George Tons que i"

et I?eI?a^v''T<;r'M-'V'''''''^"P''%^''^y Y°^^''l'^^ ^°* ^"'^ polio. Fait vlsitto la
W AncMay. Je viB Madame qui est fort aimablo.

fc«ri«nn Sr in^'^^ '^'"® cbes moy II no vouloit pas que j'achetat le cheval du .1 Eo-
DertBon pr im parcequo j'etois trop gonereux, etc., etc.

Mercrody 17.
P«,n?°/'. I ^ "* P'*"^"^ P*"'^' P'O""*^'-^ u pied, fait visitto au Gl Smith et lo-
iJifr^H, .*[, *^?'''''/.^"'*P'"".'*'"'''^"'"^*"*^ ^* ''^'"« d" <^^ Armstrong recu une
foT ll/^f'«''T ^^'' ^f«"'.q"' «>« recommande 2 ctl': Francois, dent je me passeroi*
^^'^\^'\^,^''^''S'l>^^^if^^ concert dnH>iron ou il n'y avoit pas Beauooup da

ViBitto. Elle me dil que Lady More 6toit incomodee depuis longtemps.

^ . Jeudy le 18e

i,A«,.J!-'°!'" i«'«^«"^- J« m'abillay chis Bude et fus a la cour a 24, ello otoit ex-
Ji" Bo?. "°°'''""'^- •''^ ^"^ ">« *^«"'' ^ '" ««'"« <l»i ^"t fo't gratieu^e mais je ne via

T««.'Sl'^p*'1f ¥ -^"her^t«yecLord Saisbury, le Gl Aikcr. loGl Gordon, Fosset,

?:^!i"v?:;' YX:'ae'r^.o; e?m"oT"" '' '' '"^^'' '^ '^ '"""^^•^'*' ''^"^"«-

TaiBe'^aitr^^T ^^rfp ^*'''l''"® ^,^ '''""'' .'""^^'■^ P*'^« q»'o° "0"« •'"ff'^'t do mau- •
J^ZfoLi lliaotllrnvo'ye?'"""'^'^^ "^^' Mob PomeBtique Francois a
,, Vendiedy 19e

1 fntf T«. '•'"'''"'''''°*'^ ^^ ^"^'" ^"' j'^y «" P«° ^0'»y- Maifl je me euis leve fatigu^
« lort mai a mon aiee earn cependant avoir ancun rcfBentirnflrt Hn mr,n RV.nmo ^.^^

iBena Jo JUaun et fait vitiiles anx deux Meters Franjoie quo je ne trouvay pas'cWs.

B. 230 to r^.

vTl OIART or a IN.

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14. ^Sunday, look a Onve:
Amhem. Alajor Gnrn ctmo lo m
•at I htd not (.jcJcen . If.
ocnbt, >iare been in a b(!
1 received ao invittition du

-0 and .old mo that Udy Faw.ett Man .n pS
' t the remedy .ho had offered me. I ,. a«t no

beautiful «nd amiatk. wcm... «, i Mr B.wi^i *?,•' 7''"® ^ ^^"^"^ '"'« Stevens, a
that he had reeciv d Tlet e^" ,o^^^ ij;'^'*- H>H^Lo,d.hip told me Curing dinneJ
and thM I w, , have rcce ved a corv of ,?♦?? "'^' ""r'^ ""'' '^'^'' "^« '" '0"o,
had r. ily , ved a letter from "^i^hLH^^T^^^

copy cu a Jettc, he wa. to kH to him bu d S tf, t ^"' -^T'i' i*^« «' ^ '^''^ ^«« «
that fiou hand believed he had cans^ m i i .^'''''^ '^ *^" ''^'^ ''<'"* '*• Ho Baid
that he did rot krow?or what * ^^"'Pl^'^t against some one in the office, bit

oblig^t^'et t:>';tertt^^;i„;j^,„^^^^^^^^ *h«t;.had often been

should not pay what they o^ 1 him ihr^hL' '* '"'" ^"'Pr'«>ng the Jesuits

entered with tho consent the Gover or o? tTf T"'"' '"'^ ^^''^'^ '^ey had
^h.ch they could be com, .„ied to^It ^ .i • ^® I''Ovince, constituted hi. debt,
interest, fie acknowledged it ltd ?ellaLrp. '''' ''"^ '"''' ^"^ compound

Viaite't rSnint'^VjoTl^dra^rdi^'edrhi:: '---'' ^^'^^ ^ ^^-

NepeaUrotii\ w'c;.d^h:r!^^v;"^^^^ 'j'l^y'- -^ffl- '« «p-k to

Me. hut that having several nerHon«fnK"^ P«*rt.ouiar ho would come to speak to
Jjother t,me. ,f the?a wa^ noth*; g^pres „g " We TlrrT," '' "^^'1 '^'^'^ ''^ ^-

-o was very poiif;. p^^d^^rti^nis ^;:!;^i^7r ^:V;C&^

son.triihrm^SauT^'i z. iZ^zz^^^z:'' '''-''- «--«' «^»^«-

a.d ^.\opAt:t.L.^.^^^^^^^^^ llf; -k; visited Genera. Smith

Kccewed a letter l.om Chevalier Gam re,, 1,^ r'V'^'".^
whom 1 would be much pha.ed Dir "d' at hn^^ V'^' ^^^ ^'''''^ "^'^'>'' ^itl
wb.eh was not well attended. I mot Mrs ,7"' '"/^" ^"'""''^ ^'O^^ert,

-e from visiting her. .ho told me that iady i«o,o J^ZU'L^'X'. ^^T'"'''

two;^?t 4''^Sro?.fyttS. V;:,7'mrct"ff'^ ""t ^^t " ^"^^ "^ '^^'^P-^
gracious, but I did not see the King ^ ^ """ '"^ ^^^^ ^^"'^«"' wt'o was very

P.wce;i'^Von^;n' t^drfik^;:' ^:;;tr'afS^^' ^""^'T' ^^'^-- «---' Gordon.

Townshend. Cunn ngham Sir Georu« T ^"J^'-a^^. General La.col/es, General

1 asked lor a botrie of n ,1 mTh^ ."^'®' ^«*>e'-^«>n and myself. ' ''""^'^"^

Genera. Koberts'on'Xe'homt^l^l^'h'S ir^ef "'f / "^ ^'^^ ^ ^«^ «--'
He must ^o. ** '^'*" '^»™' ^J servant, Prangois, was insolent.

l.««f Imi^"''"'^' ^^'^ ^''«^en sleep ; nneasv f

heat, tillmorn.ng, whenl.loDtal.ttU TL. .:,.„,. ^. . , ^0™ a dry and feverish
ieoling 01 iny coid. Took a Walk in Vh« 'r^'^'"' ^ V''^ °^ ^O' ^^ t'ut without any

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B. 230 k B. 233

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m ^/^''^A'^^'.l"®^ visittes. Le Col : Marah, le Ql BiU, lo Col : Bilfoar. la Cap.
Todd, le Col : Mu8gra7e et lo Gi Ainslay oat diae oh^J moy. J'ai troav6 le diad de
mon nouveaax culsinier indiffereat, maia J9 n'avois pas d'apety, les aatres paraonaas
ront trouv6 passable.

Samedy 20e
Dormy oomme la nuit pasa^, sorty eo volturo, fait vlsitte k Bade, lo Gl Oaroen-
y*''AW^™'l'?'! ^^W ^""^°' ^ Madamo & le Gl Christio. le Baron AlvensleW
le «i F. Smith & le Gl Tryon. Reyeaa de bonheure & din6 ch63 moy.

• Dimanche lo 21.

JJoimyd'aQsomeilinterrompu Jedorois dianfi ches ileasra Pollen

maisj^oriviaunBilletaBad/, pour qa'il m'excase, 11 vint mo voir & mo dooai
pluaieura consols aur mo8 incommoditea. Jo fis vonir le djotear Browne qui mo
oouaeiUa le miel comntio fort aalutaire oontre la ^raveile.

J'eua la viaitte do Ld Amherat, le general Bough, Mons. Rosa, I'aeent W. Oorrd.
le cap. Pointon din6 ch^a moy. La la aoirSa I'Bxpfilitioa do Sc. Ljuis en Bgypte.

Lundy a2e

^ Jo pria hior au aoir du The do son a^eo da miel et da jus da Oitrm qui m'a oooa-

sionne one douce transpiration toute la nuit, oapendant j'ay dormy d'une som-iil

une™art'"d ■ I '" "^ ^^^^ ''*''"^ " <'^P®"'^»"' J'ay®i ^ea inquidtades pendant

William Tuckfield est venu m'offrir une servante do cuiaino pr 12 guineas par
annee. Je lui ay dit de I'engager pour ontrer oh4a moy aamody prochaln 27 court
11 seat plaint de 01 que Ernest babilhit. Jo lay ay fait uqo bonne lecon. J'ay appris
dds lore par Tuckfiold qu'il avoit 6t6 fort insolent 4 la cuisinne. Qa'il avoic dit da-
vant tons lea domeatiquos a la cuisinne quo je Tavois mal traitt^ en pronant an antra
xromeatiquo puiaqu il m'a^oit auaay bien aorvy que Maigro a qui jadoanoia40gain6e8
parann6e. Jo m apper^iis que lo gar^m sera insolent dea quo I'oioasion s'en prd-
aentoraou qu'ilaaraquelqu'argfnt. ^

Charge William de s'informer dn oaractdre de Pattey. Je la prendray s'il ma
convicnt, mai^ j'auray toiijoura besoin du Laquaia qui connoiaae la ville.

Je ponpo que tons mea domeatiqnea sont jaloua de Tuckfield, peuthdtre n'a-t-il
pas tous lea menagements qu'il convieodroit avooeux, et qu'il so laiaae emporter par
«a bonne volonte. ' i i» «>i p»

Le Mardy 23e janvr

Le parloment assemble, J'ay ea la viaitto de Major Molcaater du Cap. Cullon
aquijo communiquay I'idee ou lo deasein quo M. Eoase avalt de qnitler I'agenoo
«c. Uude a pass^ ch^a moy et m'a conseill^ do prendre une housekeeper, qui aara
soin de tout. Adair et Brown m'ont fait visitte. Ma cuisinidre ayant fait rinsolento
je 1 ay ronvoy^e apprea I'avoir paye. William Tackfiold a arrange toute cette aflfaire
qni m auiait donne beauooup do d^sagremont. Ja dosoandis ohea Madame Fairchild
pour taue en oorto que tout so determine aans bruit. Din6 ch63 moy aveo Freeman.

i-aye a a cuisiniere 29. 10 7J L. St., pour tonte demande ayant conte aes gages
a raiaon de 25 guinioa par ann6e. & s

. Mercredy 24o

J ai aasez bieu dormy et mon lihume eat preaquo pass* mats toujoura une po-

flantoar..... , La Maj)r Gaun, Watts et le

i/apc nenedy mont fait visitte. Fait viaitto au Major Green dla^ et pasad la soir4a
chea moy. *^

Jeady 25e
Jrromone paaae la soiree ch^s moy.

Vendredy 26«

Rests ch^3 moy A cause du froid. Ro^u la viaitto du Gl Robertaon, et da

\ .Lryon, qui ma dit qu'il avait regu an grand paquet do lottrea do Finley qui cher-

c&ait a 80 lustifior. Je lo conaoillay do no point ae meler do cette aflfaire, et de rSpon-

TVtTnLFAV® ^^^ I'ay^nt ^'i il no lui oonviendroit pas de s'en meter.

^ =. ay paye .»r!et pour le Lavage do mes ohovaui Jusquos aa premier coarant, el

eaia ooavona avoc lay quo par la auitta il us ma faroiw plus payor pr mas ohevaax.

B. 230 fo B. 232.

PBIVATE DURT OF GEN. HALDIMAND.

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21. Sunday. Had broken fcleeo. I was to Hino ™uk .u «
wrote a note to Bud6 to make an aSoloiv nl « 7^^ ^^® ^^«'^«- ^^ollen, but
conneelsastomycompS iZtirT^r R^ to see me and gave several

for gravel. ^ ""P'aims. i sent for Dr. Browne, who advised honey as good

Cooret^Captl'XnJ^rditdwutrue^r^lh^" «^-t. Mr.

tion into Egypt. ^^ °*^' •^'^ ^^® ^^^'^ing "ad St, Louis' Expedil

whicl^a?rd%I?,r;X"ti^^^^^^ TV' "^r^ '^' ^-- j"-e.

Had uneasy feelfngs for'^a pE'of the nig^hf ' ' ^ ^ ^'^ ^'"'^'^ ^'^^P' ^'^^ P«iij«««'

William Tuckfield came to offer rro a cook-maiH fnr 19
h,m to ,r.g.g^ her to co»e on Saturday the 27^hcDi rent ^ZZ ^ IT . ^ '""^^
Lidest was chattering about I ^avo hJm r „w i ^^^^^^\ , He was full d what
field that he had beef ve?y nsolf^t to t"e S thaTi had'n "'^V'-^^"^'^ T»<^k.
another servant, since he had served me as we¥as MaLro to Z^ ^T ^^ '^'^'^S

Srf th^aH-e fi^nKitrS ^ ^ ---^shSThe^^run^f;--^^
.ut ^5^^= t:5:rtr t:;:^-^^ -- -e her i. it suits,

t.e .e^ w^^s^?^:r.^ar^r s^tii^r ^ -:. e- .^-^.e

M„lcS;el'orb?iai?aSin'*SSr ^ '«^« ^^^ ^^^^ ^isit of Major

Mr. Boss had of giving ^up the igency &rlT:"rr'i '^r^''' or desigftS
housekeeper. yho%i!l^takVcare o^ evSylSing "'ida^^^^^^^^ T ^' ^«* *

thT^? fT °'°^""*'«' I ^'««»"«««d after paying her W^iam Tn^tfi'?A ^^ "^'^
the whole business, which would have c-ivnn nwT ^„!^"k ^'^''"°^ Tuckfield arranged

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wage!''a^t%re^fL^nVfiiegreraV^ea^^ '' ^'' ^--^«' -'-^«ting W

Green, Di^ed and ^plt the evening afho^t ^'" "'^ * ^^^^*- ^'^^^'^ ^^Jr

25. 2A«;srfay. Took a walk; spent the evening at home.

from'G^n^rftob^eroL^fnd ^G^^^^^^^^^^ Z'' ^'^T ^^^'^^ --*«

parcel of letters from Finlav who wL f J iT-' * •°''^.J?'® ^® '^«<i received a large

5?;»terf-e in tbatTusT"el:fkntrarwt"p?n Jf ffittT"' V'^^"' ''"^ "«^
It would not be proper to interfere. ^' ^^"^ ^'"^ ^*^^"g settled it.

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D- J, Lundy 29.

J*icn a extraordinaire.

Mardy.

Ji;.h?.!fii' ''^'°°r'?"n «'"b. Lord Amherst PrcniJont. II y avail 25 nroHont Sir
„ .. . Merorody 31.

Le l'a.llour a apporW la hvr^e da mon Pcstillon & le Frock do Ernst.

pour I'ongatjer A laiHser

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vent! "S, 4 ?u oS':,' S' "irL'M"""'"/'' "^'° '™"° '^ -" 1"' •"-

ftit viBilu, i M * K r..! . . ''''r" '»"" "iformor comment ila ■» puilent.

r»' jt u • 1 ^ . yamt'dy, 3. Jr.*

propre^oVb rnl'lt C^e'Tl^^ Tnfi '^""'r^P'^i "^^ ""''''' '««^ «'«'^ extr^.o-nent

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I'KIVvTE UIAHY (,K OEN. HAI.DIMANn.

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the your, llmt \h, len guinoaH «i mor.th, and fourteen ahillin^rs a wfok for ii»y saddle
iMmoH, H„d ho promiHod to Hu,.,,ly mo with a good coa;;hman, who would aliond to
lour hoiHOH, HO that the groom could sorvo in tho house.

• .^"'^'i '^''''"'■^'y- ^^0"' '"'^'' Tucltfiol 1 to explain to tho Horvanls what eac h was'to do

in the houMo and to oxplain to tho <o.)k that nho HhtU have no rii/ht to the kitchen

ntutl. 'iulh woinoti wo(o woll i-atihfied.

GtnorulCtirirtio called to toll mo that ho had boon at Lord Amherst's and told

ino that ho j.iopoHod to havo tho dinputo ho has with tho agonts Hottiod by ffeneral
othcorH. Ii8 Loi-dship ap.,r )vod of thin method and he wrote to iho aL'onts in conse-
quenco. Hmod at I uron Alvonnl. bon's, with Mrn. Williamson and Mrs. Ohro, and
tho MiHsoM Pochell, Pauly. Goni.lly, General Morrison, Sir Williamson

Capiain Williamson, Mr. Ohro and Bud6. Lost a guinea and a half at whist. Homo
at ten o clock.

2-!. Way. My cold is almost gone. Messrs. Watts, Robertson, and Gann
■dined with me. Paid a few visits and spent tho evening at home.

2i). Monday. Nothing extraordinary.

«.rr Jh'V J"if ''"^ "^^ .r ««"^'""'*n has taken care of my carriage and horses. I
agrcoi to .How h,m half a crown a week for dothing.whon Ishall not give him livery
<5.V ul f I. ^""""^'^n Club, Lord Amhorst, pro.id nt. There wore 25 present,
bir Kichard Uowe was named picsido-t. Ttio dinner was woll served, all the wines

rnhfe^Slork '" ^'^ """ '^'""'^ "^ "P""^ ^^"^ ''''""'"« '"""^ agreeably. Homo

r..l^:A^!'^'^T^''^\^''''^.^\}'^''' ^''"'"^ ^" Rimsdon. who still deceives ma. I
rZ« Th 1 ^h«""«''t" '^nd the portable barometer which I had lent to M,ijor Wil
Mabr hi /" '«;>ut of order and is losing tho mercury. I am surprised hat tho
S 1 M ^'"l'**'", '"'^ "" "'"'<'« "^"••'* *" >oturning tho instruments. Called on

General and M.h. Anesloy (Ainsloy ?) with waom I am to dino to-day at young
Eamsdon-H. I found thore Mr. and Mrs. Anonley and an officer of tho g^uardJ, tSf
MisscBbharp; another lady, wife of an offioor in tho guards and General Uraiff
camo tu .pend iho ovoning. Pluyod whist and I loft at half pust ten. ^

Iho tailor brought my postilion's livery and Ernst's frock.

Ftbruar;/,

nof fin/^^^'^'^M ^^V^ ^^"^ '''1^.^ "'° "'^ '^^'P^^^ ^"<^ Mr. Cooro, whom I did
rh«l n ^'^ ^ 7^'''''' *"** ^'- ^'"^*'- '^^"^ f'»-"^«'- '^^kod me to write to

ChevaluT Grau to got him to allow Mrs. Provost to leave. It app ars that she has

Z- .o'p^'T"' T ' '""'^"u" '''y T^*^ ''«''"^"'^« «««»« «°d settloTn London. Paid^
^lr«H h •" 1 J^^^'^^.^'^h vvhom I am much pleased. Paid several accounts and ren-
dered hon.age to he resemblance of the King of Prussia, my old master.

*h«r„ !!!"" ^"«°"^"''^ '*'"«'^ "'.^h rao. Spent tho ovoning at Mrs. Drummond's, whoro
there was a good corajjany. Eeturnod homo at half past ten.

2 Friday. Called on Bud6 who pointed out the nocossiiy of calling on those who
arrived in town and if any one is ill to ascertain how ho is. Paid a visit to Mr
and Mrs Carpenter; L.rd Amherst, whom I found in tho Park, tol me that
Lord Camden had been much surprised at what Carleton had done in Canada" speof-
ing the Jesuits' hstaios ; he promised to send a duplicate of the King's order t^CoSnoil
on this bubject. Called on Fawcott, and on Sir Harry Gough. wi^onnou

3. Saturday. Dinod at Colonel Goldsworthy's with Vandorput and Bud6 Every
thing was oxtremoly tidy and well served, which confirms me in the belief of the
necessity of having an English house keeper and of making a change in my sert

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B. 230 X B. 23J

peu Je^compagnio^*' ''^^'' ^'""^^ Amherst oii j'ay joud trois Eoberts. II y avoit aesoz

Dimnncbo, 4°

?iroTJr'^''°";M^« '''T'^*'""^''^ '""J'- l^C'orro avoit consult^ ce matin
it^onPi <"«"*=.'•'".?'• «««°':oft, et colui qui doit plnidor ma cause. Je no sni. co qu'ils
Z«T« i"' '?'^-«, J «PP^''rJ« que Ja cauHo trainera on longuour, en attendant, la
oonenlte d'anjourd'huy m'a couti 16 guinies. '^ "»ui,, i»

J'ay romib quelquBH papinrs A M. Corro concen.ant oet affaire qu'il doit me
C^IUr^r ""^ ^'°;' "''^"?r*- „ "^'"y ''" ''^ ^'«'"° de I'Amiral Harrington, da
5Li^ K^' ^"""'^ .V"'^' ^,",'i.r • * '•^ ^"P- f«it un« viMtto a? Baron

Alvensloben qu, m'a d.t quo I'EIecteur d'H payait 30,000 on contant lea

^utZ' •!" °° '^^'^'^ ^f" »? rfglomont ,)r losTrouppoB tant pr le temp, do pay quj

Lundy, 5e fivrior— 87.
Promore le matin dinfi et passe la soiree A la maison.

Mardy 6e
fallnU®i?n«wl^'^''"1^°"'.'"' P'*'-'"^*" s"jet do mo8 affaires. II mo dit qu'il

rZ^r *?'"" '^•^" ™''^' '^'^ '"^ I''''"* '« ^o'l-^e «bi« 1« «• Ainslay, qui m'utendoit

& diner ce que je n'avois pas oompris. "^ ^

Moicredy, 7^
J'ay iorit au Major Mathews en lui onvoyant la Lottre que Corre eorit A M
Maln^ ^T^h" h"''°m;%^^"'''\¥''^- J« "''W '« Cape P?oeman d'onvoyer fa
?r T Jl 1^1 \^T nTJ'''^' K^y **" '»* ^^"'"« do I'eveque d'Oxford, du Gl Christie,
A de la L&7' ^"'- ^i'^'^^'^^y^ M. Duval. A qui j'ay prett6 les Portraits du Eoy
tn™i.innr ^ . F7"i'' ""f """P'"' Tucktiold 80 plaint des causories de mes
^rJvn''"yLT'^*'^''"'*''^P''?°»''''' ««* ^''^P °»"°utieux & i'autroest trop
6tourdy,& a pouthet.'o uno mauvai.e languo. 11 est trop jeune pour etre mon premie?
domeetiquo. 1 ,ne ch^s Polion a.eo Bnd6. revenu ohes moy fort onrhame. ^
JJu 14 Mars 86 donn6 A Megro pr les ddpenses de la maison.—
Un bill do £16 -w

un do do £10 :::::::::::;::::::::::::::: [ £306.

6 guin6es6-5 (

Le 29 Mar's

un Bill do £50

plus 10 gu'n^os !!"!!!'.!!!!!!!*" £6'oio,

„ . . LellAvril

9 gumbos g.g^

Ite 24 Avril

deux billets do £20 )

undo de£iO ./.'//..".'.*."".!..! [ ^*

Soldo comto avoc Megro. La depeuse* jusqu'au 2"4'Mar8

monioit auivant son compte A £ 33.0 6

Lo 8e fevrier 1787.

J'ay avanc6 cinq guin^es A mon Domestique Ernst A compte de ses eases

pr I'annee conrante &c. Jo lui ay augments ses gages pour I'annL suiVante SS

Adire quo je lu, ay promis 18 guin^os par annee.*" fl m'a paru on esporer davan?a^e

&jem'apper5o,8 qu'il m'acquitera des qu'il trouvera de meilloure^^gages ?" ffnt

que JO tfiohe d'en irouver un autre. I'ouioo guges. 11 lani

Paste la matinee ch^s moy A aranger des papiers. J'ay eu la visitte du Colonel
te^rhirl' ''J^^'r'lu™ ""^ ^'^^^ ">»' ^^ d«nt quf m'a empeohd de dSner
irSunn ■'"'■ P" ^* ^' ^""^ Promettant deMui eoriri p^

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Spent the ovoning at Lady Ambersfn, where I pluyed throe rabborn. There
was but A small cumpuny.

4, Sunday. Mr. Cooro camo to see mo reHpcrtinff Iho suit of Charles Hay, who
eooms dotorminofi to push his case against me. Mr. Cooro had this morning consul-
ted the Attorney General, Mr. Bobcrnft, who is* to ploud my case. 1 don't know
what conoluHion they have come to, but the caf.o, I Hce, will drag on ; in the mean-
time to (Joy'H consultation has cost mo 15 guincus. I handed some papers eonceining
thia businesH to Mr, Cooro, which ho is to return after having examined ihom. Had
a vinit from Admiral Barrington, from Gonoral Ainwley, Gunn, Captain Cullon and
Captain ; paid a visit to Baron Alvonnleben who told me that the Elector

ofH had paid 30,000 counting tho invalids; that a Bettlemont for the

troops had been mad.', as woll for the time of peace as for the time of war, with
which the King was balistiod. Captain Young, Twiss, Shanks, Couture and Mr.
Owen dinod with me.

6. Monday, Took a wnlk in the morning; dined and spent the evening at homo.

6. Tuesday. Went to Mr. Coore's to speak to him respecting my affairs. He
said it wuH necessary to gain time, and that he hoped it would not succeed. Called
at my nephew's and dined at home, thence to General Ainsley's, who was expecting
Tne to dinner, which I had not understood.

7. Wednesday. Wrote to Major Mathews, sending him the letter written by
Coore to Mr. Ahxander Gray respecting Mr. Charles Hay, I desired Captain Prop-
nan to send to the Major Cuenot's (?) Ktter. Have received visits from the Bishop
of Oxfod, General Clarke, Sir James Napier. Colonoi Goldsworlhy and Mr. Duval, to
whcir, 1 lent the portraits of the King and Queen to have copies made. Tuoktield
rr;nplaincd of the tattling of my seivants, especially of Einest. The one is too
finical and the other too heedlees, and has perhaps a bad tongue. He is too young
to be my head servant. Dined at Pollen's with Bud6. Koturncd home suffering
from a cold. "*

From the 14th March, 1786. Gave to Megro for house expenses :—

A bill for £ 15

do 10

5 guineas 6.6 £30.5

29th March :—

A bill for 50

Plus 10 guineas 10. 10 60. 10

17th April 9. 9

24th April two bills of £30, one of 10 50. 0

Megro's pay bill. The expense to the 24th March came according to his account
to £83. 0. a.

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8. February, 1787. I advanced five guineas to my servant Ernst on account of
bis wages for the current year, &o., I increased his w«ges for the following year,
that is, I have promised him 18 guineas a year. Ho seemed to hope for moro, and I
believe ho will leave mo when ho obtains better wages. I must try to find another.

Spent tho morning at homo arranging papers. Had a visit from Colonel Mus-
grave. JRomainod in the house with a bad toothache, which prevented me from
dining. Wrote yesterday to Major Mathews by New Yoik, promising to write him by
Mr. Dunn.

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Mr Hi l ^® Vendrody 9e fev

Certain doTTTT'^uo^o^ZLvT.ratSS:/ ^? '« '^"^ ^^ ^^^-rge
mo dit quo Mr Chambers soinoitour do k SL l'"«P?"'l".P«'- '« oho7. Carloton. II

Mr LiviuH olant nd i^ Lisbonno & son nArf «f ". ^*'''i'^"- i' mo dit do plas que

employ* r.uoj dans la Clorio AnKloiSfdotl^S.^n '''"?^ ^l"' "'«^°'^ j«»«i« *"*
employ de la Oouronno aue n^tin m„ ,u • ^**'^'"«»' ° "^o't auoun droit i romolir ud

iormd oontroM. Carlton^ irmonS/?''*'" '■""'^°'' '"^""^^ ''"°'i«° quTavoiJ

Mills nvoitvoulu form "contro Li To oo'LC^^ *"'** 1? ^'^"^'*'"<"' '^fa»™»'

JDunn H nbtenu la permission d^roulser mP A "^ *'•'* P""/'*' ^'"" ««' '^'*"« «<"> 'ort.

Cape Twi88 son agint pour 18^8^000^ T' '' «^oi<^ «PF'«intd lo

eix ann^oH. *^ *^ ^^^^'^ ^®^ ^°"*«« ce qu'il croit qn'oa no fora pas avant

Davisso.ft^tltmJqui'^o'^J^ia^aT! '" ^-'r^J^'-^'" "^^ ^ont itoal.
parl^pr 'aprcmieroforuM.„ff:i.rd sTol^rXVT". '"•' ^"' '"' «--*
nommordcHorticlo^ pour fixer do nuol In f«„r?n!f •' * '"' "''o*'' propond de

pourroicnt ho ohargor dos Dottos 3uo iolTn,.-'"'''^p ' '^^^'""^ '«" PO^tesaijourd'huy
avccIo« tnciionHq„V,,,o„&rpoi!rt'dran3S ^^"P^^''^^'^^ "^--^ iontruotf

a« ^t'^^^-- f;''^ «^3'-.C«'"y Bayard .,

dans Ics mions & que tous le.s vouchers otoiont lool". i •-'" *> • ° '''' '*'"' ''^"'''' «'^™P'''*
conv,ondra oopondant quo j'on Zlo A Mosl™ & 'p''' "•" • '"^.''"''^ P'^^'^ '» B'*"«"''o. II
HoldcrncHso avec M &L ji QvlnTl / Commi8«a.ro8. Din6 ohis Lady
mon ami, c'ost un jo!y-ga% n, mais oui^narni/r'" "''"" '' ^'« "^^ F«r<ii«and Grau,
mo fairo oonnaicro LVHolZ'noiso C ?n t? P°" J« "« voulus pas

passay la soiree Che. moy.''°^"''°'^^'«°'J«"« '•«>»ay A 8J houres, &

7.,_ „„ .. , ... Samedy le lOe

CO L. d fuTmon" c'fiS ^a^tfcSr J^o^l^eTlet ?n'^'^' ^°« f ^^^^-"' ^« P-^^
Colo.olfithcrington a orient ;ru.Cn'^S -1^^^^^^^ M°«'-q»« q"o 'e

63 L St. II chargora lo rosto p^r ]« conto dS comna^nir ' '' "'''''"' * P"^''*

Mon/£r;r,rrm;;^;.S^,£- >« ^o^teur Ela.e de

8ati«faittodelaTour,/qVSioali(odrns1es v^^^^^^ '^''^ J'*' *^«°^^« ^^rt

avoud qu'ollo quittoroit cJ pays A egret & ou'el^n 1« '' Manufactures. Bile ma'
dai,Momt on Canada. Fait visUto A Mr AclS i- "^ P''°"°"' J^"'^'^ P'"« trouver
II cHt pariaittemt lege & a une llli^fi.n J.' «^ '""'•g'^n gonoral on Siafort Street

trouv/unsou.deme^di'otri n:'fiTvoi"u?S ^"^ "'«" ^/p««

lu. a fuic present & qu'il evalu A 6 OUO guinrs ^ CW ""."" ^'^'*'^? ^"« '« P«P«
cbcoquo j'ay vu dans lo gonro ifme dU nnMI nlJ^^^'^'^'^rJ '** P'"« ''""«
pi-CHe.'vations annatomiquos au Pane h. ffi.n«fi ^ *" P'''-'«°n«^ d'une quantity de

bres, quo lo Fapo avoit \a arranS autfoux K'?'"P"^'i°"^ ^'"""^"^ ^'^='™^
Mr Adair .to. Din* ch^s lo g2 SmiS avon ?«^^7p\^°'^^"'^P^»«^^ '« busto de
I'Amiral Dadol. Mr lo Capt Smith srcrotairr H„^p^ ^^,'1'.}}^' ^« «' Robinson &
do Gibraltar, & M. AValls [Watt™?] ' '**''''^*"^« ^" General Clinton, un capt vonant

PalliairnO«?"«»^^«-y^i «preB avoir recondu I'amiral Dcdalle ch^s Lai,

r,,;. „. ... , , Dimanche le lie f.

tra.tl* par les commissaires 11 m%i nJu h?? "."i,*^'!] '^ P''*''^ '^'^^oi'" ^'^ mal
M. Pitt lui a th^moigne co qui est uno dos l^J "'^- ?"'*-°° ^ ^" P«" d'attonlion que
me dit que dans oe pays lesrerJicos ill T ?1" '•"' •'^"*''*'** ^«»« I'oposition.^ II
de profittor des circSnitances ^ ' '^*'''''' ^^^J^"'''^ «»Wi6s, & qu'il 6tait bon

icure''nomy1uHer:?a?;tTtS^^^^^ j'ay eu.nne conversation d'uno

a res au temps. H ddsaprouva toujours la conduitte de ceux

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two and that ^h.« reason l„e rTadTo'd thi Tctio? ho ha2' al^entSn^tctlol*
accoantH, which ho bolioves will no! b^ done for six yeirT ^ ^ *"'

compa,„d ,b.,„ wi,h mioe, ih.l .11 Ihe vo.ohor, wor» lodSd L d U,a I h!™ „.fH

them t srtt^r?:r.r„r. I'itt'/^roifL'^'h •*"■'" "r-°«^

h«H ,.rLn. H / Tu o^ ^^^ ®"°^* ^*'"'* P''^^'»'"« I ^'ave seen. Ho told mo that ha
had presented to tho Popo a quantity of anatomical preparations enou<Tto fill tw^

^^P'«'« leturnmg from Gibraltar and Mr. Walls. [Watts ?j ^'

housfeSSlMaTr''"" ^"' ""'' "'^^'- ''^'"•"^ "'^»^ ^'^-•-' Dedalletohis

Oall^Vnn^""'^''^- .^I'f'L*''^.^''" ^^"'y °''"*«°' «»<i <^««o''al Gago, whom I did not see

Sainid of ; n^ri ltrS:f^°^ f' ^ ^°"°? '^'- ^^«"" ^^^' ^^ ^^^^bac. who com.*
inH^f .K ifn^ treated by tho commissioners. Uo ppoko to me of Lord Eoden

fhrl^w Sm into onnTv" P"*^'" "^T l^ ^'' P'"' ^'^'"^ was one oHhe causes wh cS
larew him into opposition. Ho said that in this country past sorviooa were alwavs
forgotten, and that it was well to profit by circumstances ^

Batio?cIli1hTflS!r!rrh«'r'''°''lr'^'°'-T;''?. ^'^^'^ ^ ^^'l ^'^ ^«'^'- *«•» a h»"'« «o«^or.
mXtho Lt n^ln^ (k^tt*- '°^- ^^f}^ disapproves of tho conduct of those who
made tbo last peaoei the King opposed it as maoh aa ha conld. hot »*- «t Uuf «Kii„.^

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«UnKMi,,„o. r.Ly.M. lujiT;,! ,f.,. t,H'''.'T;''''''" ^. "'"'^ ''"^"^'^ "»

P«yo do IH \ vivro «v«o Hon L iV < m o H 1 1h t... ''•''':"" ^"'"'^ '«"''"• »«

My J.«dy doit «.-oir c<,< „no t. Jl,e "o icmnu II i f'"/" "',
r«roit olro ontiorcmonl Ih mHitroH.o ' * ^^^ *"^" '^"«"« '«^''«^ * olio

on onfan. "'"' "" ^«"'"" q>>' 1 Hvoicnl (ait |.lciiicr oomrno

Hnd^ ,% Poilioo ont diii<\ ohi^H inov r.,^ ii

il y Hvoit boauooun do n-ondo. ,; ;?„ ,«{?;[ w. '^T''^ ;''''" ^"''«'"" ^'""^ "»
BoMon. rovonu a I IJ hcnrs apr.^i^olo convlu avol, M f ^''"''l '^ ^''- '^^^"' *'«
Gl (.^hr.Htio ohis moy domain ,\ ] homo. '"'' '»" '' »•""<'<>" t'oioit lo

w •, .... , ,, Lnndy lo 12o.

Promoni A ohoval dans lo Parok dini'mi?,"!..!. \

f«B ohoisy pr*.ida„t ,. ,« oiub pm^L'^t" s'" !;;:'.„';;;" ^ti" '' •"""""-• J«

t. , . . Mororody l4o

«to,t charge do ,no fairo do« compLJ ZdcN bS„ UnTiU^' ?"' "•'' """*»«• "
ft-d.08 BO v.vont ,,a« bion onHomblo. rainVvoi i, ni iL'w "^ cnCovoir n„o loHdouK

I f«ut quo jo pario pour Ich raoom^cdor M 'hViHiiSt^ 1"''"'"; ^' •"«f«"«»'«li'P>o.

II paroit un fort joli gar^on. »^ anHlin vint ausni dojounor avoo moy.

Promcn* A cbcval avoo lo Gonl Smith lo Pni««„i u
d.nor Che. Lady HoIdornOH«o pr HamodM'Hi rcc^nnn i^"',^'"''"- '''"•«'» '"^'^^i ^ ,
Oorro ou il y avail plusiours pLon^mo io ,f« r^. , • " ^ «««"««'. f>inA ohcz M.
rcvonu cMh moi A lO^. »'"'^«onno8 quo jo i,o conois^oi pun, poidu doux lobois ot

Pa JS:.•^Sl",trq.!^;?,:£5^«v:"V'r^^•^« ^'^f- ^"•^'•''*->n

fort conHoUl^ de fairo un (our A Bath ,r mo^ru ,^"**«V'^^''' l'0'«i ArnhorHt qui m'u
par lo Colonol Mu.grorc. Dir«5 oh/s le (W.? n '!'' P"'' '" "''"^ ^ 'i- I'^ROt ot

rercnu cb^s moy ^ ]() bouros. J^^.'' Sharp, joud deux .oborH quo /ay po.du

do c^i^s. tt;^:!!;!;;? trr iSrs^if^iT" ^"' -"^^^ ^ '•<^«^-

d. .0 conduire A I'offl.o do oa app/S fi^l;;; Z^:^ ^ SSlSt^l^Z

B. 2Mi (•) It. 2'A'i.

IMUVATII I.UIiy l.K MIN, IIAtKIHANn.

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an.l l.iH l„<,ihor, wl,., I.h<I k.vom In,,, a ,m„i„« wi.iol, rnu.lo l.i... ,„y liko u ,,hil.J
♦hnrnw'*"",*^ I'.hI.o., .linod Will. ,no. I «,,e„t iho ovoni,.« ,U Mr«. (Jc.oro'H wl.ora

Mr. K v.n, ol n.,Hto„. Wo„t h.,rno iit I.Hlf p,i„t „|„v„„, H,U)r HrraSV w th Mr
a,ore lo moot (Jonoral Uln iHliu Hi my hou.o to-,„orrow ut m,« oX k.** * """" **'*

Mr. J)alHn„y, (boUn.^y ?), (;ol,.n«l U,i|,„ur ; di.l n.,t find thorn in. "'*'"'«'•«''' y,

will, mo. ll,oylolt.un,no(/olook. H|,ont tlio ovoning ut homo. "•"""" ""'«^

IX Tuesday. Rodo in Iho Park; dinod wt tho oliih
proHidont lor iho noxt inoolinK. "omo ut hull' piiHt Ion.

>..,! /*■ ^^'i''"f'%- '!"J « viHit from Mr. Tiaylor.onH, of (>idoHford. Ilo Haid he
mo lh,'±' ^^ '''° i^'"^«'>|.Marlborou«h to UhvoI with I.Ih Hon, who i. twonty

conv.rHatiZ.h.u7rT '"••"'• r»"^" ^*' '"" '"'•"^ l'"' »"th-.. I could draw from hi«
conyorHut o,iH thut Iho two hrolhorH do not livo in harmony tOL'othor. Tho oldoHt in
y tiPK .. d, dro.my «nd .nolunohoiy. I munt try to hrinK o^k.^ a rooonci iution
Afr. ChriHlio uIho onmo to hroiikfUKt. IJo Hoom« a lino young man. '''°"""" "*''•""•

«rn„'!f "i"^'^'' <^"J'«'-"' Smith and Colonoi MuHg,ovo. I wuh invitod by Lady Hold.
ornoHH to d.no or. .Saturday, but reooived a nolo of apology. I>i„od at Mr Uooro'S

ioLv,zr,2?Lr'"'' """"^ ' ''' ""^ •^""^ ^ '"' ^ ^^' ^"•'^-"' -" -"-«^'

acoou,UH^^"3ftV 'J"'^ !" ^'"rr ^•"™ '^'■- "'"^^ "'^y*'-'' ^^PO^'tinK Major HntohiHon'a

tliH.^, 1^-^i^ T^ T ^"^ ^''>*' * ^'•'P t« ""t'' ''« ««' ••'•^ of ""y cold. Then went
Xlnnif M '*'''""l\. ™f ''' ''*''« ™>' """»« P°t »P "t tho club by Sir R. PiKot and
S Mph lEZ n '!"'* "i u°"l'"."' «'»''P«»^'-'« with Sir Harry G088, hi« wife. Mr.
and Mph. UumHdon, IJudd and Mr. Sharp. Played two rubbers, which I loHt. llome

to ihh^'f^'u ^" V^ ^''^^- W>gKle«worth, I met Mr. Molisson, who wag Koinir

ine of L Sortn;/' fu"' °f '""'' '"'' '*'""•'""* *t '*»« <■««' of thoBUir he orderef
one ot ide porters to take mA to "ffl'"s "'K»-a -'«-- 1 = • -. > -■

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lei ro do -on offlco afln do produiro Ioh Wou"hor"V coUrJrnJr' n '" ' rT"** l""^
qu'il no trouvoit aucun conio ,,«r lonuol roLrflnf i..?,„ „Ko ' ."'° .'','* «''«a<lto.

crainn q«o p.r lA jo no dovien'no .e3no;.irh^l"?;.Jrl^^"^r .r.^»«^"'>L-«^
quo

vi^-^^'n " ^"''" ''^*'? ''** AmhorHt, fait viii

pan.
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aecm.r«/lui donnLy deux "^.L' ot an?!^^" "*'^Tr/i^ ""« domundor ,,uoI,,»oh

la nromiAroHomoinodomaT JoTudiSrHi^ part.ro. t pour I/Italio dtti?.»

do VaumarchioH «i olio ^rt Lo*^^^ o otlt 3?, ?„T ^ ,•'"'" ^ r"""*^'" '" ""••""'«
iaiBoit plaiHir. ^ *'"*'"" 'n^w'X'OD. H prut quo oa lui

P A A L Lundy lS)e

PoHon ot^o G. «t. Je..n. ,.« J^? K^l ^^^Jil^K^^Z^^^^^^ Izf

«eveitotjMro..^:y^^.TSioii"£^^^^^^ J'allay dinor ch.« „,on

voyage d'ltillio. Jo Ioh trouvTy ' " * to„t SallavtrlT '*''?■ !? ''"^i'-'*'""' ''«"'• '°»'-
ont un asondant m.r I'osprit do lo ur nL-o n ?n l«r^u •'"'/■'.'.' "*." ^'^^""f^^' ""'*" «"«»
ch^ moy A 9 hcuroH. I'^"> 1" "' sero.t inutillo do oombattro, rovonu

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A 9 bcuros pr alior ou Ciob.

11 , Jeudy 22«

one 8oireo chis moy pr Ioh oSiaminer ' Hutch.n«. U mo promit do venir

^"m" SLt ^^p'Ss-d^'T'" ^"^ ""' ''"""°" '

bhroiamondomicille.'c;? m",f Sml"V„" sT'^^'i ^'^ I* Sui.Bo, & quo j-Jia-
8'il no trouvait pofHonnoA S i oi??l 1?,^ '*r* '^^ '.^^''"P'^^^ luiditqao
nous convlmes que Caban," 6ta t tro2 Jiin^ , f.''''\^'''P' f""-e quo i'umcnoruiH icy
ftSon il 8'etoit conduit A 1 Wh^ f r'' fa.ro I'op^ration. Jo lui dis doquello

trJuvo que CabanU renvoye ll]l d^J'in^""^''?. "^^ '^'''^''' T-aytorrons J il bo
lation. ronvoye calMs d un jour ou d'uno annio A I'ttulro pr faire I'opi-

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C.H» n ihu h,, 1 ""'"I"""" h»'l 'f™!'""! »6»»™l .mo.,,,!,, „,„„ lr,„n ii,r (lav

|.(t)ountH. «"ni'ioy mm. ii m «uuj that ho ih vory oxjjnrt in arranging

liv nf;K^""''"'^' "l" '" '*'" f"*'"*- ^''^"••no'i at four, and Hpont tho (lav at hom«

Iwl 0 und wtv 7/ '"^' ' r'*^'; '" f^l"-"'"*^" '^° •'^'•"''>- »f VaumarchicH, ,J it wus
aoi flttio, una why. It Hoomod to ploaso him, • n. vyu»

19. Alondmj. UoJo it. tl.o park fo' ihroo hourn. I mot lT>o Kinjr and OnoAn
%hon «o.nK Ihoro, und mudo iho m.,„uinUnco of Sir Tho-nas W^^ouSn Knvov to

wont with Mu.lo t„ tho Hiroi.'rt ooniiort, and fr.)m thoro L) Lid/ Amhtirrtl'M uftHomhIxr
it elovon. ""^ ^^"" " '^"'""'* "'"^ " ''""' ^" ^■•«- fiolx^rtBor,. ' Homo

20. Tues'lay V.Hitod Mrn. UimidoD, AioHJoy, Sir ,'iobort PiL'ot Wont to (Jin»
%.th my nophow, whoro 1 found Mr. CtiriHlio and Mr.. S.ndo m. My niocLVZ
|.repar,„K orth.irj.urnoyto Italy. I found thorn, OHp.oiallysLy t.ofuM „ri '

A^i.!^'.^''?''""'''.^-...^''" ^^ ^''° '°''^^' «''i'«h ^a« P'-otty full. Thon viHllod Lord
1^.T™m\M"" '"'"''""' ';• r' i." Mr T,ay?orro^nH. who has tho'^out^'l
:, ™ "",7 "■ , who has boon back for throo months Ilo f-noko of

iin.H "Jm""'""*^ T"" ^''" '^'•^ *« ^' ^'"•'""'^"d in PruBHia. B^d^ Marsh and Adair
dined with mo and wont off at nine to tho Club.

Twisfof'fhoHite.i.^^'V'' "i";! ^''°'?' ^.T""'" '^^'«" ""'l Captain Sobankn. Spoke to
tZT V. •''"^''»"''*'"' "**""' t^aptain Hutohins [M^jor Uutohison'sl accounts H«
promised to npond an ovoning with mo to oxamino thom ■' *'"^"""'- •"*

8poke^^?l^^°ho^SLS"'' "''" 'T^'''' ^ '•«'"'*^'^°J ^''•'t »f'«'- tho Qaoen had
ffiev?ng that I had ten HI '"""' '''^ """"'"'"^ *"' ^'^'^ '^ ''"'"^''•^'

he «J1n;,i^'^h ^ T]!" *" "li°°'.'^ ™?' ""** t"'^ "»° t»"'t tho King hopod that I would not
^f^Ki K^ ^^f"^- I'""?" ^»«f'«"d as I had boon from Swit/.,rland and that I ZSkl
S?h„ i' i?"^ '*."™""'*' ''«r«- We spoke of Sai.is and of his tumoi I told him that
iLrlnT , pV'".""*' '" ^""" *« '»« truHtod with tho ca.o ?o bring him horo We
ttgrocd hat Cuban.s was too old to porform tho oporalion 1 told hi m how ho had
behaved u, regard to Traytorrens' turiour: and it Lv h.nnnn fw nlh.nrwill nat
«. zaa oif for one day or year to another for porformingllio'opor^Uon ^

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n- / Vendredy 23.

DiU ch^R lo G'l Robertson avec lea trois lady Finches M^idamA T>rn«.«„*

ErKr",''-" "" ""° "^ ■" '"'"•' ""• ''''"■ "»'"■ P'^-So "hisUe'ro^re™

Samody 24e

Je fis une lougue promenade a cheval din6 che8 moy aveo le major Gunn.

^ Dlraanche 25e

Jetusa Hamestead aveo mon nevoiix & revenu aveo M. Corre aui me nrnmif
de me procmer la copie de la leitro quo Rom oi Gray avaion t ecrffi M S«Ti

Lundy 2fie
Promote a -heval. Lin6 cMs Lady Holdornea^fl n^ar^ RuHa ir Vo».^ * ±.'
«u conoerl du Im.o. & pas.a le re.t. do 1^ BohrchrMrdarno E)teS
avait becucoup do monde. Gagce 2 p,nw6on. ^""-^^o iDDe.tson ou il y

. Mardy, 27e

±il6 a la ciltd en voiture, promei e A cheval & e'^ mi Plnh n,\ ;'^»^:. r> x -j i.
La compagnfe 6toit fort nombrease& tout le mondo esf re^t^for't ttrV Twtn^
Lord^Shouldb.m pr P,.,dent j'ay conduit Jo rmoSo'e Xk "oVerfui wf^pTstt

Mercrody 27. & Jeudy 28e *

1. •,,., ., Vend redy, ler Mars.

TwissSfBide^trr^cc'moy."' ""'' '°"'""'' '"' "^ P-e la soiree ot^s moy.

Samedy, 2e

^nn^ornonf i« M • tj < I ^ procDaiD ft 1 .i hcuros pouv lui produif 6 leg vouchora

^r^'sr.odi'^:: IT'"'' '"■ ' *" °""' ""*'»''« p™""' "» -^-irr,*

Dimanclie 3.
jJr =on* ^! .^'•^^'^' '® ^' ^"^'^^' Christie, Bade & le dooleur Brown ont dine ch^s mov

. Lundy lo 5e Mars.

W Tn^'.* I'"'*!® * •■'^^!^*^ Sydney, que jo no trouvay pas. Jo fus k I'office oh io t ronvav

^'srel'I ?„"' ''' ^«^«"".deri« Peu do sea voyages & me dit qu' Icontoi Ser

NopeTn a^tuot^d'ATc7|a«f^? h" TT '^ ''"'"«' P'"^^^-' J-o-is a m!

jour^innerjLlll^tSe'c^hJz'^oil.''"' ^' "° P^°"'' 'l^''^ ^"^ -^ - -«-«

Mardv le fie Mars.
wort^frvS ''^ ^"P'l*"''^ Twiss & le Capit.ine Freeman & remis a M. Wiffffles.
^4 onNl^Tr du7ar>r"HLl'hT'"' '' ^^.eSS-l.. llj Sterling que j'avoi. tir/en^T3&
fileswor h mVn S ' ? °''°° ^'''"' ««li«f'^i'-« a"^ dipeneea publiques. M. Wig-
iavar2 r.,M uL u "" '"o"'' '^'^"'^ J'*-^ ^^'^^OF^ «^P'« avec nne lettro A M. WH
SJkTnlrR^" r'-- P^^^^«h^- L'i Amherst qui mo parla au sujet de Lt
Jr-oibock CO notre Reg.mt qu, veut aller 4 la demi-payo. Bade dinnd ches moy.

Mercredy 7

B. 230 to B, 233,

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'^231 Friday. Dined at General Robertson's with the three ladies Pinch Mrs

24, Saturday. Took a long ride. Dined at homo with Major Gunn.

xcl-nf '."^"'"'j^; ^T^ ^"^ Hampstead with ray nophow and returned with Mr. Coore
who promised to go me a copy of tho letter which R>S8 and Gray bad written 5
Mr. Ilarloy respecting the insurance on the clothing for the 3i-d and 4th Battalious
Dined at home whore I spent the evening. ^JJuaiiouB,

w«« ff "tK^"^'^"^' . ^'^^'^ ^'"^' ^'""'^ *^ ^=^^y Holderne^'fl with Ba de and VandeDnt-
was at the Boron's concerf, and passed the rest of the evening at Mrs. RobertsSn';
where there was a crowd. Won two guineas. -ttooertson s,

' fiidpnf ■ ^rlf^" ^'''''^ ^'^ ^^"^ ^''^ 5 ''°^<' "'^^ ^''"'i to the Club, where I was Pro-
TordSh.Lr""fP^D^''.^/''*'''^r'"°''«"«*'^^«^«''J' on« remained late. I named
Loid Shuldham for President. Took Commodore Affle.i< home, 23 Wimpole Street.

*.amf ?; ^'\'''^''y' 28. Thursday *. Received and piid a few visits. My nephew
^me to breakfast. He said be had fixed to leave on Monday next. Gunn dined with

March.

«f i.}' ^''' m^-. ^"^l ^„t ^,<*'^'**' wh'«'» ^a« pretty full. Dined and spent the ©veninff'
at home. Twiss and Bud6 dined with me. ' •veniD^

x«\.,.\ff'"'^''^' ^*"'* "^'^^ ^*P^"'" ^^'«« ^n^i Freeman to Mr. Wigglesworlh's.
who made an appointment for Monday next at II, to bring him the vonchera
reepecung Major Hutchiaon, who was my secretary daring the years '73 and 't J
when 1 commanded in chief. J & uo j^caio u »uu <t

3 Sunday. General Pigot, General Smith, Christie, Budd and Dr. Brown dined
J me and remained till after ten o'clock, after which I went to ray nephew's to

Some aTelorn"! ■""'"'^- ^^" ^"''' ^''' "'''""^^ '° ^'^ ^'"^ ^ ^'* ^^' ^^^^^^^"^

v.hJ: /^'''^H^'vr ^i"^ * 1'''^*° ^'''■^ Sydney, who was not in. Went to the oflSc«.
Tnd sl-H ?r? ?'• ?'^"u^°".'^' ^^''^''^ ^^'"^•'^"^ ^'^"^ t^'« ^--avels shortly before
tolZ.1. .^? i''^^"?'!.* ° ^"•''^ *« SwitzjrUnd and of travellia,. through it on
SrnJ^- H,T •^''^•u-^^^'^'^"'^*^''- ^°P««" Alco's (Halo- s?l petition, which he
promised to take up the same day. Dined and spent the evening at home.

WlJiei^TS'h«^^°l'''''^^'*PV"'°^'''''*«''"^ ^^P'^''* Freeman and handed Mr*
&ft '7^a,d%7fn^^^^^ ^^%'S' '""^^ ^^'"^^^ ^3 I'i sterling, wLioh 1 had
Mr Wii.lIwnwK '''''"' «f<^«Pt'*'" Hutobison, to meet the public expennes.

R„;«;h^^ ^P""® '^^* '■*'°«'''t- of which I sent a copy with a letter to Mr. Wil-

lfIn'p\V'\^''' ■"""*• ^"^^"""^ «° ^^'•'i Amherst, who spoke to me about
with me °" regiment, who wishes to go on half pay. Bade dined

7. Wednesday. Took a lone ride and rna'tG«nA.al P Pa«^*»»»" rp„ff«-„«„ »i
Wiul^mLn""® ' Generals (Junninghum, Ainsley and Bud6, Colonels MarsiT'and
Williamson present. They stayed till after nine.

Marc7buuhe^roraJe«tS ^''^ moath, coutiaued througfe

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Jeudy 8
J ay 6te A la oonr & vu presenter I'adresso de la Chambre des Pairs aa Roy.
t^rmiS 1 "^^ *''"* ^"® ^" *'°"'' ®*°'' int^resB^ a [La phrase n'est pa»

Landy 12e
rromen^ a cheval fait qnelqnes visittei & passfi la soiree ch63 moy.

Mardy 13
«,« /f * "'■'^P^'f'meDade a cheval avec le Qenl Roy & et le Cape Bisset, le premier
nied.tq.ieM. Archoli [Herschel ?J avoit d^convert deux satellites A la noavelle
PJanctte que lui fasoit la revollution [I'uno] en I'espace de huit jours, ot I'autre environ
aane I^ joure, qu aucun astronome en France n'y aiJIeurs n'avaient p& les voir & que
leni-r ''*"^'^'* **°'*°* ^°''' P'^"^^ **"® °**" instruments surpassent si fort les

d'ohiilf.Sn^^?^'"'"™ ^''b.®." ^!^^ ".® '^'''■^ •I"'"''' '« proposait (si jo n'avais point
d objeoiiOD) d avoir mon Btten Canada, mais que comme Hopey commandoitcomme
^rigadier qu on seroit ob!.g6 de faire venir Btherington en Angleterre puisqu'il etoit
pins ancicn quo Lui. r i

^'^^^ au club ci Lord Shculdbam preeida. Il y avait environ 20 pereonnes &
tcut Po pasea fort bien. J'allay de lA avec Lord Shouldbam chez Mad. Trapaud ou
ion fncommodr"^ ^^ ^^ox^^e, et cii il faisoit une challcur extraordinaire dont je fua

«rKi.^® ^' ^1^' 'f.^i®. "® sirprit en me disant que lo Gl Smith avoit refuse d'etre soa
arDitre pour lo diffSrend qu'il a avec I'agent au snjet de i'habillement perdfi.

Mercredy le 14.
Lc Lt do Poibec vint ch6s moy pour me prier de lui procurer le moyen de vendre
fa fcmmifMon. II me parut un ioit joly cfficier & il m'intereseat k eon sort par le
lecitdetestfivices & des depens inevitables dans lesquelles il avoit ete plonce
lOur remplir ^on devoir. Je I'invitay a diner on j'eus lieu do me persuader que ce
eerojt une peito pour le eervice s'il ee retiroit. 1 1 mo dit quo ses dettes ne montoient
jae au deJa de 50 a eC£ St. m^is qce eon P6ro qui avoit uno nombreuso famille ne
ponvant pas 1 atsister il so voyoit obiig6 de vendre pour payor sos dettos.
JBud^ et Green ont dir6 ch6s moy.

Jeudy 16.
Je rencontray Lord Amherst au Parok k qui je dis quo je forai mon possiblo
pour retenir le Lt do Porbfc dans lo Bait, et que h'iI etoit necessairo jo payerois sea
oeiics. Je Jui djs cnbuilte ies depences que j'avois faittes pr retenir d'autres offioiers
oe quil appronva beaucoup, Je lui dis que j'avais regu une leltro du chevallier
long au eujet de la destination du lerfiatt. 11 mo dit qu'il en avoit n en uno & qu'il
avait ordomie a I agent de m'en envoyer copie. 11 m'a paiu A plusieurs occasions
qu II est jaloux du Secretaire de la guerre et qu'il croit avoir eeul le commandement
du Keg] rat.

T r^^l^ une longue promenade A choval et ensuite visitte au Baron AWonnlobon M
Xie 1.1 dei i orbec din6 ches moy qui me dit quo la dotte prinoipalo qu'il avoit etoit
anpres de 1 agent qui lui avoit avanc6 sa paye du Lt ju-ques au 25 Decombre pro-
Chain, que 808 autres dettes ne montoient pas A £iO. II mo parnt oopendant d^er-
mire a quitter, & a rcpretdre ses etudes pour les Loix.

iLi ,^"y*?ig»'."*es pour deux Robes & do la toille pour deux chemises pour
JSadame Fan child. ^

Vendrody 16.

Jefns ches Lord Amherst a qui jo dis fjuej'avancerai I'argent n^ceseaire £100
an L.t Forbec pour payer ses dettes et lo mcltre a memo de so rendre chds lui, & que

je 10 priois de lui nrnrnr«r nn nnn^rin /I'nno onr,A/. «.„ ti « — . „ — <'-_^ __...•

Taitois pour les officiers quo to trouvoiont dana rembaris &o. Jo fus :\ la citte pour
piier M. Coi re <l© me procurer une copio de la lettre de I'agent Ross & Gray a Hanley.
II roe promit qu il le leroit, & me parut charme do voir jour de finnir I'affaire du fe»
tieU I'rtvost par un arbiirogo. iJin6 ches lo Gl Smith, avoo lo Gl Douglas, &o.

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PBIVATK DIAET OP 0«N. HALDIUAND.

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8. Thursday. Was at the Court and saw the address of the House of Lords to
the King presented. The Ambassador from France told me that his Court was
iDterestod in [The sentence is not finibhed.]

12. Monday. Rode out, made a few calls and spent the evening at home.

13. Tuesday, iiode with General Roy and Captain Bisset. The former told
me that Mr. Archell fHerschel ?| bad discovered two satellites to the new planet,
[one of] which made a revolution in the space of eight days, and the ether in about
thirteen days; that no astronomer in Franco or elsewhere had been able to see them,
and that the French especially were greatly piqued that our iostruraents so much
surpassed theirs.

General William Fawcett oanae to tell mo that it was proposed (if I had no
objection) to send my battalion to Canadi ; but that as Hope was in command there
as Brigadier, Blherington wonld have to be brought to England, he being the
senior. °

Dined at the Club, at which Lord Shnldham presided. There were about 20
and everything went oflf well. From there I wont with Lord Shuldham to
Madame Trapaud's, where there was a crowd and such an extraordinary heat that I
iras maoh distressed.

General Christie surprised me by saying that General Smith had refused to be
his arbitrator in the dispute with the agent respecting the lost clothing.

14. Wednesday. Lieut. Porbec came to beg mo to procure him the means of
soIliDg his commissoin. He seemed tj me a good officer and he interested me in hia^
fate by the etatoment of his services and of the inevitable expenses into which he had
been plunged to discharge his duties. 1 invited him to dinner, at which I had reason
to perouade myself that it would be a loss to the service if he retired. He told me hi»
debts did not exceed £50 or £60 sterling, but that his father, who had a largo
family, not being able to assist him, he saw himself obliged to sell to pay his dobts^

Budd and Green dined with me.

16. Thursday. I met Lord Amherst in the park, to whom 1 said that I wouli
do the utmost to retain Lieut. Porbec in the service, and that if necessary I would
pay his debts. I then told him the expenses I had been at to retain other otHcers in.
the service, which he highly approved. I told him that I had received a letter from
Sir George Yonge respecting the destination of the firat battalion. He told me he
had received ace about it and that he had ordered the agent to send me a copy of it.
It has appeared to mo on (•everal occasions that ho is jealous of the Secretary of War>
and that he believes ho should have the sole command of the regiment.

Took a long ride and then visited tho Baron Alvenslebcn. Lieut. Porbec dined
■with me and told me that his principal debt was to the agent, who had advanced his
pay as Lieutenant to the 25th of December next ; that his other debts did not amount
to £20. He seems, however, determined to give up the service and to resume his
jegal studies.

Paid five guineas and a half for two gowns, and linen for two chemises for Mr8»
Fairobiid.

16. Friday. Wont to Lord Amherst's to whom I said I would advance tho
necessary amount (£100) to Lieut. Poibec to pay hia debts and to enable him to go
home, and begged him to obtain for him a year's leave of absence &o. He approved

omBllw r\f mhat T njoo H<-v;ri,» fi->» fkrv ^fH^^-^ —!,« :_ -iino. — i.--- o- ixr-_i » _,

C3- -J ''5 '■"' *!'•" VIUl-CID TTUU VTOIC lU UlUiUUUlUS, ttU. »TCUL lO

the city to request Mr. Coore to procure a copy of the letter from the agents, lloss
& Gray, to Hanley. Ho promised that he would do so, and seemed delighted at the
prospect of closing the business of the late General Prevost by arbitration. Dined at
General Smith's with Geaeral Douglas, &c.

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Samedi, 17.
Iromone a cheval, dine ohd3 lo Baron Alvonsloben avoc lo Chov-

dcrquis Tiotty, lo Comto

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lo Gl fauly & son campagno, lo Gonl Morriseon

Georgo &r '^ "^"^^ possibility qu'il y auroit 6te do rotiror lo Xjai

Jo icjas nne [carte] do cong6 dee offloiors Francois quo je n'avois pas vft.

„ Dimancho 18.

WaltK * uTt ?.''°T*"^''^ i"Tt/ ^o«lIi«^m avco Gunn, revonu ch6i raoy 4 4 h.
Cant Vtl^l °'^''' ''"^'^'"^ ""^^f '""^- J'**' P"J^ «« "«"a on pr^^onco do M. le
Sl^q^ZtSoS!" '"^ '" '"'" '' "^^ '^'^""^''1"^' ^'""^^'^ P°»^ "-

Wni'''^ri''.o-!^. ""-^ "'**''' *'^"* ^'""''^^ ''^'■^'■°« "^ ^- ^« Lt Porbec dont il m'a fait son
JIIk X *^ l?'88or sa paye et ses arridros ohi-i I'agont, jusou'a ce quo je soia
remboure^, & lui laisf^ un ordro k cot effot. , j >i » ^^o 4"« je soia

I) i L. 1 Lundy, 19.

Hnnnfan T t H "^ ^' ''°"' *"''' '" distributioD qu'il avoit fait dos £100 St que j'ay

^uLT^n H r ' """^ * P"'? '* '"'""^^ «'^*^ ^*<^y Amherst oii il y avoit beaa-
^,".?1 u-Z\ ^y roncontray Lord Southarapton qui me fit rhistoiri do son fila
quilsouha, ted'envoyerdaos I'otranger &o. Je lui proposay do le faire passer!
Cassel sous la oonduitte da Lt Porbec? &c.&'3. * f v y « le lairo passer a

Mardy, 20.

«nnnlf'*''"°i l'''*^T*^?.''*^.^*'"^^'''°P^^" ""o P'''a"t do ne pas faire mention da
«on nom en parlant aa Lt Porboo, qu'il viondroit mo voir A midj. J'allay ohes lui
«t nous convimos que my Lord passeroit chis moy oi il vorroit le Lt Porboo "t
InaWiS' P^'^K ««°rr *^"°"« do la fagon dont 11 couviondroit do luy parlor. II s'y
Lord m« rf^; fn--. •' w'^*"^ r^"^ ^PP/^' ^""^'^"^^ conv rsations indiff.rontos mV
unahrJi^ /T.'^'^'T'^^'* '"y ^^'^y & q-i'ilroviendroitauprdsdomoydans
une heuro, CO qu'il fit on m'amonant Stephen DoLaooy, qu'avoit oonnu Porbec o a
Amonquo et souhaittoit de lui parlor. On le fit chorcher i?atillemenr

Dine ch6a lo col. Williamson, avec Lady Young, Ladv & lo Genl Possetl Ia
JoTTablr '''"' '' ""''' '''"'' ^' Oharlos';joold. 'h y o^ut t e asse mblSo loir

, , .. ^ Mardy 21.

Je lu8 ches my Lord Southampton. Porbec vint pen de temps appros ch^s moy

aniri n?f 7 '''^' '? ?J- ^"''"'^ ^«"™« °°"« «^'"°« convonus.^ou do teS
^S.?^ . ^ ^"°%7'»t. "^^^^ moy pour savoir co qu'il oonviondroit do donncr A Porbec
SZ n.vH'fl? '^*^°''^'*"'"'^" j.une F.tzroy. ^0 no vouiius point do.sider et luy

hrmml J?T -.. *T Pou^roit arrongor son depart. II conviundroit quo le jeuna
lo S^°tro ^^ "" '^ ^"'' "'^ ""««'«g"'« »^«c Porbec afin qu'il en fut plu!

retirfr^n'ta'toes'"'' '"''■ '' ^«'^°°' ^uda. lo Baron. Marsh. & Twiss, qui so

VaBsI'mhuJ'riPu^l'K? ^"' Pas?a'chdi moy me fit lo r^cit do ce qui s'^toit paRE6 A

E Rni i n^'*"- '^^Z" '"J"' '^^^ "S^*^" «^do la fa?on inconcevablo avoo la quelle
JB.06S. Ko68 & Ogilvio s'etoiont conduit.

Je ne puis pas comprendro comment Lord Amherst peat soutonir de pareiUes

gens.

Jeudy 22.

nottes

Pass6 ch^8 Lord Amherst ot jo trouvay Bohortson qui faisoit voir A my Lord lea
* ' pou. pioayor hj3 uroits que les pereoDDos qai avoient dea

SoutbJi^ton^^w'dana^llr.&J!?''''''^^^^ ^^ »e»t«aant Porbflo et de lord

B. 230 to B. 232. pbivatb diaet of gen. hald/mand.

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11. Saturday Bode out. Dinod at Baron Alvensleben'a with the

Marqum Trotty tho Count Gonoral Pauly fPaoli ?1 and his cammanl

(B,c), (General Morrison and Colonel Thomne. I took fhe Cheval er ?o theciu7 Ho
rr:^?ng^l't;rG:ori^r''^°^^ '' mechanicaand explained t^^sVh'eViil^;

I received a card from the French officers, whom I had not seen, taking leave.

^nH T?;nf"p'^''^" 'Sy^^S^'^.V' ^""'"•^^'th Gunn. Beturned homo at four. Watts
fcnd Lieut. Porbeo dined with mo. Paid this morning in preEonce of Gantnin Freeman
twenty guineas for the wag.s of ray servant Francois, il the year endCg yesterry.

He \fTn\!:^!!l r"'"*^ ^l^^ '*"■""« *° L'""*^ ^^^'-^^c. fo>' ^hich he gave mo a note.
mSer lo Ihat eff^ct^"^ ' ''"""'' "' '^' "^'°'''* '"' ^ ^' reimbursed !nd he left an

19 Monday. Called on Captain Shaw, who told me he had settled all Lient
Porb€c's aflfairs He aleo showed me the distribution he had made of he /lOO I had

hands. Dined at home and spent the evening at Lady Amherst's where were a

&n r"^'' 1 P'^-P^. ^ '^''' T' ^''^ Southampton 4o gave me the history of
h.8 Bon, whom he wished to send abroad, &c. I proposed to him to send him to
CflSfel under the care of Lieut. Porbec, &c,, Sea.. *

Ha .!?!: ^"^^^''y-, Received a note from Lord Southampton, asking me not to mention

wlt^n^K-" 'P'f '"^ **" ^Tt ^^Z'^^' ^'^^^ ^« would come and see mo at noon I
went to him and we agreed that His Lordship would call at my house, whei-e hej^uld
Bee Lieut. Porbec and that after that we could arrange as to the mo't sSable manner
of speaking to h>ra. He came and Mr. Porbec having leftafler some generaUonver^
eation His Lordship to d mo that he would consult Her L.dy.hTp and 3d retu/n
in an hour, which he did, bringing Stephen de Laney, who had known Porbec In
America, and wished to speak to him. A useless search was made for him *

Dined at Colonel Williamson's with Lady Yonee Ladv and «AnArni w»»,„ a-

after

21. Tuesday, [Wednesday!. Went to Lord Southampton's. Porbec came shortlv
r to my house and I sent him to Colonel de Lancy's as we had arrange" A lUt le
after, de Lanoy came to my house to know what he Should agree to givf to Porbec
for undertaking the care of young Filzroy. I would not decide, and^ad^ised hTm tA
go in the first place with Porbec to see the young man, then to return here wher^hit
Betting oft might be arranged. He agreed that the young man himself wi'sS to Jo
to Germany with Poi bee, that he might be more his own master. ^

They^l"ff af ninT' ''"^ the Messrs. Bolton, Bud6, the Baron, Marsh and Twiss.

^..F'^^^'^'f '■S''^'" "^^^ ''"''*'''' ^'"^® "« «" account of what had taken place at the
meeting of arbitrators on the subject of the agents and of the inconceivabe manner
in which Messrs. Boss ani Ogilvio had behaved. mtoDceivaoie manner

1 cannot understand uo- Lord Amherst can sustain such people.

His 'j.L]thZ"2'^Si^'^'"u T J^-^"^^^r"li"«t. where I found Bobtrl sun, who showed
HiH Loidsh.p the notes he had made to prove the rights secured by the peace to the

the dates above. P^^^eclmg February which relate to a settlement apparently 8ub=equent ti •

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Terres en AmAnquoB lours itoient ascenr^s par la paix, et que par cone^quant le
gouvornement 6toit obligddo los proteger et my Lord lui dit que my Lord Carmarthen
lui eeroit fort obligd de lay donner des LumidroB ladeesus, se plaicnant qu'il n'en
tro'ivait aucunos parmis les papiers de son offlce.

Kobortson, que lo chev. Bottby etoit mort ou no pourroit pas vivre longtomps,
demanda A my Lord & A moy s'il no luy convlondra pas do dcmander son regiment
^onn''* *•"/ "^1 ^'^^ retablissoment do la i?raade Brotagne & qui par oonB^quont valloit
£200 St, (le plus par ann^e au lieu do sion qui se trouva sur I'itablissemont d'Irlando.
Je le conseillay d'on rion faire, my Lord se joignit a moy & lui dit que si oe n'avait
.6t6 pour lo Duo de Richomond 11 aurait ou lo Rogimont de Dragon qui est dans les
Indos, & (ju'il avoit droit d'esp^ror qu'on pensorait A lui dans I'ocoasion. J'allay aa
Lev6e du socrAtaire do la Gucrro qui fut fort nombrou. Jo fus de la A la cour oil il y
avait nn grand nombro do bellos femmes.

Dines chos moy aprdHquoyj'allHychis Lord Southampton of! nous convismes
que Bi 1 orbec recevoit 20 gniufieB pour son voyage, et 60 livres St. tous les troia
mois il pcnrroit se charger d'avcir soin do la conduitte du jeune horamo, & de payer
toute la depenso, y oompria sa payo do Lt oomplette. Nous eumos uno fort longao
conversation sur ce sujet & sur lo moyen d'ongagor lo jouno homrao a souhaittorlay
mSino d allcr on Allomagne, et jo m'appor^u qu'on eat fort ombarras66 do lui, et quo
1 on sonbaitte do I'eloigncr A tout prix.

Vendrody le 23.

Jo buIb rest© cMh moy. J'ay barbouille du papier tout I'apres midy sans pouvoir
6oriro uno lottro au chevalier Grau, qui me parut presentable.

Samedy 24.

Promon^ * ^'"?^^-, ^'"^ ^^^'^ "^^ «^«« Budd lo Col : Leyland ot lo Major Gunn.
Je lus lo soir obis lo Gl ChriBtio pour lui parlor au sujet do son procdsaveo les agents
et JO lui proposay do lui procurer uno conference ave« M. Cono & M. Tessier
poor dMcrminer lo party qu'il coDTiondroit de prendre pour so faire rendre justico
revenu ch6s moy A 11 heures.

Dimanche 25,

R 9U la visitte da Gl Robertson, qui mo parla do I'aflfairo du Gl Christie. II
blame tort los agents, mais il paroit doutter si Madame Provost pourra obtenir quel-
que chose dcs agents.

Mr. Dunn vint m'annoncer qu'il comptoit do parlir d'icy d'aujourd'huy en huit
pour sombarquer au bord do I'Euretta, Cap. Fittonbo pour se rendre en Canada. II
n a pas p& finir sos contoe, et laissera un pouvoir d'atornoy au Cap. Twiss pour r6-
pondro aux questions qu'on pouroit faire. Pendantson absence la Tresorrorio lui rcdoit
passer 700 1. st, dont il no pourra etro rombourc6 que lorsquo ses contes soront finis.
«, 17 • ^P'"™"^8aire8 lui ont fait plusiem-s questions au sujot do I'affairo do Taylor
& J^orseight [Forsyth] entre autre sur nn voucher do 30,00u ot quolques mille livroa
qui avait ele tir^s sur moy & dont jo n'ay payd qu'uno partie ; co bill dtanc neoessairo
pour snivre 1 action quo jo fis ententeroontro 863 gons la ; & lege en original A la
cour A Quebec. II m'a promit qu'il me donnoroit oopio dos questions qu'on lui a
faittes a ce sujet, & de la reponso qu'il y a faitte. Par le procos cy-dossus mentionn6
J ay sauv6 sur ce soul article passe £5,000 A la couronno. Ca fut par lo moyen d'ua
certain Douglas, qui etait leur clarck A Magara quo jo parvins A deoouvrir lour four-
Dori6«

Dunn me dit que Livius itant un donisant no pouvoit pas occuper d'omploy do
confaance dans les Domainos du Roy, qu'il y avoit uno p^nalitte attaohio (£500 St.)
pour chaque employ qu'un Donisant occnporoit, qu'cn ayant ocoupd oinu si quolqu'ua
le profrecuta pourroit lui faiie payor £2,600 dont la moiti6 soroit pour luy.

II m aseeure que malgrfi la paye qu'il avoit ou pendant la ffuorre dans les diff^-
rents ompioys qu'il oocupoit ii n'avoit point epargn6 d'argont'.' II me dit do plus
qu il lui etoit deft par ditferontes Personnos da militaire au dela de £3000 dont il ne
retireroit jamais an sol. Enfla il me dit qu'il avoit beaucoup changd d'opinion sur la
bonne idie qa'il avait des Loix de oe Pays, &o., &o.

B. 230 to B. 282.

PRIVATE DfARY OP QK.V. HALDIMIND.

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the paper, bolongirg to his offloo "'' '° """ """" """"S

PssisiiiillP

there wore many beautiful women. "«»uou. xnenco to the Cuuri, whero

if V.^l'^f "^ ^'''^•l' "^^°'" ''''''''• ^ ^'^°t<o ^oi-d Southampton's whore wo UL^reed thaf

^hiV•.^?^"^'' '"''^ P'"'?P°'"'* « conference wilh Mr. Coore and Mr feaeier to It? I
the suitable course to take to obtain justice. Returned homo at doVen '

ral ChHsuSiusiits ' ^1'^'"™ ^'fr"""' ««'>«'•'««''. ^^0 Bpoko to me about Gene-
Mrs'pr:.^^":irb;ain''a?;tZ;^:^^m^^^^^^^^^ '""^^•'^"' «PP-- ^« ^-'>t if

£700 sto ■ L^nr th^ h K '"^. u" "^T^'^ ^'^^ Treasury allowed as owing^hioi
£<00 sto.hng, tor which he cannot be reimbursed till his aocounts shall be dniehed

Ho assured me, that notwithstanding the mv h« h«H ^„,i if„;r^7*u!-_^^ • .,, .

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Mr Dunn mo dit qu'il croioit que M, Pitt n'osoit pas entamer los affttiros de
Cochran, parcequ'oUeH avoiont 4t6 transigdes du temps de I'adminiHtrution do Lord
North, (^tiiit tc qne h'il otoit obiigi de laire un corapromis I'opposition no lui en fit
dee reprochcH, on croioit que Lord Dorchester aurait doa InstructionH sur co Hujet,
mais il n'cu a jwint rccja I'avis do M. Charaberlin Sollic.ieur do la Tresororio qui eHt
regard^ comrae un trds habile horn mo, etoit ri'opigron quo ce qu'on ponroit fiiro do
mieux otoit d'onvoyor quolqu'un on Canada & do roliior tout I'argeut qu'on pouroit,
& il y a eu plusieurs connultatinns lA dcesus, mais il paroit qu'on n'a rion dcssidd.

L'affairo do Tuilleur & Fore i^'ht [Taylor & Forsyth] ost toujours on appcl & ne-
finit point, ontin j'ay el6 tres content de M. Dunn.

Lundy, 26.

J'ay fait qnolquos visittes le matin suriout chfis lo Duo de Northumberland qui
xa'a tre^s bicn ri qu.

[L'enti^e qui suit dans le jomnal est colle qui vient ci-apres, mais le commence*
ment manquo et la dale est doutense, Le proems de Warren llastings, dont io cadeau
A la reine est mentionnd dans le dernier paragraphe de I'cntide qui suit, avait ^16
oommencd on 1786].

commissairedes Conies. II est certain qu'il a ^le des premiers qui ont

revenu en Amorique, mais onsuitte il s'est range du party du gouvernomont, & a e\^
ttes utille Robertson m'on disoit un trait essentiol. Notre flotte qui etoit a N. Y. ayant
fcesoin de reparation pronnpte, afin do faire voillo pour protcgor Lord Cornwallis, il
Be BO trouva pas asstz d'ouvriers au chantier. i{ober;Bon proposa do rassemblor tous
les charpentiors, & en ohargea M. Low qui en trouva on trds grand nombro. Msia
ceux du chantier ne vouluront pas les recevoir de fcorte que la Flotto pordy par la
paPF^ 15 jours de temps ce qui fut en partie la cause du malbeur de Lord Coruwallia.
Cette anegdotto est pou connu. Ce memo M. Low engagoa environ 3 ou 400hommca
k s'embarquer dans la flotte de I'amiral lorequ'elle tit voillo.

Fait visitto au Gl Aimstrong quo jo trouvay.

Robertson me paria du discours que M. Franci8]]|avoit tenu au Parlem' au sujot
des Diamands que M. Hestings avoit apporte & fuit present a la Reno. II croit M.
HeBtings riche d'un million & demy.

Avril, Samedy 28.

Rryu une lettre du GI Bndd qui m'invitta fort h al.'cra Cheltenham. li dit dcs'
xnei'veilies de cos eaux. Fait visite a Lady Holdornesse qui mo dt I'histoire de
lilesb» Green de Ls Tossier & do Mad : Haller & do sa mdre ami du Prince de Hesse.
Passe ches Mud : Monster qui me fit des reprocfaes obligeant de I'avoir n^glig^e.

Le Gl Koningham dina ch^s moy & jo fus avec lui au Glob de Care, ou jo trou-
vay fort bonne compagnie. Je passay quattro & demi guinfies pour ma souscription &
me retira a II heures.

Dimanobe 29.

Fait visitto an chev : John Dick, qui me dit qu'il ne pouvoient point passer de
OontoBur qu'on ne leur produit do vouchers, &c.

Din^ et passd la soiree cb^s moy appres avoir fait quelques visittes en blano.

Lundy le 30.

Jo rencoritrey M. Oorre qui mo dit que dans le conrant de la somaino il passo-
roit chea moy pour examiner tons les papiers coucornant Charles Hay. II m'asacure
que lo proces tera jugi dans le courant du mois, II me dit do plus qu'il venoit do

f)arler A Harley qui lui dit que la raison qui I'avoit engage a no paH ♦'•iro voir la
eitro do Ross & Gray no tubsistant plus il lui en dor.noroit la copie qaand il vou-
dioit

II mo dit do plus qu'il avoit intente un procos aux agents pour les pretoutioiia
du Gl Provost,

Fus^e rt I'oxihition de S imerfiet houso qno j'ay tronv4 tras mauvaise,

Lo Gl McLean a dinud ches moy apprds quoy j'ay el6 au Clob, jusqu'A llj.

Mardy, May 1.
Promen6 k cheval, passe chAs lo B. Alvonsleben— dic6 au Clob. Nous etions-
24, tous do bon humcur & j'i suis reste jusqu'a une & demy heure du matin.

B. 2S0 to B. 233.

PRIVATE DIABT OF OIN. IIAtDIMAND.

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Mr. Dunn told mo that ho believed Mr. Pitt did not doro to oi.tor on tho affairs
of Cochrane, booauso thoy had been transacted during Lord Nortli'H adminifltration :
lor fear that, if ho wore obliged to make a 'jompromiBo tho oppoHition would attack
him. it M believed that Lord Donhoster inuHt have received instructions on tho
Bubjoct, but he has not received tho opinioa of Mr. Oharaborlin, solicitor to the Troa-
Bury, who is regarded as a very able mar He was of opinion that the best thing to
bo doue wm to send Home ono to Canada, and to ecouro all tho money possible.
There have been several consultations on tho Bubjcct, but it appears that nothing has
been decided. °

The aiTuir of Taylor and Forsyth is still in appeal and docs not end. Indeed. I
have been very well pleased with Mr. Dunn.

'^6. Monday. Paid a few visits in the morning, especially ono to tho Duke of
JMorthumborlaiid, who received me very well.

\Tho next entry in tho diary is the following, but the beginning of it cannot be
found and the date is doubtful. Tho trial of Warron Hastings, whoso gift to tho
Queen is referred to in tho last paragraph of this entry, wis begun in 1786 ]

• •• tho commissioners of accounts. Ho u cortai^n that ho was among

the first who returned to America, but uf !orwards was among tho ranks of tho govern-
ment party and was very useful. Robertson gave mo a striking instance of this.
Our fleot which was at New York, required im mediate repair in order to sot sail to
protect Lord Cornwallis; thoro were not enough of workmen in tho yard. Robort-
flon proposed to collect all tho carpenters and put them in charge of Mr. Low, who
found a great many of them. But those in the yard would not receive them, so that
tho fleet lost ft fortnight by tho delay, which w.ss: partly the cause of Cornwallis'
misfortune. This anecdote is little known. This same Mr. Low engaged about 300
or 400 men in tho Admiral's fleet when it set sail.

Visited General Amhorst whom I found in. Robertson spoke to me of tho
Bpcech Mr. Francis had made in Parliament on the subject ot the diamonds Mr.
Hastings had brought and presented to the Qaeen. Ho believee Hastings to be
worth a million and a half.

28. April. Saturday. Keceived a letter from General Bad6, with a pressing invita-
^on to go to Cheltenham. He highly extolled these waters. Paid a visit to Lady
Holdernesfl, who gave me the history of Messrs. Green, Louis Tessior, and Mrs.
Hallor, and of her mother, a friend of tho Prince of Hesse. Called on Mrs. Manster,
Who politely reproached me for having neglected her.

General Cunningham dined with mo and 1 wont with him to the Carr6 [?] Club,
where I found very good company. I paid four guineas and a half for my subscrip.
tion and left at eleven. j t^

29. Sunday. Paid a visit to Sir John Dick, who told me ho could pass no accoun*
for which there were not vouchers produced, &o.

Dined and spent the evening at home after having paid a few visits.

30. Monday. Met Mr. Coore, who told me that he would call in the course of tho
week to examine all tho papers concerning Charles Hay. HeasHured mothat the case
would bo decided in the courso of the month. He told me further that he had just
spoken to Harley, who said that tho reason which bound him not to show Ross &
Gray s letter no longer existing, he would give him a copy when ho wished it.

He said, besides, that he had entered a suit against the agents for General
Provost's claims.

Called at the Somerset House Exhibition, which I thought very bad.
General McLean dinoU with me, alter which to the Club till half past eleven.

May.

1. Tuesday. Rode oul ; "ailed on Buron Alvonslolon. Dined .it tbo Club; wo
wore 21, al! in good humo. itivcd there till ha'f paat one in tho mornin'r.
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T / • , Mardy, 8.

my lA Darlington .f my Lady Lord ^ a't d *Tat V.T'ri'^f "" l'^^ t™»v«
moy. ^^''^ ^'^ ^' Kainsforlb, rovonu A 10 houe & restA ches

J , . , Morcredy lo S>.

cho« ™"y/rXVu L&t^^^ Morri«Bon.& lo Col. WuilIiam«on dfneront

Jo iui dit oolloH quo wL Zu do VSn Hr"'"'\r ^ 'T? '^"f "«"vollo« do Sal.as.

B'est miB A ba ma n jL dis A S M n^l- ^^'^^'-O't plun lon^nompH la gangrono no
pardavant TopH ion i e^:^^^^^^^^ «« Por^uadom quo Oabanis avoit tout prfi-
ieuBBitpaH Lr oy moTmn Ja si 1,,^'^'""^ ".Saltan an can quo I'op^ration no

jours droit. ^""^ ^' "• v^"« ^^cs toujoura soldat & ton.

T / , , Joudy lo 10.

SalzaVi" me itt^u'clf clolt'^u' JrtarBad.^n" "^''^ "° ''"""'^''^ '^ ''-^•^"- ^^^

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guiia^oB. ^' '^*"' ^''^' -Dromond & Made Puti«8on ou jo gagnay 4

T -. n ^ T, Samedy 13.

LoDoctcurBiownadincecLesmoy.

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PIIVATK runv OF OIN. IlvlLDlMAND.

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2. WatnfSfl(i}f, Rodo out ; dinod nt homo and hitont tho ovoniriff at Mrs. Tropaud'a
Which wart tuowdod; won two rubbers.

1 I ^' '''']Y^^'^y- I^<«1« ouf, dinod at homo and H|,onl tho ovoninK at IJuron AI
loboii H. Onvo Jont.y two guinou« on account of lior wa«oH. (ioaoial Curry pai

a viuit,

vona-
irry paid mo

4. ^ridoy. Wont to tho Oity to Hpoak to Mr. C.)oro, who said ho would do his
uim(.Ht to have my bunincHH Hof.iod Hoon ; whi.t ho told mo romuri<ablo iH. that
nobody iH Hurocl tho turn loKai allairrt may tnko. Wont to vi«it throo diiroront
oxhibitionH ; diiicd at homo and viHJtod Mth. llubortson.

6. Saturday. Wont to Blacithoath with Lord Amhordt to soo tho Ilorr.o Guards
©xorciHO. Koiuruod to bioukfast with him and .iinoJ at dir J.imoH Napior'n with
ItoboitHon, Houd.CuruiiriKhiim, Colonol Birton a- d Oaptain Burton, and then wont
to Hpond tho ovoninK at tho olab On ray lotmn I found a lottor from my Hislorin-
law, informing mo of tho «uddon death ot ray Hintor-iii-law Churlict and my Biator
Joanno h d( (dino. Ecccivod uIho a lollor Irom M. doiiociq (BoiHy ?)

6. Sundry Wont to vinit Mr. Sunders at aiKlii?ato, thenco to Ilampstoad : dined
at homo, paid u low visits in the evening and Iheu home.

« !^ J^'on^/iy Rodo out. Homo and wrote a loiter to Bud6, BcnJing a letter from

M. do 15 .isy and tho Cowrlcr du Baa lihin.

8. Tues lay. Wont to uee Iho review of tho Ilorso Guards Blua, whioh in cortainly
tho fino.L roguneru of oavi.lry in Hngiaii-i. Rjturnod at half pusl ouo to tho Duko of
J^Jol thumborland'.-). whoro [ lound Lord and Lady Darlingion, Lord Lord
and Lady lOlliot, Mr. and Mrn. Wane, and Dundas, Sir with General
ICauialorth. fjcturnod at 10 and stayed ul homo.

9. Wednesday. Lord Amherdt, Generals Caroy, Robortson and Morrison and
Colonel Williamsm dined with me. Was at tho lovoo whoro thu King asked me if I
had 11 ny mnvs of Sal/.w. 1 told him what i had heard from M. doBjisy. He said that
ho wan iiupjiy ho was to bo oporatod on, that it was loaroi if it wa^ doforrod lonaor
the gani/reno would attack his hand. 1 told His Majesty I was persuaded that
CabiiuiH had ovory thing prepared boloro tho operation to out ofiFSalais' wrist should
tho oporaVion not succeed. The King atikoi if any oiio hud told rao. I said no, it
was an idea which had occurred to mo, oa whioh His Mujjity said : " You aro always
a toldior and always right."

10. Thursday. Was at tho Court, which was very numerously attended. Tho
Qucon asked fur news of Saizus ar,d ►aid sho was surpribod that Bud6 had not given
thoni any. 1 told her that ho had none himself, except by his brother's noto, which
I had sent him two days ago.

11. Friday. Saw tho review of tho Horse Guards at Blackheath, which was very
good. Dined at homo. Spent tho evening at Mrs. Drummond's and Mrs. Patisson'H,
whoro 1 won lour guineas.

12. Saturday. Dr. Brown dined with me.

13. Sunday. Generals Robertson and Cunningham, Sir James Napier and General
Smith dinod with mo. Took a walk in tho evening and returned homo f»reat!»'
iaugjod. Passed a bai night with pains in my legs and thighs, which I had never
felt before, with a burning heat in ray logs and feet which provonlod me from closing
an eyo before fuur in tho morning. 1 can' L toll to what to a'.tributo it. Mr. York

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Yoik piFFac'bcH noy jour mo r.iilcr do M)n ncvoux. Jo lui coiiHoilluv do IVnvovor

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Foil qnclqucs vifiltcB ct rcvcru chcH moy Adonxhourosou j'ay Irouvi uno Icttro
de fiud^.

MariJy 15.

Fnit vioitlo A M. York on loohov. A I'ovoquo rob frdres flont nurvonns qui ont
tons nppiouTi I'idio d'onvoyor lo joiiro Yoik A (Jibrultar.

Dim <5 oboH lo (bcv. G. Youn« uvco lo Duo do Northumborlnnd, JA Arrin^ton,
Gl Iloubnrd IHownrdJ, lo Gl FoHt-ot, le Gl Uond, lo Gi Kobortson MonHiour lo
G« Howard, lo Col. Si nipco, (Si mcocj. lo Chov. York. J'uy luiHisd la Hoir^o choa
Jtfldtimo Munotcr.

Mcrcrcdi 16.

Jo fu8 voir MadnmoCoiro A la campnf.',iio & M. en villo, nonHConvimcHqiioj'irny
direr tli^s lui vordrcdy pour parlor do mon procds. Jo fuH cli^ri lo cbov. Clinton

Iue jo no trouvny poH. Dir.i^ cb^s lo Gl MoriHhon on compagno d'homcH & do f'ommos
10 oomto do Linden qui n'y t-ouvoit mo fit beauconp meillour acouoil qu'a won ordi-
nairc. 11 vouloit mo conTnincro que lo Duo LouyH oloil onnomi dea Snisi-ca ot avoit
▼odIu persuader IcB mcmbrcB do !a J?opubliquo do Ics ronvoyor pour ]»rondro doa
trouppos allcmaidcH A la place, qu'ilH auroiont A meillour marcb* mais quo loa
Holiandnis avoient Iron do conflanco dans Ioh SnieHCH pour donnor daiiH coh id6oH qui
oloicnt do rcmplir It Ilollando do PriuccB et do oomtcs allomands. Joud doux robors
gagri 3 A guir^os.

Jcudy 17.
Lo Gl McLean vint deicnror cbrs moy & je fns cnsuitlo^avoc lo Commin do M,
Ccirolairoun tflidavit A Wchtmin^tcr pour exiger quo Cbnilca Hay donno Hurot*
pour les frais du Tic cSb qu'il mo luit uu caBqu'il lepcido-renoontrA liOrd Amhcrnt
an parck ot onsuiUo Ld Sydney qui mo parla do mon ancion amy lo Gl H. Honvay
qui otoit bon cfflcier do Cuvallorio mais Icrl mauvaiB cavallior. Dinn6 chos moy.
PasB^ la Boir^o chcB Sladamo Dromond .

Vondrody 18.
Died chis M. Corro aveo lo chov. Qeorgo Thomas qui conoit la Suisse mioux quo
,' et qui en paroit enchant*. Patei la Boiide ch6a Mad: I{obertton uaaii^ A cuin^o

moy

an whistl

Fait quolqacs viBittee.

Samcdy 19.
Din*,.chos moy.

Dimanche 20.

Je fu8 chis le chev : Clinton qui me parut fort extraordinaire no bo rappellant
jamais de la lottro qu'il m'avoit ecrit pour me donner avis qu'ou fiajottoit uno iuva-

Ti>r ci;t ensuitte

. qu oii [<\
aion dans le Canada. II me parla beaucoup de bos proprcs affair«w c'
que j'avoiB beaucoup d'amis dans CO Pays. II nomma Lord Sy" '

J'allay de la aveo le Q' Eoberteon ches M. Corre ou nous convismcs qu'il nous
renoontreroit Mardy A 10 heures da matin aveo Arnold et MacLean cbos moy. Dind
ches le Gl BobertBon revena ches moy A lOJ heures.

Lundy 21.

Jo fus A la citl* oCi je vis Teesier qui me dit qu'il avoit rc^u quolqucs Bouteillos
do vin que Ifc <i«nornl Grand lui avoit envoy*, qui *toit pasBablo. Jo rencontray A
I'exibition !e Cj !•>•. Loro aveo lo Baron un ancion camarndo do la Hayo

qui me recoil ->< : rrvbord

Jedovfti? 'JJi lit. ri\-c8 Lady Holdorncfefio mais jo m'oxcusay. Elle m'iij)prit la
recoscihaticr; d^ iiitio do Gitllo clu. cto.

Mardy 22.

sarpr

Messr EobertKOii Corio MaoLoan et Arnold vinront ches moy. Lo dernier parut
ris do voir (iuc lo ija^icr toutcuui.l Ics corns dod pcriicunos euspccb cu Canada

B. 230 to U. 232.

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217

OHilorltoHpoakofhiHnophotr. F ftdvUod bim to iiond him to Gibraltar. Am sai^
p iMod il.at H.r Jo«oph Yorlc has not Hpoifon hirasolf, having Hoon him at tlio O^art
ana tlio Koviow. '{oJo in tho Park whoro w.ih m intioity of pooplo.

from^n'udi'""''*^' ^'*''* * ^^'^ ^'"^'^ """^ lotarnod h>cno at tvro, whon I found u letter

h. i."^' /'"'*'^y-, O''""'^ ?" Mr. York, whoro Sir Joseph and tho Bishop, hui
Gibrahar "'*''"" ""™'' "' ***° "PProvod of tho idea o/ Honditig young York to

Dinod at Sir.Oeorifo Yongo'H, with the DikoorNorthumborUnd, Lird ArrinijtoD.

So ^1, • • ?M*' 5°'''"-'l-. ^'^•'^no' «"ni>«o [aimooo], Sir Jj,oph York, apoot
tho ovoning at Mra. Maostor h. j* « . w^/wu.

♦« ^^^^ .,,^*'''»«>''%; Wont to BOO Mrn. Ojoro in -the lountry and M.". Ooore la
t»wn. Wo agreed that I should dine with him on Fridiy to Hpoak of m/ suit.
Wont to Sir Ilonry Clinton'H whom I d>d not tind in. Dinod at General Morrison',
in company of men and women. Tho Count doLindon, wh) wa^ there, gave me »
much boltor reception than usual. Uo wmhod to convince mo that Duke L)ai8 was
an onomy to the Swihh und wanted to porHuada tho momborrtoftho Republio to
diHmiHH thorn in order to take Gorman troops in their piaoo us ihoy would bo
oheapor but thut tho Dutch had too much cunaionco in the SwIhh to gi/o in to these
Ideas, whioh would hi! U^iland with German Prinooi and Couats Played two
rubbo.M ; w >n throe guinottH and a half. ^

17. Thursday. Gjnoral MoLoan breakfasted with mo. Wont then with Mr.
Cooro 8 clork to make an alflJavit at VVostraiuster, to require Charles H*v to uive
BoountyforthoHUithehasincourt should ho lose it. Mot Lord Arahorst in the
iark and then Lird Sydnov, wh) npako to mo of my old friend, General fl. Honvay.
who was a jrood ofHoor of cavalry but a bad ridor. Dinod at homo. Spent the
evening at Mrs. Drummond's. '

^.^ \^'. ^ff'^^y-, ^'"«'^ «t Mr. Ojore'8 with Sir (Joor^o Thomas, who knows Switz-
©nana l.jtlor thtin I, and appeared enchanted with it. Spent the ovoninK at Mra.
Eoboj-tson'a. Won half u guinea at whist.

19. Saturday. Paid a few visits. Dined at homo.

20. iiunday. Wont to Sir Ilonry Clinton's. It sooms to mo extraordinary that
ho ncvt-i; romemhored tho loUor ho h*d wr tton me, givins? noUoo of an intend )d inva-
Bion of Ojnada. Ho epoko a great deal of his ovu atf urs, and tlioQ told m) I had
many fnonds in this country. Uo namoJ L)rd Sydney.

Went from thoro with General Robortson to Mr, Cooro, whoro wo asfrocd that
to should meet us on Tuesday, at 10 in iho morning, with Arnold and McLoan. at
my houHo. Dined at Gonoral R)bari80nV; home a', half past ten.

21. Monday. Wont to tho city, whoro I saw Tos-isr who t ol 1 mo he had received
a few hottloH of wine Hont him by Goiiorul Gcanl. which was |.ai8abio. 1 mot at tho
exhibition Count Lone and Baron , on old comrade at tho Hague, who
rooognizod mo at once.

I was to dine with Lady Uoldornoss, bit made an oxcuio. She informed mo of
tho ! cc jnciliation of tho Princo of Wales, &o., & i.

22. Tuesday. Messrs. Robertson, Cooro, Mo Loan and Arnold camo to my house.
Iho lattor appeared surprised at seeing that iho pipar ontuiniog the namei ol tho
tiu;poclcJ parsons m Canada was to bacomo pibl.c. Uo ho^itatod as to tho deposition

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B. 230 X B. 232-

ri»o u''n°'""*' °° P!l'''''T'e- I' bo«''«t sar la deposition qu'il devoit faire et alia enfiu
aveo M. Oorro pour deposer etc. Lo Gl Bobertson et Koiingham dindront cho8 may.

Morcredy.
n'h„iT°J*^? r^'*""° Lettropr loGoavr Cox de la Biye des Challeurs, &
?onrlm?.?^P lV''^-'"'"""^*'"«P"^"^^«l^ '^"""^^ '«»« 1«« '""dices qu'i*
je Bouhoittoit de me deffairo fjoborteon me dit que la Tresorrerie devoit dana pea
rLlTK examiner es affaires de Cockran au snjet de I'argent qu'il avoitt'reC

JWilhamB eto.t un mauvais sujet qui avoit commis une forgorie. Je lui fis voir im-

Knn^T .*'', P'^P'«'-«q°«Wuilliam8 avoit pr6par6. 11 faudra que je le prei^enue
afin qu il n'en laoeo pas pait A Gordon. ^ "* P^ev.oiiiio

„n ,-.nrT ?^"«°do qui arrive de Demarara vint me voir, et dinna chos moy. C'est
nn jolly garcon que jo pourray m'attacher dans la suitle. ^

Jeudy 24.
non^h^rSL" !"*'•'''''■ 1"'*'^°'/*'^''?'""^'"^°'®- ^° Prince de Galle avec le Due do
S Rov Ini nft Trf '7' ^""""l'^ ^'"^ ''"'^^•'- '^ ^"'- •'^ «" CJharles Fox y vint aussi!
if«n„^ T i R ^^'.^. "»/W *'«« '^^"^ avjmrd'hui, et so tourne vers une autre per^
Bonno La Rene evitla.t do lui parlor. Fox se retiroit avant que le Rov sortif
pasfcd la soiree chcs Mad : Moiisson perdu 3 guinSes. ^ '

T ni D J. Vendredy 26.

-ni^W i«ri K '^"'u"'\*'/^. '"^^'" '^'^ Cheltenham dina ches moy avec I'amiral
?«^n{' I KoD.n^ham MoriBson & le Gl Roy & le Lt Holland dinoront ches moy

i::^:jzu: zs::''' ^^'^ "^'^^" °" '' ^ *-^* - --^° -«"^- ^'y -«t«y

Samedy 26.
«r,.„.„n°«'^ M*" Parckoujo rencontray le Due de Northumberland avoc qui je me

SlTnn ?^f "^'^'^^ ^'"'■'■«"; ?^«« ™oy nous fames ensuitte faire une vi.itto au chevallier

dfrZ^l ^ P'^'"* "?•"■ ^'""'^"'^ '"'^'■g'-^- J« 1»» envoyeray domain do la radne
deGensing. revecu ches moy a 8^ heure. » i«uino

T, ,, J. JJimanche '?*J.

Pr.«i«n^^» i"? '■^««.^- Cor';e avec le Gl Robertson, McLean McLeod Grant.
Lucnnn' rln^H''"'' f '? ^"^^ ^"^«"^ °" " ^ «^«'' ""^ mauvais concert &
Rfvenu A iij r ^ ''"'■' '"''°'"''" '''''"''■"'' P«^°«y"'o" "'y Jo«« pas.

. -^ Lundy 28.

«^nu H ^^""^ Davisfon qui passa ches moy mo fit part du dessein que le Chev. Mills
avoit do Huspendre o Col : Caldwell de son employ do Depat^ ReJoveur General da
Canada & do I'appomter \ sa place & qu'il avoit crj devoir m'avertir Jo luTdis quo

?e"nZoW^'"'"r*'''" ^'« ^^"'-^^ ^" C""*'^" & que memo j'auroisouffi
denavoirrien ^9^ de ce projet, que je lui consoillai d'etre sur ses gardes aveoe
chev. quo JO le croyam cmbarra^.e. II me dit que Caldwell en avoit arfortmai
avec Dav.sson & Lees en cherchant a leur enlever le contrat pour la fourniture dea

et par annee^outro ^.f)^ pour cent pour les achats qu'ils font, ce qui est asses coneide-

?rSif ;;: onTdits'^rpr/s'if ''-' ''''' '' ^'""^'^«^ ^-'- '- ^mrj.z:^:.

avoi JntTonri'So'f' V'^^ ^\fT ^f •'«°1"'«'^io» du contrat pr les forges dont ils
fZTd- r v. • ^}- * «»tti8fait les pretentions que M. Genevay avoit ou nar

J a^socmfon qu'il avo.t fait avec Gugy. II me dit de nias au'ils avoifnt Ion"! ^.l

IvS/Tn ''-"x '^^ iT'" ^^- ^' "^'"^ '^^ ^^'•' 1"' P«y°'««t la moitie de' co" q'u'n8""en
avoient donno, & qu ils ayoient vu par les livres de Gugy qui etoient entfo leurs
mains qu',1 avo.t la.t m.lle a 1500 L. St de profit clair chaque anneo.

.„c« • M ^""^ f."" ^?^® '^ ^"^"' '' "'^ dit qu'ils avoicnt pris Peter Stuart nour
aBsocie ou ,1 aura (jeme du profit net sans etre oblige A aucune avance MaUil Tit

B. 230 to B. 232,

PBIVATE DIARY OF GEN. HALDIMAND.

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he was (0 make, 8Dd finally wont with Mr. Ccore to make his deposition &o.
Generals ilobertson and Cunningbam diucd wiih me. utpuBuion, aio.

7«n ^^' fXf""''«y- , I s^-n* to Arnold a letter for Governor Cox, of the Bay of Cha-
S ;n",v.n • r '^' i.^^^P^' recommending him and begging them they would give
?n BonLvrn/.f^K-'fT^*' •^u'?^'* concerning the seignior/of Pabos and my lfnd»
«„r?n „ ? y ;-''^'!''' ^ ""''^ *'*, 6^* ^'^ «f- Robertson told me that the Treasury
was m a ehort time to examine the atfairs of Cochrane, in relation to the money hV

had «a?d tS«t" wT *' ""^ ^^^^ ^ "^r, ^° H ''^^y ^« ''"^^«'-- He told me that Gofdoo
had said that Williams was a worthless fellow who had committed a forgery. I

to fakfooldon-Brdc ^^' ^"^"'' ^'^''"'"' ^"* Prepared. I must warn him not

?= o fl^^°^^ Holland, who has arrived from Demerara, called and dined with me He
18 a fine young man whom I might at some time attach to me.

ard ft SZ'Pr ?'', ''V''*' ^""""u' ''^'"^ ^«« ^'''•^ ^"''- The Prince of Wales
and the Duke of Cumberland came therewith their wholo suite, and towards the

f.:;f i""'"' ^^'^ ''T "''^- ^^"^ ^'"g ^^'d to ^''^ = It is a fine day, and turned

LfT qV:r?h'''° ''•'• ^'^ ^^?° ^'""'"^"^ ^''"- ^^«-^ ^itndrcw before the K?ng
Jelt. Spent the eveting at Mrs. Morrison's j lost three guinea?.

»wv,^^" ^''/^^^' .JJ^»/jalBiidi6. who arrived this morning from Cheltenham, dined
with me along with Admiral Dig by, General Cunningham. Morrison, Genera Roy,
fmil'^" '"J''"''/ Spe°t the evening at Lady Gid.onVs, where there was an

immense crowd. I stajed there till half past three in the morning.

^;J^\^^^Y'^^K' ^^!!^o'^ i" the Park, whore I met the Duka of Northumberland.
R .Aln^Sn . p " """I'm j.^^V"'?' the King and Queen with the Princesses pass
Bude and Baron Regenfold dined with me, and we then wont to pay a vi^it to Mr.
^oUon, who seems lo be much emaciated. I will send goasing root to him to-morrow.
Home at half past nine.

21 Sunday. Went to dine at Mr. CoDre's with General Robertson, McLean.
McLecd Grant and Freeman. Spent the evening at Ludy Amherst's, where there
was a bad concert and a crowd and sovoral persons grumbled that there was no card
playing. Home at half-past eleven.

^o-^mi."^'^^^;.,. ^°""S Davison, who called on mo, informed me of the intention
of Sir Thomas Mills to suspend Colonel Caldwell from his office of Deputy Receiver
General of Canada and to appoint him in his place, and that he thought it his duty
to give me notice of it. I told him that I could not interfere in the affairs of Canada
and that 1 even wished T had Jinown nothing of the project; that 1 advised him to bo
on hiH own guard with Sir Thomas, as 1 believed him to be embarras-^cd. Ho told
me that Caldwell had acted veiy ill towards Davisou and Ljes, by ^.ooking to eet
out of their bands the contract for supplying flour to the troops, k ■, Tn.s contract
was worth £300 sterling a year of salary to these gontleraot., besides 21^ per cent,
lor the puicbsses they made, which is considerable enough fcr tb.it country, but they
are alho obliged to transact all the business their prii cipals htivo there.
.It , ® ^ .' "^° then that they had obtained the contract of the forges, for which
they had given £3,000 sterling, and satisfied the claims which Mr. (icnevay had from

his partnership with Guffv. He told mo fnrthor ♦h^t t^^rT, h"-' f'^""^ of th" * 3

iron ore worth upwards of £1,000 sterling, which paid' half of what they had given,
and that they had seen by Gugy's books, which wore in their hands, that ho had
made from £1,000 to £1,500 sterlirg of clear profit every jear.

On the affair of the lower posts, he eaid that they had taken Peter Stnart as
partner, in which ho will have one-sixth of the not profits, without being obliged to
make any advance, but ho is to take charge of all the business and oven to forward

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Jo fnn lo mntin oMt lo OotiHduotoiir do Uattoiuix M VV,.™! t u „! i •

!no.V ro'ar voi,^ „," A ,"..:: '"l ....•'«. r.""^"'« J« '"'^« vonir l« Ch«i<,„ ,.|,c'h

" 0 I "HM\ <,lu<H lo I'ri,, 0 do (alio ,,ui nVHt',mH miol.x.

tone HHi H riH(iuo (lu'il no ho iriii

J^;it5 ^ ;::;^'£r S'E::5- »^^^^^^^ h:;^kx:s

,, ,, , „ ■'»""(iy, lo 31.

wo.;:,;a:;L!: ;,;;i;; ,!:;:r:;u;::;:r:';::ir:,:!>:,'*i-:"'"- '«. "i>'*-«."»M..n .t„

cclm qui Ioh disd j
lui on roH(<ii( pluN

">'^ «J«' il no ul, ,,»N ,.„r.o htnro du matin nous no pftmoH pIuh o «v. r

Mnh.o nouH d,t ,uM on avoit vondu VMO poupoo -ur h.'or.n 'n no

.V ,„ ,lH -. "...0,0,.,, pr ,, t,,.u.or 4000.' Jo fuK do UX ;„i, lirn^.

I , V ll , , ., ^ ,"' ""'" """'l"l<r» ll 0011(0 ao» .|0,IOWO« lir |„ ,„„„„ lo' (f

!>r.-,.joa,v«n.,„Ho,;;n'k'i.r:xi;,;«'r:.o """'"■ * ""'""«''""• ""» >■"'"■'■»
R,.<,'f ,;„ ";:'7:.;;,:;;r'r,:,:'2,.f ,:;•:"« ■■=, r7?.,r' "■ '■'r'™™'

ranu-nsv r r . ' \ «|h;| .lio aux MiloiroKutionH ,,u\)n lui foioit on oour Jo

«. 230 to B. 2:J3.

I'MIVATB DIAUY OV (JBN. IIAI,

DIM AND,

221

all tl.o fiiiH l(, Fiondm.. My U.o aooounlH whioli Stuart hIiowoJ thom for olovoa

ttlcxpoiHCH ,f iJ.r.OO HtoriinK » your. N.H. Hy tho uooountH Hhowri mo by Kini?
II 0 mcTlmnUurnor, I boliovo lh.it ll.iH proliL ,„,Ht bo Knmtor Uo tol7mo in

oKoll or tho other ,ulf u,„| ihfit thoy pii.l an unniril pormion of £150 u year diirina
what IJahy wrote ii.o, Httyin^ thoy were ..nly to «ivo £50 a yo»r

had told h tn that ho wan givinK Xi5() HtoriinK a year to IJuhy for Iuh Hharo which
ilSg a't tho CluT ' "'" '"' '" ^" '"" '■"•• ''""'^^- ^^'""^ "^ ^"™"' »P"" ''^«

and HTcnUirotv'^niJg'aVthrcff ^ '" ''' '"""'"«• ^*"«'^ "'^"^ ^"^^^ ^"X^—

30. ^r«r/nM'%. Wont in tho morning to Mr. Wood, tho boat builder and caw
ono ho ,« making for mo, which HoomH woll built, but I a,n afraid it may b? tm hoavT
to tianHport ,n a wagKon. I arranged to Hond tho cartwright to my houHO to hIS
what lend of wag,:on ooul.l bo built to tranHport it by land without HhE of iniuJy
HDont ho evening with tho Prinoo of WalonVho i. L better. Dined wit. hi uko
of Norlhumberhu.d, where were tho IWI of Arrington I Ifarriinrton ? fK unhono^ 1

iiom?a"tff7:rtor' """""' '"'"^''"" "-''' "' ""•« '^ «"" "^ ^'^ ^''"»"

'M. Thursf/ay. Went with Captain Prooraan to purehaso tiokotH for tho ronre.
Hontation a WeHtminHler, but although it waH not eleven in tho morning wo 3ld
get none. The man dlHtributing them told uh ho had Hold 2,500 for tha .LTu.rhJ
hm none eft and thai thoro would bo 4,000 di.tributod. Then wont to koo Mr Town!
ey H ?J jiolleot.on of antiquiiioH, with which I was delighted. I then Haw Homo pic luTi^
in noodlovvork wh.ch are very well dono. Oallodon tho IVincu, of WalS whS

. . V I w ^ "* ^•'iV)p»rd'H, whoro wore enough of people . Playod and won
urubbor— half a guinea— Uomo at half past 11. y«u »nu won

June.
Cn,uwJlT:.i ''"f'^ '" V'" '""••"'"»? ftt «t- Mary Axo with TosHior and then ai

nw I HUM o . W h V'"^- /.'"""^ ""/'•" *"««"" '""'^^'•. ^''« P'-'""*'^"^ ^> l^o at

Z «?,?.• l""t^ ."''.'' ''^ .'"""^ ^''« ^""'' ^'^*''^°'- «-« doviso a carriage riuitabia

lor (laiiHportmg a boat in Switzerland. nu<i>»uia

(Jonoial McLean dined with mo and wo then wont to Mr. lOrnkino, tho advocate

AfLrnr. "'""V"""' '"•" y'^' ^'- "'-""^ «"'^ Mr.OoorotoconHult on my aS
A e quartor of nn hour'n convorHation, in which thero was not a word of go"
HenHO, thoy won olsewhoro. 1 left my <,ommiHHioa with Mr. Uooro and tho pro oU^
Z r^in / T ^n"'.'^ Ii>»';.umbeau, LaFayetto. &o., the Count d'K.laing and o?he^

i ok n 1 r"^ ',V"'*i'^^ ^" ''""^-y ''' '*"»«^'''- '^^ 'l"°^^!'>'"* P^t to him in court

I t. ok the Chevaher {?J to h.n own house, and pud a visit to Mr. and Mi-h. McLean
I found hero tho Count do Lusy fKarl of Dalhousio /J. Kvoryching paaned poUloT;
and I rotui nod homo at half puHt eight. J n v- '"" pomoiy

(Tho dayH of the week in tho above entrioH do not agree with tho davH of tho
month of tho year 1787 nor dothoH« nn„«..«nM- -«' <>'" jm.-...;. - ,L " ""y.. ' *"*
ia jjiainiy given m 1767.) n^- -«-'.. -^•^■rru.i^ -.uuxua uui laoyoar

an.l KoboSn .^rft' ^''"'' "''^^ Mr. Cooro to St. Alban's t ivora to moot Chrintia
and JJobo.tKon, who had each a oonvernatioa with him on tho Hubj .ct of tho agjnts.

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B. 230 X B. 233

autre chamtrounComiUoA^^^^^^ " ^ avoit dam unl

Lancj, un M. Galloway GamheU dTcll i„ Robertson, Chr.Htio, Rood, James do
-^X'^lfrciV''^^^^^^^^^^^ a«tre« personnel. On

lea paporaeses, ^ '' "^"'« J^'^^'s ^» aaparavant. rovenu chii moy o/amini

T^ , , Mercrcdy 28.

€.Be.ir« (a .ppr'o. fvolr co„Mlt« M i?or«l ''°"' ""'' "" "" 1"'" '"' °«-

i«r/^:Tir r;.'Jct?oir o'^Lti!;.''''''"'''" ""•"" »""' p- <•"' ™"'°"' ^«

T3 . , , Jeudy 29.

p«o X I . i . Vendrody 30.

Faaei la soir^o ch^s moy.

p . n Samedy 31.

tl^nillZToirJo'vl^^^^^^^^^ .J» «^j« 1«« Madame Provost s'fmpa.

a?. Ji.^ ^ ^-^- «^- r„srcts:^ a^ 7r ^,tr ri" Va';^

doive?tSs?m;S'L^„Ty'l*i,^rirai^^^^^^ ''' "°"^^« *^" ^o B.tt. Us

fi'y trouve. ^ ^®°*^ * J® '^^'^ ^»"*« «" 8'>'-to quo lo Cap. Shaw

,uoBiV//;ar.ttf„tro'.^^^^^^^ " -edit

en Canada. M. Dunn mCoorta laoonilHYiri «"' promis do passer avoo Dunn
qnee dts oonlrolleurs d" Gondii I m?H . •*^°"/° ^l" '' "^"'^ ^**"« a«x rcmar-

eape T,,i,« pouSles^S ™" ^'* ^"' '' °" ^'*"'"** quoIqu'autroB quostions le

1. Boi.t'S'^'^o^'^'^"' '' '"^'*'' '« ^'^^°"' ^''' & Gallon din5ront ch4s moy, paasfi
Tf„ , Dimancho, In le jujn 87.

qui en on.endolt ;rr or nriesalnt^ !.o'on''n'r!''- '' /fj^f ^'^ '\ 'r^'' ^'' V'''^"^'^'
sa r>rnt„..f ;«., ^,,., Vs. (V "^ '*^^ agents so conduisoiont fort mal & no ni4riff>;n,if -n»

leB^iBfcrructioBs df/rrv if^-""" f *" '<>«"rdoKnt jo dcmundorois do changer d'agonV quo
lea ag 2rvoic.t nLs aYtt^e^crrnrf """^ ?^'°"^ '"« ^"'°°" '-*" ^^^ & ^"0

co'ilB av( cnt tcit Tn I,,; v«;!r!j- '^°''*'."" g«"8. II mo parut Burpris & mo difc
^ cm tcit. Jo lui repoEdis quo jo i.e voyois pas d'autro moyon do linir la

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223

^^Hn^T^TTu^"*'.-?'^ '^""'^ ^"^ '"'*"«^ ''''•^^^'y ^i^»'o»t the necessity of
making Lord Amhora intorveno, and it sooms to mo that ho is right. There wL in

?n^ to°[h'oTr!lvT,h- ''r ^°,r°P"° « petition concerning lands in America belong"
Amhorl^ r«n?«l P rr- ^^nl^"-^ cornposod of the Arohbifihop of London, Lord
bC Sn^r? ^'^^°'-f'^«"' Cbr.8tio, liood, Jamofl do Lancy, a Mr. Pralloway. Gam-

nlmo^hoSm h« fn? r,"^- "^r° '''^'' Pr^°°«- T^"« ^''^ a positive wish tL my
name should be inserted in the memorial. ^

««.«?'"°'^ *^* '1'°^!."''' ^^''?h "^"^ '^*'" attended and everything passed oflf woll ; fthe
eSincToldpfpeia"" «»^'"'"S«' -^^-^ I never saw biore. 'Seturned home C

28. TFetoifli/ Rocoived a letter from Mr. George Harding concorninir the

h?nn"mt±'"'f\??t^^'^™^'^«''°°' «"^^*««'^' th?t opportuStrof reti^- ng
n,?^n .: "^ -V "^ ^° ".«?««sa'-y (and after having' consulted Mr Coore ) ^
«iJ«£h »•,",,'? /n'^ r^ "" !"•' ^°''^ ""^ t*'*' *>« »ot'c«d poople wore not very well.
Wlisfiod with Lord D. [Dorchester,] Dined and spent the evening at home. ^

Ifonnd>^^,ivfpLr^'^?, D^-P^;'^i'^°^.^'^^ 2'^^^' fi'*''0» Alvonslobon, where

1 lound i auly [PaoliJ and Rainsford. Dined and spent the evening at h ,me.

30. Friday. Spent the evening at home.

Mr« P.'nf^T'^''^- ^'*- ''"'^ I" ^V' P"^ ^'^^ ^^""^ Amherst, to whom I said that
Mrs Provost was impatient that tho businoHs of her husband with the a-ents respect

iifl, t- '"e^ Vrl '^^^^"ttlod. Uo answered nothing and began immediate yoa
another subject. There is something inconceivable to me in hfs conduct with the

Christie and Colonel Komblo wore with me rospectina- the accounts of tho

Canadu. Mr Dunn brought mo a copy of tho answer ho had made to the remarks of

T^isrcoffi'nTghtnTem^^' ^"' '''' '''' '' '''' ^^' '^"^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^«P-'"

the evontglf hot! '°"' '*'"^"'' ''° ^^^''^ ^"'^ ^""^ ^""''" ^'-'^ ^'^^^ '"- ^i ent

Ist June 1787, ^unrfay. iJo3oivod a very polite letter from Mr. Georffo Hardin<^

acceptmgmyr general retainer and saying that this should bo done thro" h my

and a hlif "'' ^ "''° '" ^^''- ^"''' '" con^o^uence. It w.ll co.t mo five guinr.i^

ih.J' -^^"fil: I^'ontenant Colonel Cambel and Captain Shaw called to tell mo that
cZrsTp ^^ '^? "T*' "^'^^ ^^^^^'^l ^'^"^^•^ ^« ^^^'"'"^ ^he claims again ZlaJo
^onnr „ h"r^* **'"* r '!.'"'^ *^"* '^ ^°"'^ ^« P'^P*^'' t" «"bn,it thorn to the dcc^
Bionot a-bitrators I could see that General Cambel and Shaw are not ncrfcctlv

Prrvosr;1irb?thrviS^^' ^^'^^ OgilvleandChristie fully undoJsta^n^d SnS

plainly that this affair appeared unjust to all wboliad hca d it spoken of that ^h^

„S.'; " ^^.i-.sjig ,,.,^. Daaiy ai:u dm tot deserve Li.s protection, that if the

ZTe tSrwe .Z h''""" 'rt''' •* '•'""Seof agenie, that'Jho King's insliu tion^
ShV „. fhould enjoy all tho revenues of tho battalion and that tho CRcnla

fase tiio hone ; ml; "T^' '' 'T^ "*^^'' "^'™^"*' "^«^ '^'^ ^id not act ?n th s
«ll,l^!t A ^ ' ?® '"""'^ furprifed and told mo they wore wion? I
answered that I saw no other mears of er ding the affair ihan to Lk for a boafd of

n

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B. 230 X B. 232

f'[!

11

I ' !
.1

I',
il

m

111'''

chose quo dodemandorun boid d'.,fflciorH generaux, quo Mad. Provost commo Tutrioa

t^e, enfin jo lui parlay fort franohomont. II mo paroit quo roes raisons faiaoiont
impression Hur lui, nous vorrons ce ou'il fera. ea rmBous laiaoiont

ir>H«^T!,«t''l^'f I'Admiial Digby. ;a iomme qui ^loit uno Dcmoi8ollo EUico n'ost pas
ih ClTnlon ^ oitTf " ^/^l ""'*'• ^° ^'«»- Drammond autrefois aide do camp^da
wl« n u H - • '" P"'*'" *,r"' *'"'""'* une loDKUj conversation sur los evone-
mens do la dorniere guerre, li trouve IVuvrago du Col. Tarlcton trds m-il co n'c^
q|i une compilation do Gazette, & il le blarao boauooup d'avoh .xSoi do / lettres oa
b.lle s pan culler quo Lord Cu.nwaliis lui avoit ocrit en confiionco.'^&cr
H'AnJi" 1 conversation qu'ii avoit cue avco lo Roy au su.ot d(, la Guerre
d Amd^Mquo lorsqu'.l rovint dans oe pays. II croyoit que les habi ants dos dorridrs
II Wain f u1^"h l^ P'"P'\''' «t«i«nt fi°«««ois etoiont les ieuls qui lui fossent attach?
II blamoit la oonduitto do la guerre mo dit qu'il etoit brouille aveo Clinton mais cepen
dant quand ils so rencontront lis se saluoiont i^epon-

diner*^'''" Stopfort, le Cap :~ Mr Leg & doux autrcs Mari, .s violent da

«. ^'''''ayjo la au concert da Baron qui etoit fort nombro. L'Evoque d'Oxford me

Sarce Va^a I?L„t • , ^ f^^'^ ^^.«™P^°" '"^ "^'^^^'^ ^'P^^^ quant j'^tSJ
oanscei-ajs. H rant quo je lui faese vieitie. j "«•

Lo jouno D'Airolles rac paroit bion etourdie, revonu A 10 h i

Mardy 3,

«» . C.'i'l't Shaw a din^ ohfis moy & mo dit qu'il avoit parI6 aa Gl Jiobertson con.

que e Chevalier Archibald Cambell auroit tonuo vis a vis do Provost duns I'ex-
d'acS n ' ^r^''; '^r ^?''' P.*'^ '''^'^""«"'- ^ Camboll-mais ayanlplus d"am s et
oublie ^ "''^ ^"'^ P^''"" P""'' "" g^"^"^ hommo& Provost a dS

comD^aSr«* I?!L^ h''"^'^ on arrivant aux Indos. II a employ^ une dizaino do sea
compatriotts d abord on arrivant contra los rosollutions do la CompaL'nie& lea

lElebtn P''«"'"P''°°- Pas.6 la soiree ch6. Madame M.risson avoc lo Baron

W„:ii^° P^n"" ^«""al Gugo mourut hior aprd^ avoir langui longtora «. Le chov
Wu. i.am Green no mo paroit pas content d'etre on chef dans lo G^nio 11 auroit

fll r.'^', T"'""' * -^'^'f''- ^^ " '^^'^•^ '" '^'^"ble do payo qu^l a auj, ird'huy
11 trouve lo Due minuticux & diflicillo a contcnter. ^ ^ "i " ""J ''^^ ^^7-

Mcrpiedy 4e
,•« In- ^- ''".,1*'^^'' IV ^f<5 nombrou. Lo Rjy mo domanda cii j'iroia lo PrintoraDS

peuthelro do la on Italic oh j'avois eL^ I'an 49. II rno dit quo si' 'aU ,is ius', uos 4
Kapies jedeva.8 prendre garde dc n'en pas rapportor la Lla ,o Jo luU que
1 ayunt echappe dans ma jounesso jo courus pou do danger a presentee ^

Madlle^TZ «.''«• ^nu'^T & ^■'^^'^iral Digby. au Gl Trayor & Madame &
Mad le ^.,iand, & S.r Charles Thompson. & a Madarao Chrisao oh j. troavay le

en Canada rr ^«v Jl^lf ' '*'" ^""S'' ^\^'^' ^'^"^^ ^"' «« P''°P'^«^ ^« rotou?ner

g" fiob.H Jn ^ . '^^''" "" ^"'"''^*- -^ ""»^ '" «'^''- «»^^^ '« «• Carpenter & le

w Kobortdon quo jo no tiouvay pas. * "^ «- «o

T, ... . Meicredy, 5, fJoudi]

««.- kH '*.^'«I^to,'l«Sr James Napier, & do TEvequo d'Oxfort q.ii mo narait fort
^os.able claimable homo. Jallay a la Ouur qui no fJt pas fort no^mbrZ^^ Si

Slir^,lt^'°".?' "^ ^V<^^ boauooup de bonte. Bile Loua boauooup los d.ux dem'oi-
aelles Suisses qu ello avoit eu auprd^ dos Princesses. ^

etionrrlZXi' cbcv. Yong qui me dit qu'il y avoit longtemps quo nous no ncua
etions rencontres. II m'apprit la destinalion dos regimts do dragons. Jo lui die que

ral

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATE BURY OF GEN. IIALDIMAND.

225.

wore'JrthTptTy "'' ''"'^^"" ^^^ ^^g^'- -^ two othc r naval moa

0.foX""rcr.:irt^Vr^'"""'"'^"^^'^5^^^^ Tho Bishop of

long I hL been in thi^cZtVy. I .„«t pay he?a'vti?.^ '^'^^'"P^^" ^^"^"^ ^ '^°-
roung Dayrolles seemod very awkward. Home at half past ten.

give a written detail orthoT He is an et'r,ni',^''*'V P''°P««'''^ ^o him to
of the conduct of Sir ArchSl'd Simnhell fow^rnl i "''' F^ ^t^'' "« «<'"«''«' •^^tai'*

Campbell has made a bad boginninff on his arrival in TnH;«TT» i ^ ^ .,

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226

JOURNAL INTIME DO ofi.V. IIALDIMAND.

B. 230 A n. 232

7 A 11 1? P "' f^"^ y ^*"® bcoucoup d'atteniion.

fo.t b.on .ntroduiUo uy, jo suppoee par Lady Holde.nesse & Sir Jo.eph York
T T.T^.r,L ■ Mardy 10. '

ftvriel'd^ (?ol nm.."!' m" k * '";"!? '^u' ^"^'''^ '^ m'«pporta dc8 lettrcs dalles du U
tevriei du Gol IIopj.o, Viaban k Mathews, qui mo donnont uno id^o do la oon'usion

iZlT'' '" ^r"'^'^- Jl P^'-oi^ q"« Hopp s'est tres bien conduit peuthe re par '^1."

i" LrXrvo'urM-LncI'rn'"!; '"J '^ ^»|ef do justice e'oet doma^qu'fi ?omme /neo^^ &
1. ur obHcrvo un Mionce bi piofondque los moillcurfl amisdu fiouvernomoi/ nosavent
quen pcnsor & que sacbant qu'il avoit domandd Smith pour son chef do fuJtico
croyent que tout co que col ui-cy fait e.t par ordro du gorvernolnr CenendanJ

rnhni!1^7r"". ^'^'^^'^ Hogdon [Ogdon] homme de Loyx cy dovant du Gerse ^rand

Mercrcdy 11.
Je rencontray Lord Sydney qui descendoit do eon offlco. Jo lui fis nart dea
Leltres quojavo.8 icgu dc Quebec. II mc dit qu'il n'avoit iamain cu bonno oninion
conduitfe "iT^rdU H^o^'T'"'"^ 'rf'l '^""'^^ '^ B'otoit\-cnd;; ro.pon"abre' ":S

f.r.i'' ''^Tr°"^''"^' -^^""f H.**!""gto« dans le Parck avec Icquel io mo promenav lonff.

S 11 me^p^^re^rf MVLadv"""'' T '''"1^' "" -olnt'ches iJ TlSompl
f« jj/ , P^^^f"^'^ « Ml Lady avec laquollo jo causay uno demi-houro Eu mo

ac qhcuie Jo m oxcusay. J'ay cte bien ai^^o do fairo sa cor.oisbanco Docham-

T, 11 ,.. , Jeudy 12.

lo trodu (fort-iril '•'^^«^°^'^T Sydney cu jo trouvay son fils. Jo leurs fit lire la
lo-t 0 du botio.al Hope. My Lord mo dit qu'il n'avoiL jamais cu bonno ODiLion da

J'X Vu'i'ne^Tt'T-J^ pouroisetro pcrLde qu'il ni pouvoit fSo auTun tort'a
Ja..,.e, qu . ne wDuisajio porsonne ao qm Io Hoy euc moiileure opignon Je lui dis

U^niT ''h'^':^ ^^T""^ ^"''^ commandat la Province. II en conTt &pcu aSm^s
.11 eulama d'autrca di.coura eurtout ear le Prince Ferdmand Io Duo reynaEt d'a JjSur-

B, 230 to B. 232.

PIUVATI DIART OF QEN. HALDrMAND.

82V

Jo mo

Sho i6 no longer young or pi-ofl v bm t ? • If' "? .'"'^''^^ «^" ''^«« comfortably,
be weU intro^duce^a he^ro. 5 I^^^ bri^T^i^o.r ^d S t^o^rLr "'^ ^

f.oJS;£tii-br^:;tr\oK:rrl^^^^^ o/^^o ,n,, '.^..^

MabunouDdMathewB, which givero an idea of th«!^°.';^''^' ^'P'" ^«'""«' ««P«.
I appe«.H that Hope is bebavinrwel r,o.h„n« f «°"['?«'^'" :;^>^'""'g in Canada,
obtained over him : tho Chief TnltLT.' P'^'f^P^ ^rom tho it fluenco Mabane has
tor] observes a siio'n S so p£ d 'hit uTbotl "' ". '''^'r^"^ ^'^^^ ^'•- TDorche^
what to thir.k and that knowinrho hnH n i a c h°'^''^'\ ''^ Government do not know-
that all the latter doe^SHb^S? of Government'' 'T '^ '' ''^ Iv't'^ *^"«''^« l>«'''v^
m« the Quebec Act in danger have nni "don ^f.^^"'' ^'' 1^' ^
Govcrnmtnt, which has restored the balance pl^J T '""'^ !!'' »*'"° ^"^"^^^ ««
chambault dined with mo: the latter C^ «'««.. ^'T^' ^'- ^'•'"^" "'^^d Dcs-
pa.sed in Canada, and ospecLlVof he'Sinrs"" .eTf o ^^^^^ "^ "" ^^at had
Clowes read mo a part of a letter frZ £ T ir^l? rr ^,1 I^oich.fitor. Colonel

Bccrofary, which gave him groat m^THafn/h;^ [Langan?J, ^'ir J.l.n Johnson's
Legislative Councfl. where hf ^fs ^^^i^^ ^ttr'l^:^:::^^-^^^

ofhce in C.n:.da. He has behaved badlvsinooh.' ^^'\^'^' ^''^^'""'^ '«'' '"''» ««
declared himself Judge Smith's chamninn^ r L r ''T''^^ '" ^^"^ <0""<'y ar.d has
will not remain thei^ lo^ ' F n a? 'Seen HoTla^nS ')' f^^f '}''' f»'«^'"«« '^^Y
were in opposition. ^ '"'"j"' ^'^<^^"> -^ioi 'and, Caldwell, Collins and Smith

ted hii; STXntel^^Th'elSerTltad 7.'^Ztf' 'T 'I' ^^^^ ' -n-'-
novor a ^ond opinion of Smith but hat fo^rV ^f'^'^'^'^/'O'" Q«oboc. Ho said he had
rnade him.elf ri3spon«iblo Kis cLSS t Ho^oTd rntf' .>"' "^'"^ ^^"- '^'"^ ^^'l b«d
Ma^eiOH and a person who was no iC^r i„ ,hi j^ "°f ^"'^'^r' ^'^"^ everyone, except
Lord Uorcheste'r, although ho d?d Sneak o h^ahK'^rV'?^^" T'" °^ ^«b««° J t^^*
although he did not boliovo him to klTmuch * ^ "^ "' ^' 'P'^° ^^•^" °">^'°.

aslJm:\o'^:litt?lsUn^ with\vhom I walked for a long tim. Ho

to Uer Lady.bip, with vvhom I cLt?ed /or haTrC!''* l^-m and ho introduced mo
a^kcd mc if I wtro rot crg^.gcd. to olurn at Lf r/^i I' ^," '"''"^^ ^'« Lordship
cused mjHolf. I am hannr tn l,«l„ ^ \- ^ "dock and duio wiih him I ox.

DavisouJ dined wUh mo^VhodderS^f '?"'"" "\""T- . ^-^'-'-^-It -d tho
account of his business. "^^ °" '^''''°'* * '"^'" «onoue. no doubt on

son. 'l-nS:Sn S^ol^i-i^r hJSsIIJ!^^^^!- ¥";i>^-^^\-''- ^ ^-"<^ ^is
never had a good opinion of .ho fv t - "; ^ ' Lord«hip tuld mo that l.o had

a«or be,an o. other tc^^^^ '^JSl^^ ^^^-^1- , H

if ^

228

J')URNAI< INTIMB DO otff. HAI.DIMANIt.

B. 230 A n. 2315

fYff«Td.;?\MnI;«T •"'■'""'? *J«°Tf'" n"'ll tenoit la pIuHnart do boh Jdim A

eon
' loH pimvroH.

, , „ Vondrody 13o.

do In Batnillo do Mohilz [Wolwitz] Tan 1741

Joui

AlvonHlcbcnqui,n'aditplu;io«7B';;nccc'i;i;7d;'iio\rx"rdg;;; V^Ht6fRv7n:o d'ox"
Dinno & puHPA la soirto oh^s moy. 1 f i"" j" •»' «y prtuo.

1« ti.^'h'"m , ^% Amhoist au Paick. II oroit quo Lord R,.don (noho do Gairnor
le Duo do Norton, ^ que oolul oy I'^vitto k il croit quo lo Hoi » 616 faolJouo o D.m
do Jorknyohnt TacquiMtarco danH lo York«hiro, & il BuppL 1710 i?oi n^
h..t 0 ,.«« quo lo Duo do York viont on Angiolorro caint S^lnrno d^oho [
ino d t que lo Chovuihor York «Jtoit fort lachd ou'on lui out donn« un JioZont 8ur
lelabl...emot d'lrlftndo, qa'il auroit pr6i6r6 do gardor lo 60 Dr«gon qu^Z oitTo
vicujc nmformo «u iuu qu'aujonrd'huy il faudroit Ju'avoc runiformKorii 'on avoU
adopts. ,1 monlrutlo col Lo Ducdo NorthomberLd dit «ur co Tjet quTno , arc
<ro.t paH na.oux avco un bonot do Gronadior. Ch^a moy oft j'ay pndi l2 HoirSo. '

Dimancho IBo.

.™„.?f*.''""^""'*' '"^ ?' ¥'^'"" ''^ ^- ^"^ dinoront oh^H moy. Dochambauit nous
amu^at bcuucoup par lo ricit do co qui 8'itoit pansdA QuAboo. Il mo dit quo Cockran
& lo J)o, lour Konody lavmont ncoo8t6 ot B'^foiont boaucoup inform^ si Maban S
toil cncorro. IIh sont toiijoure aussi invilir^s contro lui.

Lundy 15o

Jo monay Dcobambault cH^r Mad. Wono A CbolHca quo nous no trouvnmcH pas
npn p us quo lo Gl Robertson main nous trouvamoH lo Gi li.insfort qui lorcrt fort
bien ot lui prorait qu'il Fcroit lo promior A achottor dans son RoKimt ^ ^^^^

no pJS hauT"^'"^ ^'*"^ Amorslau Paro ot pou apprds lo ohovr Yorok qui mo parut

DIn6 ot paHfc6 la soiree ch^s moy.

, Mardy ll^

. ^^1°^ ," '* ^}}^^- ^' Corro mo dit quo mon procds so jugorait avant la fin du

moiB, ot qu'il avoit bonno ©np^ranco. '^

E(9u uuo lottro do mon novoux dal^o du 4 do Juin

, - _ Meroredy 18.

* T ZZnl^u A """^ I|fohambanlt, nous dinamos ch<58 Lord Sydnoy avoo Lord
ft Lady Chattan & lo cap : H'Ovorgno. Los damos mo paruront do fbrt bon humour

T J • . TN . Jendy, 19.

Je conduisit Dochambauit A la Cour qui fut fort nombrouso & dura iusau'A nrds
de 6 houres, dtn* ch^s moy avec Dechambiult qui m'a dit qu'il avoit Srituno W
gue lottro A sa mero qui lui ferait boaucoup do^laisir. Ill'on fSlA la com<5dio

T. II i 1 m i Vondrody, 20.

, , ''"^Z.,, '** Tr^sororio oil M. Eoeo mo domanda si M. Grant avait rccu lo eallalro
dnchcvr Mills. No pouvant pas m'en rapollcr il mo fit voir la cop L d'-^^o 1^^^^^^^^^^
quoy«va<8 ^cr.tte A David Grant sur co sujet, cii ,0 lui di.airquoSno vouZ h nSs
Bigner un warrant j r cotlo paye &c. Je lu8 oneuiUo ch^s M. W.-ngloswo?th n i ^me
fit vo.r la conte par laquollo I avait M6 pay6 jusqu'au 24 Ootobro 1783 & . lo^ iTy

lay enrle chan a M. Rose qui mrut fort, BurnvJu * r„„ ^<.^„„H" -i-.c;-„r« f ;- •■!
avait e,6pnj^de8lo,s. Jo /ui dis q«o jenV-i,o«rray"paH- re1a;;i';tu qL ^vm
quitt«5 1c Canada pen .ppro., mflis quo les contcs do la Province dovoic ,t , viH 6
x^nvojodaBlors.&q.'iUca n,cilIo'd'y voir ei on avait pnjrquclauo Soho il mo

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229

Diiko, Loid (ioorgo Gormaino, and I undorHtood that ho hold rnonl of hiu idoaii of
Priiico Fcrdirumd from (Jonorul Hoyd, who hud boon \vh iiidi'-<lo('(innp.

Wrote to (ilonorul llopo uiid Hont my lotlor lo DiiviMon, who wuh tf> put it undor
liiH oovor. Quvo Mr. Kinory tAro guinouH foi tho SwiHd Hooioty and a guinou for tho
poor.

13. Friday. Day of tho battlo of Mohitz (Molwilz) in tho yoar 1741. I'uid a
visit to tho Maron AlvoriHUlion, who j^uvo mo Hovoral anocdotoH of tho old roi^n.
ViHilod tho HiHhop of Oxford, who in much piuiinod with tho Hpiritof tho journaJHantl
papofH I lent him. i)inod and npont thoovoniri^at homo.

14. tiaturdmj. Mot Lord Amhornt in tho parit. Ho boliovoH that Lord Rodon in
tryinfj (o j/niii ovor tho l)iiko ol Northuml>orland, who avoidn him and lio bulidvo.'*
that tho Kir>^ in annoy ('<! that tho Diiko of \ct\U. Hhoiild havo bmiorno ucrjiinintuii iti
YorkHhiri', and ho HiippoKOH that tho Kin^ doort not winh tho Duko of Yoi^ to oomo
to Knj:land for fear ho Hhouid l)o iod awtray. IIo naid that S v J<moph York wjih anf^ry
ho had been givon u rcf^imunt on tho Irinh CNtiibiiNhrnont, whon he would liavc pre-
ferred to keep tho Bth Dnigoonn, whicih wore tho old uniform, whoroiw now it would
bo riccoHfary with tho blue uniform that had boon adopted to Hhow tho nook. Tho
Duko of Northumberland on tbiy t-uhjoot naid that it would look bottor with tho
Grenadier'H bonnet. At homo, wlioro I Hpont tho evonin;^.

15. Sundny. DoHchambault, (ionoral McJjoun and Dr. Miirr dinod with rae. Do«-
ohambault unuiHcd uh a f^ood deal with an account of what was takin^^ plaoo in Quo-
beo. IIo Naid that Cochrane and Dr. Kennedy had accosted him and had mado par-
ticular cnquiiioH if Mabano Htill oxihtud. They aro an invotorato um over against
him.

Ift [16]. Monday. Took DoHchambault to Mrs. Wono's (?) at (JholHca, whom wo
did rot find in, nor (Tonoral KobertHon, but wo found Genenil KainHfurth, who
rocoivod him very well and promiHod ho would bo tho firHt to purcbuHO in biH rogi-
inont.

Mot Loid AmhorHt in the park and Hhortly after Sir Joneph York, who scorned
rather Htill'.

Dinod and Hpont tho evening at homo.

It. Tuesday, Went to tho city. Mr. Coore told mo that my Huit would bo
decidi'd before the end of the month and that he hud good hopoH.
Received a letter from my nephew, dated the 4th, from Turin,
Dined at tho club. Sir Edmund AtUock proHiditig. Wo were 24 and all in good
Lnmour; remained till 10 o'clock.

18. Wedufsdny, Wont to tho lev^e with DoHchambault. Wo dined at Lord
Sydnoy'H, with Lord and Lady Chatham, and Captain d'Ovorgno [d'AuvorgneJ. Tho
ladicH (teemed to be in very good humour.

19. Thursday. Took DoHchambault to tho court which waw very full and laHtel
till nearly five o'clock. Dined at homo with DoHchambault, who told mo ho bad
written a long letter to hiH mother, which would give her much ploaHuro. He wont
off to tho play.

20. Friday. Wont to the Treasury, where Mr. Roho asked if Mr. Grant hadre»
oeivod Sir Thoman Mills' salary. Not being able to remember, ho showed mo the copy
of a letter I had written to David Grant on this subject, in which I told him I would
not sign a letter lor this pay, &o. 1 then went to Mr. WiggloHworth, who Hhowed
me the account, by which it had been paid to the 24th of October, 1783, and I asked
him to give a ccrtificato of this on the back of the letter, which ho did with a good
grace. I imrntdiut^iy carried it to Mr. liose, who seomod much suroriwyd and aMkod
me several times if he had been paid from that time. I told him that I had no know-
ledge of that, since I bad loft Canada shortly after that, but that tho accounts of tho
Province oaght to havo been sent from that time and it would be easy to soo in tbeso

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qu'on o.t omplovi par lo public. M.^ 'annriM n.?I ^? ""'K"?!^ J«« P"piorH Ion.-

«oiKnonx do no point leur on c onnor. .nnn nrondr, T "" '*'"• * '' *''"' «"•« fo't
«ortainqu'ii„eleHrondiont jamais ^ do recuH paroo qu'il oHt ootnm.

M p" "® " '•flfdiont jamais ■ ■ • ••" -"».«.,

«ur la conduito do coh Mo8hr """ant-o. cocy mo lit fa„o boaucoup do r^flootloo

tmod.t quo jo dovolH lo d.relLqu'oriraanc a d"^ '"■''"*' ''exi^eoiH do lui &o. II
«o plaiKnit que Hilly Bavard o?oH h t^ZlTl^ don eola.rciHHomont« hup Ioh oontes. II
Dir.i chV M. rJ.h aC Lord a1.K' T"r .''n '' i«7«"oit inoomodont.

Mad«.o Kairobild «o paria J ^iilZZ t''Z''6o„...U .uo«. .o

Samody, 21.

.oJ^^Jit^arrN^tSH^ndSS:^ qui fit fort bion. Lord Amherst
Lo Gono.al Koninybam & lo £1 « ^«"I«"'-S'i Ha gauche, &o. &o.

to.JourspoHitif& ptt.se irHrr^re^^Hfrn,';: " °°' '''"^ '''^^^ '""y* i^e Cap. F.

r ru 1- . Wmanche, 22.

mimL%^;^ rion^'d'ijuT^^oJctToTo '' J'^ '::' 5*^ ^«'^ '« '««r« q- J'ocrivis A

«on r.ovoux David GraiT'qVi'vXia ' oS?',^ tlTa^rf ^ "^ -"^^^ J'-'vi- *

dapartjolu.disquojovoulloisunecopiodTsa lettroAM t^.^^" «H«. '*P'd« son

•coup do lui montrer la lottro quo io voullnU. In7 J-, • " ^^^°- I' »"« pr-a beau-

je vouliois jo la lui romottra! moV^J '"l ruh"[rtoTd"ir ' 'f ''"""?^ '^ & 1»« «'

beau oup Hur es pontes qui avoient 6t/;nvoU9 du Canadfr.P« '''V,^' >"<'varioat

Caldwell avoit tir6 la moiti^ d«H Hnn,^;,.* ?Vr . * * '* ^"' H me dit ana

i:260parann^e.onfi, j'uXul J'iloTrnrn'n"!? '^'^A T" ^^P-^"-*- Cost A dtj

pouvoir tlr^ quelquWgont do li^^Lrmt K^n J^'k'^""'^^ * I"''' 80»haitte dj

parmy mes papiers Jr cotte uffaire Z av tronJ nh?^*"' '^"''^"'" ^olaircisseraoat;

au cas qu'on vouilla i-ocho eher lis «ttl"rel dZ cLtT''"' ^" P""^^"'' ^^'^ ""'•

restd ch68 moy. ®' '® ^°'' ^Jows, qui se eont retires a SJ heures,

P AX Lundy :i3.

j'ay pa^^'lT'soU"' ^' '"' ^'^''^"^^ ^'«'"-- ^echambault A din6 ch^s ruoy oa

p .. . . Mardy, 24.

eoir^e, et rerenu A 10 heures duToir ^*"'^ * Gantell, passa la

A M. R^.^oT/iren';;;^^^^^^^^^^^ Je i^i fit voir le billet que j'eorivis

lo su.pendi, ,^eo cello que j-ecrTv^n David «?„ ."^"^ ' ^'"^'^ * ^- ^'•^"t loisque e
jours avantmon depart do gu/beT^KlU^.^'''" "°^«»' «° Nove 8i pea da
mais jo lu. dis nn« ;v.L. ol"!?;''-. .¥'''« ^0"lo't fort remettre los lottmu i* ;.P!L.

«e lui" rien dire^d'autTo^qVo 5e' "qu-U y'^atirda'nr'"' 'I'T ^' ™« 'p^ia STo
mecac t^mps et poBitivoment que^ Graut I W ^!.r,T'' •""''• ^' "^'asB«roit en

4 ixraat o avoit jamais regu son sallaire. Je faa

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If aiijthing hii.1 boon paid. He told mo, and ropoatod it Hovoral timoa, that Ihoao
acoountH could nowhoro bo found, nor any of thimo which I had Hont during my stay
in Canada, which surpriHod mo greatly and showed mo how caroful wo ought to bo
whon omployod by tho public, but I ioarned that it \n a mothod thoy have at the
TroaHury to got rid of Iho trouble of Hoeking and oxumining thom and groat care
muht bo takon not to give thom without taking u recoi]>t, Hinoo it io almottt certaia
thoy will never turn up.

Mr. Il)fo, a frieml of Grant and Mills, appoars doHirous to pay tho latter the
whnlortttiary of hiH olflco, during hiH ubnonco, which produced in mo much Horiona
reflocliori on the conduct of those gentlemen.

I told Wigglosworth that tho vouohorH for Hutchoson'rt pay wore partly for a
gratuity which I made him for tho oxaoii'.ndo I requir>id from him, &o. Ho said I
should HHy HO whon information is iiikod roHpooting tho accounts, flo complained
that Billy Miiyard was no proHning thut ho bocamo a bore.

Dined at Mr. Ross's with Lord Amherst, (tonorul Buckly, Robertson, Oolonel
Kemblo and Colonels Robortson an'i Ogilvy. iijturnod home.

Mrs. Fairchild spoko to mo rospooting tho conduct of my servants, fto.

21. Satuv'lny. Went to Hyde Park to see tho cavalry drilled, which was very
good. Lord Amherst commanded, and the Uuko of Nonhumborland was alvjyys at
his left, itj., &c. W

General Cunningham and Major Gunn dined with mo. Captain F. aljvaya
positive; spent the evening at h )mo.

22. Sundiy. Sir Thomas Mills called and I showed him tho loiter I had writtea
to William Grant, his deputy, when I suspended him from his olHce, and that which
I wrote to his nephew, David Grant, who wished to roooivo his unclo's salary, after
ho had loft. I told him that I wanted a copy of his loiter to Mr. Roso. Ho begged
mo oarncHtly to show him tha loiter I wished to write him, before sending it, and
that if I wished I could hand it to him myself; ho desired to bo present. He prevari-
catod a good doal about tho accounts which had been sont from Canada at tho end.
Ho said that Caldwell had drawn half of tho allowancos since I loft, that is £^50 a
year; at last I saw ho was in some ditBoulty and that ho was anxious to draw for
money on tho Troaiury. In searching lor somo infurmntion on this uffair among my
papers, I found several documents that may be useful in case an investigation is
desired into Grant's affairs, and especially duplicates from last dispatches to the
Treasury and to the Ministers, with the enclosures on this business.

Paid a few visits. Gonorala Robortson and McLean dined with mo, together
with Davison, Duschambault and Colonel Olewos. They loft at half past eight.
Stayed at home.

23. Monday. Took a walk and paid a fow visits,
spent the evening at home.

Daschambault dined with me;

24. Tuesday. Visited Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, General Fawcett and the Bishop
of Oxford. Dined at Baron Alvensleben's with Sir George Riullay (?), his wife and
two (laughters, Mr. and Mrs , two other ladies. Lord

f!^^ ^»'<1 , Captain , PaoW and Gaulell (?). Spent

the evening and home at ton.

Sir Thomas Mills came to breakfast. I showed him the note I wrote to Mr.
Rose, in sending oapios of tho letters I wrote to Mr. Grant whon I suspended him,
with that which I wrote to David Grant, his nephtiw, in Novembar, '8i, a fojv days
before I loft Q lebeo. Mills wished vorv much to carry the letters himself, bat I told
him that i had to spoak to Koso upon other raaltors. 'Ho urgently bjgi^ei mo to say
nothing beyond what was in my note. Ho assured me at tho sama time and p)8i-
tively that Grant had never received his Malary. I was surprised in tho greatest
dogreo at seeing that, notwithstanding what Wigglosworth hud tjld me, ho maia-

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euis persuade qu )1 y a la desfeus quelques mauvaiaos manoeuvres. j «• ^o

Je remis moy .name la Jettre a M. J?08e & lui dis que M. Winelesworth nonvoit

p.'' , , Morcredy 24.

11 ., , . , . ' Jc'udy 25.

nn;,i'!Ll /^*^'^/'*'*'l"*'<^"^« ^'^'"««- lie^u un billet du chevalier Pi^ot

He ml.vTl^hr °"«f ^''•"'^ "»° unanimemeDt Snembre du Clob de Ca e\ pfyl

ohflH UfarJ. R«i,rJf»l^, V* ™onioi^a*,4y.ll.8J. AdaiF diD* ohes moy passe la soireo
ches Mad : iJobertson ou il y avoit beaucoup trop de monde perdu 2 JjSbers

-p.. .. , , „ Yendredy 26.

Have Qufvait dT^i^^^^ qaimeditquil s'etoit forme une association a la

A • . i X J . Samedy 21.

at the War OfflP« J'Td ?"7 ?*i^^' ^^^7 Holder n esse, Mra Molesson, Gl Badl
fehln pLTt '^ ^T? Sydney's offloe.au Due de Nortomberland, au Baron Alvens

Sk.'Mrs^Rol^Slfn.^'*""'' "^"^ ^°P^^°""' ^'^^ I>-of Yo;k,LdD"ovor,n.

T . J ^, -t^e 5 May f Junel

J ay vu Sr G. Yong,

1?* • L 1 T. ». ^0 ^ Juin.

Me Chez le Baron Nagell. U Gage. Le G. Ainsley S' John Se-br-'-ht ^ - '---^*
£rniJ, Mr Doily. ' "' ' — °-'°jj" >'"""S3i,vor^-.^ni, ijovuuid

Le 7
Dinn6 ches Ld Sydney, pase^ la foir^e ches Lady Amherst, ches Mr Munetor

Ches le G. KaicBford, Mr ChriBtie, Col. Mareh, Mr Delancy, Mr Corre.

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tamed that he had not reoeivod it, on which I became a little provoked, telling him
that If trrant maintained that, he was mistaken aad as it was myself who had signad
the warrants it was for me to prove it. He begged me earnestly no; to do so. that
It was not necessary totally to ruin Grant, that Rose was his friend : that he had said
himself on his arrival that it was not necessary that he should take Caldwell for his
deputy, and that he might continue Grant if he wished. On this [ told him that
trrant was owing a large amoint to Government. He said he had given sufficient
Becunty to Lord DorcKoster for all he could owe, that Lord Dorchester was satisfied
and had written eo to Mr. fiose, who hed told him of it a few days b3fore. I am per-
Buaded that there is some trickery going on in this matter.

1 handed myself the letter to Mr. Bose, and told him* that Mr. Wigglesworth
could give him still further information on all the money which Grant an.nJaidweU
had I'eceived as deputies for Mills. I then spoke to him of Douglas, and he told me
that there were two or three small offices vacant in the Customs in Canada : that
one of them could be given him. I refused, believing that the offices wore in Lord
J^orchester 8 nomination, but I am mistaken. I must speak again, because if I can
obtain something for him it will have a good efifeot in the Province.

24. Wednesday. Deaohambault dined with me and left in the evening to ioin
JH8 regiment. Spent the evening at Mrs. Williamson's.

«. ^\ Thuj^sday. Was at the City and paid a few visits. Received a note from
tJir Robert Pigot, who informed me that I had been unanimously admitted as a
member of the Club Car6. Paid Helmlay the bookseller, throe guineas and a half
for the two volumes of Marshall Turenne's portfolio. Marsh, who called, told me
that General Cunningham had obtained the 45ih Regiment, that eVery one was
Burprised, as Abercromby had done publicly all he could to destroy his reputation.
1 paid Aitkins the carpenters account. It amounted to £49. 11. 8*. Adair dined
With me. Spent the evening at Mrs. Robertson's, where there were far too many
people ; lost two rubbers. ''

26. Friday. Visited the Baron Alvensleben, who told me that an association
was torraed at the Hague, which had been j)ined already by more than 2 000
persons among whom there wore several officers, persons of the highest distinction.
Count Bentinok was the first who signed. This association is called " La Voix da
reuple, and 18 intended to re establish the Sladlholder in all his rights There is
also great confusion in Amsterdam and in other towns. The mails are expected with
impatience, and people augur well for the Sladtholder.

Arrived in London on the 3 let May, I7{j9.

Visited on the 1st June, Lord and Lady Amherst, Lord and Lady Sydney. Sir
George and Lady Yonge, Lady HoHorness, Mrs. Molisson, General Budd, the War
Office, Lord Sydney's office, the Duke of Northumberland, Baron Alvonsleben, Gene-
ral and Lady Fawoett, Lord Hopetown, the Duke of York, Lord Djver Sir J York
Mr8. Kobertson. ' '

^.May (June). Called on the Duke of Gloucester, Lord Ootirtown, Mr. John
York, General Oragg (Oraig), General Morrison, Mrs. Munster, Mrs. Ramsden.

6. Saw Sir George Yonge. Called on the Biron Nagell, Lori Gage, General
Ainsley, EJir John Sebright, Count Baell, Mr. Doily.

Man8te?8?*'^ ^'^^ ^""^ Sydney, Spent the evening at Lady Amherst's and Mrg,
Mr Cow^e'^^"*"^*^ Rainsford's, Mr. Christie's, Ojionel Marsh's, Mr. Dalanoj's and

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lie Roy fut A In mai*.on do PuirM. Dfnni A rAmirioan Club.

Bon, Budd •' ' ' ^* ^' ^''""°'' ^'"y''^' ^- ^* ^''- Smyth, Col • William-

Uinnd ches le B. Alvonsloben.

Ijord Amborst, Ld Sydney, G. Leland, Bigau.

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Visitt* des Exhibitions.

M«r£JMT''""^"^?w '« Ko5"« A Wendsor, dinnd A Salt Hill avoo La famillo
Monseon ot rovonu ou Ville avoc lo Gl Ainsloy. "««uiiio

u n n Le 15 Lundy.

a- t!L XT "^^ Portland Place, Mad. PrevoHt Ware St. 12, Lt Gl Boimh Wimnole St

fiJZ ^X'' ^""'^^''J S*" S"- R ^^"'^ Q"««" Ann Street. Major Sanson TTftol!:
field Stroef , Governor Maltby 14, Norton St., Mr Davieson Ha^purV nr S Lyon sj:

*j . J- . . 16Mardy

Adair dinnd ches Moy ro8(d A la mnison. «

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Ori. Jr^Mn?* '® ?.'• T^'''".'''..S''' ^"^ ^«'-'^'««' I^« ^- AinBloy, Mrs Provost, GenJ
Orant, G. McLean, Col. Kemball, Col. Cainmoll, Col. Small. '

....... 17 Merorody

Adair dinnd chew moy.

-r . 18 Jvudy

Jo no 8U18 pas sorty

Visitti ches Lord Fyfo '^ ^

vft I'oxibition & I'aprds midy a Hamstod.

20 Samody
Wo'* • •** T, ., ^' Dimancho

rait vifiitto au B. Alvensloben H4> dinnd a Wendsor y rovenu lo soir par la pluye.
nr, au i ^2e Lundy.

JUr Shutcr est vonu chos moy avoo Mr Mandrot. Chos Md Provost

^k T J . , 23Mardy.

chos Lord Amherst

Kegu une Lettro do Mathews & do Maban sur la mort du G. Hope.

, 24 Mercredy

Lord Amherst & le chov. Napior aveo Holland ont din6 ches moy.

Visitli le Maj. Blondoll *^" ^

Mr DavisBon
A St. Mary Axe.

Bndd din^ ohos moy. ^

Et6 m club, & payd 4 J gninies pour ma souscription.
„,„,.,. 1^7 Samedy.

B.»qufer?a"2;;!o •'"""* "^'' ""^ '' '"' «^ **°""^ ""« Traitte de 600L. St. sur mos

fait vis.tte a Mrs Provost & Lui ay remis la Leltre dn Mg. •
paBB^ h rcfflce ches Mr Pollock. ' "° ^*

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9. Tho King waB at the HouBe of Lords. Dinod at the American Club

11. Called on Lord Amherst, Lord Sydney. General Loiand, Rigau (Rigaud).

12. On General Brace.

13. Visited exhibitions.

^^^r^t^iiX^i^::^^^^^ - «^H Hill With th.

mTb^v^'J^'h'''"'""' '' ''''"•^^«'' street GVverrr'Miltb^-U^l^oZ^freT
Mi. DaviBon, Harpur street, near Red Lion Square. "^«"»y. i* JNorton street,.

16. Tuesday, Adair dined with me ; stayed at homo.

\^ ^^'^''^S'^fly- Called on Colonel Polier- Sir Williiim Fr»r,>„«„ n i». ,

18. Thursday. Did not go out.

aonimps'^S.^- "^'^''^^'^^y^-' Saw the exhibition, and in the afternoon went
20. Saturday.

in the';vi1't-hro^ui,t^^^^^^^ ^'^^^^'^'''^^ ' ^'^^ «* Windsor and returned home

25. il/onday. Mr. Shuter called with Mr. Mandrot. Called on Mrs. Prevost.
wLb'IrtSpect^Thel^^^^^^^^^ '«"- f- Mathews and on.

24. fr.rfn«,/«y. Lord Amherst. Sir James Napier and Holland diced witL me,

26. Thursday. Visited Major Blondell and Mr. Davison. Went to St. Mary Axe.

• haff for^^y fubsc^rrptlol;."'' ^''^ ""'' ^*« *' *^« ^'»"'' ^^^^ paid four guineas and

on «fy ba^kS £6^0 stlfng.' '"'^'^''^^^^'^ "•^'^ -«• ^ «-« »>- ^o account a bill

t«gen??j""'"'*^^- ^'«'*«» ^f™- Prevostand handed her the letter from th»

29. Monday. Called at Mr. Pollock's office.

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fait visitte a Ld Amhorst mx agents pour la payo do Dovos.
uu Oroiil fioy.

baalt?''"'* ^'''*^ Dorchester, Mathews, Freeman, MabanCol. Earris, Louys Deoham.

Pevo^'afot o''atu"rt''£™S"l8T" ''°''" ""' ''''' ''^ '^ "'^"" P°"^ ^''"-«"'»'-

2 Jendy.
Mrs RiAS'^'*'"'' Prevost, Lord Amhoist, le Gouvernoar Moultde, le Ool. Marsh,

Eeju line lettre de Mon dattea de Turin le 20 juin.

II doit partir lo 2 do Gendve pr se rondre iuy entro le 10 & le 12

V6 Lord fleathfield a Tornum Greoa [Turnham Green].

Ch^s le Gl Bnd6 *° ^'^ ^'

M. Mandrot aveo qui je euis alia voir Mr BourgeoiB,
. 4 Samedy.

Ti^itte'aa M^^si^'^''' ^' ^*"''''' ''' ''• "^"^ ^*^' '^^' ^''^ Holdernesse; fait
Le Gl Grenville, Bud6, Marsh & le Maj, Gunn ont dinu6 ohea mov.
Ifiie an club ou j'ay rencontr6 Sir Robort Pigot.

6 Diraanuhe
Le Capt. Scott du 53 a ;dine ohis moi reste aa Logis.

Le 6 Lundy.
M. Mandrot dijeun^ ches moy.

m fnarasfea'd ° ^'^^"" ^"''^ ^ '^ ^'''''°®^ Campbell ding ohea moy.

1 Mardy.
«>,o.\^^^ .^"L^®?/ *" '"J®* ^^ I'Echange da Capt Davies, cbes le Dao de York
ohea Mandrot* St. M,.ry Axe, din6 ches le Loi. Marsh, m i la secretariat d«

STo? S" ""Vu hI' .1"' '" ^ t ^.«S'"«"^ ^'«'«'^ ««»barqu6 a Corck le 22 May ChS
le Col. Marsh, Bud6, Greenville & le Maj. Garth. ^

_, , 8 Mercredy.

Budi party.

. ^ Jeudy.

Bt6 voir M. Mandrot qui est party a midy.
Et6 ches le Col. Johnson.

^oyd^pjJsSen.'* ^^'^'^ ^*^'^ ''° ^'' *^*™^' ^' '* •"*''''° ^« ^"^°° Alvensleben en-
Le Baron Kegensfeld & Lady Holdernesse avec Mde Tryon fait deux Bobers.

10 Vondiedy.

4u Bre"en A?:"''"' "'* ^"''* °''^' ""''^ P' "' P''*'"*^''* *** "'^'^'^ P" P'^y*' P«r ^'o^^^

11 Snmedy.

dorrf * "'' ^"'''^ ^''®' *'*'**"^ ^''*''"'''' ^' ^^*'®'' ^'«°*' ^^'^^^ Holdernesse, M.

12. D manche.
*oir ?Hams^t?ad" °''^'*5''*'"' ""^ *^° ^« ^ Regensfeld, qui A dind ohea racy, m le

13, Lundy.

V-r:?-°"«---'-® --'■°° Alvensleben avec Tenvoye de Pruoe, celui de Turin etd«

14. Mardy.

Mon neveux est venu dijeur* aveo moy.' Vifitt^ Madame Dutonr. Leoiievw
Alvensleben. E(6 a la citti. Lo Maj: Gunn din^ ches moy. i-ooiie^

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30. Tuesday. Vinited Lord Amherst and went to the agents for DevoB* pay.
Called on General Roy. Wrote to Lord Dorchester, Mathews, Freeman, Mabano,
Golonel Harris, Lieutenant Doschambault.

Ju'y.

1. Wednesday, Major Holland and my nephew, Dcvos, left at half past five in
the morning for Falmouth. Dovos hud £36 ISs. 6d. in his purse.

2. Thursday. Called on Mrs. Prevost, Lird Amherst, Governor Moulirio, Colonel
Marsh, Mrs. Bigaud. .

Eoceived a letter from Mon, dated from Turin, the 20th June. He was to leave
Geneva on the "-ind, to come bote between the lOtb and 12lh.
Saw Lord Heathfield at Ternum Green [Turnham Green],

3. Friday. Called on General Bud6 ai d on Mr. Mandrot, with whom I went to
see Mr. Bourgeois.

4. Saturday. Visited the Duke of York and Mr. Sanders ; wont to St. Mary
Axe; called on Lady Uo'derness and on Mijjr Suott.

General Grenville, Bud6, Marsh and Major Gunn dined with me.
Was at the Club, where I mot Sir R)bert Pigot.

6. Sunday. Captain Scott, of the 53rd, dined with mo ; stayed at home.

6. Monday. Mr. Mandrot breakfasted with me. Was at Baroi Nagell's. Bud*
and Colonel Cammell dined with me. Was at flampstead.

T. Tuesday. To Lord Amherst rfspecling an exchange for Captain Davies.
Called on the JDuke of York, on Mandrot. Was at St. Mary Axe. Dined with Colonel
Marsh. Was at the War Office, wherj I was told that the 24th Regiment had em-
barked at Cork on the 22nd May. At Colonel Marsh's were Bad6, Grenville and
Kajor Garth.

8. Wednesday. Bud6 has gone.

9. Thursday. Went to see Mr. Mandrot, who left at noon. Was at Colonel
Johnson's.

Dined at Baron Nagle's. Saw the ladies of the house. Baron Alvensleben, the
Prussian envoy, Baron Regonfeld and Lady Holderness, with Mrs. Tryon. Played
two rubbers.

10. Friday. M. Le Teseier called to complain of not being paid by order of tiko
Breen {sic), &o.

11. Saturday. Was at St. Mary Axe. Called on Mrs. Prevost, Sir Sobert
Pigot, Lady Holc(erness and Mr. Coore.

12. Sunday. Sir Robert Pigott came to see me and Baron Eegenfeld, who dined
with me. Went in the evening to Hampstead.

13. Monday. Dined at Baron Alvensleben's, with the Envoys of Prossia, Turin
«nd Venice, Paoli, Gontilly, three ladies and throe gentlemen unknown.

My nephew ai rived in the evening.

14. Tuesday. My nephew came to breakfast with me. Visited Mrs. Datoar,
'Chevalier Alvensleben. Went to the city. Major Gunn dined with me.

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evos da 14, remise A mon neveur

'estd an Logia " ^^^edy.* •'•

!>'••>* A Hametead paas^ aa club '' ^'"' "" '
I>'-naaenl. Et^.St. Mary Axe eU„ Jlab'^'

^1 ne .avoit pas qui femKe

fa.tv.«uteAMad.KobertsJnetMrCoore.
fcit viBitte a Mr Eigaud et au GeH'tlty

Mon Beveu qui est venu dejeuneJ* iT^a/'

J vec moy ma remise la Lettre do M» Bertrand

da

^"jt™tr/er'""'--*r«^
I*GI Gunning."
J« chev. Bowater.
f^.^de Gibraltar.

«' Robinson, promend aveo le Gl Smith.

d« wiS.'°°'*'"* «* rencoDtrd Mrs ^^ ^imaoobe.

I« Baron dinne ohes moy Fai^« fH Mardy.

G.«Be 2 Kober. . Ml iioblS"'.

«»« ohes Si, J.„„ N.pi.r .,.„ u «?"&,.... -

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B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATB DXART OF OIN. HALDIMAND.

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15. Wednesday. Dined at Mr, Coore'a with Sir John Pepperell, Mr. Harding,
and took Mr. Sanders to hia own house. Was at the Club ; the news from Paris la
oonfirmod.

1 6. Thursday. Went to the cellar ; took out 12 large bottles of Madeira ; 12
email bottles ditto; 16 of portj 15 of sherry; 4 of cider; 2 amall Burgundy; 2
old Burgundy; 1 old port.

ficceived a letter from Devos, of the 14th; handed to my nephew.

17. Friday. Beocivod a letter from Matane, by Davison, of the 8th Jane,.
Was at St. Mary Axe.

Sir R. Pigot, General Smith and Colonel Marsh dined with me.

18. Saturday. Stayed at homel

19. ^Sunday. Dined at Hampstsad. Called at the Club.

20. Monday. Dined alone. Was at St. Mary Aze and the Clab.

2 1 . Tuesday. My nephew breakfasted with me. I spoke to him of the family
ohest.

Called on Mrs. Gage respecting her son ; on Mrs. Prevost, where I found General
Moultry. Dined alone, took a walk and was at the Club,

22. Wednesday, flad a visit from Messrs. Bushout and Christie; M. Boargeois—
Des enfants.

Met Lord Sydney, who told me that it was he who had dismisseil Monk ; that ho-
did not know who would take Hope's place, and that the King's health had been
drunk in Boston as it would be done here.

Vibited Mrs. Eobertson and Mrs. Coore.

23. Thursday. Visited M. Eigaud and General Moultry.

24. Friday. My nephew who came to breakfast, handed me Mr. Bertrand's letter
of the

25. Saturday, Dined at General Smith's with Sir B. Pigot, Sir James Napier,
General Gunning, Sir Bowater (?), the Governor of Gibraltar, General Eobertson.
Took a walk with General Smith.

26. Sunday. Took a walk and met gentlemen who had much to say on the affairs
of Franco.

Baron Begenfeld, General Soaith, Sir James Napier dined with me.
Called in the evening with the Baron at Mrs* Nagld's ; home at 11.

27. Monday. The Baron dined with me ; was at Hampstead.

28. Tuesday. The Baron dined with me. Took a turn by Blaokfriars Bridge. At
the Club.

29. Wednesday. Took a walk ; nothing new. Dined at Hampstead with Mr. and
Mrs. Sanders and family ; Mrs. Eobertson and Mr. Davidson. Won two Rubbers witb
Mrs. Eobertson.

30. Thursday. Dined at Sir James Napier's, with General Smith and the Baron»
^ 31. Friday. Dined at Hampstead at the Baron Alvensleben's.

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B. 230 1 B. ?32

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DiniaalogU. Aoust lo ler Samedy.

fiti a Heygate et Hamstead chos Jfad Roborteon.
Din6 ohes moy. paeed au olub. ^' ^''°"''''^^'

VisitWle Baron Stiffen 4. Mardy.

en AZt^'e': '^ ^' '"'^'^ '''' ^^'^ ''^'^' ^^ ^aron et un Col : Heasois qui ^ aeryy

faitviBitteAMrDavisson. ^'^ ^- ^''^'^^7-
resollu de voir rattorney General.

4 aS J' ""'* " ' """ '=''•' """y- ««'" "o„s «« „b« Ma. N.gall. .TV «»

G J''^S«: .'"i.t""' '^»'»l«'>="''«™'»*'trdi„er Ob., le B. N.g„ „ ,2. m.J„

f«itv«iUe.Mi«i.ii„bert«>D. ^^"""'y-
B.d. . d,„« eb., „„y, pro™„/4jt?f.':-„Wa „ ohb.
Bade * D.vi8«>i, „.t iM ob4, moy plti H.m,t«rf.
B>1 mon joor de n.te«,„„e. "^ < " » """iy-

lord i^bZ". ;?':t.ttuSTkfinV. Zr?Lf ""*• " S"""- •'••^ "°~°"*
Amherst.J ""''^^ * ^* ^eal- [La maison de oampagne de Lord

& M'«fait ua toa,- pour voir I'lllSktioS. T""!'"*. (TreTOlyao), M. Bmbary

di.« ^?, mT V./:fo?™.r° ""^ *^ *°'^«°'' «- H"'y P«'q..r .t B„d« «..
y.sH. Sir Harr, Par.er, ., i||:^-J- , ,. ^, „,, ^. ^^^^__

B« 4'L"2;.'^r" " "■ "'■"•"'« »"' -i" * «"'-7. La obev. Pi,„. „.fta «,..,
Dir« obea moy. VMii le G. St«ft^ i'^dame de Kagnel.

B. 230 to B. 232.

PHIVALB DIARY OF QBN. HALDIMAND,

241

August.

1. Saturday. Dinodat homo. Was at Highgate and Hampstead at Mrs. Robert-
Bon's.

2. Sunday. Dinod at home ; called at the Olub.

3. Monday. Received an invitation from General Fawcett to dine iit his honee
with General Slitfeu.

General Smith, Sir James Napier and the Baron dinod with me.
Took a walk with the Baron, whom I took to the Club.

4. Tuesday. Visited Baron Stiffen. Dined at General Smith's, with Sir James, thd
Baron and a Hessian colonel who served in America.

6. Wednesday. Visited Mr. Davison ; resolved to see the Attorney General. To
St. Mary Axe, where I sent to j^et £200 from the bankers.

Received a visit from General Stiffen and the Baron Kutzleben.

Bad6 arrived and dined with me. We went to Mrs. Nagell's. I was at Hamp-
atead.

6. Thursday. Visited General Stiffen. Bad6 and Christie dinod with me.

7. Friday. Visited the Baron Kutzleben. Sent an excuse for the dinner at Baroa
Nagl6'8 of the 12th, Major Green called.

General Stiffen, Baron Kutzleben, Major Green, General Bud6 and Major Gnnu
dined with me. I was satisfied with the dinner.

8. Saturday. Visited Mrs. Robertson.

9. Sunday. Budd dined with me. Took a walk and called in the evening at the
Olub.

10. Monday, ffud6 and Davison dinod with me. Called at Hampstead.

12. (11.) Tuesday. My birthday. The Baron dined with me; took a walk
together and went to the Club. Met Lord Amherst who invited me to go to Moni-
real [Lord Amherst's country seat].

12. Wednesday. Birthday of the Prince of Wales. Dined at the Olub with Sir
R. Pigot, bir Harry Parkes, Sir Francis Molyneux, Sir John Trevelyan, Mr. and Mrs.
Banbury. Took a turn to see the illuminations.

13. Thursday. My nephew breakfasted with me. Sir R. Pigot, Sir Harry
Parker and Bndd dined with me. Went to the Circus.

14. Friday. Visited Sir Harry Parker. Was at St. Mary Axe and in the eveniojf
at Mrs. Robertson's.

15. Saturday. Major Gunn and Mr. Christie dined with me. Sir R. Pigot called*
Was at Hampetead.

16. Sunday. Went with Sir R. Pigot to dine at General Morrison's in the conn-
try, but he was not there. Returned and dined and stayed at homo.

17. Monday. Dined at home. Visited General Stiffen and Madame de Nagueh

18. Tuesday. Saw Rigand and Sir James Kapier. Sir R. Pigot was not at homeb
In the evening was at Mr. Coore's*

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Cooro luaia je mo Buis fait oxcuser. ^ Mr^Chambara Sollioiteur. Invittd di^

dinn. ch.s ,0 G. Morisaon ..J'e£'pt\^^^ ,„ ,,„,.
dind eeul, fait viaitte A Mad- cJrt, J^'as^^au club.

reat^ en cave— Madere S Ohnmr q" r«?. *
Sony de la G.ando Uave-Prt^lB'B^. r^^r^ P?"^ """••»• ^•
Sir K. Pigot, le Baron Jo 00"?^!!?; & lo 0!^"''' ^""''^ ""'.^^'''^ «' C'dre 6
moy. lealdjuaqueaA 10 hearea. ' '*' ^^oi^orDour Moultry ont dind oh4a

Din6 et pas«6 la joarn^o ohoa may. ^"'''■'^^*
SaJ:;ti^orrrt;:n^;T„K^^^ Mon neveux orain pour noa

Et. H St. Mary A,e. din. chef mojret^au^^.ob
fait viaitte a Mad.e P.e.oat din^l ebfa^ro^^^ vi.itte Mad.. Robertson
jeneauia point aorty. ^^' ^'"«°«»'«'

eoir aa Logia. ^ ""'ouw le maim, ±}ud6 a dind chez moy. reati lo

la BoS: Sritl'SSrT """P^" * '«'Co1^"S: Baar [Barr] a din. chea moy pass.

ontJ(:e'':ieI'Zy\t^^^^^^^ ««" : qui sont arriv.a de Quebec

baston ct Pitchy, qui m'aenvovr?rPnPrf^/''f '"•■«« ^"^ Doschambault, W
Sault de Niagara"!^^ °^^ '* ^""'^'^'^ <^« '» ^e'ne de Brant etune vueda

4oJiZeZlTJZifli::^^^^^^ -ant din., il faut une heure &

Ll'B.I'of rdin" SaTov" ''Zr'^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^-P-« *-
en deux Eobora. '°°^- ^""'^ '^"'"^^ «»'6 «" c'ob ou j'ay perdu 5 gain.e8

ontdin.cho7m;,y:Xche:Mfa^^^^^^^ deT: *, ^^ ""''' ^''''^' ^«« en blano
J'ay trouv. chea i^oy le Major Matthewaa^ocaufV'^^ on levenant a lOJ heures

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATl MART OF UBN. HALDIMAND.

MS

19. Wednesday. Dined at Sir iHaao HordV, Lady Hansard, Qonerul SiilFon Mr
H«rd, Mr. Pollock, and Lady Herd with hor nieoo. ouhod, Air.

T„ i^!'- ^^«f«;(«y- Lord Arahorst called; wont toffothor to Gonoral SMffon'. Hi«
LordHh.p and Bud6 dinod with mo. and I wont with His LordHhip to viait Lord I w!

«0D. ^'* i^iday. Dr. Barr dined with me. Called on Mrs. Prevost and Mrs. Bobert-

22. Saturday. Visited Gor.ora! PoHor. Mrs. Robertson I Prevost ? 1 sent me tha
petition she IS to present to tho Treasury, which was drawn up by a Mr Ohamber-
solicitor. Invited to Cooro's, but made an ajiology . ' ^ tibambera,

Olub^^' ^^"'^"^' ^'"®'* *' General Morrison's with General Pigot. Called at the

24. mnday. Dined alone. Vi-^ited Mrs. Cooro and called at the Club.
petit'Burgrdfi.^''""'"'"^ '" '''" cellar: 'Madeira 5; Sherry 9 ; Burgundy-
SherS^oTcSre.'^" '"«' ''""• ^°''15 1>°"1^«; Claret «; petit Burgundy 6 ;

remalnin^'g Sf ?6 ^do^cr"' ^°''"''' '''"'"' ^"^^ ^''^^^'^^^ ^^^'^^^^ '^-^'^ -'!» '»«.

26. Wednesday. Dined and spent the day at home.

27. Thursday. Was at Hampstcad, whore I found the Messrs Sandarfl Mir
nephew is anxious about the Swiss who have money in Prance ^

28. Friday. Was at St. Mary Axe. Dinod at home ; was at the Club.
Eobenso?!^"'"'^''^" ^^''^ ^ "'''^ ^° ^"- P'-^'o^ti dined at home and visited Mrs.

30. Sunday. Did not go out.

September.

,. h.'^^^^^y-^y \^V^^^ ^re&krmtcd and showed me a letter he is writinc- to
his sister Nivelit on the subject of Mr. Tulken. Took a walk in the moinin^ Sni*
dined with me. In the evening stayed at home. morning. Budd

me. %^f t^elLi^l^t^Mfct":! ''''^•" '"' ''^'^"^' ^°^'«^- ^'^'^ ^-«<^ -^'^

frw'^o-f'ihfFar^^^^ -^° '- -* -- P--i-? Ws^Te "iZ

and 4Vmires^?grifhU iS^sf "" ^'^^"^'^'^'^ ^^^"'"^ ^-"- ^^ ^^^^^^ - '•our

Thf ^fT ^^^^ "^*u° War Office, where I saw Pawcett, Roy, Monpaus &o.
two rubbers '' ^"' ™'- ^' ^'"' ^" ''^^ ^"*^' ^^^^^ ^ 1««^ five'gui'nl in

_ 6. Saturday. Visited Mrs. Prevost. Sir RoK«rf Pj^of «:- Tim«= ^^- ■
Uolonel Poller all were out. Dined at homer Wont\o"M«rRobmfonra'o7t;on
J^li«H?•M^ «",rr'"^ ^'♦'^'^ past ten I found Major Mafhewr with wt!m I
talked till two o'clock. Ho brought me two letters from Mabane.'onT eadi fr^nx
Wuhamson and Baby, two from Freeman, one from Christie

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©nUotnn. loulo la H.ni.\« Hur Ioh iilfairoH .1.. (;,u.,..l,i hvoo MuUI.^wh .|.ii « i.M.cl.rt cLo.

lio I n\m- niu fnll viNllto Hn.l^ lo Mm..!, fc Mntliown orit din^ ^^M^ mov.

Ii.> H. Mur.ly. '

ya Mr „„„|,, M„„H I „„„|„ ,,„, ,|,„, ,^^,„j, ^,^ ,„^,,^ ,,^ miirino. |)i„,i^. oIkSh lo oho/

i<:c,::r„ ';;,„',;! ?:i:i'° ""■'"' •»""'* '» ««j..Mi,;::';',„i"8

, ,, . „ '•'■ Moil U!(ly. Hoptorn»>f«

liO Mnj. MiilhowH adiixS oIiAm moy. Kht /kii ciloh.

"lO. Joiidy.
lio Mai Mad.owH ot lo Haron or.t ,'in* oIm^m moy. Mon iiovoux aniva lo aoir le
JiBjoiilovc.it |.ailir(loinaiiii\ lu|...ihto^lii jour. »r<iva lo soir, lo

«,r:.^"/ '"''/■*'''■'."''"'.' '""/'"."' ^''■'^'" ''^ '>"vi'"<'''" ma lotniH ,.no I.oKro .l« dray. J'«r
•orit A LonI AmI.oiHl, on hn onv..)a..t iin.< Lotlro du mii.iHtio Noodall. '

12. Himiody.

.Mi inrZrT'' T^ voMu di„n,^ .d.osMn..y .V n.a (ait voir uno Lottio do Ha more, nni
•Ht Jon anrclumntfo. Jo I'ay rocoiidint i\ llaiiiHload. '

ili. Dlnianoho.
Jo no mirlJH paH.

14. Liindy.
Kocoii ..,.0 Ullio do Lord AmliorNi an Hujot ,lo M. Mioviiloqno jo L.ii nv orivov*
ronoo , ,0 Lord Hy.Inoy qu, ma invil(,\ ,\ allor l„or don Po.d.ix. m, nonrf avoo o II
IJ . or, lu.UH nvonn hoauoou,. parhS d« Canada ,V du Ool Ilarr h. Jo croiH d'avo r
<«it uno n.MUv.uso ac.,u.H.(i<.n. .linn.S ol p,.HH,S la jonrnrto vUh rnoy.
MIX' "•• Maidy."

M livM.niHtro Miovillo ohI vonu do (^antorhury. Jo F.ui ay donn« uno Lottii*
|.' M AmhoiHt ou ,1 apaHH* on rolournant (ait visL A M-l IVovU . ui" W 1^^^^
doH amharaH ,,uo Ich Iran^oiH lui donnont, N.irU.ut M. DalJKro" '

tail viHitio !o Hoir A M. Moullry, (]ui a la (JtMiUo.

. 1<). Morort'dy.

J ai M A llan.Hload d'ou J'i.v apporK^ du HVuit .«fc du Mourro. Loh OoIh. Kotnblo
A Ilunlor onl .I,n6 oI.oh may. ih^u uno Lottro do JamoH Pillioho<ly »^«'n'>'»

17. Joudy. •^*

ll««i?i*'*''ir.'''"'^"."" ""■■"". Alvonsiobon, qui ma dit quo lo Land«ravo do
lIosHO a dc-Kout o .1 o„ B do hoh moiliourn (Joncr.anx qui ont, prii lour domiHH?on U
Jhio dcH doux I'onlH OHt fort HinKuilicr ot d.-ponHior A I'oxoIh. I.o Duo doTlu.iHou^
avo.t d,t pluH.onr. fom pondant Hon miniHidro quo Ioh GardoH K.ancoiHOH ooo Z^

"^'Z'lrr *'".': ^!""'^''!""r* " «»* '•"'•P'-onantqu-on no 1^ ,a ;oZu
dinni ol paBM«\ la jnurnio oh^H nioy. ' r'"^"""'

IH. Vondrody.
MrSaido?8."^' ^"'y^''''' ^«° novouxmo dit qu'il avoit pluenfi lo filn uin6 do-

19. Samody.
a^rJ^l) ''""p" " ^l !''■"''"■* qui mo dit quo Ioh SuifiHos avoiont prott^ un nouvoaux
Mai A I oroillo jo no t<uiH pan Horty. J'^*

T »f . 1. 1 ^^" J^iraancho.

A loPnnf It''-' .T^'Tl/'' "**''"'" point «orty. Lo Baron, lo Major Groon

tt 10 Cant, r m/.inr nii< ilinnA nh^u >v>/>.r ^__,, i_ _t •.' . ^, . .»_ "»"jv/i uivuu

MoArtb'ur. v— ^"V^ la viaiiio uo uoionoi amuil & du Col.

, 21. Lundy.

K.^.riT''T"""?'.^''!"j"''^h':°"'''""'* <1"«J« moraolaBso dos affaires du Canada.
m6 a JittmHU!«.i-fa,t v.H.tto A Made Robortson din6 ot pa«86 la Boirdo oh^a moy

B. 280 to R 289,

PRIVATI niART or (llir. nAt.DIMANI).

241V

0. Hundny, l)u(14, Major MathowH, Oaptain KrnKnr and Horton dinod with m:
Thn oonvorHtitlon tho wholo overling wan on tho ntTuirH of Curiadn with NfulhnWH, who
alopl at my houHo,

7. Mondinj, i'olior oaliixl. HudA, tho iiutoti and MaUiowH dinod with mo.

8. 'furiuloy, WuN ut MrH. (Jooro'H at llarnpHtoud ; gavn hor adoion qiiallN. I Haw
thoi'o Mr. IjIhoII, tho iinoio who whh to liavo boon in tho Navy. Dinod at Kawnott'H
with (ilonoral Hlltl'on, Baron KutnioboD, BudA and Major (iunn. Lost throe rabbora
to liivly Kuwdolt,

I). WedntH'lay. Soptomhor. Major MathowH dinod with mo. Wa* at tho Olab.

10. Thumlny. Major Mathown and tho Haron diniHl with mo. My nephow
arrivod in tho ovoning. Tho major waH to ioavo at day light .

11. Friday, (kptain Fruzior paid mo u vinit and l):iviHr>n Hoiit mo a totter from
Gray. 1 wrolo Lord AmhofHt Honuing him a lottor from Ncodaii tho minintor,

12. Saturday. My nophow camo to dino with mo and Hhowud mo a lottor from
hia muthor, whioh \n moHt affoutionute. I wallcod baul< with him to Ilampatead.

Ki. Sunday. Did not go out.

14. Monday, Ucooivcd a lottor from Lord Amhorwt on tho Rnbjool of Mr. Mle-
villo, which I havo nont to him. Mot Lord Hydnoy who invited mo to the partridge
ahooting. TodIc a wallc with Colonel Unnter; wo apolco a groat deal of Oanada and
of Oolonol Harria. 1 boliovo 1 havo made a bad bargain.

Dined and Rpent tho day at homo,

16. Tuesday. Mr. Miovilio tlio Miniator camo from Canterbar^. I gave him a
lottor to ix)fd AmherHt whoro ho called. On rotnrning 1 1) paid a viait to Mrs.
FrevOHt, who la full of the troubloa tho French givo hor, uMpouiaiiy Mr. Daligre.

In the evening called on Mr. Moultry, who hoa tho goat.

16. Wednesday. Wan at HampHtoad, from whioh I brought frnit and butter.
Colonels Kumblo and Hunter dined with mo. iieooivod a letter from Jamea Pillt-
oody.

n. Thursday. Paid a yiait to the Baron Alvensloben, who told me that the
Landgrave of HcBHe had diH^ruHtod four or five of hiH best goreralH, who have taken
their diHohargo. The Duke dea Deux Ponta ia very aingc'ar and extravagant. The
I)uko do Choiaenl had aaid aovoral timoa during hia Ji'nifitry that tho French Guard
would bring about the ruin of the oonstitntion. It is anrpriaing that thia had not
been anticipated.

Dined and apent the day at home.

18. Friday Waa ai St. Mary Axe. My nephew told me ho had found a place for
the oldoat eon of Mr. Bandera.

19. Saturday. Paid a viait to Mrs. Prevoat, who told me that the Swisa had
taken a new oath to the King and Nation. The Baron Begenfold and Captain Fraaer
dinod with mo. Bar-ache ; 1 did not go oat«

20. Sunday, The earache oontinnea ; I did not ^o out. The Baron, Major
Greon and Captain Fraaer dined with mo. Beoeived viaita irom Colonel Small and
Oolonol Mc Arthur.

21. Monday. Daviacn called on mo and wiahed mo to interfere in Canadian
affairs. Waa ut Hampatoad ; paid a visit to MrH. Bobortson. Dinod and apont the
evening nt home.

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-J, , 22. Mardy.

oat c,i'™ q 11, ..'.'."il" '^'a' °°/'^ "V^': ^^ '" ^«"'« ^"" I" Madeira do Tod. II

Appor16 a la muison. —

cJt F.t?r' l^n^- •'''"'■"'' ^^. ^- ^<^^^' 8 «• ^'^"^ Madere, 4 B. Claret.
Capt. fiazieretDavieeonontdind cheemoy.

T r> . ■^^' Mercredy.

LcKoy est venu en ville. II y a eu Levia k St. James ou j'ay 4*6.

X, . . . 25. Joudy,

Venn & me lait voir la liste do Per.onnes propres a etre jaresYcr^bec-Sn ««
propose de faire parvenir ^ Mr GrenviUe parle Oapte Fraziei L n^l dit S^o^F.nla^
ecr,t des Vollume., & qu'il nouhaitte fort que le miSistre ne voje pSles Stres ^
D 1 r ^^- Vendredy,

... 27. Samedy.

T?</ A r „ /, . 2?. Dimanche.

auires font dans le memo cas & ne trouvent nas da credit r,n T>«n h„ r^i

T r. 1 IT 28. Lundy.

Wfi, i^n y^ 'V'f.T ^*: T'**'^®* "»» ^**t oonnoitre plusieura vilenies da Col
Etherington. Je lai fit voir le oonte des agents, ou il me^fit remarque? une erreur

m'fir.tnZi?''' '^"^.''' ^^ ^^^'-^^'^ ^^^'^Sor I'officier qui CoSe le Ba" 31
in envoyer cbaque annee un retour des HabiUements. II paroit quo i'av ^tA l^S

eurtout M. Prevost, mais sans me voUer comme a fait Etherington ^ ^^

^ .. . ... . 29. Mardy. ^

l^ff SirP„ t^T? ^? t ^'r^^da qui paroit loujours plus interessant . Eecu une
liettie da Capt Eusilhon, le cnisinier et Bhrgel ont ecrit k Bnguel.

I rii T> ji ^^ Mercredy.

f .,..,, ^ ^ . Le ler Octobre Jendy.

Jait visite k Lord Amherst qui est venu en ville avec Milady,

p.. . , , „ 2. Vendredy.

, . , . 3. Samedy.

CanaH:'n^:;n.,.^,^r4,.^™^^',^ "' fit^vdr lesjettres qu'il avoit reca

MinTBtre M ^'vnio :,'[' '^"''^ T^ ^«"' «," ^'^"^ «°"^- <J« G--4 corerianf ?e
f«,„n/ ^'«^^"" o^^f' avoit recommandd de Lui donner c . s'if y on avoit un
vacante que ja Lm donncroit directe uno cure, s'll en venoit uue Vaoante.

£. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVATE DIABY OF GEN. H.VLDIMAND.

247

23. Tuesday. Was at the largo cellar, where 1 filled all the barrola with Tod's
Madeira ; There are about 3 bottles; in the other barrel of Maderia, 10 bottles, in
the sherry barrel 2 bottles, between the two of port 4 bottles.

Brought to the houae : 12 bottles Madeira ; 12 bottles sherry ; 18 bottles port;
8 bottles old Madeira ; 4 bottles claret.

Captain Eraser and Davison dined with me.

24. Wednesday,
which I attended.

The King came to town. There was a lev^e at St. James' at

25. Thursday, Called on Lord Dover, who had gone to Kow. Dined at
borne, where Davison came and showed me tho list of persons suitable to be sworn
in at Quebec, which ho proposed to send to Mf . Grenville through Captain Fraser.
Ho told mo thut Finlay is writing volumes, and that he wishes very much the minister
should not see tho letters.

26. Friday. Took a walk and paid a visit to General Roy, who is proposing to
pass the winter at Lisbon. After dinner called on Geaeral Moultry.

27. Saturday. My nephew came to breakfast with me and handed me my
agent's acoounte. Was at St. Mary Axe and Hampslead.

28. Sunday, Was at Froghall to pay a viiit to Lord Sydney, where 1 was
jeceived with all the aflfubility posnible. Lord Stopford who was there gave me
poveral aneedolos, concerning the i'rinces. The one at Geneva owes £16,000
Bterliug and cinnot leave before paying ; the othors are in liko ca o, and cannot got
credit. Tho Dako of Clarence is the same as the two younger. Hid the Regency
taken place, four marshals would have been appointed, tho Prince, the Daka of
York, General Conwny and perhaps Lord Townshend. All tho uniforms of the
«rmy. Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Marines would have been changed. What
confusion I

28. Monday, Colonel Hunter called and acquainted mo with several villainies of
<Jolonel Eiherington. I showed him the account of tho agents in which he pointed
out an error of £5, which he would have corrected. I should oblige tho offijor
commanding the battalion to send rae every year a rolurn of tho clothing. It appears
that I have boon wronged with inpunity, that the gentlemen have disposed without
scruple of all bolonging to mo, especially Mr. Provost, but without robbing me as
Eihorington has done.

29. Tuesday. Visited Colonel Miranda, who appears always more interesting.
Received a letter from Captain lionssillon, from the cook and from Ehrgal. Wrota
toEngnel.

20. Wednesday, General Budd and Colonel Qoldsworthy dined with me. I have
every reason to regret not Laving paid my court to Weymouth.

Spent the evening at tho Baroness Nagell's, where I found Lord and Lady
Howard. Flayed at commerce nnd returned at eleven.

October,

1. Thursday. Visited Lord Amherst, who has come to town with Her Ladyshlpi

2. Friday. Dined at Alvenslobon's, whore wore several persons. The Baron
told me that tho King on receiving the plans said at once they were mine and that I
was a very good officer. Ho examined them most attentively. Won two rubbers
and roturiiod with General Paoli at midnight.

3. Saturday. Visited Lord Amherst who showed mo tho letters be had received
from Canada concerning the Jesuits E4tates. Jadgo Smith flj,tters in the basest
manner. His Lordship told mo he had wi-itten to the Lieut. Governor of Guernsey
respecting the Minister Mieviile, and recommended ho should be given a charge
if thoro wero one vacant. That this leUer would at once give him a charge shoald
one become vacant.

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B. 230 X B. 23»

fait visitte a

■t A t TA * Dimanohe.

Lax Lay Amhorst quo jo no

trouvay pas -do a Made Provoat

A qui jo pretay »a voiturrpr y « or ;iH'^ter MouHrv lo TS ^^'^" i^^^t ^"^^°«*

- •• ■ .position qn?n fui avoit ftto' ^onf iZBay^d&L * °n' • "^^i

fBOgoprlaJflmaiqueavecLdEfflnaL^^*' d Onduras ou ,1 ,ra, et

et me dit Ja proposition ^u uu .ui avou laiie pour la Ba
prendra ton paPBOgo pr Ja Jamaique avec Ld Effingham

Hunter me dit quo le Boy I'avoit d'abord reconnu &o. &o.

«ion 6rvll'rilylt"t\ n'^aCt' Z-J-'^'^^^^'^J Dorchester avait obtenu la permis-
QUO le Col. ClZ co'mlnJe a?t1a^Provre"rQue^,; Vt7t"^ ^^''' ' ^"' ^°^

^'^^^^^^l^^^^S^ e-7f ^^000 do.

:Ba«r a d.n^ clez moy. Ecju uno Lcltro de M MathewT^ ^ Hamstead.

T3>*x 1 . ^- Joudy. '*

q. , _ 9. Vendrcdy.

p»« . . 10. Samedy.

*«:*_• '^x >-.,.,,, 11- Dimanchei.

«>ir*i ch« moV """'' '^'■*'"* '^ ^'^ Hamstead, 4ch«s Mr Corre-revenu & pas.^e la

Gnnn a dio4 ch«B moy. L« P. de Galles rat fort de sea avis.
J, ... T . ., 1*' Meroredy.

•Me l7cht;." W a°vVc Jad7& M? MaXn' r°i?V"'^°°i ^^'^ North. Di„n*.
Coborn, MeeBr.M?ra!da Boy FoBBet L Ac .^^ ^a'^I^' '« «' Mias

A 12 henres. ^' ' ' **^-~ ^ "^"^ ^» ''°"^® «* P"du 2 Robers revena

Promei.6 visitt* Lady HolderneB^e^fnl &^^^ la jonrnie oh^s moy.

VUit Ja Boir^ et jon4 denz Bobe"^ ^® ^"J" ^°"° * ^"»

«.:♦ • -1* ^ ,, T.. ^''' Samedy.

B. 230 to R 232.

PBIVAT* DIABY OF QBN. nALDIMAND.

249

Mrs PrfwfJwll^T^hlH^^^ Amhorst. but they wore not in. Went ta

Mf,l'f:^^ ^ ' *.?.^'*<*'" I had lent my carriage to pay a visit. Moultry and Colonel
Hunter dmed with me, and told me of the proposition that had been mado to h°m
EffiiXm^ °f fio°d"aB. where he will gortakiag bis passage to JamaS with W

Hunter told me that the King had at once recognized him, &o., &o.

6ion ?o fome7nr^.^^\h^, ^^^ ^ *'" "^ ^^''^ ^'''^ Dorchester had obtained permi*.
that r,Sprj ^^»*t'»«''«^a8°o appearance of his ever returning to Quebec;
that Oolone Clarke commanded the Province; that the King positively rrefosod
to appomtl the men Carleton had recommended there. Sir ThBmw EuspondS
from his office. Colonel Miranda called. Buspenaaa

6. Tuesday. C&Ued on Mrs Prevost. who told me that her father had sent 15 OOtt

HaJn'Zn^'^'r'T ?^'*^*** *^« «'«P which is worth much more? Wm a»
Hampstead. Barr dmed with me. Received a letter from Major MathewB.

7. Wednesday. WM&ttho lev6o, which was pretty full; the Kin« was verir
luh'me'. ^*'°«'-«' C}™°^i'I«. B»dd, Roy, Colonel Goldsworth^, and M^a dinS

..J'J,i^'''^y-^^''^^^}''>Oonrt,wh\(ihwM numerously attended; the Baron
dined with me and we spent the evening at Madame NagW'sr

♦;n„ 2: ^"■'^^y-. Signed » letter which we wrote toLord Rolney respecting the installa-
tion money, which he has not yet paid. Paid a visit to Lord Holdernel

10. Saturday.- Took a drive and a walk. Met Nepean who gave me an account
of the tumults taking place at Versailles. Was at St. Mary Axef

r.MJ}:ui^J'^T'^''^\Vu''^^^ ^'■^- P^'^o"'; thence to Hampstead and to Mr. Ooore's-
returned and spent the evening at home. '^oores,

12. Monday. Adair called. Captain Praaer dined with me Wa had & inn., n^.^-
versation on Canada. He knew Brfgadier Hope ^

opiniins.^""''''^' ^'"''' "^'"^ '^"•^ "'*• '^'•^ ^""°« °f W*'«« •« obstinate in hi.

14. Wednes'Jay. Was at the lev^e, which was well attehded notloed Lord .Vorth
especia ly. Dined at Sir Gaorge Yon«eX With Mr. and Mrs' MaX^i^ir G 'out^r*
General Miss Cockburn, Messrs. Miranda, Roy. Fawoett &o &3 Snenfc

the evening and lost two rubbers. Home at -welve. J'' '^^"««» «o., «3. spent

dayaWmr^^^* ^°°'' * ^*^''- Called on LvJy Holderness; dined and spent the
16. FViday. My nephew came to breakfast with me. Called on Sir Robert Piffot
Major Gunn and Miss ; spent the evening and JiayoJ two rubbers.

and cl:J''%^''^'- V^'^'"^ Mr. Rigaud, who dined with me, along with the Baroa
and Gunn. Received news of the two victories over the Turks.

18. Sunday. Dined at my nephew's, with Mr. and Mrs. . Ramg^ata

mentth'ere •" «°'^^«'-sation. It appears ihat there is a good deal of amC

j9 Monday. Called on the Baron, Sir Robert Pignt and M" P-«-«<.t w„. „fe

fn;^i''.'-^h1**'''^w''®,?*^.°*P''<'^ informed me of the reUioarappV'rently'to'ba
formed, between Mr. Morris and Sally. Was at Mr. Christie's. Mr. Add^ fnd thj

London "'' "*' *"""'■ '"'** ""^thattho Dake of Orleans had .rrTveii J

il

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860

JOUBNAL INTIME DU ofcN. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 1 B. 232"

T. i J , « 20. Mardy.

J ay sorty de la Grande Cave

22. bout, de Port ; 11. de Cheres ; G. de Mad^re.
11 restoit icy le 2Ge

bovn%%MrT' ^' ^'"'''' '• ^''^'''' ^- ^'^°' Bourgogne. 4. N. Bourgogne, 7. Konig8.

l^e Col. de Miranda a dinnfi chc?i moy, resta juequ'A 10 heures.
^ . 21. Mercredy.

Ti- i 1. 1 «, ., 23. Vendredy.

L^rnl ri« M- y*'"'*''^ "^'' '" <^°'- J^«Arthnr. Col. Small, Col. HamiKon

Ts. . , , . 24. Samrdy.

Dm6 chee moy, fait quelques vmties pris 100£ ohes les Banoniera .

ri li M « ^^' Dimanche.

nr 1 !♦ D M- ^^- Lundy. "

»r faire Li;'^^n?PrnL'''j'°"*•'V^ "^^^ '^'^^ *^*'"« *<^ ensemble cheB Mr Coora

■w ... Le 27. Mardy.

H« If Tvl^lfr. /■ ! Capt Frawer est venu mo communiquer la Lettro ou'il a icoa
de M. JNepean & me demanda mon avis snr la ft or,n ^Sr ^^^^!^a ^*^^"" 4"/» » 1151
lation de Belgrade. ^ ^ ^ repondre on a rc^u la oapitu-

1 /Xf ^^^'^ ^^''^ ^'°*^^* JO""" '^« Collier "L^'Duo
clerk de Mr Coore oat venu ~

& Rapilyi pere et fils. J

dinnd ches moy.

T» .• . . T, ^*'* Vendredy.

J av retirA Ia Pmnnra nn« i- — . • > > . .. _

Ei4 k St. Marj Axe & ches le Geul MouUry!

,».«'„., I? .. .• r, — Dorleans etoit present. Le

ipoarExecutter laProcurequej'aysigr<^epr Messrs Hodges
Jay reju de Fisher un forck d'un fo; m neuf. Frazier a

B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATB DIARY OF QBN. HALDIMAND.

25t

ofM^Seifa.'''^''^' '^'^'^ ^"-o™ *^« We cellar: 22 bottles of port; 11 of sherry: 9

Buraaudv'T^^tt^T'' ^^'h^^^S ''J **.°^^i"' '^'"y'' ^ «l»^«t; 6 Madeira; 3 old
Jjurgundy , 4 N. (new) Burgundy ; 7 Konigshorn ; 6 cider.

Ihere are in the largo cellar ; 46 botliea of cider ; 25 bottlea old Bureundv
Colonel Miranda dined with me ; stayed till ten o'clock. ^«rgundy.

21. Wednesday. My nephew oame to tell mo that ho would advise me tn nn«.
fpT rnV'StiSereVnt^r^f"* '^'% ^^^P^^^^ forThth '/ wou'd reTv^
llTrZt L^ra'nTrdTrt;Sih:sr"^^''''' for which he could only give me

iraJl'JA'iu'^K Saw Mrs. do Peyster and Mrs. Prerost who showed me a letter
from her father who might come here. There is no money in Geneva- evorv hi?^
ifl horribly dear in Switzerland, where the French will no Lgor be reoeived7 *

I am told that the Duke of Orleans had a letter of credence to the King.
0«n«T'l?"if°"-*"^'''''°i'^^"'2*°'* *"'"«'^ ^ «^P'ai° what concerns the demand

sfmird by\wo"gonrais:;s.'° '^ ^''' ''''''''''' '^' ' '^"^^ ^'- ^ '« -"-

and SoioS HLiho;:' "' ""'"''"^ """""''^'^ ^'^^ ""'''''' '''^''''^'' ^^'^^^^ ^^'^'^
allow^edrig^Mng'' '" "''^^''''^ '' ^'''^'''' "^^^^^'^ '^ '^''-' ^'""^^If for having
bankers. '^'''"'"''''^" "^'"^^ *** ^°'°^' ^^'^ ^ fewvisits; deposited £100 with the

25. Sunday.
sions in Florida.

Consulted Mr. Coore on Mr. deLancy's affairs and on my conoes-
Dined at my nephew's. Took chocolate at the Baron Rogenfeld's.

Coor!^; t??«th'in,^l H -^"P^'J" ^''^"^f^^ted with me. Went together to Mr.
tUIes of IhelLdTl l„i •'' ^f ^T^'' °^ ''""'■"^y '^^^ I «^«"'d hand him. with the
if «?«^V ■ il ^ ^""l^ '" Florida, seven patents in all for 6 500 acroH My power
?un1or The' CllZV' '^'■^'r^,,^is^ [Hodge.]. Messrs. Rapiljie, Sr Tnd
imiJiul „.H )i . !u^ "® ^^''^ *" *^® ^P"°'«^ commandants made a trade of
emugglmg and that they were very arbitrary in their governments.

fi«lH^«n S^fff^" ^^ f^P^^"^ breakfasted with me and wo closGd with Mr. Tuck-
field all ibe account of taxes on my hou^e, of which my nephew will take charge in

le tteTChVd rT^'n'r ^% ^'^'''''. ^''''''' ^^"^« ^« ^communicl co mo^ the
ilph^fa tion'orSadeT^^^^^^ '"' ^° "' "^ ^'^'''^ '^^ ^" ""^^^ ''' ^'^

♦«liv^^' ^J^^^^i^y-. <5"«n dined with me. Eeceived a letter fiom Mr Raniliie
amall undertook to speak to him on the subject.

30. J^V/aay. Withdrew the power of attorney which I intended to e-ive Mr

£d'w'itl'm:i"H ^'^V'^'^/io th/'-dB. which wJre at Mr. CWs Cold slu
dined with me and spoke of Mr. Bapiljie, who is arrested.

I .1

31.

Saturday. Was at St. Mary Axe and at General Moultry's.

262

OTONAI. INTIMl DO oAw. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 X B. 232

:i

5

UMl '

Kemball, Mr Arthur, Small,

\im:

m ^ Hametead ot ohes Mr C^ooi":- M^iS^Te'^Sol
Hantar, Frazier et le Gl Moultry oat dinDrohea moy

i)eIaio7Kp ilfenf ''"je Lui'IJ^"/ °«°l«°d/waIlaoe qai prouve qne la CednJ'« de
Ba eignfiare/Tfl Le cnniltY. "^''^ ^'^^ une Lettre de Wallace pour pronvw
J'ay^donnfi or?re a mon noVeui (oTeT.T/' '\"'''° d'AlexaJdre \^airaoe!
qu'elle pouvoit tirer arLfpr mon oonte .3^'^^ *'''^' """^^ ^'^"'•'« ^ «« °»^'-«
1790. dont one donnera vl„gt^, r^Tt ^tr^U^/chaSVer "l^it^'^ '^^'^

papie^f appris la mort de M. Lou/pre^o/rpL* la journ^e a arranger des Vioux

prerfiti;\s^r;^-ssiS

des pfSSon'sTue ^Z^'l^rc^}: IC^^'^^^hn'"'}' *^°'^ ««"* ^ ««^ 'n^re au sujat
ont din6 ches^moy JW ^t/ches M Sfrf 'r'f ^^ = .^"^"^ ^- ^^«''-. M. de pS;
Kapiljie, que je veux jdndre A l^oLa^/m^f ' ^rf ^' P^""''"" '^^ P^ocureur de M
que 00 8oit dans 12 moii o"gagement qu'il feront pr payer sa dette pourv^

par l^-'Sui'lZiZe^^^^^ T* ^^es bion re^u. my Ld ma dit que

euis ohargd d'achotor un Lt pouTieCvfnl H "^m^??""^ d'ou viont ce ohaagemt je mo
eorire en conteiuence. ^ ^^^°'' ^« Mathews, et j'ay ohargfi O jilvie do lui

MrcJlVerifooh&ar^^^^^^ J'ay et. ohes

wanger les papiers. "^ ^^ Rapilyie. dinnd et pass, la soiree ohes moy a

.uO^f itnr Le^S^Ktm^^^^^^^^^^ ?'«--« Mr Pena &

Hatnstead avec Mr & Mrs dafdera & M. PcnT' "''"'' ^*'' ^'''•*^- ^''^'^^ »

dix.nfcTeB;"yr^'^J^"°^«»»^«-'>3^.'««" Praaer,Kemble& le Baron ont

coup'dX:' un'tn de'tS'x SJL"?^?^ f ^'^^'^^''''^ "«'« »>-'-' -- beau-
^...la-Ohapelle & . BruxX'^ ^^Wo^ G^l Seta ^''' ^"'" ^ ^^^^ *
Vnv HA T . Novembre le 12 (11) Mercredv

ftmlridiol I,or,,l,-.,,i„i f -_ ° .'™?, "?° ? '^""' «">» I«>i- l6 Oolon.l T.. fJS
<i» Kings beweh oo I . <S 16 mci^ ' '°° ''""' "*" * '»" P' !-"• I' l'« titS

B. 230 to B. 232.

PaiVATl DIARY 01- QtH. HALDIMAND.

253

Dtcember,

«j,«oM ^^^y- ^asatHampsteadandatMr.Coore's. Colonels Komble. MoArthar
Small, Hunter, Praaer and Ganeral Moultry dined with me. ^""°'«' Jaoarinar,

that she might draw upon him on my account £100 steriin/a vaar fr^ fifr
l8t Jane, 1790, of which she will give £i5 sterling a yea?to each of ^h\r'daaghte?«

TkT P^i'^u ^"f^u^- ^•"^'^ /^ Mr.Coore's; we wore twelve persons. Home at 11
M. Pina, who has returned from St. Petersburg called, as did Colonel Mrrsh.

aixanginTotdSers^^'"' '' *'** ^''''' '' *''^- ^«" ^'''^'' ^P^''* ^^e day ia

nol J;i '^aZ^^K ^"u *1 1''^ Court, which was crowded. Dined at Marsh's with
SiTn\?eTorning'"'''°*''''' ^^"^™' ^^""^" and General Pattinon ; stayA'^lu

♦« i,^' ^^y- ^y nephew breakfasted with me, and told me that he had written
to his mother respecting the yearly allowance I was making. Sir James NaDiJ?
Colonel Marsh, Mr. Adair, M. de P6na dined with me Went^to Mr. Orre's t*^^*
him to tell Mr. Rapilie's attorney that I would join in the agreement S shallba
made to pay his debt, provided it be paid in twelve months. *^'®""°" ''''' «'**" ^

niA fS •? f "♦ *"'' J'^^y Amherst, who received mo well* His Lordship told

■me that in future promotions would be made by battalions. I do not know how thS

^iffi^" n''-. -^ °"'*«':l~'J. ^ P-^rohase a lieutenancy for a nephew orMatW
«nd asked Ogilvie to write him accordingly. i* «»» ui iuataowi^

1. Saturday Gave new great coats to my coachman and to John Want in

Dined at Hampstead with Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, and M. Pina.

andthet'^'iinfdVittl '"'' ^'^' "^^ ^°°°"^ ^°^«^''' Frasc, Kemble

SDokJ wi?h"mS; fir^^lin* ^''L* *° ^r'* Heathfield, who seemed very foobie, bat
apoke with much fire and in a firm and strong tone, and was muca nloasod with th«
civilities he had received at Ai^-la-Ohapelle an^d Brussels. MajoTGuni; dfnei with ml

r^lnnfi'^u'" ^^'^^f^y- Was at the lev^e, which began early Lord Amherst
Colonels Marsh and Hunter, Sir James Napie^ and Mr. Adair dined wi th me. ^

but ci'd ^noVkL'lT'wZTi.lXt^l^^^^^ ^ ^^- ^-- -p-""g ««P''J'*.

.iau%ro?'E%iiiiVruisfTh^o^"^r^^^^^^

where he was ooa-

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JOtJBNAL mTIME DU O&S. HALDIM.^

AND.

B. 230 A B. 232

inoy,

Et6 a St. Mary

(14) Samedy.

reiire du Kings bensch ou il avoit et6 16 moiH! ^ ^^^ ^ I'assietor, & I'avoit

Gann a d!ni ch^s moy. ^^' ^"""^d^-

i, e;^'^^°« ^l^ev^ et de la dine oh Jtl^ 'fc , r . . .

Vprocie^'r h' *i^ S°/ ^ ^''''--r!.' ^•^^' ^' «^«° ^' ^-'>-«t. Sir J. Napier.
H.. .as B.anoy .'apportora un so„p,na pr L.ndy prochain.

B. 230 (o B. 233.

PBIVATl DIARY OP QIN. HALDIMAND.

955-

My nephew [Devos] left here with Major Holland on the let of July.

ill of^SmUb.''Grtr&:''&c ^' ^'^^ "' ""''' ^''' °^ ""^ ^P''^'- !>--> -^ much

^ho waB obliged' to go to the Theatre with The Cot ^'wJ^ fo" fher/; ' """'"''
I was invited to dinner in eight days at Colonel Marsh's.

21. Saturday. Gnnn dined with me.

AmhLt%t"?f^^' T?"" • ''* n ^ le^fe ««d then dined at Colonel Marsh's with Lord
Amheut, Sir JmcsNapier, Generals Garth and Smith and Colonel Williamson
The attorney for James de Lanoy will bring me a subpoena for Monday next.

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JOURNAL INTIM. OV at.V. HALDIMAND. B. 230 X B. 232

regu la visitle do L tOoI • flotham^'dn*' M^'
vCd-u?t:^r,Tdt;K^^^^ P^^ot nous ao.»e- contrJtlZ

lea forges do St. Moriaeo ont bcaaooup Srodu 'r"" T'""" f^""'''' artiolen.^'^Qao

^1^!^!^^' «-^^'>aveo,e Barron. 10 Che. Napie, Adair ot lo Baron off:

conduitto du dornier. *^'"*'°' °'' J« P"* °>e convaincro combion on fajsoit tort A £

28. Samody.

^^^-fjl^:^'^^^^-''^ c.« ....

^ -"« «.i»iK::x:ani:!i.i;?a s;i" ."X'

venu faire visitte.
fierieus.

^^^'^P'LTon%Z^^^ Tableau, do M. des Eofantsqai de

en avons vu huit appartonant au C n^i^ A '1^°'' "'' meillourBmattVeanSM

ma fait vi.iito ot Z dt quo ^"EmnernnT°f°f °' '^,' .^'"■*.""' ^'^^ b°°«- Mr InhnbaJ
faongroio comenoent 4 remSer Le Col d« tr°"' J"' '"!'°* «^ l'^^ '«» ^^h«»e "t ll
tonjours plus Intoro.ant. ir;oiX^'^J^^^^^^^^^ pra'

Lai d1't'que7r"LHlri%^"u^^^^^^^^ «a mero oai

la «oir6o ches moy. '^ "'*'°® *^ ^« P'**^^'" o^^ea «« Ministro-promonJ et^pMsJ

J'av nrir HA^f^.f a ^" Decern bre, Mardy,

prttendro excepts en ?oZo on ieTt if » f^"^ '"*°' 9"^'^' «y« "^n d'autro |
foivant les erdroits ou on fe tronL t "'*'"^'' ''^"'"^ °" * accoutumd do le faltS
le Major Hunter, Af^r Benson «tl« of 7,?«"V"" ™''Jo'- Malhew.. Lo Gl ioLean
Paroit 8'gtro don^^''L^oi^n^ ®a^*P l^'^'eazier ont dinne ohoa moy. Jlunter m«

fays d'oabau, F^^i^.T J^u: 8^^8^1111? '^'^^"^ '^^ ^'eHetrr/t re!
et lo Col : ''^foXV; "^'' '^ '' ' la s'^Srldea Gaerres ot chea lo Col : Dolanoy
•Et^ d la Coor 1 R • e ^' ^^^^7'

qui mo raesembloit pa?fai?c"l^Sr'Sx?nYr'l?'Gl'\^t'"' ''''' "1' '"^'^ P«'^"'
Maj. Chapman, lo Col ; Burton et door nff • J i • ^'^'^"'^O" avoc lo Ge Smith le

x.iirion et ae^^Y^^j, ^' '** manno, rovonu a y houros.

oitt6~ronvoj6 l'o'frire^d/'R*«ii?^'''*^*"*^'^ on *Madame Hotham est venu-6-4 A la
<5he8 du Capt^ Frazer ^'P"'^' ^"' «"« '^'^ ^^ '"^"^ongo. rcgu des ?erdrix bfai'

. ViHittele Rftrnn A. „--„.-._ 6. Samedy.

•ndigne dont le LanagMv^^rStr ^ ""^ ''""^^ Kulzloben qui noua a dit la fa^on

B. 230 to B. 232.

PRIVA-B DIART OF QM. HALDIMAND.

hi« bH: ^r tLw^rol'«ilU^^ ^'^"k*- ^«'°»«' Hoth.™. Major and

off (0 the term"7n Ja^ary^?,?'' CalTey^f'^^R^^r r''^^. '"^'' "« «»'««"! to put it

this year returned 7 BPO nonnrf«V>f k ^'^ ?' '^ ""« «°^ ^o'^ mo the poflts have

other' articleB ; that t lio S, . Mauri eForZhi^rlii''' , '""ti»8 withoatToontfn^
partner Law i« rather ncgleoifS of thefr boalnZ^""'*^ * ^T ' ^'*' ""^ '»"'» '^^''''
tfa brother, Ale^nder Davieon/clp^ain^grMUy; ''''"^' ^^^'' "°°° ^'^'^ ^hat

.nd Z £on%Ka:^fflir '"'^'^'^ ''•*'' *^^« «"-' ^ir James Napier. Adair
wrong done to the oonduot of the latter convinced how great was tho

Thurs5ay'S''AdatKlfSe^^^^^^^^^^ '"^'^^ »« *« d>'°e with him on

Pavison^c lied, and ^eeS a nul'e sTriouT'' ^^P^''"'' ^wiss called. The two Me^arT

Lanc/wrrad%r iV^"^;?;^^^^^^^ ttt i^wa?;;?^^^' ^'^' "^"^^-^^ ^^ ^-^ ^e

Monday, 88 my advocate had Ctponed^^^^^^ ^ «*'°''''^ "Ppear on

January. " postponed the case to the next term, which will be in

Of pJniifpL, iTjiX'^iltTel^^l^^^^^^ to visit M. des Enfants' gallery
could not have been more eo There Sf^^L "^"^ P^'"*®' and we were satisfied:

"»o"^f s&' "- .'".e4.«„r Hr;r. ^K.r Tot:!;:? v.i^ ss

wab a minuter. I„ot „ ^M^^'.^J^Z'^^^^^^^l^^''. -O «« ptac him

December.

Vro^^^^'&^'^^Lflf^^ and head servant," and

else, except when travellin/ when T wlw f * ^'tfO"* ^a^'ng a claim to anythinir
places visited. Wrote to Mfjo7Mather GenTal Ct^ ° v "•« V^' "°«^«'" «' thf
BOn and Captain Eraser dined wHh me Wn«f«J '^^I^^^' *'"•'<*'" Hotter, Major Ben.
himself with the fur trade a^drhA ;*"**".*** *°^*^®*aken pains to acquaint
ideas on tho subject ^^® "PP®' ^'o^^triw. Fraser has only supTfioial

do La'nc?f:nf Slon^rMo'rSs*? *'^ "^^'*^«° ^° '"^^ ««-*-y of War, to Lionel.

inages from Captain Fraser ""'■ '"'" "'" " "®- -"^ceived so

The Qneen, who was very irracions. told ni«
esembled me r,«,f.,tly. ^jSied a? Ginefal
Burton and two naval

Was at the
some whit© par-

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B. 230 X B. 232

DiriA chos Lady HoldernoHHO avoo la famillu do Naglo lo Baion ot Uud6, j )u6 4
RobofH A la demy Guiii^o, J'ay gani\6 doux.

J'ay appriH quo le Baron Stiffon sera cas?* la jarabo a Tongro en tombant do
ohoval, on est tto« mooontont on franso du Duo D'orliivns, lo itoy doit lui avoir dit
qail avoit risqui do pordro la Teto & y fucilliti>it bu rolraitj dana co pays.

(J. O.manohe.

EtA A Parson-j Groon avoo mon ncvoax pour voir hob EnfantH. II ra'a fait voir
dea Lettros qu'il avoit n (;u do Ha mere & do Mtb Hmton au Hujot do i'm-gt quo M.
Anborgold a fait remottro a sa fomrae. Lo Biron do MuUburg ot lo B. Uo^^enHfoId
avco lo Col : do Miranda lo Gi Mooitry, Cap. Fiazior, Ool : Huaior & lo Col : Komble
ont dind chos moy.

8. (1) Lundy.

J'ay parli an chov. A. Campbell au Hujot do Rapilyo,dinn6 houI, pasai la soir^o

Chos lo B. JVagoU qui m a appris la priso do Narnur & d'Anvors par io3 palriottoa
anHOHH. J'ay kqi une Lottio do Uordfort qui a'filoit onuiiii& chos raov comtno

Braba

l>ome8tiquo depaiH quolquos jmrs & a qui j'avairt donn6 pormission d'aiier ohea Lui

pour rovenir anjourd'hui, &o. qui mo dit qu'il a chang6 d'avis.

George Davieson ma dit quo lo 0: Caldwell avoit uao ospeoe do promosso d»
fluoceder k Mills comine llr Gooeral du Canada.

9. (8) Mardy.
Visild lo Bn AlvcnHJobon ou lo Gl Puaiy ost survonu & nous a dit co qui s'itoit
paeeidans i'atsembleo Geuora'.o au sujot de la Corse. Goniilly est party pour Paris
d'ou il pa^aera en Canada. Lo B. Regensfeld a dinn^ obes moy, il ponso lort senfa^*
mont sur lo Couto do son raaitro.

10. (9) Mororody.
Mon neveux qui est vonu dejound avoo moy ma fait voir des Laltros qu'il a
leqa do M. Devos au snjet do sos pr^lontions en Hollondo.

Eti k laCour, le Lqv6 otoit nombroux ot lo E)y so porto d. morvoillo. Lo Col :
Marah a dinn6 chos moy. II est pnrtisant du chov. Howe— qui a dit II toujours fait
do fort boiinos dispositions & n'a jamais su profittor do 6os avantages.

10. Jondy.
Jo Buis alM A St. MaryAxo— dorind un ordro post 6orit a mon neveux, do papiors
Bur lo CoDto do8 deux Enfaola do Madame Auberg— auraiont 250 L. St. dont je
leurs fait present, mais qu'il doit gardor entro ses mains en leor en payant au oina
jjoup cent.

Tird par mon Con to chos los Banqaieis
250 L. Sterling.
B. 220 00 billes, 80 ges
B. 8 ga & 8 St.
B. 20 on bt & 10 g>
& 8 sh. Total 343-16—
Le Docteur Adair a dinn6 ches moy— pass* la soiree ches Mad. de Nagle.

11. Vendredy.
fait vieitto A Ld Dover, L'Evoquo do Horofort, Napier, Sir fit Pigot, Capt Twias,
GI Morisson Gl Daviason a dinne ches moy, fait visitte A Lady Dover.

J'ay donn6 cinq guin^es a M. lo Coi: Small pour qu'il les donno a Banillve aoi
est dans lo Fleet Pribon. r j t

12. Samedy.

Fait vititte a Lord Heatbfiold avoc lo Capit. Provost mais il n'eloit pas visible.
Son domestiquo nous dit qu'il etoit plus mal— Maisavons beauooupparle do Gibraltar.
O'flara so conduit tros bien.

13. Dimancho.

J'ay Me avoc lo Col : Small pr parlor a I'onclo de Rapilyio qui nous la fait

OOr.naittre r.ommo lin mHHrniH aniAf. r>nnr Inniiol •! oprvit ,lA.><%T>nA lun r. a^ _..i:i __

vouloit plus ontondro parlor de lui, & qu'il nous oonsoillait do nous on paa mSlor,
mais quo si son froro voulait retourner A N. Y. qu'il I'laaiatoroit aveo plaisir.

«B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATI DUtT or OIW. HALDIMAND.

2&9

/our ^JEwf Jul^l'^Jirio"' iVo''" """» ''""'"■ "" »-»" -^ B,„,«. l.,.^,,

Iho money Mr. AuboriroM h«d rom iM ,„ k?^ ^ ,. '''"" ""■ "'"'<'" roipootioir
•nd Colonel Komblo dinod with mo •^"'"■'r, 0»pl«in Frasor, Uolonol Hunter

return to-duy, 4^, An^ mlZZi^':^^^ S ml «'™° ''""° '» «" "<""» >•

.. »L' Sli prstn The o";rA.»;ti"Sr;b''°"r ' ,''711 ■"'"<■"' ■» ">" '»'*

10,

papoi

Dicw on my bank aooount.

J£2B0 sterling.
220 in bills, gO gaineas.
a guineas and £8.
20 in bills and 10 guineas.
8 shillings. Total £343. 16. 0.
Dr. Adair dined with mo. Spent the evening at Madame Na^l^X

Pri«!i!™ "'" *■'"""'" '" '^'^"•"■^ S""" "> •"> given to Bapiljio, who U in pieot

0 was not
good deal about Gibraltar.

\2, Saturday. Vimted Lord Heathficld with Captain Provost but hn
13. Sundau. Went wifK n.^io^^i Gr,..,\\ .., =.^-,u , o ..-. ,

«... lAi, brother ^.^^^^^^ ^^^in sr^o^uTdL",'; s;^;;^^'^^

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B. 230 X B. 232

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14. Lnndy.
J'ay icQU qnelques vieittes et ne Bnis point Borty.

16. Mardy.

J'ay re^n de Lettres da Canada par Mr Craey [Craigie] on on me donne d&
bonnes ncavelleB de mon nevenx De Yos, que j^y 4te commaniqni & mon nevenx
Anthoice. II me dit qn'il devoit arriver nn ezpres dn Brabant, qui acnonco la prise
de BrnzelloB, re^n une Lettre de M. le Bandoret Christen.

16. Meroredy.
Cregy [Craigie] m'est venn faire visitte. J'ay 6t6 ches le Col: Hnnter que je
n'ay point trouvl, ches Made CaviBEon, Dinnd ches le Baron Alvansleben avec le
Conto Fiere, le Baron Alvensleben, le Conte Saxon, le G. Morisson Gl Praaly^
Ainsley & 5 aatres. II a n^igd aujonrd'huy pour la premidre fois.

17. Jeady.

Ete a la Coar qui n'^toit pas nombrense. J'y ay vn Lord Heathfield et Lord
Fiffe, k que je dois faire visitte de mime qu'au G.

Le Col : Hunter & Mr Cragy [CraigieJ ont dinn4 ches moy, Mesbra Davisson
fiont venns apids died. Les affaires du Canada sent venus Bur le Tapis et j'ay pu
comprendre qa'il n'y a pereonne qui veuille se presenter pour supporter les interets
de la Province, & a moins que BavlBson ne fosse agir quelqnea membres da
Farlemt les choses iront fort mal.

Le Col : Hnnter a parle aux agents, au sujet de la Lettre du Col : Harris.

DavisEon me dit que le Pere Bobeau est encore vivant.

18 Vendredy.

rc^u la visitte de I'Eveque de Herefort— fait visitte fl Lord Fire [Fife] Mad.
He-Lean Budd, Lady Fansset, pased ches les agents qui m'est dit que la proposition
que le Col : Harris avait faitte 6toit souvent arriv^e concernant I'nabiilem*' et qu'ila
m'infoimeraient par la snitte de qa'il conviendroit de faire & cet dgard et qu'il savoit
bien que je n'ay paraieee [paresee ?] en rien. Je leur ay dit que j'etoiB pret
d'acbetter une compagnie pour mon neveux DeYos & lis I'ont mis en notte. Le
Major Mathews n'a pas voulu que j'achetasse pour son neveux. passd la soiree ohes-
Made de Nagle ou le Doct. Parker.

19. Samedv.

fait visitte k Mad. de Saumaire & a M. de Miranda.

Dinnd ches M. DaviBson avec Nepean & le Major son frdre, le be%u pere la belle
mere et la Eoeur de DaviBEon, Mad. Marton et sa fille & le Dooteur. Jou4 an whist, &
revenu all heures on fit venir les deux eniants qui parurent faire plaisir au Grand
Pere &c.

20e Dimanche.

Visitte ma cave de service dans le Bine

N" 7 Port 9; n° 8. Hermitage 4; n" 9 Bourgogne vieux 2; dt Champ, blano.
3; dt Champ rouge ficelle 2 ; n** 17. Sidre 3 ; en bant Muscat 2 ; Suisse 3.

Jacqne Holland arriv^ de Quebec, & ma apport^ des Lettres de son Pdre, da
Maban, & de mon neveux j'ay M sur le champ parld k Nepean qui m'a promis de
faire tout ce qu'il pourroit en faveur de Holland.

21. Lundy.

le Lt Col : Hnnter est venu prendre conger.

Le Major Jessop est venu me dire que son fils part pr N. York. Mon neveux ma
fait connoitre les intrigues de son cousin avec Lady Massarene qui est une m^gere
&c. Que le Prince Edward a pay6 la moitid do ce qu'il devoit k M, Bois de la Tour
et qu'il devoit aller k Gibraltar en GarniBson.

Qne M. MorJHSon [Morris] est fort pressant pour avoir one reponoe et qu'il ignore
si la demi voudra accepter.

Mon Domestique Frederic Ottonin natif de Bole & 6 lien d'Yverdnn & 2 de
Keufschul est entr^& mon service le 2le Decembre 1789 & je Lui ay promis 3U gui-
nies par ann^e outre su nourriture sans ancun autre profit.

ri y a 60 Douzeircs do Boutcilics Yuido fous Tcscalicr do la cuislno.

B. 230 to B. 2^2.

PaiVATE DIARY OP GEN HALDIMAND.

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14. Monday. Kecolvcd a few visits and did not go out.

15. Tuesday. Received letters from Canada by Mr. Craigio, giving ^ood news
of my nepliow Devos, which I communicated to my nephew Anthony! Ho lolls tne
that an express arrived from Brabant announcing the taking of Brussels. Received
a letter from Banderet Christen.

16. Wednesday. Craigie came to call. Went to Colonel Hunter's, but did not
find him in, and at Mrs. Davison. Dined at Baron Alvenslobon'a with Count Prere
the Baron Alvenslebon | Regonsfeld ?J the Count Saxon, General Morrisou General
Paoii, Ainsley and five others. It snowed to-day for the first time. '

lY. Thursday. Was at Court, which was not well attended. Saw there Lord
Heatbfield and Lord Fife, whom I should visit as also G.

Colonel Hunter and Mr. Craigie dined with me. Messrs. D.wi.son came after
dinner. The affairs of Canada came on the carpet, and I could understand thai there
wts no one who would present himself to support the interests of the Province and
unles.^^ Davison get some of the members of Parliament to act, things will go badly.

Colonel Hunter has spoken to the agonts on the subject of Iho letter Irom Colonel
Harris.

Davison told me that Father Roubaud is still alive.

18. Friday. Had a visit from the Bishop of Hereford. Paid visits to Lord Fife
Mrs. McLean, Bude, Lady Fawcett. Called on the agents, who told me that the pro-
position Colonel Harris had often made concerning the clothing had arrived and that
they would inform mo subsequently what they would agree to do respecting it, and
that he knew well I was never idle. I told them that 1 was ready to purchase a
company for my nephew Devos, of which they made a note. Major Mathows did not
wish me to purchase for his nephew. Spent the evening at Madame de Nagle'^ where
was Dr. Parker. ^ '

19. Saturday. Visited Madame de Saumaire and Mr. de Miranda.

Dined at Davison's with Mr. Nepean and his brother the Major, Davison's father
and mother-in-law and sister, Mrs. Morton and her daughter and the Doctor Played
at whist and home at 11. The two children were bought in, who seemed to cive
pleasure to the grandfather, &o.

20. Sunday. Visited my wine cellar, in bin No. 1, Port 8 ; 8, Hermitage 4 ;
9, Old Burgundy 2 ; White Champagne .5 ; Red Champagne (wired) 2 ; 17, Cider 3 :
in the upper part, Muscat 2 ; Swiss 3.

James Holland arrived from Quebec and brought me letters from his father, from
Mabane and from my nephew. I went immediately to speak to Nepean, who pro-
mised do all he could in Holland's favour.

21. Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Hunter came to take leave.

Major Jessup came to tell me that his son is leaving for New York. My nephew
informed me of the intrigue of his cousin with Lady Massarene who is a Mse^era
&o. That Prince Edward has paid half of what he owed to M. Bf)i3 de la Tour" and
that he is to go into garrison at Gibraltar ; that Mr. Morrison | Morris] is very
urgent for an answer and that he does not know if theyounsr lady will accept.

My servant, Frederic Ottonin^ a native of Bale 6 lea"ne.''. fr.on Yvordur- and tw~
from Neufchat< 1, entered my service the fist Decomber,^1789, and 1 promised Wm
30 guineas a year and board, but no other profit.

There are 50 dozen empty bottles under the kitchen stair.
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22. Manly.
lait viKilto a I'Kvcquo d'Horofort ot nu Huron AlvonHlcbon
l)inr6ch«a.r Harry Parker avcc I'admiral son froro, Sr John Trovillon&l
autrcH mcBHiourH. Nous ttvons lubld longtomps & bu d'oaccllcnt v.n.

^;^. Morcrody.
1 romei 6 u pied, Holland a dinii6 choH moy.

2i4. Joiidy.
Lord Dover niu fuit visitlo, & a 6t6 lort poly,
quo j'avoiH ous pr Milady, A lu Coiir,

fait vinitlo A Lord AmIiorHl. Milady otoit Hortio.

II ma romoroid doH attontions

qu'il pomroit pr lo jouno llollnnd^;n;-;,;;;'LJnrDoroJoZ uLr 'ilutSo'""' ""
. ou avec HXlVo^IeiT '""" ''^ '*"^" "^''"'' ' ^■"""° ""^ '" --^"'^'^« ^«'''
(I. DaviHHon vni vonn mo prior d'allor dinor chos Kon froro avoo Crocv nour
examiner lopamphlot quo lo dortour [Mabano ?j a fuit pour ropondro A co:»/que
i^ambournolLyinburnor otHUHiiohHlituentHonlpubiieicy. II ma i.aru Iron b.on
contotpropro A etro public dos que Ioh affairoH du cLadu paraluonl o,' Par-

In c^" r ^;'""7"P ''"•■'^ "PP'O'' •^'■""« <!«>« uff-iiros dulOanada, on blamo Hans ronorvo
le Gov. lo chol do justice, (iruni, Finluy &«. lof-orvo

On .0 plaint bcauooupdu chef | Sir .Jobnl Johnson, pou propro A conduiro lea
IndionH, Bans qu'on j)uih^o trouvor porwonno pr Lui Substituor. ^"nuuiro les

26. Vondrody.

Vi8itt6 le Gl Smith, lo ohv. Wapior, lo chov. Pigot, qui ma fait voir la rcauetta
-qu'il a j.roHontd au Hoi qui ost fort bion ocritte. loquolte

Et6 ( ho« lo J}n Alvoi.blob.'n qui uvoil rt^u des lottros do Vionno. ou on lui
marque quo I'Emporour avoit 6l6 raalado d'uno Indigestion

Lo Gonl KttinHmouth a 6i6 mmm6 pour oomandor on Brabant

LEmporour lovo boaucoup do Trouppos dans ses Btats pour 'v onvovor Lea
Peuplcs do la Morav et do la liohomo sont tros mocontonts. II y a uno AcUon ontro
loB Troupes AsiHtiqu.s ot los Turoks d'Kuropo, qui vouloiont ompechor les roS«
<lo retourner ohos hhix solon lour (Joutumo o'est co qui a procure le dorn or avaX™
que lo Prince do Cobourg a oux cc ntro los Turoks. ^ '^ avuniag»

On ma dit quo lo General Massay monagoit d'entrer dans Topposition on Ireland

Mon neveux a paH.6 ches moy a 9 houro du soir ot ma apport6 son con o de"
1 ann^o, ou jo mo trouvo plus richo que jo ne oontoit

II ma parld des inclinations do sb fillo Saly, Commo d'uno choso ou'il
itpprouveroii & qui mfimo paroissoit Lui fairo pluisir ^

n. . , , ^•^- Xre

Ete A la grande cavo, d'ou i'ay eorty

12. B. Madere

27 Chores

41 Bout. Port.

mis dans cello dos Domostiqne

du port 15

Madere 6

Cheros

tonvin!^''^""''''""'^"'^'"'''"''"""*^*^^'^*'''^® *'*'^<''*' *1"'^° a ^'•ou^'i -«-e d'uB

Lo Gl Marloy Sir James Napier, leCol. McArthur, lo 0 Small, lo Capt Frasiop
A lo j€une Holland out dinn6 ches moy, touta 6t4 bon. ^

1. • • .^, , r. ^'- I^'inunohe.

J ai visits lo Baron Alvonslebon od j'ay irouvtf lo Gl Pauly qui so trouva a^s^^
embarn^.6 sur los affaires do la Oorco; Lofd Fit/.william qui pLit un forrirmaS
est cnt.^ ct paroit croiroque los affaires on frannn .nmJ uJ.!..!' . '^1' ™
co..«ondcr & quo i'Empeu>ur sera bion longtomp^avanY'qu^'d'a^^'i'rsouml^^^Brl"
bant. LeCol. Miranda a dmn6 ches moy. II mo paroit tmijours m'oux Tiuit 1

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2^. rm.% ViHiled.the BiHhop of Uoro/orcJ and Baron AIvon«Ioben

23. W«i/.,a,/oj,. louk a walk. Hollnod ,li„od witb me.

bo di,cii.«,.d in Parliament. puDlio.Cion wl,o„ iho alluirs of Canada shall

Oo,o™,?;:;|,:rj'i„7™41j»:'- ^ -P-tin^ ,b. ., ,„ „, Canada, .„d .h,

Macl, com, „ „„, made of Si' 1 1 7? '" "' """ "''-'■■'""■•»«"».

««n.«. .Ho I.Ji«~;:bT„„™ot cf„,rjfi"„d-';;'ShT, pto.'"'"" "»" '"■'"■' <-

bim St^;VlrpVt's:'to■;l;5°rf='i;^l:r '-» ^'•""-' ■■"'-■"i-*

he T„, !,„ ,., K,„„p„, „bo wi,b„d rnrroM |h„ („1. T°" "'° *" ""« '™»P» ""i

.be. ,.«„,„, wbicb .„„„ed ,bo ia-'a^a^Ctb'rjiXTf rb;:;rbtra;:rJi

«l.,.oa.-, to be ve?; Sle .eem. t ir,C„°,'h'';""r '"S' ""'"Uli"", "bo
time 01 .etllin,- d.in ..T'lrv,""'','":, '" ""''"" .'!>»' "''«"■• i" Ifranoo will be li Ion,

Jbabant. CiSnol Jlir-and.dmorwab'm'r Tu" "" ° ""'' """ f'"'"™ ''« »"Waed
and „,„,.„ intoro«li„K. lie ^,M mo tb^i ,1, T','",""," ".i'" bolter inlorraod
know, and abominated in F,an™. ' ""^ "'° ""'" "' ^''<""» ""

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B. 230 X B. 232

None avons parI6 sur lea dettos ot les rossonrces de I'Angloterre qu'il paroit
avoir otudi^ Sur lea ininos d'or qui fuiont decouvortcs par un Dobertear BsDairnole il
y a pon d'nnnees, & qui ont tarry. f 6 " «•

11 croit qu'il reste peu d'or ou d'jirj,'ont on Amoriqne, & qu'ils onvoyent tout en
Kspagro pour en rocevoir lours beaoiriH II louo la boaute du climat, ot la Fertility
dee tonoH, corame un paradis terro^l.o, 11 abotnino I'adminiHtration de co Pavs
commo otlui de rEspagne. •'

Luiidy le 28
La Gi McLean a ete ches moy avcc lo Col. Komblo qui m'a apporl6 le journal de
son expedition de Nioaragua. ^ rr j «

in. j J^te a St. Mary Axe, do la ohos lE/oquo do Ilorofort

i «■ ' . ^'""f, '^Sr^^H^'"!!""' ".T '" ^^' •^'''''°^' ^^'"'l'' CJol- Campbo'J, Sr James Na-

j.,^ pier, Small, McArthur & Col. Johnson. J'uy ou una occasion do parlor a mi Lord des

"' cromb^ **"' ^"^ ^^^' '^^ ^^^'^ ^' Coningham occasione par la jalousie de Major Aber-

Pai-se la soiree ches moi.

29. Mardy,
Eorit nne lettre au Gi Bnd«, Geor-e Davisson m'est vcnu lire lo plan que les
jngefl du Canada presenteront A Lord Dorchester au sujot des plaintes qui avaJcnt 6le
portees conire Eux, par Monck, & lo chct do justice Smith. Cost uno piece ires bien
6critte et qu'il convient de faire imprimer. *^

Le MJor Mathews est arrive apros dinn^ nous avons pass6 la soiree ensemble

IQ. Mardy. (Merciedi)

♦i,.^. Vi'i^®''*^*''''n'®^-*'''P"^"T^'"*'"''''^** ''' <^^®» le Baron Alvensleben, Ma^
thews et Alexandre Davissou cnt dim e ches moy.

.SI, Jendy.

•.r J St. Mary Axe. Mon ncvcux me fait voir une Lettre do sa mere et Ha

Messrs Tuliisker. II m'a parl^ do Sally, et des diflforonts qui subsiste ontre BUo et

Mathews Frazier & Cregy ont dinr6 ches raoy. J'ay donn^ de nonvel anndo A —

Fevrior 9 Mardi

promen^ et fait des Visittea. Dine au club americain passd la soiree ches Marsh
avec Goldsworthy & sa Sceur M. lo Guisiardien & sa femme. Mad. le Col

Will.am.on, Ballfour, le Doct. Wilkin Bude y etoit attendu aveo Philipson &
d autres Personnes mais no parurent pas. Marsh on paroiesoit piau^

10. Moicrcdy. ^ '
Je devois me rendre A Westminster a 10 heures, mais mon neveux vint me dire

qn'.l snffirent que JO m'y rendisse A 1 heure. J'y tronvay le juge Johns Z est

JSe Jin'r if '°'*'"'S^' ^'f''' ^"^-/^y "T J Delaney,^,t me^nf beaucoVmieux
que moy. II sera nne tres bonne evidence. Le frero de Eevington s'y trouva aussi
ayecd'autres Personnes; nous restames jusqu'a 4 heures, aprfs quo/onTnt nous
dire, que le proems no pouvoit so juger quo Samedy proohaiS a 9 heJres dTmStTn
Mon neveux a din6 ches moy. " od uu maun.

11. Mercredy.
VjBitti le Baron Alvensleben ou j'ay rercontr^ Tadmiral Forbes & Bud«.
_, Jeudy.

«,n«?°"® ^^®^ '® ^*P-- ^^""^^^ ^^^"^ ^'""'"^ ^*«*"'» [Cassilis] Sterling, Campbell 2
mesB" que je ne connois pas-revenu a 9 heures & demy paksi la soir^f 'cho7moy.'

M. Cregy na est venu dire qu'il partiroit demain pr L'Ecosse, quo les affaires dn
Canada ne paroitroient en Parlemt que dans le Courant de Mars, 'l)Ui8Son est fach6
, 13. [12j Vendrcdy.

MA .Prr'*"" T ^^^""^^ d^^^/^^^ brochures d'observation des juges de Quebec. J'ay
ete ches Corre & mon neveux de la au olnb. ^t-^^ou. o »y

, . - , 14. ri3] Samcdv.

Jamen T)Tn.A'r/'^T^^''l*-^* ^'°?'' ^ We-stminster on mon different aveo
tSTI?! ^ ^t6jug6 par le jugo qui a dessid^ en ma favour avec un sheling do
5fi3o^*^ ^'"^^ ^^ '''^^ Bud6-GeI.,Fawcett-M.-.Mrle Gl Stevefson

B. 230 to B, 232.

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of that country, as that of Spain! ^ ' ^^ «'>0'»i'>at«« the administration

ioJ'l-orZ%^S:\^&V,:'l:' ^^^^ ^«'-^' ^^-^^«. -^o brought .e the

^mJ^S\^^7 f'^'t ' *^®"°® *° ^'>® S'^I^OP of Hereford's.
J-rnLV^^tXiutZtu^^^^^ Garth Colonel Can^pbell. Sir

speak to hIs LordThip oAt' reasons'wS^ to'th: w^nl die' tnT'"''^"?'!.^ *^
ningham. occasioned by Major A barorom by 's jealousy! ^ ^"'''■*' ^"°-

the draug'2't otfhe'li'swe'r 'Tc^'^:clf/'''S George Davison came to read m.

Major Mathews arrived after dinner ; we spent the even! Jg together,
then^t^r A^:i^^£-3^ -^at th^^ ^

inothU'aTJ"S'M'Is:rf lunSeJ ""h; ""l T''''^ f«^Tf^ "« ^ '««- ^-^ ^is
between her and Mrs _^ '^ ^"^ '"" °' ^""^ ''"^ «^ ^^« differences
Mathews. Fraser and Craigy dined with mo. I gave new year gifts to

^nnn?*.?®^""""^' ^M«s/ay. Walked and paid visits. Dinod at the American CInh
&8 w fl m7s"'"^ "' ''^'l'' with Goldswirthy and his si.ter, M. le Gu"s?ardTen and
f« T Ti! ' <-^o'one' Williamson, Balfour, Dr. Wilkin. Eudi with Philin

son and others was e^^pected. but did not appear. Maieh .eemcd annoyeT ^'

m ««l^f\!r'f"''''7; , ^ ^/f ^^ 8° ^"^ Westminster Pt 10 o'clock, but my nephew came
Lft^H '^ would do ,f I went at one o'clock. I found Judge John! th?re who^s
ZilIJXT'"uT'''^' business I have wi.h J. deLan?y, much bette'r. eve^
is liT' ^ '^'" w ^ ""^'y 8°°^^ ^'^»«««- BivingHtoti'd brother was also there
wo.?iH rrr""; .T^''™"'"*'^ '*" ^ «'^'«^1^. ^fl^r which wo worrtold the case
would not be heard till Saturday next at 9 o'clok. My nephew dined wUh me!

11. Wednesday fThurFdavl.
Forbes and Jiud6.

.^^'"f^^^^^P^'^^^^onnedy's with Lord Castols (CaHsilJHl Sterling. CamobelK

evenS'g. '° ''"'"^ ^ '*' ""* '^•^"^- ^'^' at hall pant nin\ where^I spen? tie

Canada w^irifofh""^"/" **d T ^^ '"^T? ^'^'' ^'°^'^'^*^ to-tr.orrow; that the affairs of
annoyed at it Parliament till some time in March, a.d tl.at Davison is

of thl olMinTn?"^" ^^VT ''nought me two pamphlets containing observations
Of the Quebec Judges. Called on Coore and my nephew and then to the Club.

«„•« Jl'-ifk' ^'^^^^f^y- ^^ nine o'clock in the morning was at the Court at Weat-

iTSfi ;«r?f\T^'''?M-*'''^''*^"'°*«^«^«"«y«*« ««^tled by the judge deciding
In my favor with a shilling which carries fcostsl. -Buci^, General rfwcolt. M^
beneral dteveoson ; was at the Club.

Visited Baron AlvtnHlobcn, whrre I met Admiral

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B 230 X B. 232.

promend et diDB^ ches moy aveo lea deux HnllnnHH I'oJ, a «^ L ^•* f • .

T> r -L • . . '^ Jendy.

■R«nin^R- T'w° V?'^'?' ^"'''■nSton, le Uapt. Pringle Md. de Guisfardien le Mi
Bonson, H.gaud, Moultrie, le Mej. Greon, le GI et Mad. Trapaud Mad Prevost et Te

£ Ba^on'Sat^' uVo " ^cS M ''iT"" '''' ^.^^^ Glelefiick U ea nice tudl, t

T. i J . , 19 Vendrody.

J ay fiorty de la Grande Cave.
20 bout. Madere :
15 " Chores :
42 '« Port;

6 " petit Bourg.
Les ressor de derridre ma voituro s'est oags*

ro5a!;r;d^%\°„SSct"fe7«l°::L ':,<;?'"'/''^'"'.''" ■".» "■' 1»'" "<-■'
Mr Adftii. i«P„"rp • . o ^^^'°P'<'"^*"'® "g'«i* a»s8' totquepoeeible.

Celuioytar cesotr^'; pZ';;,'^^K"•^^^^ et eon tils ont dinne^hes moy

^eim oy pan ce soir pr Portsmouth, jo Lui envoyayo une lettre pr Ohar?

T» MX « a »« '^"' Samedy.

iir„*i, X TT „ . ''^^- Dimacche.

MathewB et HolJaDd out dinnd chos moy.

J'alay do la ches le chev. Sir G.

T» * • n .J . Mardy 23.

Tn J •? ^"«"^,«"* ^" cl"b qui etoit nombreux.
long ou j'oy pastd la goii^e,

ViA „v o- T ^. Morcredy 24.

«. j4 .rot? :Vnr;e";S;2:'„t"/"',!°"r?.?'°'-'^ '? * «s ""^ ^"

Bt^ A la Cour oui n'eloit, •,-,?« f^,.* .,^:„L„, ' t ^ t» ^ . .

Bon en Suisse etoit fini« ".•«' T.' " ^ * -^^ ^one me domanda si ma mai-

printemps Elle me di? si' ifcon nj/r'^"/ ^"^ "'" ^"« ^^ ''^^^^'^ '^^ J'"l'«r Anir aa

jarlaavLbe^'orpdeboVtVerr^'l'''''^" "P**-*'" «« ?""♦<>">?«• Le Key me
^ .^«:«ucoop ae bont6, et me dit si je savois quo Ld El.ilcld [Heatb/eld ?J

B. 230 to B. 232.

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267

to Mr. Baitram. ' ^""S*"* "^"^ S**^'^' *» ^'^^ that which ho has writtea

Milton's with General Picton Adafr a Mr ' ^*"" ^^r*"'"^';^: ^''^«'* «* G«»eral

.nd^Captain Kenned,. Spent the e;ening at ho.e bein^S Se^^o^^o 1^ 't f^

'^'^^'oh.Trt'^^^^^^^^ called. We spoke a goo*

that?rp,:„"o?wtchlrl:VXU'£^ ^he eldest told me

I adviaed him not to push hims'il??orwar5 t^'SuoJ' '"^'"^'^ ^'' "'^^ ^««'^«<* O"-

»wo ?n^^;^a;ntttthY^^ Vetrfjmtar tver ^ '^^^ -^P-^' ^-

ftrdiJ^: M':5rS.o„';tgau''d^t:;,?r^^^^^ Madame de Gaf«.

Mrs Provost and Colonel MimXDinel it t'T' S'm'"' ^''^ ^'' Trapand,
GelefeLck and her niece, Bud6 and the Baron «?Ln. ^^ HoldornoRsV, with Madam;
Where 1 placed a rubber' with Mr^at^ Mrrand\ri5:mr"Ke ^^ha^^prtl^'

cfpon^^ofp'^tlt'ttg""^'^ ''''' cellar, 20 bottles madeira; 16 of sherry; 4^
The hind spring of my carriage is broken.

21. Sunday. Mathews and Holland dined with me.

i^relfe^n^'^S^oh^slthf "SineTat'^oi' '"'h^^"" ^^.P'-' ^•'-«"- P'*-
concert, which was well attended. ^ """^ ^°''^ ^° ^'^'^^ Al.enslebon't

'""tt:'! ' -'=- -"™" -4n: :rjrs;.„.tris"«™

-ni.gi^.VSrKlu.r.""'''' ■">"»'-» France, ,-„„h,„b u .„„„, .t,„ ,,,

ISnishcdin spring. She ,Xd mTiMki'M",":'"' »°. b"' I 'hought of having
m.Kinfe »p„ke ,oL very SraVd J ? f i '. J™' »' g»i"« """"Koin in .pring.

«e.<.3 »«. aho„t .0 h. -i^!^?^"lr^^;;i^ITor ru^rfjH

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B. 230 1 B. 232

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alloit BO manor Jo Lul ropondis que je no pouvois pas lo croiro, mais il m'asura quo
la choHo otoit ctrtnino ot on rit beaucoup. Lord Courtown et lo G. Ainnloy mo I'aa-
Boura auBsi, me disuiit quo la familio en otoit au dcsospoir ot Burtout le fils.

Vendicdy 26.

J)irir6chos lo general Pfttiseon, avou M. Montroyo Bid & M.Williamson Col:
Crosly, do Guisfardicr & Marsh. Jouo doux Eobors & rovenu appres 1 houro.

Samody 27.

Promor* aveo le Gl Smith. 6l& chos le ferblantier, de la ches Dubosk, Libraire
Worard Street & oueuitte choa un Allemand ou nous uvoas achoto chaoun un jambon,
de8 fcvc.) & doH LontillcB. II demouro dans la maison qui fait lo coin do Marybonne
ot do Choiard StreolB.

Dimancho 28.
fait yisite ii Davisson aveo Mathews, de la A St. Mary Axe ou mon novoux ma
commuiiiquo la Loltro qu'il a rcju dos Messieurs Tulkar, qui Lui ont envoye uuo
Lettre do change do l.OuO L, St. pour le conte de M. Dovos, II m'a fait voir en
i»«me temps les Lottros qu'il lour avoit ^crittes de mdme qu'A Mrs Bertram par ou il
-« pne do 80 charger de la corroBpondance de la famiilo, no Laur convonant pas do
coriospondro avec dos ForamoB. I'idie qu'il a eu de plassor lo plus jouno dos Dovoa
^° J^o*'«'iaeniaparufortjuete. fait un Tour au Park, ou il y avoit boauoonp de

Mon neveux est venu dinn* ches moy.

Lundy Ire MarB.

lait visitte au Chev : Napier & au Baron A. qui ma donno les nouvellea de Vien-
ne,et6 chos Made Provost qui otoit A sa toilette, de la ches le Capt. Proscot & lo
col . Ir-olier. Ada.r & le D. Baar | Brrr] ont dinn^e ches moy, aveo Mathews. Bt4
an Concert du Baron fait visitte le matin au Col: Miranda qui me paroit tons les
jours plus ii.tdrcssant. II mo dit que M. Andriany avait une pension de I'Kmperour
pr voyager k s'instruire sur la chimio et I'histoire naturelle.

Mardy 2.

Le Major Mathows ma remis plusieurs papiers concernant les Bflfets dont ils ont
diBpo^6 pour ro^on conto A Quebec, 11 me dit que Genevay a encore 40 & quelq nee
Jiivres A moy du provenu do Wagren (?) que a Vondre je Lui ay fait dire de gardor
oet argent pour mon conte afin d'assister le jouno Collins qui est on apprentissami
ches un monuisier a Montreal. Le Major ma remis 31. 15 St. qu'il avoit reca da
M.T Ainslay pour mon conte, do mfeme quo deux re9U03 I'un de 20 et I'autre do diz
livres que Mr Ainslay avoit paye en charitt^ par mon ordre.

Lo Major part aujourd'hui pour joindrc son Begimt,

^, . . Mercredy le 3.

J ay §\6 A la maipon dos Indes pr donnor ma voix A Mr Pardoe, Et^ an lev6 qui
«toit aei^e nomnroux. Lo Hoy ma parl6 do Lord fleathfield oomme s'il avoit era quo

•I?u u'..""''f"^ ^?! '""'^ ^^^^Sor la rosollution de so marrier. Morisson ma pari* anr
1 habillemt, qu'il pretend de mou Batt :

Lord bydnoy ma dit la roeolution prise dans I'csscmblfie national© de France
pour egaliHPer tous les rangs des citoyens.

fait visitte a Mod. de Naglo, Morisson & Patis^son. Ele au clob, ou le Baron ma
appriB ia mort de 1 Empereur pr certain, rovenu a 10 bcures. Le Doraostiquo est
venu m ottnr de servir pr 3 ou 4 mois pr gavoir si nous pouvions nous convonir.
ceiui du bi i'ollior ma apportd une Lottie do mon nevoux & ma effort ses servioos
de meme que oeux de son camarade tous deux ayant bonne fa^on.

J, Jendy 4.

A 1 ^Z ^If^^F- ""° liomestiquo Oltonin que je n'avois plus besoin de son servioo
« ceiui de M. Ainsloy ost ontr6 ches moy par essay. Ete A ia cour. Dinnd ches Lord

oyaney prosque en famille — nnani la amV^o nK»a T.aA„ A~i,«-of -„ n ^ :*

ooaoooup de monde— revonu a IL heuro.

Tx. , . Vendredy, 6.

Uinnecbes Gl Ainslay avec Madame & Mm Sa eoear, Mr Hamilton un officiordo
vaisseau Mr tddington & le Major Gunn, jouo troid Kobera & revenu a 1 1 hoaro*.
J ay et6 fort onrhum^ tout le jour.

B. 230 to II 232.

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avGlu

aesurod me it was certain, and lttu/?hod a Rood deal at it. Lord Oourtown and
General Ainsloy also aBsurod mo of it, eaying that the family wore in dcHpair. cbdo-
cially the son.

2G. FrUay. Dinod at General P.itorson's, with Mr. Montrose, Mr. and Mra.
Williamson, Colonel Orosslcy, do Guislardlor and MarHh. Played two rubbers and
returned homo after one o'clock.

27. Saturday. Took a walk with General Smith ; wotit to the tinsmith's ; from
there to Duboek's, booksollor, Gorurd Street, and then toa Goiman's whno wo par-
chased a bam, beans and lontiles. lie lives in the house forming iho corner of
Marylobono and Gerard Streets.

28. Sunday. Visited Davison with Mathews. From there to St. Mary Axo,
where my no|jhow communicated to me the iottor ho has received from Messrs.
Tulkar, who have sent him a bill of exchange for £1,000 on account of Mr. Devos.
He showed me at the same time the letters ho had written them, ns well as to Mr.
Bertram, by which ho begged him to take charge of the family correspondence, not
thinking it proper for them to correspond with women. His idea of placing the
youngent Devos in Holland appears to me just. Took a tarn in the Park, which was
crowded.

My nephew came to dine with mo.

March.

Ist M&ioh— Monday. Visited Sir Samuel Napier and Baron Alvensleben, who
gave me the news from Vienna. Was at Mrs. Prevost, who was at her toilet, thenoe
tx) Captain Prescott's and Colonel Poller's. Adair and Dr. Barr dined with me, along
with Mathews. Went to the Baron's concert. Called in the morning on Colonel
Miranda, who appears every day more interesting. He told me M. Andriany had an
allowance from the Emperor to travel and gain knowledge of chemistry and natural

2. Tuesday. Major Mathews handed mo several papers concerning the effeota
disposed of on my account at Quebec. He told me that Genovay has still forty odd

Eoundri of money, the pioceeds of (Wagron que a vendre?) I tt Id him to
oep this money on my account in order to assist young Collins, who is apprenticed
to a carpenter in Montreal. The major handed me £31. 15, sterling he had rooeivod
from Mr. Ainnlcy on my account, as also two receipts, the one for £20 an l the other
for £10, which Mr. Ainsley had paid in charity by my order.
The Major is leaving today to join his regiment.

3. Wednesday. Went to the India House to vote for Mr. Pardee. The King
epoke to mo of Lord Heathlield, as il he bolievoi that I could change his resolutioa
to marry. Moriison epoke tome about the clothing which he claims for my
battalion, ^

Lord Sydney told me of the resolution come to in the National Assembly of
Franco to make ail lanks of citizons equal.

Visited Madame de Nagle, Morrison and Pattison. Was at the Club, where the
Baron informed mo that the death of the Emperor [Joseph II, of Germany] was
certainly true. A t-ervant came to offer to nerve for throe or four months, to seo
If he would agree. The one from General Poller brought me a letter from my nephoa
and offered his eervicos the same as did his comrade, both have a good manner.

4. Thursday. I warned my servant Ottonin that I no longer needed his services
and the ono from Mr. Ainsley has come on trial. WasatUoart. Dined at Lord
®y — y " a.moa> enjomiUe Spent the ovenirg at Lady Aaihorst, whuio thorc was
a crowd. Home at 11 o'clock.

5. Friday. Dined at General Ainsloy's, with his wife and his sister, Mr. Hamilton,
« naval officer, Mr. Eddington, and Major Gunn. Played throe rubbers, and homo
-at eleven. Have been sufloring greatly from a cold all day.

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INTIMB DV aiN. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 1 B. 23^

Eli A St. Mary Az

Samedy, 8.

'est

jms fort I>rade"r'"^irne^oif£?«nl'' " '" ^'*^' °"' '""»* "hes moy lo

^^ Bud6 a dinni obee mo> J a/ Z, """^^!- « ^

d-Herefort. '°''^- ^ ^^ ' ' v.sitte aa B. AlvonBleben & ^ TB^eque

r_'4 • .. Meroredv 10 "»uioo,

d. .o* BjLr "■ ^"- l-'S'^^- «.t veo^.' ohi. .„, ror. coment d'Mro d.b.r.B.*
promeB« «t revenn ohe. moy fort luigai.

to W Monaon noUme, co sont des Mos.lL,. ?„/ !. '"''"racernaol l'h.bill«i„l „„,
!.».,«. Oho. M. Mori.^„ 00 "yprgZ'd'rSJ^-t'^'l-fir "''"'"■■'P''''*
BW ohe. lo Col • Poli„ M.^ ^S""^ '^•.^ '^J

moy.

p.". ,a ,o„.o Oho. l.d, awoe., s d ,„, ,

Elo .„ Concert do Baroo Al.eo.lob™!"'^-
rinnonrt ^» M- <i Mardi ifi.

1. «re'« lo°oSt^'T;-„o^V^,'i!l •'''•""'> ""'^ "' '' f-'""- "> l"i «y ro.l,
C. .eo.a„ „eo -'-^^2' ^^ K KLCS.Ihd?

2. Botr''- '»"-• =<* - i«v^ * paU; .„i„e „b,, M. Mola..oo. Ga,..,

J?(<S 4 V'f w < Jeudy 18.

«b"god: ^•rs7f,?.:°s.rfuTo"Se£'eT„.r".r''« »»» !-«" «•

-ti -

._ j;ay re„.-e a men noveu, LoJ^t-'^.fV^ , -

s?««c vu piesence de Madame I'aii child" ' " '" ^"'""J' ' argentei,« pr Lnsago ordi-

,.i "p.°"e ;rx' ^:'„fpt7o;rc'f° "^"-h^ ",? <*»• "'•«■»«" * "« ce,«

B. 230 to B, 233.

paiT.iTu Di,vay or oin. ualdimand.

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conduct durinir his Btav at rj«nr„ ^f® "°'"''«J unreservedly all Prince ICdward'n
the BDbjeor ^ ^ '"*"*' *"'* *•** oonver«tttion ho had with the King on

otnllTt^' ^"'^^ 'l'°'"^ -!th me. I viBited Baron Alvensleben and the Bishop
breakCVuE mT'""' '' ''''"°- '^"' '""^"'"^ '^^^ « °o'd. My nephew came to

Merlfn.SXre?o'^:n"^e:WB lo'ro^r" '!!". .T^'^n'^"" ^° ^''^ «"'^"''"- ot
•dmired. Beta, noiand^d^nrdaT home '°«'l«Joft'»e Catapult, which he greatly

Bine."- ^"''''^- ^''>«'' ***»'««'"'>; we were 19 persons ;. good dinner. Homeak
^j^ 10. ^Fa./„..rfay. Viaited the Baron. The Bishop called, glad to be rid of his,

TooJ£ a walk and returned home much ^atigued.

«.« I, '•"'""■•y vniieu on ijora Ueatbfie

me he was born on the Ist of January, 1718.

He told'

oordilny^St^oJtttlSiLt^^^^^^^ ""' ^"' P-Penter, who received mo

the ciotiing that GeZra MorZ claimn tK"' ''^^.^^^ '^°« "°^'»'''« "^^^-^
depend. Spent the even nTat Mr Mnl 'I ^'® g«°tloraen on whom 1 cannot
rubbers. ^ "^ *' **'^' ^0"iHou'e where there was a crowd. Won three

I^rdVr^hIJ:''%Z^^^^^ Mr. KamHdon-H, the agents and

Mr. Bertram respectfng the lieVostmii;'''''' ""^ ""P*^^^ ''''' "« ^'^^ '«"«''« from

hiB d?br"L'fa?gYe""l)a;tTiete?ff ' M^'^^'n"'^"''^ '^^ "^"S*^^ *« -" «"t to pay
With me PenltU^TnTn/afSfdV^ttt^^^^

U. 5wnrf«ry. Paid a few visits. Colonel Miranda dined with me.
16. Monday. Was at Baron Alvensleber '. concert.

captain .recman, ^.^LX^^i^ ^:^::^Z^.^:^'iS;:^

Mr. MolTnt't'on twfruVbeTs:"'"'' ^" ** '''^ ^°"'^ "^"^ ^P^*^* *»>« «'-"« «*

drawn'a Imo'fZjr^l ?or 'J^' ^^.Y/r.fnr' Be"; " Vf ^'^^ *f "« ^^«* ^^^^ »>-
and spent the evening at Mr At wink's thftK^'"*"^ ^"^ "" ^''^ *!."" "''""^ **• -»^in«d
Paid ihe cook acd di.raissfd nTv rTJn J' ^^f « ^''^'-^ ^«« a crowd. o,t two rubbers.
«ervic. 1 also i^SVZ:^:'^.l'J::Tr\^!!'.}f^^^J^ti. •^7,-tereU ,„y
rate of £3, 13 sterling a quarter.

—^ ^^- ^"'^"i' • Handed Louis Mathov, mv n«w «er-...
««ry uBc in pxeteiice of Mrs. Kaiichild. '

~i. r --"e<~-» — " i-uuio mai oy eiiiereu my
What was due him from the 5th March, at the

^ary uBc in pieteijce of Mrs Kaiichild ' -«^— -j ae silrei pisio for ordi-

FreemrS Co^iow^^ tthl^'ttrth^TU^', ^^''^ information from Captain

money. I went to St C^^t^ f ' ^ •"*' ^^'^ f**** '*"®'" '^^^'^ "^t know the value of

/ lo ot. juary Axe to , my nephew to write him on the subject.

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^^^ Lo G. Smith. Oapt. Fraaer, Col : Poller; Q. Ain«ioy A lo Qi Brace ont dlnn* eha.
^J.a visltto A Mad. do Nagle qui „,« paroit avoir bosoin de boaaooup de menago-
fait vLtitle m Baron & au ohev : Doslary.

I'instSion" " '^'''°' '"'^^ '-oyet^nTHton; arrange toa« Iob oonte« conoornant

d-Auf;-ct";uir.o'„l":t:t:u7Lt{S^^ «*-" ^-«''. o«^ au «ervioe

«ODt pa« auH«i mopriHabio que jS lea oroJolt S .irKK*^""JJ r^^'"" '°« ''"''"ks qai no
deux RoberB 4i guindos. "' •* '* ^''^'^'' ^'»*'« ^^a''' Trapaud ou j'ay perdu

du B[lL'TZi^£ Holdernosirfi au Llv^dn P. de Galle A le «ofr aa concert

-J^-'i°"^nZ^^^^^^^ le portrait de Joseph Brant &

da Roy de Pruc^ Ac'e'^Jo^rrecomaTd^ a Cr^'gr" '*" °°'^'«"«"' ^«» P'*°» de« JBatt,
Le H *^ 1 o Meroiedy. 21

Rm nil n • Jendy 26. *

c™^.ie, D„i«„ 4 „ Co,. Koltrra cb. .„,. K. .„ „,„,.
doooq^lTeTou"™" ■»»-»■»"■"-'>"- »"o Let.r,de Major Math.,. ....jrt

L'A,j;!;r;u'^^t7Jd":v:Lr """""^ """ "-"'"- ■'er«>o„ocd..i„.p„„

J'air noi-jf o TV B ^^' -Dimanche.

demain.^SG'i^C:.l""co^''P^olfenrBarrW^- ""^r ^^ ^^ P^^ Q-^^e*
ohes moy. ' '^^^' ^°''®'^' '« ^a^on Way & le Capt Prazier ont dinn*

GuiaSSr, vt'do^put%S'°'''° """''^" '^ ^"'^^ ^«g'« Col. Saamaire Bud«,
passd la Boir^o chos Madame de Nagle.

prott6 au Oapt. Prazier da 34e UO^k%t.^'

m aa Lev« et chos L^ Sydney'^'''''^^ '''
T,a ia;ao„_ .. , ^o««" onire le jambon.

pendlifti; ^^^i^:Jrp?da^s^"a^t^dot^eU:o^'^ ^'^^^l.^^^'^ '« ^"^P^"*^- --•"•
paa qa'ii aye plus d'eaa qa^l n'on Jri doL jir°'"'"l* P*^'' ^«°- » °« f**"*

qu u n en taut pour le oouvnr et on pout ajouttor a ootte

B. ?30 «o B. "32.

PRIVATl DIABY OF „bn. HAI.mMAND.

Bruc^dir'wHh'r^o':''''^"'" t'-or, Colonel Poller, General Ainnlic and Genera.

relatf,!^ S^iS^'SuSror*"" ""''' "'^'^ "« ""'^ -« arr.nKed all the aoooanta
<>t^c'r\nt:tJL\,^^^^^^^^ tl'e Baron Way. an

Trap«nd'H, whore I lont two rubbers, four goiJoaH and a hilf " '''""'« "' ^"^'*'"«
Wal^£f]„ ^^?;.lnIS'Se^^^lt=ber:li^ '^^^ °^ ^^« ^^^- of

Joseph" BTst^d £:i iL f?i:rfdtith'.rrarvi^L^°?'"'"^' ^^« p-^-'*of

Of the battlcH of the Kirg of Pr«.i„: ;« ^h:;"l7 Z^ea^^^rTuF^ie ' ''' P"*"^
the pen in both cdaes). " *' "* P'*^" °^ Wodneaday, evidently dips of

evcnf'g ST^' ^'"^ ^"°" [AIvcn«leben] and Baron Way dined and «pent tho

tra»^ We agreed oS^Lrr^^ii^: h^nhridrakM"; tEr^^'^'"' "^^^^ ^"'^ ^^^ «-
I)up„^:Srr:^iraViL7entr:n7o7"s;i^^^^^ P^^P^^'^ ^^^^^^«^ -'^ ^^«t Mile.

the businesH of tho iud Jee anv roro th„n h . •Tu'^^ '**'°"^^' °''^^*°K reHpocting
has purchased the pamphlet " ThflodolH '' wK .k^'T" '''^^''''^ to Canada. hS
donald, had alread/reT Dlne^at Generkl Smi^th's.*'' ^"«-«:^-<*-«ral, Mr. Mac

Clab.

26. Fnrf«y. Craigie. Davison and Colonel Kemble dined with rae.

Was at tho

resp o'oUnf So o^w^es'S '" ''"" '' oommanicate a letter from Major Mathews
he th?nirof; tl';;rer^ "' "' '"^ ^^""« °^ reaommendation to America which

W fofCL tiLtrow "" TneJa^'B^f ffi ,^"1"''° p'^ ^^- ^-'g-' -^o
tain Fraeer dined with mo ' ^° *""*' ^*'''«'' ^"""o^ ^ay and Cap-

BudfG„tter. vSt'l^u^.tCT"^^"^ "^^"^ ^^'^'^ ^'^'•'' ^«^°-' ^aumaire,
Spent the evening at Madame de Nagle's.

30. Tuesday. Lent Captain Frazer of the 34th £140 sterling.
-. -ednesday. Was at the lev^e and at Lord Sydney's.

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Le jarabon est

eau de ia graiase de cuiclne et avoir soin quo le pot soit bien couver:,
encore meilleur cuit A la vapour.

Avril \190.
Jendy Ire
Jay 6i6 au L6v6, le Colonel Miranda est venue dinne ches mor
^ Lo Conte Andnani Milanay, est venu prendre congee, devant partir pr L'Am6.
nque. Jo Im ay donr^ des Letlres de recommendation pour le D. Maban. le Cant
Freeman, le Gl Chr.8t.e-^e Maj Harri,. & le Muj. Murra^, & uno p>«r Joseph Brant.
N.B. II me dit que Mr de la duchcsne Lui dit qu'un de sea Pan^na yrJit le ren-
oontrer en Amorique, souhaittant ce tour la aveo lui. N.B.

Vendrody 2.

W,-ii,^mS?n' M^^lT''u''''V'.^«°"..'^^'"P' Vendepour Bude, le Capt Frazier, le Col.
Will amson Marsh & M. de Ir.^^rd.nie ont din6 ches moy & ont fait une Couple de
.Sobur. Le Col. Polior otoit do la partie mais s'est retire appres dire.

Samedy 3.
•Broadrilk '"'^^^ * ^' ^^ Saumaiae, Mr Eushout, lo Lt C. Grearo du 21, le Cap.

Dimancho lo 4.

,r,.Jf'lh ^^'-tT^^^MA i® T?°°> «''g«"f«'''«. J« -l^ai-on et le Capt. Pra-Jer ont din* ches
moy iait viaitte a Md de Nagle qui n'etoit pas ohes Elle. rovenu cnea moy.

Lundy 5.
Adair est venu dejeuner chee moy et party le soir pour Bath

Mardy 6.
fait plusieura viaittea et paaaor la soiree choa moy.

Morcredy 7.
Oha^eul^'*''*^* ^^^^ HeathSeld, qui me propose de partir avao Lui pr Aix la

Jeudy. 8.
Ete a la citt^ diner cbea le Gl Ainsley aveo un Mr, Maguire, Mr & M« Pitchet
Madame Bruse. J'y ay passe la soiree. ' riu.an

Vendredy le [e Avril.

ri v^''^^"")*°''^^®°puPum' ^°'i ''!^° daux autres agonta lea pretentions que le
Gl Mormson forme aur rhab-llemt des draaghta que j'ay re?u de aon Eeg.mt ^

nin6e7 renvoy6 Thomas mon ancien domeatique, & Lui ay pay^ neuf

Samedy le 10.
Gobelii* ^* ^'"^' "''^^** ^' ^'■^"'^' ^ ^ P***'* ''^'■^^®' 4. Douzaines de Yerres & 6

Dimancho 11.
fait qnelques visiHes ch^a Mr Williamson Gl Eoy, Mr Pollock & Mr Duchenr
Miranda et le Baron Ee«ensteld ont din6 chea moy Ce'^dernier ma paru un peu rkul
cule par aon opigniatrete, mais I'antre toujouia interessaut. ^ ^

Lundy 12.

Mino^cU?et'*° ^" "^^''^^° ""^ '^°°''*'"^ '^'^ champagne rouge, 1 d. blanc & une doa-
M. Ager ma Iait viaitle.

Pa8s6 la soiree ched Davisson qui me dit qu'il avoit oria aur lui d'ordonner dV
preaenter pr I'exped.tion dn jeune Hollandaia.^ II venoit de chea Mr fNopean ?T qu^

Tohn nr^'^^^T ^^^• ^^''"""'> ^Y'"^?" °y'°'t. point en Canadi, &^Z iir^J.
Johnson, m lo Col. Dolancy ne comandoroit point Jans le Paya d'enhant

r^nl.itZn'f'''^ ' "m " "-f ^"^^'^ '^^ ^- -HaHenclaver dattee do Landshout ou D
reclame 50(. L. St qu'.l avoit paye pour 10,000 arpons de torrein qu'il avoit achotS
j^our .a fi lo etc. J'ay chargi moa noveux d'ocnre a Wallace, a Waterfort poar aJoi^
quelquos eolaircissomts la dcasus. ^

Le Mardy 13.
Et6 a St. Mary Axe.

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The ham is still better cooked by

and taking care that the pot be well covered
ateam.

April, ITSO.

r'nnTf i"''?^- .^f/,** *^^ '^"^^^^ C'^'o''«l Miranda came to dine with me
Count Anclnaui, M.JaneRe, camo to take leave before Hof inr/nnf fl a •

5. J/onrfay. Adair came to breakfast and left in the evening for Bath.

6. Tuesday. Paid several visits and spent the evening at home.

Aj;.C^:tS"'' ""'"''' "^'^ ^''''''''^' ^^° '^^'^ ^^ '« ««t out with him for
Mr. tI^^:Jl:t^t^'s^:^£^ {^-^ With a Mr. Maguire,

Pa,d anj dismissai Thom.« my old servant ; gave him nine guinea,
dozen glfrS-6g''aSfet°'""' O''^' '»""»»«' « ""«« "" <i -«" deoanter., 4

11. Sunday. Called at Mr. Williamfion's, General Rov's Mr Pnllnok'- «nH m
Dacheny'fl. Miranda and Baron Eegenfe.d dined with m? ThI Ut/l « . '**''*
a httle absurd from his obstinacy, b^t the other is^lwaysinte^e^tinr' ''''"' '" """

white anfrd^n'SLrer' '"" ''^- ^^^^^° ' ''^^'^ ^^"^ ^^^P^S-- » ^o^- of
Mr. Agar [Agar ?] called.

*e r^xzsKn^rsxv^^^^^^^^

have the command in the upper country ^^i^uoi uo jjanoy ./oold

Wallace, at W.tl,/ .J, S ob'.al'n'.SI'nrr i'ion' „t the'^Lt""""' '" """ '»
13. Ikesday. Was at St. Mary Axe.

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Mercredy le 14.

J'ay 6i6 X la cittd pour v6ter dans la maison des Indoe, ou j'ay donnd ma voix
ponr le Houso List.

Mrs Agen, Piohy, Sir W. Fordyco, le Ql Ainsley, le Baron Way et le Baron
Begensfeld ont din6 ches moy, lo dernier a Me asses bien, la conversation arausante,
et le Baron toujours positif, des qu'on a touch6 aiir la politiiiue.

Le 16 Jeudy.

J'ay 6t6 a la cour qui Stoit asses nombreux malgr^ la nego et le mauvais temps.

J'ay renvoy ma tille de ohambre Anne VVaughn, [Vaugbanl appres I'avoir payd
jpeqn'a ce jour. J'ay engag6 A sa place Joyce Frost a raison de 9 Guineos par ann^
Jjui en ayant fait csperor 10. si olle ne conduit bien.

Vendrody 16,

Le Col ; Poiior et M. lo Capt. Prevost ont din6 ches moy,

Samely 17.

J'ay beaucoup promen^. dinne ches Davisson avec L'admiral Rolhara Sa Pomme
BOn frere ot ea fille, fait Eobert avec Mde que nous avoiis gagn6 contra

Madame et

Dimanche IR.

Le Major Maiie [Nairne ?] m'esi vonu f .ire Visitte avec son fils qui part dans
Tine dizaine do jours pour le Canada II ma demande un cong6 pour un autre do sea
fils qui est Bnseigno dans mon Batt :

J'ay fait visitte k Mac) me Prevost et le Ganl Moullry qui n'etoient pas au Logist

J'ay ete ches M. des Enfants, qui otoit incommode mais je mo suis beaucoup
entretenu avec Mr Bourgeois, qui paroit fort bien avec Mr de Colonne, [CalonneJ
dont II chante tres fort les Louanges.

fait visitte a Madme Carpenter 6le do la au club, et vena diner ches moy.

Ete ches Madame de Nagle qui n'otoit pas visible, passe une couple d'heures aa
olnb.

Lud: 19.

fait vieitte ches Lady Sydney ou j'ay rencontrd Lady trds belle Feme

et fille de Ld GooTge Lenox Sorty avec Ld Sidney aveo lequel je mo suis promead,
et^ ches le Baron Alvensleben II mo dit que le Hoy de Hongrio se faisoit adore do sea
snjets, et qu'on croyoit qu'il ponchoit du Cott6 de la paix, dinn6 ches Lady Holder-
neese aveo Made du Tour, Le Baron Nagle; M" Fagh, le Baron Alvensleben et Re-
gensfeld ot Bude, pas^e la soiree chos moy.

Le Gl Pownall [Powell] esst venu me faire visitte.

Mardy le 20.

Dinnejau club ou jay conduit le General Powuall [Powell] qui y a rencontre pla«
sienrs connoisaances nous y sommos restes jusques A 10. heures.

Mercredy 21.

J'ay conduit le Gl Pownal [Powell] au Lev6 — qui 6toit nombreux. Din6 ches
M. Ager avec le Gl Hemsley, Mra Pichy & Lucas Dames, M« Hosborn, Sir Hector
Manron & Mrs M. & deux autrea Messieara. revenu a 9 heurea,

Jeudy 22.

J'ay conduit le General [Powell! an Drawing Boom, La B6ne me dit qa'elle
aouhaiteroit fort de voir la Suisse, qu'elle preferoit k L'ltalie.

Le Gl Pownall, Grant, Bead, Small & le Col. Poller ont dinne ches moy.

Le Vendredy 23.

J'ay fait quelques visittes & dind ohes le Col, Marsh aveo le Col : Williamson,
Monlesor, Powell, lo Gl & le Colonel, Le Gl Bruce. Nona avona fait 5 Bobera
dont j'en ay perdu 4. avec le Col. Marsh.

Samedy 24.

J'ay He a la citt^ oii j'ay appria par mon neveux que James Delancy me paye-
roit dans le Courant de la Semaine.

Mon neveux me dit que les fonda en France ont repria favour & qu'il bjnt &
present au pair.

On fflit nn omnrnnt r>onr les Am^ricaiDs ou on rctiroralt le 8 nonr oenti

fait visitte au Duo de Kortomberland & a M. Townsend le nouveau marid.

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'ell

Honle'llt'''"^"^' ^"" '' '^' ^''^ '" ^°'« ''' '^' '"'^'■'^ H°"«^. ^l^i«l^ I diJ for tho

Wav^ard''Ll>r'i.t^ff'",Pr^''?y'-^,:' ^'"'^"^ Fordyco, General Ainsley, Baron
way and Baron Kcgenfeld dined with mo. Tb« hitler was in nretlv eood form th«

ZZTT """ """'"« '''' '''' ^^'^^ ^'^^^y^ positiveP;t^o7o?itir;lr:

bad woatS'"''^- ^'' "' '^" ^°"'' "^'"'^ ^"^ '^^"^^y ^•^"' •■'> «P'^« «f t»^« «»o^ «nd
Dismisped my chamborraaid, Ann^ Vanghan, after paying her till to dav T

16, Friday. Colonel Poller ond Caplain Provosl diood with mo.
hi. JL ^'"'/'"y- Walked a groat deal. Dined at DctIbom' with Admiral Rojham

another son, who is an ensign In my battalion. aosence tor

wllfi°M^'''- J'^ 'f^ *°? ^'"""^^ *^°"'*^y' ^^^<^ ^«r« "ot at home.
Rn„r)ln- ^- *"' ^"j"'^^'' ''*'° ^'« ""^«"' but 1 was much entertained with Mr
iTS^^Lt"" '""' '""' "^"''' Colonne (Calonne,rwhos:' praise

Visited Mrs. Carpenter ; from there to the Club and homo to dinner
^^^^Was at Madame de Nagl^'s, who was not visiLle, spent a c'uplecf hours at the

19. Monday. Called at Lady Sydney's, where I met Lady 'a baautifnl

woman and daughter of Lord Georgo L^^nox, Went out ^th Lord Sydney wiUi
whom I took a wa k. Was at the Baron Alvenslebe.i's. He told mo that the' Kint
fnn^S'^'^T.'^"'^.^'"?^^'^ '"^^"^'^ ^y J^i« ^nbjocts, andTat it is be fevod hi
Tour LZ'n W''^' °[r^'^- ^•"^'^ ^' ^""^y HoldernoBs's w th Madame du
t^e even witf^e""""^ ''' " Alvensleben and ftogenfeld and Bade "pent

General Pownali fPowell] came to pay mo a visit.

«„„ ^^r ^"'^'^'^y- '^'''od, at tho Club, to which I took General Powell who met
several acquaintances there ; wo remained till 10 o'clock. '

21. Wedmsday. Took General Powell to the Icv^e which was full Dined at
Mr. Agar-8 wilh General Hem.ley [Elmsley ?J Messrs Pichy and Lucas iames
Messrs Hosborn [Osborne?], Sir Hector Munio and Messrs Mr'

and two other gentlemen. Homo at 9 o'clock.

th.t IL !?T'^r^" '^'"'^ u'""^'"^ ^'''^^" ^^ '''^ Drawing Room. Tho Queen told me
that she wished very much to seo Switzerland, which she profeiR to Italy
Generals Powell, Grant, Read, Small and Colonel Poller dined with me.

1-. ^^" ^/J'^"'^- ^'''l** ^"^^ ^'^''" ^'"d '^'"«<^ at Colonel March's with Colonel WiN
Iiamsor Moniressor, Powell, the General ..nd the Colo.ei and General Bruce We
played five rubbers, of which I lost four with Colonel Marsh.

24. .Saturday. Was at the City, where I learned through my nephew, that James
de Lancy would pay mo in the course of the week. (^ ■> i > ' •^^'raes

are now at^^'m^ ^"''^ ""^ ^^"' '^"^ '"'''^' '" ^'■"'''''' ''''' '■''""'"^' '"^'^ ^"'"'^"^ "S"'" ^""^
tained ''^"" '^ ^"'"^ ^^^"^ ^"'' ^^^ ^"^oricans for which eight per cent, can lo ob-
Pnid a vieit to the Duke cf Northumborland. and to Miv Townsbecd the bride-

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Dimoncho 25.
fait visitte A Lord Heathfiold, Le Baron 1{, et lo Oapt Way ont din6 chee moy.

Lundy 26. '

Budo est vena ches moy & ma appria les oflFots de I'eau de cerise pr lee maux de
Teto provenant do rBstomack. '

m au Love du Prince do Gailos avec le Gl Powell qui a dinnd ches moy. passd
la 80ir6e ches Lady Amherst ou II y avoit beaucoup de monde. Jou^ au CadriUo
avco Lady Dover, Madame Doliguo & Lady v^ourmo

J'ayrecu une Lottro de Freeman de Quebec du 8e fevriar 90, qui paroit fort
content do Bovo8. qui eto^ party pr joindre son Uogimont, Reyu une lettro de
Capte GuUon pour lo Oapt. Freeman datt6e du Fa;na Sur Ganye du /se Octobre Wj
par leRo&e Capt. Dumpster. Cullon osporo do rotablir see all lires a Benares ou 11 va
M eiablir.

Mr lo Col. Poller me dit quo les oirconstances sont favorables pr y faire fortune
les tranjiis ayant abandonn^ ce Commorco au Public.

Mon ncveux a aussi r((;a une roponco de Mr Alfd Wallace au sujet des aflfaires
de shipody & des pretentions do M'' llaHonclovar.

Mardy 27.
J'aydinnfiaa Somerset house par invitation do M. Bourgeois. 11 y avoit au
moins 140 Personnes a 4 Tables revflnu ches moy a 9^

Mercredy 28.
J'ay Conduit le Col. Poller qui a ete presents au Roy
Lo Baron, lo Gon> Burnett, le Gl Powell ont dinne ches moy.
Lie le f Dir ches Mdle Nagle on j'ay pris conge du Dr Des Tour.

Jeudy 29.
J'ay conduit le Gl Powell au Love du chev. Yong, & do la suis reveru cbes moy
prendre lo Co Poller quo j'ay Conduit a la Cour ou 11 a it6 prosentea la Rene. ^
Jo sujs all6 do la a la Citte pour parlor k mon neveux au sujet des affaires de
Hasonclaver. Le Gl Powell a dlnre ches moy.

Vondredy, 30.

I /l^ ^ I" ^*'m r^wn?" Carossicr 79 L. Le Gl Povrell a dinad ches moy, passS
la 8011^0 ches Made Williamson ou II y avoit beaucoup de monde-peidu Voux
.Robore & rovenu ches moy a 1 heuro du matin.

May.
yamedy le Ire
• ■.}^\^^'^i''^'^ la Tour est Venn dejeune chos moy avec mon neveux. recu K
Tisitlo do McLean, Dmc6 ches lo Col. Williamson qui a M fait M. G^nl aujourd'hui

II y avou une 15 do porsonnoH, nous avons jou6 au 21. prosques deux houres, j'dtoia
fort fat)gu6 particulierot des jenous & des jambcs qui otoieni lort onfl^es.

May Limancho lo Ze

Le Major Mathews est ariv6 a 10 heuros du matin, nous avons 6t^ ches lea
Davishons a St. Mary Axe, & ches le Gl Powell.

Mon neveux ma dit qu^on avoit appris par la Poste de hier quo la guerre ^oit
declaieeentrelaPrue8e,leRoy deUongrio& la Xnrino, & qu'en concequence do
cette nouvelle les fonds avoient baisse conciderablement.

Je re^u hier uno Lettro du Dr Maban datt6o du 6 fevrier, j'en recu une Rvnnt
hier du Capt. Freeman dat'.^o du 8 fevrier. '' ^

Lundy lo 3e

Repondu au Dr Maban & au Capt. Freeman a qui j'ay envoy^ des Livres & des
pap.e.sdenoQvelles j'ay port6 ces Lotties ches M. Davisson & j'ay 6t^ do la I •
lex.bitioudo Somerset house, ou j'ay rencontre M. Bourgeois qui y conduisoit
Madame do Callone revenu ches moy dou je suis all4 ches le B. Alvensleben, quo ma
dit qu il avoit re^n des i^ottres de Herlin du 20e Avril par lesquellos il voyoit qu'il nV
avoit point eccoro d iiostilitfis do comraenc^es mais que I'arm^e Prusienne seroit
m.se sur i Ltat do guene le 15 May, & que tout le regiment avoit ordre de so ten r
pi6t a marcher ; il paroit aussi par les Lettres do Vionno que le Boy do HonKrio se
fait aimer & qn'il est dossidd pour le Paix. Lo Genl Powell, Bud* et le M. Mathewa

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25, Sunday,
dined with mo.

Paid a visit to Lord Hcathfield. Baron Regenfeldand Captain Way

a,hefan^rg'Sm fhe ttlach'"' "'""^' "^ '' ''' ^^^°' '' «^«-^-^- - ^-^-
Was at tbolovee of the Prince of Wales with General Powell, who dined with

TLtFT ^^Tri'S at Lady Atnher.fa whore there was a large pa^tyPirveJ

a. quadrillo with Lady Dover, Madame Deligue and Lady "^ ^ ^

Koceivod a letter from Quebec from Freeman, dated 8th February 1790 who

tTJ7i ™"«h Hafsfiod with Dovos, who had gono'to join his rogtmor'Svrd a

oTtobe T7?9^hv t!^"^'"" ^r^ ^f^^r ^'''"'^'' '^^^^^ " P'*^"* «^ ^he Ganges 25t^*
rii f U ' ^ *!'° ^?'^' ^>'- ^^niP^ter." Cullen hopes to re-establish his buai-
ness at Bonaros, where he goes to settle. f ^ ^ oBiuousn nis ouii-

27. Tuesday. Dined at Somerset Houie by invitation of Mr. Boareeois • there
were at least 140 persons at four tables. Returned at home at half past S '
28 Wednesday. Took Colonel Polier to be presented to the King
Iho Baron, Gjneral Burnet and General Powell dined with mo
m the evening was at Madame Naglo's, where I took leave of Dr. Das Tours.
29. Thursday. Took General Powell to Sir George Yonge's levee and from thnra

izT,::^.^::' '^°'^"^' '''''-' "'^^^ ' '^'^ '' *^° ^^"^^' wSer^'hoTa^pr

cleavit" Getrl? £>;Sf^din:drth me"^ °^P'"" ^-^^^"^'"^ '^« ^^^^ ^' ^assen-

HinJ^'-"f?''^''^"c^^'f ^^® ^'^y- P**'^ -xiy coach builder £79. General Powell
dined with me. Spent ihe evening at Lira. Williamson's, where tharV was a laree
gathering. Lost two rubbers and home at one o'clock in the morning. ^

May.

-R«. ^^l ^" ^^^Ifif^y- ^- M-irtin de la Tour came to breakfast with my neobew
Received a visit from McLean. Dined at Colonel Williamson'r whrwas ma^k
Major General to-Jay There i^ere 15 persons. We played at vTngtoT-un nTrly two

2. Sunday. Major Mathews arrived at ten o'clock in the morninff. We went to
Davisson's, to St Mary Aye and to General Powell's ''^^'•"•ng- vve went to

>.«^ 1?^''' T*!""^ I''-''^."^ ^^*r,^ '* ^^'^ ^°^« '®»''"«'l ^y ^^^ mail of yesterday, that war
had been declared between Prussia, the K-ng of Hungary and the Czarica and \Kaf
m consequence of tnls news the Fands had tllen conlderably '

1 received yesterday a letter from Dr. Mabane, dated the 6th of February I had
received one the day b.ioro from Captain Freeman, dated the 8th of February.

«nH f" f ''■"^''^' ^"^^^'''''i ^'•- Mabane and Captain Freeman, to whom I sent b)ok8
1 3ai|.dd these letters to Davison and from there wont to the Exhibition at
RTr?: ?"*"''' ^i''" I'^'^o'^'"- B"«'-g«oi^ ^ho had taken Madame Calonne there
BoiTno?thr2orh A'TV^^r!!^^'"'"^'^*^'^'^^ ^'^^^'^'d me he had letters froS
thi. th?P ^''"'' ^y "f^'P^ ^^ "^^ ^^^^ hostilities had not yet begun, but

Itll h« w» nf '"" ^""^ r°"''* ^^ P'**"''* ''•^ * ^" fo^^-^g o" tl^e 15ih of May', and
ih^ ho Sni\7fr'°^ ^"•''"y y '*'*^. °''^''^« •'^ ^« '^*<*y to march. It appear^s'also
^^*V_^„? ^'"^,f ^^""^'^'•r !« '.naKTg^i^^so'f lo^od, and that he is decided for neace.
^encic: i uwcil, cude ana Major Malbews dined with me.

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Mardy 4.
I ' • ,^, P'nii* chcH lo Genl Dalling ou il y avoit grand mondo rostd fi Table iasQuoi a

'' lOJ heuree — bon dmA & bon vin. ^

5 Mercrody 6.

Mon noveax oet Vonu dejeun^ ches moy, & A son rotour a la citt6 11 ma ^orit un

^11 ^- P°?'' ^:^ "*"''^ ®^^°"' 1"° ^'^ ""'* P**'^^ ^^ * P'"6S86 tou8 les matelots sur la

I illl ' -famise, & qu on est sur lo poiut de declarer la guerre A L'Espagne qui a fait ureter

If" " 5 de nos vaisseaux p. oche de la riviere Oouck [Cook's River, Nootka Sound! & les

fonds sont loinles de 3 pr 100. ■'

Mathews & le Dr Bar ont dinrA ches moy McLean est vonu apres dic6 & pa8«6
^ la soiree ch6s Mr Patisson, fait deux Robers perdu J guin^e.

I £ 1 1 Jeudy, le 6".

repondu k la Lettre de la Tresorerie au sujet des offioiers de la Marin Provln-
ciale a Quebec.

La Gasette nous a anonc6 lo disnours que le Roy a envoys aux chambres da
Parlemt dinr6 chis io Col. Marsh avoc Powell, Mathews, Williamson, le Gl Caswell
10 Col . Bruce, Small. Joue 4 Robwrs.

Vondrtdy, t.
Le Genl Powell Matthews, Mons, L. & le Col. ont terming lo diffe-

rent que j'avois avoc lo General MoriHSon, au sujet de I'habillemt de Drafts & II sont
convenu que la difficult^ provonoit de I'ordre que le Gl Camboll qui commandait
dans la Nouvello Ecoaso avoit donn6, fort improprement, pour habiller les Drafts
mais pour finir la chose, lis sont convenus que Morisson et moy supporterions par
nioiti6, la depense que cet errvu; avoit occasion^e.

J'ay 616 ch^s mon neveux de la au Lev6 ou le Roy a ite fort gratioux, dinn6
ches moy avec Powell, Marsh le Capt* Frazier & Matthews.

^ /»''^^ voir les Folios d'^stlay. Soupp6 ches Marsh" avec les Montressors, 1©
Capt McKing le jeune Digby & Finch.

Samedy le 8.
Mon nev. vint ch^s moy me dire qu'on avoit offert hier a 3J henre aux difCeronts
offices do la Bource une prime de 12 guin^es contre 100 L. St. que nous aurions la
gnerre avec la France avant 6 mois nombre de Persounes ont souscript.

N.B. II est a presumer que ceux qui ont hasard^ tant d'arge'nt sont biec
inlorm^s.

pasee chds le CI Miranda qui pouroit nous etre utiile dans cette occasion &c &o
M. Bourgeois a 6te ch6s moy et ma conduit a I'exibition des Postos dont ' v 6ti
fort sattistait. " ^

pass^auclubrencontr* I'admiral Pigot qui est fort inquisitif, & paroit un neu
micuntents. ^ '^

Dinne et pasfcd la soiree ch^e moy. J'etoia extremement fatigue sur tout des
genonx, dont je sonffris assis ou debout.

Dimanche le 9e
Mon nx m'e^t vonu faire part du racomodomt de Sally, et du party qu'oUea pris.
il ma lut une Lettre de sa mere qui paroit inquiette, je I'ay conduit v Hamn-
Btead, dou je suis venu ches moy fatigue j'y ay pasfi la soiree.

Lundy le 10.
J'ay ecrit au Major Mathews en lui envoyant les clefs qu'il avoit oubli6 icy
Le ilajor Benson est venu me dire qu'il te preparoit a joindro mon Bait , on
- j Canada fait viMtte H M. Polier je ne I'ay pas trouve. Lo Col : Miranda a dine ches

moy & est parly de bonne heure. 11 me dit qu'il avoit ete maltraite par les B'-na.
gnols. ^ '

Mardy 11,
Les fonds cnl encorro bais^i. Major Murray a dine ches moy. 11 ma fait une
partie do ses e-rvice?, tant dar... ia maiine que commo aide de Camp du Chov • Clin-
ton, pass^ la soiree ches Morrisscn perdu deux Robers.

Mercredy 12.
- - - -1— "—'■■'J „...i.,.r.i.,..„^, f„,.un uvunn f^ai lo uu hnivii iNagio, GUI part ftVcO
ea famille pr la Hollande le 28 de oo mois &c. Ete au Leve qui etait fort nombreux

B. 230 to B. 232. PaiviTE diaby op gkn. HALDmxND.

281

5. fFdr/n«s^%, My nephew carao to breakfast with mo and on returnin„ tn ih.
♦!,„ i;*-^"'^'^^-, ^^«'»«r»J P««^ell, Mathews, Mons, L. and Colonel s«tfl«^

iDformed"^^ '' '° "^ P'"'"'""'' ^'^'' '^°«° ^^° '''^'^ «o '""ch °^oney are well
Calledon Colonel Miranda, who might be useful to us on this occasion, &o., Ac.
I waB^wetesZ ""'' '"' ' "' "^ '' '''' ^^^'''^^^^'^ '' '^'^ P-'^ (?). with wLioh
rathe^i'lrfied '''"'' ^^^ ^^^'-^ ^'^-^ ^ho is very inquisitive and seemed
n.y £:X^Ti^LS::i^%J^, -*--^ ^^^^^^< espeeia..y ia
of thepiS-haXke?''"''"^^^^^''™^°^^''« reconciliation with Sally, and

10. il/o^ %. Wrote to Major Malhews, sending him the keys he had forffotton

Vi^it^nT p"r l"'"'.*? '''' "« ''^ i« getting readi to join myTattalion infflS'
Visitod Mr. Pol.or, but did not find him in. Colonel Mirlnda dined with me and left
early. He said he had not boon well used by the Spaniards.

«,« Jl' ^"'^'^?^- "^^^ ,^"'"18 are still low. Major Murray dined with me He told

Slff tK" '"■^'•■^' *" Tc'" •" ^'^^ N^^y «^ ^i'^o iide-de-oamp to sTr Srnry Win on
Spent the evening at Morrison's ; lost two rubbers. ^ t^imton.

leaving with his family '^ii^M^ '^^^^^^ o/lws^S^lT&J!" Wa?:^'a:ti:

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en militaire Lord Soathampton ma parld de son fila qui est en Allomagne et qui
Bouhaitoit ee marier avec la fille de Lady Lord Dover e'en est meld, ot

blfime my Ld de ce qu'il c'y donne paa son oonEontemt Cependant le dernier a trds
fort raison.

Jendy 13i

Etd Ala conr qui etoit fort norabrease Lord Sydney m'invitua dinor pr Meroredy
prochain. Dinn^ dies moy.

Yendredy 14.

Mon neveux est venu dejeuner ot me dit que le retour du jeune Morisson avoit
remis la Pais dans la maison, sa fortune est telle qu'il la ditte.

J'ny donn6 ordre A mon neveux de m'achoter pr 3 mille L. dans les 3 p"" 100
coneolidds.

J'ay 6te ches 14 Amherst au sujot des reorues, II a donnd tons les ordres nfeces-
sairen aux differonts Batt :

N.B. Savoir s'il faut comander les acoontreraents, los armes et habillemta pr
{'augmentation.

Los opignons sont toujours partage ei on aura guerro ou non. Les fonds oom-^
inencent a romonter, Le Baron a dinni ches moy.

Samedy 15.

Ete ches lea agents au sujet de I'aagmentation. lis mont consoilld de ne paa
commander les accoutrements juequ'a co qu'on n'en reyoive I'ordre, je leur ay recom-
mande deVos en cas qu'il y e&t une compagnie vacante.

les deux Barons ont dinn6 ches moy. Les fonda ont beaucoup au^montd.

Dimancbe le 16.

Le Capt. Chain mest venu dire qu'il croyait que le L* Kersley etoit mort.

II ma pri6 faire passer I'onsigne SproU du 4«. Batt; dans le mion, son Pere 6tant
etably dans la nouvelle Ecosae.

J'ay 6te pr faire vieitte k L<1 Heatbfield que je n'ay pas trouve ches Lui.

Lundy 17.

Pased la soiree ches Lady Amherst Grand monde, joud deux Itoberts.

Mardy 18.

J'ay M6 voir la revue des Dragons d'Bliot. Dinne au dob nous dtions one grande
oompagnie et nous avons eu un mauvais dine, pasee la soiree ches Lad Dalling on il
y avait beaucoup de monde perdu deux Eobers oontre Sid Duhaino.

Mercredy. 19. **

Le Captj Twiss Cq«i est arrivd de Portsmouth par ordre des commissaires des
Oontes, au sujet des affaires du feu Guy Johnson) m'est venu faire visilte.

MeserBle Col. PolitT, Perceval, les deux Christies & Mr Ceranville ont dion6 ches
moy. lis Be sont retire a 9 heures

fait visilte au Col. de Miranda qui croit toujours la guerre inevitable avec I'Espa-
gne et il suppose qu'elle occasioneia une revolution en faveur do I'Annerique Espa-

S nolle, & par coriedquent dans la cistemo generale de I'Europe. Mr Perceval logo
ans Cheapside 102.

Jeudy 20.
Dinnd ches Lord Sydney. ysis?6 ia soiree ches le Col, Marsh, ou II y avait beau-
coup de monde on Femes & homos, on y a dang6 avant & appres soupd revenu ches
moy a 2. houres.

Vendredy21.
fait quelques visittes & porte des cartes au Due de Dorset, & Lord Amhorst, j'ay
pn comprendro par le Baron Alvensleben que le Roy me parloroit au sujet do la
seconde Guerro do Bohemo ou le Marechal Tour coramandoit los Autrichiens, &o.
Le Cul. Goldsworthy me dit qu'il etoit ubKoiument necessaire qu'on envoyat un offic,
Genl a Gilbraltar, &c. &c.

Samedy 22.
les deux Barons ont dinnd ches moy. pastd la soiree ches Mr. Morrisson gagn6
2 Eobers el rovenu a 1 1 houres.

fait visitte a Lord Dover, & a M. JQ York, Bude a dinne ches moy nous sommes
alle de la obes Mr Nngle et au Club.

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who L7n orl "'"^''* ^J the military. Lord Southampton spoke tome of his eon,
Zo^d Dwl ^ and Who wmhed to marry the daughter of Lady

tJ^U HoTovJ^LTn"* l^ •" '^""^ ^^'"^'' ^''^ ^^'•^^•>'P ^°^ n«t ^'^'^g ^ig consent
xo It. Mowovor I ho latter has very strong reasons.

R^^J^' P^^l^i'^y- "^f." at Ooart, which was very namoroasly attended. Lord
Sydney invited me to dine on Wednesday next. Dined at home.

vnnni.'^Mr'''-'''^" u ^^ "eP»>ow Came to breakfast, and told me that the return of
^ ««^« „'"°",^'''^ """^^'"^ r"''^ ^^^ ^^« '^^"^^ : his fortune is what he said.

W«nt ,n ^^ ![ ^ 'ry"«P'^«^ to purchase £},000 in the three per cor.t. consols,
the dVCint batUlit^s «''°^«'-"'"« ''""••"''^ J ^^ g^^e all the necessary orders to

olothfngfTr't'hra'uTml^ntation." "'°°'''''^ *^ °''''' ''^ accoutrements, arms and

begin^T'r "The B^Ji^JSe" withf ^'°" "'" ''^ ' ^'' ''" "^^^ ^'^^ ^""'^-

They advised
recommended

me nn/.f r>rJ ^K ^"^ "^ '''® ''°°"^*' respecting the augmentation.
SZfti tK ^^ ^'^^f "'"trements till I received orders to do so. I
Devos to them should there ba a vacant company.

Ihe two Barons dined with me. The Funds have risen considerably.

1 ;«„!f:n'^rif ^" , ^«P^«'" Chain [Cheyne ?] came to tell me that he believed
nfthlT .K k";?'7 "^^^ '^^'■''^' '^° ^•^^'«°'^ '«o to trannfer Ensign Sproll (Sprolt?!
ol the fourth battalion into mine, his father being settled in Nova Scotia.
Went to visit Lord Eealhfield, but did not fiod him at home.

17. Monday.
rubbers.

Spent the evening at L;idy Amherst ; a crowd ; played two

rinK ™[ -^ ^^^^'^^y- Went to see the review of Elliot's Dragoons. Dined at the
DiJlinJ! ft''® ^ ^''^'' company and had a bad dinror. Spent the evening at Lord
[Duane ?j. ^""^ '^*^ * ^''^*' company. Lost two rubbers with Mrs Dubain©

ihA }?-^f'^'y^'^^y' Captain Twits, who has come from Portsmouth by order of

r.*mA ?r^T^''''°"*"'^ .°^ Accounts, respecting the affairs of the late Guy Johnson.
came to pay me a visit. « o j ^,

They^IeK^ne^'' ^^''^®^"'' ^^^ ^^° Christies, and M. de Seranville dined with me.

Knr.nS''? V^-u ^° C«'«°'^l Miranda, who still believes war with Spain inevitable, and
nnKriJn"" «^<^««'on -^ revolution in favour of Spanish America, and conse-
quently in the general system of Ifuropo. Mr. Perceval lodges at 102 ^heapside.

™i. 20. nwrsrf^y Dined at Lord Sydney's. Spent the evening at Colonel Marsh's
wheroth.ro was a number of people, men and women, with dancing before and
after supper. Home at two o'clock

A«.i?^' ,^^^^"y ^«<^e » ^ew visits and left cnids on iho Duke of Dorset and Lord
Amnerst.lnncei stood through Baron Alvensleber, that the King would speak to me
♦rfJr. 1"^^ /^V"?°^,^^*^*'™'^"^"''> '•> which Marshal Tour commanded the Aus-
cfJ^L 1 ffi u ,1'?''^'^°''*''^ ^°'^ me that it was absolutely necessary that a
general ( flScer should be sent to Gibraltar, &c., & ^

rnhJii® /r" ^"T? ^'"^'^ ^'^^ '°®- ^1"='^' '*^« evening at Mr. Morrison's ; won two
rubbers; home at eleven. , "«^

• '^•/!'''?;'''*y- "Visited Lord Dover and Mr. J. York.
w© went to Mr. Naglo's and the Club.

Buds dined with me and

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B. 230 A B. 233

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J'uy ))aa-6 \o ra:itin choi Lady Mary Hoibon qui ma fait prcHonido cloax« naoins
do pen oiivnigo,

FA6 choH Loid Heathfiold qni so projmioit n partir pour Aix la Chapello, d'oa il
80 rondrii A, tiibialttir.

Dimanohe 23.

fait vipitte an Baron Alvotiblobcn qui mo dil qu'on avoit doH avis quo lou RuHBoa,
& lo8 AutrichionH avoiont formd le dohHoin de roster sur la deffonsivo, Centre les
Turcks afiti do ))Ouvoir oppoBor lours forocs rounios contro lo Roy do Pruco, qno 'ea
RusscH ttvoiont d^cliir^ nux Polonois qu'iis ontroroiont on Pologno du moment qu'ila
attaquoroiont la Gallicio, Dinni i\ Hamttoad avoo le Col. Poller Meshrs Christie et
Perceval.

Lundy2l.

Dinn^ ches M. do Quelfurdiou ou j'ay fait Concaissance aveo M. do MontmoliD,
Mr & M'!e Koagorn 2. Diimcflapparienant aux Princesses leOol. Poller, lecol.
qui a sorvy aux [ndos, uti M. Buguan est vonu la soir^a avoc M. Francklin. Jou6 3
Robci's quo j'uy jioidu.

Mardy 26.

DinnA chos Lord Hoalbfield avoc celui qui a Acrit the anticipation, un aimablo
homme, jo no mo portois pas bion, & suis rovonu do bonno houre.

Mercrody 2*).

M Damier m'e^t vonu faire visilte, & ma boacoup entretenu eur les diflfirenta
qu'il a eu avec Mr Christman.

Le Col ; Small & le Col. Prazier mont fait visitte.

Mon neveux m'est venu communiquor une Loltre do sa mdre, qui ost inforrado
du manage de Sally.

Rc^u uno Lottrodu Capt Deschambault sans datte et sans savoir d'ou il eorit.

Joudy 27.

Et^ A St. Mary Axe, dinn^ chcs raoy & paeed la eoir^e ches Lady Yong ou j'ay
jou6 3 Robers — rovonu A 1. houro.

Vendredy 23.

Le Capt. Earthoiomey do la marine Oht vonu ches naoy, pr me remorcier de ce
que j'ay fait pr lui on Canada.

l.e Capt. Shanck est vonu mo communi |nor un billot qu'il a rc^u co matin de
Nepoan pour se trouvcr domain k midy a roffice ou M. Gronvillo souhaitto do Lui
parlor, Nepcan ma onvoye un billot pr lo faiie parvenir au Major Mathews, Je
Bupposo qu'on projotto quolqu'oxpdiition. Je lui ay onvoyo la Lett re A Bridge North.

Chrietio le cadet m'est venu faire part de la conversation qu'il a ou aveo !a mere
de Mr Ruhhout que j'ay trouv6 fort milplasn^o 11 puroit qu'on vcut se defiairo de
Christie, & il m« paroit do memo que sa belle sceur, souhailteroit qu'il retournat en
Suisse. l;e Portrait qu'il ra'en a fait mo fait croiro que son froro no sera pas foit
henrcux avoc olio.

pane ches le Baron A : point encore do nouvollos d'Alloraairno pai-ed la soirde
ches Mr do Montraolin avec M. & Mad. do Guifardien, Mad. Christie, son boau frero
M. Francillon & quelques autros Porsonnoa.

J'y ay appris la mort du Ducde Montagu qui paroit fort regrotte. il laisee biem.
des beaux omplois vacant, revonu a onzo heure.

Samedy lo i9e

J'jy 6crit ce nratin un billet au Colonel Poller en Lui envoyant douzo Louy»
reuf lo priant de m'acheter 4 ou 5 pieces des plus beaux mouchoirs des Indes a,
Ostondo & do lui charger jusqucs on Suisse.

Rencontre Sir Uary Clinton avoc lequel jo me fcuis promere. II mo dit que le
Due do GloBtcr etait fort poit6 pour quo rAngletcrro prit des Tioupcs Suisses a Son
Service, .Te lui ay voir rinconveniont qu'il y auroit au su

Suisses qu'il no connoissoit pas &c
les Prussiens 6tuient marche lo 16.

Le Gl Williamson doit etre L: G
tainemont mais rotournora en Canada.

qu'il y auroit au sujot do la capitulation dca
II me dit qu'il avoit appris du gen' Losser que

de la Jamaique, Ld DorcheKtar rovicBt cor*

B. S30 lo B. 232.

raivATB DIAHV (v ut... iuluimand.

£8S

Giillcd in the morning at Lady Mary Horben'ti (?) who presented mo wilh Iwo
drawings done by hersolt.

WuH at I 1(1 Hi ''ifiddV, who was preparing to leave for i\i 'aCh lie,
whonco he will go to ("ibraitar.

28. 6un<hty. ' i Alvonslobon, who paid that there wci ' advicon that

liUSHiuDH and Adh. Ii iurniod the doHign of romaining on the doloiiHive ugainat

tho Toiktt in order n. a ihey might bo able to oppose their united loicos against tho
King of PiUM(-ia ; that tho UiHMians had informed the Polos that ihey wauld enter
Poland i''o muiniut they should attack Gallitsia. Dined at IlampHtead with Colonel
I'olier : &lessrs. Christie and Perceval.

24. Monday. Dined at M. Guisfardion, where I made the acquaintance of M. do
Montmolin, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, two ladies attached to the PrinccssoH, Colonel
Polier, Colonel who has served in India, A Mr. Buguan f Buohan?J

came in the evening with Mr. Fruncklin. Played three rubbers, which 1 lost.

25. Tuesday. D
an amiable man. I

d at Lord noathQold's, with the author of the Anticipation,
not foelin/^ well and wont home early.

to call ; amused me greatly with tho

26. Wednesday. Mr Damier (?) c-t
difference he has had with Mr. ChristTian.

Colonel Small and Colonel Fraso called.

My ni'phow came to commanicato to me a letter from his mother, who has been
informed of the marriage of Sully.

Boceived a letter from Captain De^vihambault without date or the name of tho
place from which it is written.

27. Thursday. Was at St. Mary Axe. Dined at home and spent the evening at
Lady Yonge's, where I played throe rubbers. Homo at one o'clock.

28. Friday. Captain Bartholomew of the Navy called to thank mo for what I
had done for him in Canada.

Captain Schank came to communicate to rao a note ho received this morning
from Nepean to be at the ooico at noon tomorrow, where Mr. Gronvillo wishes to
epotk to him. Nepean sent me a note that il might reach Maj)r Mathews. I suppose
fomo expedition is proposed. I sent tho letter to Bridgenortb.

Chrihtio the younger came to tell mo tho conversation he had with the mother
of Mr. Kiibhout, which I thought ill judgod. It appears that they wish to got oflf
Christie, and it appears to mo also that bin sister-in-law wished ho should return to
Switzerland. The portrait he drew makes rae believe chat his brother will not be
very happy with her.

Called on Baron Alvenslebon, No news yet from Qorraany. Spent the evening
at Madame do Montmolin's with M. and Madame Guisfardion, Mr.s. Christie, her
brolher-in-liiw, M. Francillon, and some other people.

Learned there of the death of tho Duke of Montague, who appears to be greatly-
regretted ; ho leaves a number of good offices vacant. Home at eleven o'clock.

29. Saturday. This morning I wrote a note to Colonel Polier, sending him
twelve now louis, asking him to purchase for me four or five pieces of the finest
Indian handkerchiefs at Ostend and to take charge of them to Switzoiland.

Met Sir Henry Clinton with whom I took a walk. He told me that the Dnko
■of Gloucohlcr was much inclined that England should take Swiss troops into its ser-
vice. I showed him tho inconvenience which would arise from the cajiitulation of
Swiss troops, which he did not know, &c. He said he had learned from General
Losstr that tho Prussians had marched on the )6lh.

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T iLT • «> . Lundy 31.

■a, , , Mardy le Juin. '

.BJet'^^u^'Se^donl "'u^r:re ^^'^h. '° P-l-auS.cretairrdeTa Guerre aa
^etajre de .^SelSVi.r&i ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^Xi^r Ji;^!

xegiment!" ^''' ^'"""^ '^'' '" ^" ^venlleben le Mj. Mathews est party pr noa

L'American Club s'eet assemble anjonrd'buy pr la derniere fois de la saison.

„ , , , , Jeudy 3.

pass^ la 8oir6e ches M. MorissoD perda 2 Kobers et deux Paris.
T J Vendredy 4.

inllitirrterresmoy a'^sr" ' ''' '''' ''""«"'' ^'°^ ^'^^ ^' ^-^^-t e.

& Fosset, pas^e la KoiXaa o nh n„ ;•„ """^ ^^'/ '''"'"^ "" '''^'^^ « ^^^y Amherst
«nedois onL-amporTJ sur lo8 liusseH. ^ ^ '" P"' '" §*««"«' '^« ^vantages que lea
To„ ., , DimaDche le 6.

Botany Bay. J^"""''" 1"« ^«« Holandois thdmo.gnent sur notre Etablisnement ao
T ri I D I- J Lundy 7.

c«u,v. d.,. n.de o«., »"'„'r;„'Vir,r„' :uzir " e,; *d'i p' r"'^

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30. Sunday. Paid a few visits and dinod at home.

31. Monday. Ms jor Mathews ariived this morniog. He had received a letter
from Nepean besides the one I sent him.

Was at Mr. Grenvillo'a office at noon. He at-ked me if I believed that by giving
over the posts in Canada, the trade with the Indians would lose mach, and it by for-
tifying poets opposite them that trade might be secured. He wished in giving np
the posts, that a communication with the Mississippi could be obtained from th&
Americans. I tolJ him that with respect to the trade a part would certainly bo lost,
but that this loss would perhaps be made up by the goods that our merchants [would
sell] to the Americans, and further, 1 believed that if the Americans insisted on
having the poets, a merit should be mado of giving them up; that if they
■were determined to have them, they were so numerous they could take them
when they thought proper ; that I did not believe Great Britain would undertake a
war to defend them. I showed him what posts it would bo proper to take to form
a communication, &c. Be asked me to put in writing my ideas on the subject.

Mathews was called after me and almost the same questions put to him, desiring
him to put his ideas in writing when he bad joined his regiment. We went after
dinner to call on Cooie and my nephew.

June,

1. June. Tuesday, Employed all morning in looking for plans which may give
an idea of the Province of Quebec and of the places where posts could be built.

Colonel Cammel called to aek me to speak to the Secretary of War on the sub»
ject of the rank of Colonel which he hopes to get. I gave him a letter to the Secretary
of War dated to-day. Captain Fraser and Mathews dined with me.

2. Tuesday. [Wednesday]. Was at the lev6e. Dined with Baron Alvensleben*
Major Mathews hsis gone to join Lis regiment.

The American Club met to-day ; the last time for the season.

3. Thursday. Spent the evening at Mr. Morrison's; lost two rubbers and twa
bets.

4. Friday, King's birthday, which was very brilliant. Dined at Lord Amherst'&
in uniform ; home at half past nine.

6. Saturday. Was at St. Mary Axe. Dined at Lady Holderness's with Mrs.
Harquart [HaroourtJ, Mrs. Johnson, a beautiful woman, Messrs. and BudS.

Made a call on Ladies Amherst and Fawcett. Spent the evening at the Club»
where I saw by the papers the advantages gained by the Swedes over the Eussians.

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6. Sunday, Went with my nephew to see a houpe which belonged to Mr.
Berrings; it is beside thatcf the Duke of Chandos. The houpe, although of singular
taste, appears to be pretty and commodious. There are 40 acres of ground about it;
the whole is well situated.

Baron Begenfold dined with me. Ho spoke in gloomy terms on the state of the
claims the Spaniards setup to the navigation and coasts of the Pacific Ocean and
the jealousy f hown by the Dutch to our settlement at Botany Bay.

He told mo that the Spanish Government had asked Fiance if she would support
her in case she should go to war with England, &c., &c.

7. Monday. Colonel PoHor dined with me. Ho is enthusiastic about the pro-
perty he has purchased in Lausanne, and is eager to get there. He told me that in
India he had cultivated eleven acres of rose bushes, which had produced pound»
of roses, giving by distillation only eight ounces of essence.

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parly aujourd'huy pour I'lslo do Whito | Wight!
qu. OHt arrive doe l.los m'ost vonu voit, II est fort impatient

T'n X Murdy 8.

6 £i^rU:7?oi7:^^^^^^ etquoyqu'il mo rodit| rodoit] 5 oa

«t. par un i!il| Ht mon barfqu^loJ. ^"'"'"'' ^ '^'^°'' ?' '^^^' '^^ ^""^ «««te £lo5

Lo Baron a dinrd choa moy.

X - I, an J Mcrcrody 9,

Chov.UiiorYoVauTujotdrLtQu'onanu'"^^^^^ ^"' ^ ^'^ ^"''' '^voit oorit aa
resl^ au Logis. ^ ^" "" ** P''*'^'*^ '^*°« '"on Bait. Adair a din^ ches moy.

Rosto toato la journiio au LagiH-ocoup/aecriro ot a Liro.
lY^^A k 1 . ^ ^° Vondrody 11.

Mr M It Samody, 12.

d'Yvfrdun ■'' "'' ^""" ^'"°'' «^^^ -"^^^ q"' '^'^ donnd touto, los nou.olles

Mori novenx owt

Lo Lt ProvoBt qu.
d avoir uno compagnio. ' — |*»».««ii

de son f ™' roe™!"'!:"' r„i,r.roT t' "v?;", ' p" "»""" ""» '- ""«

form, du Maryland. II mo c^SmHI, Z f!,- f ^•'',''°°'' P""' '" '»"«• ''» °"

voyoj .on ci . do "tqrru'' pol^n^^ZZrlT!" '°'-"'™ "» "•■-

guorro avoo TCgao intitablo * '"'*' °'°''' "» '"°^»°' ">" "» <"« l«

1. , Lundy lo 14.

Ii^gii"'aSl^rTod^ot" ntofiha£m°r ^f^'° '" «"^°- ^' -« ^'^ ^l- '«
division 01 qu'il soroit 21? jourHen Se '^^ '^ °'^ '* "^'" lapromidro

«rriv^ en Canada Vquo mon dl'Stiauo'^avoiTr'.^lT''^' "i'*^'*'^ P^'^"^ ^ •»«»

T« rt J.™ Mardy 16.

doit a^U. a ™o',' ''°^"° °"' "''* " """'» ?' ■■'°° "• "-""'Pi™ d"' "on.ollo, ,n-i|

nno P-.tii'df,To''!L.'°Ji?;.;tt:sr ctr„."'* •^""■'^^ "<"'• ''^'»"»

M . Mercredy lo 16.

Mrirri^ravraTpoT^ttori^r. "^^ "* ^^""""'^"^ ^^^ i^^"™**-

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dont^lo i pa^tio interet ^ ^ '"' * '""'""'" "^ "«"* «"'««« "•*g«"t °««tant

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8. Tuesday.
me £5 or £ti storli

Dismifised John Thomson, my man servant, and although ho owes
ij-..„..ii ^1 "^m '^'^'l® •''"? . a P'Ofient of throe guineas and made a proHont to

ISnguil of a guinea. To-day I paid my tailor, Fisher, in full of my account, £100. by
a cheque on my banker. The Buron dined with me. , *i"i/, uy

9. Wednesdny CM at Mr. Gronville's office to speak to Nepoan, whom I
rould not see Walked a «roat deal. Called at Lord Amherst's, who told me he
had written to Sir George Yongo rcHpocting the Lieutenant whom ho had placed ia
my bitialion. Adair dined with mo; stayed at home.

10. Thursday. Stayed indoors all day engaged in writing and reading.

11. Friday. Dined at Colonel Crosbi^'s with General Morrison, Davison, Mr. Lewis
and some other gentlemen. We had a very good dinner, very well served, &c.

12. Saturday. M. Mandrot came to dine with me and gave me all the news from,
iverdun.

My nephew loft to-day for the Isle of Wight.
^ Lieutenant Provcat, arrived from the West Indies, came to see mo ; he i., orv
impatient to get a company, '

The Baron dined with me and I went for a drive.

Vi. Sunday. Paid a visit t- Mr. Wallace, who brought all be could find in hi*,
brother sb5ok8 concerning my account with Mr. Daniel Delancy for the sale of mv
Jarmm Maryland. Ho advised me to write him to request that he would himself
Bend me his account and to settle what might be still duo.

He is of opinion that we should propose to Mr. Blower to purchase our rieht»
over bhipody, alone or with letters from Justice Ludlow of the Province of Brunswick
1 ooneented dS the only means loft to get anything out of it.

Colonel Miranda and the Baron dined with me ; both believe war with Spain to
be inevitable. ^

14. Monday. Beceived a letter from Major Mathews dated the 11th. He told mo
that the regiment was ordered to Chatham; that he was leaving that day with the
tret division, and that he would be twenty days on the march.

Captain Schank came to breakfast. I signed the certificate he had given to
Captain Alkro [Halcro]. I asknd Captain Schank to carry tea guineas to Mrs Cra-
mah^, for four dozen of Madeira which Cramahi had lent me on my arrival in Quebec
and which ray servant had neglooted to replace. Having reason to be dissatiffiedf
with my servant Louis Mathey, I told him his services did not suit me and that ho
could look for another place. I engaged him on the 18th of March at the rate of 30
guineas a year, so that on the 17th June he will have served for quarter of a year.

15. Tuesday. The courier from Spain arrived this morning, but nothing is known
of the news he must have brought.

Captain Schank, who dined with me, told me that Mrs. Cramahe had been
granted a pennon of £150. Dined and spent the evening at home.

lt> Wednesday. My nephew, who breakfasted with mo, communicated tho letter
JHr. Mandrot brought him. His mother tells him that my sister J. has left 75
ounces of Hilverwaio, besides what there is at tho charnitret (?) aLd sixtv-uine Swies ( ?)
cash, ot which ono-lourlh ii at interest. ^ \ y j \ j

VVus at, the loveo which was very full for the season. It is generally believed
that tho news from Spain is unfavourable; that the two Courts are too exacling and
that it will ba dithcult to avoid war.

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„, . , , Jeudy 17.

Ei6 A la oour qui itoit fort brillante. 1! na rien tranepiror de nouveau.

Vendredy 18.
lo „-w *5 I *^"' «8[^on« dejeuner avoo moy, ma fait I'histoiro d'yverdon. J'av Mi 4

iue Hvr:« Sr^ " "> * **'""* "''"^ '°°^' *^«° ^^'^^' ^"^ '"«<''' q«'i> avoH ioo I quel-
ques Iivres St. do sea proprea revenues sans contor los bJcnfaits du Roy. ^

Samedy 19.
;«„n„. ^^""^ Mandrot & Bourgeois sont venu dejeuner chos moy, ils mo paroissoit des
jouncs gons do bonne conduitte propro au clob, le Baron & Way ont din ndohTmot
i-'.Sf'.'.*"' * w^' ?"' Lottres de Vionno du 4e de ce moi.. ou o^n lu d t qu'il v auTe
68pioe d'aram.t.e raj-mistiool onlro los Autrichions & lis Turcks, & q^u^on ciovait
tFsZ fCtin^lnt';? Ke.'onHfeld qu'il .avoit pr certain que notro minintJire avSi

On ««? ; • * 7 perHuado.t qu'il y auroit dans pou de temps une paix goneralle!
fRif Srr- i„ °i^??- "^""^ ".n^biliti sar los affaires d'B.pagne, on dit qSo la Fran^ a
fait oflnr la mediation, mais que notre Cour la rofus^e Jolimont.

J ay ^crit au Maj Mathews.

_ Dimanche le 20.

ches mov'' pSViJiuM"^^ a examiner des Papiors, loB^ron et Mr Adair ont dinnd
ones moy. Fait vis tto 4 M. Ooore ou j'ay trouv6 mon noveux qui y avoit dinni
Je I'ay remise a Hamstead. ^ jravuitumno.

«„; ll K^'? V°''/rTP';^^-®"°® '^^ '°^" noveux) mon Conto aveo William Tuokfield

„ Lundy 21.

II a7«!I w^ K ?'J"«"«,''^.«« M. Bourgeois & mon neveux ontdinn* chea moy.
II a fait fort chaud toute la journee, & jo suis restd la soiiie ohes moy. ^

n X o Mardy 22.

T ni D II Mercredy. 23.

un tour en 7X1.^°' ''' '"'"'^ '" "'"° ** ^^"^"^ ^^'' moy, & nous avons fait

,, Jeudy 24.

EegeiTelfa'dCchrry!'^ Neveux a Hamstead. fait visitte au Baron Nagle.

Vendredy 26.
passd au club. On croit que nous aurons guerre. Le fol. Marsh & lo Gl Powell
ont^dmne ches moy nous son^mes all6 A Curshelag et ^ Ve- ao [RanelaghJ revru 4

T Tj r> J- Samedy 26.

lie aaron K a dinn« ohes moy & nous avons fait une promenade en voiture.

Lie til Powell est reparly aujourd'bny pour Wharwick.

Dimanche '-7.
Mr Prevost m'ost venu presenter le joune Provost qui viont de Oolmar. II me
paroitle plus jolydeia famine. Le Baron Way dinn6 ohes moy.

Lundy 28.

T'«^ fi "V° i^''^}" "*'i°*° P*''* ^* '°'^^« ^'^^^ M*^ Murray ou j'ay fait trois Robers.
J ay finy tous les Oontos du menage aveo Louys Matthoy ^ ^ '

T n Mardy. 29.

f«if nnl °° "i''""! ^'•''f "°y' Davisson est vena prendre le caflK et nous avons
tait une promenade a Hoighgate ensemble.

1- ^}^ me dit que le Juge Smith avoit present© une requette au Congres, demandant
la permission de retourner vivre parmis enx. uouiauuauu

J'ay eorit an billet au Gl Bud^ pour lui fairo oomprendro la diffioultd qu'il v a
4'entrer dans notre Begimt a moins que d'acheter. qa » y a

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Mr. Adair dined with mo and wo took a fltroll to Highgato together.

17. Thursday. Wa, at the Court, which was very brillant. Heard nothing new

TVa/aUrfc;fy,?h:nre\:th7S*LST''r "" '^'V^'^^'^^y °^ ^verdan.

ho had upward; orS ) of an Jnool nf h*' *'''™*' "^^^^ ^"'^^' ^''^^^'^ "^^l"''
benefits. * **" •"°''™'' '*^'>'« o^'"- without counting the King's

welllLfSTouJg'm?„''ri?ro"?oMh°o"ffi^ to breakfast. They Bocmod

dined wi.f ml!'- ""''"'• '"'""■^^ '^'^'^ ^^^'•'«^'«' ^-^•^ M- B°-g«ois and my nephew,
It was very warm all day, and I remained at home in the evening.

%^nJTfi' ■ ^\T '^^''^l'*"' ^"'^ ^^""^ ^«'-«»- Colonel Miranda dined with mo
Took a dnvo .n the evening. Went to Foxhall [VauxhallJ w?th Mr m^nZ.'

we took aTr;^'' ^'"""' ^^"^"' "'^^ «"-^^ ^1^- --ning, dined with mo. and

Naglo'- Sgadd?o"dwrmo"''^ Viaited the Baroa

Marsf •aS'Snerafpowon^ dPnn.''- ^Jk" ''"^"*''* ^^^^ ^« «h«" »^-« ^^^' Colonel
[Kanolarh?] Bottn?dTtm?d:^^^^^^^ "'' "^ "°°* to Cur.holag and VeneLo

^te1'K?e.l St^^grto^Srr^^^^^^^^^ -. -^ ^e took a drive.
ja^^lTftayS^S^ -t^^ --- ,^- ^^^^^ at Mrs. Mur.

Mathey.

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2. Btt Vin de Suisse

3, Vin Muscat
1. de Cidre.

«K«i ?7Tr ^T?^''*!"" ^"'^''° ^''"*"°'' «^' «ntrd ohes moy oommo valet de
autre chn.o (,uo sa tiounturo, Hoitchesmoyouon voja^ro. I'ruionuio

«t,«„ M ;•"'":'""'' ^'hriatieest venu chos raoy pour mo dire qu'il s'^toit arrnngd
aveo M do Clone pour voyager avoo son fiU. [1 lui aooordo 200 L; St: par anDio
mais il faut (ju'il so pourvoye lui mftme d'un Djmoni lue. ^ '

Mercredy, 3".
frA,« / Mandrot est venu dcj^nnor oh6« moy, ot rao dit qu'il auroit propose son Beau
frdre Auhergonoa pour M do Uuione si Christie n'avoit pas acoepli l^jrnploy H mo
d.tquetoutitaittranqu.lleen Suisse, mais qa'on y etoit fort lasse dos Pranoois Z\
y imrodu.so,t le jeu & la dissipation. Cost une racfe abominable partout^' ^

Jeudy le Ire JuJUet.

IT • •.y.P^^rf '"• Sain^es a Louys Malhey pourses Gagos de 4. mois ani finissent nn

n. juillet. II est tros Content de moy mais so plaint do Made ShUd C'est Z

Sot dont JO suis bion aise d'etre debarased. ^airtniia. o est ua

Bemis h Falkner

6. Bout. Port

7. d. Madere
7. d. Cherts
7. petit Bourgoy
1. Champ. Blano
1. d. itouge _,

Je lui ay donni nn Bill do £10 St.
Le Baron li. a dinc6 chos moy.

BOienS '^^"' ^^ "^'' "^^ ^' ^'^' ^"' "'* "'^^ ^''y^ P«^*« P""'- I'^rmde & les

, , , . , „ Vendredy, 2. Juillet.

r«iiil*'* /""^ "^ °''^?. ^' ^*''"'"«'^® 1"' ""^ d''^ q"9 tout 6toit arange aveo M de
Callone & son frero ot qu'il devoit pariir Lundy proohain ^

lie panvre Saranville est entieremt derange

j;ay achot^ une Tabatidre d'or dont j'ay paye 18 guin^es.

RrP^f^'v "i'"'.'i"3'°® ditqueM. PiU s'^toit empar6 du Militaire et oua^

Sr G.orge Yong ne fa,so,t rien sans ses ordres. Ogilvie me dit la memo chose ^

■u KA • J- Samedy 3.

r«o„^I.t * i"^ ''•'•^ T^ ^ ""^ ^*'' P**"' do la Lettreque Made Prcvost a

"'"far:isreVM« gr. ^^ ^"^ ^* ^- '^ ^^'^^^^ °"* ^--- ^^ - -^--

Ecru a Bude, au sujet do Twiss & du Maj. Mathows.

, Dimanche le 4-

Dince seul, promend et passd la soiree ches moy.
n • . , Lundy 5.

P' .ervir de ScceUire mprm da ai U™y, ^u'il eSu K„"',?,'-°'i-'^™;°."". P™1"»

f o . .,. ;— -'»'ig'0'8& le francjiB
Lo Col. Miranda k !o Doctcur Adair ont

&c. &o. Cecy mo fait raitre des souf yons.
dinne chcs moy— rest^ la soii^e au Logis.

Mardy 6e
Mon noveux est venu deicunor ches mnv «t ma An^ «.,« i„„ •
ensemble une fortune de 44 000 St ^ ^^ ""^ •'"""'' S"'^' aurolont

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Tliero wore alreaJy 2 bottles Swiss
Wino, 3 Muscat wine, 1 Cider.

Handod to Falknor : —

6 bottles Port.
1 do Madeira.
1 do Sherry.

7 Potit Burgundy.
1 White Champagne.
1 Red Champagne.

I gave him a ton pound note.

Baron Kegon field dined with me.

Learned of the death of General Roy. a great loss to the army and to science

2. Friday. Called at the City and at Mr. Christie's who<olH L th.* ''"•''"f®;

Poor Soranville is entirely deranged

Bonght a gold snuir box, for which I paid 18 guineas.

Visited Mrs. Coore.

Wrote to Bude respocting Twias and Major Mathews

4. Sunday. Dined alone; took a walk and spent the Evening at home

W.1I, 40., 4o. Thi. ezcited .«.picions „ moTclll S['a2 an°d*Dr '>1^T°^
with me. Stayed in doors during the e.oning "iranda and Dr. Adair dined

woal^klir^itS aZSeTfTtfoo'oTt^Sg"" '"" "" ''" "■°^<'"»« P«°P'»

■>ephS;t::«ta,T.n°fp:n'ding !3/s:;"'tLf£:7j'"''i'»"' ■»• "■" •'y

Ifeeived a letter from Mr S"n ffilHam, th.nt- ''«'■?'»« ''""ouraWy. So., 4o.

com,^e«„]forhi.,on.'''jPLr:IX„r«E °*aL\SLn':r

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man was dated 27th May, the one from Williams the ??h JuSS. ^ ^*P**'° ^'•'**

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ri«/'V^ "r^lf 'V'-'^'i^^Holdcinc^HO loBaron dinrd chcH moy, 616 ,\ HampHload & au
Clob, Lo Gi Fa.elnx | FmrlaxJ mo dit qu'il avoit parl^ nu I{.)i do Twi.H ,,ui lui avoit
,11 M'^r*"" " T'i" ^"'^ "'^ ^icl'cmd pour umplacci J{ny &c. jo lui pailay auhHi
doMalhcwH, maiM laPciBonno fht d^jttd^Hi^T^. i / » ""

Joudy 8.

Men novoux o.t yonu dcjouni avoc moy, & ma fnit voir nn trailto do 21.10 St
quo DovoB a tird mr lui & 11 tiro do mAmo pour HO & quoIqucH llvroa 8ur moy. hi-dh
auoun avip, II faut roprimor cotto conduitto. ui y. hihh

Vondrody 9.

Los deux Tarons ont dinnd chos moy.

Samody 10
Lo Maj. BonHon m'oet vonu diro qu'il eHporoit do pouvoir former un narlv n'
recrnitor pr mon Batt. i / i

Lo Co). Miranda, ios Barons & lo Mj. Benson ont dinne chos moy & sont rostfi
proHque a 9^ hcuros. •'

Dimancho lie
Dinnd oh08 lo Gonl Morrisson ou je trouvay lo'6ol. Marsh & la faraillo Putisson
qui y logeoient. '

oiM f 'v * f""^ S' ?'*^'''«°° «PP.''<'8 "^0''' Pafs* chcs UBaron Alvonslobcn qui ,Stoit
alii A Vond«or Mr JSopcun qui H'y trouva me dit quo Lo.d Dorchester roviendroit
certaincmt nu piintemps prochain et quo vrayHomblablomt il no rotournoroit jamais
en Unada, lo d Clorck dont il dit boaucoupdo bion doit partir incesaamont pr ()u^.
bee. 1 ma prom:., do rccomandor lo Dr Moban do la fa?on la plus forte. Duvisson
mo fit d autrcs confidencoHcn me dinnnt quo lo Col. Simpko | Simcoo I otoit nomrai pr
rnk^rr g'^7«!-"^™! -<1"? ^O'-d Dorchester avoit rocomand6 lo chov. Johnson fSir
John Johnson I do la la^on la plus forte ; & do nomor du i)ei/c« [Doasel pour 6tro
surintendent dcs Indiens. On voit par la quo lo J. Smith est toujrnns au gouvernail

Mardy lo 13.

rir6 GO ^uin6oH chos Mos Banqs je fus chos lo Due do Northumberland pr rocoman-
do Vilir"*' "'"'"*"' '''""™® Secretairo pr le Gl Clarck, mais io Due so fouva hors

iQ Capt Provost qui m'avoit deja communique les maruBuvres do son Cousin pr

api,r ia"rrrdrB'ratba!""" " ^^^''^ ^^ ''^^ ''''''' ^^^"^ ^' ^ '^^«^"^- •^' ^

Mardy [Mercrodi] 14.
^iniil ''5*'^ I^d Amherst. Je lui ay parle do Prevost, m onsuitto a lu ^'.ur, lo Lov6
for nr^.n''"'' f ^"'' \''V'^. ^" ^r^'' **" Secretaire do la Guerro qui mo parut
que dTri:; ri^o'rrui'I' "^^ " "^ ''' ^•*'" ''''''' "" ''^'^'^^ '^ -'- P"'- '-"t

Joudy 15.

«„;«f Jf P "" ^^r V,' ^*°i^ ""^, "^'"breux pour la Baison, jo parlay a L<1 Sydney au
sojet do Provost. Jl me dematda s'il m'etoit venu voir. 1 Iparut un pcu ombarrsr^
Los Mandrols ct mon ncvcux ont dine ches moy. ' ^ omoarasfO.

^, Lo 16. Vondredy.

Ti.J^u 5f ""^°"P ™.«''^j'«. «t «"'8 fovenu ches moy fort fatigue Lo Gl Grenviilo
Budi & lo Baron ont d.nni ches moy ; jo mo suis fait oxcusor chos lo B. AlvenSon

Samody 17.

pr lectpt.^Ti^/toLlir'' '^"'' ^""'''' ^^'"' '" ^''''' ''' P'*^««« ^" I^"«^r«

Hn 3® ^"/-°" "^ "^'^ ^"''' ®'°'* ""'^® "" «^P^«« P«'<y <J6 Paris lo 14 a cinq houres
Prevost'r .«'"r')!''"'"' '\T T'"^""' '!"*' '""^ ^«* paifaitcment tranq^lo Mr
^nnv nf . ^ ^ ' n' ""''^" • ^' ^. ''^""'^"P P^'"'^ ««"« ^^i^^ "^ntion do ses macn'avres
LmbliZ't ""?.C'°>P«gnjo; je lui annongay que Ld A lAmherst] exigero't Jray-
semblablemt qu il rcjo.gnit incesfcmt son Batt. Jl eouhaitteroit d'atendro pr savoTr
81 a guerro soioit declar^e ou 8i on envoyoit des Trouppcs, afin d'avoir un nassace
qui no lui coutoit rien. Cost lo second f heme du feu Geni do Pisinge ^ ^

B. 230 (o B. 232.

PniVATi DUnv 01.' (lEN. IIAI.DIMAND.

IM

The Ivinj,' iiHkod mo if tb ore was no di(iHatie<

7. Weilnesdai/. Wbh at the lov6o.
fftclioti in Swilzjiland. itc,., ^tc.

«n,l i?'S ?" -ffy HoldcrncHs. Tho Baron dino.l with rno. Wan at HampHtoad
and tho C «b. General I uirfux t.,ld mo that ho had Hpokon to tho KinL' abouTf vJisH
who hud been rccommondod by tho I)ul<o of Itichmond to Huccocd Ito y^'&c I 8^6
to him also of Mathows, but the person \h already doHiK-.atod. ^' ^

H. Tkursday My nojdiow cumo to breakfaHt and nhowoj me a bill (or £i\ 10
draw,, on h,m |,y |,ovos. He had in tho m,mo way drawn on mo for jWO Jds
without any advice. ThiH conduct mint bo chocked. "n mo lor Xdii odds

!>. Friday. Tho two Biirons dined with mo.

imrly';r my'&io^,f '■ """"'" ''""° '' '"" '"' '''"' ''^ ''"P"^ ^"^ f^'"'" »r«<»-u.ting
neaily Kp^Hry"*^"' ^''° """""^ ""'^ ^"J'' ^°""''" ^'"^'^ ^'^^ '"«'">^ remained till

PatiHoVfSlt^J,h?'"°'^"V''"''?J ***^'''''"'^"'«' whore I found Colonel Marsd and tho
ratmoD lamily, who are lodging there.

12 i/onr% Dined at Mr. DavisonV, after having called at the Baron

f!H"h . 'k '; ""''' '^"m^'"'" '" )^'"'^"'^' • ^''- ^^°P"«"' w'>« wan thoro to d me tSt
Lord DorchoHtor would cor ainly return next Hpring.'and that probably ho would

.rmed1«.llvV"n^^'l'"'''\r «°"«'-''' ^'^^'l^o. '>f whom he npoaks well. L to Teavo
lZ?.n ^ forCiuobec. Uepr.jmiHod to recommend Mabanoin tho Htrongest manner.
DaviHongHvomelurlhor confidoncoH. by telling mo that Colonel Simpko rSimoc^
John"Thn f '" ?K "?' ^"'^°:"'"""t ; that Lord Dorchostor had recommeSoTS^i!
in.lL«tf • "l/^^°«t'-»'>«ft manner, and Doyce [D.aHo| to bo Huperintendent of
Indian atfairn. It will thus be seen that Judge Smith is still at tho holm.

K.Ju' .^"f'7: ^'"^^ 60 guineas from my bankers. Went to tho Duko of

fhelSwasTutoVt^^n."""'^'""^' Davison as secretary for General Clarke, bat

Captain Provost, who had already communicated to mo his cousin's schemes to

of h« ,r« .r'J-T^' ;'"u "f.nf' ,"/^" ^^'•"ing- ^ »ont him to Lord Amherst. Learned
ol the death of Lord Ucathbold.

14. Wednesday. Was at Lord Amherst's and spoke to him of Prevost Then
wont to the Court ; tho levee was crowded. I took the opportunity of speaking to
ho becrotary of War, who seems much proposHeHsod in favour of Provost and that ho
Had intended to spouk to me before doing anything for him.

<n T ^^; J]'"'"'"y- .^^»^ "^ tho Court, which was pretty full for tho season. I spoko
o Lord Sydney abnit Prevost ; he asked if he had come to see mo, ftnd seemed
aliUloombarrasHod. The Mandrots and my nephew dined with me.

r ..„ ^^n ^r'^'I^* ^*l'u''*'*l* ^''''".^. '^*=*' ""'^ '^^"'"° ^^""0 ^ery much fatigued. General
Gronv.lle, Bude and tho Baron dined with mo. I sent an apology to Baron Alvens

of lustio fofS,n!;in'J"ytr,-enf ""^ ^'^^ "'' '' Mandrofstolcarry him some pieces

on <i'^„''?i!l^''?.-^"''^- "'*! ^^'^^ *" <'-^P'"«*-« to Government had arrived which loft Paris
Mr Prn! if"! 'ri '"u ^ ''?"'"^' "^^'"^ '^""^'^ ^^^^ «^«»T thing was perfectly quiet.
Tn,;, „. T " ' ho «Poko a gront deal without mentioning his schemes to Lt a
wXi/.v. ^.'"^^"''.^'^ f '"^ ^i'?^ Lord Amherst would probably require him to rejoin
o troo « rnr'"".1""K^'' ?t ""['^'"^ '« ^«'^ '^ "«^«'-^«i° if war would be declared
B^e^rdTh^r of^eMe'GeS'i^de'S^gr"^^ " ^"^ '''"^ "°^''"^^- '''''' '' '^'

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i). 230 K B. 288

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l-« bis do^aw."'*" '^ "'""''*""^ P"'"" ^«''" '»*»' «'«^'°» «l»i "ont rov«nu«« do prondr.
, ^ , „ . Dimanoho 18e.

Tamme 4,787 matolots qui ont et6 proHrOH icy. II no dit qi 'ii Havoit <?o,?ui8 lonl
tempeqae -Angotorro avoit prom's au Wdo IVuoo. ii'cZ yriUSlnzd.
ligne dana la Mcditoranio dan* lo Courant do Juillot ni S M. I'oxigooit "*'""**"* ^*

t n n Lundy I'J,

liO Uapt. Provost m'ost voim comtnuni(iuor tin plucot uuo Ld AmhorHt Lni umii
«on«e.lM do pro.en.or au Socrolairo do la G.lorro, quo j'ay tCuv.y foT iTon if mo
IliT^t^- ^T«' *'°'^ """''"^ IaCompai;„io qui lo cLpf. DoLo^aoMonu dana mon

r«p^Trdt";j:;o! """^^^''"'^ ''"^'^"^^ '« "'^' "^^'^ -^«-^ .u'orp?:'s.run

v^ .Ir^^J'^^.^^''^'^'"^ '^,^ ^^^^^''oat %onl Lovd Sydney .^ Mr U,ho. qui ohI HoUioitA nar
Madm, No.bou qua boauooup d'iufluonoo Hur Lui ot uno Damo^vJon To ^

1\1\Zp . V/ "** T''"^''"" ^"^ "««opter do Capt. Licutonaiico.
.!n„i. -iu* "''*"' '®^'''"^®''^''^"''J&«'«'^ti^»' qui lui a obtonu In normiii.

plaiBir. I on a rcyu plus.ours lottros iort obligourUos ot lo I'rinco lui avoU offert nnJ
Si« r„T'f 1*"" "" ^'"■l*'^ HanovononH &o. II otudioit pour otroXo" at rdevoit
etre rocu dootour loreqao Ioh troubles do Gonovo comon co ont. 1 1 pr t dos ar mes on

iLuxZtt l.l^r ^""'"^f ""'';^^^^ ^"'"l'" ">P>OH oa leva doux nou

SI« ni,; J •^"°".P°"'"''*I" '"i obtonir uno Lt quV mo couta boauooun do
p*no, •KutonHUitopondanlquolquotompsaChatampour y rocovoir iTilSuen
II trouva moyon d'allor A Gonovo, ou il ciurtlHU lo Pr K Iw.rl To fiUdo M Ro«« *

a^B'St^Tmrt."™^"^'"'" '"^ "^^ '^••"'^ "^^ ^"'"'' ^-^ " ">- ^'^^ I-'i" " ^
Sa oommiasion do Lt oet datt<5o du 25 juin 1781.
II 8081 qucrollA lorl mnl a propos avoo lo Mi Whilosako rVVl.itoHidol rln 4e R««f

T T> J. , Maidy 20.

Le Baron a dinnd ches moy. J'ai el6 a la socrotairo do Gucrres.
ViA nUA r I A u Morcrody lo 21.

la li ro ot'iMu'i ni?f «r-,r ^^ I"' *^ P*^'"'^ «"'• '« «°"^« ^>« ^'''^^o^t. II me fit voir

jnsqaes & 1 1 leures, nous avons parle pou du Canada. Li^rawiordj restfi

S. 230 to B. 232.

fllVATB n'lARr Of «tl^»AI.OIMAND,

29t

Wont in tho evening to hoo my niocoH, who Lavo returneJ itom Houbathin«.

»rhai^' ?I^2';'''''..^'*P"'° Vandorput who «alle<l, (old mo that ho had Hont from the
thl^T" f' Ju"!^"" w>o were p>cB«od here. IIo naid ho ha.l known for a lonK time
that Kngland iiad promised tho King of !'. UHHia lo ho.kI 12 nhipH of tho lino into tho
Mediterranean in tho courHo of July if Ilid Mijonty roquirod thorn.

9^J\' ^^'!"!'\ t'"pt«»;n ProvcHt cumo lo commuriitato to mo a petition which
Ijord Amjicrnt bad advmcd him to proHont to tho Secretary of War, whioh 1 thought
very Kood Ho told mo that Mr. PrcvoHt had failed to obtain the company which
hT!!.",i: T ''**^ ««^ '" ray regiment ; that tho Soorolary of War had told him
that as the oflicor who had loft had obtained a company of I'onHionorH, tho King had
ordered him to appoint a half pay Captain.

ProvoHt'H protectors are Lord Sydney and Mr. Roho. who \h uri-od by Mih. Nchbit
who has groat influence over him and a Lady Warren, ito.

PrevoHt says ho would not accept a captain lieutenancy. Ho haH boon very inti-
mate with Prince Edward ; it was ho who obtained for him pclmi^Hion to have hordes
•t Geneva and managed all his parties of pleanuro. Ho has received Hovcral
obliging letters and the Princo otforod him a company ia tho Hanoverian Guards, &o.
Uo htudiod for the Bar and was to bo received as a dor' - when tho Iroublos in
brenova began ; ho took op arms in defence of tho magistracy and had a uniform
made tor tho benoveso dragoonn, in which ho appears as an oillcor.
i« iJfl","®'"? J'^T^ procured him an cnnigncy in his battalion. He joined it

llnnfjlnn . ?^ ^"t.^o;.!^'' TrT*'"' *'°^°''« ^*>« P*"*""; ^^^ battalion was reduced
shortly after (in Juno 178.S), and Provost wont to Geneva where he hasonj .yod half
pay for fave years. He was then replaced as ensign shortly after; two now batta-
mlf^rKVT,'^*"!'^'^ my utmoit to obtain a lieutenancy for him, which coat
me much trouble. Ho was for some time at Chatham to receive recruitH. Ho found
means to go to Geneva, where ho paid his court to Prince Edward, tho son of Mr.
Koso and some ladies, who have recommended him hero, and it is throu/h them ho
hopes to obtain a coinpany. 1 do not believe that he has boon altogether throe years
with the regiment. His lieutenant's commission is dated the 25th June, 1781. He
quarrelled very unseasonably with Major Whitosako [Whiteside I of the 4th Battalion
because he entered into the battalion. Tho latter, brother in law of Mrs. Lewis
must have written about it. Ho is generally turbulent, and wishes to direct and
interfere in every thing.

He desires to profit by the services of General Provost (to tho prejudice of tho
children), so that ho may secure advancement. As to tho arfairs of Gibraltar,
rrevos x)Id me the Princo behaves very well. Ho dines onco a week with O'Hara
and will have (?) with him. Further, he seoa him only in the evening. Tho Princo
vVJ Pt^"".°'' '^"^ *^ortiQB, has tho ears of the asses and mules cut, .tc. O'Hara is not
liked ; he 18 too severe. He is at this moment embroiled with Colonel Mars i Marrl
who IS chief engineer. It seems to me that both are wrong.

4^}A ?■'" u i^A^ *^*.* Sono to the King to aek to go to Gibraltar. The King

told him he must think of it. ^

It is said that Lieut.-Gonoral Lenox is to take the place of General Hoathfield ;
me latter ordered that his remains are to bo taken to Gibraltar.

20. Tuesday. The Baron dined with mo. Went to tho Secretary of War.

W« «5L„5*'^"''f ^- i^"u ^^ ^'""'^ Amherst's, lo whom I spoke regarding Provost.

?« w«« nn loT * •'""'■ *•' -^'^ ^"""•'' ^"gg'-'S ^''"^ t« P''0°'"'« him a company as
he was no longer in a position to purchase. He al.o wished to be employed in

Sott^' Dt7„f^M'''' that it would be more suitable that he shouT' ofnhs
ind CaSLn Proff ,; fJfP«%"'« 7th Admiral Pigot. General Fawcett, General Clarke
and Captain Croffort [Crawford]. We stayed till eleven ; spoke little about Canada.

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JJURNAL INTIMB DV ofew. HALDIMAND.

B. 230 X B. 232

p.x ux T J , , Lojeudy22.

-01^ a Hametoad, Caramond ontdinneches moy lodinn^ excellent

Le Vendredy 23.

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parlay a Sir G. Yong au sujet de

quoHtiona

moy Voadrc ly prochain ^ ' ^no promit de venir dinner chea

,v , , Samedy 24.

JJ.nne ches moy fait visitte i MrsCoore;

f ., . .,, „ Dimancho 25.

Gibraltar II ma H i/' ! ■ , *^ c«y'eux do savoir si le Eoy avoit nomd au Gr de
ou'i lie v;r- Jt^omafn P n^' le qu.ttay s. javois quelque chose a faire dire an kI

T p f D Lundy 26.

T r> Mardy 27.

Lea Baions ont dine ches moy.

ATGrcrcdv 23
Jo fu8 au Lcv6 ou il y avoit pen de moade. '

17,. ^ , . Jcudy 29.

T ♦ n ^" M^'''''*' 'l'^' '''^'O't pas nombreux. Jo
Lt Prevost .! me d.t qu'il avoil ropondu a M^ Rose.

J^e col Kemble et le Baron ont dinne ches moy.

T « J A L , Vondredy le 30.

Mp r u I , Samedy lo 3i

etoie?thottcorbl\-Sl";;im^^^^^^^^^ '■' ^"''' «.^«'^ -•■ ^- '« S-^oia

tit uno paix freparl avoc es 14^01 nn'r""'^ '"-f ^'^ "i"*^ '« ^^«' '^^ Hongrie
conclueroit,quolo^rdrPruJoouiav2f^H^ ^//?^•^ ^•''?^^. apparence qu'elle so

q«f r« appouf* L^dreL • '^"'" ' '''"''* °''°' ""'5' * "^ "'' P«« " «"j<"

Suod^AS'taKln:""""' "'"" """•''" "'"»» A-S'*. ''""droi* »„ I, I!„y de

Or, o I ., -'^"^ ■** Aoust.

Euss^sYvJoi; FioTte Ue Gal^o.-e:"""''^^" '^^ '^ ^^'^ '^^ ^''"^^ " '-"P-^e -'• 'es

■Le Gi Clark 03t party pour Quebec.

T»- ' 1 , r. Lo 9e clo

IJinne ches le Baron Alvonsleben.

Bade Vanderput lo Barou Eegensfeld & Gunn ont diniie ches moy.

B. 230 to B. 232.

PBIVATE DIARY OF GEN. HAtDIMAND.

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to G«i.oral Clarko und (o write to Mr WrMi.Z B.,//,T b°^ '" ''".'^ '^""^ """"
»o„d dined wi,L mo. Tha ifni^ "^^ulirVa^sl^'C^S " ^°""'" °"'-

24. Saturday. Dined at home. Visited Mrs. Coore.

, 25. ^unrfay. Paid a visit to the Baron Alvensloben who rocolvod me in a v«rT,
friendly manner and wished me to dine with him He was verv oMrJnn? fl\ I
the King had appointed anyone to the governTship ot G?braltaT and to d^«"T '^

Arrsltt^T/''^'- Captain /re^'oat communicated to me the petition which Lord
approved ^'"^ '" P'"'""' '" the Secretary of War/of which I strongl^

27, J'wes^fay. The Barons dined with me.

28. Wednesday. Was at the lov^e ; very few there.

f« «:5 r ^^"'■^^^y- '^a^ «' f^^e Court, which was not numerously attended I sooke
g^S.r George Tonge respecting Lieutenant Provost; he said thltransweMr

Colonel Kemble and the Baron dined with mo.
A„dttrSwiKe""SSa?al«„'S5;trw!^T„°i„t:a!''^^

gary making a separatb peace with the Turks RnH thnf <v^n^ ^
pearance it would be conLded; tSt the Wo? Pr It who h J h'^^'^^h^P;
Danlzic and Thorn, had given ud his -^XaSml^A *' th^T ' ^^^^ ^'^'^ demanded

the Ir^'oVs'SSeV pu't M "t.""°' ' ""*"'°"' "'° °^"~ " "> ""> l>'-» «"«">

gaining™ «™'->,f;™''i?.t°""'/«?'''r«<' »' ">» advantage the King of Sweden Las

8th August. General Clarke loft for Quebec.

9 August. Dined at Baron Alvenaleben's.

12th August. Bude, Vandeput, the Baron Regonfeld and Gunn dined with me.

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BOUQUET COLLECTION.

LsTTEa Book op Colonel H. Bouquet,

May 12,
KtiusiDgton.

September 13,
Albany.

November 21,
Albany.

1767
April 9,

April 9,
Philadelphia

A. 1.

April 23,
New York.

No d ate

B. M. 2J,e31.

Rat :l( of Provincial General iin.l Fel.l Officers in North America bv
Boyd WarniDl of George II, signed H. Fox. E lT

IhooSriy'Eook.^''" "^"^ "^ ''" ''^''"•■"" «"' '^^"^'^'''•«' takon'^irom.
Ear! cf Loudoun to Sir CbarloH Hardy, Now York. Difficulty If

incha.e.H. The joalou..y and allacks of the French. The pretentions
of the Governors of Provinces to coramand the troops : the commissions
iBeued by the King and ru[o« made to prevent the da^nger. thence ariHing.
The disputes m to giving the troops quarters in thoditferont Proviucos. 3

Ptiladelphi.. Eiddi« £ "olfV^^'T'l^ ? ^"^■p^'''^\ ^^"i^"^"-- Col. Stanwix has givea
giddle £100 for Capt. Bnnse to moot expenses of raibing the Ist Batt.

St •;fn'"'"T \^'Tc^- Trusts he (Weiser) will use his interest to

ra:8e ^00 men for the defence of Carolina. -'■:*' -^

Same to Capt. Charles Busso. Roorui-ing orders and beatino-

• instructions sent, £ .00 sent to Biddle for expenses ; when that is done tl

apply to Stanwix lor more. 2

Warrant empowering Col. Bouquet to appoint General Courts Murtial.13

MartiaT^*'''*''''''^ by Col. Bouquet to appoint a President of a Court'

John Appy Judge Advocate, form of deputation to a Deputy Jud^e
Advocate, of Courts Martial. ^ / ./uugo

Instruction to deputy judge advocate. yr

Bouquet to the Earl of^ Loudoun. Five companies of the Roval
Americans mailed from Philadelphia have arrived at Hampton Roads.
JamesR.ver. 200 Virginians arrived hero ; the Assembly has agreed to
complete the contingent with militia. The collecting of men and money
goes on 8 owly in ijpite of Governor Diawi.ldio's efforts. No news ol the
200 men from North Carolina. 20

Oharlestown k ^f"""" to the same. Provincial troops of Virginia arrived. Small pox
8. Carolina.' S'^.v,®" °" ' PrccHutionn. Bad water and heat have caused sickness.
JNothing done to raise troops, but the Assembly return a favouuble
general answer to the Governor's demand. Governor Littleton's efforts
and influence give hopes of success. The scarcity of men raised for the
defence of the S )uthern Provinco.s The poor condition of the arms and
men. The bad state of the defences fur the town j proposals for
stioDgthoning them. French men of w.ir sont to the Misnasippi One
battalion of newly raised Hi 'hlandors to sail from Ireland to Charloston
under Montgomery. Money matters. 21

Same to Governor Dinwiddle. Arrival on the 15th. Americana
encamped. Din widdie's troops are in town. Govoi nor Littleton, owin-'ta
the delay in Lord Loudunu's letters, could not take measures for raisms
the provincials; hopes the Assembly will grant lunds for the purpose
French fleet at St. Frargois ; intended for Jamaica or this place (Charles-
tovvn). The rest of Diimiddio's troops to b.i sont to CharlostOA^n 25

Cbarlee'town. i,- "'".^? ^'?"erai Webb (in French). His embarkation at PhiladeU
phia and landing at Hampt)n Roads wiih tie troops. No men yet from
North or South Carolina. Littleton has convoked the Assembly, and
has obtained the passage of a resolution to raise 500 beside the 200 men

April 23,
New York.

May 26,
Williams-
burgh, Vir-
ginia.

June 23.

June 23,
Uharlcstown.

June 23,

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n„n/n7^ '^.^ expected by Loudoun only amounts to 600. Tbeinde-
Cfn thrP'*"''"'';'^*'' "' ^ garrison. The number of ioeffeJuvt
Freru h fleet 'pxlnt^H' '•*!' "' '^' fortifications. Movements o?Je
rrerich fleet, i^^xpccted leinforcomont of Hiehianders V^Loa

Ch^featown. ox 3' 'Do«t"n. "^"K^^'^.^i^ arrival AhrexTbitant cha^gffo?
SoBcKet t'^'"'* the hot climate will agree with him. Th^

Same to Governor Ellis, The decaved HtnfA ^f «t,« <. * • i-. ^^
n. rceon,m..d» large logVo, ,. to con^ f„ at h7po'„Vlo'a ^ube'^" S
caDBOn,, 4o, (cattcrod in iho fori, »l,oald be lomooid can LvT,.hl»

recoiv.d (to^^bj, Kpcr i'o'r cSrf™'f:; Bot' a^t " Sdct "o" Cia*:

l™„ toV'-"'"," .f™2 "■' "r"°"- »' «■» Pro, nee '""'4"

Saino to EiMgn John Bogge,, Fort George. To deliver over the fort

K.rSru":. "'"'• ^° '■"'""""• ""■■'•'"<=™«nd hin,.o7priSo''edt

a£F' iS£""TF' ""»-'^- ?^.i^:S;grts

onn. tp /,3 bad sfate and Georgia in a worse situation. Want of

^^ to^t'Si 'ins "1ft ::gi„'et.'°t,;.° X^fnio^f^

towra°.;n.t'':tSL:;",r«a.''°''"""-^- «»°">'' p-'^'-^ 4

raotTt Charlertrn^"" ^""""'^- "°™ "»'"""« "■» P^P"'"^ •»-
Sce"„«fttw:o„rbrbr».'l?''^"''°°" '" "'« P-oP-l'fcr.h.

«or.i:ra^t?rrf;„t"br.ro\s^:°r.°.^'To^°s°'^- '°"™"

to and oal about the fndi«nL„H .ki"!,..??,'.?-. To take every mean,

between hini

The French

56

June 33,

June 23,
Charted towa.

June 30,
Charlestown.

June — ,
Charlestown.

July 13,
Charlestown,
July H,
Charlestown.

July — ,
Charleatown.
July 16,
Charlestown.

July 15,
Charlestown.

July 18,

Charlestown.

July 20,
Charlestown

July 21,
Charlestown

July 28,

JulT 28,
Charlestown

uouH Bern as 10 the report by the Little Carpenter. To take

i^.H^??„T_l^°"* *•?? l"^'^'"^ «»d the natureVthe ciSntry 1
...... i««xicuuusouioments; tue course of the rivers &c

make nee ot the Indiana as scouts ; why should not h^ ?

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1757.

Oharimown. ,, ^o^Quet to Governor Dobbs. North Pa-oI; no m. „«.

Oarol.na to be sent forward. Disanpointedrir' ^''? ^^^ '"«'» ^''O™ N.

recruiting. ""'^ i^-milips. Additional instruotions f>P
ChfMwn. . ^^™«^'>I^!«»t8.HayandJonk;n« a^,i:.=._. '. •

Charlestown.

August 10,
Charlestown.

August 13,
Frederica.

August 14,
Frederica.

Augu3t 25,
Charlestown.

^^ Same to Lieuts. Ha, and Jenkins. Additional instructions for recrui\*

^rolZtf^rrZ^^^^^^^^ that the 200 men rais^^j

vote, the security. The necSiw, ! ,. '"^ ^! \^''''°«'* '^ *»»« AssombJy
Pennsylvania caLot send wE^the eJlT-"' l^t ^''''''' juncture, X
late to send troops when attacked a« t hn ^"u^V ^^'' «^^" ^oors. Too
cepted by land, Ld the Pren h a,:;BounJin"Jfh' ^' '^^'l^y «^« '' '"'«'!
some design. Ho no longer expects the ?l1 A. ° "?'' of 'Georgia with
mondod by His Majesty fo? the d?Sn? p ^'S'^'anders. Supply reoom-
ruisoi by .ending on Ks ons InH ?h f ''^^'^^os- How money may be
Same to LieuT. Shaw ZrT P.^ ^^^^'^^P^ maintained. ' ^ ?!
supplying the fori wUh provisiofn "'' ^'''^'- '^'' arrangements foj

William, with dotailLf armament ^^^'•«^°"«^' St. Fimons, and Fort
Same to the same Fo„T« • ' :?''<^°anco stores, &c. 77

Spaniards. ^ ^^"^^ S^"® o» an expedition against the

ouZm: rttn.^'^t';*";,- Jr t^^'"^ '-7 ^nventheforee o^?
ready. Troops healthy and little dese^tioh'^P.''''? ^'^ *'" barrack, aro
peace and in general the who e peor.r„ «r;„i?' ''^^''■'' J"«t'««^ of ^he
extortions make it nearly iLossfbLt?*"^ '^«'"«' ^^^^ tro.ps. The
has the be.t major in the woHd n/i '7 ""^ ^^^ «'^^'««- H«

■ ^^^"r^^^^^H^^J^^^ returns. The men J^
Little Carpenter, a Cherokee ha' ^!- '^°''°^" """""^ tranquil.
French on the Ohio State of tLf-^?'"^ * '^"'^ ^°''' building by th;
Prince George, &c. Thev am Il^« l^', '''*'''' ^^''t ^ondoun,Voit
voted to fortif^ Vhe towrf and h«'' T defenceless. Monoj. has been
iioyal. Savann^ah, L.'scard 'y of Un '' " ^'"« "'^ ' ^''^^^ '^ «^ Po"

■ tb':rn.^^tSgry ,t-t3"^tr^^^^^^^^^ cove, on acoount I?
the furniture will bosunjred Th ^ T barracks, but it is doubtful if
are pleased to have soW ertto defrnT'^h"'" 'k"'"^' ^^'^^S'^ "^h- Tl ov
between them and negroes Treliroft.^r''^^^ "« difTerence
Provinces have raised the r trLps he Sas™Z ^«"« ^^ the Southern
relieve the independents from frT*L ' therefore, boon unable to

these men; tbe^disband^'^ the p ^^iSrh. ^'" "^^«"«« ^^"« to
ing the rest of the independents to J ^fp-^^^ necessitated the send-
B ar. of Indian affairs. The negleoter s Lt^''^ ^y?'^'' ^^^^o^rable
cli r, ':d, and the people well SVed fn. ^ f ^ ""'l'^^''^ Preparations
fere with their pn^vate interest Kaillnf'-r^^^^ ''^^^ °ot inter-

Snmp f^ p^A- "•■--• ^'^taiis of milltarrnrnr.nrafJ'^""

Virginia ; how they are to be «mnl. TJ^*''^ ^^ ^'^^ provincials of

August 26,
Charlestown

August 25,
Charlestown

August 29,
Charlestown.

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17S7.

August 39,
Oharlestown.

Augnjt 29,
Charles I own.

August 29,
Fort Prince
George.

No date.

more effectually by this augmenlRtion. Petor Slowman a recrnJt

reSnt ' " "^"'^ '' P"^"" ^° '' °" '''' forts. "^"^0"

newTauLli?nTH•Tr^^• S«iling reported, by a Bn.tol ship, of ill
new battalion of Highlanders. Difficulty of hearintr from Lord T.nn

fhe" campaign.""^ ^^""' ^"'"^'^ ^'^^ P''-^--'^ "^^ ^^ ««" h^imo a^iJe"

orKrffoi." '?"gg«t««o^^?0'- Littleton. Remonstrance against bein^J

bdr^ll'p^don^hewar ^^«'^« ^« ^^^^ I^-'^-". - ^o^s afraid ol"

Sonne directions hew to adjust the quadrant. li

Official addresses to the different governors. 95

Lkt-er Book cf Colonel Bouquet.
1757-1758.

A. 3.

ner.

March
Ph

B.M. 21,632

SoZiVT"' ''^.'^'"■"■■I'obb., Willfam D»n/E bert I)m„i53i«"„d

and the thre«1rdlf.i .° «'"thtrn provinces a battalion of 1,000 men
about 2 nnn .<^ M-P' '^^"^''^"P'''''' ^* ^^^ "'en each in South Carolina-

enouWmake uo 5 COo";;!/n' • '?k T^,?^'' • '^' ^'^vinccs were to rai.o
PennsyTvanfa ' ' '" '^^ ^"^"'"^'"S proportion .

Maryland .....' ^>fJl

Virginia ^^^

North Carolina..!."..".' ' ^'?n2

South Carolina .';.';.* -• ^JJ

Which joined to the King's TroopsV.V.'V.'.V.V.V.V.V.V.'.V. 1,200

J, ,. Make in the whole . TTnn

UiT,T ^'^"'^S'a AOOO men, in the follow ng proportion •-.

Five companies of regular troops t" ^ 500

Three independent companios.f. 3

Provincial Troops South Carolina gj"

;, " North Carolina .V.;;;;;.".: 200

Virginia.... ^^O

Jfonnsylvania 200

Milking in the whole JoOO

. tr.'llero^led TaaH Jitn'^S^n^? rr 'r"' '''""' ™ond'i!;„,„et and

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176T.
April 24,
New York.

April 24,
New Yotk

Hajfi,
New York.

September 10,
diarleatown.

September 10,

Oharlefltown.

I

courus-jnartial on ra^ular and provin^cial roo"; ^T ^TZTul

nunabor oi',noafToA^Tt:'r\SL^^^^^^ ""^ oonHidorable

additional foroe sent is enough to ovonr/o thorn Th« .T"?^' f o^^**
quot aent to command the tmopV iOs nb.i toA J m ""^nr^"" °*.^'''-

mmsm

P0818 in the Cheroifoo country should ba trurrisonQ.l A? h« p. • ^
Circular of Lord Londoun to the Governors of North and ^nnlh

R.l«f />'''' "'*"'' ''*''^ °f Pennsylvania with the fir^t batUUon ^f

& SThT' ""' '" ^r "r '"'^"^ ^^ ^^« ^^''t of tho PennBylvanian
troops of the troops raised in Maryland and in Virginia Lieut OolonS
Bouquet 18 dispatched v^ith other troops to South plrnln« fl!^
secunty of that'ar.d tho most southeriri'rovmooT Remindr'thl of
HoniTr'"',,? '^ P''?vi«io°8 for the troop, left in To Province/

?o ^.1« 1^ """ 'rr ''"''', *° g^^^^'^g ^'^«f'^'-««« ready ; that the mUiS
bo properly armed, &o., and ready to move on the reauisit on nf tlf
compandor. Hopes to receive the same benefit from the m Utia as wts

attempt of the enemy on Fort William Henry. ^ i fq

-Bouquet to Governor Dobbs. Tho arrival of the Highland '.«ff«i;.n
■ mer'nl'^ Montgomery will save the trUt oSS.' gX ' 3
«Tnnn.. u °?. ^°T ""^^^ Loudoun wiU do with all the men hero
supposes he will send some to tho northward, in which case oX'-
iwiT rtho ''" ^> ""r'"- ?°«o--«"'i« offi.er;Ten7to hisTrov noo,
owing to the scarcity of men hero, to be provided with quarters. Asks

for pJoviSSi '""' '"' '''' ^"^^''^''"' P^'«^ ^^^^g^'^ the officer:
Same to Lieut Shaw, commanding at Fort George. Will send an
oflicer to relievo him, if he does not s?on recover. Xis to furnish aU
the necessary scouts to Fort Loudoun, but Ensign Boggrhaa not gone
as ordered, for want of an escort; does not understand wh? as the

raders go up and down unmolested. If on« i. needed let ^X^^^^
PrnS^'^^V^^^'"'^ ""'^1* provisions; tho carriage to be paid by ?he
working m the fort. Tho men must not imagine they can work or noti

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^Heptember 10,
Oharleatown,

1T67.

all the Kin||['B Iroops most do so when ordered, but the Govornor has now
consented to allow Iho men repairing the fort two giilH of rum dail at
the exjxrge of the Piovinco. Hojiob to hear no more compJjiintH ; ovorv
man rofunng lo work is (o bo confined and puniHhcd. i>otail8 of the work
to bo done. Arrival of MontgomoryV Highlandern. Pfl,,o 4

Bouquet to Captain J'aui Domcr6. Jtolls of men, &o , received. Hopes
Ibat ho may Kurcecd in kccpirg tho Indians and onf,'«ging them to go to
war. Jl the Cuipentcr sLould go in good faith, ho could render a good
account of tho cncmy'H KcttlcmcnlH ai d tho nature and diHtanco of' tho
route by which to reach them. Satit-faction must be received from tho
people of Silkio (Chilcolho '/). 7

Chffiown"' ^'""^ ^"^ ^^r^f^ral Webb. Arrival of Montgomery with 106 super-
i.u.rieBiown. numcrary men ; voiy l.callhy on arrival, but have become extremely
Bickly. DcmuiidH for trai)HporlB, Ac. 3

r1PJ?w«L'°' ■^.""\*' ^" }'?'*^ Loudoun. Substantially tho namo hh tho letter to Webb.
cb«rie8towu. with the addition that tho country is bo unhealthy, that all tho officers
toot out to recruit, uh well an the men, have fallen wick. 9

8«ptember 16, Same to Dolbn. Thiinkn lor the care ti,kcn of rcc riiiting ( fllcorH. Owin^
Charlestown. o the great cxpenso for prov.sionH will not send May and his party fur-
ther than Newborn. Jv'c^pccling Mont^omcryV HighlanderR. The news
of tho grant of £6(),()0() to Virginia and tho two t,'i.rolinas in very agree-
able to him ; tbi8 gratification wbh ncccHnary to enable theno Provinces
to support tho exliac rdini.ry exponises of tho service. Ih dehirous tohavo
a statement of the military condition of tho Southern Provinces, and
hopes Him Excellency will lot him have it. n

September 17, Same to (iovernc r Ellis. Thiinks him for tho caro ho has token of the
Oharleetown. trooj.s. Will t».ko care lo put tho J>rovinco to no expense vvhatovor. No
rum 18 to bopiovidtd for tho troo))s in his (Ellis') garrison. His troublo
about quarters (or tho Highland battalion ; would rather make two cam-
paigns than ccttlo tho quarters in any of tho American towns, Thogroat
oes of J-oit William ilonry and tho disappointment of tho great expedi-
tior thohuperior foicoof tho eromy having occasioned tho return of
1.01(1 J ou(l( un to New York, riosccution of SioaKtnan. Tho exchange
of artillery is agieci.ble to Governor Littleton and to him. To send tho
pieces at ihoexpenbo of South Carolina after being proved on tho spot.
JJis dihappoiniment icgMiding tho provincial troops of South Carolina
pitventcd hin. fioi.i disposing of the irdepcndent companies employed
in the lorts at fco L'lvat a distance to be relieved by the regulars, their
ci-ti,l)lihhm(nt IS more huiti.bio o Gcoigia and ho is disposed to employ
thi m in that way. Belicvts that at present moie Hoops w( uM bo burdcn-
H^rnc to the town, but so toon as ho (Kilis) asks for a reinforcement it
shall bo sent. Res| ectug ncruitir.g r,nd tho loss of so many men by
death,owing tothosieklinehsof thoseiison, and by desertion. Should
bo glad to SCO the progress mado in tho forliticatii ns. 15

Same to Lieut. Shaw. On accoui t of hisill hcnlih ho will be
relieved by KnMj;n MclntChb. As the fort is of gieat inn ortanco, asks
him t() lemain with Ensign Mclnt.sh to help l.im. If his health does
rot admit of this, hois to give Mclntr'sh all instructioi s. Nothing has
been paid the men for working, except two gills of rum daily. Has done
his bisl to ^-ct pay for the men with him (Sh; w), but ihcy m st bo con-
tent to be u^cd like tho others- ; as soon as j)OhMb!e they i-liuii 00 relieved.
It is not easy to get what is reccsnury to curry on tho work, but tha bet-t
must bo done to foiwurd it. How far thootficois m.iy go in concili-
ating tho Indians. ^ 28

— 1. . u..,. uvpvD mat fuo iclior ariivod m tirao to prevent

the embarkation of his (l^obbs') troops. The term of six months is too

September 17,
Charles town.

September 29

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BOUQTTIT OOLLBOTION.

1767.

'i

October IS,
Oharleatown

October 16,
Obarltistown

October 16,
CbftrlestowQ

October 16,
Oharlestown.

f.^n.ty 1 ! "• ,' """"yl^anm, Virginia and South Carolina eiiliat

for tho whole war. He wo.. hi rathor have no troop,, than after thoy

.r an,omontH ttbr>ut tho troopH. a« tho Vfant of roKulations makos him
^nsbio of tl,o,r no.^HHity A.kn loavo to enliHt the diHbanJcd Bi™
monihH ,non for tho Koyui Amori.^anH. It .oom« impoHHiblo to ^ot. ro-

W M '" u '"" '""■'r- ^" ""'^' ''"«° ^^'^ •■• l""-t of the loH8 of Fort
W.lham Ilonry. TroopH very sickly ; the Highland battalion hns ovor

';';»'l"ot to Genera! Napior Hud Hont in July tho military ^refurns
of tho i;.(,v,noo or Juno an.l July ; now HondH thoHo for Am and
aoptembor Work on tho fortific.tionH ^och on a« quickly uh circum.
HtanccH will udm.l. Tho IlighlandorH landod on IhL Soptomber; thoy

rZl.7 "m T; ^;'';^" ^^''^ "" "T "'■• •■" beginning to cool thoy will moi
rtct.vei Death of Duhsohux anrj roHignation of Provont. Apnlio8 for
ono of tho two yaoancioH in tho American battalionH. Limited ),y Actof
i ari.ament to this roK.mont, ihoro aro no other hopoM of proformont loft
and uhUs that ho will not forgot tho oHicorH in Amiriea. gj

harno to Lord Harrington. Kncloain^' roturnH of tho troop.s. Arrival
and Hickly Htato of iho HighlandorH un<lor MontKomorv ^ 24

S uno to Oolonol Iluntor. Was «lad lu hear of his recovery. The
dilU.ully of m-fjotmlir.- bills; the incor.vonionco of thin for ...yinir tho
troopH. H;ul Hucco.,lod in K'ottin^ money by mere ohanco but that
.pro ;anons way vv,ll not su,t an bo.idoH tho pny of the Amorininn there is the
Hub„H enco o ho UiKhhu.dorH to provide f .r. Can pay ,.ntil OhristmaB!
but aftor thai dooH not know where ho can pluce u eini/le hill. There will
bo H„ch a dema.d for bi I In for indi,,o t!,.U military bill« cannot bo
negotiated boforo spring. Sut-^g'sti .ns for ovorcomin!/ tho diffloultv
In con.orjuonco of the ouiituro ot Hhipn by tho French, tho merchants
requwe H,x billMo e.ch Hot. He has only four ; ask. for two additional
w hofic.alauthonty KoHpccUng the rate of money. Loudoun has
or.ercd hack the V.rgin.an troops, but ih.y cannot bo npared till January.
If thoy are to go then trnnHporU must be sent at tho exponHo of the
Frovincouf \irg.nia. The iriogi.laritios of tho posts; hopes that tho
G.nornormayimpnivothosorvico. The bad climate; hipos ho may
not pi.ss another summer hero; does not like tho country. Friondlv-
mosejiges. -^ or

SametoLnudoun. Though the Highlanders loft with 130 supernu-
moranoH, thoy have lost so many men that thoy want all to make up
1,0 J() privates Kxeopt quarters, thoy aro well provided for. Care shall
bo taken of the clothing, firelocks, &o. Bill for £5,000 received and
receipt sent. Is B,„,y that Hunter had advisod sending bills instead of
money ; the incorvenieiioo thus caused ; tho morehanis have a^reod on
o late to bo charg.ed so as to inrco him to comply with their terms; caa
SCO no way to do hut t. giyo tw>. por cent,, for negotiating the bills Mr.
-U.bmih, the Speaker, is tho only man who would do it ovoa at that
rate. ]i tho contractors would write thomsolvos, thoy might trot
It done at ono p.r cent., but he cannot. Respecting tho indigo market
ana tho Virginian troops, who cannot bodisponsed with till January, tho
Jiighhu.dois beirg row to tho country and so many oick. The three
iiuiopcdent companiefl aro on the frontiers ; the provincial regiment
has not yet 70 men The not force tor tho present consists of tho Amo-
ricans only, reduced by sickness to ;;oO men fit for duty. Has sent 100
men to vreorgm, lOD more aro wanted at Port Royal to work on tho
new fort and with the militia jointly protect that harb mr againat pri-
vatoers. It is not " well possible " to carry on tho service in this wide

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country without proviDcinlt ; it would ho the ruin of tho troops 11 they

wore Hcattcrod over 4(10 anfi 600 miloH oil IhofronlioiHbosidoB the imraonae
oxponso for thoir provlHions. Tho provincial ro^imont can never bo
raiHod unlcBB tho AfiHcmbly aj^ieo to his proposition to oblige tho
mihtia to Hcrvo by lot two or threo yours in the provincials ; doea not
expect thorn to do it. Tho arrival of tho " Winohclsoa " disabled. Trans-
jiortH wanted if tho Virtrinians aro to go hack. Thoso could be provided
from Hampton and if Hunter sent onily notice, tho mon in Goorgia could
be sent for. This would prevent ditHculty in the pay of tho transports :
no money hiis ovon boon Hcen from that Province for tho pay of their
troops, The difHouUlcs of communication. Sends ncoountn and vouchers.
Hns boon paving to Govornmonf, having charged tho Province what ho
could, convircod thut tho people wore ablo to pay, and seeing how
unwilling they wore tospond money in providing qmuters and necessariei
for tho troops, (roor^iu is different. Though extremely poor they have
dono u good deal, infliioncod by thoir Gov irnor, who i« indof^ttigable for
thoir hafcty and welfare. As it is a frorrtior to the two powers, and the
people unable to repair their dccftyod forts, recommends that that should
bo dono and tho garrisons eupniiod with provisions at tho expense of
Govern mont, Tho bad state of Forts Augusta and Krcdorica. Port Wil-
liam irt only an advanced post kept to tost tho right of possession against
the Spaniards, the limits t,ot being well lixod. ThedilHoulty of rocruiting.
The unhcallhino^s of tho country. Names of offi -ois on tho invalid list
Lotfor from Governor Dobbs rcspocting tho ditHcuIty of raising mon!
Has hinted to Governor Dobbs tho necessity of having regulations coa-
corning quarlors, &!. When the sickly season is over shall try, but does
Dot expect, to complete tho five companies, The air has bien so infootod
that even tho horses died. Loss of ho.ses by offijors ; this, with the
abominable imposiiion of tho inhabitunts, renders it impossible for any
officer to bo employed on his pay in recruiting. [las t-hown Gjvernor
Lyltloton the noceseity of putting a stop to such robbery by a law to 6s
the rate to be charged the troops for diet, when provisions cannot be
sent, with regulations as to doseriors, &o. Uopos tho now Assembly will
pass such laws. The eternal struggle in A.merica is about quartering
the mon in towns ; the only effect of solicitations is ill humour j cannot
even got straw for the Americans, what could bo got was given to tho
Highlanders. The town is large, tho public houses few and bad ; had
the men been divided among the inhabitants nobody would have suflfared
much, and half of the men lost by death or dosortion would have been
saved. How the troops aro quartered. Sends plan of the town and
fortifications j how tho works woro carried on. Notwithstanding tho ris^
of the town lying open, it has never been possible to got a suffloient
number of negroes on tho work. Pi ivato interest is the first point hero.
Iroopsto be employed in building. His doiign is to make the town
defensible. p^ <,

October 18, Bouquet to Governor Dinwiddle. Cannofsend back to Virginia the two
cnariestowD. companies as ordered, fiora want of transports, &c. Jf they are to go
back in January, begs him to arrange for transpcrls, &o. One of the
companies has been sent to Savannah, Geirgia; as it will require
time to recall it, asks him to eond notice of the time the transports
are to bj sent so that tho company may be ready. Calls attention to
tho want of pay of tlio two companies, 44

Same to Colonel Stanwix Returns sent. Respooting recruiting. No
supernumeraries from tho Highlanders for the Araorioans, owinc to tho

October 18,
CharleatowD

v'Ovhing recoivvu

Ourry has left some in PhiiaUeipbia;

atks him to inquire about it. Is heartily tired of dispulea about quartow

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Korember 0,
Cbarleatowii.

November 13,
GbarlHStown.

November 12,
Cbarlcstown,

December 3,
Gharle8town.

December 8,

Cliarleslovn.

December 9,
CharlestowD.

December 10,'
Cbarlestown.

TranfiportB still horo waiting for convoy ; fortiflcalioop, &o., as in proviooHi
IctloiH. PuffO 41

There waR addoJ to thin letter, dated 27th and 28th October, a
roquuHtf'or him toltiko charge of cerluin men luri,and givini; the nnmoHuf
olticoi'H on tho Hiuk iJHt ul Philudolphiu uud lliimpton. IIopuH ho may
bo in oomloi table winter (juartoiH. KosuKh of rooruitinx. Tho AMHombly
hiiH voted £1,000 Hloiiing for banaciits for 1,000 mon, hut doclinod to do
anything about bedding, iSi i,, without which tho burraclfs are UHoleHH.
There is ro danger of lulling in lovo with South Onrolina. If th«re had
been any inclination that way their genteel proceedings would have
cured it. 46

liouquet to Do* bs. lias received liHt of armn, itc, in his Province ; Hball
write to Lord Loudoun on the nocesHity of providing arms for the
militia. Kcspocting the Mending bucl< of provincial troopH to Virginia.
Of tho Ht'jors Hont 43 had died and Mr. Sload had to pay for burying
them. Late now8 ia bo bad that it would bo belter to have none at
all. 49

Same to Governor Kills. Tho provincial troops at Savannah are to
be removed to Virginia. Tho state of the troops generally. 60

Same to Captain Domer6 (in French). UcipeB lio may enjoy his
pleat-ant place of retreat. In roHpocl to replacing tho mon of tho
irid( pendent compmioH dischurgod or recommended to ChoUoa, Lord
Loudoun writes tlmt each captain must koop his oompuny complete and
that returns will show that there are funds enough fur tliia parpode.
Tho companies must bo tilled with serviceable men and the dischargo of
all who are ansorvicoablo will in -roaso the recruiting fund. All invalids
may, therefore, bo sent fron^. Savannah to Charles Town with tho company
oi Virginiars. Has no doubt ho (Domoro) will do all ho can to complete
his men in which ho (Bouquut) will assist him to bo on the same footing
as the other King's troops. Asks his opinion ot Fort Fredorica, and if
it is worth being repaired. So soon a-i ho oan find time ho proposis to
visit Georgia. 52

Lieutenant Doylo to Bouquet. Cannot Eond any wood to tho siok
people, no provision being made by tho Assembly for wood for hospitals,
and only two cords a week for every hundred men. 66

Bouquet to Lieut. Outerbridge, Fort AugUata. Thanks for reporting
tho Btato oi the fort. Shall desire Governor Ellis to send him a barrel
or two of powder. Intends to visit tho forts. Asks him to as-'isti in
recruiting. 54

Same to Governor Ellis. Has ho.ird that ho had engagoi a transport
for the Virginian company. Has yet had no answer us to supplying tha
troO(jS with utensils, &o., at tho expense of Government. To send
ammunition to Fort Aut^'usti. Congratulates him on the treaty with
tho Cteeks. 55

A letter dated 9th Decombor, to Governor Dinwiddle, has a note that
it was not sent, but instead of it ono dated 16th Djoombor. £>8

Same to Lord Loudoun. Acknowledgos letters ; regrets tho disagree-
able contents of his letters. Mujar Tullokon will give His Lordship
details of the present situation. The arrangements for transports.
Hefusal of some of the masters to ^ail without convoy; refers to Captain
Hale for details. Tho Virginian company has arrived; will sail in
January. Disposal of troops ; would have sent a company of Americans
to Savannah, had there been any appearance of danger. The Governor
eays no troops can bo furnished there with bedding or utensils. By thj
treaties with the Creeks the Province ia safe on the land side, and by the
fortifications of the town it is safe from privateera. Tho orders to oom

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BOTTQniT OOI.MOTIOIf.

A. 3

mi.

f'f

H K,,,„ h .nUucKt. Tho ntw fi.rl,.io«l,«n„ «ro Koin« on wit .iC,

as;.'.'; ...riv;,',;",';;::,' :,';."t.;„ .":r"f "■■ "'"■'">■ ,'» i'«>- •i- '■■■■ i-. i."

i..~f,b„„. s,.„,^;,L,,;.;r',",,^,',;,,',',"'"'.;,,.":'t'!'''', '"!'.''>■ "'■•."■''"'""

Uliarleatowii.

Deronihrr !0,
t'li»rlcitown.

('hkrlritowii.

I)«cpmb«>r a^,
tJhBrloatown

Dorenihor 36,
t)hiirlP8towii.

Uecrniber 2(V,

".. w, , ,,^KN nun lo piiy iho iinioiini. (JS

1 AKkH Icivo for Vioior I).i|,Iohhh to hoivo «h
ni|)B rj«imont. ,.,»

Sumo to Lord lioudoun
a volunteer in IliH LnnJKhip'B rj«

l'.t:i."' """""" "'"■"'• ««"■'' ■■«'..™- ..r .r»,.|,, i„ ,h„.S„„lh.m

of hin
f.7

IVRH.
Janimry 19,
Cfaarli8ti.wa.

Janimrj' 24,
ChHrlcstown.

...ly;.oi..™iv„llb,M,|,,»Hi.,.aro,,,',iy ' " "" '' «l'»"

^ " f . ). JisLonlHhip l.uH allowed MY.vi.;o.,H <'!.• ih, =, ! '•""'«

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T

A. fl

MOtlQniT nOLMOTIOIf.

If

I TBI.
Pnbinary 1,

ObArUitoifn.

T

F«bru«ry 3,
Vhkilfituwn.

fcbnmrjr 8,
Oliarl«st<)wn

Kebniary H,
Chkrieatown

PobruMrr 10,
Oharleitown.

FcbruHry 16,
Ubarieitowu

February 21,
ObarleBtuw n .

February 28,
OhaileetowD.

HoiiqiHil tr» Colonol John Korluw. Hiin rmolvad hin loKor from Albany
of the Irtih Novcmhor, r.;H|)0()linK nictHitin^f. Oonooi iiiri)^ lucountn.
IIiiH ordered (,'Hptain (JnldHmith with LiciitonuntB (Jniy and Mhuw ol tho
»t'r<'o indcpcridont comiiuninH on rodinitiiif?, hut ox|niotM no miiccuhm.
I .rraokH nro biiildinK nnd fuinitino voted, hut tho troopH nroHlillin
Iho mtno Mitunlion in roj^iud to iinartcrH HM when Ihoy Inndod. Report
Hiiiond <d tho removal ot tho Ili^hlandurH to tho noithwiird huH hloppofi
tho huildinif of hi.ria(l<H for thdofllocrH. If that rtgimont in rim<,vod
Iho trooprt lift will iiol, ho MiHiricnt (or (ho protootion u( tho I'rovinco,
with M) many dintant pontH. 'I ho indopcndciitM nro not iihovo V()(» ; (ho
AmoricnriH aro not ((imploto, hut thoio aro thrco caidial pimln on tho
m'Uhhorolo ho gairifoncd, namoly, (/"harloH T< wn, I'orl Knyul, iiiid
(J«!(»rf{o Town. 'I'ho Carolina H(>f;im«'nt will novor ho rained , I Imro aro
now only 2W mon Tnohtly of Iho woihI kind ; almoHi nnkod, t-o ihat, they
aro III lit h)r any duly and (^an Hoar(<dy bo oxor(MHod uiiIuhh tho mn
BhincH brightly. Tho IhhI loUor from J/ud Loudoun to(d{ ihico month*
and ten dojH to como kr. l'ii^;o 74

Hanio to liord Loudoun. With nicounlM; tho prodl on hilla <!r'.wn.
Tho " Nighliii^alo " mKii of wur, lopcrted (tl tho cooHt. 77

Hame to l>onioid, Nuiiioh of riion lo ho cc nl down aH witneHHCH. Kegu*
laliohH an lo pay and proviHit iih for tho indepnidont oompanioH, wilh
Hcalo lor (flllcorH, noii.('()mmiHhiono<i (dTleorH and men. To oi cnuia^o tho
planting cf corn, whieh will ho tho propeity of tho HoldiorH. CoiKorning
reciuiiin^. To l^an^mit all iiifoimalion to him leHpoc.tinf^ tlio hcrvico
or any military oipo<iition amon^ tho Indiann. 'JB

Hurno lo Mr Hload. I'rovi^ionH to ho Heiit to FortH Princo (jloorgo and
Loudoun. (Thoro Ih no dato, hut Heo p. VJ). i-9

Hunio to (Jovornor Dobhw. HcndH Stead'H necnuntH for thu hit orn. Homo
of tho provinr-ia! troopH leiiiff ndudcd, ihkw loavo for ea|)lain Pnino lo
recruit for tho AmiricurH. l{««port rocoivod of a HiiH|)onhioii of arrriH
botwoon tho Kin^ of PruwHia and tho l<'ronch to tho month of April. 81

Hiimo to (/(doncl lliintcr. KoHpodin^^ accounta and tho form in
which thoy Hhould b(( kopt, &>•., huliHihleiico lor liiH (/fHcoiH not yet re-
ceived from Coloiiol Youiif^. iHHony Governor Dinwiddio Iuih ii )i yot
ordered linnHjiorlH for Iho piovincdai troopn. Niwh fioni l<;iiro|e, tto.
" The An-embly haH at lant provided (jnartoiH fr.r ilio force, wliudi will ho
ready next month, but it haH boon doiio with ho much icluclitnco and
with Huch Hymptomn of dihall'o( tion lor tho tioopn, that wo tliink our-
HolvoH y( ly littlo ohiijjed to ihem. Thoro renuiin Niill Homo pointH to
Hotllo, in which I hopo wo hhall Hucccod and have not hi njr muro to do
with them ". ^3

_ Hair.o to Colonel (KorhcH?). Hud only received hiw lotlcr of tho
<>lli of December on tho tiiHtol the month, tho '■ Po^'^;y" huvinj^ boon IomI
on Ctipo Koman. Tho deiiiy him put it out of hiH powor to exo iitc orders
rcHpcctii/^ clothing, of which detaiJM nro f,'ivon. Hud begun lo doHpair
of getting back to PennHylvania, the IlighlanderH boin« ordered to tho
rorihwaid. After many Mtiii>.'(;leM the troops are finally provided with
quartorH J tho diviHion (Koyal AmoiicariH) took J)OH^OHHion two dayn ago
of Iho now barrackHj 600 Hi/,'hlaiidorH are alno provided for ; Iho Imi lackH
for ilio remainder will bo ready soon ; ho|joH tho (ffKiorH will be provided
fill when tho AhHcmbly meclH. LiuM miido a Imrguin with u captain of
tho provincial troopn ol North Carolina to recruit tho men for iIiIh divi-
Hion KcHpocting tho dinpohal of mon over tho number in tho other
division. iioHpccting nuihler<i, &c., of tho mon with iiim (Bouquet). Hd

Same lo Governor Lytlloton. Culling attention to tho rules iniido by
AHBcmbly regarding tho quartering of the ofHoors which uro con'raiy to

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1758.

March 3,
Charlestowc

Uarch 5,
Chatlestowii.

March 10,
Charlestown.

BOUQUET OOLLKOTION,

A.2

all precedent either in Europe or Amorioa. In tbo norLh the troops aro

Hhould be put on the same fooling as those in other parts of America
sapprohcneive of disputes betwoea the otli^ers and inliatols o~

h^r.n!u? ' ,'T"''.?",''''^'"^ ^" ^^^ «ai.eri quartereJ either in
barracks properly furnnhed or in the town, and points oat that it is
only rea onable to make a suffloient allowance to officers who have
removed from their quarters or wh ) have never had any anliffned lo
them since l hey came to the Province. ^ FW Qrt

• vio^n^H '"^ Lj'ttleton With explanation of statements in^Jc-
vious letter and names of officers who removed from their quarters or
never bad any assigned to them. The furniture required in barracks

t?«'5?" '"' M *?' ^n^'""^^'"" P'«vincos. which is detailed in leSrom
the Quarter Master General. q.

Letter enclosed from major jRobertson, I) Q M G q?

assl^Lrolrei '''''' °' ^^"^^ ^^""^^^ ''' -^« ^^^ - 'l"-^-

Same to Ennign Mclnto.^h. Approves of his plan for providing cattb

will su3;'"'tr "' f'^'i '" ^'' ^''''' «^ '""^ 9th ultimo. ^ He (BL^el}
P ov nf«^ R t.P"'' T^ provisions; to report monthly the state of tbe
Province. Returns of provisions, &o., to be sent. go

Apparently in answer to letter of the I7th February from Mcintosh
\li:"^ \^r'f ^ i''^'^ «^ ^^« difficulties of obtaininV provisions and

it letL if.'ta. H ^"^r; '^T- "^ '^ ^'' supplies for^he garrison
Ihe lettei is stated o be from Lieutenant not Ensign Mcintosh. 103

Same to Colonel Forbes. Letter received: will use the ntmnlt

liogiment). His instructions and orders shall be left with Colonel
Montgomery, to whom Mr. Hunter has been directed to fu^^h fuUira
supplies of money Hopes to be at New York before this letJer Orders
received from Lord Loudoun as to embarkation, &:. m

MiLiTAHT Accounts South Caholina.
1757-1758.

A. 3.

1767. ^' **• B.M., 21,633.

hJiZV ""^A ^^'u^;'!'^?^^ ''^ ^^^ ^'^^ Highland battalion commanded
by the Hon. Archibald Montgomery. Pa^eT A 9ft

th« f ?I!^''^•^' subsistence paid to the officers of the 6ve com?anie8~of

te"t:?(5rbri7^T\^ma"ra'Ai"^^^'^^° '-''--'' '^ «-^^ ^-"°s

B. Same for the subsistence of the companies . 4

lina. ■^''''°"°' «^ '^^ contingencies paid for the forces in South Caro-

ting^ncter""* ""^ ™°°^^ '''""'* ^'"' ^^'''•"''•"K' «°d o'^er regimental con^
General account. 1

In these accounts the names of all the officers are given

1768. ^tner accounts of the same nature. 9 to 13 14 to 1ft 2t f« 91

A.2

A. 4

BOUQUET OOLLIOTIOlfi

T8-

Correspondence with Gbni- Amuebst.
1769— n63.

I7n9.

March 1,
Philadelphia

A. 4.

B. 21,634.

March S,
New York.

March 7,
New York.

March 9,
New York.

March II,
Philadelphia.

March 13,
New York.

March 13,
Philadelphia.

Bouquet to General Amherst. Had been left lo fortify the different
• pobtP on the communication with the Ohio, but was summoned here to
i-eo Biigfcdier Forbes; found him so far gone that ho could not see
him. The intelligence from rittsburgh admits of no delay in sending-.
All accounts aio unsettled, and fuither delay in payment would pi070
of bad consequerce. The 100 Maiyland men left utFort Cumberland
reduced by desertion to 25, having received no pay, so that the Fort
may be abandoned. Ponnsylvaniars not yet paid. Deputies of the
Six Nations on the Ohio demand an answtr. Provisions sent to
Pittsburgh not paid for. Orders must bo sent to prevent the confusion
that will bo cflutcd by the death of Forbes. Pacro 1

Amhertt to Bouquet. His concern at the eitnation of Forbes. "The
probability of his death before this reaches and that the troops will be
under Bouquet. The importance of keepirg up communication with
Fort du Quesre. In the state of Forbes' health, his intentions to be
carried out. Has desired Governors Fauquier and Sharpe to mcot him
at Philadelphia, Will give all the assistance ho can in clearing the
unsettled accounts of last campaign. Has no doubt the Provinces will
exert themselves in raising and paying troops, according to the Kind's
pleasure. Hopes to settle the matter of the troopn, supposed ''to
garrison Fort Cumberland, with the Governor of Maryland personally.
To assure the Indians that he (Amherst) shall not neglect lo secure
their interests. Is not inclined to believe the Indian reports as to
projected attacks on Pittsburgh. Is confident Forbes has loft orders for its
defence. The enemy should bo attacked if it venture too nean 4

Same to Sir John St. Clair (there is no signature). That ho is to
have all the accounts for tho last campaign ready for examination and
settlement. g

Same to Bouquet. An Engineer to be stationed at FortLigonicr to be
at hand for dutj where wanted. To try to quiet tho people of Phila-
delphia about their accounts. 9
Bouquet to Amherst. The death of Forbes, Amherst's orders trans-
mitted to Co.. Mercer. Satisfaction of the Indians. The garrison of
Fort Cumberland reduced to a few men; an officer and 20 men to march
there from Bedford. Governor Denny has laid Amherst's message
before the Assembly, No precise news of the arrival of tho Governors
of Virginia and Maryland. Mr Griffiths, a Quaker, has prepared hia
house for Amherst's reception. He (Bouquet) has taken command of the
troopa. His reasons for so doing. Objections made by Col. Morris of
the 17th ; ^sks for Amher^t's decision. jj
Amherst to Bouquet. News of the death of Forbes received . Bri-
gadier Moncklon ariived from Halifax to succeed Forbes. Till he
reaches Philadelphia, Pouquet to take command. The necessity of
having a Genl. in cummund. Will accept the offer of Mr Griffiths. 14
Bouquet to Amheist. Tho disaffection of the Ohio Indians confirmed;
tbo difficulty of j-tcortaining tho strength of the French in the^e parts!
The weakness of the new fort at Pittsburgh. If allackcd the garrison
lo burn it at d fall back on Ligoiiier or rorl Cumboriand. Tho'^wluto of
tho garrisons of Ligonior, Bedford, Cumberland, &c, Tho possession
of the Ohio cannot be secured without 1,000 men and artilloiy at
Pittsburgh. The difficulty with "this obstinate people," to obtain
caniuges till ihry are paid ; ready money would romovo that. Tho

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BOUQURT 0* LI.KOTION.

A. 4

1709.

Wardi 15,
Pliilii(lul|i)iiii.

Murch 1«,
New york.

MrfcIi 18,
New Vork.

Bfiircli 2i,
riiiladulpliia

July 6,
i)awego.

July 11,
Oswego.

Di>cciiil)«r 18,
New York,

Httrao (ocommandorsofnostH. LiuKlinir and aH»o\r h„ i<- i '^^

and olIioi-H jiIno woutidod. IVooHulionH

17(50,
June 3,
j&lbAuy,

June 3^,
Port Pitt,

June 34,
Fort Pitt

tho^^hond „... „,..„,„ a,,„ wou.ulod. I'.ooHulionH t„ bo tukon at the
Niagan"" '°'" '""" »'"■'' '"' l'««^- ^"^^« «-^{'""l«J <rom

tl.oMronL'^i'.'"^"?^ '^''>« ''^•««""'« of all thorogimonts cleared oxmlt

c< nfuHod tatf ^T,'^'"''''^ ^*''"^^') ""^ Montgomony-H, owing tolhX
confused Htuto. They munt bo roctirted before cloariug by Lord*^B u ring'

eofhrS'thoctut:'"'- ^"«P«°"°g '^^ «l«to of the acoountH of tho

. Same to Caloraft. IJospooting the acoounta of tho 60th rRnval aJ^

noan Regiment), and tho^uBoSf tho oonfuHi^n ^^^*^ ^""^

A. 4

A 4

B )UyiUT COLLKOTION.

15

.

17(10.
July 'ii,
Ogwcgo.

Oi tobor 18,
Crown I'oiiil.

Noveiiilior 27,
Now Vork.

D'Cornlxr 20,
Fort I'iit.

1701.
J»niiftrv ItJ,
W.'w Vork.

SUrcIi 2,
Now Vork.

Mari'h iO,
New Yoi-rt.

MArcli 33,
Fort Pitt.

WhicIi .8,
New Vork.

Alarch 28,
New Vork.

April 12,
Now Vork.

April 21,
Fort. I'ilt.

May 11,
N. w Voik.

August 11,
Allj.tny.

AlIl^llBt l.t,
Plymouth

J^()pt('i.iher8,
Bostnti.

Hpii criilKir 17,
iSliaiMi Island.

Sciitcriilicr i3,
Stiiteii iHlmid.

NoveiiibiM' aj.
Now Vork.

Dflceiiilior 3,
Fort Pitt.

Docembor 9,
New York.

AmhorHt to H„u<,uo(. JI«h reooivea oxplunatioiiH m to thostuloof Iha
a^-.o<,tu,(H. Cannot f^v.ul wurrunf for ll.o'balunco duo/uH tho cxnonHO«
wmo inc.iirroil l,oforo l.o took oormnut.d. ' K^4«

^ .Hamo to tl.o namo. Hondin^ ruloH for admiHnion to CholHcaTloH

ba a ,on to th« vacant onrngnoy if Houquct mm.nmondH it. ' n

Pat i 1! u " ^'"''°''''- . ' ?;'>'.i"'"" lo '"" promotion of yorgoant-Mai"
lat.iclc,and ncommondH i<:dward Ilubbanl for tho vacant onHigncyVi

Swl'tl!T\^K lioiHl'iot. Has rocoivo.! 2,101 S|.HniHh dolluPH from the
.So.....ly for tho ohcouras^'otnont of HriiJHl, troops abroad to ho diHlribntm?
umoHK iho orphttnH of M.MicrH nlain in butllo. ' Tho nharo ,. M b a ta ^^^^
.M roady.and m to bo diHlributcd whon ho rocoivcH it. 4,()11 pa S f
Hh(U!H Jil.soHont for (liilribution », upaiiHot

fo;M;Tod ''nul'ir!'"''- '"" '.>»'J'^«ti«"«. to SorKoanl-.Maj .r Patrick wol
loutKiod. Hubbatd h cornmi.tHion as onwi^n in HJ.MU'd 47

•t an '""'■■''; f^ 'J"«J"«ti"n <'»• tho Royal Am(,ri.,,u.H. tho cS

n OKa.d to pay ; how tho prenont hanlship is to bo f-.,t ovor, in roHooot

to K,.so mado Hupornumonuy, „niil furthor ordors aro rcooiv od '4'

noiXjuol to Arniu.>t Ha. drawn for tho n.o-.oy for tho orohann
Whon ihc HhooH arrivo thoy will bo o.,.mably dlHtributod. "''">"»»•

AmhoiHt to Hoinpiot. Warrant to .lul.vor up a no/M-o canturod hv lh«

rii r . ^"J" ""'""•, "^^^I'a-'Ko Hanciionod bolwoon Liout. fWo
C..limHoftho!>Lhan,i Lioul, VV. Ki for of tho U.yal Amori.a.H Tom
nnsMon HKnod (or Lieut Montin.dc to tho 45ih an^l vlntoor JubCl
to bo KiiHign of tho IhL l^attaiion tJOt'i. "uouuni

bano (o tho Hatno. ForwanJing lottcrn. Will honour hJH ordora l^r
tho money to ho di.stnbutcd to orphunw. Jl

iJouquot to AmhorHt. 1h oarryir.g tho ordorH for roduolion into offoot
I as roco.vcd noto of t ,0 pron^otionn. ^ogro roturnod, An.hor nogro
Vow ///nes 8till with tho rogimont, ""S^o

AmhorHt to IJou,,uol. Liout. Hontinok has dclivorod tho no.Mo to hi^
mantor. Not to part with Tom H.ne. till furthor inquiry 1^30 'h

Dopositi.ns regarding Tho.uaH Uind or llido, roportoJ to bo at Pitt^«^
burgh, that ho ih a froo nogro ' -* to 00 an iiw-

T >'m"nI.',V,""T'' '" '^'"''%"^- ^^'^'' •^«P««ition8 and Hlatomonts tfmt
lorn Ilydo Hafioo noirto. (Soo pp. 5H, 68, 6()). ^\

AmhorMt to iJonquot Sonding lottor and dcpoHitioHH rolating to Tom
Ibjlo. Promofon of Kns.gn Jarrot ; ho iH ordorod to Niagara U

Samo to tho samo. lOtiohming (j,i/.otto that tho King i?aK domandod
tholnrH,oHHOhariotloofMooklonburgStrolit.inmarriago. ^'-™™

(-0I W AmhorHt to Houquot. Thoro boing 1<J Huporntunor.rioH ovor

dlHora^gi ^~'^^'^" '•' '"""' «•»«««"« 'vioo iH out aro to So

Mmquotto AmhorHt. Tho PonnHylvanian troopH havo all doHcrtod
but (,(. tho.rt.mobomg up and thoy rofusod to wait. Dmtribution of iroZ
to /ortH Ligon.or, Juntata, Stony Crook, HuHhy Run and Sandusky
ProHqu I.I0 xn want of provinior-.B. Resignation of Lioat. Roifo ; VhoS
Hutchins rocommondod to suciicod. 1 j^uuiuw

Amhorat to Bouquet. List of promotions and oxohanges. 69

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A. 4

1761.
December 34,
Fort P.lt.

December 36,
Fort Pi It.

December 31,
New York.

1762.
January 13,
Port Pitt.

January IC,
New York.

January 31,
New York.

January 21,
New York.

January 31,
New York.

February 3,
Fort Pitt.

Fcbruory 5,
New York.

February 6,
Fort Put.

February 6,
Fort Pill.

February 6,
Fori Pitt.

Rouqiiot to Amherst. The HupornumorAiy privatos will bo dimihiirgod
when the mountain road is froo of snow. Applies for invalids to bo put
til the Chelsea list. Ptij^o 70

S mo to the cftmo. Rospooting oomphiiiit-* by contrmitors. Abstriiot
will hhow how tho iuu'ouiitt wero HOltloil. NoJHon toluHinir (o luiiiour
billn, the coiitrnctor'H fluent had to iWiwv diroct. Tlio atliirH ho !i8kH to
boioftin Iho (Juiirtor Miintor (Jononirs luiiulu, (2Hth) Aiiival of Liont.
VViliyumotx, (';i| (-lin Hiilfour niul 10 nun bound Cor iNiiii^ara had liillon
back on Sandur'ky and wore witboul. |»ioviMionH on tlioir way to KorL
Pitt, lios.s of j)r()vi.-.ionH for l'roH(iu'lKlo. Thn num m >ro than oaii bi>
Hubnistod Ihoro should bo Hont to ri'H(wuf. Flour Hoiit to Sandusky.
Nitti^ara and Detroit both in waul of p^ovi^^ion•J. jl

Ainhoi-Ht to Biiuquot. fho oonduct ol tho proviiioials (bus not Nurp^i^o
him, The dJHlribulion of dctui-hinontH nppiovod of. Tho roa^toii for
tho nhort Mupply of provisions at tho pj-(tn. Tho vaoant oonuuissions to
bo III led up. 76

Houquot to. Amhornt. Damage to tho fort by floods, with details. 7i>

Amherst to Houquet. Croghan «'»'« with Indian socounts (o Sir
William .fohnhO'i ; their prodij^ious amount. Uha granted a warrant on
aroount of roa^^ous given by Sir William ; but ordorM f)r Indian prosontn
must bo sparing in future. Hum and spiriL-t forbidden to bo carried by
Indian traders. All offio.rs to enforce this rule. 83

S.imo to ihe same, ttago's dotsidhmont under Halfour to ))roi'ood to
Philadelphia, thence to New- York. Mr. Franks explains why |{ou(iiiot'a
bills on the contractors wore refused (See p. 71). No ciiango made in
the payment for contingencies. Approves of the dislribuli on oi the troop*
for case in provisioning thorn, (loneral complaint of tho ^evere wiulor.
Is surprised at tho want of provisions at Niagara. H.5

Col. William Amherst to the suno. Invalids can doriv.! no bonolit
from Chelsea whilst they remain in this country. Thoso woo can woik
would be better to remain. The (ioneral will send home those who aro
fit objects. t^g

Postsrript. Discrepancy in the charge for supernumei-arics. How to
bo reduced, 8!)

Amherst to the same. News received of the damage by 11 ooils to Fi)rt
Pitt ; approves o. the moasures taken for security. Is afraid after all
the expense that tho same may happen again. Lt. Col. Fyro ordered fo
report. 90

BoHi|uet to Amherat. Liout. Moyor has loft Fnsign Pauli and 15 men
at Sandusky. The blockhouses at Prosiju'Islo and Venango might bo
reduce 1 to subaltern commands. Pai tial clothing only arrived. Ensiirn
(rorrcl the only oilicor willing to purchase. \>i

Amherst. Orders that Sampson Fleming, appointed D>>puty Commis-
sary at Dolroil, is to bo forwarded by the oiruuM's at the posts. Dt

Boucjuet to Amherst. Col. Stephen, commmding tho Virginian Kogi-
mont, dcsiios that the detaohmenis at tho dill'oreut posts bj relieved to
msirch to Winchester for disbandment. lias no means of reliovin;; them

Fort

i»7

Tho

98.

and has guaranteed tho men's pay should the Provinco lofuso to
them.

Same to Maj )r Lovingston. Tho garrison at tho Crossings,
(Cumberland and Kodstono Crook to stand fast till relievo! ; their
will ho answorod for. Returnb wanted. Indians i^omjiliun of white
hunting ami do.'?troying game. An example to bo made.

Same to Sergeant McDonald. Similar orders to tho prc(!eding.j[
sergeant may go to VVinchostor to settle tho men's accounts.

A. 4

A. i

nooyURT OOLLKOTIOW.

IT

1)5
Kort

nu'ti

IT63.
FobniMiy 0,
New York.

P«bru»ry 10,
Kcw York.

Ftbrimry 28,
N. w York.

Mnrrli 3,
N«w York.

Miiroh 7,
Port I'ilt.

March 7,
Fori Pitt

March iO,
Fort Pitt.

March 28,
N«w York.

March HO,
Fort Pitt.

April I,
Fort Pitt.

April 3,

New York.
April 4,
New York.

66—

AmhoiHt 1„ (J„vornor Slmrpo. T.. rosloro Iranmiillitv in U.o old
l.<n-,.H.o r«,Ho ,tH,,„.,u of mon U, ho in roadinoH^ for an o.rly „u,„!

t.."or.i o,?t;!r!n'- 't ?\ y-" '"•"^•'^"'^'' ^« '"^^i"^"^ ^^o fans hi'*';"!!?

I 10,. ml „>, t o moutiH to bo tulcon tor l.hoii- noonrily. SUmwix provi-loj

m.HHury Lc.«ko'H ,o„mr!c. on the pn.vision .lo,,u,-(mont to o , utluvu
11.0 .ugo ,unnl,or o vvomon drawing- .alionH l.uumt bo allow.,,! j

han to Hamo. I'rodamatu.,, I.y M„;„,,.ot has j^ivon oILnoo in Virri-
ma thoro Nooms .„. rouHon for ii, an,l IoIUt to (lovorn,,,- K,iu,,.io-

toinpiaih 01 iiio inililary j.owor. ,,.r

Xeii Z^ in 'J;"^^<> '''7;'<3Ho.tod to U.o Indians will, no doubt, bo
men H •..o.nui,,^ T i '''^'■^''" '." <"''"'i"K tl.o Vi.'^rinia,. dotm.h-

Kn In. ^' ' ""'"'"».'"'" ,»'"i'>K' I'^foro it. Is waiting Co.- tho rooom- "

mendalion boloio |.io.n,.ting Knsign (Jonoll or

Bou.juot to AmhoiHi. J{oHpooting tho dispo.sal of invalids. 108

S..mo to tho Mimo Jlis illnoss has provontod him answorin.r loltorH
of 9lh Docombor and 16th, 2lHt and aist Jan., whioh ho noj^doos^ nd an

mo'nt'h^H" No <'" '■"■"■"'• ''^''^^ "'"'^" "•'"'^" '"'■^ oxpondod in fo«-
n^ot.lhH. No strong .q,.,„s pormittod, but so.no may bo caniod throu-l.

spijc ol llo (Is. hualps taicon by Shawanoso. iin

diotTi tho HnvT A '^"'^^'^ «* Captain Ri.d.a.-d Walkor of tho (Jrona-
vHnoy. ^ Amo.-ic«r,N. P.-poHod s.io.-csHio., i„ oo,.H04.ion(,o of

^^A..U,o.stto Mo,„,„ot. Reduction of Martini,,uo by Monoktoa, w!!h

» .uquot to Amho.st. C(.!. Kyro's a.rival ; ovory li.i.t givon to h^ila

omakoa fall ,op,.,.t on tho lo. t, &-.. vJ\. Pr.Li\nnn^ nZvlZ

Colonel oommandant, OhHorvatio..s o„ (J ..nmissa.y l.oakol .-o, . H h on

prov.s.on dopartmoMl. Tho da,.go.- oftho limiuJl sorv.co m n n iho

Th i'ron """ ''''^' ^^T' "• ?'^'^''^" ^^"'1 ^I'O'-ois r.o fund to ro r.it!
Iho inconver.iono.os sullorcd by tho ollicors. Htalo oftho storos at
L.go„.or and He.iford. Thoro nro 2.i0 or aoo p,.iKO„o s o • <Mr ,oo 1. '•
Ht.ll amon. ho Indians, who aro promised t!, I.o dolivo.^nl ,hsEn^

.Ho^"n Vrn''" rr"""' '^'';"''"' ^-'^''" '■■^""plai...« of (Jo.orno.- Fau^uior!
lands. Ii,s I, , ihor ro:.son was to frustraio tho bubble s,.,ho-ao Of (J,d ,noI
CrcHUp lOHottlo tho Ohio. Tho attempt lo bribo him (H,„,u.t . go
into tho hchomo. II.s attempt lo p.ovont a soand.dous b.^oi.h of Troaly
Jiel.oves huthohas .ncn-.^oJ tho enmity of por.onH i.. Vi.-gtnia a ut
n>«ds and prov.sions, which loads hin> loOlosiro a <hango of^^m ma nd
Thoro .H a g,.,od,ness to engross iho lands, whirh loads to jnal >usy. Tho
garrisons at I'reM,„'lKlo and Venango wilH.o redu.ud ^ vm

Amhorbt to lioutjuot. l).>claralion of War with Spain. u 4

burZ" mai''°h?'""i R««P""li'-g Indian ae..o„nts; a...I how tho hoavy ,'
burden may bo rod.iccd. S ,rry L-hoar of tho scalps lakon by tho
bhawano.o. W.ll writo Sir William Johnson as to tho best nothod o"
treating thoee Havages, as ho (Sir William) is tho best judge. i^l

^1 U

18

BOUQUET OOLLKCTION.

A. 4

i:o2.

April ft,
New York.

May 2,
New York.

June 7,
Kew York,

JuD« 8,
New Yoik.

June 14,
New York.

June 19,
New York.

July 1 4,
New Yotk.

July 26,
New York.

AuRuat 3,
New Yofk.

August 29,
New York.

Septfmber 6,
New York.

October 5,
fort Pitt.

Colonel William Arahorst to Bouquet. The General would grant ton
pounds lo each of the two invalidH remaining in the country, but is
fifVaid lo CBlablibh a procedunt. The other three are proper objoots for
CheUra. Page 127

Amherst lo the came. Unfavourable report by Colonel Eyre of the
fltato of the works ai' 1 eilualion of Fort Pitt ; to go on with the hands
bo hsH. List of comniibsiors ifsucd. Has made a requiniliou for reoruilH
and will not. therefor, keep any of the men whoso service has expired, but
lo keep any who will re-onlist. Sees no hope of bringing'the whole of the
Royal Americans together. Approves of dit<posing of the flour, &o., at
Ligonier and Bedford. The bad olfocts of transfcuing the charge of the
Indians to il e Piovincos ; Ihcy must not got loo n iiol> ammunition whilst
the war lasts and no rum, as ils prohibition will ))i event many Crimea.
Is glad of the savings in the Indian Department thiough Bouquet's care.
The Bnglish in the hands of Indians must bo given up. Supply of pro-
visions sent to Canada. Lieutenant Governor and Council of Virginia
satisfied with Bouquet's answer, (see p. 105). Approves of his not
allowing traders to pay for licences. 128

Same to the same. Has tent warrant for Croghan's Indian accoun In
Is hopeful that by Bouquet's efforts the Indian expenses will be lessened.
The prohibition of rum was in consequence of the evils caused by it.
Thi3 rum seized from the trader to be letained. Men entitled to their
discharge will receive it when recruits oomo in. Is net yet certain as lo
the destination of the Virginians. Pruvibions sent to Niagara from Fort
William Augustus and Ofcwego. 133

Col. William Amherst to the same. When invalids arrive they will bo
taken care of and tent to England. 116

Same lo the same, with list of promotions. lit

Amherst to the same. Forwarding two deserters from the first Royal
Amoiicans, who are to be sent to tho company lo which they respectively
belong. 138

Same lo the same. Vanhulst, Surgeon's male, recommended by Sir
JoHcph Vorko, can be provided for at Annapolis Royal, if thcio is nothing
against him. Fifty head of cattle sent to the Detroit to a trader, on a
proposal by Captain Campbell, which he hopes will answer. 139

Same to the hame. Croghan's Indian accounts very high. To refuse all
presents to Indians till the prisoners are delivered ; good effect of this
course with Cherokees in South Carolina. Stores at Ligonier, Temporary
bridges to be repaired. The Virginians the only provincials that could
bo sent. 140

Same to the fame. To transmit accounts of the money received for
Montgomery's Regiment, in answer to letter and memorial to tho War
OflSce, Peace concluded between Russia and Prussia and between
Prussia and Sweden. 142

Same to the same. Croghan's Indian accounts referred to Sir William
Johnson. lie sends list of tho necessary officers ; tho retrenchment to bo
carried out. 144

Same to the game. The surrender of the Havana lo British troops. l45

Bouquet to Amherst. Tho appointment of Major Gladwin, Tho case
of the men entitled lo their discharge; the difficulty of retaining them.
Desertions. Tho disposition of the Indians. Not satisfied with what
took place at Lancaster. The frequent attacks by the Six Nations on tbo
Cherokees. Captain Basset's accounts not passed, though in accordance
with orders by Gordon, &c. 146

A. 4

I

(

A. 4

1702.
October 9,
' Fort Pitt.

October 9,
Port Pitt.

October 13,
New York.

October 19,
OarIiBle,Penn

October 24,
^few York.

October 20,
New York.

October 26,
Port Pitt,

October 26,
Port Pitt.

October 30,
New York.

November 10,
New York.

November 11,
New York.

November 14,
•Port Pitt.

November 21
New York.

December 13,
Philadtlphia.

December 29,

December 31,
New York.

1763.
January 8,
New York.

January 10,
New York.

January 11
New Fork.

BOIQUIT OOLLKOTION.

19

iroarwilh thifTnH- '*• The Province Of Pennsylvania sends officers to
S,..r } n".l'*°* '■^''*''^® '<^ tbo prisoners. The Crown having
hitherto made all the treaties, ho (Bouquet) cannot allow of nrov?n3
intorforonco wilhout orders from tl.o Gonoiol. ^P^IL i/d

t .0. 0 u. 0 no rocrmts to take their places. Eassot may como 'o settle his

accountH and ho (Bouquet) may hive a short leave of^abrnco m

Col. Wilham Amherst to the same. Kegimontal returns received. 159

Bouquet to Amherst. Explaining delay in receipt of letters Vanhulnt
doso.ving promotion; he goes to Now York ai^nce Slle sent to
Str wTh' ^'T« "r^««i ^«"- ^Toghan instructed to conform
to hirW. Johnson's orders. No prisoners yet brought in by Ind ans

fhTrod^Sn'tfXvra."'^^"^^^'"^^^'" •■'^'^«"'- ^^-^-tisn;-

Same to Abraham Mortier, Deputy Paymaster General fiesnfnfS

SLir""S ^T ♦'^l™""°y P''^"^^ in his1.ands in 1757 Ld iTsS fo?
fcubsistiDg the detachments under his command. ifi-^

Amherst to Boaqoet. Commissary Loako complains that his de
pu^.os receive no fuel at the posts. Orders to i.sue^or a suffliient .up!

mSeVari^n l'""""- •V''^ the negotiations with the Indians ^lor
K?;;:er Cq^uSTll:." ^ '^''""" ''^ Governor of Pennsylvania

Sametotho same. Precarious communication between N Y and
Pit sburgh. linclosing duplicates of previous letters. S

had ZirL'" fh";*:'''?- ■If"' ^'"^fr/^'l.^^ofthe men w! o.se serv J
nn,i ^'^iV.u ° '«*** ^' * «o'-ve till April, Will leave Cap. Eouver in
comm in! of the post during his (Bouquet's) absonco. Indians h^ve no"
b ought m the captives. Will leave .uch orders as not lo disp eaJe Pen
Sa;.;:'su":;s:r ^^^^^-^ '^ ''' "^^^-"- ^^-gratu,atiois on l^^e
PltC'oTZX'lt ^'«-^-^g«^«^ ^01 ts Bedford, Ligonierand

Bouquet to Amherst. Governor Hamilton of Pennsylvania has lea

haX^^^m r ?V^' "'^T' ""' '^^"' PHHOnorsin^is (Bouquet')
New York oil J«i"^/ collecting „i. papers, but will leave soon foi
NowYo k Orders about condemned 11 jur will be attended to \ ;2

to seniority! ' " ^^'^ "'' ^^"^^^ ^'^'^'''"^ Regiment, according

Amherst to Bouquet. The surplus as well as the damaged flour

Slid'emigJanS '" ^° '"P"'*^^ "' ^' '''' P'^^^^' '« ^« ^^ '^^^ ^^tZZ

Bouquet to Amherst. Requesting that an allowance for carriage mlv
be made to officers serving in the distant, nostg <^arriago may

oamo to the same. Memorial for orders'" respecting the administration
of the Department of Fort Pitt, in the form of queries. '^'^^'ation

Amherst to Bouquet. Answers to the preceding queries. 18 1

66— lej

(;^

fo

BOUQUET OOLIiEOTroN.

A. ♦

1763.
jKniiary 11,
New Yoik.

m

■ 3 -X
i ,1;

JknuHry 21,
N(w York.

jHniiiiiy 31,
New York,

jHtiUKiy 22,
New 'York.

January 28,
New York.

No dale.

February 10.

February 17,
Philadelphia
February 13,
Pliiiadelphia

February 16,
New York.

February 21,
New York.

March 1,
New York.]

March 7,
Philadelphia

March 13,
New York.

March 17,
Philadelphia,

March 20,
New York.

AmhoiHt to Houquot. Thnt ho hasonoloHod auKworH to qiicrioH. That
ho can make no allowance to otliceiH for cost of oaninjro to Fort Pitt •
the 65th aio aH badly oil on anoUior communication. 'J'ho addctl coht of'
nocc(.Hario8 to tho HoidiorH is made up hy iho allowunco of provisionH.

r ^ ^ , ... ^'«K0 180

bonoifll OniciH, promulgalinfr tho cosnation of aims hotwcon tho moHt
ChriHtiiin Kir>« (Kin^'of Kinrco) and tho('fttholic King (Kim,' of Snuin-)
Order mgncd by Wm. AmhciHt, J)y. Adjt. (JonornI, " 191

Amhorht to Bouquet. Announcing tho ncwH of tho ccwHation of armH.

Order H to bo iwMicd to tho I'oHtH in accordance therowitii. H)2

Houquot to AmhcrHt. Will tranHmit ordorH to tho PohIs in accordance

with proci'dirg letter. ,»..

Amiieisl to lioiiquet. Ci.jitain l^HOt to t-otout with artificers, to talto
cha'go of building l)ateaux at Fort Pitt. 195

Form of the subMHtcnce ahstraot of tho 1-fiOth, with tho Htoppniro for
pioviHionn. ' ' ^ jL.

Plan of His MujoHty'H 42nd Kogiment of Foot according to tho now
osfablihhmcnt, initialled by Amhcrnt. jgiy

Copy (f the seventh article of tho definitive Treaty of Poaco and
f riotidHhip between Hih Ih-itannic Majwty, the most Chrihtian Kin.' (ot
trance) and the King of Spain, ooncludod at Pariw. i<)3

Bouquet to MonclUon. KcHpoctirgpaporH.voucherH Ac, gone astray. 200

Same to Amherst. Artificers gone to Fort Pitt to build bateaux,
bhawanctio have delivered a few prisoners. Soldier's letter claiming dis-
charge. The mihsing papers and vouchors. Tho Virginians have left
Fort Hurd and Cumberland ; a few men will be sent. Monthly roturnH
forwarded. •' '2()>

Amherst to Bouquet Letters acknowledged. Arrival of man of war
with piehminaries. Brehm to bo sent to Detroit, itomatks on his mis-
sing vouchors, \c. Indians who may bo ohjccts of charity are to bo
relieved. Iho extraordinary nature of tho toldior's letter (see p. 2(12) 205

baine to the same. Arrival of Vanhulst who will got his promised
commu^sion. Disapproves of officors holding double commisH-ons, thoro-
lore f auctions the t-alo by Lieut. Dow of his Qnartermiislorshin. 20G

Sanrio to tho same. Quartermaster Dow's resignation received and
Uarks commission issued in succession. Order sent for amount of
bill drawn. o,j»

Bouquet to Amherst. Acknowledging receipt of last letter with
enclosures. Capt. Ecuyor reports from Fort Pitt that the Deluwaros will
deliver their prisoners in spring. Major Gladwin desires the camp equi-
page of tho Boyal Americans at Detroit to bo sent thoro 2O8

Amhorpt to Bouquet. The Indians will no doubt give up tho priso-
ners on account of tho peace. Every detachment ot the 1st Lval
Americans to bo «u,.pliod with camp equipage. Ourry to procure horse-i
wanted by Major Gladwin at tho Miamis. EIo (BounuJt) is to post-
pone his visit to Maryland till further dispatches arrive. 20<)

H«f;T"'\^°*^u''T* ,?"'"t'? «^»*P«g« ^i" bo sent to tho different
defacliments of Iho K. A. R Has written to Capf Calleiuicr for hoiscs
which Ourry will pay for. A draughtsman might go with tho detachment
down the Ohio with instructions to sketch tho rivor. May ho order 50
axes at Germantown? Will not leave for Maryland till ho receives
orders. g.

Amherst to Bouquet. There is no hurry for camp equipage. Draughts-
men wanted for more essential service, so that one cannot go dow,r tho
Ohio. Must suspend orders to contractors for flour to Pittsburgh till tho
arrival of mails, m ho does not know what ohangoB may bo made 212

K.4

170,1.
March J8,
I'hilitdelphia

BOUQUET OOLLBOTION.

21

March 30.

Fort Miami's

March 31,
Philadelphia.
April 3,
New York.

April 7,
Philadelphia

April 9,
New York.

April 10,
New York.

April 16,
New York.

April 17,
Aanapolis.

April 30,
Fort Pitt.

April 30,
New York.
May 4,
New York.

May 10,
New York,

May U,
Philadelphia

May 15,
New York.

May 17,

...-o. ..vii. Two in,;i.t;;/dr„„.?:,.rs;r"„.,s::::r "■"

.i"i.. for 11,0 do-,r„„.i„ Sf 11,0 K™;iL|7 "'" ■'''"""'"«"« '" ln»i'» tl..m l»

Pitt I " „'u o?'i:t. rfv."""i";;.7 -";"? "• '■» -"• ••' "^r'
• .fo:T;;,':,r'r,;iu foiT.rp:;:,?'?"'";! "'" '>»'"-p-«u.fl?

ol vouoCoM f°m/Frtl'hr»h.r ';?''.'■ "•» '■«»<"''«1 liui'licalM

"o,,l,„W„ „„„;Si '■".-'hiol. I.« ».ll lorw„J. B„,p.o,'i„g |,i,

'Jonoral Order, HrKned bv Wm Aml.m... r. a ,^ . ''^*^*

thank, oll'arlfaminl to tboArnnr *""'""•'. '>'A.t-., convoying tho

Enclosed. LoUor I'rom thn Wur r^m„„ . -lu i . 221

ConnnooH and U.an..n,i't"hr^SiSo7oTwan"'"'^" ^^ ^'° ^"'"^^f

i^ho": 'X::::!^^:S^'y «'•• ^'^\" Cu«t. speaker. 2?^
land. Vacant onniincy iut to hom^A'^T^TZ'. *"!? *^"">' '" '*'^•■^-
to bo made known 10 iho troopH at Fori pS ' " "'''"■" ^'•''"«™'^.i?,^

lo"jqualific;" """ '"""""'• "'" ''^ "PP-"^«^ «--t-on'« rr,at'ff

A.o.;i .,t.e^;:cs^.i?^r^SY:.-.~-
A mhorHt to Bouquet. Muntor roUn to bo got ready aH usual. 22 J

announcing tho Dofinitivo Treaty of Peace

being
2:iO

May 18,
>8t. James'

Public order
81/,' nod.

ln.tto°xt.'diS'S'''"A ,„I'r''°"'i"f'?'" ""'•''''"'" °"''™"»l'«'-» for ti"

sroop Jurot"' "'"° "°"»"'"^°«» """ '""^ '""^ " 'r°.s?"!:i;?

w..,nor;h.p;;,bti!di'':.Sr Sr ■•^n^S"" -'^- '-'-

co.r,;; but trS ':; wrn doiTr t:ict i:"° "°"r """" ">«

Boyal Warrant for the redaction of the forces under Amherst. 211

^;li

23

BOCQUET OOLLKOnON.

A. 4<

1763.

tf»T 18,

Philadelphia.

Mar 19,

Philadelphia.

May 20,
Philadelphia,

May 20,
8t James'.

Uay !il,
Philadelphia.

May 21,
New York.

May 73,

Kew York.

Mny 24,
Philadelphia.

June 4,
Philadelphia.

Jane 6,
Philadelphia.

June 6,
New York.

June 9,
Philadelphia.

June 10,
Fiiiladeiphia.

Plan of tbo eBtablishment of the 60th or Royal American Regiment.

Page 240

Bonquot to Plumntod and Pranks, agents for the contractors. To send
flour and live outlio to Fort Fitt. 248

iSamo to AmherHt Croghan's corroRpondonco roocivcd. The fears of
the Indians natural, but it is their interest to keep quiot. II thought worth
the ejipinne, a meeting of chitfrt nii(i>hl be hold ut Pittsburgh. Supplies
ordered for Fort Pitt. Has pasHed rocr-uits for the 34th. Are the ship
carpenters at Pittsburgh to bo dihcba 'd? 249

Piumwled and Franks. Are negotiaiiiig for the cntriogo of flour to
FoitPitt. 252

Royal warrant ftr draughting men from the reduced corps to fill up
the other regiments to the new establishment. 253

Bouquet to Governor Horatio Shurpe, of Maryland. No orders yet
received for l«kii,g poeHOHsion of the wcstorn fiontiers. The Indiaiis dis-
pleupod at the cosbion. Jiis Spanish mare to be sent to Annapolis. 255

Robert Leake to Arthur Alair. Rospeotiug iho quantity ol flour and
beef ordered for Fort Pitt by Bouquet. 267

Calculation of the provisions required for 400 men for 1 year, fol-
lows. 2j7

Amherst to Bouquet. It is probable that a meeting of Western In-
dians will be ordered. The contractors are to forward the provisions as
they best can. Carpenters to bo discharged when their present work ia
completed. Encloses Leake's loiter and calculation as to provisions. 258

Bouquet to Captain Ourry and Lieutenant Blano. Orders respecting
flour, &o., for Fort Pitt and dependencies. 259

Same to Amherst. News from Fort Pitt of Indian insurrection. Has
made no change in the order for provisions to the contractors. This
alarm will put a stop to carriages, as no countryman will venture
up.^ 260

Same to the same. 'urlher news of the Indians; has written to
Governor Hamilton to reinforce Bedford, and send up powder, if a suf-
ficiently strong escort can be sent. Ourry collecting all the inhabitants
about Bedford. 261

Amherst to Bouquet. In consequence of preceding letters Iho light
infantry comjmnioH of the I7lh, 42nd and 77lh to bo completed and sent
off to hct against the Savages. Believes il will ond in nothirg more
than a rash attempt of the Sunecas. '1 heir power to cut off families and
Eurprihe weak pottc, is owing to thom loceiving supplies of powdor and
lead. Such posts m Fon Pitt can be in no danger. Is only sorry the
guilty should Ohcape ; the only way is to ketp the Indians in subjection.
Croghan's proper place is at Fort Piit. Approves of his having inloimcd
Governor Hiiniilton, but as lio has no contiJeiico in the Assembly ho has
himself made proper preparations. The Senecas deserve a severe chas-
tisement. 262

Bouquet to Capt. Ecuyor at Fort Pitt, or Ourry at Bedford. Not hear-
ing further, ho supposes the rash attempt of the Indians bus had no other
bad consequences. The General has taken the necessary measures to
chastise those infamous villains. He (the General) is salisficd that posts
commanded by oflSoers run no risk. Tho success at Manilla. Cioghan
to proceed diiect to Fort Pitt. 265

Same to Amhorst, Sonding intol!i"once from Gaiit. Eiuiyur. Governor
Hamilton states that the Susquehanna Indians have summoned Fort Au-
gusta ; he will meet his Council and endeavour to raice men for its sup-
port. He (Bouquet) will do his utmost to accelerate this service. Ouriy
afraid that tho inhabitants of Bedford will not remain unless supported
by troops. 267

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BOCQOiT OOLLWTION.

23

1763.
Judo la,
New York

>

June 13.
PhiUdelphi

Juoe 14,
New York.

No date.
June 10,
Philadelphia

June IB,
New York.

Jone 19,
Philadelphia

June 19.
New York

Jnne;i9,
^ew York.

June 19,
New York.

June 23,
Philadelphia.

Jtme 23,
Uew York.

fln^Th f . ?°"''"°^-. Tho affair of the Indians more general thui ho
approhondcd Inconvoniont to Hcnd Iroopn juHt now. but major CamDbeU
.HO marc 1. immediutely with reinforcements. Ho (BouS) {« toEave
n^ii control of thorn. If any posts havre boon Uk n, they aro o bo im!

aB it in LTrK"'''?' '^^'^"'i^ ^° ^'- ?'''■'' ""^ '" »«^-"°'- HumiltonTo

R ,„n„ 7 A u^ ^'?T\ ^^«"q»ot himself togo to Port Pitt. Page 268

. ,„^"f "^ to AmhorHt. (iovornor Hamilton auUioriBod to raiHo 90 mon

to 't'nfrrco ..Vt Augusta and to act aa oHc^ort to a convoy. 270

AmhorHt to Bouquet Major Campbell recalled to take command of

Same. Intended dispoHition of Iho troop, on Lake Erfo &o. Ill

lot er oni.h f^'^T^ ^"•'"'" ^nn"""^^"" *" P'"''"*''* ^" Philadelphia as per
loiter of IJih from Am hoi St. Too much in the dark to form a plan but
proposes to Bond the two companioB as an escort ; to mako the JarHson
dofonH.b lo, and to clear the communication. Suggests tho pronriotv of

i? o"St*pV''"'p'"""?r^,^ ""T-^^ ''"^ LtB.ouf,indS;7the

K nit h « ]' ? ^.'••^'"l" f"'«'- Tho communication from Fort Pitt to

t^ hn L.^ &andusky .mpracticablo during a war with ,he navngos, ow ng

OH to fofm7hf ^''"■""r'- ^^' P""'" g«"'"-«' «" ^he frontier. 'Prop5

4i^dtnTsomo irEy. ' "'"*^ ''''''''' ^^"P'*''« «''™P"">' '' l^^

offhnTn r ^r*"""'*' .sending vouchor, by David Franks. Arrivl^
rL,r ^"^^ J'f.';^ (companion. H .pes their appearance will induce tho

do Ttie'':'' M ^ '" '^^"^" ''' '^'^'' BottLmUts; no hoBtilitios on thi«
eiuo 01 the mounlains. q-„

tin^nnh^^*° Bouquet Approves of his arrangements for tho prorec
t.on of the communicflfons. Tho small remnant of the 77th not seni
the men bomg so weak from the West I„di,.n distemper. Capt. J)\ yoli

Ic.trotfc?K r'".'?"^''V ^^"f^"^'""' ■'^""R«'« routed on the v.- yto
IJetro.t by tho Irdians. None of the small posts to bo given up, ns that
wo d encourage the Indians. Every measure to be taken to put .n top

L^nHnl '•'"!''^'J"'"^ ^'■'"" '•'•' I"'''""^ t*^ .abjection, as every ac o*?
kindness ,« looked on as proceeding from fear. To tako temporary
measures for the ^afoty of the communication at Fort Pitt. ullZl
acqun.nt Governor Hamilton of anything extraordinary. Will Jodaco
tho Indians on the Detroit if they have done mischief. ^ 277

bamo to Governor Hamilton. Jiespe ting tho raising of mon and tho
thatTh i?:^-'"''\"^'''"u'^" protection' of the back settlL. Conjectures

booi Ivinj wh"h^h''^f^'''" '■"'^°'^ ^y ^ ^°'^ ^'""^ '^"^ *^''«"«^ ^t^ich had
Doon lying with the Miamis. ngi

Ha-no to Plumsted and Pranks. Will send an order for tho sum laid
out for carnage of pro visions. As to Fort Augusta, tho Province mut
piiy tho carnage to it, tho object beirg purely provincial. 28$

houquet to Amherst. Fort Pitt in a good state of defence against the
Indians who dady fire on it; small pox broken out in the garr son
Casualtios. Confirmation of tho repo.'t of the loss of Sandusky Th^
Bhip carpenters very useful in tho repair-, at Fnrt Pitt -a!

Amherst to Bouquet. Major Glu<; win's account of the base and ti^a- '

rtS^Thni^V^flf''^'^^*^!: t«d actually invented the fort
Rohlr^ -^nn I he details cf the plot and how it was mot. Murder of Sir
Kobort Davis, Lieutenant Robertson ard their boat's crew, whilst
sounding Lake Huron. Uis (Amherst's) regret that tho Otta^r and

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17ii3.

Jiinp 2S,
Niw Vork.

June 25,
New LaDcag
tor.

June 2P,
Bubton,

June 29,
New York.

June 29,
Carlisle.

July 3.
New York,

July 3,
Oarliale.

oll.pv chtofM were rot ir.Btantly put to death. A ro infoi, omont has boon
Horn U) (Tladwii. M rc-livf. In .loici mined tohcour tho uom.iry and paniah
tho buihuiiutiH. Ih luiHinf,' a force for thowe purposoH. Movemonts of
troopH f-iven in doluil. Sr William J(.hn80n'H plan for turnitiK tho Cho-
roke* K CiitawbuH, &o., ugainht tho frihir^'oiit IndiaiiH. Paito 285

ArtihoiMt «) iiouquct. ApprovtH o( Uurry'H moa^uroH for tho doionca
ofK.rt Jkdford, &(,. Tho ovil cttcl of tho inbabitautH ihrowintf thorn-
Hoivcs -nto the ,^owcr of tho IndiunH. Tho Indians bolow Hpiritod up by
Ihodcfout (f Lieutenant Cuylci'H pa-ty. Croghan's opinion of tho course
0. ibe DclawojcH and othor nuiionH piobably correct. Indiana hold aro
in f. n^nin uh j n^OIiel•s. All tho troops (hat could bo odlloctod havo boon
Hcnl to him (H .uquot). U hopeful (ho Province will raise more men.
±J..Hm.,'(d Governor Hamilton to u^e his ii.fluenco to this end and aat
the i^'git-Jatiiio to puf-s an Act to rouke the lurnif-hing of carriacq (om-
piilfoiy. Approves of Croghan having garrim-ned Fort Litlloton ; tho
c>pc-.,^o should bo borne by tho Province. Sir John St. Clair to bo immo-
d)ui. ly o.dorcd to the communication. Has hent Plumsled and Franks
a (uoil for carriage. Thej should drive tho live cattle ard send bread
with the troops. 092

HruqucU to Amherst. Has received tho welcome news of the proKcr-
■ vaiiori of the Detroit. Tho rcinlorcoment will enable him to cru-h out
opposition, till orders are given to extirpate the vermin from a country
u/^'i.'V" '^'''^^'^<'^- Movomcnls of tho troops to Bedford and Lig. nior.
Woulu bo hor.y to bo under any obligations fo tho CherokeoH, and tho
Lofawbns luo no longer a nation. Would profbrto kill every savage thaa
to be doubilul whether ho is friend or foe. 2i'8

Mis iMary Cl.-ipham to the same. Asking that inquiry should bo made,
on behalf o tho orphans, into tho afliirs of Lieutenant Williarii
Claphnm, ki led near Lake Erie in Jia 0 1162, and of ''-lonel Clapham,
killed Hi Pilthburgh, in May last (\]iw^). ' hjq

Amherst to JJouquet. Thou- boutiments exactly agree as to tho treat-
ment of Indians. Ho wishes to hoar of no prisoners should tho villains
be met with in arm*.. Those coi oerncd in tho murder of Davis. Kobort-
son A:c or wore at the attack oh tho detachment for Detroit, will cer-
tainly boputtodeath. M oven ems of troops. Sir John St. Clair has left.
rJi-uqiiot to direct his movomoDts. .jqg

Ao^T'^Tr.J^ Amherst. Arrival of tho two light companies of ^he
4-iid aniJ 77th A general panic has seized the inhabitants, to that no
carnage can bo found for i-rovisions, Ac. A detachment leaving for
L'goMcr by way of Bedford. Few Indians yet on these frontier^ but
evcTy tree h.ns become an Indian for the terrified inhabitants. 800

Amherst to Bouquet. All tho troops to bo pushed forward to Pres-
qu Isle and Niagara. Bouquet to go no farti er than Fort Pitt to be in
rcadircsH. Ship carpenters to bo tent to Prei-qu'I^le from Fort Pitt to build
Jake eiaft. Ma;or Gladwin to havo ehargo of troops for retakiny any
oris that may have fallen. Ho is to loiward his objects. Encloses Irtlor
f-'om Col. Clapham s daughter (seo p. 29l»). No traders to pass the posts
until the savages are entirely reduced. 3^1

B.niquettoArahertt. Tho loss of the posts of Presqu'Isle, LeBceuf
and Venango. Ihe dcMiuction of Pirtqu'Mo involves a charge of
puns; desiro3 instruction. Fort Pitt Lm provisions enough not to
require much risk for set ding in a supply. On account of the harvest
Penrsylv..n.a cannot raite troops for sis weeks or two months, and has
no miliiia law. The Indians will oool down and bo more easily dealt
with then. The fright of the inhabitants makes it difficult to obtain car-
nage. Mas made a demand on the Governor for arms, and proposes to

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BOUQUET OOtLEOTIOIf.

1703.

July 7.
New York.

Jaly 7,
New York.

July 10,
New York.

July 11,
Jobason Hall

July 13,
Oarliile.

July Ifi,
New York.

July 16,
New York.

colloot the fionti(-r poopio in Htockaditl plucoH for dofoiice. Tlio 2ii(l
cornfmny of tho 4'-'nil will urrivo on tho &lh. Ilo baH Hocurod all tho
pioviHioPH und powder poHHiblo. i»«,,o 304

AmhtMHt to Bouquol. Tlio Umn of PiokciuMhIo can muko no chui.Ko in
hiH piarirt. Ilo (IJouqucl) muht iidvunro tlio tmo|m, nciiding loiiiloroo-
nioiitH to I'lvmiu'lHlo, in iiliojviy arrurgod. orily talcing oaro to maka
their inurcli Mocuro. Will order tioopH from Niagara to rotuko Prosnu'Jhlo.
it any troopH arrive from tho West Indies thoy will bo Hont to NiuK'^ni.
Ilo trusts that PonnHylvania will now niii-o a Hufnoiont force to defend
the back jioltleraontn. To get rid of all umoIchs people at Kurt Pitt an
la^t aw iM conm^tont with salety. Tho Six NationH reported to be quiot.
A|)provosofCapt, Kouyor'rt conduct and iruH'H that tho commander of
every poht will defend it to tho last, and to keep no terms with tho

aimo to truvemor Hamilton. Calling attention to tho nooesHily for
dofonco; ho can uso no argument with the Ansemhly if tho proMont
dangor to tho poor familion does not raako them open their heurtrt
(tkt mtn, but he (Ilamillon) rau-,t uwo his utmoHt influence. 3()f)

Samo to Bouquet. Has applied to Johnson for three or four Indiand
to hund to Capt. Dulycll for intellig.<nco of hi^ motions. Three mea
misHing at Niagara, Huppoaod to have fallen into tho hands of th.» skulk-
ing villains. y^

Sir William Johnson to Amherst. Informationas to tho manner of
taking Venango, and the reasons given by tho Indians fordoing ho.
l^oleimination of iho Onondagas to live and die with tho English as
declared before all tho assembled nations. Tho Sanooas urging tho da*,
truction of tho Knglii-h, but arc not joined by the other tribes. 313

Bouquet to tho sumo. Ho will romnin at Fori Pitt to forward the
T*^' a' ^^'" '*'"''P»'0'"^'nent of assistam;© by tho extraordinary volo of
the Assembly. Komarks upon tho arrangomonts necessary under ihd
ciicumhtincos. Will make the noccsetary inquiries regarding Coloiioi
Olapham's effects. No traders will bo permitted to pass, but thoy will
not bo difcoult to prevent, as tho Indians are murdering from 40 to
within 10* miles of this place. The infatuation of the Government of
Pennsylvania and tho dilatorinosa in respoci to defi-nco. 316

Arnhorst to Houquot. Letter of 13lh rocoived. Has requeswd
IJarailton to place tho provincials under his (Bouquet's) command. Ho
(Bouquet) must bo tho best judgo of what mon can be allotted to
the several garrisons. Kvery detachraont should bo able to act oflfen-
Hivoly or not bo sent. Fort PiU must not bo lofl so thinly garrisoned as
to bo in danger. How to attack tho Indians. Not to tiro cannon, bufi
to lot them got near and shoot with small arms. Tho womon and
children cannot bo sent away too soon. Other airangomonts. Is son y
to hoar the Indians have done mischief on tho Patowmack (Potomac) :
It should be a spur to tho Province in raising men. 3 0

8amo to tho sumo. Governor Hamilton has obtained power to raise
700 mon ; has urged him to use all dispatch. Hamilton has since wriltea
that bo will place tho force so us to protect the men getting in tha
harvest, a plan to which ho (Amherst) is opposed, as ho desires tbo
troops raised should ho placed under Bouquet for general service, ia
which case provisions will be issued by the Crown. Bill passed by the
Assembly (Pennsylvania) to compel the inhabilantH to furnish carria-e
&o. for the king's service. Sir w'illiam Johnson sends informati'on aslo
Indian movements. Tho Six Nations aro to moot him at Gorman Flats :
ho behoves all but the Sonecas will attend. To send a list of white
people that fall by the Savagoi, The orders to put all Indians " liiat
are or have been in arms against us uud that fall in our power, to

July 16,
Kew York

July 17,
New York*

July 19,
Philadelphia,

July 26,
Bedtorcl.

July 26,
Bedford.

July 31,
New York.

August 5,
fidge Bill.

August 6,
Bushy Run,

death remfi\n in full force," as their cruelties at Venango prove that no
punishment ,8 adequate to the crimes of those unhuman^viuS.

anitTn r* to Governor Hamilton. The bill for compeliin^ the^Sabft^
r^uJ n^iT^ '"'■''•"«? *'• ^'" ^« ^"^^d^'d ^ith Rood coneoVuences He

pI^Ti "■ T^J" "'rived «nd will mt for two day. KrUoS"

«dl.^.Murr:f,?ro^;s5„rTo'rd^ttz'.pr

Crown PP^ ^''® provincials at the expense of the

rrj^iDg me wounded. The good behaviour of the troops. 340

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329

1763.
Aufrut r,
Kew Fork.

AngQBt 7,
New York.

Augnst 7,
Mew York.

Angast 7,
New York.

Angast 11,
Fort Pitt.

August 11,
Fort Pitt.

August 36,
New York.

2»

August 36L
FottPitt.

Amherst to Bouquet. Approves of his measure!". The unaoconntahla

ll7bTth°i *',' ^T""^ of Pennsylvania. If\hrpeZs to b aSe
«ff S % S®*'°'^ .suflferers, " it would be but just that thoy felt the
Jl Ao ?*•'' «"P'°«»e88 and timidity." Respect ng the reduced offlcem
;ii ' ^W'^T!^ "'''*'*^ *"• <^'«'*^»° ^a« baffled^the atteSs of tho
T..T'^ '"'J f "^•'^ "PP"!: P««^« *>^^« been surprised. Dalye7wi?h 260
ZmiKi''^'''''^''^'^'- /'^^ ^^'^ «^^««d to NiagarVas well as
aIZ^ ' / K T^^T""^ «f fo^Ps consequent on this. The Eoyal
Amer cans to be brought to Presqu'Isle that they may join the batSn

th« hSl'^^- ^n ^"V*"'"' ^'^'^^^ ^ ^« ««<^» '» «» condition to pun 8h
the barbanaQS. Crogham writes that the Delawares and other lEdiana
on this side the Lake will move over when Bouquet reaches Fort Pitt
Wishes there were not an ladian within a thousand miles, as they are
more nearly ahed to the brute than to the human creation. ' Pa Je 3il
Same to Major Campbell, 42nd. The reduced officers shall receivf their

selvre rermUs."'"'' "^'^ "'""''"" ^''' '""'y *«'^« P^'^^^ ^^'-^-

Same to Bouquet. Instructions as to the reduction of regiments and

Am«L«%''^ '^T^^^' '^^ regiments intended for service "nNorth

^f thTfnrt «?fh?r^ P"''' ? '\^^'''' ^^'^ ^^' t'-«°«f«'' by the French

qii^?*t '^ carrying place above the junction of the Wabash. 348

Same to the Fame. Respecting the reduction of the 42nd and t7th

2?y do sa""' ''"'"' '^ remaining in the country to take up lands.

Bouquet to Amherst Arrival with little further molestation. The

fhtl^u\S^^"'T''' Wiandots and Mingoes had attacked the fort tm

woYnled ThTIhT^^'Ti V'\^"°^'^."l) ' '^''' boldness. Capt. Ecuyer

Th« Zi The ability cfihat officer and his skilful measures for defence.

?hi )!.?.« ^^l?^''^ he inhabitants and troops. Capt. Basset carrying

this letter will give information respecting the march &o Has had nf

word from Presqu'Isle or Detroit, anS all the Indians in this qutter bein^

declared enenaies no new. can be got. Campbell with 400^men goes tS

irrL%"nrA" Tf.'^' T'^'y- ^*"S«'« ^''^^'^> ^be rest to Tpa J
t^e to oi ti? 'h ' k' ^«^»"«« ««^i^ted this would have been the
time to crush the barbarians More provisions wanted. Officers
recommended for promotion. "«"i.ou. '-'^'^'^rs

Same to Col. Amherst. Provisions thrown into ihe fort, and the
ration, also of Lieut. Dow, wounded and not yet recovered • his anxifltir
JoSle." ^"^"'^^ ''° ^'■''"^^' '^^" ^•^^ ''' Batt.)"shou7d be leHevJdTf

Amherst to Bouquet. Remarks on the actions of the Indianf

fnsir';rt£l 4"h- ^f «?r ^"^^^PPO^'tment of Mr Peebles oS;
ensign in the 42nd. The infatuated obstinacy of those in power in
Pennsylvania in refusing to exert themselves in the defence of '^^heUves.
and property of the back settlers. Very different in Virginia where
1000 men have been raised at once, one detachment of which 40^ on

o'r^Stenhon'VS v'"-'"'.'.'' routed a party of Indians. HaVwr tten
to (.ol. Stephen (of Virginia) to employ his men on the communication
for the security of Fort Pitt &o. Governor Sharpe has fur""hedSe

S'l'^f.^.'L^^V-''"''?'";"'/'''^'?,'"^ ^'^'^ '^'•»« &«•. «°d ordersto act
Ti^nlnZ f^'^i""": '"" ^"o^"^- ^*P««t8good HOWS from the Detroit. 365
frn^T • ^™t«''«^- ««turn of Major Campbell and dotuchment
from Ligonier with convoy, saw no savatfes. The sickneRs nf ih^^iL
caused by over fatigue presents him from^send ng the 42n3 and 77th to
Presqu'Isle. All the sick and wounded able to gS are sent to Beiford?

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A. 4

hi

1763.

August 27,
Port Pitt.

August 29,
New York.

August 31,
New York.

August 31,
New York.

August 31,
New York.

Septembsr 1,
Fort Pitt.

September 7,
New York.

September 7,
New York.

No date.

September 7,
New York.

September 7,
New York.

September 7,
fort Pitt.

I .

Discontout and desertion among the Royal Amoiicans. Tho militia aUo
thick it hard to be detained and desert. Distribution of his force.

iiouquot to Amhertt* Arrival of an Indian with dispatches which he
torwards Attack on Major Rogers with 300 men by Indians; tho
repulHo of the Indians. Indian village burned near Sandusky. The
Delawaros dejected at their defeat. Tho Shawanese returning from the
Detroit; the Delawares preparing to join them. He (Bouquet) is sending
otl the Indian messenger to Presqu'lsle with letters for Gladwin. 300
good men would enable him to burn and destroy all tho Delaware towna
and clear the country of all that vermin. 371

Amherst to Lt. Governor Fauquier (Virginia.) With copy of lettar
to tol. ^tephcn and reference to Bouquet's rout of the Indians near
Jiushy Run, The Virginian volunteers should be employed in destroying
the Shawanese settlements ; he (Amherst) would try to spare a few
men frona Port Pitt to join. Flatters himself that there will soon bs
lavourable accounts from Detroit. 373

Same to Col. Stephen. Respecting the proposed attack on the Shar
wanese settlements. 075

Col. Amherst (o Bouquet. Hopes his (Bouquet's) victory will lay the
foundation for future peace. Will a every thing possible for Major
Uampbell. The family of an officer of such merit as Lieut. Dow shall
never want tho countenance and assistance of the General, 3;7

Amherst to the same. His satisfaction at the force under Bouquet
having reached Fort Pitt, after defeating the Indians. He approves of
his(Buuquets) tactics on the second d.y's fight. Respecting promo-
tions in the 4-^nd. Approves of the discharge of tho rangers of whom
he has a poor opinion. Oiders given to forward provisions ou
Uurry d demand. Ordo.sto Stephen as to his movemontn against the
Indians, with whom Bouquet is to concert measures. Will give Basset
leave on account of his health. He approves of Capt. Ecuyei-'s conduct.
Gladwin instraoted to have an eye to Presqu'lsle and to send troops to
meet^those from Fort P.tt, so as to act against Indian settlements in the
neighbourhood. .^-g

Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry held by order of Col. Bouquet to

inquire why an Indian, named Andrew, did not proceed with a packet

u uT^'i^ '^^^ defence states that it was owing to the reports of

the blocking up of the roals by Indians, namely, Ottawas and Chippe-

.i.^?n^\^^' ^''dera to the officer commanding the three companies of
the l-60lh, ordered to South Carolina. 3^5

Same. Orders to tho officer commanding the men late of the South Caro-
lina independents, ordered to Pensacola, &o. 387

Lifct ot the officers, who form the first and second battalions of tbe
Koyal American Regiment, agreeably to the new establishment. 389

Return of the men of the 42nd and 77th Regiments already gone, and
thai are to go by the way of Niagara. 391

Return of tho detachments of the l-liOth at Niagara, Detroit &o. 392

Bouquet 10 Amherst. The Indian who brought Major Gladwin'a
packet sent back but returned. He is sent daily to bring reports of the
enemy 8 movements. Indians in wait to cut off the grass cuard from
mo tort, vvyaudots reported 800 Western Indians at the Niagara
carrying place to cut off all communication with the west. The Mia-
goes, l)elawares and Shawanepe collecting at Muskingum and the Heads
ot the Soioto, probably to cut off commuaioatioa with Fort Pitt. "^^

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3hes which he
Indians; the
ndusky. The
ling from the
ot) is sending;
JIadwin. 300
jliiware towna

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;opy of letter

Indians near

in destroying

spare a few

will soon bo

373
c on the Sha-

375
y will lay the
lie for Major
ut. Dow shall

3;7
ider Bouquet
3 approves of
jcting promo-
ters of whom
irovisions ou
H against the
il give Basset
7e>v'6 conduct,
end troops to
)ments in the

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i^ith a packet

the reports of

and Chippe-

companies of
385

e South Oaro-
387

laiions of tbe
lent. 389

idy gone, and
391
foit &o. 392

3r Gladwin's
eports of the
guard from
the Niagara
). The Mia-
id the Heads
Pitt. aJ3

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17S3.
September 7,
New York.

September 7,
New York.

September 13,
New York.

September 16,
Fort Pitt.

September 18,
New York.

September 19,
New York.

September 22,
New York.

September 2S,
New York.

September 30,
Fort Pitt.

October 3,
A'ew York.

Amherst to Bouquet. Sendin? conies nf ♦!,» ^

movements of troop\ with explSfatorrremarks "'^''' ''^"^'"^ ^S«

Same to Governor Boone rSnarnlJno-^D .• . Page 395

of the three independ^ comSs at'snurn^'",^ '^' disbandment

by three companies of the 1.60th Carolina, to be replaced

tbfPo^iaS^ P-.--ns is.ued1o^'

provisions during the prelent savage war buTwilJT K- '^''«^'^"«e for
ho discouragement of Ihe soldiers ?n hearit oT if T^" ?".'* \^ '°^*'^°
l-60lh IS to be together again The F™n 'u^ ■ '*• ^^ S'^'^ ^^^at the
be relieved from Fort Pitt^ the unnfturaf.P;'"''^" ? }^' ^^'o ^^S^t
of Pennsylvania maydraw ona linTHrJi„ ''"m^''^ °^ ^^« Government
and Maryland Im.e^xerld theSvef bu't" tlo." ^•^^^■"r^f Virginia
their militia to leave the Provinces S^' inn u '^"'' '^^ ^^ compel

can keep the enemy at a dTtanoe ,.^°i^°»."« the few regular troops
out without interfenng ''"'^°^^' ^^^ Provinces will let them fight it

reinftrenr/SSytK.^^^^^^^^^^ «- -„d 1'

Does not doubt, withThe^stttt orSteph^en^Jba^h^'^h'^'f ^'^\^"-
deal a blow at the Shawanese and De awards Vol^^, ^''^^'^ *^'^ ***
what can most distress the Savages Cnfl^flnT^i!''],"^ ^^^ ^"°P« '"^
and 77th. Orders to the confrS;. "®^P^°^'"g the officers of the 43nd
medicines. contractors respecting provisions ; demand for

Same to the same The 40 men nf f l,n 49r>^ j «►, . 405

to be made into a company officered anHJifr''v^''' ^^"« ^^""^ ^'bacy
Officers gone from MofZl to Niagara Oth? ^''' "'" "''' ^^^ ^ork.

General Orders signed by Knd wtlJlAm J K°'''rT'"*«- 408

ordering stoppage for rations ^ Amherst, Adjutant General,

atire?qTLre.'^£rlVa^i";^ J"?-^ '^' remained lo'n'g'

place, ulder Hope andVontrest loons sSLS''^'°^•^ ^"^ thai

on Bouquet's communicatJoXKv ?o dlstrn ^?^ ''''°/ '""*• I'^'"'^"*
can be kept safe they should sauo^tlriT ^^^''^^'^^ Unless they
Nation trites expresi firmnl t oS fnte 't ^hfr' f'''' ""i'^' ^'^
to go against the hostile Western l3an«£L-n""'?'*° '"^^^ ^^^r
of the race. Leave of absence ref„s«HtUp I '""" P^' "'^ ^' "^^ '" ""7
the stoppage for rations ^ Croghan — Regulations as tJ

Bouquet to Amherst. Thanks for fi,« ,• 41!J

continuance of the reduced officers In Z^""''^'''^ of Balwearis and
Gapt. Bcuyer. Plan for attack^m, 1 1 «V ^ Bervice. Eocovery of
should be by land Sephen a Ln nf^^^rf-'" P''«ticable, thinks it
various moLes to unEake thTdutv "f '^"°'.*'"^ urged him by
Dies for South Carolina Has .Lfi^" P?r' ^^^"^ °° ^^"^^^ co^pa-
will require arrasT Is relieved hv fh^'''PP' ^'>^ ^'^^ "«''' i ^hV
Htoppages in favour oi the tro^; f i'^o t SZT^^:''''''^'' '«^
ments. Hopes some allowance wilUetroLhtinftf '^''''^ ^'P'*^'^"
America. The fate of Capt, UaTyell '• Sh^ll T T *""" '^^^^^
adequate vengeance of these nSa'wretcSe?^°T^' fT ".^'"'" ^"^
curb their pride and crush them. Has writteu tl uZ7'^' ^'^^.^'° ^''^
Visions. ^^ writteu to lioad respecting pro-

l^estdt two 'S.^7SstZ7Zi[:?Sf:^LT.'V ^r^-^tand 28 mVu,
on the Niagari Carrying pJcr The Sk'"^^
gone before troops arfive^d f^om Niagara if 'the nffl " '"'^ '^' ^"^'"y
killed, SI, sergeants and 60 rank affile bi!il%tTe?vrnr.' X

1

30

BOUQUET OOLLBOTIOK.

A.4

1763.

October 6,
JobnioaHall.

October 10,
New York.

October 11,
New York.

October 16.

October 24,
Fort Pitt.

October 27,
New York.

U^

November 10,
Fort Pitt.

November 12,
New York.

December 1,
Fort Pitt.

Indians carried oflF all the horses; stripped the dead and carried off their
clothing. Bouquet to be on his guard lest they dress up in the ani-
forms and so deceive him. P*go <2l

Sir William Johnpon to Amherst. Sands information from a Seneca
chief of the Indian Confederacy for the destruction of the Kaglish. The
Oltawas the chief instigators. The plan includes an attack on Ports
Pitt and Augusta and subsequent march oti Philadelphia. 424

Amherst to Bouquet. Bight companies of the 42nd to winter between
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh ; to fix them in the best quarters ha
can. Distribution of oflScers. 426

General Order signed by Col W. Amherst, A. G., to reduce the
stoppage for rations to one half. 428

Amherst to Bouquet. With extract from Sir W. Johnson (see p. 424).
It is evident that the whole body of the Indians, except the Five Nations
are concerned in the present insurrection. Their ammunition must soon
give out. ^ 429

Bouquet to Amherst. Arrangements for the reduction of the 42n(1 and
•TTtb. Orders sent to the 60th in South Carolina. The steadiness of the
Five Nations and Canadian Indians is agreeable ; the losses at Niagara &o.,
most unfortunate. The escorting provisions &j. made offensive opera-
tions impossible. No assistance ' from Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Stephen has furnished 94 volunteers for escort duty, but will not help tj
attack the Delawares without a certain numbur of woodmen. Cannot
employ regulars in the woods against savages. The attack against the
Shawanese settlements requires a large force. Stephen can raise 1,000
men if the question whether the Crown or the Colony is to pay the
expense is settled. If it is, November is the best month for the attack.
The remains of the militia being naked are going down. He recommends
them for an allowance of pay. The small number of Royal Americans
remaining makes it necessary to employ the 42nd as a garrison. Proposed
distribution of troops. 430

Amherst to Bouquet. Has arranged with Sir William Johnson at
Albany to try to keep the Five Nations quiet till the season arrive for ope-
rations into the heart of the enemy's settlements. Movements of officers.
Has written Governor Boone to order arms, «&o., to complete the com-
panies, from those belonging to the independents till they can bo
replaced. Ourry setting out with a convoy of provisions for Fort Pitt;
Indians infesting the communication. Stephen offers a respectable force
when he hears from the Lieut, Governor. It is too late this season, but
when the winter is over, he ( imherst) trusts they shall bo able to put ia
execution a proper plan for taking ample vengeance on tbe barbarians.
Arrangements for winter quarters. Respecting Lieut. Potts. 43K

Bouquet to Amherst. Tbanks for replacing the battalion's subsistence
money. Arrangements for garrisoning Fort Pitt. Exchange of officers.
The combination of all the Indians may prolong the war, but can make
little alteration in the event, if the Provinces exert themselves. The
usolessness of tho information furnished by pretended Indian friends. 440

General order appointing Capt. Robert Gray, of the 55th, to bo
Amherst's aide-de-camp in room of Dalyell. 441

Bouquet to Amherst. The favourable turn at Detroit reported by
Gladwin. The posts on the Illinois transferred by the French will, he
supposes, bo taken possession of from below. Scanty supply of provi-
sions received on account of bad roads, &o. Arrangements for winter
quarters, xuu uosurliuuB lu luo i*t'yai xtuioriutsUo ot;--. pivj^t !-,-.•» -7-— -j—

of the fort has obliged him to keep three companies of the 42ad. 4 li

A.<

A. 5 & 6

BrUQUET COLI.EO'1'XON,

rried off their
up in the ani-
Page 121
■om a Seneoa
Sagliah. The
lok on Ports

424

inter between

quarters ha

426
to redaoe the

428

(see p. 424).

I Five Nations

:,ion must soon

429
f the 42n(1 and
adinesa of the
t Niagara &o.,
onsive opera-
id Maryland,
rill not help t)
men. Cannot
k against the
an raise 1,000
9 to pay the
)r the attack,
e recommeads
'al Americans
son. Proposed

430
a Johnson at
»rrive for ope-
Qts of offioors.
)lete the com-
they can bo
for Fort Pitt;
pectable force
is season, but
able to pat in
be barbarians.
tts. 43«

I's subsistence
ige of officers,
but can make
tnselves. The
m friends. 440
a 55th, to be

441
t reported by
rench will, ha
ipply of provi-
nts for winter

e 42ad. 4ii

1763.
May 20,

London.

July 18,
LoadoQ.

Auffuet 7,
New York.

Soptember 32,
New York.

October 11,
New York.

November 16,
New York.

November 17,
New York.

A. 5.

GOVMNMENT InstRCCTIONS TO GlNKRAL AmhbRST- 1-763.

B. 21,635.

ine same to the same Tinaaflninr, iu^ ■« "^^ po^o itj. n

rationp. -i^essenrng the amount of stoppages for

Gonoral Amherst. Captain Gray appointed aide-de-camp. jg

General Amherst.
General Gage.

That he returns to England, and is succeeded by

16

A. «.

Letters from General Gaqe 1763-1765.

B M., 31,<iS6.

17-J3.
October 24,
fort Pitt.

November 10,
Fort Pitt.

December 1,
Fort Pitt.

December 27,
Fort Pitt.

1764.
February 4,
Fort Bedford.

B. M?216T8':''"'' °^ '^'' ""'"'°*^ "^« «*'«"^'^^°'l >" Volume 'a 8 •

Letters to General Gage -1763-1165.
^ * BM., 21,637.

anLd^arUnsmreT' ^Ss'^^frT ^'^'^ ''•'^^ ^'^'^ '^'^' N-
The good conduct oT the Five Na?innTnSp° provisions, &3, acted on.
may continue Acoidentslnrl K" T ^ ^'^"adian Indians it is hoped
visioned ; no help frortt ProvJ^^^^^^^^^^ ^'' 3«ffloiently p^ro-

in the woods against savals AUack nVoS^f h""' T""^^ ^' omploVed
ment : its difflfulties Cof 4f«ri!n P'^^P?*^'^, on the Shawanese sottie-

tion. ' Who i« to bear tt; exn^«n " rVif"'.^'^?^ ""^^ ^^'^ '^^ «»P«J'"-
Miiitia. The 42nd must former « ^-^^ ''"i"'"^^ ^''"'^•^'«" ''f the
troops. ^^""^ ^^^ garrison. Proposed distribution of

Btot^Vb^sis\trm^one^'^tc£lie^^^^^^^^^^ ^^f^^^^ ^? -P^-'L'
bo first settled. A duty^Mabr wanted a?^^^!^' '^'^' .^^ company to
combination of Indians Si be defeated i? fhl P®° •' ^^^ '^^'"^' '^^^
.elves. The untrustworth;Less\ftS:n' news.' ^^-'-^— ' ^hem^

Th'e7lli ^i fp'c^rmos^ts^; tke'n t""^'^, '"^'^'^ ^^^'^ '' ^«^- '
to'thT cSie?%orand^'"Ki:er'* ^-^ r ^«"«^*''« apJoSnen't
agaiusi two officers of the 60th and 77th -'wm haV^'^u i^" cH^rgoa

■ I *l

:/■! ':

r^:i m

'I i

88

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A.r

m

:J

1764.

March 1,
Bedford.

March 6,
Bedford

March 7,
March 6,

March 8,
bedford.

April 15,
Lancaster.

April 21,
Carlisle.

May 2,
Carlisle.

Mays,
Carlisle.

Ma^ 20,

Philadelphia.

May 31,
Philadelphia

May 27,
Philadelphia.

Ma;yr31,
Philadelphia.

rt'HtroHsod nitnation of the throe oorapnnios relieved from Niagara.
UciawarcH and ShuwancBo to bo punished. Hoticcas doHorvu tho name.

Page 1 1

Bouquet to Gon. Gogo. Memorial to have hCcounlH for tho last

Rampaign settled. 12

Same to Plum-^lcl & Franks. All accoiintu for the la^i campaij^n in

tbo Houlhorn dislrici to bo ciullod in and tsottloil. IH

Same to tho same. FurLhor rospocting tho sottlomont of accounts. 15

Same to General Gn ' "^r,voy ready to go to Fort Pitt, de-
tained by snow. Froah ..i / Indians ; will not send tlioconvoy till
further orders, bat rocomt. i it lo bo sotit should Governor Ponn lend
two companies of Provincial troops. 16

Same to Governor Ponn. Indian attacks; a>>k8 for provincial
troops to go with convoy. If not, throe companies of Koyal Americans
to be sent from Philttdolphia Six Nation Indians returned with 41
Delaware priKonors. 17

Same to G;igo. Convoy mot near Fort Pitt. Aocounts settled.
Indians at Philadelphia to bo subsisted on an island und>ir guard. 18

Same to tho camo. Accounts received and will bo soLtlod. Con-
voy safely delivered. Horses returned. Will settle with militia at
.7oii-Pitt. 19

Same to tho snmo. Guard left at Philadelphia to show that Indians
are under the Gcnorara protection. Peace with the Senecas, Proposed
terms for tho Dolawares, Shuwanese, Wyandots and Mingoos. Not yot
aware of troops to be sent fiora Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Is ready to ma^ch when that is known. Proposed arrangements for
Biadstreot's opv..ations. Regulation for tho issue of provisions. Will regu-
late the department on his return to Philadelphia. Settlement of Cap-
tain Ourry's accounts. All accounts carefully examined. il)

Same to the same. Koyal American Regiment to bo returned on new
establishment. Proposed exchange in adjutancy. 23

Same to tho same. Indifference of Virginia and Maryland as to the
success of the war. Pennsylvania to provide 1000 men besides 30J for
tho frontier, but cannot estimate tho delay. Plans of defences of posts
against savages; difficulties io the way. Tho titlo of Pennsylvania and
Virginia to tho soil. All grants westward of tha Alloghanys should bo
annulled, and Military Government formed. Great desertion among the
Rojal Ameiicans; its cause. Rospcciing loave of absence. i7

Same lo no address (Bradstreet ?), Asking his sentiments concerning

■ the operations against Ohio Indians; tho number of troops necessary, &c.

Tho difficulties of transport; table of distances. Persons wanted to

command the Indians as guides. Badge to be worn by friendly

Indians. 31

Siimo to General Gage. Exchange of adjutancy accepted. Movements
of officers. Will have the accounts for the last campaign finally settled.
Contractors' arrangements for next campaign. Raising men. Want of
bateaux. Tho state of navigation in the Ohio. Bad etfoots of Indian
success. Estimate for bateaux. 24

Same to the same. Bill for £J5,000 assented to in order to complete
provincial troops to 1000 men. Arreai > uf pay duo. Delays in moving will
give time to raise the additional men. Too late for navigation of tho Ohio
and smaller rivers. Proposes two methods of annoying tho enemy. A
previous attack to be made on the Delawares and Shawanese. Peace to
be offered. 23

A. 7

BOUQUBT OOLl..l:OTIO^f.

1704.
Jnno 7,
Pfailadulphia

June 9,
Piiiladelphia

June 13,

Philailelphia,
June IS,
PhiladoIpLift.

June 20,
Piiiludelphia,

June 33,

Philadelphia.

July 3,
Philadelphia.

Samo to tho^amo. Murdors br Indians F„.f P„mK. i ^ ^^

Application by Mr. Jonkinn for allo™!'^hi • "'"'""'^ garrifloned.

autno to tho .amo. Cannot iH-cleTl on n l":'««ner. 39

cially authoriHOfl. Frri, mca Zt L '"^^'«'«" ««ntraot till ofH-

transport for pork, To avoidl .""al ,t a D^'o"^ T'"^ 1° ^^"^ ^^
transport. ' """^^ "^' «* '^^ Q' M. Gonoral to procure

yamo to tho same. DolavH fnnKAfi i>„ • • , 40

loH.ofcooporalio,. with St'^l I'Si .7; of '' l^rn'" 'I""" '"^"^^^
Ohio in summer; October a ^ood t mo t i. vfi ""f "^"'g beyond tho
Tho iargo number of oaok hoW nodded • must »?n r 7".'''^ ^'"-S'^'a.
mentH Contractor^' accountn and now co'nnSc Am'n 'f ' ,^'' r'"''^"
Brovot majorities a.kod Ibr CaptS during" ih^''^^^'" '^^'^'■'*^'-^-
ordered on clothing of 66lh ''"""^ "^^^'"S tho campaign. Survey

wifuTatLd'ed t""" Letters received. O.dars concerning contra!'

Ou^:rs\'atrofTe\utlTarurtfii^:"^^^^^r^^^" -^ ^>'"^n
guides. Tho Indian n^countH Sn ,/ -^'«»PP"'ntmont .at want of Indian

ior Majors. Prov1nc!aM ops to7sembfo"'a "f f ''^. '^ ^'•«^«'"
continue. ' atHomblo at Lanoastor. Desertions

for tho troops. 8,f VV. Johnton Lon.,tn V ""^ /'^'g"''^ '"g provision!
he believes the hostile Indian" T bf vnrl f ^ ^'"''^ I? ^""' ^'^^^ ^"''i'»n« i
G. to superintend transport L O, ivMn '^'^ ,f °«°-«ity f.r a Q, M
carried at onco. Contrail fixed f^r nrnl^«;. T^^'^', P'-o^'^io"" can be
about his contract. Impo siSe Z ZZr^t ^'^""'J'^! )^'th Plumsted
country. "ip^fcHioie 10 pi event irregularities in a wild

otoS. '° "'° """»• ^W-"""!"" f'"- kal/ p«,. ; troops n„, /J
. 'r .e? ;'tr t, ^cMc?"™" '"•'""""^ " P"^ -'-"S- for .rr..u4*

meet Col. Low ,S Je K.ta^a Mo,?^"''"?."' ""■'• ^'"P''™- O""""'
VirgiDia. De,»rlcra in gaol ^ """ '" '"'™ "■" -«» ">«■" in

fS:rcxiz. t°^r§: "' fsv oon^y go„„ o^ .„ ^:^

loJiuDB hoveriug about Uo»r,' b^Tl'T? '""°°<' '" '">«> voluotoer,.
Same to Govofnm Ponn Hodok^S h' ^I'""",' ""^ "' ">= '»"■ 65

aame to Gage. Is nH*nniQh»5 „* .u_ T " "^' , , . t>6

to_the Indi,.ns botweenl^r iH^;^';,-^^-"^ ^^„^-<^^t-et

July 24,
Philadelphia

July 26,
Lancaster.

July 26,
Lancaster.

August 10,
Garlisle.

August 16,
Ft. Loudoun.

August 27,
Pt. Loudoun.

August 2l,

Ft. Loudoun.

peifidi

felt

ovoiy whore

w;ii i,>i "-""-"•'" »uu lae unio; their at

W I take no notice of the peace. The greatest

uirocitics and

66-19

indignation
67

^

'

.;f|

34

B3DQDKT OOLLEOTION,

A.7

liff

i

1764.
^ep**"'"*;" B, Bouquoi to Col. Bradstroot. Letter respecting
Fort Bedford, jj^^j, rj,|^p 1^^^,^ appears to have been cancelled.

September 6,
Fort Bedford

peace with the In-
Page 69

September 5,
Fort Bedford.

September 5,
Fort Bedford.

September 12,
Ft. LigoDier.

Septembers,
Ft. Ligonier.

September 13,
Ft. LiKonier

September 13,
Ft. Ligonier.

September 16,
Buahj Ran.

September 26,
Ft. Pitt,

October 21,
Tuscarawas.

October 21,
Tascarawas.

UoTember 16,
Muskingum.

November 1S>
Muskiagnm.

Tforeaiber 30,
Fort Pitt.

Same to Col. Roid. With extract of letter from General Gage respecting
Indian peace. Is nonding orders to Bradstreet. 10

Same to Col BriidHtreot. The hasty peace with the Indians between
Lake Erie and the Ohio; their oontinuel atrocities. Arrangement for
expedition against them. 71

Same to General Gage. Eoppccling the peace entered into by
Bradstreet, and continued Indian atrocities. Convoy not yet arriveed.
Continued desertion among provincials. Volunteers fiom Virginia will
be at Fort Cumberland. Punishment of deserters. 73

Same to the same. Will forward dispatches to Col. Bradstreet. Report
of treaty got abroad ; volunteers from Pennsylvania refusing to come for-
ward. Will keep resolutions quiet till he is ready to attack the savages.
Bradstreet to march on Sciota. 74

Same to Col. Bradstreet. Gen. Gage refuses to ratify the treaty with
the Indian?, thoy must submit to terms and sue for peace. They are to
bo attacked at once. A party of Indians wanted with a few white men,
or else a party of Canadians. The General's intentions kept secret. 76
S.ime to the same. Open letter to be read to the Indians if McKeo
is intercepted by them. 79

Same to Col. l{.i.i. Will leave immediately for Pittsburg. Convoys
coming up. Indian treaty disavowed ; the Indians must submit.
Dispatches to Bradbtreet must be sent off at once. 78

Same to Gen. Gage. New crimes of the Indians. Failure of
attempt to send dispatches to Bradstreet; no help to be expected from
him ; will be at Port Pitt on the I8th. No Indians from Johnson. 79
Same to the same. Arrival of convoys, under Capts Gurry and Hay.
Arrival of Delaware Indians. Attempts to bring them to the fort futile,
and they went oflF. Bradstreet's movements ; has made peace with the
Ottawas, He (Bouquet) in a condition to reduce the Indians. Asks
further instructions as to dealing with the promoters of the war, if given
up, and as to taking possession of forts. Can do without Indian assis-
tance. Det^frtcjs shot as an example. go
Same to the fame. Arrival after delays by bad roads &o., but without
molestation. Submission of the Delawares, and delivery of their priso-
ners. No answer yet from Bradstreet. Indians received powder from
the French. No letter fiom DeNeyons. Regimental changes. Maryland
voiunteore (soming in. 84
Same to Sir William Johnson. Delivery of prisoners by Indians,
DiflaciJlty of dealing with them. Offer of the Seneoas and a tribe of
Dolawaree to join the Six Nations. No answer from Bradstreet. 88
Same to General Gage. His dealing with the Indians. Terms of
submission of various tribes; the delivery of prisoners. Ammunition
supplied by the French. News from Bradstreet of his retreat to
Niagara. Acknowledgment of the services of officers. Trials of
deserters &c. gg
Same to Sir William Johnson. Submission of Indians and terms ;
delivery of prisoners. French supplying ammunition to Indiana.
Deputies to go to Sir William. The Mingoes must be recal<J; their
bad character. 94
Same to tho same. Dastribulion of troops, released prisoners Ao.
Doings of the Indians; thefts by Mingoes. The had feeling of tho distant
iriDe.H. ^.srsnnt root out rrenoh iiiuuence escept by n aumuiont display
Proposed expedition down the Mississippi ; its prospect of

of force.

A. 7

BRIQUET COLLEcrrON.

December 3,
Fort Pitt.

December 20,

Oonegoohe-

aRue.

Decimber 33,

No date.

17(55.
January 5,
Phila.ielphia

February 6,

Bouqaot to General Gasro. Shawano.n «t,.„„i -.u ^"t'o 96

Delawaro8 angry at it but beliovoThav wi'lS "^'^S*^ P**"'" ^avo^'flecl.

Same to Governor Sharnn R,^ '"ay will fdQl conditions. 104

' sir °T '■■ ■""'^°,''°« »"^ s-KriVd r"'"°' °f "■= «"^' »*

ueccraoerja, /^"^mo to General Gaee Mf.n..i,.L J. 109

Fort Lo.<loa„ oHndian administration. M.uvdor^ZLI'^^l'^''l? ^°"^'«°- Change I

ofapar.,orSiA^L^.^Sf-j;;2^^Pen^^^^^
a^nstXinvf^orof ttFtneh'"^ ^'« ^°'°-« - ^-^h A.er!SJ

t.-onrrne%otro'n^o?«rLe';;ii^^ir^;,r ^°'«?t"*«- ^«««''-

.--.-.... „, Same to Govornir^^u 1 Comm.-««n "'"'"''f o°" ^^ ''^"^'^^ «'^«r. '^ ^m

Pi^nade.'phia. to raising Volun era in V^a to'onl« A^'""^'^'^"'"^- Statement as

fiofusal of Virginia to pi; fo thorn '^Wifh"'"'''''? ['9"" Pennsylvania!

February 12, Same to General Gaio P «n«Iu" ^^'^^ J^^^'^on&l in detail. na

(P..i,..dei.two have beenTlileKy^fro'^^e,^^^^^^^^^^^ fears thi?

P'^-^^ volun-.oors ; trusts that PonnTylvTnirwi fdeal h^^^^^^^^^ of Virginia to pay

under no engau-ement to vnlnnflnJ. « .r "'^^^^^- Accounts. He is

Lists of docum'en" sent ^°^'"'''''' ^'^"^ ^''ryland and Pennsylvanil

pSaS^i. Same to the same. With list of vouchers and papers Jl|

'mSA S«mo .0 the same. Movemmta of officers. Jg

efforts, &o. '"O"""™' "l"""" of oontingontoiponw, repairs
"SSSph... Same to Iho same. Sendiog orders, retarns, &„. j2»

« ^,. ""!"« *""«■" ofiatermodiateMsS °'"'°°''J' »' ™="« to Fart Pitt,
pK4«,. b/r.'c°0BS.\"°V"S'f "■'"' '"'."u'."" ""'■'"■- of IndiaagoJS

th\troW° 'c;°;i.^;-tro„r.,;rhis'i;<''^"'»">'° ~""S^

April 5, 1784, Same to the same Statna tK« ^ ' 129

i^Jj; New command; requerrUowate'^adl^.f ClV^^^'^-g ^'^^ Southern

*w.v Aut-r °NororwoSL"ot'L"t°t ^'^"' '» ■" ^«''™«' « ^»rt

be withdrawD. Wil?io™Z dL„,if?°' '" ','"; P""' ^it companies to

(

i -.

86

B I'QUKT OOLLIOnON.

A. 7

=3

1765.
April 17,
Pblladelphia.

If ST 19,

Philadelphia.

IfftT 22,
Pblladelphia

June 4,

Philadelphia.

JuneMS, ■"
Philadelphia.

lUicuct 1f. Ccr Ci go. Tbn kH f(r ponrotifr stid for tho rcmcvn of
Iho lunicr to tho piticimenl cf other forti^n cffictis. Togo ld4

Stimo to tho ftmo. Letter Ircm Ruthcrfoid regarding ouliagcH by
frontier men of PtBntyWatia and Alaiyland, and invabion ol Jndian

torn torv

Stnio to the ff mo. Will oliy irttiucticne; military cimtirgenoics for
Ploiida. The diflBiulty of drtwirg en the Treasury ty tho proBont ccn-
ditiorp. lidifii.B huve complied with torniH of pcaco. l^o

Strrototbeunc. litti acted state o< Went Fleiida. Wtttofapoy-
matlcr leiiclHto giett esyeite. Tho negotiations ior pot-scBBion ot the
IllinoiB must bo conducted prudently. ,. . ^ w ,3

Ssmo to Ibc ecmo. Tl c pro^ft•ution againet Major Parmer, Want oi
activity in Ci plain Smi.ll us Brigade Mojor for tho Southorn a'stnct-
Tho Ibe) villo net dcaied and icpairs wiinttd at Pcntacola. ido

17B9.
March 5,
Kew York.

Varch 16,
Wew York.

'April 28,
Yorktown.

COBRESPONDENCE WHII GeNI.BAI.8 StANWIX, GaCIE, MoNCKTON, &0.

1759-1165.

A. 8.

B.M., 21,638.

Biigr.dlcr Stanwix to Bouquet, Philadelphia. Can concoivo tho die-
ocreeiiblc nature of latt summers woik. Tho Quarter MaBtc r General,
BiictdierMcicklcntrdCokEel Young \vill fcetilo iho rcbt. Btisnocbjec-
iicn tollaidirg trd Leirder goirg eut, if good men como in their room.
Gcncial AmbeifctleavcB all tbche things to go by Eeniority, tho compa-
nies beirg cflered to tie fcnior lieotenaMcfiptainf, and kg on down-
wards. Thero aio moio ecmpanieB to be gold than purchasers to be found
inyourgregiicentB. Leinder and Bardirg sent to Marylar.d, Viigima
or the lower countiy, to tiy their bands at recruiting. Tho necctsMty of
them (Stanwix and Bouquet) making a jurction. Amherst underBtands
this, but will make no change till final oiduB aio received from England.
Bis own fate uncertain ; willt either;; go heme or havo a separate com-
mand here. ,.,.,... , ^a^^ ^

Same to the same. Bopes to see him at Pbilsidolphia in a few days.
MoEckton is ordered up tho St. Lawrence urdor WoHo, who is made
Major General for war expeditionfi only. Muriay, Burion and Towneond,
brigadiers for the expedition only. The King's trcopB will be ordered
this way: his four companies to join the six, and Montgomevy s Regi-
ment also. The King will lot allow him (StaLwix) to leave, to bo must
lie content. Bis command will probably be on tho Mohawk. ^

Bouquet to Stanwix. (No address but begins. "Dear General. ) Had
received the four companies on arrival ; in better order than ho expected,
tut in want of tailors aid gun mekers to lepair their clothing^ and
arms. Shall ditcharge the men totally utfit for service and retain inva-
lids fit for garrison duty. Ariival of Lieut. Blane and party; tho
others left tick at Ligonier. Etd ntWB'Jrcm the frontier ; tho magazines
empty, the reads spoiled and the bridges carried away by tLc last flood.
The ( 1 eiry have apj eaitd on the communication, havo killed .-.rd ficajpcd
11 fick goirg to Bedford, ard liken a prisoner at Ligonier whtio Lloyd
and Mackerzie do not tgrce well. The dCO Viiginiais were Lot mar-
ched, which will beLoditcppcintment; has written to their Colonel
to nptir tho worst parts of the rcsd ard to msko a new bridge. lias
written to Beeps to contract for waggons to carry piovifcicns to Ligonier.
It will bo d:fficult to get 20 waggons, the people being in ltd humour ;
he htd addressed them at the Court Ecuse and pacificd^hcm by explain-

I

A. 7

=3

A. 8

BOUQDET OOLLECTIOW.

bo rcmcvnl of

Togo 134

; ouliagcH by

on ol Indian

135
lirgencics for
) proeent ccn-

lb6
^ttt of a pay-
ECbBion of the

137
ner. Want of
hern dislrict.

138

ICKTON, &0.

M., 21,638.

oivo tho dis-
nBt( 1 General,

BtsEOcbjec-
in their rcom.
y, Iho compa-

fo oa down-
irs to be fouEd
lar.d, Virginia
10 necessity of
st underfitQEda
[rom England,
separate corn-
Page 1
in a few days.
, who is made
ir.d TowEEond,
ill be ordered
[omevy's Ecgi-
vo, feo bo must
vk. 3

eneral. ") Had
a ho expected,

clothing and
ad retain inva-
id party ; tho
tbo magazines

the last flood,
cd f.rd scalped
r -wbt'io Lloyd
were tot mar-

their Colonel
7 bridEO. lias
CB toLigonier.
1 ttd humour ;
tm by explain-

3T

1709.

Marl,

PhiladelphU

May 18,

Philadelphia

May 20,
LanoaBter.

July 23,

Ohamberi'

Mill.

AuRust 23,
rort Boitord.

ing that iramodiato paynaont of tliair aoounts wiuld h^ «,,. i . f
A;lvorl,i,ora™t for wijgn, for t,ir,„Ier. '""""i

ho »hou, b^a,,owoi7;,Jrw!,":a';ir;rr4r 7o;r: ,vLTo*:rs

ing the transport of provimons and the supply of fl)ar forafo &f ^ f^t
(Suinwix) has contracted for inni h^r^li7r.i! "/^r' ^'*'^*Se, &3. ile

waggon,, wlnob .hall bogintomo/o in 10 „rlVL?f''°4" '<'"'=''

Calouiation oftho trinsp)-t req-iirol Cb:trsm wio-^.n^ «f„ \ f ^^

proviHion... f,"ago, etc, to B.lford. ' ^ ' ^'°«^°^' «^0-), to carry

Memo on tho same subjaot to Stovonson. JJ

9,f/\T^ ^^P'^l''""' '^>"'^- ^''i '•'^'ei^eJ his lettor from Baiforl of
21,st July. The last lof.or sent by hi-n fSianwix^ w i. I w fh.
bain, taicoa by the I.diaas. 0./urrr.i a? Lif^au, ^ s tVs3"„TiO»
oflusrogrnoutoroparthoroids from ihore to F rrBjiforJ S
.mportuuco of ihe work; how to.U are to be got ke Jarri'soa t«

at loaHt a iHonth's provisions for 1.003 men Afior th^t p,,.i •?-

an escort of 450 min could march' with a Urgtc 4 f-m tf^^^^^
to begin the w.rk at P,tlsbiu-h. Tao commaai.atioa wllhTho ZZ
gahola must bj laid aside for The prosont and the rost nf tK„ IT i
artia.ers are to j,in the convoy at'eXj. ' ^^ ^^^ ''"' "l^

nior an'd 23 to Pitt/bVrghV'key set oa" 1v th %bo ZrTr'' Y^T

£Thor^[r,^-^-^K'-~£S3

•V.

! m

88

nOt'QL'BT 0OI,L£0TI0N.

A. 8

1760.

m

AnRoat 23,
Ligonitr.

m

m

Ai]Rtist24,
Vott Ligonier

Beptpniber 1,
Voit Bedford.

Beptember 2,
Pittsburgh.

September 7,
yort Bedford

comirg wilh forapo from CnrliMle. on which he wonld try his rhotoHo
and Iho winnini,' influen c of Iho dollarH. Huh contrnptod with RaniHuy to
eerd 1,000 barrclH ol flour or 60,000 pourdH on or biforo the beginning
of (Xtolor, ard tho fnmo nmoiint every fortnight, under the pcnnlty of
£1,0(0 Hterlirg; hun jirlvonccd him £1,000 Virginian currency. Has
alHO contracted with (tniliam, another merchant, to deliver 600 bushels
of salt at the pamo jilaco. The caving in transport, etc , by tbcuo two
contiactH. Burd with iij. wards of li 0 men will try to open the road
from iho Great McndowH and to build store houKCs, etc., on the Mo-
norgahela ; has Hopplied him wilh provisionB &\ ; head carpenterw to bo
Bent from Pittsburgh to direct the work. Has paid the Catuwbas. Sends
eaddle bagH with silver Indian irinkcls. Page 24

Stanwix to Ibuquet. IlaH arrived last night ; expects the I'Ugtjtigo
waggons to-day. Sends 20 waggons to Hcdford under escort of Captain
Kobinson's Highlanders, to assist in sending them baf-k loaded. Heoxpocts
68 waggons from Pittshnrgb. What caMiol be loaded here back to Pitts-
burgh t-hnll bo sent to bo Inadcd at Hidlord and this is to be the goner-al
lule. Other details on Iho subject of transport, &c. Major Stewart has done
wonders to the rood so far as he has gone. Ho waslelt at the Shades of
Death, which infamous road it is hoped ho will mend well. Byrd is to
open the i-oad from this to Laurel Hill ; the Penni-ylvanians to mend from
this to Pittsburgh. 27

Same to the same. Is glad he has prevailed to get 16 waggons to come
here and 23 to go through to Pitti*hurgh. Approves of his contract with
Hamray, to forward the formation of a magazine at Pittbbui-gh, on which
the whole depends. Respecting money. The SHddIo bags with trinkets
received ; will not open them till ho gets to PittsliUigh 23

game 10 the same. Jjetters received The salt, ison the road toWin-
chester from Red Stono Creek. The 200 j»ack hf rsts from Virginia with
flour arrived at Fort Cumberland. Byrd sondn 68 to him (BoiiqMot) ; the
rest are to Ir ad foiago for Pittsburgh. Almost a total stagnation of
waggoi s since ho (Bouquet) left ; scarcely enough arriving to keep the
Btorcs full and feed the horses beyond the mountain ; 400 pack horses
are gono to Ligonier. Many horses ut fit to work are sent to pasturci
raptflin Harobright is coming wiih ;-;0 now waggons loaded with forogo
for Pittsburgh. The .')00 row pack horses daily expected. If half that

Eromisfd from Philadelphia io received it will be well. Roads finished to
ligonier. Supplies of flour at Pittsburgh. Captain Gordon's stores being
gore, the carriages will he left forfl' urand forage. Liquor and salt gone
np. Ho (Bouquet) should bo able to feed H,000 men iceludin.g Ir.dians at
Pittsbnigh. Will come himself after Hambright's sTival. Is pestered
with 16 I'atawbas come on Girl's invitation ; Mercor ordered to send them
back as th(nply as poseiblo. Mereer states thai gold and silver would
purchase in Vir-ginia double what would be done with paper currency,
Buggettf that the Moior.j^ahela (should bo reconnoitred a little above the
ttOuth of Red River Cicck. 29'

Stmie to the same. Has enough to feed 300 more li.en than ho hasi
He hor^ ordered Byrd to march up 300 of his Virginian regiment. Gor-
don having received tools, calls for more men than ho can give, he (Bou-
quel) is to send up 300 or lOO of ihe first and second battalions of Penn-
tylvanian regiment to Ligonier, Stevens to march hero with the rest of
the Virginian regiment. Another convey expected from Virginia, which
will put them beyond fecr of starving. ^2;

Bouquet to Stanwix. The first battalion of Pennsylvania will march
tu-niorrow for Ligouior. The gecond has gone to Red Stono Creek, part
being left at Cumberland to escort the pack horses, &c., from Virginia,

A. 8

▲.8

BOUQOIT OOLLEOTION.

n

I rhotoHo
laniHuy to
K'ginriing
tennlty of
oy. Hbh
10 buHhoIs
tbcKo two
tlio road
1 the Me-
ters to bo
as. Sonda
Paj^o 24
I lugi;!iKO
)f Cnptuin
le oxpocts
k to Pitta-
10 general
■t has done
Shades of
Byrd is to
nend from

27
as to come
tract with
, on which
,h triniiets

23
d toWin-
•giniawith
ji)ot) ; the
ignation of

0 iicep the
ack hordes
to pastnre*
vith f'orogo
t half that
finished to
tores being
d salt gone

Ir.diaD8 at
Is pestered
> t^end them
ilver would
V currency,
3 above the
29'
an ho hasi
lont. Gor-
■0, he (Eou-
ns of Ponn-

1 the rest of
;inia, which

32:

will march

Cj'ccIi, part

n Virginia.

IU».

iMptember 8,
PittsburRb.

September II,
Fort Bedford.

September 12,
Bedford.

September 12,
Bedford.

September 13,
Pittsburgh.

September 13,
Pittsburgh.

September 16,
Fort Bedford.

Men ordered to keep np roads, & ;. Forage coming in fast ; 200 hones
will cm ry 1,200 buHholH to Ligonicr ; the continue! ruinn have prevented
the wuggons from starting ; they go to day. Hambright has ongagod
80 good drivers and sent M) bifuro his b'-igado who will tnko better care
of the hornes than the villains draughted from the now levies. Has sent
100 largo breves to Ligonier since he (Stanwix) loft; 100 more go to-
morrow, and 100 weekly unless the Indians kill or steal them. It would
be a good time to kill at Pittsburgh in November for winter stock. The
station from Ligonier to Pittsburgh being too long, suggests to place M
rangers at the four rodoabts. An idle report that 30 Indians wore seen
near Ligonier. Piigo 33 .

Stanwix to Bouquet. la glad he got the order for the ..^;1000 and that
Bait is on the way from Winchester to Rod Rivor Creek ; there are more
boats than are needed to carry it forward. Gordon preparing to build six
largo bateaux. fJospeeting the supply of provisions and lorage. The
215 beeves from Cumberland are very small, not equal to those frora the
other way. Indians and Indian presents, Shelby surveying the road to
Ligonier ; how the work is to be done. Ground broken for the fort on
the 3rd ; flow progress owing to the demand tor other services. If the
project at Red Stone Creek succeed, ho has no doubt a good magazine
can be formed here. Amherst's letter stated the reduction of Niagara,
and that the French were burning and retiring from Crown Point.
Wishes that such dir^posltion of the troops were made for Bedford and
Ligonier that those at Bedford should make goo I all escorts to Pittsburgh,
BO that the work could be carried on thero without the troops being taken
otf for escort, &o, 35

Bouquet to Stanwix. He may be easy respecting stores for the future.
Forage coming from all quaiters ; the (juantities sent otf. Details of pro-
visions, &o, Moicer has been successful on the frontiers of Virginia and
Maryland ; if the river prove navigable thero will bo no want. Arran-
gements for escort duty. Tools wanted for Armstrong to repair the
road. Good news expected from below. Money wanted, &('■. 39

Same to the same. It is lucky a door was opened in Virginia and
Maryland, as Pennsylvania has almo-t abandoned thom. List showing
how little the counties of that Province will do, but yet ho can feed
3,000 men at Pittsburgh for threo months and lay in six months provi-
sions for 1,000 men. Details on this point, Ac. 43

Same to Stephen. (?) Is doing all he can to help him in executing
orders, but being shamefully ab»r.'!oncd by Pennsylvania, he has been
obliged to open new channels by which provisions, &o., begin to flow
in. Eep peeling etorep, tools, &c. 45

Stanwix to Colonel Armstrong. That he will bo satittied with the
decision come to by him and Bouquet. 47

Same to Bouquet. Gives details of the arrangements ha has made for
making and repairing the roads ; preparing sail provisions, &o. Indiana
quiet. 48

Bouquet to Star, wix. Has no return of the troops at Pittsburgh;
hopes to get it to judge of tho consumption. Account of forage sent and
to be fent to Ligonier, with fl'^ur, &o. Shovels and spades shall be
forwarded. Men ordered to repair the road to tho thiee redoubts;
thinks 150 or 200 men would be enough at Ligonier. Armstrong could
work at the roads from the three redoubts till he meets .^helby. If some
one acquainted with the blizes weie sent to direct, tho road could be cut
in half the time. Bogs can easily be got when orders are given for
winter garrisons. Supplies of forage daily arriving. Delays of supplies
fiom Virginia, as it takes time to advertise and get the people in motion,
but Mercer writes ho has had good success, waiting only for money ;

rL

f.

'ii

.......„i. 'IH

II „^

40

BOUQUET OOLI.EOTION,

A. 8

1769.

Bedford.

September 16,
Bedford.

5r

September 19,
Winchester.

September 19,
Pittbburgh,

September 21,
Bedford.

September 24,
Pittsburgh.

how that might be sent. Other money required for waggons, forage,

Bouquet to Slanwix and Barron. Details of money wanted. 64

Stanwix to B)uquot. Had wished Patterson to go on a scout with an
Indian or two, but as ho was disappointed of the white men, ha
(Patterson) is to come to Pittsburgh. The returns show that he
(Htanwix) has only 300 or 400 barrels of fl)ur and Stevens has as yet
but little flour at Ligonier, but has no doubt ho (Bjuquot) can send a
plentiful .supply till that from Virginia is at Redstone Crook. Respect-
ing tho caro ol suit provisions. Money will bo sent by Barron, but as
the £1,000 in gold cannot bo sent to Virginia, the Virginians must, be
obliged to doal in thoir own paper. Commissaries for Bedford and
Cumberland ; that fort must be repaired. Will leave as many troops
at Bedford as can be covered and fed ; bedding wanted. Hopes Rod
Stone Creek will bo made a good communication. Money sent (about
£10,000 currency) If there are not troops enough for escort at Ligonier
he may call for mon of luo thiid battalion, as he hopes in future to
hear of few Indians near tho settlement. The man of the first battalion
Royal Amorioiuis to bo sent up ; great want of tents. Promotions in that
battalion. 55

Lieut. Colonel Mcrcor to Stanwix. Has reported his proceedings to
Bouquet as ordered. Tbo damugo done to tho pack horsos by tho bidly
made saddles. Two merchants ( i this town have sent one Cunningham
as their factor with Indian goods. It is a new trade, and on tho report
depends tho teltlcmont of tho question of many others going out. Money
wanted for various HOI vices given in detail. Sj often has tho public
faith been broken thai tho people will not deal with him oxoopt on hia
own poiBOiicl oni^agoniont. Rutherford is left without money and he
(Mercer) has to koop up his credit. The neglect to send money harts
tho service, Bouquet lias ordered a supply of money to Rutherford, but
he has none and would have been obliged to lot a man go who wanted
half a crown had ho not assisted him. 58

Stanwix to Bouquot. Tho slate of flour still very low. Instructions to
Armstrong about roads aro right. Hopes to keep at least 60l> or 700
men in PiUpburgh for tho winter. Timber for barrels to bo cut, Morton's
illuoss; hopes wiih tho as.-istance sent him ho may bo able to carry on
tho gerviee till Unmbright ai-rivos. Money sent and arrangomonts
rospcctiiig bills &c. Sends Byrd's letter from Girl's plantation; will send
what ho wants up tho Monongahela if there bo water, &3. 61

Bouquet to .Stan A'ix. Memorandum of money received and how dis-
posed of; note of money still wanted. Delays of Hambright's brigade; it
was oxptctnl at Carlisle on tho 17th and must bo on tho way to Bedford.
Has alto been disappointed with the Virginian pack horses; they loft
thoir loads for tho garrison at Cumberland, tho contractors having
neglected to t-end provisions to that post. Reports tho stale of tho sup-
ply of waf.'gons, &i. Has had no return of tho number of pcsoplo requir-
ing provir-ioiis at Pittsburgh, so does not know tho number of carriages
wanted for hupplyiog tho garrison ; ho (Stanwix) may bo sure of moat
and flour for 3, (.00. How provisions are sent, &o. 63

Stanwix to Bouquet. Note of money sent. Is sorry for Hambright's
delay, Tho coatractcrs should i-upply Cumberland, but they must still
depend on them (Bouquet and Stanwix). Is in hopes from Bouquet's
calculation.^ thoy can subsist this campa, and lay in a magazine for six
nr.onths for 1,000 men. Major Gates has sent a return of the present
eaters (tho number consuming provisions at Pittsburgh); 100 good
workers have been besides ordered from Ligonior ; hopes . to have cap-

A. 8

A. 8

B>^UQUKT COLMCTION.

41

1769.

September
Bedford.

38,

October 2,
Bedford.

October 3,
PittsbUi'gh.

October 7,
Pittsburgh.

October 9,
Ligonier.

taina Hnbbort and Shelby horo after the roads are mended which should
bo about the beginning of Ojtobor. Amherst still thinks Niagara can be
garrisoned from Pittsburgh. Sir William Johnson says these were
frideaux orders, but says nothing of sending bateaux to carry the troops
Irom Frosqu Isle. Has written that it is impossible to carry out the
order, without wjitor, hornes or bateaux from Niagara. Pago 66

Bouquet to Stanwix. Memorandum respecting money, His cal-
culations as to provisions. Directions to Colonel Armstrong should be
sent by Stanwix direct, that men are to bj bwu^'ht to Pittsburgh.
Kespecting pack hordes, their omploymsnt, &>. The winter sets ia
earlier and the gra^-s dies sooner by a fortnight oi- throe woeks batwoon
the mountains than on the west of Laurel Hill, which will then ba
impracticable for pack horses ; thoy will then bo employed from Ligonier
to iittsburgh. Stores full of overy thing. Himbrlgbt arrived: hia
pack horses and waggons shall bo loaded and then ho (Bjuquot) shall
proceed to Ligonier for a couple of days, to put things in a regular way
for the campaign and then go to Piitsbar^h, The founiatious of the
lortitications being laid, the work will grow apace. Tag oternal paok
horses Jrom Winohostor are at la^t on the road. 68

Simo to the same. Has forwarJoJ letters; money received.
buggests the propriety of forming a raagiiilne of forage for the horses
that will ba required next Spring at the fortifloations. Hambrighfa
brigade moves to-morrow; a great deal of flour can now hi sent to
Pittsburgh. Hoops has been deficient with the cattle; has ordered 209
booves to be sent from Virginia to Pittsburgh ; half are already in motion.
Jt ho nnust go to Niagara (which ho dojs no', think praclioablo) ho has
the satisfaction of knowing that ho leaves the department iu the beat
waF that could bo expected. Ha will ba at L'gonior on tho 5th. 71

Stanwix to Bouquet. Letters a knowlodgoJ. His had 103 men

"^ y ^strong to add to tho working party, and has ordered him to

send 103 more, tlas now only a fortnight's fljur; 22 wa^jons arrive!

from Ligoniorwith only 3^ barrels; ha< no doubt ho (B)uquot) will

hurry more forward. Wants as many men as ho can food, &3. 13

Same to tho same. Remarks on contents of lotters received. Has had
two parties from Presqu'Islo of tho regiments at Niagara, tho one with
a letter from Colonel Fauquier that ho was not to relieve Niagara and
tho other stating that Amherst cxpeoted him to relievo Niagara*
bolicving the relief of the Royal Americans to be near or at P.osqu'lsle,
and that the lattor wore to be sont over the lake, with a suQijiouoy of
bateaux to carry the troops over Lake Ontario to Oswogo. Tiioto things
astonish him after ho had written that it was impossible tofuroiai this re-
lef without bateaux, provisions.horsos or water, and distress him so much
thathe will say no moroat pivsont. Hopes to see himal Pittsburgh whea
things are settled. Hoars that flubbert has had tho road made to tho
throe redoubts and will soon j)in Shelby, *nd come down tho road
together. Hopes all v Hi ho done by tho I6th, which will bo a great
point in favojr of getting from this to Ligonier. When tho road is done
must contrive to got tho guns and send ammunition from Ligonier to
Pittsburgh. ° ijg

Bouquet to Stanwix. Arrived last night; was detained by the
weather; the rains have so destroyed tho roads between tho mountains.

fhnf inn Unfair, .i„.,l,l I Jl_ ^^i . .... . . »

that ten horses could hard!'

rrnf Q

coming down to Edmund's swamp thoy sank above the axles. By the
deepness of tho road and the additional weight ol tho rain on their bags,
300 pack horsos havo been ruined. Tho debris is expected to-morrow,
but does not think the waggons can be horo before tho 12th. It is a

I 1

fpr

42

BODQURT OOI.MCTION.

A. 8

1169.

HoTember 26,
Onmbeiland.

December P,
Pittsburgh.

I' '

December 20,
WinoheBter.

Pittsburgh. 1

misfortnno, but a good deal of flour was horo botbro which will bo puHhod
forward. Ilud ho known tho lownosH of tho ^tock iit i'iltHbiirgb, ho
ooukl buvo provontod it, buldocH not think thata man ontruntod with Bup<
plying an army was over troated with suoh ncgloct, for except what ho
foamed frona him (Stanwix) he got no relurnH, though ho bogged to
have them from M.-jor Gates. Sends a note of what provisionH iiro for-
warded. Jh antoniHhed at tho ohange reNpecting Ninguru, Hhowing that
AmhorBt does not know tho immenHO difficulty of eubsihting a hnndful of
men at Pitisbi rgh, and that none of the country wag^onN will go boyond
Bedford, for which ho cannot blame them Hinoe hn has Hcon iho fllato of
the roads. All tho dopendenoo muwt be tn pack horses. Pago 17

Bouquet to Stanwix. Could expect but little from Virginia, but that
little baH fail* d ; hears nothing of Mercer or his contractors. He shall
lose no time in repairing that breach. Salt sent forward, and has sent
for 50 buehols more left on tho road from Winchester, llow tho salt is
protected from tho wot. Tho blankets used for this purpose and otliers
Bi-rt by Onrry will servo for tho troops at Pittsburgh. Ourry is also
foi warding 600 head of cattle bought by Hoops. Has bought horses,
elcighs, &o., and impressed whatever can carry a load to tho Mononga-
holn ; though lafo, hopes the troops will not Buffer, •' but a^lor tho fati ?
expeiiencoof the Virginia promised at'sistanco and resources, any man
who would trubt them deserves to bo served as wo are." By tho burnung
of Callender's house at Carlisle ho (Bjuquol) has lost tho papers and
receipts concerning the public service besides his lujigago and private

f)aper8. Money matters. The roads are so bad (hat he was obliged to
eave his waggon and baggage in tho woods; only pack horses can bo
used. So soon as the salt is forwarded ho shall proceed to Winchester to
finish, if he can, for ever with all these worthy gentlemen &o., &c. 80
Stanwix to Bouquet. Approves of all he says in his letter of the 2rlth
Money sent as requested. Sends four companies of his battalion to Lan-
caster, namel}'. Bouquet's, Stevenson's, EIrington's and Campbell's Other
troops to be sent. The Virginian regiment marched on tho i!6th to de-
fend Fauquier's Dominion or to assist LyltlotoJi who is calling on Fau-
quier for help. Seven bitoaux sent to Red Slono Creek are fnzonup.
Does not expect that he can leave this boforo January. Burron and
Gates have set oi\ to see their wives. S3

Bouquet to Stanwix. Has been detained ; has sottlod for all that was
clearly duo, but bus referred tho tost to him (Stanwi.s). Momornndum
on money maitois. Salt and poik sent off, the qunntiiy to follow in
February, March and April. If there is corn in Pittbburgh, some of tho
hogs could lie kept alive and fat and saved for tho use of the sick, &o.
LyttUtOD has tent word to Fauquier that the Cherokees had oilored to
deliver up the tftorders, but that ho 1 eops marching (n intending lo
hang them in their own town. Maj )r Lowis arrived i'rom Monti oal re-
ports that Per.nsylvarjia is keei ing only ItiO men having disbanded tho
rest. All the piisoners returned from Canada; Jtnkirs is at Crown
Point; Bydo was tent lo Njw Orleans. Tho French look on thotnselves
as conqueied, having no provisions, bread and meat being thico French
livres a pound. Their men-of-war alovo Quebec arc to attempt to go
down after tho retreat of tho British fleet. Is glad of his j,romotion,
though tho Hoyal Amei loans will lone a good colonel. Sots oft" for York
on the way to Lancaster to settle the accounts of the upper cotmtry. 85

Sfdi.wiv ii\ I<Aii¥in*>f Aul/Q film if\ h/» »-»t«rtjnw\f nf I .)> >wt<i u* />•> t«»U««£»

the tioopH of tho Province of Pennsylvania are to bo di^bundod, so that
ho mny direct the officers of tho four companies of his battalion in ro-
cruitir g ; no greater servico can bo rendered tho 1 attalion just now thaa
to endeavour to complete it, and hi i piesotce will do more than all tho

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BIUQ-'KT OOIiLKCTION.

48

1760.

January 4,
LKUoaster.

Janoarj 10,
Pittsburgh.

Jfunnary ^8,
Pittsburgh.

January 26,
PitUburgh.

April 1«,
Philadelphia.

May 26,

Fhiladelphia.

refet. Arrargomont of tho Iroop". IIopos that Governor Hamilton may
be enabled to retain Hmali garrisonB at each of tho posts of Lyttloton
and Loudoun. PaBe h8

Bouquet to Stanwix. The meaf^urfs ho has taken for recruiting on
the unexpected rcdnclion of the piovincial forcoB of Ponnpylvania.
JherohaH been no success with tho new levies; hopes to have more
with the other. The men required have volunteered cheerfully lo go
back to Bedfoid which is tati^^actoty as he heard that last year they did
not behave well. They shall bo marched immediately after receiving
morey fiom Philadelphia to clear them. Hoops sending a new supply
of cattle; hogs are ordered from Maryland. HopcH ho (Stanwix)
will toon receive flour ; early in Spring ho can have any quantity as tho
country people are willing to bo employed as foon as tho horfcs can got
focd in tho weeds. Is uncat-y tbout his (SlanwixV) indisposition. 90
Stanwix to Bouquet. Slates thocorilenfs of a former letter. Supposes
the delachmcnl ol this battalion has been marched to Bedford, where
Ouriy IS to command for the jiffcnt. Well supplied with suit, but tho
BtorcH do not incieapr. Catnot ircreaje the garrison for tho works, till
there aro at lenf-t 1,0(0 barrels of flour be/orchard, which can bo accom-
plished if tho Virginians do any thing at all. Has a good deal of frozen
beef, so shall not go on salt provisions till the 20lh. If tho hogs and
^cep arrive monthly as promised, ho shall bo pretty well eft' for flosh.
Not to stay longer in Lancaster than ii agreeable to him, as his (Slanwix.s)
goat is getting boiler and ho hopes to leave this in February if iho roads
aro passable. yi>

Same to tho fame. It was Incky ho (Bouquet) was at Larcflster, at
the breakirg up of tho Pennsylvanian provincials, liom whence ho has
great hopes of eomplotirg tho four compnnios. When iecruilin(rr ispictiy
well over, EIringlon to bo cent to Niw Urk for tho clothing of iho
lattohon. Respecting l ho other clothing. The four companies to bo
completely clothed before they leave LoncaMor, as it is probable they
will maith cirly in Spring. Instiuctioi s lo be given to Etheringlon
(eli^owhcro EIringlon) not lo delay &c. Shall < blige Pre\ost with
clothing if he can. Amhtrat's instructiors alout clothing sent. Money
warrants foiwaidcd, with note of the ufcs to which it is to bo applied.
The uncorrmon severity of the weather; will not move till there is a
prospect of its being war-ner. Not lo tie himself down to Lancnster;
ho can easily paps belwce.. that and Philadelphia. Hopes to have flour
from Ihe ctunliy people, to that they may know tho way to thismaiket
(I itlsburgh). ilus written Amhcrwt that tho fort, works, and garrison
on tho two ccmmunications require 2,000 men, but does not know where
to get them. Tho Pernhylvj-niars aro disbanded and Governor Fau-
quier writes that tho ApMmbly will keep on foot no more than will
secure their own fiontieis. Ccmplains of the number of Indians brought
in whom he does rot know how to feed. 94

Saroo to tho fame. Hopes ho may bo able lo go a good way in com-
pleting the battalion. Major Tullekon Flays till he (Bouquet) can come
to take command of tho battalion. Tullckon's felling out is meantime
suspended. Hopes to go home for a reason ho (Bouquet) knows. Tho
excessive cold Ftill detains him. 93

Same lo the same. Warrant to order toolt, &c., to bo employed on
tho works. gg.

General Monckton to tho same. Ho is lo proceed to Gnrlisietn mnrc!^
with the four companies of tho Royal Americans io Fort Bedford, an(>
on arrival there to send a detachment to Ligonier, tco one now there to
go to Pittt burgh. Orders that returns be sent of tho state of stores at

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BJUQUKT COLLECTION.

A. 8

1760.

\m

May 28,

Philadelphia."

June 7,
C/arlisle.

June 7,

Ft. Lyttleton,

June 8,
Carlisle.

June 10,
Bedford.

Jane 21,

Bedford,

June 24,

Shawanese

Cabing.

Bedford, escorts for provisions, &.v, to be furnished. Should reinforootn»-nt8
bo wanted at Ligonior or Bedford, the troops on the communication
to bo ordered to j )in and under his command march t ) the relief of either.
Will be at Carlisle on the fifth of Juno for a few Jayp, to review and
direct the march of the Ponnsylvanians' Shall alwayj be happy in con-
curring with him ;n any measure for Iho advancement of His Mdjosty'a
service. P^H^ ^^^

Monckton to Bouquet. The non arrival of the express leaves him in
doubt us to the situation of affairs at Pittsburgh. Ho (Bouquet) is at once
to proceed with the four companies to Bedford, sen ling the dotachmont to
Ligonler as ordered, bat if immodialo aid is wantai at that po^it or
Pittsburgh, he is to proceed by forced marches and without baggage to
their relief. His anxiety about the ordnance stores, &3., at Ligonior. If
necessary the whole four companies are to proceed by loroed marches.
Colonel Bjyd has been ordered to proceed to Fort Cumberland
without delay. He (Bouquet) may open all letters addressed to him,
Monckton. 102

Horatio Gates to the same. Letters received. The General is sorry
for the bad state of the roads ; ho will send off Byrd with the first bat>
talion of Ponnsylvanians with whom tools will be sent to repair the roads.
The General dijsires him (Bouquet) to march to Pittsburgh with all the
regulars and provincials that are at Bedford, except the officers and 200
men ot the Royal Americans, who are to be left at tba post ; the detach-
ment for Ligonior, however, to bo sent on. Sends letters. The expresses
will bring the letters weekly. _ 105

Bouquet to Monckton. In the Indian case mentioned in letter
forwarded, ho thinks it more prudent to dissemble for the present, till
P'ttsburgh is better provided, trying in the meantime wh'it Croghan
can do. The'four companies have arrived here and proceed to-morrow
to Bedford. The roads from Loudoun are so bad that almost all tho
waggons upset. Th.s is partly owing to the heavy rains, partly owing
to the neglect of the commanding offloora at Loudoua and Ligonier in
not repairing th:it road; ha^ ordered all the raon upon it. Wheelwrights
wanted to repair waggons at Loudoun and this post. 107

G^tes to Bouquet. Sands loltorrt, &c , arrived from Pnihviolphia.
Gordon has just gone; Walters ordered to ^tay at Bedford with the two
companies loft there. Byid, with his men, ordered Irom Oumborlind
to Bedford. . 108

Bouquet to Monckton. The four companies arrived hare lust night.
The roads are so bad above Loudoun, that the w.Jggons which attempted
to go to Ligonier with only I, '.'00 waight are halted on the top of the
Alleghany, though they put ten horses to one waggoa, and can go no
further. Pack horses must bo used till the weather is settled and the
roads can bo repaired. Sends returns of the stores ; bid state of the
fetoiehoufes. By orders received in letter from Gates, Ciptain S --hlosser
marches to reinfurco I^ort Ligonier. He(B)uquot) will only have one
subaltern to march with hiai to Pittsburgh, after leaving the otfioers and
delaohraont at Bjiford. Tne nrovincial troo is bora. Will join S:hlossor
at Slony Creek on the l?lL' " I proceed to Pittsburgh. 109

GiiUa to Bouquet. Tho oconoral proposes to leivo this o:\ Monday,
and be at Ligonier on Wednesday, so that in not m my days ihey shall
see the Ohio. Has told Crogban of tho General's move nonts it the
T{5(|;,i,,a \vi^h to nieftt !sim. O!'o<»!>an is to bo allowed to come with them
to prt servo decorum and to supply language. _ HI

Same to the same. Amhorot has informed Monckton that Lewis has
been obliged to raiso the siege. Major Eogers has also defeated a consi-

A. 8

1760.

June —

July 6.

July 6,
Pitteburgh.

July 8,
Fort Pitt.

Julj 1 to 17.

July 9,
Port Pitt.

July 9,

FiibtC'rcEsing
Beaver Greek.

BOUQUET OOLLEOTION. 48;

derfcblo parly of the enemy within three milos of Islo aux Noijr, and tho
cuptiiie of bix store hhipH in the St. Lawrence complotcs the HUccoPHful
opening of this campaign. The General will be at Ligonicr on Thurs.

^^' Page 112

Bouquet to Monckton. Shall carry out orders as to the four comna-
nics, but everjthingwiis quiet at Pitteburgh. Shall open the letters
according to orders. ^ " 104

Instructions by Monckton to Major Walters sent by orders of Amherst
to relieve the garrison of Niagara with a detachment of the Isl battalion
iioyal Americans and to take the command at Niagara in place of
Colonel Eyre of tho 4 tth regiment. nj

Horatio Gates to Bouquet. Tho General is pleased to hear he has

^^t'oi?^'''^ ? '^.*^'"^' ''"^' ^'^^ ^"^'°'" <o accompany him has set off
with 20 horse loads ol rum ; to bo joined by 21 boise loads more of " that
sweet liquor. a ho General had hoped the follow would have taken
eomo wine &c , for the officers, but ho looked only to his own profit. To
take all the rum for (ho King's service, which with carriage will be
paid for fit Pittsburgh. The utmost endeavour to be made to prevent
rum from getting among the Indians. ^ H4

Monckton to tho same. To execute Amherst's orders, he has sent a
field officer with 400 rank and filo of the Boyal Americans to relieve
Niagara ; for tukirg post at Presqu'Isle, he can only send 100 men of
the Virginian rogimont, (none of tho Ponnsylvanians having arrived).
Hopes to be able in two days to send a proper detachment lothe latter-
sends Ihereforo, a lotJtr to Major Gladwin of the 80th, who is to take
the relief to Niagara across Lake Erie, to leave 150 of the Americans or
of his own dotcohment at Presqu'Isle for two days to secure that post,
fctladwm has orders if ho arrives there first to throw up an intrenchment
to serve as tuch to a block house to be erected there on the most advan-
tageous pof ition, to contain about 150 men with officers in proportion
Captain Croghan with a few Indians are to attend him (Bonqnet). He
18 to give them friendly assurances. Croghan is to invito the chief to
meet him (Monckton) at Fort Pitt. Should the Indians, contrary to
expectation, prove hostile he has a sufficient force to execute the service
with which ho 18 charged. To retain only fcufdcient men to eecure the
pofct till a leinfoi cement be tent. Sends the instructions for Walters
(p. lid), Anherbthas ordered Gladwin to leave some of the whale boats
on Lake Erie to keep up the communication ; six will be sufficient
injunctions to dispatch &o. i]5

Jcuinal of the march of a detachment under the oottmand of Colonel
Bouquet, fiom Port Pitt to Presqu'Isle.

The distances given are :

Fort Pitt to Yenango gli

Venango to Lo Boeuf , V.V.V." 46

LePoiuf to Prcfcqu'lsle ' **.| 15

The order of march follows. 124

Horatio Gates to Bouquet. News from Quebec confirmed. Walters
need <5nly cany 21 rounds from Presqu'Isle to Niagara; the rest to bo
left with him (Bouquet). Tho escort /or the hgrfcs returning to be from
tho Virginians. ° 226

-cuqnet in Mon(_k!.-:i2, Confosion at kavicg ; many of thomon drurk
on the 7ih wh, n Iho detachment left Fort Pitt, ar.d bad lo encamp four
miks cfi, havirg mtrthcd at Icubt six. Has met here Hutchins who will
give an accorrt ol bin jouincy. Is sorry Gladwin has so much tho start;

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A. 8

I7i!0.

i ■

Illy 9.
Fort Pitt.

July 10,
Furl i'itU

July 10,
Foil IMl

July 13,
Vouniigo,

July l^.
lIuiiKo Town,
V«r< BiT«r.

July 17 to 29,
Prcetiu'Ielo.

July ai.
Prefqu'Iile.

July 21,
Prasqu' [sle

will loso no (imo and hopcn to hi at P.ohiju'I^Io l)}- tlio UJlii. Nobody
know" utiyll)iii^ ot llio cuiuUry but llio liuiiaii , luiii l!ioy liio almost
itlwayN dnink. Tbo bail mraii^omont ot'tlio yur.k hoixoF* ; a;; i ibu inon
Hto ioiultiii boHidcs carrying IooIh ; llio iioul i.H^ruul ami thoro jh no wutor.
Tbu bail HtHtu u( thu roadn; (ho Imliuim iiiguod humour; Iboy golUHboep
ovoiy iii^^ht. ' I'a^o \'i1

Monokton to It )Uiiiiot. Ijollor sent by Morcur, who marcho'i this
inorniii^ with lb(l roni)My>vuiiiutii* ; ho|>uH ho will rouih I't'OHqu'Ialo
tthoilly Hftor ilouquol Thinks lliuio is no doubt that (jiioboo Ih Hsttu, llii)

iSaino to the naino, Ih Horry to find bo huH mot with ho many diffl>
cullioH. Tho llamoof tho horsuH giving out k> Hum must iio with the
ilrivorH ; a hli lot watuh Hhould bo kopt on thorn. MondH bark lIulrhinH,
who will bu of use. Thinks Moroor will mako up to him, in which caso
hu I'ocd iiot detain CiluU win a niomont. Tho HUtlor'u Iioihoh proHsod in
to tho roi'vii'o, UH ho hud tuudo all tho Indiani^ drunk. Tho mon rolurnod
havo >{ot IfiO lashes out of tho 30t>. Thoy nball bo Hont back, to bo given
or pardoned tho roniaindor according to thoir bohttviour. 130

Same to (iludwin. Iloara from Ilutchinn of liin arrival at rrosipi'Islo;
hopos ihoio noul bo no dolontion, but has wrilton Mouquol on that sub-
joct. . 133

Houquot to Monckton. Ilutobinn lorn delivered tho loiter ; having
I iiidou 11 houra tlio tirMtand 15 hours tho soooiid day. Vonant^o is farlbor
than ho and Ilulchins thought. KxpoctH MoroiT to ovorlakohim Boon.
Uladwin and bin mon will not bo detained a moment. Tho fort hero
butnod to tho ground and tho fow huto round it domi)liHhod. Tho ruinous
state of the saw mill. Tho Alleghany hero is hardly navigable for oaiioos.
Changes of load^, Ao., havo improved tho pack horaoH, ' it their baoka
very eoro still ; 13 aro left behind tired or lost and two bags of flour,
which Mcroor brings up. Une Virginian lost; supposed to havo lost
himHolf in tho woods. Croghan goes to Custjlogas town with presouts.
IJakor'rt Journal of tho road sent to tJordon. 138

S&ma to ihe same. Tho Indian sent from Venango has loturncd pro-
tending to bo lame Delay ou account of tho horson and obliged to halt
for want of water further on. lias sent word to Gladwin to Prosqu'Iislo
to bo ready to rooeivo tho Koyal Americans and to send men to repair
the bridges from Trosqu'llo to Lo Utiuf. Tho distance marched is 104
miles, still 39 from I'rosqu'lsle. Tho Indians lent horses or several loads
must havo been left. Tho horses with sore backs havo given out, Uas
lost no timo on ibo march. Asks for locks for stores and garden sooda,
especially turnips. Croghan obliged to htay at Custologastown, tho
Indians being all drunk and not tit for business. 135

Journal of B.)uquot'H arrival ; Indians from Detroit sent to ob.sorvo tho
motions of tho troops, go bick after giving friendly assurances, Tho
attack on a party of 20 Indians (p. 308), Minor details given of routine,
Aiv 309

Hugh Moroer to B.iuquot. Two of his people found dead and scalped.
Tho sergeant who brings this wus wounded. Tracks of tho enemy soon
going towards tho fort. How tho bullocks may bo siifoly driven, &c, S(l8
Instruction (uubignod) to match with a detachment taking tho bal-
locks and horsos lo the Peninsula. To build a post for a sergeant and
party, seeking the bo^t silo to disoivor tho Lake and Soulh shore.
Other arrangements for the care of tho horso!), and tor getting and send-
ing ir.tcUi'jf.sco. Tbo guards to bo alert day and night to prevent suf-

Julf 28,
.^vsqu'lslak

prise, &o .

167

Bouquet to tho Gonoral. Two mon of the pirty sent to rcoonnoitro
tho Peninaula report being altaoked by ab3at J j Indians near its nook.

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A. 8

1» UQURT 0Or,I,K0TtON.

4T

I8(tO.

July 38,
i'ltlaburgh.

July a»,
Prebqu'Isle.

July 30,
i'iltaLurgh.

August 6,
rrt'S(|u'l8lo,

Aafiustll,

Pro. i|ir Isle.

U plum MiNo.l Honlout will. 100 mon found tho Hor^oant Ivin/ in tho
WHlor w>m..,lo.l, two -non killoi and soal,,„l nn 1 two miH.i,,. |Vi" tho
H.uno ,mrty vvho UHHUici (Jro«lmn thoy w ,ul.l do no harm llholaJ
hud ll.o whnio boat, ho could I.av. do«troyo,i thoir o.u.ooh and n aWy
rolukon ho w„ ,,r,Hono.-H. Huh .o..t Ihcmtllo for kiuhs to tho iZ S
andhu.t .ihlocc ho»so on tho narrow part <d tho no.k for TJ-Znt

and party; u n-doubt h h.ilt for tho ^rusi g .1. U.lo.. a(tuoko" V^by .

very lar^o parly thinks tho I'oninHuU ««curo. An Indian who uppcaL
rol.oatod (lirootly on HocinK tho prml. No t.mhor hero (it to hu. d'^wh^^
boatH; wouhl hu, d a pdol boat U approved and if anr.horH, A.., oouTd b!
Ko. l)oh.yH owmK to alarmH. HioknoHH. &.. Ask. for on^ or IwJ
pal oraroos, or ooh .rnH to givo tho alarm to recall tho workmon. Klinte:
8.yth0H .to., wantol (or tho l.uiianM. Various small .letails. Paio iS
Mon<,kton to Houqiiot. Huh rooeivod lottors and r.turnH by Cro rhaa
ApprovoHoflhoHoyoral stopi ho(IJ»uquot) hu. taken. L,h„ of pack
horHOs; tho horsos bo ongin^ t., tho Virginian olUcorH aro ruinod. Will
imtaltomptwahp.ckhorHo. again, buL will try tho Oi.io; is HondiiuJ
Major btu.rt with 100 mon in butoaux, to lako postal Vma go fiO ,no5
to lollow w.th (-altlo and Pattorson with 30,.r 40 h ,r.os lo c iny bo wool
Vonango and Prosqu'Islo. Arrango.nor.ts about II ,„r, tools &,«,«"
poclmg provmions and domands by Mushol, Asks I, h op;,uon about build-
K batoaux and docked vohhoIs, an.l wholhor by (i la 1 win's nccounl thorn
uro hiubours on ho lakos. Inlo.uls to build a small post at UlCI
Arrangomont of tho conv.ys for pack hors. s, namely tho IVu„,sylva ana
togotolVosqu'Islo and remain thoro ; tho V,r^^niar,s to LoviZ
horsos o Vonango. and remain thoro; by this moans tho garrisons will
bo exchangod (}„od ncw8 from all quarterH. Itoturn of Virginians
almost saryodjtho.rHto.o. wore oxpondod, and tho Indians had .", no"
being all drunk How military arliflcors aro lo bo paid. UoHpootin*
roads, &o. Sir John St. Clair returned rcovorod from his illne^r 41
iiouquet to J^ontinok, asking him to send up wino. 145

Horatio Gales to Bouquet. Tho flight of tho l.\.<,noh at Qn.boo, leav-
ing tho.r cannon, camp oqu.pago, &o. Arrival of St. Clair, looks i 1, but
oat, hoar Uly and ,1 ho porsovoro in drinking moderately will disu S
h,s oxoculors. As ho (Bouquet) is likely to got tho first new. TEa
Grand Army, asks him to Hond tho earliest news of tho capitulation
of Montreal and ,n return will send the history of Marshall Broglio'"
aofoat. Keforences follow to European news Social gossip lift

Bouquet to Moncklon. Arrival of dotaoh.uont of Virginians and one
of Koyal Americans from Niagara, where Wullors has no flour to spare!
rhe danger of navigation on Shallow Lake Cannot store provision
for a year unless cattio and s ill are sent. D.Herlion of PonnsVlvan an"
Iruluu.s arriving almost starved. Hoop, taken prisoner ; has o-oapad
from Detroit reports the number of French troops there iS

bamo to tho hamo. Has received letters by express from Vonanco
whoro Major Stuari had not arrived on the 8th' Tho List heavy rS
have raised the water and will facilitate his pvssago, but «rill render th«
^wamp noar Lo B(«uf very deep for loaded horses. (Jrumbling of thi
mon .1 leduood rations; relieved from iSiagara by A'l.hor.t's ordora.
ijovm.onsboH.doH pitch &o. to finish the bateaux a>ked /ro ti At-ior
VVallers at Niagara. Ls sending Horsey, the master shipwright.^
K agara to soo about material for budding bateaux and tho docked ve^
80! proposiio wmm wi i lio well oq the lake. Horsey has orders aLiO
to exam.no harbours; that at Presqu'Islo is one of the best in the worlj

H2?of th'«r«»i'^'V"' K " ^"""^ i^""" "^""^' *"'*' '^'•«« ^" ^^"'^ by Horsey.
nm ol the heavy timber hauled in; men unwilUng to work. Whom

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BJCQUET OOI.LECTION,

A. 8

1760.

Nl't'

August 16,
Presqu'lsle.

Angnst 20,
Pittsbnrgb.

AuguBt 23,
Fort Pitt.

Angnst 24,
Pittsburgh.

August 27,
Pittsburgh.

September 1,
Fresqu'Isle.

the f mall post at Le Eoouf should be placed ; more men wanted to have
it finished before the frost. The Viiginiars have leen exi^hangcd with
the escort from Venango. Nothing has grown in the garden. State of
the load. Condition of the boats. The supply of flour, &o., sofflciont in
the meantime. Only a few Indians living on the Lake are here ; McKe©
does not underbtatd their language. Wishes Cioghan weio here 1o get
rid of them. Pago 150

Bouquet lo Moncklon. Arrival of Major Sroallman from Venango
with a party of Pennsylvanians escorting tools, provisions, &o. The seme
Dumber of Virginians will go to Venango with the pack hoi ses. Leave of
absence to Lieut. Col. Worth. Sends the sketches of the lake, &o. Hoops
sends a letter about rations; how they had been settled ; have any altora-
tiocH been made ? Three deserters brought from Venango. The heavy

rains. , ^^f

Horatio Gates to Bouquet. The General (Moncklon) has received all
the letters and will write soon. The present letter is sent by some Six
Nation Indians to bo attached to his post for obtrining intelligence and
to hunt, &c. The venison they bring in to be bought by the commis-
sary, ard issued as ratibns to the troops. The General has finished his
conieronce with tbe Indians, who appear more hearty in the cause than
ever before. 1^"

Monckton to the same. To supply Basset with such stores as are
necessary. Only a small quantity of flour can be sent him from Niagara.
Can send no men from here; sends lour horses, which with the others
he has should bo enough. Only a small block house for an oflScor and
20 or 25 men wanted; will order assistance for this to be sent from Venan-
go. Has written to Niagara to give the shipwright sent there all tho
aesistanre that can be given. Deserters to bo punished. Indians seem
satisfied ; they are to receive presents at Fort Pitt only. Orders respect-
ing the veni(-on from the Indians repeated. Is sending warriors to
Detroit to demand the pi isoners and a principal man of the Six Nation
who is in prison there. They will not be satisfied with them alone ; if
they can be got to strike one stroke, they must be persuaded to pursuo
it. Major Gladwin's three deserters sent to be forwarded to their regi-
ment. Stores, seeds, &o., sent. Croghan purposes sending Montour up
soon. If kept sober he will do well. Is glad he has a better road to Le
Bceuf. Montgomery's return to the settlement. Murray pushirg on.
Death of the Lieut.-Governor of New York. 157

Eeport that the French were concerting with the Wyandots an expe-
dition to attack Presqu'lsle. 1^1

Monckton to Bouquet. Has sent Montour with some Indiana who are
to be kept in whole or in part as he may think best. They are to be
allowed the same ration as the troops and to be employed hunting.
Should the intelligence sent by Croghan (p 161) be true, the Indians
will bo serviceable. Montour is to call at Custologas to notify the Indians
there to be ready. Neither Croghan nor he believes the report. The
Indians with him will help him in carrying on the works in quiet. 163

Bouquet to Gates, Had received letter by an Indian, who reported tho
early arrival of pack horses from Venango, but knows nothing of the
expected Indians. Eeturn ol bateaux from Niagara with a small Huj^piy
of flour &c, ; no more can be sent till the sloop retnrns froiii Ortwcgo.
No naval stores to be had. Horsey has returned with a good report of
the landirg rear Niagara and ot the timber, but as ho could get no

the coast. His disagreeable situation for want of proper boats; reports
the state of those he bap. By sending up Buffalo Greek there is rigging
at Pittktuigh to fit up a veeeel. Prom the Ist to the 24th Augtifct thcro

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BODQuiT aohitanotf.

4^

1760.

September 3,
Presqu'Ile.

September 8,
0*mp Pitts-
burgh.

September 9,
Moatreal.

September 13,
Pregqu lale.

66—20

Bouquet to Monckton. Pack hor.o.s attaokod at a milo ftn.l a S? f m^
the camp; tho advau.cd party (a corporal and nomo « ck on hor^o baS
wo.o fared at by the French and Ind'ann, one killel, thr^o Vh-i„iani

auu roMcuod the pnaoners. A roinforcomont sent, but tho onemv did nnf-
appear again, Keport by a Delaware ofa large paKy of Frn^cominJ
to attack the post. Besides tho man killed two are missiii Anmh„n
man fired at corning from tho Peninsula b^ land b, lo osoaLed
Clapham sent with a boat to reconnoitre. Tho gua^d in ho .^doibUa
Z!v\lZV^ small party, and it was reported^hat the o waA la «e?
fhlLnH K ?^''"''*!^ ' '" '''' ^''^'^ ^° ■•'^'^ «"y party out but tho huntorB
£em?or ttn"^ a most impraoticablo. The Indians will bo ou? ater
iwn iSlt l^^l^^ '^"^'' t^'^y have fortunately lost throe of their
JnT^nTh ™\^'^ ^^J"^ T? ^"S*'" *« o'^^'-'ako the enemy. Wil roii-
force the escort of tho pack horses as far as LeB.ouf. ^ V?^

Gates to Bouquet. The General has received all the letters sent h J

Ennint^"- . .^""''"'"r ''""^ ^y fl^tchins; the method proled
should keep the coast clear and distress tho enemy. Good nLrhmirl^
expected from Philadelphia; it will be sent on a fiVal DoesTot annre^^
hend any serious attack on his (Bouquet's; post and Croahan savKt
would have timely intelligence of the' enemy's motions It is befieved
by marjy that a separate peace is made with France. Tel

VauJreuil to de Beaujeu commanding at Miohillimakinao fin FrenchT
Has been obliged to capitulate yesterday to Amherst The dtv w «
tTd''¥ht' wr- ''' --bar of t^roops diJ.inishe?SSd resoa ces eJh:u;'
men. On the 6ih Amherst was in sight of the walls • Muirav had o^r
nod one of the faubourgs and the army from lTL ChampSn was at
LaPra.ne and Longuenil. Had no choice but to capitulate and had m^d»
advantageous terms especially for Michillimakinac. The inhabiUrS

thei pPrZrTv' tn^.^r 'T '' ''"''' if^''''' "^'^'^'"^ possess! nol
laeir property, moveable and immoveable and of their fuis and to h«

I'rnf^'l'^'.K''^" °,-^°'" '"bj^'''^ "^ '^"^ K"^g of G'-oat BHtain Pr^vi ™
granted to tho military. The inhabitants being c'eolarod by Amherst
subjects of his Britannic Majesty, the common law of Puns (CommeZ
t^«wi"rf'T°"l- .Tho troops aro to engage not to serve durnt
I? Vf k'. ? lay down tho.r arms and to return^ to France. The troopf
at M chillimakinac are under the same conditions and are to go to a sX
port to embark for Franco; the citizens &o will be under thfcomma^d

Bouquet to Moncklon. Letters brought by iflontour and Indians The
htle influence possessed by tho manager at Pittsburgh over the Ini fans
Has kept a few Chippewas, whose appearance may bo of use but thevr*
will no stay long, this being a bad country for gam3. No other Indian^
are settled on this side of the Lake from I)otrfit"o Niagara excoot a

':il%flZtI'.'',T ' ""'^ll ''''' '''' '"'"^y ■' '"^^y overtook them ■
j^n..., .no 6.i6Lii^- uud, leaving their moat upon the field. Arrival of flour

Tw^nf^'^^'li.'""''' °i '' ¥"'°^ '^'^'^ ^"' '^ breastwork at Oswego all
KJk* • ?'oop«o/<i«r«J to follow Amherst. Keportod capture ft the
French vessels and attack on Isle Royale. Deficiency of oakam for fla!

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60

BOUQtriT COLLIOTION.

A.8

ITdl.

8epteinb«r 18,
Port Pitt.

Octobur 3,
Pi'taburf{h.

October 18,
Port Pitt.

Octob»r 19,
Fort Pitt.

I.?

Octobor 1!0,
PittBbdrRh.

October 26,
Fort Pitt.

October J7,
Pittsburgh

October 30,
Fort Bedforu.

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boat ; will »ond bor to Niagara as Bho in. Hoohos will be flninhed in
October and mon aball bo Hont to propuro timbor for a block houHO at Li9
BfBuf. Rospootinj? tho state of tho hordes. PoiiDHylranran doHorterti
bovoroiy puiiiohedi tbotto fiom the Royal AmerioanH sent to Niagara.
AskH ordorH about leaving troopH ; about building voshcN, ond HUggosti na
aa to prcparationH for tho latter. Pago 174

MoiK kton to Bouquet. Ih impatient . )r Icttoi's from him. Cannot
supply tho domandn f.)r tho HJoop and flat ; must bo content for tho pio-
Hont with btitoaux. U Walters gets a Hupply of navul atoroH ho will aond
what are wiintod. lias aont swivels, ammunition ami carbine balls ; two
ot tho swivels to go to Prosqu'Islo. Dn Plo'^eis was up at French Oreok.
Do lluas lakes up money to pay the Ponnsylvar iana. BcliovcH all in
Bottled in Canada, although ho has no ditinito won!. 177

Same to tho same. Sends news of tho surrem'tr of Montreal and
Canada, bui no particulars. 179

S;ime to tho same. Amherst has ordered Mijor Rogers to send a
detachment of regulars to take possession of Detioit, Michillimakinak
and tlioir dependencies. Captain Oanipboll goes for this purpose with
lOK mon. Carponlcrs sent to repair and build boats ; will write about,
provisiona. As tho Ansombly of Pennsylvania will not likoiy furnish
men, ho will bo obliged to gel 60 or 70 from Niagara ; will write iloroer
about them. Cattle sent. Tho pack horaos with Campbell, after delivering
their loadn, are to continue carrying between Venango and Pro«qu'Isle ;
will send us many more as ho can get. Rogers thinks French Creek
would bo navig.'ible were the trees cut that have fallen into il ; a captain
and 70 or 80 mon might bo sent to do this, to bo supplied with cross out
aaws which are lorwaided. This will also lake many oators off, which is
a considtralion at his post. it^Q

Same to tho same. Detailed instructions on »he subjoot'i of tho preced-
ing loltor. Camf)bell will show him a copy of the capitulation of Canada.
All the men that can bo spaied, besides those to French Creek, lobe
sent to Foit Pitt to save provisions. When arrangements are made he
(B.)uquot) is to come down. Carolina in a bad state. Stores, blacketa.
&c , tent otr. 18J

Instrucliona to Major Rogers with Vaudreuil's letters to the postH,
follow. 184

Form of oath of allegiance ond instructions to Captain Campbell
follow. l)jy

Gates to Bouquet. Ammunition to Major Rogers to be sent from
Venango, and bo is also to furnish all that can bo spared, which will bo
replaced in a few days. 191

MorcktoD to tho same. Sends instructions (with returns) as to pro-
visions, mon employed on the works, &o. Orders as to winter quarters.
No presents to be given to tbe Indians this year, having received so
many last year, and their victualling to bo put on a more regular foot-
ing. Tho letter is filled with details of how tho ordinary duties a. o to
be conducted. 192

Same to the comm.. ding officer of the Pennsylvanians, respeoting
enlisting IStj

Same to Bouquet. Governor Fauquier has announced that bis Asseiv-
bly has voted that their mon are to bo sent to protect the frontiers. Aa
there is no likelihood of getting any Pennsylvanians, tho Virginians aro
to be detained and distributed as ordered, notwithstandiug any orders

* ■"* yf-jn wtnj i-.-\sTVi xxdo TTSitlcn D^r-iu t\j i'auQuicr vrttZS

Amherat*g orders^ bo that he hope:) the AsBemblj may change its deters
mination. Is harried by this uQexpected answer of Virgioia, but aa

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BODQUIT OOL MOTION.

It

ITOO.

Noromber 4,
■Preiqa'Iile.

November 36,
Fort Pitt.

November 39,
Fort Piti

November 30,
Pbiladelphia.

«4-20i

thit'Tr.? '*' Monckton. LoUo.s rocoivo.l. Arrival of HhinwrfKht;

detune hmontTrlr'' ^ ''""'"« ^"""* A"'^*" "^ «»•»! bo7w h'

K omh C oolf '*"J' '**'""« .l'^l«>»"'' to ferry tho men over tho rivor and

f''"*".' f^. • W' h tho asHiHtunoe of tho (^anmlianH Minor UoirorH mav Jot
o M.ch.l hmak.nak, which iH I'JO loaguoH frca Doiloit. ll uTyo iJ^SO

. m n„ ,i,on , huH g.von ftoKors what could bo .spared. Thinks from tho

it a VL^'S*^ P"ir"""" ^^'^^'^ '"^"" ^'" ^-^ -""oiontTrt i^
p Ht a..a La Pomlo. Doom not mention tho fortn on Lnko Huron and
buponor and olhorH to tho wcHt upon tho wutor /ailing in ,. S. "«
Buy, an It would tako two yourn to hco Ihom all. n^J

inL^ Ull^h«'lo.hT^K " ?•!/••••' ''"^ '««t "i^'ht from ProHqu'I^lo «ftor wait-
word torn Waltoi'J t'?,V<^'"«'""f"t ^^ «•'» '^T-l An orican«. but had no
boat H.nt was ovortakon by a dotaohmont of rangorH aral they pro.oS

tTn mT ^J"T«'' "^"^ '^''"■''«'^' ^'•"^"•«-"«« i" '"i'Ji^' bateaux. On
tho 19th another bateau waH nont to Nia^mra for prov.nionH.only 20 poinds
of moat and 3,400 poundH of flour boin^. left. Arrival Hinco of cat lo t 7
PoM„«ylvan,ttn and Dolawaro troopn ordered to march to CaH hIo ho

S or on..S'nnI? 'y'^'^^ ^bo upper gal-rinonH. A foot oxprcH '
lixed lor each post as lur as Juniata, whoro tho chain will broiik Tho

I'r."hf'f7""n '*'''•"' ^'™"'J"'''^'« ;„,1,,.„ Virginians koipthoii- posts
till tho Koyal Americans arrive. ' 202

AmoHoanV^Z!!!";K ^l'"^" ""'"'^'^ returns of tho 6rst battalion Royal
doubt ul ,f iho oxproHsos to IVoHqu'Islo and Vonaniro can i-ot alono-
oTurV^ 'T^n .^^^ Vir,inians\n oxcossof 300 al^e gofng'dow and
fand ^°" V'-'^^'-^^^P'^r into leave a fow men at Fort Cumber-
and. L0880 BIX waggon horses; carelessness of tho Pennsylvunians
««„. 1 r"P*''f ' " iH Huspootcd thai six do.ortors have stolon th m. Uis
Bent orders along tho lino to havo thorn arrested. Asks inslruclions
ro^pectmg tho discharge asked for by throo and four years' m /n A range-
ment ho proposes for ha^ ing tho accounts settled. tSx

Monckton to Bouquet. It will le timo for tho provincials to march
down; sends details of tho garrisons for iho poL. which are To te
taken equally Irom tho Americans (Royal) and Virginians There

d^eolSl to'l'rr' I' ''• ^' "*«" ^^' '^""^ ^>« »««'"! ^houlS Amherst
decide to lot the V.rgunans go. Tho garrisons at tho advanced posts

Ki-?f^"?>' ^' reduced. Ho is to order 30 of Walters' men to be
dcauiud at PiomimBio, on tDeu-arrival with provisions. Colonel Stophoa
or Major Stewart may send away all the Virginians above 300 The
battalion under his (Bouquet's) command is to bo ready to take the field
on tho Bhortest notice. When the PennBylvanians march, thoii tonta

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B3

B'^TTQUIT OOLLIOTION.

A.t

1760.

December %,
Fori Pitt.

Deoemb«r 4,
Fort Pitt.

December T|
PhiUdelpbik

December 30,
Fort Pitt.

are to bo taken into t-toio. The AnHombly will not j^ivo a miin ; thoy aro
ovi't) going to biciik th« throo comimnicH. Hpuio urmH to bo Htorcd ;
exponHt'H to bo reduced, delailn ot' iho i«avinf(H that can bo otVocted, and
adcouiitH hcllUtl L'iir|,entt>rrt to bo Uopl at I'roKim'lwlo to prepuro timbor
for batraux and for u vcHtel on Iho Lake; Cla|tbum, now at I'llthbui^h,
to go down to (<upoiiiitond. Tho Dolawuro troopH at Fort Hiird to coino
down by way of I'ittHburgh. ''''KO 11)!»

Bin(|uet U) Monckton. Hum bonid from Captain Miles, in lommard at
rrccqu'Inlo ; bopcH bo will Mtop dcwcrtion till tho dotacbmont ordered
from Venango can get thoic. No word of tho arrival of iho K'\yal
AmericanH at TroHqu'Ihlo; doubts if they aro coming, in which cnso it
will not ho poHHiblo to IcoU above 2i» mon thoiv, even if hogH can bo got
to it, which is doublful. Dohortion of a corporal and tivo mon of tho
ronnMjlvaiii ins went on escort duty; three aro urroMUHl ; mdors sotit
down lo arroHt tho corporal and two mon who ewcapcd. Uullocks for tho
upper posts sent to Venango, with salt provisions for that iiost. Tho
river high and tho frost severe; tho water is too doop for tho bateaux
Bont by Sir John to uto Botlirg poles. 208

Same to tho sumo. Shows Iho dilliculty of supplying tho upper posts,
llaldimand, commanding tho 4th battalion Hoyal Americans, writes thai
bo had discharged 125 men, whoso time had expired. Ho (Uouquot)
must do tho same. 208

Monckton to Bouquet. His (Mouquot's) prosonco much wanted at
Fort Pitt. Since ho hont tho distribution of troops othors havo arrived
froraErgiand; tho General has sent Colonel Vaughan's regiment for
this department ; tho first division arrived yesterday and tho remainder
will arrive to moi row, which shall be sent forward as soon as the weather
shall permit. What is to bo done with tho Virginians and how many
men aro to be left at tho posts ? ilopcs he has hoard of the safety of tho
missing. Sends a match louto to tho commanding oflicor of tho Vir-
ginians. If there is diflaculty in supplying Le Ucouf and Prosqu'lslo,
the Virginians might bo sent to Pittsburgh, Kussel to bo sent down to
go with tho tioops to Carolina, tho names of Iho corps being given.
Expre^ses his satisfaction with Bouquet's conduct. To send a subaltern
and twenty of tho Royal Americana to Ligonier ; and, if they can bo
spared, tho same number to Bedford. 210

Bcuquil to Monckton. Had been obliged to detain tho Virginians
till the arrival of Vaughan's first division. With tho ditVoront duties
(enumerated; ho has only 154 men fit for duty in tho garrison. Tho gato
Btill open ; tho frost prevents clearing the ditch ; not a stick of wood in
tho place and none cut in tho woods; the Alleghany full of ico and likely
to be fiozen over soon, and his main spring, Clapham, so ill that he can-
not stir. What is to bo done with tho provisions should tho frost pre-
vent them being sent to tho posts ? It is owing to Major Stewart's acti-
vity that the two advanced posts havo got the little provisions they
have. It id a good thing to havo a man who has a head as such mon aro
not common 1 ore, but throw all the burden on tho commanding officer,
beirg thomsolvos unconcerned spectators. Arrival of tho Pennsylvaniang
from the upper posts, having been relieved by tho Virginians. Orders
sent to keep only 60 Royal Americans for Presqu'Islo and Lo Bcnut.
Venango reduced to 40 mon. Tho bad state of the roads ; tho weather
will bo more settled in January. Has beard from an Indian that tho
missing boat was wrecked, bat tho people saved. Owing to want of
accommodation, proposes to drop one company of Vaughan's at Bedford
and another at Ligonier, which would relievo Juniata and Stony Creek
and a few mon might be left at other posts (named) to carry letters^

A. 8

B^CqaiT nOLMOTlON.

M

ITM.

Decpniber 2S,
PhiUdolphia.

1761.
JaDUAry 3,
New York.

January 3,
New York.

January 8,
Now York.

January 14,
Fort Put.

January 26,
New York.

Miitl tohoqimrtoroti thoie, whonoo thoy ooiild join in Hprin»( fop work.
I'lMpoHOH lo puck lln» proviMJoim in hiirioU t«» piovont dumaKo. Olothiiiif
Hhiiuld bo Hciit Jroin Now York in .Spring. UonpodtinK itroinolionH.
liio foimonl iiinon« tho troopM has Hul)«itlo(i urul llioro if now oomploto
hainiony, Tho lo-hon inpurrod by di piHidiiiij oii Niimiini for iiuval
Bldi-fM. Tiio tuKMiHinocH ciuiMcd by the I.hh oC tho liirj^o Hit. IUh propu.
rutionH (or biiihiint^ ii dockod vohhiI. KoIhwuio (Jooigo lias arrived
iind roportH Iomh of b.itcauit, pooploHiivcd. I)woit«jrM urroHloil at liinonior.
ArroHt ol a prihonor lor for^'cry ; will Hpn I him to Uidfoid. Pa^o 213
Monokton to HoiKjuot. IjottorH roooivod ; liopcH tho VirginianH
arrivod in timo lo roiiovo tho I'onnHylvaniaiiH ut tho uppor poMts. Tho
Uroiit loHM of tho iarj^o Hit in diHtroHnin)?. V.jM^^hun'H roj<imont that uro
lit lor duty (about 'iM) uro on Iho marcli lor I'lUfburKh. No moio rnon
to bo fiont to iho lulvanood poHtH than can bo Hiippliod. IndianH might
bo omployod, an was don-i by tho i^rcrich ; an oxlraordinary prioo (or
veniHon might oncnurago them. LoavcH ihodinlrilxitionol troops to him-
Boif, but lhiiik« (ho VirginianH ahould ganihon I^trtH Hird and Cumber-
land, and that Vaughan'H regiment niiglit bo kept at and bolow Pitts-
burgh. Would prol'er hin delaying tho di«()hargo of tho mon from his
battalion till VaughanV arrival. Ih going to Now York but will return
MOon. AhkH for tho diHohargo of Ilonry ilaynoH. i.'19

Samo to the name. HopoH an tho woathor haH boon fuvoarablo that;
Vaughan'H rt'tfimor-t will »oon bo with him (Houcjuol), Tho Gonoral
(Amhiirat) will not (U)nHont to tho dimihargo yot of tho men of hid
battalion ; Ihono o( the 4th wore diwcharge ! on a particular proniiHo. 2'J3
iSumo to tho hamo. SondH goncral ordorH for publication. Jlis proHont
MiijjMiy ((Joorgo ill) waH proclaimod on tho iSth of October, tho day
after the Into King'H death. 229

Gates to Durry, that ho ban poimii^wion to purchaso tho company in tho
Boooiid battalion of iho Koyul AinoricatiH. Jlow tho other stop;* uro to
go and tho amount ol each. Huh tho (Jonorarrt (Monckton) loavo to
como to Now York, after the march of Vaughan'H regiment iaHottlod. 230
Bouquet to Monckton. Had Hont orders to tho Koyul Welsh Volun-
teers to roliovo hovoral posts (named) ; tho Koyal Americans to return
hero and tho Virgininns to ranrch to Winchester. Koliofs for Venango
and LeBtuuf. Han bought pack borsos to save expense. All well at
Prisqu'lslc; abundance of moat every where. On tho arriv&l of Vaug-
han will relievo Forts Mird and Cumberland. Vaughun has just arrivod
and reports Detroit well supplied ; ammunition will bo sent thoro ; itfi
largo consumption, but tho rungors are u destructive people. Mather ban
boon given £100 to pay tho Indians for venison. Sends liht of naval stores
wanted lor building a docked vessel. Koturn o( Oiaohum and Alfieck; the
men who deserted alter thoir mislortuno robbed thorn of ovory thing and
sold the provisions to tho Indians. Ono hall of tho olH ^ors and mon of
the garrison f-eizod with epidemic cold, resembling plouriwy, causoJ by
variable weather. Why bo discharged tho mon of his battalion. Is sorry
for tho punishments itifliotod during tho campaign, which wore onnugh
to ruin any regiment; has not punidhod ono man since ho joined. Appli-
catiors for loavo to sell out. 232

Mnnckton to Bouquet. Letters rocoivoJ. Uospecting tho repair and
building of bateaux Sm., to bo ready when tho woathor breaks up.
Desire.-i that tho road botwcon LoBojiif and Presqu'Islo bo made passabla
for a waggon if it can be dono. To reinforce Presqu'Islo, LoBicaf and
Venango to enable thom to forward provisions, &o. Tho Virginians to bo
sciil oir in detuchmonlB as Vaughan's gota up, Proparationa for forward-
ing provisioDB, &o., and the steps to be taken to prevent damage. Ilovr

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BjVQUKT oolliotion.

A.8>

1761.

Januarr 26,
Fort Pitt.

MJ

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If' <

Janaary 26,
Fort Pitt.

February 12,
New York.

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February 12,
Hew York.

1

February 24,
fort Pitt.

the returns of the corps are to be made up la ytlagned about the Virgi-
nian contracts for flour. Stoddard's accounts were so complicated that
nothing could be made of them. The French prisoners not yet arrived.
Ammunition to be sent to Detroit. Respecting promotions. The men
who left Irwin on the way to Niagara, should be flogged and sent about
their business. Page i'il

Bouquet to Monckton. General orders received and given out. Arrival
of the first and second divisions of Vaughan's regiment. The Virginians
have marched to Winchester, Bedford and Cumberland. No men will
be discharged from the battalion without the General's orders. Explains
certain returns sent. Will at his own expense replace the men he has
discharged from the battalion, wnich he can do in a short time, if
permitted to recruit. Had erred by discharging every year part cf the
men entitled to it; by this means not half as many were discharged as
from the fourth battalion, though there were frona the beginning not 150
men draughted, all the rest being enlisted for three and lour years. Owing
to bis impaired state ol health, asks leave to retire on half pay or sell
out. 241

Same to the same. General orders received. Arrival of Vaughan's
last division ; march of the Virginian troops by Bedford and Cumberland
for Winchester. Asks instruction respecting deserters from the Pennsyl-
vanians. Arrest of a deserter from Beleetre's troops ; he is a German-
and says he knows where the French buried iron guns; shall dig for them
when the frost goes. Respoctiog the men discharged from his battalion. 243
Monckton to Bouquet. Not to retain the Gorman mentioned. Beles-
tre's houses within the fort cannot be sold ; what is to be done withthobd
at the Detroit will be determined afterwaids. Respecting a deserter.
How the Indians are to be victualled. Approves oi his courso respecting
pack horses. Is glad to hear that the upper posts and Detroit are well
supplied. The General is displeased with Walters <"or not forwarding
provisions. Respecting money matters, promotions, &o. Is glad he had
reenlistod some. of the discharged men ; will speak to the General about
allowing other discharges. Is extremely glad to *:nd that corporal
punishment is laid anide, as ho never knew a regiment the better for
it where carried to excess. The same disease he mentions (p. 234) has
prevailed along the continent, and a good many have died of it. Has
nothing to add respecting the upper posts. 245

Same to the same, Is glad to bear of the arrival of Vaughan, &o. The
four Pennsylyanians should get a good floggins?. Hopes that Bolestre's
soldier may find the guns ; many have pretended to know where they
are. The General is satisfied about the discharge of the men, although
he would have liked that they had been detained a little longer. Ammu-
nition may bo given to Indians ; Crogham can bo ceriain of going against
the Cherokeos. There is no objection to traders going to Detroit, if
they conform to the necessary rules. Is glad the sick recover a little ;
work at the ditch when the weather permits will Jo thorn eood. 248
Bouquet to Monckton. Sends returns. The garrisons of Venango and
LeBoeuf relieved and all the Virginians gone down , The Royal Americans
were 22 days on the march to LeBceaf; several of them frost bitten.
They have flour and salt till April. Artol [Hertol] has rfjturnod from
Shawanese town, with only six men out of 18, some boing left sick, others
having deserted ; tbey wore all militia of Canada Lioul. Butler of the
ranirors keeps the "oet at the Miamis ; has pent a Franch trader for goods.
The Indians being naked and in want of every tiling, he has induced
Trent and others to trust the French trader. Petiiion from Baby, a French
trader from Detroit; he will not take the oath ot v^llegiance and dosirea

A.8-

A.8

BOUQUKT OOLLXOTION.

69

1761.

February 27,
New Tork.

March 18,
Port Pitt.

Maroh 20,
Fort Pitt.

April 5,
Philadelpha.

leave to go back to Detroit, Miohillimakinak and Montreal to reoover
hJH debts and pass into France. As ho is of a family having great
influence among the Indians, anks orders as to his application. Askn for
a few days' leave to go to Philadelphia on business. Page 260

Monckton to Bouquet. Vaughan's regiment is ordered to Philadelphia
by Amherst who hai applied to Governor Hamilton for 300 men to
replace them ; but as they cannot wait to be relieved, ho must do the
best wiih the fioyal Americans for garrisoning the different posts*
Instructions have been sent on the subject to Vaughan. This will
leave tho posts weak, but there is no help for it. Will hurry
up tho Pennsylvanians if they can be persuaded to raise them,
but doubts of their readiness to comply. No letters have arrived, bat
two packets are expected*. 252

Bouquet to Monckton. Letters brought by Hoops, who, with Read,
had come to make a survey of provisions. Vaughan's regiment will
leave to-morrow ; there are none of the men detached beyond this, so
has only to relieve Bushy Run, Ligonier and Stony Creek. Vaughan will
leave one officer and 20 men at Bedford, and one officer and six men at
Juniata. Has sent to Detroit 25 out of 34 oxen received from Virginia ;
this is the last mpply h can send till he is reinforced ; Campbell had
better get provisions from Niagara and send Canadians <o Fort Pitt for
catile, giving timely liotice. Sends report of a Court of Inquiry on Mr.
Baby and two traders, which contains the facts. The case of Thomson's
clerk is more open to indulgence than BlainV, who disobeyed positive
orders. 253-

Same to the same. Answer.^ in detail tlio questions concerning provi-
sions and gives information respecting water and land communijation to
Presqu'Isle. The difficulties from obstructions in and the depth of Bojuf
river ; proposes, therefore, that this year only the beaver dams aad a
narrow channel bo opened. Work on iho carrying place negltctfd
(there being two used by the French) ; would employ 300 men tor tho
campaign. The old one must, therefore, bo repaired and made p.-issabld
for waggons in summer, which could bo done by 50 men in tvvo months*
Arrangements proposed for horses at Le Bceaf for land carriage to
Preequ'Iele, and for their being kept at tho latter place. How oat»
could be raised at each post. Reports on the use of the vessels for water
communication, and how he deals with the bateaux ; refers to tho
Indian department for report on Indians. How his returns are made
up, Hss got rid of the Pennsylvanian deserters. Respecting promotions,
changes among the officers, &c. 255

Monckton to Bouquet. M. Baby may come to Montreal to collect his
debts and go to France, but as be has not taken the oath of allegiance ho
cannot bo allowed to make tho tour ho proposes, and as he attempted to
trade without leave, he deserves no indulgence. Captain Nelson with hia
company of 6), part of the 300 voted by the Assembly, has marched to
Boiifoid; Ourry will follow in a few days; Ligonier can't be hotter,
Blaine being there; tho rest of the 30L> to go to Fort Pitt as soon as
raised. Tho be-t way to deal with tho traders who supplied Baby against
orders is to pull down their houf.os and banish them, restoring their
goods; strict regulations aro necessary and Amherst has written Sir
William Johnson on the Huljjot. Tho enormoui expense for Indians; it ia
time they lived by their hunting. Work at the fort. Basset to report
wnftt/ tuVi art iSoerra aro doing. ^hQ \jt3r:Grai lutonua tho ■v6556i lOr tu^
Liko to be b lilt above tho Palls. Does not think it worth while to clear
French Creek or repair the roal till the terra:) of peace aro known. The

^1

"fw^-

06

BOUQUBT OOLLEOIION.

A. 8

1761.

April 6,
Philadelphia.

April 18,
Port Piit,

April 22,
Port Pitt.

1

M«yl.
Hew Yoik,

May 4,
Port Pitt.

Il&y 16,
Port Pitt.

American battalions are to bo reduced to 700, eo that those in ezoeBsin
his (BouquotV) battalion ho will apply for leave. to dis-oharge. Vaughan
reports people settling on the Monongahola at a distance from the Tort;
they must be ordered ctf as thoy may create disturbances with the
Indians. Cannot at preeeiit give him leave of absence. Pag© 260

Monckton to Bouquet. Is glad to hear that Campbell's party is fo
healthy. It will bj iiocesHary to bmld more bateaux at Detroit; the ship
carpenters are to bo ordered there. In tl-.e Assembly yesterday it was 15
to 12 against lurnishing any more men (or His Majesty's service. 264
Bouquet 10 Monckton. All well at the post, except Captain Mather, who
was ^o ill that be was allowed to come from Venango ; that fort is in
good hands, Haillio being very exact and attentive. Provisions forwarded
there and to Prctqu'Islo and Lo E(3Buf. The Lake opened on the 20th of
March, but was lull of ice till the 1st April, when M. Christie sent a
bateau to Niagara for provisions. Lottery shall bo forwarded and accounts
and letuir.ssent by Bcntirck. 265

Same to the same. Eeturns, accounts, &o., sent. Note of the prices
of corn bought at Venango and Fort Pitt, some more, but not much,
can be bought at the same rates ; contract made with the country people
to carry flour to Venango. The price at which flour can bo carmd to
Jied Siono. Doath of SiodJard from cold in the woods. John Carlisle
applies for the removal of stores left in his charge at Alexandria in
Braddock's campaign. Baby has been informed of the General's orders ;
has allowed him to remain and poll the skins now coming up the river.
The goods teized shall bo restored to the owners; their clerks were
alone guilty and shall bo banished and thoir hcu-'is polled down as an
example, (pp. ^5t, 2C0.) Sends list of the inhatiJ Jiits with and without
licences. Moans ho proposes to stop ibo nightly trade of rum with
Indians. Only two contiaeted ship^vrights hero; a«8iduous good work-
men. The immense expense for repairing bateaux; now ones building,
at Prcsqu'lsle; progress of others building. Prosqu'Isle to depend on
Niagara for supplies. How ho -w jul I bke tho troops sent, so as to avoid
confusion in the returns. The lattj.lion has been reduced as ordered.
Separate abstracts shall bo sent lor tho reduced st-rgeants and snpernu-
morurioa. Kospocting spare arms and those lost in action, by desertion,
&i',. Does not undei stand an order about drummers. Orders sont to
drive the people off tho Monongahela. Taverns watited on the road.
Croghan and (Jhapham wish to make a settlement on lands acquired from
tho Indians, and asks orders thereupon. Has renewod tho order for-
biddirg the impressment of horses or carriages except by his own
direstions; shall impress none him^olf except from absolute necessity.
More waggon horses wanted. Has now six mon in tho ditch ; the sod
woik IS all repaired and ho shall begin to make bricks. Is sorry for
Bentinck; the permission to purchase" cffered by the General was kind
and his friends in neglecting it have ruined him; suggests that he l»a
employed somewhere during the campaign to save hin> iho mortidcation
of serving as youngest lieutenant in the 4.')th 268

Gules to Bouquet, Sends general orders. Birnsly to come to New
York to assist tho committee in settling Ooloiiel Young's accounts. Tho
2:ind regiment, Montgomery's and Vaughan's siiled yosterJay under
convoy for Guadaloupe. 275

Pas for two Indians and a whitejboy sent with a message to Phila-
delphia, signed by Bouquet • 267
Biuquel to Monckton. Cochran has arrived at Prenqu'lsie, but sayH
nothing of the number of his men, Indians have btoleo a considerable
number of horses. Horses intended to go to the saw mill for boards

A. 8

A. 8

BOUQUKT OOLLEonON.

«Y

731.

Ublj 17,

New york.

Kay 21,
New York,

May 22,
Fort Pitt.

May 26,
Fort Pitt.

June 12,
Fort Pitt.

June 12,
Fort Pitt,

wore stolen out of the stuble by Shawanoso; one found Bhot; the others
overtaken, but the Indiann only lau.hod at mes.ag. sent by CroAan and
o Tl-lf^Tr"^' ,"?°*tV"g«°« ^ttho head of the rivor LrSoff tea
rnl h\l kJ "* ^? ^'"^ «««>'orod thorn. The loHs is serious just

now , has bought two to get wooJ f >r the -brick yard. The expected
50( men having .' vani«hod ■; shall only carry on"^ the most neoeTar?
iTeLf P ^•''n ^n°'"P'^y''' fi"i«hi"g «« much as can bo done a^t

foi the Vnn'^h "'" ^' ^'^1 'Tf'^°y "^P«°*«''- N« «"««««« i° digging
Trw *^'^«"«^««"non The French soldier fled but was caught by
Trent when looking for his horses; ho is in irons and shall be font tJ
Niagaia. Croghan loaves for Niagara. Pa^a 278

excenrTfnr^^u^H''- ."^V^-^ Provincials ordered to Fort PiJt,
nfr^ v^r^ f'^l'"''* ''"'* Juniata, and a sergeant and 12 for Ligo-
o3;h«"^'!;'f ,'■''*' T^'""'^'" behaviour of the Indians; Croghan
can t be .pared t.l ho alters it. Gordon leaves to-morrow and will take

SL ^'r- . v'^P'"'?" '''^''' «-^"^ '^^ drummers. To hurry Barnsly
dawn about Young's account.. Bentinck was to havo gone to Louis-
k3, i ? ?r1-.^"'Si>n him a company in the Royal Scotch, so

lL.,IlS.''^"u''X ^^r^'' '"^^^ Ministry and preferments' of
Sfnn T? T* ^e(Monckton) has been appointed to this govern-
wnr., « f^- T''*^(^":''®'"'*^"°™P'«'"« of the (roop. being x)aid ibr
r h'<,« K- 'V^«r'^ P'"^^'" ^^'^'^ '**« done; asks hi. fentimenU
Th.lh 1 •'n 7u® P'y "'l^'^* '^'^ '•^'^"'^•^d (o the price of a gill of rum.
Which shoud not be more than four pence. He may di.char|e the men
of his battalion who are best cnt-tled to it. ^ ™80

ih^^}^ff *° the same. Sords commi.-sions for pomotions, with price of
the different f-tops purchafed. *^ 282

soS«Z"n?nf Y ""'''^^''"- ^"°''^J '*'"^'' ^^'^ N«^ York, to assist at the
Indans P. rS'lf «"'"?'"'"• ^he distribution of mcdale to faithful
fh« r^; „ ^ ^ ''?""' company has arrived ; tho rest loft behind:

the mon arc encamped on the Monongahela to be near their work at ihe

!1h K- ^' . ^."^^ ""''.^^'.^^ ^^'"^^ ^« ^"^ '•«P«''''ed for their use. Cochraco
ieiforts h,H detention by ico on the Lako in April. Concerning stores,

m^Ut M' '"l^^.P^'n"' ^^^ garrisons at PresQu'Islo and Venango
might be dim, i.hed Carre sent to Venango to relievo Baillie, who is
f^^i fir, ""u "''''^ '^'l P"'*' °f carriage to the posts. The Shawanese
^Hf T.u^T-' l^«'«"g'"g to Welsh, which were going to DetroT
and forced tho duvors to swim them over tho river j Welsh has sent men

Doctor thinks, will be Jiblo to go dcwu soon -^ -^ ' > .^^^

PhlhIdclTbia''''''""°' ■'^''^''^ ^"'*"' '*P'*^«'« ^^0 Dolawares going to

Siimo to the same. Is anxions to go to Charles Town or Philadelphia

to prevent further depredation by tho agent on a plantation in which he

rhnrlTnf fh '"'*' '^^1'^^}^^.^^ Wordon can bo safely trusted to take
charge of the po^ts during his absence. 285

Same to the .ame. Only 30 provincials arrived; 70 more expected to-
morrow. Tho garrison at Ligonier relieved. Tho sergeant's party sent
to Detroit with oxen has returned after groat fatigue and want: the
Hrn.'tTi7'"^i^''M^r''';™''' down, and though almost starved they
and nrln ""\^"i"°"'!:., ^/^'^ S.adusky thoy found continual swamps
nn«n^! t "^''^^''^d middle deep in tho water Campbell complains of t£e
quantity of rum sold at JSIagara hu Sir w;ii;n.v,'a .,„.-:*„ .Jj -i.i.- i-_j

Z „h° r m"' ""''^ "i}^^"" ^^^-^^ ^^'-'^^ stolen by Ind ans, chiefly by
vagabond Mingoes. The chiefs havo promised to do thoir host to pat
the stealing down ; wishes tho chiefs were not made so much of whea

58

BOCQUIT OOLLIOTION.

A. 8

IHU

|i!> ''

Jane W,
New irork.

Jane 30,
Fort Pitt.

JnlyS,
New York.

JnlT 10.
f oi» Pitt.

they go to town, so long as they detain priaoners and steal horses, as
they attribute kindness to fear, and he never could get any thing from
them by soft words. They have formally thanked him for keeping rum
from them. Another bateau upset and provisions lost. Wreck of a
large bateau; one man killed and another drowned. Barnsloy went
down after a party sent to save the provisions, bat his bulk does not
admit of groat diligence. Orders sent for the discharge of men whose
time has expired. Commiesions have arrived. In England all soldiers
are paid when employed on regular fortifications like this, and their
allowance of provisionB on this continent is noce«sary on account of tho
high price of everything. It appearing extraordinary Ih&t the men are
paid only at this place lor working, he enters into an explanation of tho
reason, which is given at length. Is happy to hear of Bentinck's good
fortune, and oongradulates Monckton on his promotion. Page 287

Monokton to Bouquet. Clothing for his battalion stopped till tho
roads improve, The Pennsylvanians having no doubt joined, he is to
build a small block house at Lake Sandusky, as a halting place. By a
sketch of the Lak^ho sees that the French had their fort on the north
side ; prefers tho south tide for tho convenience of bateaux coming and
going. The work to be begun at once and the Indians informed of tho
object. Stores to be examined at Bedford. If the shipwrights will do to
build tho fort they may be employed, if not they are to be discharged, as
they are a heavy loss and have little to do. Thero is no objection to
taverns being sot up between Bedford and Pittsburgh ; does not see how
Oroghan and Clapham'rt scheme can be carried out consistently with
promiKOH made to the Indians. , *^^

Bouquet to Monckton. The sudden revolution of Indian atrairs at
Detroit. The measures taken to prevent surprise; the inhabitants armed^
guards along tho rivers; temporary dofenoos to the fort. Messages sent
by the Detroit to tho other Indians. A vessel on Lake Erie would bo
useful in supporting the advanced posts. Ammunition will not bo sent
to Detroit unless it can be delivered safely. The killing of tho Indian
is unlucky at present, but cannot be made a pretext for »he conspiracy;
the chiefs in the neighbourhood ogiecd at a conference that tho Indian
deserved his fate. An old Indian tr.-xder, a Pennsylvanian and batman
to Captain Little was carried off by two Irdians, a Delaware and a
Mohican, but teleased by tho latter whilst the other was absont hunting.
JRoinfoioomDnts sent to Ligonier ; nearly every man pas-ing on the road
from there to Prepqu'Isle is robbed. The 801) Pennsylvanians are now-
reduced to one half. Burnet arrived with dorses and has j^one back for
forage. How are the presents for the Delawares and Shawanooe to bw
brought up? More troops should be enlisted from Pcuntiylvariia. Will not
leave in the present oritioal circunstances. 295

Monokton to Bouquet. To send off cattlo for the meeting of Indians
with Sir Williaifi Johnson at Detroit. May discharge men entitled to it.
Blockhouse at Sandusky to be repaired. Leave given him to come to
Philadelphia on his business as it is so pressing. Mather cannot be
spared, unless his health absolutely requires it. Tho necessity for his
(Bouquet's) speedy return. Tho artillery to ome down to New York,
except those specifiod. Has hei--d of iho killing of one Indian at Ligonier
and of another atTusoarora; Oroghiin to investigate. (This letter was
not received till the 'ind of October.") 298

Honqiiet to Monckton. The detachment of artillery sentdown at. ordered.
Will give all the dicpLitch possible to the intended biook house at
Sandu-ky. The dimiculion in tho number of Pennsylvanians by sickness
and desertion ; ItlLle can be done with the few man remaining. A plot

A. 8

A.8

BOCQUBT OOLLEOHON.

69

lUU

July 13,
PUIadelphia.

July 34,
Fort Pitt.

Angaat II,
Wot*. Pitt.

Angnet 24,
Kew York.

for desertion diBcovered among them; the ring leader was killed- six-
f^ri^TT'^:"'^ P""'«'^«^' W^-^t of carpenters Campbo 1 writif
oxplffi'''* oonfl.mmg the news about the Indians; noth.^rn w hire
except that more horses have been stolen. Proposes to wfthdmw S

Ss'Thevtrf -r'^r /'" '}'^ ^«"^^'- tho^risonerr unrsTolen
conW nnf 1^^ T 'i'.r"* ""^ P''^'*^''' «"^ '^ the trafleis withdrawn thev
Sn Jr ^ "**"^ the immoderate price charged by the other IndianT
KespectiDg payments, whi.h he wishes to bo made by Gordon PaS 300

Iniflan? w?'"°°.^*'f^.'^*' '^'^ ^^^^ '^^' ^^ere 17a gJeat coancil of
W« f ^^A- P'^^V"'^'^ *° ^«" «" that passed between thera and the
Kh °H'?**'!r'. ^"^ '^''^ "'^t a word of trath. Were told th™v would
Monfkto/tn'^R ' '"'r '-^ Details of desertions and deserters!^ 302
thf TnH-. to Bouquet. He is surprised at the sudden change amon^

io? urn to\n" k'^-^P"'' I' '^^ ^^'^«'* ^"^*«»« '•«f°«^d to jom^Zt i™wil1
TnhnL^ f anything. Preparations to bo mado to meet it. Sir Wiil^m
Johnson to have a meeting at Detroit and Gladwin going therrwih^

3 1 ^" ^"7^ has orders to arm tho inhabitants of Bedford keen a

?oleTetre'k1)%r^;R^ the Governor and comSoner?t;

ih^nT jIP (Bouquet) not to leave till every thing is ouiot If

Bo'L''starp?e:;nts''^''"'"^'""«'°^^« prisoners ^ LsZtj^t
Bouquet to Monckton Letter of 13lh received. Indians quiet The
Deiawares and Shawanese divided respecting the delivery of orisoners*
off he"! acVmTnf oIS '"« -^^.^^e others ifo. Tho Sret Kn d "^
on me detachment ordered, owing to want of transport for provisionf
&o. The expense incurred by Gladwin in building the blo^k house '
Sof forVrro^' '" ^r^'^.'V" ^"^"g« ^'*h the Indians ad fizoT.:
will learn'^h*?" ''*"''' '"^^^^ the Lake. Sir William and CroohnS
ThLlT ^® ^T. '■*'"^<'"« «^ discontent among the Northern IndTans

The wM^Jh-'^P''"^ "^ "^''^•'^g «^°«Pt the prohibition of Jade. wSeD
the withholding prisoners and stealing horses are given as reasons th!^
make promises they never intend to kfep. The t.f ders anSs JgS J
Wahnr. ;«f . ^- •fP'^nat.ons of regulations. Amherst has ordered
Walters not to discharge men whose time is up. Hol

whenTheVnd'ian?n»®''"°::.''"'''"'"'^^ *^'^"* ^'"- ^^^^ «^"««d his arrest
Toved nn Jnl /? t'^^'u^'T^^''*''^' h«t his innocence being clearly
Tnowtd^; ofZ S^"' \" ^^ ^'«" ••«'««««^- ^'« intelligence and

to go to MonLoal Th.T' "^'k ^""'i- '"^'^^ *'''" ""''^'^ ' he asks leave
th«in ^° f ^"treal There uas been no disturbance from the Indians since

lill d bebw " 7r ^'^°?r''''-. 1''^''^^ ^»« ««'tled for thelnd aSf
ardLeBm,7f" S*^« '^™«" ""PP'^ of fresh moat. Flour sent to Venan°o
thecamif; ^t iT' ^ho weak sta.e the ba'.alion must bo in af^o?
tmnhS ^ "t^ ^"° 'i'*' ™°" ^"titled to their discharge will become
Sovercd.'' " ^"' **°'" '"^'''* of subsistence money ;'thieves norye?

he*!rr''i? ^ ^^u'^"'*- ^' ^''' Willium Johnson is at Detroit hopjf
he can set everything ri, ht. To secure Fort Pitf again.t .urm-Fse

that'ZJh^"^* l-n'"u^ ''''^''' «« tothoShawanio a^n ohort^owns

^p^ -pf S^sr !.;- K- - -^^^

murr&TT'''' ^"Vr' ^hey" m-ust-fix-tS-it"ce." SpeS

to b dont^witteelta-f ' Potntro^t "''' ^'^ """^^'^ ^^^^'^^^^ ^'-^ «
hopes he has reciS'the .ToTcy s7o 1^"" """"*^'' ^--^^-->

I

li

60

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. ft

1761.
September 10,
Fort Pitt.

September 10,
Fort Pitt.

September 19,
Fort I'itt.

September (?)

October 6,
Fort Pitt.

October 6,
•Fort Pitt.

Bouquet's advico addressed to officers who had been complaining of
their majir; ho advises them to abandon their complaints as boin^^
unrcaHonable under the circumstances. Page 3 lb

Same to Monckton. Nonoofhia (Monckton's) expresses arrived for
two months How the inpolence of the Indians could be chocked. The
imprudeneo of the Six Nations will givo a handle to divide their councils;
Sir William will, no donbt, iranrove the favourable disposition of the
Western Indians. IIo hai embarked on the 20th AutriiRt for Detroit,
with a reinlorcoraont for Niagara; the Royal Americans are toj-arnson
the French forts on Lakes Huron and Michigan. What cattio were sent
oif ; this post new well supplied, so that a grass guard has to bo furnished
which cannot well bo spared. The want of success in recruiting. Had
difcovorod the error pointed out in tho accounts, but cannot clear it
here Tho rest of tho letter refers to internal affairs of the garrison,
stores, accounts, &c. 11th •, suioido of Dr. Milne; asks for a duly qua-
lified surge n to tuke his place. , j ^ L

Same to tho same. Eespodting accounts. Arrival of Meyers detach-
ment with cattle and horses at Sandusky, illness of Captain Cochrane
at rresqu'Isle, where ho cannot recover for want of assistance and medi-
cine ; has ordered Major Walters to relieve him that ho may go to the
hospital at Oswego. Additional provincial recruits arrived, 34 in num-
ber, a wdoomo reinforcement. Respecting the supply of cattle ; partof
the supply pent to Venango. Propose* a now route to the Ohio by the
west branch of tho Susquehanna, through a t-hort portage to the heads
of two different creeks falling into tho Alleghany on this side of
Venango, and the Indians say navigable in Spring and Pall. Hutohina
off rs to survey it with one Indian and two white mon in a canoe. 321 •
Memorandum for Odptain Campbell of certain affairs to bo attended to

at Detroit. . ., . , ^^ » *

Bouquet (in French). No address, simply " Monsieur et Cher Amy.
The affairs of Carolina are a vojiatious proof of tho impossibility of taking
concerted action. The sending young Roger see ned the only way to save
tho wreck, left from the negligence or bad faith of Fesch. Has not
thought proper to withdraw his procuration from Austen, Laurens and
Appleby till he learns of R)ger's arrival and knows his instructions and
Hontiments. Tho expense of liquidation ; what he proposes. F"ther
about this business, about other money matters, a proposal in 1758 by
Prevost to take shares in a commercial house, &o. (This letter refers to
Bouquet's estate under the charge of Fesch.) ^f'

Same to Monckton. Croghan returned from Detroit, reports bir
William Johnson's complete success in his treaty with tho Inlians. Has
only now received his letter of 5th July (p. .i98)8ent to Detroit by mistake.
Is disapp-jinted of fl lur from Detroit for Sandusky, as Campbell oaa
hardly provide for his own post, owing to a bad crop. Tho expense and
difficulty of supplying Sandusky from this post. Regulations for Indian
tiade received. Nelson cannot pay bills drawn for contingencies without
his (Monckton) orders. Byrd's battalion of Penpsylvanian troops being
reduced and he continued only as Captain, his (Bouquet's) views as to the
manner in which Byrd can be left in command should ho (Bouquet) have
leave of absence. An Acadian deserter i:\na Fort Charles who has
been a yeai in the woods and tiavelled from Fort L'Assomption to Fort
Loudoun, reports the Tonnossee navigable to the Falls, and thence 411
miles Diore to the fort by a good path for horses and the hills not very
high. Proposed act to naturalise foieigti odicors of the Royal Amerioans.
A word from Amherst might do good. The necessity of providing oort-
wood. "^

A. 8

A. 8

BOUQDIT OOLLIOTION.

61

in nam-

part of
> by the
le heads
Bide of
[utohina
9. 321 .
anded to
324
r Amy."
)f taking
J to save

Has not
'ens and
lons and
Farther

1758 by
refers to
32)
)0rt8 Sir
ns. Has
mistake,
tbell oaa
lense and
)r Indian
i without
)p3 being
) as to the
net) have
who has
m to Port
thence 40
not very
merioans.
ling oord-
829

1761.
October 7,
New Yorki

October 21,
Port Pitt.

1763.
Febiuary 17,
New rork.

NoTember 18
New York.

December i,
New York,

December 22,
New York.

December 27,
fort Pitt.

Monckton to Bouquet. Hopes to get the General to allow the stolon
money to be charged lo contingencieH. Gordon ordered down to tako
part in an expedition. The seriouH loss of flour. He (Bouquet) should
not leave Port Pitt till the General decide-^, as ho Ihas ordoied the
officers to their posts. There being so many troops going on the
expedition, Gordon must make haste or he will bo too lato. Pa</e 3i2

Bouquet to Monckton. Has only received letter of the Tih : Gordon
se's otl to-morrow. Is pleased at his (Monckton's) appmniment to com-
mand an expedition, but feels ihe temporary loss of an indulgent General.
His sense of obligation for the paymetfof the stolen money. Gordon's
merits ; he can always be depended on and his work this year with a
handfu ofmendoes him honour. Ho (Bouquet) will boar his exile
patiently. Irusts that the finishing stroke of the war may be reserved for
him (Monckton) to whom the first success was due. ;-33

^ Monckton to Bouquet. Acknowledges receiot of papers to bo laid
before Amherst. yag

I General Gage to the same. Has succeeded Amherst, who sailed on
lao 17th Jor iiOgland. The harassing nature of the service in which he
(liouquet) was engaged during the campaign. Hopes he sot up the
last convoy, which will leave the fort well supplied. Is sorry that
Focnsylvania and Maryland were so backward in affording assistance
as It IS next to impossible for regulars to march in woods without a body
of good woodmen to prevent surprise. The Crown will pay the expense
ot expedition proposed in conjunction with Colonel Stephen, if he
(Bouquet) approves of it. If too lato this year, it must he deferred till
Jspridg ; he is to put his fort in a proper state of defence and secure his
communication when his present operations are completed. Will bo glad
to see him at New York to concert the operations for next Sprint
Disposal of the first battalion, &o. To look out for a person fit to act as
engineer. To take the names of iho militia suffering from detention at
J I, i:*"' ^° *^ amends may be made to them. "EoUs of the 42nd
and 77th regiments brought by Captains Graham and Campbell ; hopes
the former will soon be completed ; the remains of the latter will be
sent home. oqiy

Same to the same. That he has sent the proclamation regulating the
limits of the new Government, granting lands to the reduced troopi &c.
to be proclaimed in the usual manner. (The proclamation does not accom-
pany the letter.) ^,^

Game to the same. His letters received ; he may supply the want of
a magistrate at Port Pitt by the Judge Advocate ; attestations made
belore him where there are no civil magistrates will be valid. G.-^ptain
Cochrane to be appointed to one of the companies of Carolina. The
mie/ortune to Major Wilkins' party on Lake Krie on the 7th November
when were loht. Lieutenant Davidson of the Artillery, Lieutenant Painter
of the Platoon, and Dr Williamson of the 80th regiment, with four ser-
geants and 6i rank and file, a great many boats, provisions, one six poun-
der and all their ammunition ; this obliged them to return to Niagara.
Ihe sincerity of the Indians of Detroit in their overtu.es 04n only be
dit^covered hereafter. In the meantime Gladwin mu>t guaid against
treachery. The other tribes may sue for peace, but no overture of that
kind must come from the military authorities, as tlio.-e would rather
protrac the war. If really inclined for poaso, the InJians will apply to
bir William Johnson. The posts on the Mississippi to be relieved from
Mobile, those on the Ohio from Pittsburgh. Bespectiog quarters and
movements of troops, Ac. ran ^^^ ,

Bouquet io Gage. Congratulates him on his appointment to the Chief
oommand. It was loo late in the year to think of further operations this

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aODQUBT OOI.I.IOTIO!?.

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1T63.

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1761.
Jann*ry 30,
New York.

February 4,
Fort Bedford.

February 22,
New York.

March 1,
Now York.

March 6,
New York.

March 6,
New York.

March 7,
New York.

March S,
New York.

way ; but if he doos not think nrr>por to fjrant poaoo to tho Indians tho
Bumo plan may bo followed in Spring. RopairH to tho forts ; tho posts
on tho Oi)nimu>)io(ition souurod ant providod with Htores, &). tiatcnins,
ontiign in tho ()Oth, will act as ennign till ono can bo nont up. Tho DoI»-
waroH and ShawanoHo havo not applied for pouoo ; is afraid tho provinces
may nogloct to mako proparationn ; tho only certainly of a lasting poaoe,
is nQl to grant it except at the head of such f)roos an must oonvinoe
thorn of tho ability to ohastixo thorn if they break it. Rospeoting tho
arroHt of Lieutenant Guy of the 60th and Wataon of tho 77lh. Had
wiilton thorn to haHtiHfy Captain Stewart, who had arrested them, bat
they did rot answer. They are ordered to this post to bo tried. Pago 344

Gage to Bouquet. Kospeoting tho charges against two officers,
LientonantH Guy and Watson. Dexiresto see Bouquet at Now Work to
settle tho plan of operations for next season, as tho peace with tho
Indians is very precarious. Is trying to draw soma of tho friendly
Indian into tho quarrel ; they have promised to fall on tho Shawanoso
and Dolawarcs, which Hi^tions should bo punished though pouoo bo mado
with tho rest. Shall soon ordor three companies of tho 42nd from
Carlisle to march this way to bo replaced by tho first battalion lately
come down from Niagara, who have boon ordered to Philadelphia; they
went off in very bai condition, in want of every thing. 346

Bouquet to Gngo, Letters, ditipatchos & )., reooivod and forwarded.
The King's approbation of tho conduct of tho troops, would have
increased their Eoal >iiid that been poHsibio. Loft Fort L'itt on the 2l8t
of January; the doficionoy in stoies shall bo supplied from here, the
communication being free of Indians. When that is dono he will como
to Now York. Only his desire to forward tho service could havo detained
him so long in this wilderness. Is sorry for tho distressed situation of tho
throo companies returned from Niagara, but it was only what might bo
expected from tho hard service of the battalion among tho Indiana for
the last six years. Is pleased to know that it is determined to punish
tho Dolawarcs and Shawanese ; tho Sonecas do not deserve milder
treatment; wishes they wore compelled to incorporate with the other
Five Nations, so as to lose their odious namo, as after their unparalleled
treachery there can bo no sincere reconciliation. H4S

Gago to Bouquet. Eopos that tho provisions p aced in Fort Pitt,
with the supply now sent will last till tho middle of summer. Expocta
him (Bouquet) at Now York. The Shawanese and Delawiires havo not
not yot made overlnros for paaoo Shall do everything in his powor to
make them suo for and be glad to get it. The Sanecas aro equally
guilty. 350

Memorial by fioaquot to Jago that tho claims of the people of the
southern district for services during tho last campaign may be settled. 351

Bouquet to Piumsted and Franks. Order by authority of Gage, to
them to settle the accounts for services in tho Southern district during
the last campaign. 35J

Instructions by Gage to Bouquet respecting the settlement of claims
in the Southern district. 355

Bouquet to Piumsted and Franks. Further respeoting the Eoltlement
of claims in the Southern district. 358

Same to Governor Penn. That in cousequenoe of the renewed Indian'
hostilities, hopes he will send troops to act with the regulars for tho
convoy of provisions to Fort Pitt, as if not, three companies oi tho uoyai
Americans must be ordered from Philadelphia. Roturn of the first party
of the Six Nations bringing 41 Delaware prisoners, taken on one of tho

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A. 8

BOUQUET COLLIOTIOH.

to

1704.

l(»rch 8,
New York.

March 8,
New York.

March 8,
New York.

April 4,
New York.

April !0,
New York.

April 14,
War Office.

April 16,
IjaacaBter.

H^ahmmu^ ^*'" SuHquohanna m thoy were coming to attack tho
for^'m' 'monr °^'""'^'°*^ "^ Lieutenant JameH Dow and Aroliibal(l"Ko!

Oago t.) Bouquet. Is sorry tbo convoy wm delayed by a umall
scalping narty whmh tho men that killed the HolJiorH near Fort PiltHoem
to huvo boon. The proper i>lan would have been to Hcour tho country
rather than to have Htoppod HO OHHontial a Horvico. Hhould the convoy
arrwo Hufo there w.ll bo no fear of Fort Pitt lor twelve monthH. lionet
that Uovornor lonn w>ll not henitato to nond the provincial troJps
aHked lor; if ..out not a moment should bo lost in forwarding the oo,ivov
|f threatened with attack by a largo force it should Htop or throw itself
into u place of Huloty. ' ^g!

nouquet to (}age. For authority to send a convoy from Fort Loudoun
to I'ortP.tl owing to fresh acts of hostility by the Indians, which render
an additional escort nocoscary. o,...

(ia^o to Jimquot. Huh pluood all tho troops from Philadolphia Houlh-

ward under hm command. Ih disappointed in tho hopes of roinforcomonts

ot provincial troo^m to act in conjunction with the 'regulars, through tho

back ward noHH of notno Prov.ncos logivo asHiHtan.^e in the common ouuho

As thorogularsconHiNlonly of oighto')mp:inio9of tho R )yal ILuhlandera

and SIX compunieH of tho first battalion of tho R ,yal Amori-anH his first

raeanures must only bo defonHive, proserving Fort Pitt and ihe poHt^of

communication, which have cost so much blood and troHsuro. fiorn fallinir

into Uio hands of the one-ny. Has w.itton to tho Govern irs of Virainiu

andMurylanddeHinng thorn to give directions to tho militia on their

rontioiH to obey tho o -dors ho (Houquet) hhall send concerning Htutions.

and that men volunteering for escort duty may bo allowed to l-o, witfiout

bung Hlruck off tho militia roll. Tho frontier counlics of PennHylvania

being left defenoelobs by tho logi«laturo, will no doubt as-ociato for mutual

dofcnce It is to be hoped he may bo able by the frontier men and

mil.tia to procure on un emergency enough to defeat tho onomy'H designs.

His Majesty regards this Indian war uh curried on for tho interest of tho

povincos which should boar tho expense, so that ho must put tho Crown

to ..8 Iitt.o oxpeneo as possible, but this in not to prevent jiidiciouH enoou-

rugomont to the country people to join His Majesty's regular iroops on

criticul occasions. linjon.H economy in the adminiHtration of alfuirs in

ho Southern district. The risk of .utferlng inadefennive war wi h

Indians ; how offonsivo opoiations may bo ourrit-d on against the Indian

settlemontH, and hopes he may be abla to send 150 to 200 frier.dlv

Indians to cooperate. He intends to atlack tho WyandotH from Lake

iirio and hopes tho two attacks from Fort Erie and Fort Pitt may bo

made noarly at tbo same time. Owing to tho distance much must be

loft to his (Bouquet'sJ discretion. 3^^.

„ ^1""^,^'^ ^'l° .«"'»«■ ^1''8 80"t a credit to enable him to pay off tho
l^ort Pitt railitia. Sends an account for gunpowder, whicA ho is to
pay lor at tho rate current in that part of tho country 370

Welbore KIlis, Secretary at War, to Gage. For an exact return of tho
Koyal Americans, specifying tho names of tho officers, tho dato of tho
reduction &o., that the reduced olflcers muy bo put on half pay 373

Bouquet to the same. Sends letters. The express metthoconvoy within
26 miles of Port Pitt, whore it must have cot safe. Thn nnhlje on„o.,„..
hero are settied ; to-morrow ho leaves for Carlisle. Ho was detained at
i-hiladelphia, the commissioners having declined to subsist tho Indians
but had agreed to continue after some negotiation. Tho Indiana wore fi

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April 19,
New York.

April 31,
Oarliale.

M»y2,

Uftrlisle.

Mays,
Oarliale.

BOUQUBT OOL MOTION.

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.it

hi romovod from tho town to an island and he agrood to famish a
guard. IV'o •>71

Oa^o to Btniqnof. IIitH received hiw loUorn from ,uncnBtor with on-
cloHUio fr( -vi Fi 1 1 i'iii. Tho ^rnurd for liio IiidianH ih uhoIchh except aa
n hhow. bu- VViHum JoIiuhgii linn nindi- peace witl> tho SenocuH, who
have delivered !,• lO inurdoieiH of the trudein, and given up u larj^o
tract ot land round Ningiini to tho KinK. with tho carryiiif,' v'"* o, »r(i
promised to take up tho hatchet with iho rehl of the Six NatioiiH nKainst
tho eneiny, giving' hostages. About 4ii() are gone out. Sir William
Johnson'B son is at the he.ul of a largo jiarty. Tnioj h of Connecticut
and .lersey expected noon ut Albaty, aiid Biadhtreet wiM ihon move for
Niagara. It will take him n'lv. tj,,;) to get over that ( irrying placo,
rind his first operations will bo againHtlhe Indians ( f S;Midunky, thrnco
to Scioto If ho (Bouquet) could be in icadinoi-H to fail down the Ohio
and up tho Muskingum, thence to Scioto, it would confound the Indiunsi
To communieale fully on tho Huhject, when arrungemi nts are made.
Respecting hospital Hinvico ; CjminiHsarial regulations; artilli-ry, storo
keepers, &o. S.r William Johnson will furnish near 200 Indians for an ex-
pedition to Fort Pilt, S74

Bouquet to Gage. Lottors received. Convoy arrived safely at Fori
Pitt ; the hoises have returned. Has received a credit to pay the Fort
Pitt militia. 372

S.imo to tho t-amo. Tho guard loft at Philadelphia for tho Indint h,
Wis intended to lot the people coe that they (the Indinns) aro under
Gage's protection. The peace with the Soneeas is very honorable and
must ho followed by tho submission of tho Dolawares, Shawanei*o, Wyan-
doU'S and Mingocs. What terms are to bo granted, if they suo for peace ?
Suggests thv following points: 1. That they deliver iho murderers of
Clapham, &o., to beput lodeath. 2 That they deliver all whito people,
prisoners or adopted, and this muht bo intiisttd on as tho latter have
been active in hostility. 3. That thoy renounce allianoo wi^h any
Indians besides the Six Nations. 4. 'I'hat thoy renounce in favour of tho
Crown all rights, &o., to the lands on the east side of tho Ohio Irom tho
head of that river to the sea. 5. That they do not cross that river without
leave, ti. That they thall trade only at Posts pointed out. 7. That they
repay in skins within seven years, the losses sustained by tho traders.
8. That they give sufficient hostages for the performance of tho trc/ity.
Cannot give a satisfact ry answer till he knows what tho Assembly of
Pennsylvania has done; has Lad no nnswar from tho Governor of that
Province or of Virginia. Shall bo ready to march in a few days when
he knows what troops he can depend on, and meantime desires to know
when Bradstreet is to bo at Presqu'Isle and what his stay there ; he will
find it difficult to extend to the Indian towns on the Scioto, tho distance
being 90 miles, as he cannot have horses to carry provisions and thcro'
is no water carriage. The noasurcH ho (B luquct) proposes for the
expedition. Minor details, liad no opportunity before, but shall now
f-upprcss every kind of expense not absol <ely necessary. Ouny'u
accounts t-hould be settled at Now York. Ail other accounts avo now
adjunted. Recommends colonel Roid for his care in respect to accounts.
Believes the man Hicks who made a depot?ilion to bo a spy ; ho has lived
for several years with the Indians and joined in their depredations. The
six companies ordered toFortLoudoun have been stopped by tho creeks
h'ing impassable fr:)m tho rains. 377

Same to the same. Recommending tho appointment of an adjutant to
the first battalion Royal Amerioans. 881

A. 8

A.8

BonqUiT OOLT.IOTlOIf.

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iTe4.

MV H,

New York

<lo.>mn.li„K a tr„„, .,( land „r the kJ„ZI f;^"'"":,. "'" "l>j"»t i»
,i„i.u/u . "'" U'"»<liioi«; plan, J no AHHomb v to rneol t(>.(liiv«t Phiio

Kit's £;;\;'re:r;«'rA;zj;;;r^t;L:r"^7' Fff^^^^^

™f,l.n„« from l],»,„ u , I'ravL^ "o, I h ..LIL , S '"*■' 'I" '".'1'°'' "^
h«. reu.or, .„ b.li.v„ ,1.„ W.^Zig^^lSm^^'': CAZl2t

nitnco Ijr .oulomont of llio i;i-..iin.l aboui I ,r ?.„, ' Moovc-

higb h, l» aod ,h„ bottom, liSliro bou"«,o"wVd A .r™"?,?"' f 1''"'

e%t.^'';br.t„;;:°„';;rt'^«ir';r.,to'it^r'^^^^^^^^

unless the laws a^AJnuf Ko-k? muhtrmathe urmy

UU1U03 mo jHws against taarbourera uio sir ct v finfnrp,,,) vvk„r. /
^n be_,par.d „,. .,ora,i..,„„ t„ .„j„, .bo ,0.™ o'^ itS'-gJot"; t

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llEy 22,
Kew York.

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Mayai, ' Guko to Bouquet. RcspootiDg promotions and oiohan(jfos amonfr tho

hew York. „fflo( rB of tho uimy. Acoouiita received buvo been paid ; Homo at Forts
Tilt and Ciunborlund arc left open; thoy should bo oloHcd M he can
ali( w no arlicio of tho IftHt cuinpivign to como into IhiH. Tho Paymaater
GoiiuhI is uiixiouH to have a Hnal warrant. Desires to, have as full
infoi inalion aa pohsible about tho navigation of tho Ohio. Major Laftun
WU8 attacked on Iho MissiBsippi and returned without much damage;
hopes thai by precautioiH ho may succeed in his second attempt. Page 393
Humo to the Mime. Was already informed that Governors Fauquier
and HImrpo would send no uwaiHlanco from tho militia of Virginia or
Maiylanii. Tho indifference of thchO Proviri'S lo iho rosults of tho
Indian VV«r would astonish any one le^s acqiuiinted with their internal
policy than ho (Bouquet). If the iOO men are to be under the King's
Ginoral, he tan have no ol.jeolionB to fool thorn, but if ih-iy aro called
troops for tho dtfoi.co of tho frontiers and ur.dcr tho command of tho
Govorror, he cannot do ho, as tho other Provincos would mukethe name
domiind. It the 300 aro enlisted indiHcriminalely thoy could bo fed like
tho rcului trco|B, but posted on tho frontiers and not take the field.
/ liow provibiots, arras, &o., are to bo supjiliod. Croghan's grant is not

/ valid; it is said that no Indian grants aro valid, unless made by the

I KiigV content and approbation. Coucornin^r funds for ronruiting, &o. 395

May 27 Buuquet to Gage. Uus informed Lioul. Potts that his resignation

Philadelphia, of the adjutancy in favour of Burnet baa been aoooptod, giving hina
tlio offer of a puichaeo in tho battalion. Busit.oss respecting promo-
tions . Delay of tho contractors to settle accounts . Tho stops taken to
prevent delays on tho part of oonti actors such aa occurred last year.
Suggests that a pardon bo offered to denerterH who shall return ; this
might procure eomo of tho old soldiers each of whom, for actual service,
is worth three recruits. Tho want of bateaux at Fort Pitt for transport-
ing men, stores, &c. Tho difficulty of land tiansport owing to the stato
of the roads. Has uo salitfactory information of tho navigation of the
Ohio below Fort Pitt. Gororally fiom tho middle of March to tho begin-
ning of July and after heavy raine, tho navigation is .•-'>d, and without
portage, but when tho water is low a portugo is needed at the rapids.
Above tho fort to Venango and LeBteuf boats cannot go by water unless
it be middling high, caubing eddies, but the navigation against the
stream is almost ir surmountabio if opposed by tho Savages. The bad
effect on tho Indians of any repulse to tho troops, however slight. The
hdians have evidently bought powder at tho French village near Fort
Charlros ; this will bo continued in order to keep the extensive trade
of tho country in their (French) bands. Sends estimated cost for build-
ing bateaux, should they bo requiied. i-98
May 31 Same lo the same. Yesterday the Governor (of Pennsylvania) assented
Philadelphia, to tho bill for £55,t)0O currency lo complete 1,000 men to aot with
His Majesty's troops ; those for frontier dofenco aro not in the bill, so tho
Crown will not have to victual them. There is no money in tho Trea-
sury to pay the long arrears duo lo their (tho Pcnnsylvanian) troops,
which must bo cleared before they can bo moved ; that operation will take
about four weeks. During that time the men wanted can probably be raised,
the clothing made and arms repaired, in all which nothing has yot been
done. Tho camp equipage may be sent now from New York. From the
delay the season for certain navigation of the Ohio and tho smaller rivers
—the Muhkingum and Scioto -will be lost. The only certain way is to^go
altogether by land, carrying flour upon LursoB and driving cattio. Tuo
enemy can be attacked either by marching the whole force againet the
lower Shawaneee towns, and then marching against the smaller towns,
or by encamping at Fort Pitt and thence harassing the enemy,

A. 8

BorQDiT aothxortm,

1764.

Philadelphia

June 6,
New York.

June 7,
New York.

June 7,
Philadelphia

Jnne 9,
Philadelphia

6b ~

«^":iV-«'"iKa„t^^^^^ ff 'r- p«'«^« -^ the

Indians, the tormn fo bo oqui^lnt o I'h ,^>' «"° ^^ t^" «i« Natioa
nan; if tho torms uro TfuS an an., l, ? k *^''*".^'"* '« ^he Sono-
En(.|o80HlottortoSirWiiarioh;Hnr?n ^o be mado on both mdos.
Bouquet to Sir William JohnnoS A IV-*'*'^ ""^ forwarded. Pago 402
orcru.ions against the IndianH^i diJi ,„' '^'V?:'.'T°"tH concorning tho

attacking them, L/ S LvinJ. ?„ r^^ ^°"' ™°thod of

diflbront muios' that SSu b? foIlLl^. d.„tunoc« of each in dotuil) tho
and a list of tho Delaware and ^iZ ''° ^^*'^«'" Shawunoso town.

«;ide.. son. one t? bo sent JIXT^,:"^] Hr^i: thj/t^^JJ

he'^EJ^uprtCo w!f.ralrroubK-rHV«^"r' *°- Aceounts^to'

&c. Thanks for tLll^maS iSr"' "^■^^^'"^'"a '""Jioino, arms,
in no doubt the Dolawa,ora d%hV^ ° n'lvgation ol the Ohio. There
Illinois and have ond^rouS tfs •> uToth'''^ ^""" '^".'"^"'''^ f''"™ I' '
underhand give all the trouble tu, J „«P ,^?' S.iv^ii<^>i. Tho French will
in their own hand C 'Sri a^ to f'h^ '"'""P. '^' ''''''' ^^' '^' ^'""^i-
to bo SusquehannaH. SsaerthI , iff "f'^''?'" ^'^^'^ ho bolievea
onomy, ((he Indiansi • M^^Tf . t *^ f«'"«nt pl""8 for annoying iho
distancoVovLt fSioSSSon^?"'^^ oooporato with him\u^ J
be informed of the moTmoviir^ t'^T '*^""*- ^^"d8tre;t might
Johnson is ,oo far off rconsSer f fn ? ^"' '^^ '""'^ J^'"" ^ir W,ll,^i,„
by himself (Bouquet). Cunoi th« aT f T''"^ ' '^.*' ™»«' ^^^ don!!

bame to the same. Accounts senf h.,f.i, r^. .• „ ***^9

^ A no. f..om the Seerotar;:rr ^^fi rSZl^^. in .. ^f

tnirr;viSf:;he^t:rmr"r.U";o\r'f '^' p™-^-'^ ^« ^•-

posts, desires to know if th^v are to r?m« ^'^^'^"'/r"'^ «* ^'^'^ f'O'Hior
conlrnct, and what are he an-inlm«n, u"'"''"'" ^^'^ ^°'™« «»' ^bo now
mcetiPg with the Governor am Sm-' •''""' I'-^^^P^^rt. Ha, hud a

men for f.ontiorservro which ie„o?o^ Z^^i ^^ *° '•'*'^" ^^'>

voted for tho King's JvToe Thev ? h? r ^'"'"^''^'^ ^y him, not boing
Fort Augusta and to give him 950 ^««n ?''.'•"''' ^^'•>>'"'''^ '^ S^rrisof
hoiso equipped by them an^ Irl T '"'i'".^'"^' " troop of 50 li^^ht ,
uaod againit Indian scalS'nrniS ^/°".^ ^'" ^^ bloodhounds to bo
of war.' U»« received hs^ro' itterTan^'^'K"';/'"''^ ^^^^ ' ■

pay lists have been made up^ Ex 2- ^.h ^^''''/""'^ '""'"^ ^^^^^
Detroit, when order will bo establS r° '"'^ ""^ ^'^'^ ^^".ilion from
the cfflcore), which isXi^nSSe in A'° ''''P'"'' '^ ''^« Position of
Respecting deserters; th^ triSuf^ RicL „r'7r '''^'' "^ '^'^Persion.
thathemayservoasaguido ViLtatJ^rfRH''^'''""^ ''^ Bparod s3
frontiers particularly af BeSford and Ligo ef'"' '"'^'•««°'^'P-g on the

ti^oZll^ ltT.T: ?L^'^.^}^^^

to 24th" May la"sV'iemarkron ^hVret'urtM?' uV' "" • ''f *'^«^'*^'°"«"
i.ew ludiau depredations which Lll„' •** received accounts of

who is urging haste irnomniir J communicated to the Governor.

Sends list^df ?ffice™. '° ^^'"P'^ting and equipping the provincial t^ops!
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BOnQUKT OOLLEOTIOjr.

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1764.
Jnne 10,
New York.

lilfl

Jnne 15,
Philadelphia

Jnne 17,
New York.

Jnne 20-
New York.

June 21,
Philadelphia

Gaeo to Bouquet. Remarks on the contract fo" supplying provisions
atPhiradelphia; eupposes that the coatractor« wii make no scrup o of
d livoHnK at Carl bIo. If they do, the settlen ent may be lef to
tbo Sury. I8 glad he has procured a tnop of light cavalry ;
hcLrthe ScrnorSmd Council ^iU pursue hi. plan ofgo«,.g over
L^odhoundH. and making use of rangers on ..•Heback, whK,h w.l
i^r«vont hcalnine parties vonlurmg near the f.-ontiers. Iho moans
fo^bo ado^d for' bringirg in deserters. B-^--'^\,^^-. -' ^^ ^
send the men of the battalion, who are now at Detroit to join
ihlt CO ns Hicks will probably bo condemned, but ho may be

pared if-abeftlru.e of him can be made. Captains Prevost and
TTnif hi/on have left ^tw York to join him (Bouquet). The curious
ftae 0 OurryW counts, which .uo a medley, ihp only authority he had
So ccci^^ o7pay money being from Genera- St Cluir, his commiesion
f^m h m be rg fnvalid, as the General had no power to grant one. Juno
lUb. Stu, ns^rcceivcd'. Is sony to hear of the s: xking murders^on the

^'"HjuQuet to Gaae. No advice being received of the new contract.
prSes hoy'^must act on the old ; has consequently ordered Plumsted
Ind Fm ks to form a magazine at Fort Loudour, 4i miles beyond Oar-
Sle HisVugge^tions as to the supply of frenh provisions; how tra^n^s-

'':lZl^^S:£%^^i:^^^^^r.^ro^i^o ..^ battalion Koyal

^Ga^oTo' Bouquet. Is greatly concerned at the horrid murders com-
miUef on Sontors of Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Virgm.unB
SLve lesolved to abandon their posts and close towards the settled coan^
U3 but the Indians will find out these settled frontiers; Jhoy^^^, ^"11
supplied with ammunition. Respeciing unauthurised «o«^'f ^s mad^.Y,
M?nckto. and how he is to act regarding thorn wheur^^^^^
wanted. Is at present busy getting vessels off for the Flondas. 4-9
Bouquet to Gage. The delays in furnishing money and men by the
GoverSment of Wnsylvania." The delay having lost the advantage
of cooperating with Bradstreet it become of less consequence to watt a
Uttriorger.i they could not without great risk and difficulty pone,
trao in summer beyond the Ohio where there are no roads, In the
boginning of October, the leaves and weeds decay and the wc>od« «re more
olfu Hopes to do all that can be expected, that is to go to the Lower
Srawanese'^Town. Bradstreet will be near his return by October, and
on the first of that month he might make a diversion from Erie. A
number of volunteers from Virginia would join if allowed provmiors and
ammunition. Should Governor Fauquier bo asktd for his approval, before
the?^ cffe, i^ accepted or might he dispense v ith that and tnvtie then,
oioin hmat Fort Pitt on the 1st of October? He will have with
drCa. &c., about 2000 persons to feed, requiring 3000 pack horses to
carry . x months flour, besides a year's provisions to be left ^t f oh ort
The ammunition, stores, baggage, 1600 booves. &c must bo divided t
being impossible through such a country and roads to march the whole
together. His arrangement for convoys. Has he hopes, settled ao-
counts with the contractors, in which ho has made considerable doJuc-
5S Their large clains for losses of provisions on the road are
referred to the Treasury. A copy of the now contract has been sent,
Srcd; point out dofccte. in its terms, and slates the arrangements
ZZ m^do for carrying out the new contract Has employed a cleri^
Orders for recruiting in Great Britain complied with, and Lieut Shaw
apSted. Asks leave to grant brevets for Majors during the campaign
Clothing for the 56ih arrived damaged. Eations, &o. 4^^

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69

1764.
Jane 22,
New York,

June 23,
Philad"lph

June 29,
New York

July 4,
New York.

July B,
New York.

July 6,
New York.

July 10,
New York.

July 18,
New York.

Gage to Bouquet. Further respecting contracts for fresh beef, &o.

Bouquet to Gage. Lottors reooivod. No dotrimont can ariso^^o fh^
• Oiowu ifom former delays about the new contract. 4 o

(rage to Bouquet. Eospecting the settlement of contractors' accounts.
Uurry s are being divided according to the department to which they
De long How the accounts are to bo sottiod. Hopes Captain Ourry and
to one! fiobertson will soon ho with him (Bouquet). He will gain
nothing by applyinjr to the Government of Virginia, it will end in callina
a council, which will talk of nothing but luw and advise every thing to
disappoint him. The best way is to got as many vo untoors ae possiblo.
and say nothing about it as there it no need to aslr permission to take
volunteers. Captain Fraser's promotion sent ; brevets for majors to be
Ullod up during the campaign. 44Q

Same to the samo. Is sending this by Captain Ouiry. fiespoctinff
accounts. Warrants for batt and torai/e will bo sent, but he fBouquot)
18 to bo paid aeparately for rations as Brigadier with the rest of the staff.
How the other accounts, &c., are to be settled. 443

*u^"r'?®L^^ ^^'^ ^'*™®- ^^"^ I'ooeived report of survey on the clothinff of
tho 55th regiment. Hopes the Indians will not remain so long with Sir
William Johnson as to prevent them from giving him fBouquet)
assistance. Will write Sir William for he (Bouquet) must have faithful
Indians as well us other assistanco. Hopes he can persuade he Virginian
and frontier men of Maryland and Pennsylvania to join. Mr. McKee and
other Indian officers, &o., are to look to Sir William Johnson for their
pay. McJiee and the others with him (Bouquet) may send their accounts
direct, 80 as to have time in di-awing out war-rants. Is tired of accounts,
which hinder other necessary work. 444

Same to the name. Asks him to advise with Lieut. Colonel Robertson
relative to tho better carrying on of the Quartermaster General's Depart-
ment at Fort Put, so that the country people may be paid without delay.
Komarks on accounts for postage, expresses, transport of bag<?age, &o.
Kegulalions to be made for transport. How works are to bo carried on
at the forts, and rules to bo laid down for ovoryth.ng done in his di*triot.
bends accounts for loss of necessaries in tho action of August last to be
settled in accordance with Amh.rst's letter. 44s

Same to the uamo. Two blank commissions for majors and one for
heutenant color.el sent; the last only to bo used on an emergency,
llio care to be taken in having provisions inspected and the prices to ba

Same to tho same. The quick return of Lieut. Colonel Robertson
Iromlhiladelphia; tho arrangements for tho Quarter Master General's
iJopurtment. Has written to Sir William Joiuison to procure a body of
Indians.and to Bradstreet to make in October a diversion in his ( h juquot's)
favour. Gladwin is of opinion that there can bo no poaco unless a stroke
IS mado on some of the tribes in arms. An artillery man has been
scalped on tho carrying place. Is sorry that there shou'd be a doubt
of his having 1,001) men for tho proposed attack; volunteers should be
oncouratreJ ; has given his reasons lor not writing tho Governor on that
head; Mr. l^auquier's letter showed tho bickwardness of the Ooiinoil to
attoi'd assistance. It appears that tho Governor caa do nothing without
the Council, and the Council will do nothing but thwart the Governors
there is no oeoasion to ask leavrt to got v,>iaateof=, and ho shall not bo tbo
better for doing it. Has no doubt that Franks will use every chicanery
to get his demands paid. Conoerning provisions, money, &o. 451

I

If

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ill

^^w York.

A<i(iniit n,
Now York.

Aiifiiiot 10,

Now Yorli.

AaxiiBt IT,
New York.

(Ingo to nioMt. ToltH, dial. l>o h\m\\UI hnvo coiiHidorod lu'loro horOHi^nod'
hlH AdjnlMiioy, iitiil had jdniily of titiio to (U)iiHidor boCdio liin mik'hohhiu-'h
«'()mmi''<Hi()ii vim Hit^iu'd. UidT |my cdlloorH (•iiiinol bo nll< wod (o f^o on
IhiH oimnmign lUHrdinw tiill pny IT ho iw iiniliiioil to hoi vmmiii liiH hiili
liny niid Udikhh-I n|>j)n)V(H, ho Hhiill hnvo iiooljootionM mid chull roiiiHluto
him ill Iho nrmy whon an <i|H)(iitiunly Hhull oWW. I'liK" 451

Hnino ((> Hoiiqiiot. IjollriH tcooivod Arnni^oiiioiitH nnpoolinf^ toiUiin
ofBoi'iH, lor tho HOI vioo with Mouiiuot. in tho H|i|ii(mohiii ,' cnniitniK". Tho
HtniVfor Atnorioii being nindo up in Ij(»ndon. No chunfto in tho (,'ovoinmont
ofQii.hoo. ■♦'^P

(tovoinitr I'oxn to tho himho. Tho commibHiniiorH Imvo conijihod with
bin riMitioHl, though it wiih oonniiloiod unioui'oniilili-, no ^U(•i^ cliiiin hiiving
boon n\tulo for any jiri'vionn ciimpHin;!! iiiid Iho inu-ttorH lU IjimcHMtor and
(^urliKlo Hhowing" that ibo ballulionH wiinlod only 2^ nu'ii for whom
oonuniKHionH and nunuy had Iron Icil, with hini. It wa-i, IhoroCoro,
oniirdod ttiat, ho woiildnni-ply tho dodcioroy without linlluir chargo to
the Hovornmont (of IVnnnylvania). lint tho donrrlion hud indin^oil thorn
to oonio into bis niotiHuroH, Stops tsikon tc provont doHorlion. McdioinoH
Hhall bo Hont np. llo '\k onn)owor<Mj to draw for llio Hiitn allowed by tho
oonnuiHHionorH to comidoto Ibo troopn UoturnH ro oivod from Colonol^
Krancin. VVinhoH lor bin HnoooNH, fic ^WJ

(Jago to tho wimo. Kottorwroooivrd. Dooroacoof provinoial troopHlrom
do«orti<m, ito. Hoptn rooriiiting will bo HU<'.coHHfnl i'ho blainahio I'.onduot
of Ool. Si'ophon brtH boon roprcnontod to Mr. Kainjuier, hh ho haw boon
obHlruoting tho public Horvioo. Tho good oharactor of ('olonol TiOwin.
HiN (HounnotV) jioworH in ronpcot toionrlH tnartial. Abonl l,<it)(> IndianH
wore at Niagara ; tlio riHk if ih«y woro ill disposod, Uopt UrudHlroot loo
long nj)on tho carrying plaoo, tho ChonnusHooH (("honnuHio) not thoro,
but ultimatrly mado a now jioaoo and oanio in with thoir lamilioH and
nil thoir primuiorH ; llu>y 'i"^« brought in tho Dolawaron to malto their
poacoalso. Kxoo))t Iho llumnH, hoiho MiHHi4MiugaH and Homo ChipncwaH,
none of tho Iribon nont dopnlioH who had borne arn\H in hostility. I)uring
tho t'ongioHHtho VVyaiuloiH.OltawaHand I'oltin' atoinioH hadHont in their

{irimnuMHto Detroit and navod IhomHolvoH from being attMckotl. |{nniHtrcot
laH ordorH uh to make a formal ponce with thewe nationH or to fall on
them; the Hhawanese and HolawarcH have Honf in a ehallongo, and lio
ban boon ordered to march and attack tho nationnoii the Snolo at tho
time Uxod by him (Mominot). TruHtu that lietwoon them iIuho Imrhurians
will pay deaily for their ma>*MicroH. llriidHlroet lefi for Detroit on tho
«th with abonl 500 Indiann. Sir William .lolinHon ban been denirod to
Hond Indiam* to him ([{ouqnet). Tho tlierokooK have Hont out a low
partioH agaiiiHl tho ShawancHO ; li»oy might bo more useful, but that
they ate oi\ the eve of war w h the Cieekn. Lieut, tioviriior Hull in
informed i>l the plans ot the Kien<di t) bring proviHioiiM iij) the Ohio;
the ChcrokooH to bo got t(» intercept them. ■158

Same to the HMine. lias received rep irt of court niHrlinl, which bo
rotnrnH appr>i%-cd ; if there is any room for mercy it is to be oxoroiHod.
Is glad to hoar that ('idonol K'eid has marched from Koit lioinloun, and
that there iH n good jtrospect ol heginning the expcdiiion at tho timo
appointed. The Shawane^e and Delawares must feel the weight of
roHentment or no i eaco can bo expected, lie is to listen to no propoHal
for peace unless the jiromoters ol the war art. given into his hands t<) bo
put to death. No answer has yet been received from Sir William
Jobni^on respecting Indians for Vort I'ilt, Holland has arrived at
t^uebee and brought Murray's eommisHion «h governor ; those for Iho
lioulonant governors uro not yot ariivid. 461

A. 8

iioiiqifRT oor.r.BOTioN.

11

H«|i(rmhpr 3,

(1(1/^0 to Tiioiil. PoUh. Ib nsfonlHhdd nt
olii(l»>(l hctwoon H mil Hi, root iind tlio Hh

rocoivm^ artldlow of n poano orni-

iiwiiiioHo imd DoliiwiiroH, without

ohliiiiiiriK «".V HuliHl'iKition for tho «ru«lti(w thoHo biirhiuiiitiM hiivo boon

Hnpt<>mlinr IS.
NflW Vork.

H«ipl<^nilinr 10,
Now Fork.

^luily ol, and HoiviriK only im 'bo biiHJH for fiituro muHHiioroH. Hondu
iniHwor to HriidHtr()ot, whioh Ih to bo K'>t into bin hiindH by Homo inonnn.
11 will hhow bi■^ ((iii>,mi'h) opinion of Ibo poiido. Ilo uniiiilh nnd diHap-
pc.vcH il. " All«( k imd iiho ovory nioariH (o oxiirpato (bo DoiiiwuroH and
WbiiwiuioNo, nnd IJHton to no tormn till Iboy dolivor tlio proinotorH of tho
war into your bandn to bo put to doath, and Hond thoir (lo|>ntioH to Hir
WiJIJHm JobiiHoii ..» Huo for poaoo " Ilo may wrilo UradHtrcot about tbo
mutual aMiHtHh.o tb«y <'un (j;ivo oncdi othor. I'lOHumoH MnidHtroot in nt
Handut'ky, an bo liaH j^ivon tho Hiiva^^oH 'i^t dayH to brinj^' all tbo priHonorn
tl"^,i<>. I'ugoltia

Simo to tbo Hamo. Kindn by Imh lottor junt roc.oivfd, thai tlio villainH
wli . havo boon amuHiiif,' MradHlrool with ovorluroH of p 'ac.o on tho Hido
ol Ijako Krio, havo boon (lonuniltin^ murdorH on tho frontior with thoir
UHUiil oruolty Tbo doputioH could not bavo r»proM)nlod tho natiopH thoy
piolondod ; thoy would havo boon furtilHbod with moro bnlln and gono to
tbo (!onnroKH at NiaK"iii Tho bad clloot ol gran tin,,' thorn a poaoo on
(ho fuHt UHUinf^. All tho iKitionH munt bo informed of tho troacbory of
th ' ShawiinoHo and Dolawa^on aH tbo rouH<*ii (or pro(<Midin/>r a^'ainat thorn.
Lit(( rn Hi'iil to bo (or w:ir led to UradMtroot with tho Hunui in^truolionH.
Hir William .lolinfoti Idih Kont h parly of Mcdiawkw to bo joined by
othoiH, to ukmU him (UoiKpiol) al, K"ort f'itt. ili^ doniro in for poaco and
HMch HiitiHlaolioii /^ivon aH w-ll oiiHiiro itn duralion- 4<;5

Same to tho Humo. Thi) villaiim who havo l)oon amininf^ IW-adHtroot
with ovortiiro-t of poHooon tho hido of Lak . ICrio, uro Ktill committing
munloiH rm tho IronliorH. 'I ho lr;iMHaol ion Hooms only intondod to
d(<.oivo HradHtioot; thoy woro (!ort:nnly never dopiitrd by thoir triboM,
or thoy would havo linen liotlor p'ovidoil with boltn and f^ono to (lonoral
(/ongiOHH al iS'ia^'iira. Caro iimihI, ho lukon not to bo ae.euMed (d'an infiao-
tion ol tho pemo grai.tod, slwdild thoy, (lonlrary to hin oHpootaioi.,
dolivor up their prihonorH at Hui.dir-ky, mh thoy havo nln^ndy
biokon it by thoir continuod mifnaeroH, ar d o| UiIh tho
liationn muHt bo informod. Hir VVilli;km

JohnMon will do

Ihor

IhiH

I

H'i>Uimt)or an,
tiow York.

Ootoh. r I,
Kew Yurk.

tu tlio natiooH noiir him, inid ho (|{ou<|uot) must lot tbo othorH know of
Ibo iidi.hdily of tho ShawaneHo and OeluwaroH and that mucIi cannot
<lo('oivo; thai (Iiih is tho roanon of proe.oeding u/^aiuHt th< rn till tlio7
mako HHtii-faclioii. .Sondw leltorH for Hradntroot to bo forwardod. Hir
William Johrihon hiiH Hont Mohawkn to bo j lini'd by otlnoH from HnH'|Uo-
bimna to moot liitn (H im|tiotJ at Kort Pill. Ilo do iron poaco and Huch
Mitmlaetion as Hhull (u huio itH duration and truHtu ho (H()u,|Uot) will (b>
all that can contribiiio to thin ond. 4(;7

Hamo to iho namo. 1 1 an roeeivod lottors with affldavitH ngainHt
Ktophen which uro very Hir )n^'. IbudHlroot mot K'l'-'K' "P <-'"' Uhi.;
bo liiiH not yot iininhud with tho Hhuwaiio^o and Doiawuros, who aro
iiovor in a hurry to givo up prihonorH ovon whon nincoro. Nothing but
fear will bring Ihom loroanon.un I if 'hoy (iud thoy can amuno HrndHlrcot
(boy will(lo HO till it ih to » hito to act and ihon innult him and begin
Ibeirboiiid murdoiH. Notliint,' l)Ul foar will provoni thiH, and Ih happy
that ho (i{)u.|Uot) in in n position to march against ihom. Only whon
thoy Hoo thoy can bo puniHhod can thoy bo made to koop tho poaoo.
MovcmontH of troop i. Hix nompan'oiot bin (H^uquofn) ballali:)n muHt
ho piaood thiH wihlor at Alb;iny; 8 companies of tho Koy.il II ghland
lic^uuorit aio to ho iofi. al fillnburgh nnd <in that communication. 4«9

Hiimo to tho Hamo. Loiter of iho' Kith lecoivo). Tho viilanicH of tho
porlidiouH HavugcHuro ondloKH; tho olhor IndiaoH cspjciuily tho llurona

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A. 8

UtM.

Foil IMti.

<V'tol>or \f;
Now Votk.

fl^

of IVMfiMt, Uiinw llio mv>o<Hity of |>u>\i'4hiii>j; (Iumu TUo Hix NuiionH
Hvo j>>h1oiih of tlm ))(>\vor ol tho iSlinwiiiu'so ri\(I l)»'lt»\v»roH who Imvn
«lo(i.<J tlxMn, i\>u\ jno .mII ol o|tii\ion thitt tl<o liulimin ol' I'ichhu'IhIo IiikI
110 ami orily to mnUo poa o II (lio Itxior (o HiihIhIiooI oiuiiiol lio foi"-
WHidod by l<i>uquo), ln>pos tl\ul llu> (lii;,>l\oulo l\v Oswo^o may roHoli
him. " l*Hf|ro 47a

M ui<]»iot 1 > (Jti^o Th«' lumy o\ONm>il Iho v)lvio yonlt>rtliiy. Two S it
Nilii>n lr.,1 um i\n Oni>n.l i^jjo niul nn l)ni>iilH hnvo lUiivivl hikI
ilclivotoii (wo Niiiiu:"' ot Wiunpmn anil lluoo hol(«. SoiiiIh (hoii*
m>ocoh lUtl answer. Will not ho ainiiHod with iloiihdiil proiniHOH,
ImiI will pr\^i<oiil with tho army to TiisiMwawaM whoro ho
oxjiiotH at! aiw\vi>r lioin HimlstrcMM. II tho i>ilawnio« hihI
Shiiwaiv «<> i«»''u'-o lo ii(>liv<M thi< |ii''>n\iili'r-< <»r (hi> \\:w, lii< kIliII atlm k
thoni. Thioo Ituiians Nrcii at Koit hij^oiiior ; otio who •<|iiiUo ii\ (Joniiim
Ht'Ni' lioniiiiiu thiU (hoto was a party on tho loail, tli^appi'Mroil in Iho wooJa
with thi< otliofs. ,\( ttiftht l>i> oaiuo I'l tho Foi t ; said Iiih nnmo wiis
lioUott ( otl!^, \\\n\ lu> haii hctii six yoiUf* n pii-ouior, luui ihiil tho naiivo
witli wh -n\ ho IivkI l\a(l mado poaoo wnh Sir William .IoIuihoii, hiil huit
oonu> lo Ntoal tho ho'so-* troin l,i;j(tni«'f, mH'I that ho Iriii lakon tho o[)piir-
tuiiiiy to oHi'MjHV Holiovos ho \i a spv. Whothor or not, tl in a liionolt
ot tlio portoo tluU ho, a-^ a whitainan, wh not dolivoroii np. DispnlohtH
nci>t to Hitulsdool. rhor«» aio with l-nn ^ll>^nuo^) 2H Vir^iniam, olU-
oors iiolmloil. May to oomnruiii ilii'^ po<t 4J,|

(laj^o t>> l>'\i<)iiol. \\\H .sniiHliioli >i\ that tho I'on'on ami pvoviiiiona htiil
boon collooloit at l-'oii Pitt. Tho PolawaroH with whom ho hati
tho oonloii'noo woro no ilouhl soiit to watoh hin inoiioti» Hint
Others to waiih thoso ot M^a^l^l>oot. Noihmt^ couM ho holt.or
thmi tho niamior ho troatoil wi;h thoni, aid iihIohn thoy
ha\o ^o'?,t^^ Mi adslioct'n )>oly, whii h ho ((<a<o) ulwayH Hiinpootod,
ho sh.Milil ho honui tr(>i\i no > i . llo wan to loavo I 'o roil on Iho
14th and ho at Han iiiNky on iho Hlh, to moot tho IShawanoHO and
lK>lnwiion with Ihoii priNOnoi-'. llo l\ad mado poaoi» with all th(»
O'tawNs .Vo , around IVtroit, hoi I a dotaohinoMi to Michillimakimak and
t'aiittiin Morris of tho ITlh roj'inumt to tho Illinois, who passo I tho
Miainis at tho J.inpoi oi' his lito, hiil was pioloolod hv l\>ntiao, who is
ahso'nto mid had oiPooiod all tho liulians ol Iho Walni'-li. who disporHOii
on li! d Hit ]ioaoo had hocn mado. I'ontino win to moot lhrtd»t tool at
Sardiiky. It oxprc-uvs wont ihoio it i^ odil thoy diil not hoo tlio
Indian'*, who woto to ho thoio hy tho Mh t>l S. plomhor wilh thoir pii- ■
simois it is niioihor Mupioioiis oiioniiiHlanoo. Is pUa^od that ho is in
A ori dilion to lodiii'o tho .Savaijos lo loason, whoili''r lir idHirt(>l o;ui ^Jivo
.'i'si>it!Uuo or I ol. It tho jinnnotois ol tho war aio (^ivon up (hoy arc to
ho sont to riiil.'idolphia or M>mo placo noar tho (iMiitiors, whori< tlioy nui
ho sooniod till malUMs aio soitUd wiih thoir nalions, nnloss ihoro uro
jjf(H'd Kti^ors why simuo (>l thorn sh 'U'd siilV>'r at oiirt> ; in tliiii, vn*''' a
p'atoon mii«t hoordoiod to shoot thorn without ooromony. Approvoa
Ot iniMoii'il hoii'jj ot>lioftod (or hatninx. Fort Massiao was to ho roliovoi!
hy tho Mi>isissippi, Fort Vinoonnos ropirtoil to ho ahuil >i od, hut this is
c 'ntr.'uliotod j uooossiiy for tho f oo navi^a'i m ol iim Ohio, lh'a(is(root
had nojj:looiod th s, which shows that hti^moNs ol this kmd should ho
lott with thoso who htivo had oxporionoo of Indian iillaM','*; roi'oiil
misohi( f d<>no hy Iiivlians on tho hordors ol \'irf»inia. Tho ovi<lono«
Hi^ainsl Kioks not plain; ho and his hrothor inusi h^ sunt down to ho
(rud hy tho oivil maijislratos. Spios may ho han^od in (imo ot war l)y tho
iiiilii.Hrv, but rohols (akou in arms &vo. to bn (riod hy lb.'-'! o.ourts. Jo.-soisls

A. 8

H.ttioimr (1 n.r.roTioN.

U

MM,

NnroinliiM' It,
firw YoiU.

Novcmlirr 1 1,
Now YiiiK.

Novi'inliiM- ijii
Foil I'm,

Odootiilici V,
Now Voili.

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BOUQUBT OOLLEOTION.

A, 8

1764.

December 20,
New York.

81 h'

I

fi

December 24,
Mew York.

Decpmber 30,
New Vork.

Ill 1:

and tho Illinois, though not oponly in arma aro hostile, and Pontiao can
manapo thorn as ho ploaso. Tho poaco may Hof'ton thoHO nalions, and a
particular bolt sont to Pontiao to notify him of this and to tako hira into
favour may advanoo tho sorvioo. If ho wcro got to Fort Pitt or Dotroit
ho might bo useful. Is afraid tho season is too lalo and tho diftlcuItiOB
too great to permit of his (IJouqnofs) plan for taking posHos-^ion of Iho
Illinois by land, tho only method is by water. Tho K.onch are working
adversely as privately ard as much as possible, of which ho had ample
proof To thank Colonel Roid for tho asBistanco given during tho

campaign. ^ ^^ , ^"^^ f]

Gage to Bouquet. Has his letter of tho 30th November and drd
instant. The x;onduct of the Shawanese suspicious; wishes the parties
sent to their villages for tho prisoners were returned. No doubt ho
(Houquet) was tho best judge of the prudence of sending an officer with
belts lor tbo sevtral nations. Tho Burent way to take possoesion ot tho .
Illinois is to go with a body of troops strong enough to force compli-
ance, but lh..?o aro not troops to send sufficient to do this with.^ Ihe
delivery of tbo country has been settled by tho two courts and the hrench
declared tho Indians satisfied til! stirred up by Pontiac, and by tho
Shuwancse and Dolawaros who had succeeded in getting them to stop
Won is on his way to tho Illinois. The date of tho arrival at tho Miamis
ci the Indians, at d of Morris, is proof that every road was secured
kudiiii' to tho Illinois. Further discusses tho means ol communication
with Ui« 'llinois, but if tho Shr,waneFe &o. a«o sincere they ctin easily
conduct a person there, so that tho consent of tho tribes <'Oiild bo asked
for taking possession, so as to prevent umbrage at taking' possossion ot
the posts formerly held by the ^Venih, who no doubt :ire endeavoring to
prevent entrance into that country. A person might go in siifoly with a
belt and pioper message, but should tho Indians refuse an alliance, then
it would bo settled that only for'o would succeed. Tho raising of the
force was another question. Ho ( Bouquet) has scon what tho Provinces
will, or rather will not, do, when the enemy is at their doors. What can
bo expected of them for operations at a distance? PIuih for taking
posbcesion ; the good policy of gaining Pontiac, who, with the Shawanose
and Delaware^, could put them in posscssionuf tho Illinois whenever
he pleased. II tho Shawaneso aro deceiving ho (Bouquet) must either
force his way or give up ail thoughts of it. Prosuinos ho hud sont
Dcws of tho ponce to Lieut. Colonel Campbell at Detroit. U th.> A kansas
nation could bo gained, there would bo no enemy from tho Oho to tho
Iberville. Tho Illinois above the Ohio and their allies h:ivo boon
Hpiritid up. but have never been at • ar, and they may bo pacified
without trouble. Kespecting money mau >r8. Hopes Viriiinia will pay
their militia, who bad volunteered and done good service. 1( ihoHmalie.t
hopes are entertained ol the King paying them Virginia will iiot. Ros-
pecting the purchai-c of ccmmissions. licsfccting Haldimiind s position
in Canuda, &c. To send infoimation about tho James Kivor. 491

Same to the same. Should ho glad if he found a projicr ( tlicor to send
to tho Illinois, Croghan who is heio would bo eert with him. The
rank of tho officer is immaterial, but ho must bo intelligent ai d speak
Fiench. Tho arrangements ho is milking for tho mission. 499

Same to tho same. Has ar( . pted iho offer of Lieutenant Prn-er to bo
employed on tho Illinois. Ho -8 to Ici ve with Croghan for Fort IMtt in
two days. Ho is to airango (or supplies for them. Arrival of Mr. Mal-
l.t ; Colonel Roid expected. Hopes tho payment for waggons and horses
at Fort Loudoun ha- b-ren made. ^^^

Memorandum of tho time it will tako to build 40 bateaux at Pilt;,burgh,
the cost, &c y*^^ 384

H
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I

1765.
Jannary 7,
London.

■"ebruary 6,
N«w ITork.

Pebruary 33,
New Fork.

febniary 26,
Now York.

Ilarcb4,
New York.

tf«roh 7,
Now York.

Stanwix to Bouqaot. llm pro.ontod Iho memorial from PottH. Tho
Secretary at War hhj-h tho mattcrH Hot forth nhould have boon iottlcd
in America or at loaHt tho Hcrviocs certified. LiTl()\

i^:&^7:X^r'''^''''''''''^^'^''^ ^'"'- "f ^"« -"tr^orH

banluonVhnJr- u"^' ^""^ VroturnofthoiicutonantHinthofir'^H?
battalion who will purchnec companioH and of onhiirnH who will niuohaHe
hcutonanc.OH Captain Hurry (Jordon to bo Hont to Now Ymk/ 5,-4
hn,.«,Tl-n I • '"T ¥•"•'">•'« ™««^"K« lo tho ShawanoHo it is to be

conior with ho IndiunH. A strict invoHtiKation muHt bo mauo into tho

mm.ro..cdit I'n" "'''"""^; ^'^''^ "''"f ^^"'^ '>«^-'t ; docH not K ':
much oicdit to varioiiH Mtoiios nont. BcIIovoh tho dopuiioH of tho l)ola.

wares aro now with Sir William Johnson having been d Jav'ed by dem

Hn,,w^ IsHonythoAHHombiy of Virgiria has refumd purto S^^

who havo dono more Horvico than rjf their militia put Sothor h^^^

ceroly hopos tho same thing will not ha,,pen in tho other governm'ontH

Tho orders from the Treasury Icavo him'at a loss how to*^ca,ry on tho

^„Tf .T '""^T '*"""' ''^'^^''^ foi- Huddcn omcrgoncios, can bo

with tho volunteers from Virginia is that proposed Ly him fHouquoO to

U>:: VoTeh"o?s°';;'^ '" "'"'■'; "-"-«'-«• A'rrangeL,U.;i,nS„t?
tors Vouchors, &a, received. Amcs him to compute for (ho War Office

time of peS '""' "'"""" '''' *'*' I^opartrli.nt of PennsylvanlaTn

Samotothoj-amo. Letter, &<•., received. Jlis letter gave tho fi^r^st
^ew. or CToghan since ho loft, it is as difficult to keep theso peoplefn

wr^ir^Jct^H^"^';:""''?.!'"'''^'^'''''"'^'^ «" '^ Lioutonanr&r

Td f^ ', ?f to 'h • ^""'d have written. Governor Sharpo's letter makes

t difficult to bring a murdoror to justico. llnd oi.o of their own inha-

th ir Th" '""'■f '■'"' '^^ '"""^'^'■'^ ^"""* ^"*^« ''"^«"-"-^' o.;^ioi mo.
Uicuis. Iho murdoror cannot now bo taken and tried by court martial

The matter to bo laid before tho Governor of Pormsykanh n wl o o

IVovinco tho murder w..uommitted. If it is the c.uso of the con inuanco

of tho war and tarthor broils with tho Savages, it will bo nectssarv ?ho

King shouh. know what has boon done, and what obstructions thei^oaro

in tho 1 rovinccs to preserve tho common coui>o of justico. Gu.'v has

resigned in lavonr of CVionol Ilaldimand's nephew 608

Same to too H..mo. Lett, rs .oceived, with esiimuto (.f military con-

h,rof'?ho''s;."'*'''"''"^"''"J PoM.sjlvania. Tho favourable ^dispo-
Hlion of the hhawancso must bo onrouragcd. Tho ext.orsos must bo
boino, and ,t must bo p!,.i.,ly told they must either bo a'p^.oved o wa^

b hiwiofr'of V^ ' ''"" T:r^''''''' "'' ^^''"'^ '''' ^^'"g '-h" ^eandaloSa
pTZZnl Ttu T. *'" ^'""rT"- '""^"^' "' ^^" commissioners of
1 e insylvania Tho hot sp>nl of faction wl.ich row rages In that Pro-
vinco, I c<.nce,v< lo be Iho reason why you have mot iiih oppo ition
fn n. persons who^o station, should rather have made ycu expSias is-
liueo from them than opposition in so ncce^saiy n work. Your nor-
boi.al nitercHt with tho commissioners made them w lling o give you
cuT^fo":K'n '^""/""'^ reasonahiy require, and this\as Sci^t
cau^-o for tho opposite j.arty to do what tLoy could to prevent it 1 con

Z:V:V^I''J!!'':^'' Pr-'^-^^ '4^ common'^TmVHt govZ

Tnpnts. when xMi*
must be

appi.y uvcrcomos all other cuiisiderationB." Ma-

ga.,noB must be established if Fort Pat or oth;7Vo«(r on "ho Ohiol,^

I 1

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1764.

April 29,
New York.

1768.
Uay 27,
Winchester.

Hay 28,

Winchtster.

I

BOrQDET OOLIilOTIOM.

A. 8

to bo maintained. Indian ufifaira transforrod from tho military to tho

Indian Department. . ^*8® ?^"

JioiKiuol to Stanwix. Nothing can bo done about tho claimH of Jjiou-

lonivnt PotlH, for reasons givon, but wishos that Bomolhing could bo

done for him. •'*^

CoRRE»PONDBN0fi WITH Silt J. St. ClAIR AND CAPTAIN JaMBS SiNOLAIB.

17581163.

A. 9.

B. M., 21,639.

Sir John St. Clair to Bouquet. Gonoral P.)rbe8 fltatoH in a lottor that,
ho had 8ont'i7l tonts to Carlisle, had basipokon 200 more and that ho
(Si. Clair) could got Homo from Bouquot for Washington^ people. He is
to send, Ihorofore, 114 tontu, to bo tit tho mouth of tho Conogogio to bo
mot by a dotuchraont to roceivo them ; thoy aro for five companies of lOO
men each ol Colonel Washington's regiment and a company of artifioera
(U)(t) of tho second Virginian rogimontwho march from this to Htrenglhen
Fort Cumberland, bo nocossary on this urgent occanion. Thoy will
bo ordered to march to Shippon burg to be thoro by tho 5lh of Juno;
hopes tho tents may bo thoro, otherwise thoy cannot march further. Will
try to send a body of Indians with tho troops, but cannot depend on
thorn us they aro conscious of their bad behaviour in Pennsylvania, so
will probably join tho army from Fort Cumberland. Expects Byrd with
IndiiiDH. Governor Sharpo has returned to Maryland; has not been ablo
to dbtormino with him what is to bo done with tho garrison at Fort
Cumberland. The small pox has broken out at Fort Frcdoric; asks hina
(Bouquet) to have as little communication with that garrison as possible.
Otficors absent from it have boon ordered not to return there; they aro
raising companies in Maryland. Over 2,000 Virginian troops he may
call complete, tho number wanting not being worth mentioning. Thoy
are a fine body of men. Inconveuionco caused by 0. Blair not coming;
Washington had to be sent for him. Stevens will march to Shipponburg;
provisions to bo ready for his division. His (St. Clair's) field equipage
• bo sent from Lancaster, to be loft at Cirlisle till ho comes to

shall

Page I

Shipponburg "

Same to the same. Is pleased to hoar of his safe arrival at Carlisle ;
has sent proposed i)!an of operations. Washington with his live com-
panies andcarponters will arrive at Shipponburg on tho 1th or ."ith. Tho
other five companies cannot bo sent so soon to Port O'JfT^borland, as
Washington docs not return from Williamsburg till the 7ih and the fivo
companies have not joined ; when four do, and bo has tents he shall aend
them to Fort Cumberland, but they must not stay there from the scarcity
ot j.rovisions. Is labouring to got Byrd's regiment in order ; Basset id
ordered to Shipponburg with entrenching tools, which were sent from
Fort Frederick when the small pox broke out. Tho road from Kays
Town to Fort Cumberland may bo cut in four days, or, if begun at both
ends, in two days ; that from Fort Loudoun to Ray's Town will bo
trout>le8omo. Has men and horses for the troops, a- ms expected oa
Saturday ; saddles and bridles must como from Philad.3l,>hia ; hopes to
have all in motion by tho 9th of June. With Byrd's 57 there are now
280 Indians with him, bat he does not expect to take them all oat to
war. Bvrd'd regiment is 900 strong ; Washington's, 950. The Vir-
giuiau tioops lor Pennsyivania aro to laito uuculivuo ai x>^..«— •- — — -
road to Fort Loudoun. *

A. 9

BODQDET OOLLKOTION.

tr

1758.
May 31,

Winchester.

Mar 31,

Carlisle.

JuDe 3,

Carliala

Sir John St. Clair to Bouquet. This letter sent by Lt. Oalonol Stephen
who ,s to march w,th five companies of the Qrst Vi Jinian re«imor t!K
S.. Jl n ?7ry ^^ ^^u' ^'^"^"'^ regiment of artiflcorH,wl^ouro
officer The scare, ly of capU.r.H in the first division for reasons driven.

W r ^^ 'Vf'f ^"^ '''^ ''\''^':^'' ' WaHhingtot.'H five companion wii^ want
hat< hotK; ,f tents are re.dy ihoy arc fit for service Powdor horns have
been stowed away Homewhero ; scarcity of bayonets. Basset ord- ro.Uo
join h.m (Bouquet) with ontrenclung tools. Shall labour hid to cq up
four more compamesof the 2nd Virginians, and send thorn by companies
nllw L 7' p^>"'*r"""t be sent as all the Chorokoos have relolved
never o go to Penn.ylvan.a, as soldiers had taken up arms against them
wilK'folhrs^r .nstigation. Shall try to get the Salawbar. to rrarc"
w h or follow Sioi.hen. With nine days preparation it will be sixteen
days before the force can roach Fort Cumborlund. If the arranZnoZ

fo Fort'?: ± T r'^J^'''^^'' '"^'•^ troops. He daro not He "d iSom
WK f ^"'"'^®''»"'^. «8 they cannot stay owing to scarcity of proviMons

ha he w.ll not dismantle the Governor's house of the King's arms All
that be can infer from the stupid lett.. is that he wants thorn in order
10 make war on the Cherokoos. Ho has ask-d for a company of veterans
(as be calls them) to garrison a Fort in the Cherokei oo^un try : shall
wntehim that he may have the 100 men short of t ho complement of

2m.'Zli"""^^?r' ""'^'"'i ^J '^"^ Assembly. W.ll leave Vrbes 'o
settle the affair of the arms ; had he known the King had so unworthv
a servant he would have taken other steps to secure the arms bu^t
has no time at present Surely when 'the arms wore srt'lhey
were not intended to adorn the Governor's house Asks for 30«
stand of arms o be .ent him. (The re.t in French). Is impatient
by receipt of that accursed (muudite) letter from Blair and at

to SJh ^n'""'* ^^'' 'rir ^''^ "^ ^^^^''^"' "« «« '« «"^blo his people
to march to-mcrrow. The greatest curse that our Lord can pronounce

amis) and with the commissioners of the Provinces. Pat,t 7

r Jr"?"?\^ ?u- ^'."''■- ^J' '''"^^^ '•«°°'^«''- Tents shall bo son t^ as
requested but this leaves him without any for Stephen's detachment
which must lemain till other tents arrive from Philadelphia, Needs no
reinforccnaont at present, hopes to take post at Ray's Town with the
hr«?o« n'f ?r ' "' V^u'^ ho wants a junction made, to save the encum-
tnn'« JL "'•''•' ^^--^^'th waggons &c. The supply for Washing-
ln?,M .''^«'«T''^"»oi^t at Fort Cumberland to be sent fWsible; they

for cover; part of the men in the fort, the rest in tents. Instead of

ondmg ihem to Sh.ppenburg, they are to be sent to Fort Loudoun ia

Cumberland county, the commanding officer of the 60f» getting direcliona

F, tsfrw'^'i'T ^^"••J.fP"""- There are provisiSns ffr them at

Wir..ho.frfA '"'"r^^r'T''"^"''^'- ^^'I'^^*" Bosomworth goes to

Wntbestor to pei>ui.do the Indians to go to Fo.t Loudoun to receive
their presents. I. ihat measure fail, it is a bad situation. The general
18 hendmg arms which .hall be forwarded. Tools & -„ W.nts powder and

loiwardne.8of^h,8 troops of hoi>e. Intends to leave on Monday, but
cannot prtcced from Lyttleton till ho gets armn. ^' u

bume to the same. Hopes Bjsomworth will meet Stevens at Oone-ocroe
anci duact ii,s inarch towards Fort Loudoun. Has no tents "for
these troops; they must make shift for a few days with ba-k huts Rea-

I

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BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A.0

A. 9

ill

1758.

M

Jane 3,

Winchester.

JnneS,

Winchester.

June 6,
Conegogee.

June 9,
Winchester.

?.'I«N

jiir-

June 1!,
Winchester.

peoting tools, powder horns &c. Wishca nothing bat the yoneta was
wanted, a uaeloHs arm in tho woods. BoHomworth sent to W mohcstor to
brine the Indians; if thiv will not come to Loudoun, ho must try to
«et them to Rea's Town. Is unoany about provisions for tho people sent
to Fort Cumberland. His intended movements on the road to Keus
Town ; expects to be there before his (St, Clair's) troops will bo at Fort
Cumberlard, where ihoy are not to stay, but to begin at once to out tho
now road to Keu's Town. Shall supply them with provisions. The rest
of tho troopi ho may send by Loudoun, Lyttleton, Juniata and Keaa
Town, to be sent as they are ready, but not less than IdO at once. Pre-
Bidont Blair's letter is tho mostcurions paper hoover hoard ; although not
very pioasant ho had laughed heartily at it. He (Bouquet) has a
bettor President, who, with the commissioners had supplied every thing
wanted to arm and equip tho Pennsylvanian rogimont, and is sending
80 light liorbes. Tho now levies are on the march to form a ohaia
from Lancaster to Hoa's Town, half of them walking with sticks. Only
01.0 ration a day allowed to thoir officers, tlie same as to tho regular
officers and tho general himself. Muskets expected. No troops in Virginia
to be allowed to bo sent to tho pieten lol fort among the Lherokeos.
" it is a mere babble near Fort LouJoun. " Respecting communioatioa
to bo provided by oxpressos. Thoro should bo facility of cotamunioa-
tion with Maryland and Virginia, but expects nothing trom such people.
Other arrangements. , ^ . ^*8^ }^

St. Clair lo Bouquet. Stephen had gone, but was sent after and will
take the 114 tents. In order to carry on tho service, thoro must ba a
mooting between them (Bouquet acd St, (Jlair). Where ho proposes they
should meet &o. , , ... .

Same to tho tame. Is glad ho is beginning to march, as i will give
an opportunity to have an interview with him and Governor Stiarp, by
which more can bo accomplished than in six months writing. Maj u-
Lewis is stopped in his march to Augusta Court House by high water ;
Colonel Wushineton returns to Williamsburgh on "/odnos lay. Bxpecls
arms from Maryland and Lonts from PhiLidolphia. „ r.i- \

Same to the same. Since ho (Bouquet) could not oomo St. Olair mu^t
return to Winchester to put the whole force in motion. If a division is
to go by Cumberland it must be sent only on a written order, owing tO'
the danger of delay. Shall sond oti his corps in divisions; only tho want^
of blankets can stop tho march. Ho shall go to Fort Loudoun and aftei-
wards join him or go to Carlisle as ho (B)iquot), may think hjstfor tha

service &c. „ , ^ ,. ^ ^

Same to the same. Sapposod detiils of his (Bouquets) march; what
men he has at Winchester. Arms received from Washington; those witli
others expected and already hero w 11 complete tho sooond rogim jnt. Oaa-
not movo withoutblankots. Arrival ot Washington from Williaiusburgh,
President Blair has boon graciously pleased to grant every thing asked
for. Tho officers have been pail batt, forage, and baggago money ant
Blair has sent the arms from Government House to Frodoncksbargh,,
together with blankets, for which he will send an express so thut waggon*
may bo provided for the march of Washington and Byrd s mon. Virgi-
nians are diesatisfied that the whole army goes through Pennsylvania. In
a day or two he shall have 40 men for the 40 light horses. The letter
enters into doiails of tho arrangments lor and tha movements ot

troops &c. . ..Pi. j-«i 1^

Same to the same. Report by John Walker, a guide, of the difficult

nature of the country for aroad from tho Alleghany Ridgo to iho tirouv

CroBsipg. The opiaioa of the Shawanesa aa to tha same road, H*

in

June I'i
Carllsl

June 19,

June 22,
Carlisle.

Oarlidle,

■Carliale,

1781.

June 17,

CarllBl

Juae 19.

June 22,
Carlisle.

lane 27,
Oarlidle,

J'urie 30i
<QarIiBle,

(St. Clair) dooH not boliovo time can bo spared to open that road
and propoBCs to fall down on Fort Cun, .far! and go thor.ce to tha
tireat (-rnssing, after raukiDg a blockhouse ut u-i T/utlo M adow hioh
vvill gav. nrao. Points out where roadscan bo m;. o.and ks vv h ha
eboiild open. Gives some details of how diffioullieH may bo avoid i and
aiBWr- Hopt objooiions. Wa-hinKton's three comr.anies arrived

"°"] working hard to get them on their man u : their arma

are 11 io«i mieor:.ljIo condition. Tbey shall bo followed by Bvrd's
when i.iunk.ts are ready. Is anxious to meet Bouquet, &o. Walker
tho guide, hut* engaged to bring a company of good woodsmen. Pago 29
St Llair to Bouquet. Letters received ; shall try to supply all bin wants
Has sent a company of Highlanders to garrison Fort Lyttleton. Cannot
ht-nd provincials, for to detach them before they are formed would
incieafce the disorder that reigns amongst thorn to so great a dcsreo
AlcLean has sent up lUO men of tho new levies to Fort Augusta lui no
orders for tho old garrison to return. Would have called down' 100 of
Jiyrd s, leaving 50 of the worst, but loams that there ate not 50 ht for
servioo. ^hall send up men kept lor the horse so that he (Bouquet) raav
tend b. men. (i ves him J )y of the arrival of artillery and

t tores. •' .j^

Thoma.^ Cressup to St. Clur- Has received into his store tivo loada
tor which ho sends recoints, besides one cask and one doz n saddles not
mentioned in tho bill. / parly of /our Indians bad attacked a party of
dO or 40 men, half a milo jrom Fort Cumberland, killed two and wounded
two &1. , .

u- ?V^''";V\*? Bouquet. Is glad to hoar ho is at Juaniata ; hopes he found
bidoling Hill practicable. Has sent 100 Highlan.lora to Foil Lytlleton
with oidois to sond on tho 100 thai woro lolt, in order to join him
(liouquot) ; shall sond more Highlanders to Lyttleton, tho number loft
beirg iDhufficient. Royal Americans for Fort Loudou'., wi.cie ho should
liko to have a strong garrison, in case it should bo called on t) assist in
opening tho new road. Has not countormandod tho Virginians on
hearing that now road was found iiracticab'o and blazed. How ho
proposes to construct tho road. Is sending a commissary to Alexandria
to conduct 200 provincials of North Carolina to Fort Frederick, Is told
that 100 more are come or coming to Winchester ; shall sond them otf
with convoy on the 8th of July, iiu] )r Lloyd i^ idling away his time •
nor dotis ho hoar if Captain Sharp has done his work. Has sent hiin
(Bouquet; ammunition ; more shall bo sent if needed, &o. Olhor
details. „g

Same to the same. Waggons havo been sent out to him (Bouquet) us
fast as received, except 30 sont to Fort Frederick, loaded with shol and
escorted to that place by Captain Jcscelyn and 60 men, which ho proposes
to make up to 100. Tho rest of tho Ihroo companies shall bo sent to
Fort Loudoun as they arrive. Has detained another company of tho
Highlanders for Fort Lyttleton. Has rocoivod report that tho road from
Fort Frederick to Fort Cumberland is practicable. Gjvornor Shurpe is
collecting wood to lay a bridge near Fort Frederick. Movoinontsof
engineer and troops; Lieut. Colonel Sharpe is to take the direction of
ihoroad. The number has boon made up to 500 men. Importance of
having the road finished. 38

Same to the same. Is sending off Hambright with a troop of horse,
escorting ;^8 waggons ; tho troop is poorly equipped, but the Commis-
sioners will do nothing. liespeoting pack horses and saddles. Tho vilo
<|Uttiily or the coals sent out from England. Has sent & commissaiy to

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Jane 30,
Bea's Town.

Juiy 11,
Carlisle.

July 16,
Carlisle.

July 19,
Carlisle.

inly 20,

Carlisle.

ATiga8t:12,
Foot cf
Alleghany.

AnguBt 13,
Alleghany.

August IS,
Alleghany
Mountain.

look after the forces from Carolina; it is an army in the clonds. Ho
re^er expected them, " if wo had them they are good for nothinp;."

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Bouquet to St Clair (in French) Requests him to relieve all the
pobts of communication from Loudoun and to join all the companies of
the regiment of Pennsylvania. He has only 8ll men fit to serve, and ho
has to build a fort and store houses for the whole army. The delays
caused by having to provide a covtr for stores, &c. Hoping for the
General's arrival, will give no orders to the troops at Cumberland till
then, except to optn the communication with Rea's Town. The troops
from Virginia make a difficulty about working without being paid ; has
settled tLat they work like the others for a gill of rum a day. To pay
the troops for their work would cost more than threo armies could do in
Europe. The communication by Fort Frederick or Fort Cumberland is
shorter than by Rea's Town ; not a moment shall be lost in opening the
road approved by the general. Has sent order to Colonel Washington to
employ 3(0 men on this work, including the troops from Maryland
who are with him. Further about roads. 42

Sinclair to Bouquet. Has, by Sir John St. Clair's orders, sent iron,
steel, etc. Money shall bo sent hy the next opportunity. 44

Same to the same. General Forbes has sent 100 pack horses loaded
with flour to Rea's Town, under the escort of provincials, who are to
furnish diivers to that place, The horses are to be distributed on arri-
val amongst the troops for carrying their baggage. 4ft

Same to the same. Has sent off to Rea's Town, 18 waggons, loaded
with powder, rum, tents, etc. The latter to be eent to Fort Cumberland
for Washington and Byrd's regiment, bef.idoslight arms for the Indians.
The 100 pack horses have been detained at Shippenburg, for want of a
party to take charge of them, the provincials having marched. 46

St. Clair to the same. The guides acquainted with the mountains to
be sent down to meet the General (Forbes). 47

Same to the same. There is not so much of the road done as he ex-
pected, but the road is good so far as this, about 18 miles from his (Bou-
quet's) camp. Sends letter to show what Stephen is doing. He (St.
Claii) has begun a redoubt at the Shanoe cabins, which he hopes is
finished. Lj«ut. Allen will move this way ; will mark out a camp for
him on the river, at the second rising of the mountain. He is to leave a
sergeant and 16 men at his redoubt; many of his officers are sick. The
work to be done on the roads is immense ; unless he has iiOO men moro
does not know when it will be finished. What tools are wanted. Shall
move his camp two miles up the gap to morrow. Has to lay out re-
doubts. 48

Same to the same. Had me* Colonel Stephen and Captain Field, who
promised to meet him on Thursday on the top of the mountain, but ho
does not to expect to finish the digging up the gap by that time. Wants
men and lools ; it is a diabolical work and whiskey must be had. It will
take 500 men five days to cut to the top of the mountain, besides the
guards and covering parties. By meeting Stephen, ho ha ' prevented
him sending a strong party to the Laurel Ridges, Asks, for God's eake,
tha'. Armstrong's post may be reinforced, or he may bo cut otf. Provi-
sions to be sent in waggons as the horses cannot get up the hill. 50

rfame to the same. Captain MtKenz'o arrived with 200 men, bringing
flour; hehas marched loavingthe waggons behind. Witl send Armstrong
tools and ammamition ; shall construct a redoubt on the plain between the
two ridges wh"^ c Allen is posted. Describes the diffloalties of the road, and
the manner in which the work is laid out. The enemies are alL

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1763.

AapruBt 17,
AllegbBDy
Hill,

Atifi^ust 20,
Port Dewart.

Ad trust 23,
lUa'8 Town.

An|raBt23,

St. Clair to Bouquet. Letter received Rhnr a«.„t ««• ^ ^"^^ ^^

report direct to Bouquet. Loval Hanna; mhS / "*? '*' ""'^'"'^ ' ^^
been accountB of anothe ga^in iZd Si kI '^ ^°\'^ u°"^ '^^''^

fro.. .b/Fronch fJrrb.?hVbt^;;;^in'it^,Ur'" ""^ ™'"'\4

to Loval H»n°ati ,a ?»«,„. 1° -m "'''''» '""' t" P"'!" on tho road

for tbe advance of lr™ps&, T"" n«nro of ibs road to bo made

S..;f6S». ,otiod'«h^su'i?makote'''''TL°^'''8g'.n.bylb, road, whicb i. ."

coneequent on the eendin/of the arUllerv nnH fT^' " arrangements
roads are beine made Arm7f!«„ • ^'- , ^''®r."*""«'' '" ^bioh the

of the roads, &c "^ *"* ^""^ different detachments. Progress

footlCrd HiKad t'n't'X" al't'^^ ^'^^h ^''^^ '« ^^ «P- ^^^ ^''
stopped on the way\o Lo^a" Hannan wr^K''"^fPuP'''J''°^^ ^* ^''' ^«
little irrass ho r^frin.-.V-^ Hannan, which will be destruction to tha

ba talfoo for t^he reSbtr^Z^"'' \' ""'''' '"'^'^'^^'^ *^^^ Am,trong\
forward the road ^he cteV thin. ?s'?h/'''H"r^'li '^' ''^^t to pulh
are given The uAthZl . T^ ^ the roid for which explicit orders

are now under L3wi8. \7a8 &irJd nf 1 IL I ^® Virginians

.TeKln^aX '^ £tSs ^^ "'lo'-'-V?;'

among bis own men was o£ed^^^ ««'^« '^i'^

bloodsl^ed. Th";j;cre5iog 'fave'no m 'oh^re'rder t'h" " "'^ '' T/

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Kikoney

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August 23,
Kdmrnd's
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August 27,
Kea'a Town

August 27,
Kikoaej

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Aogust 28.

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Beptember 9,
Loyal Haa-

SflpUmber 13,
Rea's Towa.

September 14,
Rea's Town.

September 16,
r.ea's Town.

September 20,
Rea's "^'own

October 13,
Rea's Towa.

Octol er 16,
Rea's Town.

October 18,
Rea's Town.

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January 9,
Oarlisle.

Boaquet to St. Clair. The cause of Colonel Stephen being arrested ;
is afraid there must have been some heat between them a d that he will
ha\<> a good deal to do to justify the arrest of an officer of his rank com-
moDding a corps. As Quarter Master General he has no right to com-
mand, and it wot !d be best for him to make up the matter. Sends copy
of letter from Stephen, on which he shall make no report till he hearH
further. The orders are to preserve harmony with the provincials ;
thinks ho hnd better report the case direct to the General. Pago 1u

S:ime to S-ncliiir. The road is a most infernal one ; the pack horsea
are in a bad condition ; is uneasy about pulsisence for the troops,
unless fresh waggons and better drivers are got. To review all the pack
horeoH himseW; discharge all uuflt and form tlio rest into brigades.
Ecgulation of carriage of regimental baggage. Orders respecting pack
horses, waggons, &o. 7!4

Sinclair to Bouquet. Has sent off a brigade of 22 waggons, loaded
with pork, corn and oate, and one with whiskey, besides 80 pack horses
with flour. U in hopes of getting another supply of provisions from
below. Asks for instructions as to sending pork and forage up the
country. 75

S.imo to the same. Letters received and will comply with ordeig.
Only : 0 I ack horses here; has demanded 100 from the artillery with a
driver for every four, which shall be sent off with flour ; two wag^'ona
shall be sent with iron, flints, salt and spirits. Arrangements about
bulKcks. Upwards of 200 waggons sent to Carlisle and only one brigade
returned. Clark has gone down to hurry them on, and will also order up
bullocks. Ex])lains the cause of short weight in flour. 76

Same to commanding officer at Loyal Hannan. Advising that 100
bullocks, 200 sheep and 169 horecQ have been sent. 80

Same to Bouquet. Will do every thing in his power to put Callender'n
return right and to prevent imposition. General Forboa has doubtless
informed him (Bouquet) that he expects large supplies. A convoy
expected and no time shall be lost in forwarding pork, &o. Has sent 114
horKCS with flour. 81

Same to the same. Shall supply Captain Field with forage ; sent off
170 horses with flour and hopes, therefore, there was no want at Stony
Creek. Has sent to-day 45 waggons with flour, &o. The waggons sent
are from Lancaster, under agreement to carry by the hundred weight to
this place, but they were prevailed on to go on to Loyal Hannan ab
fifteen shillings a day. Sir John (St. Clair) retuined from Philadelphia.
Many waggons on the road. A division of artillery marches to morrow;
hopes all may soon follow. 8J

Same to the same. The brigade of waggons sent on the 13th were
detained at two miles distance by heavy rain. Three more waggons are
sent to join the brigade. 85

Same to the same. Hopes to be able to send off a brigade of waggons
every day whilst the General stays and the weather continues favour-
able. Details of waggons, with their loads, sent and to be sent. 8S

Same to the same. Is taking steps to supply the troops up the country.
Has advertised in various places (named) for flour at four pounds Penn-
sylvania currency a hundred, delivered at Pittsburg. Arrangements for
payment, and other details; Callender sent off to Frederick county,
Maryland to obtain horses. Captain McPherson has arrived with luO
good store horses from Lancaster ; will send off two Brigades with oats
to Rea's Town. Has sent to Lancaster for waggons to carry to Fort
Bedford &3. The General with his retinue set off today. Has just
received a letter that he (Bouquet) is coming to Fort Bedford. 88

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1769.
July 27,
•Ft. Lyttleton

July 28,
-Carlisle.

July 30,
Carliile.

Aneust 4,
Oarligle.

AaguBtS,
Fort Bedford

Auffust 9,
Oarlisle.

Angust 13,
Carlisle.

August 13,
Port Bedford.

rrS^M®* to Sinclair. Artiolea wanted at Tort Bedford, to be provided
(List toUom, and alao a liBt of tools for the i oads at different poW)

R«?„1.n- «f *° ^•*'"''"'*- ^^' «*">* ^'^ ^'^^"^'^ for «hot ponleF&l
ofth^hlJIT^T' '° t^'^ "'« «*•"'• S''*'-«'ty of waggons on account
Jrrl^^ri ^Ju^^^\ ^"^^ ^*' ««°' ^^ ^^^ head of oatiie. Hambright

rSl'Tn ^"^ ^^%o^^^- . ^"^ ''°* fo'' ^^° «''^'<=1«« wanted at Bedford.
Thismorninp 28 fine teams started for Bedford ; ih y arrived from

Jr„?v nnHPK TP;''"'* their loads in two hours'. Th^ose from BuoS
fl fhAnr f r?u*^!; ^-^"^ ^y"" J'®'"* for three days and cannot bo got off.
a« the bell >f of the dr. /era is that they came by the day ; these are the
7orTJZ\^^^ have come without forage, "ksks instruction about

ar«^^ hi ^1, *; r"PP'"' ^°' ^"'^ ^''«^'^°'* ^^^ CIrown or the Provinces
are to be charged for certain expenses. ng

«nnf !?ff n ^^^•'*'??' ?'.°1' «g'-°°'*ble news from the northward. Has
sent off Captam Hambright acoording to orders. As to forage ' - had
taken steps for a supply, sending out advertisements &o. The arrange-
ments for payment. Ha4 a plan of drawing supplies from Maryland
for which £1,000 would be of great service. MlESte detail" respecting
Thf H?ffl ^V'%' «"'*.t'^«.°!0.t convenient way of settling their accounts.
Ihed ffieulty of ■_. : ing drivers for pack horses raised in Chester County :
how the arrangement should have been made. Has kept the last bril
gade of waggons waiting for the bateau men. Has ordered the com-
pany rawed jy Stevens to come here for arms. What waggons have
been sent and are now ready. ^^ j^q

• nf^lTl* ^''^u^^S"-.^' '''"'S^^ f^"* ^'^ activity and the forwardness
ot every branch of his department. How the impressed waggons are to
be paid for, and the allowances. The letter is entirely taken up with
arrangements for transport &c. "^ ' jqJ

Sinclair to Bouquet. Good news flows in apace ; reported eucness at
^.agara, and reception of those who haJ tried to disturb the peace at
ir-ittbhurgh. Letters from Amherst foi-warJod. Arrival of Stevens' com-
pany of bateau men who have been supplied with arras, ammunition
and subiistonce. Their demands for bounty ; those of them teaming aro
to receive extra pay. Details of transport service &c. 1 12

Same to the same. His satisfaction at his conduct being approved
Has sent in pressing terms to the ditlerent counties for forage : believes
that enough can be got in about ten days. His instructions to Colonel
Pratter respecting forage; has sent him £500; Pratter is to concert
measures for the service with Lang. The backwardness of tho neoolo
in sending waggons after the harvest; has adviseJ Hoops to go and use
bis influence. Djtails respecting the procuring of forage, transport, &3.
Ihe papers show that de Lignorie had fallen into his own snare «o llfi
(general Forbes to the Governor. Calls attention to the want of car-
riages as promised. The county of Lincaeter is the most backward and
Bonds only waggons and horses unfit for the service, this is attributed to
the influence of the Quakers, whom the magistrates seemed unwilling to
disoblige. Unless spurred by the fear of his displeasure, is afraid they
will not exert themselves. Being stopped in his march for want of
waggons IS obliged to have recourse to him and hal sent a circular to
the managers in the different counties. The necessity for supplies of
food, clothing &j., which requires every exertion to supply. Asks for
two companies of shipwrights &h to build vessels on Lake Erie 121

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August 13,
Fort Bedford.

August IT,
Fort Bedford.

August 19,
CarliBle.

Anguit 30,
OarliBle.

August 31,
Oftrlisle.

Augustas,
Fort Bedford

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Aarast 25,
OMlisle.

Bouquet to Sinclair. Agreeable news from every qanrtor but hiH own,
which will bo ©tornally lame for want of carriagoH. The Jonoral bn«
written to all the mnnugorrt and applied to the Governor. The roduotion
in the forage requircH a fresh supply. U glad ho has dmpatohod tho
bateau men j all his engagements with them shall bo fulhllo<l I "oed of

drivers, ivo. „,. i etu^

Same to tho same. Tho General approves of his moRsures. and of tho
diiiKonco ho has used. Sends back warrant from Prattor 11 assistanco
docs not come from Maryland and Virginia thoro will bo disappointment
from Philadelphin. Horses warLcd ; thoro should bo 1100 otloctive. Iho
letter rohUcs entirely to tho means lor procuring supplies, waggons,

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Sirclhir to Bouquet. Has forwarded circular to tho cow^J-'Cf; J"
disappointed in tho result ol his advortieomonts for supplies. Shall thm
week apply to tho magistrates, and send round tho constables to warn
those having fou.ge to'lhresh it out; and inform them that if not supplied
it shall be seized. This would at least alarm them and make thorn
quicken their motions. Tho demands of the farmers about Lancaster, it
acceded to and tho piico raised, would still cause thorn to ask more as they
are ineatiablo. Tho farmers in all other parts of the country are salisfled
with the piico given. Tho letter relates almost entirely to tho procuring
and forwarding of supplies. .„ fii

Same to the same. All that remains to secure continual poaco to all
tho western parts of tho country is a snfflciont supply of provisions and
forego to enable tho General to march up his forces to the Ohio and thoro
orect a formidable fortress to restrain the Indians. Tho French have
burned and abandoned their forts at Venango, Probqu Islo and Lo B.i>ut ;
all tonvoys may now go without escort. The delay to furnish stores may
fiustrate tho present opportunity to secure peace for tho Colonies ana
those people who aro blind to their own interest and ignorant of tho fatal
coDf cquences that may result, should bo compelled to furnish carriago
and forage, to prevent tho General from being compolled to march bm
army back for want ot effectual support. . , j !i

Same to tho same. Is rejoiced that tho enemy has abandoned tho
remaining posts ; this eflfectually secures tho friendship of tho Indians.
Circulars sent to the magistrates of Lancaster Count" and by lloops to
the millers, touching them on their tendorest point, )ir own interest,
that BOW tho General may got provitions from Virg.aia and Maryland
Respecting transport, &o. „ ., „ ■ c

Bouquet to Sinclair. Is alarired at tho difficulty of procuring forago

■ as there are only 104 bushels of oats and 300 of rye loft. No pork, salt

■ or liquor wanted till further orders, and no immediate need for flour,
60 all tho waggons aro to bo loaded with forage. If tho magistrates re-
fuse to help and tho country people remain obstinate, tho only course
will be to seize their forage, granting certificates and paying according
to the appraisement of two magistrates, but this must bo the last shitt.
Eespecting cattle ; conttaot for flour. Arrangements for waggons ;
Lieutenant Colonel Mercer of Virginia has been appointed A. D. (i.
M. G. in his Province and borders to procure waggons and forago. Brad-
dock's road opened to Pittsburgh ; in a few days shall open the road to
Eed Stone Creek upon tho Monongabela, by which means there will bo
three communications with Pittsburgh, and every Province may send
produce which way it will. Eespeoting oxpreases. All drivers, oxcopt
for sullere, aro to have provisions. ^^^

Sinclair to Bouquet. Hopes that foars about forago aro not well
founded, and that there will bo no need to raise tho price or to ueo com-

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AuKOIt 38,
Fort Uodfurd.

August 28,
Fort Bedford .

Augait 38,
Fort Bedford

AiiKast 38,
Fort Bedford

AugiiHt 38,
Fort Bedford

Aoguit 38,
Oarlisle.

•Jeptflmber 1,
Oarliale.

September 6,
Oarlislo,

September 6,
Oarliile.

September 8,
Bedford.

September 0.
Oarlisle.

September 13,
■Oarlisle.

pulHion. IlarriB ih Honding largo Hiipplios. StatoH tho numboi- of oountry
waggons ready, or on Iho roud. Has not, howovor, sluokonod hi»diligonoo.
Hoops wnloH rogiirding oattlo. Stalomotit of oontontH of waggonH, &o. A
few mon Hhould boHtationcd ul ShipponHburgh to titko oaro ofhay. Sm.

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liouquot to Sinolair. Tho agrooablo nowH about forago, wbioh is
oxpoolod lo-day ; jh afraid tliat many unload at Lytllolon or Loudoun.
IooIh to bo font to tlio posts. InHtruotionrt for tho moadowH to bo
rodoivod from tho manager at SliipponHburgh. 141

yamo to Colonel OliamborH. Han forwarded tho Ictlor to tho Qonoral,
1h Bonding rnon to help at tho load to tho limitH ol Yorit county j their
allowance of provihiona, &o. Tho road to bo HniMhod asHOjn a-i posHibio to
encourage tho Yorit people to bring up provinionH. 143

Same to Oaptuin McLean. Ih ploaned to hoar ho \h getting on with tho
road. Additional IooIh sent. J{oturns to bo made of all tho tools, pro
viHionH, &o., ho has. I43

Same to commanding officer at Lyttioton. That bo la to aso the
utmost diligence in making the road to Fort Loudoun, m it is tho only-
way to encourage tho country pooj: lo to bring up proviHions. Tools sent;
old tools to bo Honi back carefully ^)ackod and returns sent. 144

Same to Captain Sharp. Orders' about tho road from Loudoun to
Lyttioton in similar terms to tho orders in letters to other olBoors. 145
Sinclair to Bouquet. Country waggons loaded with oats are sent for-
ward. Is sorry the last waggon horsoH were so abused; they wore
light loaded. Uambright writes on tho 26th that ho was to leave Phila-
delphia next day, with his waggons, horses, otc , complete and should bo
here soon, unless detained at Lancaster for want of forago. Dofioionoy of
I'aKH. 161

Sarao to the same. Has advortisod for flour, oto., to bo paid for in
ready money, lias Kent off last month 146 waggons, with oats, spelts
and ryo, about J),OC() bushels, thus removing apprehenHionB about forago
which is hourly coming from all quarters. IIo has, besides, 1,000
bushels purchased in tho upper parts of York county. Uambright has
arrived at Lancaster; his difficulty about horses. He will net bo ablo
to leave Lancaster till the middle of next week. Wuggon^^ loading with
Hour, otc. Hoops has cattio on tho road. 168

Sarao to tho same. That ho may be froo from uneasiness about
forago. The price of oats has been raised by Mr. Shipping at Lancaster
to two hhillings and throe pence, and largo quantilits are now coming
in. There has been no need to ruiso tho price at Carlisle or York coun-
ty, where the people are well fatistiod. Details of tho quantities coming
in from all quariors. Arrangements for transport, &,o. 156

Samo to tho same, livspocting tho supply of forago, transport
&o. 159

Bouquet to Sinclair. His mind roliovod by tho news in letter of tho
6lh State of the provisions. PJxpresses to be stationed at Pittsburgh,
Ligonier and Bedford, foot posts at Carlisle and Shipponsburgh. Thoro
is at last a certainty of subsisting 3,000 men, including Indians at
Pittsburgh, and of being able to lay in six months provisions for tho
garrison. 181

Sinclair to Banquet. A long letter respecting tho supply of waggons
for transport, tho quantity of forago, &o. ^ 163

Same to the same. Nothing shall bo wanting on his part to complete
the store of provisions. Had sent off mounted oxpross with letters from
General Amherst; the letters wore taken from him at Fort Loudoun to
J)e sent oflf on foot, in spite of the orders for haste. The favourable

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C*rUito.

October 3,

CtkrltKlr.

October a,
Biilfotd.

Dctobor 7,
Ckrlislo.

October 13,
L<KOiiier.

October 13,
Llgonler.

October \4,
0»iU»1e.

October 18,
Carlisle.

tktober IS,
PitKburgli.

October 29,

Put burgh.

M

roiH>H«R«tothooolloo(ionof forttgo; noto of monoy *ont ""< J*"^ «
Ibr » farther »<iv«.M>o ; finthor alimtl f..r«n«fnM.i vnrlo«« qtiuitorH. I »K« »''J

Hon.iuol to SinolHir, OntorM to havo iho lm«H of out-, ."feo. woigl o.
Miu) »n invoioo Bont. witit cnolt loml.

%ZL to n.>u.i««t, llu^ navortiMMl thnt two . t llingH .uul . x ponco
will bo Riven for ort^^ l»u(. tl.-tt that, Ik to bo th« hinlu'Hl piLo. I roKn-M
In oollocting mwl trHii«portin« forage. J^

aamo to tho siuno. Kurtbor roHpooting (orn>;o. "••

Sainolotho enmo. IIh^ onough ol monoy to Korvo f.»r m.mo Uino.
UttiubriKbt buH arrivtvl ut Ho.ifonl ; llurriKm Hon.lm,v( up l.irKO«p.ftnlUit«
of forntfo. All tbo buy witbin nlno miloH bim luon .<oU.'oto<l ; hb»ll
oxtctul II milo furlbor, but, allor thi.t Iho bnul..go bcoomcH ooiiHuloni-

S«mo to the Nitmc. LotlorB loooivoa m^ forWRrdo.l by oxproHH. Tbo
l>roKn>t.Hof oollroting (orngo ; tbii.kn tbut tbo pri.o ^bouM bo ro. vu'.ul.
wbiih would inJuoo tUo country people to cr.)wa in lor lour ol lOHjng

tbo nmikot. ... , i m^

nouquot to Sinolnir. To yny ovor to Mr. Hoy.l nt LtuuMtM or ana Mr.
Lyon Hi Cnrlislo (be huius ankoil f..r by Ci>p(ait> (Jordon lo .end Hour
Ht the rate ol three fourihH in each waggon to ono fourth ol Image. Illij
diHapnointment at tho number avid weight of catllo Kent by Hoopa and
at tbo neglect to Hond (.hoop. Tbo ntook of llmr dtmjniHbing; hopcH
Sinclair in getting hi« ntore tilled up ; ban ho hoard anythicg ol tbo U«t.

ItH) axiK? , , 1,1,..

Sinclair to Uou.iuot Shall pay over the money aw ordered. anU anKH
for a further Mipply. Shall hond tho flour an directed. Iho nbort
Hupply of cattle not tho fault of lloopn. Tho delay in sending waggotm
from LancHKtor, to carry foiage. Yoik ban done nothing for nix wooIch.
MiHlako ..bout axes diHcoverod. V S. The driverH ol catllo explain that
thir delay anees from want of caorta aid that their horaoH want

' Houiiuot to Sinclair. Tho exocH»ivo raina had ho dentroytd the roadn
between the mountaiiiH, that (bo brigi do ban not yol arrived though
each waggon had nix bcrhCH. Ih wailing tbo arrival to i)rocoed to
Pittsburgh, where flour in ►carco. I'lick horcoH moHtlv knocked up; -iJH»
more puicbaHod to cIoko tho campaign. To try to hito waggoca; tbo
hoiHCR for them and aiao the park hoi>08 to be allowed forage. 1 urcliBHO
of forage to bo atoppcd, but tbo atock of flour in low. KoHpecling

ax. 8 Ac. ... ■■

Same to lloopn. KcHpccting the Bupi)ly of caltlo f(»r frc^h proviHiona
for tho IroopH. Will write Irom J'iltabuigb for flour, of which bo bhall
require 8,000 barrelw. . r

Sinclair to Houquot. ('lark Hcnds an exact Htato of tho forago ro-
coivcd since tho beginning of tho campaign; quantity purcbtiHod by
Captain McPhernon ; alco that in tho haidn of lliinis and >'aj)tain 1 rat-
tor. Has, therefore reduced tho price to tho great dir.a)'pointmcnt of
tho«o who wore holding back (heir oata. Hay remaining at Loudoun,
Shippcnabuig and Carlihte. , *, '

The 8amo to the aame. Money paid over aa oidorod. Ke»peoting tho
arrangements for for; go, transport, &o. Jj'^

Bouquet to Sinclair. Sends monoy. No more forago needed; tho
pack horses asked are not now required. }^^

Tho same lo CajdiMn Ourry. Is oblijjod for his caro in procuring
trant-port for Ligonier, hut from tho winter supply not having boon.
Boourod owing to Ramsay's coiUract rot being fultillod, more cfloctual

A.»

nOTIQOBT OOM.inTION.

81

m

0 ro-

3il by

II t of
ioun,

; tlio
t95

ITno.

OoitilKnr n,
niUburRh

Ko»f nilwr 4,
U»rlliilfl.

NoTvmbnr II,
OM-lliln.

Dnorinlinr IH,
Winohn«i«r.

DMfinbnr 'iS,
U»rllilt.

IWO.
NoTriiibflr l»,

rort I'm.

NoTi«nib«<r Tl,
rort IMlt.

iHHwmbnr 16,
rort Bedfurd.

Usoember 18.

IT«I.

Aiaiufil,
fhlladoltihiii.

Ootobnr 3,
liell«vill«.

moaMuroH mu'l Ixt tnkon. If wftj^^euiN nro not Niippliotl voluntHrily, thoy
iuu«l Im iniprimhotl. The kIoi) in mlcoii with roliinUnots Iml nil olUr
ino.iiiH liHvlhK hoou liio.l, it Iim booomo n nooowilty. ItuNpootintr livo
mKmiIc. Ollior itrriinKomflfHH. I'liuu Ulft

H'Miquot to HiiioUlr. UoMpootinK Iho Irnpmminorit ol wiijfuoim. rh li,
lottor 1,11 Oiirry, uQti

HiiiolHir to Moii<|iH>t. Ilo iiikI lloopH Iiiivm IiiuI h mooting with tho
iniiKiHtiuloH Ht ImnciiHtor to oiikhko tlum to ftoHUn poopio to fiirnlHh
WHMKoim ior tiiumport ol (loiii'. An. Tlio inHKiNtrutoN huvo promiNtd
ov.-ry tiling. lluN Noiit olV no wiikkohn with Umino oxmui mioli hn wimiIiI
inuii^o to go to Iiigonior. 20]

iSiuno to tho Hiiiiio. 'I'ho nioimiiroN ho \h [nklnit t<i irot wnuiroim In
piopuiinK II pJHoo for 100 hornon. " jjo^

UoiKinot to Hinnlnir. To roooivo and n«tllo nil iioooiintH tor HiippliuN U*
(no ond of thu oiirnpaiKn. ^{m

.Sinolniito Moii(|iiot. .Son«l«Htiiloinont oCiill uocountH duo in tho oniintry
romnininK unpnltl, tinloMH it lio lhoN« (or f'oinK» purohuHod hy Mr. Wyio.
KominkHon vniionN ix^iu.iintH. Homo of Iho oliUmH for moahtWH valuo.l
hy appraiHorH admit <if nrhltralion. What oalH, Ao . rornain in Htoro •
how HUvuiKH ooiild ho otVoctod. AnIcn for inMtruolloim for tho holtlomont
ol oortain aooounlH, tn\, ^.o. ^QH

Hi. Olair to HoiKiuot. liotlotH for (loniM »| MonoUton (orwardod ; it in
iHdnyMHinco ho l«lt.. Ilo j^avo no Hpooill i onlorH oxooiil, lh<tt, hj (St.
Oiiiir) wuH to <^^m^nand tho IroopH till nou(|ii«t'H arrival and Ihon pin
hint at I'hilailolphia, and lliat tho Iroopn from Virginia Hhoiild ho loft at
tlio poHlH whoro thoyaio until fiirlhor ordo.M. I'ho noooHNlly (oi hi**
(Hou.|Uot'H) proHonoo aH thoro aro no oniorH rolatirif^ to tho tnanili of tho
PoiinHylvanianH; thoy do litlio cIho hut o UHUmo provinionH. Honlinolc
haHHontotla liaioau to Vonanj^o hi:t itH jiaHHago will ho vory todi(»UH. 2M

Samo to tho namo. Had oponod a loltur from tho (Jonoral aildroHHr,|
to hini (H(tu(iuoi) aw (M>mmnndin>? horo. Man dono nothinj^ in (kmiho.
«iuonoo, iMit HonilH him a nipy to V.man>,'i., no ihut ho may givo ordoi h Ik>
I'rowju'lHlo and Niaf<ara boforooominjf down. Mo haH rtnnt up h..ovo»
and will Hond inoro. h afraid to Hond (lour hy hatoaii to Vofianro till
tho woHthor oponM. KxpoolH tho maHon work to bo (IniHhrl to-
morrow. 2i(t
Hamo to tho Hamo. Arrived hmt night through rain, hIooI and hiiovv
but thoro In h moio (avourahio pronpodt. Oiirry had loft tho day ilio
troopH arrivod. 2|g

Hinolair to tho namo, Tho lorago orilorod to PittHburgh from Ligonior
baa not boon dolivorcd, Oould not tiiko It upon him to improHa hoMoH
but if diroolod ho will do MO. oig

St Clair to tho »amo. Kooommonding John !?artram who haH dono
honour to hiHoountry by bin HorviooH in tho Hoiondo <.| botany, Ao. Ho
buH mudo a oollootion o( all Amorica-i plantH for tho Uoyai Houioly and
))rojioHOH to go down tho Ohio or to I'roHqu'lHJo an Hou«iuot may
ad VI HO. 2j^

Tho name to tho Humo. In glad to find Harlrnm had roaohod Kort
I itt. Ori tho arrival o( Adutn Hoo|m from Now York, ho Nhall havo all
tho luoornoHOod throMluid out; how itHhould bo oultivatod. How ploughs
and horHo Iioch nhould bo mudo. Will Hond u hord of oowh to him
(Bouquet) and u young bull ; in going to try tho Hholland and Orkney
breed of oowh. Will Hond Bourvy gr i^h Hood, which grown in tho winter,
and if It can bo got at (or tho Hnovv Ih aw good hh Hpiniioh, droHHod in
tho name way ; no froHt can hurt it. AdviHOw him in planting to
bowaro of tho Vandovoro apple, whioh wouli doHtroy all bin oidor. 2ii

)' !

m

BorqniT oolmiotion.

A.>

UJ

I'tii

Novniiin'i' i,
Mvw York.

PhiUtlt'lphiK.

Dpci mlior R,
Treo on.

17J3.
July i,
rinlit>li>l|<hlK

Aui;nH 28,
Bellevlle.

AmhorHt to St Clair, llm lonoivoiHho roturnH of provlmonH, Ao., at
tlio lumtH HiiH no roaHon to dtmbl that M inokton haw loft ovorythinK on
u woil roKululoa Moalo in tho Sonthorn Dopartmont; rooommendH him
(St Olti'i) to follow tho Hiiino plan. Had not hoard of nny ohantfo of
1 aymonlH uk montionod in l>luin«tod and Krankn' lottor. Haw no objo&.
tion to hiH loinuining on hiH farm till tho n©rvioo rocjuiroH hiw attond-
anco. , . . P««o22»

I'liimHlcd and PrftnkH to Si,. Oliiir. AhWh for inHtniotions in oonHo-
nuonco of tho (dmngo in tho manner of payment for noooHHanoH, ko. Jii

Si Clair to H uquot. That on Mondaon's departure for tho West
IndioH ho had written (after waili.i/? h )mo time) to AmhorHt for •""fuo-
lionn, Willi lOtuiiiH and an oxttaol from a lottor of IMiiniHlod and Franks.
SoihIk tho loUor ho had roooived (p. 22 !)■ Askn what r.ums ho may pro-
vido r.roxiu.nsoH. No nown of po.ioo from Ruropo ; everything Hoomn
to Im 1.11 hod with vigour on tho llritixh wido. 'f^*

Tho Hiuiio to namo. llaH rodoivod ordorH lo repair to tho communica-
tion ol PiltHhuigh ; has put thingH in forwardness and will do tho Bamo
upwanls. Will ho al CarliHle by tho lOlh by which day Majoi Campbell
with his division will be there. If noco^Hary, lo employ porsons in bm
brunch nbove Bedford. Ho(Hou(iuot) can decide whether Ilay la to
join or lo slop al Carlirtlo. Is impatient for tho decision of tho AaHombly ;
the Uovoruor miy« that tho arms are ready for tho troopn, if any are

'■"'"Od. .... , X tju'ii

Tho Hamo to tho same. Is ploflsod at his (Bouquets) suooobh. bhaii

Hupply tho escort for convoy when he heaiH how it is lo bo bont up. Uaw

been ill with inflammation but is better. •*»

1767.
April H,
New York.

lla> 5.
Mew Yoik.

Septoniber 7,
New York.

8i>pti>nil)t>r 8,
New Yoik.

Bepton.lior 10,
CliaiUsiowu.

October 19,
New York.

ColUlKSPONPKNOB WITQ TtlK RARIi OP ioUUOU.V AND BhIO. 0«N. FoBBES

1757—176!).
A. 10. B- 21,640.

Loid Loudoun to Colonel B)u luot. The supply of arms, ammunition.

tools, &o. ^ , ^. ?»?.«'

Sanio to tho same. Refers to Captain Bo- om worth and hm Indiiin

oonncolions who may give trouble. Sir Charles Hood goes as admiral,

second in oommand of tho fleet. . *

Sumo to the same. Orders tu draught Monlgomury's supornumorarios

on his arrival in Carolina. rr. i ■ j • *

Sumo to Iho same. In draughting to keep the HighlandoiB in a
distinct corps by ihemsolvoc", if it can bo managed. To deal with tho
HupcrnnmorarioH as tho stale of roorniting will wiirmnt. Orders ros-
pcctiiig stores, specie sent and bills for siibsislonce will bo sent. Pro-
vincial troops 10 bo returned to Vir^'inia; supornumorarios to go by samo
convoy. Care of quarters for the newly arrived troops. List of uooonntu
wanted. „ ,..,. . ,_ , ,

Governor of South Carolina to Colonels of Mililia. To obey ihe
mililary ordors of Col. Bouquet appointed to oommand tho Riyal Foroos
in tho Province.

L)rd Loudoun to Bouquet. Barracks are not qtmrtcrs unless
furnished and supplied with utensils &J. Provisions will b i allowed for
indepondent compmies. Tho Carolina men to be completed with
eorviceablo men. Virginian troops to be sent home. Men for rangers
to bo tnken from independent companies ; special inftruntions sent
relative to Montgomery's troops. Application to be made for a man ttt
war for convoy. Has rccommondod Bouquet for promotion in euoceasion
to Colonel Pievost. **

»

A 10

BOUQUIT OPI.LEOTION.

S9

1757.
Dco'tMbvr IS,
Wew York.

Deoember 36,
N«w York.

Deoeinbrr 30,
New York.

D«oenib(>r — ,
N«w York.

1798
Pt'liriiury U,
^^W Yoik.

No date.
(ICarl]rtnl7SB)

May ao,
Laaoaster.

Hay 20,

Philadol]>hia.

May 22,

Laaoaster.

Ifay 23,

PbilActclpliia.

Hay 26,
Pbiladelphia.

May 26,
Oarlisle.

May 29,
Philadelphia,

liord Loudoun to Houquot. (juoHtintm bdwoon him and thoQovcrnor
and pooploot'thocountry to bo duult with iturotull}!. DrauxhtH to complote
comimrnoH will bo Honl. Tbo BubniHtcnoo oi' Mont{{omory'H Hupernume-
rarioH I>ugo IH

Same to tho Batno. To give private Horrin^ hiH disciharf^o. 20

Samo to Iho Hamo. Mr. Iluntor in to Hupply tho HubHiHtcnoo of 1ft oom-
panioH. Nolo uh to tho rulon ol' oxoh«ni{o for money and how it
work"*. 2t

Samo to tho nnmo. UnhoalthinoHH of tho Hoason and nouroity of
ixoruitH. Tho modo of paying tho Ili^hland battalion. Itjooipt for
monoy rucoivcd. Tho impcmitionH on tho troo|)H. If tho A-Hombly docn
not furrinh tho barracitH, quartorn to bo demanded in town, and if rofuiiod
to (luarlor thorn by bin own authority. Tho Virginian troopB to bo
rcluriicd at tiio experiHo of tho I'rovinco. 2t

(tenoral Koibos to tho cttmo. Order to ombai it tho Itoyal Americana
at Chnilostowii for Now Yoiit (Tho above iH marked in penoil in RritiHh
MiiHoum as 17()0, l)ut tlu» roooipt of the letter an ondorHod \h 1168). 3C«

Bjuquot to Lord Loudoun. (^uorioH for inHtruollouH &o. 29

Samo to (iron. Korbon. Sjttlemont of acoountH. Arrival of Indian
fjroods. MovomontH of detaohmonts to Carlislo. Uostilo Indians havo
boon soon. 32

(lonoral Foibos to Kouquof. Provi-donH to bo removed to the
back country. SlorehousOH munt bo oreoiod for thoir proioiition. Troops
for Rao's Town ; OMCorts for provinions to bo loft. Tho ("tratogio poHilion
of tho army. Chorokoos to bo k^pt constantly employed. Part of
Colonel Washington's Ut'gimont may join, Rospooting touts and wag-
gons. 39

JJouquct to Gonoral Korbos. Arrival of Hoops with monoy. Arrango-
monls for conveying stores to Ivay's Ti wn. Indian interpreter engaged.
Arlilioors employed. Airargomont for tho miiich, and for convoy wag-
gons. Deserters. French prisoners brought in by Chorokces. Work
at Ray's Town to bo pushed forward. 42

(jorieral Forbes, to Uolonol Bouquet. Hopos waggon arrangements aro
made. Chorokcts impatient to got homo Dotachmonts for Ray's Town
and Fort Cutnhorlund, and other arningomonts. Tho floot under Bosouwoa
to sail from llulifux. Some tonts may bo spared for Col. Washington's
Eegimont. 46

S»mo to tho samo. Loaves dotuiis of arrangement to himself, List of
stores. Muster carponlor and InJiaii j>re.sents sent to Lunoastor. (ronornl
ho.spital at Ray's town. Stores from New York expoottd. Honcawen'rt
fleet ))robably before Louisbourg Tho uneasinosB of tho Indians at
Wincbostor. Indian arms will bo sent. 64

Bouquet to General Forbes. Danger to waggons in crossing tho
Suwquchanna. Untttncss of arms for provincial troops, and they havj
no stores ; no arrangements for transport ; will do his lest undor the
circumstances. Will march on tho '2ilth. Arrangements for military
escort. Indian movements ; jirecuutions ogaii.st small pox. Disposal of
Washington's corps. Whiskey will do as well aa rum for the troopti.
Chorokces havo lost track of tho Indians who oommittod outrages, Now
levies may be sent to Lancaster, waggon arrangements, and contracts for
pack horses. 48

(ronotal Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. Orders for arras, &n., Font to
tho oommissionors ; they will be sent to Carlisle forthwith. Lighthorso
setting of?. Scarcity of blankets. Officers to provide thoir own tents.

I m

90

aOOQOIT OOLLBOTIOM..

A. !(►

ITM.

May W.

Varllil*.

i !

it I

No (I Ml.'.

(About Juno,
1TS8.)

Jun« a,
PhiUdrlphi*.

June — ,
PhlUdclph'K.

Junf> 3,
CftrlUU.

Jiin* 6,
Philadrlphii

Jan* 10,
PhlUdelphia.

Jani> U,
Port Londoun

May 38 to
Jnne 16.

June 16,
l'hilad«lphiH.

Juno 19,
Philadelphia.

June 10,
Philadelphia.

June 33,
fialifax.

TooIh Hont olT. WuHhington'H ItoKimonl nol yet rcndy. Nfovomuntit of
tiXM^pn ; ntato of (ho roailH. Pack horaoH ; how to bo uHud, Sl\ Pago (12

li)U<)Uot to UonorftI KorboH (in Krunnh), Civil Oovornrnont in iho
oountry aInioHt atinihiiatcd. Thu mti^JHtiHtoN (iuliboratr; tho uoimtry
|)C()|>iri lofuHo to obey ; civil ami militiiry forcu employed to compel
ubodi»noo. Only two diiyn flour at Fort Littleton. Sir John Ht. Clair
neocHHary to maintain onlor. MovomontH of ArmHtron^ and Biid'*^
battnlionH. IndianH not ^ ct arrived ; pointH to bo diNOUMHcd with them*
II«io)>H trying to ob'.ain wa^'gono, Hottlumcnt with iiird'H liutttiiion, Sco.
M< UHUrcH to pardon dcHortetH and induce them to roturn. 60

Same to the Humo (in Krunch). Hough druft noaily all crohHcd out,
KxprctH Captain Callondorand will a.^curtain what horHUH ho uun procure.
ProfxiHing to add Indiann to tho Provincial Troopa. > 83

(ionoral Korbos to Colonel Houquot, .Suppliea for the VirgininnA. %%

Same to the aamo. General ordora aa to tho arrnngomeiitH for thO
expedition. 73

liou.|Uot to (ieneral KorV>c8 (in KrtMich), Koturna given to {}, M.
Ouriy, aiid varioua details. Management ot Indiuna. Sir John Hi. Clair
dcHpairaof retaining tho Ohorolcco''. ProgroHH of Hird'a bittlniion. Ol^dor
needed at CarllHio to look utter oonvoya. More troops donirnblo lo He^ uro
the bead of tho army at itay'a Town. Meuhurea taKiMi for chooHing ca<
valiy. Artillery o'ganir,cd. Liat of powder, of artioloH waiitod (lint ito.)
and chtrngifH in provincial offlcera. Olbor airangomrnta 7ft

General Forboa to Colonel Kouiiuet. Will give every «H«iHtinM'o togot
afTuirn in proper atnto. Troopa to bo nont forward. Hopca that the provin-
cial)) will bo in a atato of forwardncHH. tihooa hont forward. Management
of the Indiana. 81

Same to the oamo. Tho ezooaa of work in preparing for tho cxpodi*
tion. iSloroB aont oil'. Tlaa tried to eaao tho ongagomoiita ot Iloopa,
with roapoct to pork. Tho Ohoi-okoea n grout plagitu. Tho gnrrJHona of
Fori Frederick and Fort Cumberland to bo kept in pay for iho roHtof tho
campaign. Watch to bo kept againal tho Indiana. 84

Pou(|uot to (Jriioral Forboa (in French) March of (ho roat of tho
troo} a arranged with Governor Sharpc, 8ir John S(. (-lair and CoK
Washington. Oidora to open roada to liay'a Town. Pi-opO'»cd route by
Fort Cumberland, Port Litt'oton &c. llopoH toir John St Clair will
take chnrgo of tho communication ho propcmca. Inconvenience of oart-
rulgo boxea for (ho provinoial troopa 87

No name. Journal of tho proccodinga of tho floot and army off
Louinburg to tho l<^th Juno 1768 67

(lonernl Foibcs to Colonel Houquot. Obataclea to the cxpodiiion by
bad loada &c. Arma forwarded. (Jovornor (Jlen to vi^it tho CherokooB.
TioopH Ircra North Carolina. Negotiatioha with tho I)ohiw;.r<H. Fionoh
on the Ohio in want of proviMona, and on good tormawilh the Itidiana. SU

Brigade Major llalkett, to tho aamo. Onlora rocpccting raiiona to
offlccra. 9 1

Gcniral Foibcs to Colonel Bouquet. Rogrota the chnrgo of route.
Proviaion accounta to bo made up. Artillery and atoroa not yet all
landed ; is sending thorn off daily. Hopes Governor Glon will ii.fluonco
tho Chorokeea. To reconnoitre roads. Thanka for hia (Houqiiot'a) oaro
in carrying on tho service. Su.oot^s with tho Chorokocs and trunts thoy
will bo faithful. 9{^

Lt. GoTornor Monoklon to (Gon. Gago?) Fleet before LouiNbourg;
probability that the place will soon fall. The auocona of tholandiii<Jt j tho
oncmy flod to tho wODds; roportod arrival of a rogiraont from France.

■OUgUIT OOLLIOTIOW*

91

JToD* IT,
jphlladtlphU,

July B,
Albaay.

CwlliU

Osrliile.

Juif 0,
▲ ItMoy.

July II,
ilftrllaU.

«a.lUI«.

Jal7 13,
N«w York.

iulf 11 A ta,
PhlUdelphla.

Julr 12,
PhlUdelphla.

JulT II.
Phfladolphia.

Jnl7 13,
KM'iTown.

July U,
OkrIisle.

ivIylS.

July in

Vvlisle.

liiAny of the ni^itlvrH nnrren'lorinff. French lihlpn mRkin^ rondy to
ONoapu Hro walnhod by tlio Hoot. WoKo in iKMHORnion of Light hoiiHtt
I'oiitt. Paito Oh

(iunoral Korbon to (7olonol Hoii(|iiot. Modo nf nnrryln^ proviHionn,
Ilopot to hiivoiill NloroM nwuy l)y Thut-Hdity nr.d will thon follow. I'rogrowi
of ni'gotifttionH with tho Dttlawm-nM, Hiviiilin^ jtartion to ho moiiI (o tho
Ohio, Roportvd mirprifu of U<)t((*r« nour TidoiKlorogn, To orguniBtt
compnnio'* nrmod &o, liko tho ImlintiH, tho roiiloM to follow. ftoiiHon (or
iiooo|)ling Governor (IIai.'h (dr<<r of Hoiviro. 100

Oonotal Stanwix to Oonoral KorboH, Nonding intolligonm) conrornin^
ufTuirM Ht liOuiHhour^. 105

(ionoritl TorboM, to (^>lonfll ItMiqtiot. (jonfuNion in tho wiif^^ron nurvico,
and Hmonff provinniul IroopH ; (hoir di^tril)ution IndiunHiit WinohoHtor.
OlhorH in AugUHtu Ooiinly. Hir John Ht Olulr'H ohango of mind about
i-oatfl ; to oxamino ihu roudH, imd hnvo ropaitH mudo. lOli

Hrigndo Mnjor iliklkott, to (Joionol >toiii|iiot. Trnnamitting (}onornl
onlorH. 10J>

(ilotioral.Stanwis toOovornor Doliinnoy. AfTuirn not proHporottN ; militia
to ho rniNod ; Lord llowo killod. 110

(ionorul KorboH, to <<olonol Kouipiot. (Jonfurtion in oiimp, no nnwH
from LoiiiHbourg or Titumdorof^ii. Will brinj; up 'ho tioups dircotly;
to Nco about a road aoroHH tho Allo^hunioH. MhJu. Ordut to oommiMid
detaohmnntM botwcon Miu SuH(|uohunnH ami holiiwaro, 112

Major Orant to tho samo. Dolac^hmcnta at Juniata and Korb
lx>udoun ; alao for Uuy'H Town fiv>, Tho whole army to follow in u few
daya. The diHpoHul «d prinonorH. I*«nnf.ylvan>»n troopa to guard tho
frontiorM. DiHtribution of ArniHtiong and liiid'a UoginientH. Philudoi*
i)hia cleared ot all hut u Hmall dolaohmont. Abornromby on Imko
(icorgo. 11!t

(lovcrnor Uolanooy to (Jovornor Doiiny. Kmbargo laid on all vohhoIh,
except ooaatorH. Lord llowo killod in tho akirminb on landing. Ilk

(Jovornor Denny. Oonforonco botwoon the(h)vornor and Toodyumiung,
with hia Indiann hold in the Slato IIdiiho. 1 H(

Uichard I'otcrHto— — . ItcmitrkH on tho conference with tho Indiana
(fOollB.) 127

Freemen of PonnHylvania to Governor Denny. Memorial preaentcd by
2H QuakurH nnd 2 uhurchmcn lOHpocting Iho inuty with tho IndianH. 1' 0

Biiuquot to General KorlioH (in French). (Japtain I'aria ban
brought Indiana and goon to Fort Frodoridk. Would bo a good man t(»
take tho Indiana from Winchtstor to Kor/a Town. i;j2

General Foiboa to (JolontI Hououot. OonhideiationH an to proponed
routoH. Tho annoyance cauHvd by tho waggon Kcrvice. FroHh bcof for
tho tioopa and other provinioiiH, Distribution and movomontH of troops.
Oi n't Icttvo till tivcry thing in in order. An Indian trador'rt report of
road between Hae'a Town and Korl DuquoHro. Ho ia to have a |)arty to
rcconroilro. Troopa ordered lo HaoVI own ; a detachment for liuurol llill.
Light horso and batt horne to be sent up ; to provide forage. Ahorciom-
by H attack on Ticondcroga and death of Lord Howe. Htanwix must
have been repulaed or be would not have raiHed tho militia fiv.. To
examine atorcB. 133

Jhjiiqnot to General Forbca (in French nnd Kngliab). Arrival of
LoibOH and waggona. Fidelity of the Dolawarea ; will bo token chnrgo
ol by the CherokccH. Kocommcnda Dunlop. Tho indolence of tho pro-
vincial ( ffiocfH. UtcfnIncpB of military artifircrH. Dotaila of camp arrangc-
menlH &o. 139

Oenoral Forbes to Colonel Douqnet. Friendly conference with Indiana
at Philadelphia i caution lebt they bo attacked by mistake. The mark»

92

BOUQUET OOLLBOTION.

A. 10

mi

iirt'

11

I i

i.

1768.

July 20,
Oarlisle.

July 21,
Rae's Town.

July 23,
Oarlisle.

July 2?,
Oarlisle.

July 23,
Rae'e Town.

July 26,
Rae's Town.

July 31,
Rae's Town.

July 31,
Carlisle.

August 2,

Oarlisle.

August 2,
Carlisle.

August 3,
Rae's Town.

used to reoogniso Ibotn. Transport of proviBions. Disposal of provin-
cial troops. Sosoraworlhs' dealing with Indian supplies. Abases respect-
ing camp equipage &c. All Mitlei-s must lay in provisiotis &o. Pago 142

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. Negotiations with Ohio Indiaus
to come ia and settle. Sign by which to know friendly Indians. 145

i?ouqaet to General Forbes (in French). Ward's return ; the
confused state of his journal. Pi oposed road to Laurel Hill. Bad state
of batt horees. Places for magazines. Looking for the arrival of new
levies. Party feeling of the Virginians. Reconnoitres and searches for
roads. The enemy has neither army nor Indians. Indian movements.
State of preparations Complainte as to the sraallness of rations. The
number of pack horses needed, and stores on hand. New road to Cum-
berland. 146

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. The party feeling of Virginians.
Respecting roads &o ; discussion aa to best route. Want of discipline
among the Indians, Diflorence in length of road by Rae's Town and
Cumberland. Troops ordered to advance slowly. 163

Brigade Major Halkett to the same. Illness of Gen. Forbes. Aber-
crc^.by's repulee at Carillon. 100 pack horses to bo sent up the country.
Goi^ernor Sharpe left for Fort Frederick. Camp equipage for Pennsyl-
vanians sett off, Great consumption of forage that must be incurred by
the number of cattle &c. at Rae's Town. 168

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). The Indians and their
proceedings. Embarrassment cauised by Indians from Cumberland.
Armstrong's guide?. Bad news from Tioonderoga. Should havo an
escort. 160

Same to the same (in French). Reports of scouts; respecting roads,
&o. Washington has cut Braddook's road ; his activity and zoal. Convoys
expected with forage, &c. 162

Same to the same (in French). Reports on new road ; Sir John St.
Clair and others to reconnoitre. Has consulted Colonel Washington who
has no idea of the dflfeienco between a party and an army, or of the
diflSculties. The number of batt horses needed. Badly fitting saddles
have injured the horees; want of axes for opening roads. The trouble
from the Indians ; some have left. Trovisions arrived. Forage decreasing.
Movements of provincials. Indians attack a soldier; his escape. Friendly
Indians on the trail ; small pox in the camp. 1(5

Brigade Major Halkett to Colonel Bouquet. The new road to be opened
immediately. Great gun exercise to be practised under Captain Hay.
No news from Abercromby. A few details of the attack, in which Major
Proby was killed and Haldimatid wounded. 171

Same to the same. Illness of the General (Forbes) ; wants Grant of
the Highland Regiment to attend him. The matter to be kept quiet io
case of alarm. 173

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. Confused account received from
Abercromby of affairs ai Tioonderoga ; says nothing of future movements,
that can be a guide. Muiit help themselves; can learn nothing of the
movements of the enemy. To sound the Indians, and to ascertain what
reinforcements the French have bad. Forage ordered in for the horses ;
to make all the hay posi«ible round the camp. He will move up tho
country in two or throe days. Prevalence of flux ; hospital may be
opened. 174

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). Orders to open road will
be attended to ; tools necessary. Grass found for a fortnight's
feed for horses. Indians report the French keeping close in" the
fort. Picjked men ready for artillery service. Bad 6tate of tho

A. 10

BOUQUET OOLLIOTIOW.

m

1758.

Angnst .\
RM'sToirn.

AoitDst 7,
Carlisle.

Aufiaat 8,
Rae's Town.

Anffast 9,
Oanisle.

August 10,
Oarlide.

AuKiist 11,
Rae's Town.

AuRUBt 16,
Shippensb' rg.

August 18,
Shippensb' rg.

August 18,
Rae's Town.

pack horsea. Desiitution and bad health of the troops .'rom North Caroli-
na; the Maryland raon better. Camp equipage. ^age 179

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). Almost identical with tho
preceding letter- p. 79. 182

Brigade Major Halkett to Colonel Bouquot. The General (Forbes)
recovering ; the other invalids are well. Ho is pleased with the acooun*
of the road and is laying in stores &c. Will soon be in motion. Ib5

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). The unsatisfactory letter
from Abercromby. Must do every thing for the best without looking to
him. Precarious prospect of feeding the troops, and the frost may des-
troy the grass for the horses. If successful the Potomac could be used-
fora mngazino in autumn. Proposed fort and storehouses at Loyal
Hannan, to meet contingencies. His proposed movements. Provision
waggons attacked by Indians and the drivers scalped ; parties sent off
'o pursuit. Prepared against surprise. Prevalence of flax ; is decrea-
bing. Arrival of artillery. Eeport on pack horses, stores &o. Feelings
of the Indians; fears respecting those at Fort Loudoun ; other
Indians. Igg

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. His rocoveiy; will set out
shortly. Has provided forage, which was entirely wauling. Dealings
wiih the Indians. Hopes new road is advancing. Has discovered,
by an unguarded letter from Washington, the scheme of the Vir-
ginians against the now road. Will make amends for long delays.
Artillery to be prepared. 195

Brigade Major Halkett to the same. Revolt of Indians at Fort Lou-
doun ; Major Grant sent off with two Highland companies. The Gene-
ral will leave for fiae's Town to-morrow. 198

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). Only eight days supply
of fresh beef ; pork also scarce. Orders for supplies. Indian gone off
to negotiate. Blankets wanted for expected Indians. Progress of the
road. The Carolina troops useless for the army. Major Grant might
take part of the work. 199

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. Been obliged to delay from
illness. Message to the Cherokecs. Highlanders for Fort Loudoun.
How Indians are to be employed. Blankets sent for to Maryland. The
French have sent reinforcements to Duquesne. Does not believe in small
scouting parties ; to send off a strong party under Armstrong. To carry
on the new road and amuse the enemy by sending parties along the
Braddock route. Arrangements to be made for the disposition of the
army. Part to go by Eae'sTown and part under Washington to go by the
other road. Cattle and provisions moving up 202

Same to the same. The disagreeable si* i .ion of Abercromby. The
army all in confusion. The different state of affairs in his (Forbes') army.
To jun small parallel roads beside the new road. Convention with
Indians nearly settled ; details of the state of Indian affairs, in the differ-
ent Pi ovi noes. Is lecovering but very weak. Is busy geLting hay cut
down. The narrowness of Mr. Hoops with regard to supplius. Fort
Cumberland to bo garrisoned by Governor Sharpe's militia. The extra-
vagant price paid for oats at Lancaster. Captain St. Clair [James
Sinclair] to regulate waggocs. 2O6

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). The dreadful state of
the roads, increased by the rains; men engaged putting the roads in
order. A prisoner taken by the enemy has escaped. The correct infor-
mation of his captors as to the state of the army. Investigations for a
silo for etoroiiuaBO, Washington instructed to keep parlies out. The
son of Tedjuskumg has refu-ed to go among the Dtlawores, scouting

iil

if ■

i:Hii m

94

BOUQITKT COLLEOXIOM.

1 1

A. 10

1758.

Shipplnlb'rg. .^i"'**:"" .^ajor aamett to
»'*' "" '«■ and pat in irons for stealing.

Aagnst 30,
Rao's Town

August 21,
Shipp&Qsb rg.

parties out. Will take post at Loyal Hannan. Outtinff roads Distrf

aatZn'lnrT; ^"i^' / *'^"'« ' P'«" °^ feeding tfoToops durt^
aatumn and winter. Abondanoe of torage. Pa»« 2i«

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). His recovers the onlv «mi
Btuto. The new road o^er the mountain can b, u^ed bv waXn«

rernnoitL''\h'rn"- "^'^r ^"T^' '' '^« Ki^kiLls^'r^
reconnoitred. The progress of roads satisfactory. Major Grant to taka

S r;-L ''burnloli^Tr°""'"V^"'^ '''^ - entrenched oa™;.
iiiuie glass, but plenty of Ziocws on the mountain, which makes ffnol
feed for horses. Plenty of provisions at Kiokery Paul^rfviU openSe

tSeHneofSl"^ ??•"''"'• ^is idaa of the bast way of p epa?iWor
the line of battle. Harmony among the Drovinoiala • tpii«t« th«f !?Jf„

Cward" "Ivl «"^ -«y ^/'^^/-eral ^nte'osT^ItUrtrba ^se {

S.od win ^ fTh«T"' '^T^^- ^''' K?^^' ^'^^ f'*'- o»" they trust to ?ha
good will of the Pennsylvamans. Minister R^y can do more eood setting

waggons than in preaching. Movements of^commissTry sSo-feeper^

General Forbes to Colonel B.uquet. Effects of his illness Tha
Indian murderers of Captains Bullen\nd French not cau-ht vet The
injury done by the slow progress of the road. To strengthen the new
post proposed by Mr. Ehors. Major Grant's proposoS^pS mav b^
delayed. For Cumberland to be garrisoned by Governor Sharoe's
mihua. Virginians might march upon B.addook^H rold ho^ thev
might go. Distribution of troops. Feu de joie for the fullof L milboar/
Hopes h.s regiment will be sent from there. "''^*'°"'f '

slow/v^ Sco'i'ni^ naf '^ ?«'--' ^'^^'I'^et, The General recovering
siowiy. Jscoat'.ng parties from the enemy alarmin.^ tha countrv"
parties in pursuit. Instructions as to the best plaJe'to catch them'
E jported capture of Louisbourg. ^ ^ .^L

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). The unsuitable situation
Ha^.?."' Haninan for a post or Storehouse; his oonseruent diSt cT
s^bst^stence Two°?ffi '" '"'JTl" '\''' '*"'' '^' '^^^^ &«• 5 qnSo of

TnSrriS ; IZ ToTZT' ^"' '''''''- ^'' "^«'--- «^ if.

Same to the same. Notes for letter to the General, in relation to tha
state of preparations, the distribution of troop., the (^cupat^on of posts
&c Scouting parties sent out. Hoops to report on provisions m

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet; Has had a rXns« RA,.«n//
delaying the attack; results if Brld^t^eeffssiSl^s TFroSenac To
^ 3e what number of troops are necessary at the head of the ^r my to meet
the projects of the enemy. To keep the posts on the afeir FiZch
troops for (he Ohio sent back to Montreal. Mr. Coghlan ICrighan wUi
join with Indians. P^ck horses sent.off. Difficultlof getUnfrirn
To write to Colonel Washington &o. ^ ^ ='%"^"

dufrVo h« TAf ?' V'P^'r^^' to be dealt with tor remissness of
duty. To be watchful against the enemy at the advanced noHta

teirnfV' "h-*''" Highland troops from chasing the Inrans
D.fficalfcy of dividing the army ; to consult Wash ingtonf but not foUow

Rp«f u ,« ^>» a<i^>°e a3 h'S conduct about the road was not that of a soldier 9J^

EWalL«„\..'J-\-tt«GoneralForb^

..y.-.r axtei pacing uaurei iiiii. iSutrenohed camp there Not to
advance owing to bad roads and th* state of the pack horses Brec in«
a small f.rt. Soldier attacked by Indians; iSrgo party sent off iS

August 26,
Shippensb'rg.

August 26,
Rae's Town.

August 31.

September 2,
Shippeneb'rg.

September 4,
Shippeusb'rg

A. 10

A. 10

BoCQUKT OOLLIOTiON,

September 17,
Bae'a Town.

General Forbes to Colonel Bouanat P.n„- ■ ,. . ^"S^ 260

The bad conduct of Pennsvhania ?L i ^® P**"' '^'^ the Virginians.

against Venango. Cararaoui taken bvR°^ wishes^ to go

September IT * T'' ^'"'^ °^ '^''' &«• ^ ''' ^"^ "" ''^ ^'^'P^ «"•*

Loyal Hannaa n.-f'^'^r^^^ ^^"^'•'^l Forbes Cin French^ Wn- r. 255

° -Dtitails of the affair. «» (.m fronch). Major Grant defeated

provincial jealousies. Trool to EfdT^'tHh '» ^ *^"."''^'' «" ^^^oint of
Loudoun and Juniata GraK .^„ '"".^^'^ "^^ ^^® '"^^d hetwoon Port

Loyal Hannan in a g^od deLsi'bl! n^v '^' ""T' °^' '"^^ !«««■ Hopes
totbe Ohio. Artillfry to be ent^n^--.-^^ reconnoitre the ro^ad
favourable. ^ "^^ '®°' '° *^o divisions. Indian congress

Sa.o ,0 the «.„.. Oourtof I„,„.^ .„ ^ t,„„„ ..apt. Ola,.„„. |?|

Rae'a Town.'

October 6,
Rae'a Town

October 10,
Rae's Town

October 13,
Dudgeon.

works at Lojal hannan. To see abouUht J", ^"J ^^P^^te'l- To stop
Bouquet to General Forbes OnFrlriohT'o ^' '' "^^vering. 271
noitre towards Laurel Hill was aiarm«?A^r P" Proceeding to recoc-
troops continued ihe mLT^tl^^^^^^^

mountain. Tho men, who had been wSuL fToH f*"^" '^'^ ^^'^ ^l^^
received provisions. Account bTRirH.f.i, ''°.'* ^^J'' '^'^ ^^^s. ^uvo just
of killed and woundedlXth Sef Bat fV L""^ "° ^I^ P^'^* ^ '''^^^

been in tia.e to assist with arfiller/andtrooos '"^ ^° ^^"'^^ ^^^^
bame to the same (in Frenoh( Th« k'^ •>• .• 276

Hannan. Too late for the enemv to Z.- ^"'".'''*tiog defeat at Loyal
tho report as to Montea m's S 'jJ°r^-r'"K^"^«°'«- falsity of
blow to maintain the co rage of the tr^.n. 'm^ '^ the F. en oh striking a
General Forbes to aoloDelBouaue "w^ K T ""'^'i^^ ^^ ^'^^^- ^^3
Stony Creek. Will be so ry i? tl ; i^.. "^^^^ ordered to r°einforca
wretched state of the roXstoJAH'^'!!?? *'"« "«* attacked. Tbo
French, and state of «to.it'Ca11;Tarnd ott'r'fnd""'" • '^T^^^ «^ ^'^-
parties to investigate the state of the roads ^^"^ ^ ""'^' ^°*^"^'"'?

W«lH«nan,ta?«T'.l *^ ^'^'^''''^' ^^O'-bes (in French) Oelav f.. • ^^^

state of tho roads: difficultv of h,^iVul I' -^ ^^ ^""^ rain. Bjd

streams. Scouting'parUes "Jnt out frn^ .'J.'"^^?. °^'"« ^^ '-^oUerx
without difficulty.^ intent on'of the ^Venchto^'^L: ^^^doek's road
Ihe scarcity of provisions among them n.ffinn.r*''^" ^°^'*' ^^'^°"a»-
No safe magazine on the road ConSratfon^ ri '' .•" ""^l" °^ * ''^'^^'
and preparations for safety OfflorrL- f.!^ .• '^^^P^ctmg the expedition.

Same to tho same (in Knohf p promotions, Ac. *^ .^^^

three volunteers! ^ ^^^ ^'P^'"^ ^'^ t'^'' ^raddook Eoad &,, by

General Forbes to Colonel Bououet F,.«r.f»,- u • 291

troops are to march on Monday Ta" not ftS ^"f. ''"°/ '^^'^y ^be
Bouquet to prepare one. Ti.e^confasL°?„?i;!'f .^^ '''' '''^' «f t>^"'« J

0^^^^s:'-^^i^S^:^}<>'v^^^t mischief, s^
Is a.ke^ to send the Little Carn.nT^ ^^^ ^^^^, °^ *^« ^^ads from rain.

October 16,
Stony Creek.

October 15,
Hae's Town.

Octobor 20,

October 20.

October 21,
Rae'a Town.

October 25,
Rae'a Town

I

96

BODQUKT OOLLIOTION.

A. I»

1T68.

roads, eoftenod by rain. Bequisitions lo differei " Provinces for frontier
(."'J'i^ons. The critical etiUo of affairs; will do everything poHsible.
Cattle &o., expected. Mescage to Colonel VViit-hington. Page i 95

Loval'e"' • ^'^""luot t^> ^^fi^oral ForboH (in French). The uncany state of mind
' ann»a j„ ^jj^ ^.j^^y Kegrots the ingratitude of nonao, Iho service suffering from
tliie state of things. Col. W. (Washington?) has been asked to commu-
niputo Ihedissatisffiction. Bis (Bouquet's) disregard of the cabals against
him. 199

General Forbes to Colonel Bouquet. Movement of troops. The fright-
ful state of the roads in the Alleghany Mountains. Is to proceed to tha
Laurel Hills. Supjilies ordered up. 301

Same to the same. Has received report of court martial. His mnve-
monte. 3O3

Same, no address. The movements of the Indinns. The distances to
bo ascertf'ncd. Kolating to eupplies, and the preparations gene-
rally. H()4

Same to Colonel Bouquet. Difficulties on tha march. The bad state
of the roads. Delay in the arrival of troops. Preparations for the next
day's operations ; information to bo obiainod of the enemy's move-
ments. 30tf

Si me to the same. Arrangements for the expedition ; to got quit of
the IndiaDs as soon as pobsib'o. ' 308

October 30,
Stony Oreek.

October 31,
Stony Oreek.

Morember 20.

November
Advanced
Oamp.

23.

December 4,

Bouquet

Uamp.

December 38,
Tom back
Oamp.

December 29,

AUpghany

Oamp.

December 31,

Fort Bedford. Amherst

No date.

1759.
January 4,
Fort Londoun

Jannaiy 8,
Carlisle.

January 13,
Bedford.

January 14,

January 16,
Bedford

January 23,
Btdford.

Brigade Major Halkett to the same. The difficulties on reaching tho
camp that have tried tho General's strength ; he is now bettor. 310

Same to the same. Difficulties surmounted. Troops improperly
marched from Bae's town. Marylandors deserting. No provision mado
for these troops by Assembly. 312

Same to the same. Movements of troops. No word from General
Ilinehs of Sir John (St. Clair). 314

Indian goods. Boturn of goods to be sent to Pittsburg from Foit
Bedford. 3^35

Brigade Major Halkett to Colonel Bouquet. The General's health
improving. Want of intelligence as to movements of detachments. Slate
of stores. Troops for Ligonier, Pittsburg, &o. Detachments to the fron-
tiers, &o. 31g

General Forbes to tho same. Means of obtaining provisiont?. Indian
goods sent up ; preeents to be given to Indians. 318

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). Mr. Sinclair's wisdom
and judgment in arranging about provisions ; hopes that the scarcity
will be supplied. The worst of the Pennsylvanian troops left at Pittsburg.
List of distribution of troops. The Provinces paying for full companies
although less than half effective ; the absurdity of giving rank to tho
class ui men ecling as officers. Indian goods, &\, not forwarded. Accom-
modation at Pitti-burg. Withdrawal of bUtlers. 322

(leneral P'oibes to Colonel Bouquet. Provisions for Pittsburg and
Lie;onicr. Distribution of troops. Hopes to arrive at Philadelphia in a
day or two. Field offlcors for the garrison. 327

Bouquet to General Forbes (in French). Tho treachery of tho
Indians ; theirconcealment of French designs. Tho position of tho French.
Proposals for attacking them ; list of the necessary force, and state of tho
roads. Uow to render the provincial troops useful. Indian corn coming
in ; but no money to pay for it. 32s)

Saise to the rame. Notes of loiter to the General. 3 i4

Same to the same (in French). The Minidtry from information already
received may form plans for the next campaign. Slow arrival of forago.

A. lO-

A. 11

BOUQUBT OOLLKOIION.

Fobriiary 5,
New York.

Febniary 8,
Philadelphia

Februnry 12,
New Yoilc.

February 14,
Yorlt.

June 3.

September I,
Bedford.

September 8,
Pittsburg.

September 11,
Bedford.

{17697)
Janqfiry 19.

and .obber caugb.. wS^K\:Zi'Zr--LT^mr<,Zl,[

anil pobbor oaught. WoiiTiin','!, Tt'".!, ' """ °»'8«» anJ wi

offioors. " woakBlalo of the |»8t at liodfort. Soaroiiy^f

BriKado Major HalkoU 10 GoncrelPorbe. Sir T„l.„ «. ™ . *""«" 33*
in his appointment by bis own aJoo„„, L. li k ?'' ?'°''°°""™<'''
Kobcn^n took obargo at Louisbrg!' X "(l^LtfrS'lear/f

JJonquot to Gonoral Forbes rn^'r„nl^^ r 346

quarlora. His opinion of SfP.i' T^'^ ^« Hatisfiod with his
ordered to soni Indi^ glK'^lUi'*-"^^^^ '' ""l' T'^'"' ^-ry
Sab8iH(enee money duo (he Royal Wifans' ''^^^'''^ ^^''^^^ ««»»•

faurv:„?orrouJd''r?af t;,^,.e^^%^r ^" «^^pp-'

betaken with him. Thanks foTartW ^' ''p''?°««- ^''«^^ horie to

pig tail, of tbo Sormans. Tho onn«n„ w ° " "'.'iS'"' '" ™'«ng th«
Bon,„et to Major G»t.,. 'SZ^'l^PoirSi' =1°!;;^ ^'^

Same to General Forbes. Notes for letter to the Qonoral.

398

ObBBKPOND.NO, WITH COLO».L WA.HWOTON.-nSa

1768.
July 1,
Ray's Town.
July 3,
Cumberland.

July 3,
Gumberland.
July 7,
Gumberland.

July 9,

Fort Cumber-
land.

B. M. 21,641.

A. 11.

^ George Washing on to l™e?B?^L«^^fr'^ P«go 1

bad teams. Provisfons and forZ b^on^S?" w'Tl ^T ^''^ '^^^^^ «»<*
service till arrival of Byrd SenS^l ^' ^'" "'°'* °° "•«" on road
done with Byrd's compan; ? Tb LJt.I ''"' r"'"'""'' ^^"^ is to be
If at liberty t^ do so he wo Jli makf them llK"' ' n" "f ^ "^ «'«^l^«^
the Indian dress. *°®'" *"' ^ ^«" aa himself, adopt

refor.':;d'.''d!"'"'- S»" "•■"«- <or«.e fresh meat. Waggon „,^,e?

berland.* jk, MarylndTon -tuld be .at? f" '™'»." O'""-
SunplioHj -to. ' '-""'" "e saflioient to open the roads.

Sume to the same. Progress of road work &o. '^ jj

i rh

66^23

I m

1

i

ik..

93

BOUQUIT OOLLXOTION.

A. 11

1768.
July 13,
Fort 0 amber-
land.

July 13,
Fort Cumber-
laad.

July 16,
Fort Uumber
land.

George WaBhington to Colonel Bouqaet.
mitted by Ind liana.

Murders near the camp corn-
Page 11

Same to the eamo.
men's dress.

Progress of road making.

The changes in his
13

July 10,

Fort Cumber
land.

July 31,
Fort Cumber
land.

July 33,
Ray's Town.

July 34,
Ray's Town.

July 34,
Ray's Town.

July 36,
Fort Cumber-
land.

July 38,
Fort Cumber-
land.

Angait 3,
Port Cumber-
land.

August 6,
Fort Cumber-
land.

August 7,
Sbawana
Cabin.

August 7,
Fort Cumber-
land.

No date.

(Probably
Aug. 9.)

August 13.
Fori Cumber-
land.

August 13.
Fort Oumoer"
land.

August 18.
Fort Cumber-
land.

Sane to the same. Further Indian attacks ; scouting parties sent out.

■ Urges defei ring proposed expedition into the enemy's country for rea-
sons given, The state of Braddook's road. Chorokecs gone off on an
expedition. 15

Same to the same. Bepairs of roads. Cannot think to be absent at
" election at the present moment, but will delay his determination. 18

Same to the same. His resolution not to go to the election confirmed,

■ Sends returns. Successes ut Louisbourg gratifying. Work at Braddock'a
road. Hopes his men may be joined to the light troops to be em-
ployed. 19

Bouquet to Colonel Washington. The misbehaviour of his (Washing,
ton's) Indians has infected the others ; relative to the course pursued
towards the Indians generally. 21

Same to the same. Eespeoting roads. The General's confidence in
him (Washington) concerning minor matters of regimental detail. 24

George Washington to Colonel Bouquet. Sending dispatch ; sugges-
tions for carrying on the work. 28

Same to the same. His opinion of the routes proposed ; would desire
a conference with Bouquet and the General. Details of internal olo-
nomy of regiments. The laziness of the Commissaries &o. Returns of
troops &c. 30

Same to the same. Orders for Capt. Dagworthy's march. Returns
of tents (p. 86). Indians left for tlieir nation ; false reports of the mo-
vements of Shawanese &o. 34

Same to the same. Elaborate statement regarding the different roads
by which it is proposed the troops should advance, with tables of distan-
ces &c., occupying 11 closely written pages. 37

Same to the same. His reasons for stating his opinion as to the pro-
priety of opening new roads, but he will obey orders. Arrival of wag.
gons with musket balls. Return of provisions. Will send a party to
get a prisoner for intelligence. 43

Sir Allan McLean to the same. The progress of the road under
his charge. 28

George Washington to the same. Relative to waggons and provi.
sions. Is surprised at the enemy being idle so long. Will send out a
party to waylay the road. 51

Bouquet to Col. Washington* Has received his (Washington's)
views as to the road, but the General orders the opening of a road by the
Alleghany Mountains. Believes that the road will be better than Wash-
ington fears, as Sir John St. Clair declares it good. 65

George Washington to Col. Bouquet. Account of stores forwarded.
Congratulations on his (Boaqaet's) safe return and discovery of a good
road. 52

Same to the same. Clothing ; movements of detachments. His doubts
as to practicability of the new road. Party gone to waylay the great
road to secure a prisoner. His anxiety for bettor accounts from the
northward. No tools nor miners with him. 53

Same to the same. Desiring information to enable him to lay in pro-
visions. Remarks as to the proposed formation of road to F— D— Q

A. 11

BOUQUKT COLLI OTION,

1768,

AuguBt 19,
Port Oumber-
land.

ilufrustai,
Fort Oumber-
laDd.

Au|{aat 34,
Fort Cambor-
land.

August 28,
Fort Oumber-
land.

September 3,
l-'ort Cumber-
land.

September 4,
Ray'a Town.

November 17,
Buaby Run.

November 29,
BuBhy Run.

November — ,
Bushy RuQ,

nearnobfl of the enemy ^ ^'^ **^ '°*^' ''***'' ^'' The

George Washington to Col. Bounnot Rflf„rn ne Mnxr ■ . ^*«° ^^

out Dews of the enamv • pf,„,n^i ^ L ^®\"'^'» of McKenzie'B party with-

scouts. ' °'^- "' "" """■ °ff to intercept the eoemy's

neS'r„.'d°f.r.rof ?irS"oor'°^r ™""°'? ^^°p«"'"»"

forwarded. Destination of i hfv-' . ^«ggon« and troops to bo
caa.e of th« poofquTty of cauTe"^'"''° ''"''' '' ''^ ^^^'^'^ «'«•»• The

of movomontB &J * ^ ^ ^°' """^SOub ; disposal of the Biok. Detail,

etopaS'^^a^^^^^^^^^^^ ---^ ^^out Indians aSS

the ^oKad'^ ""'^- ^^« ^--'^' '^^ ordered the Virginian troops by

cam^rgn^ ''^ ""*• ^-o-^-nce against the proposed plan If

7S

OORREBPONDANOB OF CaPXAIN OtIRar.

, "58.
Jane 19.

1758-1764.— Vol. I.

A. ia-1

Lewis Oarry. Account of money expended.
Jame to Colonel Bouquet. Hemittance sent.

B. 21,613

Pafife I
word of BtoreB

F°°Lo%oun. yet;*"*" "* '^o'O"®^ aontinQU Hemittance sent. No

Jt'ttndoun. &o^' c'annot'ZSr' thfroliT'^'"^'''''' P°f '"^ ^''^ ^'^^ ^^ °»«°. tool!
Arrivar of nor?«n^ . T^f ^''""^ ^^ ^^« constant calls on the men:

^"rlmLgTheToldff 'Tn^'of'Sf '""' '""T P'^'^'^^'y' ^"-^•
Same to the same. Sending account of money exp;nded. 6

July 8,

Ft. Londonn.

July 8,

Ft. Londoun.

July 13,

Ft. Londoun.

Same to the same.
Same to the same.

Bespeoting deserters, clothing and tools.
Concerning deserters.

July 13,

Ft. Londonn.

7

8

InlT«i;^.!?!4«L„?.^««/*«" P^'doned.. Has applied for wa^^on«.
Desei^te'rTe^rup &c."" "' "'"" ''''''' ^'"'^"* ^'' °^«°ding the roads.

'''r;/^^^'^ s p^!"^s j^iz^-^-'-' ---1

July 19,

'' il

100

BOCQUKT OOM-KOTION.

A. 12-1

11 I

I

IN

n

1168.
July -J I,
Ft. Londoiin.

August 6,
Ft. Loodoun.

August 10,
Ft, Londoun.

AUBUlt 11,

Ft. Loudoun.

October 16,
Lauo«8lrr.

Deoemb(<r 10,
Fort Si'iUord.

DeoeniberlO,
Fort Bodtord.

D«cemb«r 36,
Fort Uvdiord.

1760.
January 1,
Fort fiedlord .

Januiiry 2,
Fott lii'dford,

Jauuaiy 76,
Fort Bedford,

February 9,
Fort Bedford .

F«)brnftry 17,

Fort liudford,

Ftbniarr 21,
Fort ficdtora.

February 34,

Fort Bedford.

February 26.
Fort Bedford.

MHrcb i,
Fort Bedtord.

March 13,
Fort Bedford.

May 34,

Lancaster.

Jnly ai,
Fort Bedford.

Jnly 38,
Fort Bedford.

October 7
Fortfitdfdrd.

Lewis Ourry to Col. nonqiiot. Arrival of dotachmont, wiiggonH and
pack hoiHCH. lIutcholM bonl. NotoH of Htorcs &o. i'ugo 13

Samo to tlio namo. Tho waggon maHtor. Uas sent all thu hjiuio
Htoros. Tho weak stalo of tho garrison (written in English and
Froiioh). 15

Siimo to tho same (in Pior.di). ApprohonhionH as to thu arrival of
IndiatiH ; oiramnnioationR on tho Hubjoot to tho Uonoral. Jlocovory of
a man wounded by tho IndianH. auccoHB of Admiral Hawko in dofoat-
ing tho Fioricb fleet for lioninbourg. 19

Same to tho Humo. (Idod conduct of tho Indiana; tho Conforonco
with them. (In l''ronch iind Knglihh.) 17

Same to tho H&mo. VViih two oimniBtors of toa. 2i

8amo to tho Hamo. Will attend to hiH (Bouqut't'rt) baggage and com-
fortH. DotuilH of airangomcnts regarding acconcts, waggons, siok.&o. 21

Same to the samo. Tho diBUgrcoublo position of utfairs; tho siok
without frobh proviHions and tho dishonesty of tho men in charge of
btorcH ; tho conhtant plunderirg. 24

Samo to tho tamo. Movcmouts of dutachmonts. Zl

Samo to tho samo. Plenty of pork and flour at the fort; will send
supplies to Ligonior and I'ittsburg. Disappointment at tho delay in
his (BouquofH) arrival. 2i)

Samo to tho samo. General Porbos has sot out; Pennsylvania will
comply with his demands. Distribution of troops. He fBouquct") is to
bo at Bedford. ^ 31

Samo to tho snmo. Desertions. JReapocling stores. Personal mat-
tors. 33

Samo to tho samo. Discovery of stolon horses. Delay of loaded train
of horses for Pittsburg. Tho trouble of settling with the people bringing
in 6upplioi>. 3g

Samo to tho samo. Pittsburg and Ligonior fully supplied. Tho
danger of starvation at Bedford owing to tho sudden rising of tho creek.
Brigades of i);u k horses with provisions sent out. Hardships of tho
country people. Arrangements for ferrying, &o. 39

Samo to the samo. Pittsburg well puppliod. State of stores at Bed-
ford. The usefulness of the canoes. Private atlairs. 42

Same to the samo. Indian stores sent forward. Prohibition of
liquor, &o. 45

Same to tho samo. Distressed condition of country people carrying
up provisions; loss of thoir hoises, &o. Desertions. No more Indian
meal to bo sent, as it will not keep. 46

Samo to tho same. With returns. Further arrival of flour on tho
6tb. 49

Samo to the samo. Measures to supply the scarcity at Pittsburg.
Ereclirg bridges over tho creek. 51

Samo to the samo. Has visited Dunkor's town and ur/od tho people
to loiwuid supplies. Arrangement for preparing waggi/ns, &o. Dotuils
of stojcp, &o. 63

Same 10 the samo. Sending up convoys with stores and uitidcors;
dotal I.s (return at 58). 56

.Samo to the samo. Information respecting stores sent forward, wag-
gons, waggon horses and drivers, Varions items of information. 69

"^ ■^^ "' «''^' '■""IV. iiuYivcc -ji ;Diioin I'ocuivcu auu iiiuir cunionis

respcctiDg the movcnaents of store horses. 63

A. 12-1

BOUyUCT COLMtCTION.

lot

17&9.
October 9,
Port Uedrord.

October 10.

Oolober 11,
Port Utidford.

October IV,
Liguoier.

October 15,
Fort UudforJ.

October lU,
Fort Bedford.

October 18,
Fort Uddford.

October 33,
Port Bedford.

October 31,
Port BoJfurd.

November 4,
Port Bedford.

NoTumbor 4,
Pittsburg.

Norerabor 4,
Pittaburg.

NoTomber 7,
Fort BoJford.

November 13,
Port Jodford.

November 17,
Fort Bedford.
November 20,
Fori Bedford.

November 24,
Fort Bedford.

November 27,
Uumberlaad.

November 30,
Fort Bedford.

November 30,
Fort Bedford.

December 13,
Port Bedford,

DpRi'inber 29,
Fort Bedford.

DocomberZg,
Foit Bel ford.

UtJU.
Januarj 1,
Fort Bedford.

LowIh Ourry to Uol. n)uq.iot. Movomonti of nartioH and dntnnh
mcntH. Attending to domu.ul.Sor toolH. lloturn» o/g.rrTJn It. '^^

Samo t.) tho H:imo. LottoPH for (Jonoral Amhorst roooivod. ^'"**" 67
^^Hamo to iho Htttno. loamH ntai ling with proviaionH, & ... Sutler goini

Bouquet to Captain Ourry. Stale of tho transport sorvico ; nropo.Jd
airangemont of ntagOH for the pack LorHOfl, ' ' 1"^°P°'"2

HitlTl?T^ to Oolonol Bouquet. Will proceed to build loghouHe« for
8ago8 for ho pack hor«0H ; tho advanta^os and di-advantugS« of these
poslH. Cash maitora. Movements of pruvisiouH, &,. ^ »??

.fnlr'V" ^^° "«">«• . Conooriiing tho .neann of forwarding proviHions
htoros, &o. UorHe thieves arrested. ** proviHions,

aufZTll fo L^gont"'" """'^^ '' ^'" ''''''''''' '' ^-»'-- ^-^^
Same to tho same. Tho diffljulties of transport ; has only auocoodoJ

^i:ii^,:^:::!^^'^-- ^^-^-^ '^ '•-«». and^nfors

the Trips.'" ^''" """"• ^^"^'"""'i •••^"I'loH with waggoners; details of

^ Same to tho same. Information as to forage, stores. Ac, sent fo^r^

Bouquet to Captain Ourry. Soaroity of fora^ro- wu/iro?I

IrUdcefH'V^" '" ^'^T''' '' ""' P>ossod.%oduoironfo bomlfia
artincers. No more stores to bo sont from Viririuia to PitUburirh
Virginians ordoroi to Poit Cumberland. vir^ima lo lUl^burgh.

Same to John Byors. With romiltanoe. gj

Lewis Ourry to Colonel Bouquet. Rospeoting raoruits and dessrto.s
Provisions on the road. OontinuoJ difflou^lty with waggonSrs. ^,7;

O^tr^An^SSir W^a','ofb:et.^°^"« "''• ^'^^^^^"^ ^°"« ^'^^^
Samototbosa.no. Bad roads, Amount of forago in store. 91

Iivo'o™?tli? ^''^ """*'• ^"^"'•™*<""° rospooting provisions, stores and

for^mtlo.'' ^^^ "*'"^' ^"^''°'^ °^ ^'"^'■*^ ^*''"^'' '°' «»'t. «« ^«" ^

TiHT^r^ !f' ^*P^'*''" ^""y- ^"'■t''«'" fo'-»R« nor salt at tho iorS

w?th^l?'"''^'°'"'^.°°"^""' "* ^"' **«'-^«'-- S-lt to bo sent up at once

with every procaut.on for its su'oty. Supplies of beeves for J^onrer

Money matters ; private papers &^. ^^ ^ 04

moiioTof^jL"^ ?«?'• ^'"''^T- '« h^rrylnfr forward salt. Qhe p.<>.

UOM ot bis (^Uourjuot's) ba^gii^ro und pnpers. io«

baX arrivVd!™" «^'^ *---'«'«• No blankets to bo had. Bouquot'a

Samo to tho samo. Bouquet's b iggago forwarded. [JJ

Samo to tho samo. Tho General has ordered moro flour and cattle. 115

Samo to tho samo. How the General proposes to sond forward pork, llff

bu?r Arri-'i?''p °'^,' '""' ^''"A'^ ' "^^'^ «*"'« ^^°^«J f O"- I'it.«.
cS abm j^fJr! ^"^y'^*""*"^- Oaastruotioa of a bri Ige over li.e

lit

]■

iM

J

m

BOCQtriT OOMilOTION.

A. 12-1

If

1

U^ J

Mk

'I,

1760.
Janimry 1%
Fori Bedford.

■

'up

Junnary IS,
Fort Bedford.

Jan II nr J SO,
Fott Bedford.

February 11,
Pbiladelpbia.

February 16,
Fort Be(lford.

February 21,
Fort Bedford.

Ifarcb S.
Fort Bedford.

Varoh 6,
Fort Bedford.

If arch 6,
Fort B.dford.

Ifarob 10,
Fort Bedford.

March 2%
Fort Bedford.

April 6,
Fort Bedford.

April 18,
Fort Bedford.
.April 2fi,
tibi(<peQburg.

April as,
Carlisle.

July 11,
Bedford.

JniT 14,
Bedford.

AaeuBt 24,
Bedford.

Beptunbor 13,
Long Meadow

September 14,
Bedford.

BeDtembcr 29,
Bedford.

October 13,

Bedford.

October 23,
Bedford.

Key ember 18,
Bedford.

December 14,
Philadelphia.

December 20,
Philadelphia.

Lewis Ourry to Col. nouqnot. Forwarding accounts. Some liquor
Bent to Ligonicr. Tho froHt and thaw tolling on the roads. Tho intonso
cold. p J2Q

Samo to the eamo. With letters. Arrival of tho General expected. 123

Sflmo to the samo. General Stanwix determined to have laraer buddHcb
at Pittsburg. ° 124

Snmo to the same. Bnga for Pittsburg. Tho change to ladios* Booioty.
JSows from BerbadoeH of Wont Indian expedition. Colonel Byrd to go
agairt^t the Chorokecs ; ho sots out for Now York for onlers. 126

Samo to tho Bamo. Has boon keeping Ligonier on short allowance,
owing to Iho cxpon»-o of forwarding. i28

Samo to Iho sarao. Tho Oonorul's baggage forw.irdod &o. 129

Same to the pame. His excursion after eullors who had surreptitiously
got awny with thoir hornos, j^q

Same to tho same. Has received orders to got a flat boat ready.
Country people brin^in,? in flour; fat cattle Bont in. 1.^4

Samo to the samo. Fat cattle sent in. 137

Same to Adam Hoops, Hogs received, 189^-

Same to Colonel Bouquet. Concerning forago at Pittsburg. Bridge

Same 10 tho samo. Contract, for flour; upper posts well eapplied.

Improvements at tho fort. « r 1 143

Samo to tho same. J)araage caused to bridges by freshets, 139

Same to fho game. Hi8 progress towards Philadelphia. Arrival of
clothing. His arrival at Carlisle in P.S. 145

Samo to Iho K. me. Will urge forward his advance. Allowances for
contractors. Genoi al good state of the roads ; men wanted for bridce
over Dunnii g's creek. 1%

Samo to the samo. The suocobb over the Chorokees. 149

Samo to ihe same. Wnggons and pack horses going forward. 160

Same lo the same. Respecting cattle, &o. Bouquet's situation at
i-rosquWe. Wilger gor.o lo settle his accounts in tho other world.
(Partly Lnglish and partly French). 15 1

Abraham Draxoll to Captain Ourry. Details of work doing and
necessary to bo done on the farm. 153

Lewis Ourry to Colonel Bouquet. Chiefly family news. 166

Same <o the same. The massacre of the garrison of Fort Loudoun whilst
on the march to Port Prince George, under terms of capitulation with
Ifcetho.fkeeswho arc now preparing to attack Fort Princo George.
Captain Steart taken prisoner, redeemed by the Little Carpenter. 168

Same to the samo. Private matters. iqq

Samo to tho samo. His accounts in order; private accounts to bo
settled. "^ -^j

Samo to the same. A private note on his leaving for Philadelphia. 163

Same to the same. State of accounts. Movements of Boyal Welsh
Volunteers. Private affairs, •' jg^

vofun'teets ^^° ^*'°^* ^'°* ^^^ warded. Movements ol Royal American

A. 12-1

mo liquor

'bo intonse

Pago 120

90tcd. 123

BrsappllcH
124

m' Booioty.

yrd to go
126

allowance,
128
129

iptitiously
130

oat ready.
1.^4
137

139

Bridge

141

sapplied.

143

139

A.rrival of

145

mnoes for

or bridge

147

149

A. 12-1

BODQURT OOLLIOTION.

10»

i.

150

lation at

er world.

151

ioing and

153

156

nn whilst
tion with
I Qoorge.
ar. 158
160

its to be

161

phia. 163

al Welsh

Lmerican
166

ITdO.

Demmbftr 71,
PhilAdclphla.

1761.
JanDAtT 11,
Bedford.

January 12,
Bedford.

January 17,

'r7'

Bedfo

January 19,
Bedford.

January 23,
Bedfor

r

January 35,
Bedford.

January 29,
Fort Bedford.

January 30,
Bedford.

Ifarcb 23,
Philadelphia.

April 1,
Philadelphia.

April 27,
Lancaster.

Oarliglo.

Hay 13,

Bedford.

May 16,

Bedford.

May 18,

Bedford.

May 22,
Bedford.

May 26,

Lewis Ourry to Col. Bouquet. Death of the King (George 11). Private
K"««5P Page 167_

Same to the same. The Royal Welsh volnnteors going off to different
posts; the HioknoHs among them. Letters from Draxoll and others
forwarded. Various items. jgjj

Same to the Hame, Arrival of Royal Welsh volunteers. Improper
conduct of Lt. Sumner. jm

Same to the same. The drankonnoss and robberies committed by the
garrison. •' ^>j^

Same to the same. The bad work male by the waggons and the

packhorfios from CarliBlo ; to watch that the drivers don't steal . 177

Same to the same. Movements of dotaohmonts. Private gossip. 179

Same to the some. Arrangements for the command of the garrison.
Arrival ol Royal Americans. jgg

Same to the same. Prussian victory reported. Respecting his promo-
tion and accounts. r a r j^^

Same to the same. Is going to New York. The plunder of Bouquet's
wine. Application by Boggs for leave to retire. 186

Same to the same. Arrangoments of promotions. His accounts.
Reported expedition to the West Indies. Tonnage for another expedi-
tion. Private news. 187

Same to the same. Has been ordered to Port Bedford, &o. 190

Same to the same. The reluctance of the Assembly to vote troops.

Bouquet's stores. jgg

Same to the sumo, The transport of stores, &o. 19i

Same to the same. His arrival. The work to bo carried on.

196

May
Bedf

Bedford.

June 3,
Bedford.

June 3,
Bedford.

Jane S,
Bedford.

June 13,
Bedford.

June IS,
Bedford

June 17,
Bedford.

.Tiinn 9X

Bedford.
July 3,
Bedford.

Same to tho same. What is doing at the fort, with news of

friends. jm

Same to the same. With returns. ^99

Same to tho same. Respecting transport by waggons. Boyle not to
get'a license at Stony Creek. Stores to bo examined. 200

Same to the same. About Hays and his wife ; tho trouble they cause
at the furt. Complaint annexed. ^04

Same to the same. Movements of Ponnsylvanians. Stores forwarded •
those remaining being examined. 207

Same to tho same. Death of a horse, &o. 2II

Same to the same. Respecting tents. Imprcpsod w.igsjons. Move-
ments of troops ; cattle, &c. Amherst transferror! to Woat Indies and
Monokton to command in North America. Quarrols among mail car-
riers. ° 212

Same to tho same. Preparing powder for transport. Mails. List
of sutlers wanted. 216

Same to the same. March of Ponnsylvanians. Bouquet may be
elected to represent a county in Maryland. 217

Same to the same. Garrison reliefs. The conduct of Hays &o. Private
business. 219

i.sme to v.iO ssTuc. ihs state of tho storos, wheat &o. 223

Same to the same. Dispatches. Ligonier supplied with powder
*°- 225

m

201

BOUQUiT OOLLIOTIOIf.

A. 12-1

^i

|i'i

HI

I

iff '

.iiJ
'I

ini.

Jttlr a,

Bcifrora.

BudJord.

Juir 13,
iiadrord.

July ir,
btdtord.

JiilvJO,
Beiffurd.

JuIt ai,
Bedford.

Juir 3L
Bedford.

Aiiaruit 0,
fieiTfurd.

Aiifttiit la,
Budrord.

AiifTuit 16,
Bedford.

An«tuitl8,
Bedford.

AiiKQRt at,

Bedford.

Aufrust as,

Bedford.

September as,
Bedford.

Hept«mber 36,
Bedford.

October 4,
Bedford.

Oclobor la,
Bedford.

October 16,
Bedford.

October 20,
Bedford.

October 30,
Bedford.

NoTembar a,
Bedford.

November 8,
Bedford.

Novemtet 16,
Bedford.

NoTember ic,
Bedford.

November .i'"
Bedford.

November iA
Bedford.

December 1,
Bedford.

bumo to tho Humo. PutHuit of do«ortorH. Arrival olartill!?y 23i

Samo to tho Hamo. Arrest of doHortors.

Same to tho aamo. Shooting of a man by Lieut Mitoheison.

234

235

Saino to tho «amo. Tho wounded man (p. a.J6) Htill under troatmnnf
BoH.rirK to oomo to Fort Pitt and aH|<inK i be relieved ofoommanM;

quo? ""°'' ^*'"""'" '"'■ "*'' ''''« ''*''« '•°''b«<l Oolonol Hou!

Same (o tho oamo. Ih anxioun to Hot out for Fort Pitt Will «2

forwat-d forage to Fort Pitt and Ligonior. Beoruiting for'tho p1!ovinMl

Hto^'^J^h^^- """°; .^•■- ^^"^y'' ™o^«'nent8. Delays by ooniraolor^a^
Storoa to bo forwarded ; oattlo coming forward. ^ "7 oon.raotors.

wnrdTd. '•'' •""""• ^"'"'" °^ "''"'«• S^""" '"''^ « <loBorter for-

lA- ro.S:r""' ^"^''•'' "''««? *«• -'•rived audwillbo forward'oi'

o.ato;e'n7*„7.:ecrti:"'"« cattio and store. Provincial offlcorS

a^mo to tho samo. Pursuit of deserters. Koturns sent. 24T

Samo lo tho same, liospecting stores &3. Arrival of artillery. 248

Same to iho samo. Sondii.g forward powder. 249

oxpSera^ferrSo'fo^d"'" ""^^ ^"'"•^^- «''-« «"PP"«^- ^^-^P'ot
Samo to tho samo. liopairs of roads and bridges. 252

mrtrrs.''' '^' '*"'• ^""^"°' "'"' '^ '^^ °«"''"»«d at Fort Pitt. Private
Samo to tho same. Sottleme nt of accounts. Powder forwarded 266
Samo to tho samo. Investigation rcspeotinf r M.ho'y. 25T

Do^ZV^ 'shn^^e' ^'^^'''^'""^r ««»i"«t sottiomont in certain districts
^^J^^^:Z:'- '^^--^P'-incial troops oxpirod.'^S;^

.r^or%h:^:durEsSirrg:Js.*°- «-^^^- -S

.'mo to tho same. Shoos, oats, &o. forwarded. 263

^Hn * i,o tho same. Respecting stores, &o.

264
nowr' *° *•"' '*™'' ^''P'^'^'^'S stores. The floot sailed. Private
Samo to the same. Arrival of clothing. 268

A. 12-1

U llgUIT COLMOTIOir,

10ft

234

235

tmont.

inH for

.HI

I Hoa.

2,19
I Hond
'initial

240
lotors.

242
r for-

214
urdod.

245
fflcors

246

247

248

249

ITfll
D«c«Dibtr 1,
Badford.

0«u«inb«r 1),
Btdford.

Osoember 18,
Badfurd.

Occambsr 14,
Stdford.

Deoamber 16,
Bedford.

Dnombar 26,
Bcdfurd.

nea.

January 3,
LIguDler.

J»Duarv 6,
Bedford.

Januarr 6,
Ourrjr Park.

Janaarjr 10.

January 20,
Badford.

January 27,
Bedlurd.

January 28,
Bedford.

February 9,
Bedford.

February 12,
Bedford.

February 13,
Bedford.

February 16,
Bodfard.

February 24,
Bedford.

February 27
Ligunier.

Marsb 6,
Bedford.

1762.
March 10,

Bedford.

March 10,
Bedford.

March 13,
Ourry Paik,

L»wli Ourry to Ool. IJouquot. Concerning aooountH. Pngo 289

Maine tolhoBamo. Rcupcclirig.leKertorBandrcliovod lioopii. HorfOHbeinic
cured for. Clothing to bo forwardod, and olhorHtorcH. Arrival of ho«H. 273

8amo to Iho Hamo, UoHpooting accoaotn and documontH to bo uont and
forwarding of Htoren. 273

Sumo to Iho samo. Invalid horsoB Itopt back. 279

Sarao to tho aamo. Hlruy catllo recovered. Anxious about clothing 271

Samo tolhoHnmo. Siato of tho garrison. Condition of HtoreB. Has
written about auuountH, and for canh. 270

A. Blanc to tho Hame. With monthly roturnH. Tho Hovority of th«
weather obliged tho Kin^'H horHOH to itlurn. 281

Lewia Ourry to tho Hamo. Tho cure olhorHOM. Ih prepared for tho Light
Infantry. KegH Hhould bo hciiI down if liquor wanted. 28i

Same to the Hamo. An amuHing letter on tho diffloulty of deoyphorinff
DraxoU'H eplBtlo. '* 284

Same to the Hamo. Tho dostruotion of Ourry Bi idgo by a flood. 28«|

Same to the Hamo. Clothing for garriHon. Tho ooHt of conveying atoroa
&o. i part paid in forage. Tho damage by flordH at Kort Pitt. Ho
(Ourry) ih building new bridges. Tho olloots of tho inundation. 289

Sumo to the Hamo. A familiar note. 294

Sumo to the Hamo. Sending aalt &q. 208

Same to tho *amo. Has imprcHHed horHOB to carry up nalt : tho gri»-
vunooB of tho horne owners. 297

Sumo to.thoHame. The tricks attempted by Lowry, owner of Home of
the impreBHod horHOB. Trifling dotaila. 299

Same to tho same. Respeoiing MIhh VVilling'H man logo. iOl

Samo to tho same. Salt sent forward. Tho ncL'loot in rotnrninif
^^S'^- 803

Same to tho same. The Halt all sent. Rolurn of horaos. Report of
the taking of Forts in Martinique and of the victory of K. of P (King
of Pru^Hia) over Daun. [Torgau, 3 rd Kov. IHO]. Ccil.ticatc for'imi.ieFS.
ing horhOH. ;^05

A. Jilano to tho same With returns and asking instniclon-t roH-
pectiiig wastage on contractors' Btoroi. 309

Ourry to tho samo. Has paid tho owners of innprcflsod horses Condolea
with him (Bouquet) on Misa Willing's murriago 311

CORREHPONDKNOB OF CapT OcrRT.

i758-nG4.— Vol. II.

A. 13-«.

B. 3I,«49L

Lewis Ourry to Col. Bouquet. Regarding salt, forago, tho prohibition
of liquors and keeping of caHh and acoountH. Page 313

Samo to the Hamo (in French). A long letter urging that Bouquet
Btroiild struggle to fi 00 himself from the offectH of his disappointment
(This evidently rtfors to tho marriut/o of Miss Willin» nf philnHnlnKia

See Vol I.

PP

Same to the

301,311
samo

).

314

Sending fruit &o. from his (Banquet's) plantation

t-t ttSI

III ;

i M

Delighted at the thoughts of his visit (in French and English)

3 is*

108

BOUQUKT COLLECTION.

A. 12-2

1761.
March 13,
Bedford.

March 13,
Bedford.

Ifarch 14,
Bedford.

March 16,
Bedford.

March 16,
Bedford.

March 17,

Bedford.

March 20,

Bedford.

March 26,
Bedford.

March 29,
Bedford.
April 8,
Bedford.

April 10,
Bedford.

April 12,
Bedford.

April 13,
Bedford.

April 16,
Bedford.
April 18,
Bedford.

April 20,
Bedford.

April 32,
Bedford.
April 2S,
Bedford.

April 26,
Bedford.

April 28,
VcDsnjio.

Mays,

Bedford.

May 4,

Bedford.

May 8,
Bedford.

May 8,
Bedford.

wiJCtr«?i'i';7*°?'*'-^i*"'l"':5- /In French and EngliBb). Messenger
with first letter returned, sends him back and eends with him a little
coffee &o Urges bim (Bouquet) to take courage and got rTd of h 8
feelings of disappointment. ^ Pa^a S

heahh.^ to the same (in French). Is neasy about his (BouqueVs)

Same to the same (in French) . A familiar letter urging an immedfato
TBrqi^) Sr ' '^^^"•''"^ ''' ^•"P'^^"-^^ ^^'^ -'^^ -^orohfrn'

heXwii^rb^^rl^Srno^iet^r^^^*^ ''''''''''''' ^^^"^"S
amurBoC:tTL^d?oS""^'^- ««»--- ^or word. How he can
of ?hrhVr808^.^ """'• ^^*' ^o'-^'»'-<i«d ; state of the stores and condition
seatST/'' *^^ '*""^ '^'^'' a'packet. Account of Gen . Amherst's n^w

befter %WlnlT'^f ^P? ^'"""J^^^.J^u^'P* °^ ^«"«^« that Bouquet^ll

bettor, br John St Clair sends £700 but no letter as he is engaged
looking out for a Lady St Clair. 333

Same to the same. Eespecting garden seeds. 335

^})^T^^° *M? '"?*,' ^'^ '■^^'^^^ ^^'^ «°'"ng flo"- The letter is nearly
all m a familiar style, private matters boint' chiefly spoken of 336

Lewis Ourry to Col Bouquet. Arrival and depiture of Col. Eyre

Sglif^LrFfeZr '• ^'^«-^'«P-'t--f theengineers^(in

Same to the same. Has seized 100 kegs of liquor. Sutlers want mr!

"tl?";.^''""' r *• '^^' '««* fl°"^ ••«««'^<^d has turned eour ^34{
Same to the game. Deserter has gone off with money, horses &5. 343

Ecfn^r- JoS.T"';.^Tu*' «* Spanish war ; success at Martinique.
-Kcpairs to roads ; state of horses &c. 041

snttr^^ ?rohrr?'- f ^^^' i"" ^^''^"^ded. Time for issuing licences to

it^'. f'^^*>'l'ty«^a°«!! European ^ar (in English and French). 315

Same to the same. Sending forward oatP, rice, &o. Urges Bouq ret

to leave Fort Pitt for a time. His duties a^ judge. The aTantagfo

being near Bedfoi d for the garrison at Port Pitt. «*"vaniage^ w

Same to the same. A familiar note on country employments. 351

Same to the same. Disposal of flour. Method of keeping accounts
and^conducting sales. Eestrictions on the sale of liquorTsSSe of the

peolTofiwar' (^''^••«°«^)- Non arrival of Pennsylvanians. vlf
Lieutenant Carre to the same. Arrival of relief from Presqu'I^lo. 359
Lewis Ourry to the same. Permits for liquor selling. Prosnccta

VrlVo'^'^^''°^''' ^'" probably join the French. D^angor to*^ tho
x-rovinces. ■=

Tr;f«"°'p*° ^}^ fame. Maryland has voted no men for the King's sor-'
q!:« ^'^Tu^'^ 'o«« of Charlestown. French poem at the end ^ 363
Same to the same. Lost horses found. Chiefly gossipping. 3(?5

ve^eT ^"^ ^^"^ '*"*' ^"""S" ''^ ^""""S^' P"^^te ending with French
verses. ^^^

A. 12-2

A. 12-2

•arz

'T: iV%T COLHOTION,

lot

362
365

1762.
Mays,
Bedford.

Vav 10.
Bedford.
May 13,
Bedford.

M«y 14.

Bedford.

May 15,

Bedford.

Kay 21,
Bedford.

May 23,
Bedford.

May 28,

Bedford.

No date.

Jane —
Bedford.

Jaae 14,
New York.

June 16,
Bedford.

June 21,
Ourry Park.

Jane 22.

July 8,
Bedford.

July 11,
Bedford.

July 20,
Bedford.

Jaly 2i,
Bedford.
July 26,
Bedford.

July 30,
Bedford.

Angnst 26,
Bedford.

Angust 31,
Bedford.
September 2,
Bedford.

September 3,
Bedford.

Beptomber 3,
Fort Pitt.
SeDtemhnr A
Bedford. ''

September 8,
Bedford.

September 10,
Bedford.

Lewis Ourry to Col. Boaquot. Various small items. The characler-

leuU " at ft' «nH^/^r f ""'^ ^°^''^^>- ^'•''''^ Ode " Dans un Pan-
lean at the end (p. 371). p. .jf.q

Same to the same, Cattle going forward. m

Same to the same. Assault by drunken labourers; one of them ehot

Traders seized for illicit trading. "l:

Same to the same (in French). A familiar nota with eome verees. 377

Same to the same. Trifling details ani the rest of the letter respectiiiff

Bouquet's journey (English and French). 380

Same to the same' JDolachments sent ofiP. Details of small conse-

%\T« ?r.1u' '""''*"^- ^f ^'-^'^^ ^«°*- R««Pe«ting Cook's goods 3^i
Ur.«n«^! <3 .^ ^%T ^O""''^^, *h*o^ recovering. Amplication for liquor
licenses. Sale of flour approved of. o rt- " 38S

an?v"rm^n *"* ^^^^' ^^'^^ ^^""^ forward. Garden destroyed by drought
Bo^u*q"5et!°^^^'*°'* (in French). Eespecting the accident to Ooljiel
Same to the same. Respecting Col. Boaquot's.expected arrival. 391
General Amherst to the same. Promotions, &o. 394

Lewis Ourry to the same. Seizure of goods for illict trading, &c. 395
Same to the same. With letters. Eecovoring from his wound. 396

Same to the same. Chiefly private. 391T

forw^r''^''^'""'^' ^°°^'"S "P waggons. Private note. Sheep sent

Same to the same. Is confined to bed; Application for tents loj
small pox patients refused by him unless permission be obtained. His
own speedy rrcovevy and Bouquet's improvement after the accident. 40')
cnfrl^Vf*' R ^"°l^- GHad Bouquet has got through mustering. Indians
in Jo ' ■ ^°"^"«^ « complete recovery. Prospects from General Monok-
ton assuming command Reported Ian d/ng of troops at Havana. 403

Same ti the same Benpeciliig his accounts sent to London. 40*

r.2T^ \° ^u-^ ^^"'^' Survey on flour. Liquor licence. P.S. in PreDch"
relating to his proposed trannfer to Lake Superior. Z^

ono'rXL /-'T /.'^^'S"°^> ^»««!°? account of his first attempt
q«mi ?. ;», ^ Kngh.h), Prospect of going to Lake Superior. 409

prese"? suiarioT'' '"^"'°° '' "^"' ''""' ""* "P' '' ^'^^ °^ ^?
Same to tho same. Deserters. State of stores and liquors. 41^

Same to the same. Virginian troops draughted. French and Spanish
fndlJns? '" "^ on Virginia: The unreasonable conductKo

pectin ^ flon?'' ^'*°'°' ^'^ ^'"''"'^^ ^''^°s *•>« ^'^'''a^s were gone. Rrs"^
John Work to the same. Desires to present his case. fit

~ ■• -~ - - ■ '"tttii^

4-„k J 1- ' r- ••""• '^'^" practice in osamining goods for con-

traband liquor. Expected success at the Havanah. 421

business *° *^^ '""'^" ^'*°°°* ^° ^"^ ^""''^ ^'" °" *°°°°"* ""^

nofHl"%?,-n''L'*"''-r ^^.''P^^^'ig fl'^"'-. the quantity needed and its dfs^
Li K- i '" .JioPfs of seeing Bouquet ; if not he will go 100 milles to
see him &o (in French and English). ^ 424

M

1 !l

•i %

I t

103

BD0QUKT OOLLEOTION,

A. 12-2

1762.

Page 426
Same to the eamo. Eeports of tho capitulation of the Havanah. 429

Same to the same. Of no moment.

Bedford^" "' -^^^'^ ^""y ^° ^^^' -Bouquet. Seizures of liquor.

September 14)
Bedford.

September 16,
Bedford.

September 17,
Bedford.

September —
Bedford.

September —
Bedford.

September 19,

Bedford.

September 28,
Bedford.

Ociober 8,
Bedford.

October 9,
Bedford.

October 9,
Bedford.

No date.
(Oct., 1763?)

434

Same to tho same. Liquor supplied to Indians ; its seizure «Sco. 431

Same to tho same (in French). Tho troubles of his office, ondinir with
a rondeau. ^jj

Same to the same. Drunken Indians. Flour to be sent up. Cannot
leave on account of his charge. Pot elk shot for mischievous pranks. ^^37

Sancie to the same. Loss of life at taking ot the Havanah. The fall of
Dunkirk and other war news from Europe. 439

Same to the same. Forwarding letters. 441

Same to the same. Bad flour ; gossip ; poetry. 442

Same to tho same. Respecting mode of seltling carrier's accounts. 441
Same to the same. Extraordinary djsertiDn. 445

October 13,
Bedford.

October 13,

Bedford.

October 21,
Bedford.

November 11,
Bedford.

November 12,

Bedford.

December 18,
Bedford.

1763.
Jannary 25,
Bedford.

J»inu»rv 29,
Bedfjrd.

January 31,
Bedford.

February 6,
Bed'ord.

February U,
Bedford.

February 26,
Bedford.

Msrcb !C
Bedford."'

^0 Signature, to the same. Has been prevented from vis'tin"
Bouquet owing to meeting of Assembly of Virginia. Complaints that
those furnishing flour io contractors are not paid. 446

Lewis Ourry to the same (in French;. Deaths from plague in
Pniladelphia. 449

Same to the same. Continued deaths from plague in Philadel-
P^'*' 450

Same to the same. Draxell going to look at lands for Bouquet. Delays
of letters. Revolution in Russia. Birth of tho Prince of Wales (Goorgo
I* )• 451

Same to tho same. Has returned from the springs. Whiskey sent to
Fort Put. ° •' 453

Same to the same. Sending up whiskey and flour. Virginia to dis-
band its militia. The "Horo" eonding in prizes. Private gossip. 454
Same to the same. Private note. 456

Same (0 tho same. Respecting flour. Detection of thieves and resetters
of stolen flour. 45^

Same to tho same. Movements of officers. Respecting flour. The
smuggling of liquor. Complaints of outrages. Domestic details ( Bnglish
& French). "> ^459

Same to the same. Has seen the pieliminary articles of peace. Sale
ot condemned flour. 4g2

Same to the same (in French). Desiring to exchange, and asking
advico and help to carry out his views; other private affairs, 46i

Satne to tho same. Tho sale of flour. Thieves of floar detected at
lort Pitt, Apprehended eft'ect of tho poaco on the position of the officers,
bandusky too much among the Indians for some of them. 467

Same to the same. Sale of fljur over ; thieves punished. Bouquet's
movements (English and French). 470

Same to the samo. Tho rising oi^tho water. Eis accounts for flour.

March 11,
Bedford.

&0. Appointment of magistrate
French).

Same to the same. Loss of flats for ferrying,
now take charge of the ferry at Juniata.

The rest chiefly private (Eoglish and

471

Pennsylvania should

470»

A. 12-2

c . —

BOUQUET OOLLEOTION*

109>

434
431

1763.
Mfirch 14,
Bedford.

April 6,
Bedford.

Ko date.
(About April
31, 1763.)

April 32,
Carry Park.

April 29,
Ourry Parlt.

May 10,

Bedtord.

June 13,
Bedford.

June 17,
Bedford.

June 17,
Bedtord.

June 18,
Bedford.

Jnne 20,
Bedford.

June 13,
Philadelphia

June 23,
Bedford.

June 29,
Bedford.

June — ,
Bedford.

July 2,
Bedford.

«„?'17R?r''7-*°^°n^''^'l"'*' Second inundation at Port Pitt. Dam-
age at Bedford is small. Two men drowned . Pace 4?fi

Same to the same. Private note, chiefly relating to gardening. 47?

Same to the same. Indians terrified at the approach of Cherokees •
they have been seen by others, bat have disappeared. ^''^roKees ,

Baf "th! 1° ^^^ Vt"!f- ^""^T^ ^^F°'^ P'" ^'^••^'o the terms of peace and
say the French had no right lo dispose of their lands. ^ 478

Same to the same. Employing horses, &o. JgJ

Satne to the same. Arrival of Six Nation Indians goin<r a-^ainet
Cherokees j their wants supplied. Domestic matters. ° m

Same to the same. Arrival of powder and lead. Want of nien for
the garnson. Lt.e cattle getting scarce and pork in small suppW 48^

Same to the same. Fort Pitt surrounded by Indians. Expfesses sent
n.nf"'"'T\"'^^T"''"^rW«^°^'P'^t Dutchman fired at near
JirermaytTent""'^^'^^^''"'^ ^«"'^°" ' ^-«^« '^^' --f-
in?S« fn*'*-!-^'' same The measures for defence ; provisions issued otw
iu nV^r''"'"' ''"'r''''^*?^- -No bags left for stores. Details o^f
dSence &cf "■' "' ' '"^P"''' destroying houses in the way of

Same to the same. Outrage by Indians ; the militia cominc in No
account yet of the number killed by Indians. No word vet of the

'Xr'trtl'" ^"'' ^'iV '^^'. .P°«* °»°«t be closely 7nvestJd ^92

Same o the same. The critical state of affairs: is deserted bv
the settlers : Ligonier to be abandoned. Nccess tv for reinfof
cements Three girls nearly captured by Indians in froit of the mml'
Is afraid the Indians will conceMrate after cutting off the smin

Bouquet to Capt. Ourry. Has taken measures to send reinfor^

• cements; is coming up with the first companies. Help must bo sent to

Ligonier. No dependence to be placed on the settlers^ Tut mnstTv to

?o ^L^'rLig^ror""^"^^ '"'"^ ^"* ^^"- ^^«^^ ^^^"g -«^ ^« -^«^

Lewis Onrry to Col. Bouquet. Frequent alarms and no troons

bes des 10 of Col. Croghan's men. Danger of getting in and out of Fort
Pitt. Uncertainty as to the number of pack hfrses. 499

Same to the same. Glad to hear of reinforcements. Lem's nartv still
atL.gon.er. The second scouting party refuse to go tK. E ha"
no intention to abandon his post. Young man taken prisoner near the
tSrcaSSe ''i"'1 f ' «^^«'«««1««« H ^'^^ P'^^P'^ «°d inSoSe 0" scout*

bame to the same. Indians reconnoitering Bedford. Sooutinfr
parties sent out Indians will not be tempted to^try Bedford afte?
seeing the parade. The garrison in good 'spirits. F^rt Cumb^rlanJ
a^^"f.?i^B^aSp'os;?'""'" ""-^^^ TheLallnumber^oTSS

fun oT Indilr^ 'Tr ^*«' ^°^^°°' *^S°"* ^''^°°'^''' The woods reported
sSa ntnl thr.n A -T ^''^ "^u'" ^J'^S^'"'^'' hay-makers, killing and
scalping three. Assistance sent but the .loonlfl will Ar^ ^„»i,5„« ^..Av "_

own preservation. Steps taken to relieve the other post's,' &a^ ^"' ' 505.

no

NOCQUKT OOLLICTION.

A. 12-2

■ 'A

17G3.
July 4,
Carlisle.

July 10,
Bedford.

July 13,
Bedford.

July 13,
Bedford.

July 16,
Bedford.

July 19,
Fort Loudonn

July 19,
Fort Loudonn

July 20,
Fort Loudoun

July 24,
Bedford.

AugastS,
Bedford.

Aufjnst 27,
Bedford.

September 2,
Bedford.

September 4,
Bedford.

September S,

Bedford.

September 23,
Bedford.

Sept. 16 & 29,
Fort Pitt.

October 11,
Bedford.

October 17,
LigoDier.

October 20,

AleicHlfe.

Suvcuiber 2,
Ledford.

November 6,
Bedford

Bouquet to Oarry. Christio'a ehameful capitulation ; it is to be hoped
he is dead for his own Eake. Blanc's prudonco and courage. Every
expedition will be used to relieve Iho remaining posts, but prudence
necessary. A small party has a better chance to get to Ligonier than a
large one. The Geueral's opinion ol Ourry'a plans, &c. .508

Lewis Ourry to Col. Bouquet. Detachment sent to Ligonier. Boy
carried off from outside the garden fence. Other Indian outrages.
Dispatches sent fo Fort Pitt and Ligonier. 511

Same to the same. Further Indian attacks. 613

Same to the same. Return of guides from Ligonier. No express will
venture to Fort Pitt. Captures by Indians. Belief aflforded by
arrival of Capt. Eobortgon. Expectation of Bouquet coming. 614

Same to the same. Indians seen near the fort ; the body of a man
(beheaded) named Harshaw discovered. Respecting flour and trans-
port- 616

Same to the same. Trusts that Maryland will raise militia as he cannot
spare troops. Is anxious about arrangements for sending balls. Slow
progress of transport. • 5x3

Same to Capt. liobettson. Orders as to guarding a convoy of wag-
gons. 520

Same to Col. Bouquet. Capt. Robertson's Light Infantry to be at Fort
Cumberland to escort waggons. Hopes the State militia will be left to
guard crops. Arrangements as to provisions, &o. Oroghan's mjn to be
dismissed if the Province does not provide their pay. 521

Same to the same. Notice of roicforcement. Number wanted
of those to bo provided for; pasturing of cattle &3. Captain Eobert-
Bon expected back immediately. 523

Same to the same. Pack horses sent off. List of casualties. All
quiet ; Indians have no cover near. Anxiety for news of Bouquet. 625

Same to the same. Decisive defeat of Indians at Edgehill. Arranging
to send up cattle &c. Has draughted horses and drivers. Women and
children sent oflf. Waggon<« &o., discharged. Arrival of volunteers.
Indians defeated in Virginia and Maryland. The crowded state of
Bedford. Delays i forwarding mails for want of escort. 521

Same te the same. Arrival of bullocks and sheep, also of dispatches
from General Amherst. 533

Same to the same. Movi ments of offioors. Men wanted but no women
Captain Cummins buying flour. Flour &o., sent to Ligonier, also cattle
and small stores. 5tj4

Same to the same. Dispatches from General Amherst respecting
supplies, &o. 53J

Same to the same. Respecting dispatches. Escape of Indian and
squaw. Expedition against* the Shawaneee. Contractors laying in pro-
vieiocB. Asking directions about accounts of the pay for the wounded. 539

Bouquet to Captain Gurry. Extracts of instructions as to victnall-
ing the posts. 543

Lewis Ourry to Colonel Bouquet. Respecting letters &o. Is preparing
to march. 544

Same to the same. Arrival on his way up. 545

Same to the same. Will reach Fort Pitt next day. lUnosa of Capt.
Murray. _ 646

Same to the same. His return. Arrival of clothing stores and cattle.
State of affairs ; no Indians seen. 543

Same to the same. Details of stores forwarded. The disorganised
etate of the men. 55()

A. 12-2

BOCQITBT OOLLIOnON.

Ill

1763.
November 10,
Bedford,

November 20,
Bedford.

November 21,
Bedford.

November 23,
Bedford.

December 3,
Bedford.

December 22,
Bedford.

1764.
January 7,
Bedford.

Janaary 14,
Bedford.

Jaauary 15,
Piiiladblphia.
Jaauary 15,

Same to the Bame. Refusing unauthorised Bupplies. The detfnora^
tion of cattle on the march. Waggons cannot go to Ct Phi on
aocoant of snow ; arrangements about convoys. ^Vo sever t^ of the
weather General Amherst goes to England, &o. ^ °* ssJ

Same to the same. Difficulty of obtaining forage, and soarcitv of
flour among the .nhabitantB. The attempted oltortio? of the waggone"!

garrToV"" *''" '""'' ^««P«««°« b°g«- Convoy going off. Eetarnof

;::tnrJLl:fr^ Moveme.ts of troops, ya'rirrfemsl*:.!

ch?rg3.*° teeTu^ns.^':.^^^^"^^ '' ^^^ ^^^*^- ^'-^ ^--1

Same to the same. Details respecting flour and minor matters. 6^0

Same to the same. No hogs to be had; cattle p. oposed as a eabsti.
tuto. Arrangements for provisions to Fort Pitt. rJ*

Same to iho same. Accounts sent. Thanks voted to Col, Bouquet 674

Z

Bedfor

January 21,
Bedford.

February 11,
Bedford:

February 19,
Bedford.

February 28,
Bedford.

Uarch 3,
Bedford.

Uarch 8,
New York.

presTdV"*''" ""°'' ^"'^^^ °^ ^°"*^«' Settlement for tho^e im-
Same to the same. Hespocting pack horses, &c. 57I

March 8,

New York.

March 8,
New York,

March 23,
Bedford.

M'irch 24,
Bedford.

March 25,
Bedford.

April 1,
Bedford.

April 7.

Bedford.

May 4,

Carlisle.

Same to the same. Beturn of loads of flour, salt, &c . 6ft

of^p'a^k hoiseT"'" ^'° ^"'^'^ °^ ^"«'' ^^^^'^^^^ «f ^'^^P"-^- K«tum

Same to the same. The Indians renewing their bloody work- arral*
gements in consequence. w uuujr wurK, arran-

Same to the same. No further disturbance from Indians. figa

at Bedford til koraea retarn bom Port Pitt ; then to go to CarlWe bS

^ame to Captain Grant. The hostility of the Indians does nnf nr«»«!,*

the send.ng of the convoy. Arrangements for returning horses ^ 1^

Lewis Oarry to Col . Bouquet. Escape of an express from Indians. 569

Same to the same. Murder by Indians. Additional men sent ont t«
meet convoy. Sending oat sooJts. No word from FoS Pitt or L^^

Same to the same. Further attacks by Indians j they get off bat
menaroinDursuit; additional escort sent lo moot convoy! ^ '592

Same to the same. Delay of convoys from hieh water ^onJut
of pork ; flour sent up. Refpecting tho%ettlomen ??accoant's 59I

Same to the same. Will Imim nn o..,.;„„i ^r <j.-v """,,• °^^

be put in gaol. ^^" ^^'^'"'- Wecu. to

Same to the commissioners. Respecting appraisement of dama^a

done by pack horses to plantations n^ear B^dfo^rS. Order aaiexedfp!

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112

B)UQDET OOLIilOTION.

A. 12-2

1764,

Jnae 1,
New York.

June 4,
New York.

June e,
New York.

June 8, '
New Yoik.

June 34,
New York.

Jane 34,
Philadelphia.

July 36,

Philadeipbia.

September 10,
Bedford.

Eeptember 10,
Bedford.

September 19,
Turtle Creek
Bill.

Lewis Ourry to Bouquet. Roepooting acoounlB. Contracts with finan-
cial ogontB. Pago 602

Same to the same. The festivities of the military authorities. Res-
pecting accounts. <Ji*3-

Same to iho sarao. Difficulty of getting a settlement of accounts. 605

Same to the same. Difficulty of getting accounts settled still con-
tinues. fi07
Same to the same. Slill difficulties about acoounts. 610

Bouquet to Lieutenant Menzies. To give up his command at Fort
Bedford on reduction, and take up his grant of land. 611

Lewis Ourry to Coli Bouquet. Stores sent off. Accounts to be
Bottled. 612

Same to the eamo. Convoys of cattle ; is the bullock master wanted ?
&c. 613

Same to the same. Dispatches sent. No men to drive cattlo. The
elections in Philadelphia, &o. 614

Journal of march from Bedford, &c. 61JV

lfS4.
February 9.

December V),
London.

General Corbespondenox.
1764—1759. Vol.— I

A. 13.

B.M., 21, 643.

Barch 24,
Spithead.

August 2,
Greenwich.

October 18,
Ifonnt Edge-
combe.

NoTember 24,
Woodlaod.
Norember 27,
London.

J. Ouny to bis brother. The attacks he has (suffered from on press gang
duty ; tho number of men he has raised for the ships by volunteering
and imprcEE'ment ; mubt raise more. List of clothing &c. to be sent to
him. Admirals Mostyn, West and Towneend setting out to their diffe-
rent places of service. Lord Aneon cypects to have a fleet of iO
sail. Pago 1

Same to Lewis (Ourry). Thanks for the clothing sent, but wants
liquor. Has broken up his rendee-vous and been ordered on board ship
at the Nore. All commifsions disposed of as soon as thought of, it boing
just after an election. His own hopes of advancement &o. 4

Same to the same. His exertions to remove the effect from the
General's mind of the lies told about him (Lewis) and his father. Per-
sonal matters and family messages. 7

Same to the same. Hie exertions to get put in service on board
another ship. Family matters. 11

C' Ourry to^ Major Ourry. Family matters. 18

J. Oarry to Lewis (Ourry) Sends franks as he thinks tho family have
not written for want of them . Prefers to be in London rather than in
Jersey as he is ready to be off at a moment's notice, should anything
offer. The uncertainty in politics and foreign policy. Respecting tho
troops for Virginia, at which the French take umbrage. Won arrival
ofMirepoix. Unless tho French send more troops they will bo over-
matched. Commodore Edgecumbbeen lately from Gibraltar to Mar.JoilleB
to carry Braddock. He is to return to Gibraltar to guard against tho
SalleeH. Fioudiy messages. 15

C. O. (Mrs. Ourry) to Mfijor Ourry. With an account of the duel
between acting Lieut. Montague of the " Deptford " and Mr. Ourry. (See
also p. 27). 3&

A. 13

BOUQUET OOLLIOTION.

lis

1764.
December 36,

at Fort

611

to bo

612

untod ?
613

. The
614
61ft

18

1T86.
January 18,
London.

Januiiry 32,
London.

Janaarjr 24,
Woodlands.

February 16,
Woodlands.

February 27,
Plymouth.

Febroary 28,
London.

April 9,
Litchfield.

April 9,

April 18,
Bpitheud.

April 24,
Portemouth.

April 35,
Plymouth.

Cfr— 21

J. Ourryto his brother. Sondin^r letter from his siBtor-in-Isw for
which ho iM to prepare his father. Ilaa nent the things roquirod ' No
chanpo yet in the MiniHtry. Mr. lildgccumb not yet in the Adminillv Tho
letter follows giving a very incoherent account of a duel . Pax.) '^0

Simo to Lowis (Ourry.) Rospociing artioloa to bo sont. Gon
HurhOHonusmessigOH to JorHoy. Money matters. His (J Oarry'H)
proHpoots of employment in the navy, and his upj)ointmont us thirJ
lieutenant in the " Litchfield," 50 guns. Ho is to rendcz-vous at Spithoad
to inck up sauors. Porsonal gansip. 9j>

Same the same. Has boon sworn in. Mr. Durrell's Hlfuirs: tho
joalou^y ot Gon. Hush. Darroll's dismissal may cause bad bloo.l amontr
the groat ones; advises cautioa vvhioh he will ohsorvo himsolf Is to
rendezvous at Tower Hill to engage sailors. Report of a French expe-
dition to Amonca. Tho orders lo pi ess seamen not yot issued Sonds
commissions for clothing, &c. 07

CO (Mrs. Ourry) to Major Ourry. Letters from Mr. Ourrv bv way
of (jibraltar, with an account of his duel, and subHc,,uont illnoss. Probi-
bility of war at which she is in groat panic, although sho wv\ not
betray it to her husband, whose duty it is to continue in his prolossion.
Would scold hira about his fears of the small pox for the children m
they are at a good ago to receive it; her own little giil is near a
good sort ofsmal pox, and sho hopes. Mr. O. will have nor inoculated
but doubts it. PoIho messages. 3.^

Same to tho same. Con trad ictorj reports as to war. Prospects for
Paul and Goorgo &c. ^ ng

J. Thomas to Has got tho butter released that was in tho vossol

seized for infringing tho customs regulations. Tho Captain had nol
been smuggling but had on board Irish woUmgs (woollens) which sub-
jocted tho vessel and goods to bo forfeited but not any other part of tho
cargo. •' ^ .^^

, ^ £"'T^L^° ^^'^'^ ^""y- Has raised about 375 men about Wappinir
&c., 80 of them by pressing. Tho letter is chi.fly taken up wiih orders
for his outht. Was written, ho says, at the rendezvous, the II .op and
Horse Sboo, Little Tower Hill, in tho midst of drunkenness, c dusion
women crying for their husbands who have boon pressed &>\ 33

Same to Capt. James Dauvergne. Respecting the efforts making
to got a commission for his (Ourry's) brother. 43

Same to Lewis (Ourry) Cautions him (Lewis) against preoipit
tancy in the matter of the commission in the Marines. Their friends aro
busy in strengthening themselves in tho Governemont, and should not
bo troubled. Tho expedition to tho West Indies laid aside for tho present •
his own uncertain position in tho na/y, i)ut takes it without uneasiness!
Family news. Barton to command the " Litchfield"; her present comman-
der to take tho " Oxford " a new 64, and to take his officers with him 43

G. Holman to the same. With a gazetteer. 43

D. Carteret to Lieutenant Ourry. Will be glad to lake tho wino and
other liquor intended for Mr. Isaac Ourry who had sailed before its
arrival. ^^

T ?•• ^""'^ ^^tI""^ brother. Is ready to sail with his ship for tho West
Indies, under Barton. Stevens wanted to take his officers in the " Oxford "
but there was no time for the exchange. 5(1

Mr^ C Ourry to Major (Ourry). Tho "Doptford" now at Mahono from
Gibraltar. Peace or war yet uncertain. Looks for the appointraont of
Mr. Ourry (her brother-in-law) to be one of the Alderman of PlyraptoQ
but IS doubtful of gaining the interest that will carry the appoint-
ment. "" fit

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nns.

Jiiiin I),

Juno SO,

liOIIlloll.

July 2B,
OlmiliKiu.

Dccciiibrr 11,

Bejilciubcr 8,
New Yoik.

No»pml)pr 1,
PoitiorB.

Novi iiibei V
(Sot (Inlod.)

Di'Oi'iiibor 21,

CllKlU'BltlWll.

Dpcpmbrr 30,
Chaiinol Kuw.

11S8.
Jamuhi'v I,
Fort Uc'arord

JftiniBry 13,
CliHi'ltstown.

JanuHi'V 20,
New Yoik.

Frhrii«rr 21.
Fort Loudoun

Mi«. C. Omry to Mnj >r (Omiv). (Jn^go Ouny nppoinlcd IimUoimnt.
Wnr vet III oiMtiim; pciioo tnlkotl of, uhIohh blowrt on thoooiwlof Amorloa
Hhoii .1 l)iii>K on W.U-. To )U.Iko by iho Hhi|m put in (•(.m-niHHion iimi tho
waini nfCHMnir tl.o Kionch hhoiild Hoon bo uttiiokod. Novcr Miffom •
row.|i'por in Iho houHO for fear of Mm i.owh. Kiunily mcHmigM
UruiM iiKHMiliilion. , . . .* »»oo.i

(Icoico Oiiirylo Major Ouny. IlopoH to got biK oommiHHion uitor
oxuminiiuon. I'lopnnitionH for wnr mill (j;oing on. Hm^' (Uyng) to kbiI
with 11 (U'ot for tlio Mctiitornmcnn. I'rivato inoH-HKOH 0»

,Sunio to tl.ohiimo. llim boon put in coinmund ot tb.> " Klir,iiboth tondor
to KO to Hull to rccoivo oidoiH about prosKing. It ih boliovod that tho
Kronib bnvo (hu'larod wnr. HuiM'"""^ tl«'^y >'"' '""^"' <'t Admiral
HoHM.inK (Bohcawcn) iinving tuiton two Kioiuh na-n of wiir of (il guns

""Agioomcnt (in (5oiman) of Abrabnm Draxoll to go to America lor
tbroo yciiiH an giooin to Lieut. Hou'Hiot. '*''

Joliii lliinlor to Uoiitiuct (?) With billH of ox(dmngo ; tho profit oi»
i)c-goliuli(.n lo bo mu'oui.tod for to tho publio ; how rcooiptH uio to bo

i'.' U, Dunlius to HoiKjuot (in Kronoli). riolCHtiilions of good will.

' *'i{opioHOi.talion. nignod by BoH<mot. of tho li;>ld oilhiorH to LorJ
Louiloun ronpocting tho wiiiU of <iuiutoiH for Iho tioopH in Houih t-arolma,
and tiio iiogiccl of iho AnHOinbly lo provide tiieni ; tho groat HickiicHH of
tho tioopH in oonKOtiuonco. ''

CoMipIainl of tlio comini^HionoiH of tho foi titicalioiiH to tho(Jovornor ot
Soulh raiolinaof Iho troopH burning mtiloriulH, Bhodn.&o., forfuol. ( 1 wa
oourtH mm tiai weio held, but tlio proofs being doloolivo tho priHonorH
were diHohaigod). ,. *

lohn CaKraft to Houquot. That ho ih lo rank aw oolonol in Amonou
only Htanwix, Korbon, WhiMnoro, L )id llowo, and Liiwronpo to bo
BngiulioiHfbr Amoricaorily, Gago and Montgomory to bo oohiuols on

tho t'auio footing, , . ^

Cot John ArniHtiong to Bouquet at Ligonior, Iho rogulnrH and
proviiu'ials hud mardicd boloio bin (HouiiuolV) ordorn woro roroivod j
ban K«iil to stop thorn. Major Ilaikot haw gono olV lo moot tho (lonoral.
Ih anxiouH for HouquotV arrival for oidoiK roHpooling Indian goodH tor
I'ilUburgh &o. PoniiHylvatiiaim marching lo ho al iUiuquot's ordorB ;
2M logulai-rt to follow. llmtH how tho foniiHylvanians ahould bo

dinpoHcd of. .» , . .. i .•

Uovori or W. II. Lyttloton lo Bouquot. KnoUmii g copy ot ro>olulion
of tho Awhcrably roi-pccting tho indopondont companioH, bo that thoy
may bo huppliod with provinioiiH. , , , r J

Major John Tullokon lo Bouquot. Sending monthly roturnH ot tno
six lompnnioH from Albany. Stanwix not arrived from thoro, but m
CJago and \\\h wife have goro thoro, hopes to koo Stanwix nhorlly (ionoral
Aboivrombio nailing for England. Is preparing ton Ih, I'feo. "Iho Lord
know.* what iw to bocomo of us next campaign. " lias given AmhorHt
inlornialion about Alabama, &o., but said that ho (Mouquet) could givo
fuller information. . . . ., .^

Paul Dunoro | l)eraor6] to Houquot(T). Arrival of tho Littlo Carpontor
ard the Great Warrior of Choloo, with thoir party, prir<onorH and Hcalp-';
thoy aro well received and treated, and sot off. Tho Littlo Carpenter
returnod to treat for tho ranisom of prisoners, declaring ho know tho doMgns
of tho French ard would oppo..o thom. A band about lo muko war on iho
French. Uas supplied them wilh powdor. About 130 Chorokeos gono to

A. 13

IIOIIQURT OOr.LIOTIOIf.

115

1709.

February H,
VImrlpgluwii.

Kobrimry 2'i,
V\\ krlottowii.

Ifebnmry 27,
Vlmrlfltlown

Mitrcli I,
<JliarluHtuwri,

Mnroh 3B,

liOllllUII,

Marrh—
Olmrlnttowii,

April •».

Mays,
Nuw York.

May 6,
Now York.

May 0,
Now York.

May 8,

May 9,
Uarlialo.

May 20,

Uliarloatuwti

May 20,
tiopliy Hall.

May ^6,
Pliilailolpliia.

Iho ftSHiHhindo of VitKiniu. Tho HOftroity of pr(>vinionH in tho fort, and
no word of tlio oonlrnotor; Homo ho^* mint hy tlio IndianH. Tho pro-
poMoil oxpwlition of iho IndiiMiH will roquira inoro powdor and load iLn
ho uiM. UnoloHci a dopoHition from ono of the French priHonorH. IWoY«

MoiKpiot (7) to Mr. .Smith. ThimUin>< him (or tho now mairnzino he
had Honl with romarks on Homo of jtH contents, Ao. 80

.lainoH (IroKf? to Uouq.iot. With a Htutomont of hin oaptiiro, and tho
timo ho wiiH a priHonor with no ailowanoo for pay or (ilothin^. 82

(Jdvornor liytlloton to tho Hamo. That ho haH H'Uit oIlloorH of tho
provincial ro^imont on rooruitiiij^ Horvioo. 83

John Niipior to tho Hamo. Hondinj^ qnoHtiong from tho (Jovornor
ro^|lC(•.tinK •'>« ucoommodation wanted in quartern for onicorH and
men . j,^

IJ. H('hullhiH (SohuUz) to tho name (in Kronoh). Sondinf? uniformH. 86

AKrcomcnl made with tho (Jovornor of Houlh Carolina for tho (;loarinj<
of <|iiiulciH, that Ih, for tho payment of a Hpocilied rate. H<1

The Maryland (Ju/,otle, with tho Militia Act. Nowrt of naval alfuirH &o.
in Kinj<,it<»n, Jamaica. Arrival of Admiral Hardy with tranxjiortH at
JIalifax. Arrival ol captured French vohsoI at Now Y<.rk. Additional
report Irom llulifax ol troopH hein^ collected to attack LouiHboiiiv.
LiHtof the Fleet under BoMcawen. Arrival of Huwiuehanna lixiiaim at
lMiiladcl|)hia, fc\ j,«

(Jeneral JamcH Aborcromby. Warrant to Hiniquot to enable him to hold
c'ourtH martial. j(j(j

Same to tho name. Warrant to empower Hou(iuet to draw for Hulwis-
tence, &c. 1 1 ^

FranciH SlephonH, receipt for rifloH delivered to Brigadier Htanwix. 113

JtoHoivoH of Iho Lower Houho of AHHombly in tho Province of Maryland
reHpecting the duticH and obligalioriH of the militia and the extent of Lfio
Militia Act. jj^

Captain Uariy (Jordon to B )uquet. Arrival of wag^ronn, it i. How to
roplnco the damaged poik with lflnglinh beef, now at Alexandria. 'Tliu
cheat of tho pork was a dumnablo ono," for which (lovernor Hliarpo will
be dii^plca^od with hiH people. RoMpecting people to ride poHt, IKJ

iSamuel Caiiie to the name. lioHpccting bin claim againnl Hurgeon
Mclioane of hiH (Bouquot'H) Uogimonl, ' hq

Madame Fench to the Hamo (in French). A friendly letter. 120

Dr. L. Macfioano to Sir John Hi. Clair,
ordinary reception given to Dr. UuhhoII by Mr,

May 20,
New York,

May 20|

May 26,
Witichegter.

May 30,
York.

May 31,
York.

66-

Statomont of the exlra-

... , - , . n J — Forbes, in re.spcct to hJH

(MacLeano b) cuho. j22

Brigadier Hianwix to Bouquet. IteHpccling rilljH and tonlB for tho

bOth. ^.^^

tJcorgo StevonHon lo ThomuH Donnellan. ProparationH for the tranw-
port ol proviBioiiH. jj5

Col. AdamSieplion to Bouquet. Thedifliculty of Hupplyiiig proviHi<nm.
How Briid.look Huir.jrod for want of them; hiH rocollootion of that time.
Prenent propurationH for trannport. in

(Jeorgo SlevenHOO to tho Hume. In reference to tho application for tho
roleaHO of soldierH charged with odencoH, can only roloaHo them after
hearing evidonee. If tho wounded man, who irt tho accuHor, is satisfiod,
it JH poHHibio ho may withdraw the chiuge. 129

Same to tho Hame. Has forwarded tho instructions to Capt. Hunter ; is
afraid ho cannot march ho Hoon aa ho (Bouquet) oxpoots, as tho men aro
not provided with an^ thing ; thoro aro not evoo orders as to what their
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116

BOXTQUKT OOLLBOTION.

A. 13

1758.

June a,
Fort Loudoun

June 3,
LtncAster.

Jane 4.

Carlisle.

June 4,
Lkncftiter.

June 5,

Ft, Lyttleton.

June 6,
York.

June 6,
Fort Loudoun

June 7,

Fort Loudoun

June 9,
Oarlide.

June 9,
Lancaster.

June 9,
Lancaster.

June 9,

Oarlisle.

June 10,

Carlisle.

June 13.

June 13,
Carlisle.

June 17,
Carlisle.

June 17,
Lancaster.

June 17,
Ci^rliale.

uniform is to bo. Cannot oonoeivo what tho Provinoo moans by not
equipping tho men. UIh want of buocohh an ro^iirdH tho IrnnHpoil of
proviBionB, hrimng from tho fears of thopeoplo thatthoy will bo unfuiily
troutcd. l'«»K» >•*!

Capt. Kobort CuUondor to Bouquet. Ilirt arrival ovor bud roadH ;
is Bonding to repair tho roads lowardw Shipponburg and Littleton. Kopos,
&c. wanted for tho waggonn. l-^J^

Gooigo StovorHon to iho name. Ordors Hont by Gonoral Korbos as to
tho unlloi ms of tho now lovios. l'^7

Warlha May to tho Hrtmc. Pleading that sho may bo forgiven and lot
out of gaol for tho abuHO sho guvo him when in a pusHion. I3l»

Kdwnrd Shippcn to tho same. Tho dilUouUios in relation to transport;
has Hont out fresh warrants for waggons. 141

Maji>r Hugh Mercer to tho namo. His advance to Loudoun and
onwards ; tho diflacuitioh of tho road which Caliondor's mon aro repairing ;
has added men of his own to help in the work. Return of Indian sooute ;
they had lost one man in a fight near Kort Piiscislo (Prosqu'Isio). Ho
Bonds list of arlioles wanted. l-l^

Capt. David Jameson to tho same. Arrival of rooruits ; thoir disposi-
tion ; their want of nocossarios, &o. 145
Col. Adam Stephen to tho same. Arrival here with recruits ; is sending
mon to repair tho roads, lio is bu>y with tho Cborokoes. Capt. John,
with 25 Catiiwbas, has urrivoJ from Winchostor. 14t»
Snme to the same. The presence and behaviour of tho Indians. Tho
French arorojoitod to bo busy strengthening Prosqu'Islo. There aro
no necessaries for tho sick at tho fort. Work on the roads ; the necessity
of feeding tho men well. 14T
Lieutenant J. Billings to tho same. Tho condition of tho pork; part
of it allowed to bo sent on after inspection. 149
Sir Allan MacLoa'i to tho same. Has received his route on arrival
according to orders of Gen. Forbes. Artillery will be up next week,
besides tents, &o., for tho provincials. Armstrong to form coiopanios of
rangers, and to comi)leto his own and Bird's battalions. Montgomery
and his corps at Philadelphia to march on Wednesday. 161
Edward Shippen to the same. Backwardness of the people to carry

Srovisiors from Carlisle to Eay's town, whilst ready to go to tho Ohio.
Lis exertions to make up tho numbers required. ' Ib'i

Adam Hoops to the same. Tho arrangements for tho transport of pro-
visions. Ho will obey Bouquet's oidors, but will not put up with tho
method Stephen has introduced. 156

Same to tho samo. Provisions sent off. 160-

Articles agreed upon at Conogogee for tho march of the Virginian
troops. 158-

Colonel John Armstrong to Bouquet. Victoiyof Hawko over a French
fleet bound to Louisbourg. Arrival of Amherst and sailing of tho fleet
from Halifax. Is doubtful as to tho proper distribution of tho stores and
thinks Ourry should be sent to rectify mistakes. 161

Captain Thomas Bullitt to tho samo. Tho difficulty in clearing a road
to Ray'stown. lt>3

Major T. Lloyd to tho samo. Denies tho charges of not paying his
people, and explains his money transactions with thom. IHt

Col. John Armstrong to the same. Rospooting tent8,blankets &c ; his
satisfaciioD that the Indians are going. Tho draughts for corapicling
regiments, and horses for mounting the light cavalry. Arrival of pro-
vincials. Movements of offioera. 1(>6

A. 13

BOUQUBT OOLLEOTION.

IIT

1788.
June 17,
Oarllgle.

Jane 3S,
Varlisle.

June "iO,
Carliile.

June 28,

Oarliale.

Adum lloopa to Houquot. Two atoro ships arrived|at Philadelphia
uihI ovorylhin^ required oollootod, oxoopt wiij^^ons. Whore w&^ifonn
huvo boon colloutod ; contrary to contraot the f'a-norH uro koopinv? Lho
boHt horses at homo. Summary of stores &j. that \.wo boon sonl off.

l/apt. itobort Calloiider to the same. Has boon detained by Sir Joho
(St. Clair) till tho Genoral'M arrival. Is, in the moan timo, purchasinir
hort>os. ]iT^

Hoops to the sumo. Tho country poopio deficient in their ciontraob
should forloli£5 storling : a horso of that value could bo kept. Tho
progress of the trannport of provision-i. Tho bad ofTott that will bo
produced by tho oonfinomont of Linhn, tho wn^'^'on master. 173

Armslronff to the name. New roiul proposed botwoon Ports Frode-
rick ard Oumbcrlnnd, about 60 miles. Bolioves all this makinj^of now
roads will not favour tho expedition. Tho troops are going to Maryland
with reluctance. Introducing Mr. Moatly, tho chaplain. 175

June 28, Lieut. John Hillings to tho samo. Rospocting Col. Lloyd's comnanv:

Fort Loudoun disturbance am .'h tho men at Col. Chambars'. 178

June 29, Cupt. ILirry Gordon to tho samo. That moans will bo taken to have

Fort Loudoun the workmen warned of tho numbers required daily. I77

June— Memorial of tho waggoners of Berks county, for the appointment of

Fort Loudoun j^pob Weaver to bo waggon master. 179

July 3, Capt. Jlarry Gordon to Bouquet. Respecting returns and oertifioatea

FortLoudounfo,. work dono by artificers. ^ •^ » "'^81

fff'TinLwi..! J'^mos Glen to the same. Bx poets to see him (Bouquet) soon, and
Ft.Oumberld ,io^i,.gg ^^ ^„^,^ ^y^^^^ ^^^ ^f^^,^^^^ .^_ v i / , ^^^

Ju'n^ftU ^'"P*" ^^^"^ Morgan to tho samo. Asking that a dosortor who haa

given himtelf up may bo perdonod. 183

Juljr?, Samo to tho samo. Sending up Hvo dosartors, for sentence bv Bou-

Jumata. quo-. ° "^ ' jg^

ifn^'i iM <^'o'- Byrd to thoHamo. Will send off Indians towards Duquosno to

rLuumoeria (.ajdj ^ p,.i^onor. Those Imiians may be of uho to tho Gonoral but not

if tho road by Kay's town is taken. Rocommending to his protection tho

officers that may join Bouquet. 185

Capt, Jacob Morgan to tho samo. Quarrel and shooting among the
grass cutters. Progress of work on the fort. 187

James Glen to tho samo. Will give him verbal information. Falsa
reports respecting tho Indians. 1B8

Adam Hoops to tho samo. Respecting tho proviaiona for Cumber-
land. 18S*

Major Andrew Lewis to the samo. Respecting the obtaining of carry-
ing horses. 190

Alexander Colven to Major Ilalket. The actions and repulse ab
Ticondoroga. Li^t of tho killed and wounded. J9l

1). Q. M. G. Sinclair to the tOth. Orders to purchase bacon and
forage. iy4

Alexander Colvon to Brigade Major Francis Halkot. Sending copy of
letters from Dr. Middloton, describing tho repulse of tho army by tha
French at Ticondoroga. 195

Richard Vernon to Col. Goorgo Washington. Rospooting arrange-
ments for tho transport of provisions. 198

Capt. Harry Gordon to Bouquet. Declining to give public orders to
baiid a kitchen for tho general. 199

Col. John Armstrong to tho samo. Arrival hore from Shipponsburgh,
Troops employed in monding the roads to Juniata and Ray's town. Tha
delays on account of the bad state of the artillery waggons. 20(1

July 13,
Juniata.

July 14,

July 14,
Carlisle.

July 17,
Raystown.

July 17,
New York.

•'uly 17,

July 17,
New York.

July 20,
Winchester.

July 23,
R»ygtown.

July 25,
Fort Loudoun

118

nni-QiTiT noLLinTiOM.

A.1»

JiiW 'Jrt,
KloI»»ny r^l-
Iciii.

July IT.

Drnimillni

Crrrk.

July JO,

Orfok.

July ao,

Drouiiiltiiti

Ow»k.

AiiRiiit 3,
AUmny.

AuRiilt ),

Droiiniilnii

Crf«k.

Aniintt 7,

l>roiinilni)i

Or*««k.

AuKiiit Ci

DroimiliiiK

Urvfk

A\i||iiiil 8,
Riliiiiind'i

AuKiiit to,
Bwiii»|i.

Augiiil 11,
Droiinilin,;
Crock.

AiiKUKt I'J,
Oiiiiimhotiy
Crook .

Aufitiftt in,

JSWKllip.

Augutt l^,

Hifllilitnil
Cmih'.

AiiKUtt 15,
!•" ■'tiiiind'!"

^WikUlp.

Major (Jpof^o Arii. ♦ron^ (« Hoii<|Uot. Thi« In Iho IwhI pliioo (or »
i|p|Mwlt botwoon llio Allo«hm\ioM riuI Imiirol Hill. Will kk t» l.oynl
llnnnHii lo oxHiniiio ilH fuKiiltloncuN. DiinniiiH'M report mh to ronil, «l«j<«i»
Ao., in uroUy ti\io. I'nKO V»-J

Humo lo tno i^iimo. (Droiirdit'sf Orfck In Hnollior tiHWo for Kiokony
I'allmi*), Manluiil (owar«lM I.oyal IIiiiiitHn iiiul icdiiiutl. IIh tIcHirBbfo
Hitiiation in a mililHiy point ol viow. I'ropHraliont* ; IniliiniH hovorUiff
n<'Hr, TroopH ultm Uod with Covor ami IIuxom. ImlianHonly liolp to oon-
HUiMO jirovinioiiK. ""'I

Shujo to tlio Hiimo Non ariival «»f paoW Inimo mon with lniri««H at Itay'tt
town. Tho work diuio on tlio roailn. Tho iinmoimo oonHumplion of
proviHiouH by tho IndiunH. S^OO

Samo to the Hamo. I'lonroM of work on I ho roailn, 204

Miipr Tullokon lo Iho Himio. Account of llm oaHualticH in ll\o aiilion
(Ticoniionigii) Mht oi' proinotionH. Htanwix gone nn inv iw Onuida on tho
(jorman !'latH to hiiiUi n lorl. Abororomby at hako (Joorxo. Htroiif^ par-
lioH oarrUnl clV by tho ononjy ; ^onoral nnoaninoHH. 210

Major ArnjHtrong to tho Hanio Tho Hoaroily ol proviHions; Hiokno^H
among tho mon. iilit

Hamo to tho nanio. With roturoH ol oftlcoiH, mon and provlHionH, Pro-

uroMH of work on tho roiidw. XhWh for tirdora to udvaiioo ; particH Hont>

out. 2U

Tbo roturrH follow. 21*1

Hamo to tho Hiin\o l'«rtio« aont off to intorcopt tho onomy who hail

oonurittod hoNtilitioH botwoon Ijyttloton And .luniutn. 317

Col. StoiduMi to tho Hamo. Tbo diflloiilly in tho way of making rondrt j
wantM moro m«n ho that ho may bo ablo lo >^o on with tho work iiml
keep out Hcoutii'g partion. Arrival of IndianH, who holp to dovour th«»
]>rovi^ionH. 21H

Samo lo tho natno. llaa HUOOOHHfully begun n road through a placo
oallod tho SliiuicH ol Death. lllnoHHof Dr. .lohiinlon ; a mirgoon iioodoil
for the Hiok and wounded. Tlio enemy do not HU>pool tho attempt to got.
to Loyal liannan. Ueganiirg tool«. 220

M>j ir .Vrmstrong to tho name. Haa boon attaoko I i\oar Fort DutjuoHtio
by the IndianH. Ilo has nont oil' two parlioH of Indian hi-huIh. 2-2

Nathaniel Thompson to Col. Stephen. P.-tttcrnon hnn returned, tbo
IndianH having oHiapod him. Ih alriiid lor Allan ; bin rawlinoHH in pur-
Huing the huliunH with too ;<inall a jmrly. ^Vi^hcH for a ntrong force ho
that they need not bo afraid of tho French. 224

Stephen to Houquet. Arrival «)f HuliiH \siih tbo VirginiarH.
Armi'lrong nont to tlio junction of the patliH from the northward lo Fort
duQiicono; vlihCivcnii by tho IndianH owing to lircH lighted eoiUrary
tooniciH. The hud manngoment of tho iitT.iir ; it waH a golden o))por-
tunity lost. Tho road biiiRi'd to tho wentward. A Htroig party of
VirginiaiiH in nadine h to march in thai diroUion. 2'2Ct

l)r. li MacI.ear.e to tbo came. Itcmontranco as lo bin bills being
returned by l^r, Stcw:ut. A«kH tlmt the general gi^o ordcrH about bia
ray ard rc^lUo^tH that bo may bo allowed lo act aH mirgoon to Stowart'M
[iurhl horKo, in iuliiitii)n to bin other dulioH. 228

Stephen to tho name. llaH l>oon dlHHuaded by Sir John St. Clair fiom
Bonding'mcu over Laurel llill ; baa roinlorccd.tho poHl of Kiokony Fawlina.

A. la

noitgtriT not. motion.

\\9

Pro-

i N«>nt>
2U

O llllll

'J 17

ITIUl.

Ra (!•(•

All .(lilt (7)
ll|iiiii llin
ronil

Aiif ii«l II,
NUiii; Itilii.

AiiRiiiit 14.
Kir* rtiy !'•«
Ilni.

August 'id,
Kurtl)«w«rt.

AuBiiit in,
QiinimliMiiy.

AllRIIlt 'iN,

l)«w«rt.

AllRIIlt IN,
Quriimliunjr.

AuRuit IP,
Qiilinahonjr.

AiiQiint 3P,
<>ii<tnMhony.

AuKimt :iO,
QiiiinAhoiiy.

Atl^URt 31,
ViMr FinldH.

Beplnnibcr 1,
Vicar PIrlilR.

Tlio ilinioiilly of tnikkiiiM Iho road ; whoii lliili<ho<l ho will Ioavo the mnn
Hi Ihroo oiiouin|>inoiitHi l*i*KO '^'^^

Miopliiui to i))ui|iiot. Tlio pro^ruM uf llio roml, ihn wiitil of
lii'iil' Hiiil rum. OroNN nut NikWM wuntoil louut up Uio pulrilluld old lo|/«
wliinh liroitl' tho nxon (<• pioooH. 82S

Hnmn to tlio HHinn. Tliii pro^rnuN of llin rond ; tho doflnloiioy In Iiwiiam
oiiiiHod l)y llio i^oininlNHHry'H nlcolyardN. VVitiit of rntii, il'Jtf

MniiiH to (ho Mikino, Tlio iiioii aro in fliio lotiipor. OiinmiinionUon o|Hiri
liiiliiH pliico, nnd (Miiild hitvo onoiimpod liut wiiHordoiodby Hit- John
Hi. Oliiir lo dolity till hin Hniviil. liivnlidH Hont down lo tho (Jonnr/kl
lloHpltal 2:1.1

.InnKHltnrd to (ho Nnmo. Arrivnl of troops nnd wn^K'*'!'* i hopon lo
hiivo all onoiinipoil thai night on Iho othor hIiIo of Kdintind'K Hwurnp.
An udvantii^ooiH punt nino iniloH on Iho olhor mIiIo ol liimol liiiinin^
(,s'i,*) diNOovuiTil liy Ulior. ThirikN it IionI lo oxatniiio liotli it and Ijaurol
ilniniii»(, NO nH to aNi^ui tain wliioh \h huNt. I'rogro-M ol tho roudH nnd
(hu difllinilly in (l.oir ootiHtruolion. 2!lt

Adam Hiopluni to tho Hamo. Journal of proooodin^N in opening road",
(V,ii. llJH romarkM and oornplaintM hh to tlm (Minduitt of tho (^narlor
MuHlor Oonoral. Tlio jouiiiai oxlondH from tho I7ih lo Iho 'JHlh, 2('{'l

Old. John Armntroiii^ to tho Namo. I.t. (!ol. Ilaniilton and Maior
JiimioHon to join Mir John for ciillinft llio rouU; dt>liinhmoiii. 'iho
niimlior ofpiHlH on lovv f^ionnd i< a <iiiittdvant,a)/o. IIih roooivoi liliirly
lo go to Uiio'h Tiiwn, hill prol'mn to hdo tho romilt ot tho aUoinpl lo niuoli
tho Oliio. In hIiII NiilVrrinK Tlio It id Ntato ol Uio drau^lilN umloi Allon ;
thoro hiiN huun inuoh iio^lonl. .Su^^ohih llio arruHl of tho ollliinr in
<\hari/« 240

(?ol. Hiinl lo tho Hamo. Will mandi with tho arllllory lo tho foot of
tho hiilN and on lo liiiiirol liniiiiii/. Will f{o wilh MiiJ >r liranl to hoo tliu
phuo Mr Uhor ropoili and loavo R(> mon, Slophon iindor arroMl by Sir
John. Ili-i olhor ariatiK>imotit-i. Tito M IiuIIohUm will ho an Hf<r('oid<!o
Hiuht. Virginian troojiN ro|iortod not III (or Norviou for wunl of iIiidm.
Will loavo tho I'oni NylvaniiniH lo roplaoo Ihoin. '^V£

Hamo to tlio Hamc Mai hIuIo of all'iiirN liolwi<on Hir John .Si, Olnn' and
Hlophon. IImm avoidud i|uarrollin^. Hir JoIui'n complaiiilH of thdioutn,
.Sonioily of pa(d< hornoN and livo ratllo. Will prooood lo liaiirol liHJtiiii^
with 4 I'oinpaniuN ol itoyal AmorioaiiH and ft oompanioH of IlighlandrrH^
Umvir'tf tho ront wilh .Sir Jidin for road work. DiHlrihiition of IroopH.
(5«pl. rarriH Iiiin hoon in mI^IiI *>( Fori dii t/iKmno hul could not tuko ii
priHonor. No dolinito ih'Wk ol froindi Htion^th, 244

.Samo to tho Hamo. Doliiyod hy Iho had Ktao of tho artillory wa><«onH.
I'rcparntioiiM for (oi wiirdiii^; itroviwionN. i'ro^ioHH in makinj^ roadrt, Tho
force with Hir Juhn .SI. "lair. (Jarlridf^oH not arrived 217

.Satno to tho Hamo I'rogriHN of tho advance lo iioyal llaining. Ono
of (/aptnin Hholhy'H olIlcorN tiikon near Fori dii (^uoHno. Hum rocoivcd
|ilan ol du (juoNno from an Indian. Moann shall hu uhlmI to rooomilo
Hlophon and HI. Olair. 24»

Hamo to tho Hamo. HoiiIh copioN of tho two procodinj? lotloiH which
hH<l hcon inlorcoplod. Arrival of Lioiit. Ilayn uflor viowinj^ lUo f/ape
on tho Laurel Hill. Troops dotainod hy rninH. Slalo ol pioviHions.
I'rof^rcHN of tho rond. (Jan't jio hoyond Ijoyal Huining owing loquarroln
botwcon HUMihon and HI. (lair. UarlridgcM luiind. 261

Hamo to tlio Hamo. HcouIh Hcnt to waylay tho roadH at Fort DuqaoHno.
i^i ti&ko tho liirht Kf^rHs? mun uv a. »!riH.!!!ior 1 tho mon to koop conc'QulGd
and not lo altcmpt a Hculp. To ahool Iho light horno man, if Ihoy oun-

■ ^1

411 *■

1^0

BDCQUET COLLEOriON.

A. 13

3

i:
Ik

17 8.

September 2,
iJtony Oreek,

September 3,
Belle Air.

September 6,
Loyal Haa-
oau.

September 7,
AlbaDy.

September 10,
Rea's Town.

September 10,
Rea'e Town.

September 10,
Loye 1 Han-
nan.

September 13,
Loysl Han-
nan.

Septetiber 14,
Rea's Town.

September M,

September !5,
Dagworthy's
Cam p.

not lake him and secure his papers. Arrival of flour &o. Progres of the
rood. Pa, o 253

Armstrong to Bouquet. The difficulties in the way of obtaining pro-
visionH ; the care of the sick and of the provisions left at different halt-
ing places. The necessity of protecting the rear of the communication
and of strong escorts for provision trains. Small posts should be given
up. Is recovering his health. 254

Same to the same. Will set out for his (Bouquet's) camp as soon aa
be is able. Sir John St. Clair's satisfaction at the work done by Arm-
ptrorg's men. Hie doubts as to Bouquet's orders regarding the dis^^^ribution
of troops. 26*7

Bind to the same. Movements and employment of troops at breast-
work &c. Scarcity of provisions ; anival of flour. New camp selected.
EoturiiB pent. Arrival of the General expected. 2.')9

Lieutonunt Thomas Barnsley to the eame. Eeturns sent of the let
Bitt. lioyal Americans, and list of promotions ; James Abercromby,
Loi don, to act as agent. General Abercromby getting every thing
ready at the Lake to attack Cariloon (Carillon) ; to soon as he is rei'i-
forced from Louisbourg. Account of an attack by Kogers on 600
French who had been in ambush ; defeat of the French and death of a
leadirg Sachem and 40 Indians ; good effects of the victory. Capture
ot Fort Frcdeiick albo Cadaiughque (Cataiaqui) by Bioadstreet, with
arms, ammunition, provisions, furs, ships &o. 263

Col. Hugh Mercer to the tame. The General ill at Fort Loudoun. The
light horseman, supposed to have deserted, has returned, having lost hid
way in tbo woodn. 2t»5

James Young to the same. The General's terious illness; St. Clair baa
gone to Philadelphia. 2tttf

Capt Harry Gordon to the same. Eeport on the roads and redoubts,
&c. 267

Lt. Col. H. Hamilton to the s.'^imp. Explaining the cause of his strik-
ing the sergeant ; he hopes it will bo passed over. 269

Mercer to the same. State of the provisions. The precarious state of
the General's health. 2*0

Lt. Col, Dagworthy to the same. Defeat of a party near Fort Du-
quesno. Major Grant still surrounded by the enemy, 272

Stoj hen to the same. The disastrous chai-actor of the defeat men-
tioned in preceding letter. i73

Sep'ember 15
Stony Oreek.

Armstrong to the same. The progress of repairs on the roads ; the pro-
posal for bringirig up provisions, which are nearly exhausted. Hopes to
be allowed to visit the General to clear up prejudices against him and
bis corps &c. j:74

fieptember 15, Stephen to the same. Has been 15 mile^ to the westward to suocrnr
the distressed ; cause of the late defeat. The Indian reinlorcementa to
the French. The great loss of ofiicors and men of the British troops. 276

Aimstroig to the tamo. How the escorts have been strengthened in
consequence of the ttrong parties of the one my that are out. 27?

Brigadier Forbes to Paymaster General Thomas Barron. Order for
the subsistence money for lour companies of the Royal American Kegi-
mont. 219

Lieut. Em. Hesse to Bouquet (in French). His serious illness. The
success of Bouquet's gradual advance, 'fhe suooess of Bradstreet wt
Frontenac ; its effect on the Indians, 281

September 17,
Stony Creek.

September 19,
Rea's Town.

September 20,
Lancaster.

A. 13

BOUQUET OOLLEOTIOK.

121

ate of
210

•t Da-
272

men-
i73

1758.
September 20,
Loyal Han-
nan.

September 22,
Du Queene.

September 22,
Du Quesne.

Capt. Harry Gordon, R.E. Calculation for the building of bateaux.

Page 283
List of the prisoners taken at Fort Daqueane, signed Deslignoris. 281

Doslinneris, Governor of Fort Duqueene to

— (in French;.

September 21,
Stony Creek

September 25,

September 29,
Loyal Han-
nan

October 1,

Albany.

October 12,
Loyal Han-
nan.

October 13,
Loyal Han-
nan.

October 16.
October 19,
Lo}al Han-
nan.

October 19,
Port Elward.

October 27,
Charleston,
S.O.

October 27,
Charleston ,
8.U.

November 10
Loyal Han-
nan.

^0 date.

That ne has treated the prisoners taken in the action of the 14lh with
every consideration. Has sent M. de Rooheblavo to escort the officer

7r *^'. '""o^ * 1^® •^[*^':i'' ^^'^^ ^^i« •« a'^ answer. Asks that M. Nelitro
(Boletre ?) a French officer taken by the Savages may be withdrawo
from them and cared for, ofis

Armstrong to Bjuquet. The misfortune to Grant may not turn oat so
bad as was leared. Bridges to Fort Dudgeon repaired. Progress of work
on the roads. The prejudices raised against him and his battalion 287

Instructions for Colonel Bard, camp at Loyal Hannan, as to road>4.
redoubts, &o. r j , ^ ua^^,

Burd to Bouquet. Roturn of Captain Trent and Indians from Port
Duquesno with one scalp; T.ent had found a good road to Duqueane.
Enemy reported to be about the advanced post. Court of inquiry on
officers. Flour received. ^ "91

Maj )r Tullokon to the same. He and other wounded recovering.
Groat things expected from him (Booquot) since Bradstreet has cutoff
provisions from the French and Indians. Abaroromby hm resolve i to
go up the lake once more ; Amherst with fi^e regiments has marched
from Boston for the Lake (Champlain). Has determined to go himself,
but IS more afraid of the weather than of the enemy. Does not know
even if succesful how Ihoy are to bring back the artillery and stores to

• u .iT'''^' ^"^ ^''^ General is resolved upon the expedition. Stanwix
wuh 4000 men still on the Mohawk ; all but two companies being pro-
vincials. Wolfe has gone with three legiments to the St. Lawrence, and
it 18 imagined he will succeed. 293

Burd to the same. Has sent felling axes by Lloyd. Attack on the
camp, reported by a wounded prisoner to be by 1200 strong and 20O
ir.dians. Attack lepulsed ; expects a second. Adds in a postoript thev
had again been fired on. ^ 296

Same to the same. The enemy has continued to harass the foitall
night ; he believes they have had enough (or the present. 293

Meniorandum on (he loss of a rifle by one of the soldiers. 299

lit Col. Hanco Hamilton to Bouquet. Apologising for his conduct.

which he attributes to the effects of too liberal a glass? ooi

Captain Gavin Cochrane to the same. Sending returns of invalids, &o .
not with the regiment, so that they may not be entered in two muster
rolls. Winter quarters to be at Albany. 301

T ^'^Pyo/^P';otesttJ bill drawn by Lau. MacLeane, on Charles Eooles.
London, 16 November, 1757. 302

Samuel Carno to Bjuquet. Asking a remittance for so much as can
be recovered of protested bill of Dr. McLjane. (p. 302). 304

Questions proposed by Bouquet and other colonels on the expedition
aa;ainst I^ort du Quesne to Captain Gordon and Lieutenant Dudgeon.

" , ' "" •' •■•v.trjtjt en iiiai wuuiu uu licuussarv uj secure

the stores, &o., with answers. 30,^

Memorandum to His Excellency the Governor respecting the quarters,
tire, &c., m the garrison of (Charlestown, South Carolina ?) &o. 308

■ n 4\

I

I*?

BOUQUET OOLLIOTION.

A. IS

m

(768.
No date.

November 11,
PitUburgh.

No date.

NoTember 12,
Albany.

NoTomber 20,
New York.

November 30,
Fort Da
Queane.

December 2.
December 8,
Bay's Town.

December 14,
Fort Bedfcrd.

Dec«>mber 16,
Rea's Town.

December 16,
New York.

December 16,
Ray's Town.

December 19,
Piitebuigh.

December 20,
Foit Bedfoid.

December 20.

December 23,
Pittfcburgh.

December 27,
Foit Bedford.

No datOk

318
319

Directions to the magistrates. &c., of South Carolina, about the quartera,,

carriages and ferryage of His Majesty's troops. Page 3 la

Council of War. The reasons for and against an advance on the enemy

at this season. „ , , t. • ,t\

Proposition for a winter expedition. Endorsed : Papers concerning tbo

expedition of 1759. «.„,., . o „

Capt. Gavin Cochrane to Bouquet. Capt. Sohlossers company
is at Fort Miller, six miles above Saratoga ; the other five companies at
Albany. Abercromby is recalled ; Amherst succeeds. Stanwix expec-
ted. Clothing (or the six companies. 3*^»
Major John TuUeken to the same. Since the second attempt on lioon-
doroga has been abandoned, he has decided so go South ; will stay hwe-
till the questions as to command &o. are settled. Stanwix will probably
go home, as Amherst his junior is appointed to ommand. Gage to bo
Brigadier ; Prevost will probably resign. Officers' movements. Clothing
and tents wanted ; alao recruiting partie-i. Distribution of troops. 314
Captain Francis Lander to the same. Asking leave to sell out, the
campaign being now over. ^^*

Stephen to the same. Respecting the command at Pittsburg.
Captain Thomas Bullet to the same. With remittance.

Adam Hoops to the same. Respecting provisions at the different posts,
Cumberland, Lancaster, the upper forts, &(!. Is leaving for Carlisle. 3-0

Captain John Paine to the same. At^king for remittance of procla-
mation money to enable him to join his regiment. ri r»

TuUeken to the same. Rejoicings for his success at Fort Da t^uesne,
but the uneasiness caused by the long march before him The letter i»
full of the details of the movements of officers, the expectants for place,
the marriflge of Gage to the Duchess of BranswiCi, &5. 322

Armstrong to the same The prevalence of horse stealing. Provin-
cial rank being now at an end, he has not exerted any authority
among the King's troops. The sickness among the troops. S^6

Mercer to the same. Barracks and bastions well advanced Scarcity
of flour. Indians troublesome ; their extravagant domand'4. The people
on the South Potomac will bring loaded horses all winter, if encouraged^
Indian 'oods should be sent up to exchange for furs. 331

Major Alexander Campbell to the same. The deplorable state of the
troops from sickness caused by want of shelter and clothing. 33i

Inventory of offiotrs' and soldiers' effects missing sinco the last engage-
ment of Fort Du tiuesne. 1^*

Mercer to Bouquet. French fortifying Venango ; they are preparing
for a descent on Pittbburg and Loyal Haunan ; they expect roinforcemonla
from Priscilo (Presqu'lsle) to mako an immediate attack. Ho (Mercer)
is buhy raising defences. Precautions urged as to convoys of provisions,
&o. The voracity of the Indians. 3^*

Armstrong to the same. Royal Americans, Highlanders and other
troops moving downwards to garrison posts. The provnUnice of horse
stealing and other villainy, but the nock of infamy i a almost broken.
Has observed orders as to passports ; wishes to go to Carlisle. Remarks
on the route chosen for the troops. ^37

Detail for the march from Fort Ligonier, showing the proportion of

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BOUQUIT OOLLIOTIOK.

:23r.

GbnIRAL GoRRKSPONOINOl 1759.

Vol. II, PT. I.

1769.
Janaarj 3,
Pittsburgh.

A. 14-1

B. M. 21,644

January 4
OarUsle.

January 6,
Fort B«dtord.

January 6

ton.

Fort Bedford.

Jannary 6,
Fort Bedford.

Hugh Mercer to fionqnet. Has received news of reinforcements and
ehall attend to instructions. Nothing to be looked for from the Indians
except intolligonce of the enemy's movements and that at a high price.
The argument to secure their services is to bo sufficiently prepared. On tho
return of an Indian sent for intelligence, will report the number wanted
for the defence of the post ; in th3 mean time 500 men seem sufficient
against a winter attempt. If the French are directed by their knowledge
of the present force, they will not send a greater, but he thinks they
may send a strong force when the Ohio is clear of ice. Measures he has
taken to prevent surprise. The bateaux go on slowly for want of sawyers ;
pitch also wanted. Canoes may be bought for black wampum. Th©
fort may cnuntain 850 men by building barracks, &c. Want of artificers.
How the men sent up should be selected. Arrival of flour. Hogs
brought up by McCullooh from tho Potomac ; as he is tho first to ven-
ture he should bo rewarded, and is recommended as a good man for a
contract. Page 15

Captain Harry Gordon to the same. Sends the plan of the fort at
Pittsburgh, with a letter to Colonel Mercer, for his approbation j asks him
to sign it if approved. Did r.ot expect the enemy to move so soon ; in
any case the ditch could not be made with the garrison loft there, and
he supposed the post was only intended for a flying party. With the
reinforcement sent up, will consider the best means of securing it as
shown in the plan sent. Mischief might be dot < to Ligonicr were any
accident to happen to the fort at Pittsburgh. Beuomroends that Captain
Kobinson be gent to Pittsburgh as a practical engineer. Is sorry his
(Banquet's) stay on the frontiers is so long, as it may endanger his
health. His own health injured, and at present his lungs are very
much out of order. Asks for the survey of Pittsburgh by Captain Dud-
geon. 1

Colonel John Armstrong to the same. The demand of a detachment
of 80 Highlanders under Captain Alexander Mi Kinsoy (Mackenzie) for
blanketting for under jackets and tailors to make them ; how the
demand was met and on what authority. About 170 more Highlanders
and 60 Royal Americans coming will also want jackeia ; asks instruc-
tions for his guidance. Is looking for him (Bouquet) every hour. If
he (Armstrong) could be of use in another campaign, is persuaded that
this is not the place to be in at present. 4

Journal by Colonel Armstrongofwhat is taking place at Fort Bedford,
between these dates. 7

Captain Mackenzie to B)uquet. Order sent by Major Halkot to
Major Campbell to send 200 able-bodied men, but as tho order reached
him at Fort Loudoun, only ho, (Mackenzie,) could be sent with fc5 men,
of whom he was obliged to leave six at Lytlleton and Juniata for want
of shoes, clothing, &o,a want universal among tho men. His application
for blankets, for jackets (pp. 4 and 7). Has only taken enough for his
own party, not knowing but that the General would supply tho rest at
Carlible, so as to make up the 200 men. If not he shall bo obliged to
luuku further demands on tho King's stores here to accoutre tl em. Had
been ordered, if no instructions had been loft at Fort Bedford, to proceed
to Ligonier ; does not expect the rest of the men before Wednei^day or
Thursday, and if they are unprovided with clothing, they cannot leave
this place till tho following week. Shall send them forward as accoutred.

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B)UQUIT OOIiLKOTION.

A. 14-t

'I

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IP

i

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1769.

January 12,
LigoDier.

January 17,
Carlialo.

January 19,
PitUbuig.

January 32.
Philadelpbia.

January 23,

Fort

Cumberland.

January 24,
Albany.

January 26,
LondoEi.

Tho Commandant Armstrong is timorous and oonfuaod, so that ho
(Bouquet) had boltor write cx|)lioitly what id to be done about the men.
Tho iiccoseity of having tho mon clothod, which tho provinuiai gontlomoii
unacquainted witli sorvioe don't attend to. Pago li

Thomas Boyd to Bouquet. Arrival ot liogH, of which 150 are sent to
PittHburgh under a strong escort. Cannot send the howilzora for want
of horpos. The garrison HtillHiokly. Sends returns of provisions, &o. 19

Captain JamcH Sinchiir to the same. Is aHtoiiishod that ho (Bouquet)
should have accused him to tho General of detaining lotlors and ihun
caused the march ot tho troops from Fort Bedford. Gives the dates of
receipt and delivery and calls on him to clear him with tho (rjneral. 20

In the ai swor, dated ilst, Bouquet tells Sinclair that when ho knows
how to write and to whom ho writes, he may bo answered. Refers him
to tho General, with whom it miiy be expected he will obsorvo tho
decency ot his station. 21

Hugh Blorcor to the same. A youn j: Delaware who got into Fort Ve-
nango, reports that tho garrison oonsiHted of 100 men with seven ofQoers
all formerly statfonod at Da (iuepne ; 200 mon had marched towards tho
Lakes for Canada. Three Mingoes and one i.)oiaware were hunting for
meat for the gariison, whose stock ol {\ )ur was also small. Description
of the fort, which stands about 200 yards from the Ohio, a little belovr
tho junction of French Crook, it is inicndtd to watch tho communioatioa
to Ligonier so ho has w.irncd Colonel Lloyd, that he may not send out
parties too few in nnmber. Even tho pitiful entroprisos tho French
can undertake, if ihcse accounts bo truo, can bo disappointed. Two spies
are gone off to watch tho enemy's movements above Kaskaskias, one to
Priscilo (Profqu'lslo), and tho Mingocs have agreed to report on tho stato
of Niagara. Another sent up tho Ohio to Castologas town, to got tho
different opinions, &c,, of tho Indians. Sends return and plan of Pitta-
burgh, with remarks. Tho ice has prevented tho Indians from bringing
either canoes or Indian corn. His diflacnlly is to save tho flour without
utlVonting tho Indians, or to make them buspioious of greater parsi-
mony hero than among the Fren 'h. A blauksmilh is wanted entirely for
tho Indians, as ihoir little jobs perpetually impoJo tho public work. At^ks
advice as to housing some additional men. 30

Jiichard Peters to tho same. Introductory phrases, lie attends tho
Governor to New casllojWhon tho Aestmbly miets His (Bouquet's
hints about provincial officers will bo useful. Poor Ilaldimand is in
that vile Fort Edward and writes for a news as for an alms. Ilulket haa
purchased his majority, and suls by tho " Kenningtoa " man of war,
with Gonoial Aborcromby. Did ho (Bouquet) or did ho not intend an
attack against tho French fort when he began his march towards
Fort Du Questio from Loyal Uannan ? •' General Amherst oomoi hero
next Week, on the 5lh, before the Province Politicians meet and will
make an Ilog or a D on it. They say they will do every thing ; 1 wish
they may, but I think otherwise. Our proprietor is ableop at tho holm,
and the present master of the ship is at Athens among some curious
autiquilics." 85

Captain Poaris to the samo. Dosortion of a sergeant with 14 men.
Had read his (Bjuquot's) letter to those remaining who promised to
serve faithfully till tho iJth March. Has sunt after the deserters hoping
to get them back. 37

l<eturn of six companies of Brigadier General Stanwix's battalion of
R A.R. re g^

Madame Duplessis to Bouquot (in French). Had received his last letter
when they were entering their new and large house, and felt keenly
tho bad manners of her sod. She then wrota on that sabjeot at soma

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125

17S9.

January 26,
New York.

Jaouary 21,
GarliBlo.

January 28,
Oarliale.

January 28,
Carlisle.

January 29,
Oarliale.

January 29.
Pittsburgh.

January 31
Ouiuberlaud.

length and would not repeat. Has not heard from DuPIosbIh Binco tho
ovo of h.8 departure for LouiHbourg. UaH Nought in the list of doad und
wounded but cannot find hi8 name, ho lhink« ho in Htill Uvini b,U doon
not Icnow where. The«o unoo,taintieH a.lliot hor ; a goud mXVm y S
thiH at tho provmion of tho dangers which her m.n has to run There is

te'r'5 tro"lSe tolhTof'';!' '™""«-^''" f «'^'" ^'''' "•"™"^^'" ^«"K '
101 oltho l^uke to that of tho oourtiMan but Hho takeH her own i.-»f

1 as made a ,.ot of General Abercomby'H daughte,- o.'y Z Jems'
old; her athor calU every day. (JoJ now« from ail pats ofhS
world ; tha from Amo.ioa would be moHt ag.eoabic, if it b 3.1 word
of h.« good health. Bvery ono Ih going into mourr.i', ^ for the 1> inJins
Geneva"*""* ^'"^ " '"'' ^•"'" ^'•° ^"'« '' '^'^ mini^tl; from

U TowDHhond, D.A.C;., to Houquet. Sendn tho new exerci.o TeT by
AmhcrHt to bo UHcd in every regiment ^uii'i^e Honi vy

Armstrong to the Hamo. ilad expected him, but tho other roud was

ch.ldM,.,orJam,e.on going to York; had intended to go with him (o
Philadelphia, but « detained by the child-n illnenH. C milter? o
Wa.ktogoto Bedford and to Hamilton to take WarkV duty there Hhoud
anything happen to prevent him going. Shall not nend o7trHeLoan,V
guard of U.ghlanderH loft hero for^ontry duty till furthc. orSe 8
itemarks on the unsuitable rations for the sick. J 'orHon wanto 1 to inko

Hubbard haB been struck off tho lint of oflBcorH in tho VirSn iS*
ment; no loabonaHsigned. viiginian Kegi-

donl^rn 2VwrH' '"'""• u^'^^V'"' ^^° ''^'^" ^^ ^''' ^"1'"? "« »'o haj
MacLan ,n U "" ^'u '^''^ "^^'''''S diHreflpoolful was meant. 47

MacLcan to tho ^umo. Han received his letter with his oninion of tha

gap.ng cur.08.ty of tho AmerioanB. DencribeB u dninken Zno o . So

SfJLi 1 ''"'u''^J"'^"".'"'^*^^''*'^^^« ^ho had come to hTs room in
hh.ppen8bu.gh uninv.ted ; their theological diBCu.sions, &c. His no, "ecu-
tor 0«burn ha8 got into serious trouble. poiHecu-

R„^ r f 4U ? Tv ' ' ^^° "^*"" °P""8 »"tl a hupply of flour can bo HPnt
IhoCn ll^^*!' ?;" ^'^u'-'f « "' PrcBqu'lBlo and LefLuf w^o verv weSk
the men lately hero had crosnod tho Lake for p.ovinionH. Tw? voun.i
men from the Lower >hawaneH0 town report that the headrofMhat
nation aro coming on a vinit, and that no body of F.en\ h Ih on tho r vor
from henco to it8 Junction with tho Wabanh and M ^hI i other In
d.anBrcportapfl.tyBtillat th. mouth of the Muhkingun ' RobinHon
arrived w.th h.8 detachment, two howilzers, Indian prcTntH &« cTav

me^C'm^S"*^ ^*?"'. ^** ^""'jy- Complainn that money to pay tho

Kb leave '"""'""^ *""* "'"' ''^'■'^"S^'' ^"^« ^«°" S'^^'^'^ i^'^hout

63.

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nOUQDIT COLI.IOTIOIf.

A. 14-1

1709.
Febniftr? 6,
New Vork.

F«bru«rv B,
OumberiAnd.

Febriiarv 6,
Cumberland.

February 7,
PitUburgh.

Hugh Wallttoo to Houquot. Hud roiioivotl his loUor ami would hav»
aoHWorcd it from tho ruinH o( fort DiUiuoHno, had ho nol hopod to hm
him ill Wow York. IIjw wiittoH DuploHHis toj )in him (Ui^uqiiot) at onoo.
Major PrcvoHt loavoH for Bonton today. 'J)lonol Younj; oxpuotod to
Hottlo with Sianwix and I'rovoHt, who aro going homo. Haiitol miilH for
England. No news from thoro for ihroo months. Haldimand and Muna-
tor well. lioMpooting arrangomontH for paying hia mon, &,o. Pago B4

Ko(K)rt of oourt martial on a Boldior attompting to doHort.

February 16,
Carlisle.

February 17.
Now York.

February 17,
Pittsburgh.

February 18'
Oarlijle.

fiS

Poarirt to Bouquet. »>?!■•' port of court martial; mulinoua be-
haviour in tho garrinon. i tho priHonor (Kagan) to Fort llodfonl,
knowing him to bo asowor .luliny. Han cent rolurn of 11 )ur &ii. roooi-
vod. KoportH invoHligation into f ho allegod Mtoiiling of horHOH. 58

Moroor to tho pamo. llopoH hin lotlorH havo boon roooivod ainoo ho laat
hoard. Two ShawanoHo gone to find if any of Iho onomy aro at tho mouth
of tho Muskingum or Yollow Orook. A Mohican roporlH fr»>m tho Soioto,
two offloors and 20 or 30 mon to bo thoro, and at tho Salt Sjtring abovo
KaskaHkius a largo numbor of troop'i. UoporlH of !j iko Indiaim ooming to
war horo, Indian horo havo gono otV to thoir towim afiaid of tho others
ooming, but duo aUo to tho H(iarcily of tl )ur; will take ovory prooaution
to prevent any of tho garriHon from being scalped. Clayton haa gone oflT
to .econnoitro. Indian asks whit>koy for delivering up u girl, who had
boon made i rinomr ; explains to him and other Indians, that all oaptivoa
must bo dolivorod up as the price of poaco ; if not dolivoreJ, they would
bo demanded in tho middle of their towns. Sends returns. Tho lato
M'voio woathoro had dosed tho Monongaholn, so that not one log hai
arrivid for tho :^ow barracks, Tho mon generally healthy. Lint of what
IS wanted for tho posts, &o. <{*>

Sinclair to Adam Hoops. Ficsh provisions wanted at tho posts ; to
pnrohat«o 20 head of cattle. List of the posts to which ihoy aro to bo
distributed. 6*

Muj)r John Tullikon to Bouquet. Sends this letter by Lapsloy, ap-
pointed onbign in tho battalion, The packet haH arrived, but nothing is
known of its news. Stanwix sends friendly messages ; is waiting horo
for orders, Tho Ivvng of Prussia is in a tine way ; war is tho word and
peace is no more thought of. 6<»

Hugh Mercer to the same. Since last writing nothing has happened.
Tho Delaware chief has not gono to Prcsqu'lsle for reasons given, and
his friends of Kasknskius are angry with him for lotting his son go to
Venango ; tho talk of those 1 udians thows thoir secret disposition. Tho
old chief wont himself to tho Salt Spring and found only ono officer and
If) men there, who wore trading with tho Indians. Tho ofllcor told tho
chief that a thousand sokiiers and a numbor of longhaired Indians wore
coming across the Lake from Niagara; the provisiors and military
stores had already come to LeB«Muf, where a descent on Pittsburgh waa
in preparation, as soon as tho Ohio was tree of ice. News conflrmod by
another Indian. It is dilHcult to reconcile the dilTerent reports, but shall
bo prepared for tho worst. Kobortson is of groat sorvioo; bateau building
goes on slowly, frum want of pitch, &o Tho Ohio broken up and full of
ice. The cold has boon intense. Uii hoard that a strong romforooment
is comin . The French at Salt Springs seem loft to keep up an intoroat
in tho Indians. 68

iiiciati' lOvicuciai roiuva. tt "/ ttv «H rr..--. " ...—.—..

for tho manner in which his rash letter is montiouod, but states ho did
not mean to bo disrespootfulto Bouquet, and expresses sorrow for having
written ifc. Provisions sent off. Olark has dispatched a porson to bring
a return of the provisions at the different posts. The moana ho has

A. U-1

IlolTgilBT OOt.I.iaTION.

ItT

1769.

Fcbrimry 10,
lloituii.

Fibriinry ID,
boatdii.

Pcbnmrj' Ht,
ilonioii.

Vi liruiivy 19,
I.lgoiiit'r.

Pobnidvy 510,
l'liiUd(>i|ilim,

Fcliniary 'ii,
NowVoik.

Pehrimry a:t,
LanudNtor.

PcbriiRry 3),
York Town.

Kfbruury 21,
York Town.

Fi'bnmry 35,
York.

February 27.
March 1.

Marnh I,
Btoiiy Orock.

Marcb t,
IMttibuiKb.

lukon tOBupply liij^onior. M«rjland linn Hont iiO.OOO (pontidH) of flour
ti PitlHbiiigli ; f.iiHh WHnto<l to |>Hy tho pooplo who Imvo roturnoJ.
ItoturnH huvo boon obltiinod of anuH hudI to tho provincinl comintii.
sidiioiH. Vbuo Ti

Muiy HillinKH to Houqiiot. Thoro boiiif^ no longer uny bopo other
biiHbiuiJ boin« ulivo, pmyn him to uho bin luduohro toolliiin htm non-
Hion UN an ofliiuw'H widow. f^

Hiiino lo Captiiiii JoHcolyn. KoBjwoting bor ponHion and u olainimado
n|rnjnMt tier bUo liiiHhund. ir^

.Satno to Mrs. I »oborub Finnklin, IMiiladolpbiii. AhUh her to takochar-KU
of and (o t'orwaul papoin (rom HimkiuoI lOHpooting l>or pormion. 7rt

liloyd t') Uou(|Uot. Tlio number ol Uoyul AmonoanH at proHont
ellootivo hero is au ; IliffhlandorH, 110; I'onnHylviinianH, lOa. Hun
dolacbod Hix men to Htony (Jreek, tbo garriHon boing nickly; throaxh
()iirry'HdiliKOi\()o Lif^onior jh Htockod with proviNionH lo Ibu 2{)<U M»r«h.
Woik done on tbo ('oJ'oiiooh, condition of tbo urtnuniont, fio. 7!»

liloul. .lanuw (Jrant to tb" Maine. (Joneral Korbort buH ordered a modal
for tbo olllcorH wlici bavo boon in tbo ia^t oampaign. " Tbo intdal hun
on one nide Ibo roproHonlntion oftt road out tbrout<b un imrnonoo foroMt
over rookHHod mountaina, tbo motto; • I'or tot diHcrimin i.' On tho
other Hide are reproHontod the ((onduonoo ol tbo Ohio und Monon><uholu
rivorn, u I'ort in IbunoH in tho Jorkn ol tbo rivorH ul tho approaeli of
(Joneral KorboH, carried in a litter, l'ol!ow»d with tho army marchintr in
colunuiH with canncn. The motto: "Ohio Hrittanioa CcmMilio Manuquo.
TbiH to bo worn round tbo neck with a dark blue ribbon." HI

Tullckon to tho wimo. OrdorH wnt lor camp o(inipugo lor tho four n»m-
panioH. AmberHt haH ordered that eiicii battalion of ',000 men hIiouIJ
kIvo JOO (or light itd'antry lor the next ciimpidgn, Tlio nix (iompanioH
to give «iO and tho lour companion 40. They are to be droHHod accordingly.
HoHpoctiiig camp cciuipago, .to. ^i,

l-icnt. Alia/, lo the hamo (in Krcnch). Death of liicul. Hohx and tho
arraiigomontH (or taking care of hiH otl'octH, ^y

Captain Harding to tbo namo. WiHhoH lo rollout and iinkH hihi influonco
lor leave to do ho. jjjj

l>r. .lamoH Milne to tbo samo. Ankn for bin inlluonoo to obtain a
conimiHHion. i^l

Ocorgo HlovcnHon to tbo Haino. Hondn a potilion to bo (oi warded to
Ueiioral KorboH or HujiproMHod an ho thinks host. Tbo pooplo depend on

him entirely I'or a HOtlloment of their accountH.

Invoice of Indian goods Hont from Fort Mcdlord to Fort I'ittHburgh by
order of Ourry. .j"j

Journal o( the daily oocurronoiH at Fort liytlloton from the 2r>lh
January to dale. yi

liieut. Hugh (Jruwford to Mou(iuet. lio|»ortH tho HJokly atato of tho
garrison and that there In no doctor. 104

Mercer to too name. SondH koturnH of tho garrinon. King Hoavor
juHt returned reports that the moHHagoH mot with a welcome rocoption,
and piopoHalH for poaco would bo gone into wore tlio Indiann aHHurotI
they wore Bincere, a» thoy can Hcarooly.boliovo tboir numeroun barburiliort
would meet with entire forgivonoHH. Iloport of tho onomy'H foroo at
LcHovif conflrmod. Tho DolawaroH removing to KartkaskiaH to bo out

'■^- -"v^' TT eituiut lavtiuiauiu; an hanuH propunng 10 roooivo tho

enemy. Tho health of tho garriaon improving. PatterHon'H mad
onterprise. IndiawH from Luko Krio awking if poaoo had been made
with tho DolawaroH.as tho French were porHUading thorn that tho Kngliwh
intended to cut thom otl root and branch. Thoy havo gone back ploauod.

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17B9.

llKrcb a,
Ligooier.

March 3.

March 3,
Ligonier.

March 10,
Albany.

March 10,
Ligonier.

BOUQUET OOLLIOTION.

A. 14-1

March 4.

March 6,

Fort

Littleton.

March 6,
Pittsburgh.

March B,
New York.

March 6,
PittBburgh.

March 9,
Winchester.

The policy of tho Beaver to keep right with whoovor ib strongest. No
moio Indian moal to bo Bont. P'>K<^ 1*'^

Lieut. Archibald Biuno to Bonquot. The dolaohmont of Royal Ameii-
cars continues very hciilthy, and siippoHes tho same is tho cuso at Pitts-
burgh, although tho sergeant never gives tho Icast'acoount. Jiospeoting
money. Thanks for tho kindnoss about his oomraissiun and usks his
support rospectipg his claim to rank. Tho number wanted to coraploto
the garrison. Tiio loturn of men iiring at a target. Is sorry to hoar
of rait<bohaviour oi the men in their quarters; thoy behave well horo.
A great deal of work has been done, iiet-pecting tents, &,o. 108

Mercer to tho Fame. Tho intelligence of tho enemy preparing to move
in lorco down tho Ohio is confirmed, Tho news is spread among tho
Indians by the French. Will bend (or the roinloiccment, kc, 112

Lloyd to the (-anie. Thanks for tho relief promised. Sends returns of
tho work done for tho month. Tho distressed condition of tho provin-
cials in tho garrii-on described ; it would be a charity to relieve them
that they may have an opjortunily to jiuithase cider and vogotablof, iho
only means of lecstablishing their health, and without which a great
pait of them can never make another campaign Scouts sent out on the
road to Venargo and Picbqu'Isle. The men believe the roads to bo
imprncticublo for cunncn. Oro of his soldiers has made a plan of the
road. Enhign Ciawfoid is at Stony Creek with a sickly garrison. No
W!nt of provif-ione, thanks to Ourry. Jaandico epidemic in tho
garrison. 114

Pearls to the samo. itdonthly returns^sent ; afeks him to got the Indian
accounts settled. The men in the garrison are waiting till tho Ifith,
when they will abandon tho post without their pay ; many havedoi<ortoil
since receiving an advance. 118

Ensign C. Giaydon to the same. Sends returns and juarnal of occur-
rences (p. 94). Ilo has kept minutes since his first an ival. Hi)

Hutchins to the same. Confesses his mistako in tho quantity of flour
returned and atks forgiveness. \'I0

Tulle ken to tbe samo. The miserablo state of the four companies
represented to Amherst and how this has been done. News ofoffioors,
&c.; respecting the returns, &c. St. Clair is no friend to him (Bouquet),
but he is little regaided, &c. 121

Mercer to tho same. The blunder committed by Hutchins in respect
to flour, &c. A Shawanese reports a few French to be on tho Muskingum
and Scioto; they have been trading and are packing to return to
Canada by Detroit. Could hear ol no other parties on tho Ohio above
tho Falls. The Shawanese are surprised and pleased to have been treated
by the English so kindly. 125

Edward Ilubbard to the same. Money received and paid over. Tho
Ansembly of Virginia has voted to reciuit tho regiment to a thousand
and has, he hears, offered the command to Colonel W. Byrd. Colonel
Washington has received thanks for his services and is resolved to have
tho conduct of Colonel Stephen examined by tho Assembly intending
to lay before it all the ciimes of which ho is acccused. flo^os to servo
next campaign. 127

Gavin Cochrane to the same. Is glad to hear ho has come to Phila-
deli'hia, as there is now a chance of the battalion joining, The sufforinga
of the different parts of tho battalion. Capt. Schuyler and his company
have been at Fort Miller all winter. Sends retarns. A light company
has been formed. 123

Thomas Lloyd to the same. Tho required detachment shall bo sent
when the strength of the post would be, Kojal Americana, 30 ; High-

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129

iitv.

Arrival of two

March II,
Philndelpliia

March (12:^)

March 12,
Albany.

March IS,
New Yoik.

March 17,
Pittaburgh.

March 17,

Fort

UuraberlanJ.

March 18,
Pittsbargh.

€6-25

landers, 120 ; Ponnsvlvanians, HO. OfBoora dofioiont Arrivi
onH^rm of iho PorumylvaniunH on the route to PUtHbu^Kh ' • to roliova
who Hhould itlcasp to bo relieved hv tbem " in h-a 111- ** relieve

;^. "boon"'"'?:'",""" ,»'"'»"™" '" ''^ "'"ii"" -; ; r„r w;S

SaraotothoHame. Had roocivcd bis card, lie with Maior TtJhV'
would mrot inm at whatever hour and pinc-o ho mi -lU ix unon iS

GonS I^l^'nt' '' "'" •^"""- "='^ ho.r/l f;om K oken that
JlZn A i^'>'it>oen appointed Ooionolin cl.iof to the regirnont

( Koyal A mencaimj . Sondn a return of the changes among tL TflW«
JieHpo. ing camp e.iuipago and rogimontal accoun-n c^^ A laU aeoa;
«ont out from Fort Kdward reports iho kdling of five fconchme^i other
vo tukon prmoner., and lh;a a hcouI of 50 Indians vrarul Por

at 1W,.^ '"!'•?'*'" ^^'^' ^'""^ Kogor.hnd «hown a nmall S^

and tool SJ^f"' """'' °"'!'?'^ '^'" ''^'^oAho nost, when he k lid ^0

Sed of Hog'v'^orr" ""' ' '''' '''''"'' '^'""^ ""^ "" ^^^^'^ ---

Tulleken to the nnme. CondoloH on the loss of Brigadier ForlL^/

CanS;,;; .^''.'''^"^^"'•'f "^ ««"" "^ '^^'^^il-'^ lose ehi aeo? .^
Capla,ns JIarding and I.unders may Bond in their rrsignatons • 11,^^
at wind. comp:uncs a. o to be sold has boon fixed bv CJoaS Amho.«?

nrnd^e'^ArT- TTll '■' ',' ""'1'^ «^niculenant. a'nd en"g st^dy 0
E. h , "' '•' '^'•'^'»'^'«'' M^inckton at Ilulif.x. It is ronoftod

.Moroor sendin- intelligence brought by an Indian from Pr,«„n'Il

vZu\ . ir?., I . ""^ «'"'noi out, in consequence of bt>lti sent hv the
coS e 'Th mi: rV "' ■vi'^kHki'as to consult as to 'their

couiHo. J lie iMingoos dosiro both nations to fi./ht across the (Jro'if W,it,...
and not duturb thorn here, and that they had'lSfd Srn the olhvvk

enn ,' 'Tp ^ ^^V""'^' "^ Pmsqu'Ilo and L^Boc.f, wilh annaZ etc
Reports of French troops at Venango, etc "wnamoiu, oto.

Captain Poa. is to B.uquot. The satisfaction of the men in the sawi
son a his letter ; had been obliged to confine 13 but rToasoTon thf nr^
mise to stay till his (Bouquet's) letter came. HuVb , 3 £ 10 o 'nav
the men which will satisfy thom till he can got more. ThTy b! e cK

grin ;rbv 1?; P r- ^°"'^'"^'/^« r^^^y - '^ ''^^y ^^^^ '-^"-'^ ^ " wh t.

roturrli ^ i ''o^'nco, most of the men would still b. hero. Sonds

Mercer to the same. Sends Indian report (p. 13 0. Shall not relax ht'
vig.lancoand industry for socuring hii p.st^ Progress of the work
ammunition secured. Eas been obliged to borrow m nev Arrival of
ndian goods froni Bodford ; a poor a;sortmeut, Th^ Indians bave'fu?/
forsa e and would return disgusted wore they not tak"n Compla „ 8
of indiscnminjUn tr<"lin''' <4»n!a c.l-.,,_. •' . , ■ . V"'"!"'*'"'^

nhnnt f!0 f,wV,.,,;ru V '^.'- '^-"^^s ^^"i^''i« Hpooch ; his failUiiiiuoss:
h„?oh\f N ^.T ^'■"^'."^'- ^"'^'^"^ dolorminod to bury the French

irvt ed a^iuir^'^^^r "^'^.k'" ^''''' ""^ ^uns yet; hoL have boea
grappled a little way down the Ohio, but in very deeo water Scurvv
18 appearing, meados spreading, but not prov^/- mortaK Rutchins lu

130

BOUQOIT OOLLIOTION.

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1753.

March 30,
Ligonier.

March 21,
PitUb'-.rgh.

March 24,
York Town.

March 28,
New York.

March 31,

Fort

Cumberland.

April 1,
Ligonier.

April 2,
Philadelphia

April 4,
Pittsburgh.

Aprils.
York Town.

with it. Vinegar and hard cider would bo useful. Garden seeds and
tinhinc lincH wanted. Want of pitch lor the bateaux. Feara of a Qood
on the Monongahola. P^go 148

Archibald Blane to Bouquet. Has drawn upon him for monov to
pay the men. Will druw more if he has an opportunity. Iho
men's bad state of health. ^^2

Mercer to the same. No opportunity of annoying the enemy shall be
lost. Bull (Indi'in) with a small scout, has gone off to Venango. Speir
arrived with money ; the few good days are reviving the sick. Shiugas
and his gang have gone homo patistiod. What is to be done with
prisoners brought by Indians ? Supply of beef brought from Ligonier
when it was exhausted ; is keeping Indians out hunting. Hears that one
half of the officers of the Pennsylvanians are resigning to follow the army
next spring as sutlers and peddlers ; believes that the Quarter Master
should prevent such vermin from coming up. " Peace bo to the manes
of General Forbes, his name, for ages to come, will be dear to Americpns
and appear with lustre among contemporary worthies in the British

Koturns of the second division of the firat battalion of the Eoyal Ame-
rican Regiment. ^ .... ^u^^

Tulleken to Bouquet. Has sent on a deserter for trial. Baa
conduct of Eneign Mcintosh. He (Tulleken) is kept here till Colonel
Young arrives. The four companies are on the march ; hopes he
(BouquotJ may see them in a fortnight. Eeport that General Hopson is

dead. .^^^

Eeturn of the dimensions of abridge over Wells' Creek, supposed to

he sufficient to stand any flood. 1^8

T. Lloyd to Bouquet. Returns sent. The condition of the Pennsylva-
nians is deplorable ; the surgeon left here is himself sick. Asks that
pay for the Pennsylvanians be sent ; the officers had been obliged to
engage their ciedit for necessaries, without which the men would have
perished. The severity of the services required further exhausts thom.
Pork sent to Pittsburgh under escort; what is left is barely sufficient for
two weeks. Indian corn received from Mercer ; a largo part of it
damaged. Has sent 20 men of the 60 asked for by Mercer. There are
only 35, and the other 15 are in the hospital. Colonel Mercer's demand
for the whole ; to exculoate himself, should any accident happen for
want of them, asks for' instructions. Respecting whisky ordered for
the labourers, sick, &o., payment of which is refused by Ourry ; reason
for the order. Return received from Mr. Manro of the men ill with
scurvy, who should be sent to Bedford. Seines sent to Pittsburg where
there a're plenty of fish. Respecting expenses. 169

Application to Benedict Dorsey at Fort Loudoun for carnage for
goods to Pittsburgh, according to olfer of Colonel Bouquet. 1(U

Of same date a letter from the same person to Bouquet that they

accepted his offer. r l- ^r> J.^^

MtM cor to Bouquet. Is concerned at the prospect ot his (bouquet s)
removal from this frontier. Cannot easily relinquish the hope of serving
under him in another campaign; his eonso ot Bouquet's candour and
indulgeijco. Will prepare a statemonl for Stanwix of the garrison and
btores. The detachment of Royal Americans murchos to-morrow for
Ligonier. The Indian Bull has gone u)) the, river for the latest intelligence.
The garrison well supplied. Uaptain Robertson has the measlof, but is
recovering ; not one has died of that disorder. 16t>

Rudolph Benedict to the game. Cannot send an exact account of the
blankets and stores received from Ligonier, for reasons given. States all

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131

1750.

April 15,
New York.

April 31,
Ligonier.

April 24,
Pittaburgh.

April 24,
Pittaburgh.

ho knows about tho money received by Captain Lander. Respecting
returns, with remarks. Concerning,' camp equipage &o. Is certain that
he (Bouquet) will bo surprised at Captain Lander's resignation, bat he
would have been more so had ho seen tho letter for tho discharge of ono
of his sorgoantH, ono of his corporals and three of tho bent men of his
com,)any, wilh an offer to pay £20 currency lor each of ihom, in order
to carry them to Charles Town. Tho loss to tho Provinco by tho death
of fho Princess Gouvernante (of Holland). Pernonal mossngos. Pago 168

Tulloken to Bouquet. Tho loss of his (Tullekon's) poor boy was a
blow, but ho will got over it and servo tho campaign. His application
to quit the service was precipitate and has dono him no good, ho is
afraid, with tho lirigadior. Will sot about tho account?. Recommendation
to Strodman (Stodman?) who is sent to tho fourth hatlalion. Sends a
pockot book for his accoptanco. 171

Lloyd to tho same. Thanks for tho promise of a surgeon. Must wait
for Iho money with patience. Bullocks have passed an " are now at
Pittsburgh ; had boon obliged to take some to prevent his garrison from
starving. Eospocting vinegar for scurvy and whiskey; tho garden in
hands. The floods have swept tho dam away. Notes regarding work,
materials, &o. Tho relief of the frontier garrisons anxiously looked for.
The first battalion of lioyal Americans being ordered on tho expedition
gives hopes of his (Bouquet's) return. Asks for a millwright. The
bravery and prudence of Lieut. Campbell in preserving his convoy from
an attack by Indians. A party of sick on their way to Bedford surprised by
Indians; tho escort saved themselves leaving the sick of whom 11 wore
killed or missing. Other attacks by Indians. Lieut. Miles has been
particularly active in pursuit. Nolo of men of the Qrst and second
battalions who havo died since the Ist of April. 173

lieport of Abel and Jaoob Pearson, horse drivers, taken prisoners on
tho Gth April and carried to Venango, but made thoir escape and were
brought in by some Mingops. The threats of the Delawares ; descrip-
tion of the fort at Veiiango &o. Indian scouts in the French interest
out toward Pittsburg and Ligonier, &o. 292

An extract from Mercer's Journal, which follows, gives a descriptioa
of the fort at Detroit, as given by two prisoners, who had been taken
by the Indians about twelve months ago. About 50 French families
live along tho river below the fort and 70 above it ; 40O soldiers havo been
stationed there, but at present there are only 200, the usual strength ;
the garrison poorly supplied. How they escaped, &o. 295

Mercer to Bouquet. Is pleased at tho ronowal of tho correspondence.
It being probable that no great force being at Venango, a spy sent off
may havo to go to Prosqu'lsle, or ho may bo delayed by an unexpected
outbreak of his countrymen, tho Delawares. Has sent tho General an
account of Datroit, as given by two men lately escaped from there. The
advantage of Charles Hill for a post. Excellent coal and limestone havo
lately boon discovered on tho Monongahela, nearly opposite to Pittsburg.
Will attempt to make tar horo. Chains wanted should Charles Hill bo
fixed on for a post. If tho point on tho River Duquesne is to bo fortified,
a foundation of stono must bo raised sovoral feet above its present level,
as tho Ohio was lately all over tho plains and covered tho floor of tho
fort. Refers to Lloyd lor uccount of Indian scalping. The Dolawares
are still apparently in tho French interest. Remarks on Indians, Late
gtandalnsii^, hohsvio-nr of (ho tro.oji.H in fsco of the cncmj^. Remonstrates
against removing the troops from tho garrison, tho officers do not wish
to retire before tho campaign ends, and tho effect on tho men would bo
disastrous. 178

66-25J

132

IDigirCT CDLLtorioN.

A. 14-1

fS

•:w f

1769
Aprit a) to
May li,
PitliburKli

AiTil 2*i,
Oarllile.

April 39,

April 2P,
LiKOoier.

Mny 2,
lifd/ord.

Nat ?,
Bedford.

May 4,
Yoik.

May 4,

Laucaster.

May 4,

Lancaster.

May 6j
Ligomer.

May 12,

Pittsburgh.

Iiiltllij^onro Herl \>y Colonel Mercor brought by Indians Hont out during
April iitxl May. I'ago 183

Colonel Airnhtron^j to linuquot, The olcps ho took rogpocting tho
claim lor tho two horHCH loht. llumihon will rohign ruthor than Htand
a court niurlial, Huh Hcnt ainiiuitiitioi\. Kn^'a^'omont of u f^'iinHmith
and two nmall apiircnticoH at twenty-livo hhillingM currency u diiy. Hob,
the blackmith and bin nion, will tuko twelve Hhillirif.'H a duj-, though ho
tliinkw they are equal to car|.eiitoiH who aie ( flored a dollar a day, ]{ob
muHt have n pint, or at leant halt u pint of rum a day l'>)r himi-oli'and hiH
man. Tho niiHeial)lo ftalootthe ]ieoploat L'goiiior. Tho men hero are littlo
better than when they lelt tho campaign, there uro tlO o( them, 15 not lit
for dul}'. A trapper hcalped ; the danj^or to tho inhabitantH, so that
] alroU should lo t-ent out ; how thono could bo I'urniHiiod. I'.IO

Jacob Morgan to Lloyd, Jtotpccting millwright who might bo
employed at Ligonier. 11)4

Jjloyd to Jk)uquol. Kespoctirg ropnira to wag^jons, &o, and tho
difll ulty of proceeding without usfiHlanco on tho work fiom thoregiilarH,
Jijrd rcjiiirtH from VVitichcstor that HIK) mon are ordered to reinl'orcoLi.jfl-
nie ; tho IliglilanderH to bo relieved on tho ariiviil ol ihcHO Virginian
troops. Two millwrighlH rocommendul by Morgan. The corporal in
charge of tho escort for tho sic k (p. 17'>) found guilty of great misboha-
viour. Tho unhajipy moil of the ^'ariison at Stony (^roek have boon
obliged to lio in u foot ot water, covered only by a waggon cloth ; H J of
tho bcHt men have either porifhod or been dihiililod. Tho ofllcor i«
constantly asking for roinfoiccmentH ; those Hoiit have boon B-icrificod,
but to ))refcervo tho poMt more must bo Honl on tho orrivui of tho Virgi-
iiiiinn. IDS

Colonel Adorn SlC))hcn to Bouquet. Uuh just arrived with 300 men
from Winchester, after a fatiguing inarch trom hrav}- rains, deep roads
and high rivers. Hopes thatthoy will not need to loUirn from Ligonier
f'lom w;iiil of juovittions. 198

Sumo lo tlio same. Will do what ho is ordered, but it is impcssiblo
to do tho heavy lepairs to tho roads if 5(( men are lelL bore, many of
tho dotachiiont Icing exhausted with tho bad loadH, kv,,, and ho in
carrying with him all who aro ablo to go. What rcBpoct i« to bo pail
to Sir John St. Clair's orders ? 1<I9

Gcoigo Stevenson to Hoops. Cannot get horses lo forward the flour.
Warrants have boon issued, but does not know how many horses can bo
got by this moans. All the wheat hero hold at four shillings. 200

Adam Hoops to Bouquet, Sends Stevenson's letter ; tho prospect of
getting waggons, i*C'.\ 201

Armstrong to Slanwix. Tho complaints from Ligoni"ir about provi-
sions are now removed ; details of l.cw the supply has been sot. His
brother, with Major Jamieson, set oil to recruit in Maryland in consc-
quonco of tho Governor's otders, a careful lieutenant is left at Hodford ;
nil tho other oflicors of higher rank are out recruiting. Colonel Slevonp,
f Stephen] with 300 men is on the march between Bedford and Ligonior ;
there are too few Kcn for tho convoys on this side of Ligonier. Hopes
that Iho necessity for fresh provisions has not been overlooked. 202

Lloyd to Bouquet. Js sorry to have incurred his displeasure and
explains. His returns regularly contained the elate of provisions ;
enters into details at considerable length to justify his correspon-
dence. " ' " 204

Mercor to the same. None of the enemy have boon seen, and few
friendly Indians till two days ago. Sends separately tho report of the
spy from Venango, and other intelligonco. Has postponed send-

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DlUQUtT OOLI-EOTION.

133

1753.

Miiy 13,

LIgouier.

Msy 19,
York.

Mm- 17,

Bedfoid.

M«Tl7,
Badf'ord ,

May 21,

Cariialo.

May 21,

York.

Mny 22,

Laucn3ter.

May 23,
Lancaster.

May 23,

Pittebiirgli.

Aliiy 23,
New York,

May 23,
Ligotiicr.

in^' roturnH till ho hciird from Iho HOtllomcnlH. Not an ounco of froHh
botf in Iho fort for oi«ht dayn ami llio hluto of the II »u.- will oblige Ihoni
to go on horwo lloeli, if it can bo procurcil. Tho «iirriHon booomin^ moro
hottllhy ; only tho IlighliindorH, who lovo tho cold wonliior woll, full Hick
BH tho Humtnor udvuncoH, but nono dond hh yet. .'!.h not found pino lit
to maUo lur, but hiiH di«c.)v«rod a lino mi;: wico on tho Moulh Hido of tho
Monongaholft oppoMilo tho lowor point cf tho inlund. Tlio Indiiins npouk
lair, bul at homo aro full of cabalH ; tho Kronch omirtcarioH havo done a
world of minchiof. Corporal Kilin, n prifonor, oamo in lust nii<ht ; ho
narrowly OHoapcd being ncalpcd whon ho callod for tho b^at. I'ago 207
Captain Aloxiindcr McKoizio to Hou(|uot HaH hcuni that hit* regi-
ment Iiuh loft Philadelphia; hirt uncortainly m to whon and wln-ro ho
can join. HopcM that Co'onol Monlgoinoiy littH not (orgotlon hitj
detachment here; nlloclions thoroon. Cannot undorttand vfhy tho
dotacliment hero \h lelt to Milfer without boing rolioved. I'oiHonallr ho
Will do all for tho good of tho Horvioo, bul is HurpriHod to hoar nothing
from tho corps to which ho bolongn, and dooH not know how ho Ih to
HUpply tho want o( clothing, holtio tho men's accounln, &o. llis conli-
donco in Uouquol's manugomont, Ac. 210

Uoorgo SlovcnHoi) to tho t-amo. Tho brigade of horHca Hont from horo
nrochiifly bought by Adam Hoops. Hojjes that oats may ho got, and
how cash can bo procured. Cannot bo at LancaHtor, for loasons given ;
bhall tiy to got wugi^'ons on tho (icncrarH tornis. Trusts that on roprc-
f-enlalion his Hoivicos shall bo fairly paid for. Next wotk will bo timo
enough to issue udvertit-omonts, &c,, &c. 213

Stephen to tho samo. lias been obliged to stay to forward Hupplioa
for tho gairisoiiH, which havo boon in groat want but aro new supplied for
Iho pro.-ent. Ho has foi warded 12,000 pounds of provisions since ho camo
to this jilaco, has had a delachmont on tho roads, and Ihoro aro now ten
wiigirons with pork on their way over tlio mountains. No tools horo to
build tho (^uemong biidgo, and tho escorts for convoys ro<ju ro all his
mon. Does notwee how ho can leave this without danger of Blarving btforo
an active ollicor and soir.o men corao to roliovo him. 215

Samo to Stanwix. Has only this instant hoard of tho want of provi-
Hions at Pittsburg. They havo, however, received provisions before this, of
which dotuils are given. Uo))orts his work as in letter to Mouiiuot. Tho
nocessily for pack horcos and cat'Jo at IhogarriHOn boyond tho mountains
can only bo supplied from day to day. 210

Daniel Clark to liouquot. Uan sent off waggons with oats for Bedford,
there to lohd Hour for Ligonior and Pittsburgh. Is distroi-sod lor want
of forage HtoroH. Tho measures ho has adopted for obtaining forago
(ont-, it'). Ho requires money, tho country people having little faith in
militaiy payments. 218

Stevenson to tho samo. Shall send olf to collect Iho waggons and lis
tho day and place for appraisement. Arrangomoi.ts for packing and
forwarding oats, i^c. 211)

Adam Hoops to tho samo. Has boon at township meetings; tho
peopio say they will send their wagi^ons ; bags w.mteJ. 221

Kdward Shippcn to tho samo. Is doing all in his power to got
w.iggons; stuff for bagging wanted. 222

l{oturn of skins, furs, ka., in store at Piltburgh. 22.'}

James
Lmeri

Loighton t) Lieut. B:irnsloy. paymas'.cr to tho first Royal

American Baltalion. Rospucting tho accounts for recruiting, &'\ 22 1

Lloyd to Stanwix. Defeat of lOOO Virginians under Ballot with a

convoy of pork by a parly of tho onomy within four miles of Ligonior.

A detachment sent otr, found all tho horses kdlod or taken, fivo of tho

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134

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 14-1

1(59.

May 23,
LaacBstcr,

May a:^,
Pittsburgh.

I i

May 23,
Ligonier.

May 24,
Lancaster.

May 25,
Ligonier.

Hay 25,

Ligonier.

May 26,
Ligonier.

May 25,
Bedford.

waggons burned, guns cut to pieces, &o. Tho violent tornado and
approach of night prevented him from doing anything but securing the
pork, which he shall send for slihough it is difficult to got horses. The
garrison is harassed to death with escort duty, and will soon bo incapable
of it especially when woakoncd by the naarch of the Highlanders. Has
sent off a detachment to Stony Crook, which he is afraid the enemy intend
to attack. Escape of a Boyal American after being scalped noar tho
fort. The detachment sent after the Indians returned in time to take
part in Ballot's affair, Tho onom)^, about 150, behaved with the utmost
bravery. Sends returns of provisions. Sends express oft" under cover of
night. Pago 226

Casualty return. 229

Colonel Burd to Bouquet. Eoports his hopes of getting waggons next
week, &o. 230

Mercer to tho same. Skirmish botwoen a corporal and ton men of tho
garrison and a fuporior foice of tho enemy. One man looking for game
gculped; tho Indians then attacked the others who got off except two
old men, who were taken prinonors, A pursuit made but tho enemy
escaped. Tho most active Indians in the pursuit well rewarded.
From tho state of provisions cannot maintain many Indians
at the fort, but tho prospects for supplies are bettor. Is busy
scouring tho woods for spies, but without success. Two Dola-
wares from Venango report that thero are only 30 soldiers there at
present, tho rest having gone to Lo Bcani for provisions. A spy has been
sent up tho Ohio, iteturns sent. Arrangements that it would bo desirable
to make for tho sale of necessaries by tho traders to tho soldiers. Is glad
that permission has been given to leave his people at tho fort. jReturn of
provisions at Ligonier follows (p, 2H5). 231

General return of the garrison at Port Ligonier, commanded by Lieut.
Colonel Lloyd, 267

Shippon to B-)uquot. Tho failure of the meeting (p. 222) arose from a
mistake; ho goes this morning and has no doubt he will find the people
hearty in tho cause. Has distributed advertisemonts, but wants moroi
Ourry has paid £J118.0 6. Bags being made ki, 236

Eeturn of pork saved from the enemy. 237

Lloyd to Stanwix. Details from the 20th instant of the proceedings of
tho hostile Indians; tho attack on tho convoy, the various attempts at
pursuit, &c. Iloturn of Captain Morgan from delivering provisions at
Pittsburg ; when the supply arrived, they had not an ounce of any kind
in the store. At Turtle Creek, Captain Morgan on his march with tho
supplies, was attacked and repulsed the enemy; lost five men killed
and one wounded, but entirely preserved the convoy and brought in the
wounded. On the 3rd, Lieut. Hughes of the second Ponnsylvanians
with 15 men from Bedford, was attacked within hearing of tho fort, his
sergeant and three men were killed, the rest retired in good order and wore
relieved from the foit. Captain Mackorzio has insisted on marching
on the arrival of Ballet. The want of his dot.achment before the arrival
of all tho Virginians will weaken tho garrison and greatly increase the
fatigue of escort duty. The distref^s of Pittsburg for want of provisions ;
for want of horses and more provisions it will bo impossible to supply

• . TTT '11. 111) n '1 o

it, nili tc-munow scnu an ho tun, -o3

Eeturns (i) of provisions at Ligonier. 244-245

Stojjhon to Star.wix. Dotiils of tho attack on Billot's party (p. 226).
Tho enemy knows tho state cf tho garrison and will no doubt exert their
utmost endeavours to cut off tho communication. No convoy with a

A. 14-1

1759.

May 25,
BeaforJ.

May 25,
Ligonier.

May 26,
EastOD.

May 27,
fiedford.

May 28,
Carlisle.

arrival
ase the

isions ;

supply
244-245

May 28,
Carlisle

). 226).
't their

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BCUQUIT COL.. CTION.

135

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smaller escort than iho French have at Venango can be safely depended
on. On the arrival of Woodward he shall sot out with a considorable
supply to Ligonier. Balloi's party remains at Ligonier; McKenzio on his
march here ; this post and Juniata must be left in his care that he
(Stephen) may be able to strengthen the escorts. The Indians have
killed two Virginian soldiers at Pittsburg, and a Pennsylvanion, besides
one very lately at Stony Creek. The impunity increases their insolence.
To check this, secure the communication and prevent their insults, it is
necessary to march a body of troops to this place. So convoys can be
expected till that is done, and if ho bo drubbed, the advanced garrison
will be in extremely bad circumstances. Page 246

George Croghan to Capt. Horatio Gates. Has been hero ten days
waiting for an escort ; cannot venture without a good one as almost
every party lately has been attacked and boa' on. The attack on Ballet's
party. The garrisons of Ligonier and Pittsburg have not above; a fort-
night's provif-iors. If the next escort moots with a misfortune these two
posts must be abandoned. A hundred French and Indi.ins would make
an easy conquest here. Has sent otf Oaptain Montour with three Indians
to Pittsburg to collect all the Indians he can to meet him (Croghan) and
send messages to the Indian boltlements to call them to a meeting at
Pittsburg. 219

Daniel Clark (extract) to Stanwix. The attack on Ballet, but no
additional details. Bedford improves, for every thing that comes stays
here for want of escort. The cattle that left Carlisle on the 15th are here
yet and likely to bo for some time. Everything looks gloomy here;
since the !i5th of April the road has not been clear of them (the Indians).
Enclosed by Adam Hoops, whoso signature is placed at the foot of the
extract. 261

Captain Callendor to Bouquet. Expects to send off 400 horses on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Leaves the question of his resignation
in the hands of the General. 252

Stephen to the same. Asks for men, the communication being lined
with parties of the enemy, particularly Indians, from this to Pittsburg.
Ballet's defeat leaves them necessitous ; he (Stephen) has only 40 men
with him. Lloyd was obliged to send Woodward with another convoy to
Pittsburg. He (Stephen) can send nothing over the Laurel Hill till he
is reinforced. The Highlanders are on their march down, which sur-
prises hiu at this juncture. The loss of another convoy would ruin the
advanced posts. Asks for some Virginians to be sent fecm Winchester
to Fort Cumberland ; a man was scalped and a boy taken there the night
before la?t; 50 of the enemy could burn the place. 253

Adam Hoops to the same. He and Ourry arrived ; constables sent
out to gather in waggons. Forty horses are to set otf to-morrow. What
is to be done for escorts, as 80 beef cattle and a number of pack horses
are at Bedford and cannot stir ? The people are all asleep ; same of the
waggonmoD, must be used roughly as a warning to the rest. Four 0£
Scoti's waggons passed ; 10 more wore ready to start; Shippen will
Report his f-uccof 8 at Lancaster. Ho has 24 4 fine shocp in pasture and
has sent to purchase more. The bad news from above will make waggons
more difficult to bo got, unless smartly handled. Sends extract (p. 251)
of letter from Ligonier. 254

Ai mstrons to Stanwix. Has been urging the magistrates to have the
meadows appraised ; the accounts for last year are not paid nor settled,
which makes the people uneasy, fltis appointed a mar to watch the
moi dows to prevent wa^te ; superintend hay making, &e. The same is
to be done at Shipponsburgh and Lcudoun. Mr. Lyon appointed to

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136

i

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1760.

M&y 28,

Carlisle.

May 28,

Carlisle.

May 2P,
Lancaster,

May 29,
Garlislc.

May 30,
Lancaster.

May 30,
Lancaster.

May 30,
Lancaster.

May ?0,
Carlisle.

BOUQUET COLT ECTION.

A. 14-1

receive and check here the accounts of the conlractorB* agents. If ho
can find 60 men who have shoes and blankets, ho will send them to
Stojihcn, and has written Bard to hasten up the now levies from Lan-
caster; .smiths aroai work getting arms ready for the newly raised
troops. Has made a demand on the mogibtrates for waggons. Pago 256
Aini8trong to Houquot. Arrangements for raising and.paying for wag-
gons; has given charge to Mr. Byards at two and a half po.r cent ; he has
also chaiEje of one of the King's stores. Recommends that the money to
pay the waggons thould bo deposited hero. The siiporintendenco ol tho
meadows; Lyon's appointment, &c. Asks for warrants confirming tho
appointments. Cniwford sent to eollccl horses. Tho men sent to
StO|ihen are in a shocking state for such a duty. Summonses issued to
bring in waggons; if that docs not i-uit, force must boused. Ballet's
affair is a very unforlurate and, ho is afraid, a very scandalous ono.
Croghan is still at Bedford ; "things have a disagreeable aspect, and
ceitLer our manner of making war nor politics seem to have with those
savages tho proper effects. Is it possible to avoid attacking tho Indian
towns or renewing tho war with the Lclawarcs ?" Tho few Ponnsvl-
vanians with Moigan did well. j-f.t)

Otirry to tho same (in French). Tho hindrance to the transport of
provisions by tho bad news from Bedford. Has been trying to cngago
waggons to cany up working tools; is obliged to leave money to pay
the men on their return. Will try to got stores for forage. Stevonsou
promi.^os a brigade of waggons; tho number uncertain. A saddlor pro-
inised Mr. Byer (Byard ami Dyer in other places) is tho bearer of this ; is
afraid he will be detained the greater part of a week, from tho difficulty
of getting transport for tho working tools. 2t)3

Colonel .James Euid ly the same. Advertisements received and distri-
buted; bngs aro being made; Eoyd is sending tents to Carlisle. Tho
difficulty of getting waggons, last year's services not baing paid for.
JNotoof thowaggors sent or to be sent to the different places. If tho
people were paid waggons could bo more easily got. Has hoard of tho
defeat of Ballet aud is trying to keep it quiet. 2G5

Ouny to the same, licfcrs to Boylo for account of tho attack on Mor-
gan. 1 ho carrying off of Ballet's convoy is unlucky; had tho enemy
destroyed tho provisions, it would not have been so bad, but to carry
them oil to Venango on the pack horses is provoking. Itemains hero
fc)r reatons given ; basset sawyers ard carpenters lo work to repair
old stoifs for forage. Has written Hughes to send tho horses ho has
ready. Wyur to supply oals and Colonel VVciscr to raise waggons ; sup-
pofosthey should coccert tc-gother. Tho eaddler will not go to work
till he be paid, so that he can settle his debts. Has found another express
on pay ; a list of those so engaged should hi made lo avoid confusion
lias ct gj'god a forage master. 268

Edwaid Shippen to the si. mo. A long letter altogether concerning tho
collection of fornge, waggons &c., and sending them forward. o-ji

Euid to tho same. Has sent 18 waggons to Fort- Bedford and 4 to
Carlisle; if tho people wore paid, all would go smoothly. Delay in
sfiooing horses; suggests sending up horse shoos and nails. 277

bame to the same. J{ecommeiids tho bearer, Abraham Barr who will
start with 30 waggons in a week, to bo wa^'gon master. Urges that last
year s accounts, which ho takes with him to Philadelphia, be settled as soon
as possible. ""

Hoops to tho same. Is sorry Pittsburgh is in such extremity, whic!h
could have been avoided had the officers at tho posts been more active
Iho supplies for Ligonier and Pittsburgh are still at Hay's Town. Hope*

14-1

A. 14-1

UOUQUir OOLLECTION.

131

of

1759.

May 30
Reading,

May-

Reading.

June 2,
Readint;.

June 4.

June 11,
Lancaster.

June 20,
Philadelphia

July 6,
Fort Bed foul

July 12,
Fort Bedford

July 12,
Ligonier,

Slovonson has marched wilh all tho cattlo and pack horses. Concerning
Iho collecting of waggons &c. Pago 211)

Conrad Woisor to Bonqoot. Hccoivod tho £1,000 currency sent.
Tho progress of sending off waggons ito., &o. 281

Sumo to tho same, lloports tho prospocts of getting waggons, &c.
The constables ask (or pay for posting advortJHonionts, &o. 282

Cftllendcr to tho same. Is hero with4(J0 horses, but cannot got drivers
for them all ; tho old drivers, not being paid, aro not willing to enter
again. At^ks for 40 men of tho now levies as a temporary expedient.
Want of b»gH, &o. 286

John Hughes to tho same. Olfors his aHsistanco, but is doubtful if ho
can rido about tho country us mucli as is absolutely necessary. 2-(>

Shippon to tho samo. llcHpccting waggon musters. Is afraid tho
Assembly will refuse tho General's request tor £100,000, which would
have set all tho wheels in motion. Hopes to raise a couple of hundred
waggons Tho etl'orts to laine waggons and tho ditlioulty arising from,
non payment of last year's hoi vices. Scarcity of forugo of all sorts; has
been obliged to seize some oats from a merchant, &o. 287

James Dow to tho same. Sends 100 pairs shoes, 100 shirts and 100
pairs woollen stockings; not a thread stocking was to bo got in this
place. The articles aro to bo delivered at Carlisle. Sends Assembly
Acts regarding carriages. Tho (Jenorul hopes to sot out this week. 2!)0

i{epo!t of Harry Gordon concerning tho road from the Groat Meadows
to tho Monongaheia. 297

Tullekcn to Stanwix, Had sent express with an account by Captain
Cochrane, at Stony Crock, ot an attack on a small party of his and
stating the measures ho hud t!:ken to socuro the communication. Has
had no further account Ihouf:;!! ho had sent three oxprosHos to Cochrane,
to order him to maich into li'gonior with 50 horses loaded with flour and
50 oxen. Ho has -fOO mon, which should bo more than a match
for any thing ho may meet, Mclvenzie has sent forw.ird tho orders to
Burd to march on, leaving his baggage to follow. Muj )r Livingston has
arrived from Fort Cumbodand, Mot ton, waggon master from Juniata,
with a servant and commissary Armstrong, reports being tired on by
Indians about four miles from hero, Nino loaded waggons, with an
escort of only five mor wero only live miles back from tho place he was
tired at. Detachmoni sent off to try to save tho waggons, which they
met all safe, and they camped all night. In tho morning a provincial
about .30 yards oil' was killed and scalped in sight of them all, anit tho
Indians thougii pursued got otl'eafo, Thonumlorof his garrison and
tho duties, betides that tho enemy aro all round, make it necessary, ho
boliovos, to send up more troops. Captain Gordon cannot go without a
strong escort, which cannot bo given him, and as Mercer reports that no
escort of loss than 500 mon is safe, does not sup])Oso that Stephen will
send Cochrane to Pitt-burgh, He believes tho enemy to bo in jiarties
divided all along tho communication. If very strong they may still
block up Ligonier a;id send a fow hoi-o to keep up an alarm. Cannot
make out why ho does not hoar from Stephen or Cochrane. P. S. Still
no word from above ; will send out a party to Stony Creek and if thcro
is no word by five in tho morning will tend another. 2'Jl)

Cochrane to Tullekcn. Reports his arrival safely without leaving a
man on tho road, and gives a detailed account of tho proceedings on tho
march, over tiio '■' hwaI tcrriblo, rocky jind ntcop road.-i, iind where wo
wore not troubled wilh stones tliO roads wo:o most intolerably slippery,"
Tho cheerfulness and readiness of otliceis and men. Stony Crock is a
dangerous placo to encamp at; tho precautions taker, inspite of which ono

138

BOUQUBT COIJ.ECTION.

A. 14-1

1769.

July 13,
FortBeiford.

July U,
Bedford.

July 14,
Bedford'

hi

July 15,
Pittsburgh,

July 18,
Bedfoid.

July 18,

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5 f

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1 1 \

I^H

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1

H^

4

■M

sontiy was nhot, chiefly from not obeying irstructions. Tho morning
loaving Stony Creoii a gnn wont oil by acciilenl, and Iho mon believing
it to bo Indians went forward with such eagerness to attack that thoy
could scarcely bo restrained. List of ciisualtios at Stony Crook. July 18,
Thoro 18 no immodiato danger of convoys going to Piltfcburgh, Die-
putes about service ; strange situation of public affairs, oto. Page 305

TuUckon to Bouquet. Message to Major Gates. Burd is pressing
forward without batjgago; expects 300 of his people by Wednesday.
No account from above, but Cochrane is so strong that no doubt ho is
safe. IJo (Bouquet) will bo greatly disappointed if ho expects much
hay hoio or to find grass. There are about filiy acres which may bo out
near I-'ort Cumberland. Thinks that tho greater part of tho onemy
who were before Ligonior had gone homo, but that many are on tho com-
muiiicatioii as far as Loudcun. Orders given not to stnd any smaller
escorts than 30 men. 313

Same to Slanwix. Sends intelligence received from Ligonior. Eoport
received that tho enemy has arrived at Prosqu'Isio from Detroit about
7(10 French and Irdians, with 10 cannon, intending to proceed imme-
diately against Pittsburgh or Ligonior. Tho enemy has horses and every
iiccesKiry totianspoit aitillery, &c. from Prcfqu'Islo to Lol'onif. When
Ibo force is joined by that from Venango it will bo 800 French and it is
feared 1,000 Indians. Mercer reports that tho treaty lately hold with
the Indians at Pittsburgh was fatif^factory and somt ohiofs have gone to
get tho other Indians from tho French interest. 316

Same to Bouquet. Sends letters received from Pittsburg and Lis?onier.
Will send off Gordon with his 100 artificers. Captain Broadhoad's com-
pany and one hundred more (Royal) Americans, loaving horo only 100
(Boyal) Americans. Would have gone himself, but Gordon thought ho had
bettor wait tho arrival of the Virginians. Shall send all tho oxen (100),
and horses (about 300) with this detuchment. No wagfi;on8 can go as
there is no stopping now. Shall go with tho Virginians as soon &% Burd
arrives. 31 "7

Croghan to Stanwix. Report by two spies of tho preparations at Ve-
nango for an immediate attack on tho forts ; of tho arrival of three parties
of Indians; their Grand Council, at which the commandant received a
letter ordering him to Niagara, which was to be attacked by Sir William
Johnpon. Details of tho movements of tho Indians in consequence, 318

Tullcken to Bouquet. Arrival ot Captain Grub of tho Pennsylvanians
w th 36 waggons, reports that an express from Lancaster had passed him
near Lyttloton, and that his horso was found killed on tho road, tho man
being either killed or a prisoner, lias hoard nothing from above since
he lu(«t wrote. Expects Byrd (Bird, Burd olsewhoro) to morrow, and shall
adviee him to march to Ligonior, unless ho has hoard otherwise. If tho
convoys have arrived safely, thoro is fully a month's provisions for all
tho trcops above, besides Byrd's 500. If he (Bouquet) or tho General is
coming, a strong escort should bo taken at least from Lyttloton. Is
afraid for the garrison at Pittsburg; it may ovon now bo too late to relievo
them. Hopes Ligonio'- =' afo. His ioars regarding tho battalion (of
Royal Americans) ; urges oxpedition. Strength of tho enemy sent by
Bailly. When Byrd comes wore ho ^Bouquet) or the General hero they
are strong orough to take the field. 323

Stephi n to Stanwix. Is uneasy ot receiving no answer to six expresses
ho has sent ofT; suspects thoy have fallen into tho enemy's hands. The
convoy for Pittsburg was too small for tho trouble of escorting it. The
place has been voiy weak; a few dujs will enable them to despise any
number without artillery. Tho complete interruption to tho sorvico by

A. 14-1

B:UQ^KT COLLECTION.

139

1760.

July 18,
Lake Ueorgo.

July 21,
Laacaster.

July 21,
Bedford.

July 22,
Bedfoid.

July 2P,
Ligonier.

July 2B,
Ligonier.

July 26,
Fort Bedford

tho conduct of Liout. Biddlo of tho Ponnsylvaniaaw. The attempt t«^
Bottlc tho matter. ^"ii^ ^28

Tho laBt pago, with tho signature and addroap, ih wanting,'. Noihing m
known hero of what in to happen next hour, ovorythinf^ boin<,' kept in
tho dark. The light infantry, although on constant look out, havo never
fallen in with the enemy, who havo, however, continued to ncvlp within
sight of the camp. A party of infantry surprised clone to tho woods,
but the enemy oscaped, as did a party of tho enemy soon on an island.
Lord Amherst has established three posts between Kurt Kdward and this,
whore another is placed, but not on the ground where Fort William
llonry stood. Ilverything ready and must embark in a fow days. Tho
army healthy, llaldimnnd writes that Pridoaux had left ObWego with
7( 0 Indians and promises horn others that they would join ; the great
hopes of hia succjcss. Attack on Oswego by LaUorno on the .')th of July,
which lasted from morning till night when tho enemy retired. Ilaldi-
mand's taclios. The attack renewed on tho fith and repulsed. The In-
dians hcalpod their own dead to give no opportunity for them to bo taken
Asks that Mnjor Grant's baggage he sent down from Ligonier &c. _ 328

Abraham LoRoy to Bouquet (in French). Kespociing tho affairs of
the lato Mr. Uesso. ^47

Tullckon to tho same. Tho enemy's intention to attack Pittsburgh
abandoned, Pridoaux's array having drawn them to Niagara. Arrival of
Byrd with .500 men. They shall bo kept and divided into two oscorle.
Indians still on the communication. It is not safe to come with fewer
than 30 men. Ourry has sent a return of provisions sent to Pittsburg
and what are at Ligonier. Now is tho time to push ; if tho one my fail
to save Niagara they will return this way. Mather and Gordon arrived
at Ligonier after leaving the waggons in tho woods; they havo been

eent for. . , ^.^'^^.

Same to the sarco. Colonel Byrd has left for Ligonier with 350 ot
bis regiment; 10 Ponsylvanians, between hO and 40 arti6ccr8, and a
convoy of waggons and horses. Tho additional waggons required to
carry up tools, &o. Respecting bags, &o , for transpoit. Tho bad roads
to Ligonier; does not believe Byrd will get there in loss than eight days.
Virginians and artificers loft hero. Necessity of sending an escort to
Fort Cumberland for waggons and cattle. Arrival of wsggons and horses
at Fort Lyttleton, which cannot be forwarded for want of an escort. A
communication between Cumberland and Pittsburg would be of inOnite
service. Byrd has done nothing about it, for reasons given. At a stand
hero for want ot waggons, &o. •'^^l

Stephen to the same. Tho agreeable appearance of things. A couple
of <welvo poundeis sent to Pittt^burg. Shall send pack horses and catuo
to Pittsburg to-morrow. Shall keep ten day's provisions here and tho
stock at Pittsburg will make :■ • easy. . ^^^

Same to tho same. Sends returns. Three hundred men, exclusive ot
Indiana and artificers march for Pittsburg to-morrow. Tho number of
horses ho has; shall send down ihe weak. Provisions aro exhausted for
Captain Mather's convoy ; shall send forward what he can spare. 356

Tulleken to Stanwix. Arrival of tho chief of tho Dolawares, with
two lads supposed to bo his sons. He is anxious to see him (Stanwix)
and will wait two days, but not longer; ho must be at Venango as the
Indians will shortly leave Pittsburgh, having nothing to oat. The^roada
not so bad between this and Ijigoiuor, as imai^inei. Proposal by i'luuie
a Virginian, to make h road to Pittsburgh from Cumberland. Urges him
to bo here in two days or to send Bouquet. 334

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110

llOt'QlJST oor.LKonoN,

A. 14-1

17ftO.
July 2(1,
Lanoaaior.

July a7,
Tioonilen (;*

July 28.
BcdfoKl,

July 29.

July 29,
Lijronior,

Sl.ippon to Rouqnof. SondH arlioIoH (named; hy Oapdiin Ilftmbiiuht.
IIopcH 0 Hcn.i Inm inlcrmalion noxl wct-k ubout the w'iltm^'.ih ; tho httr-
voHt w. I 1,0 Inn.lul m two or tlu-co days, oxcopt tho oatn; which will bo
lnmho( in ton duyH. Ca^h tinnHaotionH with (lumbriKht. J)oath of iho
King of b|)ain nt lust. * p,^ 3.,,.

John Otinnott to tho samo. i{oportH tho linos and forts of Tioon-
doroKa lakon poHscHHion of thin morning. Tho enemy had Hct tiio to
llio tort and lolifatcd in haloaux during tho night 3i8

Tuiloken to namo. Hoyic Hcnt oxproHS to Colonel Myrd, haH roturnod
from btony Crock, and leportH an attack on thai noHl yeHlordav. Tho
Name party wiih within two miles of tho fort this morning, when it wivh
observed by Hubbard, wh.) got under arms. Holiovos the onomy to bo
between him and Juniata, in cn^e ho (Mouquot) or any other b/on tho
road Willi a Hmali escort, nendH ihiH word. Tho In.lian mentioned
(p. dM) 18 not tho head of tho Dolawaron, although a man in whom
CTOghan hijH c.ont„!enco. Ih trying to get wi.ggonH to go to T.igonier ; if
not ho ^hall boat a loss what to do, a- ho has no hors. s and fow waggonH.
I8 exco.Hively uneasy about iho small pox being at Stony l.Vick ; if' it in
earned to Ligonier, it will bo ruin. Lieut. Phillips sent oil' with SO men
or Ligonier; ho 18 to wait for him (Hau-iuet) or tho tJenerai. Oiirrv
naa succeeded in getting waggons. 331)

(Gordon to Myid. Min admiration of tho goodness of tho roads nnd of
tho intinito Imc kwardness to take advantage of iL. Tho bad state of tho
waggons. Cntinsos the work ordered on tho roadw when other w> rk is
to l)e dono. I hero aro .'0 French and as many Indians at Venango.
noes not soo how ho could refnrn with tho arlilicers a'' r coming so fiir.
If Stephen would send lOl) pack horses that would secure ovorythini;.
How ntucli depends on making good use of tho time 3 p'

Lieut, (irai.t to Houquet I1,.h sont to Pittsburg TO bullocks and
1J,))(» pounds 01 ll.ur, with (ionlon and his arlilicers under caro of
Matlier. A couple of I'J pounders with ammunition also tent. Tho post
is in tolerable repair and may bo defended by 2U0 men. Hyr.i sends n
roturn of priM)rers with tho Indians. Two Ib.gs of truco sent in by tho
I'ronch one notifying exchange of prisoners. Tho probable loss of tho
maiorof Iho battalion by his imprihonment. The object of tho other
notyolkncwn. No word of Wolfe. Otter of tho Royal Amo.icans killed
at Oswego, the engineer wounded and it was reported that LaCorno wns
t-liol in tho thigh. ".. .

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I

17.59.
Jul,- 29,
LigLnier.

July 31,
Wiuchcstci

CtENEllAI, CORRESI'ONUENOE — Vol,. H, I'.VUT 2.

A. 14-2.

17oU.

B.M. 2],e44.

Ad.'im Stephen to Bniquot. Tlio last convoy brought up littlo but
forago. Aieivers convoy should last the gani.son 20 days. Has asked
30),„entotMkocha,gcofit h.U wi.y. Tar and losm sent up for tho
bateaux. Kccommends 200 men for Fort Cumberland to bo used for
small escorts. p ^^ ...Y^

ThoimiH Rutherford to tho Mime. Cannot hire pack horsos; any ni'mbor
ui.dtr r,(() can K> bcutbt in thue «mU ; !,«Iiuh, S.o, ard Vciuly mcnc-v
wanted, jis there is at lea.t 16 per cent Ictwecn cbhli and credit: Flour.

frn V,7 I ri "'" '"", ^'" r"'^ ^"'' "'^^ '^^'^f*'- "'W MipplilB Can bO

got and at what pncfs; 2!,() biensoidcrcd for Caili^le; can procuro lOO
more and pcihaps 200 .^heep f, v Pillsturg. P'ocuio ^ou

A. 1-1-2

IIOIUUBT OLLKOTION.

141

17(10.
July 31,
Winciiettor.

Jul) :m,
Fliiladt'lptiia

No dftte.

Aiijtust I,
(Jnb ng.

AllgllBt 1,

ritUbiirgli.

August 2,
Fort Uiiiuljor-
laud.

Au);iiat 2,
Bedford.

AiigiiU 3,
Oumberliuul.

AiiKust 6,
New Vork.

Aiif{ti9t 6,
Albauy,

Aiigujt 5,
Lancaster.

Oiipljiin JiimcH (iiinn to Tiilleljon. Unn lOHolvod to wiiit for tho arrival
of tlio wiifTgoriH jnomihcd to bo licio by tbo Ihd of Auj^u-t; nhull ^oo that
no tiino is lost, .SciiiIh roliiiiiH. Ihnih of Cupt. (iiHt I'tom nmall
l""f- J»UKO Hf)9

Horiry IIuf^hcH to Houquol. Huh Hont two waggons oil' yoHtorday wilh
Indian ^'oddn, llim givon diroclidnH about mppl} inj^ provondor, wbicli
tho wa^'^'onorrt bad to leave. 'I bo dilliciilly of getting pacU horscH, &o.
llaH Hoiit Halt. ;^(jl

Stephen to Stanwix. Tho agreeable prospect; Iho troops inline
HpiritH. IluHHont two 12 pouiidern to I'itlMbiirg. N ready to Htcal
through tbo woodn and j lin tho artillery when ordered, and tho IndianH
uro anxiouH to ncizo iho oooahion. Tiio poHl Ih in u rcHpectnblo
Hlato. 302

Major Stewart to lioiuiuct. Marobod yesterday forLigonier to roj)uir
the roadH with Jlubbard'« artilioerH, Will roHt tho men to-morrow, thoy
having bad no meat fur two <lay8 ; will then Ioko no lime. A little way
from tbo " SbadcH (if Death" JndianH liiod on two batmon, wounding
one, then ran (;ll. Met a laige conwoy which ho reinroreed. aG3

Cttjituin Harry (iirdon to tbo name. The delay in the dolivory of
hirt (HoiKjuel'n) letlor, the early arrival of which might have prevented
bin leaving Mgonier ; tho leaHonn given at Icnglli for matching to
J'lttHburg. Work done at Fort |{od;'oid. Tlio road to Ligonior was not
bad ; tbo onl}- l)ad places being bctwooii ShuwiineHO cibinH and tlio foot
of the bill, and a few steps elsewhere ; some bridges wanted. How tho
road should bo com|)lcted. Tho l)ad coiulilio i ol l-'ort Ligonier which
wants u good de.'d of repair; details given. What must bo done to tbo
road between Jiigonier and this powt, and what troojis should bo em-
jiloyed Cor Ibis piirposo, on the Monorigaholn, b'orL Oiimborland & ■,
Shotild tho result at Niagara bo ever so (avourable, I hero is hlill mischief
to be expected from tho Uolawares i,t Vonungo and the Chippewas at
LoHd'iit. ;^(;5

Alexander Finnic to Tiilleken. Sends roturnH ; will biggin (owork
on tho road with a woiking |)arly, so as to got one day's stait of tho
waggons. Thore are hero (i I waggons 600 sheep and soino catllo ; does
not know to whom they all belong, ;{70

BoiKiuet to tioidon. ini-liiiclions for building the fort near Pitts-
burg. •j7l

I )oposition by John Sanderson that his waggon bad Icon improperly
impressed, to his delrimont. .j |5

James Do liancy t > (Jovernor Donny. Congratulations on tho defeat of
tho French and tho surrender of Niagara. Tho army (1,000 icgulars
and Canadi ;s, and 600 Indians) being mostly drawn from Vonango,
Stanwix will not moot with much ojiposilion : hopes ho will not Lo
delayed by want of jirovisions. The troops that defeated tlio French
were only 600 and Indians. Tho I"'iencli hue abandoned and dostioyed
Crown I'oint and made off to St. John's. a'ji

Kobort Loako to Charles tiiit. C ingratulations on succobs al Ticondc-
roga, Niagara and Crown Point. Venango, Presqu'lslo and JjePo'uf
expected to fall. Asku him to incite tbo Indiiins to drive tho enemy out
of their linking places; their ciuelly to Captain Jacobs, an Indian,
ehould bo told. Jjanding of Wolfe under cover of tho hhip's guns. Tho
bravo and prudent Amherst will soon follow the enemy. 373

Shippon io liouijuot. J/ottors received, iVC. is sorry Iho town.'ihips
aro so dolioient in su|)plying provisions in spito of tho pains taken by
Iho magistrates. Tho harvest being about ovor, hopes ihat tuoy will
Bond waggons; will u-jo every moans to got this done. liospocting tho

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142

inigUKT OOLLKOTION.

A. H-2

i:

17M).

August •>,
Ligouier.

A)iRast6,
liigoDicr.

August —
Pittsburg.

August 6,

August 7,
Reading.

August 8,
Lancaster.

August 9,

AlloKliftuy

Mountains.

Augusts,
Lancaster.

August 10,
Winch'ster(?)

August 10,
Phitadel phia.

August 11,
Pittsburg.

Aiij;i.jt 11,
LnuuHbleit

purohano of forage. Money received. Report of the taking of Tioondo-
rogacontirmod. Pago 378

John Mason to Bomiuot. Indians with the convoy have boon drunk
all tho way and havo Ihroatonod him. They have uIho killed hiH maro.
Their Buspicious conduct on tho road, and at Laurel Hill. 377

a. Price to tho same. Is glad ho han arrived at Bedford. Death ot
Captain JoBcolyn in a hkirraish at Laurel Hill ; his bravery. Asks to bo
reinomborod lor tho vacant company. ^ ^79

Captain JamcH ItobortHon to Stanwix. Deplorable condition of tho
dotachmcnt of UighlandorH for want of clothes and money. 380

Gordon to IJDuquot. Can see no placo near bettor suited for a fort
than tho prcBont. Description of tho ground a^ Chartren, and its suua-
bility for a fort, &o. Tho small garrison hero is not suffloiont for much ;
men wanted for preparing material, limo-burning Ac. Peoplo uneasy
about thoir paybilis. The loss of tho JtiOO is uhtorlunalo. If tho account
from Niagara bo true, it is vory favourable. 331

Conrad Wcisor to tho same. Brigade of waggons is sotting out with
pork and rye. Tho difHoulty of gotling waggons, and how dnes for non
compliance with tho orders of tho magistrates can bo evaded. 384

Shippon to tho same. Statement of money transactions respecting
transport service. . ^^"

Major Stewart to the same. Will attend to Instructions respecting tho
road, wliich Mr Mayer will carry out. Tho advantage of tho light horse
to bo raised by tho Gonerars orders ; does not know what became of tho
wornout hoiBos sold after last campaign; Lieut. Crawford knows where
the accoutrements aro ; but they wore originally vory bad. 38b

Report of a mooting of magistrates respecting transport waggons. 388

George Mercer to Bouquet. Shall afVord every aMsistanco when ordered
to repair Braddock's road. Suggests opening tho road from Gist's plan-
tation to Red Stone Creek, whence stores itj. could be sent by water to
Pittsburgh, saving at least aO or 36 miles from Cumberland to the mouth
of Red Stone. If this wore ordered any quantity of provisions could bo
stored at Pittsburg by the end of November. Prospeots of obtaining
waggons or pack horses, which latter might be purchased, aa also a great
number of hogs, bullocks and sheep &o., &o. 392

John Hughes to tho same. That the waggon drivers are not allowed
to draw provisions without paying for them. Calls his attention to this
unjust conduct. If peisoverod in, he must withdraw from the service. 396

George Croghan to Stanwix. H.id reported from Niagara that tho
Western Indians had laid down tho hitchet ; there is no reason to sus-
pect thoir sincerity. If the news from Niagara bo correct, tho French
will retreat from Venango before they can bo leaohod. Thinks 100 to 150
Indians will bo enough lor tho purpose ; and will join Mercer with as
many as are necossary. Neither goods (except a fow laced coats, &o.)
nor traders horo to barter with the Indians lor furs, at which tho Indians
aro Burpri.sed. Tho attempts of the provincial commissioners to mono-
polise the trade by underselling and tho reason given, being tho advantage
of purchasing GoFornmont bills lor goods supplied, violate tho law by
which thoio Indian (oramissionors wore apjwinted. Asks that goods bo
6ont up as quickly as possible, A:c. _ 3!I8

Shippon to Bouquet. Send>j report of the meeting of magistrates
(p. 38a). Cannot make a burguiii with iho iarniors for thoir out.-i, but
hopes to do so when they begin to thresh. Uus informed the Governor
of their attempt to extort oxorbitunt prices. Iliimbright Has brought 10
waggons and horses and is going for more. Drivers already engaged.
Respecting tho money nrrangomonts. "101

A. 14.2

llOCgUKT OOIiLKOTION.

143

I7nit.

Augiiit Vt,
WinobcitiT.

AuKuit 13,
Fiuiburg.

Auftuit K<,
Bedford.

A)if[UBt 13,
Ligoulur.

August 13,
I'itttburg.

Augnit 13,
Beufurd.

Auguit 15,
Carlisle.

August is,
Pittsburg.

August 16,
Phtladelphia,

August 17,
Uatlisle.

August 17,
Lauuaatcr.

August 18,
East (JiUu.

Augiiat 10,
Eiut Ofkln.

AuguHl 20,
ritlsburg.

Moroor to Slanwix. Would havo mnrohod with tho Vir>^inlun troops
but wttH detuinod for tt mooting with (lio CatawbaR. Thoir ovuHioiiH, but
UK TOO to Ko to him (Stunwix) after boing Hiip|>liod with noooHHarloH.
ExplainH hiH unauthoriHod intorforonco, whiuli was (or thu good of tho
Borvioo. Shall boo thoy lotto iid titno, buliiHlcH that Hotno ono Hhould moot
them a( (/iimborland with directioiiH. Tho Indiuimaro iiakod oxcopl
what thoy got horo. Pa^o 403

(Jordon to Hoiiquot. Tho Rituation of bin foroo and tho dinUmllioH of
work on tho fort, Haw millH, <.Vo., givon in detail. Tho mon havo not
cramblod, although many fall down in Oiixoh ovory day. AlI'tirH aro very
baokward. Two lar^o flat boatu building. liriukmakorH and uar|)ontorH
kept at work. iOii

Kouquot to liiout. Col. Wall, To Hot out to join on rocoipt, and to
bring an oxaut return of tho Iroopn at oaoli poHt, iV.u., including two oom-
panioH to bo left at Kort Loudoun ; ono of thoHO \h to bo employed on tho
road from Jjoudoun to Lyltloton. Other urrangomoctH about roads.
Tho entire ruin of tho Frenoh and their IndiauH will huvo tho trouble of
OHOorto except Hmall onoH for a few dayH. 408

Captain iSchloHHor to Houquot (in French), Anka for his recommonda-
lion in favour of hin son to the vacancy cauHod by tho death of Captain
JoHcolyn. 410

Croghtin to Stunwix. SondH report of tho capture of Niugaru, tho
burning by tho French of thoir fortH at Venango, Ijo Hiuiifand I'roH-
qu'Iulo. The Indiana of all nationH quiet, except tho DelawaroH, who
mako a practice of atoaling hoi-HOH, There in little control of their young
mon, but thoy havo prominod to return tho Htolon liorHOH, 41 L

Circular from Stanwix to tho managoi-H of each county, urging thorn
to furniah supplioH, waggona, tk'i., for tho aervioo. 412

John Byorn to Bouquet. Has received and paid out tho monoy
roooivod for waggona, of which ho gtvoa a atatomont. Tho people ia
great Bpirita and raiaing more waggona every day, &o., 'i'3. 41&

Gordon to tho aamo. Urgea the bud policy of paying for work ia
liqaor, Progroaa in preparing material, Storoa wanted and ton ta for
tho garrison, A flat wanted, Komarka on the campaign, Ilopoa young
SchloHMor will got the vacant onaigncy, 4lB

John UughoH to tho same. Will aond^tar, but heahould look out Bomo
ono who Dnderatanda tho making of it to aavo carriage. All tho
waggo.ia ho has aont aro to bo kept ao long an they aro able to work.
Tho ioaa of tho waggons coming homo ia duo to tho waggonera not to the
ownora. 41!)

John liyora to the same. Explaina how tho error had arisen about
waggona not being received from tho neighbourhood of (lorlialo, and
points out that ho has sent out more limn he ])romiHed. Will however at
the request of Conoral Stanwix havo all tho waggons in tho county
summoned for the campaign. 420

Shippon to tho Hiimo. Ilia exertions to got waggons and forage;
respecting accounlH, monoy mattorH, &c,. 42li

Itogor Hunt to the sumo. (Jivos details rospocling tho supply of
wnggons and pack liorsca and of diaputes us to llio carrying out of
contracts, 424

Sumo to the same. Further respocting tho aupjily of waggona, AhUs
him to roniC"!y corliiin cr-rnplnintH. 4'i'.>

Gordon to tho same, lioports tiiut work is proceeding on tho rouda,
Tho post at J{od Slotie Creek will HUVO immonHO land carriage, J1o|)oh
tho atores will soon arrive us work cunnot go on without thom. Tho

144

IDlgUBT OC .ECTION.

A. 14-2

im ■

ns8.

AtiftnU '0,
Piltibirg.

AngUBt 20,
Wiucbester.

AuKiist 11,
Fort Cumber-
land.

August 22,
JuaiatA.

August 22,
Bedford.

August 23,
LauciiSler,

August 34,
Philadcipliia.

August 24,
Ligonicr,

August 27,
Lancaster.

August 2?,
Wincbesle;-.

artif ooiH HhoulJ bo Kcnl Ihoro dircolly. KoinurkH on Captain Clupham'a
worU, most of which is thrown uway . All the worli is being pushed.

J'u(<« 430

Tulickon to Boiiqiiot. Will go wlioiovcr hin KOivicoH arc required.
Huh no iicquiiintanco with liio IiiiJianH .) got tho information wanted;
flatters hiniNolf Mercer will do ho, Tho two Mohawks nent with tho iottors
can give information about the roud bolwoon Presqu'lHlo and Niagara.
EemindH Slanwix of the promit^o that ho was to go homo after tho
campaign. 4H2

l{utheiford (o Hoops. Nolo of cattle nont off. Will Bond off 200
pack hoiHcs liy tho end of tho month, chitdy loaded with flour. Any
quantity of good beeves may bo got by giving notice. 433

Moicer to Uouquet. Stoio houncH in lad order; lopairs ordered, but
nothing can bo done till aHMistunco is sent. Pack iiorses from Winches-
ter to bo Htoppcd for orders. Forage oidored for exorosseis and waggons.
Waggon wanted to draw logs lor ])lanks and bi.'ird &('.. 43 1

Thomas Hamilton to the same. IJoports ho had sent a false alarm, as
it v/as Ca|itain Joiinson burning priming, whom ho mistook for an
enemy, 430

JJiuquet to Gordon. To ]/ay tho men nino pence a day instead of rum ;
bis plan of woi king by ta>k approved of. Stores forwarded to bo exa-
mined on arrival, none to bo kept at Ligonier. Touts also shall bo pent.
Jiuvd, fc'hippon and Cresup are to ojitn the road from tho Groat Meadows
to llio Monongahola and to build store houf^es there. Artificers to be
Kent to help, when wanlod, with stores, but to tic notified by Burd, Tho
General leaving for L'gonior iind Pittsburg, He (I5ouquol) remains to
forward everything. Young ScholeKor (Schl,)sser) rocotrimendod (or tho
cnsigrcy, A Hairs begin to look better; hopes to find at Pittsburg 1500
Jl, T. (regular troi)])s) besidcH Indians and arlitioors. 21t} bullod.s, and
waggons with flour goi:o by liraddoeU's road to Pittt-burg to bo followed
by 2U0 packhorscs. Contract for flour from Virginia to be delivered
on tho Monongahela, and salt for winter store; tlio bateaux to bo kopt
in readiness, A white man t-hould bofcentto report on Vonango, LoHccuf
and I'resqu'Islo. 437

Shippen to Bouquet. Is obliged for tho news from Venango ; bopoi tho
French will do tho same in JXnroit. Hambright shall bo soul off with
waggons when ready. People threshing, but unwilling to tuko two
shillings (or thoir oats. Sales have boon made eli^owhere an i ho b.ts boon
promised by Mr, Carpenter, tho Presidoi t of tho Court, that ho would
UhO all his influence to get tho farmers i) thresh and bring their oats.
Suggci'ions as to tho host means of getting forage, 440

Hughes to tho same. The second brigade sets off under Solb}', in a
few days, Keynolds will go with another, so soon as ho can bo go- ready.
Has been unsucce? ,sful in his attempt to raise a bi igado of pack horso^. 4 i'j

Thomas Barron ti tho same. Has drawn in favour of Mercer for
£811.11.10 ; sends wa. rants as alto tho receipts to be endorsed. Has also
drawn in Bouquet's favour for £1200, being tlio balance duo him. 414

Shippen to tho same. Has received tho order to send up fora_'o at a:'!y
j)rice. Tho price must bo raised to induce tho farmers to hire hands to
thresh, they being thomsolves bii^y ))loughing, Sinclair has bought a
quantity at two shillings. Shall nuiko every eft'ort to send forage. The
delays, t^c. 446

Mercer to the same, A long letter about tho efforts made to obtain
forage, the sending off of fljur, the opening of tho road to Cumberland,
&c., &.\ 449

U-2

A. 14-2

BOUQUIT OOLMOTIOI*.

14*

m

1759,

0»?nil«"' ^"^•" ^y*" ^ Bonqaot. Sonds dopcsition of John SanderHon, who had

ni-^ waggon tnken from him illegal y. i'"oi«go Hont off. Pago 157

w"??heBier u. ^«';^®'' ^'> ^^^ ^*^^o. Tho progro-H maJo in golting forage, pack hornoB,
&o. Arrival of 13 Calawbas and two CLorokoeH, to Join Iho (Jonorul ;
shall keep thorn hero till further ordtiiw, llow ho haH paid their inlcr-
protor. ProgrcHB makmgon the road to CroHup'tt. Ahhip oarpopter wanted
to caulk those -won thoPoiomao. AnisuloftiO beevew. Tho Itidiuns rol'oi-
red to above wiwh to go out to avonp) iho death of thoir Iriondn ; umrauni-
lion hiiH been refused them, Chatterbox, ono of tho Indiann. Ih very anxious
to go to Hco Iho fort ho helped tho EngliBh tu take. What in ho to do
if moio IndianH arrive ? 453

*"*["»J30, Alexander Graydon lo tho same. Severe illncHs has prevented him fr.)in

" Uonnt.v anhworin^r lalo letters. No wuggoim can l>o got under fifteen Hhillings
a day and piovisiont'. The hoino-», too, arc all almost unfit (or tians-
port, having boon immoderately worked by the owners. Asks that clear
eortifioatoH bo given to tho waggoners, so m to remove doubts at settle-
ment 4f}j^
Shippon to the same. Has sent to Philadelphia for tho horse shoos
wuntcd. Iloport to have oats to load Hambright's waggons, when ihiy
are ready. Tho waggons under Postlothwaite cannot leave till tho lat-
ter ond of next wook. Will encourage tho coming in of oats till ho aets
12,(00 bushels. 468
Liout. W. BIyth to tho same. Has given Captain Sharp a return of
storoH, &o. About ICO bullocks will louvo today for Port Bedford;

Aoiniat 31,
Lancaster.

H«pteiiib«r 1,
Fort Lou-
doan.

expects to send ofi" another drove in two or three (Uys.

470

September 3,
Pittaburg.

September 3,
Lancaster,

PhM**?^!,'' Jiughos to tho same. Defends himself at some length against implied
rmiaaeipbia. charges in his (Bouquet's) letter of 22nd A uirist. When tho different
brigades of wa^'gons are to set out. It is inditlV-rent to him whether ho
is employed or not, he will do his duty honestly, wbolhor he please*
or displeases ; tho King and tho army have not a more sincoro friend
than he is, 47 1

Goi-don to tho Hi\mo. Requires money for tho people's pay. Will
begin tho fort to-day, which is to bo built of earth and not of logs. 475
Bhippen to the same Capt. llumbnghi has not had time to settle,
being busy with his waggons and horses, on which ho has no doubt
expoddod tho £3,100 paid him. His and Postlothwaito's brigade with
forage will be able to leave this week Tho jti.^tices aro to bo in town
to morrow, and ho will ask the reason of the promised brigade of waggons
not being sent. Labourers scarce, so that few can be got as drivers.
Money matters. Hopes soon to hear of Wolfe's success, &o. 476

. . Colonel Burd to tho same. Has only got this length (ton milos from

Camp at Mar- p«^J,.t Cumberland) owing to tho heavy rain. Fiom Camborland tho road
is hilly and stony, and in tho short distance they have err ssed 14 or 1 5
creeks, not a single bridge repaired and very ;i tlodono on the road. Has
lost seven men bj' dosortion sicco leaving Cumberland. Vanbibor is on
the march from Pittsburg to Cumberlanu ; his roinforcomont will make
that garrison very strong. Ptiris is to send 20 or 25 men down tho Potomac
to look for tho detertors, lurking about in those remote places. Will ob-
serve and report on tho road ; tho trouble will be with tho creeks.
Plenty of food on the road for horses and cattle. Has had a violent fever,
but hopes to get over it with Jesuits' bark. The Virginian hordes are

September 6,

tho he.^t. they have bnd but th«

are bad. Paris, at Poil Cum-

September 0,
Winchester.

66—26

beiland, is in distress for meat ; three bullocks sent him, 47d

£utberford to the same. Has purchased 200 pack horses, contracted

for 1,000 bushels of oals and Indian corn and bargained for about AOO

sheep. 482

un

BODQDIT OOLMOTION.

A. 14-t

I i

I

II i

I

-mi

i.

'CumbfrUnd.

Beptemlicr 7,
Pitiiburfc.

firplember T,
Oamp Kt the
Litile Uoaif*
owa.

■firptcmber 7,
Fort Cumber
Und.

September 7,

Lancaster.

^plembpr 8,
Wimhester.

Septfmber 10,

Fraderick-

town.

Ijpptproher 10,
Castle De-
wart.

September 11,

Williams-

burgb.

Srptrmbcr 11,

Carlisle.

Major Livlngaton to B>»aquot. IIow ho In di«po8infif of tho foraffo, Ao,
HopHirH to tbo lurt have been puHbed on as maoh sh posaible &o,, &o.

PaKO 483

Jarros Dow to tho Hnme. Sends roturnH. Arrival of 47 wnggona, oom*
with fl ur, otherH with Indiana, atorcB and IooIh. Hhh Hont off 70 wag-
Konh jtnd 70 pack horpos to Ligonior to bo loaded with flour. Tho Indiana
hnvo drawn fiOO rationH daily for tho Inst fmir dayH. Tho work going
on well '• ItH a very awoet ploanant pluoo and groat plontio of flnh both
good and largo." 4(^5

CuloDol fiuid to tho oanmo Arrived bore lant night. It ia luoky wag-
gonH were not 8onl f^ Kort Cumberland, an iiflt'r the ruinH tho rouda
muHt bo a portcut ^wamp. From bin laHt oncumpiiM-nt to thin tho road is
vory bad ; dotailM of itH state are given and rocomm-'tidiition for ropairs ;
oven light loads h.'»vo bad to bo Icshoncd. llopos to make 12 milort on
his match to-duy. Suggestions aa to repairs on tho rond»<, bridges, &o Ii
glud tho General is sending a bateau to meet him at the Moiiongiihola
The weather lius boon very severe on his people and himHolf. 486

Kichard I'earis to tho samo. Asks instructions as to sending men ill
pursuit of doccrters (p. 47!>). Jlleroor expected at Croaup's to night. Haa
sent to oloar tho roads. 4^9

Shippon to tbo surao. The difRoulty of getting waggons and forage.
How he has settled with tho owners of waggons cmrying loads only
part of tho way. Tho accounts with Hambright show his claim for
waggons and horses to bo £4,.S0(), of which £l,-'Ot) are still duo him.
Want of iron tiacea bus delayed the loading of waggons with fo>ago«
His anxiety to got the work done. General romarks on tho prices, tho
opening of roads, &o. 4<40

Ilambright's account follows. 40^

Mercer to tho same. Details as to tho progress of collecting forage.
Is afraid he will have to build a now scow. His trouble with tho Indians
and how ho Bttlled it. Buthorford's dilemma in coiiHC(iuenoo of want of
p sitivo orders to buy cattle. Poaris reports that there is no provision
at Fort Cumberland. Tho diflttoulty of getting morchants to send up
goods to trade with the Indians. Progress of work on tho road to Cum-
berland. 491^

John Cary to Mercer. Cannot got forage sent to him, as Colonel
Prattor is giving ready money, &o., for ail sorts of forage delivered in
tho town, and soventoen shillings and six pence a hundred weight for
carriage to Bedford. 5O4

Col. John Armstrong to Bouquet. Account of the diflacultiea of
coming from tho weakness of tho horses and the bad state of tho roads.
Bocommending that a young man (Ensign McDouall) be allowed to go
down to vindicate his character against certain charges he (Armstrong)
believes to be false. q05

(rovernor Fauquier to the same. Acknowledges tho benefits done to
tho Colony by General Stanwix in the opening of roads. Will recom-
mend Mr. Finnic for his services. Trusts the merchants will enter on
tho Indian trade with energy. Although the trade is open to all, yet a
cjmmitteo has been appointed by the Assembly to trade with the Indians
on tho public stock for any sum not exceeding £5,000. Ho will reoom-
mend that a good part of this money shall be employed to trade with
the Indians on tho Ohio. His congratulations on tho uninterrupted
SDCoessof His Majesty's arms. 607

Captain Jatues Armstrong to the same. Has appointed two eoldiora
to go as expresses according to the orders he has received. 609

A. U-2

BonqoiT ooLMoTioir.

Uf

1760.

pfflrT "' "."'■''"V ^° ."^'"'Juef. l^rogroM of the work on the roadn; want of
HpBdoM, HhovclH iind whoolbttrrowrt. Inquiry Hhoald bo m»Je what ban
Lodomo of thoHu iomaining over liint year. Pago 510

Thomas Hiirron to Iho Hamo. KoHpooting money ma tors. 612

September 13,
Plttoburx.

rTtX«J„\' • ^"'■*'"*" ^' ^'"' """"• '^'>« ""HtulcoH of Ituthorford have arinon from
rurit-iMHat ,g„oranoo, not hom adoHiro to nut money in h\n own pwkot; will try
to rectify them and to prevent future oirorH, UIh diffloultioH with the
j)eoplo, who have at laHt ODnHonlod to oxort thoinHolvo^ and will have
1,001) or 1,500 buHholH of oatH ut Uod Htoro uh hoou bm thoir hoi hob returo
horn PittMburgh. How ho huH annn^od to have tho oatH cairiod to Fort
Cumborland. A hcow Ih absolutely noooHHary on tho Potomac. liivo
Btook Hont to Fort Cumborland. Othor arrangomontH for forwarding Hun-
pliOH, eto. - fllj

Septeniber 13, Oolonol John ArmHtrong to tho Humo. Arrival this forenoon without
rort Ligonier iho Io^h of ii bullock or anything. Ih Hatisflod that bo (Hou.iuot) and
Ourry hud done everything poBHible U) ourry on work. Ilud taken pains
lo find Momo ol the King'H horHOH, but could not got one that could move
from tho npot. lioopooting jiroviwionH and forugo. Tho number of
women hIhII bo reduced aH Hpoodily m poHHiblo. SiiggOHti.tnH aH to road
making. Tho duty at tho poHiH and owiortH ; the roduotion in tho artiU
lory OHpociully make him more uneasy than he in ah to tho draughln on
him for othoi-ri. Shall oiamino tho road for eight or ten miloH wcht of
tho poHt and Mond out to repair it, if noocHHary. Tho loiter from Mr.
PotorH gives unfavourable acoounlH from (iuobec. Asks that orders bo
8onl to his brother to take command at Carlisle. 15th, Orders rooeivod
by Stevens to send off Viiginians to ropiiir tho loaa. BIT

Septembor 18, Liout. James Crant to the same, itumours that VVolfo had raised tho
urown.oint. Hicgoof(iuoboo contradicted, Wolfe, being obsiinatcly determined to
make a conquest. Civos incidents of tho siege, tho rush attack of tho
gronadioiH | that at Montmorency when so many wore killodj ; tho mc-
ccssful currying off of 3!)i> head of cattle by Fra-^er from tho French, on
which he remarks "you would say it was not tho first time a High-
lander had been overtaken driving his neighbour's oaltlo. " Colonel
Walsh had a fbw days before driven otf about 300 shcop and it wuh
reported that Wolfo had laid the country waste 40 miles round. Tho
Indians have been drubbed every lime they have boon mot with. Tho
Caughnawagas have lost u number of men. The interest taken in tho
oxpcdilion in London; Forbos was to have boon honoured and Ilalkot"
was received most graciously by tho King, -vho did not say a word to
Abercromby. Last list of killed and wounded at (iuobou us received
in a loiter from Wolfe. (Tho names and ranks are given). 52J

Tullekon to the same. CommissioDB sent by Amherst received. Tho
letter respecting the march of troops lo Niagara sent by Slatwix had
not been received by Amherst when ho wrote. Believes the dif!iouliio«
will prevent the march from taking place, as tho campaign will bo ended
before tho troops could roaoh Niagara. Accounts of the battalion
received from New York. ft28

Stephen to the samo. Arrangements for clearing tho road to tho
three redoubts. Invalids sent to the General Hospital ; asks that they
be sent to Fort Cumberland when refreshed a little Tho reprohonsiblo
conduct of Armstrong with respect to the women allowed with tho troops;
all ordered off claim hia. natronnge, 53ij

Colonel Armstrong to tho same. Thanks for news from Qaoboo. As
he would not want flour, had tbereforo sent off two convoys with flour
and other stores. Has sent a party to meet the brigade of waggona

September 15,
Pittsburg.

September 16,
Ligonier.

September 19,
Ligonier.

66-26^

ii

U

Ui

BOUQUKT OOLLIOTION.

A. U-T.

1769.

September 22,
Fort Cumber-
land.

September 23,
Bedford.

September 23,
Pittsburg,

September 25,
Red Stone
Creek.

expected, BO that the escort may retarn. Movements of watreons with
received ; 2,,0 horses expected from Winchester. orders are

Can only send returns of rations issued from dav to dav tn i hi rlf^P
they are so fluctuating. Stevens with 150 ViSni«n!\ ^ Indians,

misiDg. The French are numerous and strongly posted K

the ir' P 1h'^ '^.' ''""'■ ^^'^ «"'^«d affer JutlTng a good road aH
the way. Cou d not carrv it to thn RaH <ai«^„ *k ^ « fe""" roaa an

mmmwMm

Thomas Earron to the same. On money matters. J41

wilh fnr«..n . ^iif: r"!?"^ *''** '^^- ^ brigade of wa^frons .ont off
William Eamsar to the saine ThJ k^ .1 • ^^^Sgone. 547

September 26,
PittBburg.

September 26,
Fort Cumber-
land.

September 26,
Philadelphia.

September 26,
Lancaster.

September 27,
Wincheeter.

A. 14-2:

A. 14-3

BODQDIT OOLLKOTION.

11}

1759.

September 28,
York.

September 28,
Winohester.

'September 28,
Ligonier.

September 28,
Ligonier.

September 29,
Newtown,
Cheater
Oounty.

September 30,
Oamp above
Red Stone
Creek.

September 30,
Camp at the

September 30,
Winchester.

Georgo Slovenaon to Bouanet Rill fnr Vi nnVT •' ^°" t?^® ^^^

monev'&7 T^A^^^\}-1^- K't '°'' t''a"8port, has had to advanci
f^flM^J A ^ ♦ letter, which is full ol details covers 16 paeet) S

at the post will keep from spoiling; the precautions he has taken uWZ
he proposes to assist in sending flour to P.ttsburgS About 20 me^'^f

Same^oKZr 'f 'r' "'°^ '''^' ^^^^^ ''^^" he «end them? 570
b«me to Bouquet. Sends returns. Substantially the same as the letter

Has caught three deserters; his
He is now ill and under medical

5n

to btanwix imraediatly preceding.

Lieut. Samuel West to the same,
unsuooesgful search for the others
care.

of?h!^2fl!h^q'V°?^'T*; I" Bi'nila'- term, to the letter to Bouquet
and the!oan.ifiTr fl"' ^P' 5,^'^^ «" ^'^ ^' ''S^"^' ^he situation of the pSst
JolHs'clm'K' I'rm'iles''"^"'" ''' '"""''^ ^' ''' -^'^ ^-- ««-*'«
Camp at the ' „. ?'"°*' ^'J B;^«q"et. The troops have been for eight days on an allowance
MonoVhela. ?,^„\P°"°<1 «^ beef and half a pound of flour, an°d he hL trda/Cnn
the allowance of ft pound of beef without flour. Has been keeDintlh«
men at work since his arrival, but has been obligfdogveover'^ Hones

rrnce-^of 'rjou^^s w"Cf :s:r'' '-' ^°' '^^^ '-'' ^^^ ^^^i

fhe m^th of Ked St'oni O "' r''^^ ''' ""''''' ^« ^''' climberland and
P?fT . .^ ^"®'^- ^a^ no money to pay for transoort to

Put.burg, nor for the beeves, sheep and flour sent o^ff JurTng the C^ix

,J^}'_^^J\^ontoiheB&me. Has had his six months' leave «xt«„d^^^

spring. ""''' "' '"'""'* ^^ ""'^^ '^^'"^ «"' ^° j^''^ his regiment "in

Captain Lee's Journal from Niagara to Pittsburgh : ^^"

hoJI^StL '^"^ S«Pt«niber.-Left Niagara^nd lay at Jonquier'a

October i,
London.

September 19
to October 4.

150

BOUQUET OOLLIOTION.

A. 14-^

nca.

Mi I

! i

1:1 1 i

; ii'

Thuradny, tho 20lh.— At one o'clock launched our baats into the river
and prouooded up tho river about 12 miles ; lay at an island whioh wa
called Thursday Island.

Friday, the 2 Ist,— Proceeded up tho river, entered tho lake at 2 o'clock,
crossed a bay which wo in»a«ined to bo 30 miles, in all this day we pro-
ceed about 64 miles, this night wo lay in a creek, which wo oallod Friday
Creek, a very good harbour for boats, the only safe one whioh we could
diB-^over betwixt Niagara and ProsquTslo.

Saturday, the 22nd.— Proceeded about 36 miles to a largo oreok, which
we called from the roughness and danger of the entrance, the Devil's
Mouth.

Sunday, tho 23id. — Rowed about 4 miles and wore obliged to put to
shore, the sea running too high for our boats to live ; about 2 o'clock tho
weather became moro moJerato. Eowed to a point, which we called
Bear Point, in all -'4 miles this day.

Monday, tho 2 Uh.— Proceeded to a small run whioh we called Lilly
Creek, about CO miles.

Tuesday, tho 2Bth —Bowed to Prosqu'Isle about 24 mil's. Presqu'lsle
is a fine harbour, tino soil and very strong situation, this day woro
employed baking our flour for convoniency of carriugo, hid our boat
amongst some willows.

Wednesday, tho 2fith— Marched to tho Port LoBoauf through a very
bad road, being almost a continued swamf, bridged on by logs, 21 miles.

Thursday, tho 27tb. — Employed tho nruM- in making rafts to transport
US from Fort LoB(T>iif. At ono o'clock launched our rafts and wont about
25 miles down tho River LoBojuf that evening, when our raft over 80t»
by which accident wo lost tho greatest part of our ammunition, all our
provisions and necessaries, went ashoro and encamped there.

Friday, tho '28th.— Proceeded down tho river about 50 miles and on-
camped at an Indian hunting place.

Saturday, the 2l)th.— Sot off and about 30 miles rowing we met with
some hunting Indians, who gave us some bear's flosh, halted there all
day.

Sunday, tho 30th,— Arrived about 12 o clock at a Delaware Indian
Town about 17 miles that day, supplied us with provisions, and procured-
us a Mingo Indian with a liattoo to carry us down tho River. Kept as
all night.

Monday, the Ist October.— Proceeded to Venango about 50 miles
down the River.

Fort LePanif is situated upon a vory narrow oreok, whioh runs into a
email creek which wo imagine the River takes its source from, the situa-
tion is not at all commanded and tho t-oil is -^cry g< od, tho River for
about 100 miles from its source very wir;ding and im-oncoivably Rapid,
tho country on cj'ch side swampy; the Lower parts of tho Stream is more
moderate, tho countiy on each side very lino a great deal clear and
thickly inhabited by Indians, who have among them a burprising number
of English children.

Tuebdoy, tho 2nd.— Left Venango and procccdtd 50 miles down tho
Ohio.

Wednesday, tho 3rd.— Proceeded 60 miles.

Thursday, 4th.— Proceeded down about 40 miles, arrived at Pittsburg,

Tho River Ohio from Venango to Pittsburg is win'ling and shallow
and lull of rifts, the country on each side high, tho boil good, tho woods
open and plessant.

A. 14-3

A. 14-2

BOCQDXT OOLtlOTION.

151

nto.

and

on-

Ootober B,
PittsburK.

October 6,
fort Cumber
Und.

October 0,
Wincbciter.

October 10,
FhiUiielphia

October 10,
PhtUdelphi*.

October II,
York.

October 13,
Winchester.

October 12,
WincheBter.

October 13,

Pbilwlelphia.

October 14,

Winchester.

From Niagara to P.o8quTHlo "II" 3""**

From Prooqu'Islo to LeH(i)uf 21

From lioBunif to Vonango !!!.'.'!!*,!!.'.'.*!!! 17i

From Vouango to PittHbuig ,* ..'.'.!!."..'.! 140

In a" "663

[ Tho abntrnot of drntanooH at tho ond ih in Bouquot's writing. The
Journal bogins at page 681 and ends at 5S,1 1

Thomas Barron to Bouquet. A«k8 him tolnform Colonel Hunter what

money uhall bo wanted for this campaign ; tho Quarterly Court mootH this

month, and it ih tho boHt opportunity for raising tho money. ¥.> thor

renpeoting money. p,,,. 684

Ihomus Woodward to Ourry. Arrival of flour and forage an' how

■ tliey are to bo disposed of. 595

Meroor to Bouquet. Respecting cattle and tho doalings of Hoops ; paok
horses will bo driven to Cumberland by tho owners for sale. Jlunteis
propose to carry to Pittsburg the meat thoy kill ; what price would be
allowed them ? Tho rest of tho lottor relates to transport, except his
renewed request for Icavo of abxence. 686

Aloxaiulor Lunan to tho eamo. Asks that payment bo ordered for
his bill. ' f^Qj

Same to the same. Sends price of different qualities of blankets. 693

Gooige Stevenson to Ourry. A letter of 13 pages, giving an accnuat
of tho dispute between the sergeant and oldoors in command at Fork
Lyttlcton on tho one side and the wuggon master (King) and wairtrotors
on the other. \ e,; »b ^^^

Thomas Walker to Bouquet. Is concerned at tho want of proviKions
.'it Ked Siono ('rook, but had received no orders to provide for the tioops
tlioro ! fore tho 26lh of Septombor ; provisionB had at onuo boon sent.
The caitio are not so heavy us expected nor the flour so good, tis tho
staple crop is tobacco, und ibo flour being used by tho farmers, wlio, for
economy, have it mixed with middlings and sometimes with Hhoiis, iho
millers did not care to go lo (he expense of boiling cloths. If sue li II )ur
would bo accepted plenty can bo sent. Tho wheat crop has been Iiuko,
so that ho could purchase 200,000 (pounds) before Spring , if sent upiho
Potomac, the water carriage would nave expense. Has sent to lloopa
for orders about tho quantity of provisions to lay in at Fort Cumberland.
A quantity of good pork may be purchased in December. JJospecting
tho rate of oxchango allowed him lor sterling bills. GOtt

Same to Slanwix. Suggests the appointment of two others, with
himself, to Botllo disputed claims wiih waggoners for losses thoy have
sustained, and mentions tho names of some persons who would bo suit-
able. The last money sent will bo all paid t.utin four or five days ; ho
requires about £3,000 more. Tho remarks about tho want of provisions
at Kod Slone Creek are himilar to tho.so in tho letter to B.uiquet. 610

Henry Hughes to Hnuquet. Is slill getting waggons, but latterly
there is diillculty. Capimo of Queluo and death of Wolfe ; about 500
killed and wounded. On the French side Montcalm killed and about

1.6U0 killed unii ■wnnnrl^il Thn 4o>..r!u '.f :».,I„j:^.. .^-,^ 1 — , iJio.

' ■• * ..*. ...,. .11.^ . .{ . ... j^, ,^|,^{,.{,^,i it\/t XVIlUTVU* UliS

Mercer to the same. Tho mihcarriugo of his (Bouquet's) letter baa
caused him much uncertainty how to deal with people whoso business
depended on the orders to bo received. The scarcity of provisions at
Rod Stone, ho attributes to the indolence of tho drivers, llus arranged
to Bond largo droves of cattle instead of small droves at I'lonuent iuteri

1S2

B UQUBT OOLLEOTIO.V.

A. 14-3

1709.

October 10,
Iiigoniur.

October 8 to

ai.

October 20,
0«nip at
Moiioiigiihola

October 23,
Witieliester.

October 22,

October at,
Fori Outnber-
land.

October 26,
Oariiale.

October 27,
WiDclicster.

Octoiu'r 27,
Winchester.

Ootcber 2*,
Fort Uunibei-
l*ad.

Octobpr 29,
Fort Ligonior

vals. RomnrkH ou tho fcyHtorn of buMiieHs followed by Uoopa and the
trouble thonoo arising. auijgostH tho upiiotntraent ot persons to oxa-
mino and sottlo tho claims of waggoners, &o. Calls attention to tho claim
of u man ongugod as exprocs by Sir John St. Clair's orders. Cattle sent
by Jitithortord refused by tho commissary at Cumberland. Tho advan-
tage of dealing for cash, &'i. 15th. Kuthorford's cattle refused on account
ot their 8izi\ As tho country furnishes few large cattle if those sent d >
not answer, none can be furnished. Jioraarks on cattle that will bear
tho expense of driving. &o. pa^e 615

Coloiirl Armstrong to Bouquet. Had sent off a lino on a pitiful piece
of paper with tho most interosling contents, the capture of Quebec and
the death of Woifo. Shall send tho men asked for, but it will reduco
those iivnilablc for garrison duty. ^21

Journal of Captain Patterson and Liout. llutchins from Pittsburg to
Irci-qu'lblo. Tho journal gives an account of each day's march, the
ohaMUMcrof the k)iI, with other notes and remarks. Distance from
Pittsburg to Prcsqu'Islo 121 miles. 622

Burd to Stanwix. Shall send the party to tho groat crossing of Yong-
hyogano to build iho tlat, &c,, there. Suggests building two small houses
one fur a small party, tho other for stores; shall send Shippon to the
crossing to givodirectiors. Proposes the building of abridge at the
littlo crossing by a strong parly from Fort Cumberland ; shall send a
Bhip carpenter and two sawyers to tho groat crossing to make propar-
tions. Tho rum received shall bo given out only to the people at the
works. Shall send word on tho arrival of salt, &o., which ho hoars are
on tho road. Is glad to hoar that Bouquet is oxpoctod. 629

Mercor to Joseph Galbraith, corami^sary at Fort Cumberland. That
the eomplnini of Hamsay of delay of his waggons at Cumberland to h&vo
the f^oui- inspected is just; the inspection is to be made at JRod Stone
Creek, the place of delivery, unless there are positive orders to the con-
trary, with other remarks. 631

Conrad Weiser to Bouquet. His diffioulties in settling with tho

waggoners for transport, which are given in detail. 634

Mcmoiandum by Alexander Ulair respecting cattle refused bv tho

assistant commissary at Fort Cumberland. " 637

John Byors to Bouquet. Sends receipt for tho last money sent and
asks for further order for money. Congratulations on the surrender of
(iuobeo, and at tho success of Prussia over liiissia. 638

Morecr to tho Muno. A long letter respecting his own oircamstancert
at. (I tho inadequacy of his pay, &o. 539

Same to Stanwix. Is sorry for the disappointomont resrootintr oro-
viHions froin this Colony ; li-imsny doin- his host to fulfill his contr»,ot
iMit It IS only within tho last fortnight there has been rain to enable tha
milN to work. Tho letter relates entirely to supplies. ert

Galbraith to Mercer. There has never been a delay of more than two
or 'hrco hours in tho inspection of Rarasiiy's fljur. The inspection at
Ktc Stono Creek would entail additional expense, besides being inoffoo-
tual as the troops at Red Stone would take anything rather 'San starve
Shiill pay no attention to Ramsay's complaints bo loug aa ho is doini^
his duty. ° g gj^

Colonel Armstrong to Bouquet. Irregularity on the part of MoPher-
son in relation to flour sent to Stovers. who*ieown oondiiai.h.i« bn"n «.»--
extiaorainary. i'urther respecting provisions &o. Has sent down a
number of women and other unne-essary poopio ; they should not bo
allowed to return, as the smaller the garrison and itB attendauta tho

A. 14-2

BDUQUBT COLLECTION.

153

1759.

Oo.tiiber ?9,

' Oamp at Mu-

nooKabela.

better. Sends a forged pass tulcon from a dosertor. Heavy rainn,
which will no doubt mako the roads knee deep. Phj?o 656

Hurd to Houquot. Is glad the General approves of building the two
houses at the crossing, whore utfiirs go on well ; and of the building of
the bridge; PeuHs has been sent to fix the proper place. Forngo sent
by bateaux. Deserters sent down. The works forwarded, and ho hopes
to have them finished l)y Saturday, and to march for Pittsburg on
Sunday. Shippcn shall go otf to mako an inspection of the river.
Ammunition wanted, as ho has been obliged to hunt for victuals. Does
not think it poshiblo to got a road to avoid the two crossings of the
Monongaholu. No salt arrived; for the last two days ho is well off for
provisions, but there was not an ounce of flour when the waggons
arrived. ' (559

Same to the same. Since writing he had detained the bateaux on
account of the heavy rains. Survey of the two rivers shall be made.
Insiruotions given respecting provisions for the garrison and the men
at the two crossings. fi63

Alexander Lut.an to the same. Asks for timely notice when the
blankets are wanted. 665

lioll of the Rangers commandod by Captain Evan Shelby from Iftth
July, 1759 to date. 666

John Road to fiouquot. Details respecting the commissariat service
returns, &o. (jgji

Jiurd to the same. Is disappointed a' the orders received, as he had
hoped the battalion would be sent together to get thuir ac lounts settled.
Shii)pen8 has boon gent up the Monongahola. Men sent to finish the
hous( 8, flat and bridge. A good place here for a saw mill. 672

'fhomas Walker to Stan « IX. Offors to contract to victual 1000 men
at Pittsburg, Rod Stone Creek ar,d Cumberland, beginning on the 1st of
May. When is the pork to be sent to Pittsburg ? 673

Same to Bouquet. Respecting the supply of piovisions, the settlement
with waggoners, &o. 6T4

Alexander Lunan to the same. Reminds him of his letter offoring
goo Js and asking for an answer. 677

F. Pemberton to the same. Respecting the care of skins to bo sent
on his account. Is concerned to hear ol the treaty with the Indiana
being prevented, and that measures for public tranquillity meet with
such difficulty, &c , &o. 521

John Read to the same. Galbraith reports that provisions arecoming
in slowly from Virginia. Cals attention ♦oill natured stories about Gal-
braith, who is really doing his duty. 679

W. Daalop to the same. Has sent off letters entrusted to him to be
forw.udod to Europe. Explains the cause of delay in receiving news-
papers from Philadelphia. 681

Miijor Ward to the same, Son Is a complaint of the conduct of ihe
contractor towards a poor man, the owner <,>f a mare, and asks that the
wrong be redressed. Has foand a good roftd (plafje for a road ?) at Lau-
rel Hill, and has ordered it to bo cut so that a can bo used by pack horses.
The advantages of the road. 682

Instructions by Stanwix to Lieut. Stoddard, left at Port Burd to bo in
charge of the stores. 684

Williaia Biyth to Bouquet. Has been forwarding salt with all vicnddi-
t5oa. ' 6J6

ForYSmbek ^*™*' ^? ^^^ ''»™®- ^ho loss by fire of Captain Oallender's house and
4«ad. contents, including, he is afraid, Bouquet's and Ourry's papers, 687

Octobor 29,
Camp at Mon-
ongahela.

October 31,
Philadelphia

^' ivember I.

November 2,
Bedford.

November 3,
Gamp at
MoDODgahela

Novismber 6,
WiDchester,

November 6,
Winchester.

November 12,
Philadelphia.

November 16,
Fbilaaelphia.

November 16,
fedtbrd.

November 15,
Philadelphia.

Novpmber 18,

Bedford.

Norember 18,
Fort Bard.

November 19,
Port Uumber-
iaad.

ffc

i)

1S4

BOUQUIT OOLLIOTION.

A. 14-2

j|i

d

m

ITM.
NoTcmber 35,
Lancuter.

Norember 28,
Winchester.

Norember 20,
Pittabnrg.

Norember 30,
Uedford.

December 1,
York.

December 4,
Fort Cumber-
land

Decemb- r 5,
•'ort Ouu.S)or-
Und.

Shippen to Bouqaot. Ho is doing hia best to sond oflf the flour ; delays
trom the waggoners not being yet returned, &o. P«go 688

k.KT'*II^''?u^'"*': The complaints against the contractors ; the false-
hood ol Ga bra.th's charges. Will have his accounts rotdy. Transport of
salt has stopped all other transport. Bridge nee dod at Wills Crook.
WospeotiDg material and carpenters for building and repairing boats. «S9
Henry Grjgor to tho same. Sends good wishes. 693

Burd to the eame. Resj ooting transport of salt, and other storec.

\ 693

«eorg© Stevenson to tho same. Money received ; waggons sent off to

Jlodford ; will send more flour next week. gg^

♦„!^'"iT ^^^'^^ *° \^^ ^^"'*^- ^«»*Pooting the transpoit of forage, tho
state of tho waggon horses, &o. i » . ^^°

Same to tho same. Byrd has ordered off ten of tho best horses,
doing all he can to get up tho salt, &o.

Is

693

December 9,
Ticonderoga.

December 10,
Fort Oumber-
land.

December 11,
Fort Cumber-
land.

December II,
ObarlestowD.

Deoember 13,
Fort Cumber-
land.

".1. ^^'«^™/o ^bo same. Has boon left to repair Ticondoroga
.- v-ie It has boon taken. Tho damage done by tho oneiny in blowing it
Wu* ««"'"g 't on firo. Description of the fort and its ntuation.
AmhfrstpaPBod with the regular army on tho 26th of Novo mbor. and
ordered him (Brchm) to stay here for the winter. 69j>

f'^'««^d Graham to the same. DiKappointod by tho people at the
ilrancb, who had promised forogo and wnggons. Gives dotuils of tho

L«IL ♦« h' "*?'"? ^i* P^*'^"l.° waSgons. &o,, and offers the use of his
waggon to draw stockades for the new fort. "joi

ni n '""'?*?'^,*r'? ***. ^^^ ^""■"®- ^"^'8° ^"«8 has boon appointed to take
charge of the King s stores hero ; where is ho himself to bo sent? What
IS ho to do with the money in his hands ? Tho last of Graham's salt will
bo dohvcred to-night The King's horses are not able to carry the salt
further, and it will be difficult to get others, as they koop ofl in case of
being pressed. The ship carpenters have gone off; tho sawyers are
getting plank. Ourry has sent no material but oakum ; unless car-
porters are sent, nothirg raoro can bo done about I ho flat. 703

bamuel Carno to tho same. Kespecting a bill loft unpaid. 706

William Blyth to-

Derember 12,
Fort Cumber-
land.

December 14,
Winchester.

December 17,
Oressop's.

December 22,
PitUburg.

. .r , - ~- Has received his letter ; had sent Bouquet
an account of the state of the roads and of the horses, which ho does not
think can o^rry a load up; has sent forage to Cunningham at tho little
crosHng. Will send all tho horses to CicsKop's, whore thoy can have
lor ago ; if the salt is to go to Red Stone, ho will take the best of them
liospoctirg stores, accounts, horses, &c. 707

Richard Pcaris to Bouquet. Has finished tho bridge, cleared and cut

he road on bcth sidos 30 foot wide; has renewed ovt^y bridge between

little crossing and hero ; gives other details of tho work done. 71O

Mercer to Ihchard Graham, contractor fo.- aalt. Orders as to tho stops
to bo tal-en to forward tho salt by noan^ of im pressed horses. 7i2

Uljth to Bouquet. All tho King's hon;e8 that could be collected are
now cvre in charge of Lowis Moor ard Charles Swearing ; bo shall dispose
of tboni before he leaves. Cainot 1 * t:la in full with Crossop, having had
to pay other bills. Defends Major Livingstone from rharUs br-on^ht
against bim Graham cannot get foru^o to onablo him to carry ouTthe
ealt; blaming Graham for tho delay. 714

CoHificalo respecting tho carriage of self Juilows. 717

G. Piice to tho same. Asks his influence i ■ be continued in service. 7ia

A. 14-3

B3UQUIT OOLLIOTION.

155-

Btoroc,
693

it oif to
694

go, the
6Uft-

08. Is
693

1T69.
Daonoiber 33.
Deoember 21,
FortLouJona.

Oewoiber 80,
Okrliile.

Demmber 31,
Bedford.

No date.

1760
Jaauary 3,
Reading.

Janaaty 7.
Jannarr 8.
Bedford.

January 9.
PittsburK.

January 9,

Fort

Cumberland

Jadnary 11.
Ligonier.

I

Bedfori

January 13.
Pittaburgh.

iannary 17.
OarliBle.

fiyors to tho same. Money wantod. P*ge 719

John Blair to the samo. flis traneactionB roBpeoting forage. 720

Ilamback to tho same (in Fronoh). Applioa for a Hitaation in view of
tho rodaotion of tho forcoH, and HUggOHtH Bomo oflBooB in which ho might
bo asefal. 721

John Eead to tho fame. Boyd, a deputy oommift^ary, hau rofuacd to
obey the order for hlR disohargo. ABka for his (Bouqnol'B) inter*
poHition. 724

VariouH memoranda as to obtaining troops from Maryland, Virginia^
&o., and other anbjcots relating to the campaign. ' 721^

OlNBRAL Co.lRKBPONDENOB,

1760.— Vol. III.

A. 16.

B. M., 21,646.

Conrad Weisor to Bouquet. Congratulates him on bin safe return
from PittHburgh ; will try to call on him ut LancaHter. WiHhoR him to
eottio with Eoonor, about his wnggon maBtort-hip, and slatos his Norvicos
in that capacity. Keopcoting accounts. i'age 2

Keturn of Captain Cochrane'ii recruits. 4

Pignoled BollcBtro to Bouquot (in Krench). Thanks (or kindnoBa;
prays for his rccommondation to tho General. 1

Liout. James Dow to the fame. Forage vantod. How tho 20 buHhels
a day arc rzpendod. 5

J. Livingston to the (^amo. Report given in detail of the movomonts
of brigades loaded with tialt, &(>. lias sent this to chock Uraham's
accounts. 9

George Morton to tho same. How ho has prepared for salting moat.
Flour might bo brought from Stony Creek to supply tho storoH hero.
Flour sent off to Pittsburgh, the roads being good. Other information
about cattio, &o. 8

Jothro Sumner to tho samo. Has been ordered to his room by one of
tho gentlemen just arrived. 11

Major Tulkkcn to tho sumo. Had eont order to SchlosKor for tho
march of the detachment, Uis (HouquelV) praiRO of tho men bus given
them pUahuro. His presence at Lancaster will, no doubt, help to com-
plole the battalion, towards which ovoryefTort has beer. mudc. Amherst's
instructions sent for recruiting, Ac, and tho camp equipage to ho ready
by tho 1st of March, ai-ks him to have that and clothing made ready ;
gives lists of tents, &c., thai are required. Anks him to vary hucIi orders
as ho may think necessary. Had applied for leave to soil his commis-
sion, hiB private affairs absolutely requiring loavo of abscnco. Anks for
Kome indulgence in respect to allowances of wine, &o., to iho ofiioors of
the battalion. Respecting accounts. Koturn by tho Indians of Liout.
McDonald, taken a pris()ncr. Tho winter bus boon vtry b< vero. 12

Garvin Cochrane to Stunwix Is glad to hear of his nx ovory. The
recruit ing officers will do all they can but is afraid they will not be so
succishful as expected, iicmonstratos against being recalled in favour
oi Ethorington when success is expected, which is after the dischargoci
men have epont all their pay and do not feel inclined to work. Objects
Btrongly to bo sent to Lancaster for reasons given, and ntatos tho caro
and attention he has given to tho battalion and has hud to undergo
mooh trouble in his command. 17, 23-

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BOCQUIT OOLLEOTION

A.U

1760.
January 17,
Carliile.

I") I

H'

■M

January 17.
Carlisle.

January 24,
Oarligle.

January 24,
Carlisle.

January 28,
Wincljestcr.

January 26,
Pitlsburf^h.

January 27,
Ligonier.

January 29,
Philadolphia.

February 2,
Carlisle.

February 2,
Bedford.

February 4.
Pbiladelpbia

February 4,

Bucks

County.

February 9,
London.

February 13,
Carlisle.

February 19,
Lancaster.

*'ebruary 19,
Carlisle.

Cochrane (o SohloBsor (?) His enooess in reoruitlne not eroat His
surpHHe that ho is reported to bo ordered to Lanoanter! whic*h ?« usfng

Latrtor!^'^""'^""' ^«'»°"«'''''t'°S against being orde^rT ?i

Ethorington to Bouquet. The failure in rocruitintj; officers sent^o
the country to try to .eouro the discharged men. ^' %?

^^Cochrane to the same (?). The progress in recruiting; will do all he

Mercer to the .ame. Bxpeolsto be able to bring a compiolosettlomenj
0 al the accounts, except for the salt. How transport proceeds, ffis
illness from a fractured jaw. ' '^ 32

stiM w£« •I\^'l'' same Amherst has ?iven him leave to sell out, if ha
still wishes It, but urges him to remain in tho service. Has agreed with
the'3 ^''T'l '"" ^' («°"q»°t) can come up. Stanwix hasTrUtoT n
mattrs Hm!^ ''""' • ^™''«'-«^«f his C Bouquet's) services. Money
matters. Ofders respecting reorniting had been stopped when he f Bou-
quet) oamo to Lancaster; Cochrane's extraordinary lelters ^34
flonrV'frl^ *?" V^", '"T- ^^P*''"^ '^^ P''°g'-««« •"«*J« in forwarding
gSnco^ ' *'''' ^^^^ **^ '""^ ^''^'' ^^'P'^^ °*" ^^^ •■''turns forhi!
Alexander Simon to the same. Friendly messages. 40

James Sinclair to the same. Sends receipts for money. Has himself
undertaken to settle the accounts fur pasturSge, finding those HvingTero
unwUung to do so for fear of the displLure of peoplo^interes ed, ff any
tnXir ^.«'° ^"'l^- I« «"'-P'-'«cd at the 'General's urgency al^a^

fho ox ?Zf •V'"''^™*'"*^ *';""" '^^y ™*y ^^ ««"t »P «t o«« third of
ml^Mforl; S"^gft« * P'a" f^'l.ptting horses. Hambright's arrange-
monts for horses at Loudoun and Shippensburgh. Money wanted. 44
wh«t 1?T to the same. Se, ds returns of provisions. Has discharged

. ♦h?fi?Jf h"',f r^^"^"? l^'^i '^".'^'■^^ ^'g"«'' and G3orgo Grotz enlisted tn
fo. three eirs"" ^^ Americans on the 6xh November, ^756,

Alexander Grajdon to Bouquet. Would have seen him but waS^o"

In iVn L? '7^!:"«t'on8 for the payment of the last waggons. JRemirks

on tho nature of the accounts for the settlement of which he cannot take

the ro-<poi)Bibiluy without 'rders. 51

James Meyrick to officer commanding the Ist Battalion of Royal

uTZ'T «i,^'"«^>«rS-«n«'o«ing letters from Lord Barrington^r a

comm- • ^ "' '"*^° ^^^^ purchased and who may wish to sell their

TiTt 'pSed. *^> l*

James Sinclair to Bouquet. Sends receipt for the £2,000 sterling.

bLal observe directions with regard to tho King's horses. Hoops disap-

Eof thi""' ho«« from Maryland; will try to get them in his ow'L
pan 01 tne country, &o. ej.

hi^TJ<i^"^'^^ S^''^^-''^ *•* lalleken. Bespeoting a certificate given
liim by Sergeant Pasage. •- o kr

Gavin Cochrane to Bouquet. Sends 17 recruits ; remarks on some of

t: ^ """•.• "-vnciroi ^^i3i,iuwow; uy J-ne next opporluoitv : waa

afraid to send him with the recruits, incase ho should incite sodS^
young ones to desert. Further about recruits, Ac. 57

A. IB

BOTTQITIT OOLtfOTIOW.

isr

1760.
February 19,
Philadelphia

February 20,
Norfolk.

February 31,
PhUadelpbia.

February 21,
Pittaburg.

Frbruary 22,
Philadelphia,

February 28,
Oarligle.

March 1,
Fi>rt Angnata.

March I,
Winchester.

March !,
Pitteburgh.

Karch 3,
Pittsburgh.

March 3,
Uarlisle.

Alexander Lunan to Bouquet. Eeminds him of the Indian binnkots
of which he has plenty, as well as ehiits, &o. Congratulates him on tho
defeat of tho French fleet by Hawko and the faking of Ponditherry.
Boone made Governor of the Jereeys ; Barnard of MuHHachuPotts ; Pow-
nall. South Carolina; Littleton, Jamaica, and Ball, of South Carolina,
lieut. governor of that province, is sorry there is no government lor
Morris. Pago go

Donald Campbell to the tame. His diflBculties ard want ot succohs
in recruiting. g2

George Eihcrington to tho wame. Has sent off oxpreFs with letters
found here on his arrival from New \ork. Tho stores shall be sent to
Lancaster on Monday. Proscott who came by tho last packet doubts if
there will bo another campaign, though nine regiments are under orders
for Holland. All tho vacant regiments reported to be given away and
no mention of Stanwix. gg

Stanwix to the same. Approves of tho time fixed for settling tho
warrants. Hopes that recruiting will bo succopsful, but begins to doubt
it. Bthorington gone to York for clothing. Has told Amherst that
20,000 men will be needed for tho communication next campaign — peace'
or war. Respecting transport. Will leave when tho weather settles.
Guns and ammunition sent forward. g^

Kichard Peters to the same. Has detained tho post to send a procla-
mation offering a reward of £100 for the discovery of tho murderers of
an Indian family near Carlisle. Mr. Ponn is pleased i,t his (Bouquet's)
desire to settle, but tho proprietors of tho Blue Rock property refuse,
from family reasons, to sell at any price. Remarks on tho now list of
Governors. gg

Cochrane to Iho same. Has released tho deserter Stidwell on his
promiso to return to the regiment. Ono recruit brought in and a
deserter, who has deserted several times. 69

Burd to the same. Tho express in swimming a creek had lost ono of
tho letters. Murder of an Indian and his family in Cumberland County ;
the Indians assured that the murderers if found shall bo brought to
justice. Has wiitten Joshua Howell about further supplies for the
garrison. Will set out for Lancaster on the 6th. "72

Mercer to the same. Is anxious for order to go to Philadelphia. The
country people daily applying to know what commodities are wanted
at Pittsburg. Contracts and offers of contracts for corn, flour, &c. Orders
sent to supply Red Stone with flour. Other remarks about stores. The
town and country round infected with small pox, whiih has become fatal.
Gist's Indian accounts all in. Lord Fairfax has ordered his rangers to
give up all strays (horses) for tho King's service. Byrd's regiment
might now be employed repairing the roads. 74

Tulleken to the same. His diflSjulty in writing owing to a boil having
weakened his wounded arm. Slowprogross in recruiting. Hisopinionof
tho most suitable cloth for tho men's leggings, that may bo of use after
the campaign. Thanks of the oflBcers for the promiso to send what they
want. Expressions of esteem. Tho General still here ; will probably leave
about the middle of tho month. Is sorry that his services have been over-
looked. Three men of Campbell's company drowned on tho flats at
Juniata. Tho works here begin to look formidable. "78

Lieut. James Dow to tho same. Sends returns. Plenty of every thing
but forage, and it is a pity tho works should stop from the want of it to
feed the horses. 31

Cochrane to the same. The bad conduct of Sergeant Mcintosh, lor
which he Bhall bo reprimanded. Reports on the prospects of recruiting

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UOCQUBT COI.LKTION.

A. Ift

if«a

March 4,
PilUburgb.

March 6,
PittaburKh.

March 8,
Doaeftal.

Uitroh 9,
Fbiladelphia.

March 11,
Carlisle.

March 11,
Reading.

March 11,
Oarlisle.

March U,
Frederick
Tcwn.

March 14,
Carliale.

March 16,
PittsburRh.

March 20,
Venaago.

March 27,
Carlisle.

March 28.

April 1,
Ligonier.

and who"? h{p partion are stationed, &q. Haa j ist reprimandod Bf clntOHh
wh -v.' vi. )' ponitonl. Pago 83

Tiiliukon iz, liuuquat. Stanwix hoH boon informed that hiH loavo of
ttbBert'M s.iay bo ex poo tod Hhortly. All tlio rcgimontH in thid country
flltad op but the 4()th and Amhorat hopoH thu.t Slanwiz will gut it, bat
Ulanwix doon not oxpoot it; he Iiuh resolved to loave thiH plaoe about th9
lOlh. to Holtlo auuountH and to be > 'Udy to go when luavo arrivoH. Iliri
(Tullokcn'tf) dosiro lu go home next Hummor. llopea that ho (Bouqaol)
Iluldimand and the other gontlomon may got JiMiioo done thom. In
spito of Lyttloton'H 5)' '1 .. ).iui, making poaoo wilt, the Mava!,»-0H, ho had
no Hoonor got back to Charloa Town than thoy broke out und Moalped
Dourly 40 of tho inhibitantH of the baok HottlumoiitH. Troops must be
8ont. Lytlloton gooa to Jumnioa iind in Huoooodod by Pownall. Uenpeot
ing arrangomontH for the pay of tho battalion daring tho campaign.
Goixlon goo8 to Philadelphia i arrangomontti muni bo made tor money at
tho workti would have boon stopped had not Uirnsloy lot Gordon havo
£m. 86

Stanwix to the samo. Proposes leaving this plane soon. SendH cor-
roctod warrants for £5,000 and £2,000, which ho is to sign and return
canuolling tho others. ' 89

B. lIughi'B to tho samo. lics|>octing a sale of land by Dolanooy to
Bouquet. 9(1

iiiohard Potors to tho samo. A bill has boon prosontod to tho Qovor-
nor for a grant of £100,000 to raise 2,700 mon, but the wi.so hoads huvo
dotorniincd to raibo only half tho compauios, each to bo of 100 men, with
ono c.iptain, one lieutenant, one ensign, two aorgoanta, two corporals an i
a drummer b>)y. No man of spirit will accept a company on tho torm».
It is doubtful if tho Uoveruor will pasa tho bill. Go:4<4ip. 91

Cuchranu to the same. i{os}>ootiug recruiting. 93

Conrad Woisor to tho aanie. llaaoxpondod £3,356. Is. 8d. of which ho
would bring an account after his son's I oturn from Fort Augusta. Ilia
own commission is not included in tho above sum. 95

James Sinclair to tho tamo. Has sent lottora to the Genorul and asked
tho people with accounts to como for settlement to Carlisle. Tl.odivinion
01 livo cattle to tho ditforont posts. Various unimportant details. 97

E. iSholby to the same. Has been at ^ichul's trap; a good road may
bo made over the mountain there. Will acoertain the price Dolanoy
wan.s for his land. Several bateaux and canoes have been built on tho
Potomac; more would bo bu.lt if wanted, 99

Adam Hoops to tho samo, llospocting oattio and other proviaiooa.
Tho bad state of the roads for the Gonoral's journey. 101

Tulleken to tho sam^ Respecting the settlement of recruiting acvoanta.
Snow and bad wcaiher have proven tod (ho General from soliiiii? out. lO'J

Kichard Mather to the aamo. Will come to Fort Pitt as soon aa tho
weather permits, having no chance of recovery here. Flour sent to
TioBoeuf. Mingoea compelled a party to give them flour und rum.
Indians to bring no more wild meat, there being enough of ptovisions
in atore for a month at least. 105

James Sinclair to tho aame. Expcuta tho General on Sunday or
Monday. liespeoting tho settlement of aooounta for flour, &o. 107

B. Hughea to the aamo. The purchase of land from Delaooy and the
ditnouilioe liboui the deed. 109

Lieut. Arch. Blano to the aame. Sends a man along with shoes, which
the Goldiors need, but the price is more than can be given without ordors.
Tho man ia an impoeing eooandrel and it would bo a good thing to eaoorfc

A. 15

BOUqi'BT nOLIilOTION.

15»

17M.

April],
Fort Pitl.

A|iril 6,
LkiiuMlor.

April 7,
Laocailer.

April 17,
Lancaster.

April 1»,
Liiiioa«t)*r.

April 20,
Lancaater.

April ]I,
New York.

April ,13,
Laaoaiter.

April 36,
Carlisle.

April 20,
Lancaat(«r.

Mays,
Lancaster.

May 10,
Winches

him from poHt to post, with ordora that no ono iihoald purchaiio from
him. I'ago 111

Tulloken to l^aqiiot. Sondn John MoOiillough, from tSoath Krancb,
Virf(ii iH, with rum und whiHkoy, whioh li fTiillnkon) h\H no power to
purchuMO. HopflH , Stun wix hiiH now got ovi. hotatiguo' hiHJDurnoy.
HornlH ropoi'l otHurvoy on nIoich. Thoro uro 700 perHonH drawing provi-
NionH, oxdluoivo (i( InilianH, of whom ihoro nru nhuut HUU. Han Hont ftr
Orogiian, hh the HhiiwunoHo will not louvo till hocomoH; ubjut 400 mnro
aro oxpootod to u ('oiinc.il ; in ho to food thorn ? 1 Vi

J. HohloBHor to th" Humo (in Fronoh) Ih ploiiHod at hiH (Bonquot'H) re-
turn to IMiitudulphia tho battalion will no doubt, bo (u)ntinu I in tho
wuHt, but no multor whoro, md long an it in togothor and undor his com-
mand. KcHpooling clothing lor tho rooruitn. Tho (iunorul bun ordorod
tho diHuhurguof two men ; aHk^ for nUnk diHohargOM, ArrungomuotH (or
IriinBport of forage ; movomontH of offlcorB. lift

SuhloHHur to thu Hamu (in Kionoh). UoHpooting rooruilfi, ololh'ng,
&o. 118

tSamo to tho Humo (in Froml)). Had Hunt otToluthirg to Mudford and
PittHburgh, and flour for Ottlli^lo ; further arrangomonlH aboiii traimport.
Cattle Hunt ; clothing fur recruits. Uuh a good bluckumilh that would
bo UHoful if wnntod. lilO

John N Wottheiholt to tho mimo. Uo|)nrt of the rocrnitH ho has
brought in wl> > aro uucoptod, &k. Ijohh by dOHortionH. 12:^ '

Shippon to iho naino Wnggonn Hont olT with clothing und H')ur for
Bodforil und I'iltHbur^h. DutuilH roHpocting other urrungemontH for trana-
port, Uhull mako all di-<p:klch in collecting tho acoountH. lZ(i

Hugh Wniliico to tho name. HaH Hont two boxoH. Nolo of Homo
uccounte. iSondn envuiopo to Hhow that on ono letter tho poitugo wan Ion
HhillingH. 127

SchloHHor to tho Humo (in French) AcUrowlodgOH rocoipt of camp
equipage, urticloH of clothing, &o. Tho men have boon oxorciHod in tiring.
ThinkM power nhouKI bo obtained to hold general courts martial to
pnniHh doflcrtorH. Huh Hont money returnH. 128

C^ochruno to tho Humo. A Holdiur tried for stealing, found guilty and
Hontonccd to tw'<nty laHhoH. Ah ho rover loard of tho civil power
Imving the rigi. to HogHoldierH, ban appliod r tho romioHion of thuHon-
tonco. HaH had nuy good hucoohs in recruiting. 131

Schio'Hor to It < 8amo (in French). Doiortor brought in. Ojrtuin Hmall
urticleH wanted, according touHpociticulion Hunt. Tranuport not going on
8) actively as ho had hoped for. i:i'i

The Humo to tho Humu (in French) Since tho proviriciais bogan thoir
lovicM, doi^ortion has so increaned that men aro going oti uvury day, ttiu
clothes of ovural of them being found in tiio woods, SuLtgoHlionH au to
tl •< best way to Htop doHortion. The non arrival of wuggonH promiHod
by Campbell, tho waggoners bting dotainod by the mugisLrateH of difFo-
rent plaooH, ih is ullogod. Hab bogui. > camp ou< ho as lo oxorciHO tho
men. 134

II. Byrd to the same. Has stoppod Major Stowart from joining as
ordered, owing to the incouvenionoo thai would arino to the Hctllemont
of accounts by his absonco. Is anxious for ordo'H to move upwards. It
the men aro not to be employ od on tho work» &• Pittsburgh and ou the
roadH, he would send as many as could be spi<>ed to tho South- Went
froBti-f whoio the Ghorokess sre committing =h-al53a!e dcvaatution, and
wher<i whole counties will Hoon be abandoned. It is reportt ' that Stan-
wix ib ;aiD to command in >his quarter. 1^7

160

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IT60.
Maw York.

Mkjr 10,

Walnut Hill.

May 13,
rort Urdford

M«]rl4,
Poit Pitt.

May 20,

Fort Pitt.

Mm 16,

Phtladelpbia,

June /,
Virginia.

June 3,
Oarliala.

June 7,
Lancaiiter.

June 9,
Oarliale.

June 9,
Bedford.

Jane li,
Ontario.

June 13,
Miamis.

Miijor A. Provost to IJouquot (in French). Tho unoxpootod urrivnl of
Mb (rrovoBt'H) brother; hoihIh impors lofl to bo forwanlod. Nowsfnttt
Oswogo that iho baltBlion bus boon rooHtnbllHbod, I'a^o \i\9

A. Dolliorit to tho namo (in Fronch). i'uvm minuto iIotiiilM ol bin work
of i)lantinj( <!ko. ijO-

A. Haillio to tho Hiimo. Tho impi-opor conduct of Knslgn llay ; hns
Hont him to Kurt I'itt to bo lookod iiltor. 147

Iliohgrd MtttbiM lo tho wumo. Roport that tho f»rt \n to bo ivltackod by
a lurKO body of Kionch and IiidiuiiH. Tho report hiiw boon tr«(Hd to
IndiaiiH, who did not bdiovo ii ; pointn out Bovoral wUHpicions oiroum-
Htani'OH. AleaHuroH talcon for dofonco. 144

Samo to tho namo. Tho rtporlH of an uUaclc 011 the fort are
unfounded. SpioH can diHOovor no Mi^n of an ononiy ; tho roport him
holpod on tho worii. CompIaintH of tho nulmltornH of L »io remaining
after purchasing into tho 4th batluli >n. Arrival of KnHi«n Flay ; ho ba»
bfon warned to bohavo. Waggoiiw with clolhir>j anivdl. Tho garrinon
healthy and tolerably Hobcr, IBO

Dow to Ouriy. Order for wheels to bo trauHlorred to iJouquot. ISi

1 homaH Walker to Bouquet. Vonohors have boon Hont, except Ihrto
oncioHed. Tho expedition agniuHt the (^horoicooH ooni|»olK him to bo in
the Southern part of Iho Colony, but Hhall return to Wincho»tor when
thin JH over. How is bo to apply to Monckton for money, when tho
balance in bar.d in expended ? ]5;{

HooiHto tho Hamo. KeKpocting tho nigning of vouchors; in busy
forwarding BupplioB. ]55

Shippen to Stanwix. Oonoorning tho Hottloinont of transport
accounts. j5(j

Hoops to Bouquet. Bills received ; will eco about tho saw mills and
forwarding cattio, &o. 15g

List of cfBoers of tho first battalion of tht {oyal American Regiment
as thoy wore appointed to companies, ir}»

Wiliiamcz to Bouquet (in French). Tho want of money has prevented
him from sottlirg for his pflssa^o to New Yoik. Hopes ho will approve
of his ariangement with llaldimand. Apparently the greater part of
tho army is to go South. Amherst was at Albany a few days ago. Tho
laiMng of the siego of Quebec and defeat of tho French; Indians
arrived from Montreal .Ht Lake Onoida report tho French to bo in great
lifli ction. Those events may change the plan of the campaign, IHO

J«dot to (in French) Has received his letter. Rooheblave

on his arrival asked to see it, whioh could not bo refused. Ho Wii8
troubled at the prohibition about showing tho good." which might arrive,
but said ho was not inclined to ask about it. Seeing tho want of tho
nations for goods, bo baa left tho Miamis and srono to tho portage
where ho offered a gratuity if tkty would wait for' payment which was
accepted. Rocheblavo has left brandy for the Indians. Hopes of part
of tbo Indians that the English would soon come to trade with them.
Those of the fiivor Blanche reproach tho Indians of the River A la R jcho
lor their want of firmness, as they themselves intend to continue aa
they had begun. This has caused tho others to oonfoes thoy were wrong
for listening to tho English and would in future only listen to Ihoir
father Onontio. Koohoblave's orders about provisions ; has let 20 mi-

nnta an tr> ihn frii-f UnnTtr.r.— «K/» .„:.,..-« 1. 1_ ~*-»- ;» ;_ i • - i

-_.c _,_ .„ — — . — ..„,,.^ ,,,.„ luicvsnviv siaie isi was in, iuavuig uuiy

twelve bags of Indian corn for tho subsistence of the garrison and three

bags of oats. Prays oarcestly for relief. The Indians are asking for

fcecd to sow and he cannot refuse them. 162.

A. IS

A. 15

BOligillT OOLLIOTIOIf.

int

ITOO.
June IH,
PbiMalphi*.

Jun« 31,
■ydelberK.

Jun« 36,
Lanoaater,

June 30,
Maw York.

Jnly I,
Port Pitt.

Jal7 10,
Oantrel.

July 13,
Wm Office.

July 16,
Philadelphia

Juir 18,
L« Boeuf.

July 33,
Port Pitt.

Julr 34,
Old Town.

July 28,
Pott Pitt.

July 38,
Niagara.

Aloxaniior Lunuii to Bouquet. Axu*. >Viv, forwiidoci. A< oount of iho
foHtivilicH on FiHhing Day at Mount Itr^ulo. (iront (liHtronH in Houlti
Carolina, Thuro Ih no doubt that thu Hic^u of (junbu(t iH i-uiKoil, Pagu IdS

IIunrifT (^oigor to iho Hamo. InvoUiii^ ovory bloHHing on him. lOT

Shippon to tho Humo. Tho ci<lui' bus luinod Hour; HiNhop'ri wifo
biiving run awiiy with a iioif(bb<>i in/' inillur put overy thing out of hor
huMband'H hottd. OirurH to gut (bo bo^t hoiL of apiilo trooH for Urn (ilou-
quot'H) phtntation. Minuto advico about planting. I[im wi-itton for
and roooivod tnonoy to pay tho Witggonurs. CongiutulutuH bini on tho
raiHJng of thu Hiogo of (Juobou, tiio ttkking by Lord (Jolvillo of nix Kn-noli
Htoro HhipH, ^0 U)9

Intolligunco from (juoboo rocoivcd at l'rcH(|u'l«lo on tho 18th of July.
DotaiJH ot tho retreat into (jnobuo and Iohh of tho liritiHh troops, itnd
BubHoquunt dofunce of tho town. DoHtruotioii of Kronoh Hhipn and batouux
by Swunton ; oupturo of hIx Htoro Hliips and rotroat of tho tnomy on Iho
appoaranoo of Lord (Jolvillu and bin tieot, louving all thoir cannon iind
boavy baggigo, with thoir tontH Htanding, af'lor HUHlaining an admitiod
loBB of 1,(\0() which irt Htatod at ;i,((()() by tho country pooplo. Tho
Fronoh in groat oonfuHion in Montreal. Mroud plenty, moat Hcarco, no
Ball proviHJonH in tho country. Halt hoIIh for £ib i«torling a bu>-hul and a
quart of brandy for 2'i livroH, RogorH haH doHtroyod Ht. ThoroHo, a villugo
botwoon St. John'H and Chambly ; ho killod nono, Haved and Hot at liberty
tho women and childiun and took thu men (M or ,3A) |)riHonorH. 173

Iloturn of tho courHo of You Yougany (Yohogany) Uivor to the
Laurel Hill ; notoH of itH curronlH, islandH, i^c, 17S

Hoops to Bouquet, Will do m ordered about the naw mill ; HondH up
a tanner. 180

Lord Harrington to General AmbcrHt. That tho charge of wignlng falwo
returna by oifloerB having boon reported by tho B mr<i to have ariHoii
from inadvertonco, all further proaocutionn have boon Htoppod, but tho
of&uerH are to bo aeverely roprimmded, inudvuitonce being culpable in
matteraof duty. 182

Alexander Lunan to liouquet. No dotuilH from Quubcomoro than tho
' papers contain. How ho beard of the biittnlion being ordered to tho
northward and of tho ordorH boing countermanded. BiirnHloy haH Hont
a large part of tho remittance and promi^ou the roHi noon. Friendly
news. 184

Mercer to the same. Will try to get to Prcsqu'lHle to day. Has only
six bullockH and the Humo rjumbcr of Hhoup, &o., &c. 181

itiobard Mather to tho name. Sends the hIx men belonging to the Nia>
gara dotachmont, whom ho has puninhod. Huh boun allowed to try
deNOrters. The General is keeping tho Royal AmericanH bonido himself.
Tho Virginians don't seem to rclitih tho Royal American not doing sub
dutv. 18(;

Thomas CrcHop to tho same. That tho Ohio company are willing to
lei him have a Hharo of the grant of fiiJO,U()0 acres lying on and adjacent
to the south side of tho Ohio, lach mombor receiving 25,000 acres. Tho
company propose, when tho war is over, to settle tho land with Germans
and Swiss. 188

William Potts to tho same. Sends returns, showing 11 recruits who
had deserted, been tiied and pnnibhcd, of which he enters into details. 18t)
Schlosser to the same (in French). Has sent lotuins, &o. Auks him

v;.

nians. Has at last arrived in exile

Lake, where the troops suffered a sort of ship-wreok. Thinks the 41th

mast have Buffered more. Dojoription of the fort at Niagara. His mea

horo ; the difficulty of crossing tho

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1760.

July 18,
Fort Pitt.

July 19,
Miagara.

AuKusi 1,
Fort Pitt.

AugDSt4,
London.

Aoguate,
Niagara.

August 8,
Venango.

August 10,
Venatigo.

August 15,
liiagara.

August 16,
^Jopby Hall.

August 16,
Charlestown

August 23,
Virginia.

August 23,
Fort Pitt.

August 24,

ptill encamred in the ravelin and cover jd way, Ibo 44tb having left the
barracks so dirty and foul, but his men ve well. Would have sent a plan,
but has not bad time. P^ee 192

TJiomas Barnsley to Bouquet. Arriiiigements for payments to men
goiio to Niagara. Jioturns of men sent 'o this place. Money matters.
Arrival of Sir John St. Clair in tokvoble beallb, but complaining of
weakreps in his knees and bands. 196

William Waiteis lo the same. Has ordered the articles wanted for the
works at Preequ'isle , sends also 20 barrels of pork; flour cannot be
?pared hom here. He cannot depend on a supply of ammunition from
thifc garrison, as the navigation is procaiious .-nd the garrison small.
Has etnt Moncklor. aietuinof the fortifications, artillery &o. Indians re-
port that the boat on the Lake with Fri.nch and Indians had returned to
Uetroii ; tboy only wanted to see what the garriso.n was about. 198

Hoops to the same. Has made a sa /ey of all the posts ; there is no
danger of any want of provir-ions. 20O

James Mann to Statwix. The clothinf; for the first battalion is shipped
aiid invoice pent, ' 201

Williams Walters to Bouquet. Dispaxhes have arrived from Amherst
to Monckton which are forwarded. His (Bouquet's) post to be furnished
with poi k ar d flour fiom here. Sends returns, &c. ' 202

JKobert McKeczie to the same. Account of his march with a detach-
ment to Venango, Major Stewart with tne main body has not yet reached
and his had no word from him. Sends this by an Indian who is trutt-
worthy, as it is reported that an attack is intended against his (Bouquet's)
post, 21'3

Major Slcwart to the same. His arrival after a tedious and difficult
passage, McKerzie having arrived somt days previous with a convoy of
cattle, &c. Sends part ol these, with flour, tools, &c, besides stores and
I'lrgage for the officers at Presqu'Jsle. Virginians to be returned for the
Pennsylvanians serit with the convoy. About 68 of the men he brought
up are lame or sick, &o., &o. 205

Walters to the same. Has received word from him (Bouquet) that the
sloop was ready to eail with provisions for this port. Has sent men to
upsiet Clapham with the bateaux, taking 30 barrels pork and ten of flour,
being all that can be sent. Has informed Amherst of the want of sawyers
&c'. bends various tools. Sends men who had been prisoners with the
Indians. 207

Sophia Fesph to the same (in French). A letter on domestic and per-
sonal affairs. ^09
Atdrew Fesch to the same. Three of his trunks sent oflf ; two negro
boys shall bo sent him by the fame schooner, will insure the boys here.
EeKpecting his private accounts, fire arms, state of the crops, &o. 213
Tfomas Walker to the same, fcihall send accounts. Mount's retreat
from the Cherokee country renders it impracticable for the Virginians
to do more than clear a roud part of the way and establish some posts.
Hopes that no failure of contracts on the part of those who have moved
into Virginia, will lessen his good opinion of real Virginians. 216
Mather to the tame. Monckton does not wish returns sent in case of
accidents. Deserters picked np nearly every week. Is exercising the
guard every morning and wiping oflf the rust by degrees. The loss he
will sustain of men if short period certificates are allowed. 218
William Potts to the same. Sends a list of oflicers who purchased in
the battalion (For list see p. 191) Would have sent the returns but for
the General's orders ; adds certain informations to those last sent.
Respecting movements in the regiment, &o. 2120

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BOUQUET OOLLIOTION.

163

1760.
August 28,
Venango.

August 29,
War Office.

August 30,
London.

September 4,
Venango.

September 6,
Niagara.

September 8,
Niagara.

September 8,
Niagara.

September 16,
Niagara.

September 16,
Niagara,

September 17,
Venango.

September 17,
Niagara.

September 24,
Venango.

66-

Major Stewart to Boaqaet Return of pack horsea, which the bad
roads have made till now unfit for Rervioo, so that he oonUl not sooner
send another convoy. Stores sent off, &o. Is afraid from the small force
and few artificers, that the works cannot be finished before the rigorous
season. Asks that the Virginian artificers be sent to relieve the
Pennsyivanians. Page 224

Lord Barrington to John Oalcrafc. No chaplains of regiments serving
abroad shall be paid until the commanding ofScer certifies that they
have supplied suitable deputies. 226

Enclosed in a letter from Caloraft of 8t,h September. 231

Daniel Mildred to Adam Hoops. Report of the decision of the Lords
[of Trade] on the money bills passed by the Asaembly of Pennsyl-
vania. 228

Maj ir Stewart to Bouijuet. Sends by Montour and the Indians a convoy
of fiour and ammunition ; will rend more on their return, &o. Sends
deserter, &o, 229

Lieut George McDougall to the same. Cannot got coffae or blankets
hero ; Gamelin, the French officer, has written to his friends at Detroit
to send them down. His (MoDougall's) desire to be of service. 230

Major Walters to the pame. Has received list of materials wanted to
build a sloop, &o. The delay in getting supplies of provisions; sends part
of the flour n ceived from Ortwego. All the bateaux that could be got
belonging to the traders were pressed to carry the 44th; few traders now
here. Report on the conduct of Ensign William Hay and the court of
inquiry held on him. 232

Sohlosser to the same (in French). Sends a plan of Niagara. 235

Major Walters to the same. Shall forward the dispatches to Amborst.
Has sent all the flour he can spare. Hopes for the arrival soon of tho
sloop with news from the army. Want of lodging at the post ; the present
shelter must be pulled down ana a new one built, with a blockhouse, if
the party is to remain for tho winter. Can give little assistance to his
ship carpenters, as Amherst had ordered t»U the sailors to Oswego. Has
written Amherst for material to build the vessel for trarsporting provi-
sions to Prtsqu'Isle. Thv^.o are but few artificers in the garrison and the
fort is greatly out of repair. Is afraid a sloop would not a> Bwer on Lake
Erie from waut of harbours, nor get near the post owing to thial wa er ;
large shallops or bateaux would bo best. 236

Schlosscr to the same (in Frenc!.), Respecting his accounts. P^xpccta
the return of a sergeant from Fori Ontario, where he was sent by the
major for news. 239

Major Stewart to the same. Arrival of McNeill ; 10 horses of the
convoy gave out on the road and the rest in such wretched order that
ho does not know when they can return loaded; will send the best of
them when the bateaux arrive with flour. Is concerned for the safety. of
Duplessis, who left for French Creek and has not been heard of since he
left a small town 28 miles off twelve days ago; inquiry to bo made
among the Indians. The great loss to the serrioe should ho no^j be
found. Leave given to Captain Miles of the Pennsylvanians to join him
(Bouquet). 241

Ensign William Hay to the same. Stating the cause of the quarrel
with the major, confesses he was in liquor and begs for Bouquet's inter-
cession to save him trona s court oiartiftU 243

Major Stewart to the same. Arrival and dispatch of the express fur
tho General. Bateaux arrived, sends cff fljur, guns and ammunition.
Could have sant more powder bat was afraid of tho rain. Returns of
stores sent. The searching party can hear Dothing of Daplessis, dr^a^e!^

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1760.

September 39,
Le Boeaf.

September 29,
Le Boeuf.

September

October 1,
Niagara.

October 6,
Niagara.

October 8,
Niagara.

October 10,
Niagara.

October 11,
London.

October 13,
Niagara.

October 14,
Fort Pitt.

October IT,
Fort Pitt.

he has fallen a jacrifice to his ohstinacy. The party sent off with sick
work!° reduced the iorce as to obstruct thJ p/ogress of es8entTal

H-l*-*"!,?"*"^"" i? ^''°?"*'^' ^«« '^^Pt a "onth'^ supply ^ol-^Solf
iZT X'TV ^r r'^ *^°" ^^y'' ^"PP'y <>^P^'^ a°d J5 cattle have
lTJrA^^'''^'^'^^^^?r'^''}'^.^^'Sovneohimber sawed by the
French for bateaux is in the woods ; is going to looli for it and will use

the Indians report things of consequence hid there. He has collected
all the iron about and shall haul in the logs for the house. 248

»S fu'^V' *u\'T®- P"f discovered 27 new bateaux in the woods
which the French had partly burned. There are several thousand fee?

nlnLhi v^'^-^^ "°* '^r^^'^ and a quantity of nail.. The tools are
probably luried near them. 04^

~ Certificato that Israel Christian of the county of Augusta who offers
cZS? flilurV^'^P' " '' ''°"'' " "•''" ''^'y'''' penflty of £..000 [n
Major Walters to Bouquet. Arrival of the " Williamson " brig with
flour, pork and rice. Is preparing to send him (Bouquet) all the nro-
visions he can want, sending the brig back for more and for the
materials for the new vessel. The captain of the brig thinks there are
no stores o that kind at Oswego, but he shall aek for two whale boa a

Sinthfy reS "' "'"'' ^'°*''- ^^^P"^^'^^^ ''' '^^ ««"«r«i'

WnS"T?«r^i**''^u^","/'' ^^^ f'^™^' ^^^ handed the letter to
i^ms ^' ^*^"''y'''«"'^®t8 come they shall be forwarded. Smaller

hXu '^f^tVn.u^V^"'^' Had sent off dispatches before receivW
fc letter of the 30fh. Congratulates him on the reduction of all Canada
Has kept the sergeant and party who brought the letter to assist hfrn in
getting the provisions to the landing ; the difficulty of the work H^b
pressed the tiaders' bateaux in which he has forwarded flour Zl
powder, &o. Sends returns j has given the captains Amherst's ordefs on
recruitmg Is sorry for the disappearance of Duplessis ; if taken to
Detroit there is no doubt he would be well treated. Further aU?
b;ZcY;lafna°*^''°"'°'' ^^°^«g« ^o flour. Eepresentatlons sent'

Ensign William Hay to the same. Thanks for his letter and offer^ot
service. Sorrow for his conduct. 268

J. Calcraft to the same Captain Barnsley has been punctual with his
accounts : the irregularities were before his time, when there was only

settlJdi^"" ■ '""''^"'- ^'" ^° ^'' '^''°^«* *« getthelccounts

Tn^fV ^? ^^^^ '*T u^^"''' ^y Captain Clapham 120 barrels of flom^

Roi.''.?r P'''' ''•1 '^'"1 ^^ ''""^'•- Had sent a previous supply by
Koger 8 Eangers, with powder and ball, &o., &c. ^^ ^gj

Hoops to the same. Hopes he will soon be down to settle disputes ho
apprehends between himself and contractors. Eemarks on IheTcourse
01 procedure. _ .

_ Lieutenant W Potts to the same. A company of the Eoyal Ame-
ncans aagmented to 100 men has been ordered by General Amhertt to
march, but dest n.tion not stated. The arrangement of the officers -calls
♦n r„..T \" ""'^^akes in the returnsfrom Niagara; the s.op8 be is taS
to rectify them. Hopes to see him (Bouquets at Fort p/.f .u^l, ?

eniaeon or mate should hn «t iho »:«.* ^k^ 'j.:i_" :: '::";:;""/ . p-

wi^ "b.lgTMt"'30 '" ""'° "■'"'■""' ^""^''P-'of'taaic^

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16&

1760.
Oetober 17,
Venango.

October 19,
Kear Fish
Creek.

October 19,
Fort Pitt.

Oct^ober 21,
London.

October 23,

Venango.

October 31,
Venango.

NoTember 2,
Detroit.

November 4,
Garlisle.

Novembbr 6,
Philadelphia.

November 8,
Niagara.

Major Stewart to Bouquet. Has sent oflF a convoy of 19 horses with
an cHoort of one subaltern, one sergeant and 24 rank and file ; this has
(with sick) left the garrison very weak. Suggests that Major Small man
lot ten of the escort return from Le Boeuf with boards. The wretched
state of the pack horses. The disappo''utmant about the saw mill ; the
consequent vast detiMency in boards aad planks; asks that all the planks
be sent that fan bo spared. Delay from illness of carpenters. There
have been no uooep for upwards of a month and no meat except seven
bullocks. Pago 264

Captain Brewer. Lett the landing at Little Niagara on the 10th. The
bad weather has delayed them, having had boats damaged, and barely
got ashore. Wants additional boats, pitch and tar. 266

Hoops to Bouquet. Eecommends John Ormsby, who proposes to trade
to Detroit. 26T

Lieutenant Wilson to the comraandirg officer of the Ist battalion
Eoyal Americans. The reason for his continued absence ; shall certainly
join the regiment in the Spring. 268

Major Stewart to Bouquet. Sending 32 bullocks to the upper posts,
and a convoy of 19 horses, with all the stores left but the bar iron, which
shall be sent by water ; he has been ordered to send an escort with carpen-
ters on their way to Presqu'Isle. The delay to the works by so many
parties being sent oflf. Sawyers much wanted. 261*

Same to the same. Note of convoy sent with flour and stores,
the escort, &c. Bateaux arrived but without nails, hinges or any thing for
the blockhouse, though the shingles are ready nothing can go on ; has sent
an express for them. The party that floated down the boards met with
groat difficulties ; 3 Pennsylvanians were drowned ; 10 lost their arms
and blankets and tho whole lost their tents and ammunition. Hia
(Bouquet's) boat returned with 18 bars of iron, axes and an anvil for
Presqu'Isle. Menrorandum for Gist's guidance going with these
articles. 271

Captain Donald CampboU to the same. Safe arival of Major Rogers
and his detachment. One man drowned, some bateaux driven ashore and
cartridges damasked. It Ih 100 leagues from Presqu'Isle; this is a favour-
able season for the lake. Indians have joined; the consumption of pro-
visions. Belestie would not believe they were coming as friends till ho
was shown Vaudreuil's letter; he then behaved very v/ell. Mr. Navarre
will act in his old capacity; he thinks the inhabitants can supply the
detachmjnt with flour till spring; the difficulty will be about moat. No
dependence can now be placed on tho lake which may freeze at any time.
A bout stores, &c. Eogers is preparing to go to 'he posts to bring oflf the
people, but it is not expected he can get to Miohillimakinao. A treaty
to bo made with the Indianr' tho day after to-morrow. The people seem
happy at the change of Government; it was a very flourishing place
before tho war. Description of the fort. No word of Duplossis. 278

Hoops to the pumo. Arrangements for salting provisions, &c., for the
winter. 282

Alexander Lunan to tho same. Has a quantity of ready-made shirts
to dispose of. Personal news. 284

Mttjor Walters to tho same. Has ordered a detachment to be ready
for Prenqu'Isle a.i ordered by Monckton. Has rot a boat that can go on
the lake; all wore sent with Rogers, besides those pressed that belong
to the traders^ Details of the difficulties attending the forwarding of
provisions. Waits for instraotions as to the discharge of men whose
time is up. Quarrel between two officers; Captain Wait has arrived for
provisions, &o,, &c. * 286

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A. 15.

November 16,
Venaogu.

Norember lb,
VenaDgo.

1760.

Veninw" ^^' ^^''J^'". Ssewi.rt to Bouquet. Lieut. Hamback sot out with a licht
canoe J has no doubt he arrived at Pitteburgh last night. Kespeotinff
the forwaiding of provisions ; state of the bateaux, &^. Page 28»

WoTemoer 13. Detail signed by General Monokton for the winlof garrisons of the
Western arnriy. The detail shows " 7 and aO rank and fiio", but to what
regiment thsy belong and where stationed is not stated, with this
note; The rest of the officers of the Royal American battalion with
what 18 left of the thrie hundred Virginians to lie :.t Port Pitt. I The
note is a fragment, almost undecipherable from damp.) 291

Major Stewart to Bouquet. Movements of provisions and stores. Arri-
val of Captain Miles with part of the Pensylvanians that garrisoned the
upper posts; the rest expected to-day. The Virginians who relieved
thena got up gafe. The loiter refers almost entirely to the forwarding of
provisions, &c. 2^2

Same to the same. Arrival of 20 bullo<jk8; 15 of which, with
a little flour, be Bends to the upper posfs. Tho dilfi juUy of getting pro-
visions owing to the ice in tho river. The nails having arrived, the
block house is finished, except the hanging of some doors, for which
there are no hinges. Had hoped from tho ditlicultv of getting provi-
sions his force would havro boon reduced, but it is increased by a sergeant
and 12 Virginians from Pittsburgh. Is uneasy at his situation and
has sent express to Fort Pitt for provisions. 296

S. Miles to Capt, Hugh Mercer or to Bouquet in his absence. Sonda
list of deserter?. The men all say they will not remain after the 26th
of November. Has sent word to Venango, £98

Lieut. John Wilson to Bouquet. Tnat ho is retiring from tho
army. '=' g^g

S. Miles to the same. Arrival of pack horses from Vonango. Only
29 horses have arrived ( ut of 41 (p. zfc9, tho number in this letter is
given as 23). A deficiency of flour. (By p. 2?9 there was no deficiency).
Iho baker found guilty of embtzzling flour sentenced to 40() iasbes and
to pay for it. He had sold a quantity of it to the men who deserted. 300

Ihomas Hatohins to the same. His (B.)uqaoi's) baggage sent off.
J^ixpects to have a plan of tho fort ready in a fow days, and could send a
sketcd of the road from Pittf,burgh to Presqu'Isle, with all the creeks and
principal nilln it crosses. ^qj

Beportofthefort guard, signed by A Bailiio'; Lioul. Ist batt. R. A. R.
J ho report is of the soldiers in'prison for ciimes ; two being chareed
With murder. ° 275

Maior Stewart to Foaquet. S.-nds off diMpatches received fiom SiV
John St. Clair. Tho river rising- Sir John has gone down the oountrv.
18 anxious for orders jibout the post. 302

Miloh to the same. Arrival of a corpor.<il and neven men from Niagara
after being wrecked Cochrane car.not sot out t^ll bofits are sent for
him. A rnan escaped from the Indians ^>\w tho brig's boat wrecked
about two days march from the mouth of fl.o river, and ton barrels on
tha shore noar bor. Boat here left unfinished for want of onkum. 303

Major Stewart to the same. Arrival of Liout. Pr,co with a party of
I'ennHylvanians from Propqu'Itle, as well as iho srr -eant and 12 Vir-
ginians sent from here on tho 14ih to escort 44 pack horses to the upper
posts. Desertion of n sentry and another sc.ldier, carrying off all the
oars. Sends returrs ; scarcity of meat and tho liMlians do not bring an
ounce of venison ; tho men being without any eJoihos or meat, the

--.-r'- ^.-,,1,..., Ttcin ivx:uivit:u uiom. iborois HOW Water

enough m French Creek, if there wore bateaux.

P. S. The express sent with letters has returned being unable tocross
the creeks. Tho land communication being cut off and Iho ba'canx

November 31,
Presqu'Iale.

November 21,
London.

November 23,
Presqu'Iale.

November 23,
Venango.

November 25,
Fort Pitt.

November 25,
Venango.

November 26,
Presqu'Iale.

November 28,
Venango.

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BOUQUBT COLLECTION.

16T

1T60.

Norember 28,
Foi t Pitt

December 1,
Oetioit.

December I,
Port Pitt.

December 3,
Fort Burd.

December 3,
Fott Eiard

December 4,

l^ort Pitt.

'»!jeember 4,
.'ortLigonier.

December 4,
Fort Buid.

nnable to come up against the impetnooa oarrent, the only ohanoe to
get provisiovis ie to send off the barge with six oarH. Pago 305

Bouqnot to Stewart. His arrival ; found orders from the Genera! to
send down all the Pennsylvanian troops, who, wit!i the Eoval Americans
and 300 of his (Stewart's) regiment, are to garrison the forts on the south'
east Bide of Lake Erie. Detachments to bo seut from Venango to
Prosqu'Islo to rciiove the Pcnnsylvanians and one to LeBcoaf. Cattle
sent; ho is preparing to send salt provisions and flour. If he hascertaia
intelligence of the arrival of the Royal Americans at Presqu'Isle, he is
to send what cattle, flour and salt he can spare, but no other detachments
till further orders, x'y the rising of the river bateaux have been got to
LeBceaf and will conti.oue to be pushed so long as there is a priapect of
gottiig there. He is lo take the necessary measures for the relief of tho
upper posts without waiting for orders. Further instructions as to the
Tnovoraonts of detachments, &c. . 307

Major Robert Rogers to Bouquet. Has sent Lieutenant Holmes with
English prisoners to be sent to their regiments or places of abode. Has
been ordered to apply to him (Bouquet) for provisions, &c., for his
1 lingers and French troops. Sendu French men to Fort Pitt for cattle
or to serve as guides. Shout i there be ro cattle thie post can got no
support except from fort Duquesne. The inhabitants have engaged to
supply fljar. Captain Campbell with his company ."-hall romuin heiefor
tho winter as it is not possible to get provisions to Mtikina. He shall
bring oil" tho French troops. He shall write by Crogltan. The
inhabitants have all t&ko'j tho oath oi allegi;ince and delivered up their
arms. 310

Bouquet to Stewart. Expre-s arriv )d. Thon;:;h part of the Pennsyl-
vaiiians desctteJi, hopes tlio c:ittle arrived to reliovo hi-i anxioty about
meat. The water being too h'gh could not send a supply sooror.
Jiuckt.er sets otf tomonow with 20 more bullocks, and bateaux are
loading with sail provisions, besidca whinkcy, ammunition and Ind'an
corn. II Indian horses could be got they could supply the upper ]jOHts,
which ho hopes have not boon abandoned, but if the Ponnsylvaiiians
have boon guilty of that infamy they are to be secured if thoy come
near and teiit to Fo t Pitt under a Kafo guard. To procure veniHOi if he
can 'ter leaving tho necessary instructions ho is to come down. 312

Ser^ jnt Angns McDonuld to Bouquet. Sends returns. There !»* no
meat. 1 he beef stinks like carrion. Asks for ammunition to enable
tho soldiers to hunt. Has no turnips to tend as ordered. A contractor's
oicik is in charge of tho provitiions. 316

Same to tho irjimo. Has sent 2f.B Inthels of corn. Would
have tchi moio bi\t the b.igM are lotten from lying on tho ground, but
decs not kt ow whc so is the nrfikct. Sends men of his detachment witl
tho bat* at X, who he hcpcf* will to returred. 318

tleoigc Kerr to John D(Ecci.stlo. For a copy of the ''barges against
hi ill. 316

Cwptain Woodward to Bouquet. Sends returns, which he did not make
up till all the Pcnrsylvunians had lelt him. Has captured four deserters
from tho Penn^ylvanifins, who are to tet off to-morrow for Fort Pitt. A
seif^cant aid eight Viiginians sent to Stony Creek. Would have sent
forage but has rot a borte. 3lV

Colore! htephtn to the ^crao. Argus McDonald arrived a day before
him and the Pensylvanians were gene. Tho horses in bad order; corn
ijirg on Ito giouiid, the bags rotten and the corn wasted. The beef
entirely spoiled. Has in^pccled and condemned it. 319

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17fiO.
December 5,
VenauKO.

December S,
Venango.

December S,
Venango.

December 7,
Fort Pitt.

Dfec mber 7,
Oarlidlti.

December 8,
Ligonier.

December 8,
Philadelphia.

December 9,
Bedford.

December 9,
Venango.

Dec-'mber U,
Bedford.

December 11,
Ligonier.

Decembirll,
Detroit.

Inhtruolions by Maj )r Stewart to Lieut. Lovo goirg to Le Bcauf in
command of a detaohmeiit of VirginianH. i^aao 320

Instructions by the saire to Lienl. Dangerfleld going to PreBqa'IoIe in
commai.d of a detachment of Virginiana. 822

Miijoi Stewart to J{ou.]Uot. Has sent off detachmontH to Le Roeuf and
Pre^qllI8lo as ordered: the bateaux on arrival shall be lightened and
Bcnt otr to LoBoeuf. Does not believe that the Indians at this huntin-*
pojiBon will go with or hire their hordes (or any reward, but has sent
Iliikhins to try. Other ilifticultics in getting horses, The last beevea
wci 0 r^^ry poor Will do all ho can to send provisions to ihe upper post*.
AskK lur an explanation of orders as to the sending off of detaohmentB.
Several oi the party coming with bullocks are frost bitten, so that they
havo been nllowed to remain. Indians bringing in meat ; how arrange-
ments hhouid be made for payment. Shall spare no pains to recover his
(BonquolV) horfes. • 32^

Gec.tfjf) Kerr to the same. Bas not yet received a copy of the charge
againM turn, which he is told is forgery. The reason of the charge and
cauties ui his being detained. 328

Hoops to the same. Bospccting accounts for flour, &o. About 90
beovo.s are on the road ; a month or six weeks will be time enough to
sen.l hogs to Venango and Pie-qu'Iale. Statements of provisions. About
wmo, iii: It is reported ihat Monckton is to bo Governor of New York.
bir John (St. Oiair) left this yesterday. Oilier personal news. 330

Captain Woodward to the same. The corporal, cook, and other Peon-
sylvuuian diseriors ei nl to Bedford. Impressed horses have been loaded
wiih Indian corn and sent, off. 332

Alexander Lunan fo the same. Calls attention again to his oflfor of
shirts for the troops, Ac, &o. 334

Jethro Sumner to the same. On his arrival, Ourry had been gone a

week Hud rohovod Captain Wilson at the crossing of Juniata. Sends
returns. 351.

Major Stewart to the same. Arrival of Buckner with 19 cattle, 17 are
sent to the upper posts, 6 for LeJ?oeuf and 12 for Presqu'lsle. Hopes to
supply LoBoouf with salt provisions. Has not been able to engage
Indian horses. Is impatiently waiting the arrival of the Ist division ol
bateaux ; when they arrive he will use every means to supply the upper
posts. Does not fear that the Pennsylvanians will come oflF without
being relieved, but if they do he will execute the orders. Eespeoting
the return of bateaux, &o. Hj . offered a reward for rocovorioK
hor^e8. .j.jA

Jethro Sumner to the same. Has purchased shoes, the Iloyal Amenaans
not having a pair that would bring them to this post. How is he to be
piud for these and other necessaries ? 339

Woodward to the same. With note of forage sent. 341

Captuin Campbell to the same. Respecting supplies of provi-iion* &o.,
including the supplies contracted for and the venison promised by the
Inoians. Ammunition wanted; Major Rogers has required a great doal ;
he has gone to take the garrison from M.chiliimakmak, but if the frost
overtako him ho may have to return. The garnaon there is said to have
gone to Winter with the Indians from want of provisions. Butler has beeo
sent fo bring oft' the garrison at the Miamis, but to retain the post if
i^osMbie, as It IS of importance for the carrying place to iho Wabash.
Cr)ghan wilMnform him about the Indians; expects trouble in that
dcjiHstmeHt, for leasoriB givou. Dasoriptiou oi the fort and town. Tho
peojile huve granted everything asked for in quartering &}, Thoro are

A. 15

A 15

BOUQURT OOI.I.EOTION.

169

) to be
339
3«l

1700.

December 14,
Ligonier.

December 16,
Presqa' Isle.

December 16,
Venango.

Deonmber 17,
Venango.

December 17,
Le BcDuf.

December 20,
Port Pitt.

December 20,
Venango.

DeoPDiber 31,
Venango.

December 22,
Fort Piit.

December 22,
Venango.

Oeoember 23,
Detroit.

Opcember 23,
Venango,

talt pitHj if ho had koUlcs he could supply this and the upper posts. A.
small post at SiinduMky would bo uselul for the communication with
Pilthburgh. Bullocks, ummunilion and goods wanted. Pago 342

Captain Woodward to Houquot. Had sent off corn and oats btfore
his k-ttor roachod, and could not ovorlako tho convoy ; will send no
more. 340

John Christie to the same. On his arrival with his deUchmont,
found Liout. Dar.gertiold of the Virginian regiment ; tho latter with
hiri dotachmont has marched to Venango, thdre not being a sulfloient
quantity of p^ovi^ion8 for both. Sends state of tho garrison. 348

Milo.s to tho same. His arrival from Leiiujuf with all tho garrison
of Prosqu'lslo &c., &c. 3"*^

Major Stewart to the same. Arrival of Mr. Zweraloy with his com-
mand ; note of stores he bus left at LoBceuf. Returns of pruvisions here.
What is to bo done with the provisions for LeRreuf should the bateaux
bo frizon in before reaching ? If ho is to execute all tho orders sent ho
niUHt bo here all winter. p*"

Ensign Lovo to the same. Sends returns. 352

George Kerr to the same. Representation that ho is still kept
confined on tho charge against him of which ho is ignorant, dfcc. 353
Major Stewart to the same. His difficulty in deciding what should bo
done with bato;iux loadod for tho upper posts, which have got to within
five miles of Custologan. Has ordered thorn back to Vonango. No
provi>ion8 can be got to LoUueaf by water ; has oflfored high rewards to
Indians to carry them by land to tho upper posts, but has no hope of
them, the garrisons must, thoreloio, bo reduood. Sends return of stores
&(). brought by tho barge and second division. There is a deficiency in
tho piovisioiis and whiskey ; tho sergeant explains tho cause. Asks
for hinges, nails, &c to hang tho doors. There is no light but through
tho loop holts, admitting a piercingly cold wind. His as-suranoo that
tho disagreeable circumstances will not prevent him from doing his duty.
Roturnof tho party which took bullocks to tho upper posts; all bat
three frost-bitton ; two loft ill on tho road, who must be at LoBoeaf or
dead. Will forward the bullocks expected this afternoon. Hopes Pol-
lock may arrive with tho Indian money ; the Indians have brought
l,0(tO weight of voni^•o^. . ^^^

Tho bumo to the sijrao. Bullocks sent off. Indians » rnvod with venison.
Hutchins will try to find his (Bouquot's) horses. Tho bateaux rotarnod;
has sent Stephens and his men down. Will return to Pittsburga when
ho can get things settled. Arrival of Dangorfiold and Irvine from
Presqu'lsle; aceidonts on tho way; they shall bo sent forward. Tho
road from Presqu'lsle to LoBceuf reported to bo hoirible beyond des-
cription. '^"*
Thomas Colhoon to the same. Cannot got to Detroit and dare not go
to Sandusky for fear of the Indians; asks that his trading permit bo
mod Mod. 364
Thomas Hutchins to tho same. Thanks for his approbation ; unsao-
cophIuI attempts to get Indian horses. Goes to Custologas to try thoro
for horses, The Indians bringing in venison fast. 365
Captain O'ampbell to the same. Rogers and Braemo (Brehm) will
give accounts of everything. Mr. Navarre's assistance. Tho Indians
from Michillimakinak in distress for want of ammunaion ; they ate
almost starving. Expects Indians from all quarters; does not know
how ho is to saltsfy therii; wantT ammaaitior. =Jon.,
Instructions given by Major Stewart to Captain
charge of the post when the major left Venango.

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Buokner, placed in
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BOUQ0IT OOLLBOTION.

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is

1760.
December 38,
Ligonier.

Dec«n)l)fr23,
fort Detroit

December 33,
Veoaogo.

December 33,
Detroit

December 34,
Fort Burd.

December 26,
rort Pitt.

December 26,
Veiiaogo.

Deicember 36,
Ligonier.

December 37,
FbiiMdelpfaia

Deoember 37,
Philadelphia.

December .17,
Philadelphia.

December 29,
Philadelphia.

December 29,
Pb'ladelphia.

December 29,
Fort Pitt.

DecemherSl,
Le BcBuf.

Lieut. Jamea Eolfo to Bonquet. Asks for leave to sell out, owini? to
hiHfalhois death and the nooessily of looking after his affairs Page 374
lii.Mgn Jumos Gorroll to the eamo. Major Rogers is to loavo money
Jor the purcbfife of the lieutenancy. Asks leave to purchase should
there bo no older ensign. 371^

Joseph Galbniith lo the same. That Major Stewart has taken a
dislike to him ; protests his faithful attention to the inspection of pro-
visions, &c., although at times a little negligent. Asks ilmt the officer
lelt in command may be instructed to certify his vouchers, which Major
Stewart had not done, Ac. 3Yg

Captain Eu taohe tJamoiin tothesame (in French). A letter of acknow-
ledgment for nil the kindness shown him, ggO
Sergeant Mc-D.inald to the same. Respooting the corn, &c., sent and
party em btzKled. Order from Stephen forcorn which he cannot oomDlv
with without instructions, &o., &o. yHi
George Kerr to the same. Respecting the chargen against him. }U
has answGtd all civil matters. 3^3
Ciijit. W. Buv'kner to the same. Has forwarded orders to the upper
pohtf. No provisions ran bo sent by Indian hordes, this being the huut-
ing KeatOTi, and one Indian who promised now refuses. Should the
garrison bo reduced to 40, it must be the weakest and sick, as only the
strong men could march; this would prevent him from sending escorts,
<Ko. Will, iheieforo, wait further orders. Sends returns. Rocomraenda
that the commissary be superseded. 3(35
Captain H. Woodward to the same. Had sent off the deserters before
receiving his letter. Sends returns. Hopes the troops sent to relievo
him will be some time in finding their way, as otherwise ho would have
a march of BOO miles, all the Virginian detachments beirg ordered to
join the troops under Byrd, 300 miles from Winchester. 388
JMeicer tothesame. Personal and i^ociul. The Ohio Company have a
Khare to dispose of ard ^hall ho glad that he (Bouquet) should purchase.
Each partner has advanced £500; by pnying that amount ho will be
ontr.cd to the twentieth part of 600,000 acres; their asnots besides the
laud, bocial incidents including quanols between the civil and military
one druggist beirg kicked and a merchant's nose pulhd. 390
James Sinclair to the sumo. No sottlomont has yet boon made with
the people whose horPos were employed to carry provisions to the UDper
posts, lor reasons given. 39^
Hoops to iho same. Concerning accounts. TIo| es that Hamilton's
amnsemonts will not hinder him from attending to budncss. IJeath of
Georgo'II on tho "JSth of October ; h»i>os the new king will prove as good
fts his alhor. Tho greatest fleet fitted out this war ha^ gone agziinst
11 ol I. ind. " ° .jqg

Jc.hn Inglis to the same. Offoring him a fine stallion for hin (Rjuquot's)
plantation up the country. 39g

Alexander Lunan to the same. The things ordered shall be sent at
onco. News of friends, &o. 400

George Kerr to the same. Further respecting the charge against

Philip Love to tho same. Sends returns of provisions; the garrisoo
reduced to V^ rank and file, himself and sergeant. Parties passing on
service are supplied with provinions. 404

Lord Adam Gordon to th.i same. Sends him best wishes, addrossinff
hira as Krigadier General Bouquet. 41

Roll of the Company of militia in tho Lower Town of Port Pitt. 7*

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BOCQCIT OOLLIOTION.

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No date. Note of furs rem«iniDg at Detroit, »ddrea9ed to BolcBtre (in

Fronoh). Page 2'73

Nolo (in French) by Bolestre of houses belonging to him at the

MiamiB. 274

Price of fniB at Detroit. 2 J6

Price of furs and hkirs at Pittsburgh. 27T

A letter without date, addrcHH or signature, apparently an application

for a commitsion, the writer otforing to servo as a volunteer. 333

Geniral Corrkbpondcnoe.
1761, Vol. IV.

A. 16.

B.M., 21,646.

1761.
Jannary 1,
Lancaater.

Jannary 3,
Miagara.

janaary 3.
Tenango.

January 6,
Philadelphia.

Jannary 6,
Oarliale.

Jannary 6,
Fort Oumber
land.

Jannary 10,
Bedford.

January 12,
Bedford.

January U,
Fort Pitt.

January 15,
Ligouier.

January 16,
Fort Pitt

January 17,
Badtord.

iaw York?

T. D. flamback to Bouquet. He is anxious to enter into buninops with
Van den Velden to trade to Ditioit; anks for a letter reoommendinp him
for credit in Philadelphia. Asks for advice. Page 1

Major Walters to the Kai . :. Arrival of (Japtain Brewer from Detroit
ill 24'days ; that place, he reports, can supply Campbell's party with
flour, and they had 19 oxen when he left. Recapitulates contents of
previous letters and 8( nds returns. 3

Capt. W. Bucknor to the same. The party sent with cattle to LeBmuf
has relumed ; of the 28 senl, the oommandii g offioei has kept 16 for
his garrison and sent forward 12 to Prehqu'Ielo ; four of the men were
frost bitten ; expects the oii^ht men from LeBcouf who shall bo sent to
Pittsburgh. The disadvantage of not receiving money to pay for the
meat bought from the Indians. *

Alexander Lunan to the same. Respecting goods ordered and sent

off, &c. .„ . ,^

Hoops to the same. Ha^ received a letter for Penny the millwright,

but has not seen him. Momoiandum of the accounts he hun scttleu.

Will have plenty of flour, but is afraid will be short of beef. Tho (lonoral's

approbation of his (iloops') transactions. Sends flags for tho coopers to

ubo in making tho casks. "

Jetbro Sumner to tho same. Thanks for his kind interference in a

■ quarrel between him and the maJDr. 8

Same to the same. The garrison at Stony Creek are out of flour;
although ho has no orders nhall send u supply. Jacob Hooke, who stole
ore ol Iho King's waggons, has escaped. ^

Major Houlhcote to tho same. Tho barracks not ready owing to the
neglect of Lieut. Sumner; his dit-rospcct to Ouriy and afterwards to
him (Hoathcoto) was so groat that ho was ))Ut under arrest. 10

Bouquet to Lieut. Guy. Is to march under tho ooioraand of Captain
Mather to relievo LuHceuf. Inslruclions as to convoy on arriving at
Le K(onf, eto **

Li ;ut. Rolfo to Bouquet. Respecting his arrest and asks advico. 13

Bouquet to Captbin Mather. Instructions for his guidance in com-
mand of the two detachu^ents to ro'ieve Venango and Lo Ii(«i>f. 14

Coloijcl Vaughan to Bouquet. The first division of the regiment
marched this morning and will be at Pittsburgh on Saturday ; tho
second division can't muich before Mondsy. 17

Joseph Haynos to the same. Explains the business dinputes between
himfieif, Mr. Vosch and tho latter's lato partner. 18

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1761.
Jaanary 34,
Carliale.

January 36,
Port Burd.

January 35,
Fort Ligoaier

January 27,
Le Bcouf.

January 28,
Port Pitt.

January 29,
Philadelphia.

January 28,
Venaugo.

Pebrnary 1,
Port Burd.

Pebruary 6,
Port Dumber-
land.

February 6,
Fort Loudu'n,

February 5,
Port Pitt.

Pebrnary 6,
Philadelphia.

February 9,
Philadelphia.

Pebruary 10,
Bedford.

February 11,
Philadelphia.

February 12,
Bedford.

Pebruary 12,

Prederiuks-

burgh.

Pebruary 13,
Venango.

lloops to Bouquet. Sends important nowB >,ora Qormany. Goes t«
JNow York to get the aooounts of the laHt campaign Hottled. Pago

Scrgoant McDonald to the same. Has Hent corn ; asks orders ro
pocting flour, etc. 20

Capiuiri Woodward to the same. Thanks for kindness. Has sent oi
his men ; would have marched with them bat was unable to do so from
pains and waits the return of pack horses, 21

Liout. Guy to the same. Sonds returns. . Is afraid that he will run
short of beof, the cause and what he proposes to do. 23

Arthur Hamilton to the same. Proposal to supply staves. 23

James Sinclair to the same. Hopes that the General will order a
settlement of the accounts for improHsod horses. Will make no delay
when articles are ordered for the upper posts. Private nevs. 24

Caot. Mather to the same. Has arrived safely; progress of the
detachments and the difnco Hies of the march. The villainous conduct
of the commissary. Indians have promised to supply wild meat. 2ft

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Has stopped Sergeant Collins' wife
going off without a paps. 26

Major Stewart to the same. Has arrived after a fatiguing march; the
■ men wanting clothes, particularly shoes, rendered the inclemency of the
weather doubly severe; many frostbitten. Has discharged the pack
horses for which he sends receipt. Has sent for Sumner to remonstrate
with him on his quarrels with Major Heathcote. 27

John Blair to the same. The aflairs of the plantation are right; the
horses found. Captain Hambright wishes to see him on his arrival at
the plantation, 28

George Croghan to Capt William Trent and Alexander Lowry. Having
agreed with them on the price of goods to be sold to the Indians at
Sandusky and Detroit, hopes they will sell at these prices and be careful
to maintain a good understanding with the Indians, &o. 29

List of prices of goods as agreed on Hows. 80

Alexander Lunan to Bouquet. Social gossip, &o. 81

J. P. de Haas to the same. Recommends Mr, Van Hamback to be
allowed to trade to Detroit. 32

Lieut. Garstin to the same. Sanding returns; ia hetosend them weekly
or monthly? 3^

John Malcolm to the same. Asking that a negro may be secured to
be returned to Thomas Cuthbert. 34

Gaistin tothe same. A prisoner, Philip Stone, recaptured ; what is
to be done with dim ? 35

Hugh Moroor to the same. That he has begun the profession of
medicine. Introduces Mr. Cunningham. 36

February 13,
Philad6iphi&.

Richard Mather to the same. Virginians from Le Bceiif arrived in a
distressed condition from want of shoes : most of them frost-bitten. If
possible, will send them oflF to-morrow, the weather being moderate, but
the creek above frozen hard so that bateaux cannot yet go. Buckner
has quarrelled with Hickman the Indian, so that it is doubtftil if horses
can be got ; only four are left of those brought out. Indiana bringing
plenty of venison, but there is no liquor. Returns sent. Corporal Swiney
of the Virginians killed by the Indians, Guy's hardships on the march
to his garrison. Various small items of news. 37

W. Hamback to the same. Thanks for hig reooinmendation.. The
credits for goods, &o., he has received ; is preparing to set out on hia
trading expedition. ^

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36

1711.
yebruarr 14,

PbiU'lxIphia.

February 14
T'"iango.

t«j dnrd.

febrnary 20,
Fort Fitt.

February Jl,
Winchester.

Vebi uary 24,
Bedford.

February 24,
Ptesqu'Isle.

February 26,
Lancaster.

February 27,
Oarliale.

February 28,
Bedford.

February —
Fort Bnrd.

March 1,
Fort Burd.

March 4,
Lancaster.

March 5,
Put! burgh.

March 7,
Philadelphia

March 8,
Fort Burd.

March 9,
Philadelphia,

Alexander Lnnan to B '<]net. Details of the preparations made by
Hambaok and Vander Veldeu tor the Indian trftf^ ^. A cargo of goods
belonging to Taylor and Cox Boni o Deti t. Page 40

ThomuM HutchinH to the Mamo. Cash v, inted pay the Indians for
enison, the traders, &o 43

Sergeant McDonald to the same. W 11 pat the orders in force res-
pecting Jacob;) Barney Rylie's corn worthless. Captain Bucknor, with
all the men but four who could not walk, has loft. The eergeant in
charge of the bateaux has refused to take the flour. The flour sent by
Captain Christie is very bad. 44

Bouquet to the ai<ont of the provincial store at Pittsburgh. Sonds a
charge of selling liquor to the Indians that has been made against him,
and desiring him to answer the charge. 45

Adam Stephen to Bouquet. Hub sent his fat cattle, and corn to keep
them in condition when crossing the mountains. Has nont these as a
specimen of what can bo done on his farm, &c. His plans for the work
on the farm. The high price that must be paid for these cattle, if he is
not I > lose by sending them so far. 46

Garstin to the same. Sends returns. The prisoner hns again escaped,
the sentry 'oeping on his post, for which he is confined. Stony Creek
in want of Hour j shall he press horses to send it ? 4S

John ;hristie to the same. The loss of letters from Niagara Captain
Ridge has got a company in the 4th battalion. Flour damaged ; poor
quality of the beef sent. 49

W. Hay, minister of the Reformed German Church, to the same (in
French.) The murder by Indians, of George Mans, his wife and three
children, at a small fort in Virginia, near the South Branch, where he
had taken refuge. Three others, the oldest, a boy of 1 i, wore taken pri-
Boners, and a girl named Le Roy, who escaped, reports them to bo near
Fort Pitt with the Indians. Asks that effjrts be made for their release. 50
Hoops to the same. Has arrived from New York, with orders for a
general survey of all the provision stores; starts for Fort Pitt on Mon-
day. Asks that Hamilton be ready for the survey. 52
John Bapgs to the same. Asks for a discharge that he may engage
in trade. His brother takes his place. 53
Sergeant McDonald to the same. Can spare a party to take the pri-
soner to Foit Pitt. Respecting the recovery of horses. Robbery of
Mrs. Colton by Mrs. Jacobs j has sent both to Bouquet ; hopes Mrs*
Jacobs will not be allowed to come back, as she is a common thief, &c, 54
Same to the same. Respecting stores. Ensign Love still here very
ill. Other reports as to stores, Ac. 55
Hambaok to the same. His preparations for the Indian trade ; asks
for orders that he may not be stopped on the road. 56
Answer by John Langdale, agent for provincial stores, to the charge
of selling mm to the Indians, &o. 57
A long letter of the same date accompanies the formal answer, enter-
ing into the details of the policy of the Indian traders. CO
Alexander Lunan to Bouquet. Respecting Hamback's affairs. Social
gossip. Will have the shoes sent to Bedford, &c., &). 66
Sergeant McDonald to the same. Asks for further orders as to the
reception of Christie's flour, the man sent by Hoops rofusicg to receive
more than a part of it. *J8
Lieut. James Dow to the same. Has arrived, and is desired to stay
here till further orders. Reports about army promotions. Monckton
reported to be made Governor of New York. Scraps of newd. 69

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1761.
Mareh 9,
Pittsburgh.

March 10,
Detroit.

March 10,
Detroit.

March 11,
Venango.

March 13.

Charlestown.

March 18,
Port Burd.

March 19,
Philadelphia.

March 19,
Port Burd.

March 20,
Port Burd.

March 21,

Venango.

March 23,
Lancaster.

March 23.

March 24,
Alexacdria.

Langdale to Bouqnot. Asks for orders as to aupplying powder and
lead demanded by an Indian in exchange for his furs. ° *^ p^g^ ijl
Captain Campbell to the same. Is anxious for instructions. Healthy
state of the garrison ; the season has been favourable for venison ; the
inhabitants continue to supply flour and Indian corn, and do all they
can for the service. Hopes to be able to support the troops without
meddling with their cattle. There has been only one complaint against
the soldiers, which he attributes to the want of rum. Will be in great
need of clothing, but can make shift till an opportunity occurs. Drugs
wanted ; medical assistance given to the inhabitants. The Indians are
pleased, except the Shawanese who continue to do all the harm they
can ; it is through them the commandant of the Illinois knows all that
IS done at Fort Pitt. Social enjoyments. 72

Lieut. James McDonald to the same. Applies for an opportunity to
purchase m the battalion or any other regiment. The satisfaction af the
inhabitants with the present situation. ^4

Richard Mather to the same. Sends returns. Salt sent to Guy to
save the beef; hopes to send two months' flour when the weather per-
mits. Has secured horses. Ha^ been confined to his room with an ob-
Btinate fe yer, and is now scarcely able to orawl. Hopes for leave to come
to Fort Pitt for a chance of recovery. No bateaux arrived. t6

A.DEllienttothe8ame(inF.enoh). Had been obliged to abandon
the plantation of Walnut Hill tc an overseer. His treatment. &o. rTho
letter is in a very tattered state). f j

Hoops to the same. The flour, &c. in good order. The careful atten.
tion ot the sergeant. 1.0

Ensign Hubbard to the same. Has bean appointed to an old rei?i.
ment and ordered to New York. %q

J. Eead to the same. The delay in arriving, the guides being bo
intent on hunting. The quantity of flour here, &o. A stone tomahawk
found which the Indians believe belongs to the Oherokees. They h&ve
consequently, given up hunting and returned to Fort Pitt. 81

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Hoops and Bead have come and
gone. Has sent to look for Stoddard, who has not yet arrived. Ammu-
nition wanted. Asks orders as to allowing people to plant corn. b2
Lieut. JJaiUie to the same. Has drawn for £20 Penn. currency to
meet contingent expenses. 03
T. Hamback to the same. Thanks for preventing his horses from
being pressed. Has taken two additional partners. Has invested £i 000
m goods, which have arrived, and he is ready to start. * 84
Sergeant Shryook to tho same. Desertion of the Indian ffuidea
carrying off one of the horses, &o., &o. 85
Colonel John Carlyle to the same. Aeks for orders to dispose of
damaged provisions and bedding, which are an expense for storage. Has
asked Colonel Washington for a copy of his remarks on the navigation
ot the Potomac ; he had given them to the Governor and Council but

March 26,
Philadelphia,

March 26,
Vbnango.

thinks he has a rough copy.

Abraham Mitohel to the same,
ners with a neat Indian cargo,
and Cox,

Lieut A. Baillie to the same-

€6

Has fitted out Hamback and his parr-
The base treatment of them by T^ rlor

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Sends returns. French Creek still fro-
zen over. Shall send one bateau to Le Bceaf by the first opportunity.
Has giveu Hickman an order for the hire of his horses. Reports the
conduct of a drunken commissary. Garrison healthy. Other orders
for cash, &o. '' jg

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BOCQUBr OOLLIOTIOW.

175

1761.
March 26,
Albany.

March 37,
Venango.

March 28,
Philadelphia.

March 29,
Fort Burd.

March 31,
Oailigle.

April 1,
Winchester.

April 1,
-€( 'isle.

April 1,
Venango.

April 1,
Philadelphia.

April 2,
Philadelphia.

April 4,
Pniladelphia.

April 4,
Venango.

April 6,
FoitLoud'un.

a newly
Page 90
Applies for an allowance for his
as promiBed by General Monck-

91

April 6.

April 7,
Philadelphia.

April 8,
Fort Burd.

Major Robert JSogors to Bouquet. Introducing Holmea,
appointed ensign.

Tiiomas Hutohins to Major Gates,
trouble, in going twice to Preeqa'Isle,
ton.

Lieut Rudolph Bentinck to Bouquet, Has been detained here by
MoDckton, who has promised to take him on an expedition, should ho ba
appointed to command one. The rest of the letter is personal gossip. 92

Sergeant McDonald to the same. The remains of Stoddard found 18
miles off; tbe Indians had stripped off the clothes and the ravens and
wolves had left only the bones. Neither the horse nor anything could be
found ; a few papers torn were found, but no letters. Asks agaiu about
leave to be given to plant corn. 91

Hoops to the same. Will try to get the saw mill built this summer.
Has been ordered to provide waggons for the Royal Welsh. 95

Colonel Stephen to the same. Thanks for the dispatch given his
people. Enters into details of the weight of the cattle, regarding which
he believes a mistake has been made, which he estimate to amount to
4,000 pounds. The Assembly of Virginia has resolved to keep up the
regiment till the 1st of December. He has asked Amherst for a
powerful reinforcement to carry the war into the Cherokee Country. 9t)

Major Heathcote to the same. His arrival; three companies are to be
added to the battalion, and to embark at Amb3y, destination not known.
Promotions and changes. 98

Lieut. Baillie to the same. Sends accounts. Has made pitch enough
for one of the bateaux, which he will send to Le Boeif, when the creek
in a little lower; the bottom of the other bateau is rotten. Flour sent to
Presqu'Isle; the cost of this. Respecting the issue of provisions. Send;)
garden seeds. The Welshers (Welsh Fusiliers) have gone back, as if
they only came to view the place, 9'J

Alexander Lunan to the same. Respecting Hamback and his Indian
trade. 101

Robert Morris to the same. Further respecting the return of a negro
(p. 34 ) 102

John Yanghan to the same. An expedition talked of bat its destina-
tion not known. The first division to move to Am boy to embark in the
transports, the 22nd and Montgooaery's Highlanders to embark with
them, &o., &o. 103

Lieut. Baillie to the same. Has sent a load of flour to LeBoeuf, but is
afraid of the creek falling before the rest arrives, if it is not here
soon. 101

Hamback to the same. His arrival with 40 horses chiefly loaded
with goods for the French inhabitants ; a bateau to carry the goods to
Presqu'Isle, where the horses could load, would be a great benefit. 105

George Ross to the same. Asks his countenance and protection to
John Hart, to whom he has instrnsted the management of his Indian
trade. 106 '

Lieut. James Dow to the same. Thanks for civilities. On the establish-
ment of peace he intends to leave the army and to do Bome thing else.
List of camp equipage ordered. Has received no orders as to bis
motions. Store rent due for a store not needed, &c. 107

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Reports the result of inquiries into
disputes about accounts. The Indian who brought in Stoddard's things
is a great rascal and had plundered the body ; he has stolen other things
besides. Iu9

118

BOUQUIT COtLKOTIOK.

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Hoi.
April 8,
PteEqu'Iale.

April 8,
Poiladelpbia,

April 9,

Sbawanese

OabioB.

April la,
Fort Pitt

April 12,
venaDgo.

April 15.

April 15,
Walnut Pill.

April 16, 24,
Niagara.

April 17,
Niagara.

April 17,
Philadelphia

April 21,
Oarlisle.

April 21,
OatliBle.

April 22,
PhUadelphra,

April 23,
Philadelphia.

April 24,

Tenaogo.

EnBJgD John Chrietie to Bouquet. Is getting bateaux repaired. The
lake opened on the i6ih of March, but there wore, mountains of ice ton
days later. Ret peoting the care of flour and other store:^. Page 1 12.

Colonel Vaughan to the same. The vacancy in the regiment filled up;
The aversion of Amherst to promoting sergeants. Ho thinks of making
his (Bouquet's) sergeant major, adjutant, which Russell is wlilirg to give
up for money or part of the pay for a determinate time. The General
has left to day loi New- York ; he himself going to Amboy. IH

Thomas Hay to the same. Has settled hero and hopes he will not be
dispossessed as he has a right to the land and depo.sited money for a
warrant. He beeps a house of entertainment for travellers and shall
obey orders pent him. HI

Bouquet to Stephen. Explaining the care taken in weighing the cattle
sent ; of the thort weight of which he has complained (p. 96). Will
not tie him down to the contract price, as the quality of the beef made
an agreeable change for the oflSoers and sick. ] 15

Lieut. Baillie to the same. Movements of flour and other stores. He
is fencing in a garden. Whiskey needed for working parties. Hicks is
reported, in a postscript, to have arrived from Le Bceuf. 118

List of the number of houses ard inhabitants out at the fort. Total
160 houses ; 219 men, t5 women and M children. | The numbers include
whatare called "outlying soldiers," with their wives and children.! 120

Mrs. Sophia Fesoh to Bouquet (in French). A long detail of her
husband's situation and the intriguea against him, &o , in regard to
fiouquet'splan ation. 126

Major Walters to the same. Sends returns by Capt. Cochrane who
takes the party to Presqu'Ile. Difficulty of getting money, with remaika
on the consequent hardships. 131

Dr. Stevenson to the same. Reports the garrison healthy and no
appearance ol scurvy. Has asked ibr information to enable him to have
medicine for the campaign forwarded. The river will bo fall of ice till
June as all that from the Lakes Brie, Huron and Superior pass this wav.
Plenty of fine fish. ^ I33

Alexander Lunan to the s'-.me. Will send shoos in two or three
days. 134

Hoops to the same. Has been unable to get a millwright. Has his
account for the last campaign nearly settled, but not the victualling part
of it. The Virginian Regiment is 'to be victualled by the Crown. The
Assembly has granted SOU men. Cattle going off in a few days, &o. 135

Hoops to the same. Introducing M. Plummer, who intends setting
up as a taddler and shoemaker at Fort Pitt. 136

Alexander Lunan to the same. Has sent to Fort Pitt all the shoes he
could get. Sends account to Captain Barnsley, &o. Respecting the pros-
pect of Hamback's Indian trade, &c., &c. 137

Lieut James Dow to the same. Has sent instruments, &o. What is
he to do with the clothing and camp equipage? Respecting accounts;
everything ordered is ready. The Assembly has agreed that 500 more
men should be raised but, with the clauses inserted, the Governor cannot
pass the Act. Report of troops that are to embark to garrison Gua-
daloupe, and that four regiments are on the way to New York. 139

Lieut Baillie to the same. Reports of flour sent. Sinking of a bateau
and loss of pork, arms, Ac, but men saved. Can send no more flour till
he gets a supply. What allowance is he to make to the men in the ba-
teaux ? Tney ask one shilling and six pen^ie aday. The bad conduct of
Greenwood, the commissary, reported in full. Necessaries wanted for
the men, &?. 1^1

A. IS

1761.
April 24,
Mugara.

April 35,
Pivsqu'Iale.

April 25,
Fort Pitt

April 26.
Le Boeaf.

April 38,
CuUile.

April 39,
Ohaileatown.

April 30,
Tenango.

April 30,
Philadelphia.

April 80,
Charleatown

Niagara.

Major Waltore to Bouquet. Captain Cochrane marched hence to
Prepqu'lsle on the 18th. Sends returns. Page 144

Ensign Christie to the same. Bad condition of the boats; repairs
ordered. The garrison well; it has bcon an extremely cold but healthy
winter. 145

Bouquet to Major Walters. Except o::e of the 3rd January the lottois
pent by him since October have been lost or miscarried ; asks for copies
of the monthly returns. Sends copies of the general orders with pro-
motions, &c. Asks list of men claimirg their discharge. Provisions for
the detachments at Detroit and Prosqu'Isle are to be sent from Niagara.
The Pensylvanians have only rttised 300 men and he hears refuse to
raise more 146.

Lieutenant Guy to Bouquet. Will in future send monthly returns of
the stores. The men healthy, but in great want of shirts, shoes and
stockings. Part of tho beef unfit for use Will begin to make a gar-
den, has a small one already with 1,000 cabbage plants up. The sergeant
with six men, sets off to-morrow for Venango, !48

Hoops to the same. The Virginians to be victualled by the Crown,
Hamilton to taka charge, &c. Ourry expected to morrow. The Assem-
bly has broken up, having done nothing, as the Governor could not pass
the bill they sent up. The delay about the building of the mill; is
trying to get a man. 14{>

Eobeit Skiddy to the same. Letters supplementary to that of Mrs.
Fesch (p. 126) respecti i:, he disagreements on Bouquet's plantation. l5l

Lieutenant Baillio to i.he same. Arrival and dispatch of flour, &c.
Hab picked up nearly all the arms, &c., lost by the swamping of the boat,
(p. 141). Will send list of necessaries wanted, &o. 16 4

John Taylor to the same. Beturns thanks for his countenance to the
men employed by him (Taylor) in carrying goods to Detroit. 156

A. D'Ellieut to the same (in French). Sale of negroes. The conduct
of Mr. Fcsch, &c. An ace mnt of disagreements on Bouquet's plan-

April (?)
Philadelphia.

Mayl,
Philadelphia.

May 2,
Ligomer.

May 2,
Oarligle.

May 4,

Presqa'Isle.

May 4,
Venango.

May 6,
Piesqu'Iile.

tation ; tho writer's wretched state, &c.

157

Dr. Stevenson to the same. Writes by the first boat to Oswege this
season for the medicines provided for the next campaign. The men
healthy during the winter, and no appearance of scurvy, owing to tho
spruce beer, exercise in the diy frosty weather and freth fish. Has been
two years on the frontier ; as-ks to be moved to Fort Pitt. 169

Lieutenant Dow to the same. The Eoyal Welsh anived and marched
for Amboy ; seven regiments are on the march for Long Island, desti-
nation unknown, &c , &c. 160

Alexander Lunan to the same. Dealing with Bouquet's private affairs ;
Booial news, &c. 161

Lieutenant Ulane to the same. Shall suifor no pressing of horses
without his (Bouquet's) orders. Is gratified at the good opinion ex-
prest-ed of him and will remain here without complaint till relieved, but
will require certain necopsaries. The difficulty of settling which of tv70
corporals is to be reduced to tho pay of a private. 163

Capt. De Haas to the same. Why he has not at once marched with
his company, 165

Ensign Christie to the same. Arrival of boats and eight French
prisoners. Details of flour, &p , sent off. If 6

Lieut. Baillie to the same. Bill drawn in favour of George Good, for
carrying flour to Lefioeuf. 16T

Capt. Cochrane to the same. His arrival ; Christie has kept things in
good order. Account of the diffloulties un the road between Niagaia
and here. Beepecting men who want their discharge. Character of th»

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1761.

Beavertown.

May 8,
London.

May 11,
Le BoBuf.

U«y 11,
Philadelphia

Hay 13,

Venango.

May 12,
'Winchester*

May 13,

Ligocier.

May 14,
Presqu'Iale.

M.y H,
Ligonier.

May 14,
Niagara,

May 15,
Niagara.

May 17,

Venango.

May 20,
Venango.

May 21,
New York.

May 21,
Detroit.

corpora 8 who might bo proraotod ; privates recommended to be made
corporals, Romnrkably good conduct of the detachment. The rest of
the letter relates to the internal affairs of his company and Bomepersonia

in&lltTS. Papft 1AR

llumbaok to Bouquet. His arrival and good reception. Had lost
some horses on the road, and must buy from the Indians, who insirtt
on getting oows in exchange which ho has ordered from Pittsburgh 174

Captain Wilson to the same. Has been appointed to raise an inde-
pendent company. i^g

Lieut Guy 10 the same. That ho has not roglooted answering any
ot his letters. Beef sent to Venango, fl jur to Cui islie, &o , &o. 175

I.ieut. Dow to the namo. Letters received. Aitioles ghall be sent
down. Js not staying here for pleasure, but beoeueo he was ordered to
do 60, bends returns of arms. The commiesion for his son, eaid to be
dated on tho 12ih of December, has not yet arrived. 178

Lieut. Baillie to the same. Carpenters sent off; delays on their
journey. Beef has been delivered at LeBceuf, Sends returns of expenses,
^um not allowed to be given to Indians. Movements of offloors, stores.

Colonel Stephen to the same. Thanks for the trouble taken about the
weights of the oxen. His detachment is now on tho march to Port Chi&.
well ; ^(H) Oherokees, ODcampedaboutquarter of a mile from the fort, were
attacked through the night, supposed to be by northern InJians, and
had eix killed, besides many wounded. They left 50 women and ohildrea
with major Lewis and went off to look for their assailants, 181

Lieut Blano to the same. Arrival of tho first division of Pennsylva-
nians to march to-morrow ; Zwinglis, in command, has been supplied
with tools for the load, to make it passable for waggons. The road 1 10m
the Alleghanies to Edmund's swamp is to bad that it is difficult for mea
and iri)pos6ibla for waggons. Can hear nothing of the deserters. 18i

Captain Cochrane to the same. Shall have timber prepared for the
carpenter, Eeturns eent. Respecting boats; two French hoais found
hidden in a creek at Little Niagara. Further respecting tho movement
of stores and other internal affairs. 1^3

Lieut. Blane to the same. That he omitted to notice orders about
passenger?, Indian traffic, or liquor to the Indians, which ho shall
observe. jgi

Ensign W. Hay to tho same. Thanks for his kindnf : is trvinff to
make up tho quarrel between himself and Major Wj»It. /and feels ho
had been in the wrong ; has been behaving well for months past ; asks
him to write a few lines to the General in his favour. I86

Major Walters to the same. Note of returns sent, Eespeoting pro-
motions and demands for discbarge. Provisions sent to Datroit. Monev
wanttd and for what required, jdg

Lieut, Baillio to the same. The canoe arrived from LeBoeuf and sent
back with beef. .q^v

The game to the same. Has received flour by John Pierce and put it in
store, also necessaries for LeBceuf. jq.

Piene de Peyster to the same. Inquiries about a run away slave. 19a
Description annexed. "^ jg™

Captain Campbell to Bouquet. Arrival of powder and cattle, the
after low and not fit for use; the " Serpent," who brought thorn, had
lost three horses on the road, but the weather was very bad, and he had
done his duty. Thanks for support; he is obliged to give powder to
the Indians, as has always been the cac3, which it would not bo safo to
deviate from. His difficulties in getting provisions ; the expeditioa ia

A. 16

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BOUQUIT OOLLIOTION.

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Hft7 2a,
Detroit.

Ma^ 23,

1761.

obtaining them from Preaqa'Isle has eorpriaed tha French. How be has
dinpoaed ot his detaohment. Has sent off twelve persons belonging to
Pennsj^lvania and Virginia got baok from the Indiana. Is afraid he may
be charged with giving too much provisions to the Indians, but there
was no help for it. Wishes the Indian trade were put on a better footing;
at Niagara, where the Indians go, theie in no control on selling rom,
they buy it and return without ammunition, becoming a burden on
the commanding officer here. Respecting the influx of traders ; Makinak
will be an outlei for Home of them, &c., &o. ' ■ Page 194

Enbign James Qorrell. Respecting bis prospects of purohaaing a

lieutenancy. 198

Du' ji u. Hoops to Bouquet. Has lost a letter with orders; asks for a copy.

Philadelphia. Moncklon expected in a few days. 199

<»y22, J. C. Schweighauaer, to the same (in French). Has written about

Philadelphia, papers relating to the late Lieut. Hess, but has received no answer. If

his efliots are sold he has power to draw the money or to get the effects

if they are still on hand. 200

Oupt. Callendor to the same. Respecting his trade with the In-
dians. 201

Captain Gordon to the same. Desertion at Ripley, loft here to takd
charge of baggage; does not yet kaow if he has run him (Gordon) in
debt, as he had opportunities of doing. Hopos that the hordes ordered
to be purchased for the work may be got by Thursday, when ho would
go to the General for his last orders. 202

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Has received the bags for the fl )ur,
but they are old and bome fit for nothing. Siiudi returns. His csndlea
done. Wishes some to be sent. 204

Ham back to the same. Reports his progress and the discouraging
prospects of trade. Ciiptain Callender has sent off a cargo and proposes
to go into partnership. Asks for leave to trade to the upper Lakes, hs
there is a better chance there of trading with the Indians. !iO >

Lieut Carre to the same. Has arrived; Bail lie has transferred the
orders to him; tends returns. The rain has swelled French Ciejk, which
was very low when ho passed ; shall send off a bateau with five barrels
cf beef. How is he to settle with the bateau men ? 'ZOl

Lieut. Barcsley to the same. Has recovered from his fall ; is resting
here to get saddles, the horses shod, &o., and to proceed to-morro v . Has
made up the quarrel between Byerly and the sergeant. Has ordered
the sergeant to take men and cut away the trees that were blown across
the road near Bushy Run, and ai-ked filuine to get the trees cleared otf
the road near Ligonier. 208

Stephen to the same. Colonel Byrd expects the garrisons of i^'ort
Burd and Cumberland to join him, &o. 210

Colonel James Bard to the same. Troops ordered to march to Pitts-
burg; the arrangements. 211

Thomas Gresup to the same. Proposes to him to be a candidate to
be elected as one of the four reprasentatives of the county. 2li

Arthur Hamilton to the same. Certifying tae quantity of flour sent
to Venango in charge of Pierce. 213

Alexander Lunan to the same. Social gossip. Is obliged for his kind-
ness in the affair of the shoes. 214

Capt. Barnsley to the same. Note of what has been done and is pro-
posed to be done with the shoes sect by Lunan. He leaves ibis to-
morrow morning. 215

Capt. Gordon to the same. Farther about the desertion of his bat-
maii (p. 202). fieoommends private Leech for his diaoharge, he being
6&— 28^

May 23,

Sandusky

May 24,

Rennet.

May 24,

Fort Bard

May 24,

Sandusky.

May 36,
Venango.

May 26,
Ligonier.

May 26,
Wincheeter.

May 26,
Carlisle.

May 27,
Old Town.

May 37,
Fort Pitt.

May 28,
Philadelphia

May 28,
Bedford.

May 39,
Kennel.

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1T61.

May a»,

Venango.

June 1,
Cetroit.

Jnne 1,
Le BcBut,

Jane 1.
PreBqo Isle.

Juno 3,
Presqu'Iale.

Jane 4,
Fort Bnrd.

Jane 4,
Venango.

Jane 6,
Philadelphia.

June 6,
Presqa'Isle.

lame and having got an excellent recruit to take bis place. Goes to-
morrow to got the General's orders. The delay in the examination of
accoants in New-York. The General | Amherst] balisflud after explana-
tions by Monckton. Page 216

Lieut. Curro to Bouquet. Ha« sent a bateau to LoEa-uf. The plan of
Borno of the men to desert ; shall take oaro to frustrate it. 218

Cupt. Campbell to the same. Had kept the sergeant's party for
Fresqu'Isle, as he needed a strong guard, there being bints of an Indian
rising. Is preparing timber for ten bateaux. The carpenters would
have come quicker by Sandusky. Supposes that everything is ready
for the campaign, iho troops on the marob to reinforce this place and
take posBCHsion of the posts. The necessity of giving presentd to the
Indians to keep them in good temper. Has induced all but the Wyan-
dols to give up their prisoners, There is a great spirit among the
Indians to go against the Cherokees, which he encourages and supplies
ammunition. Traders arrived from FoitFitt; has taken measure? to
prevent their selling rum to the Indians ; the mischief caused by its
use. The vessel cast away last year on the North side ocnid be made fit
for service and employed in the trade to Miohillimakinak. Has repaired
bateaux. Will give a ball on the King's birthday ; the manner in whiob
the ladies turn out is surprising. 219 '

Lieut. Guy to the same. The Mi ogoes stealing horses near the fort;
the account of their proceedings is given at length, Beturns of stores ;
leaky state of the bateaux, &c. 22;^

Capt, Cochrane to the same. Arrival of Lieut Dow, with one sergeant
and 18 privates, making 60 rank and tile ; ho brought pork, flour, &o.
Supposes that Major Walters has sent returns. Account of the
drowning of Duncan Grey, a drummer. Building a new and repairing
old bateaux ; materials wanted, &c, Sergeant t-cnt oS with dispatches.
Afl'ray with Mingoes, and the cause; narrow escape of Mr. Dow. A
reinforcement sent to Mr, Guy. What steps he proposed to take witl»
the Indians had they not gone off. Forged certificate by a soldier to
obtain his discharge. Another drummer wanted. Dow wishes to remain
with bis (Cochrane's) company ; asks that he may do so, 225

Same to the same Sends this by sergeant Shryock, who goes
for provisions to Niagara, taking one corporal, 8 privates and eight
people who were prisoners with the Itdians, Three women who were
also prisoners are detained till another opportunity. 230

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Has put flour into the bags he has,
but there are not enough, and the flour is getting hot in the garret, so
he has shifted it from one garret to another. 231

Lieut. Carre to the same. Sends return of pouches lost in the bateau
that was sunk. The commissary wants money. 232

Lieut. Dow to the ^ame. Thanks for entering his son and servant
on the books. Bis eldebt son's commission has arrived. Shall bo
exact about expenses for clothing. Monckton expected. About 3,000
toes of shipping taken up. 233

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Dispatches sent Goi-rel reports more
troops ordered for Detroit ; hopes he may be sent there to command, as
he may thus recommend himself to Amherst and Monckton • the
behaviour of his company would do him honour and the company is
proud of his (Bouquet's) approbation. Believes himself qualified to
command at Detroit and knows the language pretty well. Minute details
about materials for repairing bateaux &o. Dow's anxiety to get to
Detroit ; the idleness he shows in study, &o. 2'H

Hi

A. Iff

Goes to-

lination of

ir cxplana-

Pugo 216

!ho pltn of

218

party for

an Indian

eiB would

ig is ready

plaoe and

nti3 to the

the Wyan-

inoDg the

id HupplioB

leasure? to

aed by its

)o made fit

,8 repaired

r in whiob

219'
r the fort ;
of stores ;

222

e sergeant

flour, &o.

It of the

repairing

iispatohes.

Dow. A

take with

soldier to

to remain

225
who goes
and eight
who were

230
gs he has,
garret, so

231
the bateau

232

id servant

Shall bo

bout 3,000

233
orts more
nmand, as
:ton • the
ampany is
lalified to
lite details
to get to

234

1T61.
Jane 8,
Veaango.

June 8,
Detroit.

June 9,
Ligonier.

June 10,
Tenango.

June 10.

June 10,
Fort Pitt.

June 13,
Fort Pitt.

June 16,
New York.

June IB,
Venango.

• Jnne 16,
New Tork.

Lieut Carre to Bouquet. Arrival of bateaux with flour. Sorgeanb
Shryock mot a bull in the woods which be shot, the bull being too wild
to drive, ll may have belonged to the Kini^, but if it bolongoi to the
Indians they are huio to complain and he shall sottlo with thorn. Pago 231

Capt. Campbell to the same. The Indians come from all points, who
must got proviwions, &o.; is surprised the ttoneruls give no orders about
this. The Jenuils of Michillimakinak write to the Rooollet priest hero
that their Indians were never more hostile than last winter. Monseignour
Langlade and some of their chiefs had difflcjulty in preventing them
from coming to attack Detroit. Mgr. Langlade writes that they are
now peaceably dinposed and will come here soon. The French never
saw so many at this plaoe in former times. A great many go to Niagara
for the rum, but there is still a considerable trade bore. The traders
from Pittsburg have brought goods for the inhabitants only, not under-
standing tho Indian trade. Ammunition and other articles wanted.
Lumber prepared for bateaux. Gorrol expected from Niagara with flour.
Has made this place easy for his successor. 238

Lieut. Blane to the same. On the arrival of tho Ponnsylvanians will
send off the present garrison, except a drummer and an old man, hia
wife and two children, for reasons given. Cannot settle the company 8
accounts till he gets returns from Fort Pitt. Thanks for kindness. 240

Lieut. Carre to the same. Will load bateaux with provisions for

LeBcouf. . . ^ .^'*1

Lieut. Blane to the same. The Ponnsylvanians arrived ; has sent ofT
the Royal Americans. The arrangements he has made to relieve the
posts at Stony Creek and Bushy Run. Arrival of 44 superfine bullocks,
which will be with him (Bouquet) in six days. 242

Bouquet to Majir Walters. Returns received ; is pleased at their exac-
titude and at the" loss of so few men at a place where the 44th buried
such numbers. Sends a list of men who may be discharged, their time
being up ; some whose claims are dubious are to be retained for the
campaign. Financial arrangements for the battalion ; settlement of old
accounts going on. Respecting the disagreement with Ensign WiUiani
Hay. Ministerial changes in Britain. Monokton to be Governor of
New York and, it is said, lo command on the Continent during Amherst's
absence on the expedition to the West Indies. List of promotions. How
accounts are to be made out. Is glad that ho has been able to supply
Detroit and thinks ho should this summer provision Presqulsleto the
first of June, 1762. ^^ , ^^

Same to Rattray, Oharlestown. Asks him to prevent the sale ot
negroes on tho Fosoh and Guinand plantation, as, allhough its purchase
was made in these names, the money was paid by himself and his friends
in London, and it is hard their property should be sold for the personal
debts of these men. , . -n

Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet, Has been delayed on the road by illness.
Reports tho progress of the settlement of the accounts of the battalion.
The committee has prepared the report, but it is understood that Amherst
will send it with the accounts to England. Respecting the settlement of
the recruiting accounts. Further about accounts, returns &o. 247

Lieut Carre to the same. Letters, beef and pork received. Ill treats
ment of George Neely by Indians on his way up. Mrs. Cremar sent
down. Venison hams sent by Neely. Locks wanted to secure the

Capt. du Ruvyne to the same (in French). Introducing Ensign Paaly.
The General is with his family at Albany. An expedition spoken of. A
camp for 16 battalions looked oat at Staten Island, and Rivet examining
the road on the North River, &c. ^'■'

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BongnXT ootLMnoN.

A. 15

1761.
/June 16,
Detroit.

June 17,
Detroit.

June 19,
Kiagara.

Jane 10,
Lik'ODier.

June 10,
Kew York.

June 20,
Venango.

June 20,
Philadelphia.

June 21,
Detroit.

June 21,
Banduskr.

Copt. Camplol! to Bouqnet. Has been ainrmod hy the reports of
Indian designc, which has put him on hig guard The plot was first
attributed to the Northorn Indians, bat it is now found to como from
the Six Nations. They have sent depoties and bolts to all the Indians
from GaspA to the Illinois to take up the hatchet againHt the English.
Two of the deputies (Sonoca Chiefs) oamo a few days af,'o to invito tho
nations here to a great council et Little Lake to meet tho Dolawnres
ard ShawancHo. Hopes to bo able to keep tho nations here from going.
The plan is to cut off tho commnniosiiion, stop ihc roads at Niagara,
Fort Pitt and horo ; seizo tho goods and horses of tho traders at
Sandusky. Has sent llumbaok with 60 armed mon and bateaux to
bring the trader«' goods here There in no doubt of the truth of tbiw ; it
came through the Sonocas, who, with tho rest of tho Mix Nations, are to
assomblo at French Uroek ab)ut 2S leoguos from Piesqu'Islo. Has sent
word to Niagara, &o., but in case of accident ho (Houquot) might also
eerd word, If (xorrol wore horo with tho j rovisions ho would not be
uneasy for tho post. pg-g 262

Same to Cochrane. The Dolawares, tJhawmeso and a part of tho Six
Nations intend to surprise Fort Pitt, first intercepting tho provisions
Word to be sent off to Bouquet. 254

Major Walters to Bouquet, Sends returns ; has discharged eleven
infirm mon. Amherst writes ho will ba at this post, goon; he orders
that the soldiers applying for thoir discharge aio i<^ be kept as they are :
they will not bo detained a moment longer than is necessary. Hopes
Barnsloj' will como and bring money. 265

Liout. Bltme to tho same. Sends returns. Difficulty of preserving
the bullocks. Hopes Baillie will bo soon. Was unable to clear tho men
for want of money ; shall settle the whole to tho 2 lib ot Juno from tho
bills drawn, &c. 26^

Oapt. Barnsloy to the same. Introducing Encisrn Paul! (Pauly in
another letter) who has been ordered to join tho battalion at Fort

• 268

Lieut. Carre to the same. Has received beef, i>nrk, tools, &o. Mrs
Cremar egcaped after being taken 20 miles ; tho bateaumen now going
down promise to take care she shall not give thorn tho slip. 269

Abraham Alitchel to the came. Asks his interferonce to obtain a
settlement from ono Edmond Moran for goods purchased. 260

Capt. Campbell to the same. The intelligence of tho bad intentions of
the Indians is too true. Had assembled tbo nations horo, who promised
to report what iho deputies from iV e Six Nations proposed at tho Wyandot
village where thoy were; sends their report in French. In case
the express by Prepqu'Ihle fail has sent Aaion, a Mohawk, to pass by the
Little Lake and carry news to Fort Pitt, for which he is tho moro
atixious as one of the donigns is to surprise that fort by a party of Six
Nations, Dolawares and Shawanese.the rest to assemble at French Croek
to attack Niagara, with the assiaance of tho northorn Natiors. Has
sent an express to the General by way of Niagara, but .-inks him to com-
municate also in case of accident. Ensign Gorrell hJid returned from
Niagara with tho bateaux which makes him easy as tn the post. Ammu-
nition refused by Major Walters; some taken from tho traders. Prepa-
rations for building bateaux. 262

Ham back to tho same. Is grateful for the settlement with the In-
dians. Trade going on well; would like to separate from his present part-
ners and to be concerned with Captain Callender, who is willing to agree
to this. ^ ^265.

T

A. IS

1.16

BOCQUIT OOLLIOTIOK,

188

roportH of

wan first

somo from

TO Indians

0 Englinh.
invito tho
DoiawnroB
rom going.
J Niagara,
tradorH at
baloaux to
of tbiH ; it
ans, are to

Has Hont

niglit al.oo

uld not be

Pago 262

of tho Six

jrovisions.

254

ed eleven

he orders

they are ;

y. Hopes

255

)roBerving

ir the moD

from tho

25«

Pauly in

1 at Fort

253
&o. Mrs,
low going

269
) obtain a

260
entions of
promised
I Wyandot
In case
ass by the
tho more
rty of Six
ich Croek
3r8. Has
ra to com-
ned from
, Ammu-
. Prepa-

1 the In-

Bont part-

f to agree

265^

n«l.
iun* 31,

JuD" 24,

Pr«ii|a'IaI«.

Jane 34,

June 34,
Carliale.

June 14,
Ligonier.

J'ia« 34,
UoUoit.

June 2S,

L« BOBllf.

Juu« as,

Pre«qi(' lale.

June 36,
Veaango.

June 3T,
Detroit.

June 37,
Kiagara.

June 37,
Detroit.

June 37,
VcnangiD,

June 37,
Venango.

Jane 30,
Pittsburgh.

Jane Sn,
Miagara.

Lieut Biane to Boiiquol. Will keep tho four men frona Stony Creek
a» ordoroJ. No ottrlridgo paper arrived. Captain Little with a hundred
odd t'onnnylvaniuiiH, murchoM to-morrow. I'age 2(!6

Capt. Ci>uhrano to tho Hame. HondH tho letter from CumpbolT Witli
report of tho Indian plot. Shall take ©very proouulion. Attack by In-
dittiis on Mr. Guy, on hit) road here from LelicDuf, whom they robbed of
his horHOH. DiHpalohoH nent off. SondH tho loltorH to Venango by Mr
Baiid and another letter to LoUcouf to bo Hont by another hand. 267

Sdmo to tho Hamo. Gives information Himilur to that of Captain
Campbell, respecting the Indian plot. 269

(>olonol Armntrong to tho name. Delay in opening tho land ofUoo;
no letter from Mr. I'onn. Tho letlor givon information rowpecting the
Ohio Company, tho settlomont of the lands, quarrollings, &c., offering a
diHHKrocablo proHpcct. 271

liiout. Bl ine to tho same. Sends returnH. Has received oartridgo
paper, which was carried past. Little'ri horwos stolen by two Mingoes,
who have been overtaken, aro killed and tho horHos recovered, i^cs-
pcoling certain accounts botwcon Stimbol and Woodward, &o. 27^t

Garaolin to tho same (in French). Thanks for kindness. Will do
what he taii for Uamback, who, ho has no doubt, will siiccood. Sends a
boavor skin, &c 275

Lieut. Guy to tho same. lias forward id by way of Venango tho
letters received from Cochrane. The atliiok on hi in by tho Indians
reported by Cuchrano ; will bo on his guard. Powder horn and bullets
stolon by two ludiann from a Huldier. 276

Capt Cochrane to tho namo. Uoports a talk Baby had with somo
Hurons at Sandusky about tho ilosigns of the d Iforont nations who pio-
fossod ignorance of tho dosigns of tkio ('onn il. 277

Lieut Curro to the same. Forwar Is loltor brought by express from
LoB(Buf; shall bo on his guard. Does not think it safe to send off i i»
bateiinx to LoBoouf. 278

Oapl, Campbell to tho mimo. Tho ammunition and Indian goods hr©
arrived from Sandusky ; tho imprudonco of Callendor and Ilambrck in
tolling tho Indians tho reason ; they huvo a-^kod Cullender to go to F rt
Pitt to say it is a false alarm. It is true nevertholoss, as tho C)).y of
the Council's proooodings sent by Aaron will prove. Tiio diseovory may
frustrate the ))lot, but tho evidence will uppour. The Sonooa chief reports
the designs of the Shawaneso to carry off tho horses at Fort Pitt mid
along tho Monongaheia. A word of defence for Lowrio tho sutler ; would
take it as a favour if Lowrio's past crime could bo forgiven. The loss to
Detroit and tho Indians by tho sale of rum at Detroit. 279

William and Mtirfiurot Suramoitiold to the same. Asking for news of
their child, if he is well treated, &o. 2H2

Hamback to tho same. Has roturnod ; he and Callondor told tho
India's of the discovery of tho plot to prevent mischief. Has remitted
£1,100 in furs and dressed foathors, retaining skins and bills to tho
amount of £')0() more. U ready to pay tho £100 advanced by Mr.
Lunan. 283

Lieut. Carre to tho same. Forwards letter just received by express
from Cochrane. Sends it by water, in case tho road bo waylaid. 284

Same to tho same. Sends another letter just brought by Mr. Baird.
Has not found the lost tools. 2b5

James Kenny to the same. Cann >t boar arms without abusing his
oonsoionce. It be is to leave in two days asks if his goods shall bo taken
oare of. 291V

Dr Stevenson to the same. Tho want of sooioly with the miserable
nniformity of life here, hurts them in every way. His visits to tho FallB.

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184

BouQUif ooT.T.trTloU^

iktt

tT«l.

Junit BO,
Praniu'lile,

Jane 30,

Tho ftSlh at OHwogo roliovod, and Hvo companioe gono to Now Yorkk
Olill expoolH to hoo tho (lononil hooii. Pairs VI94

Cupt. Coc.hiano to H()u,,„oL Tho only thing that baa bapponod ho
fur at hirt poHt with tho IndiuriH jh thoir robbory of an o«proHH, from
whom ihoy took hiH gun, mninnniti)n ami proviMJoni but olhorwU*
iroatoa civilly IU» rocoivcd flour, pork and lollen from Niagara, thu.
latter of which ho Hondri Oonoorniru provisions. No tooln arrivod.
KoHpooting HoldiorH olaiming ihoir dJMchtjrgo, with dotails of Hom« of
them. Snirciiy of i.hirtH, HhooM and stookingH from tho failure of Levy
ILowry V] ihoHutler to send thom. Gooorul AmberHtoipocted. State of
tho buiouux. IhiokH of Bonding to Charles Townshond somo potrifaotionN
he bus piiikod upon tho lake, &« , &o. ahJI

Mujor Wallors to tho nimo. Tho troops mustorod by Mr. Pitchor, th«
muslor ma-.lor. Hoturns wanted of tho strongth of the battalion to 24tlt
April, I7()0. Amboist busordirod tho raon entitled to their disoharir*
to ».o rotuincd. Tho affair of Knsign William Hay is out of his handU.
Ibo quarrol botweon Ensign Scblossor and Domlor is allowod b#
liencral Amherst to bo soltlod. Lioat. ll)bort8.)n with oarpontors and
materials, has arrived to build voshoIs on Liko Krio ; as ho is to assist,
tho works on tho fort will suffer. Cannot send tloui' wanted byOaohran«»!
Wames of BUpornamorarios, -^g

N

1761.
Julr 1,
PbiladelphiA,

July 1,
Nlngara.

JlllT 1,

PhilsdelphiA.

July 3,
LigoDler.

July 3,
Venaogo.

July 7,
Detroit.

Lkttirs to Colonel BouQait,
1761.- Vol. T.

A. 17.

B. M., 21,647.

Plumstod and Franks to Bouquet. Intend (o leave this month foi»
fittsburgh ; hope thoir cattle have done well there, &o Paire t

Ensign William Hay to the name. Thanks for bis kindness. Ha»
written to tho General as hinted by tho Major, so as to get out of his
unlucky scrape. If ihat was bottled, ho would bog to be removed to
some other post. Regimental news. ^

Lieut. Dow to the same. A polite letter of social gossip. • H

Lieut. Biane to the same. Congratulates him on tho discovery of th«
Indian plot ; Pittsburgh can bo defended against all tho Indians in
America ; hopes the upper posts are on their guard. Coffey, the expres-
got safely over Laurel Hill. The deficiencies at this poHt. The work ho
has done on the defences. Has supplied the post well with provisions -
has found cartridges and kept two artillery men to make repairs. Slony'
Creek might bo abandoned and that garrison join this. tf

Lieut. Carre to the same. Has -ent off three expresses with intelli-
gence from Capt. Campbell. Report of tho express from Port Pitt on
the state of the road. Returns sent. The kog of rum was stolen from
an Indian throe months ago ; tho thief Barny McCannon, got :^00 lasher
Has jiist received letters from Niagara, which ho sends to Fort Pitt bv
Jaaird. "L

Capt. Campbell to the same. Sends this by a deputy of tho Six Nations
returned from Sandusky. Another council held at the Wyandot village,
at which it was recommended logo no more to war against tho Oherokeos
as there would bo other business. The deputy then produced a belt
painted red, (sailed a war hatchet) on behalf of the Six Nations, Delaware*
bhawanese and Southern Indians, urging them to dispossess the Bnglisli.
ibo Wyandols, who wore specially addressed, would oaly answer in his

rTiimni

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A.tf

WV^IIlMI 9cA£lOV01k

18S

-w. fuw^.

mu

WiDcbeiier.
■iuly 9,

July I'i,
•ynnanKo

July 1«,

4iiK('nier.

July 17,
■Vbarleitown,

July 19,
{Philadelphia.

July ao,
iPbiladelphia,

July !0,

Oartigle.

Jaly 31,

Fort Pitt.

July 32,
Detroit.

Iti." .|.be11'ii> prcHonco, and, ttiatilti to ttii Tntorpretor, the majority of
ihom wore ^iiinod ov:. tt>?ainHl Ihn dopaty'n piopoHah. The oh(ofH of (ho
nations luuo brought Iho bix Nulii)n vUM* and dolivorod up Iho war
hfttrliot, in tokiMi of Ihoir Kood Inlonlions. Tho Six NulionH, MirpriMed at
lhi«, !i''l<iuiwlo<l!,'oil Ihoir plot, nit ilniUntf it tn ill-u^nno ; will go back
to iifKo poaiio, but hopod that Ihoy would be bottor UHod. Intoiohanga
Of hoitrt and HpcoohoM, Tho piliaKin>< al)ont l'\)rl Pitt in naid to bo dtrno
fcy DolawaroH nnd ShawnncMO. AhWh that tho information bo nont to tho
tionoial and to Sir William .T'dinnon. l'"go 10

liiflutotiant HIano to Hruquot. Huh Hont oil' oats and received powder.
Will tako caro of tho fort and men. Tho precaution ho took in xondintf
wonl, not truHting iho racHHonger'tJ fidelity. Kespocting tho Htrongth of
tho RurriHon, &ti .n i

Ilobort Rutherford l«> tho f-amo. Sonda account for Halt to bo corliHfd,
payment boinj? rtfuncd by lloopn. , m \ i

Captain Cochrane to the Barao. DinpatchcH received. Corporal lull
returned fr.)m Ninj»ara without proviKioria, there bein^ none to Hparo
there; botweon 200 and ;U)0 New Yorkera have arrived there to build
»l()i)pH on tho Luke. HoBpoctinK muHtor rollh, & ). Did not boliovo tho
foporlod doHignH of tho Indians, but neglected no precuulionn. Hid
feason for doubting the truth of tho reporlt*, but wrote to Guy to bo on
h\H guard. Cox loft all his horHoa hero, but though t» ^y strolled olf (op
«everal miloH not ono baa been lost. Ilopairs to tuo brciiatwork and
other partM of tho woika. Ammunition rolurna 8ont. In glad Yoong'a
accounts aro Hettled. Tho Hmall number of Fennaylvanian'* would aur-
prirto him, weio ho leas acquainted with tho old policy of tho Province.
McDougallV troubles over tho muwlor rolla and returna. 19

Lieutenant Ciirro to tho aame. Shall receive no more Indian corn ;
inends return of that n.»w in htoto. HutchinB sent to CjstologaHtown
for intelligence. CuHtologa roturna with Uutchina and saya there aro
DO bud inieiitionH that he knowa of, but ho will inquire and report, and
ended by EHking for rum. Boefaent off to LoB(Buf. Escape of deaer-
tors. ^*

Lieutenant Blano to thebame. Shall send powder. Settlement of

accounts, &o. /^"

Andrew Feaoh to the same. Has forwarded offecta to Now York. I ha
conduct of D'Klliont commented on at length, with rospect to hi* (Bju-
quoi'a) phintation. , in. 7

Alexander Lunan to the aamo. Daily alarms from Detroit and Fort
Pitt; hopes they aro without foundation. Uiapooting shoea sent. aO

Andrew Fygnor to the same (in Gorman) . Concerning tho diwohargo
of Michael Goneck. ^*

Hoops to tho same. Has arrived from Fort Chiswell ; movomonta ot
troops. Byrd was to make foiood marched to draw the enemy off Grant,
as it was reported that 2,000 Indiurs were sent to harass him, and that
his roar guard had suffered loss from them. Has sent today 40 head of
cattio, and will to-morrow Bond 70 sheep ; a larger drove will follow.
Koturnssent. Tho daily consump'ion of By rd's detachment, tho gar-
risons on that communication, &c., does not exceed 1,200 rations. Tho
North Carolina troops have not yot joined him. 33

Tho appointment of officers of the Ist Battalion Royal American Regi-
mont. , , '^^

There is a list similar to this showing the officers to bo returned ac-
cording to the musters of tho 26th April, 1761. 3S

Captain Campbell to Bouquet. Sends report of Indian Council and
recapitulates what took place at the conferenoa with him. Has sent to

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18/i

BOUQUiT OOLIEOTION.

A. ir

I!

!,!

iJ.

1761.

July 32,
Bewickley
Old Town.

Jilj 23,

Suodasky.

J«'y24,

Venango.

July 25,
Wmehesier,

July 26,
Tenango.

•Iiil7 26^

July 27,
Presqu'Isle.

July 37,
London.

Jaly 28,
»ew York.

B™l"elt„"d":n,;"r„ii.='' ""l?" t'^f to oo»ply wUh the „,„..'
PoS'«L^«- "*''"*°'" *° *^° '*"«• B[«« ™ade inquiry at Tuscarawas tf

H.w'*?'^*^' ^^'■*'*"" *° *^® "»'"«• H'8 continued ill health Eenorts fn
d^tau the manner in which Donnyca«tle has behaved ioCoSrv. 5

were n^frihlpK /^ ^'}^ ""^Ji^""^ ^"'^ ««"««« ™an°ed by French men
were near the Cherokess from Fort Assumption. Offers of service &o 4?

CuItoS ^T^^^^^^ '?° ''T' ^«P°^* "^ ^«'«'' of whartook plao-e al

Si?d ' 'P''*'"« ^*'" "°™ «*"'«° (P ^6) with the speeches

£^^^^s=aa-j£:r^^X t^^urs- ^

the proposal he has made to Mitchel about The old stock ' S3

l«f?.?. ^o°5""« *o ^'^e saoae- Kecapitulates the contents of the previous

ienoe ;ut of hi 'oTn'" T^ ^'^^'' '' ^^^'P^''^' ^^^ will pay tKffl
renoe out of his own pocket, as he is a good man. Where his sereeanta

are. Explains h,8 reasons for seeking to renew acquaintance wifh M-

are badtor the sick Th!,' wf? ^^P'' ^"'^ '"'^'«' «* '^'^ «'*'' provisions
^h.u I . • . ^°^ ^^^^ "^ '"<*'>«y ^'> settle wirh his oomoanv

Shall send returns when those from Niagara arrive «o«»pany

J. Prevost to Androw Pesch. That it is to the Messrs Gainand he is
to apply, who paid ihe bills for the purchase of every thing in hTs hand^

appear'' ''""' '' ''''' ''^^ ""^« '^''^^'^^ wi?f Lis conduct

Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet. Money left in Mortior's hands tn m««f

ne%t7'' \'^'^'' ^*'^«"- Captiampboll hasa knowSged re?e nt
of£600 1rom Lowry and Oallender. Respecting ''gratificTlfon shS^s^"

ba'talfr'".^'''"'ir'- u^'^"*'* write ColoSel B^borLn to Sver his
bat.ahon s share of the shoce to Van Schaiko to be forwarded to kfaeara
and Oswego List of the regiments sent to encamp on Staten Island
M^ny desertions there and at Crown Point. NewBof?hrditforent officers*

ba Lirrii notg*t-it^¥ TpIV'': ''^"•"^"«^'. '^' •« ^'-^"*"^

uanaiiuu will Doi got It. ir. b. Pond ichoiry 18 certain V taken Th«rA

D-oS*" ■''''" "'^ •" '^' "°"- *''*'°« '^ ''° ""omnended for pro-
eft

A. ir

A. n

BOUQUST OOLLXOTIOX

isr

1761.
Jnly M
Niagan.

jniT ao,

LeBciuf.

Jaly 30,
Oharlestown.

Jalj 30,
Niagara.

July 30,
Detroit.

Angast 1,
Ligonier.

Aagost i,
Niagara.

Aaeaat 3,^ !
Pbfladelphia.

AogiiBt 3,

Piesqu'Isle.

Angaat 4,
Fort Bard.

AngDst 4,
Tenanf{0.

Augast 7,
Winchester.

August 8,
Ligonier.

August 11,
Presqu'Itile.

Bn«igri William Hay to Bouquet. That Major Wallers perstated in
having him tried by court martial, which la done, but the finding not
yet promulgate. Has reason to belive he shall be acquitted. Page 66

Lieut. Guy to the some. Respecting the forwarding of stores, &c. 68

Andrew Fesch to the same. Further about the ruin of his (Bouquet's)
plantation (p. 27) with details of proceedings leading to this. 8!)

Mai r Walters to the same. Arrival of Knsign Holmes, with clothing
for this post, Detroit and Preequ'Isle. Sergeant'd hats are come but no
ooats for them or the drummers. Sir W, Johnson and Major Gladwin
are here on their way to Detroit with ^00 light inlantry. 1 he hurry to
get bateaux and provisions over the landing. ]e sending off a detach-
ment to Detroit which will leave a thin garrison. Returns sent. 72

Capt. Campbell to the same. Arrival of Capt. Callendor with the
powder. The copy of the last Indian Council will show how well disposed
they are at present; it will be their (our) own fault if they are not kept
BO and thus secure the Northern Nations. The Wyandots hav©
sent belts to Killbuck with messages to his nation not to listen to the baS
aJvice of the Six Nations. Walters writes that Major Gladwin is coming
to Detroit with 300 infantry, accompanied by Sir William Johnson; pre-
Bumes, therefore, he will be relieved. Believes ho shall be obliged to take
part of the cows to give one to each Indian nation, as they expect every
thing since the last affair. Thanks for forgiving Lowry, &c., &o. 73
J-ieut. Baillie to the same. That Ourry has written that ho has asked
him (Baillie) to be sent to Bedford, to allow him (Ourry) to visit Bou-
quet. Shall remain till he hears the answer. , 75
Ensign Robert Holmes to the same. Has been appointed ensign m
the battalion and ordered here with the cloihing, &o,, &c. 7b
Alexander Lunan to the fame. Docs not understand that Hamback
bad ordered Mr. Mitchel to pay the £lOO. His venture to Detroit wM
turn out poorly as the shirts were bad. 'T
Ca'jt. (.ochrare to Litut. Guy. Sends description of a deserter, John
Gcddes, who has stolen a horse and besides has been guilty of stealing
money ; reward offered for his capture. A note aitached to this t»

Carre. "^

Sergeant McDonald to Bouquet. That he has sent three of his best
men to slop every person coming from Fort Pitt. 79

Lieut. Carre to the same. Had given Paxton leave to go shooting, to
return in two hours; he has taken all his necessaries. None of the
deserters took their regimental arms. Hutchins' returns of the pur-
chase 01 Ind-an corn. Bateaux returned f r .a Lo Eoeut aad will be sent
back to-morrow with flour, &o. Cochranb a dcbcription of the deserter
has been given to the Indians. ^"

Col. G Mercer to the same. Recommends Godfrey Humbert, a trader,
to whom some one under Bouquei's command owes money and refuses
to pay, thinking himself beyond the reach of the law. 82

Lieut. Blano to the same. Has had no belter luck with the thieves
than he (Boaquel). 1 he offor by Linus to carry oats. Asks for a
soldier carpenter for eight days. ,.

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Arrival of Corporal Fisher with clothing,
flour, pork, ka. No clothes for the sergeants have arrived but hats and

house (Williamoz?) loports that he (Cochrane) is to build a fort at
Sandusky. Troops with Sir William Johnson and Gladwin moving to
Detroit. Gladwin to inspect the Western posts and Sir Wil'iam to
meet the Indians at Detroit ; Croghan to be at Sandusky. The uncer-
tainty has delayed getting provisions, of which he should like a year'*

189

BOUQUIT OOLLKOTION.

A. IT

II

August 19,
Vew York.

August 20,
Niagara.

August 21,
Niagara.

August 21,
Niagara.

1761.

August 12,
Fort Fred-
erick.

August 1 ],
Le roeuf

August 15,
Venango.

August Id,
Bedford.

August 17,
i)etroit.

August 22,
Philadelphia.

hife ?K • ■''• ™^^^™°«'« Of the scbooDor.. Surveys .hoald ba
afii nifl'^T'"'?' '7-^ ^•^ "^^'^ cheating, of which instances are
fZl: nf ' J' ""^ '•"'^'"^ ''*^"''"'- 'r*>« desertion of John GaJdos
and Its cause Kospocting corporal's pay to Fisher. Page S5

Ross for Jnh^J^ ^TT: ^^'P'^'^^S " Bei.ure of beavc. bolo«fe1rg to
IharCaSfd tr hiVbr^er^ '''''' ^^^ ^'''^^ «" "^« -"•"^' "jj

ro^t^d;ru::^J„^TproSionTrt^:in^„X^' ^ ^^^^'^" -"'^ 'Vi
»l.nl"^ . .? ^'^ ^^"^ f "^ J^«««'-t«'- leturned, brought in by an Indian
who wants the reward paid in rum. Has only subsisterco to the 28th"
The men ,n want of shoes Tocson of Gordon's company sent down with
to ie^n here "'• ^^^^^^^''^^^ '^^' Gilfillan^a s^itior. borioweS

Capt Samuci Neilson to the 8ame. Has arrived ill and is getting worse^
asks leave logo down on the chance of recovery, but will wfit for Oantahi
Ourry's arrival if it is desired. Recommends his son. ' ^"'^ ''"^^"P^*'"

win"^nart"o7th« 1-^1!''%''T''- ^"•^"' °f ^''^ William Johnson and Glad-
win part of the 1 ght infantry sent to take possession of the posts. Sir
W. Imm Johnson is convinced that the Indian conspiracy waS u. i;or8aI

th«llf Pt"f 'J\"°".*'"*°*' ^™*^«'«* discredits it. but recommends
they be kept short of powder. A block house ordered at Sandusky •
cattle ordered from Fort Pitt to this place; both orders by Amherst'
Sft «nH *♦? »'.«"■«[«. «f pork but can give no flour, only one barroTbeio;

rear t!e cron^h'^"'r. '^\ °"'^ ^"PP'^ ^^'^^^ or 12,000 pounds thif
.Toar, the crop being bad. A sawyer and carpenter sent to Mr. Mever

senT iZZ '^ 'T':?f ^rT ^r^"**' ^"' '^^ provisions saved. RetK

inTdoVhinlXrr&o '° '''° ''"^^ ''' '''' ^'' '' ^"'«^«''«"- «-P««^

Alajor Horatio Gates to Capt. Barnsley. No advertisement to be made

^i h« °r^ ' • '^"^ ^'"'^"i^'^ : ^'^^ ^«'^«''''' believes that the thbveS

r/m^.? r'"'"'^"'''^"''"'^- flow warrantsare to be written out. Oth^
pu> menis, <K0, in<»

Lieuts Edward Jenkins and George McDougall, and Ensign John
Christie to Bouquet, stating the hardships to which they had h^l
subjected at th.s post and ask.ng his advice to eecuie a remedy. 104

Ensign William Hay to the sam^. The answer of the General to the

favoui^blo. ''"'■' ""'"*' '^"* y'' ^«°°'^°^ ' ^°P°« 't ^*y ^

Lieut. Edward Jenkins to the same. Thanks for the advice sent ilfd

t^eaUdTnTi!'"' VT W' ^' ««"y ^« ^«»P"''". but the majo l^
ind th ntLr r, '^^ h.8Hiave8,of which ho gives instances, but he
and the others .hall do what they can to come to a good understanding
w th the major. Asks, should he be relieved, to be allowed to take hS
eoKi.er servant with him. Major Gladwin, with 300 men left this a
for night ago for Detroit. Sir William John'son with LTgns Sch bLr

rrgimil"'' "' "^^ ^^"'^ ^''' ^''''"^'y' '^^''S 60^m.n of the

r^nirT*^** ?"1 ^ra^'^s.to the s-ime. Have been prevented by the

fhrL^b?;'rbr'^^7^'^°i""*"p

ion?'*? » H '** M°'^ ^T (B'^»1"«0 for advice. Remark? on the sa t.
flour, &e and what may be wanted. Illness of Willing. Rumours of the
preparations for an expedition which it is reported that ^1^0 L tJ

A. IT

A. 17

BOUQOST OOLLKOTIOir.

18»'

n«i.

AnguBt 32,
Niagara.

Augast 24,
Niagara.

Augn^t 34,
Philadelphia

Angust 24,
Philadelphia.

August 27,
Philadelphia.

Aaguat 29,
Philadelpliia,

August 30,
Pres<iu'lBle.

August 30,
Venango.

August 30,
Preequ'Isle.

August 31,
LeUoBuf.

August —

command, and that 10,000 mon and 18 ships of tho lino are to rondcz
V0U8 at Sandy Hook from England. Thoso aro only hoar-nay Htato-
monls. Pjige 113

Lieut. SohloBHor to Bouquet (in French). AbkH \\\h advice on his
intention to purchaKO a plantation on which to piuco hin family, and to
Bell oat so as to settle with them. Asks renpoctinp; the discharge of hiH
Hervant; arrears of pay, &o. Sir William Johnnon and Gladwin have
taken mm to gurrinon all the posts. Bolwoeii the mouth of Luke Eiio
and the Falls, Mr. Thois has built two vchhoIh on an island for service
on Lakes Erie and Huron, and us far as Luke Superior; the one is a
schooner, drawing seven feet loaded and carrying 6 guns, to be com-
manded by Lieut. Koberthon of Montgomery's regiment; tho other a
sloop to carry 10 guns. Congratulates Bentinck on his promotion. IIG

Major Wulters to the same. Sends list of dotnchmont marched to
reinforce Capt. Campbell at Niagara and monthly returns. Has boon
hurried this summer forwarding over tho can ying place, boats, provi-
sions, &c., for various detachments (named). Explains tho cause of tho
complaints mudo by tho officers (p. 104), tho duly imposed on thorn
being unavoidable. Has sent finding of court martial on William Hay
to General Amherst. Komarks on reinforcement sent to Capt. Campbell.
Sir William Johnson can report tho state of disobedience among the
ofiBoers of tho regiment. Want of money. 121

Capt. Barnsloy to tho same. His alarm at the robbery at Fort Pitt.
If not found out there, is afraid tho dclinquonts will not bo discovered.
Indicates the form of returns. Stores, books, and magazines forwarded.
The report that Pauly has succeeded Duplessis was wrong. Major
TuUekon wrilos from Louisbourg. Extract of a loiter from Colonel
Young as to tho settlement of tho regimental accounts. Respecting
money matters and details of news. All tho regiments aro now atStaten
Island but tho 17ih and 27th. 125

Alexander Lunan to tho hame. Details of Willing's illness. 129

Capt. Barnsloy to tho same. Sends £1,000 currency for the regi-
ment. 1^1

The same to tho same. Is sorry no discovery has been made about
tho robbery. Recapitulates tho subjects of letters lately sent. Has
received tho provit-ion money for tho officers from November 17()0 to
April 17<)1, and hopes to get tho batt and forage money. 132

Capt. Cochrane to tho samo. Corporal Moss returned with provisions
from Niagara. Sends returns, and asks that tho detachment of hin mon
at Niagara be sent hero. The men pretty healthy, but lately six wore
sick, and there was no medicine. Kotllos wanted. Loas of hftlcaux for
Niagara. 134

Lieut. Carre to tho same. Flour and medicine received by Dennis
Loghey, and Indian corn sent down by him. Sends returns of bateau-
men, stores, &o. 1^6

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Announcing the flight of John Goddos,
with tho monV provisions, a horse, &(!. At tho end of tho letter states
tho horse is since recovered. (There is apparently ati error in the date
of this letter. Goddcs escaped on tho 3rd. See letter to Guy, p. 78 ) 137

Lieut. Guy to the samo. Has forwarded packet from Cupt. \Jochrano,
and also returns. 139

Extract of letter from Morlior to John Powell, respecting over pay-
ment to the Royal Americans. (The document is in a very ragged
state.) 9*

!«:>

190

BOCQOBT COLLECTION.

A. 17

ijr t

III

: ,

ii

^

■

/m i

1761.
September I,
Lake S»n-
duikjr.

September 3,
Fort Cum-
berland.

September 3,
Ligonier.

September 3,
London.

September 4,
Charlestown.

September 7,
Preequ'Isle.

September 7,
Charlestown,

September 7,
Charles own

September 7,
Charlestown.

September 8,
Venango.

September 8,
Presqu'Itfle.

September 9,
Bedford.

September 9,
New York.

Liout, Elias Meyer to Bouquet (in Prenah). Arrival after a fatiguinK

roads. The luntry, which i«

and disagroottblo march ; the very bad

dencribod, is generally rich and good. Sudden death of a soldier ; loas
of a horse stolon by Indiana ; and of another loft on the road, loss of floor,
&o. Has been surveying for a good place oast of the lake for building
boats, but did not find one suitable owing to the nature of the shore. Has
fixed on a npot for a block house, three miles from a village called by the
Indians Oanoutout, where all the traders unload and load thoir goods for
Detroit; it is almost in the middle of Liitle Lake Sandusky. The
small value of the sheep, weighing only 21 to 36 pounds and only 18 of
them. Has bargained with an Indian for five deer for four sheep. Will
leave to-moirow for Detroit to look after articles required. The two
horses lost must be replaced, as it is impossible to bring the woodwork
with those left, Pace 140

James Livingston to the same. Has neither meat nor forage in store,
having been supp'ied with fresh provisions by purchase from the neigh-
bours. Is glad that the money and papers have been recovered. Had.
as ordered, stopped every suspected person. 144

Lieut. B!ane to the sumo. Has sent 595 bags. Horses have p&»-^ed
by the Indian path, but hopes they will be stopped at Stony Creek or
Bedford. Old itoockyuscang j^ot very drunk and shot a bullock; ho is
to come to him (Bouquet) to apologise, and ho has offored to pay for it.
The bullock ciin bo all used, I45

J. Cttlcraft to officer commanding. Sends invoice of clothing for the
Ist battalion Royal Americans. i4g

Ir)voico follows. J41T

Sophia Fosci! to Bouquet (in French). Favourable reports of the
crops at Walnut Hill. Kvory thing is peaceable since Dolliont left,
but he boasts that he will got power from London to drive them (Mr.
& Mrs. Fetch) out. The confusion he has created, &o. HH

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Is sending to Venango for the raodicinos
and has tent to Niagara for provihiona. Has 12 men sick mostly with
fever and ague. Ul

A, Fo.-ch to the same. Will comply with his desires if Austin, Laurens
and AppUby grant a release. It is impo.-sible to give redress for the
wrongs he has suffered from Dollient 10th. Is grateful for the instruc-
tions ^hown him by Austin & Co. Gives a long detail of all the attacks
made on his credit by Dollient; the sale of negroes, &. Will woik night
and day to bring things to a true light. 152

Austin, Laurens and Apj)leby to the same, giving an account cf thoir
negotiations with Feaoh about the jiftairs of the plantation. 15b'

^ Kobert Skiddy to the same. Has sent his (Bouquet's) bagga re.
Ix'ecpecting the proceedings agiiiust Fe.-^ch. Death of Capt. Lauder. WO
Lieut. Carre to the same. Has sent down a prisoner charged with
being drunk on guard, &c. i^j>

Capt. Cochrane to the aamo. In consequence of a fall from hia horse,
from the effects of which he is suffering, asks leave to go to tho hospital
at 0.,wcgo. '^2^3

Capt. Bailhe to tho same. Arrival of 48 bullocks. Thirty-four Ponn-
sylvanian recruits with two officers have arrived and been supplied with
a firelock and two cartridges each. I65

Capt. Sana Williamoz to the same (in French). Sends a letter brought
by Lieut. Vanninger. who has gone to Albanv with a letter from th©
minister to have him reinstated ''in hia rank in the army; doubts if
Amherst will remove the difficultiea in the way of this. Prevost, who
has been in favour at court, is returning with hi) family, haviug had

A. 17
i

A. 17

BUUQUBT OOLLBOTIONi

191

1761.

September 10,
Niagara.

September II,
Ligonler.

September 13,
JJew York.

September 14,
Ligonier.

September 14,
Bedford.

September 16,
Philadelphia.

September 17,
Charlestown.

September 18,
Detroit.

September 24,
Ptiil»vdelpbia.

September 24,
Philadelphia.

September 24,
Philadelphia.

September 24,
Philadelphia.

Septcmhor 24,
PbiUdtUpnia.

September 24,
Lake Saa-
dusky.

ovory thing Bottled advanta^conaly for himself arid offlcorfl. llo
(WilliamoK) has rotirod at d sailH in a merchant ship (or London.

Piigo 1«6

Knwign William Hay to Bouquet. Has boon aoqaittod, but tho major
has not yot Hpokon to him; will ondoavour to give him no rounon (or
diHploasnro. Anks to bo sent to another poHt. IIhr entirely reformed. 168

Ijiout. Blano to tho name. Hin propuacd arrungemontn for Bonding up
tho powder. Ijl

Capt. Goorgo Kthorington to tho Heme. Sends a letter which ho found
hero on arrival. Kverything at a Htand ; a pncltot oxpootod will no
doubt toll all, but it is believed there will bo nothing dono, Hi

Lieut. Blane to tho samo. Has lot tho PonnNylvanians go on thu
roprL'Hontation of the Wnsign in command. Auks orders now about an
escort for tho powder. Tho deficiency in dour from tho depredations ot
rats. Oannot grant a coitificato as ho has no proof of tho original weight
o( tho bagH. 173

Ijieut. Baillio to tho same. Has been shocked at tho news in Ourry's
loltor. Dr. Clarkson should have gone and loft directions for tho wounded
man. Can only goi to the Shawanose cabins to-night. Flour & •.,
Hont to Fort Pitt. 175

Alexander Lunan to the samo. Mitohol will pay tho £100 for Ham-
bick. Tho advonturo will turn out a poor one, &o., &o. 116

Andrew Kesch to tho same. Gives tho substanco of prcviouH
lottoiH. )'J7

James McDonald to tho sr.nio. Has iccoived his commission and a
dictionary sent. Desires to return thanks for kindness Hid. Jlcgimontal
nowH. 131

Liout. Dow to tho samo. Sends a lottor ho fourd in tho post olHoo
fiom Lord AmhorHt. No or lors yet about clolhing. Tho pnckot arrived ;
peace generally talked o(. A Carolina paper contains two most (^cundalous
letters between C »1. Grartand Middloton, but ho could not got a copy. 182

Lunan to Bou()uet. About letters, (rierds &o. Is glad ho made so good
a bargain with tho lands in Maryland. Bolievos Captain B.krnsley will
setilo tho rogimontal accounts with him. 183

J.'hn Nols )n to tho samo. Cannot moot tho orders drawn on him
without a warrant. 1&5

Dr. Lau. McLoin to tho samo. Is more grieved than surprised at
tho suicide of Milne. Respooting his will and eflects. Tho report of
peaco begins to lose ground again, although it scorns from the letter o(
Sir Henry Frankliind that it is probiiblo. News of friends. 186

Capt. Annesley to tho samo. Thanks (or being allowed ti stay. Is
uneasy that no discovery has boon made ol tho robbers. Coulton and
Hand in j>rison (or desertion ; his strong suspicions of tho former.
Suggorts iho oll'or of a reward. Shall pay for tho campoiuipago when ho
is able to bo out, as he has boon very sick. Wallers ploying tho old
soldier ; tho detachments are all quarrelling. Social go.Hsip. All is yet
dai k about the expedition, but there is talk of peace, it is reported that
Byrd intends to resign. Quarrel between Colonels Grant and Middloton.
Respecting accounts. 18!)

Lieut. K'ias Moyer to tho samo (in French). Had returned from
Detroit j\ !:io 17th. Campbell could only give him a carpenter and
sawyer bad < ight barrels of pork, having no (lour, as ho had four other
posts to snpplv «nd nothiE" to do with Sandusk". according to
Amherst's orders. Has lost four sheep driven into tho woods by viliago
dogs and three devoured by wolves. Tho number of carponlors horo; ia
promised two caore. If ho had one or two masons and provisions ho

s 11

193

BoigiiiCT roi, MOTION.

A. IT

II <

I i J !
S

!i m

M

iTei

H.'pfrmlior 'J I
Venitii)(\i.

Prw<)u'l«lp.

ooulil rtniwh Iho hlook Ikmiho in Iohh thun two months AkUk for iiHHiHtHtico
lor thJH ]\OHl, whirh AnihciHt myn iHonlyto Uoonllio llaniiiiiiMH in ohoi k.
IloiNO Htolon l>y llio Indinns rootvonMl. Tlio (It tuclimonL lumlllvy ; nl
l>olioit luuvovor il In (ho iovoino, Miijoi' Uhitlwin and KnM^^Mi llnlnioM
woio noiir iloiith ami 17 Uoyal AmoiitMiii^ ill ol lovor. Co\ilil f^M. votiirton
fron> iho huliaiiH if (hoy liad Hoino trillos to ^ivo thoiu. Nir Wiiliani
Johnhon his Hon ai>il Ijh'uI. aniviui from niiliuit ami ^oiio (o llio (Jr.iiul
Iiil»o. How fliMii fhoiilil bo Hnll, olf. I'. H. Flour iiriivod lor I'lnlin
Hoylo whii'h ho Iuh pul in tho Kmi^'h hIoio. P««o l!','{

Lu'Ut ('ano to Houiiuot. la-ttoiN roccivoi! iin<l hnwanlod. Hor«oaiit
Kiikmaii anivoa with (i hcovo-t and 2() nhoop; 15 hIihII I>o houL to Lo-
Miwiif. liottiinH, monoy mm tore, \i«. \\)>j

C'apt. Coi^hnuio to (lu« HHnio. lliH loanon for ».(iiii;; l.r nioilicnl Iroat-
menl to Dr. B.-ur at Oswoijo. Dolay of cm-jioral I'^iNhcr, who han hoou
Hont for provii-iiMiH.
alwonoo. (Joint maiti

tiuniNhmonl. ('ongii
ililno. It iH oxtraonlinary thoro is no t'liMiovory of tho mlihory. Modi-
(lino arrived. A viHit from Oiisiologa, who atlondod pia'yorH, .Vo.,

w.~.ni'!;(.. i/oiay oi ciu'iiorai I'inIut, who lian lioou

Ar ii'jjomontM oi' tho itoHtdiirhi^ his (I'otdii'ano'H)

itial on (iicddoH roooivod ; i-hall givo him tho full

lalulalions on Koppol'H huc(o,sh. Tho suioido vi

8«ptt<n)l>er '.19,
Bedford.

B«|)tenibnr .10,
LiKOiiivr.

1^0

lUU

8f|>trn)li«r30
dusky.

October I,
Le Baocif.

October 1,
Presiju'iBlo

Octol)i'r 1,
Pittsburtih.

October .1,
Marj'Unil.

Ootobcr 4,
Ligonier.

Arthur Hamilton to tho camo. Sends roluinH of (lour, ,S;o, on thiH
comiuunioation. 2(i^

liiout Hiano to thosamo. Ih worry for tho trouhio ahml Iho rotuntH.
A«k8 that Ijioul. (Joidoii njay i-omo lo (ho post, ho tiiat ho ( lUano) muv
go to Kort I'ltt. ^ jj,)5

Liont Moycrto tho hamo (in Krom-h). ^ondn word !»>• Iradorn goln^
ilown. llaH roduci'd (ho monV allowanoo to half a pound if broad ii
day ; will (.end a oanoo tomorrow (o Detroit to try to ^rot (lour. Tho
cxdavHgant domand of Indians for horK>«i ; will try to j^ot nomo fiom
tho tradois. Could >;ot vonison at a roasonablo price if ho had an inlor-
protor. lias mado a bargain with u i\rtain Mohioan, oallod John, u
good hunter. Montour, left hero by Croghan, na an intorpiotcr, ih (irod
of the poKt. A Sanduaky Indian roturnod from Houth Carolina roporlH
hnving had a light w.th ChorokeoH, and alter liming four killed and two
taker primmeiH had to retreat. -^'(k;

KuHign Dow to (ho name, llnd arrived hero on tho '27th to roliovo
Guy. Han Hont a bateau with Sor^eant Molntosh to l-'ort Pitt, to brinir
up Htorcs. 2iil>

Lieutenant (Juy to tho ^amo. Has aont rotuinB of Htorea at LoHduf.
Has come hero by i>rder ol Captain Coehrano, Dow having relieved him.
Hespetting proviHiona from Niagara. Tho delay of JotdtinH owing to
tho bad hta{e of tho whale boat. Arrival of Sir "William JduiHon, who
haa left for Albany. Certificate of Langdalo'N good oonduot. ' 'JIO

I'roloHt of John Langdalo agairwt tho aoln of JaiuoH Kenny and Jo.-^inli
Davenport in the piovineijU store of rennH)lvania dming hin
absonoo. -jli

Kemarkson the foregoing by Kenny tmd Davenport. '2 5

Captain Evan Shelby (o H,ui(jue(. Ilaa applied (o (ho AHuombly of
i'eiinsylvania (or his aerviecs and tho.vo of the VoluntorrH duiingthu
campaign of 17''H, and a^ks for a certificate (hat neither he no:' the men
had bein paid by the (Jencral. A poslnciijit dated Fort Loudoun, tho
7lh October, saya ho ban aont 1)9 head of cattle, in torma of a contract
with PluniHted and Franks. >//^'*

Lioutonanl Blano to the same. Is ho to eond tho powdor to Fort PUt
that »8 oxpeotod from Bedford ? Danger aeoms to bo hanging over thorn
•gain. 224

A. IT

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m in t^l\0( k,
iiillliy ; ut
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litT
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in tlio lull
Hiiiciilo (il
vy. Motli-
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n»8

l<\ oil tlliH
204
ho lotiirnH.
lliiMd) iiiuy
L'Oft
idofH >(iiin/jf
I if broad n
Hour. Tho
Hoino t'loin
(I an inlor-
(hI John, H
(or, iH lirotl
ina ro|)or<H
od nnil two
LMUJ
1 to roliovo
tl, to brii'juf

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liovod liiiii.
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uiHon, who
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ami .lo.-^iali
luiiiig liiH

Hsombly of
ihii ing tho
o:' tho inon
Luloun, tho
u contract

3 Fort Pitt
ovor thorn
224.

IT«I.

Octohpr B,
Dptrolt.

<)ct4ib«r B,
Fort nu.

Opiolinr 10,
I'lil'ititplphlK.

Octolior II,
NlR((nri».

Ontobftr II,
VonniiKd.

Octolior I'i,
Delrutt.

Ontobnr I'i,
Ii»ko Hnii-
diiBky.

Oolobor 19,
Fort liiird.

October 21,
UkrllBlo.

Oetobor 23,
Lako Rau-
duBky.

(iiiptain Oiiinpboll to Oii|ttHin Moynr. MulhudcH nrrlvcul. Had )iroi>
inoiiii-od no provinionH, but Hont two IimioIh of pork iind onu ut Il(» ir.
riiotloarlb ol proviHionH with iiiniHoHand al, Niagitiii. Hhouid wiilo lo
Houipiot for jnoviHioiiH, ^o , tt <, l'ai/« 'J.!R

MoiH|U(d to Andiow I'Vni'Ii. I{i<h|i(m limr ||io Hottloinont o( tho aiViirH
ot tho |ilanlaliiin, whirh imiHl l»o dmm without (|uilililoHor rvfimunH, V'iJ

l-ottor lo Au-tin, liauMiiH, and Aji).|('liv on tho waino nulijcct,. \"M)

Cnptain UMiiiHloy to iSouiiUot MiIIm 101 oivod, wliioh Mr. No! on will not
Hocopl till ho haH ordoiH Iroin Ni'W York. lidtloiH Hont oil ; all howh
Uopt H(M>rol boMK '.!<j {

Major WallciH lo (ho nanio. t^oohrano haw boon ordorod to ()^wo>^o Cor
niodical iidvioo. HohlonHor onlomd to lako oominatiil at 1*ioh(|u'1 do.
ICllioiin/Mon wuh at Htaton I^lioid iiiul Iimh boon ordorod to wotib) IiIm
HOciuintH I liopcH bo will bo baolt mooii, OlIb^nH wantoil by Oaplain (!ainp-
brll lor dotat'lnd po«(H II in ojlloorH aio oonviiioid tlmy wcro vvroii;r ho
nhall Hay nothing inoio about, thoir (Htndiiot (pp. KM, 110, I'.!!). Ui/.;!-
montal lU'tiounlH, Ao. ;• 14

Lioutonaiit (7ario to tho auino. Ilan ordofod (lour to bo Mont lro»i |,o
MoMil to Hanllu^ky. Lo^h id Ono ol tho Hhoop Hont lo Lo ilmil. M inoy
rocoivod I'oi' Imtoau aocountH. 'iAl

(7aptidn ('innpboll to tho nanio. Huh aont roluriiH oi ilolaidiinoiitM, Jk^,
DihtrohN Cor pioviHionH.aH thocounlry oan HUpply bul. lilllo thin your, and
tho (lonoral Iiiih di-approvtid ol ('(xdirano Hondiiif^ aininu'iition boro,
whiob wiiH intoii'lod Cor tho pohlH ol tho Miainin, H . .loHopli'n and Oiiin-
lonon ; in waiting tho arrival id an olllror to cciid Ibo jriirriMon lo Ouiii-
(on(jii. Kotiiin ol a <lola( binriit Iroin Miclnlliiiiakinak, wbi(di ariivi'd
jiiHl in litno to f.av(Hho IruiloiH fi-oiii llio liidiaiiM. Ila'< got poar.oiib'o
poHHt^HHion ol Iho (oil, but ii tloi lixliioiH know Ornoral Auili<u'.'<t'H inton-
tion to keep thoin nhorl ot powdor it would bo inipoHsiblo to koo|i tboin
quiot. MalCoiir with a dotaohiuont !nH gono lo tho powlH oC tlm II ly and
Ht. JoHoph'H. (JIadwin buH roooviu'od. Iji'Hitonaiil, lliillor oC Ibo iiingoiM
Iiiih Hont adi^taohinont to Mandunky. Aininunilion and tiionoy waiitod. 23H

liiont, Moyor li> tho Manio (in I'^ronoh). ihiH rocoivol two biirrolH (d
pork and 0110 oC 11 >ur from Detroit whitdi, Hinall ai It in, Ih a holp. IIIh
Dion uro willing, but o.innol do thoir duly iih vigorouHly as thoy Hhoubl
owing to tho Hliort allowanoo. Tho two oar|ioulorH arc at lati, arrivod
and ho ho|)OM to llnii^h Iho bloidc hou-<o in a month. MatoriaU Cor and
iirogroNH <d olhor buildiiigH. Huh boon obligi-d to kill ono oC tho oxon ;
IH tiinnkl'ul thoro in no Hiiknoi m. InliaiiH bavo btnughl, ordy a hiiiuII
quantity ol V'jnimin, Hulltciont lor about thrco duyn oonHutn|)tioii. Ilim
proHHod u borfo lor tho Horvico, bu'. will diHcdiargo il u^ quickly m
poHniblo. 241

Sorgoanl MoDonald to tho Hamo. Thoro will bo about 1,(100 bimholM oi'
oorn, buHidoH that lor tho pooplo'H own uho. >Somu Hall can bo Htnl I'rom
tho Htoro. 244

iloopH to tho Hiiino. IIIh diHpiito with I'luniMtoii and i'^ankH. It Ih
roportod that M.<in(d<ton im to c.oinniutid tho oxpodilion bul tho roporlH ot*
ilH doHtinution aro (uintradiotory aiul il \h Ihouglit ihoro will l)0 a poaoo
buloro tho oxpodilion cnn nail. 'J|5

Liout. Moyor to tho Hutno (in Fionob). Throo mon huvo brought
word that Liout. Jonkinn IohI liiH oanoo in a Hlorin HO miloH from horo.
Hum HQnf_. nroviHionH to H«HiHt hiin on hiH wav to Uolroit, Ilu'l bimnGlf
gono with a oarpontcr lo I'opair tho bout, ho that Ijioul. .l-nkinn nould
prouood. Enoapo ol two doHortorH, ono of whom ho Ih not Horry lor, an ho
waH a thiof; Iho olhor wuh a nuwyor, but a man haH boon iound Ihiil oan
tako hitt pluco. II' thoro iiad bucn an intorprolor, ho oould huvo got tho

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A. IT

17(!l.

I.

I i

fiul

■ 111

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•ai

Oclobpr 24,
PrcKiu'Isle.

OctoliiT ;5,
Fori liuril.

Oclolcr 27,
Chnrlfstowu.

OcU)btr 28,

Niivt iiilcr 2,
J'tciqu'lfilo.

Novi ii.licr 2,
^'l w Voik.

Novi inluT 3,
I'hiladi'lphia.

Novciiibfr 3,
Li'li.i'ul.

N'ovciiiber 4,
Deirtit.

NovinibtT 6,
Vetifiiigo.

November B,
Vcmingo.

Ncven ber 7,
Venango.

Novt'uiber 8,

Lake San-
dusky.

IndiniiH lo c«toh iho dcsortiTH ; llio dotuchmont will hiiffor from tbiH
wiinl, HH tlio Htivi(OH of llio liuiiiuiN uio iicoiicd. Tho f'ortunnto nrrivul
if an iiaoipictor l)y wlH)^c liolp lio Iiinl boon ablo to buj- corn. Will only
li'H\t, (ho |()bl at liio IhhI extremity. It i'. not oily tho oidinury lationH,
hui pMiticH Hrriviii:,' whom ho munt supply, and of whom ho iiiiniahoH a
list, lias foi.t hall way to Fort Pitt to look out for provJHionH which ho
hopcH aro on the way. Tho mon Ijeginnin^ to fall niok, Tho b!o«!k
liiueo fjotlin^ en tin well aH ear bo done with tho nun loft in houllh.
IhiH thiH nioininfr Hollled about a n\\ ply of venison nnd Indian corn.

l'»go2»«

C.'ipt, S hlofPtr to lU;uquot. His ariivol tn icplaoo Cochiano, 150110

to O^wtgo lor his health, (iuy Iuih leluinod to Ion post at IjoTiPuf; Dow

ha^ fallen ill thcioarid luon brought to I'lOMjii'Ih'c , SondM roluiim. Tho

Karcity of provi.-ior'H at tho ]i(bI«, thehU)i)il} boii g.'-loppid from Albaiiy

in exptolatiou of llio arrival of jiiuvihiijnn by tho hi. Lawronco. Tho

nii|i|ily from Albany haw boon roMumod but Hlowly. IWn attomptH to

supply tho ]H>KtH. I'.S. Tho bad cordilion of tho Icdgingn for hiniaolf

anJ ific (llieorH. Tho oost of lopaiis and tho want of money. 261

yeiY.'catit Ml I)oniild to iho wimo. Tho inroiuls of white hunters, who,

tho lidiaiis e<-inplaln, kill all their game. Thiy keep to far from tho

fort thai Ihoy c^mnol bo caught. id64

Anclte« Fe.'^th to the same, llis ^ituation and tho malico of Dolliont

tnwiudr* him, iVe. 265

(^apt. (lillendor lo tho samo. A^kH leave for his people to pass to

Detroit with their ho^^e.■<, as thoy aro mtto sell goods by tho way, and

requests help to feirjMhem over tho Alleghiiny, as well as an order to

tho (flieer at Sandu ky to fuinish bateaux for (heir goods. i69

("apt iSehlo>ter lo tho same. That he has ^^eIlt Iwo boxes to LeBcouf,

to bo foiw aided. 1.00

James Piloher, eommifsaiy to tho sumo. Explains why ho eoula m t

visit Foil I'ltl to muster iho tiuops in pei>on. 2(>l

Plumsted and Franks to tho samo. Kef<i)OOting tho supply of livo

cattle. 263

Litut. (iuy to t! II samo. IJas romo batU to Lo J^ojuf. Eespee-ting

gnnihon loturns J want of kettles, blisi.kels tVe. The blankets sent last

year were old, ii stoad of tho now ones a^ked for. 1 ho bud slato of tho

Jiinn unit ion. 2<>tt

Lieut. Edward Jenkins to tho pamo. Has written to tho Major (WhI-

teis) iiptilogisii'g (soe p. H'4) and aeki owlcdging that ho and tho othe. 4

wire in tho wiong. Is gong off to Ouialunon, called on tho map

VVawiiiehlas, &!.• , &c. 2t)rf

Ijieut. Carlo lo tho samo. tSends monthly returns. Has detained two

drivers and tight horses leaded with Indian goods, Ihoy having no

P8SS. 270

Si. mo to iho samo. That tho Indians havo boon uniformly well
treated. One who was etiuck by a soldier had bogged that tho man who
did so should bo }iaidor,cd. Is not aware of any ill-treatment by tho
tradeis, but has recommended thcra at their peril to give .10 cause of
complaint. 271

Sumo to the same, Has sent down two sick mon and some articles, 27U

Lieut Meyer to tho same (in French), Sent by a servant of Croghan
left bore lii. Arrival of dour and sorao powdor; moro of tho latter
expected. Tho block bouse will bo covered to-morrow, hopes to havo it
tit isbod in a fortnight The two deserters are at Wikenjohn's towa
with John, a Mohican, who has promised to bring them hero ; would

A. 17

noUQUKT OOLLIOTIOir.

19ft

1701.

November H,
Detroit.

November H,
Uclroit.

Novcmbpr 0,

iHllior thoy woro tiikon to I'ittMbiiTjjIi. HoHpoctiinj? tho fupply of Indian
Odin, voniHoii, fn). Hix doiihtH il tlio ^Hrrinoti ciui roinain l\m winter
nriloHH proviHion^ arc Hont; ho iH purihu'Hin^ ull llio voninon iind corn ho
Clin ^ol. Thoro iiro throo o«on Htid nourly •1<!0 pounils of Hitil mout loft.
Tho hoiNOH uro in u niistniblo condition. Thoro uro muny of tho poopio
ill with f(n'or, flux «nd oiOdn. IVigo 2H7

Oapl. (.)ain|)boll to liuuquot. DetiiilH of (ho want of proviHionH.
J.ioul. JonUins Hont to Ouintonon with 20 mon luid four moiithH' provi-
wionH. Kxpocts Ualfour with 'Jio lif^ht infantry from tlio \\.xy, Hondrt
loltor for AmIiorHl; rocotnmond.i Ijioul. Hiitlor, tho boaror ; ih in wnnt
of aminunilion. 277

Dr. Anthony to tf:o uaroo. lliH want of modioino, &o. 'i.'ld

diiaky

November 15)
NiH);arit.

Novo:nbi'r 19,

rtiitadolpliiA.

I'hi nstod ftnd Kcanki to thoHiinao. InformUijn of whiit tlioy liinl
rSiilailolphirt. Juno roHpiiotin^ ooopor^, bjtohorn and hiiU for p lokin.f provinionH. liHl
Novombnr IS, Liouf . Moyor to Iho Hiimo (in Fionch), Pay lor Iho dotii'dwnont huH
l)oon ro lolvc i. Tlio twi) l):irroU of powdor nhorL wont by tlio iirnt bri;j;)ido
liavo bjoii dolivorod ; disciropmoioH in woij^ht. Tli') proi^ro»<H of rniisoii
work on llio buililinfif-<, mid onuinorito-t Iho rnitoriaU I ir liniHliin^ innido.
U^Mjuiios only Halt ut proHont. Ih iinxiou'i to know how lio i-i to bo ora-
ployod wlion tho post is ttiirthod. Four days of rain havo iniido half hitt
p(}0|)lo ill. 2S4

KiiMJi,'!! William Hay to tho Hamo. That lio and Joli u Flay aro tlio l.vo
oldoHt onnif^iiH in tho U lya Amorioan rojifimonl, hopnn, in oviou of any
vacancioH, tliul ho will ro(!ommond ihom. Ih now on f;oi)d tormn with
Major WalloiH. 2^7

(.'aplttin JUrnnloy to tlio Hamo. Haw nont a corlifioato to (Jononil
Moni'kton that £lti'S7 10. I'oiin. ourronc.y hud boon noriL to him (Bm-
(juol) lor iho Hul)iiHtonoo of tlio battalion. U iHpoolin,!^ clothiiifj, oiiiiii)
0(|uipago, it J. Variou-t artitdcH Hont. IJHIn drawn and prosoni oil havo
l)oon paid. Tho troopH aro ombarkitig for tho oxpolition t) bu com-
maiuiiid by Monc.klon ; thoro i-i no chiiiioo tor jioo ■ Dow goltin;.'; on it,
in fact it is HiiHpoctod thoro will bo no oxpodition, ovorything ^<>m on ho
hlowly, &('.., &,{'.. 2hi>

Allilavilot Jaivib Uirpc, that ho han not, nor doos ho know of, any
moiioy, &!!., bolonging U> FranciH Long, lalo u Horvant with Colonel
IJouquot. lj!t;j

[jcut Carro to IJouciuot. Had drawn a bill for tho Hub-.isl.onco of
Guy'rt liolarliinoiiL and Hont tho moiioy to liuHmiif, Ih afraid ihiit
OuHtoloi.'u'H poopio will not kooj) thoir ongagomoni to Hupply voninitn. 'J!I4

Maj >r Waltorrt to tho Hamo. Hoiidn rsturnn; rnovomontH of olll 'ors.
Had condition of tho nhooH, many not follow-* and tho loatlvir rolton.
Scarcity of proviBions this Hummor; hopoH for a botlor nupjily noxt
yoar. 2!)r>

(Japt. Birnsloy to tho samo, Tho honost ciiaractor of Hirgo (p. '^'^'t),
rospocting tho robbory by Long, liargo will detain anything HuspiciouH
that may arrive. Will Bond mmoy by tho firnt opji ircunity. Tho fijot
to Hail with tho firnt fair wind and to rondoz-vous at liirbadonH. Tho
muBtor of a trannport just urrivod reports that thoro will corlainly bo a
Spaninh war and that tho King of Prussia had boon obliged to burn his
camp and mako a huBty retreat. 2;>7

yorgoant McDjnalJ to tho Hamo. Thankn for leave to go down. Has
H.ftnt b*' tho bdtiViUTC hh ordi^.r/d, 'Fhftro Ih no bav mJiit^ htiro Ankn tlsiti
ordorn bo Hont to forward tho paymaBtor'tt choHt, whiuh ho cannot got
done. 300

Lieut Blane to the same. S)ndd returns. Soada Gordon back worne

303

Novotnbnr 17,
I'liilaitulplila.

November 20,
Vuiiiiugo.

November 21,
Niagara.

Novorabpr 22,
?biladelpbiu.

November 22,
Fort Burd.

November 24,

Ligonier. ^jj^n whe"" "-•« came op, &o., &o.
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A. IT

NoT<>in)>i>r 26,
TcnftUKO.

NuTrmber 28,
Detroit.

NoTpnibrr J9,
LiKonier.

Novfiiitjer 29,
Ii»lifax.

Lient Canu to Hoiiquot. 8ondH rcturnH. CuHtoIoga han ttol Hpokon
to hiiH yoiii)^ inon aboul biin^in^ muat, but hu hiut boiif^hl hoiiu) Irotii
IndiunH (oming acciclontnlly and haH no doobl o( uii ulmo^^l ixnHlinit
nu|>j)ly during iho hunting ponhon. I'lif^o WA

Cnpt. (^iimpboli to tlio namo. Tho powder camo nt a Bcam>niiblo timo,
HH thiM'c wiiH nono in ntoro. Ih dirappoiiittd iil nol iccoiving money
from HariiHlty. Tlio vcHhol'H ni rival doHpairtd df; llio only liopo \h on
thtco bateaux trnni Niagani, t-o that thoro will bo Uio i-ame dillKully in
Hupportiiig liuopH UH tlioro WIIH luHt wintor. Tho nwivol wbii'h nrrivtul
in May fhali bx hcnt to IVoi^qu'lHlo il wanted. Arrival ot Hullour Iront
JSt. JoHej)irH, lln'bni will give an account of tbo long voyage. Ih Horiy
bo could nol h\ipply StinduHky. IndianHofl'lo their hunting; bolicvoH
that it Huppliud with ammunition tbcy would do Ioi-h mlHchioi', and liopoH
that tho Itoi oral will change bin mind on IhiH Hubji'cl. I 01

Lieut lllano to tho name. Arrival of ilamilton, Into comminNary at
Pitthburgh ; lotterH bo brought aio forwarded by cx]>rofH. Many of tbo
PennnylvanianH have o<>mo uvnight and many more aroat Two Mile Uun ;
is afraid ho cannot stop them. Thoy will remain bore till annwor comoH,
if in four diiys, which thoy nay Ih entirely to obligo him. 'MHt

Jiudolj.h Hontinck to tbo nanio. Hud hoped to got to I'hilinloipbia,
but (loncnil AmhoiHlV oidors to (V . Foster had Hloppod that. HaH
taken a house like tho other captainh, which iu boHt for him aH drinking
to oxocNH provailn. Han taken a young lirutenant to liv-^ with him and
muht lotuin tho hoHj'itality of tbo inhabitantn, although ho would prefer
to Btiidy his jirolcshion. llin recurrent ►■ore throat ; haH been recommended
to go to Kuropo for Burgical advice ttc, i*li'C. '147

Lieut, Meyer to the name (in French). Letters, but not the flour,
have arrived. Han (iont to bring up the fldur, tho hornoH carrying it
being unable to come further. Tho neccHsity of paying tho price (or tho
venit*on ; if too high ho will pay tho differonco himself. 'I'bo IndiaiiH
roHfo to take powder without load. Could not fix tho timo of liniHhing
tho work, as that depondn on so many contingeneicH ; tho block houno
palifiadcH &c., are now finiHhcd. Ilau nent to Detioit tho powder and a
grenadier attacked with una 11 pox ; the drumniir and another roan
sick. 307

Same to tho name (in French). Thirty-nix horpoH with flour arrived
and will be Kont to PittHburg. Was obliged to i-ond help to bring tbo
loads forward. ArrangemontH with drivers, &o. 3l()

Sergeant McDonald to tho sumo. lias i-ent by tho bateaux tho ront of tho
blades and iho corn laiscd by tho beaier, fic ; to Miy wbjt is to bo paid
but to give him no money, as ho may defraud tho rest. Tho amount of
corn rait-od is not so muoh as ho expected and will not bo ready toHhoU
for two months. Salt is all gene, will lay in corn before ho leaves.
Becommonds John Brown. 3i;{

Arthur Hamilton to the same, His ariival, reports on tho outtlo;
stores &o. 316

Lieut. Dow to tho same. Had sent tho invoioos and rocoipls for cloth-
Philadelphia, ing; now sends additional invoices and receipts. Wishes to bo ordered
up, as he is idle hero. Has purchased an onsigncy for his son in tho 2fcth
for £.60 starling. 317

Decembers, Capt. Barnsloy to the same. General Amherst has ordered all officers
Philadelphia, to Join their I espectivo regiments, llespocting accounts, &c. 319

December 7. A. van Hulst to the same (in French). Asks his advice about apply-
• "^•'s"'.'"!^, JBg for an appolritiiiCBt for which ho has been recommended. ci21

December?, Capt. SchlOBSor to the same. Eeason for delay in sending returns.
Wreck of a bateau, but the men and provifeions saved, all but one barrel

NoTpmber 29,
Fort 8an-
dutkj.

December 3,
Fort San-
dusky.

December 4,
Fort Burd.

December 4,
Ligonie'r.

Decembers,

Presqu'Iale,

A. It

A. 17

II lUQUIT OOtMOTIOV.

m

net.

D«o«>mbKr 7,
Protqii'ltle.

Docpinhor 0,
Haiutiiaky.

Dnoflnib»>r 0,
PhllK'tKlpliiii.

PbllHddiihia.

Decomb(\r 10,
LiO BaMif.

Deo»tiiltPr 10,
l>hlU(t(il|)lila.

Dflooinbitr 12,
Whit«h«ll.

Dcoomber 10,
Lif{otii«r.
D«ceml)«r 23,
Nuw York.

Decombnr 34,
Presqii'lalo.

of llimr. Tlio woutlior (M>nliiiiiiiif{ bml, doo* iiol Itmtw vvlion ho oiin Montl
lor Ihu Hiivoil iirovUionM, oHponiiilly owin^ lo Uio Itati O()i\ililion of llio
IxmtN 1)0 ItHH. Dow and Van IIiiIhI arn biUtur. Oitnlon huoiIh wanlml.
Till) itxpuilitioii iinilor Monoklxxi liai haIUvI for Mitrliiiiiio. KoL(iiiiiMilal
ohanm'H ami pi-orrKdioriM. I'li^t A'i'l

SohloHHoi- lo MDuqiiot (in Kroiu)l»). (!onHiilliiii< him nboiil hltt
propoHal to Hot(.l«> (111 a plantation (p, llil)- Hir William .lohnHDn'ii
niivioo, \ 1. UipmtM tho niory of tlii wro»k of iho Itatoau with (V»ur, in
oiiHu lti>ii(|iU)l Ihh loll Korl Pill Ituloro llio oltloiai loUur (p. .'lit)
roathoH. •'28

liioiil. Moyor to tho Hamo (in Kronoh) Wlnl latiimH aro ro(|niroj
daily; throo naltio had to bo killed lor vv.inl of paHtnro. No voiiImoii
br'oiii{l»l Minoo tho HOLh of liiMt monlb. No roliiiinuj to bo placed on tho
IndiauH. •'•"^

liooprt to Iho Hiuno. ^omiIh a nowHp.ipor imd invitOH him to bin Iioiiho
^b()llld ho oonio to tho city iIiIk wintor. <'i>)^

Diipt. llirnHloy t(» tho Hamo. SoimIm £{i(» I'onii. (Mirron.y, which muy
do till ho can brin^j; moio, il bin old w.)iin I, wliidh hai broUon out, allow
him to iiomo Ooobrano, now in Now York, ruportH tho Hiirrondor and
pardon of a doHortor. ''''3

liioiit. (Juy to tho Hamo. Hondn returns by Mi(diael Fjonj;, to wluita
ho liiiN ^ivoii leuvo to f^o down on aeoimntof bin f^ood bohaviour. KotMui
and l)lankotH wanted. "'-l^

I'lumHtod and KiankH to tho Hamo. ItowpoislinK tho pmikinj? of pro-
vinionH and money muttorH. -'"i

ICiirl of h'^remont to (iovornor Hhurpe, That in ordor to moot tho
iiiNintuirily and ehicanoof IhoODurl of VoiMuilloH and to Hoeuro a Hiiitnlilo
pouio, Ibo Kin^^doHiroH thai bo use his bosL ondoiivotirH with tho ('(Himiil
and AHHOinbly of bin I'rovinoe lo raine Hiinh numluir of men, to bo formed
into rof^imonlH, hh their Hit nation, iSi\, may allow, If) b) ready for Horvioo
in Huch jiurl of Amoriea hh the Oommandfr in dliiof may diroot, the pnn
virjeial oflbioiH lo hive rank acoordin/^ to llin Mitjoity'H warrant of .'tDlh
Dooombor, 1757. Those troops lo bo armed and fod tho wamo as tho
other forooH, and I'arliumoiit will bo applied to for a componHalion f)ir
tiio oxpenHo of <>.lolhinK and piiy. The name eommunioalion has b)yii
made lo i'onnHylvania and tho Worlhorn (I ivonnnents, 'Vi^

Arthur Hamilton to iixKiuot. llospoolinj^ uiilllo, &o., roeoivod. Ml

JiiineH lioiKliton to (>'apt. BarnHloy. Uoionol I'rovost has huoooo iod in
obtaining C7 $7 from tho non ellei-livo funds to ba divided amin;,' Iho
olHc.oiH of his battilion. Colonel Voiing propoHOS to lake Htops lo biivo
the priviloge extonJed to tho other l)iillalionH. 313

Onpl. K(5hlo-*Her I) tho Hamo. Hmds returns. Hus huoooo led in getlin|{
the provisions Haved from tho wreck of the batoau. Uopoalw bis*

I)eceml)nr 24,
VeuatiKO.

Decombnr — ,
Ligonier.

No date.

up

rcquoHt lor garden Hoed. Nails wanted, &c,.

liieut. Oiuro to the same. Tho bad woalhor and doop Hn<m have
prevented him from >.,olUng Hupplios of venison, 344

L out Blano to tho samo. Tho PennsylvanianH paHsing, who had arms
(but these wore few) miido nodiffiuully ab)Ul giving them up; han hoard
of no diHordors committed by thorn, lias given a pass to tho I'oniisyl-
vanians in his garrison. Has ordered tho Hurplus bullocks to Fori Pitt,
ProHuraoH a roinfoicomont will bo Bont and will remain, but tho post la
too weak to Hoouro rehpeot. ^**

Memorandum of somo trunkH, &o., oxpootod. 303

L. !>i i- 11 i im.~— l.n <■/».. ilyn iljf of r>!"r»nnnljnnB fltwl thft
loai. UllllIO to iJUUt^uUL. xunuivn x-rt vii-- r,-3t .;i jss- ---- ■--

hop© of being speedily relieved. Difllculty of Boadiag oatH, &o,, &o. 35(1

198

noUQUIT OOLLIOTION.

A. 18-t^

it

h

hi''

m

, I J

LirTKRa TO Oot.oMiL RouQOiT. Vol. vr, Part I.

1762*

A. 18>1.

170 a.

iknunrr 7,
Ft. Clilswell.

B. M., 21648.

J»nimrT 17,
PhiiBilrlphia.

January 17,
WilliHiDBburK

January 18,
Phlladelph)a.

January 21,
Uarliele.

January 23,
Philadelphia.

January 24,
Pretqu'UU.

January 34,
Philadelphia.

January 27,
Ligonier.

January 28,
Ueruiautowu.

Colonel Adam Stophon to Bouquet. Hon been ordorod to nitirch down
tho ViigininnH to bo diMbarulcd; the mon at FoHh Uurd and Cumborlorid
to bo loliovod, tbat lh(y may mi n h to Win< henlcr, to bo paid ard
(lihubargcd. After a long cjuniiainn matlorM nio tiimly nottlcd in this
quaitor. Tho (■ubmicfiin of the Cl.crckoiH with dotailn of their behavi-
our, &o. The Kood cot.diict of the Northern ItidiariN ; thoy are but indif-
ferent wairioiH ; their piicH was ngnrd \y Gtor^o Ciojihan. Uhh about
40 hlalilfd (ixtii on IiIm fiii m ; would bo glad to know when they aio
wanted at Fort Tilt. Vauo 1

Captain Youig to the Kiimo. The ordorH ho received m to paying mon
ren.aining over iheir time. I'olile mcHHiigt h, itc. ^ 3

Govern r Fauquier to the pamo. Tho uniaHiiOcH caused by his pro-
olaraation, as it hconiH to lend to prevent tho Knettlirg of landH taken
up by patent, but abfcndorcd during tho luto diMnrbancoH. There aro
BBuny who mixle »ioltlenientH on tho Monongnhola, Green Bryer, and
New itiver to the weMward of tho AllcghanieH and on tho waters of tho
Ohio. A^kH for a c('|)y of hiH inHttiKitionH to it-t-no the proc^Iamation, and
if the intenlion is to ai-eortain tho identity vt the porHonM Hottling under
tlio chim of a f atcnt fiorn tho Crown, bo as to prevent vagabondH from
taking pohcobHion < f tlio just rights of otheiH. lla.s received orders to
make no grants en the Ohio till His Maj ^ty's ploaHuro bo known. Alarm
as to tho clause relating to courta martial. 5

Alexander Lunan to thesamo. Giving roferencoH to tho Willing family,
entirely of a private nature. y

IIoo)iH to iho f^anio. Rcf) ectirg tho fettlement of provision accounta.
No word from Monckton's cxj edition except by n young man frotn
Monte Crihto. who Haid that there were bets by the French about Marli-
nico being ruptured. jj

Plumcted and Franks lo tho pomo. Explaining previous letters rcspec-
tirg tho pajnient of bills drawn on account of ibo Crown for disburso-
monls fotmerly paid by the Quarter Masters and Eigireers. Aro thank-
ful for the fjivourable repoits sent and ihati-o many of their stray cattlo
have been picked up. Discrepany in the wc;.;ht of hogs unaccount-
able. ]2

I A letter of this date is in vol. A. 19-1, p. 29, from George Croghan,
placed among letters of 17f a by mistake. |

Capt. Schlohf^er lo JJouqnot. Koluins f^enl ; thedcfieienoy inpoik
ddiveied; iccommrnds asurvey. Pakors have ).:< m piiid. Intrench-
ments have fallen down with tho fioct ; what is bo 10 di ? 's impatient
for news. The cuflorincs of tho ganiton ; no fie-Ji nvai h'v: tho poi 'r
fo bad that neither (fficers nor men can eat it. lU- i,iniM:f has livcdi
on flour ard pea coup, with only a little bear's meat at Christmas: the
broad is tolerably good. 15

Capt, B:irn(iloy to tho same. Eniiro'y relating to accounts, except a

reference to Ircvet promotions. jg

Lieut. Blano to tho same. Has not pressed tho bearer's horses to

c.T.r-\ fftit, but it threatened rain and ho has promised to carry it fiom

nicta. 20

^O': ."gt^ oiKho to the same fin Frcnr-h). Had delivered powder to dd

.■.ai'i. itio stores have boon flooded with w:itor, &o. 21

V-?.

A. 18-1

B-UQOIT COLLIOTtOV.

m

1M1.

Pblla4elplilft

JanvAff 30,
foi< Uumber-

Janaitry 30,
Ligcinler.

f«bru»r; a,

f thriiary 8,
Pbll»ael|>bi»,

Pebrukry 8,
Hoiton.

Kebfuary 8,
Kort Pitt.

Pebrnary 10,
Detroit

Pebniary 13,
Kort Burd.

Pebruary U,
Port (J umber
land.

Alexander Luniin to Boufiuot. Social gOHslp. PiRO 23

JiimcH LIvltiKMon to tho Humo. If'm roceivod or<lor« for the Virginian
tmoim to in«roli down ; what \h ho lo do wilh iho Htores at tho oroHHin^ ?
Tl.o I'otomuc iH to bo mndo nuvigubio by HubHoriplion of Virginiii and
Maiylard. Solids relurrB. '*•'

I; -ul Hlatio 1.) tho Kimc. F.)rwurJH pun-ol brought by oxpreHHlrom
Bt'dturd, tho mun hud l(jHt hin horno boiwoon tho Ailcghiiny and Slony
t;r(ck and tho piioltot huH boon brought (in foot from I horo. 2i

Lieut. Carro to tho camo. Shall Hond n barrol oi' powdor to Lo Umif.
I'atlt-rhon. tho tiudor, askrt loavo to curry hin furri down in spring by tho

old path, ito. ,«,,./, 1

Liout. Dow to tho Harao. Has pundiuHod garden HoodH. Tho flour hug
bom got UH far aH tho Hcanon will admit of. I'aporH, &o., Hont. H»eml
iHW«- Huh purehuHod 0 coramiHMion for hi» Hon. Komains ot last years
clothing Monl for, fn\ ''

MrH. Mary UiilingH to tho namo. That ftho haH had hor ponHion granted
Hineo tho day of hor hu-hnnd'H doalh. Th-irik"* for hirt kindnoHH. '.8

nonnuet to tiovoinor KuUiiuior. KxplainH tho ohjoct of tho proelarau-
tion in to prevent proplo from hunting or i-f^ttling wohI of tho Alleghany
hillH without loavo from tho (J-noral orll' (})vornor of thoir rcHpoelivo
Provinces. It irt not to invalidtito any ju^' righlH, but to proven! vii"ii.
bondH, undrr pretent-o of hu ting, &o., Iiom making HotllemonlH on
Indian landri tdiitrary to tho troiily mado nt K;tHtun and ninco coi tirmod.
When IhoKO ponplo vvorodrivcn ot! tho Indian^ oomplaincd of nowiotnors,
i»galnnt whom iho i.ioclamiilion waniHHaod.a id twodayH ago Ibo Six Nii-
tionHeomplair.cd that ten new hulw were bail! in tho woodsaod hv.d oloiiod
for corn, and had nenl to inquire. People living out lA' tho Hottlomonts
andboyord e.ivil law can ho trio I by court martial for otlor.eoa, but
thi-* cannot atfoct Hottlcra.MilH within tho known limitH of a Provinoo, \
Ihcso being Hul.joct lo i'H juri^diclion With ro-ard to oornmrt holling
i.ulentK under lI.etJrown for lands on tlio Ohio, ho Hhall afford ihom cv)ry
protection on receiving iho nocoHsary informatioa from hitn (Kiu-

Capt. Campbell to Bnuiiuot. Had nent (df an oxproHH, who U.^t the
iottorri in a river near Sandu.ky. 11:ih ro. oived no fi )ur from Ni.^ara j
Bont throe bateaux which arc frozen up h.df way. iioooivcd two l).o lols
powder and ^omo balls. Tho dilHoi.lty of nubsisting Wm garriHon for
want of fl ur. The noce^Mty of supplying tho poslH with ammunilion ;
the alarm that would bo folt by tho l.idianH wore they to know thoy
were to bo rcHlrictcd of a Hupply. Forwaidn letters. Want ot money.
Report from S;i.;dusky that tho Shawanoso had brought scalps Irora
Virginia and thai tho Six Nations were Htill contriving mischu t. Kos-
pccting furs. Tho society here is increased by tho arrival of Chevalier
Daverret (?) a ycung Kntjlish Lord, who alter making tho tour of Europ
18 spending tho winter hero and will visit tho .Lukos in spring, and by
thatof Lieut. MoDougall from Niagara, &c. ^^

Sergeant McOorald to tho same. Shall Hot out for Winchostor as
ordered ; it is hurtful to hi.s affairs, but hopes he (Banquet) will «xi'ltt<a
the cause of his abHonce from tho regiment, «»*

James L vingnton to iho name. Respecting the powder and how sim©
■ can bo sent to tho Rod Stono. Cunnot dcicci the hunters, as they keep
away from the forts on account of tl.o proclamation, and cross tho river-
six or eight miles from tbo garrison. Tho expense for the river cannot
be estimated till tho survey is mado. A b.a-s gun was found at a post
called PcJiraal's fort on tho south branch, with a (juantity of grape shot.

11

20)

BOUQUET COLLECTION

I IJ ■

" III

A. 18-1

■

lilil

1703.

February 16,

Ph"-.1elphia.

Febiuary 17,
Philadelphia.

Febiuary 18,
Philadelphia.

February 18,
Fort Koyal
Martinico.

February 19,
Ft. Csaadusky

February 20,
Li);ouier.

February 24,
New York.

February 24,
Presqu'Isle.

February 26,
WnrCfiace.

F^brus^y 26,
LtBjeul.

Februsry 27,
Li);oDier.

March ?,
Philadelphia,

March 3,
Philadelphia,

March 6,
Philadelphia.

Maroh 6,
Ligonier.

and four ewivela said to belong to the Ohio Compauy. A cannon, sap.
posed to be Spacsb.was at this post when Braddock came here the
gun IB fit for service, Paffe 35

^l^'l^^Ti ^"^ Bouquet. That returns are to be made montblf for
which he had not received the information from Fort Pitt &o. 37

Plumsted ind Franks to the same. Thanks for at distance to Mr. Ormsby
Zl'L inundation at Fort Pitt. Send copy of the agreement maae
or the supply of salt. AnaDgements about a>ar. Beport of Monckton
landing at Martinico with little op,w3iiion. Eeport of Prussian suoaes-
M' t !f!^TlT ^"«,^«o ™ade to the Assembly, for 1800 men, bat
It 1. doubtlul ,f they will be granted, or if they are whether they can
be of service 1 his year. ^ ^,

Alexander Lunan to the same. Social gossip. Ask-, that Oapt Barns-
ley be requested to send down bills for goods furnished. Accounts settled

Capt. Harry Gordon to the same. Circumstantial account of the
taking of Martinico Irom the 16lh of January, when a landing was effac-
ed to ihe signing of the capitulation, on the 13th of February, and
the f,rmal taking possession at St Pierre on the Uih, The loss has been
500 men killed, wounded and missing. The enemy admit a loss of thre-j
times that number. The health of the troops is good on the whole, but
the Dominican troops ai e in a terrible state, those that remain. 4 1

Jinsign Pauiy lo the same. Sends abstracts of provisions; venison
tu Tu '" «)'''« of the utmost care. Some discontent among the Indian^,
about ihe block house ; he docs not think it will come to any thin?
but a^ks instructions how ho is to behave to the Indians should they fa
insolent. The detachment is well ; has drawn money for their pay. 5i

Arthur Hamilton to the same. Assures him that the letters sent in
his care had been fotwaidcd. 51

in'^fmn''" ^''L''^"' l"" ^^^ ^''"'''- ^"endly messageP. There is a talk of
lU.UOO men being kept up in America, but thinks it only conjecture, Ac.

Capt. Schlosserto the same. Gives an account of his work on the

buildings at the post Had reported the fall of part of the intrenchmeots.

and has no doubt the rest will follow on the 6rst thaw. Provisions

scarce; the poik is extremely bad, no venison nor ti^h and no relief to

expect unless broughv by the raven as in the case of Elias fEliiabl 67

.1 ^'^J^'^^'^^"'* ^o the same. That he has been promoted to the rank
01 colonel by brevet. ^^

h.u!f.r„,K ""^'.l? ^^^ "f °'°- ^°'y """^ •'"'■''<'' «f ^^^^ '«" ; shall send the
bat an when the creek opens and allow the men flour for beef. Returns

...f nl!''"' ^T'i^O" ^« tb« «a™e. Sends rolurns, with remarks. Had

ajuVtriXr::"'""' ^^ ^^^^ '« ^^" ^-« ^^ icethomamoss

Plumslod and Pranks to the same. Hope for letters, &c. The report

&c. iT'''"'""''""'*'"'^""^""^'''"'- ^*''* * *"'' ""^ Hamilton for ialt.

Hoops to the same. Money matters. Good news from Monckton
Eo-pecting his tan works. i^^^uoKioii.

Plumsted and Franks to the same. Their arrangements about beef &o
Repoitihat a Span sh fleet has taken «»veral ships and tharall British

i.ieut. E;ane to the sanae. That the loss of provisions is owing to the
destruction by vermin. Respecting bateaux and canoes. Shall Observe
oiders about the Indian tiadere, but requires a list of those allowed. U

A. lE-1

BOCQCRT COLLEOTIOK.

201

1762.
March 8,
Ligoaier.

March 12,

Williamsburg

March U,
Ligouier.

March 14,
LiKonier.

March 16,
FLiladelpbia.

March 16,

Ft. Sandusky.

March 17,
Miamis.

March 20,
Philadelphia.

March 2 1,
Preiqu'fsle.

March 2S,
Ligoaier.

.'liaroh 27,
{"hiladelphia.

Arthur Hamilton to Bouquet. Shall ecDd returns. Has obtained a
certificate of the destraction of provisions by vermin. Money matters

Pugo 73

Governor Fauquier to the eamo. The Council, to whom he has commu-
nicated his letter, (|). 27) respecting the proclamation against unauthor-
ised settlers, has oxpressd great satisfaction. Persons who oaa
make any right ap))oar, it must be to lands far to the south, of Fort Pitt,
it never having been ascertained whether the lands about that Foit aro
in this Colony or in Pennsylvania, although he believes that the next
packet will bring instructions for the absolute prohibition of all future
settlemeptfl of lands not regularly ceded to the King's subjects by the
Indians, which is to be by treaty, not by private purchase. 75

Lieut. Blano to the same. Will carry out the orders (about the liquor
trafiBc?;but it is impossible to prevent tho traiers passing, unless a
severe example be made. Sends down the first victim. Is the order
positively to prevent rum from being sold to any one whatever ? 77

Same to the same. Son is letters. Is he to allow an Indian t >
trade on Croghan's licence ? 78

H. Vassel to the same (in French). Thanks for kindness. Has been
ab!e by his trade in the Islands to maka enough to retire on to Switzer-
land, and regards him and Haldimand as the autnorsof his good fortune.
The letter is purely personal. 79

Ensign Pauli to the same. Eoports that the Indians in the neigh-
bourhojd had been uneasy about the blockhouse, but there wa-* no danger
from them, as they had gone to war to the South. One of them had
advised the Vindows (WjanJotsi not to fight tho Sauthorn Indians aa
the Six Nations had joined thom to strike the English and wished the
WyanJots to join also. One of tho Wyandots came back to report this to
tho English commanders. Tho messengers reported that they had seen
with tho Six Nations scalps and horses taken from the Enj^lish, and that;
they were titling out another party of 20D men for the same purpose. Tho
Sbawaneso had also brought in scalps and horses. Tho meat turns out
very bad, and venison is difficult to be had as the Indians do not think
it worth their while to bring it in. 81

Ensign Holmes to the same. Eeports tho stale of the stores The
Indians do not bring as much meat as is required and aro constantly
torrrionting him In- presents. There being no sutler, ftlr. Crawford has
offered to supply the place of one; he has been allowed to sell prov-
ided he got his (Bouquet's) leave. 83

Lieut. Dow to the same. Has seen the biles and casks, at New
York, but could i.ot open them, and Amherst will give no orders aa
to lemoving them to Philadelphia, although he hints they would be best
there; will wait till he receive bis (Bouquet's) orders. What he has
done about the clothing. No word from Martinico; reports from
Jamaica are that orders wore given to destroy all tho Spanish ships,
wherever they could be found. ^5

Capt. Sjhlosser to tho same. Thitnks for garden seeds, nails, &3.
Hopts more seeds will arrive with the whiskey for the artificers, the
only pay they expect. The lako slill frozen, the snow deep and full
wituei' weather. Huw he pioposos to palisade tho post. Asks for a
carpenter, whom ho cannot do without, also for oakum, pitch, &o. 87

Arthur Hamilton to the same. That Mr. Fournier has selected hides,
for which ho is to come in two or three weeks. Sends returns. 91)

Alexander Lunau to the same. That V:indorveld6n, the partner of
Hamback, wishes to join him, and to obtnin liberty to have thoir stores
returned in the boats that carry up the King's stores 91

202

BOUQUET OOLLEOnON.

A. 18-t.

17S2.
March 39,
Venango.

March 39,
Philadelphia

Apiil 1,
Foit Buid.

April 1,;
Niagara.

April 3,
Philadelphia

April 4,
Nisgara.

April 6,
VomberlaDd.

April 8,
Fort Bard .

April 9,
Fort Burd.

April 10,
Kay's Town.

April 10,
Won Pitt.

Lieut. Carre to Bouquet. Has sent four men to bring up the cloihiPg;
Shall Bend Guy an much beef as can bo spared \chen he sends up the
bateau. Does not expect much more veniaon, b:it shall continue to buy
■what offers. lias sent the party by water, as the rising of the creeka
will prevent going by land. Page 93

Janaes Young to the same. The Assembly has voted 1,000 men before
adjourning. A ship from Lisbon, brings an account of the declaration
ot war by Spain on the 18tb Decembtr, and Lord Brittoi who had come
to Lisbon on the 28th was to leave on the 30th. Everything points to
war, and if it is as tucccfsful against the Spanish as against the French
" wo shall becom! a powerful and haughty nation," The capitulation
ft Mat tinico is not yet received, but is hourly expected. Marriage of
Sir John St. Clair to Miss Morland, daughter of the late councillor. 95

Sergeant McDonald to the same. Has been informed that the regi-
ment is Iroke (dislandtd) but theie is no word for the pay or clothing
cftbemenon this communication. Gives a statement of the pay and
clothing due to Feveial of the men. Is afraid that he will be loft alone,
and be is informed that some of tbe men at Cumberland are gone, tit

Ensign W. Hay lo the Fame. Sends letters to Mr. Stedman to be for-

. warded. Bcmitds him (Bouquet) of his request to be relieved. Is now

on good terms with the major and otbir oflSeers. 98

Alexander Lunan to the same. Statement of letters received and
answered. i)9

Mf jor Walters to the Fame. Sends returns. The troops havo been
very healthy this winter, having lost only three men, two of whom
wtre frozen to death in a snow storm. The bearer, Mr. L' vo, carries
bills for money he has advanced ; anks that Captain Barnsloy meet theso
bills. If money is not sent for subsistence, &o., will be obliged to send
to New York for it. 102

James Livingston, Fort Major, to the same. Throe deserters sent
back ; the depositions of two of them show that one Barriy Kiloy was
the instigator. Depohitions sent. 104

Scjgeant McDonald to the same. Two men living in a hunting cabia
six miles up the river found killed by the Indians and their cabin burned;
believes they were killed for the sake of their guns ; this ha** frightened
the people from settling. Has complained to a head man of the Min-
gocs, who has sent toinvestigate. Keport that Barny Hiley had been
inciting desertion; will send him to Fort Pitt when th3 bateau arrives. IdS

Sergeant MvDonald to iho same. Further about Barny Kiley inciting
to desertion ; has sent him to Fort Pitt. Carjnot send'a list of those
who will plant corn, as the people arc fiighteced to settle on account of
the murder by the Indians. 107

Col. William Eyre to the same. The road between this and Fort
Cumberland (36 miles) very indifferent. Between that fort and Fort
Burd veiy bad, except for 15 or 16 miles on this side of Red Stone
Crock. The natuio of the diflferent road.s. Hopes soon to got to Phila-
delphia. Supposes Capt. Basset is now on his way hero, &c. No news
yet from the West Indies. 108

Bouquet to sergeant McDonald. Has received news of the murder
(p. 106) Had ho obeyed orders to prevent hunting or settling beyond
the fort he would have prever ted that crime. His reason for prohibit-
ing these settlements was exactly what has occurred ard yet Brown, tho

gOiEg Oil QliZut njilvS to

TTisp. who di.'^cnvered tho raordc

for a place to plant corn, iiepeats his positive orders to prohibit any
planting bejond two miles from the fort at the utmost. liiley to be
eent prisoner to Fort Pitt. To send whatever informatioa ho can oblaio

A. 18-r.

A. 18-1

BOUQUKT COLLICTION.

203:

1761.

April 10,
Fort Pitt.

April 13,
LeBoBuf.

April 13,
Ligonier.

April 15,
Fort Burd.

April 16.

April 16,
Yenango.

April 19,
New York.

April 21,
CharleBtowD

April 21,
Ligonier.

April 23.

April 24,
Preequ'Idle.

April 24,
Fort Burd.

April 25,
Ligonier.

April QK,
London.

April 26,
Detroit.

respecting the murder and to send a list of settlers about the post, their
distances, &o. To assure the people who settle at Red Stone that if the y /
do not go beyond two miles from the fort they shall be perfectly /
Fafe from the Indians. Riley has beon taken in charge. All the men '
are to go on planting corn. Page HO

Bouquet to Major Walters. The high flood in January swept off and
spoiled the winter stores, bes des damaging the fort ard ma^ioziDes.
Death of Capt, Mather ; Barnsloy is ap porntcd to the Grenadiers. Ensign
Jehu Hny recommended for promotion. Olhor promotions. Arran-
gement for the musicians. Orders rf ceived to rtduce the rations to tho
women attached to tho regiments. The garrisons of Venango, Lo Bceuf
and Prcequ'Isle to bo reduced. Other regimental details, &c. 113

Lieut. Guy to Bouquet, ffetnrns sent. Scarcity of flour, &c ; kettles
wanted. 117

Arthur Hamilton to the eame. Has been careful to send returns of
the victuuUing. Difflculiy of ascertaining the quantity of flour and
other stoies, &o. Bad quality of some of the fluur and the bags cut by
rats. lis

Sergeant McDonald to tho fame. Dt fends himself against the charge
of difobeying orders and allowing men to hunt and settle out of
bounds. The Shawanese are t&'\d to be the murderers of tho two men ;
all iheir (ffects fiund but ihtir guns Corn ofifcred for sale by men who
raised it labt year. He will have eight acres and Barny Riley and bis
companions twelve acres of corn this 3ear. 121

Alexarder Lunan to the same. Asks his help to recover money due
by McAllister, who has gone off without paying. 124

Lieut. Carre to the same. Has forwarded letters. ProvisioLs sent
ofl~ by Guy's batcpu. Sends tl e acccur.t fcr venison and other accounts.
The orders about spirituous liquors shall bo strictly observed. 125

Capt, Cochrane to tho saiiie. Resptcting a deserter and a man flogged
through the town by tho civil authority for theft. 126

Austin, Laurens and Applohy to the same. The death oi Andrew

' Festh and tho settlement with his widow for the surrender of tho

estate. 127

Lieut Blano to the same. His regret at the misfortunes that have
befallen iho soldiers. Is nurprisfd at ihe r.umber leaving Pert Pitt
without paffiCH, but none have pat-sod this without seeing thorn ; had
given Ornibby's fctorekcopcr a fright. Is not awaie that any settlers
have difcobeyed orders ; should he discover any he t-hall report. Explains
a liquor trar.iaction. 130

Act naturalising Bouquet and Ernet-t Victor in the Province of
Maryland. 132

Edward Smyth lo Bouquet. Sends his account as issuer of provisions,
ho. 134

Sergeant McDot aid to the same. No pay has come for himself or
men, who were only kept till ho could got an at hwor from him (Bouquet).
Respecting tho pay promised the men (or work, which they say he (tho
sergeant) got and is defrauding them of. His (Bouquet's) horse has run
off up the river. 135

L^eut Blare to the same. Returns sent. Ten faornes stolen by Indians ;
men in pursuit. Wants clover seed, 137

General Ahercromby to the same. Recommending Lieut. William
Leslie. 138

Capt. Campbell to the Fame. Hie accounts pa«Fed and warrant received.
Hopes some method better than that of last year, will be taken to supply
the posts. Is sorry for the loss of ammunition at Port Pitt ; the necessily

•204

noCQUBT aOLLlOTIO.1.

A. 18-1

1762.

April 2P,
LoBtBuf.

April 29,
Ligonier.

M«yl,
Venango.

May 3,

Cumberland

Maya.

May 4,
Pbiladelphifr^

May 6,
Ligonier.

■I a.

iu

of having a supply at Detroit and the other posts. Has applied to Major
Walters for a eupply. Has writt'.n the General as to the noooasity of
giving presents to the Indians, as the small garrisons are at their meroy.
The ^'onerul orders regarding rum will have a good effect, though thera
is a good deal left at Niagara by the Albany traders, which he hopoa
will be forbidden to bo sold to the Indians. Does not think young
SohloHSor will do at St. Joseph's; the French and Indians are so con-
nected that it one is disobliged the other takes its part ; his father
might ask that he be relieved from that post. Cannot loliovo Sorgeant
Stoinor at St .Joseph's, as there is no other to send. It would bo of great
service to get cattle from Sandusky. Sonds a little girl returned from
the Indians; she was too young when taken to give an account of
herself, &o.,&o. Pago 139

Lieut. Guy to Bouquet. Will stay for the summer; but hopes to bo
relieved before the bud weather sots in. 143

Lieut. Blano Lo the same. Arrival of four horses from Bedford, which
shall bo kept till he can forward them to Fort Pitt. What liquor can bo
ordered, &o. j^l

Lieut. Carre to the fame. Eight barrels pork delivered by Sergeant
Saam. Will send the bateau tomorrow with one of Saam's men to pilot
them. Sonds invalids by Saam. 145

James Potter to the same Sends Mary Ferosick, whoso hoy was takoQ
by the Indians in 175S and is now at Tuscarawas. Asks that she bo
helped to recover him. 142

John Bartram to the same. Ilad received his letter, but was unable to
find the bearer, who had loft. Sonds a list of North American trees and
shrubs, most of which are growing on hi& land, but to send a list of all
the plants he has growing which ho collected from New England to Ca-
rolina and from the sea coast to Lake Ontario would take up too much
time. A list follows of 179 North American trees and shrubs. The
letter is written in the distinctive phraseology of the Qaakors. 148

jjohn Bartram was a Ponnsylvanian who laid out a botanical garden
on the west bank of tho Schuylkill, four miles bolow Philadelphia Ho
was appointed Am. -ican botanist to George 111 and held tho offioe till
ais death in Soptorabtr 1777. Soe Allibono's DictionaryJ,

Hoops to tho same Hits nfj^reed to a compromise with Thomson about
tho tan yard & •. Hopes ho has heard the good news of Martinioo; the
Spanish war is too true; tho laigo priva'.oor gets on fast. Rospeotinsr
provisioPH. "^ j52

Lioufonant Dow to tho same. No hope of relief. Amherst has ordered
clothing for Niagara and Djlroit to be sent in the manner to bo ordered
by him (Bouquet). The road being good the wiggons will set out next
week with clothing for Fort Pitt. Colonel Byrd and others gone to Vir-
ginia. Colonel Young has gone home at last ; Amherst positively refusal
to let him sell his corami-'sion. Keginaental promotious and ohange^.
Colonels Murray and Vaughaa are both deal at Martinio. It is said at
New York that 1400 men are on their march from Kennedy [Canada ?|
and the independent companies on their way from Albany to Hqw York ;
there is to be an expedition, but nobody knows where. Cochrane has b^n
tapped a second time and is not yet recovered. KesDeotinir clothioir.
regimental changes, &o. ' " {53

f

BRARY, ARCHIVES
"Wl AFFAIRS BRANCH

A. 18-1

BOtTQCKT OOlLtOttON.

205^

1703.
Ligonter.

Phflitdelphia

Have,
hllad

Philadelphia

Have,

Philadelphia,

Hay 6,

Ligonier

May 7,

Niagara.

Hay 7.

Hay 13,

Venango.

Hay 14,
Turcarawsys,

May 14,

Ligonier.

Philadelphia,

Lieut Blane to Bouqnet. Will enforce ordors on the Bntlors. The
ineffioioncy of his garribon, and being bo few ho is anxious to huvo Ihoeo
that may properly be called, men. AbIih that Hamilton be ordered
down. Is glad that the battalion is gathering again at Fcrt Pitt. Page IBS

Apparently from Lunan to the same That the writer from a ehort
illne^B has begun to think soriously of matrimony. 158

Alexander Lunan to the same, LolterB received and forwarded,
social newH. 100

T. BaHset to the Humo. Has received orders from Colonel Eyre to go
to Pittsburp, though there is little to bo done thoro. Moyor ordered
from Fort Pitt ; hopos he will not leave till ho ha(« finished his suivoy.
Had applied for leave to go to Shrewsbury on account of his hoiiltfi*
just before receiving the orders, so ho supposes ho t-hall not got it and*
that he wilUoon be on the banks of the Ohio. Respecting wine for
B()U()uet ai d other private matters. No newn from Marlinico ; supposes
that Monckton will soon be hero, Lord Aibemarle, a general of superior
rank, being row in the West Indies. Social talk. Is sorry to hear that
the garrison is so sickly. jgo

Lieut. Bluno lo the same. No forage was issued last winter to
Thomson and Paris. Is sorry for iho poor people of Carolina, prisonorg
to the French and SpaniKh. That Hamilton, who proposes to nicy at
Fort Pitt, must come down immediately. Colonel Vaughan is not dead,
but was BO near it that his coffin was made. lo'i

Major Walters to the same. The garrison healthy ; four men lost, two
were frozen and two drowned, besides one man who died having boon
left sick from Campbell's commar.d. Arrangemerits for tho musicians
and tbout rations for the wimm attached to the regiment. The present
garribons at Presqu'Isle, LoBoouf and Venango should bo sufficient but
more men aro wanted here and at Fort Pitt. Ho can ill spare men to
take provisions to Presqu'Jslo ; if sent necessary work must stop.
Expects carpenters and materials every day to complolo the vessel now
building. The works of this fort want a great deal of repair. Has got
bateaux ready to take provisions to Presqu'Isle; the oflScer thoro should
be ordeied to keep a bateau constantly going till the post is o )mplotoly
furnished with provisions. Arrangements at the carrying place. Is
glad Captain Schlossor returns to this post. Christ o has offered to
relievo Dow. Kogimental clothing, pay, &o. I(j6

A mutinous letter (in German) addressed to Bouquet. ITl

Lieut. Francis Gordon to Bouquet. Arrival of two soldiers looking
for a drummer who has been lost; has supplied them with provihions.
The barrels ordered to be sent are very bulky ; would, if approved, take
then apart for convenience. Tho want of clothing, some of the men have
onl^ the neck and wristbands of their shirts left ; tho men cut an odd
figure on sentry. It will take five trips or more to supply Lo Ba3uf with
provisions, &c. I73

Thomas Ooihoon (trader) to tho same. Has done all ho could with
the Indian chiefs to get Martin's children. They said they were consult-
ing about proceeding next full moon with all tho prisoners to the
Governor ; till then they could not part with any. Martin must, therefore,
be content with the hope of seeing his children at Lancaster. 175

Arthur Hamilton to the same. In accordance with a letter from
Plumsted and Pranks he shall leave this for Philadelphia as soon as pos-
sible. Afika to bo reoommended to the Governor for a company of Penn-
sylvanians now raioing or to be raised for His Majesty's servioo. 176

John Read to the same. His neglect to enclose memoranda in a
previous letter. Is obliged for orders given as to returns. Sent list of.

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BOUQUBT OOLTiKOTTON.

A. 18-1

1762.

May l\
Fort Burd.

May 15,

Philadelphia

Hay 16,
Presqu'Iale.

May 17,
Winchester.
May 19,
Wew York.

May 20,
VenaDgo.

May 20.

May 31,

Fredericks-
burg.

Hay 23.

Hay 24.

Mny 24,
Fresqu'fsle.

May 24,

Sandusky.

Hay 35,
Niagara.

women drawing provisions at Oarlisle, L'lncastor and Philadelphia,
which is to be inquired into. Asks that accounts of provisions received
and irtwued be sent him, that he may submit them with remarks. Bxpoots
to leave for Fort Pitt by the end of the month to make a survey. Pago 111

Sergeant McDonald to Bouquet. The pay is at Fort Cumberland,
whore he proposes to o himself for it. Has buen ordered to enlist men,
with £10 bounty, but not till be receives instructions from him (Bou-
quet). 179

Piamsted and Franks to the same. Hopes that there will not be the
same inconvenience from the want of fresh meat as was the case last
winter, when the cattle had to bo slaughtered for want of fodder. Are
not conscious of deserving censure. Iheir present arrangements 180

Lieut. I), w to the same. Flour and pork received, lie is to bo
reliovod by Christie and to return to Niagara, at which he is surprised,
as ho believed hirasolt to be under his (Bjuquoi's) command. Bogs as u
favour that ho may bo allowed to come to Fort Pitt, as ho would rather
live alone hero than go to Niagara. 183

Col. George Mercer to the same. A friendly and personal letter. 184

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Sends letter recoivod from London.
Reports that his (BouquetV) naturalizutiori in Muyland had passed
most amply and that ho had boon granted the right to bo chosen a
raomber of the Assembly. A deserter fiom the Royal Americans is to
bo kept in Gates' company till the oxpeditioa is over. Gago has got the
2;ind regiment. 187

Lieut. Gordon to the same. Returns forwarded by the man sent to
pilot the bateau to Lo Boeuf. Guy wants provisions. There should be
two bateaux hero. 189

Thomas Cresup to the same. The Assembly (of Maryland) has been
in its usual lethargic state, having raised neither men nor money for
His Majesty's servico. Asks that payment be obtained for a note of
hand due by James Burrance. 190

Colonel Adam Stephen to tho same. Sjrgeant McDonald came down
for tho men's pay, which is now sottleJ, and ho hopes they will now
remain till relieved. Had the sergeant not come down the men would
have left him. There has been great success in recruiting, but does not
know tho destination of the men. 19()

Mr.-. Fesch to tho sumo (partly in English and partly in French)
respecting her Into husband and tho plantation and hor own courso
since his death for settling up the accounts and disputes. 192

On tho 4th June a copy ot this was sent; tho note which accompanied
it stated that she had that morning given up the plantation, negroes &(!..
to the agents. 203

List of officeis of the Ist battalion of the Royal American Regiment us
they are appointed to companies on this date. 204

Ensign Dow to Bouquet. Sends returns. Asks for garden seeds. 20»

Ensign Panli to the same. Leave given by the Chiefs to Philip Boyle
to plant corn. The Indians are very quiot. The detachment is healthy.
Tho bateaux left for the winter 30 miles ofiF wore found when sent for to be
nearly ruined by tho Indians probably for the nails; and tho men on
their return lost in a storm tho only canoo he h&di Traflf wishes his
horses to be employed. 206

Major Wft'ters to the same. Sands the month!" rfttarns Has nont
Cochrane's men to reinforce Campbell at Niagara. Respecting accounts
of the men, &o. 208

A. 18-1

A. 18-1

BOUQUET OOLLKOIION.

SOT

hiladelphia,
)n8 reoeivod
[8. BxpootH
y. Pago 111
lumborlaDd,
onliat men,
him (Boa-

I not be the

ho caBO last

dder. Are

)nta 180

!o is to bo

surprised,

Bogs as u

)ald rathor

183

letter. 184

na London,
lad passed
0 chosen a
rioans is to
has got the

187

lan sent to

should be

189
) has boon
money for
' a note of

190
jatne down
y will now
men would
ut does not

190
in French)
»wn course

192
oompaniod
egroes &(!,,

203
egimont us

204
seeds. 20»

lilip B^yle
is healthy.
3L tor to be
to men on
wishes his

Has sont

g accounts

208

1763.

May W,

Cumburlaiid.

June I,
hhilaJelphia.

June 6,
LeB(i) if.

June 6,
Fort Piit.

June 7,
Detroit.

June 7,
New york.

June 8,
Wackatoinica

June 8,
Detroit.

Juno 8,
Philadelphia.

June 8,
Detroit.

June 8,
New y^ork.

June !0,
Fort Pitt.

June 10,
Old Town.

Jane II,
Lancaster.

Jamos LivingHlon lo Uouquet. litis pent returns. Powder forwarded,
except one barn 1 whi.h was bad and one kept for the garriKon. The
dilliculty ho hud to got hoisjs. The Virginimn ordered to rondoK vous
«:L Fredericksburg, as ihoy could not bo Huppliod at Wincho.ttor. Col.
Mercer has gono lo Pliiludolphia for their clothing. Pago 210

John Kiud to tho name Sends gnnonil ntuto of the provisions; how
rations aro Cttlculutod. His journey to Fort Pitt dclayod. 212

Lieut. Uiiy to the same. Sends returns; arrival of Christie. The
transport of provisions, As. ij 13

Ctipt. Birnsl.y to the same. Kespccting medical assistance. Liont.
Buillio sols oli >r liodford. Hopes to hoar thiit Ourry is bottor. 2i4

T. 1). lliimbuk to the same. Rdspecting j)ayinont of his bills. Ro-
turned on the iind fiom St. Joseph's who<-o he would have tr.:;de a hotter
hand if SchloHscr had not boon ho much against hira. Will try Siint
J' H(>j)h'H again. ILis entirely finished his first car^o and hopes lo ooino
clear, lias not had one marten this winter. 215

Commisi^ary Pitcher to the same. After tho arrivtil of tlio ftSth from
Canada for embarkation, he shall set out for Fort Pitt, and asks him to
order that the various muster rolls bo written up, ready for the mus-
ter. 2 16

Buid lo tho same. Iliw ofl'jrtstof^et Oalloway's family from the Indium

but without huecoss ; will continue hisultempl. 220

Ca|)tain Camjibell to the same. Asks for a pa^^s to Cullender and Spo:tr

bringing spirits and nhrub to tho garrison. iH

Hoops lo the siuno. Thanks for helping him about the tan yard. Money
matters. Tho launch of tho priv:i(eer, tiio finest built in North Ameriou;
tho ships of which he holds shares. 2i2

Captain Camj bell lo the same. Hud assisted Uutchins on his journey
as directed ; could only spare two men and an interpreter and dofired
Leslie to provide a guide to tho Bay and St. Joseph's. Provisions ro-
ccivcd from Nia^'nra. Has sent a liLllo to each post but it is dillieult, thu
bateaux arc so bid. Uatoaux are best for the likos. His accounts passed.
Mtijor WiiltcrH has ntoppcd all the shrub and spirits brought by tho tra-
ders, but ho (Campbell) has given a pass to Spear and Cailonder. Var iuh
ill m.'j. Schlossor at St. Joseph's has promised thiU there would bo no m Me
complaints agaiiiht him. Tho amount of bills hold by young Ciuphum
on account of Taylor and Cox. zii

Capt. Cochrane to the sanio. Had shown tho General his letter; hj
had nonio thought of sending Pritchard and Holdstook to Niagara, but
taid nothing of Pritehuid's desertion. Thcappouranoo of a euro aro favou-
rable in his (Ccchraic's) casie. Rospccting his men's accounts at
Niagara; Dow nettles ihot^e regularly at Presqu'Islo, &<!. No fuilhor
news from Martinico than tho sailing of Lui Albemarle and the floet
and army. Is afraid the climate of the West Indies will hurt tho men
more than tho enemy. Tho first detachment from hero, under Burton,
is ut the Hook, ready to sail. Other troops here, but their destination
is a secret. 229

Capt. Barnsley to tho same. Is glad to hear of his and Ourry'a
recovery. Shall observe directions about Van Hulst, beer, &o. Men
returned from Venango; flour dofioient in weight. G-ood prospect for
garden and other crops, &c., &o. 232

Thomas Creseap lo the same. Is sorry to hoar of his hurt; attemot
to gain possession of his (Bouquet's) land dofoaled. 2d5

Arthur Hamilton to tho same. Had executed hia orders. Tho car-
penter cannot come, &o , &o. 236

M6

B'JCQUKl" OOI.LKOTION,

A. 18.1

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176].
JoDe II.

Ptetqu'Ule.

Jane n.
Pbiladelpbiii

June 13,
Philadelphia

June 13,
LeBoouf.

Jane 13,
Fort Pitt.

June 1?,
Fort Cumber
land.

Jane 14,
Ligonier.

Jane 16,
Fort Pitt

June 17
Philadelphia.

June 17,
Fort Oumber-
land.

June 18,
Lancaster.

Joae 30,
Niagara.

June 20,
Fort Bedford.

Jnna 33,
Salt Lick.

Micbillima-
kinak.

Enfiign CbriBtio to Boiiquot. IlaB relieved EnHijrn Dow, who haa
poro to Niagara, Capt. Schlossor arrived on the lOth, Ioiivoh on the
iJili SondH men'u rames entitled to diKcbargo. Uas only ono batcnu
po ihiit it iH difflcult to supply Sandutsky. Pairo 2:S7

Lieut. Dfiw to ihe Mime. Shall leave lor Now Yoik as ordered. Shnll
take care ol Mathcr'H letter ; sends Bccount of the Halo of his otlcctH •
eendh mvoiccH of wj.ggon loads of clothing forwivrdtd ; the rate at which
I hey are hired, h'rci octinjr other clothiiijc, &o. The nn^ratoful chara- tor
of hwm. Should Mive liked his sen under his f Houquol'n) comninnd •
his goirg to Niagara oaHisen him uneawincf-s. The expedition under
Burton ready to cail ; other troops expected. Movements of other
offlcors. o'ju

Colonel George Meicer to the same. A lorg apology for not writir'tr.

• a di^seitalion on matrimony, &c. •J41

Lieut. Guy to the same. Sends returns of provisions received and
issuid, with romaiks. 24t{

C«pt. Barnsley to the stmo. Hopes that ho hns recovered from his
accidont. Smuggling still going on ; has defeated the attempt made by
1 rice ; the warning given to those who have been abusing the sergeant
on this account. Council of Indians concerning the peace of 1760 ; they
produced the treaty signed by George Crnghan and Andrew Montour
which they wished reniwcd. Thoir complaints of the traders ohargintr
too inuih for goods, and hint that there aro French on the Illinois trying
to jpint up thoir young men. ''In the mean time ills MajoHiy the Kin^
of Poitugal has as-sured thom they shall not bo hungry, as i have ordered
them to bo led out of his weekly allowance." 2 18

James Livingston to the same. Ropoi l that Israel Christie who wont

• with goods to the Choiokce nation had been ovortukon on his return
robbed and murdered. .^.'ia

Lieut Blanc to the same. Is gUd to hoar of his and Ourry's recovoiy"'
Sends list cf people applying for plantations. Js busy with his hay.' '

26.1

JSdward Ward to the same. Details of tho Council with tho Indians
reported in Captain Barnslcy's of tho 13th. 254

Alexander Lunan to the tamo. A friendly and strictly personal
lottor. *> 1 7

Sergeant McDonald to tho same. Ha-l f^ettlcd everything at Red
Stono Creek. Offers to carry letters to Virginia. Thomas Crafts is
ttationed at the great crossing and asks to bo K ft to make further impro-
vements, so that tho post will bo usolul for travellers. 268

James Ralph to tho same. Respecting matters of business on whicirho
a^k8 Bouquet's advice. His (Bouquet's) old servant, Frank is dressing like
a gentleman and riding about, so that ho must know of tho robbery of
I"urt I lit, but there is no proof on which to arrest him, and tho mugis-
tiales of the town are a set of rascals. ^59

Eni-ign William Hay to the same. Regret at his accident. Hopes his
future conduct will meet with approbation, and returns thanks for tho
promise that he would be recommended for the first vacancy. 26i

Capt Ralph Phillips to the same. Has been detained ; will leave for
Fort Jritt tc-moi row. 26 J

Edward St. Leger (a trader) to the same. Has done his best to
assist MtCallough to recover his son from the Indians, but to no pur-
P*'!^. .. _ 264

wiliiain Lesiye to the same. Will send skins when tho Indinns bring
any worth having. Sergeant Cumminga, who has been hero in ill-hoalth,

A. 18-1

A. 18-1

BOUQUET OOI.LIOTIOW.

20'>

T, who has
iHvoH on tho
:)nu batciiu,
Pago 247
loicil. Shall
his offcctH ;
Ao fit which
1 1 chanv tor
commiind ;
ition uiidir
H of other

2HB
lot writiri^,

-'41
loeivod and

24t;
od from h\n
)t made by
10 Horj^'oant
1760; thoy
r M or tour,
•8 ohaigmg
iioiH trying
y tho King
ivo ordered

218
) who wont
his return,

w recover y.
th his hay,

26,<
lio Indiar.H,

254
f person III

217
ng at Red
IS Crafts irt
hor impro-

-'ft8
ti which ho
OHHing like
robbery of
tho mugis-

Ho pea h'm
iks for tho

26 J
I leave for

263
is best to
to no pur-

264

inns bring

ili-boalth,

irei.

June ]3,

I« yplying (or his diHohargo and will .uppi, a man in his room if neco«.
M.j.r WultorH to Bou.juot. An nimoHt illegiblo letter. ^'"'^" ^

1702.
June 34,
LeB(i)if.

Juno 34,
Dolrult.

June 34,
Presqu'Ule.

A. 18-2.

Lbttebs TO Colon Ki. Bouqubt.
1762.-V. r,. VI. -Part 2.

B.M., 21,648.

.^ Liout. Guy to Bouquet. Scrds returns; wants steel yards for w. igh-
Knsign Christie to tho same. Sends returns ; wants powder. .U. In

June?6, JaraoB Livingston to the eame.

Fort Cumber- Icrs.
Und.

June 39,

Fredericka

burg.

Julys,
Detroit.

Sends rcspocts; concorning desor-

272

July 4,
Niagara.

inly S,

Falmouth.

July 6,
Niagara.

July 10,
Philadelphia
July 14,
Detroit.

July 16,
Pblladelph

Of ?ho ttSffulfn" !f" ''!" '"n "• ^'""" n^" ^'•"'*°" "»^ ; «"''« f"-- « <'"^.on
oiino tents left at Kodford. llns nent olf lt!» recruits fl.i- ihn i>..;t;u

ba al.ons, and has horo 60(. good men. with recwuk ^1 „ ^o,,' '^T,

Capt Campbell (o tho same. Kofors to letters sent. H m uLntnt

d.fficut.es about provisions. C„n place little (lepondo, ron the vchhoIh

and after this month tho ravigaiion is nrcciirioi « TI.a ri, « i . .• '

the Indians should support the'ms Ivo l^h Ck • S they hou jh 7^

were toget noammunition they could noJbe Icopt'qiiot I VarodoVuS

at the report of a Spanish war and that tho Frinch and S.Ltards To t

retake iuebec. They only want a good opportunity and hHno .uZc

mont of an enemy to begin an attack. Letters from Loslye anTSor, dl

Ao^ / % '^'""" •'"'""thing HO that there will bo laruo accouSts
Accounts and movements for tho udief of posts. Is tired oStroiia
people do not improve on acquaintance. &' . ' 0^'^

Major Walters to the same. Mujor VVilkins is to command this noJt
ho^|«tosuccedGl.dw.ninthoeOth who Buccceds him (wilters) iKo

career'"" ^""'"'^''"''^ '^ ''"« «"'"«• «'^«« «" "«^ount of his birth and

Capt. Scoio^HortothoFamo. Tho command of tho detachment h!m
been tran.lerred to him j Major VVilkins is to commaml ,o " "t Th«
men entitled to their discharge offer good men in thei .o 1 ^ which lo
thinks should be agreed to, &c., etc. ' VSa

Mc^Alire?-,"L!;"""" '" '^" '""°- ^''""'^" '"^ interference in tho case of
T. 1). Hamback to the same, Gives an account of his trade- of 'Hm
golTX '^"""''"' '' ''''''''''' ""■"'• '^ -PI''y hiin w' h

, Capt do Haas to the same. Had not asworod as ho ovno-t-l fn fl
n.m. To soua down the iitlio boy and he will take euro of "him Co7
d.tions aeked for manufacturing and supplying powder A hundrd
mo^n^aro to bo ra,«od to build a buttery anV mills^f a disUnct from tSo

66— .30 ' ^^^

210

BOCQUIT OOLLEOTION.

▲.18-t

i t I
i

IM

!

■l

I?

1i!

rl

H
I

1763,

July ao,
€*rliile.

July JO,
fort Bedford.

July 33.

Baadutky.

July 24,
■VeuRngo.

July 25,
Obarleetowa

July lifl,
War Office.

July 26,
PreE(|u'l8le.

July 26.
Prifqu'Iele.

July 27.

July 27,
Old Town.

July 27,
Old Town.

July 28,
Fori Pitt.

July 29.
LeBoeaf.

July 29,
Niagara.

July 31,
Niagara.

July 31,
Ligonier.

August 1,
Veaungo.

JamoH Ilttlf to Bouquot. Barr has givon up his nhoro of the works.
Mr. Frank has run otV to Philailolphia and goi e on board a prjvatt^r. Tbo
louii'ry mined for want of rain. P«go *»^

l/iut Bitti 0 to the eamo. Kvcrj thing in good order at Ligonier. la
afri. ill that Major Wand has made a bad uho of iho unlimited order to
supply the Inclians. Arrived hero at ono o'clock and found Cupt. Oa"F

in yood Kpirite. , . -.u 11

EiiBiun Pauii to the camo. His men have boon atlaokcd with tho

fovor fiom bud water, ho thinks. Asks for modioinis. lias sent eight

Bbeop to Ciipt Camiiboil. Gun go« no venison fiom tho Indians, who

can haidlykocp ihoniHolvcs alive. f**

Lieut. Gordon to (ho sumo. Sunds returns. Stores wanted. iva

MiH. Fosch to tho same (in French). Stating hor situation, her
doubts as to tho slops sho should tako, asking advice, &c. 296

Lord Townehond to Rov. Mr. achlatler. Unions ho embark ma reas-
onab 0 time to enter on tho chaplaincy of the regiment, ho «hall bo

BUpoisedcd. , . , , . a,\-

Ensign Chribtio to Bouquot. Mr. Pitcher has arrived and Fots off lor
Niagam to-morrow. Mi'jor Walters has ordotod him to Pond tho bateaux
for another had of provisions before sending any to Sanduwky ; thoro
will then bo tufR. ient for both garrisons for more than twelve months.
Tho sloops havo not been got out to the Lake, but it is hoped tho Commo-
dore will got them out soon. Has received 8 sheep from Guy in
exchange for pork Stores wanted. Has sent for two milch cows. 301
.lames Pitcher to tho sumo, llis adventure with tho Indians after
leaving; all is well at tho posts; tho block houtie hero well laid out, but
mortar wanted to build tho chimneys. , j . • , a "^

Enoch Innis to tho same, liospeoting a debt duo him by aorgoant

Ooulton. ^ . u n • 4 ^^^

Thomas Crcsup to tho same. On what te^ms ho will winter hm
CBouuuefs) cows and horses. Debts due by people at Pittsburgh, on
wl.om no writ can bo served ; would u shoritf fi-om here bo allowed to
bring a debtor by a writ from bore, or by what process can a seltlomont
of debts be enforced. . ■ . .. . ^"'^

James Livingtton to the same. Mr. Crosup has written about tho terras
for cuttle &o (p. 309) Cupturo of Fort Moor ftho Morol and six Spanish
men of war in tho Havana. Has boon orJered to send down the enlisted
men so as to bo paid for tho money ho advanced thorn. Has gone to settle,
leaving a careful corporal in charf^e. p ., . ^ ^4

Lift of Viiginian five pound bills, supposed to be counterfeited, found
in the posteetiou of sovoial persons (named). 312

Lieut. Gay to Bouquet. Memorandum of previous letters; the
exchange ot sheep for pork with Ensign Christie. 313

Major Gladwin to the same. Had boon appointed major to his
(Bouquet's) battalion, but had declined it. Is going to Detroit with
Cupt Ethoiington's company, and shall send him with proper parties to
Lake Superior, to tnko post at Sault Sto Marie, Kaministiquia and
Chaguinigon. ^, , . ,^. „. r }

Capt. George Ethorington to the same. That ho is sotting off for Lakq
Superior to establish a post and return to Michillimakinak. 316

Lieut. Blane to the same. Had received his letter before leaving
Bedford. The Indians on their return shall have everything in reason.
Soods 8en\ Bogs that Corporal Hallows may be lelt at tho post, even
although be is but a drunken feliow. 3 IS

Lieut. Gordon to the same. Arrival of Pitcher after his adventure
with the Indians. Had called on them for an explanation, who said

Tbo

.A. 1&-2

1703.

Angnit 1,
Miftgar*.

Autruit4,
Bellfleld.

August 4,
Detroit.

Anguit 4,
Now York.

Augnit 6,
Venango.

August 7,
Ligoaier.

August 7,
Vecango.

Angiut 8,
Sandusky,

BOUQUIT OOL MOTION.

tit

thoy w«ro hungry; had got nothing at Fort Pitt and had killed no

( Y; S'hIoH-'er to iJouqnot. Kospocling the rotur , and rauXr bv
Mr. I'.tchor.&o. Major (?lad win haa*^ brought on'ors for a captain wit J

fou;pr:"^i:?Gfrdw"n."'r'' '•'''""" /« '^-^^ Supori^orToHtabtS
LnL^ «! "*^ (<^'»''w'n) 18 to command at Dotrolt ; Klhorington to
fLr'ufi''!'' would give no ordoiH as ho boliovoH ho will go K to

arnvui ho had got the mon oxohangod whoHo time waH up Ro noct n.?

aooount« &o. U Hotting out for Sohonontady in twoTayH for neo nm! io*,

IhoaJjuE'r* ''«^«'''"'^'""J«^ l.a«;ppnodf,>rLvotoTu,oE

Potition from the Horgoant major followK. o?]

In^nir'i t""^ '? ^"'l*?'.*- ""'^ °''^«'-«'^ '<^0 P«""d8 of broad for tho

hom to Bedfofr' T^ no.thor that nor tho moaV wan Huffloiont to la ?

thorn to Bedford. Thoir oxtravuganco in woll known, tho Uovornmont

kc'eWom "In^.'r"' "I '^""^ *' '*•""• '"°'^""«-- «" ^h^!-- roturnZ Zl
Koop thorn to thoir allowance. •vih

Do mif .n InH T- ^;"«'-*' h"? appomtod Gladwin to tho command of
SetS'aHHhTn hJh (?'^'"(;b°"^ t" '^"ko Superior or to koop him at
JJe ro t m Hhall bo host for the Horvice. Does not think tho oxpodition
to Luko Superior will take piu.o thinyoar, tho vo hoU not being roX
Were h.8 aocountH hero Hottlod ho would ^\,h to j,.in at Fort ["kt Mur-*
dorofCI«phambytw. Pani nlaven and Indiann tho latter ofwhon
pJcHont "•" ° ""''• '^^' ^°'^'""'' "PP"'''- ^°" dinpo^ed hoVe at
Capt Cochrane to tho Hnme. licHpocting men drauuhtod exchanfffld^nU
lt.r'\l^ ',*' ^ diHchargod from' the Regiment. Tport of mSief
tTi J ^''l "''.u" u"^ ^''''"'*" ^^''^'- Tho^ccountH frSm tho Tlav fa
are *HVour«blo, the Moro is almost reduced to ruinn a,>d the capitulut "J
of the town m expected. Newfoundland taken by tho Frenth Jt Ih
reported that the (Jueon of Hungary is dead. to

ih.uf- ^''T'''^" ^°rJ,!'*' "^'"«' ^"'^"' «» l>atoau« with provisions-
the bateaux leaky The creek is so low that it is impossible' to fo 'wJrd'
proviMions to Lo B(Buf ; list of provisions alreaJy forwarded. ArraZ^
ments about the bateaux ; has no liquor to give the men ; a littTo w Jld
son &f " '°''^"'''' ^*"" ""°"^*''° ^"^ ^^"^ """"^ «^«*te of tho garri-

Lieut. Blane to the same. Sends return of fluur, which show, a groat
dohcionoy. and sends this by express, hoping it will reach before the
contractois loavo Fort Pitt. Remarks on tho'natuie of tho defiolon'; J?

Lieut. Gordon to the same. Umgos, nails, &o , reooivod. Tho men
are behaving well at present. Whiskey received.' Shall try to prevent
the Indians from doing mischief; they Uvo stolon four horses. Explains
h.H apparent interferenco with Kcuyo.'s company. Has sent off provi!
s.oMH, <^.., to Le EfDuf. Eight of tho men have fevor and ague ' S

h.iHign I auli to the same. L:Mtor received. Provisions delivered by
Capt. Kobertson, commanding a vessel on Luke Brio, which could not
get into Lake Sandusky from the shallowness of the water. Ro^pcctinK
man of the old party sick and a Lrronadior ninU- nt n«f "i^ T-ho c-ni

clToST' ^j^.^f the treatment of tho Indians proVed to bo lies.
Capt. Uapbams death. ...^

if;

i;t1

€6 -30 J

S13

BOtJQtllT OOLLIOTIOW.

A. 18-2

li

it »i

i.

1762.
Aagtiit 9,
fort put.

Aaguit 10,

WSlUami-

borg.

AnRUitUi
Prtiqu'lile.

August 13i
PbUadslpbii

AtlRlllt 13,
LebcBuf.

Anguat IS,

PrederickB-

burgh.

Anguat 13,
Ligonier.

AnguBt IB,
London.

AaguBtlB,
Preiqu'Iile.

August 16,
Ligonier.

August 15,
Ligonier.

August 16,
Ligonier.

August 16,
Yenango.

August 17.

AokDOwlodgmontby David F,.nk« oflho .ettlcmont of his account ^^^

Governor Fatjqnicr to Bouquet. Has received I ho forged b'>'« (P- ^'J.)
I8 taking BtepH to have the utterers tried and punished, &o. a«

EnBijrn Christie to the same. Arrival of Capt. JiobertBon's Hchooner
IromXgara on the 29lh July. Proviaiots Bent by her to Sandusky
for which olaco she tailed on the 3rd. , „ , i „„„„

Col Geofgo Mercer to the same. 'Has returned after five weeks abHonco
^iVh n^rnunU in New York. Denunciations of matrimony. Offer
TespcalnTh" s b ood mloH. Does not yet know what has been done
JowWc^calng the Potomac; he himHelf han collected £iOO for this
puTJJso; th" oTject is to clear' away locks and to get the two province*
to hnild locks at the falls. Social gossip. ^*'

St Guy to the«ame. Arrival of Kcuyor's detachment; the men
from ScHie^ company sent down. Blankets &o., warned. No pro^-

''SrE^Wt sTcwan to the same. Asks for information respecting
Dontssis Monckton is in high favour at court ; mini.tenal chaDgcs.
News eTpcc:.d from the Havana. It is hinted that the troops with h.m
are to be'^Bent to tho West Indies. Owing to the small pox and the 268
men that went to the British army, does not expect to take more thaa

'tTuTenai't'Blanet the same. Further respecting the survey on
Btorr San get no horses to cany flour to Fort Pitt ; believes he can

^at^L^lSl^rie. Has a good prospect of closing the
accounts of the Eoyal Americans. Kemarks. Sara

Ensign Christie to the i-ame. Arrival of provisions from Niagara.
Heand^.omeofthe men have had a bad fever An Indian and squaw
fVom Sandusky report the murder of Captain Clapham, wah additional

*^*Captain^KafprPhmip8 to tho same. Sends report of inspoction^on

^Tm'miSsLTjohn^Ke'ad' tothe same. With return of stores. The
cood Quality of the flour complained of. „ . . . .u- ff/

^ David Fiinks to the same. Reports the state of provisions at this post.
Asks for a certificate relating to the wastage, occasioned by the tlood,
femovaL. rats, Ac, and another for what has been condemmed, so as to
cet his accounts settled. ■ a inn „k«««

^ Lieutonant Francis Gordon to the same. Has received 100 sheep.
Note of hinges, &c., wanted to hang the doors and gates of the fort. Ihe
breastwork in falling down. Tho^sergeant is an old woman, has no
clmrdof the men. who are constantly grumbling; only five or six
are fit for bateau service, the rest are too small and have notthoBtrcngth
Ta cat Has be^n obliged to use his stiok frequently ; a rf-eagreoable
duly The expenditure of shoes on various services. It is tho hardest
post on this communication and requires strong stout soldiers Thinks
a small quantity of rum would be ol great service. AU^mpt of Indians
to steal horses after being refused provisions and then searched the
k.ap'acksof aparty from LeBceuf. Would like to be sent to LoBcauf
when Guy is relieved. Has sent the detachment there by water as-
they have DO shoes, the men lame and some sick, ^^as Pj««ty «f ^"^1
a corn field and a good garden . Asks leave to give the Indians a small

Capt. Callender to the same. Asks for a permit for three hogsheads
of spirits and one of wine to be sent to Detroit with a large cargo of dry

A, 18-2

BODQDIT OULLIOTION.

lis

lf«3.

AuguMt 18,
Port Pitt.

Anguit 19,
New York.

Aaguit ai,
Niagar*.

Auirait 31,
Bedford.

Anguit 12.

August 23,
Venango.

August 24,
Presqu'Isle.

Augnst 26,
lieBoeuf.

August 36,
J)etroit.

gooiJH. Hah been inquiring for a hand to raiiio homp but haH not found
one. Page 36ft

Bouquet to DuviJ Frunlco. IlaH rooeivod account of ntoroH ; Hondn corti-
Hcato of wa'«ta^o RiquiroH waggons or horr)o<t to carry about 60,000
weight of Hour from Ligonior tothiH poxt before the middle of November.
Gurry will arrange about the prico, it would bo a Having if part of that
oould be paid iii flour. Stilt meat for thirty men to bo laid in for six
montbH at Ligonior, Hunpiying fresh moat at thin Heanon, 370

Cnpt. Cochrane to iiouquut. liis and other ofHoor'H Hervanta havo
dimippoured, HUppoHod to have gone on board the Hhip Privateer. Has
otforud a reward, and will proHuuute the captain on ah return. Aoka
for a nervant to benent; the good proHpootH of hiH recovery. Oolonol
AmherHt Hailed on Monday on an expedition to Newfoundland, it in nap-
poHod, and to take troopu from Ilulifaxund Loiiabourg. '6Ti

Lieut. Dow to the Hume. Hau boon at Albany and Ontario, and oumo
hereon the 4th. Roapocting the movomonts of Gladwin and Rthering.
ton and the quantity of clothing aent to Dotroit. The groat complaints
among the men which he hopoH the now major will put an end to. The
maj )r had oifjred to keep him, and said bo oould not npare men to go
with him to Presqu'Isle; will come round by Philadelphia, bringing
with him the clothing from New York, ilia (Djw'h) son is very anxious
to bo sent to Fjrt Pitt. Domler is to Hend a sketch of the Palls. This
place is entirely out of the world. 374

David Franks to the same. Thanks for letter, &o., fhail procure horses
to carry flour to Fort Pitt. liow the different qualities of flour are
separated. Provisions shall be laid in at Ligonior us ordered, Monokton
writes that ho no longer has to do with the Department, &,o. 377

James Wright to the same. Dosoribing the place whore flvoakoletons
wore found by Shawanose — about throe milos from the Ohio, about 30
or 4') acres of Halt, moist land, in the middle of a large savannah, four
days journey bolow the bhawanose town, on the easi side of the river.
The skeletons (of huge oreatures) are described, the Indians stating that
such bones had boon found ecattorod over the plains, but none in saob
preservation ; Ihoy said there was a tradition that " such mighty creatures
once frequontcd these Bavannahs; that there were then men of a size
proportionable to them who used to kill them and tye them in their
nopputses and throw them upon their backs, as an Indian now doos a
deer; that they had soon marks in rocks, which tradition said were made
by the^e great and strong men when they sat down with their brethren, i
such as a man makes when he sits down in the snow; that when there!
were no more of these strong men left, God killed these mighty/
creatures that they should not kill the present raoe of Indians and added/
God had killed these last five "—that is, with lightning. 37^

Lieut Franois Gordon to the same. Has forwarded letters, &3. Tb^
Mingoes have stolen three or four dne horses. The Indians about say
thoy told them they would have thoHo horses and skins from Petterson. 384

Ensign Christie to the same. Shall send a bateau to Sandusky when
the men get better ; thoy are suff jring from fever and ague. Sends
returns. 384

Lieut. Guy to the same. Stinds certificates ; used the damaged flour
to food the shoop ; did not know it should have been regularly condem-
ned. The deficiency in bis account has arisen from not taking credit
for all his issues of provisions, &o. &o, 385

Oapt. Campbell to the same. Arrival of Gladwin and other offloors.
Had been ordered to take nogta on Like Superior, but tffajor Gladwin
has kept him here. The vessels only brought 40 barrels of provisions.

I* .:

i

914

B UQUKT OOLLIOTION.

A. 18-2

t .

1762.

Aagnst 28.

August 30,
Yenango.

August 31,
London.

Aaeust 31,
Garlible.

September I,
Ligonier.

September 4,
Detroit.

September 4,
Lancaster.

September 8,
Sandusky.

September 10,
London.

September 12,
Ligonier.

September 19,
Tenango.

September 32,
Philadelphia.

September 22,
Philadelphia.

September 23.

SAnii-mViop??
Detroit." '

Nothipgmore can be done this seaeon but to take post at St. Marv's.
foitoTM'*'? '"T.?? f Michillimakinak for the winder; Set
&« ?n't?"''^ffl' ^''*P t^ ''"PPy »f *>'« «''«o°°t« are passed. Gave no
eio!nf » li f." ♦®k''" aV?r**"^P°«*« *" give presents to the Indiana
except a httle tobacco at their councils; has only given trifles to the

linTAT^f'^'" William Johnson left, although^he^hlnk/ he Crown
should be at some expense to keep the Indians in good humour. Prov"
sions brought by Jenkins and Holmes, Jenkins had to give pwsents to

re^iL«Zr «V*'"."^r •''^r'L°^ Ouiatonon. Has oommuJicated aU
regimental orders to Major Gladwin. p„»- ooy

Th^t«-\''//^\'^'i?'l* carried by a soldier in America on a Sarch!
The weight (each article given separately) is 63f pounds. 39()

^tZlfZ'^^V^ ^°"1"^*- Certificate as to the time the sheep driver
^n/ ^'"v •,. ^^^ ''■^"'^ '" "«'°g b«' °«» yet navigable. ^ 391

Eod.de Valtravers lo the same. A^ks for his protection and advice
to further the interest of Lewis Carran. a relation who is desirous fS ■
lanS fotS\" '-''T' l\'^' ^'"^y- ^*'' ^« ^bat he can in Ser^
sy^vin^a. '' "''°''' *° '■^*'''^' *^ encourage emigration to Penn-

retu?n8'**^F?eminl\'J° '""'• ,^"' ^^""'"^n? ^'^^ ^^^''^^ ^''^ «°d ««°d8
LitK f ;. ^'^^'"gj'as received no orders. Thomson is going up. Paper

with^full account of what is doing at Havana, has befn sent^ to Mr^

of flm,"!.'" ^fcV° *,• * '"™^- ^l^ ••«t«rned. Limes has left with 23 loadf
Po f • u>/u -^""^'"^ '?^*'" ^"« ^^'^e '«• Sends monthly returns. 395
Capt. Mherington to the same. Has given bounty to five men sends
lists cerfficate. and receipts. Had hoped to get on the schooner to
fo by Kr ' ''*°'"" ^°* '"° ^^' ^"''° '•'^°'-' «o he shaU

List, referred to above, follows. oqw

nnS*''/-'.!^''*"^' '/ ^^^ ^*"'^' ^^"'*« P^Pe'-s ^'tb the great and good
news (the surrender of Havana is evidently meant.) -^ua

Ensign Pauli to the same. Sends returns and letters, &c. 399 .

Capt Eudolph Bentinck to the same. His arrival ; an operation in
his throat ordered. The letter is almost entirely personal. ^ m

nn!i'*^i ° ^"^ '^' '""^- The Indians satisfied. Provisions for the

pOHI, «C.

Lieut F. Gordon to the same. Arrival of Mingoos demanding provi-
Bions ; they threaten to return and burn tho fort ; he has only eifht men
S ™ w'lt""^ ^ '•.'fle «t«len by an Indian ha. been take/awly from
tZl u-^ has arrived with goods and rum ; fortunately the Indians .
know nothiDg of the latter; it has been put into the King's stores
waiting orders. Escape of a deserter. 40«

to ?h jrb^ M?eSd S! ""' "°"- ""°°"'" °°"°»"'"S « <"" ISS
Accompanied by a letter of the same date. 41?

ton and^WanoD ° ^"^ ^^"^ "*°'''' ^^^^ '"'" ^'^'^ '''^^'^ "'^ behalf of Bayn-

^.nt'^'^f ??.^^^° ^'^ ^^° '^'"^' Oescri.tion of tho land he received
from the Indians ; any part may bo taken for the uso of the garrison
Suggests building a mill. ^414

«n£"'iLHf^P"-*^''^/'"u^-^° ^"™^- ^•'J'^'' Gladwin's arrival ; he has not
accepted the majority but is to command here, with full power to demand .
all he needs from N-agara. Provisions expected from there : if any
accident happens to them, there will be the same difficulty to suS
the troops aa formerly. Eelurns sent. Clothing received. Shall reC

A. 18-2

A. 18-2

BOUQTUT OOLLIOTION.

2!»

1762.

September 34|
Detroit.

September 34,
Ligonier.

September —
PreEqa'Isle.

September 26,
Niagara.

September 25,
Philadelphia.

September 25,
Niagara.

September 29,
Venango.

September 3C,
Pie Bqu' Isle.

Ff ptember 30,

Jlichillimak-

inak.

October 1,
LeB«jeuf.

October 4,
PhiladelDbii

Ootcber 6,
Philadelphia.

Sergeant Steyner at St. Joseph's in a few days. Is busy with his accounts,
&o., &c. Page 415

Lieut Jehu Hay to Bouquet. Sends sketch of Lake St. Clair. Th»
decrease in the depth of water ho believes to arise from moving sand
banks and not from the falling of the water, although there is an ebb
and flow in the upper lakes, the extreme difference being five feet»
Description of the sketch (It does not accompany the letter.) 418

Lieut. Blane to the same. Sends returns. Bmpty bags sent to Bed-
ford. Rt flections on the result of the war with Spain. 435

Ensign Christie to the sjme. Bet urns sent. Provisions have been
forwarded to Sandusky. Nails wanted, &o. 430

Capt SchlcHser to the same, (in French). Has been to Albany, and
describes a plantation of 1000 acres on the Mohawk to be sold for £900
York currency. Is surprised he has not yet obtained leave, as if ho
remain here till November he cannot move, the communication being
entirely stopped. Report here that Capt Barnsley has been scalped by
the Indians. Sends a loiter from Amherst concerning deserters. 421

Warrant, signed James Hamilton, appointing James Burd and Josiah
Davenport to receive the prisoners from the Indians, to be delivered at
Fort Pitt, or other posts. 425^

Major Wilkins to Bouquet. Sends returns. Ecnyer has been ordered
to join him (Bouquet) by way of Presqu'Isle. Has heard from Fort
Stanwix that Capt. Barnsley has been killed by the Indians. Is concer-
ned at the scattered state of the battalion. Clothing. The recruits in
place of the disphsrged men are very bad. Capt. Hopkins, with his detach-
ment, has passed to Detroit. Is sending off a new sloop that can carry-
nearly 500 barrels of provisions. 427

Lieut. Guy to the same. Sends returns. Diseased state of the sheep ;
if he can keep them alive it is as much as he can do. The men are very-
sickly but are recovering &o. &o. 4;<>

Lieut. F. Gordon to the same. Concerning one Skinner. One batcaa
will be suflBciei t for the post. One of his cows has run off or been f>tolen
the othor he sold to an Indian, Wilkio sent down ; his desire to settle for
the hotses ; ho is sensible of his crime in bringing the rum. He hnd gofc
leave to bring ten gallons and has no excuse for bringing the rest as ho
was cautionei enough. Has obeyed the orders left behind as to tho uso
of the path by Petterson and Wilkio, as well as those regarding the iLdian
laying claim to a rifle. Has all these orders ready to leave with his suc-
cessor. 4B0
Ensign Christie to the same. Sends account of the balance duo by
Capt. Cochrane's company and of tho debts duo by them. Cannot send
corporal Moss to Fort Pitt for reasons given. Eospecting a sick so'dier
and Mr. Pitcher's horfee. 433^
Lieut. Leslye to the same. Sends a letter from General Aberoromby
in which he says he hai applied for his (Loslye's) removal from so dis-
agreeable a station. Has not yet got marten skins. Capt. Etherington
is to send Mr. Jeanet [Jamet elsewhere] to take post at St. Mary's, tho
season is too far advanced to go to Lake Superior. 434
Lieut. Guy to the same. Respecting necessary articles wanted by the
men at the post. 43(>
Alexander Lunan to the same. Has certificates of the services of

\f rj tn tiv x.\r ^vv liiv ttvwwuv ovl—

4bt

Plumsted and Franks to the same. Respecting the supply of pro-
visions for Ligonier and Fort Pitt. It is reported that 1,700 soldiers are
coming here from the Havana ; it is said they are very sickly, and that
those sent to New York are dying daily by dozens. 438

horpss ini'^reHfifid
tied?" '

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BO0QUKT COLLECTION.

A. 18-3

I'll

1762
October (i,
Ourr/ Park.

October 6,
Tenaago.

October 7,
Kew York.

October 12,
Niagara.

October 13,
Fort St.
Joseph's.

October IS,
Kiagara.

O<'tob-'r 17,
Niagara.

October 23,

Detroit.

October 24,
LigoDier.,

October 24,

Niagara.

•

October 27,
Detroit.

October 27,
Detroit.

October 27,
Detroit.

October 27,
Fuiladciphia,

nnS" ?''"*^° ^T"'''' ^'^ Bouquet. That many of the Kinir's hoMaa
could be recovered, were a reward offered rThJa 5a n«i„ - ^ .• ^
the letter the first part having appar:n:i;teriosl)' "°'^ * ^^^40
^tZ,^' ^'''i'''' 'V^' f"*«- The very bad character of WUkS
bad'conditr' '° '^"^ '"' '^^ ^^°^ ''' ''''""S fai« aff.irs in a ij^

dothing to Philadelphia^ ^^e7J:m\e,T^^tS^or^^^^^^ to%?rt PiS*
Had met Capta.n Ecnyer at Fort Ontario, and Meyer at Al bant*
Arrival of the 17th, 42nd and Montgomery's; the RoyyiSth 43rd ani
48th are daily expected. The officers of the 2nd battaLn of ffijrhlInd?rH

T. Ham back to the same. Has obtained a nass at n-fr^jf o-
account of Mr Schlosser'. extravagaSsVh?nTn liquor The F«„S

Capt. Schlosser to the same (in French). Has received lettera whinh
had been delayed. Has engaged men on\eaBonabriermf XS
why names of men exchanged were omitted by Walters and ^^^1 «
account of the men discharged. The place fbll of intrjgae of whi^S
he gives an account. Movements of officers. Has purchased an W»r«
from S,r William Johnson. Christie and the sefgean^ Sor are f ^^
to purchase Carre's lieutenancy. Bespecting non oomEsiJned offioel^
CaVVe^^comXr I'"' '",' ''^ disa'ppoint^meot at thrTonlr'vafof

Capt. Campbell to the same. That Rodolph, who wishes to ^h«
discharged has found a good man to take his pJe, ^° i?

fir^«7 ^ ll" •*'^ ««™e.Will set out for Bedford, so as to be back in
time for slaughtering. Hopes the Springs will do Ourry good Voo, ni?
think flour can be carried up cheaper than he said A oant„^"ri a .
has again made off OurryPwritefheVfu not leave B.Zd Ull SSS

irders "^ ^^"'^"°'^ '' ""' (^'^'^°> ^'^ °«' go there Si further
Eeturn of exchangee enclosed. JJJ

C«pt Campbell to Bouquet. Dr. Antony Anthon has declined to nnr
chase the ensigncy j Sergeant Cope desires^o be recommended ?or a P

J)r. Anthon to the same. That being put on the hosoital e^tflhl.lh'*
ment. he no longer desires to purchase the ensigncy. ^ '"^^'it

«hS?"h ""P k'" Z*' *^^ '^™"- 'r^« «"««««««« in aJI parts of the world
should bring about a peace; would not be sorry as it is the onlv t^« i#

C«ptain Hopkins is sent back to Niagara to save prov sions l3adthi
General allows some trifles to be givin to the Ind^ns a the V^sU ml

lor 0 .rriage. Do not know how he will get on. as they are critically

A. 18-3

A. 18-2

BOUQUET OOLLEOVXON.

2iy

i';62.

October 28,
The Warm
Springs.

October 30,
Philadelphia

October 31,
LeBoauf.

November I,
New York .

November 6,
Fort Pitt.

November 8,
Philadelphia,

November 8,
Luwer Sha-
waneseTown

Ng 'ember 10,
Pbll:.delpbia.

November 11,
Philadelphia.

November 12,
Philadelphia.

November 12,
Philadelphia.

November 14,
Fort Pitt.

November 16,
f'ort Pitt.

nice in Hettling. Will in future bo very sparing in advancing thoir own
money on these accounts. A transport from Havana expected next
week ; suspects the men will be very ragged and sickly. Have asked
leave to send up a salter (a man to salt and pack meat) but find it diffi-
cult to get one. Pa^e 469
Dr. Boyd to Bouquet. Had got through the woods from Bedford
with a guide ; there are no paths but the woods are free of underbrush
and no mountains till the Potomac is reached. The distance is about 50
miles from Bedford. Description of the springs and the miserable huts,
built without the least trace of taste or even of common sense. The
good cifects of the water ; the wretched lot of people who come to the
springs, to whom they are of no use, &o , &o. Is afraid he has asked for
leave to go to Philadelphia at a bad time. 471
Lieutenant Dow to the pame. Has been ill. No word of the vessel
• with clothing which left New York on the 14th. Troops expected daily
from the Havana. 477
G. Price 10 the same. His difficulties on the journey from Venango
which he left on the 18th. Sends returns with remarks. Postlethwaite,
suffering from a very sore finger and in danger of losing it, has been sent
down to Bedford for treatment. The letter is dated the 2l8t but a com-
parieon of dates in the text shows it to be the 31st as in the margin. 474
Abraham Mortier toBarnsley. Sends accounts and shall continue to
pay bills drawn on him from Niagara. 479
Bond by L. A. Levy in favour of James Gillespie, to secure payment
of the balance duo him by Mitchell. 4go
Baynton and Wharton to Bouquet. Thanking him for the promise to
secure payment from Neut. 4^2
Alexander McKee to the f-ame. That at a council meeting, the In-
dians resolved to carry all their prisoners to be delivered at Fort Pitt,
except those who are sick. Fifteen Twightwees have arrived and report
that at a private council of the Mingo and Delaware chiefs, it was re-
solved to strike the English living in thoir country and had sent a large
belt and a bloody hatohet over the Lake to get the other Indians to join.
No natims had taken hold of it hut the Mingoes, Delawares and Shawa-
nese. They (the Twightwees) had resolved on a contrary course and
had come to return the belt and hatchet. [ The letter, which is a copy,
is signed, Alexander McGee, an evident error of the original copyist], 505
Alexander Lunan to the same. Thanks for care of letters. Social
gossip. (The last page of the letter is at page 643). 4^4
James Hamilton to the same. Kespeoting the delivery of the prisoners
held by the Indians with whom he, acting as commis:>ioner, had nego-
tiated a treaty. That if the matter cannot be concluded by him, but by
the military authorities as he (Bouquet) states, he is willing to have the
matter settled in accordance with such forms as may bo thought neces-
sary, rather than have the restoration of the prisoners delayed. 4?6
Capt. Barnsley to the same. Tho delay of sendingoff sergeant Clark,
owing to the difficulty of getting money from Nelson. Has borrowed
£2,000 which ho sends for distribution among the companies. News
of the various officers, whore they are and what doing. 489
Adam Hoops to the same. Summary statement of the accounts
between them. 494
William Fives to the fame. That he had left his mare, gun and other

articl(>n At. RliahlT Pnn in nKaixro r\t AnAfarrr D^n-ln.. .^.U^ t 4.-

give them up. Asks for redress. 4\iS

List of men discharged at this post in November. 497

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BOUQUET OOLlXOTIOir.

Sim

1

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A. 18-2-

11

^i ii

ilil

nil

HUi

1762.
Horember 15,
Fort Pitt.

Hovember 16,
Preaqu'Isle.

Norrmber 16,
Fort Pitt

KoTember 18,
Heidelberg.

n,SK;^ ^v "'^ to Bonqaet. Asks that the claim for impressed horses
made by one Young be settled by the General. ^ Page 498

10 do nothing about pni chasing, as he

John Christie to the same."

hopes to be promoted soon.
List of bateau horses, &o., at this post.

Norember 19,
Fort Pitt.

November 23,
Fort Pitt.

Noveoiber 23,
Detroit.

Moyember 23,
Detroit

Morember 23,
Detroit.

NoTember 23,
New York.

NoTember 26.

Kovember 26,
Pbilftdelphia.

WoTember 28,
Fort Pitt

November 28,
Oaiatonoti.

December 3,
Tuscarawas.

Decembers,
New York.

December 7,
Niagara.

December 8,
Carliale.

December 9.

December la
Fort Pin.

49»

6U0

infh?KL?of-^*'" ^"^ ^""Jl''^*-. Sending a letter for John Stein, a soldier
Z AAu.'S^' ''««P««^'"g his portion of his father's property If Slein
be dead asks that a certificate to that effect be sent. ^ ^ ^ "50?

nowTarmefby LeTy K.'' "'''''''' '''' ^'"^ ^«°' '^" '^ •^''^° %'i
Capt. Ecuyer to Bouquet (in French). That in event of any further

irZlil^nT/r '^t rV''', '^"^ ^'>'^'^"«' *»« P'-^P^^^^ 'o puf the fori
wfml °^^'^^".°':«' bjit ask. for orders. Acs sent for Croghan. 607

cha^''i^Te?St.\Vt';r^- ^^'"•^'^'"^"^ ^' ^^' --^''"^ ^^« t^
ScSsl^^ompt ;° ''' ""*'• ^PP'^'-^^ '«•• '«-« ^« P"-^- C«P*5^j°

aii?rdt?p7rctji:^prj;K:sse?rcrp:sj! ^'«"^- ^^•^-^•^ ^j^

and Franks for the Western Department of North America. 6 14

Quft'^nf- h'IS '■y^f^'S the Indians sent by George Croghan to Bou-
quet. His diflSculty from want of money; sulky disnosi.ion of the
Indians at present from thesuddcn stoppage of presents,^?'*". Ill
clo^S O^'nlv-^^n*; Sends papers, &o. H*s at last ;eceived iio
renortef tn hJJ 8»ck from the Havana are to be here ; the troops

bC Lme poX^ "'''^' ''*'"•' '«*'^""«* '^""^ ^^°'' "^-^ -?»
Capt. Ecuyer to the eame (in French). Sends returns Croghan

sfr'winlamlVn'^ ' \^'''''' * ^"^^ «^ '^ Mohawks, wiU^a pans from
oi ihn Sn«n^ K •H-'"''^" "^ going to war With the Indians who are

?ece ved ffTaHhr«'-TI^H"'P'°^"" ^°^''*" P"^""^''^ ^»^« sentry Sas
«f H H V, A ui ^"^ received an order to send off men to be naid
aLddiBcharged, buthasrefused till hereceive his (Bouquet's) orders S
Lward Jenkins to the same. Had been ill with fever aid a ?ue and
nn^ ««^«'/d with itchy red spots ; hopes to be moved to Fo"t Pitria
t!os &o.. ^ ^'°^^' * '"*'■* ' ^^' "^"^ '>°«" *b'« t° g«t Indian curiosi.

De^awaiJT h.u hl'"°'' ^^'* to the same. Sends some translations imo
l^elaware, but he is moro master of the Mohican tongue. The rest of the

l*; r„-!f ^?"^*' •'^ ^."•'^«°°« and a lament that so l^w are reaSy ta
en. brace Chnsiianity &o, &o. 627

nt tfi" Z' ^°i^!?'M* ^° the officer commanding at Fort Pitt. A matross
of the Royal Artillery at Detroit, has got a commission in the arm v-
another to be sent to relieve him. ^jq

r.onvi.Tf'^'T"'""*^^''"!""*' I« pleased that he and Ourry a^e
4 or Ifi m^^'i']^ ^^^ ^"^•'^f »'.• The garrison very healthy ; no deat^h far

14 or 15 months, but is afraid there will be sickness in spring, an there
» no rum to keep off the scurvy. Applies for medicfae whTch his

Ignorance of how to get it has deprived him of. ' 630

oa.r?h" ^««t to the same. Asks to be paid oui of Andre-v Bead's
cargo the amount he owes for rum sold him. ^"urew xteaa s

Certifieatft Jiu laono p:»t. .,H°ftn T p "•' • ^^ , ^

Bon. waggon masi;"r7 ' ' "' '°^ '^'^'''^' ''^*^"^" ^"'^'''r

George Croghan to Bouquet. MoKee has returned. Some Shuwanesf
Chiefs arc oa their way with pris.uors ; MoKoe expects Them uiUob:

A. 18-2-

A. 18-2

BouQuiT ooLtionoir.

ii»*

ITU.

December 10,
Fort Pitt

December 10,
Port Pitt.

December 30,
Port Pitt

1763
Angnat 30,
Philadelpliia.

1764.
Hoirember 14.

Ko date.

1Y63.
January 3,
Philadelphia.

Jannarj 6,
Philadelphia.

Jmanuj 8,
Pott Pitt

delivered up, as he has a betfer opinion of the Shawanese than of the
DelawareB. The Indians confess to the belt reported by McKoe (p. 606);
it was got from the French officer on the Illinois ; they had no intention
to go to war, bnt it was time to defend themselves as the English intend-
ed to make war on them, and allege the refnsal to sell thtm powder, Sa.,
as a proof of this, and that as soon ns all the prisoners are delivered
up the war will begin. The Delawares have received a belt from the
Sufquehanna, have ordered their warriors to remain near home to hunt
and are sulky. It is fortunate they are not on good terms with the In-
dians over the Lake, bnt if war should break out it would be general,
as the Indians are jealous and never cocFider eonBcquences. They ex-
pected great thirgs acd their poverty and mercenary disposition will
not suffer them to beor a disappointment. Thinks that it will not bo
long before there is a quariel with them, &o. Page 534

George Croghan to Bouquet. Desires to know the General's determi-
nation as to the expenses of the Indian Department, so that he may know
whether to continue or res-gn, as he will not be continually beggirg for
necessaries, and will not pay the expenses out of his own pocket &c. ftST
Capt Bcuyer to the same (in Prenc h). Has had a visit from a band of
Indians ; he could give them no presents, but as they wore at war gave
them some powder p.nd lead and a few knives. Has received a report of
the drowning of six men returnirg to Detroit from Michillimakinak.
Prisoners tot yet arrived. Has still four deserters in the guard house ;
wishes thoy were hung. Has stopped the sale ol rum brought in after
he (Bouquet) had left, the sutlers believing they co Id do anv thing in
his absence. ' 53g

John Ormsby to the same. Report of renewed Indian hostilities, but
hopes a strong reinforcement will arrive in time to strike terror into
those infernal bloodhounds. The good character of Eonyer, the com-
mandant. Money wanted. 540
Baynton and Wharton to the same. Sends letters received from New-
foundland. Congratulates him on bis arrival at Port Pitt, after chastis-
ing the savages who attacked him, &o., &o. 392
A. Baby to the same (in Krench). Thanks for his kindness and atton-
tion and offering to be of service. 496
Note of goods belonging to William Summer field. 541
List of men discharged by Major Gladwin belooging to the Ist batta-
lion Rojal Americans. 642
Names of the men who served in the Maryland troops and were enlisted
in the let battalion Eoyal Americans, 544
Memorandum by D. tVanks to Bouquet. Respecting flour, &o. 545

A. 19-1.

LSTTSBS TO CoL. BoTJQUKT.

1163— Vol. VII-Part 1.

B.M., 21.649.

Lieut. Dow to "Bouquet. Hopes for his speedy recovery. Certain billa
paid, but that at the Black Horse he thought extravagant. Page 1

J<ichard Peters to the same. That there can be no settlement of his
accounts till they are examined and audited; this should be done
whilst all the facte are ktown and most of the nersone alive, as dela^
msy give trouble. Eetpccting Monckton. No peace yet, but negotia-
tions likely to produce one. 2

George Croghan to the same. Some parties of Indians gone to war.
Ecuyer gave them a small quantity of powder and lead. Scarcity of

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BOCgUlT OOLLKcnON.

A. l»-|

i ;

i:

1763.

Fort Tiu.

Januftrv 8,
Fort I'ut.

We«tover.

Jaiiuhij- 16,

Jftnuurr 17,
New York.

J«n\i«rr 18,
Fort I'ilt

jAnimry 31,
New Yi)ik.

jKniury 22,

PhilailelphiA.

JftnuKry 22,
Phil«delphift,

January 23,
New York.

January 23,
New Fork.

January 24,
fort Pitt.

powder Rmon«thoJr.u!orH; luw'.ilo intontiotiH of tho IrulUns, but thoy
are not yot nnite.l. Only four i.tinonorH dolivoro.l up hy ll\o Mli«w8n««o:
hopoH (o gotftll ill Rprmg; ImM not Oio Hnmo hopoHofllio DolnwarflH.
A;.kB niMiuohonH hh lo KJving proHontH to H,o WHrrioiH. IWo 4

C apt. iMMiyor to Houquot (in Kionoh). Hondw lotui nw nn.l lopoH, of n
court niBrtml. IIhh rocoivod il,o lotlor from liHnoHHtor; H HoomH hh
otornty mnoo ho o.imo to Fort I'itt. Primuior^ .Iclivorod up by tho
ImlmnH; Six NHlion wnniorn piiMHin^ to go to war witii M.o IiuiinnH
who RIO on llio Rido of liio HpHnumiH. AsUh for iiiMrnHionH m toirivinif
Ihom lowdci-. \c. A olub meolH ovory Moiulay nnd tlioio in n Imll ovory
Nitunlay. If tho punt^li in "o| nlrong: cou^Ij, tho ladios |,nv« tho
wliickoy «t (iioir diH|u»»l, ,{

WilliHm PottN to (ho bhii.* oolin« a lM>y who wrh (o havo boon

i'nK«KO»l as a Hcrvant. Dosor. - tVom Piob.ju'IhIo havo oomo in ami
lu'on puni«ho*l. yix men drownwl on I.h1<o Huron. Aooount of tho
weekly danointf BBHoinbliuH. j^

(.\)1 (joorjfoMon'or (o tho «»mo. DoHoribcH (ho ftKrooal)lo paity (hat
IS with him . UigoH tho H«Mtlomont of oort«in ao.HiuntH which havo Iwoii
loft unpaid for thrcoycnrH and will no( bo pnid lill liiH (HououotV) ooiti-
(loatoH Hio rooeivod. .,•

Cflpt. Schl«w«or to (ho Hamo(in l-Vonoh). Tho oominunioaiion botwoon
thiH poHt and I'ort Pitt han boon oloHod Hinoo tho ir.th Ootobor laat.
Complains of double dealing on (ho part of Hir William JohnHon with
reHpu-t to tho purohano by CJano of tho oompany of Ottp(. (Jiaiin, and of
the (arm ho (SobloHsor) was poiHuadod lo purehrt'^r, but whioh ho n(»w
deelinoH. DoclinoH now (o noli his eommisBion, and bhUb that tho lottor
o( roNi^nation bo returned. IIIuohb of HiiHign (William V) liny, of whtmo
roeovciy iho doctor ban no hope. / ^ » ^^^

Ijouquot lo AmberHt. That ho had soUlod and roooivod a oortilloato
of tho NOtthMnontfo. tho money placed in biH hantlx l)y (ionoral Hianwix
(omipply money to (he inanagei-H of (ho tranHport Horviee in Virginia
and tho eight oountioH of l^eniiHylvania. Lest doubts Hhoul.l arino in
anxiouH (o havo tho aoeouiitP examined and Bottled by his (Amhorafs)
ooinraandB. j \ /

Utilph Phillipa (o Houviuet. Asks for liiH interest to enable him to nur-
ohHBo in an old rogimonl. 12

Amhor8( to tho same. Has leoeived a proolamation doolaring tho
ccBBBtion o( anns, m ooMHeqjonve «)f tho prdiminarioa of poaoo signtHl
on (ho Sid of November la«t; to communioato tho samo to tho dilToront

|H1HtH. jjg

Lieut. Dow to tho Bamo. Has wont paokot to Fort Pitt ; Sorgt. Olark
to hond return of clothing. UoHpcoting M .uquoi'H Horvant, *c. 27

tioorgo Croghan to tlio same, lias roturnod from Now York. A
letlor from London, of the llUh November, gives a list of promodons.
Iho armiOH preparing for winter quarters, and thoro was a talk of
Bevoral regiments being r.iisod, so that there would bo no poaco soon.
C this letter apparently by mistako among those of nO'S. Tho proiim.
innrios of poaoo were signed on the 8rd Novemfior, 116 i). 2J»

Amherst to (ho same. That ho cannot order a ro oxamin-ttion of tho
account* (p. 24). if ho thinks anything is wanting, ho ought to apply
to General Stanwix. ^ hO

Bouquet to PlumstwI. Asking him to lii.ve a search made for a packet
of vouchors entrusted lo Hamilton, a vwk, in November, 1701, for
Wonoral Monokton, but never delivered to tho General. Asks that all
iniormatiou may bo obtained rospooting tho packet. 31

Qoo. Croghan to B aquot. Shawanoso delivering np priaonors. Somo
of tho chiefs are to stay and hunt till tho last prisoners are brought ap

:

A. lO-l

A. 19-1

nnrqttiT ctnLMnTtoif.

8Bi)

itos.

Mlolillllmith-
Innk.

iannitrjr 3B,
Olmrlpiituwii.

Jkiiimrj 3(1,
liundon .

litnimry 30,
Purl I'ltt.

Jmiiiary 3R,
UnrliRln.

Jniiimrjr BO,
Wegtoter.

Fnbrimrjr 4,
fori IMll.

Pebnmry 4,
Fort PIU.

FobriiRry 5,

Port ritt.

Peliriiitrj 0,
Fori PHI.

PebriKiry 0,
lilgotilnr,

Pebriinry 7,
Port Pitt.

Pebraiiry 8,
Port Pitt

in r<|)iinK. Thn RooinI iiiixiHtMnnnin of lite |HWt. linn dinwii for two

FUliiiH nf £100 0Hi>l). 1*11^0 ;|2

(1n|)(nit\ H]tliorin|,(<ni) (o lli)Ui|uol. Koltini nnnt. liloiit. .huttnl. r»|M)r(n

»i (lio n(, tli« pimt i\{ Hi. MrtiyV, whicli Mow up (ho powilor itml onin-

i)lololy tU'B(,n»yo(l tho fort, |>ri»vi«ionH, .Vo, Tlio niuriHini Iihn hoon nont
HMO. Mr. .Inmol Iihh limt ovorylhiitg nnil whs nt) Hovoroly Imriiod llinl
lin wiin oMiuoil id romniii lit Ht. Mnry'N without alotl)iiit(. HImll hoihI iui
liiiliiin hIiiIhIi Tor him, ;i;t

Mrs. ToRoh to (ho hiuiio (in Kronoh). ThnnliH Tor hin lottorw iinil
lriontlHl)i|>. Will loiivo (or |t;nro|to in spring Will Iohvo Iho country
without lof^rol, whoro niio Iihh HuOoroil ho niuoh, iViv, iVo. Hft

A no(o oi'tho Biimo diitn in ftddoti liy ('np(. KoHoh. HT

Annn KKf.j^ornld to tho nnnio, AhUb nltor hor non hy ii formor mnr-
rin^o~-tSorf{onn( Clhik. Ul>

<!iipt,. Konyor to tho snmo (in Kri-noh). All tpiiol hor«, hut nt Kott
Hrdtord Ourry'n rorpornl ttnd fivo tnnn ikro in prinon Inr hiivlnf; rnldind
(ho Htoro, IIhn Bont n dotfudmiont, lo roUovo thoRo rnBoiih nnd ii pnrty lo
OHOorl thoni horo. 'I'ho Hniniunition hiiH hIro ho«n ntolon, hut. Hint, It in
holiovod, hiiH hoon don.t hy tho inhHhitnntn. MondH loturnn. 40

liini of IfittorH Bont hy tho mw oxproBB, 41

(lol. (loorj<o Morcor to lloininol. A privnto lottor, givinu nn aoiHMinb
of tho ploiiBBnl Htwto ofHooioly in VirKinin, (hoir doHiro (or iiifl proBon<-o,
Ao. 42

(joorgo Oroghnn lo tho Biinio, IIhh hoon iil nonio oxpoiiHo, Itut not
muoh, nnd thoro Mhall not ho much nioio. UoniailiHon tho (hMiurnl'n
ohjootioiiH (o hJH iKKMtunlB, that tho intorprot*>rH had not hoon paid Minito
(hoy woro fIrHt omployod. Iln did iu)t ointiloy any ol thotn and tM Ihe
(UmioihI ohJiictH to thoir nccMiuntB, ho hhall tnlto no nioio Iroiihlo ah.iut
thoni ; nor wan it IiIh huHinoHH to pay any (d' thcin, (hcu^h ho liaii
ndvan(tod nionoy for that purpoHo, and aHliH that tho conimandiiig oflloorn
at Kort IMtt and Dotroit pay thoni in i'uturo, aB ho will nol. advanoe a
nirthing, ThinltB it c.ruol «d (ionoral AinhorHt to aot an ho liaH dono ahimt
exponHOB (or tho Indian ho|iarttnont. Oapt Kcuyor will Hund tho
account f^ivon hy tho Indian <diiof of tho holt Bonl hiMt Hiimmor to tho
Indian natioiiH. 'riiinkH that McKoo, now amonf^ (ho Mhawanofo, will
hrinf{ up tho priBonorB in Maroh. Doob nol holiovo tho l)olnwnroB will
liiltif{ in thoir prinonorB unloMB tho HhawanoBO hring in all thuirB. 4r»

Ualph I'hillipH to tho Batno. Kan hoon appointod to nianngo Ihonll'airn
of (ho lalo (Captain Mathor; ankH that tho nionoy from tho nalo o( hia
ofl'uctB, hJB pap( I'M, A6(^, ho »^ont. IIIb anxioly loBt ho Hhould ho put on
half pay by tho poaoo, but hopoB that hlB (ItouquotV) f'riondBhip may
nvorl thiH, 4it

ThoinaB IlutchinB to (ho samo. ThankB for ohtainin^ him loavo of
ahnonco to go lo Oaiolinai but waB (liHap|iointed at ilB hoing oountor-
mandcd. Hlill hopoB ho may ho ahio to Hticoood thioui^h IiIh (li(Hi(|uol'H)
intoicoHBion in (dilaining loavo lo tnako (ho journoy. 51

William I'oIIb to tho Hatne. ODui-b to purohaHo an otmigncty for liia
hrolhor John. 5({

I/oulonant Hlnno to tho Bamo. KxjilainB why ho cannnt noil tho flour ;
ilH poor qualiiy. fi<i

Lioulonanl (Jarro to tho aamo. KoiuoBtB that ho may ohtuiri hin com-
pany loaving tho HucooRBion to (hooimignoy vacant in tho moantimo. In
a i*. y. ho BiiyRtlial I'oIIb would purchoaBO tho onNignoy Cor hin biotlior, 57

(Japlain Kciuyor to tho Bamo. ImlianH Hunt ott to i)olrojt with (Jin-
palchoB ; ono Bont to Vonango Willi inHlructionH to Mind Iho (ionoral's
orders to LcJI(uuf and 1'ioh(ju'IhIo ; orders also soul to Handu'-ky. An

2tt

BOOiiJir OOLLlOTIOir.

A. l».l

1703.

February 10,
Rolle..

February 18,
New York.

February 17,
New Fork.

February 20,

Frederiokg-

burgb.

February 21,
Fort Pitt.

February 21,
Fort Pitt.

February 23,
Beloell.

February 24,
New York.

February 24,
Ligonier.

February 25,
Philadelphia.

February 27,
New york.

February 28,
Fort Pitt.

Iftroh 6,
Niagaia

Uarcb 8,
Chester.

March II,
Fcrt Pitt.

iii<

i»rodeBo.tnroXr dav ^nt^t^'u*" ''°"?" The men at Rod Stono
thoHB two na«f! V if ^.f .y* ^""P Kamsona frjm tho bitttalion at

oJrbirgffiirH 'T::'- ^tz^t'"''''' "^ B..iord, aruVi
H.d« bi« po.tr lt; ^x^^-^z^z^^^.^i^'^

tent:;! ''''"^''" '' '''' --«• «-P-'i«« » purcbaMrfbrCarrC. lieu

favours. ' *°' ^^*"''' '°'" P''^' kindno«8 and for future

Ca%;,SToV,:'tinTe"?mH""'H'^-n «-P°««ng dispatches ; Cap'' •
DolaCareH hro'lent wirS that' h^f wH h"™'""'" °.1 V^« '"•^«'^' T^*
Hp.ing. No appearance of a f?cU^^^'" ''""« ""*" ^''^ Prisoners i„

acctn^f for^L'petes' &o" "oTrVv'fr '^T ''""l''' ^« ^^''- "-P-^ing
P«»t " '"' "'P^^ses, *o. Uurry to make out h s accounts tk

ietSl^TcUn^^V^^^^^^^^^ BhownCoKRoboS-the part'of

It seems fbat af least tVobauZis 0?^^ R ^'^f^'i^^^'''^ '"^^^^ ('^►. 70).

^^L.^at. Blane to the same. Has sold no flour, money being noarco he "
Lieut. Dow to the same. With his resignation as Quartermaster. 19
PoS' ^°'^''"'' '"^ '^' '''"''' «««P««ting letters sent through Mr

Capt. Ecuyer to Col. Amhorsf /-in w.I^^vX t ^*

height of the river hS rem^v^rf fh?L '^y- ^" consequence of tho
Htorevs On ihrLk 0/ • u7 • . ^^^^^^ *°^ ammunition to the •^Doer

men to the rising gfoand with a forSt^" ''" • ^''^ ^P^'^'"'' ""'* ^O
garrison. Had aVtbe^E^kts^iead? STett: ^^S Z^'-,^^? -^''^'^
AiVnon ihe water abainri • nil th^ ^» • • o x s '^om luo lyrt,

but .k. «. J ^^^ ,;; i;r,c= *°c'br iLsrri

A. 19U-I

1763.

Mnroh U,
Fort Pitt.

Uarch ta,
Ligouler.

Mkroh 13,
Fort Pitt.

March 16,
LondoQ.

March 19,
Fort Pitt.

March 10,
Fort Pitt.

Marsh 19,
Fort I'itt.

March 23,
Philadelphia.

March 24,
Bedford.

March 26,
Qaebeo.

Bomo badly ouriHtruotod hout<cHhaTO had tho eamo (uto. Ih now repairing
thu damiigo dono inaidc and outfido ol llio iort ; it is oaly trifling Tho nowH
of pouce huH boon liicn a thundor ulap to tho Iniiiuna, who aro moio
atttiohod to tho Fronub than to uh. Pugo 8S

Capt. Eou vor (o Bouquet (in French). DotailB of tho flood nt Kort Pitt
roportod to Col. AinhoiHt, ThomHon, tho tannor, and Stiephotd, tho
oarpontcr, drowned, tho Olio at TurtioCrock thoolhor atTw > Milo Kiin. 67

Lieut, Blano to tho Hamo. Thunl^H for inHtructionH about Iho fl )ur.
Huh rcooivod advico from K.tuyor of tho Hooond flood at Kort Pitt.
Ecuyor ban loHt bJH forago; can supply him. 90

William PottH to tho same. Thanka fur otTor of Horvioo. Kcrtpooting
hin brothor'H application for tho onnignuy and tho puruhuHo (,f a com-
ptuiy by Lieut. Uarro. ExplainH oriorB in roturn, &u. JtoHpeoiing
roturiiH from Niagara, iSic. Ui

J. Culcraft to tho samo. Thai the two Honior battalionH of tho Koyal
AmerioanH aro to bo continued. 93

Capt. Kouyor to Houquot (in French) ReportH tho fire at Lieut.
Jamot's poHt of St. Mary (p. 33). ILh annoyance about roturno. Hih
employed tho cooporH making barrels for HonditJi;? oil' provisionH. Hm
replanted tho trocB and cloHod the garden, aH ho does not expect to enjoy
it. Tho people aro grumbling at the last ordor that thoy aro to work
without pay tmd do no with a bad grace. Kvery one diHHutiHfiod slnoo
tho flood about lodgingH. The morohantH huvo loHt nothing ; ho aHNinled
thom with all his power, although ho dooH not think thoy doHcrved it.
liutohinH hau lofl tor a uhort time, ila-t dotorminod not to huII hisoom-
mi^Hi(m, but &h it in clear ho will bo put on halt' pay, hopoH it will bo m
soon aH poHHiblo. It HoomH cruel to Bond an oiflcer ho far and then to
reduce him; it would ruin him. ilis journey from Qiioboc bore coHt him
CO guineas. Sendw vouchers, &o. St. Patrick's day wuh obworvod in
Huch fuHhion that Croghan wuh not able to write. i)t

(joorgo Croghan to tho camo. That uh few proHontH ai^ poHwiblo have
bocn given to tho IndituiH. lie huH himHolf Hpent £100 ol IiIh own in
])ro.'ontH. Tho groat unoaNinoHH of the Indians on account of lute BritiHh
acciuisitionH ; dooH not approve of Am horHt'K plan for dinlreHhiing them.
Had written to Sir William Johnson that if he (Croghan) hud not leave
to go to Britain to obtain rostitution for tho Ioshom by Krenoh doproda-
tiouu, ho will have to rosign, and by AmhorHt'H plan there will bn
no need of an agent. Sends vouchers for payment; if Amherst doon not
authoriHo it, he supposes ho must boar Iho Iohh. Will not go down iho
rivor as he wishoa to go to England and, bosidoH, ho will not moot tho
Indians, with no power to deal with them creditably. (Tho letter is full
of oxpiessions of dissatisfaction with General Amherst's oourrto.) si8

Same to tho same (|)rivalo). Is sorry that tho tracks wore not run
out; will do so next month. Ills views of tho stops that will bo taken
by tho Indians should sottlomonts bo made without pu-'ing for thom and
that tho French will do everything in their power sacrotly to give tho
Indians a bad impression of tho British, At least 50 Indiann ' ould go
with him; will send young McKoo, who is modest and a gt od inter-
protor. The Cberokoos aro hostile, bat have boon kept quiet owing to
tho war carried on aguinst.them by tho Western nations. 101

Matthew Ciarkson to the same. Presenting a map of Louisiana, dedi-
cated to him (Booquot), lOii

Thomas Hutchins to the same. Is so far en his way to North Carolina.
Hopes to be at Fori Pitt by the 2Sth of April, Betors to burning of iho
post at St Mary's and tho flood at Fort Pitt. !0i

Lieut. James Grandidior to the same (in Fronoh). Has hoard of hiu
arrival at Now York. Death of Saorelaire, who induced him to oome to

22i

Br.OQUBT COLLIOTIOrr.

A. 19-r

1T6S.

March 71,
Cumberland

March 30,
Fort Pitt.

March 30,
Fort Pitt,

March 31,
New York,

April 1,
Ligonier.
April 7,
Oarlisle.

April 9,
Fort Pitt.

April 11,
Ntw York.

April 13,
lADcaater,
April 13,
Philadelphia.
April U,
London.

April 20,
Fort Cumber-
land.

April 20.
Detroit.

Robert Cnllonder to Houquot lias H« ^„. « i ?r . ' "«" '*"*

Armntrong aro b„rnod. How ho Hotilod w S Mr F, y f. r t o Ih n.l ' M."

Cupt. Cochrane to the catno. That Carre muHt mnUn k;« „ *'*

not to hinder his recovery. ^ ' ^'''''" ""'*'■ ^""'"^ ouut.oim

Lieut. Blano to the sanao. Respecting the Halo of flour 1 1^

Jamoa Malli-tor to tho same. Has nurvoved fo, a rnnH In .k *

tains from Fort Littleton to Ca 118^01 Xch Id «n,^-.r • ^® "'''""'

Capt. Ecuyer to the same fin French). McK.e rei orts Th t' il
Shawanese are not so well disno8ed m thov wero an I th« nVi "

have sent them a mosHago not^o doliver\p heir pr a<„o 7m''i?
wasBOcn what turn thirgs will take by the ponce Thov wilhni
come with five prisonerH escorted b^y lOrb^ggarn^ ^thov ZlVl"::
received vorv co d v Thn KnJuUn^ ^"J- ♦u ."«'*''*"'' \"°y ^"all bo

for want of 'matlLl J'^^^Sdli ^XTh? Sir/box 'IT'^.
had evidently boon stolon at tho time of thSood by u nZro <^ k^^^^^^
bad broken it up and buried tho piecen near the kitZ° h'^M^;;
obliged to place Lieut. Donelan and Surgeon Boyd under trZfinr
fightmg. but released them on agreeing to give up L q "arrol iTfi

Col. James BobcrtHon to the same. Respecting tho Question of Pw
Claus celling his commission, as Amherst has r?W to ZcHa^T-
absence to join tho Indian Department. Carre ou^ht st ii to .S n t «
lieutenancy as two of the battalions of the Royal Amor cans are to h«
reduced and as an old lieutenant he will be kept on fuU pay Rotrtl
of what ,8 to bo done with tho different regiments. ^^' ^'TlQ

Capt. Hambnght to tho same. Send tworifloi&o . by William SilHnr
whom he recommends for employment. ' ^ "'""•»'^ ^''^ or

Liout. Dow to tho same. Sends letters, &o. in.,

Capt. Ridge to Haldimand. Asking what bocamo of thn mn^n,//

b.lt.1,01. is ,0 stand Botu™, .o„l. Si„o*i Urd hJar " o7„f nlS^
a the wld,er» entitled to disoliarse ha™ ant.li.d C.t tT., J!.'^'
aid . anictanale love affair. The dootor tbints he oould'goVover it °f

A. 19-r

A. 19— I

IIOI QIIKT (Mll.l.KOTION.

.>25

. n

on-

17»l.'».

A|nil2;i,
K(irt I'itt.

April Zi,
Kort I'itt.

Miiy 4,
Fort Pitt.

May t,

New Yolk.

iVIuy (i,
fjigoiii(!i'.

May 20,

Ki)rt Pitt.

May 2i»,
Kort Pitt.

May 30,
Fort I'itt.

6i— 31

ho were Hi'iit jiway ; uhUh timl lu« bo Hoiit to Fort Pitl. The Dohiwurorf
pcrcatly oxiiHporatod iiiid lliroatoii iniHcliiof. \'»^o 12h'

<!a|)t. Kciiycr to Houqiiol, (in Firiicli). Hart Hoiifc hJH mnro to tho
liirin. Had 80Mt f'om lioiHos to Fji^'oiiior; Ihoy aro ri'tiiihiiipj with iron
IooIh, ito. [laH ordtwod iilaiio t^) sond all tint Kin^''H horHvH horo hut lio
nayrt ho Iuim iiono, all Iho liorHOH thoro JK-iii^r Iuh own. Iti'M|)0(din;^ the
l)lack.sniith'H tooln, &c. (Jan >,'ot no anwwor from (-'apt. MaMHot, who \h vory

lazy. Tl> . induHtry of Hiironl ; han hoi Idi^jod to (tinploy (iooporn

as ohhUh aro wanting;. Tho ordor to pay for (lour, tSic, on tho Ifjth
April has hoon (lisroijardod , will li(W)hli;r,„l to takt» nhari) nioaHuroH with
tho (johtorn. lias had ^roat trouhh* hunting up tools, Ao., holongin^ to
tho Kini^, ytil old (Jlaphaiu'rt houso is full of thoni and ho has ohoaled in
othor ways. MoKoo's tloolaration of what took plaoo among tho
ShawanoHO ; it has Uwu ahsoluloly nooossary to givo thorn jxiwdor, &c.
'I'ho Illinois and othor Indians aro opposing tho passago at tho instiga-
tion of tho Kionoh, Soldiors asking thoir disohargo. Indians loaving
dissatistiod, although thoir consumption of provisions has boon onormouH.
Asks for goo<l rtoiir. 12H

(ioorgo Oroghan to tho samo. Throo ohiofs, with 122 warriors, oanvo
in to dolivor up livo prisonorH. .Souds oros to bo lostod. l;{2

(!apt. Kouyor to tho samo (in Front h;. Si'nds a paroid roooivod front
Dotroit, with a spoooh from tho Miamis to llolmos. (.'roghan is at JUtl-
ford, and proposos to go to (Jarliwio; hoiioH ho will soon rotuin, aH thoHO
rascals of JhdawaroM aro assomblod to liold a groat oounoil about tho
dolivory of prisonors. Major (Jladwin wrilos that ho (Fouyor) is sur-
roundotl with rascals and complains of tho Dolawaros and Shawanoso as
tho scum who sot tho others in motion, ilas sovou batoau.v in tho
water. i;{3

(ionoral Amhorst to Ollicor commaMding at I'iltsburg, ontdosing public
orders for publication. ];{4

Liout. IMiyio to nou(niot. Tho returns will show that ho has sold tho
flour that was in tho greatest danger. How tlm sales wore mado. i;{6
Lieut. FottH to tho same. That his brother has bei^n providtnl lor by
tho intorcHt of Sir James liowther, ho that his a|)plicatioii to purchase
Carre's lioatonancy must bo oancollod. 130

(Japt. Fcuyer to the same (in French). A largo ])arty of Mingooa
arrived at tho bt'ginning of the month, and delivered ten bail horses; Ihoy
askod pro.sents, which wore refused. The Mingoes and Dolawan^s sold
peltry to tho amount of i::{t)0, with which thoy pundia.sod its much powder,
&c., as thoy could got, and have gone a])parontly down tho river to stop
tho passago and intercopl. tho bateaux. Thoy have been committing
robberies at IJiishy Jinn, &.(.;. Is p\itting tho tort in tho host posture of
defence. Arrival of Hudson, wit!; si.K recruits ; 20 bateaux now in tho
water. It is Just reported that the Indians have killed Clapham and all
in tho house and plundered everything ; tho three men who brought
tho news wore at work tind oscajtoil through tho wo(k1h. Arms sent to
tho iiooplo at Bushy Ilun. Byorly warned to loavo or ho would bo
killed in three or four days. Is afraid of tho small post.s, but can answer
lor this. If no letters aro received, it is an ovldonco that tho communioa-
tion is stop))cd. 137

Same to tho same (in French). Massacre of tho men at tho Haw n\d! ; a
tomahawk loft as a dechiralion of war. Daniel Collet brings word of
tho massacre of Thomas (Jolioun [(Johnihoun] and his party at Boaver
Creek, having left Tuscarawas by order of King IJoavor. The Indians
report Sandunky taken and tho offlcorH prisoiiors, and that Doti-oit was
attacked, llo believes tho affair to bo gonoral, and trembles t'oi- tho
posts ; he issuvrounded by Indians but is neglecting nothing, lie is to

I I

tin

HoirgiKT roij.KcTlox,

A. l»— 1

cat

Kort IkilfonI

!::;;;;;;o:l.t*:ni;r::; "::!:"!"^'i:'^'^ r-'''^- -":'>^ '•- <-•-«' -.

•Tiiiu' 1, ;

I'm-! B('Hfoi(l

!^ ii

■Fune 1,'
Fort Pitt.

.Tune 2,
Fort Pitt.

.■om^ani.snnnimia, nnmlKTinK HO nr !.u ..u-n, an-l has n,||o,.,o.l tl..

iu.?!v;.^;':7,l;: '!;:;[''•••• .v-"^' -t'^-' >" -i-m.. .i... ^x't;!

niui i,,tiw.,i tiM. .liHa,i,Mwal.l.. news f'i«.iii Kciivor; lian niiist,.ro.l M...
I m. •'""""" '•"■ 'WO iiii'ii. loavin^' only a coriM.n.l and on.. •.»..

Nory h lln p„w<l..r; has so.it lo wan, in ll.o ...ftloi-H; Hhall (1< , h , r tV.
provoMt H„,.pnHo. TiK, Wolfn half hr,.thor ,.an,o i, , ^Hon; ? r
unung a h..rs.. and wanted t.. hiiy p„wdor whiH. J J «f m . f.
has not gone <.rt' ho will ho ......od, ILon .hi^ ' iu !„ a d ont .!•

"otiung c-un «.. without an .scorf. C^in rx-p.vt n. ' f, r " ,^^^^^
»l..;vo. hut .upposoH tn,„.m will ,.„n,o fn.ni uLv. '"""^^""""^ ♦»«"

Iho ml. Hi are annod and gnard the town, an he .loos tlojiJt whoro h «
« f y ing to HHvc all tho rain that it nhall jdoaso God to nen, in n.o of
a hlockado IfaH wWtfon to (ho u>ai.istratoM at Oarlislo how uiT
concerns Oumborland Connty to n.rongthon hin hancK ''145

yUK'fH, dolucml at TuscftrawaH on tho 27(h Mav that nil tl,„ I.',.,, ■ 1 *

..t ?n <le >;rmi„ol („ ,,orei»t till it wm tiikon. Tho OhicliSiBo,

.vMc „„lv 1,. „„„ ,,,,.00 „f „i, „„„,„o"(o'„;'S^4)'o „, . ' '"' "■"' '•■^:i .
men I avo cai-nod an owlor to the somoant to <rot all tho sot In, I <r-

had Boiit h.. wlfo unil cattle to Fort Ounibotlno.l Tho tw7m„, w,,.,

mu- «„„,. tho.e,,io„".;;oi;rtrf^:;i;;;,f„?^;i!,rr,HiS «s

A. 19—1

BnUQIJlT 0<»I-I,K(1TI0V.

.287

17»l».

•iiiiM' :i,

[VfMlu'Ulf.

Juitc :i.

fluue 3,

Fort U»(l{i)id.

•luae J,
Ligonicr.

June 4,
Philadelphia.

.Tune 5,

VhiliuU'lpliiii.

•Tune 5,
Fhiladelphiii.

June 5,
Fhiladolpliitv.

Gb—Sn

meut; tli« iMMm>i«t. \vonu<i» iiimI ohil«lrtiii muw IikHjui coriMitid meiit. The
(mt,tl«i urt' nil hi-on^ht in uiKliirtMlcult out mo m to wuvo tho milt moiit f'nr the
luHt nwoiircc. The liidiaim nn- iiIkmH ii iniK' oti, tint huvo not anpourod.
Thf j^'<mkI HorvicoH ol tho triwlt-r, Trout, aixl of Huroiit. Givos an
Hccomit of flit« work done for <lcfoii<!o ; thn iirraiij^«Mnoiit of tlio militiu,
&i'., and the pivcaiifions takoii to prtncnt Hiirpntw. Huh ox|H'Mdod all hiti
own money and wants a little iiiin for liiw |hh)|(I('. The thrt-o men from
V'enani^o wore oldi^txl to return after t^oing lilt miloH. I'ago 162

Ijiout. diristi*' to liieut.tiordon, Venango. (!iiyler, of tlio Qucon'H Hun-
gers, reiiortM that hin whole party wan cat ott" hy the Indianw ut the
month of the l)«troit Uivcr. Mo letl Nia>;ara on the liJth May with J»7
men, (umsiHtint? of Siir/^oon Cope and 17 mono: the lloyal Amoricans,
tho rent ran^erK. There wore kilhsl (!opo and 15 men. Sor^eant Frolin-
(j^M- and Hi of tho ran^^orK, oi.o woman and eliild : himnolf and throe mon
wonmled, two nince dead. Hud lout all tho provirtion.s ami i i^ht hateuux.
On getting to Sandusky he found it l)urned to the ground. (Jod knowH
what haa hoeomo of IVIly and his party. Sehlosser at hiu jjost n\ot tho
Hamo Into (an Sandusky). Has sent to" Niagara for ammunition, and hm
kept six mon of Cuylor'n, as ho expects a visit from tho heli hounds. JTas
ordorod ovory one into the Idoekhouso and shall bo roiuly for thom. 157

Ilolwrt Callonder to lJ(>u(|Uot. Tho Indians have broken out about
I'ittHburg; tlio garrison in want of powcUn-. H.^tpects a waggon load
this way (no pla<'o given), and shall send ten horse loads to Capt. Oiirry.
Will try to got mon to aasist, but thoy are Inllod into too groat seeurity
to hope for any help. 159

Ourry to tho samo. lias had no bad news since his last letter. No In-
dians on the communication but two, who, witli two squaws and two
children, wore bi-ought in by :i scouting party. Has received plenty oi
subsistence from the country people; the difflcnlty ho hiwl in getting
them to remain in the fort, owing to their fear of the Indians ; has lo<lged,
victualled and armed them. There arc Sta families in the fort, and tho
militia rolls show 155 men. The regulars are :{ corporals and !» privates.
JIas patched up two drums and the parade makes no small appearance.
Plenty of water, and gutters prepared to catch tho rain. Everything
prepared for an attack. jgO

Lieut. Blanc to the same. The Indians have been firing since Thurs-
day last, but too far ott' to do harm. Had tired tho houses which gave
them shelter, so they have disapi>eared. All tho inhiibitants from Bushy
Run to Stony Creek are sate here. Hopes the (reneral will consider their
services and losses, b'ivo of the pack hoisomen from Fort Pitt ai-e miss-
iiiM'. 163

Plumsted and Franks to the same, ilavc ordered cattle and flour to
Fort Pitt. An escort re([uired. 165

Bouquet to Onrry. Has sent an express (o the (lencral for troops to
Fort Pitt, and bus applied to Governor Hamilton, who has written to tho
magistrates of (Cumberland County to assist. Has written Callonder to
send ten horse loads of powder. Water may be taken from the crook to
put out fires, as there are plenty of casks, &c., &c. Wishes those scattered
m the woods could as easily bo relieved. 166

Same to Ecuyer. Troops wAl be oi-dered for his relief with the great-
est dispatch. Is not afraid of a dii-ect attack ; he must guard against
surprise, as well in tho fort as by patrols at night, the mon resting through
the day. The ship carpenters to bo discharged when they finish the 20
bateaux, &e., &c. 168

Same to Cii.lleador. An escort is needed for the powder to Fort Bod-
foi-d. The people of Cumberland to supply it, who must, for their own
interest, oupport the j>ost till troops can be sent. 170

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A. 19—1

1763.
Tune 7,
Fort Bwlford

June 8,
Carlisle.

June i),
London.

June 9,
Fort Bedford

June 10,
Ligonier.

June 10,
Fort Bedford

June 11,
Shippensbiirg

Ourry to Bouquet. Can defend the post unless the country people de-
sert, in which case superior numbei-s might tire to death his dozen lioyal
Americans. jSTevcr lies down himself till about 12, since the alarm and
by two or three in the morning is walking about the fort, turning out the
guaixls &c. Has got the cattle secured. His <lifflculty to keep the undis-
ciplined mihtia from straggling ; they are still in good spirits, but don't
know all the bad news. AVhat he has done to the fort. He fears much
tor Ligonier. Longs for Indian scouts with news, but still more for red

*'°"*^- Pa<^e 171

George Croghan to the same. That as he predicted, the Delawarea
have all declared against us. Has written Sir William Johnson. Report
iromfort Augusta that the Susquehanna Indians have summoned the
garrison to remove or they will cut them otf. Proceeds to Fort Bedfoixl
and will try to get an escort for the powder. 173

Jaines Mann to the same. Sends bill of lading for the clothing for the
-Koyal Americans. ° ^h.

Ourry to the same. Is afraid his letters may not reach. Supposes he
• '? "?'^ '^" *'»«^ 1"'^"^' so shall write direct to Amherst. The terror among
the inhabitants caused by a false alarm, Avhich arose from the burning of
houses by Lieut. Blane (p. 1(J3) at Ligonier. The alleged 50 hostile
Indians turn out to be those sent out by him (Ourry) as a scout The
inhabitants of the town are hearty but the settlers who have fled from
tlieir plantations are ^yavering, but he has managed to reassure them.
Are living on fresh beef to save salt provisions and do not kill the sheep, as
they can be kept in the fort ; he has had biscuits baked for the scoMts
&c. Does not believe the Indians will attack the lort but is prepared.'
The g^trrison of Joii Burd, with the settlers and goods, has arrived safely at
J^ort Cumber and. The sergeant threw the powder into the Monongahela
and buned 900 pounds of lead. .Alajor Livingstoiio's post is defensible
and he has formed two companies of militia. Is sending for a drove of
cattle from Cresaps tor Detroit. The signals he has amr.gcd for the
iriendly Indians. ° ,»-

Lieut Blanc, to the same IJocapitulafes the contents of former letters.
Hopes that suceour.s will be thrown in by the IGth. Can only ascribe
-b-cuyer s silence to the watchfulness of the Indians. I8O

^ Ourry to the same. Letter received ; has written to Ecuyer by a mili-
aa man. H,s scout returned after going 40 miles without seeing an
Indian. Sewls to Amherst statement made by John I[udson, an Indian
brought in the other day. If the Province intends to raise troops it
may have two companit^ complete here in two Jiours, and this he has
mentioned to fJovernor Hamilton. jg^

Croghan to the same. IJopoi-t of the people in Path Valley being aU
muiilered an<i their houses burned and that f^ort Ligonier was taken and
t)ui-ned, but this last contradieled. and two men from Path Valley say
that no Indians have been there; the people are greatly alarmed, but
have returned to their houses. Has engaged a gan-ison for Fort Lyttlo-
ton to prevent its being taken. Is going to Fort Lyttleton ami if Gen-
eral Amherst does not ajiprove of the garrisoning and that he (the
wnter) has to pay it him.self, he may discharge the men at the end of
the month. Ihe only Indians concerned about Fort Pitt are the Dela-
wares, an; it appears that they wish to deny it, should the plot mis-
• arry. Ihere is nothing about the attack on Detroit but what the Dol-i
wares rep()rt. Should the outposts be taken there is no doubt the In-
dians will fall on the frontiers, unless therr Ne a sufKcient check soon.
It Detroit IS attacked, as reported, it must fal , unless the French assist
which he believes they will not lo, being cmvineed that the French on
the Illinois have been stirring up the Indians. Has asked Amherst for

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BOUQUET COLLECTION.

229

1703.

June 13,
Cnrlisle.

June 14,
Amboy.

June 14,
Phi!adoli)liia.

June 14,
Philaclflphiii.

June 1(1,
Few York.

June 16,
Fort Pitt.

JUUI' 111,

June U>,
New York.

ofdevH regarding the Fi'ench at Detroit. (For Oroghan as the writer
see p. 214). Page 184

Col. John Armstrong to Bouquet, lias only Heen Trent'.s letter to his
wife and the Indian speech to Colhoun about the Indian depredations.
All thing!* will work for good, though bloody scenes may be at the door.
Is distressed for the state of the frontiers. Is setting off for the north
side of the hills, to prevent a ruinous and shameful flight. Eemarks on
the necessity for issuing commissions should the war become general,
&c. ■ 188

Major Allan Campbell to the same. Is on the march to Philadelphia
with two light companies, and has sent Lieut, (rrant, the bearer of this,
for orders. 191

Bouquet to Ecuyer. Troops are sent for his relief. His satisfaction
at the measures taken to put the fort in a position of defence. Ac-
knowledgments of the zeal and bravery of the garrison and inhabitants.
Burent's sorvices shall be recommended. The blundering of the savages
in not attempting to surprise the posts; their lies about Detroit lead to
the hope that Sanilusky is not lost. Flatters himself that Venango
and Le Bojuf can be disengaged if they have provisions. Hopes to see
him as soon as possible. 192

Same to Blane. His post can be in no danger with the prudent mea-
sures he has taken. Has recommended the case of the people in the
garrison. Troops are on the march to relieve the post. The Indians
will not attack openly, but by surprise, so he is in no danger. If he
cannot protect the horses they might be sent to Bedford. 198

Report on thequalitications of Mr. Spence as a .Surgeon's mate. 195

Ecuyer to Bouquet (in French). Doubts as to the letters reaching, as
there are Indians enough to intercept the communication. Eeport that
Fort Burd is abandoned ; Croghan's and Thomson's houses burned. Will
retain the post, and save his people, by not exposing them improperly. The ,
fort is so crowded that he is afraid of sickness, and as the small-pox has
broken out, he has built a hospital, which is ball proof. Has received
news of the attack onCuyler (p. 157). The formidable preparations at
the fort described, as well as the great laboui- and fatigue of the men
to carry on the work, but none complain. How he has ari'anged his
garrison, and details the manner in which the woi'k was carried on.
ilis obligations to Mr. Trent. Hopes Detroit may bo defended, but pro-
visions a:\d ammunition are scai'ce. Ti'usts that a large body of troops
may be sent, not small detachments, which are cut otf. thus sacrificing
manv lives. Attack by Indians on the IStli. Blane was attacked by
Indians on the 2nd of June, but unsuccessfully. There appear to bo
few ludiansabout here, wishes they would try to assault, even were there
5.0t»0, for the more they were the moi'c would bo killed. All his people
are on the alert, and ready on the least sign. Has been obliged to stop
building bateaux since the Indians appeared. The carpenters have been
a great help on the works. Capt. Buny (?) sends word that part of ]
his garri.son — 30 men — will be here' shortly. Arrival of four
rascals of Shawanese frcmi the other side of the Ohio. They will receive
nothing but bullets. 19(i

Major .John McNeill to the same. Has hoard of his welfare through
Hutc'hins. Would gl.*i<Hy come down tiio river, but the legislative boily
has put it out of his power to do so in a proper rank. Hopes the fate of
Clapham and others will induce the Province to raise a battalion
&c.,\!tc. ■•^02

(leneral Amherst to the same. That Mr. Spencer (Mr. Spence at p.
195), has been ileclare<l qualified to iict as Surgeon's mate. Does not

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A. 19—1

17fi3.

June 17,
TJg'diiici-.

•Tunc 17

Fort lit'iU,

.1(1

•hme 1".

•runt> 18,
Fort Pitt.

•Tune IS,
Fort Bfdfon

JuiK' IS,
Fovt Pitt.

•Tuiif 1!l.

■lime at,
Carlisle.

June 20,

Fort Be<lfoi(l

•Junf 24,
Perth .\iiibry,

(i^o..juoo toiitte... to t,.e ^n;.:::^in^:,rii;s' ^" '''''' ^:::'^

fb,.,,daccos,.t<. tenor ',-^,0^''^^^^^^ ,^^ ^''' ^V'"'I"^' "•'''^^ '^t" ^^'''O'n
botvvocn thiHun IW S^

WhouUl tJ.i t t . ..e ( W. f 1 . T ' T'^^'^y ''"^^"''^^ tranquillity.
vui.iod,&o. ^i', '""^'^ "'"SO', tho poor inh«l„tant8 will he completely

noiti^vefc::;ir r lon.;'?^;^ i;;;:;i"^^fr\^t<'' ^-^P

Delaware^ will ^Irthe lall o^^ •'"'^'-^'T' . ^•"".''''"^'•^ "'^^' th^

French to ,ot pop.".;!::;.'^" ZJ^ ICZZ ? al r "tKT ""''''''
have heen very insolent ainoe tho l.^f f. 7 ? ,' J^"« ^^eluwares

.lono.,.o,-o nn^chief thu. .Tor the h/n' nV""'' '^' ^""'^^'''^ '»»^«
ThinkH also that if the Six Nntion' ' ^"'^T "«'«"*« ««" repair.

<-»]>t. Kciiyor to Jio.iquet fin Froncin Tlw. ♦;.„., vi . „ "

have had another talk with M K^r^MlV,.' • '^''awanoso (p. 201)

but ho cannot k^liovo h >, v. -.'h „ ^ ^^ ^'■"T''* *" ^'^•'^"' "tatcmonts,

about. Thov n.ay c.).no w oi; t V in / /^''-'^ '•'^'' ^*'^^ f"^'*'^"'*
dition. ' ^ vliuithoy hke. as the post is in -ood con-

v^l'^^Z^^^:J::^^^'''^y,}}^^-^ou, the .nilitia S
wu,-. If the Dela wares M n evr„rr'^^^ H.s opinio,, of the origin of

n-ar continued he bel eves t wm IW 1 *? w^uld l,o put fo death if the

Asks that the v^X^i:^::r::';::';^:z:^f^''^'^^ -^ "— ^ biood

accoSs^^lhei; tS"lc^'" ^r''\ i WK. on the carpentf.!^
Slacken of in the h.Vhes to,, ns" ./' P'^^/^'-'P^^'H-ont's so.-viies are
imprudcce of' Lie ,t (Ton 1, , in s. n r '"'I P"'^''^"»"« "^ Venan.ir,,. The
have not arrived '""'''"^' ^'^'^ ex,„-ess(.,s by land, which

side of the hills^ Can sav noSn.r. H^^^ ''"i." «"'«"»tted on this

218

A. 19—1

JJoryiET (MH,I,K( THIN.

2;n

i7<ia.

•I\ini' 'io,
Xfw Yuik.

J mil' 2(1,
liancaNtrr.

■I line 2(i,
K.iit I'itt.

.lull*- 2<i,

Koit I'itt.

•luni' 2ti,

fiivnciifttiT.

.Fiirn^ 2K,
I'liiliMlt'liiliiii.

.Iiiiu' 2S,
f<i(f<)iiifr.

Ciipt. Cochriiiio (() Houquot. Sends letter lidin (ioiH'iiil Ainhorst.
Proposes to leave lor Pres([u' Isle oii Monday or Tuesday, Asks what
orders are to lie led here. I'ajfo 210 '

Oa])t. ,)anies llohertson to the same. Arrest of a piivut'O and drum-
mer for delit; he has heon unahie to fi;et them set at libortj'. 220
I'lnsign I'i'iee to the same. Ari'ivcd tVom JjeHieiif, whiih ho al>an-
doneil Oh the ni^ht of the 18th, Had reeeived word of Keller's defeat.
Another express sent otf has never hocn iieard of. The (:a])tain of a
vessc^l ivports the attack on Detroit hy l,5tlO Indians, who lost 40
killed; the seizure of ('apt. (Janiphell and Lieut. .McDou^all. A few
ilavH lii'foro, they killed lloliert Devers. dapts, llohinson and .MeKay and
Kisher, a trader, whose wife they han^'ed, takina; the family jirisonors.
Detroit had Ikhmi three weeks besieged wiien (he vt^ssel h^ft ; the garri-
son were living on the lew jiro\isions Haliy had. 'riii! vessel wasiireilon
coming out of the river, and ('apt. I'ampliell was sent on hoard to see if
siie would strike, when the lives of all on hoard would he spared, hut ho
said luMvould tight ids way out, and did so. On the IHth he (Pi'ico)
was attacked and his house set on lire, so that he retreated with seven
men, six of whom are still in the woods, and arrived at Venango on the
201 h, when lie found tiio block-liouse burned to the ground. 221 ■
(!apt. l"]cuyor to the same (in Fi'eneh). Nothing now. except a few ^
sligiit alarms, until the 22nd, when the Indians wor(^ hunting some'
horses in the woods and tired at some cows, after whicdi they attacked
the fort an all sides, except that on the Monongahola. One militiaman
killed and another woundeil. Had dis])ersed the Indians with two can-
non shots, not without etfeet. On the night lietv.-een the 2:5rd aud 24th
they wor»( reconnoitring the fort, and after midnight the Delawares
asked to speak to .HcKoe • a statement of the conversation is sent.
The returns show throe soldiers killed and one wounded ; two militia
men killed and two wounded. The garrison consists of a total of 'SiO
men, with 104 women and 10() «'hiklren. the whole numbering 540, of
whom about 420 receive the King's })rovisions. Price ari-ived this
morning with seven men of his garrison. 15onjamin (Iray j'eports the
attack on Presqu'lslo ; the capitulation of Christie; massacre of all
but (Iray and two others, Avho tied to the woods. The assailants wore
Oltawas, (^hip])ewa8, Wyandots and Sonecas. 224
Joseph Simon to the sj'mo. Can get iarnuirs to send tlioir waggons up,
to be, paid I>y the day, I), t thoy must have more than last year. 280
\V. I'lumsled to the same. Sends warrant for the waggons. If money
is sent ho will come and arrange matters, but not boyonti the ])ittamo
sent. Monckton sails t(Hlay, and Cochrane leaves on Thursday. Who
is now to give directions ? 231
Warrant for waggons, signed by .lames Hamilton, (iovernor of Penn-
sylvania, follows. 2.^2
Lieut. Hlane to the same. Has had no satisfactory news from either
Pittsburg or Bo<U'ord, nor any letters from him (IJouquot) since 24th
May. lias force sutttcient to defend the post, but the roa^ls are
guarded niglit and day by the Indians. Has agreed to pay the men
from Bedlord and the young servants till the arrival of reinfurce-
monts. Hat) made repairs, &c,, so that this is the best stockaded post
on the line. His care of provisions ; the attack on the 21st ; naiTow
escape of a small party from an ambuscade. Has written Ourry, but
has not Inien able to send it. riXijects the Indians to ruluru with rein-
forcements to make a third trirJ, but their chance is smaller than ever.
On the 21rtt the Indians killed 1:1 cows belonging to the inhabitants, and
burned a house. 2.34

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BOUQUKT COLLECTION.

A. 19—1

17(i3.
June 28,
Philadelphia

June 28,
Philadelphia

June SO,

Ijancaster.

July 1,

Carlisle,

July 1,

Ltincastei

July 2,
Philadtlphia.

July 3,
Crossing at
Juniata.

July 3,

Carlisle.

.Tub 3,
Paxton,

July 3.
Paxton.

July 4,
Crossing at
Juniata.

July 4,

Hunters

Fort.

n^^nf^Lf J'- *" ^"'l*!"*"- JIas (lelivored hi« lotto,-,s. Tho arranL'c-

ment for forwarding such as may ari-ive. It is reported that nine bateatx
Lake ^ 'l"""*''^ "' ammunition, had lieen cutoff on OnoS

ToX:iZl^'''' *V'- 7'^^'''\ '' '^ '4oi'tei tZZ'w 1 Iw John
son has had to eavo his hou.^e and is raising tho miHtia Svt

.Slough and ,Simon to the same. Have bought th flour w.ntoH^^

will oe necessary to pay for transport by the K "'^'Vn

BouaZ ^'r' "*' '^' ?r^ '^'^"^^ ^hJ same .sibject. 'fl

at??^t m'tltfX'ho wiuT'of^^ -any artille-y stores are wai'S

c^iis.etcy;.c;p:,;;rf^;;^^ehlmZirv:nr£3-^

takr?th??2dSn " r"- ^^";P^-' -^'^ volunteiSe^'killed'o .

wentoS Ha rt to On. S'f;''^ ''•">'""' '"'*^ ^^^'^''^^ ''^ft'^^- t^e men
UK, .Mil. ji.iH sent to Uurry for a reinforcement 9ni

Bouquet to Governor Hamilton The no^is, « P.. -r . rn^

,.„. 1 . .'=' ' ""^ JiKtiauo iiivLHcrare ana inc

;et hini to go over, .so that ho can give information

per-
254

July 4.
New Y

ork.

July 4,
Carlisle.

for war. Will
sonally.

Bouquet to Croghan. Sends a summary of Geno.-al Amherst's leftl?

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BOUQUET COLrEOTION.

233

255

1703.

July 4,
Carlisle.

July i)
York.

July (>,
St. John'.s,
Newfoiindl'd.

July 6,
Philadelphia.

July <>,
Carlislf,

July 8,
Carlisle.

July iS.
Detroit.

July 10,
Detroit.

July 11,

Ligonier.

.July 11.
Lancaster.

July 11,

Ligonier.

rccommondH lliom to the Governor for coinmiHsioiis. Kespecting the
settlement of a bill. He (Bouquet) and Capt. Basset are living in ease
at Croghan's hotel. Page 262

Bouquet to Blane. Approves of his measures. The men who stay with
him shall be paid. If the names of those who treacherously abandoned
the post are sent, he shall publish them in the newspapei-s. Had Christie
and Gordon behaved with the spirit he has done, their posts would not
have been lost and Christie and his garrison massacred after a scandalous
capitulation. To save provisions and ammunition, and never to allow
any of the men to leave the fort on any allurement. Don't let a musket
be tired but where it is sure to do execution. Has sent a reinforcement,
which ho shall soon follow to clear the roads of that bloody race. What
Ouny hinted of his (Blanc's) intention had he not got a reinforcement
must be erased. If an officer is left alone he must die before he dis-
graces himself by leaving. 264

George Stevenson to Bouquet. Asks for the release of Klein, a
musician in the Royal Americans. More troops needed if tiiis war become
general. 267

Mrs. Gually to the same (in Frencb). A personal letter about her son
and other similar subjects. 268

Governor Hamilton to the same. Itcmarks on the news of the capture
of the three for is. The Assembly (of Pennsylvania) has authorized the
raising of 700 men till the next meeting of the House in September, to
be employed in prf)tectlng the frontiers; the bill will contain a clause to
compel the people to furnish transport, &c. 273

Warrant to the ofticer of the IJoyal Artillery to receive into store pow-
der for the use of Fort Pitt, &c., and to issue powder to the 42nd Regi-
ment going on service. 275

Bouquet to Governor Hamilton. Is glad, for the sake of the frontier
inhabitants, that 700 troops arc to bo raised. The Indians being elated
uith victory, it avIU bo a risk to send up a convoy to Fort Pitt Avith such
men as he has. If the men raised by Pennsylvania cannot be sent with
the troops to the relict of Fort Pitt, then ho must run all risks to relievo
it. Sends Ourry's and CJroghan's letters respecting the men raised for
Fort Lyttleton. So soon as the ronuiins'of the two regiments arrrive, he
shall ])roceod to Bedford. 276

Major Gladwin to Bouquet. That the letters sent by the same mes-
senger as this were lost when bo was taken prisoner by the Delawares.
Refers him to enclosures for account of the loss of the posts. Recom-
mends his officers for their services. Has onlj' heard once from Niagara
since the bosrinnin<'' of this atfair. Is anxious to hoar about troops, &c.,
k,. ^ 278

Knsign Christii' to the same. A detailed account of the siege and
capture of Presqu'Islo. 280

Lieut. Donald Campbell to th. ; >ie. Sends returns of the garrison.
Left Bedford on the 7th ami reached here on the flth. Did not see the
enemy, Imt they must have followed close as they tired at the fort that
evening; one man wounded. 284

John Iluahos to the same. Proposes to use dogs against the Indians.

285

Lieut. Blane to the same. Has delivered all instructions, &c., to Mr.
Campbell on his taking coinmaiid. Thanks for the .Ruti.sfaction ho
(Bouquet) has expressed and for the care of the men who have suffered.
The Bedfoiti Volunteers (Mr. Ricker excepted) desoiTC nothing but
their wages. AVarns against the renewed ottbrts of the Indians. 288

and

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A. 19—1

MN

•Inly 12,
l'liiliuli'l|>l

•Inly 11',
Detroit.

•Inly Vi,

July 13,
Koi't Hf(lfor(

•lulvl-l.

I'iUtoil.

■Inly l.->,
Liffoniir.

.rnly Hi,
Ouiiilxiliiiid.

July 17,
I'ig^>nif'i

i» „<",';"'■'";"■ "'""ill"" I" H..iK|.ifl. Tlut ll„. A,M.,„l,lv, f„„.ili,,l „i 11,0

LioiU. .luinos McDonald to tl.o sium- Vccoimt of ..m,!i.« ..f^'"i w^'"-?

tVom fl.o 7th May to <la.o, ^ivin^ tl.o ov..,;^:rU 1 4: i ' |H ^

nouquo to (fovon.or iramilton. TI,. list of killo.rfro m 4 i, within

. nulos ot tins town in now li) and increase. every hour TIhmIcs ,htio

^^c, form a scono of ho.-ror ini,.ossil,|e to .iescrill. Inott'en he „ i-^^^^

l..ouMht jn who should 1,0 ren>ovo<l to Phila.lelphia Cu^rZn^My

Iho whole country is abandoned west of this, w th the harvest 'tthie'

low ho people are to he supplie.l with pox^ler. Wk e ho. i h ^'i^:

<^^ai)t..Iamos Kohertson to lJou.,uot. H«d arrivtMl on the llth -md
oncanipc, outside of the town ; has a surtieient .., , 'nl in ho fort I I

very had '' ''' ^''^'"'^ "^-^'i- '^"'olins Hill, *he roads beir|

fbSlnd!at*kiIlo1 "?"• ^^•"'!^'"'^^'■' ♦•• l'i'» (Bouquet) as vouclim"
01 Hie ndians killed when coniniittinj.' munlers. Tlie town bro-ddmr ,m
tor want ot assistance. Indians have been .seen, and ho exZts to 1 ai or
niuixiers be.nu: committed. lie will ho ol,lii,ed to n wo h'rw ?b ^n ehif
dron,^but will himself stand firm, and .U> what'T'im 1 0':^;^^

Lieut. Mlano to the same. Arrival of the Hii-hlandors • sends lisf of
the deserters. Sends .loscription of the tort U so Vv fhr the Si nf ♦!

ttsrbe\u.na.^c^^ '^''l ammunition ; how the provision^

ac;s:i'he;"Suiiir;^iet;;;r ''"^ '•""'• ^"^'^ "^^« '-'--^

y«^sofC^;.hou.e. lil^n^tnt^towL^XiS

they J.nve burned all the li.,uses alonir Wills' Ci-eek ■^"Hpccteu

RMnlli'.^en!^"'"^''"'" '"^ \^^ '^'"^'- '^^'^ inhabitants will remain tii a
f nfoi-oemci., arrives, which is much wanted to save the c-iftlo Has
l»kon a l.tllo rum for the men. the .luty boinp- himl " "^

J,

A. 10-

BOUQt'KT ('<ll,r,K("nnN,

285

A. 19- 2.

B.M. 21648.

2}}5

Tho

i,

17f)L'.
AnKiiKt 'Jt,
Ningiirn,

i7(i:t.
■tiily 17,
CarliHlc.

.Inly 18,
<;ivrliHl...

.Inly 1!>,
Kort liou-
(luuii.

.(uly 3(»,
Port Lou-
doun,
.ruly 22,
Ottrlislc.

.luly a\

Cnr'lislt^ (?).

•luly 27,
Cinnlx-i'lrtnd.

.luly 2)t,
C!unilH'rlaii(l.

.July -Jit,
Detroit.

Letters tu (.m.. BitrijVET.
- I7C;}.

Vol,. VI r, I'AHT L'.

Major Wilkin.-* to Bou(|m>(. Tliat ]i(> has iccoiviMl liis couiniishioii and
is to remain at this post. Major (iladwin lot't for Detroit on tho 2ntl,
\vith ra]))ain Ktlionnp;t(in, .Ichii Hay and .lanic). MovcnientH of other
otHoers. (Tiiis letter whonld be in voiunie A lH-2, we letters there, written
in .luly, }H\2.) I'ago ;J6l»

W. riiiinHttHl to the same. Sends a lettc^r hrou^ht by a private hand.
The difliciilty of savini; fii)n» the mob the Indians brought in. No further
account of scalpinij. fs i^oini; to cliurch to pray for the safe arrival of
the convoy. ;J2.')

I'lumsted and Franks. Pro]<osul for the purclinse of flour. PatrolH out
every nii^ht; no additional muixlers. Parfton Thompson had prcachwl
ji suitable discoui-se for the occasion of the War, &c., &e. ;52l!

Hou(piet to Governor Hamilton. The ferment of the inliabitants, who
imafjine tlovernmcnt to be insensible to their distresses. Will have strict
inquiry into the crintes said to have Iteen committed at J^ancastcr and
shall transfer tlie criminals to the civil jiowcr. 'I^he law as to transport
will ]>rove useful. It would be hurtful to suffer Fort Jjyttleton to be
burned by the savaa^»'s, as it artonls shelter to ('ol. Arnistronj!;'H ])arties.
Mad not intended to j^o Ih'yond Hedfonl, but bcinn' <lisnppointed of pro-
vincial rcinforcemenis, he shall lijo forward with tlie troops to bort
Pitt. :}2!)

.lohn J{ead, ('ommissary to Bouquet. Ucs]icctin,iif the cause of the de-
lay in sending the returns. v{31

Same to the same. Sends I'elurns with explanations. ;532

Kobert ("allender to tlie same. How is he to settle with the people for
|)astures about Carlisle? Pespecting money to Ik* (Miid by ("roghan. 334

Major Livingston to the wiine. VVill observe instructions about po-
visions. Asks him to write Col. Sephen for niilitiii to assist to garrison
this fort. Ik H\ire that the two expresHcs sent on the !)th are killed or
taken, as the pistol lent to one of them was found as Cresup's. 335

Same to the same. Is sure that ('apt. Barrett will not get more than
12 men ; he has now eight juotty g(M»d woodmen. The bearer, William
Linn and the two huls, will bt? of great use in scouting. Field has left
for men ; on his return he will marcli with Barrett through the wocxls to
Ligonier. The. , are 42 horses rea<ly at the South Branch, but wonl has
been sent that thei-e is no escort. Governor Sharp went some militia
to scout round Fort Frederick, but will send none above that j)Ost. Has
asked Col. Stephen for a company to be stationed at the Ohio store. 33ti

Liout. James McDonald to the same. On Cuyler's arrival with 30 men,
who had escn])ed to Niagara, woixl was sent to Christie, who sent an ex-
press to Venango to laeut. Gordon, and .Major Wilkins sent wonl to the

General of that and of tradei-s k>ing killetl or taken. Had been shown a
I - . .. .

Fort I'itt 111, but he is not .going.

bably meet with a warm reception, as the Indians ai"o assembling from

etter written by (Ainipbell, stating that he (McDonald) wa>; going to

^^ort Pitt ill, but he is not going. The Army exiiectod, which will pro-

)ably meet with a warm reception, as the In«iians ai"o assembling from

all quarters, probably 1,000 men, to attack. Expects t(» see some of them

brought to punishment. Had forwarded shirts, shoos, Ac, to Leslie and

Etherington.

236

BOUQUET COLLECTIOX.

A. 19—2

1763.

AuguBt 1,
fimilx-rlaiii

August 2.

August 2,
Fort Pitt.

Augu.st 3,
Ligouier.

Augiist ;{,
Fort Pitt.

Au/fu.-it (i,
Phiiadelpiiia.

Ai gust 7,
B-i-V E ■.■!..

Auuust 1',
Philadelpiiia.

.Tnmos Livii.^rston to Bouquet, iliw Diustoiod 14 of the boat mnn-
ha. pronused to l.K.k after tL wiven and children left ehind Capt'

Jtfszz,i.:r;.i.' ■ <-.-" "-"" rz

Callender to the same. Nothin- new Bin.^o he (Uounuot) msHed

f»!l^ ^^? ' "/"* f ''" ^^■'^"^■'^ ""<• **^'^^cn other nations arc hostile'
thoy dnn-t know who they are. or at leant dont choono to tt-l £ o«;
soems disposed to ,om the In.lians. It was reported that the troops hid
been sent Iz-om Havana to i.;„^r|,„ul and that Amherst ad sent fhr

imv for hi ^^"."1"*^9 Y''' '.'I*: "''"'y ^^•''^> "«ver prayed before now
piayfoi his sao arrival, it is reported that Byrd nuide a vehement
«poech to the three Indians, and tl!reatene.i to s^-ike rerx-o; iVto their

son who has been three days among the enemy and will report Has
had ton dajV eouncil with the Indians, roj>ort of which 3IcKee sends t^^
Croghan On the afternoon of the 28th there was a warmlmack b,

tta riasle I to' I "'"' l"i'"^' ?7"^ ^^'"""^'«''' ''''»««'*' «J''^'' V ' he
' ■ en M?^H ^'"3' V"id hve nights. There were certainly" twenty of

..em ki led and wounded, besides those not seen. No one allowed to

^:r:Zni::'meTrfT''^ 't^ '^'r ^'-y«'--od their »..: ;Ly

tin Ol. n w A ■ ' '"" ''"' ^"""'^ Jnarksmen. The enemy had crossed
the Ohio when the express arrived. Thescarcity of Indian corn &c The

=»tr e^--r 1- - rto?

;^f f^|rrt!:^^^vt-^^^^^^ r "

a.^ain"^' The tZ'.w V" ^'''""''^^•i jrhe express has arrived and setoul
a„ain ihe .ndians have crossed the A eghanv and have <rivnn no
U-ouble since, but he is informed that 400 are round the tbrtTHe"
wares, .Shawanese, Wyandots and 3Iingoos. He (JJouquet) m v meef
smal parties on the road ; any g.-eat n.tmber woulfl be 3 14" ?0r d

te b?ft^ r nlff' "'■'";;'""«■ '" ''^'''•''' ^'''"'' •••ro probably exagget
attd by tear. Hudson will report on his arrival. He renorted that

h s?ow " ^""fr/;?*' '"'^ (Uouciuet's) letter, the Beavei K i g wen to
wmil? nrJ^''"r' carrying on the war. the Wyandots declaring ^they
c t to pieces. He has a largo party of volunteers, all good liiarksmon

tho T>^ u • ""P*"' *''^ Wyandots and Shawanese will do like

vbilKf ■''•• ' "•'^^''^'^ fitting the women and children in pieces

uh St the warriors amuse themselves round an impregnable fort * 350

^e rSde -s"; ,Sr"'"- .^'-t General Amherst hi!;! instructed tiiem to

„et all oideis about provisions from him (Bouquet), &c &c ^54

Major Allan Campbell to Bouquet, recommolling a pi.™;! ion 35G

Only
345
Tiio

348

A. 19—2

BOtyllET OOI-LECTION.

m

17«H.
AuKUHt II,
Fort I'it*.

AugUHt It,
Kort Pitt.

AugUHt 11,
Fort Pitt.

AugUKt 12,
Fort Pitt.

August 12.

.\uguNt in.
Fort Pitt.

A>igvi»t 13,
Fort Pitt.

AugUHt 15,
Kort Pitt.

AnguKt IH,
Ligoiiier.

August IS,
Ligouifv.

August 23.

August 2(!,
(^anisic.

August 28,
Fort Pitt.

Vaytt. (ioorgo Clerk to IJouquet, Recommending I'eeblen, a volunteer
in tlio 77th, who was wounded in the attack of the 5th iuMtant. Page 368

Same to the wamc. Askw leave to go down the country on account of
hiH health. 359

Boiujuot to fiovernor iramilton. The atta(dv by the DelawaroB, '
Shawano.se, Wyandots and MingooH had been completely defeated on the
.')th and (itii. Mcforo advancing to attack hiw troopH on the march they
luid kept up an incoHsant tire on the fort for five days. IJasset, who
carrion the dispatches, will give particularw of the bloody aftair, in which
the most warlike of the Indians lost their boasted claim of being invin-
cible in the woods. If the Province would enable him to follow up the
blow, he miglit drive them over the lakes or comj)el them to sue for

I)eace, but that cannot be with prudence attempted with the i'ow troops
le has, anil if the Indians have time to recover, all will have to be done
over again. 360

Kobert lioyd to Hou()uet. Applies for leave, till he (ran make arrange-
ments, to retain the girl who has been living with him. 361

Major ]{ol)ort l^)ger8 to the same. Asks that a note for £100 granted
by Ensign Holmes be paid out of money in llu^ hand of the pay-
master. 362

Lieut. Allan (irant to the same. Prays for leave of absence to go down
to the country on account of ill health. 363

Major Allan Campbell to the same. Recommending promotions in the
42nd "i?egiment. 364

W. Murray to the same. Should any imputation on his honesty be
the reason ho has been ordered to give up the keys of the stores, he
asks for a court of inquiry. 365

Lieut. Blanc to the same. Oongraluations on the victory. Hopes he
will no longer be left in this forlorn way, as fatigue is getting the
bettci" of liim ; asks therefore for a proper garrison, not loss than
tour oiticer'M, five sergeants, six corporals, one drummer and 80 or 90 pri-
vates, tor reasons given. Has written to Oui'ry for provisions. How ho
manageil to keep the people; liis accounts, &c. 366

Same to the same. Calls attention to the wants of the inhabitants and
their services, and ])raying that these poor peojile may nt)t bo ruined by
being kept here. Calls attention also to the claims of the pack-horse
men. 368

Christian Frederick Post to the same. As he can do nothing at present
to i^reach the gospel among the heathen, asks if it would be a proper
opporuinity to go down the country, &e., «&c. 371

Col. , John i\''mstrong to the same. Congratulations on his success. A
|»arty of volunteers (between 100 and 200) are gone up the west branch
of the SusquehiMina; is doubtful of the result. Only single Indians seen
since lie (Bouquet) marched. There have boon 48 or 49 of the inhabi-
tants killed within the county. Has kept men at Lyttloton and Bod-
foixl. Young Culbertson put in irons oy Ourry; hopes ho has been
released. The Governor has written for the I iulians, who have been sent
otf under escort. 373

Bouquet to Gladwin. Is glad to hear by his letters that he was able
to defend Detroit against such a multitude, the Indians having reported
that it Avas taken. The loss of tho detached jiosts Avas what might be
expected, but Capt. Campbell's death atl'ects him greatly. The stops
taken to rescue the others will, lie is afraid, hasten their death, lie
(Gladwin) is to have comnumd of all the troops sent to Detroit to retake
the country. The captui'o of Venango, and LeBceuf, and tho surprising sur-
render of Presqu' Isle. The attack on Fort Pitt and Ligonier described.
To relieve these he was obliged to take his handful of men, the Province

338

UOL'gt'KT COLLKOTIOX.

A. 19—2

ill!

!•?

mi

i:(i;i

AtlKUiit 2M,
Koit William

Auffiist ail,
Chiliulflpliiii.

Aiiffiist "Jit,
l'hlliMlel|iliiii

AuKlwt ai>,
Pblliult'liihia.

AtiKiiMt .10,
l'huii(li'l|iliia.

i'wt I!i(lfi)i(

4 ( who WO.V a tacU.Hl noar Fort l>it, for two davH; J.ualtVr t. r h

(iovornor llan.iltoM (o Hou.,,u.(. (JoMifmlulalionsou Iuh huccvsm and m
• ';;^^^;'"l"<t <.l fl.u tro<.,>.. Ai,,vo.s thai ,ho lH..t plan is t., (^rv th w
.nto tho_ono,uv h cou.U.y a.xl holiovos when a phJ. is tonn...! .hJcll^l'

Uavi.l Fmnks to tho sa.uo. (Vaigrntulaticns on aucc's.. JSJ!

Governor Ifainilton to tho Name. Tliat tho nrovinciul sd.i.w „..-. i i
iv.nov..,! fn.n, Fort Pitt to l'hih..lol,,hia. l""*^'"^'"' •^<^"^'« '"c to h.

lM..ni8to.l an.l Fmnks. Their ammfjon.onts about .unnlios &o (W
^mtul»t.ons on Huccess. but rogvcts tTu. P.-ovinoo cii-l'irolti',;^ u> hdp,'

Major t!ampb..|l to JJouquet. Arrived yeHterday. Snuill-,)ox broke
outonthenia.rhand the wounded sutfere.! much KnS HeS^^^^^
came up w.ti, hi.u at the Shawanese cabins and cMivoml Kto" tm .'
An.herst whud, wdl be sent to Lii;onier by Ca,,. (Jrant of the "> ml vh
goes w, ha srouK escort, to pn.tect 2(.0 paekd.orses loaded with do •
besides bulloeks and sheep. Could not leave n.en at LiL'onier t on wa
.d proyiHions, but this strenKthens Grunt's eseort, as ho t L n n tJ
provisions baek. Xo(,.s ..f «,•>.., f ,„... -i :./.'" ""'^^P'* "^3^ "*

provisions baek. Notes <^ what was-;Uu.r;v:ftr w.i;^;;:rVe'^'l "

.SlUtl'lulHT 4.

F'luladt'lpliiu.

SepteiiilMT .")
Li)fuliit>l',

Ligoiiifi'.

S<ij>teml)t)r it,
Liguuior.

.^ptPinlHT !).
L>i|fo»it>i'.

yupleiu !)»■;■ !:>.
KtMt I'itt.

regiments arrived

to Albany and one to liaiitUx! Wa^.--. uis scrnt in v '.i^i'Vl' V""""".- !'""

atrcjn, e^rt. but the siek and wS:;,';:.^ b^ 1:1 'l^Hl^l^

(apt. Harry (u.rdon to the .same. The delay in waitin.' fo aH in

ha«^enablod hun to send eongratulutions o„ the^ success ov^or 1:^1,1-

Lieut. Wane 1.^ the «ame. Thedeleat of the [ndian.H has reduced thtm
t^> a dismal eondition and given ,,uiet even at a distance The scaroi v
<• flour at the post tor reasons stated. Sends returns of st^F/

fc"bal".ffr";r"''-^"V^'T """"' ^•^""'""-' >han luulee^^'a lowed'

i:rte^;s;?l:^t^r?r--pp''-'- otheraceou.us;:^;t"%eSs

Samp to the same Arrival of u large convoy of provisions Aecounte
sent o the losses of the inhabitants, with remarks.' " 402

orte r'" ,"^>«''t'*«» to the same. Has remaine<l according to
oiders. Arrival ot convoy. How he has sent dispatches. \'c %3

Lieut. Jlune to the same. (!alls attention to the lossthat will b«
oain^ed at the po.st if the nilc again.st sutlers be enfi)ced ^''40?

Bouquet to Governor TUamilton. The temporary consequence o4he
.M.CC.SS has been to stun the Indians, but if allowed to iwover tlm will
again vent their rage >n defenceless families. The u-mnen for 1
ottensive war must con.. nee every one not absoluteU dei; nni'ned to ac
against evidence, ami could reason-prevail he would n. i^om ccTaU hopes

H ake""Tl rin '^' *^^"«:t (^"''^ylvania), as no other ha s nil
.It stake. Ihe enemy know that whilst oppo.sed in Jfarvland -md Vi,

q;;,^L^^1i:ri^-;P''»' they can conilJit depredatio Js'altst ^Ih

i^^'s; Would pur^;«;;Li.i'^?St1hr^^^ lS\r *'"

honour to his (Hamilt.>n-s) r^vernnJn;,' sllflt^SisT J^S fol"?

A. 19—8

I

A. 1)1—2

1711:1

HOi;i)l'KT noi.l.NftTIOV.

230

l*hita<l<'l|iliiit.

.SoJlttilllluT I."-,

HIu|>|m<iikI)U|'k

Wimilii'Htt'l'.

f.igniiit>i'.

.S«>iiUiinlH'i' L**),

AlllKllV.

M(i|)tcml>i'r L'-'l,
Koit Pitt.

.S«i|itciiilM'r L'.'t,
Nnw YiirU.

H(>|)ci>iiiU'r 211,
Hw(T(.i(l.

Hc|)tiiiilMi' \H,
l>hila<lt'l|>lii!i.

SiiitcniU'r 'St,
l.i^'oiiii'r.

.Sc|ltcllilirv \i'y,
lii^imii'i.

ilio IiiiliatiN to i'tiK|M<i-l llii'in t>vi>i' itl'ioi
inaMNiii'ic of IKH) |)cis()iiH .ilrciuly, \v

I M.I

tho

Httjitiiiiliii- '£>
l4(ioni('i'.

Iiigonittr.

ItoHMoiiM tor miaiii;^ tr(M»|»«, tho
Vvinv the iinpoHHidilily of the
tt'W Kiii^'M ti'ooim tariyiin< on tin ortt'iiHivn wnr tliey will pnihaldy Ik*
nikt'ii to l>i>troit.aii(l IVMiiiNylvaiiia left to dotiMid Ihw own tVontioi-H.

Pa^e 40M
l.iinstod aid Kruiiks to Mouoiiot. nospoclim,' tliONiipply of piovisioiis ;
cliai'iK'tfr of tlic aijotit tdiiploytMl, \i\, &<•, .^\\^

Calloiulor to tho saim-. ( 'oiiujniiiilatos hini on Iuh safl) arrival, Ac. linn
(Mnilracti'il tor pro\ inioriH and in looking out t'oi' traimporl, partly hoc 11 rod,
with which will lio mouI caltloaiid shoop. Tho dcilay on lh«( part ot'coii-
IractoiN, iVc. ' .j2(t

i'o\. Slopiion to tho sanio. Coni-raf illations. Had ho n-ccivcd his
(BoiKjiiot's) lottor sooner, wuiiM havo joinod him in the tight. Asks tor
tho latest news from tho Indian towns, and it thoy jtcrsovoro in tlioir
hostilities. Is stirring up Iho yoiiiifj; warriors to visit him ; liopcH ho will
float tlicin with provisions and aininiinitioii, so that ho may ho ahlo to
USD thoin on convoy, iih by tho law of tho (,'oloiiy no militia oaii he ordered
out of it ; that must ho dono hy persuasion. If tho post should he (irccled
at Red Htono. it is ixtssihlo the Virfriniiuis would fjarrison it. 422

Lieut, nianc to tho same. Keliirim woro sent. .No i^ardon seeds hero.
IJIankols. salt, nails, A;c., wanted. Thoro isnoithor siirjroon nor modioiiio
horo for the sick soMiors; it wiMild ho a charity to order them up. The
militia havo noitlior shirts, shoos nor anythiiiff elso. 424

<Jeorf,'o Tiirnliiill to the same. That lie has hoon appoiiiloil to Mio ImI
imtlalion (Koyal Amei leans). and \h now on his way to join, luil awaits
instructions from (!oloiuil Anihorst. " ' 42(i

\y. .Murray to tho samo. Jloprosonls the griovanco ot his hoing de-
prived of his ottico of elork of tho storos. 427

J'j.xtraet of Oeneral Orders relatiiii;- to the posts at which the troops
arc oxomplod from stopnagt^s. .jjjo

.NFajor Allan Campbell to Moiiquel. How dispalcdies have hcon for-
warded. iS'o roinforconiontM yot arrived. Tho convoy will he remiy to
leavo tills hy tho hogiiining of Octohor. Rospeoting V'ol. Roid's retire-
ment. <ienoral Amherst has a plan to strike at the Indians by \'irginian
\'oliinteers. .Movements of otthnn's, ' 4,'{i

.lohn Read to the same. A--ks him to settht a disjaitc ahout ra-
tions. 4;j4

('apt. James Robertson to tlie same. JIas sent the dispatches through
the woods. One of tho guards on the cattle and sheep killed within 80
yardsof the post. 4;{',

Lieut. Hlane to tho same. Sends returns. Hopes that atfairs at Detroit
are changed for tho better. Asks what gai rison is to bo kept here an<l
Avhat is to bo done for barracks. There are no nuisons or carpcntorH, and
the offlcors' barracks are not habitable without repairs. Where shall he
get blankets? Two horses are siitticient to supply firewood. Small
jiarties of the enemy discovered, l>ut no misi^hief done e.x'cept tlie killing
of Hugh Henry. Want of hay will render it next to impossible to keep
cattle during the winter. 4;{S

Lieut, Donnollan to the ^nuw. Asks to Ik* removed to Carlisle for
remedies for his health, wliicli is in a bad state, and also for Itave to .sell
out. 441

C'ajit. James Robertson to the .-aiiie. Has resignwl his command of the
po.sttoCapt. Forbes. About beef to be salted. All his c<mimand have
Joined Stewart'?- d.etachinent. Asks for u convenient i-oiite for tb.o troo])-
ho is to take down. Trial of one of the (iOtli for roblxuy, and his subse-
<[ucnt desertion. .4;{(;

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m

240

B0U9UBT OOLLKOTION.

A. iu— 2

17<W
S«>pt<'inl)er
Fort I'itt.

Sc]iti'mli«ir
Kurt I'itt.

Hpptl'llllH'l'

St'iitcnilHT
K«)it I'itt.

;«»

Heptt-nilxT
Cnnugotfiuk^

Octcibf I' 2,
CarlJHh'.

OctolMT 1,
I'hiladcli.liii

C)ct«)b»'r 4,
Ligunier.

October ."),
Detroit.

< )ctober '.»,
Cumberlan'I,

OctoU !■ 10,
WiiichcHter.

'i«. Procoo<lin«H of ii court of inquiry to iiscortain the cuiiho of a doHoioiKy

of flour III tiio post. Tttgo 443

2i», EriMi^Ti IVt'liloH to Uouquot. Auks U'avo to ^o down tl»o country to

liavo IiIh wountl i-uicd. 44(j

■-"•'. Scliwoii^haiison to tlio Ha?n« (in Froncli). IJoMjiceting tiio ot^'octM

of llic Into Lieut. IIoiiN. Ncwm of porHoiial frioudH. IK-ath of tlio Kinj|<
of I'oiand ; pri'iianilionH tor tlio »>lwtion of liin Hiic(!OHsor. 447

Uou(iuot to (f«l. Stopiion. Will second Ids atttinipt to larry on ott'on-
Hivo nioaHuroM l»y niuauH of tlio voliinloorH ho propiwcs to ohtain from the
nusn un<lor liiH coniniand. ThinltM thotienorarH plan not only praclic'al)Io
butoasy, citlu'r by land or walor, a nunibor of now batoau.x "boing roady,
wanting only nion to Htriko a dooisivo blow, but no tinio siiould i)o lost.
IIo (Stcpbon) would liavo ooninnind of tho most promiMing oxi)e<lition
that has y«!t boon aitoniptod against tho savagos. Would answer with
hiH hoad that with 700 good mon ho could burn and destroy all tho Indian
towns and st.ttlomcrits botwoon this post, tho laho and tho WabaHh, and
drive tho brutes bov.)nd tho MissisHippi ; ono half Hhould bo picked men
of tho Trovinoo (Virginia). He (BouqmU) knows all tho roads, tho
number of men in each town, and could furnish guides. The post at Red
Htono might be restored if Virginia woidd garrison it. 453

, Christian Frederick I'ost to nou({uet. .Shall take a tour to North and
South Carolina, to preach the Gospel to the hoathon. Tho losses lio has
sustained by tho Indians. Thanks (Jod for protection, &c., &v. 456

W. I'lumslcd to tho same. A long letter resjiecting tho supply of
provisions, Sir. . 4(Jq

On tho 3rd ho reports having received a letter from Lieut, lilano, cer-
tifying tho loss sustained by lit men kept for tho defence of his post. 466
(loorge Clerk to Bouquet. Is hotter, but not sutticientlv recovered to
Join.^ ■ 467

vEneas Mackay. Sending corrected I'oturns. 491

A letter on tho sumo subject, without dale or signature, follows. 49i!
Jehu Jlay to Bouquet. Owing to tlomostic circumstances (given) ho
begs that ho may not bo reduced, and believes ho can raise £100 to got
another step, tiives an accountof a tight with tho Indians, who attempted
to surround them when sent to reconnoitre an island to see if wood could
be brought from thoro. Defeat of tho Indians with a number, unknown,
killed. 4,jg

Major Livingstone to tlie same. To whom lie su|>pliod provisions iu
accordance with instructions, in addition to M'hat were given to poor
people A\ho would otherwise have ])erished, but none received provisions
who could subsist thems<'lves. His garrison is now reduced to twonty-ono
persons. 47 1

Col. Adam Stojdicn to tho same. That a respectable b<Kly of men wait
orders to iiutrch to Fort Pitt to o.vocuto any otfensive plan against tho
Indians, but it will take some time to collect them here; but for the
backwaixiness of tlie gentlomon of Virginia he would have been near him
(Bouquet) by this time with 1,000 choson woodmen. Has written to
Amherst, to the Governor and Council of Virginia and others, but has
received no answer. If tho season should be too far advanced to carry the
design into effect, everything can be ready early in spring, but this is the
tinu! to distress tho Indians i-ffectually. The bastions at Fort Burd stand
gotxl, but the buildings forming tho curtain are burned down; should the
war continue the j)08t must be re-established. Presumes tlie Virginians
would garrison Fort Burd, as it would contribute to cover their northern
frontier. (Tho letter is dated Septombor, endorsed October. Avhich last
is the correct date). 404

A. iu— 2

A. 10—2

Hot gi'KT C'KLI.It rHiN.

241

(loHoioncy
Tttgo 443
'oiintry to
44(t
tho ort'octH
f (ho Kiiiji^
447
y on ottbn-
1 from the
)raclicubIo
iii^ ii'iidy,
lid ho lost.
I'Xlieditiou
rtwor with
tho rndiim
ibiiHh, and
icked men
I'oadB, the
est at Red

453
!^^oi'th and
Hos Jio has

456
supply of

460
^lano, cer-
post. 466
•overed to

467

491
\V8. 492
given) ho
100 to get
ittompted
cod could
inknown,

468
visions in
I to poor
irovisions
venty-ono

471
nen wait
fainst tho
t for tho
near him
rittcu to
but has
carry tho
his is the
iird stand
hould the
irginians
northern
Inch last

404

ITta.

Oct., I XT 10,
Ki'dfnIMl.

Octolitr II,
Carli»l<'.

OotnlHTll,

ll..|f.,r(l.

OftoKr U,
Hcilfoid.

Oo-tolM'r 12,
Ligoiiiii'.

Octobtr 12,
Carlinle (?).

OctolxT 12,
CiU'liMlt".

OctolxT 13,
CarliMlc.

Octolx;r 14,
Albany.

Octolxjr 15,
I'liiliuU'lpliia.

C6— 32

('apt. Halph i'liillipH to Fl)U(iuot. Had tiilvcii other nu'ii llnui iIkino
oritriiially named, tor rcawons given. Arrived on the 7th ; nvw no hidiuiiH.
McKinley arrived thiN morning with his iiarty from Kort Ciimlierlaiid.
ill' (I'liillipH) will march in half an hour. Page 473

(ieorge Croghan to the wime. Arrived to<lay from tho northwanl ; all
the Indiaim ((iiiet Iml the S.neeaH. 'V\w Seven XalionH of Canada have
offered their Hervicen, but (ho tJenoral will neither accept their services
nor Ihoise of tlio provincialn. A low troops wero killed near Nigoro
latelv. Has sent in his resignation and will sail for I'lnglaml. For
the last eighteen months no attention has been paid to jiis reports or
opinionH. Thiidvs this Indian rising may be goml Tor people lu'reafler, if
they art^ siilllcienlly punished, but does not think (here are troops enough
1o do it this fall. Mas left warrants for land with his brother, and
sent an onler for the amount due him (|{ou<(uel). Wishes his aecountsall
settled belore ho sails. 474

.Major Allan Campbell to the same. Ilus obeyed orders. Tho grand
convoy is to leave this to-moirow. His lu'allh compels him to give up
the command of it to Murray, to whom be has given tho necossary direc-
tions, as well as those relating to tho redudion and to the posts rui tho
communicatiim. Despairs of receiving reinforcemonts from tho Vir-
ginians. ITas broken off negotial ions with Col. Kind about tho |)urchase
of his commi.ssioii and will be glad to get leave to go to New York after
tho reduction of the two baltalions. 'hie Provinces have sent no fuililia
to a.ssist in garrisoning the post, and as no service can be expected from
tho invalids, he is at a loss how to lorm the garrison, so that he is obliged
to trust the security of the fort to ten or twelve iidiabitants, who come
reluctantly at night. Some small sealping parties have beon molesting
this place for Ion days past; they have killctl one man, wounded another
and carried off a boy. 47(j

Capt. John (Iraham to ^fajor Allan Campbell. Points out how neces-
saiy it is that ho should go down the counliy to settle tho accounts as
paymastei. 480

Lieut. Ulano to Bouquet. Ifelurns c(»rrected. The kind of sutler
wanted at Iho post. .Stoves wanted, there not being a single chimney in
tho barrack. '48I

Callender to the Hume. Is in distress lor an escort for pork, &c., to
Fort Pitt, and one for Hcdford; pasture for cattle getting bare. Can
expect no escorts from Ibis Province, so that ho is disappointed about
the flour to be sent to Mcdtord, although he might perhaps induce tho
waggoners to go that length without an escort. Is sorry that Gurry
goes to Hcdford, as nobody who succeeds him can do the business so well.
Believes a large number of volunteers couhl be rai.sed now for an expedi-
tion against tlie Shawanesc. Movements ot troops. 482

W. Plumsted to the same. Pi-opo.sed arrangement about the supply
and transport of provisions. 485

The same to the siime. .Vsks his order for paj'ment of rations issued
to men engaged in defending and transporting provisions. 489

George Turnbull to the same. That he has lieen transferred from the
1st to tho 2nd battalion and is now here on his way to Canada with
clothing. 494

David Franks to the same. Reports that Amherst has leave of
absence; (riadwin to be Deputy AdJulant'Goncral, and that 3,000 troops
are expected. It is reported that tho communication is again infested
with Indians. More scalping toward.s tho northern frontiers 01 iho Prov-
ince, &c., &c. 495

242

BOUQUET COLLECTIOX.

A. 19—2

tPt-

1703.
October 16,
Furt Pitt.

October 17,
New York.

OctolM-r 17,
New York.

October 21,
Philadelpliia.

Octol)er 22,
Fort Pitt.

October 22,
Carlisle (?).

Octol)er 23,
Newcastle.

October 24,
Welbeck.

Octolier 24,
Bedford.

October 24,
Bedford.

October 24,
Fort Pitt.

OctoWr 2o,
Ligojiier.

November 1,
Detroit.

November 1,
Philadelphia.

November 1,
Detroit.

Jolm frough, A. I). Ci)mmissary, to Bouquet. PLxplains the cause of
the iniHtake in the return of stores at Ligonier. Page 500

Adjutant Keough to the winio (no signature). Eespecting an ex-
change of tlie writer into the 1st Biittalion Eoyal Americans. (For
writer see Prevost's letter which follows). 49*7

Capt. M. Prevost to the same (in French). Has received order to go
to Carolina to take command of one of the three companies there. Leaves
with his wife and hopes to be at Cliarlestown on the 25th of next month;
it is to him (Bouquet) he is to look for instructions. Keough, late
Adjutant of the 4th Battalion, would gladly purchase the adjutancy of the
1st. 498

J). Franks to the same. Sends papers just arrived ; death of Lord
Egremont; political rumours. 503

Certiticate of the state of health of Lieut. Michelson of the Eoyal
Artillery. 504

Callender to Bouquet. lias only 25 waggons, the season being h'te
and people unwilling to undertake the journey, Shall send more to
Bedford, but the peoj)le will not go further ; Ai'mstrong has furnished an
escort that length. Suggestions as to the transport of flour, &c. Asks
for a licence to Spear to carry goods for sale to Fort Pitt. 505

Capt. Gordon to the same. Is on tlie ])oint of leaving; Price to take
charge of his company, and to account to Mr. Ward for all matters
connected with it. lias sent orders to Mr. Bonnellan to the same
etfect. 508

Eudolph Bcntinck to the same. Thanks for kindness ; the state of his
health, the pro.spects of his ])romotion, etc., &c. 509

Major Allan Campbell to the same. Hopes the last convoy arrived;
in distress for an escort; his own bad state of health. Eefers to transac-
tion with Col. Eeid about exchange, and asks leave to go down with
reduced officers on account of his health. Alarm by small parties of
Indians, but no harm done. 515

Lieut. James Grant to the same. Does not know what to do on the
arrival of the waggons, as he cannot get an escort to take them further.
Has sent this for orders. 517

Surgeon D. Mcljcan to the same. That he had been ordered to take
charge of the sick and wounded of the militia, &c. The remuneration
left to his (Bouquet's) decision. 518 _

Lieut. Blane to the same. Sends returns. Has begun to build barracks
within the fort. Four bullocks strayed from Murray's convoy liave come
in safe. 519

Major Gladwin to the same. Congratulates him on success, and has no
doubt the gowl effects liave been felt on the frontiers. Has been ordered
by the General to establish outposts, which is inipossiblc. Is tired of his
command and hopes to be relieved ; if not, he will leave the seiTice, as he
does not choose to be exposed to the treachery of the settlement and of the
Indians. Hopes the order for reinforcement.s to this post may be counter-
manded, as it can be of no use at this season, and cannot leave Presqu'Isle
if it gets there. If it comes, shall send otf the E- yal Americans. 520

David Franks to the same. Hopes Ourry arrived sate. The Quakers
will quarrel with the new Governor, who arrived on the 30th, for no other
reason than that he is of Penn"s family. Amherst is leaving and has
sent for Gage to take command. Complains of the delay of the commis-
sary in settling, as he luis little knowledge and less memory. 522

Major Gladwin to General Amherst. The enemy sued for peace, which
was granted conditionally on liis (Amherst's) consent. The Indians have
since dispersed to their hunting grounds, giving an opportunity to get in
flour. Sends copy of dispatches brought by Dc Quindre from the com.

A. 19—2

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

243

II

1763,

Novpinbei' 1,
Fort Lou-
doun .

November 2,
Detroit.

Novemljer ?,
Detroit.

November 3,
Bedford.

November 3,
near Fort Pitt.

NovemWr 4,
Philadelphia.

November 4,
Ligonier.

Novembt'r 5,
Ligonier.

November (i,
London.

Gb-:\2^

mandant of tlie Illinois; that to Pontiac is extraoi-dinary. Indians are
pressing for peace ; thinks it would be for the good of the service were
matters accomnKxlated in spring, by which time the savages will be
sufficiently reduced for want of powder, and does not think they will
break out again if examples are made of the French who set them on.
Eeasons for not jirosecuting the war, among others, that it will drive the
Indians beyond the Mississippi, to carry hostility there. The free sale of
rum will destroy them more elt'ectually than tire or sword. If there is to
be an accommodation Sir William Johnson should be sent up. A message
received from Pontiac that he would send to the nations concerned in the
war to bury the hatchet. Andrew, a faithful Huron, will assure the
Delawarcs of peace, if they are quiet during the wint«r. If exclusive
trade is given for a year or two to the merchants who suffered it will
make up tlieir loss. Page 524

Enclosed in this letter from Gladwin is copy of a letter fVom Pontiac
to him (in Frendi), in which he says that he accepts the offer of peace.
Ail his young men have buried the hatchet and all the bad things that
have passed should lie forgotten on both sitles, Gladwin's answer was,
that liad he begun ,ie war he could liave made peace, but as Pontiac had
begun it the decision must be left to the General. 528

Callender to Bouquet. Eespecting the supply of cattle, flour, &c. 530

•

J. Montrcsor to Capt. Basset. His state of healtli. The attacks on
him by Indians, &.q. Gladwin obliged to listen to their offers of peace,
as there was only flour in the fort for 14 days, and no wood. Letters
from the Illinois signed "Negon," with belts and pipes of peace to the
Indians, telling them that tlie country was to be evacuated, but that the
French would never abandon their dear children, the Indians, who would
be supplied with everything needful. Reasons for making peace with
the Indians similar to those in Gladwin's letter (p. 525). (The letter is
written in .very loose terms). 532

George McDougall to Bouquet. Sends j-eturn of the Roj^al Americans
here, with remarks. Congratulations on defeat of the Indians. Rein-
forcements expected, &c. 537

Lieut. Allan (xrant to the same. Asks leave to go down the country,
owing to his serious illness. 538

Lieut. Alexander Campbell to the same. Has applied for leave to sell
his adjutancy, so that he might pui'chase a lieutenancy from one of his
battalion who may wish to retire on half pay. 539

Plumsted and Fj'anks to the same. Respecting the forwarding of pro-
visions and the trouble with Read, the Commissary. Amherst to leave
and Gage to take his place. The new Governor, John Penn, has arrived ;
the trouble he nuiy expect from popular clamour instigated by members
of Assembly. Respecting the continuance of the contract. Ministerial
changes in Britain.

Capt. James Robertson to the same. Sends dispatches
the 42nd have left the post. Blane putting barracks, &c.,
the garrison ; his good qualities and activity.

Lieut. Blane to the same. Shall observe instructicms;
ceived in had onler. The progress of the work on the bari'acks and
other Iniildings. Desii-es to know if he is to bo moved or remain for the
winter, so that he may arraugo; the disadvantage of ha%"ing a command-
ant who knows he is not to remain. Asks for instructions about the
militia, and for a permanent garrison. The return of the garrison shows
a total of 55, some sick. 545

Adam I[oops to the same. Has i-ecoived papers with an account of
the defeat of the Indians ; has sent them to Mr. Allen, who is at Bath.

541

Invalids of

in order for

544
blankets re-

tF'.f I

244

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 19—2

1763.

November 0.

November 7,
Wincliester.

November 8,
Bedford.

November !),
Bedford.

November 11,
Ligonier.

NovemV)er 11,
near Bedford,

Noveiiitor 11,
Ligonier.

NovemU'r 12,
Piiiladelpliia.

Colonel Grrant goes as(rovernor ol' Augusta; Monckton will probably
take tlie command in America. John Taylor, who has goods at Dotrcnt,
for the receipt of which he has given a power to Callonder, asks his
(Bouquet's) help, should difficulties arise, &c., &C. Page 548

Francis Murphy to Bouquet. Has forwarded salt fish, kc. 550

Col. Adam Stephen to Bouquet. That the i)lan of raising 1,000 men
for offensive operations had been given up, the council of Virginia stat-
ing that " it gave thorn pleasure to find such a spirit in the ])eople on
the frontiers, but that the Lieut, (lovernor was absent and nothing could
be done in the atfair at the present;" aad at the same time orders came to
disband the greater part of the militia, a genteel reprimand for sending
them out of the Colony and a hint that they would not be paid, although
he iiopes to prevail on the Assenibly next session to pay them. Had
induced a respectable party of the people to escort the convoy to
Ligonier, so as to ease the soldiers, without hope of pay or reward. la
obliged to Major Wilson, of Hampshire, who commands the convoy,
should no regular officer join. Otters the product of his farm delivered
at Cumberlaiid or Bedford on equal terms with other people. Under-
stands that the Cherokees refuse to come to the treaty at Augusta, and
have invited the Creeks to a game ot ball they intend to have with the

English. , , , . ^'-u

Capt. Kcuycr to the same (in French). Has arrived on the 4th ; will
leave on the 0th, but does not know when he may reach Ligonier; the
roads are terrible for waggons. The escort is very weak and diminishes
daily ; two sick and eight deserted. Has don" u'l he could to keep them,
but to no purpose. They are scum and muiir.eers of the first order,
especially the grenadiers. Colbon and Do Marin will, he supposes, also
leave ; that would be a blessing, as they could corrupt a whole regiment-
Has never had such an ill-behaved detachment. Has delivered the
clothing to-day; the eight rascals made off with the old clothing. Tho
soldiers here and in garrison at Ligonier complain bitterly they have
not received their subsistence, and he has no money to give them. Are
preparing to sutfc- from rain, snow and cold, without counting fatig^ue,
before seeing him (Bouquet) again. 554

Capt. John Stewart to the same. Their arrival ; report of deserters as
in Ecuyer's letter. The Tittsburgh militia cannot be kept, and were of
little nse on the road, as they were subject to no subordination. It is im-
possible to guess when they can get to Ligonier, the roads being very biui
and many bridges out of repaii'. ('lolhing arrived ; the sick ami wounded
who could be moved left on the 7th. Sends return of the detachment,

55G

Sends details of account for rum. The

558
Eleven men lost by desertion since the
small as not to be cMial to the convoy.
Hopes that he may see none of the enemy on this s.de of Ligonier. lias
Avritten to Robertson to send men to meet him on Laurel Hill. Hopes
for a reinforcement at Ligonier. Nothing but mutiny and disobedience
since leaving, ; some of the Koyal Americans ihreatening to shoot their
officers. Oiily four of the Pittsburg militia left. 500

Capt. James Eobertson to the same. The convoy to leave Bedford on
the i)th would have great difficulty, the heavy rain having made the
roads so bad. All quiet here. Sends returns of tho garrison. The
militia are beginning to bo uneasy about their pay; some of them with
difficulty prevailed on to do duty. ^'^l

Plumstetl and Franks to the same. Kesi)ecting jji-ovisions, eatlle,
hoffs, &c. Re-xu-t that Amherst is to sailinthe " Weasel" sloop of war;

&c.

Lieut. Blane to the same,
artificers are going on well.

Capt. Stewart to the same,
flth, so that the escort is so

A. 19—2

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

245

1703.

NovMiilH'r 11,
Ligoiier.

NovenilxT, 12,
Furt I'itt.

November 13,
Bedford.

Novt'iiilH'r 13,
Bedford.

NoVfiuher 14,
Lijfoiiicr.

NoveinlxM' 1.-),
Fort I'itt.

Noveiul.cr 1!(,
Bedford.

Novemlier 20,
Bedford.

cat lie
i' Will-

Gage is to take command whilst Monckton is in England, who is to suc-
cocd Amherst. Page 5()2

Ga])t. James liobertson to Bouquet. Sends express with letter from
Cant. Stewart. 567

T. S. Deage to the same. Sends thanks for the trouble taken to det ect
the persons who broke into the store. 568

Oaj)t. Ecuyer to the same (in Freneh). Tiiat Ihc rearguard of Gapt.
Stewart's escort had discovered thi'cc ))artics of Indians, who killed a
driver and horses anil nniNsacred two settlers in the neighbourhood of Bed-
fonl, and carried otf a third. Oapt. Ourry, who came to the camp, which
had Just been left, narrowly escaped, as the driver was killed near him ;
tiiev tried to take the driver ])risoner, but not being aljle wounded him
mortally. Tiie rear guard ruiming up, the Indians took to the woods.
Capt. Stewart sent to reconri')itre the upjier ])art of the mountain and i'
escort two expresses, but near Bosworth they discovered six IndicS'.-
watching the cam]) and were followed by .several others. The escc r',
returned to can.p at midnight. All were under arms At a meeting vi'
orticers called by Stewart it was resolved to return to Bedford for a larger
escort. Believes the Indians inteml to attacic liefore x^'aching Ligonier ; they
are a desokiliou to the frontiers. It is reported that Pennsylvania is to
rai.se three battalions and rangers. The Cherokees have refused the
presents, and tleclare they will not treat so long as they have a man living.
It is said also that tiie Senecas have taken uj) the hatchet and that it was
they who made the attack at Niagara. Sends a list of deserters, 18 in all, ;
and two j)risojitrs not counting those who left before marching from
liere. Jfe is 22 years in service and never saw such a troop of bandits
and tiiieves, especially the Grenadiers. lie has been obliged to ilog two
on (he tield, one f^or trying to shoot the sergeant and another for trying
to shoot biinsfir (Kcuyer;. He would have shot the man, but was afraid
of wounding others round him. ''In the mime of God let me go and
])liint cabbiiges ; it is in your ])ower to let me go, and I will be eternally
grateful for it." ^' (An nom de Dieu laissez-moi aller planter de choux;
e'cat dans 'otre poiiroir, vionxicio; cf J'cn aura! une reeonnfiissunce
dtcrnellc).' Besides, such is the stale ot' his health that he doubts if he
can go back with the convoy. (A n:itc is added by Forbes, that in conse-
(pK'nce of meeting the ex])ress he had nuide all baste to Bedford). 569

t 'apt. John Stewart to the same. Account of the attack as in Kcnyer's
letter, (Ja])t. Ourry iuis written to Major Wil.son of the Virginians for
50 or moi'c of his volunteers, which are expectcnl here in a few days ;
would have waited, but as the enemy had not been seen for some time
had thouglit it iietler to ]);-oceed. The reinforcements from Fort Pitt
shoiUd come here, where he will wait their arrival. An account has been
sent to Amherst. 5T3

Cajit. James Kobcrtson to the same. Return of Elliot, the express,
after meeting M'ith the one from Stewart, who inlbrmed him of the con-
voy's return to ik'dford. 576

Lieut. Donnellan to the same. Asks for a court of inquiry to settle
his accounts. 577

Memoranda respecting courts martial. 578

Capt. Mcuyer to Bouquet (in French;. Xo deseitions siiu'C his last
letter. His health will not allow him to undertake the journey; the
symptoms of his illness; will i-emain here till further orders. Asks
Ilutchins to .settle his accounts, The departure of Amherst ; the
command of Gage till .Monckton arrives. (The tone of this last
])aragraph shows his great dislike for Amherst's rule). Asks that
Barnsley be spoken to about the subsistence ; complains of his sharp

246

BOIQUET COLI.ECTIO.V.

A. 19—2

it^i

1703.

November 21,
New York.

November 22,
New York.

Noveml)er 23,
New York.

Noveinbev 24,
Ligonier.

Novemb
Ligonier.

Novenil)er
Cami) at
Small's.

27,
2i»,

XoveinlHT - -
l'liiladeli)hia.

DecenilH'r t,
Piiiladelphia.

Deceml)er 1,
Fort Pitt.

December 1,
Philadelpliia.

Decemlier — ,
Fort Pitt.

DeceinlKT 10,
London.

D*H'Mri1>er 1",
Pliilad<'l|)liia.

December 12,
Bedford.

dealings. Tlie bad state of the troops on escort diitj-; Stewart badly
sorveil by his ofiicers, two of whom he liad to bi-ing to court martial.
It is no wonder the soldiers mutiny when the officers behave so. De-
tails of the conduct of one of thoni' Page 580
A. Mortier to Bouquet. That Amherst had granted a wan-ant in his
(Bouquet's) favour. (General (rage arrived on the 16th ; next day
Amherst gave up the comnuind and embarked in the "Weasel" sloop of
war. ' 5g3

Capt. Cochrane to the same. His doubts, owing to the state of his
health, about retaining his company, and can join no company at pre-
sent. Leaves the question in his (Bouquet's) hands. Account of the
attack made on his party at Lake Erie. Gage desires to know if there
are nine or ten companies to the battalion of Eoyal ^Vmcricans. Cope,
Avho went otf without being discharged and sent a petition to Gage, has
been imprisoned. The annoyance he has from his servant, &c.- 584

James Napier to the same. A chest of medicine has been ordered,
sufficient to icplace that expended by Dr. McLean on sick and
wounded. ^g(y

Lieut. Blane to the same. Bespectiiig the building of the bari-acks,
accounts, &c., with <letails of how they stand. Would like to be relieved
and to go to Bedford, and wishes afterwards to retire from the service,
in which he has been unlucky. On the 26th he writes about the cattle
kept for provisions, &c. 59(j

Capt. Charles Forbes to the same. Arrived at Bedford oa the 19th.
Sends a return of Capt. Thomas Giaw's company, &c. 594

Capt. Stewart to the same. States what part of the convoy has been
left at Ligonier ; expected to reach Fort Pitt with the rest to-morrow
but is afraid the heavy rains will cause delay. Wants to see his good
friends at Fort Pitt on St. Andrew's Day. ilas left two officers under
arrest at Bedford. Is sorry for the state'of Ecuyer's health. No aii])ear-
ance of an enemy since leaving Bedford. > 595

John Pead to the same. Sentls vouchers. Instructions received from
Amherst to victual the volunteers who assisted at the repairs of the fort;
the others to be settled by him (Bouquet). Asks for instructions respect-
ing the i.ssue of provisions to distressed inhabitants. 598

Palidi Phillips to the same. Sends return of clothing, &c., with re-

601
Is ready to settle the men's accounts
Asks leave to go down with tlio next

Lieut. Dow to the same. The journey has brought on a Sjiitling of
blood; he is confined to his room. Movements of Amherst and Gage.
Arrival of Ca|)t. AVilliams and other ])asseiigers from the wrecked ])acket!
Sir John (St. Clair), his wife and boy have taken their passage for Europe,
&c &c. fiOiJ

Bouquet to Lieiits. (iuy and Watson. That they must either apolo-
gize to Capt. Stewart or be tried by court martial. (iOS

Capt. T. Basset to Bouquet. Ilas been engaged in disagreealile busi-
ness since reaching London. Ilisscurw treatment l)y (ieneral Amherst.
The honour done him (Mouquet) by the defeat of the Indians Political
confusion. The clamour against Amher,-.t. Per.sonal news. The Wilkes
riots. ^ ,;,),,.

Plumsted aiid Franks to the same. Details of the steps taken to pro-
cure and forward prisoners, (JIO

Capt. AV. Murray to the same. That Lieuts. Gny and Wiitson have
refused to make an ajxtlogy to f^apt. Stewart. Lieut, (rordon anxious
to get down the country on business of importance to himself. Tiie 77th

marks.

Lieut. Domu'llan to the same,
whenever he (Jiouquet) tlesires.
convoy.

A. 19—2

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

24Y

1703.

December 13,
Bedford.

DccemlHU' Ki,
Ligonier.

DecornlHT 10,
Ligonier.

December 19,
Philadelphia.

Deceml)er 21,
New York.

Decenil)er 25,
Ligonier.

December 25,
Li go" er.

No date.

left 3'esterduy ; the three companies under his command arc paraded to
march. ^ Page 613

Lieut. Gonlon to Bouquet. States his reasons for wishing to go to
New York and perliaps Albany and asks for leave of ab.senco till
spring. G15

Lieut. Elane to the same. Thanks for kindness; would like to be at
liberty to go home. The dispatch he had used in getting the beef
salted, llindmaii, the cooper, allowed to go to Furt Pitt; must not be
detained, as the barrels are unhoa(.led and untightened. Some of the
cattle veiy bad. 618

Lieut. Smith to the same. Sends monthly return of the garrison. 620

Peter Spence to the same,
ances.

Robert Leake to the same,
subsistence accounts settled.

Lieut. Blane to the same.

Respecting his claims for pay and allow-

621
Asks that steps may be taken to get the

622
Returns sent. Is uneasy about the return
of Quarter Master Rochard's party. Asks that three or four of the pro-
vincials now idle at Bedford cwuld be sent to act as expresses. 623
Lieut. Smith to the same. Sends an account of the delay in hearing
of Quarter Master Rochard's party. 624
Memorandum on the design for a shell (ohus). 625
Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet. The letter apparently relates to the re-
turns of troops, &c., after the expedition to the Havana. 628
Memorandum of agreement on behalf of Plumsted and Franks, con-
tractors for victualling the ti-oops on the Ohio. 630

1701.
.Tan\iary 1,
Fort Lou-
doun.

.Tiiniiary 4,
Detroit

.raniiary S,
Detroit.

•Tannary 8,
Detroit.

.Fannary !>,
Ligonier.

.January 10.
Li'iiUun.

.January 13,
Fort Pitt.

•January H,
New York.

General Correspondence.
Vol. VriL

A 20.

B. M. 21650.

_ W. Bayley to Bouquet. Has sent a calculation of the cost of provi-
sions sent with the troops to Muskingum. Page 1

Lieut. D. Brehm to the same. As operations against the Indians are
to be continued, withdruM's his propo.sal lo exchange on half pay. In-
dians prajing (iladwin to intercede with the General; they are starv-
ing. 2

George Mc.Dougall to the same. The Indi. ..is have gone to their hunt-
ing grounds and seem urgent tor peace. Gladwin has ordered Lieut,
.lenkins to go with his men to New Orleans; sends the names of those
entitled to tbeii' discharge. 3

Ensigns Christie Schlosser and Pauli to the same. ILivo sent account
to the tJeneral of the losses they experienced at their posts and called at-
tention to their claims for promotion. 4

Lieut. Blane to the same. Thanks for leave io go down the countrj^,
but will M-ait his arrival, if that is in the time stated. Is putting eveiy-
thing to rights at the post. JJespecting stores, &c. 5

J. Calcraft to officer commanding the 1st Battalion Royal Americans.

Sends for

a cei'titicatc tor ciothin<r.

Dr. Boyd to Bouquet. Asks leave to go to Philadelphia for reasons
o'iven. His disap]»ointment about promotion. &c. 8

Capt. (reo. Ftherington to the same. The three companies came hero
the other day and will march for Philadelphia, &c., &c. 10

248

BOUQCET COM.KCTION.

A. 20

■ \

l!

li..i

1-04
Jniiuaiy 14,
Cllikllcstowii.

Jiiniiinv, M,
Vort I'itt.

iFniiiuvry Ul,
London.

C'arlisl,'..

.'aiumry 28,
Cluii'Usi'dWii.

.Tjinuiiiy is,
Ni'w York.

.lannary ;!1,
l''oi't Lou-
<louii.

.la iiiaiy
Fort H'cdfon

.Tamiai'v — ,
CliailcMtowii.

Ffluiiaiv 1,
Cailisl..;

Fehruai'v 1,
Fort Hiiiford

Fi'lnuaiv !),
I'ittsliurfili.

Ft'liniaiy IS,
Frhni.iiy 20.

Ftliniarv 21.

.T. :M. I rovo.st. 11,0 oondilioiis on which ho is williiiL' to nocont tlio
paymastcrsliip ,)(• (lu» ls( Mattalioii I{oyal AnuM-i.ans. Pa-o n

l>i'. Ii)yil to iJoiKpiol, tor thi'oo inoiiiiis' loavo of alisoiici'. ^ 12'

('apt Ik'.iliMciv to tho 8amo. Has just irliinu'd from thooj)ora;
wisl.oslu' (M..ii,|.iot) woro horo to sharo ii, tho lands jrraiito.l in Anu'rica;
tho IslaiK ot M. John fiivoi, to Lord i-l^^nnont ; doos not soo whv ho ( i{,.ii-
quot) ooiiid not also jrot a o;nuit ; IVnn would holp to .^ot hini lands in
lonnsvlvania; Allen's intluonco. ills own prospects, \(.. |;{

J-UMit Loslyo to tho saino. .Must loavo for Now York to taUo tho tnins-
poH sailuii;- trom ihoro. RospootiM- luoi.oy niattors rolalino- I,, his ooni-
inand at Mu'lnlliniakiiialc. ||;

('apt. . I. M. Provost to the sanio (in h'conoh). (;ao;o wrilos that Iloiinuol'
willl.oMi Now ^ork and that matlors rospootin- ' tho throo o..n.panios
horo shall he sottlod. Asks him to write toCalcraft to aeoopt hills drawn
on him tor siihsisienoo. Thanks for (he otfor ot the pavmastorsiiip, hut
U-toro aooo|.lin,o- m„,st o-o to Now York, and asks leave" to o,,. HoMovoh
t lat tliolnlianshiivo no desire to eontimio hostilities .sineo thoir attaokat
lheL:.no('anos, whore they. killed 14 poisons, hut .soalpod onlv one
(ap., Stuart (ho Indian Siiporiiilen.lont, savs that (hot 'rooks will deliver
up the inurdoroi^s hut this is douldful ; (he settlors h.nve taken ivfu-o in
i'ort AiiuMist.'i. I ho Assomhly have taken no moasuros of dofonee and
iotiiso todo hiwinosswith this (i.)vornor; 100 Indians oould take pos-
session ot the p.Ms in a short time, whioh are des(i(u(e of overv(hin..-
owm-r to (ho ohstinaoy of (ho As.somhiv. " fs

Major Wilkins (o the .sime. Sends list of di.soharoed men ; declines to
purohaso from L.eiil. Colonel Munstor. lias recommended Ser-reant
.Major Mutrick tor ((uartormastorship. '^ .>„

Callondor to the same. The cause of.iho delay in the o.mivov for 15od-
tord. ■ •' .,.

I ('orresp,,ndoiico relative to tho .piarrel l.o(ween Ki.sions (liiv an<l
Uat.son and ( apt. S(owart, nearly illoo'lhlo from dam|> ' ■•>] •>■>

.1. M. Provo.st to Mou.iuot (in "French). Wishes ('a])t. fochrane" had
heen here to share the annoyance he ha<l in refusino- the command to
(.overnor Moone, who demanded it. The indopen<lont companies are tho
worst I.. ( he ever saw, old drunkards, dir(y, in.solent and no( drilled ; i( is
said that (hose in the p.^ts are hoKor. If ho can ho of use as paymas(er
he will accept on certain conditions. Cannot oof sul.sistonco like the
other troops. an<l has hoon ohli-odMo draw to,- (l.e amoiin( cVc ^c 24

Major Murray to the same. That he had marched tho three conii.anies
to l^ancaster on tho ro(iuisition of (iovornor Penn "7

liottors rospoctino- tho (piarrel hetween Hnsio-„s (iuy an.l Watson and
(apt. blewart almost illoo-ihlo. .>,s yet •.(,

(apt. William (Jrant to MoikjuoI. By impr«.ssino. hor.sos (o hiTny'salt
from ..ooMior has I.eon al.lo to save the hoof. TJ.e ollicers of the iL'nd
and t.Oth al sick, except himself and Lieuls. Carr, I'otts and MciiKosh
Iwo horses lost coinino- from Ligoi.ier. Since writ in-r Carr is also taken

'51

('allondor to tho same. Ourry writes )i,..i ho is sendino- salt to Fort
1 itl. I.esj.loM toraoe. IJospectino. he d' and ..thor provisions, .Vc, &<• ;{.•{

(apt. Ivuyer to the same (in French). Thedealin-s l)etweon him and
Jlav le-poctino- stores &c.. kv. Apoloo-i.sos for not havin-^ o-iven notice
to him (iionquot). m onler that the sf.-os mi-ht have hoc,; tn-nsf erred

Bouquet to Fcuyor (in French). A I.iier of rol.uke for havino- left the
convoy ot which he ha.l I.eon put in • liar-e, and for his dealin-s with
Hay ahoiit tho stores, Ac. " yj]

A. 20

A. 20

nmtQUKT ('oi,i,ErTioN.

249

ilOCOpt lilt'

Vn'^^3 11
12-

I7r.».

I''i'liiiiar.v "I
I'liiliuli'ipliiik.

Ki'liniiuy -•'.

< 'llllislc.

Kiliniivrv -H,

I'llillKll'IplUM.

Ki'linmi'v -I.
Kent Pitt.

I''cliniiii\ -I,
Kdi-t Til-

Ki'linmi' -1.
liini'iiiir.

I''<>lirimrv -^,
K,,rt Ur'ilfnnl

Miircli I,
I'liiladi'liiliia.

MiU'oli I.

Miinli r>,
l'liilaili'l|iliiii.

Maiili ."i.

Miucli a,
IMiilad.'liiliia.

Ma-.vl. 7.
('ai'liHlc

Mai-cli 7,
Linidon .

Mai'di 7,
CarliHlc.

Alairli !).

iManli 10,

IjIIIkIdII.

Marcli 10,
i'liiladi'lpliia.

Tjiful. Cliai'loH (iiilli)t to lliiiKniot (ill h'iciicli). 'riiiil lio wIhIkw to re-
tire on halt' pay. I'li^o .'17

Widow 'riioiniHoii t(i I lie saiiu'. Miicloscs potition ; Ikm" diHlrivsHiMl Hitii-
atioii, \c. .{H

'rim enclosed pidilioii. 1(1

Ser^(>aiil .loliii llrianl to l!om|uet. INvspefliny; a iiioiit>y (raimactioii
witli Sei't;ean( I'liderwake. .'{!•

('apt. \V..<Jraii( to tlie Haiiie, Thai tlie lieid' win all Halted hel'ore lh(>
<'oiiV(/y arrived IVoiii Medford. Will lake pieeaiilioiiM a^jjaiiiMl, a Hood,
tlioii^'li he doeH not expeet one. Sends returns. Ills MiieeeHs iiiiihI have
a n'ood etVeel ; it has lieeii ;;reall_\' ''iked of. A soldiei' of thi* I2iid killed
and anolhei- wounded hy tln^ Imliai.s, who niana^^ed to ir^\{ olV, and all
Heai'idi iia.H heon iinavallinii' ; will attack lliein il' he can fi;td an opjiortn
iilly, lait will do iiotliinij; rashly. 'I'o prevent Hie eoiiiiiiiiniealion from
liiMnif infested, ho|ies the delacliiniMil. will lie retiinieil. -11

l;ieiit. ('aire to ihe Hnino. Semis retiiriH. .lohii Mor/is has either^lo-
serled or heeii tak(wi hy the iMieiny; reasons tor tln^ latter lielief, II

l;ieiit Smith l(» the same. Sends returns. I'lvorythini;- (piiet, lail he
Khali take care lo let none of the men Htra^ff^le. 15

Capi. John Slewai'l to tlie same, {{epoi'ts of rein^wed Iniliaii alta(d<s.
The ease of hlnsiyns (Iny and Watson. Hi

('apt. Schlosser to ihe same. Sends reliirns; increase ni' dest^rtion,
men (^nlilled to discliar,i;'e. 17

Callendcr to the same. The convoy is all reaily, hut ( )iirry has stdit.
worcl thai the Indians an* at l"'ort I'itt an'iiin, so that the convoy is not t,o
start till fiirlher ord(>rs. -IS

( 'harles (Jallol to the same (in l-'rciich ). Sends in his resignation,
lea\iiii;' Ihe price of the commission to his ( l!oii(|iie''s) jiidc^'inent. '!!>

I'eter Smith to the same. I{((s|ieclinn' a hill drawn in his liivoiir, for
which payment, is refused. TiO

(!a|>t. Marnsley lo the same. That he helieves the (Jovcrnoi' is williiifz;
the companies should >;-o, and is making ari'ani!;emiuits accord infj,'ly.
Will i;-el information so as to make roturns. Iicspcciiiii;- his ( Hoinpief's)
horses, iVc. Ti I

Jjieiit. Watson to the same. ( HVers to serve as a voiiinleer in Ihe vs-
peililion a,t;;ainst. the Creeks. Ti.'J

(!ai>t. Harry (lordon to llu* sani(\ Political conum^nt on the American
(pieslion; the castMif Wilkes. iVc. His own treat mciit hy t he ( )rdnance
Department. Respect inn- money due to decc^ast^d otiicers. (lliar^fcs
made a;;aiiist, Monckton ; tim conduct, of Ihe .Ministry in relation to them
Mill make .Monckton r(d'iis(( any post at their hands. Hclievcis hiinsc^lf
that Amhi>rsl will he chosen to command in Ani(>ricii. ^i\

lii(Uils. Watson and (iiiy to the same. Thai the papers relating to tlie
atlair ludwcen them and ('apt. Stewart of the I'Jnil had hcc^ii droppc<l on
the roail in saddle hai^s containiiiL!; clidhiiiLC, <^''' Asks him to represent
th(* case to (l(Mieral (iau;e. -tl

Jjord .Middleton to llu! same. Apolo^istis for his lon.ii; ne;;li!ct in
writinn'; has asktid tlio Secr«darv at War to write (iai^e lo <five him
( Hou(|iiel ) leave to come to I'liiffland, wIhm'c he would he eaf^crly wel-
comed, iVc. ^H

('apt. i5eiitinck to tli(! same. That, at the rerpicst of Lord .Middhdon,
the S(MM'otai'y at War had sent a hdter to (Jan't* to jfraiit him (Moiiqiiot)
h^ave oi' )i.li-ie,nc.e. His (Mentinck's) reifiment ordered to (ihisgow.
where all tlm olliccrs ar(* husy recruilinn-. (K)

I'lumstcd and i'^ranks to the same. Tliat the time alloweil for the set-

ll(

ineni of transport ik-coi

3()

anis.

lilts is loo short 1(1 mive imlice to th(! claiin-

01

u

I

!

|t|'

ill

2S0

BOUQUET COI,r,K(TtON,

A. 20

17(i4.
Marcli 11,
riiila(l<'l|iliiH.

Maivh 12,
riiihwUOiiliia.

^ral•^;ll 14,
Pliiladeliihia,

March 15,

Marcli li».

March 2(),
Charlestowii

Capt IJi.rnsIoy to Boiuiuot. Governor Ponn will irivo ordovH f.,r Uv,.
comimmcs |„ muir h with tiio convoy („ K,„.f p/,?; , ^'^'^ *"V^Y?

n...r.i> wi,i. ,1.,. ,„„„,,•; ,„„y a"';," li"!,, p, H w ,1 ' ,, rii;;;:™,,,';

Hipply bi I beon rotiirncd by the (lovornor with ronmiks to tb Assom

March 23,
New York

Marcli 24,
Fort Pitt.

March 24
Port Pitt,

Marcli 24,
Detroit.

March 2.5,
Detroit.

March 25,
Phihulelphia.

Wliii

i!

ore.

si:-:"' , Jo'^^l'J;.f'!»:ljtottUlen.ler. Sends list of

!)

iJIHJIlS

March 27

iuis, of buildings biirnod and of b

))risonors taken by the In-

.ittti thoni ; they are certainlv in tb(. Path V

iruln wiiK'li ih<i l<.fti>i. it, ,t..t„,i" : . oi •

)rs','s and cattle stolen. A

II which the letter is dated" is SI

alii
lippensburg).

party sent

y. (No doubt the place

Callender to Eouqnet. Sends Brady's letter C, 82) about In.l

Tj ----■> - ^^ I.-' -ijoin in..(, .^ends

Pensl..ro,„h. tacks. The convoy which left Loud

ian at-

oiin, consisting of 410 horses loaded witi

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQUET COr.LECTtON,

2fil

lovH for two
^ovor, afViiid
nt of hIioos
!b. Pago 62
'mpanioH to
inionH fi'oiu
rtioH of Sir
Dolawaren

03
■H tor traiis-
irded. Tlio
the Assera-
in view but

64

Ilns sent

sons .i^ivon.

iving (Japt.

i on official

6(>
aro ready
Thursday.

tiS
t and to be
ut if twice
>oat loaves
Jed into a
bo entered
liequiies

i(y

ut. Elane's

Y3

down the

to

74

10 l\unter
no of tho
75
3n alleged
tiling has
to take a
\ lie is

lU

ccopt tho
ey are to
(iuurter-
iger than
being all
' 78
cause of
I request
7!)
Y the In-
irty sent
ho place
82
idian at-
led with

17(14.

no, &(

March 27,
l'liilu(l<-l]iliiu.

Mareli IM,
I'hiladcliiliiiv.

March 2«,
LaiicaHtcr.

March 31,
Philadelphia.

April 2,
Fort Pitt.

April 2,
Philaflelphia.

April 2,
Fort Pitt.

A))ril .f),
Ligonier.

April (>,
Liguiiiir,

April 10,
Phihwlclphia.

I'orage and IH2 with flour, had only titty men of an escort ; had sent word
to Ourry so (hat ho might send to reinforce it. Ueports tho quantity of
flour, &«•., remaining ; the danger of leaving so largo a quantity almost
unguardi'd. The fears of the peopk" that the Indians intend to commit
fresh depredations; they begin to (lespair of getting in their spring cro]».
Troo|)S at l'\)rt Loudoun would Ueep hundreds on their farms. I'age 84

IMumsted and i'^ranks to Houipiot. The dread of the nt'W Indian out-
break. Are afraid the conduct of tho Assembly will injure tho service,
llojte that some tru, friends of liberty will go with the convoy. JIopo ho
will bring money if he is coming to i'hiladelj)hia, as a large sum will be
required. 86

Alexander Lunan to the same. Respecting a house which he may
lake on lease on his arrival at I'hilalclphia. 87

Alexander McKoe to the same. I [card no particulars about going to
Fort I'itt, so came to Lancaster a few hours after he (Bouquet) had left
it. Asks for payment of his account, of which the General has said
nothing. 88

IMumsted and Franks to the same. Their anxiety about the arrival
of the convoy from Fort Loudoun. Are afraid the imprudent conduct of
the Assembly will leave the frontiers o])en to the Indians, who seem
determined to come in in numbers, and leave the Province desolate. Iloites
ho will get warrants to settle the accounts, as the back country is drained
of all its money and the people are ravenous after it. 90

Capt. William (irant to the same. ITad sent returns. His illness made
him emjdoy Sergeant Burent to Avrite; recommends strongly that he be
made an officer. Sends deposition of a boy escaped from tho Indians,
who says their disposition is for war, but this ]>ost may defy all tho
Indians in the wochIs. How the garrison is em[)loyed. Jlo is longing
for tho convoy, and hopes it will bring live cattle, as the men are already
touched with scurvy. 92

Deposition of the bo}' Mathias Warren follows. 94

J. .\lallet to Boiuiuot. Has arrived here with two mates, and is to be
emploj-ed on medical attendance during the (.'ainpaign under Bouquet's
orders. 96

Cai)t. AVilliain (Irant to the same. Had been serenaded by eight death
howls by some Indians on the other side of the Alonongahela; is afraid
they have done mischief down the country. AVill act with caution, but
will give the rascals a blow if they iiut it in his ])ower. 97

Capt. Stewart to tho same. No Indians have been near here, except
four who chased Mr. Sexton, as he was hunting. The convoy left on the
;^r(l for Fort Pitt; has kept the empty horses (ill the convoy returns, as
it would not bo safe to send them with only a corporal and four men. Has
enclosed the ])asfure. 98

('apt. Stewart to tho same. The ex])ress returned, having been fired
on by a i)arty of Indians at Laurel Hill ; the express heard a Avoman
among them call out in Fnglish. A party sent out could not see any of
them.cSic, &c. f>0

Bouipiet to Horatio Sharpe, Lieut. Governor of Maryland. Has boon
ap])ointed to command from IMiiladelphia southward, and calls on him for
tho services of the militia of his rrovince to Join with His Majesty's
troops; asks for such information as shall enable him to avoid any
infraction of the provincial militia law whilst employing these troops,
and also for special jiermission to emjiloy them for escort duty necessary
in the case of Fort Pitt, which is mo.sl important in keeping the Indians
at a distance, &c. 100

2fi2

llOUQUKT 0OM.JJ0TION.

A. 20

17(14.
A|.iil 10,
Di'tiiiit.

April 10,

Fort I'itt.

April II,
I'liiliuli'ljihi

April 11,
Detroit.

April 11',
I'ort I'itt.

I'

:iiNi^rr,H Cliiistio, ,Sch|(

'W'iM t., ,hoi.- ,.Iai,u h.r i sZ'J'iiu'Tlli "' ^\TT'\: •"'""« ""^'"fi""
J'"i'"H ..ri.roaMMKM.l. ""'^*"'^"^"""*""' -'"nn^rtho InUiun war, u,„| (l.oir

TlioinuH iriifcliiii.^ t.) (ho Nuiiiu. «^- . •• Piwe 102

without -H-M.ir „„v,,rth(.7.|UM,'.'v ■ <'''V > "'" ,^«"VOy OfSlH, hnVHOH

po^tMho mcit ot S:r^.:;:;X,.l!!!:i::'i :"- vvon. ..one at the

103

I»o«t;tho morit of So,->n>u,7i n,„. V " '^""^' """^' 'it

^^^^^^_ "i,„, . a .,l.,,.u (.la.lw.n miy.s ho ..ovor commaiulod better

!• Ill

100 )

iiii;

(.. 1.0 repaid * l5«"i<liiLt) will advance a part of the amoiu.t

r ,j ■ ,, . ,..>

April l;i,
Kort I'itt.

April Ui,
Fort Pitt.

April 14,
Loiiduii.

April 14,
Fort Titt.

Ai)ril ir>,
Lancaster.

April 1(1,
Fort Ciiinber-
liind.

April l(i,

April IS,
New V(irli.

Apiil 1!),

Williams-

l>urgli.

April L'l,
Aiiiiii|K)lis.

I^..oJ';.fsan>e date, oxj.lainiM. ,ho roas.,,. ,;„• „,,i,.^ ^ho orterl^

111)
lU

10!»).
Another letter of .same date on the .sanu. .suhieet

Has sent an eseor w lE ■••ui o 'h rit"* ''^.^'"'^'^ "^ "-' P'^'-

s"^-nd'^iii.;r:!t"£f^:^'^

B,,;;:;,!" ""'^ "^ "'^ «'""^'' -Iio.speeti„o. the a.li,uan.-y lor Sor-.e.!.! ?

Ca,(. lienlinek to the same Ur.nno- l,i.n <,. , '-'

i«l^-en(u-haviiio. |,oo„,.ivoM hv l.tt-M '^ •". . '■"'"'' ''''"'■' '^''•'^•^' «''
H. n,en w.tho.u p re en'^M 'm '1 '"^^^^^ "" ^:'r''^'"*7"< War to (Jai^e.

'•V iH' lias U thai'd V , 'r I e F,S'l'i r^i "''"^-'''l''^^^^'^^
">'ai''.s ..(• Knsio.,, (-..l,^, l>.,li;ii:';,";.;.„';'ij "^- J^-'^Poet.ng the n,o,.ey

;;^'"- ^" -'^ '-^— , "S;;r;;;;iShet.t:;':"^^^

.u'CK h";:^'^^'^- ^■^^•""^' "'"^'' ''- '^^h. -tainin, ,ho deposition
i^ecoipt by Alexander MeKoo fWr n,oney reeeived on Indian ae....,!;'"

t.-^l^atnt^ft.^^r'"^' '"'^"^^^''''"^ <l.at the tlour ho ..nt,..]^

T I . ' ^-^

ci;l;J"„!Si;:f:,;i;°,rs. ''•"* '^' - '»■'■« -'- -■>c.-f^:

i">t 1,0 „..,vo,l to niiv i,o..la nor .i, (^ ,V -^ ' ''"'■»>"'■«. H'ny faii-

n« be p„^, H,„/M^t;;;^'i;.:™lc ::::^i :v,i' ,:&

liovornoi' Sharne to the s-mio 'n...f i , "^'^ 'ii.siuniucu. l^i

I'ratter to ask lor vohinteoi'M tn ,w<.,... • •' "''"^" • olond Ihonias

ernis of the Act of Milii

la : arretirs of

pa>'

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQirKT f'()I.t,ECTIO>r.

253

iijk' (itfoiitioii

tr, ittid thcii"

Pii^'e 102

i' HOO llOCHOH

tioiis. Had
lull can .i,'ot
,' corn it in
I'Mio at till'
>n. 103

similar in
ind(p. 100)
Kli;
Viiuu-if'ftns ;
idod butter
108
00 for Ills
111' amount
10!t

0 olt'cr ( p.

110
114
ition, with
the post.
II- .!i;ai'(l('n.
) from tlu'
'0 fu I' flier
115
Sorgean t
127
leave of
r to (iai^e.
Hoiiqiiet)
I'ocoivcd
le money
117
lawanose,
i'1'8 made
ho trihes,
121
oposition
12(i
iceount.

125

t for the

128

tion and

120
tndor-in-

i;!0

1 low the
hey oan-
liey will

131

TJK^mas

I if any

of pay

171(4.

April 24,
Kurt I'itt.

Ajiril '.'"),

April 25,
Fort Pitt.

April 2<i,
l'liiladcl|iliuv.

April 2(!,
Kort Pitt.

Ai)ril 21!,
I'liiliult-l|i|iiu,.

April 2<>,
I'hiliult'lphiii.

April 27.

April 27,
Liffoiiiw.

April 2H,
CarliHle.

Ajiril 2{»,
Bedford.

April 30,
Hwlforfl.

Muy 1,
Detroit.

May ;),
CarlisU'.

May r>,
Carlisle.

May r,
Piulatltli)hia.

being duo to tli.' militiii wince 175t(, will atcoiinl for their buck-
waidiioHH. The piv.sonl distrilmtioii of the militia (o the, westward, ami

what luiH been done with them on previous (((H-a.HioiiM, &(

I 'age i;{;i

(!apl. (iraiit lo Hoinpiet. The examination of Itieks went ; he hhall I
■taken eare of The cHcort that went with Carre returned ; they saw

10

nf>

IiVlianK. The ditflciilty of getting men to go on e.xpress unleMs they aio

puul in advii'iee.

144

s, It

ay h

ini

Major Small to tho same. His accident, and m'-v cause

.MovenientH of oltlcers, and otiier details,
('apt. I'otts lo tho same, lias made returns in aicoi-duuce with tho

i:{(i

instructionH of Lieut. Carre, nicks sends a second

tii'st, see p. 121), which proves him to be a notorious villai

l>osition (for the

l.-JS

('apt. Schlosser to the snnie. Powder, arms, &c., received ; tho old wil
3 taken in and exchaii ^'d for ii(»w arms, &c. .Sends returns, with

romai'kM. The musicians ret'iise to play and ai'e insolent ; will have them
liiinishcd. _ Sends letters. Men apjilying for their discdiarge. 140

his-
142

liieut. Winter to the same. Has arrived. Capt. (Jrant sends the 1

toiy told by Hicks. I{etnriis forwarded

(iovernor I'enn to (ho same. Introducing Mr. Owen, who is not much
to be trusted. l-t;}

'i'he same to tho same. Owen, o:<lered to meet him, is now at Phila-
delphia, but tho boy he was to brim:- in too ill to move, lie takes tive
scalps with him, of which he will tell his own story. Asks for- a ^uard
for the Indians, as lie is afraid they would not bo safe if left to the mercy
of so many enemies in town and 'country. Will Sir William Johnson
succeed with the Indians 'i* A good trimiiiing would be better. 145

Andrew Lewis to Lieut. Hrown. That Jiomiuet is to get 200 volun-
teers, whom he is to pay himself, iVc. 14t!

Capt. Stewart to nou(iuet. Jletiirns seni. Hicks bus made a full con-
fession. Hopes to bo able to give a good account of the Indians should
they attack the post. Aii Indian seen by tho express at CVeighton's
plantation. " 147

Bounuot to Alexander Stcdman. Eespecting Solomon Cline, a deserter,
and his j-elease by the (Jourt of Common I'ieas, with a remonstrance. 14S

(roorge Wcods to Uompiet. Respecting the damage done to his build-
ings, &c. ' ],)(»

Charles Menzies to the same. Has sent ott'lottei for the General and
him (Bon(piet) b}' a commissary's clerk. 151

Lieut. Hrehm to thi -ame. Asks that his propo ! to retire may now
be recommended, and hat he be allowed to retire ou full pay, as he sees
no ho[)i' of preferment S'inie Indians have been trying to get scalps or
]>riHoneis, and had to at) off after killing a few cow.s, anil tho last party
tired on three men, but diil no harm. An escaped prisonoi- from Saginaw
said the Indians had killed several persons this spring, iind tlin' i hey are
coming in /^reat numbers to take the fort. Contradictory reports of their
intentions, but i I 'adwin is prepared for them. Some friendly Ilurons
have bei II allowca to |)lant corn near the fort. 152

Hiiuquet to Lieut. Monzie.s. To send expresses by good woodsmen,
who shall be paid on his certificate. Gen ral orders for the garrisons
sent, and to be di;-' ; ibuted. All stores to be delivered to the conductor
of artillerj' ; ho (^Monzios) to keep tho keys of the liquor, clothing and
hos])ital stores, &c. Re;.;ulation8 as to expenses incurred. Command
money for oflicers at posts. 155

The same (o Col. Stephen. Explaining why his flour was not

taken

154

C'apt. David Hay to Bouquet. The powder and flints could not be
sent for wi.nt of waggons; they shall be sent off under escort to Lan-

-- ^

I

ilf

254

BorqiKT c<>M,K()Trow.

A. 20

l7tH,

^tllv t'»,

l'liri.».l..||,|,ia.

May 7.
LiiiiciiMtfr,

Miiv lit,
I*liiiaili'l|iliiit.

Xfiiy 10,
JJ.flf..r(i.

Miiv 10,
l'lii)iul»'l|>liin.

May 1?,
NVu ^'()l•k.

May 12.

New York.

Mfty 13,
B«rkH.

May 15,

CiirliHl,..

Muy 15,
Fort Pitt (?)

(n|.t.r,.,.l,mn„,„,l,„»„,„. ,(, ,„, n,™,.,,,,.,,!. „r„,||,.,,,, *„ |;};

:;^;:?:;;:^;::;:;;;;!it;::l:^;;:r;br'-- '^^^^^^

sol .,co,,„ni, «.tii„i 1 1„ i,.„.„ ,•„,, ^i,,,;;;,",'"" ""'' '"'" i"'^' ""i>"« ;»

money, and has ho.11o.I an, on o.| ^^ ('Cl^'^'r'''' ^^Vri^'
to fako a horno off his (UoborlZ; haluVs ^ ' '"' "^ "'""''• ^'^'' 'iM^
^^^.Tacob Ken to ,ho san.e. Offers his sorvicos with waggons for Te

arc no obsmu-Hons to nnlK^n^i;^:; .^^;:; itl^i ""'"' "'^" "Vl!^
Capt. Gmnt to tho same JI-.s (lir;,l.vT ti 1 ' f" . 1^"

for^anlons, bnt the n ^^loa % ./, ^' , ° 'r'n' ^"^^'" I'*'^ "•»'»ll '"ts
distributed. Wori<s onL-t t • Tl *" •'"'"; ^••^^"'^'■"' "'^'^i'^

Tho fort is in,,.reL^^,b e m. . It i.o uV" '''.'^r'''^ ^'"O'" the scu-vy.
thon.irh shots were heaWl as nd^ .0'^"'*.'"' .f ^'f "^ »'""«^""'>U,
mi^i^t have been u siSaM, ' lUei:^ tho ^^owt 4 uS "^ ^'^« ^''"'
Dclawares died after their return l„i, w>fS, *^^^te s, he .says several

and that he would mal" ^ ! "it"" nlT'''':^'!:^^^'^-' "^ J^<%« 1^11,

[I'll 1

May in,
Fort Pitt.

May 1,5,

Fort Pitt.

May Ki,
LaiicasttT.

ISIay 17,
Lig'onicr.

&c. (T),e letter isendoi^eil"' n-;;;;;Thlh!M?^"'"'"'] 'f"'*^ r^l>'-«««. &c.,
Fort Pitt, where Urant was sta.iZcl) ^^'''''' ^'" ''^ ^^'"'^"^'^ ^''""^

vaSr rJ^^ns!" ''" """• '^'^^^'^^^'"^ ^''^ ^-'^'-^-" ""<! 'o-ard?^

Thomas Ilutcdiins to the .same Tli-inky A„. .i „ 1 ,. . ^^^

Hent^. Is sorry that there are l„b Jabou.^ U.e" ^';!r^;v 1 '\\ '^''7

Tools will be delivered as ordoro,! T.l f ,, ^^"^ **^ liurent.

at .1,0 f,„.,, .„.,i„;,;,i ir i'':;°tn»i.''«° ; X" "'""■"'■ ''-??

1 „ .iieDU.,j at vvork, andae Las supplied horses, but has

A. 20

A. 20

BDUgUKT OOLLBOTION.

25S

ountM soiit to
"■ I'liKO IT)?
lUM't flic hill
'riiiii Lioiit.

158
cd wifh tho

150

'l-N, &C. Ifil

foiiit"!-. Tho
tJ'ill. Huh
iH'ned lit tho
U',2
"iorly hooks,
)tt' iiiviilidM.
fli, and il is

Hiitphinsori
y. Hopes to

i(i(;

s for t'ovnffo
AnkH him

]()K
iiH for the

1()7
in hiw jiiills
vhorc thoro

170
» Hinall lots
oral ordbrs
;ht> HCiirvy.

InilHClIKMlt,

Tho Hhots
i.ys Hcvoral
Kdgo Kili^
13' Indians
LT fiuliiins
tqiiot) has
press, &c.,
ntly from
171
irwai'dinnr

174
the plans
I Biiront.
, Works

17G
ns, com-
oiior was
vith. 177
'^rwards
r'ould not
f Colonel
jooks for
e every-
sorv^e it.
but has

17«4.

Htm

dail

Miiv m,

Nfw York.

May 22,

liaiu'HHti'i'.

May '."J,
l'"(irt fjKU-

May 24,
Fort Lou-
doun.

A[ay 24.

ifny 2r>,
Nfiv V'ork.

May '£),
PittHlnirKli.

May 2"),
Fort Lou-
dcmii,

Afay 25,
Cliarlt'Mtowii,

May 2ti,
New York.

MAy 27,
Elkridgc.

May 27,
Lig<>nier.

IStay 28,
New York.

May 28,
CharlcBtowii.

May 28,
Bedford.

Hiiii Monu' iiMiuiiy UK,.. IIum givi<ii tho pooplo at work a j(ii«rd. Has
diMcovcrcd a foul Jill wilhin 10 yanlH ..( th»< fort; flu> smith says tho
coal Jh extremely ^timmI and in ^Teut qnuntity. .Vone of tho eoppor
fuood ruHoids have heen seen near. Tho o.xpreHH from For t I'll I naw
two fthoiit two ndles from (hut |)luee. ['age 170

C(»l. Heid to HoiKpiot. The (teii(>ral huH approved of (he pnieenlin^s
of the eoiiuiii.sslonerH ut {'irlisle and Laneaster. Iiifurmalinn given of
how eerlain of the aeeoiintN are to he nettUtd. ]h1

MathiuH Sloii;,'li lo the Mame. J{eeominonds payment of aecoiint for n
wujfgon, horne, &('. " fjo

(/'apt. S(diloHHer to (he Name. His arrival. Details of men who liavo
boon lost by desertion or othei-wise. i,s2

Capt. .Murray to tho Mume. Sonds numthly returns. Arrived on tho
l.'Jth and Joined by Sehlosser on the 21st.' 'i'liercMs no ammuiulion,
o.veept a few rounds left in the men's cartridge bo.xes since lust
campaign. Sehlosser brought ])owder but no bull. 183

Jteforenee to the monthly return of six companies of the 1st Battali(m
Jloyal American Regiment sent to Lieut. Dow. 184

Col. Reid to Uouqiiot. Is obliged for the permission to remain hero.
Concerning the aHaiis of Lieutenants (!atnpb(dl and Cameron, llocom-
mends that Lieut. Dow be emi)loyed ui\der his ( Uoutiuet's) coniinand.
Movornonts of oiHcers. Lieut. Cathcart declines Ca])t. Sehlosser's oti'er
to sell at tho price ho names, but will close with Harnsley for £1,5(»(»
Btorling. ^ 'lH5

(/upt. Grunt to the same. Returns son t. All quiet. ImmonsosAvarms
of locusts ; tluiy have done no harm yot, but is afraid of their ravages ;
their numbers arc stirprising. 1^7

Capt. Stdilosser to tho same. Sonds returns, with remarks. Mr. Potts
has asked him to bring him stores to I'ittsburg, but as lio does not know
how to bring them up, asks if moans can bo supplied. 188

Capt. Cochi'ano to the same. Has arrived ; the ship got aground off
Cape jratt(M-as, but was taken otf safely. Tho intricacy of his accounts,
so many officers having had charge of parts of his company ; hopes
they will be settled, and that he be not concerned with the company till
ho Join it. Remarks on items of the accounts. Shall send instructions
to the posts to treat the Indians civilly, but never to bo off their guard ;
not to allow the men to straggle, and to repair their posts. 190

Major Small to the same. Thanks for kindness. IIopos that the
Assembly of Pennsylvania will show such public spirit as to enable him
(Bouquet) to carry out his plans, so beneticial for that Coloi\y. Unfa-
vourable accounts from Florida. &c., &c. 193

Capt. Ireland to the same. About horses and dogs. 195

Capt. Stewart to tho same Arrival of a corporal and four men from
Port Pitt; they saw no Indians. Two of the garrison were fired at on
the 22nd, and next day an Indian was seen by the .sentr}' attempting to
shoot an iidiabitant. Some of the inhabitants allowed to go to BedVord
with an escort, and horses sent to bring gram for sowing. Has written
to Mr. Menzics to assist tho people to get grain, &c. 19G

J?()bcrt Leake to Callender. That he is to furnish security for perform-
ing his engagements. 198

Ca])t. Ralph Phillips to Bouquet, f^xplains M-hat was done with tho
horses he got to carry baggage to Carlisle. 199

Lieut. Menzies to (he same. The Indians have taken a soldier prisoner
and shot a number of horses near Ballomore's house; they are believed to
be a strong party. 201

i

256

BOUQUET COI, LECTIO-;.

A. 20

I i

ii s

1764.
June 1,
Fort Pitt.

•Tune -1,
Ligonier.

•Tune 5,
Xf'w York.

■Tune 5,
Kort Ciuiiliei
land.

•Time ri,

Fort Cunilier-

laud.

•Tune (i,
Pensborougli.

•Tune (i,
Lancaster.

■Tune 7,
Ligonier.

■Tune 7,
Carlisle.

■Tune 8,
New York.

■lune !),
Carlisle.

■Tune !),
London.

•June 1],
Philadelphia.

June J 2,
ConogoshiVKue

■Tune 13,
New York.

Capt. Grant to Bouquet. Is anxious bout the sai'uty of the coinoral

tlien solves pre ty h-ocly. J)etails of thei • outrages and appearances each
day being noted Does not, however, believe they are in such numbers
as to dare to molest the troops. He ha.^ sent word to the posts, ll tl o
Jndians in creation cannot molest his po ^t. ^ p., ' ^r"

Capt. Stewart to the same. Arrival c^' express; the two men'reooit
having seen Indians on the road and beai-d guns tired. The ginXli
from Pipers company has arrived; by tinordt-rs he brought VomSne
Armstrong the men will be of little servi'j<i. ^ -^qI

Stiv;v.;..f*''V*'i ^^'^ '"?•''• . «««Pccting accounts; the affair between Ca"pt.
^^^o^.'lu'"'^""''''''''^''^- J?-^ ''''' liHt of officers of tJKo
accepts ' resignation of Lieuts. Campbell and Cameron

■ f'M-J-ivingston to the .same. Has been left with only six mou
Co onel Stephen having bee.i obliged to remove his, and those eft will
only wait tor a. short time. A large ' >Iy of Indians attacked white
people in a t^eld near Fort Dinwiddie'. kidecf 1.'. and wound or 1 ll^d lo'
more ; attacked the ort, but could not take it. Other outrages repoite^^l

•uv "one Lfi'ir:'" ? ^' •'''^''' r'"*"^;^ ^' ^''''' "^ "^'^^^^ «f' <'•« inhabitants
ait gone and the rest going unless there is some protection. ^m

Upt. Murray to the same. I^ecapit.lates the co.itents of previous
letters. IJeports Indian outrages, giving the particulars. 207

^wtno*""!'"'/^ f''f '•'"*^- "''" '^"'^'^^ "''fh the people, except for- about

SS ' n ' "' ' ^''■' '^'''': '^^^'': l^^^'I^'^ '^'''"^^ ^"^i ^^'ill join the se vice
;£ V ";'^ >:«t "'^ ",'^tructions from Piiimsted. Sends copy of Leake's
letter- (p. 198). Sends Lowry's information about the navigation oTtiio

Edwar<l Shippen to the same. Transmits accounts, for which "he
earnestlydesires a remittance, c*te. ' ^J^

( 'apt. Stewart to the same. Sends a summary of Capt. Grant's let"ter
about Indmn outrages Scout under Ensign Smith discovei ^

V Pin ? '■«";■"/;: his station The party from Fort Pitt sent back 2
tie uit , u" '''"''• ^ he satisfaction of t he people at being set-

tled with ; they will re-engage. Remarks on the settlement '?13

^^Lieut. Irevost to the same (in French). Introducing Lieut. Ilutdii-

the^HHeirHrn? !f *^' '•"''• ^" "," ^"^''f "^^ ^"'l''''"« "«''^^' Loudoun
m?cl e. Tl '^ ?. prisoners ami escaped. Sends express with dis-

patclies I he pressing callr for help from the people. 9ir.

■lohn aleraft to the same. Has received receipt for clothin-^ which
will enable he accounts to be pa.ssed. Respecting the disposal of St
balance of the regimental accounts. ^ oj^

Eouqnet to .Ala.jor Livingston. Has received the news sent of Indhm
deprcdu ions ; wishes the Virginians could be brought to see the proprie v
o jojning heir troops to the regulars as the only way to end C out
bleaks. Has son 20 men to garrison Fort Cumberland ; when they a.'rivo
.lo one else is to be supplied with provisions except the garrison The

inStants.^' "''-' '"'"' ■^'' '^'"^ ''"' ^'' '""' *" ^''"^ ^^^ '^'^y ^^^"^ 'te
Henry Prather to Bouquet. Applies to be employed during the clm^

Col. Eei.l to the same That, contrary to his opinion, the General has
ordered down L.euts. Men.ies and McCulloch. Four officers are expected
from London. Movements of ofHeers. expecaa

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

257

the corporal
diycovering
rancos, each
ch minibors
its. All tho
Page 202
men rei)ort
e gunHmith
i-oiii Colonel
204
tween Capt.
icers of tho
nd Cameron

205
y si.x moM,
3.se loft will
ckcd white
ir killed 1(J
38 reported,
of Indians,
inhabitants

206
'f iirevious

207

for- about
the service
of Leake's
ion of tho
209
which he
210
nt's letter
ng ; Smith
back. 211
being sot-
213
t. Ilutchi-
2U
■ Loudoun
with dis-

215
ig, which
sal of the

216
jf Indian
propriety
hose out-
oy ai'rivo
on. Tho
from the

217
the cam-

218
leral has
expected

210

1764.

June 14,
New York.

.Tune 1().

.Tune 17,
Fort L()u>
doun.

.Tune 17,
New York.

June 17,
New York.

June 18,
Philadelphia

June 18.
(ierinan Flats.

June 18.

June lil,
Lancaster.

June 22,
Carlisle.

June 23,
Fort Cumber
land.

June 23,
New York.

June 23,
New York.

June 24.

June 24,
Cumberland.

June 24,
New York.

J\u>e 24.
Fort Cunil)er-
laud.

66—33

Ouny to Bouquet. His accounts are undei-going examination, a trial
of patience. Page 220

Capt. Potter to the same. Has i-aised a brigade of horses for tho ser-
vice; lecommends tho appointment of James Chambers and William
Finley as horse masters. 250

Capt. Schlosser to the same. Monthly returns, with remarks. Men
sent off under Lieut. Mcintosh to gai-rison Fort Cumberland. 221

Col. Ecid to the same. Thanks for kindness ; explains tho cause of his
detention here. Regimental affairs. 223

Capt. James Ilobei-tson to the same. Money matters. Ensign Gladwin
has not gone to his post, as ordei'cd, but has fled to Philadelphia 225

Bouquet to William Rutherford. That he will cheerfully accept the
offer of volunteers from Virginia, to serve without pay against the
Indian towns on the other side of the Ohio, and supply them with ammu-
nition and provisions as requested, the men to bo at Fort Pitt by the 1st
October, and on their return to bo at liberty to retire to their homes.
Desires to know how many would join, so as to arrange about pro-
visions. 226

Sir W. Johnson to Bouquet. That he will require not less than 1,000
men on the expedition to compensate the activity and knowledge of the
country the Indian possess. Considerations as to the propriety of an
expedition by water on the Ohio and Muskingum. The description
of men wanted ; the disposition and intentions of the enem3^ Will do
all in his power to send a body of friendly Indians byway of Presqu'
Isle. The difttculty of feeding the Indians; shall sup])ly them with
provisions and clothing at Xiagara. Unfortunate mistake of a ser-
geant at one of the outposts in firing on a party of friendly Indians.
Will infonn him of arrangements on reaching xuagara. 228

Col. Crosap to the same. Asks where he can join for the expedition,
for he and his son can come with a party of volunteers if he receive
timely notice. 231

Matthias Slough to the same. Can get no waggons for the expedition
on the terms ottered. 232

Lieut. Duncan Campbell to Bouquet. Two deserters recaptured and
sent to gaol. 233

Major Field to the same. Comp'.ans that after 13 days and nights
hard duty he could get no provisions on his arrival. Has learned that ho
(Bouquet) is to have 1,000 men from Penns^dvania. The Legislature of
Virginia will do nothing, butthere would bo large assistance of volunteers,
if they knew the time to march, of whicli ho asks information. 23-1

Ourry to the same, llis earnest desire to be under his (Bouquefs)
command. 235

Major Small to the same. That he will jDin him (Bouquel j with Col.
Reid, unless ho receive contrary orders ; other otRcers expctcd to join.
A vessel wiih ordnance and hospital stores, &c., is leaving for Philadel-
phia. Movements of officers. 236

Lieut. Watson to the same. Sends papers (I'especting the quarrel be-
tween him and Capt. Stewart). Wishes to get a commission in a pro-
vincial corps for tho expedition. 237

Major Livingston to the same. Sends statement respecting provisions;
how disposed of, &c. 238

Col , Reid tn the same. A rrangemcnt-g about offtecrs, provision."-, money,
&c., for the cam])aign. Convenience of having sutlers. 240

Lieut. Mcintosh to the same. Has airivcd liere with men of tho 42nd
and 60th Regiments, as a garrison for the post (1 sergeant, 1 corporal
and 10 men). Asks for further instructio..s about the issue of ])ro-
visions. 242

'4-

m

258

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 20

:'l- !

f

ii^'l

17Gt.
June 24,
Vint Liou-
(loun.

•Tune 25,
1 ort I'itt.

.Tune 25,
Fort I'itt,

June 25,
Fort Ltiu-
doun.

June 25,
Fort Pitt.

June 27,
Winchester.

June 28,1
Ligouier.

.Fune 30,

Caneygock-

sef?.

June 30,
Lancaster,

June ,30.
Fort Lou-
doun.

June 30,
Bedford.

July 1.

July 1,
Carlisle.

July 2,
Carli.sle.

July 3,
Lancaster.

.Tuly 5,
Philadelphia.

Cupt. AEurray to Bouquet. Sonds returns. Has recoivod balls and
supplied each man with 18 rounds ; the rest in «tore. P^c 243

Cap t. Grunt to the .same. Sends returns. A scout of Pennsvlvanians
un,br I n,sig„ Smith had been down the Ohio to Crow's town^.I .^^
only old tracks. The locusts andgra.sshoppers havedeteated all attempts
. Haidening m the King's garden, but the new garden has done wonder-
niii}. well. 2^^

-cant BiIItmU^s tnr^ "'^*'*"'""' ''^ l>i'"visions ; everything safe under Ser-

tion's^^^' ^^'''°''''^' ^° ^'^^ '*"'"^'' '^^"^^'^ returns, with remarks. Desor-

247

bnf'wnllJl^' *?■ n' «'""^\ Tl>e General has agreed to his resignation,
^•\ ,?' ould H.eerttilly serve if there is to be a camj)aign this summer. 248
Ihomas Putherfurd (o the same. The steps ho is taking to secure
volunteers among the ti-ontier woodmen, who are greatly irritifted against
the savages on account of their butcheries, &e., .Vc. The names of the
commanding officers of the miliiia. 951

fhfn?/'^^'''-''."'^*!'.*^"""™^. Sends returns; no sign ot Indians about
the post; wishes the poor inhabitants could .say the same. There are

!r";'L"'';'.'T'^'^V^'^r'''-:'^"^'*'^^^^ Iftbe Legislature does not

exe; t itself he wishes the whole of the members were scalped. Arrival

ot J'.nsign Smith, with his scout, from Fort Pitt 953

Thomas Small to the same. Asks for employment tluring the cam-

P'"fe'^'- 254

Capt. Trent to the same. Offering goods for sale.

255

Capt. Schlosser to the same. Has dispatched the advertisements offer-
ing pardon to deserters returning; does not expect many to return
Et^pec ing recruiting. The delays caused by the waggons 25G

Lieut. Menzies to (he same. How letters liave be«n sent. Bulls and
cartridge paper torwurded to Capt. Murrav. All quiet here 258

bamuel Brady to the same. Asking for his recommendation, that he
may obtain a commission in a provincial corps 959

to Lanc;!ier^'^^'^ ^^ ^^"^ """''' ^^^i'*'''*'"^' ^'^^ i'«^<l"est for leave to "go

Conrad Bucher to the same. Asks for his influence to procure''!!
captains commission in the troops of Penn.sylvania 9(;i

Matthias Slough to the same. Asking that the furlough of Ludovlck
Stone u soldier in the Eoyul American.srbe extended, asi.e hopes to be
able to get his discharge. ^ o/'^

Bouquet to WiUiam^Rutherford. Is gla.l to find that the frontier
peoj) e are in a fuvouruble disposition to put an end to the war; there is
no other way but by uttacking the savages in their own towns. Cannot
give he volunteers the pay alhnved by (he Provifice, that being against
thejrovinciul law, but those M'ho have all at stake should not'let this
question of pay lead them to neglect the only opportunity of chastising
these enemies and making them observe their treaties The heuvv
expense to the r'rown for (liis expedition leaves little hope of unof'hei-
so thu If neglected the war may last (ill the Indians are tired of it, I u
with the cheerfiil assistance of 300 or 40(1 g„„d woodmen every Indian
town about the Ohio may be burned. A reward is to be offern,] tW-.rX^
wmcn muy encourage the volunteers. Colonel Cresaj) ar,<l Major l<'u.ld

l!.??;^J'"'!5''-'^"^"'il''^'"'/'"*^"^'^''^'^^''^ll^''^l' eJ ].eople shoulcl be pro-
know the number, to prepare every thing for

2(i3

tl

lem.

A. 20

-I balls, iind
Pa^rc 243

riHyivanians
n, but, saw
ill altuinpts
)ne wondoi--

244
'. umlor Ser-

24C
vs, Deser-

247

esigaation,
nmov. 248
J to sociiro
Led against
lies of the

251

liana about

Tliero are

re does not

. A nival

253
: the cam-

254

255

lents offer-
to return.

25(J
Balls iind

258
1, that he

259
ivo to go

2()0
)rocuro a

2(;i
Ludovick
jes to be

2(i2
frontier
; there is
Cannot
g against
let this
liaslising
lie heavy
' another
)t' it, but
y Indian
}V seulpH
or l-'ioid
be pro-
bing for
2«]3

A. 20

BOUQUET- COLLECTION.

259

1704.
.Tiilv "),
riii"la<lcl|.lii

•Tuly n,
Now York.

-Fc> i Pitt.

•Tuly 7,
i'ort Pitt.

•Tuly 7,
Fort Pitt.

•Tuly 7,
Fort Pitt.

July H,
Fort Pitt.

•Tuly 9,

Willianw-

burgh.

•Tuly 0,
Fort Pitt.

•Tuly 10,
LigoiiitT,

•Tuly 10,
CiHlirtle.

•Tuly 10,
Fort Lou-

(IdlUI.

.Tulv 11,
Bptlford.

July 12,

LaiicastiT.

6J— 33J

Lonquet to Col. Stephen. Asks him to raise volunteers ; cannot give
thorn pay, but shall supply provisions an(. animunilion ; they may join
atJ<ort f'lttonthe 25th September, when he \vould be rea<ly to cross
tlie river and march to the enemy. The number of regu'lar troops
to be engaged, &c. 'J^ho fate of the war mu';t depend in great measure
on the success f/f this campaign for reasor.,-i given. Page 2(i'7

Col. Eeid to Bouquet. Respecting accounts and regimental pay,
. 2tj9

Jjieut. Potts to .ho same. Has received forms of returns, which shall
be tilled up as <lirected. All inslructionh, &c., shall be left with Burent
Kegimental affairs, cVc. 270

Lieul. I)avenj)ort lo the same. Docs not know to whom to apply for
the pay of militia that served hero last summer ; has advanceil money
and necessaries, and desires to know how they are to be charged, as lie
IS making up his accoii;its. 272

Lieut. Winter to the same. Burent put in orders as adjutant ; arms
repaired ; men supplied with necessaries ; a number anplvinir for dis-
charge. 1 1 ./ &

Adjutant Burent to the same. Gratitude for his promotion. Sends
no'e of pay due, Ac. 274

List of casualties from 17th March, 1703, to be accounted for by the
companies from Niagara and Detroit. 276

Governor Fauquier to Thomas Ectherford. Agrees that the most
eftectual way to put a stop to the incursions of the Indians is to carry the
war into their.country, but the law prevents him from taking a stop of
that nature. All volunteers, therefore, who wish to join the expedition
must look to Bouquet, the Colony having made no provision ; they
must be left to judge for themselves as to their course ; he can do noth-
!"?:■ 278

Capt. Grant to Bouquet, llutchins shall ccjinmil, to paper what can be
got from Kicks. TIk care taken of powder, flour, &c. The artilleiy
making cartridges. Burent's appointment has been notified in general
orders. Thanks for services done him. All quiet ; no encmios but grass-
hoppers. ^ Locusts and Indians have both disappeared, &c. 279

Capt. Stewart to the same. Letters received by a corporal and four
men; would have sent thom on but for signs of Indians lurking about.
In the belief that the provisions would only last a month, had proposed
to the troops to shorten the allowance, which they rofuisod. Had since
found by actual survey that there is no need to do so, and is relieved, as
the men had packed up ready to go to Bedford for more provisions. They
are doing tlieir duty without murmuring, but he will try to find the
ringleader in the affair of the provisions. Oats brought from Bedford,
which are sown and promise to be a good crop ; hay cutting, gardening^
<!tc. Is glad the Province has nt last got to its senses. 281

Nathan ]\Icrulloch to the same. Will with great pleasure go on the

camj)aign, trusting to his recommendation in case of a vacancy. 283

^ Capt. Schlosscr to the same. Arrival of Hutchison, Carre and Provost.

Carre has gone to Bedford. Deserters coming in. 284

Lieut Carre to the same. Has liad charge of the post and stores handed
to him 1)3' Lieut. .Menzios. Asks instruction as to supplying provisions
to the i)rovincials. The communication infested by small ii.irtios of
Indians, who liave pursued a corporal and four men returning from
Ligonior ; a man of the escort from Loudoun was fired at and jiursuod. 285

Matthias Slough to the siune. Is unable to accept the offer made him,
owing to his public engagements. The dangerous Minors of Stone (p. 2(12) ;
unless a change take ])lace he will take his own discharge. 286

260

if'

BOUQUET COLLKOTION.

A. 20

''9

j!
lit
I. 'I

I

17G4.
.Tilly 12,
Bedford.

Jnly 13.

July 13,
Detroit.

July 13,
New York.

July 14,
Detroit.

July 15,
Pax ton.

July 17.
New York.

July 18,
Detroit.

July li),
Philadelphia.

July 21,
Philadelpliia.

July 21,
New York.

July 22,
Niagara.

///Iy22,

July 23,

Fort Lou-
doun.

adm'i.^s?Sion"?r'"' t".^^«"1«^t- If"« k«Pt "o account of the daily
adminiHti ation of medicme.s. Has no warrant for his appointraont but
hopes to be Icept on lull pay durin,^ service. Reported sh^/otit'Ta m "n
ofthe Royal Highlanders by an Indian, but which turns out to have
been the i-esult of an accident. Pu.ro 'S?

pa'Sn." ^^^"^''*""'^"^' *« the same. Repeats his offer to go on this^ cam-
on^fidr pay *"''"' *" ^^^ ^"'"''" ^'■^'*'' '"'''"'''"' ^'''" '""''"^ "''^"^'^^ ^o retire

friends, fe^^' *'' *^^ '""'^- ^ P"''*^'' ^''""■' '^'"^^ '■'''^^'"S to personal

Lieut McDougall to the same. Sends retui-ns ; reports on the st-ite^of

the clothing at .N^iagara ; what was good he brougl to Deti-o 1^^^^

serve( out to the men who had been pFisoners. The scarcity of" on.ftf

m;'nLl"?ffair"""^'"'''^"^''^^"'^ ''' j'^"^ *'- ^^^ ^S'

asi;^;U!:::ti:!'rs:i.p^pf ''^ ^^- *^« -p'-^--^ ^^ >- ^roS

Col. James Robertson to the same. That the General has a-reed to

the proposal respecting Earnsley. * 90^!

Lieut McDougall to the same. Respecting men exchanijed Lidians

^;! t"'^ *'y-Tr'"- T^^ I^^'^^wares and'shaw^nesc told to gSt FoAr t
or to fell' William Johnson to obtain it t, ^ -i ut u x^.cr,

Eoiupiet to .lolin Harris. Cannot employ his brother After -ill tho
boasting of the frontier men they arc going'^s waggonoris and Ir v^rs i^
stead of going as .oldiers. People will sa/they tbund it easier to k I '"
( lians in gao than to tight them fairly in the woods. Is moil Concerned nt
this meanspirited behaviour and the little assistance given byTe front iei-
inhabitants, as hereafter they may be left to fight theh- own Lt es be '.^
exempt from taxes, Government had a parti,rular right to thei perS
services, to make some amends for the farge sums of money aid^ou?o
their pro ection They have called loudly for a reward for scalps it h^
does not hear that any of them have stirml to procure it. The? r^S «
have offered to serve without pay, but not a single man of this Province
has lone so. Is so disgusted with the backwardness of the frontie eo'

KSputt;^;^^^^.^^" '' ''' ''-' *^™« '- '^'^ i.avet:!'?Li^h-
wi^;^Si;hf!!s^:inJ:s:j;:;ijr'''^^^"^^ "'- ^^^-^>^^^

Col. James Robertson to the same. The Quartermaster-Gener-il's
brancn with him is to be fully supplied. No restriction to be pi c d
on recruiting ; the commanding officer of each regiment is to act fbr the
best ; remarks on the reci uitiiur fu„,|. ^ " ''^"^ '*^' ^"^^

Lieut. Dow to the

302

+1 . -x... wimo. Arrival of officers. Indians Lfatherino-T.t

the post; If the rest o the Senecas (of whom a fe^v have come) do\o

arrive, the colonel will go to them,' but unfortunately the pi vtcials

"mMfnllS. ""''''' ""'■ '^'"'^'' ""'''' ^ '^«t «'■*•- t^ool/s '1
Capt. Cochrane to the same. Sends returns : the trouble ho has with
desertors from the independent companies. The Province ,V to bu
tort Moore, but it is not settled if Fort Prince George is to be leb
and provisions are to be transported at the expense of the Province till he
1st January ; reasons for this. Is sorry for the desertions wtv?
.■.:;:!doun. Indians again doing mischief. ' o^c

Capt^Schlosser to the sam". Respecting leave to a soldier- ex
ero.6e,&«. Recruiting expenses settled. Returns sent; sett ement of
deficieR^ym barrack Sed.ling; gi-eat part of the men haVef e-ted so

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQUET COLLEOXrON.

261

of the diiily
intraont, but
ing of a man
out to have
Page 287
n this cam-

288
ed to retire

289
; to iiersonal

291
the state of
Detroit and
y of cnatis ;
tion. fjegi-

294
his brother

29(j
i agreed to

297
id. Indians
to Fort Pitt,

298
-ftei-all the
Idi'ivors, in-
r to kill In-
oncernod at
the frontier
ttles ; being
sir personal
aid out for
Slips, but ho
Virginians
is Province
Jntier peo-
to risk liifl
299
3rs, and he
301
I'-General's
be phiced
act for the
302
ithcring at
no) do not
)rovincials
I'oops. A
303
3 has with
is to build
Je rebuilt,
p.ce till the
from Foit
306
dier ; ex-
tlement of
sserted, so

1764.

July 23,
Phiiadelphiii.

July 24,
l\)it Pitt.

July 24,
Fort CumlMT-
land.

July 24,
Ciirlislf.

July 25,
Fort Lou-
doun.

July 25,
Fort Cumber
land,

July 2(i,
Augusta.

Juh- 2(),
Carlisle.

July 2(;,
Ligonier.

July 27,

}5.-lf.-rd.

J'jlv 28,
Wliijliester.

July 28,
M^inchester.

July 28,
Lancaster.

the expense must fall on the companies. Leaves to him (Bouquet) the
settlement of the provision account. Sends monthly return with
remarks. Page 308

Capt. JJavii. Hay to Bouquet. Jiespocting a deserter who has been
bought off. gjQ

_ Capt. Grant to the same. Sends returns. No enemy seen since En*
sign Smith left. The work of harvesting is ove;\ so that the men will
have ease foi- some time. Mutiny about flour fomented liy men from the
77th and fiOth; the mutiny settled on promise of forgiveness. Their
complaint about not receiving their pay is not without reason. Reid
sent up VillH on Philadelphia for subsistence, but these are of no use, as
money cannot bo got for them here; has asked lleid to bring the men's
subsistence; if not the consequences will be bad. 311

James Livingston to tue same. Returns sent. Tracks discovered in
the woods and shots heard. A captain and 40 men sent off to look for
the enemy, but have not yet i-eturned. Another party seen at Fort
George, of whom the scouts are in pursuit. ,313

Col. Reid to the same. Rotuins sent and i-egulations received, which
he has distributed. Sends Lieut. Campbell's resignation to be forwarded
to the (ionei'al. 314

Capt. Murray to the same. On a report of a woman l)oing killed,
sent out a party who found that one woman had been killed and scalped
and that another was missing. The parly found the tracks of six or
seven Indians, but was obliged to return to camp. 315

George Mcintosh to the same. Sends returns of provisions, including
those drawn by Major Livingston. Artillery returns to be sent by the
'tiajor, The barracks, &c., musi be repaired. 316

^Col. Lewis to the same. Has pressed on the Governor the necessity
of raising men to attack the Indians, Inu the Assembly will only raise
me.i for the defence of the frontiers. Has 500 men fully qualified to
attick the Indians, but cannot march them contrary to the orders of the
GoAernment. All he can do is to urge the tiovernor (o call out the
militia from the inleiior, so that the men iicre may join the expedition.
Has still hopes ofgetting volunteers from the southern part of the Colony
when he knows his (Bouquet's) movements, but doubts if they will go
by any other road than by the Iviinawa, for reasons given. 317

Col. Reid to the same. Sends ]\[urrii,y's account of the slaughter of
the wo (p. 315) ; the barbarous circumstances. Xothing new here.

The Penns/lvanians have not received their clothing, nor have their
kettles aiM'ived. 319

^ Capt. Stewart to the same. Ari'ival of a corpoi'al and foui' men fi-om
Fort Pitt, who saw no enemy on the ro;ul ; supposes they are afraid, or
have gone to join the others against Bradstreet. Returns sent; the men
working cheerfully, but growling at the salt provisions, &c. No cash
for bills; has written for money. Rogers has arrived with dry goods
and rum ; wishes fhero were some at Fort Pitt. 320

Lieut. Carre to the same. Forwards packet from Fort Pi^t. Will the
pay of a gai'dencr be allowed ? 321

Major Fielii to the same. Stephen discouraging the expedition, but he
(Field) will be at Foi-t Pitt with a party on the 25th of September. 322

Col. Stephen to the same. His i-eadiness to forward the service, so far
.as the constitution of the Colony and his orders permit. The men em
ployed by Virginia have Is. 6d. a day and provisions and ammunition
found, so that it will be difficult to leave their pay and go out of the
Colony as volunteers. Will speak to the men. ' 323

John Bowlen to the same. Asks if he can recover the l)Ounty stopped

l|

from him

324

S'i

262

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 20

1704.
July — ,

Col. Roid to FJoiiquot. Sumo of the Peniisylvanians are low and very
old moil, but on tlio wholo hardy; their arniH will he all repaired to-
morrow, iiiit neither their elothin^i? nor the otHeers' iinitornis arrived
Other two coinpanies arc to he raised, whieh it will he diiticult to do in
harvest. Has eoniiiiiiiiicated instriielioiis. The adjutancy rofuKcd by
Jiucher ioi' the ordinary pay; how the objection might bo obviated.

.Tuly -,
Tho Narrow

August 2,
Winchester.

August ?,
PlnliuU'lphia

August (i,
Xiiigani,

Augu.st S.

Augu.st !),
I/jiiH'aster.

August 10,
Lanwistci .

August 1(1,
Carlisle.

August 11,
riiilacicliihia.

August 14,
I'liiladclpliia.

August 14,
riiiladclphia.

August 14,
Pliiladelphia.

August 15,
Carlisle.

r< I ^ n , , raifo 325

U)l. James Kobertson 1o the same. Accident to his wife. Note of the
"*' pay and allowances of a briijadier. ;j2t)

TiKimas IJutbertbrd to tlio siime. Knclo.ses the answer of the Gover-
nor of Viri,ni!ia resiiectiiig the voluntceiH. Letters received .sent to the
vaixMis addresses. Col. Lewis proposes to raise 300 or 400 men ; Lnves a
summary of liis letter (see p. 317). J fis remarks on the proposal to
march by Kanawa. The word of (^ol. Lewis may be trusted. Stephen
tryiDi.- to thwart the ineasiiie in this (piarter and he has f.-reat intluenco;
the means he uses. Uv and his sycophants '• are constantly bawlin-r out
that the (rovernineiit are capable of undertaking- and cxecutiny- an
expedition against the enemy and that it's scandalous to join another "
btill iu' believes that not less than 200 volunteers will join, perhaps more
as all the young men are eager for it, and nothing but Stephen's mea-
sures eould ])revent them joining. Believes that a' coiisidei'able number
ot Cherokees could be got, as there is an inveterate war between them
and the Shawanese. 32*7

W. Diinlop to the same. Sending letters (list follows) to bo delivered
• oil payment of the jiostage. 329

Lieut. D.nv to the .sinie. Sir Williaiii .Tohnsoii has made peace with
the Deiawan's and Sliawa ;ese, for which he is fovry; 1 hey have delivered
up a good many prisoners. The troops march thisday for Fort Sehlosser
to embark ; his unfavourable opinion of the ncAv boats. The Indians con-
sumed here nearly 3.000 raticms daily ; one day they had 4 000 CTlio
letter is ihited " Xiagara. The l^lessed.' ) 330

Co])y()f Stephen's letter to the ''OlKcers and militia employed in
ilami)sliire and Frederick County," denying the u-port that he is an
enemy to the voluntters going on tlie expedition. Encourages all who
choose to go and will grant tliem diseharge, 331

Obligation and atleslation of a recruit 'for the (JOlh. 332

]\Iatthias Sloug!. to Louqiiet. Asking the acceptance of a man to take
tJie ].lace of Stone, so that the latter may obtain his discharge. 3.34

Bouquet to (Jovernor Penn. Sends re'por* of court of inqiiiry on Jacob
Kern foi' inciling men to desert. Desertion wntinue ; nearly 200 men
Avanling, who he requests, maybe supplied by recruiting, ' .Sonds an
athdavit against one Knight for harbouring deserters; the opposition
111 J.ancastcr County to their recovi'ry, 2(»5

.lohn Cream, avIio signs himself argent leu. 'vn and .soldier to the King,
a.'^king for oiilers to join. " 333

W. Jlitchie to Bouquet. Forwarding a letter from Cai)t. Basset re-
ceived by the ship " IMiiladelphia." 337

T), Franks to the .same. Sends newspapers brought by the "Philadel-

P^f;" , , ^ 338

Alexander J>unaa to the same. TTas received ])ower of attorney to
settle certain money matters. On the " resolves " getting home, ""the
Ministry and even friends, on seeing them anil tbi- lengthy ])etitions,
concluded wo had gone mad, and would scjireely credit what^ they riwl'
i ]>resume Mr. JJiinlo]) sends Mr. Calloway's speech, so I shall not."" 33!ji
j^eter Bard, commissaiy, to the same. Sends re])orts of the stores.
W aits orders in reference to Col. Armstrong's application for arms, &c. 340

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

2G3

3W and very
ropairod to-
1118 arrived.
:'ult (o do in

rofiiKed by
viatcd.

Page 325

Note of the

;}2<>

tlio Govor-
1 sent to the
on ; givoH a
propoHai to
i. Stephen
t influence;
liawliiiif out
cet'utin^- an
in anotiier."
I'liap.s more,
dien's moa-
blo number
twcen thorn

jc delivered

329

peace with

k'o delivered

rt Schlosser

ndians con-

000. (Tlio

330

niployed in

lat ho is an

gos all who

331

332

nan to tuko

!. 334

■y on Jacob

ly 200 men

Sends an

opposition

205

) tho Kinij,

333

Basset, re-

337

" Philadel-

338

ittorney to

omo, " the

y petitions,

they read.

not." 339

the stores.

(is, ttc. 340

17('.4.

l'liilii(l('l|>liin.

AllRUst 1(1,

l'hila(U)li)liiii

August 17,
I'axton.

August 17,

Williaiiis-

burgli.

.Vugust m,
Koi't Lou
ilouii.

AugiiHt 111,

Fredoriik

County.

August I'.t.
Carlisle.

Augiist 2(»,
Ligcmicr.

August 21,
•Juniata Hill.

-Vugust 21
Bedford.

August 21,
Bedford,

B. Franklin to Bouquet. His letter to the CJovernor laid before tho
Boanl, which was thin, lie was the only one who spoke in its favour,
and to prevent a Imrsh refusal projjosed to refer it to this day, when his
(Bouquet's) requisitions were cunmlied with and tho money shall bo sent.
Sends the papers ])romiscd: " Ilints how to conduct an Indian War,"
although lie thinks there is nothing new in thcni. Remarks on tho
elections in Poland and on the Jlussiaiis entering "with an army to pre-
serve peace! (171(1 secure f lie frc.edoia of the. elections/ " in urder'to meet
the attacks of enemies charging him with ojiposiiig and obstructing His
^lajesty's service, he sets out- the services he had r«.- -.dered on all occasions
(specilying them), and asks him (B()U([iiet) to take occasion in some letter
to express his sentiments on liis (Franklin's) conduct in this respect.

Pago 341

Oapt. James Young to the same. That the (iovernor and commis-
sioners have agreed to allow £'.l per man and 20s. to the otHcers for rais-
ing 200 men to complete the Pennsylvanian Jiegimcnt, and have directed
him to 8up])ly the money. Jfow it may be drawn for. 344

John Harris to the same. His e;ierti()ns to raise voliinteei's, and little
success for reasons given. 345

(rovernor Fau([uier to the same. His readiness to concur in every
measure for the go(xl of tho service which the laws of the Colony will
permit. JIow the volunteers are to be raised. Hopes that Col. Ste])hen's
conduct has been misrepresented, and is disposcil to believe so from re-
ceiving ana p])licat ion from .Major Field, belonging to ('ol.Steplu'ii's district,
for a commission for the expedition, which he cannot grant, but he would
be glad should Field be employed, as he may be useful. .350

Major Small to the same. Arrival of Cajit. liay, with ordnance stores
and six gun cari'iages. which were ])Ut in jiosition. The escort consisted
of Capt. Webb and 3(! Fcnnsylvanians. Disgraceful conduct of a ser-
geant's fruiii'd in allowing two caplureil deserters to escape under very
discreditable circumstances. Vague reports of tho enemy being in caves
not far from here, which may reasoiiably be disregarded. 335

Affidavit of J>icliai'd lin^cia'id that Col. Ste|ibcn tried to engage him
as a ))ilot for an expedition against the Indians, and said be was op|)()se<l
to that uiidi'r i5ou([uet, and would do all in his power to prevent men from
A'irginiu joining it. 34<>

Attidiivit of Tuckctt Morgan as to the attem])ts of Col. Stephen todeter
men from joining Hoiiquet's expedition. 347

Others to a .-imilar etiect from James ('hew and Jacob Piicket. 34^,340

Ciipt. John Holmes to BoU(juet. Olfers the services oi hi-- coinpanv
for tho expedition. 35i

Capt. Stewart to the same. That the last of the salt provisions will
be expended by tlie 24th ; with some flour and three cows there will bo
])rovisions foi- some time longer. Has found out eight or teu of the
ringleaders when the men. refused to be put on allowance, and shall eon-
flne them ^^ hen the convoy .irrives. Their reasons for refusing. Deser-
tions. &r. Is getting wood ready 1<> make beef casks. 353

Capt. W idams to the same. The road is mado on Sideling Hill ; tho
road up the hill was very bad, but the force with him worked so as to
deserve credit. Shall go next to the i'oot of Eay's Hill and mend the road
to Loudoun. 356

LitMit. Mcintosh to the same. Had only marched the Royal Ameri-
cans here, but at- Col. Held thought the whole party was to lie brought,
had sunt ibr Iht; men of the 42nd lei'l at Fort Ctimlierland. Sends copy
of the instructions he had received. 367

Col. Peid to tlie same. Has been detained, tho south branch of the
Juniata being imjiassable from the rains; many of the horses knocked

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i' 1 •'

! !

li;

17i>4.

AtigiiMt 21,
Halifax,

August 22,
Fort Lou-
doun.

August 22,
HecTfoicl.

August 22,
Kurt Lou-
doun.

AugiiNt 22.

August 23,
Fort Pitt.

August 23,
Fort Pitt.

August 23,
Bedford.

August 23,
Bedford.

A. 20

up aiK so,no luissin-. but no provisions loft boliind. Huh boon unablo
to iimko lijo paok lioi'st-s murcb inoio than two abmwt, makn.r ,i
long line, which it ih imp<,sHil,lo for tho escort to cover with mifoty.
btatos the phi.i he has adopt od so as to secure safety in case of boiri-
attacked, l)ut no Indians iiave l)een seen on the line lor sonic time Imcir
J)eserfions from the provincials ; men left behind from old ago and in-
firmity, they bein.ir ht only forg'HTison .luty. and provincials taken in
their stead. Lieut. Mcintosh has sent for the rest of his i.urtv left be-
hind thro.n^d. misai)pivhension of orders. Has been obli^.id to purchase
powder. J lie detachment is encamped four miles from bore and no
irre;iii!arities have been committed on th(^ march. pa(ro '{sy

.1. F. W. DesBarres to Mouquet. The hard conditions on wh'iHi the
amis along the ,Shi],ody Iliver have been grantc.l to him (Houmiot),
ilaldimam cVc. (.overnor Wilm..t will do all he can to meet their
wishes. There are (;,()()(» or 7,000 acres of marsh land fit tor tho culture
ot iiemp and fla.x, and which require no manure, as they can be Hooded
leaving a ayer of shme. Will be absent all the season on his survcT
and has already finish(!(Uibouf 42 miles of the coast yt;"^

M<.nquet to .lames Youno-, paymaster of the I>enn^vlvanian troops is
drawing on him as directc.l ( p. -544). It would hav^ been more satisfac-
toiy could he (Young) have paid the recruits himself %'5

John head deputy commissary, to Bouquet. Sends a report of tho
steps he IS taking to ascertain tho quantity of stores ; tho means he has
taken to presoi've them from damao-e. SiC ijgg

J^ouquettofJovornorl'cnn. Thanks for the contingent ; his application
thoug . unusual was not unreasonable. The wln.le ,.f the force agreed
';':: l''!""'^'"''' '•>' I ••""'^.ylvania has never been completed, and to reduce
It U^ JO men woukl be of more serious consequence than the savin^r of
money that could be effected. Has sent Lieut. Piper for the ,nonev"for
recruits, as no bills can be cashed here. The field ofticers of the^ two
l^attaions (lennsylvanian) are much to blame for not sending u list of
deserters, dec, => o^.g

(Vrtiflcate of survey on flour al this post (m.t named) .signed by io8

Allen, deputy commissary, and .loseph Lindsuv, com ractor's clerk :{71

Capt. (rrant to Bouquet. Sends returns ; no'enemy seen. Deserti.ms

!' ; T'] < 7"'^ ir*',""' *" l'"'^''''"' ^ ''^ P'-ictico. A'rrival of five I ndians
AM I h letter from Eradsf reef, dated at i'resqu'Isle. tho 14lh announcin.^
thepeace with the Ohio Indians ; has forwanle.1 the letters from Bradstreel
Rldres.scd to him (Bouquet) and the (ieneral. II(,pes soon fo eat r..ast
beet and drink a little wine; at present there is only water. The benorit.s
leined from the garden. Asks his acceptance of two horses, which he
IS sending with Mr. Potts' baggage -J-i,

fo,-^l'-iol;'''/.^"''r^^'A^'''r''"^' ^i'«« given Mr. Potts a note ..f hand
tor kim. to pay for theadiutancv. -^ir^

('apt. Lewis to the same. Martin McDonald, from Ool. Eeid's party

wa.s, with other two men, tired on by fndians, with no damage but the

loss of a horse and 100 ]K,unds of drygoods. On his return home two

horses were missing; between Shawanese Creek and Callender's house

he saw seven Indians with four loaded horses marching towards D.mn-

ingfToek On pursuing thorn Isaac Shemble (Stimbolin another letter)

^(j'and 40 Si::"" ^^"'^"'"- ^'^^"""'" ^"""^•^' ^'-- -- l^«t-
Col. Stephen to the same. That in discharging men from the militia
he has kept in pay officers and men who desire to go on the expedition
and iia.s suueu his belief tJiafc the Colony will take notice of their
services, and that there is a chance of plunder. &c.. with other reasons

A. 20

A. 20

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

265

17(M .

Bi'dfoid.

Ainfiistii.

AiigUHt '2'.
LegoiiitT.

Aiij,'iist 2'>,
Ligoiiier.

AiigiiHt 2(i,
Loniloii.

AiiguMt 2(),
Fi)i't Loiiclouii

AuL'llst '_'(),
]5(KTf()l(t.

August 2(1,
Fort Frede-
rick.

August 2(i,
Bedford.

A\igust 2H,
New York.

August 2S,
Bedford.

August 28.
Bedford.

August 2!l,
Carlisle.

lor them ^iiiiifj;. Sends tluw in writing, it boiiig roportcd that ho was
obHtructiiig the voliinteor movoment. Vnfro 870

Lieut. MdntoHh to Hoiiquet. (iives Martin AfcDonald'H report (p.
:•{"')), Oapl. LvinoH (or Syincs) could not f,'et tlie inliahitanlH to piir.suo
(he Indians. The express will ^rjve further iuteliimonee. There will bo
a detieiene.v in stores, j.artieuhirly iiiiuor, The detachment of the 1211(1
has joined. y^^j

^ ('ol. Lewis to the same. Kan received a letter from (lovornor
Kaiuiuier ; thoii^'h he (Lewis) cannot march the 'nM men to the enemy'n
countrv, yet is determined he ( IJou(iiU't) shall have some of them. lias
directed some otlieers who are hearty in the cause to march to his
assistance with l")(l men and as many volunteors as can be f^ot. The
steps he i.s taking to se(!ure volunteers. Hopes to be able to join him.self.
Col. McNeill will command whatever number goes, and it is h,)ped he
will have an opportunity to distinguish himself. i57<»

f 'apt. Stewart to the same. Arrival of ('ol. Ifoid with convoy; the
<|uanlity of provisions to be left is not yet settled. I'otts reports that
peace has been made; nobody here believes it will be lasting. :J81

CJol. J{oid to the same. Selids ISradstreet's dispatches; Pittts to travel
day and night to deliver them. Does not find in tlus terms of peace that
the ringleaders are to be delivered or any satisfaction given ; hopes the
peace will ?iot be ratified, as it (an bo of no long duration, but that
ex-amplcs may be made. The convoy shall proceed after leaving the
lu'oportion of provisions here. Will bo on his gimrd against the perfidy
of the Indians. ' ;.}g'^

(ieneral Stanwix to the same. Asks him to aece])t a dei)Uty in room
of Mr. .Jackson, chajilain to the 1st Battalion Itoyal Americans. 384

Capt. Webb to the same. Was shocked when put under arrest on

account of the escape of prisoners. Is not conscious of having erred in

^••ity. 385

^ John Eoad, commissary, to the same. Sends retui-n of provisions at

Fort Cumberland. Has brought new bags, &c. iiHG

Capt. McClellan to the same. Sends for animuniti(m for the iwo
companies of volunteers. The greater part of them will be here next
week and reciuire provisions, which can be got here as cheaply as any-
where. 387

Lieut. Jlclntosh to the same. Sent express for (Commissary Head,
and .sends ou letters. The escort which passed drew 135 pounds of
powder, leaving 03 pounds of the last powder in store. 388

Jiobert Leake to the same. JIas recommended to the General the
purchase of 200 head of cattle for winter provisions, but the General
declines to alter the agreement already made. Is soi'ry for Head's con-
duct ; has sent another commis.sary, Bayley, to Fort Loudoun. Has
made every ett'ort to get good storehouses there. 389

()rder to Bayley to make arrangements for victualling men from Vir-
ginia. ' 391

Lieut. Potts to Hou(iuet. Was too fatigued to carry on the packet,
which has been forwarded by Col. Reid. " His Journej^' from Fort Pitt;
saw no en Muy on the way ; dissatisfaction at tluj peace, <.^:c., &q. 392

.Tohn Eoad, commissary, to the same. Sends return of stores, &c. 394

Peter Bard to the same. Saie arrival of provincial stores at Loudoun ;
has supplied Col. Armstrong with articles for his two companies, in-
ehiiiiiig ;\v;r,~ ;!'!<! ammiMHtion ; they are novv complciely ciiuippcd, and
most of them have marched. Now looking for the Yii-ginians. His
own ill state of health. Had made up the deficiency in arms by getting
those in pos.sesion of Butler, the gunsmith. " 395

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BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 20

1^

Ml

:

Hi

I7«4.
AiiKUHt 30,
Fort I'itt.

AuKunt .'to,

KlM't ]j()H-

AiiK'iMt .'!1,
Pliila(lcl|iliiii.

AiiK'ust .'II,
I'liiladi'liiliia.

August ;;!,

Fort Lou-
doun.

AugUMt — ,
Fort Lou-

.Sfj)t«'in1)rr 1,
Joiuisou Hill

.Si'ptfiiihcr i>,
Fort I'itt.

September 3.

September 3,
Lanca.ster.

Sej)temlwr 4,
F(jrt Pitt.

Septeml)er 4,
Fort Pitt.

September 5,

Williams-

burgli.

Col. Roid to Bouquot. Tlio convoy hiin iirrivod. An oxnft nccouni of
tlio provisions roc('iv«'<l has boon sent to ('apt. J! ■ iislcy. Tho (Ir'ivors
report 17 Imllocks and l!t slioop lost on tlio road, uut tlun' liopo to rc-
c'ovoi- Hoino of tlicni. The care taken by Prallior of tiie provlsioim ; even
tho otticeiH at this po.st wore roducod to drink vvatci- for six wooks.
Xotwithstanding Bradstrcofw poaco, suppo.ses that ho (Bonquot) would"
j)i'ofor to have a nunibei- victualled at Ligonier or Bedford rathei- thai
vvhoi'e the rations ef)st more.

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i'a''e ;i'i7

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.Statement of provisions to bo supplied to the ditt'erent posts, tho eoluni.^s
being headed : " Flour," " Meat for Camp," "Meat for Winter," 399

.James Young, paymaster, to Boufpiot. Ifan paid Liout. John I'ipcr
£51)0 tor completing the I'ennsylvanian Regiment. 400

Dovernor Peim tr) the same. Jlas laid tho list of deserters before tho
commissioners, who will not go to the e.\pense of apprehending thom.as
they Iiad given him (Bou(|uet) power to supply their places. Wishes
him success ill Virginia but is atraid this ])eaco of Bradstrcet's will cause
tho expedition to end at Pittsburg; would have lU'oferrod to sec the
Indians ciiaslised. 401

Ca|)t. Bariisley to ihe same. That lirown has arrived from Virginia,
after comjtleling (he business he was sent on. Col. Lowis has acted to
the utmost of his power for tho good of the expedition. Sends invoices
of the convoys. 4Q2

Warrant to Col. John Roid, of the 42nd, appointing him president of a
general courtmartial to bo hoM here. 403

AVarrant to Lieut. Alexander Konaldson, appointing him judge advo-
cate. ^ ii . .J ^ ^^^

Sir "William .Fohnson to F5oni|uet. Sends a partjMif Indians of both tho
• M"'"iwk caslk's, (o be joined by others on the Susquulumna, to assist in
the expedition. Tho fndians dislike to be long in a tixed place. If
Bi-adstreet can make a gi.oil push into the enemy's country it will take
off their attention and alarm them. Jlis delcntitin at Niagara prevented
liim sending as many Indians as he otiui wise could have done. Has
nettled alfairs with I he western Indians and made peace with the Senocas ;
tlu'ir concessions. 4^5

Col. b'oid lo the same. IFopos that the feeling of indignation at tho
pusillanimous ti'oaty will I'oiiso the (ioneral to ivfi-.so to ratify it till satis-
faction is obtained. l?emarks on the peace, which is discussed in very
strong terms. 4(j'()

Intelligence from Fort Cumberland of the advance of Indians, whom
Lieut. McDonald has gone out to meet. Lieut. ." 'alv writes to Major
Livingston, sending copy of McDonald's letter. " 407

Edward Sliiiipen to Boiicpiet. Asks his influence to get his claim
settled for services done in Stanwix time, (Jeneral Cage liaviiig refused
to do so, referring liim to England. 408

Capt. Crrant to the same. Is grateful for the satisfaction expressed
with his conduct. The result of this year's crop; it would have been
ten times more but for the destruction Ia' vermin. The trouble caused
by infamous Avomcn. Has contined a soldier for miuiny. 411

T. R. (Thomas Piutherford). Descrilios the fort, the completion of the
redoubts and the parade; the apjiearance of tho gardens and amount of
croiis in the field, &c. Has ordered liay to bo made. Calls attention to
a petition j)repared l)y the soldiers stating grievances, ihv which ho pro-
poses certain measures of redress. Soldier missing, 412

Governor Fauquier to iionquet. Depositions against Col. Stejilien re-
ceived, which he will lay before the council, and they would no doubt bo

A. 20

A 20

Hmyi I' COLLECTUtN.

2«7

17114.

SfptKiulii r Ti,
< 'IuikUt'k

HOUHC.

S«'iiti'rii' I- li,
Li gun

iSepteiiilx'i' i>,
Fort Ldu-

(lollll.

Hcptfinl'^
Btilfuid.

Sei)tt'nilicr 10,

AuKUNta.

Septeiubcv 11,
New York.

St'ptenilMr
Ligonifr.

SeptciiilHT 13,

Williain.s-

biirgli.

Scptfiubcr l.">,
Cliarlfstowii.

September 1,">,
New York.

Septeiiilnn' Ki,
Fort Pitt (?).

sent to Stephen for liis iinswor. Tin iiiolmldi. caiiscof (lie nniniUH against
Stcplion; ]k)1)cs (lio churgcs will jirovo a^ groiindloHH art (hoK(' againHt
Lcnvi8 ^ l>„pe 414

W. Crawford lo Hoiuiuot. Atlatk liv Indian- onsor) of the nion here ;
there are tluvc hrigades (of waggons ')ut n Dne 1 .with arms. A
guard wanted. ' ' .^m

•t. Siewart (o liie same. Two expre.s^e.s for Foi , I'itt have arrived

I ofl' again. Other two arrived from there at 7, having left it at t!

...ici morning; they go on again in the Tuorning. The mulnuH^rH liavo

I'oen flogged. The liay and forage are not apprai.sed yet, hut shall only

he a|>])lied to the King's use. Note of stores, i*i:e. 417

(Jiipt. Marnsley to the same. Had detained Lieut. Piper till he could
send liim with an escort, as lie had tlio money with liim. Is getting in
the cuttle hy degrees, and hojjes to get them all; ho has offered a reward
for each head. Hohertson says nothing about a new fort or storehouses ;
he lias lodged money in IMidadelphia, to make u|i the ,£1(1,(10(1, hut how it
is to lie got hero ho (iJarnsleyj does not know, unless ho goes IWr it him-
self Ko soon as the hunters'^ who nro after tho bullocks retuni ho shall
send off thodroves. 4IH

Jacob i\ern to tho same. Ap]»lie8 to obtain the vacant majority in
tlie Ponn-ylvanian Regiment. ' 420

Col. Lewis to tlmsame. The ditlicullies of obtaining tho volunteers
from T'ennsylvania, &c. 421

Col. Kyre o tho same. To settle with Lieut. I'tysler lor his pay.
Owing to the peace concluded with the Indians by Bradstreet it is uncer-
tain it the ex|)edition will proceed against tliom. 424

I}oU(|uet to (iovernor IVnn. 'I'jie £500 received. Deserters think
themselves so certain of impunity that they de.sert openly with arms and
bagii'age, and s(Mne had the impuileiice to shoot two o.\en wantonly. The
Light Horse carry ott' their horses and nccoutrements; and if the civil
power does not interfere ho does not know where it will end. No certain
return of the number to be expected from Virginia. ;j(J!>

(Governor Fauquier to Bouquet. Has tixed on the last day of tho
geiu'ral court tor hearing the evidence on tho charge against Col.' Stephen
of obstructing the ex])e(lition. '^ 425

Capt. Cochrane to the sanu'. Various documents, onler.s, returns, &c,,
received and sent. Eomarks on returns. The (iovernor and Assembly
have agreed to re])air the forts; hopes to get them built of stone. A
prudent olHcer needed at Frederica ; arrangements about Jjaying tho
sergeant there in the meantime. Price, who' commands at Fort Princo
George, has quarrelled with tho Lieut. (Iovernor, who throws obstacles
in the way, by refusing to allow any interference with the Indians who, ha
maintains, are under his charge, notwithstanding tlio Ceneral's orders.
Price's obstinacy. Keough ])ut in arrest for disobedience and insolence,
and for refusal to account for his ))rocoedings. Will set out for Georgia
inufewdaj's to settle M-ith (lie Governor'' abc-ut tho torts in that Pro-
vince. 42G

G. Maturin to the same. ILis received and delivered letters. Those
for C(jlonel Ilaldiinand shall bo sent to Canada by the first oppor-
tunity. " 430

Col. Peid to tho same. Magee, an expres.s sent to Bradstreet, has re-
turned, having discovered that Brown, one of tho former expresses, had
been murdered by the savages and his head stuck on a pole in the mid-
dle of tho roail ; Lowrey made ])risoner. The only way to send expresses
will be by an escort of 20 or 30 light hoi'so. Bradstreet overreached
hy the Indians till they could dispose of their wives and children. Mc-

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171)4.

September Ifi,
New York.

September Id,
Fort LoH-
cluiiu,

September 17,
J'ort Pitt.

Heptcliibcr
Fort Pitt.

18,

September 22,
Fort Lou-
doun.

Septcniljcf 22,
Pliiliwlelpliia.

aepte]nl)er 23,
Fort Pitt.

September 24,
London.

Seytembcr 24,
New York.

Septemljer 24,
Sandusky.

September 24,
Cumberland.

September 24,
Fort Pitt.

September 2.5,
Fort Lou-
doun.

September 28,
Fort Pitt.

September 2!(.

September 20,
Fort Pitt.

Swain Is willing to go for a rewiml of $100, but the risk is too great
to allow him to go. Pago 431

Col. W. Amherst to Lieut. Mclnto.sh. His request is so reasonable
that it shall be granted as soon as the sei-vice ijormits. 433

Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet. Letters received. Sends off 125 bullocks ;
of those strayed from the convoy 101 are recovered and more have been
seen. The escort is under command of Ensign Murray and three ad-
ditional drovers are sent, the cattle being very wild. Eespecting the
transport of provisions, supply of forage, &c. " 434

Col. Keid to the same. Arrival of Delawares on the other side of the
Alleghany; two have C(mie to the fort, who say they are collecting all
the ])risoners to be delivered to Bradstreei, and are desirous of seeing
him (Bouquet), who he wishes couM be here, as he is suspicious of tlieni.
P. S. — Two more canio over; perhaps the rest may follow. 436

Sumo to the same. Capt. Williams has ari'ive'd and mai'ked out the
ground for an encampment. Only two Indians have come into the fort,
notwithstanding every effort to decoy them. One of them is a brother
of Hicks, a notorious offender. The other is Capt. Pipe, a JJelaware
chief Had determined to receive him (Bouquet) with the garrison under
arms and a rnmui of artillery. Bradstreet has certainly not concluded a
peace with the Delawares and Shawanese, but has marcheil to Detroit. 437

Capt. Barnsley to the same. Sends dispatches by Lieut. Wiggins and
two coopers to Bedford, engaged by Callender. ' 438

Capt. Ilari-y Ciordon to the same. Has just arrived here. Best wishes
for his success, and news of friends in London, &c. 439

Bouquet to Lieut. Cols. Francis and Clayton. They ai-e to get from the
provincial Lidian stoi-e the shirts, blankets, &c., necessary to equip the
Pennsylvanian troops, to be charged at the first cost in' Philadelphia.
Should there be any difficulty with the commissioners he undertakes to
make good any loss sustained by the captains, who are to give receipts
for the goods received. A note is endorsed I'eiipecting the" whereabouts
of different Indian chiefs, &c. ' 44I

Major Wilkins to Bouquet. Has exchanged into his (Bouquet's) regi-
ment, but asks leave to remain here till spring. Changes in regimental
allowances. The affair of Turk's Island settled. Eumours about regi-
mental changes. 442

Hugh Wallace to the same. Kespecting arrangements for the lands at
Pabos. Asks his intei-est for Hutchison's benefit. Haldimand intends
to bo here this winter; is not pleased with his present situation. 444

Lieut. McDougall to the same. Sends returns of the Royal Americans.
It will be impossible to join him (Bouquet) this season for reason given.
The men have not a coat to their backs ; when at Niagara he was told to
draw clothing, but could find only 12 coats, some hats,' &c. Peace made
with the Chippewas, Ottawas, Pottawatomies and Wyandots. 446

J. II. Sealy to the same. Sends returns. The fcJrt repaired in the
best manner it will admit of Hopes he will be remembered on the first
vacancy. 447

Return of tents belonging to the Royal Artillery at this post. 452

Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet. Ai-rangements with Callender about flour,
s.'ilt and forage, with table of quantities for each post and of horses to
carry them. 448

Ee(!eipt for tents, signed by Major Field, of the Vii-ginians. 451

J. T. Schweigliausen to Bouquet. Letters from Poland ; the illness of
his wife, who is recovering, 453

Return of tents, kettles and canteens, delivered to the Virginian
volunteers. 454

A. 20

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

269

1704.
September 30
Fort Pitt.

September 30,
Philadelphia.

Bouquet to Capt. Davitl Hay. Instructions for his guidance on taking
charge of Fort Pitt. Page 457

B. Franklin to Bouquet. His attendance at the Assembly has jDre-
vonted him writing. His (Bouquet's) letter full and satisfactory (seep.
342) ; asks him to take an opportunity to lot the Ser-retary of State know
of his (Franklin's) services to the Crown. Eeference to a change of the
constitution. Sends extracts from Voltaire's pamphlet on religious
toleration. 459

442

ids at

itends

444

1763.

December 7,
Luudon.

17(i4.
August 7,
Pittsburgh.

October 1,
Ligonier.

Octolier 3,
Ligonier.

October 4,
Bushy Run.

October 4,
Fort Pitt.

October 4,
Carlisle.

October 6,
Fort Pitt.

General Correspondence.
1764-17(35.

A. 21.

B. M. 21651.

Capt. Bentinck to Bouquet (in J'rench). Private and political
news. The officers, non-commissioned officers and drummers of the
regiment (Royid Americans) have arrived, all the privates being left in
America to complete the 40th and 45th Regiments. There must, there-
fore, be recruiting in Scotland, the headquarters being at Glasgow. He
(Bentinck) has been appointed by General Erskine to be at the head of
the recruiting service in England. Report given hint by General
Monckton, that ho (Bouquet) intends to resign. Messages from Capt.
Holland, who is alwaj-s at the Duke of Richmond's ; he expects to leave
in January for America, where he is to be Surveyor-General. Offers to
act for him either here or in Holland. His letters to be addressed to
the Duke of Portland. Munster lately arrived from America, has
married Miss Pratt, after twelve month's courtship. She is old and
ugly and has £8,000 sterling in the bank. Page 96

Col. John McNeill to Bouquet. There being no appearance of his get-
ting well soon, has sent off the party. If a peace is made hostages should
be denianded,and that Virginia shall have the right to place a garrison on
the new river, &c., &c. 10

Ensign John Folmei- to Bouquet. Arrival of a white man dressed
like an Indian, who gives his name as Robert Bell, made prisoner in
Forbes' campaign. He was brought by two Indians to steal horses, but
made his csftipe. 1

Same to the same. The prisoner (Bell) sent off with two light horse-
men. One horse stolen and another killed by Indians. Has assisted
the inhabitants to reap their oats. Want of forage for the horses arriv- I
ing. 2 i

Capt. Green to the same. The prisoner Bell was taken within three
miles of his (Green's) house and his father killed at the Same time, in
Lancaster County, Hanover Township. The good character of all Bell's
relations. 4 -

Statement by James Bell of his capture ; what happened to him among
the Indians and how he escaped. • 5

Letter from Capt. Hay transmitting the statement. 7

Peter Bard to Bouquet. That his health will not permit him to wait
longer for insti-uctions. Has packed the clothing and left the key with
Col. Armstrong, who will attenfl to orders. 8

John Gough to Peter Hay. That the first tickets for bread for Blane
and Shepherd's pack-horse men were only issued for two days, but on
the third day additional tickets were issued which the men neglected
coming for. y

270

BOUQUET COLLECTrON.

A. 21

17(i4.
October 7.

October 8.
(Quebec.

(October 9,
Fort Pitt.

October 10,
Charlestown.

October 15,
SauduHky.

October 15,
Sandusky.

October 15,
,' Fort Lcu-
f doun.

October 17,
Near Sandus-
j ky Lake.

OctoV)pr 18,
Pliiladelijhia.

October 29,
Pittsburg.

October 29,
Fort Pitt.

lit : lljil

Capt. Diivid Hay to Bouquet. Covvh sent; none of the stray bullocks
Hcen. Ih afraid of Col. McNeiU's life, ho is bo ill; his volunteers march
this morning. The prisoner Bell seems to bo an idiot and can give no
information. How the officers, iVc, are employed. Page 11

^ Capt. TurnbuU to the same. Forwards a communication from Mr.
ijuinans, banker in London, and makts oti'er of services. 13

Ca])t. David Hay to the same, Sends dispatches from the General.
The Maryland volunteers were yesterday within seven miles of the post'
and arc just arrived— two captains, six subalterns and 41> privates; verv
tine fellows. Will try to have their muskets repaired, so that they can
sot off, which they are eagei- to do. A captain and two men missing. 14

Capt. Cochrane to the same. Illness of the Lieut. Governor and bad
weather have kept him hero. Things going on well and Pi-ice sensible
of his mistakes. Is to visit the posts and look for a site to build the new
fort in room of Fort Moore. Has ordei-s not to recruit; has discharged
a man. °^k

Jjieut. McDougall to the same. Sends returns. Cannot march to
Secota Plains; it is probable that Bradstreet will order him to go from
Presqu' Isle to Fort Pitt. Repeats former information about clothintr
&c. £jj

Lieut. Dow to the same. Polite messages. Killbuck was here on the
Ist and was to have returned on the 8th with 10 chiefs, but did not comes
so that he (Dow) was disappointed in the expectation of going to Fort
Pitt. The officers with the Royal Americans. Detroit is the best
country he has seen in America, but the inhabitants the poorest rascals
&c., &c. 2Y

John Prentice to the same. The Indians, when he was a prisoner
would have accepted peace on any terms, and were so conscious of their
bad conduct that they doubted if it could be gi-anted, and then only on
condition of restoring all the hoi-sos and goods they had stolen The
whole strength of the Wyanlots at Sandusky does not exceed 90 or 100
fighting men. jg

Col. Bradstreet to the same. Dispatches received by the two Indians
&c. Had sent the tenour of Gage's instructions respecting peace as far
as the Illinois, the Baj-, &c. Does not believe, after being a month on
the lake, &c., that it is possible to execute Gage's orders. The doubtful
condition of various tribes. Indian scouts returned and others to be
sent off. If these people do not continue the war it must be from bad
management (on the part of the British officers). Cannot get a faithful
messenger or he would wiite more plainly, as the enemy have prisoners
who read English. 20

Sergt. Berfield to the same. Has continued Joseph Connor on pay
since he delivered himself up, after deserting. Asks for further direc-
tions. 23

Lieut. Col. McNeill to the same. Thanks for sympathy in his illness
Is happy to find that the volunteers please him; the good character of
Capt. Lewis. Congratulates him on the success already met with as
shown by the arrival of 19 prisoners given up without fee or reward
Respecting his suggestion as to hostages from the Indians. 24

Capt. David Hay to the same. Arrival of prisoners from the Indians
with Lieut. Winter. Will take care of a little girl unknown and try to
find her relations. Has sent the tents, &c., delivered by Lieut. Winter
andthe other things asked for. Is glad that the stubborn necks of the
Indians are at last bent, and hopes he will give peace to a groaning
people. * 26

A. 21

A. 21

BOUQUET OOLLECTIOX.

271

1704.
Octol)pr 30,
Ligonii!!'.

October 31,
Fort Lou-
doun.

November 1,
Fort Pitt.

Noveinlier !),
Muskingum.

November C).

November 7,
Pepper Har-
row.

November 8,
MuHkingum.

Noveml)er 9,
Muskingum.

Noveml)er !t,
Muskingum.

November 10,
Fort Lou-
doun.

November 10,
Camp No. l(i.

Capt. Gi-oen to E„nquet. Tl.o soldiers Lore aro well • has built two
bnc ges tha ho thinks will resist all floods. The ^ar • son s sunnS
with provision, for the winter, &c.. &c. gamson is «uppliod

.n?T:u^T'^7 ^" ,^^' '"'T- ^'"^ ^'^"t «""'• "^"J beeftothe'cUffer-
ont posts, also shoes, shoe packs an<i forafjc. Hopes to see him rofmn

soon, covered with laurels. Has given Mr. Funnier easy rate^ by ho

.•eurn.ng waggons for his hides As soon as the horses from Virlinia

are rr.ted they shall bo sent forward to Fort Pitt. Has done ev^rv^

thmg he could tor the two h(,rsenxasters, Crawford and Neville 2^9

Capt. DavK Hay to the same. Sends the General's dispatches Gor-
don succeeds Ey.-e m command of the lioyal Engineers ^ 30

Lieut. Carre to the same. His friends "have obtained leave of absence
fm-him; asks for h,s recommendation to the GeneraUo give his salS

* Q1

J?eturn of the effectives in Bouquet's army. The total is 1174 includ-
ing 4 sick ; regulars, and provincials are includerl . ' qo

Lord Middleton to Bouquet. Apologies for not writing. Is sorry to
find he 18 going on so troublesome a command against the Ohio IndLs
bu IS satishedhe would acquire new honours. The letter details Ms
building operations, family news, &c oo

Thomas Sinallman to the same. Arrival of a French officer San Ceurs
t^ho'tu^n- ^ '" """IV^' Shawanose to hostility; a trader com'ng f^-om
the Illinois to supply them, ^-^r^ ammunition. The officer has g-one to
Waketancka with the same elject. Other proceedings of the French
emissaries among the Shawanese and Delawares oj

Bri^^ade M^^jor Small to Capt. Buford, of the Pennsylvanians. Instruc-
tions to escort prisoners delivered by the Indians, pack horses, &c. The
prisoners are 110 m number, with a particulnr description of each so

ma'v be' Ibl^ to of"' 'T''' ^'^'"^^ "^ ^''"^ ^^^^'^ "<^ accouToftt msel'ves
t;7to !s.n ?« fi • "? ''"'"• S^'^^^^'f^o "^-e attached to the Indians may
-mZ^' ' ^hi8 to be prevented. The prisoners, pack horses and
aims, cVc. in possession of the drivers to be delivered at Fort Pitt 39
Bouquet to Capt. David Hay. Has received dispatches; the detach-
ment with Horses not yet arrived Has sent off Blueford (Buford) with

ninCav^'^t'l? ^"''^'" ' i^^'^u"^"*' 'l^' ^^"^^^l^ watched, as some might
X:Z7 wi ? •' Tl '?'^' '''^•'"* *^« f^^'t '^"d assist in taking carl of
the rest. What is to be done with tlie escort. An officer of the Pennsyl-
vanians IS sent to Fort Pitt under arrest. The Delawares have del veS
all their prisoners ; the Shawanese have done nothing yet ; will soon
uZ;i^:^' '-'' '^''' '''-■ ^'^ "-'« -^ ^-"'« P-oners]o
Capt. Barnsley to Bouquet. Thanks for kindness received. Arrival
ot pack horses ; a number left on the road. Crawford, with the Yirginian
horses, only arrived yesterday ; how and when he will go forward
Crawford, in charge of the horses, had been delayed to give evidence in
the case of Col. Stephen ; 100 witnesses were there agafnst him. but ho
t.ointo"d Sn • 1 ^'" P^"Plf ,^i«'''^'« him, and now rip Tip old sores. Fox
Sr il P^u''""'- ^'!'^"'^J'n goes home to assist the agent. It is
SJI 'S''irPV''^?''¥' ^'O'^^ented to be taxed with tho rest of

the people The Cumberland people have sent an address to their
lepresentative Mont^romery ; the journeymen tailors of Philadelphia

272

DOUQITET COIiMiCTION,

A. 21

17<>l,
NdvciuIht i;{,
Detroit.

Nov«-iiiIm'i- i;i,
Cftrliole.

XovciiiIht H,
Wincluvtt'r.

Novcinlicr IT),
Muskiiiffiiin.

Ts'ovi'iiiIh'V 1.\
Atimkinguin.

Xovi'IiiImt 1"),
MuHkiiiguiii.

NovcnilxT 15,
Muskingum.

Novenilx r l.->,
Muskingtuu.

Xovcmbi'r 1 .5,
Muskingum.

N()V(>mlH>r 15,
Muskingum.

Novt'inbiT 17,
Fort Augusta.

November 18,
Muskingum.

n. Wiolmi to IJiMKiiiet. llti|K's Ills ciiinpiiiffii liiw lii'oii HuccoHHfiil.
IJoiloniU's lii,4 riMpiosl lo ho iillowod to loliro on lull pjiy i iiioiil. John
May is willinj;' lo lake liiw phico. Pajijo 51

Kdwanl Wani to Uio saino. If Sinalliiiuri is not dolivorod nji, asU.s liini
to UNO hi.s intorost to otloct his (h'livorani'o. l>onnis Cnciioii (( 'roghan)
lia.s ^ono lo h)ol< at'liT (h'l)lK (hio ; rooonniioiuls liini. 52

TJionuiH Hiitlioit'oi'd to ManisU'v. Tho dillionltios iio mot with in
cstahlishiiiff tho oiiar^jto aj^ainst Stoplion. Asks (h-lails rosnocliiig tho
contract ontorod into hy Sloplu'M t'oi- (hini\ Tj.'J

HoiKluet to I'oh .McNi'ill. 'Tlio Shawaiiosti attonipl to rosist, l)ut arc
convinced of tlioir niistako ; iho toinis of tlioir hul)n>ission, namely, (o
dolivof all jirisoncrs. to givo hostai:;esand to Hond doiiutios to make poaco
with Sii' William .lohn.son. Tho |)nHOMors rocoivod arc sont to Kort I'itt
under escort of (/ajit. jjowisand liis corps, who have given every satis-
faction; has recomiiien(l(>d al Hho N'irginian troops loOovornor PaiKpiior,
iind hogged lie woidd rot'oinmond them to tiie llouso lor their pay; if
refused, ho shall himself jiay tiie men. Orders coneofning jiack horses,
lie will return with the 'irmy when the prisoners of Wicatainisca are
received ; it is tlio most oon.'^iilerahlo town of tiie Shawanose 5,^)

Same toOapl, J)avid Hay. I'risonoi's sent by (!apt. IjOwIs. On receipt
ho is to deliver all those helonging to Virginia, with descriptive lists to
bt> signed and lo be sent to him (Moiiquet). lEorsos lo he provided and
other nocessai'ies. The jirisonors from llan\p.><hire county and di-irictto
bo <loliverod to ?i[aJor Field. Tho IVnnsylvanian olHcor and men to
join the gaiM'ison. 57

iSame to (Jovornor Sharpo. Tho complete huccosh of the ex])odition
and tho terms ot'suhndssion by the Mingoes, Delawaros and Shawanese.
Sends report of tho proceedings. JJequests liini to order a suspension of
arms ; the inhabitants may return to their plantations in safety. Up-
wards of 200 prisoners already received ; some of them have been so
long with the Indians that Ihov are reluctant to leave and have to be
guarded. The Mingoes and Dohiwai'os have not oidy delivered their
prisoners, hut oven I heir own children born to whitewonu>n. The obsti-
nacy of tho Shawancso ; tho tear that they might massacre 150 prisoners
prevented speedy chastisement, hut they tiiudly submitted. Jteconi-
mciuls the volunteers for their public s])irit ; it would bo agreeablo to
him if tho Assembly gave them some gratiticalion. 5!)

Same to tiovernor I'onn. In terms similar to those ' ho letter lo
Governor Fauquier. (52

A similar letter to tiovernor Fauquier, but dated at Watchatamica. (!5

Same to Col. Lewis, similar in terms to tho letter written to ('ol.
McXeill. <;S

Same to Col. Campbell. The Delawaros, Shawanese and Senccas havo
submitted; tho nations ali'oaily at peace are to be notitiod that they are
no longer to strike them on IJi-itish account, &c. 70

Same to Bradstreet. Infoi'ming him of tho submission of the Indians.
Tho terms are similar to those in previous letters. 71

A. Keough to lJouqiu>t. Applies for acourt-martiul to havo the charges
against him settled. 74

Bouquet to Capt. David Hay, Sends Capt. Artel [Ilortel] with Caugh-
nawaga Indians in charge of hostages sent by tho Sonccas, 2 ; tho Dela-
waros, (i ; and tho Shawanese (i. The" Indians are to receive provisions
liberally, but without waste, and one dram of liquor. The Caughnawagas
and-doputies are to go whore they please ; one Half of the hostages may
hunt and bo supplied with ammunition, tho other half to remain in tho fort.
To pay attention to the wants of Mr. Artel, a Canadian gentleman. 75

A. 21

A. 21

UOUyllKT r(»[,r,K(TlnN.

2TA

17li4.

NllVfUllxT 111,

Wii|«|iatiiiii-
iiki',

Xiivi'iiiIht Wi,
('m\\\\ No. I.

Xiivciiilwi' W,
Kort |j<Mi-
iloilll.

('i.l)(..]Jun.sl,7 U, (lu, H,.in... Son.lH Ifuthorronrs

Novi'inlicr 21,
Koi't. Lull-
iliiiiii,

N'ovt'inU'r L'.'l,
K'Tt Pitt.

NovciiiImt ;«),
l''"i't I'itt.

.VdvciiiImt ■'((»,
Di'trnit.

Di'Ci'IiiIht ;»,
Kurt I'itt.

Di'cciiilx.r .%
Kort fjdii-

lldUll. •

Dfci'nilM'i- (i.
.Idliiiwiii flail,

DtCI'IlllKT 7,

l'liil!k(l('l])liia.

I)<!ccinlx'r 8,
Kort CtnnlHT
Iiuu).

iK'CfiiilH'r 'J,
Fort I'itt.

<i"unc.ial ruin, J.Ih moM.or In.v .rioTn '''"..n;;"'' '•".>• r

Nr:'Z,";,:";;,r:- „!'h!;":;:;;:„;;:;;;" ;,;":;"' "«>'?r" "? '■■"■-""'^'

1 < iin.Tui ii> iiiN .si]U(!IM(3llt tlllt 10 Won ( I'lwiii MO ('111 mill.

icinarl<K on (lie (iniuicini luwition. '^qniM! .t ((1,000;

MujorSihiil! to (ho saiiio. IIiis ai-rivcdiioro in Or; l.r...., ♦• w .'^'^

Why ho ailowo.1 tho Sha^tu.loso cl^^^los Hi ^-H ' hi '^ l! ^,£r;::
troat |,olo.o«ll(hoi,riHoiio.-HHn,.lol^.voro.l,&o fn- ^ William) to
^'^'•'•'''''<■"^..u.ll,ot ()florH(oo.vohiuiKotn;iMl-ulltohall',mvto.-i:'N^^

Mmol^ii::..!;;: """'"'^ '•"'"• ^^^ ''^^ i"nn-o„tioi.po.(t.i.'i!y";i,:;;'..f[i;;;?

Hoiiqiiot (o Sir William .lolmsoii. Sinoo wriuiiilr on thn •{od. ti ^'^

J^JipU Ikrnsloy to Moiuinct. Ro^pocting acooi.n.s, money n.attors and

91
Sir William .lohnson to Hou,ji,ot. Is vorv aii.\-ioiis for tho «,.,.,.o >♦•
1.0 expo, ition. IIopos tho Mohawlcn and whi.o n oi li u i; ,' Wiom
lOHontuftor lis roturn from Niagara, but, Ih afrai.l thoy m .7lnvo it^^^^^^
amporc. with, is pornuadcl (hat ho will ,lo all in lliH^S t "oi o
ho o.vpo<l.(,,on sneoeasful, although ho in awaro of tho <lifeS J ...t
l.y tho trauHaoMonH of tho other army. Koarn for tho oonnen lonoo ot' tho
words ..«y>;<,.c<..„ and ,ominution, said to bo acknowlodge. by h ' Ottl^
ind ( lunovvas. They have no words to oxpro.ss anythim^ lik, o tho, nn^l
tho.r.,oulou..y vvas urousod. Would ratlior Inuko suoh o.^m ' 1 1;^ ^u"
1 CO , han Huoh an thoy havo an invincible aversion to. Thfo Si to
(ho Ohio should join their .,wn nations, us being with<,,.t cMo/^Ho full
u.t., ovi sche,nes,but their removal n^ist bo'tiio woi^of in ' T '
duties o( the Indian Siiporintendent &c ^!|I,

h,>w sol; "i'S""'"" '• "" ""'""■ '^"" ^"''^ *'•« '^"^ ^^l'«"' ^''»-^'. ^^'l
Uapr LivingHion to the same. Would have waited on him a( Hodtird
b 1 or a severe attaek of gout. (Jongra(ula(os him on 1 is , ■ o
Sends abstract ot provisions issued in9

M^rjor Field to the same. Has arrive.l ; discharged tho i.mk horHo
masters, returno.l the tents, .^c. J[as .Irawn lOO pounds ot' lea In sj
pounds ot iiowder. The prisoners all sate ^ jj..

iib—Hl

I

274

noirqiKT c<>i,i,koth>n.

A. L>l

Uccciiilirr II.
WilliivniM.

DwfllllxM' l(i,

LitiicastiM'.

DoL't'Uiber 17,
Johiwoii Hall.

17"il.
IjtMcmlHi- l.t, Miijor Fiolil to Jlotuiuot. An-ivod lioro yostenlay. KoportH the tinw
'"■"'"'• men wliu woro guilty otMlouliiii,' liorsos. Has dolivoml nil lluicimtivcs to
Iht'ir rolatioiiH, oxfopt tliit'O, who aro lo hv advortisod. Th« inditia dis-
Imiulod. The AsHombly Htill sitting, but iio ctuinut bo down in tiiuo.

Pago 104
DtcomUiia, LioiU. MoDoiinall lo tlio wimo. Hospoctinfr Aloxanilor Dixon, who liad
New York. loRvo to rotiro on gelling anothor n»an, which ho did, iti'. Ih wailing tlu'
arrival of ('apty. Provost and HarnHloy. 1(1.")

('a|it. Hyors to I^mkiuoI. Man roooivinl IiIh lottorand will bo with him
to-morrow if tho woathor pormitH. 10(>

(lovornor Kaiiquior to tho wimo. IlisBonHoof tho Morvicos rondorod.
Tho Ansombly roturn thanks, and dohiro him (tlio (Jovornor) in his com-
munication to tho HoanI of Trade to rooommond Houcniot'H HorvicoH,
Knolosos (ho resolves of the Assembly respecting tho pay of tho men.
Sends Iho resolutions of (ho Council and tho proceedings of (ho House of
Hurgesbos in relation to tho charges against (Stephen, and a ronuirk of Iho
latter. 107

DccviulxiKi. Cant. Hufonl to the same. Jlas delivered all tho captives to Iheir
friends e.Kcept live left with (-ol. Abraham Hight, who is to send word (o
their friends. Three horses stolen are in po.ssossioii of (he thieves, Avho
live near Fort (/und)erland ; it is hopwl the horsos will be secured and
i-oturned to their owners. 110

James Young (o the same. His arrangements for paying tho provincial
troops M'ho wore on tho oxpetlit ion. " 111

Sir William Johnson to the same, Congratulates him on his success,
&c. Nothing but his nonotrating into (he heart of the enemy's country
could have produced tho advantage acquired. Will give tho' Delavvares
proofs of British generosity. Is not surprised tho Sluiwanoso stood out
so long, being supplied by tho French; whouovor Illinois is taken pos-
session of that resource must end. The terms on which ho would enter
into a treaty with tho Indians. Will provide for Owens; Artel's [Hortol]
good conduct andthatofthoCaughnawaga Indians wi(h him. Shall confer
with the Six Nations as to tho removal of those of thoni who aro aboul
the Ohio; they wont of their own choice, and boar a bad name ftmong
their ])ooplo. \\)i

Capt. W. Provost to (ho sanio. Fxplains his reasons for leaving (ho
])ost before his (Bouquet's) arrival. Sends reports of tho examination
of invalids, together with Mr. Mallott's report. Expects tho company
will be ready to nuirch when oixlored. lias writlon to Mr. Calcraft
about Hupornumeraries; asks him to sign it if approved of, &c. 117

T. J. l)avonport to tho same. liospe"c(ing tho arrival of Young, (he
paymaster, and the payment of the 2nd battalion. 1 lit

Capt. Bentinck to tho same, llaa boon trying lo got him (Houquot)
leave of absence. Lord Middleton has underTakon to got the matter
settled through Lonl Granby. Political confusion. Pitt supjjorted by
the re.spectabie Whig families. 120

Major do Haas to the same. Has marched tho 1st battalion (o Lan-
caster to be paid there. 122
Capt. Wolgamot to tho same. Shall meet him (Bouquet) at
ILigor's. 123

Col. lieid to the same. Do Haas is anxious to have tho command of
a company kent at Augusta, which is to be paid by (his Province; gives
him a favourable character. Has halted n day hero to rest, &c. 124

Capt. W. Murray to the sumo. Has tried to make this post ugreo-
able to the Mohawks, and they seem satisfied. Had kept them, expect-
ing the Shawanosc to bring on their prisoners. Arrival of warriors

Ih'cciiilx'r 17,
LaiicivstiT.

DecenibtT 18,
Carlisle.

Decemlier IS.
Li'iicloii.

Dectnilier 18
Carlislf.

Dec'eiiilM'! lit,

CaiM'go-

chigue.

December 22,
Lancaster.

December 24,
Fort ritt.

■

A. 2i

A. 21

nol'QirRT rol.r.ROTtnN.

275

;h tho tliroi'
ciintivcH ((•
iniiitiii (lis-
n (iiiu>.

)ii, wholiail
vviutiiig (li{>

1(15
10 with him

10(i
'8 rondorotl.
in luH coin-
'h MorvicoH,
>(' llio inon.
It' IloUHi* r>l'
nark of the

107
'OH to llioir
ind woixl to
liovoH, who
locurod uikI

110
proviiioiiil

111

his HUccesH,

y's country

Dohiwiires

0 Htood out
talvon j)OM-

k'oiikl ontor
I'h [llortol]
Uiull conlbr
) aro about
imo fiTiiont!:
ll':i
loaviiiff tlio
^aininution

1 company
r. Calcmtl

117
Young, tho

11!»
(Houquot)
tho matter
pjjortod l>y

120
ion to Lan-

122
uquot) at

123

)mniand of
inco ; gives
;c. 124

lost jvgroo-
)ni, oxpect-
f warriors

170 ».

l>tH't'HilH'r
Volt I'itt,

T)c('cinlMT 2H,
r<iuioiiMti'i'.

No diit*'.

ml'u" !^/'"*I{*.l" u"'.'' *"','""'"' P'-''^<""«^'-''«'n.hoShawanoHo or DolawaroM
ir MHont oil tho MuhawkM to v arn IhoShawanoso (hat if thov in on hi

a ' I Th:'&T"r''"' l..>.sliIi.ioHwo„l.l coano and tilo mit 7 'r
calIo.l I ho Moha vkH aro anxious to g„t homo. Sondn ropcrt „f his
prooood.ngH and a doe aration of Homo Dohiwaros rospo.ding t o o iuLH

to id'';"m;.M "";n.K'r'"r "'"• "'".«'--""<-' iraH\o;rnmH:;s:

to Ko\ (ami 1)0 I. M<-K()o donios rocoiving a lottor from (Jroifhun
< >"" «»>"" ;"• tho hoalH. Tho King's hakor. who had g..no h d g^^^^^^^
out ha vo. found fro/.on to (loath nunimg wmi-

hooSlo'dllir '''''' '''''"'"'"'''"'' '"'^'"•"'i"<Von,25lhKoom-

I'ho samo at Kort Modford during tho same poriod. {2!!

liio Han\o tor Kort Ligoidor. :tL

Kocoipt of giiidoM for thoir pay. J^^

Momorial and .•omplaintof tho offlccrn on tho IMttshurg communioa-
Uou, o, ,ho dolay ,n dolivoring thoir lottors and tho oxcohZ posl

lioport (anparonlly hy Hou.|iu.t) on a <lispulo.l oiaim of MosHrl"*
Phimstod ami Franks for provisions HuuDJiod. iimoshih.

tho rioyal AmoricanH who 1

havo hoon in tlio Maryhind

and

I7«r.

■rmmivry I,
f!liarli>nt<iwii.

.riinimry 1,
N't'w Vork.

.riiuimry I,
I'liiliuji'lphia.

.runuarv ">,
Kort I'ltt.

ilaiimiry "1,
WinclioHtt'i-.

Namos ot
Horvioo

Wogulations for tl,o southorn dopartmont in regard tooxponsos
Ko-oxammation of (.crsliom llioks. (Hoo A vol. 20, pp. I44-I7l!)

rapt (!o(hran.. to Mompud. lias just roturnod from the posts; son.l«
rotiirns. Knsign Koough nut undor arrost Vn

('oi. Koi.l to the san.i,. 'fho (;ono.-al has oxproHsod tho warmest Hat-
.Hfaot.on wth h.s fHompmt/s) coml.u-t during tho can.paign To may
<iopond on ho most wolcon.o roconfion from ovoryho.!y, L &,. S

almom'o ''"' '" """"• ^'^"^ ''*" •""•"''''•*^ '•> •>l^t'ii» leave of

arHrod'at'lhiriK::;'"'" ''""''•■"'' "'^ ''^ "'^ HLuwanese a^ Mackwajao;|!
Thomas UutJ.orford to l?ou.,uot. Ron.arks on the investigation in^Jo
(he cmduot of Stophon l.y tho Assomhly. Ills (Houquefn) letter a
nouncing Ins success was roa.l in the Assembly, which returned hoar v
thanks arjd requeHtod the (iovernn.ont to roco.l.'mon.l him to the KiS
favour, lie will bo welcon,o.l heartily by all but those wretches "^10
Nv..uld continue tho war if they harl the han.lling of the monev The
afbur of Stephen has boon most troublosomo, but ho (RutherfonO has

'Sl'&ix fo h" ^i '•'■7'' '.'* P'T''"- , '^^""'r '-"t-ns. Had boon sent last summer
to he Sc.ota pla.ns to explain tho articloH of peace; sends memoran-
dum of Ins |>roceo(lingH. .i,

made for the services ho has rendered to tho army here 157

Bouquet to the officer commanding at F<\,rt Loiidoun." Rends orders

of which copies arc to bo kept; the originals to bo sont to Fort Bedford

to bo transmitted to Cumberland, Ligonior and Fort Pitt If,8

John Christie f/1 Bouquet. Has boon relieved at Fort Bennington an.l

arnve<l here with his garrison. Sends the period di.ring ^4ich he

ZiTdothiiir''' *" '"'''"'"' '" "" '"""'""' '"'""^ ^' ^'^' '^""^

Capt. SchlosHer to the same. Sends memorandum for tho return of

06-34*''' ^'''"""""'''"« l'"'^*'"- ^'I'^thing not yet ready. Has not yet re'

January 7,
IjancaBtcr.

January 12,
Pliiladt'lphia

January 12.
Pott (»eorg<

January 14
FjaucaHtcr.

27«

BdUgUET COM.KCTION.

A. 21

1706.

.fanimry 10,
Philadelphia.

January 22,
N.'w York (?)

.rammry 22,
CharlcHtowu.

Wlioro irt lie to got nioiioy for tlio

MovonuuitH of ofti-

hige lt)l

.faimary 24,
TiancHHter.

Jaimary 2-1,
New York.

.raimary 25,
Royal Block -

llOUKC.

.January 25,
Lancaater.

. January 2(i,
New York.

January 27,
Fort Stanwix

.January 2!».

.January 2!t,
Lancaiiter.

.January 30,
Carlisle.

.January 31,
Fort Pitt.

eeivod ordei'H for dibcliargiiVg inoii

H\ibHi«toiu'0 of the moil and pay of tlio otHctTs

corw.

.loliii Hridgman tu (.'iipt. Ktlioringloii. Thai liu iiuM ubtuiiiod u fur-
lough to drlvo a coach (luring the owner's ahsence. HH
(^apt. Uarry (Jordou to H((uquct. Only illnoMs ha.s prevented him from
callling; the high opinion he lioMs of him, Dcnircs liiM uHyiHtance in re-
gard to the appointment of his ((Jordon'h) succes.sor to the company in
the Itoyal Amoricant*. ItiS
Capt. Cochrane to the same. The otHccrrt at postH acting to his satis-
faction, but ho is diMtrcs^io(l for want of otHcern and men; it is import-
ant to have a strong garrison at the spot he has .selected to build a
fort, which is on the savannah, above Long (Janes. Knsign Iveough
I'ofuses to oliey orders, and has been under arrest since September.
Would be glad to have Lieut, Brolim, as lie would be of great use in his
capacity of engineer, llemarks on I'atl'y. made sergeant, and on the
<lishonest character of Shryock, a discharged niaii. lieturns sent. Ilis
pleasure at hearing of his (Houcjuct'.s) prudence and success in dealing
with the LVlnwares and Shawaneso, Has applied for leave of
absence, ltJ7
Capt. Schlosser to tho same. Koturns Hont with remarks. The de-
tachment would be in distress if ordere<l to march, as there is no money
and the men in debt. Clothing ready, but the arms not in good con-
dition, deficienties being noted. 171
Bouquet to (Williams?). That he must ccnne here to got leave of
absence (seep, IfiO), The social customs of New York. "Upon tho
whole New \ork is the best town, but I go back to Philadelphia," 173
Capt. Schlosser to Bouquet. Sends returns relative to tho officers
commanding posts. (Besitles the name of the block house, the following
isadiled; "or east end of Oneida Lake.") 174
John Barr to the same. Otters to buy his plantation atConnegochigo
for a friend, l77
J, M, Prevost to the same. Applies for an increased allowance to
officers commanding posts in South Carolina for reasons given. 175
Ensign Pauli to the same. Sends return of the period he commanded
l^osts. 17<J
Lieut. II. Congalton to the same. JJeports his arrival, having boon
appointed a lieutenant in the Iloyal Americans. 178
Matthias Slough to the same. Applies on behalf of a Mennonito farmer,
who desires to purchase his land in Connegochigo. 179
Capt. W, Trent to the same. Does not know what orders for payment
are still outstanding; shall send notice to all he can think of, as if tho
orders are not presented till after the accounts are closed he would bo
liable to arrest as he had endorsed them. ISO
(Japt, W. Murray to the same. Mohawks who had gone with a message
to tho Shawaneso had i-eturned, having met the Virginians from tho Ititli
Encampment, with tho chiefs, they having gone to look after their rela-
tions, prisoners with the Shawanese, They, with tho chiefs, returned.
Benewiscin, the chief expressed his satisfaction at the peace; he had
assisted the Virginians whilst in his country as he promised, Tho
Virginians say that he was of great service and hunted for them or they
would have perished in the wooils. Nine prisonoi's recovered, but frost
bitten, so that they could not proceed beyond Big Beaver Creek ; assist-
ance sent to bring them in. The whole of them in a bad state of health.
The Moha^AJis have returned home. Owing to the severity of tho
weather tho captives cannot be got till spring, but hostages will be .sent.

A. Zl

BOUQUKT COr.LKCTIO.V.

277

I'ttt,

Fflirimrv 2.

liiincaHtcr.

Ffliniiiry 4,
Aiiifii-'tii.

Febriiuiy 4,
Stfiiton.'

Ft'ldimry 4,

Filiiuaiv

]''fl.niary '»,
Iii>iKkiii.

Felaimry 1],
LaTKWMter.

Ft'Uiuary 11,
I'liiladel'iiliia.

I'el inmry 13,
Laiicastt'i'.

February 14,
I'liiUulerphia.

Ftljruarv 15,
Fort Pitt.

l'"el;riiarv 15,
Carlisk.;

Son!ls*r«tllnt,T(" **'"'"" "" *'" '*''°^ ""'^ "'"''""« ^" "'*^ Mohawks.
(!..!, Mc-NVil'to ijoiuiuct. Ilml univo.l will, the utmost (lifficully*!.wini
to the heavy fall .,f. now; ho.kIs roturns of HuhsiHtoneo. Tho m^aa act
o tho ( olony in throwing all the oxponso on him (Houquot), eHpeeiallv
..nor lav.Hh.n,ir hv^, nun., without meaning. Moa miH.sing .Lout wS

m:;rs .iuf.: '•" - •"•"'"*"■ ^" ^"^ -^"^^^ "^^-'-"^ ^« ^'^-'""•*^«,^

lookH a hkely n>an. Clothing roa-ly. I>..ovo,st L nont a crodU of £000
HO that his ('omi>any can pay its dobtn. 18H

cithnl: IZt *" "'" '"";'■ '^'"''^ P"^' •^i"' ' *'>° Assembly refuses to pay
eitt^G ottiee -M ..■• men ; lus remarks on this action. Hopes ho (Uounuot)
w.ll bo enabled to pay ,he ortieors and men. Thanks^for hii nronlv
Htnctly eomplying with but far exceeding tho engagements ho (Lewis)
had on ere; into with tho men. Shall be glad to receive information
about the Shawanese and A[ingoos. The illness of Col. McNeil Hones
that the expenses may bo paicT of McClanahan who is going to "have the

James |)onaldsoM to tho same. States his services and loaves it to him
(Hou.jue ) ,> hx the amount to bo paid him for acting as surgeon
to tho volunteors from Virginia. ^'193

Lieut MoCullooh to the same Sends report that the Shawanese

ugh rone prisoners to Fort I'itt. The inhabitants have been sup-

piling he troops with fuel, in consequence of tho inadequate allowance

during the severe weather. Tho men of the 42nd who came with tho

returns are still here, f:ost-bitten, but not dangerously 194

Lemuel JJarritt to the same. I>rays tor an allowance for losses sus-
tamed by hini and his party of rangers at the battle of Bushy Bun on
the 5lh ot August, I7(i4. "^ 'oik

List follows. ^J^

Potts to the saine. His pleasure at the news of tlie success over the
J)elawares..y:c ; (ho credit he (Bouquet) and his little army is receiv-
ing. IJunlvs ho should be here to receive his promotion. Asks for his
interest to obtain promotion for reasons given. Had sent a memorial
to (he Secretary at W»v, of which he encloses a copy. Asks him to
recommend the issue of a certiHcate by General (fage of his ser-
vices, ^„

Cjipt Schlosser to the same. The proposal to enlist recruits could
easily bo executed, but not without money. Will have tho invalids
supplied like tho other soldiers. Money matters. Expects marching

A roads. Concerning returns ; his wish

onlers, and only fears the ba(

to .sell out, &c." Regrets that ho (Bouquet) intends to lay' down'the
command. Remarks on Provost's reprimand about strikinff off dis-
charged men from tho returns. jgg

Pluinsted and Franks to the same. Respecting the division of
acc()iints between the old and new cimtractors for provisions. 203

Capt. Schlosser to the same. Ifespecting accounts, tho discharjre of
invalids, kc. 205

Receii)t given by Bouquet for 118 certificates, or vouchers for
money paid bv John Xelsoii. 207

Samuel .Alorton to Bouquet. Where is he to draw his pay as barrack
master at tort Pitt? There was great danger of a flood, but it has
now pas.sed. ' .,Qg

Rojiort that the Shawanese have sent up prisoners since the hostages
returned to their (own. lest it should be thought they wished to violate

278

IIOIQIIKT «'«)l,l,i:«TI0N.

A. 21

17»tt

Kt'l>i>iiMy l'\
Nv»v York.

Ki«lini»iy IM,
Vliiln>i<'l'|iliiu.
Kt'liriinry 1!',
liigiiiiit'i-.

Ki'liniury l!<>,
l.iiiiniHti'i'.

IVintlmni,

Krlinuiiy 24,

I^UICItHtt'I'.

Kt'linmry Uti,
J'hilu<li-l|>liiH.

Vcbiiiiirv 27,
Detroit.'

Miucli 2,
liiiiiuiHtfr.

Munh 2,
LanooNtt'r.

^Inri'li tl,
New York.

March 7,
Bfilfonl.

Miirch 7,
New York.

tlioir agrociuoiil. Ono of tlu> oliloKt iliiolN Im at Kort Pitt, and on'orn Ut
i;ivi> ailtlitional lumtngcs. Tlio .Moliawks wlio ItriMi^lil iIiIh word wofi^
hoiit to altark tin* ."^liawaiium', Iml n-liirnoil on Icai'iiin^r ot' (licir ^odd
I'aitli. Hci'tTts all' (•(Hitiruu'd in Ifltorn iVoin ilio ronnnandiiifr
ortlcor. race U(»i» ,

('apt. .1. M. I'rcvoHt to Moiuiuol. MoportM Ity tin' paclvct of t\ l<rontd>
war anil that Hi'voral |»orHonM woro hoizi'd at tin' dotk 3'ardH, on HiiH|ii('ioii.
of Itfinjii ai>oii( to (*ft tlu'in on tin' and »'h«'a|n' in a vohhoI oil' tin'
roaht ; tho icporln art not jfonorally lit'liov«'d. I'roinolions. Cocli
rano Iuih a|ii)liod tor a roiirt nnirliai on Kcoiigli, wlio \u\h idno applied
lor ono, \i'., ki\ -Mtf

HocoiptH for voMcliorH M'nl Ity .'<din (Joiif^li to (Jcni'ral (la^o. 212

/KnoaH MacUay to [louipu'l. Sendw rotiirnH, aw liy ordor, tho lotlt'rs
having boon only roccivod. ItoniarkH on mistaUo in tlio (piantily of
flour niado by tlio loniiniHH.xary. lilll

T. Jliu'hat h) tlio wuno (in I'NoncIO. SondH a HhI for Colonol i'ri'VoHt
ut ilothinfj rcooivod, didivoriil and in Kloro. That arrived at Now
York and not dolivorod iw not inohidod. Dooh not know if thoso in
Caroiitia aro to l»o Mupjiiiod fi-oni ht^o. liH

IJohort Callondor to ;ho Hanio. Imiuirios about tho prito at whioh h«
(nouqiiut) would Holl h'\H plantation, m>aH to answor a pornon whodoHiroH
to buy it. -'IS

Furthor on tho »anio sultjot't, in n loltor dutod tho following day. 2I!»

Oapt. SohloHHor to tho sanio. Sonds monthly roturnn, with ronuirks
about looruitH, iS:o. ; dillkulty of nudving out tho niiiHtor toIIh; tho niou
l(M)k tolorably woil now. 2li(>

Aooount oi'Liout, .lohn MoOlanahun with roooipt for balanoo. "J^H

Ac'oount and roooipt tor oxponnoH. 221

John Hay to tho Hanio. Tnankn for kindnons. Alont of tho nion loft
by Ak'J>ougall aro oniphtyod on board nhip and (.-an hcarool}' keopthoni-
koIvoh; j)ay wtill duo to thoni. TriHonorn roturnod; nioro oxpoctod IVoni
tho I'ottawatonuoH. 225

I{oturn of thcoflicerH of tho Iwt battalion l{oyal Ainorioann, whodoniro
to purchawo. 22(>

Oapt. SohloHwor to Kcniquot. Sendn list of nion who want tlioir dis-
ohargos. Sonds alno list of ofHeors dosirons to purchaso (p. 22(0.
Movonionts of oflioors; tho nion woll, oxoopt tho invalids, 227

(.^apt. JIarry (iordon to tho saino. Mas boon sunt for ros])oiting
re-arrangomcnt of tho engineer scrvioo, whioh will susiiend operations
this year, but onablo thoni to be oiirried on with more vigour next yoar.
Asks liini to oertify tho loss of tliroo horses and baggage cart in tho
campaign of 1758. Jlis demand for tho pa}', tVc., of men taken prisoners
by Indians in 17(!2. The question who is entitled to the jioniuisites of
tiio oomjianies in a regiment is discussed at gieal length, Tho tieneral's
congratulations on the gootl news from Fort I'itl. 225)

Lieut. McC'ulloch to the same. Tho convoy with Indian j)rosents
attacked by a gang disguised by having their faces blackened ; tho
attack was made 12 miles on this side of Kort Ijoudoun. Tho rascalrt
will, no doubt, be caught, and an example is needed in this i'rovinco.
The commanding officer at Fort Loudoun reports that 200 men were in
arms to stop the goods lor the Indians from conung ui», and that 100
Virginians wore to waylay the convoy between Loudoun and this
past. 235

Capt. Harry Cordon to the same. Sends tho memorial lie is to send to
the Ordnance'; after signing certificate asks him to enclose memorial,
&c., and forward them. (Vrtilicate of the loss of baggage, &.V.. in 1755,
under IJraddock, is appended. 2;{7

[••

21

A. 21

IH>IH)|iKT rii|.l,Ki'Tli>N.

2Tf»

l''il|l I ."Ml

icli lio

iffw York,

KfilirT. tl

f 't-|)Hl)ll|'l V

CiirliHli',

Miiicli VJ.
l-'cirt rill.

Mairli i:i,
( MmrlcMtinMi.

liioiil, ('liurli'K lii'iiiil I.I ll<iMi|iii<t. TIh' MiMiiliT juMipIo uio Kii'iitly
alitriiii'il III iIu-^.mmIm i^iiiiif^ u|i In (!ri»|;|iiui for ihV liKliuuM , alxnil 100
lirimxl iiifh tiillowiMl tlio lohvov l(» Oioiil (;ov(>, killo<l lliii>i« Ihm-ni.m,
M'iiiiii.IimI llirco iiiiirc, mill Ininuxl ilM IohiIh m| phmI-.. A imrly hoiiI .»ii(,
wlio liiok M.Miio miminoiH, wlmm lln> rnimiiy iionplc irioil In n'>«tii«' ; IIip
piiMMiioiH iii«> li>n ill I ho toil HH llio iiMiiilry |it>(>|ili' mo liniiij^ in hiiiin,
(It'loiiiiiiiod III roMiiic Ihoiii il jiimMlltlo, uml lliiouloii lu Inii'ii llio lint. Iliiil
ull liin moil iiinlor miiiN IiihI iiif;)!!, I'li^o l!.'iH

<'ujil. Ilmiy iMinl.iii In Mio kiuho. 'I'limiks tor anil nlVrrH ulHorvifliMlic.
Ilif* ilonimid (|i. L'lllh hUimIh aii Iho caiilaiiiH in tin- Moivico. hid llio liol,
on llio I'lnnlioiM miMo riniii ('in^haii ro^aidiiiL' llio inloio;-tl .if bin rriondM
limro lliiiii llio KIiik'm Morvico V Ih Horiy Ihal lliin hIkhiIiI Iio aiinllior
I'aiiMo III iliH|iloiisiii'o III liisoiindiirl ; loniarkNiiii IiIn |ii'iM'oodin^N, .SlraiiKo
4M'i'(iiinlH iViiin Kiif^lmiil. "Tlioro in nn niinurily, aliniil laxiiij^ and play
jiiK llio hovil Willi |i(ior Niirlli Aiiiorica. Tlial I'linnd iHJanil I know wuiild
!»• in a llaiiio al llioir addroMHOH I'loni iImh and ollior ColunioH. I know il,
iviiiild and llial llioir jt'lni liko inaniioi winild novoido." Had lioon |ir(ini.
IhoiI In In- loiuoiiilioiod, lull Iiiin had lun iiiaiiy diHti|ipninlnionlH In IriiNl,
lliiit. liin hIhv hoio hasdoprivod him nlMooiii^^ Iho Minvoy mado on llio
»MitM(|iioliannii. 240

Caliondor In llionamo. A(M'niiiil ol" Iho allaid< nn lh« iivny (p. U.'ir>).
ll Ih lint lioliovod Iho ponpio allarkiii^' woio \ ir^inimiH. Miih had iin
aiiHWiT al'uiii, Iho planlalinii. 'I'lio piimHioiH mado hy Iho Hor^oaiil'H
Viirly nl' llioMo allackiiif^ Iho cnnvny liavo lio»m hailod. Wlial in In ho
iloiio with Iho litloM lakon IVnm Iho piiHrniiMv 'i* Mr. (Irani and .IiihI ico
Maxwolihavo hohavod woll in Iho aH'iiir. .Iiislioo Smilh Iiuh riilhor iii-
lilod tluH mad ponpio. ItHpoody moaHiiroH aro iinl lakon In Hiippro-<M IIhiho
^lonplc ho Hliall Holl ovory .hnl, (if land ho Iiiih, as nn nmn'M prnporly in
Halo iih aH'aiiH aro. 24;{

I'apl. Marn.slov to Iho Hiimo. IHdIoiilly <»(' Molllinj; llm liurHomaMlor'M
aocniinlK Irnm ido want (ifpaporn wliiili woro I'lkc^ii i'liai>,'o nf hy Oiirry,
lor which no loooiplH woro >,nvoii. A^kH I'nr iiihlnicliniiH. Almi'il .CM.Olio
will ho wanloil In Holllo Iho aoooiiiitH. HoIoih In Iho rinlM. Almnl llm
HotlloiiionI nl'aiTniinlH, 21(1

Col. UiMil In Iho Hamo. Tlio oniidml nl' Iho SliawaiioHo MiliHlaolnry.
Tho por.ion ho (I<imii|IIoI) hiiilH al in nnt MiiHpoclod witlmiil ronHnn, llo
o.N|i(iHo(l hiniNoll' lalolv In roliiiko wIkmi inlnxicalod I'nr allaiddiijc I'ini
( l{nii(|ii(l ), liiit no nnlico noi'il ho lak<Mi ni'hini ; Iho nows I'lnm l'"nii I'ilh
jiiay li(^ his piinislimonl. iinpos hixhi In him^ him. 24H

(Jonr^o (!.n;^han In Iho hiiiiio. UoHpocliim tho at lack nn Iho /^nnds ; if
iiniimiiHliod, all rivil and military riilo idiihI coaHo, VVhiit Iho Ituliarm
will think it'lradorH aro not alinwoil In inmo amnii^ Ihom. 250

('tipl. ( 'nohrmio In Iho Hiimo. TliankH I'nr liin kind li^ttor. IhiH visilod
all tho poHlH hilt Krodorioa, which iMKiiid In ho LMl milcn lioyniid Savanmih,
and Id ^n IhortMvoiiid have niiido him Inn into In ropnri In Ihi^ liioiil.
(Invornnr liot'nid tho moolin^ nf Iho ANHiMiilily. Price's cnndiiol, l.n Iho
l/ioiil. (invoriKir cnmplololy c|ian/^od ninco ho wuh cniiviricod nf liiHorror;
tho !ji«uil. (invornnr IniH now tho j^roalost cnnlidoncc in liim. Tho diffl-
cnlly nf tindin/:^ a pnnl fint cnnimaiido<l hy a hij^hor ground. 'I'lio placo
for tho now fnrt, in jilaco nf Fort. Mnoro, in nn llio IJivor Siivaiiiinli, ahniit,
4') miloM al)nv(f Aii^iimIh ; Iho I'rnviiicc! wanln it hiiilt. nf wlnno. l)oKcrip-
tifiM fnllnwH, Mad rocoiiiinondcil Mndim In ho oiiKinoor. Kiirtlior ahuiil,
Konii^h'H hohaviniir ; nood nf an nlllcor at h'rodorica ; his <iwii niiilli-
farioii.s diitios. Alxinl, diMc,liar|^oK sn that he may /.^cl, rid nf iinolchs men.
Mas wrilton I'nr loavo at' alisonco. 'I'lio fnriM iiiiihI ho lar^o In ho a rofiii^o
for tho inhahitanlH ; ntliorwiHo likxdv hniiHos wniild dn. Tho tonipor of
the Province ; Iho infoctioii calchiiii; from Iho imilh; tho ('oinmitlco

280

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 21

iU

mu!

1705.

M-MxU 14,
New Vcirk.

Miircli 10,
Lancaster.

March l(i,
Fort Pitt.

IV[arch 21,
Lancaster.

March 22,

Lanca.ster.

March 24,
Fort Pitt.

^larch 2.''),
Lanc:i-iter.

March 2(i,

Lancaster.

March 2(i.
F; 'rt AuL'iista,

Mareli 2,S,
lieilford,

No (late.

Marcli *
Carlisle.
March »».

tlioutfht it needless to build forts, but the Assembly believed the Province
bound in honour to do so, but they will i.o longer furnish transport. Th(>
confusion in the regimental accounis. Page 252

Ca])t. J. M. Prevost to Bouquet. IntrfKluces a gentlemiin well ac-
quainted .vith Nova Scotia. Complaints of economy introtluced in eveiy
bianch, which will have u bad effect on the service. Is glad to near that
the Shawanese have delivered up their prisoners; this will st^/p the mouths
of detractors. 25!)

Capt. Sehlosser to the same. Respecting men who are enlisted and to
be promoted to the rank of sergeants as vacancies occur. Hopes that
the in.surrection Avill not cause the troops to be turned back ; it is dis-
agreeable t / be employed against the King's subjects, as the officer's hands
are tied in the execution of duty ; hopes, if required, that sufficient civil
jiowor will also be sent. Sends list of effectives and of the progress of
recruiting, &c. 261

Eecei])t by Davenport for goods delivered to the Indians at the Penn-
sylvanian store at Fort Pitt. 265

Ca])t. Ethcrington to Bouquet. Sending priceofhor.se. 266

Capt. Sehlosser to the same. Has no discharges left, so must send men
to Philadelphia to be tlischarged there. A soldier, guilty of theft, has
deserted. 267

Capt. Murray to the sainc. Several Indians, but none of the chiefs,
have come to Mr. Croghan. Eeturns sent. Pass given to Mr. Syms at
Bedford to bring u]) liquor; the snow is so deep that he is afraid of a
flood; is taking precautions against damage. 268

Capt. Sehlosser to the same. Sends two men to be discharged. Is not
responsible for the discharge of Wootlington ; knows he (Sciiio.sser) has
been guilty of errors, but cannot be responsible for those of others, and
gives the reas')iis for several discharges. It is unfortunate the regiment
has not one friend to increase it by draughts from other regiments, as
has been the case with the second battalion. Has sent a guard for the
(iovernor, but could not go himself, being confined to bed. Has been
treated civilly by the (iovernor on sending for orders ; the detachment
shall be read^- to march when ordered by the (Governor, but there are not
above 90. the bad weather having caused sickness. 26!t

The same to the same. Sends returns. Is sorry that no ammunition,
buckshot or flints have been sent. The (Iovernor went off in such a
hurry there Avas no time to ask hini for them ; there is plenty for sale
here, but that w(juld involve the advance of money which there is no
certainty of getting back. 2t3

Hnsign Keough to the same. Had apjilied for a court martial, Avliich
the (ieneral had refused. Asked to be sent to another ])ost, as Cochrane
nuikes his life disagreeable. 274

Nathan McCulloch to the same. Sends returns, cojiies of orders and in-
structions left with him, &c. The gratification of the inhabitants of
liodford at being thanlced for the supply of firewood, &c., to the garrison.
They have trt-ated the troops well aiid are always ready to help them.
The infamous eharaclei' of Ivadiel Sly; Murrav has got over his infatua-
tion. " ' 276

Capt. J. M. Prevost (o the same. Respecting the packets. The un-
fortunate result of land speculations in Soutii Carolina. Contingent
ncooiuits; failures in London; general stagnutioa of trade. 27H

John Byers to the same. Notes on the settlement of accounts. 27!'

Lieut. Ciiarles (Jrant to the same. Sends returns. His reason for
letting the prisoners go, Callender having taken bail for their appeur-
ance. ' 281

A. 21

BOUQUET CDLLKCTION.

281

1 ;»>.■).

Muich 30,
Philadeli)liiii.

April 1,
Fort (ieorgf.

April !>,
New Vork.

April !),
Cliiirlestowii.

April 11,
Ligoiiier.

April 13,
LaiKiistfr.

April 13,
Laiitiister.

April \'i,
Niw Vork.

\pril 11),
Fort Lou-
(luiiii.

for

April IS.
Laiicaster.

April l!t,
New Vork.

April I'.t,
Liinciiriter.

April 20.
I'hiladelphiu.

April Lit.
Lancaster.

April 20,
New ^'ork.

April 21.
i.iiiiKaster

April 24,
Tjancaster.

April 2l>.
Carlisle.

Ai.nl;i(t,
\\ inthester.

April 30,
rililailelphia

May 0,
New Vork.

LdwaH Sniytli to Tioiiquet. Particuhir.s relating to the surrender of

rrcv<(nr Isle to tlie ludiann, on the 23rd June, 1763.' Page 282

Hnsign Christii- tu tlio .xarne. Thaidcs for letter. Returns were sent

to Schlosser. His tle.sire to be ro-imbursed for losses. 286.

Hugh Wallaec to ihe san\e. ]{esi»eeting lands purchased, and his dis-
satisfaction with some of the jtartners. 287

Capt. Cochnme to the .^anie. Returns sent for February; those for
March not yet received from the ])osts. 288

Knsign Peebles to the same. Sond.s returns and copies of instructions
left with him. 289

Capt. Schlosser to (he same. Returns shall bo sent to the General as
ordered. i;e,iieeting dischai'ged men. How he has dressed the fifer
bo.vs; the men generally look .soldierlike. Has nearly recovered. 290

JMward .Shii»pen to the .same. Sends accounts relating to Stauwix'
campaign, also for examination, kc, those for waggons employed by
Schlosser and hi m.solt. 292

('a]»t. Harry (xordori to the same. Congratulates him on his promotion
to the rank of Brigadier (Jeneral. 294

A letter of the i5th from Col. Reid, New York, to the same etfect. 295

Thomas Hutchins to the same. Has arrived after a fatiguing march
from Fort Pitt. Has measured every turning of the road, but cannot
.send any ](lan of it fur two weeks, owing to sutfering from his eyes. Will
try to draw the Held of battle. Is sorry the engraving cannot be done
on otlu.' tei'ius than tlio.sc mentioned. Remonstrates against certain
gc-nerous proposals, as he is oidy too happy to execute any business he
(Bouquet) may desire. To-morrow lie leaves for Carlisle. Is afraid his
servant has been drowned : wishes he had a sober man in his place. 296

Ca])t. Schlosser to the same. Sends a man to be discharged. The in-
crease of desertion. 299

Capt. J. M. Pivvost to the same. Sends contingent accounts with re-
marks. Has sold out to Hull of the 80th Regiment. Hutche.son anxious
to go to Florida with him (Bouquet) 300

Capt. Etheriiigtoii to the same. Congratulates him on his promotion
which has given general joy to all classes. 302

Contingent account for' the campaign of 1704. 304

Capt. Schlosser to Bouquet (in French). Congratidations on his pro-
motion. 3Q5

Capt. Gordon to the same. Thanks for his letter. AVill jiersist in his
claims for certain allowances. 30(!

James Stevenson to the same. The gene..: joy at his promotion ;
.sends best wishes for his prosperity. ' 307

Caj)t. Seidosser to the same. With returns, accounts and remarks,
^larching orders received for New York. 308

Mrs. Thom|).son to the .same. Has sent a petition to be reimbursed for
losses sustained at Fort Pitt. 310

Thomas Rutherford to the same. Relative to the settlement of ao-
counts. A:c. Tiie frontier inliai)itants of this Province and Maryland are
removing fast over the Alleghany .Mountains to settle there. The mur-
der of two Indians by hunters is boasted of publicly and their scalps
shown. 311

Thomas Hutcheson (Hutchins) to the same. ("Joncratulates liim on
promotion. Is he (Hutchins) to remain here or go to jfew York?

Schlo.sst"r with the Royal Atnericans, lias left Lancaster on Monday last.

The rioters who destroyed Cullender's gO(Kls have been acquitted. ' 313

Certitieate by A. de I'eyster. that on the 6th of August, 1760, Henry

Arnold & Co. had entered in the Treasury ottice 83 Neivro slaves impor-

282

17(lu.

May 12,
Port Pitt.

May 22,
New York.

May 22,
New York.

No datf.

1768.
April 23,

New \'()rk

Ai>ril 28,
New York.

May 4,

New York.

May 2t»,
LaiicOHter.

May 2(»,
LniicoHter.

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 21

ted from Africa in tho sloop "Sully," iirnl that (ho duty on thcin was
paid according to law. Cortiticate Ibllowfi that tho Nogni named York,
now in the service of Bouquot, was one oftlio above who are ccrtiticd
by Abraham do Poyster, Treasurer. Page 'AH

George Croghan to Bouquet, lias been detained hero owing to tho
jealousies and disputes among the Indians, two tribes of the Dolawares
pretending that one oi' their people had been up to heaven and was
directed there to make peace with the (Quakers. Nobody regarding
their nonsense, they agreed with tha others to send a deputation to Sir
William Johnson to replace hostages, fic. Sends a report of his trans-
actions. 315

Francis ITufchcson to the same. Sends the curricle, which has been
greatly admired, &c. His mare sent across the river to be under Oapt.
Kennedy's care. Will send books, &c., by water. Cannot find a vessel
for Ponsacola. Is glad there is a prospect of getting one at Philadelphia.
Reported promotion of general officers, &c., iVc. 316

Capt. J. M. Prevost to the same. Otlbrs of service, \c'. Burton pro-
moted to be Major General; hopes this will lead to Bouquet being sent
to Canada. Arrival of Sir John and Lady St. Claii', who lio to Tren-
ton. 318

Return of men's names entitled to discharge. 320

Letters from Colonel Bouquet to variois I^khsons.

1757-1750.
Vol. I.

A. 22.

B. M. 21652.

Ik)uquet to Forbes (in French). Arrived on tho liMli with four com-
panies of tho Royal Americans; tiie titth arrived on the 2Ist. The
Major's company remains here if the four others go to Philadelphia.
Asks leave to remain a few days at Phihidolphia to obtain the necessaries
that could not bo found in Charles Town. Is detained here for 8 or 10
days to settle accounts. Pago 1

The same to the same (in French). Asks leave to send Duplessis to
Louisbourg, as ho has a commission from the Genei-a! and is a young
man of talent for engineering, so that ho (Bouquet) would wish liini to
see siege operations. 3

The same to the same (in French.) lias boon longer detained by
accounts than he wished. The General has ordered the artillery stores
and ammunition for his (Forbes) expedition, there being no news of thoso
coming fiom Europe, which will cause longer delay to him (Houquet).
Thinks it would be well to have I>ombs to tit the mortar at Philadelphia,
which he thinks is 8 inches, 4

The same to Allen. Asks him to look after a new pair of riding
breeches, as he was now confined to the house, having seen some laiiies
laugh and blush at his rags. Intercedes for McLean, a })risoner, with
reasons for urging clemency. Pro])oses to set out for i "arlisle on Tuesday.
"Send me my breeches and my prisoner they are both groat I3' wanted'. 5

The same to Forbes. Had arrived this morning ; Young waiting
for money to clear Armstrongs battalion, tho commisHioners Iiaving dikl
appointed him ; he expects .£10,000, then to go to Carlisle and return
for other £10,000. Hoops is expected back from Philadelphia to-moirow.
Indian goods arrived. A small i)arty of hostile Indians seen near
Shippenburg. ^

V

A. 22

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

28a

17W.
May 22.
IianoRHt<>r

May 2K,
Curl isle.

Mttv 211,
CivrliHlc.

Cimislc

Miiy ;<o,
Cailislc.

Hoii(|iu>(, to ForlicH. llooith Idih l)i(>iif;lit tlio jL'lo.OdO; tlio !irrunf,'o-
iiioii(h foi soiitlirig tin- othci' JL"1(»,0(»(> to Ciirlisle. ArraiigoruentH lor
wji^'fjoiiH to lonii the jniijLtaziiios at Jfayn Town, ^itli tlio daily Htagoy.
]\m t'li^'Mfrod (Jc'or^(i McCiiiy for tlio Iiuiiaii Horvicf. Arran/^'ciucntH tor
lilacksmilli, giiiminitli, ropairs olwoapoiiH, kv. OHhm' iirraiifroniontH for
tlio expedition Lnvoii in (k'tail. Sliall leave to-morrow nioniiiifi; and Im)
at. C'arliHle on MVdnohday ; no time .shall ho loist in erectinL' the fort at

IJavH Town, &.C., kv. lii't

,-:c.,&.v. KeNjieelinff the !sin»iily of ,s])irits. J'aijo K

The Hamo to Francis V/ent. JJcfiuisitiim tor warrantH to iiiinroti

10

L'HS

wajLjtjjonH for tranisj)()rt. ' 27

Of same date. .I{e(|uisition sent hy AVest and Atrieks to wag/<on
owners. " 27

.Boiuiuot to Forhcs. Tho dillieiilties of ifct I inp,' wau'i;-ons for transport,
and tlie inacrtion of the mafifist rates. The' people are so ohstinate and
disafl'oetod and the magistraey so weak tliat he can depend onnoscrvioc ;
the two ])rovincial hattalions arc all in disorder and the ofHecrH Inivc no
notion of tlio seniec. Movements <>t' troops, of Indians, i^c. The weak
state of Fort Aut^uhia, a jiost of great inij)orlanee, wlii(di cannot ho
relieved in case of attack ; a.sks for a stronger garrison, desertion ; has
jiromi.sed to ohtain pardon for those who return, &v., tVe. 2!)

The same to the same (in French). Arrived yesterday morning.
The swelling of the SuHqueliannah detained them iliie*' days, and the
creek to ho crossed before reaching Harris was .so deeji that all tlio
baggage was in the water. A couple of tlats needed to cross tho
waggons at Harris' Fei-y; to save time the waggons shall he divided to
cross iit the ditferont ferries. No plan can he formed so long as tho
troops a ro under the (,'ommissioners ; their hattalions arr in the most
frightful confusion; thoir arms unserviceahlo, nearly three-lourths of
them cannot be firod. They have neither tents nor iield equiimge, and
JIoops lias to feed them, &c., ttc JFe may judges whether post can bo
taken at I{ay'.s Town without either arms or utensils. Uow he proposes
to provide necessaries. Not a soldier dare tire the new arms and each
of tlio old is as heavy as two. If arms are not speedily ))rovided the
troops will certainly he atlVonted ; and there are 1,()|I0 niuskels at
Philadoljihia which could bo used. Armstrong and Byrd will march on
the 2iHh to Forts Loudoun and Lyttleton ; th(^ magazines will be advanced
to these posts, but he cannot advance a step further till arms are re-
ceived. Arrangement of troops ; the new levies arc drinking about the
taverns; proposes to send to liuncaster the conipanitts that are cijmplote,
and form a chain as far as Carlisle. JIas written to St. Clair to make
Washington's regiment march to Fort Cumberland until his (HoiKpiet's)
troops shall be in a position to advances to ]{ay's Town; -Kid men of that
cor])S (Washington's) shall be employed in cutting a comniunii-ation
between the two posts. An early attack ex]tected, as the Fieiich have
collected all their Indians and cannot long restrain tlK^ii. Has put tho
Cherokee chiefs in good humour; tho.so from 8hippenburg are very ill
behaved, and have seized the presents by force. The letter (which is
long) gives an account of the bad state of the roads, the conduct of the-
Indians, the movements of troops and arrangements generally. 17

The same to tho same (in French). Has forwarded tents to St. Clair.
Repeats the orders given to Washington's coii)s to proceed to Tort
Cumberland, leaving there the number necessary for delenco, the rest to
joiii him (]'ou({Uet), cutting llie mad .'is thoy ;idv:uiec. To. avoid Con-
fusion, requests that all orders ma}' be sent through him. The ba<l
conduct of the Indians in Virginia makes it necessary lo take them to
Ray's T I'.vn and renders the sending of arms to the provincials the more
proHsini.;. iift

284

BOUQUET COLLECTIpX.

A. 22

17."),s.
May »),
Carlislf.

•fimH 2,
Carlisl,..

•Tune 'X
Carlisle.

•June 3,

Carlislf.

•Turn- ."),
Carlisl,.

•Iudh 7,
t-'arlislf.

•fiiiif 11,
P'lii't Lou-
doun.

.Tune U.
Fort Lou-
doun.

Eouquot to Forlx'Min French). The chief of the Catuwbiis will
keep his people quiet, seeinij that the troop;) are collecting. His fear.s
for the safety of Fort Augu.sta; the Quakers consider it the key to the
Province, and the present commandant is not fitted for the post. The
necessity of having a good su])j)ly of shoes. The |)rovincial8 have no
medicine chests and no regulations for the transport of tents, &c. Has
engaged a good armourer. Cherokees out towards Fort l>iuiuesne with
orders not to return without prisoners or scalps. Tlie Indians here are
in good humour. Eospecting deserters. Pago 38

The same to West. To have the meadows appraised that are to bo
kept for His ^[ajesty's service. 41

The same to (ieorge Stevenson. Appeals to his known zeal and public
spirit to assist in obtaining waggons tor transport and in settling dis-
putes. &c. 42
The same to Fo.bes (in French). Sends returns. The necessity of
making one man responsible for Indian affairs. Sir John St. Clair
despairs of keeping the Cherokees, but he (Bouqiiot) does not believe
this, as the march of the troops, new presents. &c.. will change their
spirit. Details the daily marches he intends to make, leaving a de-
tachment at each post. An officer needed to regulate transport, &c.
He (Forbes) has done wonders in getting the coiumissioners to equi])
the troops. Details as to the condition of the regular and provincial
troops, the supply of ammunition, articles wanted for the troops, for
boats, the arrangement of posts, the supply of wasigons, &c. His'sus-
picions of the French among the provincial troops well founded; has
put two of them in irons. (The letter covers 11 pages.) 4(;
Enclosed is list of articles and stores wanted. ° 57
^ Letters from Bouquet to Conrad Weiser and the magisti-ates of Berks
County respecting the waggons to be sup])lied for transport. 58
Bouquet to Forl)es (in French). Is detained by the non-arrival of the
tents. kc\ The bad state of the roads, even after rejmirs are made. The Vir-
ginian troops ))eing sent to Fort Loudoun has deranged his plans;
supposes St. Clair had to send them for want of provisions. Ee.spectino-
Avaggons. The bad quality of the pork. The flour may be accepted
as although not while, it is good. Arrival of horses, which are better,
or rather less bad than he expected. Various arrangements. The bad
conduct of the Cherokees; has assembleil the chiefs, one of whom has
been sent to Fort Loudoun to keep the others, and contradict the report
that they were leaving the ti-oops. Pemarks on their intentions.
After Gordon arrives witii cartridges there will be only 20 round j for
each man and no reserve; even wiUi what is at Winchester there will
not be enough; more must lie ].urcliased. Waggon ropes with strong
ironhooksM-ante<i. To pacify the country people recommends pa}°
ment I'or the horse drowned last vear. ^Deserters; sutlers ; the bad
quality of the axes, &c. ' ci
The same to the same (in French). Arrival of arms. &c. Details of
Jiis arrangements; j'emarks on the different loutes. regarding which no
dependence can be placed on the reports of the countrv people. The
French, with a great numlicr of Indians, are building a fort at Chingan
la Mouse, on the Susqueliannah, 140 miles X. W. of Fort Augusta ;
another reason for fortifying that post. Is sending three French
soldiers <lown in irons. JJecommemls the purchase of horses for the
artillery. Leaves at dayl)realv to-mori'ow for Concooeo : iu the me.ni-
time all the troops are busy re])airing the roads. "^ ° ^2 .
The same to the same (in French). Hail arrived from Conegogee,
where he had an interview with Covernor Sharpe. Sir John St. Chiir
and Col. Washington and arranged, the march of the tnKtps; details of

A. 22

A. 22

BOUQl'KT COLLECTION.

285

1758.

•Tune !(!.
Fort Lou-
doun.

Juiif 10,
Fort Lou-
doun.

June 22,
•Funiata.

June 22,
Juniata.

June 28,
Rea'.s Town.

R«'a» Town,

the ftrran|io-.nent tollow. (rovernor Slmipes proposal to ..pen u road
between Port I'redeiic and Fort C'mnbcrland, tlie advantatres of which
iiio given. The inipendinir niin of ])r. l?oss, Avho has^sui.plied (he
Maryland tn^ops, unless lie is paid for his advances; his zeal and yood
qualities The difficulty the provincials have in making cartricW
Ihe troul.lo with the fndians is increased Lv the brealcinr' out of small-
pox ; the presence of Mr, (Hen anioiiir them would have a L'ood effect
A postmaster Mith couriers and horses is necessary for the arniv.

Pa"'e S2
_ Bouquet to Sir .John St. Clair. Has succeeded in gettiui,' over (he
intrigues, and besides the 27 Catawbas. 100 Cherokees aie ready to -,>
anywhere with the ti-oops ; never saw people so altered and \\'Tis
astonished at (heir unilerstanding, digni(y and strengdi of 'argument
is se((ing out for Lytdeton, Waggon covers and 100 hogsheads of runi
and whiskex' wantetl. qq

The same to Forbes (in French). Substantiallv the same account ot
the dealings with the Indians as in the preceding, but more in detail
(Jan say nothing of liis advance bej-ond Fort Lyttleton till he sees tlie
road with his own eyes, having been so often "deceiveil with reports
ITas left Basset with tools in case Ihe road between Forts Frederic ami
Cumberland require reiiairs, JJecommends tliat Major Grant be em-
ployed. More waggons wanteil for reasons given ; otters of wago-ons
were made to him at (,'onegogee by men rrom Maryland and Vir-
ginia, g^,

The same to Mercer (?). Is glad he remained at Lyttletcm to forward
convoys. List of waggons sent off by Hoops ; others to be sent A
sufficient store is to be kept at Lyttleton to supplv the garriscm " 95

The same to Forbes (in French). Arrival of Callender after bein^'
two (laj's on the road, notwithstanding his activity. The difficulty oT
.getting waggons; Callender sent to Carlisle to get bat horses beino-
better acquainted with the country than anyone.' The Indians' whoin
Bosomworth brought made difficulties about leaving Lvtdeton as he-
was not going with them. If he leaves them here not one will remain
so lie has been ordered to join them at Ra3'',s Town, in order to obviate
the risk of losing the few there are. Two interpreters are at Winches-
ter. Hoops has sent everything needed. 99

The same to the same (in French). Arrived on the 24th with the
Pennsylvanian Regiment and (roops from Virginia. After much trouble
a .site has been selected lor a fort on the height, with a communication
to water which cannot be cut off. Has begun, but the troops Irom Vir-
ginia will not work unless thev arc paid; the Pcnnsylvanians have-
willingly ort'ered to work for a gill of rum a dixy. Until' further orders
he shall make the one cor])s mount guard and the other work. If the
soldiers were paid for all the work "done, the armv in America would
cost four fold, as scarcely a step can be miide wi"thout axe or spade in
hand. The Indians behaving well ; scouts sent out of Catawbas, Chero-
kees, &.C. Hopes the rations will not be reduced, as the provincials are
already dissatistied. Return of a soldier from a scout almost dead from
hunger, wh. reports that (ho Indians killed and scalped a Frenchman.
The soldi.' • ms bitten by a rattlesnake, but the Indians gave him a
root to chew, the leg swelled so much that he could not follow but it
is now almost Avel I. ' jqj

The same (o St. Clair (in Freneli). Pressing him to roiieve all (lie
posts on the communicatien between Loudoun and here an<l to send
him the Pennsyh anian Regiment. The amoiiiu of work to be <lone \c.
&c. Troops ordered to make and repair roads. ' iQ<i

286

BOUQIET COLLKCTtON.

A •>3

1758.
July 11,

R*-a'» Town.

July ir.,
Kea's Tdwii.

September 4.

SeptemTjerlO,
Loyal H<an-
iian.

Bouquet to Poi'bcs (in French). Discussing the state of the roads.
The Catawbas have loft iiice rascals; has asked Washington to get the
(rovernor of Virginia to report their conduct to their nation. Choro-
kees scouting towards the Ohio, and another party out. The roads aro
lined with In-oken waggons, and unless an honest and able waggon-
master is found no order can be established. The arrangement of the
troops ; the progress of the different works. Indian reinforcements.
Has sent to search for the tools buried by Capt. Burd after the defeat.
Concei'ning waggons. The sabres, or rather hangers, for the light horse,
are a mockery ; it is their chief weapon, yet they could not kill a hen
Avith it. Page 111

The same to the same (in French). The settlement of Shingle
Clamasche is a chimera, there i)eini^ no one there. Dunlap's good ser-
vice with the Indians ; he phould be recommended for a commission.
Does not know how to cure the provincial officers of their indolence, ex-
cept by cashiering one when the army is collected. The detachments
and scouts have the same marks as the Indians, namely, a yellow band
i-ound the forehead and a streamer of the same colour from the arm.
Two men scalped and a thii-d taken prisoner by pretended Cherokees ;
had called a council of the Cherokees, and warned them that all Indians
not having the mark would be fired on. Movements of scouts, troops,
provisions, &c. (The letter enters into minute details). 120

T'ac same to the same (in French). His critical position, with only a
month's provision and no certainty of waggons to bring a supply. It is
impossible to do anything with the small number of waggons, and great
delays are caused by the strong bodies of the Indians in the French in-
terest, who should be threshed when opportunity offers. Then the army
is getting dispii-ited, and for his own (Forbes') reputation it is necessary
to act, for no explanation will be listened to if there is a failure, for it
will be said that it is extraordinaiy that with 6,000 men for three months,
in a Province where there are more waggons than men, and having the
power to press them, they were not got, and the officers will be con-
demned on this point. His plans are : 1. To pay for all waggons that
can be obtained willingly ; 2. To send St. Clair to refractory districts to
take them by force ; 3. To represent the matter strongly to the Gov-
ernor for the Assembly, representing the ruin of the expedition, and the
necessity of retreating if waggons are not furnished. If the Assembly
refuse, this public letter will be his justification. The public letter should
be preceded or accompanied by letters to the principal members of the
Assembly, and Young, the paymaster, mi^ht be sent to urge the matter.
Arj-angoments for Washington's m.arch. Dagworthy has marched with
picked men and Indians. Will relieve the garrisons of Loudoun and Lyt-
tleton, and leave beyond the mountains only a corps of observation. 126

The same to Cajjt. Gordon. Desires him to send a rei>ort on the state
of the roads from the Alleghany to this post. 13-i

September 13,
Loval Han-

The same to Lt.-Col. Stephen. That from the delay in hearing from
the General on the subject of his (Stephen) being under arrest, desires
him to take command of his corps, leaving the result of the case to the
General's decision. 135

September 14. Major Grant to Forbes. Account in detail of the march from the camp
at Ijoyal Hannan to attack the French fort, and why it failed. 136

Bouquet to Col. Mercer. Orders him to send a convoy of flour and
bread under escort. 140

.September 14,
Loyal Han-
nati.

An oixler follows to escort the sick to Rea's Town and escort the flour
tSiC. to Loyal Haiinan, 150

L

A. 22

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

28t

f

S.l.teiniH'r lit, Bouquot to Eiisigii Bliiiie.

Luyul Han- 0„q„o8nc.
nan. *

Oixier to carry a flag of truco to Fort

Pago 152

StllU'IplHT 24,

Loyal Han-
nan.

8t-i)tenilx'r24.

DecenilxT .1,
Fort l)u
(^uesnc.

December 20,
Ligonier.

1759.
.Tanuary 22,
Fort IJedford.

Marcli 18.
Philadelpliia.

>Iarcli 18,
Philadelphia.

April 1.3,.
Phiiadelphia,

.\pril 13,
Philadeli>hia.

April 13,
Philadelphia.

April 2(i,
York To«ii.

Tho flag, of truce carrial a letter to the commandant of the fort apply-
ing for information respecting Major trrant and other officers supposed
to be taken prisonex's. 153

Bouquet to the Governor of Fort Dnquesne. Thanks for kind usage
of jni-soners. An oft'er has been made to the Cherokoes for the ransom
of Bolestre, but they refuse to release him. Further eftbrts shall bo made
and he hopes the same ett'orts will be msule by the French to rescue En-
sign McDonald from the hands of their Indians. 155

The same to de lioeheblave (in French). Is sorry that he cannot
thank him personally for the trouble he has taken to escort Blane, for
his politeness to Major Grant, &c. 151

The .lame to (in French). The capture of Port Duquesne;

abandoned and blown up by the enemy. The difficulties of the march ;
the obstinacy of the defence ; the army is composed of raw levies
and provincials, many of whom h(id never seen a musket, but they had
succeeded, and the honour is justly due to the General. The capture of
Louisbourg is more striking, but this is the most important. The present
disagreeable situation of the troops. Out of 9 officers of the Eoyal Americans
5 have been killed and 2 taken prisonei-s. 158

The same to Col.. Mercer, Pittsburgh. The General desires him
(Mercer) to engage the Indians to join him in case of an attack by the
French, and full instructions respecting his conduct in the defence of the
post, &c. 161

Form of licence for sutlers to attend the army. 166

Bouquet to the soldiers of the Maryland forces in garrison at Fort
Cumberland. That to meet their complaints he would advance part of
the mono}' voted for them by the Assembly, &c. 168

Order to the commanding officers on the communication to march to
Fort Ligonier on receiving ordei-s from Mercer or Lloyd ; returns to be
sent to Philadelphia. 171

Bouquet to Lloyd. A hundred men sent to reinforce his post ; on the
first news of an attack on Pittsburgh he is to march at once to its assist-
ance, leaving 100 men at Ligonier. Other movements ordered. Is con-
cerned at the sickly state of the garrison ; fresh beef for the sick.
Stanwix expected ; Wolfe to command the expedition up the St. Law-
rence, itc. 173

Heads of a letter from Bouquet to Byrd. i^s

Bouquet to Mercer. General Stanwix intends an expedition to go up
the Ohio, so he (Mercer) is to attempt nothing against the enemy's
posts till he receive new instructions, but to act on the defensive and
keep a good look-out. The French reported to be 6,000 strong at Ven-
ango, which he does not believe. Stores sent ; when the new levies are
raised his garrison shall be relieved. Bateaux to be built. The bad
conduct of the Indians respecting prisoners ; hopes to be able to force
them to comply with the treaty ; till then there must be patience. The
delay in passing the Bill is the cause of not being able to support the
advanced posts. The men to keep close to the fort in case of being
made prisoners. Changes in the command ; Amherst in town. A saw-
mill to be built. 1*76

Same to Lloyd. A surgeon sent ; the sick to be attended to with-
out distinction of corps. General instructions. 180

The same to General Stanwix. Had reviewed the four companies
M-hich are better than he expected, but are badly oif for clothing, &c'.

288

miLQUKT ('UI.I.ECTION.

A. 22

176».

May «,
I')iilail('l|>liiit.

May H,
I'liiladcllpliiii.

May 11.

May W,
Lancaster.

May 25,
PhilacU'lpliia.

May 2(i,
Pliiladelpliia.

May 20,
Pliiladelpliia.

May 2(i,
I'liiladclphia.

May 2(),
Pliiladt'lpliia.

May 31,

Philadelphia,

May 31,
Philadelphia.

•T'liip 1,
I'hiladelphia.

witli tlu> riuliiins. Tho

Tlio bad condui't ()f'^«otm)

iniido. IVmbcrton to be

TIio tVontior poNts in want oC |)i'ovisi<)ns iind llio roadn in u liad stato,
whioli ho hiiH ijfivon oi-dei-N to ropair; BaKhot niij^dit bo sont up to asniist.
A Holdicr lately takon prisonoi- at Li),'oiiifi' liy tbo ononiy and 11 siik,
killed and walpod. JfoMpooling tbo pruciiiini^ of \vagf,'ons tor tnuifiioii.
Artiticoi'H wanted, besides pack horses, i*Le. I' roifross of recruitinir.

Page 1S;{
Hoiuiuot to MoiTor. Tlio (leneial will deter settling: on the sitiiation
of tbo new fort till ho can nudvo a jiersonal examination, (iordon U
colloetinff artitieers and materials to build a respectable fort; tbo difti-
culty of getting waggons till the aceounts of last year are settled.
Sawyers to bo employed. Croghan to dea
JlighlandorH to bo relievod by the Virginians,
of the parties sent out ; an example .shall be
pai<l a Just price tor his gcxjds.

The same to fjloyd. To give Stephen commaiul at Ligonier and come
to Philadelphia. The Highlanders to be lolieved, &e., &c. IIU

Ueport on the stato of the Southern I)i>partinent. V.Ki

Bouquet to Stanwix. IIow he proposes to overcon\e the reluctance ot
the people to furnish waggons; the chief difficulty ariscti from want of
money. Details of the method of proceeding. 10,')

The same to Kdward Shippen. Hopes ho has .settled with the
Mennonists. Sends advertisements for waggons. Bags to be made and
tbrage collected with all possible speed, without raising the price. The
(ieneral is only waiting tor waggrjns to move the troops. How money is
to be provided. -JOO

The same to (Jonrad AV^'isor. Sends cash to buy oats and other
forage. 202

The same to NciLson. Jlas given credits on him to Shippen and
Weiscr for £1,000 each, and contiiins the credit already given to (ieorgo
Stevenson. 20;J

The same to ^Meicer. The cause of the scarcity of provisions, of which
he complains. The want of waggons prevents the moving of troops;
arrangement for those contiactod lor, to bo supplemented by 1,000 pack
horses to supply the p. 4s. Gordon's movements. The wavering dis-
position of the Indians will soon be tixed when they see the British
strength and the weakness of the French. Orders to be given that no
grass is to be cut Avithin four miles of Pittsburgh. 204

The same to Col. Stephen. The General ai»proves of his measures.
The arrangements about transpoi-t, &.c., as in preceding letters. 207

The same to AYeisor. Apjiroves of tlio steps he has taken to procure
waggons, and leaves it to his j\idgnient as to the paj' to be given to con-
stables for the purpose of collecting the necessary numbei-. The troops
begin to march from Lancaster on Monday ; 1,000 pack horses are to bo
at Bedford in a few tlaj's to carry forage and provisions forward. 208
The sanie to Stephen. The General approves of what he has done,
and is sorry for the attair with Capt. Bullet. Waggon horses ordcrecl
to Bedford, to be employed carrying to Ligonier. The General loaves
it to him to march there with a convoy, or "to wail till he is reini ;rce<l.
McKenzie, with his Highlanders, is to'stay at Bedford and Juniata. The
garrison at Ligonier is never U> leave that post without a siifKciont force
to repel any attack by the enemy. Convoys to Pittsburgh must have
strong escorts. 210

The same to Mercer

Th<

Genera! jqiprovcs of hi« measiu-os. The
Indians to be employed in discovering the movements of the enemy.
Everything is in motion to support him; the plans detailed. Gordon
and Mayer, lioya! Engineers, on the march to Pittsburg with artificers,
but their motions will be slow, owing to the number of waggons. It is

A. 22

BOUQUET COLLICTION.

^89

f

1750.

•Tuiit) 1,
Philadeljihia.

JiiiiP 2,
PhiliulcIiOiia.

.Tune 4.
June 10.

•Tuly .S,

Lancaster.

July 13.

July 16,
Carlisle.

July 17,
Carlisle.

July 23,

ClianilHTs'

Fort.

July 23,

Chaniljers'
Fort.

July 23,
Fort Cham-
burs.

July 23,

Chambers'

Fort.

a critical tiiiio for liini (Morcer), but reliance is placed on his prii-

(lenco

roni

Pago L'l:j

Bouquet to ArniKtrong. BoHpoctingmoailowKund liaymiikiMK. Money
nutted for Ibrago. Clothing to be ncnt to Uodtoni. The crmpleto
conipaniOH to bo marched to t!arliHlc, and wlien e(iuii)i)ed they aio to
march to Uedlbrd, wliore Ibur companies of the Iloyul Americans are to
join them. The waggons to be ccjllected ; (Gordon's movements, &c.

Jiuie 1,
I'liiladelphia.

The same to Ourry. Hopes ho lias extricated himself from Carlislei;
the dismal circumstances of the advanced posts render his presence
necessary at Bedford. The movement of troops is given as in preceding
letters. " The inhabitants of Cumberland did distinguish themselves last
year by their backwardness for the service. I am afraid we shall bo
obliged to use again the same argument to put them in mind that the
King has a right to their service on paying." 218

The same to Shippen. Is disiippointod at the backwardness of the
people about the waggons; tho Assembly has rejected a Hill to authorise
the lending of £10t),U00 to the (ieneral to pay thom, so that tho people
must wait till money comes from England. Arrangements for the
supply, &c., of waggons. 2iJ 1

Abstract of letter from Mercer, and abstract of one from Armstrong
of 11th Juno, both sent to Genenil Stanwix. 22!)

A private letter (in French), without place whore dated, signature or
address, but evidently written by Bouquet, giving an account of his
labours owing to the ill health of Forbes; liis securing the contidenco of
tho now General in spite of intrigues, &c. ; he is second in command and
Adjutant General during the canij)aign, itc., &c. 224

JMomorandum by Bouquet respecting certificates to bo given to
waggoners. 230

Postcript to a letter from liouquet to Major TiiUcken. Byrd writes ho
has no tools to open Braddock's road and to build the post at Hod Stone
Creek ; proposes to march his whole corps to tho creek, especially as
(lie small-pox had broken out. The (Jeneral approves of this, unless-
upon his (TuUeken's) application he had already passed Cumberland ;
in that case ho was to proceed to Ligonior. Movements of other
troops. 228

Bouquet to Tulleken. His letters received ; his measures approved
of^, and the (Jeneral, owing to tho inci'casing numbers at Ligonier and
Pittsburgh, is pleased that he has another convoy of provisions ready
to set out. Virginians, if they como to Bedtbnl, will form an escort for
tho convoy. Reinforcements ordered. Abundance of grass within a
few miles of tho post. VVere (Jordon at Mgonier or I'ittsburg, he wouUl
soon have them in a state of dut'ence. 2iJl

The same to Col. Chambers. ()i-ders to put in repair the road i'ntm
his house to Fort Loudoun. 233

The same to tho officer commanding at Fort Loudoun. ThctJeneral
orders an escort (noted) with waggons, &c., to FortBedtbrd ; disposition
of tho waggons, cattle, &c., on the march. 234

The same to Clark. Orders to forward cattle, &c. 235

The same to Thomas Buthoiford and Dr. Thomas Walker. Instruc-
tions to engage pack horses to carry provisions and forage for the army
to tho westward. 23G

The same to Capt. Gordon, The interruptions by the enemy have
compelled the rends to bo neglected ; they must now be attended to, as
no magazines be established at Ligonier till waggons can pass.

06—35

290

II(»UQUr.T COM, BOTH >N.

A. 22

i

17">!».

AiiKUNt 1,
Fort Utslfoiil

AuffiHt 2,
Fdi't llf<lf(>i(l

AiijfUMt 2,
liciVford.

August 2,
liHlfoi-.!.

AiiKUKt 3,
Fort Hwlfoid ,

AiigiHt 3,
l$t(Tfoi<l.

August .'t,
Fort Bedford ,

AUgUHt 4.

August S,
Bedford.

August S,
Bwlford.

August !(•,
liedfovd.

August 10,
Bedford.

August 1(1,
Bedford.

Bynl to lio i>m|tl<iyo<l hotweon liij^oiiicr and Bwlfoiil ; Miiyor to romuiii
oM tlio rouil till it in ci>iii])letiMl. Mimtot'h onlors. (Jonloii to romiiin at.
Li^'(»i)ior till iio can maroh a Htroii^' coiivov to PitlMlmr^h with at loast
a montliH Huppiy tor 1,000 men. He in to bo^iii an int.ronchinont acrosH
the iHtliiniM. where lie ( Houqiiot) HJiall join wlioii proviHOiiH can ho f'or-
waidoii. Haw se(!iire(l wa^'^oiiH. The Hchoino for opening cominuiiica-
tion witli tiie ^ronongahela has boon hiiil anitle. I'ago ;i38

Hou([uet to Ktlwanl Siiippen. Ui\ieHH tlio waggonH can make tliroo
trijts (hiring the campaign tlio worvico will bo mined. OrderH to purchase
forage, for which a cre(iit lian boon given. 240

The Maine to Oapt. (rordon. To l)egin building the fort near Pitts-
iiurgh. Sawmill wanted. 242

The name to Sloi»hon. His moasuron approved of ITopoB that tho
notion of tiie advantages of Cumhorland road will be Justitied ; tho
necessity of maintaining troops there for escorts ; has written to Hyrd
to Unow how many he can s|)are, as it would bo hard on tho Pennsyl-
vanians to ask thorn to perform this additional duty. 243

The same to (Jordon. The (Jonoral is glad to hoar of tho good state
of the roads, but they still need rejiairs. Tho ditHcullios in the way of
forming magazines on tho other side of tho mountains; tho reasons
given. A large convoy on tho road and another ready. The fort to bo
begun. I?einti)rcements shall be .sent. 244

The sjiine to the officer at Kort Cumberland. That tho cattle' coming
from \'ir-:inia to the westward are to bo appiaiscd. All provisions from
Virginia or >[aryland are to take Braddock's road. 247

The same to Capt. Gunn. Jle is to wait and escort the convoy by
Braddock's road to I'ittsburgh ; Col. Morcer to go with him. Other
instructions, 248

The same to Thomas Eutherford. Order to purchase pack horses, as
none can be hired in Virginia. ITow thoy are to bo omjjloyod. The
250 beeves that woio to bo sent to Carlisle are to be sent to Cumberland ;
UMJ more and 200 shoep to be bought. Indian corn and oats to bo
bought and forwaitled. 24!)

Memorandum respecting the convoy going with Major Tullokon to
Pittsburgh. ' 24(i

Bouquet, to .lohn Hughes. If ho cannot get 100 pack horses 50 may
do in the ntoan time, and 4t»0 bushels of salt will bo Bufficient for tho
present. 251

The same to Shippen. Had desired him to pay Ilambright the sum
necessary to raise HO drivers and purchase 20 or 30 waggons, with their
horses, &c. Sends an order on Xeilson for £1,000 sterling. 252

Tho same to Capt. Cordon. Tho General sees no objection to build-
ing the fort at Pittsburgh, and many difficulties were another situation
chosen ; reasons given. The place to be at the forks ; to begin there the
pentagon fort. Soldiers employed as artificers to bo paid 15 pence
a day. The 400 men will soon be with him ; so long, however, as there
is an unlimited number of [ndians, it will be impossible to form maga-
zines. 253

The same to Thomas Willing. Goods to bo sent to supply the Indians.
If the commisbioners cannot furnish them, the trade must be left free to
everybody, Avliich would bo attended with inconvenience. 254

The same to Capt. James Robertson. It is too late for his detachment
to join the corps this campaign, but to prevent complainta, each man
shall be supplied with blankets for nothing, and he nmy draw for the
subsistence of his men, and for shoes, &c., and the General will make a
proper allowance to the men for tho liigh price of such necessaries. 25G

A. 22

H(ti;gi;KT coi,i,kctui\.

291

irmt

AiiKiiNt 10,
Hwlfonl.

AllVllHt Id,

lltKlfnril.

AugiiHt 1(),
llcTfoid.

AtiguHt i:<
HwTford.

AugiiHt 13,
Ht'(Tf(.nl.

AuifUMt 13,
Hudford.

AiiguNt IH,
licdford.

AutfUHt 15,
Bedford.

AuguHt 15,
Hwlford.

AviguHt 1(1,
Heilford.

August l(i,
Bedford.

U<.u.iuot to Co . Uyr.l. Tl.o Gono.al approvoK of l.iH koopi,,.. (500 n.on

on escort. Ho.uIh .tHtomont to hIh.w h..w i,„,,osHil,lo it l.toSinhZ
Intorconu.ntH. OuIloiHlm- KooH witl, (ho pu.L hornoH ; 100 to ho ho t to
P tIsburKh. Tho OMoinv havo only Hn.all partioH hovo inir „bo„t „o th U
100 n.on tor an o.co.t sLul.l ho H,.ffi<,i„nt.' W Nia^Hnt !« . o . ' a cm
])loto rovolutioM will talio placo, &c., &c. V. ' ' m

Iho Hanio to Morton (?). ItoHpecting tbrago &c. *" 260

Thosainoto Momu- Jlis agrooahio intoiligenco tallioH with what
can.o tro.n boiow. If the Indians cannot bo got^•i<l of no n agS oroan
ho orniod ; n. tho mcantin.o thoy arc to bo mlncod to tho na no rati

•//" •"'"!?;"• V''' *'•'"*"'"' '"'" "■^«' t''« ""•»»>«'• of I'HHanH to marc
with h.in (Morcor) at 300, hut if Niagara fall a Hn.allor nun.l or w"n ho
roqinrod ; about 50 shoul.l Hocuro tho march. Wishes a numbor of Dola-
wares couhl bo collected at tho ..osts, as it would rid the comnundcS.
o small parties. Complaint ol' Indians stealing horses; ho is to show
thorn he loss in transport of g.mds this causes, itespecting bags, Indian
corn, Indian goods, &c. ' * 2«(

o Jmtionr '** ^'' '^'"""""- '" "''"««'* ^"•" "'« '-olation of his glorious

The same to .Shippen. Surprise at tho disappointment in Lancastoi-
sends a letlor trom the (ioneral to tho magistrates, and hopes his peoplo
will no onger d.stingiush themselves by their shamofuf opj.osition to
the public wollare and safety. Forago must be bought at any price
as at this season ilelay cannot bo admitted 265

The same to I{ogor Hunt. Calls attention to abuses rospoctin-' wac-
gons, which must bo rectified. Sends a letter from (ho (ioneral to the
magistrates, liegulations for the waggons. 2()(i

The same to Cajit. Byors. No waggons yet from Cumberland county.
Iho harvest being over, hopes there will bo no difficulty in raising the
waggons. ^ i'gGT

A letter of tho same date to Alexander Graydon, urging the nocossitv
of providing waggons. ' -- s j

The same to Morco.-. To bring tho Catawbas to Bedford, where they
will bo clothed. The total ruin ot tho French at Niagara will clear the
road ot small parties of hostile Indians, &c. 270

The same to Kuthorford. Urging that tho horsomastors appointed be
carotul, active and intelligent, tho drivers being commonly the groatost
villains uj)on earth. J b * ""•

The same to Mercer. The onemy having saved tho trouble of an ex-
pedition to their forts, all tho troops with him (Mercer) are to be
employed on tho works under Gordon. To keep Finnies men and get
ridot the Indians. Niagara to bo garrisoned from Pittsburgh; the
General desires his opinion as to the best method of marching 500 men
W this purpose. To ascertain if there is a road from Presqu'Isle to
JNiagara. Horses killed by the Indians; others must bo bought Kill-
buck stole 16 horses and scalped the drive.-, besides committing other
insults on the road, for which tlie General demands satisfaction Eura
or any other necessaries to be bought from the sutlers for the artificers
and troops. 270

The same to Croghan. Has received report of conference with the
Indians; overythiiig shall be done to establish an extensive trade with
Thorn. Thoir own brethren in tho French interest are to blame for the
delay in getting goods. Remarks on prices charged by tho commissary
shall bo considered. To prevail on the Indians to return the stolon

G6— 35J

202

BOUQUIT COLMCTION.

A. 22

1

w

17W».

AugiiHt II),
BeiTford.

AllRIIHt 111,
l!.«Tf..r<l.

AiiguHt 10,
Bedfurd.

AugtiNt 22,
Bedfonl.

Augufit 22,
Bwlford.

AiiiniHt 25,

liedfc

ford.

A\icr\iHt 26,
BtMjford.

Sei>tcinV)tr 1,
Bedford.

September 1,
Bedford.

September 1,
Bedford.

September 1,
Bedford.

September 1 ,
Bedford.

September 4,
Bedford.

horHOs. Tlie behaviour of Kill buck. To uNcertiiiri how Niugarn can bo
gttrriHoned. I'liRO 27«}

Warruiit appointing Morcer AHsiMtant Deputy C^uartornuiHtcr (Joii-
eral. 278

Bouquet to Mercer. That ho in not to interfere with contractH of
Walkar and Jtuthorford, to MUpply flour, foia><e and cattle f».r the army
to the westward, except to furninh aHHiMtance. Win pay an AHHiRtant
IXQ.M.G. ; returns to be made, accounts prepared, &c. 279

The same to Johtj Byors. fs j^lad to see tlie people in his department ho
favourably dispoHe<l. Sends £1,000 sterling to pay i'or carriage in his
county. To send as many waggons as ho can. 281

The same to John Jlughos. That orders shall bo sent to give tho
drivers provisions free; this was intended as a favour, not as an obliga-
tion, and points out tho violation of the terms of tho tiist proclamation,
by which tho drivers wore to rocoivo provisions on going to Pittsburgh,
but not in tho settled parts of the country, &c. 282

Advertisement by Bouquet, for the encouragement of Avaggoners
bringing oats to Bedford. 286

Tho same in (Jerman. 284

Bouquet to Governor Fauquier. Calls attention to tho subject of trade
with tho Indians, and that it would be beneticial for his I'rovinco to
share in it; recommends Finnic to his protection ; to render the com-
munication from Virgiiiia easier, tho General has ordered a road to be
opened to Red Stone Crook, whore he will build a little stockaded post
and storehouse. The arrangements for carrying on this work. 286

The same to Mercer. Sends £1,000 Virginian currency. Byrd to
March with 200 men to open the road by Gist to Red Stone Crock and
build there the storehouse. Ordera about forage, pack horses, &c. The
want of forage is so destructive that if money can procure it every
encouragement sliould bo given ; an assistant may bo engaged. Has
written to the Governor aboat the Indian trade. 289

The same to tho same. That he was not able to get gold or silver,
but had desired him (Mercer) to put the price on every article, using
the paper till hai-d cash can be sent. Tho absolute necessity of getting
forage without delay. ]{ecapitulates orders given on previous occa-
sions, &c. 291

The same to Shippen. The vexatious delays in getting forage. Com-
ments on tlie attempts of the waggoners to overreach, &c. 295

The same to Byrd, and to Lieut. Smith of the same date,relating to
the supply of forage. 297, 298

The same to John Pemberton. The death of liis agent is a great loss ;
has written to the General asking him to give the n • iisfuy orders to
protect his (Pemberton's) goods, ><kin8, &c. Had reraaiubd here to for-
Avard provisions to tho Ohio, but the backwardness (m' il,o j. >ple of
Pennsylvania and almost total stagnation of waggcu.j put it out of his
power to subsist the troops there. About 400 or .'iOO Indians to feed at
Pittsburg, so that no magazines can be formed. Unless the Legislature
assist, all tho advantages obtained by so much pain, danger and ex-
pense, the peace with the western Indians and tho building will remain
im] "^i fpi t, 299

TIo : hi: 9 to John Byers. Sends statement of the case of John San-
doi ,' ! ho h;i(< Just reason of complaint, which must be settled. 300

The si'.mi.' j Byrd. His difficulties ; the bad weather a great misfor-
tune The delays by bad roads. The directions given to Major Liv-
ingston. y^2

A. 22

BOUQiriT Oor.I.lOTIOX.

293

17.W
•S«'|iti<iiil»'r 4,
lki\li,n\.

^k•|lt«llll^<•^ I(»,

lltHlfoKl.

Sfiiteinlipr 10,
Ik-iironl.

HiiiiteiiiU'i
Bixtfuril.

II,

Houquot ti. Livingston. Tli« lomin b«in« too bml to h.Mul waggons
to hort CuiuborlaiKl, )»uck ii..iH*« aio to bo on»iiloyo(l. (ionorul inntriio-

rri ir 1 ago J()4

II 1 muno to MeiTor. Is \AtHm)i\ at the good nowm. Api)r(»voH of
nuHing the price of tbnigo to get as tniicb aH i»oHHiiilo delivored at Ilod
Mono (rook or I'ltlNbmgh. Monov matters ; cortitloatoH tor HuppiioM to
Indians between ('unil»orland and Wincho.ster to bo paid by the Province
or the Crown ; ho is to Hottio that. If oscortH are wanted, to buddIv

Tiio sanio to Kulhorford. ('Miling iiis attention to the Maddkw for the
pack horHOH being ho bad that they would ruin thoin; .'{00 horses have
been niroudy lost by this. Instructions to forward forage, provisions,

The same to (loorge Htevonson. McKinnoy, waggonmastor has
brought 22 waggons, having loft si.\ on the roails. Oats wanted"; the
price to 1)0 raised; money sent. To try to got two trips more out of the
waggons. y24

The sumo to Stoplien. lias ordered Armstrong to forward bullock
Ho (.Stephen) is to march to I'-ittsburgh with the rest of his regiment
taking the co'ivoys that are ready and another escort to take u]) a drove
of bullocks. Ifeturns of tools to be iimdo, thata supply may be sent to
open the road from Ligonier to Pittsburgh. 315

.SeiitHulxr 12, The same to (Japtain Sinclair. Tlie scone seems altered for the worse;

lieclfortl. the largo Kupi)lios sent may, however, enable them to wait for the new

channels of Marylanil and Virginia. No dependence can bo placed on
IViuisylvania. The highest price to be nrtoreil to got the jioople to thresh
their oats, the price to be 2s. (id., which shall not be raised. Wheel-
wrights to bo sent. J{um to bo forwarded. IIa,mbright's liorscs to be
dis].atched as soon us possible. The scrupulous attention by Shippon to
his orders, though the circumstances have altered, has hurl the service.

Sei»t»'iiilwr 11,
Hedfonl.

Approves of the increase to the salary ofCalhoun. the forage master. 317
iil«T 12, The same to Alexander (haydon. ' Is sorry for his illness. The moans

Hcptei
Bedfor(

SeiitemlK-r 12,
IWflfoid.

.Se|)teinlx'i' H,
Bfdfoid.

^^«^])tfIul)^'^ 1(>,
Uwlford.

8ei)ti'iul)ti- Ki,
Bedford.

taken to disable their horses show that nothing is to bo expected from the
l)oople of his county ; to pay by the day will never do with people of
such principles. How the torage shoukrbo carried and settled for. 31!)

The same to Shippon. (.'apt. Ilambright's account is so high that the
loss of bis time is more <leeply felt. Instructions as to the price of
forage, carriage, kv. Hyrd has^ had a lever. Shippon well. Appear-
ances favourable for sui)plies from Virginia and Maryland. Tho supplies
drawn from other Provinces will deprive his (Shippen's) Province of the
trade the people had in tl.eir power; such stupid, obstinate, narrow
sighted ])eopIe do not deserve tho favour of Provido'ice. 321

The .same to Armstrong. He must be very idle at Lig(mier to pick a
(luarrel with an otticor for walking with a sutler; he hiinsclf (Bouquet)
do.served to be broken a hundred times if that was unbecoming the
character of an olticer. Is sorry he couKl not send him better horses, but
it was all he could do; will .send all the men of his battalion tit for duty.
Iicturns of working tools to be sent to (lordon. Shelby reconnoitring for
a noAv roa<l. Asks him to .send return of men, women, i)rovisions and
stores at Ligonier. 3I4

The same to the same. A supply of flour sent ; he need only keep
eight days' provisions, as plenty will be sent on; of bullocks he must
have always a fortnight beforehand. Orders for cutting out roads.
There ii^ no use for artillery with him just now ; if he applies to tho
(xeneral the artillery men will, no doubt,' bo ordered to their corps. 325

Tho same to Crordon. Sends returns of tools, &C., with remarks 327

294

BOUQUET COLtECTIOX,

A. 22

175it.
Hpptpnilier
Bedford.

Hepteniber
Bedford.

18,

21,

September 2;

.Septenilx'r
Bedford.

SeptemlxT
Bwlford.

September
Bedford.

SeiitemlH'r
Bedford.

Octolrter 1,
Bedford.

OcU)l)er 1 ,
Bedford.

October 4,
Bedford.

Octolier .■),
Bedford.

October (>,
Bedford.

October 0,
Bedford.

October*),
Bedford.

October 24,
Pittsburgh.

Octoljer 2.5,
Pittsburgh.

< )ctober 25,
Pittsburgh.

21>.
21),

211.

■I

Instructions to Capt. Woodward, commanding at Fort Cumberland.

Page 311

Bouquet to Mercei-. Sends bills to pay for certain services, with ve-
marljs. Cannot understand the cause of the delay in the return of
pack horses from Winchester. Various orders respect.ng the forwarding'
of flour, &c. 328

Note of money paid in Virginia, from 20th August to date. 331

Bouquet to Shippen. Note of money sent, ilambright's brigade in
sight; he has lost many drivers and horses. Forage abundant. 332

The same to the same. Sends draughts on him to be disposed of a*»
noted. 332

The same to Capt. Sinclaii-. Note on money matters, &c., &c. 333

The same to Capt. Woodward. E.xplaining the orders in Ourry's letter,
which had been misunderstood. 335

The same to W. IJam.say. All the flour delivered on the Monongahela
this year will be paid at the same rate as the quantity mentioned in tho
contract; will depend on him performing his engagement, but will not
cavil about a day. Payment is in the hands of Mercer. 337

The same to Mercer. Has his letter, with receipts for money. The
fatal consequences of the delay of the pack horses, namely, the starving
of Ryi'd's party; a little convoy went to him yesterday, but is horribly
afraid of the consequences. The rest of the letter gives detailed instruc-
tions respecting supplies. 338

The same to Armstrong. Owing to the heavy rains has stopped the
waggons, but flour being wanted at Pittsbni'g. he is to send it on pack
horses, &c., &.v,. ' 343

(renei-al order respecting officers' horses, 344

Bouquet to Adam Hoops. Upwards of 200 beeves received besides
sheep. Graham has a written contract for salt, but not for cattle ; has
however, given orders that all above 400 pounds would be received from
him and sent to Pittsburgh. Has never j-et received a return of pro-
visions at Pittsburgh. Respecting flour and other provisions. 345

The same to Capt. Sinclair. How he is to seUle the price of forage;
arrival of cattle, &c. The regularity of his invoices saves eternal com-
plaints of the drivers. 347

The same to George Stevenson. Sends money. Sinclair will infonn
him of the quantity of forage wanted. 348

The same to Byrd. Has been on the road opened from the three re-
doubts to this place. The General approves of the two small houses
proposed to be built at the crossing of the rioghiogheny ; a sergeant
and 10 men to be left at that post. He is to get tho bridge built at the
little crossing, Fort Cumberland. He is to leave a lieutenant and 25 men
at his post, and take the rest o^his detachment to Pittsburgh. 349

The same to Thomas Walker. Instructions as to the supply of flour,
beef, &c. The General is willing to pay for the waggons destroyed by the
enemy during the campaign. Instnictions as to supplies till 1st January,
17(iO. Money sent to settle his accounts. 351

The same to Mercer. Note of oixlers given about tho settlement of
accounts. No supplies received from Virginia. Contract was made with
Ramsay for flour, but moa! was oi'dered to be taken to prevent ovW cnrifso-
quences ; the meal was, however, so bad that it had to be refused. Only
cattle of 400 pounds and upwards tJiken. Other orders about provisions,
and the General desires him to settle everything before leaving Win-
chester. 353

A. 22

i>0UQU7!T COLLECTION.

295

17511.
OctolMT 28,
Pittnl)iirgli.

Octdbev 211,
I'itt.sbiiixli.

Noveiiilifr
13 to 24.

XoVfiiihtT IM,
Fort Bind.

XoveiiiU'r 1!>,
Fort Hurd.

Xovfinhev 27,
Kort C'liinlier
land.

DeceiiilH'i' 14,

WiiK:licster.

Di'CfiiiU'r 21),
Laiicii.ster,

DeceuilHT 211,
Lancaster.

DecemlH'r 211,
Lanc-a.ster.

DcocuiIht 211,
Lanca.stfr.

No date.

17t>0.
^fav 24,

Boiuiuet to Meroor. Furtlior about provisions aiid l.ow thoA' arc to be
t(;nvanled. Will moot hiin at Winchester to settle accounts. Pai-e 357

I he same to John irufrhos. Is obliged for an account of the i.-iorious
success at Quebec, which will close the war. Is disappointed that
Noely s brigade did not go to Ligonior; Onrrv has received orders to send
the waggons there for at least one t rip. There are now i)n)visions enough
Or the rest ot the campaign. Virginia was t(. send l.OOO barrels of flour
but none received. ggq

Jottings. KUh, raspecting money, &c. ; 2()th, nolcs that all papers and
receipts were burned in Callender's bouse, besides baggage and wine;
-4th, note ot salt, &c., forwarded, and apparenlly a list of' clothini-- lost in
the hro. - .j^^j

Instructions to the commanding oltlcor at Fort Ibird on the Monon-
gahela. 3,.^

Bouquet to (feneral Stanwix. Delay by the lowness of the water'; it
IS now high, but there are no provisitms tosend; part of the convoy gave
out on the road ; only pack horses can now be used. Horses stolen, and
expects to lose many when the troops are ordei'cd down Goes to-
morrow to Fort Cumberland; the country -."uple have brou<vht in
Hour; snow deep on the mountains. The fort nicely finished." 8to(l-
dai'd lett as King's commissary. '^q^

The same to Capt. Eichard Paris, at Cumberland Fort, instructing
him to open a new road, to repair damages. &c. 3(;'(j

The same to Blythe. To take an inventory of stores at Fort Cumber-
land and leave a copy with Fnsign Wass. The horses of the ])oopleon
the South Branch are not to be inipre.s.sed ; others, especially those
carrying liquor, to be pressed to carry salt. Detailed instructions

respecting transport.

The same to Hoops,
levies by the method
wanted.

The same to John
to send his account.

3ti8

Provisions to be supplied to the old and new
pointed out. ]?oturns of the cost of beef, &c.,

371
Nels(m. Sends a bill to be cashed ; desires liim
..... 3Y3

llie same to htanwix. Reports the steps taken towards the settle-
ment of accounts ami the money wanted. The barracks cannot be made
habitable this winter; the magistrates refuse to quarter the troops; has
quartered them himself without noise or com])Iaint. Prevost has asked
for clothing lo replace some burned at New York, llaldimand writes
from Oswego. 3-^

The same to Sinclair. Approves of his proposal for a|)i)raising tlie
meadows. How the accounts ,)f Harris are to be settled for forage.
J)etaile<l instructions respecting his duties as Assistant Deputv Quarter-
master (ieneral. " " 3'jiy
Various memoranda. The first relating to the roads, 200 miles of
continual mountains, impracticable for waggons. If part of the army
IS to march to Fort P]rie to dispossess the enemv. bateaux must l)e built
at Pittsburgh. 0])ening roads; the ])ortage at Le Bauif and taking
the forts would take till the 25th September or beginning of October.
Then follow calculations respecting provisions, ammunition, transport,

i, , ^ . '^^1 to 385

Keniarks on Colonel Bouqui.-rs accounts with the iiublle in 175!» set-
tled Avith .Maj<ir (ieneral Stanwix at Philadelphia on the 24th of May

nco. 3S^

20()

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 23-1

1 *

|t«

1^

Letters to Various Persons.

1760-1704.

Vol. II, Part I.

17(iO.
January (i,
Lancaster.

February 24,
LanciUiter.

A 23-1.

B. M. 21653.

February 2)1,
Lanca.ster.

Order by Bouquet on Capt. Sinclair to pay a sum to Capt. Evan
Shelby, with receipt.><. Page 1

Bouquet to Peters. Eiiters into a statement of considerable length
as to the causes why he is dissiitistied with his (Peters') conduct toward
hiiu, giving details, but adds that his probity and virtue will make
amends, and that he has kept nothing on his mind that may att'ect his
true regard for him. The Governor's proclamation will, he hopes, re-
move suspicion from the mind of the Indians. Ig in a fair way of being
a sufferer by his investments in Pennsylvania for reasons given. Pre-
vost's affairs still in the same stale. The horrid confusion of regimental
accounts under Young's administration has stopped payment of arrears
and promotion. " 2

The same to Plumsted. Has received report of his being appointed
agent for victualling the troops. Live cattle and flour wanted for next
campaign. 8

i^,!'.';'! 2| , . The same to . Governor Hamilton has sent word that

'"'"'• Frederick Post was thrown from his horse and so much hurt he had to
be bi'ought back ; that Amherst's speech to the Indians was to be modi-
fied at Piwt's .suggestion, and that Logan was to be consulted, so as to get
Post's views, in order to express the changes necessary in Amherst's
speech. Explains the changes and sends the speech as altered. 10

The speech cnclo.sed. with remarks, &c. 12 to 15

The same to Hugh Wallace. Has received draught for £137. Not
to advance more money to Mrs. Gualy. Books amlclothes received. 16

The same to Armstrong. Is sorrj^'that he is not to be employed on
this campaign. Asks his assistance in the valuation of certain horses
and names the appraisers. 17

Order by Bouquet to supply a ration to the people employed by the
contractors. 19

Orders for the repairs of the road to Turtle Creek and a little way
beyond it. 20

BoiU|Uct (o Lieut. Timberlako. His dotachment is to be sent here in
charge of a se."geant ; he is himself to remain at Fort Burd to receive
forage, &c., till Stoddard arrives. Sends prices to be paiil and other ar-
rangements, 22

(iencral orders for the day. resjiecting recruits, muster rolls &c., with
list of ofticors present and those absent. 24

Bouquet to ^lajor Walters. His detachment has arrived and is de-
tained waiting letters. Flour &c., received ; must depend for supplies on
JViagara. Is buildiiig a large boat to bring them, but will require
oakum, sails, &c.; if not fitted out, the garrls(m will run the risk of
starving. Deserters sent. Materials needed to build a slooj*. 30

Same to Thomas C'resap. Must .take time to consider the offer to
fake shares in th.e Oiiio Company. Ho con M get German and Swiss
families to settle, but by the treaty of Er.ton it was agreed not to settle
land beyond the Alleghany, and though Virginia and Maryland did not
accede t(» that treaty they are equally boun(ri)v it. The form of (rovern-
nient, too, must be fi.xed. He wishes to have" details of the plan, but

April 2."),
PhiliKleliihia.

May 1.5,
Philadelphia.

June (!,
Fort Lou-
doun.

June 17,
Fort Lou-
doun.

July 4,
Fort I'itt.

July 4.

August 31,
Presqu'Isle.

SeptenilH-r 12,
Presqu'lHle.

I

ar-

A. 23-1

I

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

2\}1

1760.

September 22,
Presqu'Isle.

SepteinlxT 22,
Presqu'Isle.

OctolxT 9,
rrt'squ'IsU'.

Octol)f r 22.

Octol)er i").
Presqu'Isle.

Octol)er .31,
Presqii'Islf.

Noveinlx'r IS,
Pre8(ni'I»le.

NoveinlMT 18,
Prescjvi'lsle.

NovenilttT 2(i,
Fort I'itt.

Jsoveinher 2(!,
Fort Pitt.

Noveinlier 28,
Fort Pitt.

Novembei' 28,
Fort Pitt.

November 28,
Fort I'itt.

Novemlier H,
Fort Pitt.

would readily contribute to the Hettlcmcnt as being of great Hervico to
the Colonies, Pace 32

Bouquet to Major Waltei-s. Lottern i-cceived and nent. DupTessis
missing ; is afraid he may have been killed or carried ott' prisoner to
Detroit; the Indians to make inquiry. Jle should report Ensign
William llay as unfit for duty, so that he could get enough from the
sale of his commission to carry him to his friends. Kespecting pro-
visions. General expectations of peace. Amherst's answer concerning
recruiting. List of officers who have purchased. 34

The same to Major Gates. Ilutchins has brought the letter and five
Indians ; they will not go on the errand. Hutchins goes to Venango to
be back in a week ; he will try to bring Indians to search here. l)ocs
not expect an attack, but that the communications maybe infested.
A boat sent with an officer to Niagara has l)een wrecked, people and
letters saved. Niagara veiy ill provided. Is sending to Le Bojuf to
cut and square timber, ite. " 37

The same to Stanwi.x. (Jives an account of iiis marcii from P'ort
Pitt on the 7th July, witii the distances, state of (he rcnids. &o. ; he was
ten days getting here, wiiere he found Gladwin, with 400 infantry and
provincials and bateau.\ for the detachment of iioyal Americans, which
left for Niagara on the 18th, under ^Major Walters. Eemained at
Presqu'Isle with 100 Virginians to build a Royal blockhouse, reinforced
by Mercer with 150 of (he Pennsvlvanian new levies. Several men lost
b}' the attacks of parties from l)e(roit. Stewart has taken 2)ost at
\'enango. Duplessis supposed to have been killed ; he is a loss to the
service. Niagara cannot supply stores ; most of them are brought from
Pittsburgh by land. Pogers has arrived with rangers from Montreal;
a detachment is to eome up to garrison Detroit, Michillimakinak and
their dependencies, llow he is to send otl and victual the rangers he
does not know. The distance to Detroit is 240 miles, and as much more
to Michillimakinak, so that he does not believe any ])ost but De'i-oit
can be ganisoiied this wintei'. Pogers is to escort the French troops to
Albany. 39 -

General orders. Owing to the repeated thefts of ])ork, the command-
ing officer finds himself obliged to pu( the men on half allowance, &c. 42

Bouquet to Capt. Glapham. Bateaux sent for provisions, &c. The
sloop cannot be trusted during the variable winds. 43

The same to the same. If he cannot nuike this ])ost, he is to unload at
the nearest harbour; the provisions shall he brought up in bateaux. 44

The same to ari officer in command of a party with provisions to
Niagara, enjoining the greatest care during the bad weather of men,
boats and provisions. 45

Memorandum for Col. Mercer. 47

Bouijuet to the sergeant of the Virginian
Fort Burd, and instructions.

Orders to garristm
49

Instructions to the officer sent with a detachment to garrison Fort
Bedford. ' 51

Bouquet to ('apt. Cochrane. Instructions on his taking command at
Presqu'Isle. ' 52

The same to Lieut. Swinglius. to deliver over the ]iost at Lelbeuf to
a detachment sent to relieve him, 54

The same to Capt. Miles, Presqu'Isle. Has sent a detachment of the
Virginians to relieve him, in case the Poyal Amerieans from Niagara
liad not arrived. " 55

The same to Major Stewai-t. Peceived beeves and the horses loa<led
with Hour, &e. Planks sent down. Penn.sylvanians to be kept to carry

298

BOtrQUET COM.ECTrON.

A. 23-1

■11.

■?f

1700.

Dfci'iiibcr 11,
Fort Pitt,

Dt'cfiiil)(*r '20,
Fort ritt.

Dcci'iiilier L'(»,
Fort Pitt.

Dcci'iiilH'r 'M.
Xo date.

1701.
January 24,
Fort Pitt.

.Taiiuarv -(»,
Fort Pitt.

^[arcli tj.
Fort Pitt.

March 1!(,
Fort Pitt.

Ai>ril 12,
Fort Pitt.

April 20,
Fort Pitt.

May 2<»,
Fort Pitt.

May 21,
Fort I'itt.

June <l.
Fort 3'itt.

Oil the work. All tlio osoorts to he supplied by Yirginian.s ; only
small partio.s reiiuired. Disai)poiMtniont in leceiviiig provisions from
.Magaj •( ; all that could be spared sent to Detroit ; depends for supply on
those sent by bateaux to Le I^euf, thence by pack horses. To employ
all the horses he can -ct. ' Pai/o 5t;

Uoiuiiu't to Major Sicwart. Is oblifred for his expc<lition in sendin-^
• letachments ordered. It he cannot fj;et bateaux to Lelioeuf, to try to
.Ujet horses from the Indians; arran,a;enients for payment. Explainine:
the onler for i.-arrisonino- Venango, LeBdMif and Tresqu'Islo. Olhei-
orders as to troops, bateaux, i^c. (j^

The .same to (.'ai)t. Cochrane. Vaughan's regiment being sent to this
department to relieve the Virginians, who are to bo sent to Winchester
It will not be necessary to detain the 40 Hoyal Americans, and with the
<>0 men from Niagara he is to garrison both Presqu'Isle and Lel5(vuf
sending all the Virgiidans ;to their forts. Other arrangements about
tiour, cattle, &c. 5Y

The same to Major Stewart, Venango. Letters received. The sutler
could not reach Venango with the £50. .Materials cannot reach LeEituf
this winter ; how they are to be stored and looked after. If the bateaux
cannot get up with flour to LoEcpuf, the garrison must be reduced to
14. Concerning Vaughan's regiment, as in preceding letter. Only 40
men, including officers, sergeants and drummers are to be kept at
V enango. '^ g,j

Order that no strong li(juors are to be soKl in the garrison ("Fort
Pitt?) " ^ f.^

Remarks on the necessity of quartering troops in Lancaster in

List of articles necessary for the western department in l*7(iO (J5

Eouquet to Livi ngston. Fort Major at Cumberland. Returns received •

he IS to obtain returns of tools from the man sent by Capt. Hay to take

charge of artillery stores. Two men sent down, prisonei-s for debt- the

creditor's are to provide for their subsistence. (J7

The same to Lieut, (iarsten. Tnstructicms as commanding at Bedford

respecting stores and forage. Xo one to go to the settlements from the

upner posts without a pass. Two men to be kept as expresses, one at

Hodford and one at Juniata. ,;g

Similar instructions to Capt. Gwynne at Ligoniei-. 70

Order ^o an officer (not named) to march with Ensign Artel (Hertcl)

and three soldiers of the French marine and tive militia men from

Shawanese Town to deliver them to General Monckton at Philadelphia-

if the (Jeneral has gone to New York they are to follow him there with

the prisoners. i-g

Bouquet to (.'apt. (iwynne. Blane to relieve him at Ligonier ; he is to

join that garrison to the regiment and proceed to Philadelphia &c

&c. ' ^;j

Weight of Col. Stephen's bullocks killed here in lliil. . 77

Bouquet to Lieut. Blane. Orders forbidding the impressment of
horses or carriages at Ligonier and Bedford. 79

The same to Lieut. Carre. Instructions for his command at Venango
to which he is to march to relieve Lieut. Baillie. 79

The same to Lieut. Guy. lie is to keep the canoe carrying flour &c
during the summer, to Venango; f;ome sheep will be sent up. ' 81

The same to Col. Cresap, Is obliged for offer of his interest at the
next election of members to represent the county, but must decline the
honour. ^,^

r

A. 28-1

A. 23-1

HOUQUKT COM,K('T[(>N.

29J)

Ills ; only
(ions from
supply on
'o employ

11 soncliiii;-
', to try to
xplaining
). Other

62
snt to thia
inohestor,
I with the
Lol5(vuf',
iifs about

57
ho sutler
1 LeBdDuf
B bateaux
nluced to
Only 40
kept at

5!)
son (Fort

fil
jastor in

). (i5

received ;
r to take
iebt; the

<i7
.Bedford,
from the
S one at

(>8

70

(Hertcl)

nen from

dclphia ;

ere with

75
; he is to
hia, &.(:.,

7(;

77

iment of

7!)
Venango,

7f>
lour, &c.,

81
it at the
3line the

82

17t'.l .
.runt' 10,
Koit Pitt.

.luiir i;<,
Fort I'itt.

.iiiiiti at),

Fort Pitt.

.Iuiic:t0,
F.iit Pitt.

.Tulv !>.
Foit Pitt.

■'m1.v12,
Kiiit Pitt.

.ruiv 24,
Fort I'itt.

•Tuly;P,
Fort Pitt.

AllKllKt 1,

Fort I'itt.

.Aiipust H.
Fort Pitt.

Bouquet to Majoi- Wallers. Uegulations as to drummors carrying

arms. Hespecting soldi(Ms claiming their disidiargc Pago S;{

Liat of soldiers to be discharged at Niagara in June, 17(11. 84

Bouquot to Dellient (in Krench.) Respecting his mismanagement

of the estate. Hopes to be in Churles Town ; to wait his arrival. StJ

The same to . Has received six venison hams. Tooson to go

with an Indian to explore a shorter and less hilly road to Venango, and
if tliought worth while to have it blazed. Hends locks, i*tc. ' 88

The same to (Japt. ("am])liell. His tirst account of the dcfocdon of the
Six Nations he could not c:edit, but the last jmts it beyond doubt. Has
secured the post against an attack. The chiefs here deny all knowledge
of u plot, and appear to be sincere, and it is for their interest to be at
peace with the British. They have engaged to negotiate with the
iShawanose to deliver their prisoners mid give U|) stealing horses. The
general behaviour of the Indians (the De'.awares excepted) has been
intolerable. One was shot the other <lay Avhen carryingotl fight horses,
seven of which were recovered. Venango and LcMieuf have provisions
for one year. Powder sent. (Jannof s])are an escort for bullocks just
now, but will send Mome when the storm is over, which he believes will
be soon, as the Six Nations could only trust to surprise. Has had no
instructions about Detroit, except to send cattle; he shouUl empioy
Canadians to fetch them. Does not know where troops rtnM bo spared
to reinforce him. NavaJ stores wanted. Paymaster's accounts settled.
Movements of ofticors.- " H<)

The same to the same. Helieves that the repulse given to t he Six Nations
liy the western Fmlians and the discovery of their scheme will make them
drop it, but it gives a fair opportuiuty to close the connection with these
nations. Sir William (Johnson) must know of their plots. More horses
stolen and inetfectual pursuit ; the Indians have also stojq-ed expresses.
The indiHcretion of j)ublishing the att'aii- about Haby, which is now known
to everybody. The inconvenienceof dealing in Indian politics, in which
so many are concerned, without any general system. The ronnsylvanian
(iovornmont uie treating with the Delawares in an underhand way, so
that he can do no good. Is purposing to have a closer union with the
Delawares, wiio will Join in a belt to the Wyandots ; their tirst step was
to pursue the thieves of the Six Nations and to bring the Shawanoso to
a sense of duty. The steps he has taken to curb the licentiousness of
the traders. Trusts (Jallender's imprudence may be forgiven c.n account
of his services; Amherst expected. Tlie miserable condition of the
.soldiers from want of clothing, &C. <)4

The same to(!apt. Cochrane, itespocting men claiming their discharge.
If ho his not enougli of sergeants, to appoint Corporal Moss. Mrs.
Mclnt;,sh to be sent away. " She is not better than the rest of her sex
hero, who seem a colony sprung from Hell, for the scourge of this place."
Dow not yet ari'ivod ; clothing sent. The new Secretary at War is
Townshend ; does not thiidf he would have time to look at petrifactions 98

The same to Andrew Fesch. Kespecting his plantation in South
Carolina. 100

The same. Ai>parontly a circular to the posts, that he has been
robbed of a large sum of money, and that every one going down the
country is to be arrested and searched. 10,-{

The same to Barnsley. Details of the robbery referi-ed to in the
preceding leldr. Part of the money li)und, but not the thieves. 104

The same to Blane. To r.llow those detained to continue their
journey; no one coming down to proceed without a ])ass, nor those
having mor'o than £15 in money. 108

300

BOtJQirRT rOMiEOTION.

A. 23-1

;s;

i . (

H

■

17(U .
Fort I'itt.

(^V'ti)lx'i- ■"),
Fort. I'itt.

Octohcr l;t,
Fort Pitt.

Oi'toU'r IH.
Fort I'itt.

Octolx'r -jfX
Fort Pitt.

Octolx-rai,
Fort Pitt.

Dci'i'IiiIht •_*,
I'ort Pitt.

J'l'Ct'IuIxT '2,

Fort Pitt.

DpcoiiilxT (i,
Fort Pitt.

Di'ccmlH'r 12,
Fort Pitt.

l>t'ceiubnr 25,
Fort Pitt.

I>tt«'mlM r 2(1,
Fort Pitt.

No (liito.

17(12.
•Tauuarv i>,
Fort I'ltt.

Fcliriiary ,S,
Fort Pitt.

^ Bouquot to Liout. Klias Moyi'r. Ho ict to tiiko a di'du'lmioiif (o
Piiiuliisky 1111(1 build thoro ii Hiiiall Itlocklioii.so, iis a roHtin^ placo i'or
paHios loaiui i'roni Detroit. Iiistiuotion.s aH to piwoodingH during llio
iiDifch and on arrival, itc. l'a<ro 10!>

The same to Mrs. FchcI. Tliiinks for tlio caro of liin l)a/^',s,'at,'ir Ro-
nioiistratoH on hor hiiHl)anil s condiu-l witii ri'spoct to tho oHtato under
iii.s caio, jji>

Lottor to .Andrew Fosch of tho nanio datoand on t\n^ name mibjoot. 114
Tlio sanio to liioiil. (^arro. To make an invotitiiration into tlio com-
plaints of tho Indians that tiicy had l)oon iH'us'd liy soldiers at
Vonanjifo. ' jj-

Hoiiqiiot to (in FronclO. A friondly lotfor to a ladv (apparontly

an ohUiriy lady, as hi> speaks of iior boin,!^' li graii(lni()(hor),'(lo.scribing hi's
situation; tho oxiont of tho conquost and tho troops hoing soattorod
ovor such a M'ido space; his Holitiulo, desire to he amonn,' friends.
Ilaldiinand's satisfaction with (•anadu and his advice to him (Mou(iiiot)
not to (juit the service. I jj)

The same to Plumsled and Franks. Hcmarks on the inordinate
supply of cattle sent up and their indilfcrent (luidilj'. lias given them
sutfiicient warning that barrels tire wanted. 12;!

Tho same to Livingston. Has sent a jjroclamation.tbrbldding hunting
and settling on tho Indian reserves on this side of tho Allogiiany
Mountains. " j^f,

The saine to Capt. Young. Asks him when he gets to Oarlislo to got
the subsistence tor his men, who have remained in garrison tifter their
timi' had ox])ired. I2(;

The .same to Hyrd. Owing to the desertion and disobedience of the
I'ennsylvanian troo])s. it is imjxissiblc to keep them in garrison longer,
except with tho re.sult of all di.sciplino being ruined; ho is, thercforts ul
march them to t.'arlislo, by a route described. 127

The same to (in French). Letter to a lady (Madame (iually?)

iit ilalifax, of the same general character as that at page I lit. 'l2S

^^ Tho same to I'lumsted and Franks. Letters received by the coopers.
The shrinkage in the weight of tho cattle. Tho post overstocked witli
provisions. j;{.>

The same to Sir .lohn St. Cliiir. Respecting agricullunil operations.
Hits no money nor credit to settle for contingencies ; hopes bo will send
some ono to collect, sottlo and pay those accounts. i;{4

The same to I'lumsted and Franks. Respecting their unsettled ac-
count.s, of which thoy have wiittcu to Sir. lohn St. (Hair. KUi

Two stalcmonis of accounts. 140-141

Heport that Mr. Baby, a French trader, who has not taken the oath
of ullegiance, had boon allowed ii bateau to bring up his skins from
Shawaneso town, on condition of not carrying up goods; on attempting
to violiitc the condition his goods have been seizeil. Ulainc, tin Fnglish
trader, implicated. ' " ij-j

Report of the fort guards and guards defending Fort Pitt. I7(!l. 72

Xotes concerning tho flood ni Fort Pitt, on the I»tli of .lanuary, 17()2,
sent to the (Jeneral by (.'apt. Thomson. The letter describes the rise of
the Hood, the damage to the tort, &c. 142

B(_iuquet to Hoops. Has received his letter, with Amherst's dis-
Ilas given up hopes of leave of ab.scnco.

patches.

a debl to be paid in May to Sebastian Irratf, near Lancaster, whicli he
cannot settle so long as he is here. The ruin caused by the flood.

His chief anxiety is
i he

I

I

^

in

72

A. 2a-i

HOUgUBT COI.LErXION.

301

17C.2.
Ki'iiruary 17,
l-'oit I'itt.

Kclinittiy 17,
I'ort I'itt.

Kt'luuiiry - -,
Kort I'itt.

Miiicli 11,
Kort I'itt.

MiutIi L>!».
Ktirt I'itt

April H,
Kurt I'itt.

April H,
l'"iirt I'itt.

Aprils,
l''c)rt I'itt.

May 2,
I'Virt I'itt.

May 17,
Kort I'itt.

May IK,
Fort I'itt.

May 2(t,
Fort I'itt.

Mav 20,
Fort I'itt.

May 24,

Fort I'itt.

HoiKliii'l, to lMumNlo<l and KihiiUh. Will coiiliimo (.> Jmvo (hoir in-
toroHt, in Hi^lit, by l)icvi-iilinfr no^,'li^onco on (ho purl of (lumo oinplovod
JtoiniiiKH on pork, wiill, \r,, iwoivod. I'lim" 1 |H

Tl.oHiMuo loOiipl. Yoiin^. AsUh him lo (hunic tho (Jovorninont of
I oinisylvimni for Ihoir iittonlion (o Imh loconiinondalions. To rcproHont
if IVniiHylvania iM to iiiiHu inoio nioti for no.xt ninipai,i,'n, that tho hoys
and old nuMi in tho last woiv tlio cause of /,noat, oxponHo, and did not;
answor tiio o.xpoctations of tho piiliijc. jj-^,)

Tho sanio lo Liinan. A h^ttor will ton in a IniniomiiH stylo in answor
to laidf found with his handwiitino;, aiid foconinioiidiiii,' Liinan, instoml
o( wasliiifT hiH Ire on suoh criticism, to nniiTV iioloro old a^'o coino 152

Tliosanio to M,..iamo Kosch (in Kionch). Kospoctin^r t),,, uttonmt to
lotmn tho nianiifj;oniont. of Iho ostiito hy (luil.hlin;,' and lo^'al dolavs which
can only load to nun. ' ' jr,R

Tho samo to IMiimstod and Fianks. To havo returns made of wonioii
drawiiii,' rations as attached to tiio itoyal A Morican l{o;,'inion(. KiO

Tho samo to ('apt. SchlosstM-. Orders to rodiioo tho f-'arrisonH at, tho
tiiioo hlocldioiihos on Ijjiko Kiio ; tho rost, to maindi to K. 1 1 i'itt. Tlio
rodiicod forco notod. Jlo himst^lf is to roturn to NitiKaia, hut may oomo
to Fort I'itt to Mottlo accounts. Instrisctions of what is to hodono hoforo
loavirif;. ,,.j

Tho samo to Liout. (!ny. That Schlossor is to roliovo his p,mt ; to
Hottlo with Stddossor tihoiit tho men's siihsistonce. ' 1(;.|,

^ Tho samo to liioiit.. Carro. liottors with oimUmh to ho forwarded to
Schlossor. Ilo himself is to remain at Vtunni^'o till roliovod. Provisions
sent; a year's supply to ho sent to LeUceiif Just mot ions as to tho
iirrjiiif^omonts Ik* islo make Ix^fore leaving. ](;5

The samo to ('apt. Mentinck. Allhoiiirji it may he of advantage U>
him to go lo Kiiropo, advises him to jiostpono it. TIk! Spaidsh war is
favoiirahlo to young otiicors, hut lie (IJoiKinot) is cured of amhilion, and
three years at I'ittshiirgh would wear out any num's patitMice. Tho letter

l(i7
I
I

IS ot ii private nature. nOating to friends.

The samo to Sergl. McDonald, lias leave to go to Fort (JiimhorlaiK
lor his pay. To give no hounty to men re-enlisting, for reasons given. ] 7 !

Tiio same to Lieut. (Iiiy. To account tor provisions since his arriva.
atLoIicouf. Uotiirns to 1)0 regularly sent. Onlyoiu* woman at a post
to 1)0 allowed jirovisions ; iiiid no Indians are to havo |)roviHions, (ixceptat
Fort I'itt; K(^(t lew tire* provided for Oochrano's c()ni])iiny. 'will send
b1ioo|) and cows, hut recommends purchasing venison. 17;{

The siimo lo Jjieiit. Dow. lias rcciMved his letter giving him thn ilis-
agrc^oable news of hoing another year in this ile|)artinonl. To go with
clothing to Niagara. Walters will forwanl the proportion for Dc^troit.
At I'resciii'lHlo he will see his son ; Hay woiil ' relieve liim if Ik; could
got the niiijor's consent; if not, some 'other w.iv can he tried. I'arty
sent to clear tho road from I'hiladi>li)hia. Inventory of Mtilher's eirects,
&c.,&c. JY5

The same to Hoops, litis ordcr(!(l Ormshy to settle with Thompson,
who complains thtit he is not tillowed to sell l"i([Uor, iillhough every other
privilege is griuitod him. 'i'hc hond to (irtif is not due till .lune. Have
at hist received fresh hoof. Jjoavos in ti few days for Ligonier and
Bedford to inspect the niagiizines. i>j>j

Tho samo to Amherst, litis informed the posts of tlio doclartition of
war against S|>!ii!i, (Juj.rtigos |.y (lie Sliiiwanese; (heir (iirlitslent char-
acter; they might ho chastised at- a convenient time. The Dolawaros
tiro preparing to deliver uj) their prisoiiors. Tho Indian agents a cause
of expense. The good elfects of tho stoppage of rum. ifespecting men
entitled to or claiming discharge. Jlis aversion to give unibragc to

302

BOUQUET 0()M-KCTK»N.

A. 2;]-l

1

« .

17(i2.

May 25,
Fort Pitt.

.Tunc 1 (,
Bcflfoid.

June 2<l,
Coregi^rui'.

July 2(1.
Fort I'itt.

AiigUKt 5,
Flirt Pitt.

August 24,
Fort I'itt.

SeptenilHT 7,
Fort Pitt.

.September 22,
Fort Pitt.

Octolier 2,
Fort Pitt.

October .'i.
Fort Pitt.

October 7,
Fort Pitt.

OctolK-r 7,
Fort Pitt.

Octoljer 21,
Fort Pitt,

Noveiulx'r 10,
Fort Pitt.

November 2.->,
l''ort Bedford .

i ' I

tlio civil power. Thanks for promdlionB in tlie battalion, ilus finished
repairs; is making bricks iinil roi)airing roads ; every man is employed.
Provisions to the small po.stK. Page 179

Bouquet to Capt. Campbell, Detroit. Congratulates him on obtain-
ing the (reneral's warrant for the settlement of his accounts, with
remarks. Provisions roudy to be sent. No hope of being relieved,
owing to the Provinces being dilatory, and Maryland, as usual, I'efusing
to raise Iroops. Respecting the men entitled to their discharge; a
number re-enlisted for the war. All the rum at Niagara taken into the
King's stores ; hopes no more of the pernicious liquor would be imported.
Has spoken to Schlossor about the bad (conduct of his son. Respecting
cattle, promotions, movements of oflicors, <Sic. 184

Tho same to Lieut. Baillie. Instructions to go to Carlisle to have
clothing forwarded to the garrison at Fort Pitt. 188

Tho same to Earnsley. Has met the express; hopes to bo soon at
Pittsburgh. Ourry will send invoice of clothing, dkc. 18!)

Tho san^c to Governor Fai\quier. Has obtained some five i)0un(l bills
of Virginia, supposed to be counterfeit, which he encloses. 1!K)

Letter to Major Livingston, enclosing the preceding. 190

The same to Lieut. (<uy. Account received of provisions received and
issued at LeBoeuf ; remarks on tho deficiency. 19-/.

The same to Lieut, frordon. Hinges and other iron work sent. The
weakness of tho sergeant; what stops are to bo taken to put a stop to
grumbling; tho men working hard to get a gill of whiskey a day. Genonil
instructions regarding tho post, the treatment of Indians, &c. lOT

The same to Armstrong. Proceedings rospocling the investigation into
the death of John Neill, accidentally shot by Samuel Piorson. Theovidenco
of the witnesses to be taken hero on oath and sent to the magistrates at;
Carlisle, as it is clear thatPierson was not guilty of premeditated shoot-
ing. 201
The same to Sergeant Major Butrick. Does not know of Potts re-
signing tho iidjutancy, but if ho does Avill lie glad to serve him (Butrick)
in regaitl to tho succession. 203
The same, apparently toMrs. Fesch, but the letter, about the plantation,
is almost illogihle from the ettects of damp. 204
The same to Baynton and Wharton. That their memorial is settled
by a bond granted in their favour ; he will see that the conditions of the
bond are fulfilled. 207
A letter to W. Allen on the same suljject, and of the same date in A
23-2 p. 341.

Tho same to Lieut. Guy, Ensign Price to relieve him; instructions

to deliever all orders, &c., to liim. Blankets to be sent, as tho men cannot

be allowed to snrt'er for other people's neglect. 208

Instructions to Ensign Price on proceeding to relieve Lieut. Guy at

LeBcEuf. 209

Order to supply a party of Six Nation Indians with powder, to servo

them on their way home. 212

Warrant by Bouquet to James McGill, authorizing hira to take up

deserters. . 213

Tho same to Capt. Ecuyer. His letter of the 22nd, enclosing McKee's,

I'eccivod. (See A. 18-2, pp. 505, 507). Tho plot of the Indians will

vanish into smoke, but Avill be a warning to bo vigilant. Croghan, who

is now setting out, will inform him of what is necessary to be said to the

Indians. Has every confidence that tho fort (Pitt) will be safe under

his care. Basset will assist in repairing the fort, should there be any

danger. He is to keep a Journal. (Part of tho letter illegible from

damp). " 215

I ^

f

]

A. 2:j-1

I ^

^

M<»1;QUKT C(»r,I,KCT£ON.

yo3

17(i2.
Nkvi'IiiIkt ,
Fdit Ht'dfoid,

DcccniU'i' 'JS\,

DewinlHT 28,
New York.

No (late.

•lainiai'v 'A,
New Y'oik.

•.Taiuiarv 22,
Nfw \(iik.

.Jaimarv 27,
New V'oik.

.laiuiai'y 2",
Now York.

Kfbruary IK,
I'liiladi'lphia.

March \,
I'liiladclpliia.

March 8,
New York,

April (i,
rhiUdclphia.

April 1(1,
Aiina|Hilis

•TuiU' 14.
I'hiladclphia

Houquot, lo €iij)l. Kciivcr. Aliiuwt illogiblu from (limip. Jlolatiiii,' to
llio imyol Captiiiii Coclirnno'M company and ot Hvo coinpaiiioH ofPon-
HHvlvanianH, &c. Pafro2n

Letter of nitroduction by Bouquet to Capt. Ktliorin^Mou. Tlie nam«»
ot tlio oftieor iiitrodueod Ih not given. 219

liouipiet to Capt. K«uy(>i-. Sends dispatclu'.s of Amliorst witl. recruit-
ing uiHtruotionH to Liout. IIutchinK, who in to proceed at once on this
duty, Ac. DoHerlerH to l)e kept priHonorw. 220

IheHanie to Cai-ran, l^ishon (in h'l-ench). Tiiat ho iiad received Tih
letter of the 5th .lidy, hut it was too lato to assist liiin in getting a com-
niisHion, (Sec. 232

The same to Lieut. IMane. Saks of flour at Fort Ligonier ordered ; how
lo Ijc sold and accounted for. 222

A siniihir order to Cant. Ourry ut Fort IJedfoi-d. 222

The Hume to Capt. Kcuyer, sent in charge of the Karl of Stirling.
Order to publiHJi the cessation of arms between His Majesty and tlTe
Most Oiiristian King and the Catholic King. Word to bo sent to Detroit
and Sandu.sky. 224

The same to Ca]»t. Schiosser (in French). Can make no use of "his
resignation, dated 24th Aj.ril, 1703, till that dat(s and Cane's friends aro
trying to get leave to purchase (.laus' company. Has by his delay lost
an opportunity which may not return; however, he will try to get
another purchaser. 225

The same to Lt.-Gon. Aberc;romby. Has received his letter, sent by
Lieut. Leslie, from Michillimakinak. Owing to the distance, the season
does not admit of Leslie being relieved till spring, &c. 227

The same to Ecuyer. Sends back his return for November, being
erroneous ; cautions him against signing anything on the report of
others. Sends public orders and instructions. Desires him to forward
three elephant's teeth and skins. 228

Wan-ant appointing John Dureiit, to succeed John Clarke as forage
master at Fort I'itt. The warrant appointing Clarke, signed by Stan-
wi.\, ;5rd March, 17()(», is prefixed (p. 231). 232

Circular by Bouquet to officers at Fort Pitt and on the communication
with that post, that parties of Six Nations under Sir William Johnson,
when calling at the posts, are to be well received and supplied with iiro^
visions. 233

Certificate of the payment to Indians of provisions supplied to Major
liogers at the beginning of I7(il and paid for on the 23rd of May of
that your. 234

Bouquet to Amherst (?). That tlio public oi-dors given at New York
shall be made known to the troops in the department of Fort Pitt as
the most glorious monument of their services. Tlianks for dispensing
with his joining the battalion till further orders. 235

The same to Capt. Ourry. Two companies of light infantry of the
42nil and 77th ordered to march this way, under Major Campbell ; thoy
shall be employed in forwarding a convoy up. Shelter can bo given to
the people flocking to him, but it is impossible lo feed them; wishes ho
could reduce the garrison to 30 men, which is sufficient for the post.
Public buildings outside the fort might be appropriated for shelter; the
families might come into the fort when necessary. His measures ap-
proved of; he shall make the people here sensible of the service he
(Ourry) has rendered in keeping tlie frontier people together til! thoy
havogot over their panic. Tho schomos of the Indians aro so stupid
that he cannot doubt they will soon be reduced. Hopes he has retained
all the Indians taken. Powder to bo sent to Fort Cumberland, and
meantime Livingston must got all tho help he can from the settle-

304

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 23-1

1708.

.huu- 14,
I'hiliulcli

iliiii,

June 28,
CarliHle (?)

.Tune 2i»,
Ciirlislt".

.Tune 2i»,
CarliHle.

.Tune 29,
CarliHle.

June 2!»,
Carlisle.

July 2,
Carlisle.

July 4,
Lancaster.

July 4,
Carlisle.

July 4,

Carlisle.

July 4,
Carlisle.

mentH. Sheop to bo «,r.e.l for tho upper ponln. No h.)U8o near the fort
to bo Hot on flro till it ih ubsoliitcly necosHiiry. i>„„o o-jy

Bonquot to (Icoigo (Jroylmn. Is un.xioii.s to know the cauHo of tho
iKlc on inMurroctioM , Hupposos fho woHtorn In.liun.s huvo boon inHtiirated
bv tho Sonocan. Sir William .[ohnHon will inform him if tho Six
.Na ions aro conoornod. l[o is to procood to Fort I'itt to aHcortain tho
roal causes ot the war. (iuacUs aro busy blaminfr (ho sotUemontH at tlio
Yio^rluoghony as tJ.o cause, but that is a falsity. JloinforcemontH for
lort Augusta and the posts. Is astorn^hod tho Indians ,lid not surprise
tho posts instead ot giving tho alai u>. Is too much in tho dark to do
anything l»ut secure tho forts. .,1^

The samo to Thomas Forrester, J. P. for Lancaster County. To warn
tho people living on tho Susquehanna of tho consequences of scllinir
ammunidon to the Indians under present circumstances, and desiring
him to send a list ol the guilty persons. 040

Memorandum by Bouquet of orders respocling tho providin-^ of wag-
gons arid pack horses for tho service of tlio troops under his command
proceeding to tho westward. "Jj

Bouquet to Lieut. Blane. Introducing Lieut. Campbell, sent with
another ofHcer and party to reinforce Ligonier. Ho is to send down tho
pack ''f>';8e inon and any others ho can depend on. Tho post to bo
detonded to the last extremity; the steps ho is taking to cleat- tho road
01 Jnuians, cVc. oic^

The orders to Lieut Campbell of samo date, with number of his nren
&c., and how ho is to know tho scouts. 247

Order by Bouquet to Robert Callender to raise pack horses. 249

Private instructions by Bouquet to Matthias Slough and Simons

.uZ'n'-l'l^ "1 ,^ r'f P'"''"'' ^" ^® 1'="'^ ^'"" transport than that fixed'
should It bo absolutely necessary. .,^1

Their public orders of sD'ue date follow. 25'>

Letter to the magistrates, asking their assistance to procure whl^-

Bouquet to Slough and Simons. Consents to take the waggons bv the
day, the magistrates to fix the rate. Cannot fix the day to itavo Ull he
knows when the flour shall be delivered. 258

Edward Shippen to Bouquet. The magistrates may be depended on
to exert themselves to obtain waggons, ifow two young soldie/s arrested
and in prison may be released. ^ ofO

Agreement with .lohn McCuUoch to receive from him 21 to 49 horse

must.M"lV''^';"^^^^^'\""^''^^'^'^^^^ ^o bad his horses'; th

musket balls for F(n-t Bedford. o^,

Sh^\V,^r^ ^^T ^r"" ^^"^'^T'"- '^"^V'*''^ Montour reports that when he Teft
Su William .Johnson nothing was known there of tho insurrection His
Indu-in family and other Indians ask to be allowed to come to the settle-
ment during the war. Suggests the issue of a proclamation to stop the
sale of powder and lead to the Indians ^ on

The same to Capt. Ecuyer (in French). His indignation at Christie's
infamous capitulation ofthe fort to the Indians, who never keep their
wore and have obtained a post of tho greatest importance Can sav
nothing of Venango till he knows the facts*! Price shall be trie iZ
marks on the case. The reception given to the In.lians at his post and
Ligomer is greatly approved. Remarks on the tricks ofthe DeCares
10 be econunucal with the provisions and powder, in case .;f accidents ■
fie 18 to urge on his people a reduction in rations. He (Bouquets is
coming with force enough to overcome all opposition, but the loss of
Presqu'Isle has made a great change in the ph ns; wil send notice when

au

A. 23-1

A. 23-1

BKUQIKT (ilLt.KCTIUN.

805

17H8.

.ruly 23,
.Sid.-liiiK I

lill.

•Inly .
Fort Pitt.

the annv iiiiiy join liini, ho tliiit all iihoI»>mh nioutliH may l»u roiuly trt
leave. Hiiront was wrori^f t.. rvfnw wliai wan oHeiv.l liim, ite. Ailvico
aH toiU'tbiidiiig (ht'poHt; not to lire a (laiiiion shot witlKMit iiocoHMity;
inuHKctry in Iohh oxpensivo. Thi' conHiiniiition of foml Ik too i,M-eal, aixl
proviHion iniiHt lie made against iinindation and tiro. I>j,i,l, 2(i3

IJoiuiuet toCapt. Stewart, 42nd. li.stnutionH fur his i.rocecditurs'aH
escort for a eonvoy to Jiisset's Narrows, seven miles ihis sido of Ik'd'fonl
where he is to remain till ho (Houtiuet ) Joins. •>(•

The same to Count Mentintdi, Seigneur dc Ilhoar, kv. (in Freneli) "v
strong recommendation in favour of I.ieul. Mcntinck. who is desirous to
purchase a conijtany. ,,^

17(12.
< )i;t(ib«r 5,
Fort Pitt.

17li;!.
-luly n,
CarliHlc.

July 10,

LiiucaKti'i'.

July 111,
Fort Lou-
doun.

July l!l.
Fort Lou-
(lotui.

July 21,
Fort Lyttle-
tun.

Julv 20,
Bedford.

Lkttkhs to Vakiois I'kkso.vs.

I7(i(»-17<l4.

Vol.. II. I'.uir II.

A 23-2. B. M. 21653.

Houipiet to William Allen. Ucspecting the settlement of IJayntonand
>\ hartons claim. ' Pn„^, ;j < j

(Letter to Haynton and Wharton of the same <latc and on the same
suhject. A 28-1, jtago 2(»7).

\Vill of B(ju(|uet. QUO

Slough and Simon to Hoiu|uct. All the waggons ordered and a few more
are ready; they will he in town t(.-morrow to he appraised and loaded
ami may he expected at Carlisle on Wwlnesday or Thursday, to which
jilace they are themselves coming. 272

Warrinit a]ipointing Henry Procter superintendent of ptick horses. 27.^

Boufpiet to Plumsted and Franks. The horses and waggons not equal
to the loads nor to the roads. Cannot yet tell them what (piantity of pro-
visions may he wanted ; too few sheep sent. The excessive lieat ruins
men, horses and cattle. People not sn nmcli afraid here as at Carlisle,
and hetter prepared. Sends intelligence. Some powder at Chambers'
iind here. .>Y5

The same to John McDowell. The sicdi soldiers arrived. Has die-
charged the drivers and horses as agreed. To tell the people living near
Loudoun, who refused to help the sick soldiers at a time when they them-
selves were in want of protection from those very troops thej- have so
inhumanly u.sed, that if they want assistance they shall be the last of His
Majesty's subjects to receive it, as they have made themselves unworthy
of any favours by acting more like savages than Chi'istians. 277

The same to Fcuyer. Letter sent by John Hudson, a ('ayiiga
Lidian. Arrived here yesterday with his division; the other division
will join shortly. The General will tind business at home for the nations
which have struck; liopes soon to punish the guilty. The whole garri-
son of Venango has been butchered; the fate of Presqu'Isle not known.
Not to tire cannon unless the Indians approach near enough to make
gra|)e shot effectual ; otherwise it only keeps them out of the reach of
musketry. Sir William .Jolinson sending Indian scouts; by what signal
they are to be known. Pennsylvania has raiso<l "00 men. The Six
Nations, the Senecas excepted, are firm in their friendsbij). 279

66— 3(J

30(J

HfUgUKT C(lM-KrTION.

A. 2M-2

i7tm

ChIIIII Klltfl'

Hill,

Au(niNt (I,
HiiHhy Kiiii,

AuguHt 7.

AugiiHt I 'J
Fort l'it(.

AuKust "Jd,
Fort ritt.

Av\KHHt 2(1,
Fort Vitt.

AuifiiHt 2S,
Fort I'itt.

Sopti'inlicr
Fort I'itt.

Hcptiiulicr 11
and a).
Fort Pitt,

Scptf'IlllH'V l."l,

Foit Pitt.

•Selitciiihci- l."),
Fort Pitt.

Si'ptciiitx'r 21.
Fort I'itt.

Fort Pitt.

Septtnilur 2!t,
Fort Pitt.

|{<)ii(|iu't to AiiiIkthI, lliiil iiiiivt'd on th(> 2n(| at Lij^onior; could tyot.
no iiuclli^'i>n((> of tin- ciu'niy. Attiick tcwiiiy on the iMlviinci- /i^uaiil. tin-
lialllc «l,'MTilK>(|, Willi joKH on holh hMo.h ; IIhI of casualtii-s. Sondw thJK
ivport, that nu-asurcM may l>o tidicii hy tlio Province for ifNown Mufbtyand
tho ivlii't'of i''oit Pitt. IliM critical situation. I'a^c* 2H2-2Hri

Tlio nanio to the Name. Dctailoil account of tlic sncccsMfiil hattlo at
HiiMliy |{un. 2HH

Instiuctions for the reduction of tin- I2nd He^'imeiit to the new cstalj-
linlinK'nt. 2<);t

Hoinciet to Major ('am|(l)cll. He is to take the troops oncanipod on
the ^Macis (enumerated) and march after dark to Li^^onier. Jio is to
take women, children and useless people under escort and forward thoni
from Jiigonier to Hedford, the escort from Li^^ronier to lie under C'apt.
Ba.sset. He is to pack all the tlour. and nil that can l.o taken hy horses,
such as jiowder, ieail, tVc, is to he taken from the wa^rg,,i,s. iMimite
instructions arc ^iven for ^'uidance at the fort, the repairs of roads,
^^^'- 2ll(;

The same to tho same. Instructions on his march to Modford; the
arranf,'emeni , he is to make with Ulane, who is to ho loft in commiind
at Ijij.(onier. t*tc, ^qO

The same to Henry I'rather. Instructions res]H)eting tho pack horses
under his care, which are to proceed to Kort JJedtbrd un<lcr tho escort
commanded hy Major Campholl.. 30;}

The same to tho oHlccr commandinff at I'resqu'lsle. Ifeports tliat oil
the march to relievo this post ho had defoatod the Delawares, Siv. (see
pp. 2H2, 2S8). Had lieeii unable lo send troops to I'resqu'JsIe'; asks for
returns of tho numlior there and of the stops taken to secure the post
To roijort how the Indians took the former hlockhouso, &c.. itc. 'M't

Tho same to Major (^ampi.ell. The Indians sent to Pr^,lu■|:.le hail
ioturne(i from about halfway and reported that there were no Knjjflish
there; that tho Chippewas had taken post there on their way toDtTtroit
to attack parties goin^r t,, the relief of that post; that they had moun'od
the swivels to be taken to Detroit, where the Indians numbore.l -t,()Ot)
inon of six dift'oient natitnis ; that 400 men sent to bum an Ottawa
village had been dofeated. The savages watching the cattle guaid a(
Fort I'itt. Is informed that HOO have gone to the carrying place fnmi
Niagara to Lake I'lric; tho army there should give them a good recep-
tion. Fours tho communication will be infested till troops aro sent lo
drive (lie Indians off, iVc. 30^

The same to Plumsted and Franks. Eespecting the supply ofnro-

vision.s, &c. :mm

The same to Major Oampboll. Was surprised at the e.Kpo<lilion of his
mai'ch, atid that he had sent provisions so soon to Ligonier. Fromotions
and regimental changes, &c. ' ;{17

The .same to ('apt. Kobert.son. Tlianks for his having taken the cimi-
niand at Jjigonier. Parties of Indians are round, but they keep quiet.
Arrangements foi- tho reduction of his (K'obei-tson's) regiment. ;!2t

The same to Major (ilatlwin. K.\-prc,sses his agreeable feeling that he
(Ghuhvin) is lo join the corp.s, but does notsujipose be will be left longer
than till he gets the new posts established, &c. Thei(^ have been'^no
expresses from bolow for three months, but what news there is is
good. The reduction of the Havana, <!tc. •{^.'i

The same to W. Murray, cli-rk of tho stores. Answer to Ijis eum-
plamts. .J27

The same to Major L'anii)bell. Express at last arrived. Xeither
reinforcements nor orders will be received frc^ni bolow ; the whole con-

A. 23-2

HulglKT CiilJ.r.rTluN.

im

7(i:i

„

^••liti'iiilH'r 211,
Furt I'itt,

voy to !..■ l.i.MiKlit iipat on.,.. || w.,iil,l ^\u^ |,i„) uIohkimo if StoplM-n
(•oul.l |.r..vail on n sutll,.i,.,,t iMn..l.oi- of Ium militia to a.co.ni.aMv hi.,,
(< an,|,l.rll). Il„-(,..i,nial Iuih sii,hi„.|hIc.| th." ..nioi- for llio .stopiMltro loi-
proviHioMH. All .piict. How tl,o «airiso„ at I.i^r„„ior in to ho co.„i.oho(I

tic. iVf, I, ' ,,,,[

Ai, extract ti-om tliin lottor \h at •{•{■[

Uoii.im.l to Major (iia.lwin. Soials mnvs hiought hy i\w i-otmmMl
i-xpivsH (SCO p. ;i((7). Ila.l too fow tioops to spaio fho 42i,.i ai,<i the
last oxpicHH hr'ii,ir.s h'ttci's thai lh(^i<- will ho i,o roiiifoioonioiilH Kx
poclsn, ton .lays 1 ho lant convoy will, a si nmjr oscoil ; shall Ihon son.l
.'"■'-""' ';. ' '■••til",'"'" t" pHxccI lo hcln.it. Tho.lotachnioht of the
lOtI, lo rohovo WilkiiiH at l'ios.|uiM|o. s., thai ho may como t(» Fort I>iit
holoio vymlci-. Ko^.iots the .loath of ('apt. Dalvoll an.l hopes that ho
((fia.lwiii) has hy this limo .)hlaino(l s..mo salisfaction for tho infam..iis
barhantios of the Indians. 'I'hoso hoio havo not appoaro.l since ihoir
roiil II, Aii^riisl. haviiin; leliro.l lowai.is .Miiskinjr,,,,, ,„„i Hoioto The
K<"mI service rcn.lcre.l hy Andrew, the Indian; wishes that ho ami
wmiM IriistyWyamh.ls would (•OHIO hore to ho employed as expresses
i he troop.s are in posM'ssion of tiie forts on tho ()]ii.. ami Mississinni'
which might convince the wild hnilos thai there is n.i hope from the
I'rencli. '

.St|itciiil)»'i' *»,
Fort I'itt.

Nt'iitniilici
Fort I'itt.

Fi)it I'ifl.

•j2'l

Phc same I.. .Maj.)r Livingston. That n..no of the inhal.itants taldn.r
shelter in I'ort Ciinihcrlaiul are I.) he victualled ul the Kin-r's exi.onso
hill those specitinl. ' ....j.

Tho same loCapl. L. I'hilips. That he is I., procee.l will, a detac'li-
menlol the (iOlh lo I'hiln.lelphia aiul lo toljow .•criain instriiclions res-
pccling pay, cl.)lhii,g, Ac. .j.jj.

The same lo(J.)I.Slephen. Knowing his zeal, he is not surprised at
Ills inteiilion l<. procure voliinleors lo f.)l!.,w up the late success against
the Indians tor the relief of this p.)sl, an.l to im,k.« a new allemiit to
make the villains suhmil; will .h. all ho can lo assist him in its exocii-
tioii; only men are iiee.led now lo strike a tlecisive hlow, hut no time
should he l.),sl ; ahoiil 70(1 men will he sutHcient lo l.urii and destroy all
the Indian L.wns helwcci, this post, tlie lake un.l the VVahash luid lo
drive the hrules heyon.l Ihe Mi.nsissippi .,r llio lakes; he is well informc.l
ot the r.)a.ls, &c. Does not know if the post at Red Slone is doHlroved
but it might he huill again if his Province would garrison it Could
some v.)liinlccrs from .Marylan.l not ho ad.lcd lo those from Virginia'
thinks Shelhy an.l. .Iherg.i.Ml woodsmen woiikl cheerfully g.) with him TW

The same t.. the Rev. Mr. I'cters. Thanks tor his c.Migrutulati.ms aiid
tor the generous piwocdings of his friends on tho occasi.in of tho success
it had pleaso.l (lod t.) give. In.lced there was s.unolhing provi.lonlial in
all that affair; lie never foun.l his head so clear as on that day, n.)r such
ready compliance with onlers, tirmnesH an.l iiersovorance on tho i)iirt of
the Irooj.s, whose on.luct has not heen d.)iie justice to. Mis sorrow at
the death of his go,Ml old friend Dalyell. (Thoilato, 17(]4, is endorsed but
that ot 1 (li.'i, at the hea.l of the letter, is no .loubt correct) ' 451

The sa.no I.) C.)l. Stephon. Won 1.1 he sorry should tho plan proposed
(p. J.W) not take i)lace this tall, as it is the only season for such onora-
tKjiis, the spring being usually wet, Ihecreeksfulic^c. No service could bo
Tnoreusetul, hut Ihe ticneral cannot undertake to do more than suodIv
tlie volunleers with provisions, so that it remains with the A.ssemhlv to
raise and pay the men ; no less than 1,0(»(» g.iod men should he provided
liad intended to attack Ihe uj.por Delaware towns, hut a sufficient number
of volunteers c(>uld imt bo i)revailed on to join, an.l as he could not
empk)y regular troops alone, who are iinacquainte.1 with the woods and
require woodsmen to reconnoitre, he was force. I to ahan.lon this.lesi.n, ■

.Stiitciiilx'i' 'Mi,
Fort Pitt.

(>cti>i)fi2;i,

Fort Pitt.

308

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 23-2

17H3.

October 2(5,
Fort Pitt.

Octolier 2(>,
Fort Pitt.

NovemW r 7,
Fort Pitt.

November 1(>,
Fort Pitt.

December "J,
Fort Pitt.

December 2,
Fort Pitt.

1704.
.lanuary lit,
Fort Pitt.

Febiuary 5,
Fort Bedford,

February ti,
Bedford.

February 21.

March 5,
New York.

March 8,
New York.

March 8,
New York.

March 8,
New York.

he shall, however, keep the troops us long an posnible, till he eaii learn tlio
resolution of the Assembh-, kv. Respecting provisions, transport, &c.

T, , ^'"ge 3-42

Jiouquet to Jiead, coniniissary. Remarks, &c., on tiie issue of
rations. ;{4);

The same to Plumsted ami Franks. Respecting the supply and issue
of provisions, with remarks, instructions, Ac. By e.xperimont the loss
on the issues of tlour for a month was only one quarter per cent., insteiul
of eight and a-half, as charged. ' ;^4i|^

Th. same to Oapt. Prevost (in French). Is pleased he had selected
one out of three of the companies intended for Cai-olina. Capt. Cochrane
has been appointed in this Province, and he (Bouquet) proposes to make
him (Prevost) paymaster; Philips will transfer all his orders, &c. The
confusion consequent on the failure of the detachments at Detroit and
Niagara to join, so as to have the battalion reduced, leaving a double
number of otficers and 13 instead of !) companies. For reasons given
is afraid he will have an indifferent battalion. Congratulates him on his
marriage, &c. ^54

Substance of letters written on this date : 1. To Capt. .Stewart, approv-
ing of his going back, waggons to be unloaded at Bedford, iVc. Keturns
of clothing sent.

2. To Capt. Ourry. To unload the waggons aud send stores on by
horses. jjgj;

Bouquet to (Jol. Armstrong and the magistrates of Carlisle. Kequisi-
tion for quarters for three compaiues of the J{oyal Highlaml Ri-(ri-
ment. " " 351^

The same to Capt. Murray. Should Lieuts, Guy and Watson make a
sufficient apology to Capt. Stewart their -tfence will be passed over and
they released, but if they lofuse they are to be kept in arrest until a
general courtmartial can be held. ;j58

Eemarks by Bouquet on Amherst's orders foi- the stoppage of pro-
visions in the southern district, with extracts from Amherst's letters. 35!)
Sketch of instiuctions left with Capt. Grant at Fort Pitt, as to his
dealings with the Indians, &c. 3fj2

Bouquet to Capt. Grant' Instructions to forward as fast as possible
the stores arrived by convoy, for which he has been waiting. 366

The same to Lieuts. (^uy and Watson. Orders them (o lemove to
Carlisle to be tried by courtmartial. 3(J8

The same to Ecuyer (in French). Censuring his conduct in leaving
the charge of a convoy, on pretext of illness, which appears to have been
slight. 3^9

The same to Adam Hoops. Acknowledges letter and sends friendly
messages. Tlie disturbances in Philadelphia ; is afraid if concessions
are not made to the frontier counties the affair will have further con-
sequences. 3ITJ
The same to Plumsted and Franks. How accounts are to be settled.
Shoukl the Royal Americans move, transport is to be found for their
baggage. 373
The same to Callender. The report from Fort Pitt of lenewed hos-
tilities makes no change in his plans, except tlnit the escort must be
reinforced. Should the two companies of ])rovincials not be lent, three
compjmies of the Royal Am.ericans are to march to Fort Loudoun.
Ai-rangements for the' march, &c. The first party of the Six Nations
sent by Sir W. Johnson has bi-ought in 41 Delaware pris(mei-y. 373
Instructions to the provincial officer commanding the escort for the
convoy from Fort Loudoun to Fort Pitt. 375

A. 2H-2

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

309

Regi-

17(M.
March 8,
Nt'w York.

March 31,
New York.

April 1,
New York.

April L',
N'fw York.

April 27,
Carlisle.

April 2",

CTirliHle.

April 27,
Carlisle.

April 27,
Carlisle.

April 2S.

May 3,
Carlisle.

May 3,

Carlisle.

May 3,

Carlisle.

H(»uqiiet io Cupt. Schlossor. InstructionH to march with three cora-
])anieH of the Koysil Americaii.s to CarlJHlo, thence to Fort Loudoun,
whence lie is to escort a convoy to Fort Bedford, wliere he is to be joined
by another detachment and proceed to Fort Pittt. Page 371

Tlie Hame to Capt. Prevont (in French). That the General has given
him leave to come to New York, Cochrane to relieve h'nn at Charles
Town, but he need not wait Cochrane's arrival if he has an opportunity
to obtain a passage. How he is to draw bills. Sends four forms of dis-
charge to be tilled up. The conditions respecting the paynuistership
reasonable, &c., itc. 381

The same tc John (!alcraft, agent for the Royal American Kegiment,
London. ILi:. received form of a receipt for clothing delivered. It is
impossible to get the certiticates, owing to the dispersed state of the re-
giment ; sends one by himself which he hopes may pass, &c. 380

The san\e to Amherst. Applies on behalf of his friend (Jol. Haldi-
mand, that lie be appoitited Lieut, (rovernor of Three Rivers. 383

Draught of a letter to Lord Halifax on the same subject follows. 384

Bouquet's remarks on the memorial of John Metcalfe to Generul Gage,
for payment of losses occasioned by the troops to his cr ps and for the
buridng of his house and buildings near Fort Pitt. 386

Bouquet to Capt David Hay. To take the powder and artillery stores,
axes, \c., to Fort Loudoun under the the escort of the three companies
of Royal Americans ordered to march from Philidelphia on the 5th of
May, with instructions as to their disposal an<l with respect to provi-
sions, kc. 389

The same to Capt. Schlosser. Insti'uctions as to the march of the three

companies of the ()Oth Regiment, and what arrangements he is to make

for the care of the Indians on the island, for provisions, clothing, &c. 391

The same to Capt. Barnsley. Desires him to send copies of all orders
respecting provisions, to answer charges of irregularities respecting the
issues ot provisions. List of sums for rations to be stopped from officers
named; larger sums will have to be stopped t'rou) subalterns and
■women, unless it can be shown that the contractors issued rations con-
trary to orders. Three companies of the (iOth march to Philadelphia.
Is uneasy about Carre. Respecting the return of old arms, tents, &c. 39'4

ilemoranda by Bouquet of various nmttcrs to be attended to, 397-

Bouquet to Capt. Grant. Has received retuins, also the depositions
of the boy and of Gershom Hicks, the latter well known to be an atro-
cious villain ; measures to be taken to prevent the possibility of his
escajie. The Dela wares will alter their insolent behaviour when they
know the Senecas have submitted. Bradstreet is moving towards
Nhigara with an army of 3,000 men, 300 Canadians and a largo body of
Six Xation Indians, to chastise these murderers ; expects shortly to
move on the Ohio to humble them. His (Grant's) three companies and
three of the Royal Americans marching to Fort Loudoun; waits only
the decision of the Assembly to proceed on the proposed expedition.
All returns to be sent to him (Boiujuet) ; he is pleased with the im-
provements made on the fortifications and garden, lias taken steps to
stop the scandalous impositions in respect to the pork fiitteneil at Bed-
ford ; the flour will l)e closely inspected. Shall send cattle as soon as an
escort can be provided, and hopes the men will get rid of scuiTy by the
use of greens I'rohi the woodn and gardens. Regulations for the iutornat
economy of the regiments, the care of stores, liquor. &c. 400

The same to Capt. Ralph Phillips. That he must return or pay for a
horse employed to carry his baggage to Carlisle last campaign. 406

The same to Capt. Stewart. It is lucky the rascal Hicks confessed
Ids treacherv. but as there mav be some truth in what he said, the ut-

.'{10

BOUQUKT rOM.ECTrON.

A. 23-2-

17(14.

Mivy 17,
Philadelphia.

May 22,
l'hila(lfl|(hia.

.rune 4,
l'liihi(lel|ihia.

•7 line 4,
Phihi<l"I|,hia.

•hiiu- (I,
l'hila(U"l|iliia.

•IllllC (i,

rhihi(l('l|ihia.

•lime ti,
rhiladflphiu.

• lime 7,
I'hiliulclphia.

•hiiie n,
L'hiladcliihia.

most vigilance must bo u.se.I to juTvonl surniiso. iJrad.strcot's unnnii.-
mce with an anny will .ocaii tile atf.-ntion of tho w^ om , ,U r^^^^

uc uiottul. Jt the Assembly ot Poimsylvaiiiu will do notbin.r ho Avill
inl^hem sell 1 '"^'^''"'' *" ''•'"^^'' ""^^ "'^^' "'^''^- »''« ^''^t by sond-

'i hS/L- itc ^'"''" "•' ^■"'I'^^'''^^'*"- liospooting ill, salo of

The samo to Plumsted' and Franks. In order to prevent the delav^in
eganl to ,.rovisions, desires one of the partners to reside for the" me
<^umberland Connty or to appoint an agent with powe to exec (o •
-xrdors received from him (Jiouquot), without waiti!,g for .liree'ion" t-rom

The san.e to Armstrong. To agree befoi-ehand with extraordinarv
expresses from Carlisle. The heavy blow htely .struek by H- vWs

J oit 1 itt, i.igonier, Hedfonl. and all the communication, show that thev

might. Ihc utmo.st vigour must be used on the other siiie and the com

r;nr;"M ^'fT^'"^' ^'"^ the greatest diligence toequi^ ,e roZ'

lie shall collect them to march to the Ohio to secure the .lislressed

irontier more ertectually than by -lefonding them on iL spo iSnt^

men will be found toe.mipleto the l.:U)0 men voted bv t ^Pi^ vi^iceTl

Ihe same to the Governor and Commissioners of -Pennsvlvan a rI

ZthJt-n' ■""''] '"'"1'''^*^' '"■'" ''"•' ^'"<1'« *•'« tbo.sand'n en granted
by the provincial government, and to supplv one troop of light horse as

.IS done in ti.e campaign of 1758. Submits for con.si<leration l^e ul'

hat might be made of dogs for tracking Indians in the wools vhb

iinnot be done by foot sohtiers ; their audacious attacks o t ^roo I's

r' ui/ m"'^^''? '' ^'' ""'^'^'^'^ ^" the certainty they huvoo,vdhg
pu.suit; a few instances of them being caught ,nd worried bvAZ-s
M^u d do more to deter them from war tl.an all the tro, ps t Im em Idle
a.sed ; how these could be obtained an.I used. The troops when n ised
to assembe at Fort Loudoun, from which time thev v.Vrorive pro-
visions. (A note says: All articles mentioned in the above letter h^\e
been agreed to by the (lovernor and eommis.sioners) IrV

Ihe sa„,e to Capt. Eobert Callendor. That a now eontruct has been

with tnghs and his son-in-law, Barclay. (Orders to provi.le cattle with
<li.-eetions about their monthly supply and payment' ' 45

buM.ot''f\V'\?'^''- ^^''"''y-. '^^'""'"^ '■^'«*^'''^"' '>f' the 42nd Regiment
but not o the three companies of the Royal Americans To L^et bnll
n-ought from Bedfor.1. I'low letters are to be sen To Pennsyb.. nh
•roops to be sent to Fort Loudoun, so soon as thdr cllltl^;? S ' be g"

sei^byTA^In^f ir- ""•'• ^'"^"""^ ''i"^ ^" •^^"'"' '•^^<-""« "^ <he aitlis

m -im-i r\ - " •'^"^'V^.'""'^'"f oi- Pennsylvania for the use of the

o the P -mi! r^p/".' " ^•'■'•••hcate of theordnunco at Fort Pitt belonging

e mill no M • f '''''* '• .'•'"''"" IJ"*^''""'-"-^'^ ^V(,uld be of service in

is' ; ir, • .p'^V"- *" I'T"'" l'"^^''*^'-'^"'' fli"ts for 2,000 men for

tins , unpa g! . Vo bo m readiness to march about the 2(Hh 419

oai:m tolu diir''"'^"fS*''"'"^'!""^'^'^i^'l'l '"«« re-enlisted for the cam-
paign, to be discharged when it is over. 4.>n

Bouquet to Lieut. Watson. That Capt. Stewart has consented "to

accept the apology oftVre.l at He.lford : semis it signed by Li.-utGuJ^

23-2

A. 2H-2

HOIIQUKT COLLECTION.

311

17(i4.

Jiini' lit,
I'liiladt'lpliiii.

.rime 24,

IMliltult'lphiM.

Aiijfust S,

Aiitrurtt 11.
CaniMlc.

.Vtll^UMt 11,

Fort L(Mi-

A\igust 'Jl,
l'\)i't 1.(111-

.\llg\l.st .'il,
Kort Ijoii-
(louit.

S<'|it<'ml>('r .'!,
Hcdfoid.

.S«'|)t»'iiili(i- II',
Jiigoiiicr.

Si-|>tiiiiliii' H.

So Hooii US lio also Nifr„n it lu- Hhall ho icIwihimI aii<l at liliorly to piwood
to(ti'eaf Hiitaiii. Viitro 42ii

HoiKin.'CsonlorN in tlio contractor'K a>,H'i»(M at l*liila(loIi)hia tor 'viotuiii
lini'' the troops in that <lopartinonl. 424

Onlor, dated llio L'lJrd .liiiu". to tlio samo, to supply tlio .'arri.soiis flu-
1705. " • " ^27

Bouquet to Oapt. (Jordoii. (See A. 20, p. 54). ilis acconnlH sottlod
with tho hit(! payinastor and hahinco paid to his crodil ; confusod accounts
received of certain otlier hahiiices and arrears to come to the oHicers.
liariisley neirotiatinij; tor the sale'ot' liis coniinisNion. Iiilroduces Lieut."
liiane. Ciiani.es in the ref,ninent. i<;veiyhody tired of tiie dist,nistini;-
woriv ot Indian tii-'litin^^. Tlie ['rovinee having' voted 1,()()() men,' is now
piclunj.- up every va<;aiM»nd on tlio street logo on service, witliout heing
put in shape, an<l as lie cannot, ffot the i>rave men in the forts, he must,
venture witli this stran.u^e mob ; it will rcHpiire anotiu'r miracle (o succeed
with such toolB, Maryland, as usual, will do notliiiuj;, \'iri,nnia will
defend herself, hut the people are aliandoniny,' the frontier, unless he can
lalve the l.loo<ly savaj^es otf their hack. Is .sorry tliai .Monckton has had
to defend himself from a rascal, hut it will turn out lo the confusion of
his jealous enemies. Kecommonds Mr. Relfo to command the three com-
panies on the frontiers to the east of the Su.squehanna. 42!»

(ieneral order. The I'onnsylvanians to he in readiness to move. All
violence or dainai>;e to perscms or |)ro]>erty forhiddeii ; offenders shall
he punished with the utmost .severity. Jie'iurns lo he sent in of iiowder
and flints requireil. ' 4;j;.{

Adverlif^(>ment hy l5ou((uet for volunteers. 434

Hoiujuel todapt. Schlo.sser. Instructions for his march es(!ortin.<? a
hriw-ade of wagi!;ons to Bedford, where he is to take command. 4:{f;

.Vnother order of the same date, with instructions respecting- (he course
(o he taken with the wa^-'^ons, which are paid tor carria,i,'e hy weight. 4:{S

HoiKiuet to John Harris. Had not i)laced much de])endence on the
\-ouni.- men of his county, hut did not think they would have hecn so
hackwanl to engage in the cause of their country, hut let others tight
Ihc wild Indians; lluy will do well hereafter not' to hoast of what they
will do and have not done. It will he well *o have a list of those Joining
Ihe army in various employmenls, so that tho.se in tlu^ service inay not
he confounded with (ho.se who remained at home. ' 440

The same to Gage. Sends Lieut. Potts with nrudstroet's dispatidios
from Fort Pitt. Kxpeets to he joined by 40(1 volunteers from Virginia
and elsewhere. Tln^ commissioners of' Pennsylvania have aiithiiriseil
him to complete their conlingent at their own expense. The force even
at Pittsburgh will convinc.o the savages that tlioy can be etfectuaily
chastised, and compel them to submit to any alterations in the terms so
iujiidieionsly granted them, (iovernor Pamiuier hopes that Stephen's
villainous conduct has been misi'epresented. 44I

The same to ( 'apt. Rit/,liau|tt. commanding the bullock guard, ordering
thiit one half of the guard round the bullocks ilav and night, to assist
the drivers, &o. ' 44:{

The same to Brailstreet. McKee has been sent to ascertain if any of
the prisoners delivereil by the Shav.anese and Delawares are from
Pennsylvania; he is to return after he has executed his (Mradst reel's)
orders. 444

Memorandum for the otiicers as to the lists to he made. iVc.. the ar-
rangement of (he troops in case of attack in camp, a diagram of the
position ot the troops in this ease being given. 44,')

;n:

lii

H

UOUQUKT COl-LKOTION.

A. 23-2

irm

S'i'|itiiiiliti' I'l,

A .iHailod onlor for tho .iisposili,.,, „ni,o tn.o,,K on .1... nuu-cli, ,l,.«o.l
Ih. LMli. I)is,„.siti„n III niso of im adaclr .>ii ilu. maroh. with ii

l-isl(.ftlienu«ii,s„aii.osllm(sl,o( Lost at (lu- (ar-ot lK>l,.n.ino'1'o ^"11
stai,.12i,.ll.at(a,oMsof.l,e l^M,,.s;dvallial. IN-^nmu,,. with 7v,;i,t for
ho i.ivmuiins. Iho winiuTs of ihi^ pri/.oK v .-.v Kio.h.ricU I'iftor (!anl
.•wnis(,o,n,mny, Isl ; Jan.os Dntf, Sorirca.il, ('apt. Liiulsov's (V.' 2n I ■
saack I.w,M,(-a,.t. Mra.lys (^,.. ;!n| ; .|„„„, ir.r,v,l. (<a,„'. IMium-'h (\

OctolpiT'J.

Niivt'iiiU'i' .">
Mu.olxiii^iiin.

OnhTs hy l{ou.,.u>t to tiu' troops i„ a.ilinpaliou of n.ovin- lowanis
llio Indian towiiH to atlaclv thoin. ,r,-[

Ilu IVIauaivsahvadyivdiimUind liavo scmiI in their prisonors Is
.iro.nir n march n.irainsl, tlu' Shawanoso nidoss tju-y submit llopos soon
to SCO the l.iir.ionsomo war cn.lod. when his caivor must cease as
all ins services there is no liope of ohtainiiiir nalurali

s after

i/.ation. and he is

I

i\

X'.ncllllKT 1.")

MiiskiiijruiM,

NmtiiilH'r UK,
Kdil I'itt.

Novciiilicf ,"{0,
Knit I'itt.

conHned to tliis re.icinu.nt. not boini-- oven aHowod lo'sdiouf a sa-l
vea^Tw'nT' ' v'T '" "''', ""'''''''■ ^'"'" '"'^'*- '<'iv""<"^l« next
na ti lali/.ed. Kespoclii.o; a chaphiin to take tiie ph.ce of .lacks,,,, \:m\
Ihesametol,,,.,^.. (Only a part of the letter has hec, p,vserve.l)
Keport,,,,i.(l,eseltiementwith the Indians; that he wouhi ma,-eli the
..oj.s hack to l-ort I'ltl. .Iismiss the pn.vincials and voh,ntee,-s and (ix
the re-„lars in fhoir winter (,uarters. Menti.ms the merits of several
' '*".-;""' ';«;!'vu'o rendc-cd l.y the v<.l,i„tec,'s from Xii-i-ini,,
rothc-s.hcks sent for trial. Deserter. Conrlmartial .tr)S

oUicc's. a 1,(1 tin
ki'. The two I

.Marchiny- o,-(lei's to detach.

HoiKiiicI to (iane. The armv i-etiirncd
Americaii.-

lere o,, tl,i. liSth :

K;o-itii

the |{oval

Ameiicans,narche.l yesterday; the voluntcc-s and p,-ovi,„ ,,•,! tr.^ns
.le tollow,,,!,^ Ihe captives a.v sent to their pn.'inc-s. ||.,w the
.lifterent t..,-ts(spec,t,ed) arc -arrisoncd. The C.-mo-hnawauas pn.cccd
^v'"' tl." deputies of the Dclawa.-cs to Sir Willia.n .lohnso,, 'iVtali:
rcspectin.ii- Indian hosiau^s \-,.. Does not think (ia-e's plan would have
succcede.1 with he distant Indians, for reasons .ivcn ; d'va.l of M„...|i^l,
power IS the (mly motive capable of makin- a soli.l imp,v,ssion „„ Uieir
minds he sche.ne p,'oposed for ovcawin- them, by a rapid advance
I, M s,siss,pp,. a,>d Fori, dhart.vs ,.o„ld be reaJd.,.! sooner than a

Dt'CfiulH'i' 4.
I'liilailt'lpliiii.

oivee.nild be c.dlected to oppose the lulvancc; when that fort is hehl
by a proper lorcc wouki be the pn.per ti,„c Ifcr (Vicdship ,„,d

radc; time must establish il. The obstacles to the e.xpeditio, ' t,
bavino.towa,tforonlc,.s tVon, l,on,e an.l lor p,v,vi,.cial Vr ' ps wl c
are never ready. '

(ico. Croi>l,an to AlexandtT

iHceiiiluM' 7,
Kort Pitt.

,», ,,- • , • , . , , IcKee. Is pleased to hear that his

McKees conduct has been app.'ovcd of The . hanoe ,„ ,|,.. mana-c-
0. ot Indian uftlurs. I.- which the agents a.v iu.repcndent of an^.f
tlofhcors commanding ai the posts. To inform the' Indians that he
Hhall be a J^.n Put to open the tra.lc and tran.sact the affairs of Is
departmen with the tribes in that countiy, and that they are t.> lie
le.dx to briu^r ,„ jH.ltry on his arrival, till which time thev sh.mld be
ciutiom,. not to deal. le ne. ,t tell any o.ticcr what insiruct:-.,, ho

(Oroirhan s) eominy. and. to be id'enai-cd tor !■.;„. _^^^,

pi'eparcd lor him.

]

.^riVrts"; \'"'-, V'«-^'f""' .'^^<' take charge .d (iershom iIiok« an,
e\\ JlickH, to be taken as |,risoi,ers for ti-ial at Carlisle, 4(!

and
4(>0

A. 2;]-2

HOirgilKT OOM.KCTMIN.

;n.T

17(U .
Di'ociiilirii' II,
Korl lioii-

lldUll.

DivcihImt U2,
Kurt 1. 1 Ml
dimn.

Id'CflllliiT '>{>.
Nil dati'.

17l>.">.
.'ikiiiiiirv \i\.
New ^■'(l|•lv.

.lainiiiry li'J,
New Yiirk.

.liitiiiHfV LTi,
NfW N'ciili.

Krlifiiary I"i,
l'liiliwli'l|i)iiii.

Fclnimiy 22,
l'liila(l('l|ilii'ii,

Arntrli 4,
IMiilad.'Ipliia.

H..u.,iiol In ( api. W. Murray. Order (n „,„.„ tlu- loUor Htmt l.y
(n;<.rf,o. (-n.irl.ai. t.. M.Koo, will, nu'ssa-cos |i, il„. IndiaiiH, aiul iC il con
tains sucli mt"sHa^r,.s, ho i.^ nol (o |.(>niiil il lo I... dcdivcrod. I'a^fo »7;{

Ihc saim« lo (Ja^'c. Tlic incaKuros lu- ri-.M.mimMidH with I'.tiiliac aro
mH'..sHar.v. l.ul owint; l.» the chai.ir,. in I he inaiia/^^oMUMil of Indian allairH
liMlouhlH II 11 w.Mild h,- j, roper h.r him lo inlerlere. Kespeelin.' Ihe
iotlorlroni Cro^rhan lo McKee. TluMdlieeiH will hoKlad to have no lurlher
eoneeni willi Indian alJair.s. I.iil it is lo h,. rr^rrelled thai powern ofmieh
iinp .rianee should he Irusl,..! lo a man illilerah-, imjindent and ill-hred
who siihverls Ihe purpo.-es of i.-overnmcnl, an.l he^^Miis his liiiKdioiiH hy ii
ridieulons disjda.y ol his own imiiorlanee and an all.Miipl, to (h^s^^•ov ilie
harimnu whieii sliould siihsisi, helwriui the ditVcrent hranehes 'onh.'
serviee. The evil eUeet. of hurryin;i; on Ihe trade will. Ihe Indians
rio.mhans nivvious e(.ndnrl. Munier and sealpin^' of an Indian al
I itlshiir-;li l.y Marylan<l volimU^ers, and i.nolher of Ihe name i^raiii,' is in
the woods wilh a simihir ol,j,.,.|. I'nless lln- insolciee o|' Ihe iVontiiM-
iniiaJMlanls is repn«ssei| il will he impossil.U. lo preserve peace wilh Ihe
mlians; had wrillen to the (lovernors of Vir;.inia, Murviun<l and
I ennsylvar.a lo puhlish orders iis lo IJie suspension of 'hoKliiilii.H
( auses of disorders hy ihe IVontier people. 171

Memo, of len;al |.i.inls to he used in lh(> suit of Navior, apparently
a^'aiiist Oiirry lor prevcuilin^' Ihe illieil. sale oriiiju.;r, ' (fit

l>aiiy pay allowed lo pt>rsons (unployeil in Mis .M^ijes^'s ser\iee in
till' eumpai/ffi ol' I71II. " ' 4^^]

Ijist of reiliieo I ollieers, .sent lo ( 'apt. Marnsle\'. iH\i

HoiKluet to Capt. Mtuitin.'k (in Kreiuh). ,\ friendly letter, slating'
Ins siK^t'ess 111 Ihe e.xpedilions ; his position after twenty-stnen years of
serviee and his intention to (■oiu(^ lo London, ' " .|h;;

'Plm same to ('ii|it. (Joi-don, .\clvnowled;r,.s (he kind sentiments e.\
pre.ssed l.ydordon. Will reeomnu'nd In t l,e ( Jeiiera! what he ((iordoii)
desires. lu-

The same to Sir William Johnson. Ihi'l reeeiveil his letter of 1st
Seplemlier hy the liulians on the Hth Dect^mher n.'ur Tort Lii^'oiiier
tliet.lhers at I'hiliidelphia. Ileitel left with the ( 'aii/^rhniiwa^as and
the dejMities of Ihe Delawares, expeetini.- to lie with him (Sir William;
hy Chnstmas. hut he is afniid Ihe snow has made him nunain wilh the
Seneeas. Had furnisheil ("rot-han with tht! neeessary orders for Ihe
posts, but does not expect him to ^^et over the mounlaitis on aetoiinl
of the snow. The lliirhi ,,r iho Shawanese hostaM-es arose, no douhl,
from fear, hut th<. nation has sent haeU the prisoners, as ai-reeil on.'
Prom los.ses hy war and small-po.\, they can .lo nolhiiif,' without the
Deliiwares. Is t.-ratilied at his (Sir William's) sentiments wilh re/^'iird
to Ihe terms ol peace a>!d that his etiuitv will establish it on solid
foundations; thanks for his ap|)ridiati(>ii. " The murder ol an Indian
by it .Maryliind \(p|unleer. .(K!»

The siime to John Marr, l>*esp(ietiii>i; the sale of his tarm al (Jone^o-
ehaKUo. 4,,;{

Ihe same to Col. I'hiilips. Su<i;!,'eslions tis to the best manner of pro-
ceeding,' to obtiiin il ^'rant of mineral land. 4<)4

Tim same to Col. J{eid. The Shawiiiu'se hiive nivent.'apl. Murray
Ihe slronjuesl assMrimce of their readines.s *n comj.lv with their (Mi'-a^e
ments; they have delivered up prisoners and will "send hostaj^es. "^IMie
<lepulies of llm Delawares are with Sir William Johnson and have dis-
l)rovod the ealiimnies eirciiljiled seerotly a^jainst him (Mou(|uel). These
slanders have not beon able to aH'eet his character. The (leiieral is

im

UOUQI'ET COLLECTION,

A. '2:W2

hi

\7>Vk

April 12,
l'liilii(l<'l|)liiik.

.May L'.
New York.

No (IftU'.

ir:)8.

.laiiiiiirv 30,
Ft)it Loii-
liouu.

Tho Hun.o to Liout. I'otls. |{,.^r,vtK lu- cannot s.-rv,. him „s tVon. liis
moni am osponoiu-o ii> tin- .s.rvico l.o woul.l willingly havo .1..m.- r,tH»

T • V* J '" V'»n'i"ct to 1.0 <.|.sei-vo.l l.manis llu. wtMtgnmvH \,. r.lCJ
Listof „thoorH'HtoroH^r„i,n, (o Ko,.( I'iti. ** ■ r,„4

Two fVai^montH of onlois in ' ,
I'lan of tho 42n(l Ro^'inuMil, ; ■
.rol,linf,'H rospoctiii^r snhjocts tv
.lottinijH of an annwor to lu' soii
Hpootin^r ivcniits, (•lolliinf,^ Sec.

r>() 1 , 5(12

* to lliono\vi>Ktal>lislmi('nl. r>(ir>

• tton alxml. f,(((;
y Houquot to Major 'hillokon, w-

r.(l7

,, , - -- — ^j ., . , MIT

irSlTn'/;/"'^^ ''"'*'•' ""'• "'"' '^"' •''•"i.ary.

Onioi-H for the oxocution ni (wo .lohorlorH, William A.uiorson -II'm-T
aml^ Lrancs Stoodwoll, (!(tth, l.oih privalos. .latol L'Jtth Soptoml.or -n<;

Loiter from nomiuot to tl.o (ionorai, roHpoctinij tlu- arrosl of r.V

Stopl.on, byS.rJohM (St. Clair?), wh.. carries tho tttor an,l will ..iv „

hiHroanoiiH. Uum wanted for the mens health. %,!•{

Orders respeetinfj; tho Nottlemeni with the Shawanese ^,14

llemoranclahy M..uqiict <.nthe snl.je.'ls on which ho was to write

copioso (ho letters in which these wore em io,l heinii- -ivon at the

j)roper dates. '^ .'^

lfoa.!sof'apotiti..n t.. the ("omn.an.ler in < 'hief. I.y tl,. inhal.itants'uf
Yoilv an.l ( umlierlan.l -ountios. in Pennsylvania, fo'r sottlemeni of their
olanns tor waggons.

The answer follows.

Orders rospectin/r the raisin^- and nuisicrin-- of milida -,•><»

.Method of making; shot.

Moiiquet to Mr. Allen, somlini.- specimen of ore (o !„> t.'si,.,!

.\o(es on (he cost of (|,>ur. o:iis, corn \c

Order to (Japt. .lames I'ipor. an.l Li'out. John Hendn^. to proceed to
l-ailislo wi!h the remains of tho two companies of li^rhi hors,. -,'!r>

Order tor a detachment to proceed I,, the r.dief of Korl l.iyoni.'r r.'ii;
. C opv of an adyer(isen.en( (o he issued hy (icncral Stanwix, .Mnnounc
in.ii' the approachm- payment for ihe services ,|„rin<Mhe last . 'am-
pai,i,n.. sw,trKvste<l.n a letter from Mon.iuel. hy whom the (..rm of oro-
'■:"•'""<•" 1""1 H'on drawn up. The letter e.m(ainino- the proposed
proclamad.m is da{ed 12th .luno, 175!!, and is a roni,.h .In.ii-hl Vi7

Apparently an ad.livss to the Ass.wnhly of Pcnnsylvania.witl, i.ap'ers
lolatin;; to the campaii-n, and l.-avin- it to the Assnnhlv to relicvol.ini
from theohli.i^.ati.ms he ha.l pcrs.mally entered into ("or the ,,ul.lic ser-

Drauirht of- a U'ltor to ( 'apt. (ionjon. written in friendly terms hu'*
ecunplainini,' that the eontin-ent account had hecn rejcctcl, and thai the
officers wore compelled to rcfun.l money r.-ccivcd and sp.-nl 54O

52 1
524
5;)(»

:.;ti
f>;i:{

MiscEi.LANKors A('C((r.\Ts .vN'ii Kktiuns.

175H-17<!a.
A. 24.

.lohi. Charles Viau Description of Fort L'Assomption audits .rar-
I ison, st.u-OM, *e., and also of (he surroimdin.ir country. Pu,7^, 4

B. M., 21654.

A. -'t

HOUQrK.l' cnM.K.CTluN.

;»ift

ridi;

Miiv ;u

l'lii1iMli'l|iliiii.

'Iiiiii' M,
<'nrlinli'.

\ll(fllM( Ifi,

Ha.VHtiiwn.

AiiKimt i,M.

Oct nil,. I'.' I.

Di'cciiilii'i' 'Jl.

17r>!t.
l'"i'lil'lllll',V -'».

Muivh 1.
April 111.
April LM 'jr..

May :t,.lul,vl.
Ni'w YiirK.

.lulv I,
MalirHv.

.Iiilvfi.

.Inly 111,
< 'iirliHic.

.hily L".',
lAirl. l/i>n

ilnllll.

. I Illy i;:.,

I'liila<li'lplii,(.
■No dati'.

8
«
I)

(lovcni.ir Doiiiiy. Wiinanl l.y ({ovcriiur „{' |',.|iiiNvlviMiiii In michh

.fohn Millin^'H, ('(ilnm«l MuikhicI'h accduiil with liim. 2

HoiKliicl. KiilcH mill piicoH olHiillor's ji.(ti<i(|H. 7
Ifn.Viil .Vini'iiniiiH. AliHlract uf ('ill. HimkiiicI'h (•(iiniiaiiy.

"'"' 'lo ill)

<l" do ,|o

'!'• flo do n

M<)ii»|iu'l. AlmlnuM nl'wananlH in Imm liivuiir, iVdin jsl .Iniic, ITr)H. I:i

'I'lio nanio. Acdounlh rniiii AiiifiiHl, ITTtH, l(( da(<'. ' |o

Uoynl AmoricaiiH. AI>Htracl oC uccdimlH In Ihcso dales. It

(Joloiud Y.Miii^. Aic.MiiilH lur .'idistiii^rlioyal AmoricaiiH, and liilln. K;

JamoH Jicii-liloii Id LiouhMiaiit Karnsloy. Willi mcoiiiiIh oI' H..vai
Aiiicricaii Hallalinii, ' " ^n

Ahncssiii.'iiI of wafr^^niiH in l;an(iiH|(<r (' ily, PcnnKvlvania ; Hi^rncd

liy Hid jiiHliccH or Ihc peace, " '_>5.

<Jeneral Slainvix lo('ai)lain <'alleiider. KUm.n Inindreii j.aek horses
lo lie jirovidod. •»-

Daniel ClarU to <i(>neral Slanwix. l-lseoi'ls wauled lor eohvoyH, L'S

AllgllHl I,

l!.'<lf..i<l.

AutfiiMt I,
H.'.lf,.nl.

AuKWHt I,

11.(1 fun I.

A\ii;iist I,
H.Mlf,.r<l.

AtijjiiHt. 7,
ljiK<>iii<'r.

Aiiifiist, H,
H.(lf„nl.

AiikiihI IL',
('iirliHic.

ViiKHKt i:f,
liaiicaNtcr.

liiKoiiirr.

.AiigiiHt 17,
H.<If..r.I.

.Antfust L'o,

.AuKust 1
Hcdfonl.

.loliii Nolson lo llie same. Will raise easli as I'asl as |i(issil(le. I'll

Mushes and ("allendei-. i;isl, of Die dillcrtMil l.ri,i;ades '(f liorses ( paek
horses) |(iil(.(l anil lakoii liy Iho enemy, ;•()

Hoiiqiiet lo ('ajilaiii ilanihrinhl. * inslnielions lor raisin/,' drivers
I'or wa/f^ons. ;{•»

Sani(« lo l<;. Slii|)i»en. AiHhorisinji' him lo advance nioiie\- lo
<'ai»lain liainhriirht (or raisin/;- \vaL?;j,-oin'rs. " :>,.[

Same lo (!aplain Sinclair. Iiisiriie.lions lo hiiy li.ra/;»(. .Vc. .'!.'»

Same (o Caplaiii ('allender. The wrelehcd ^lali^ ol' Ihe lior.ses
I'roni sore hacks, ,Ve. ;j7

<JeorKo Morion lo Col. lioiKpiel. I'rovisions rorwaided. 'IMie waul ol'
(|'ra/r(. ; of leal her, .Vc. His dillieiillies. ;{!».

noii(|uet (o Oaplaiii Hamhri/,dil. Orders to pnrcha-i(( waynoiis.
horses, \'e.. und (o ohiuin driv(!rs. ;j,s

Adam Ifoops (o Colonel |{oii((ii('l. .Movenienis III' pack wa.Lri^ons.
Cattle lorwa-rded. His exertions to i^el provisions Ibrwarded. 11

Kdward Shipjum to the saiiHi. lias rt civcd rtMiiiltaneo. Succos.ses at
Nia.iiiara, 'ryei)nderoi,'a and (Irown i'oiiil. Hopes Cor favourahle news
t'roiii WoKb at (iiKdioc. .|;(

<JcM»r/fe Morion lo the same. Ca|iliire of wa/;/;oi! liorsiM hy Indians'
ol train under Captain Shisher (Schloss(.r). Sixh'eii more tiiken from
Major Tiilleken's convoy. Carpeiil(!rs waiittMl lo repair wa/^/^oiis. M

HoiKluot lo Adam Hoops. .'Vecessity (or thi! niai,dst rales at Jvan-
caster lo eiifo.'ce tiio assessment on wag/^ons. Tlu^ (Miemy have hiiriied
and ahandoiied V(!tian/,'o, LidJieiif and I'riskisle (Presfpi'lsh^). Xt-ce.s-
sity foi" a mufra/.iiie ill I'i! tslMU'irli !" keep liie Indians in oi'der. .Siniply
of iive cattle. If the Province would vsw'. itstdf (his would he Ihc! last
3'oar of war. .j(;

Daniel Clark lo Colonel lioiupiel. Asks prolcelion atjainst mohssta-
lion if he hiiild a house for (he clerks. (h

316

BOUQUET COM,ECTI()N.

A. 24

II

ir.v.t.

Auffust LM,
IilKniiicr,

Au>{u.xt 24,
OiiriiMle.

AuffUHt 24,
Civrlisli',

AuKiist 2"),
Ligiiiiit"!'.

AuKust 2S,
l!t'(if()i<l.

AiiKu.st 2S,
Bedford.

AuguHt 28,
Ligtiiiicr.

August 28,
Lancaster.

AuKu.st 31,
Lancaster.

Septeinlier .'f,
Carlisle.

Septeinhei' It,
Bedford.

SejiteinlM'i' 4,
Lijfonier.

Se|>tenilM-r 7,
I'edford.

Septellllier 11
r.e(If(.i(l.

Se|)tenil)er I."),
Carlisle.

Ne|ifenil)er I."i
Ligonier.

Septeniliei- 17
Lancaster.

I^eptend)er l!l.
Ligonier.

Septendier 2(»,
Carlisle.

iSeptenilier 21,
Bedford.

Neptenibei' 21,
Bedford.

■Se|itenil)er 21,
Wnichester.

NeptenilKT 22,
Bedford.

SeptenilHT 25,
Lignisici-,

Septelidjer 27,
Hhiladelpln'a.

w. T^^ ;"" ^"^ B«»q"el. Th uHing ovory oxoi-tion to cot ready
wag-oii.s, Ac, tov transport; want .,f hor«o hI.oos, &c. MiHconduct of a
wa^r^on maHter; the ba.l ,,tate ofl.i« horno.s in co.'.Hoquenco PaL 4'
Dan.ol Clark to tho smno. Tl.o l.ad quality of tho boof from Vir Jnia
Mr foops able to-Hupply boof fi-om I'ennsyjvania *' ?i

' rotaZ vT ^" p" "'""■• '^^".'IL"'' '"^^'«""^ ♦■'•••"» Lancaster rop,*-o-

I'^t fa fho'"" ""^^r'Tr' ''iffi^;'>'tu^« of transport. Wants instSu-

tobehad 1"""t".>' "f ''^■^' «'^"lo wanted; plenty of good quality

wamccT '^^'"'*"" *" *'"' '"'"''• •"^^"''^^'"""ts of pack waggons. 8ah

o. <1 and buil.ling a post on the Monongahola ; to stop bringing i., flour
but forage wanted ; arrangements for beef, pork and mutton. f.i;'

cnt )os'ts"'*' ' " ^''"'"''' ^^■''""^'«"'«"^« *■•>'• P'-ovisions for the difter-

meiUs ' "'^ *^*""*"" **" ^''''''"*'' ^"'"^ '"'^- '^^J'"'"* "^ ^"^ waggons and arranges
<un-man)*' ''^'''''I^''"- ^^<lvertisement of forage wanted. (English anil

an?!le;f ' "'""l"-'}''' V'.f '«1«»«1 «ouquet. Has secured waggons ; horstl
and drivers wanted ; desires furtliei- insti-ucfions «<>

^V( " ^^"''''•' ^" *''^ ^'""'^- ^^^'P'"'^ "'^ ^o *1'^ s»l>l>l.y of boof, mutton"

E..uquet to Captain llambright. Instructions regarding the supplv
<»t \wiggons, horses and drivers, and how they are to be sen7 (i«l

.JT''^'' }^7^'''' ^? ^'"'.""''' Bouquet. Details of the movements of pack
waggons (return at p. ()()). ^ ^^

Bouquet to George ACorton. Instructions respecting waggons &c 71

The .same to Adam [[oops. Detail
furnished and wanted.

Adam IIoop.s to Col. Bouquet,
be kept supplied. Remarks on
posts

of and remarks on tho live stock

Ihe garrison at Fort Cumberland will
the best way to supply the smaller

75

rieorge Morton to the same. The state of the pack wag-ons, &,•. Asks
lea\e ot ab.sence from illness. ^,^.

'f w'V;'- llambright s expenditure for waggons, .Vc. Kxpects no news

of \\ olfe 8.success till si)ring. Ifeniarks on niilitarv movements 78

.eorge Morton to (he same, ireallh improving. Reports of the

A\aggons. their movements, Ac; money wanted. so

Daniel Clark lo the same. Complaints of loading forage by guess

"" " "' ' " 82

84

not true. Plenty of cattle from Pennsylvania

T^ouquot to John Eyer^s. with a bill for ,£1,500 sterling

Same to John Xelson. With order from Mr. Barrow for £4 500
sterling. ' ' " ^

Richard (rnjham to Adam [[oops. Asking for paymc-nt for hooves
ordered by Col. Bouquet. ^^.

Bouquet to Adam [loops. Cattle not coming forward The ar-
rangements necessary foi- a winter supply for the different iiosfs 88

George Aforton to Colonel Bouquet. Movements of wairgons, driverK

■■ " '* 8'i

John Xelson to the .same. Will attend to tlic lulls drawn on

mm. ^^

J

A. 24

BOUQI'ET ri>M,ErTION.

■UT

VI' Htock

7H
inid will
smaller

75
'. Asks

Hi
amount
lo news

78
s oftlio

80

r gUOHS

82

84

17511,
.SiiptJiinlmr 27,
LiK<»ii)-r.

Hepttiiiilxr 2H,
Fjiiiiuiuttur.

M«il)t«'iiilier 30,
CarliHl«.

<)Lt<)lH1I' 1,

CivrliKli'.

( )<!t<)lH'r U,
rjigoiiifr.

( K'tolxT (i,
UkiiciiHtt-r.

Octolwr 7,
CarliHlt'.

Octolx-r 11,
C«rliHle.

( )ctol)er 13,
CwliHlo.

Ol'tolMT, 17

OctolKT IH,
GarliHic.

OctolKTlH,
LigoiiifT.

()ctolMT23,
Ligoiiicr.

OotolxT 25,
CivrliHle.

Octolx-r 27,
Ligunier.

( )(;t<)b«ir 2il,
PittHburg.

N<>v(iiul)er t),
Ligonier.

Novenilwr 7,
Bedfoitl.

Novenilx^r !),
CarliHle.

NovBinber !),
Ligonier.

Novdulx'r 11,
PittHbiirg.

XovomlMir lit,
Cmi)b«;rlan(l.

Novenilier 27,
Cumberland.

November 2!),
C\nnl)erlan(l.

NovemlxT 3(>,
Bedford.

Otioonilifr 3,
Bedford.

December 17,
Pittsburg.

(loorgo Morion lo LieiUonaiit Ourrv. Movements ot' puck wiii;-
«"""• ' J'a-re !>!

Kdward SliipiH'u to Colonel Bou(,ue(. Acknowle.lL'ini; receipt ol'
billH for £2000 .sterling. b f^ F ^^^

Adam Hoops to liiehard (rraliam. Will settle for the cattle ordered
by Colonel HoiKiuet. j^;^

The .same to Colonel Bouquet. That the full qiiantitv of live Hlofic
was sent off. Iteturns of |)rovisions in store, »te. " !)4

(ieorgo Morion to the same. Korage received. Report as to pack
horses ; no furtl-.er use for carpenters. \)(i

Kdward Shippon to the same. Hills for monev received. The loss of
drivers by Captain llambright. " f)s

Adam Hoops to the same. Respecting suiiplies of flour. Thearrange-
nients about sheep and cattle. j(9

Daiuel Claik t(, the same. Resigning his charge of the torage store,
and sending an account of his balances. ' ny^

Adam Jl()ops to the same. With account of cattle sentott'and ready,
ami complaints of the clerks at the posts not sending regular returns. lOiJ

()onrad Weiser to the same. Acknowledging receipt of monev.
Thanks for letter expressing satisfaction for services. Preparing a
brigade of waggons to send off forage. 105

Adam Hoops to the same. Account of flour sent ofl'. Supplies to
Hmallei' posts. ^^^^J

(reorge Morton to- the same. A cc(mnt of waggons sent off with flour,
^^), lO'J

The same to the same. .Money received. Account of Ibrage. >rove-
ments of waggons. no

Adam Hoops to the same. Victory by Piiiasia ovei' Jtussia. De-
struction of the Toulon tieet by Eoscawen. 112

(ieorge Morton to the same! The scarcity of fijrage. Klour ai-rived
and sent off'. Horses stolen ; supposed to bo' by desorters. 113

Houiiuet to Adam JIoops. (Quantities of flour, cattle, &c., for win-
ter stock. Ijr,

Ceoige Morton to Colonel Jiouquct. .Movements -jf brigades of
waggons. Denies that forage is wasted at J jgonier. ' 120

Captain Callender to the same. Returns of horses .sent off', &c. 122

Adam Hoops to the same. Account of tlour. cattle, A:c.. and pi'o.siiect
of supplies. Jig

(ieorge Morton to the same. Ditticultii's of transport. Receipts of
oats, &c. Better arrangements needed. 118

Bouquet to (Jeoige Morton. Horses without pafScs to be stopped
at the })osts. lleturns of forage. lnstructit)ns as to wagi^ons and other
affairs. ' 123

(v'aptain (Jallender to Colonel Bouquet. Has bought fresh hoi> - and
wants a remittance, &c. 12(;

Meal inspection. Walker's contract; not tit for use. 128

Itamsay's contract; sound and good. 129

Lieutenant BIyth. Account of expenses and disbursements on behalf
of the Crown. J3(>

John liead to Colonel Bouquet. Iletui-n ot provisions sent forward
from Fort Bedford to different posts. 140

The h-arae to the same. Returns of provisions sent to Jjigonior and
Pittsburg, and to other posts. The quality of flour offered by contrac-
tors. Statement of provisions issued aiul "checked. 132

Thomas Hutchins. Eeturn of provisions issued. I35.

:u«

UOUQirKT OOLLKOTtON.

A. 2{

|)l'('('llllH>t' -'•_',
('\lll|lx'l'lllll(l.

<'llIllU'l-llHl(l.

hi'ii'iiilx'i- U."),

I.i^nllii'l',

No ilrtti'.

flinuiiiry 17.
Citiliwli'.

.IlMllllllV IN,

H.df.in'l.

• litnuary lit,
l'liilii<li'l|i|iia.

Kiluiunv 1",
Pliiludi'l'iiliia.

Kcliruan '.M,
CiirliMlc.

K»'ln'imrv 2."',
Vliilail.'l'|>liia.

Maic'li.

AliiiiJi ;t,

Foi't I'itt.

April.

April 111,
Laiu'iisti'i'.

April ■>:.

\,H\\V.\sti'V.

Muv 1.

T'hi'ladfliiiiia.

A[»y S.

Mav2t»,

I'hi'ladi'lpliia.

Mav 2(>.
Pliiliulclpiiia.

May -Xi,
Pliiladeliiliia.

May 24.

Mav IT),
Pliiladi'lphia.

l-59-17<iO.

17(11.
Fi'bniary 18,
I'ittslnirg'.

Mari'h 1,
Fort I'itt.

•Ttiiu' 23,
.Fort I'itt.

Si'pti'inl)er,
Fort I'itt.

Octolwr U),
Kurt I'itt.

1702.

<Vtol.fr '.'«,
Fort I'itt.

liiiMiloimiil IMytli toCVilonol Houqui't. Uotiirn of (HhImiihoo Mt(>io.M in

•'-'"IT.'r"' , . , IV«' l.'«f

Uulmf(M,niliiiiu to tho .simu". Utspcfliiii!,' siill, Ace. forwiinlod. Kx-

plimatiinis us to liorsos, \'»'. UJY

(looryo Morton U- tlio saino. Arran^'omoiitM for Hoiitlin^f flour; tJio

HottloiiuMit of liis lU'i'oimt.s, \i<. Y>^^

(nMiiM'iil Stimwix. Koriii of iKlvoiliHoiiioiil for jmok wiiifj^oiiH, 141

I'roviMioii.s. i'riuvs to Ih> paid at Fort hind. 2t»!l

Ailam Hoops to ('olom-l Homniot. Sondini,' lottors and rottirns. I-|5

.lolin lii-ad to tlu« saini'. Jio.spiH'tiiio; tlu' supply of nii-ut and voi((>-

tablos, with ri'turn (p. 147). ' i.((;

.lolin Nelson to till' .siinu'. Account I'umuit. 14:;

'I'lioinas Harrow to llu« sanio. Ilospiu'tin^- ai'couMfs. (!oii,i,qoMs at tiu>
Ilaniic. Dofoat of tlio Kromh Hoot (ai-coiint |»atro I4i)). 14^

Adam Hoops to the Hanu'. Tho cattlo sont up will last tlio garrison
at Piitslmro- altout live wookn. Xo nioro to he juiicliasod, RoturnK
ti'(Mii th(> sMialli'r posts. If,^(

William lMiimsti>d to tho samo. The appointment of hini.soIf and
David I'raiiUs as an'cnls tor the eontractois. 152

Tliomas Walker, His puhlie aeeount. isjj

(ieneral Stanwix to John Clark. Warnirit to .lohn (Mark as f(U'ai('«
master. l^j^C

( •allendor antl Huo;hes, Oeneral aeeoiint of pack horse carria/ro. 154

Oap. Sehlossor to('olonel jioiupud (in Kreneli). (llotliin^' for recruits
Wairyons oiio;age(l, Jieeruits l)roii,u;ht up. (Complains of tho liahilily of
(he^ captains to pay for thoir eh>thiug. The men lookino' fairly well." 1!»5

<leoroe l<:therMiio;toM to tho samo, witii hai,',i,Mge accounts and
l>alanci'. Ijjj^

HoiKliu-t to l[uo;Iies and (Jallonder. Cortilicate for coi\tractH hv
them with (Ion. Stanwi.v. jgV)

Samo. Jlis eontinoont account. i<;5

Same. Account of the contractoi's for victualling troops to the
(lovernmont. jJm

Same. Estimate of the price of provisions for tho use of tho troops
to live westwarti. ^(j.»

.lames Sinclair, A.I).Q,M.(f. Oortificato of Caj)tnin Ourry's i)ublic
accounts. j,|h.

Colonel Boucpuit. His public account an D.A.G. KJt;

(i. Mercer. Eoceipt for money due Yirf,Mnia and Mr. Walker, lllH

Eoyal Atnorican Rogiment ((JOth). Debts duo to Kusij^n (ionoll by

tho recruit.s delivered at Lanca.ster and Hodford 2*70

Mr. l{aby. Invoice of i,'oods boii^'ht from Thompson. 170

Tho same. Court of inquiry regarding goods seized. rnvoice

follows. ^ jN.j

Samuel Noilson. Monthly return of his company, 177

Houiiuot. Disbursement account at Fort Pitt, (or the Crown with
list of vouchors. ' j^;,

William Cochrane. Ilenunciiition to the light of ahHohife property to
the house sold by J)r. Meyer to Cochrane at Fort Pitt in 17(]0. "l7H

Flour. A return of flour, to be replaced in tho K

I'itt.

Ling'.s store at Fort
182

A. 2t

A. -J I

IIDirUlfKT I'dlJ.KnTION.

SIO

OMN at the
14K

liodiriiK
IfiO

iisoll' uiul
152
I.W

lis foranti
IHf.

a«o. IM
rtici'iiilH.

al)ilily of

\voll."ir>5

nils ami
lf)H

raolH by
15!)
1(15

(<) IJlO

Kil
10 (roopM

1(i2
H ])ublio

107

KIH

riivoicc
Hi!
17*7

I7ti'j

N(H1'IIi1m'I' III,

Knit I'ilt.

i;u:i.

.Iiunmrv "JT.
I''iiit I'ilt.

Mitroh I,
IMiiliult'l|i|iiii.

May Ji.

.liilv l.\
rmi, I'ilt.

.Iiilv Jl,
Fi'it I'ilt,

.iiiiv ar..

Kurt I'itl.

.\iiKiiHt i:i,

Fc.it I'ilt.

.KiiKiixt Lli,
Lil^Diiirr.

Hi'litrliilM'f r>,
Ki.it I'itl.

Si'iitiinlicf "JT
Ki.it I'itl.

Oiti.liir !•.',
K(.it I'itl.

Ni.iliitf.

ITiH.
.\|.iil n,
Kurt I'itf.

.\|iril IM,
riirlinlf.

.\|iiil HI,
K.)it I'itt.

Miiv ».

Ki.it I'itl.

Miiv I,

(';iiii.Hl.'.

May II,

I Iff i( lit.

May ir.,
K.iit I'itt.

.llllli'LM,

I'liilml.'lpliio.

•Imi.' L'.S,
niila.l.'ll.lii:..

. I Illy.-.,
.liilv II.

.\ilKii.'<t S,
l'liil<t(li'l|.l>iii.

Ki.it I'itt.

|{uiii|tii'l. la.xi III' ai'ciMiiilH, \i)., ol' (liHliiirmMiioiils for llio
<'i"wii, |»„jr„ |h;i

halcauN. l'',->liiunl(' Tof litiililiiif^ twoiUy Imloaux, 184

I'l'ii"!'"'' '" •'"li" H"i"»'iii. Itiifoiit'K warffttil to not an I'oraf^i'
maHl.r. IHi;

radick ("am|tlHill. Accotini af^aiiiKl Ihu Drown fur liormm IomI. 1(11)

I,('wiH Oiiiiy. liisl of |ii'is()iis killcil, M(til|UM| and tiiktwi l>y IiiiliaiiN
ill till' ilo|iarlin(>ht of l''oi-t I'ill. aliiiiil lUMlt'otil, ' IH!)

\V. Miinay. I{i»|init on tint slato of llio proviKionH in ntom al Kor(
i'ill. luo

'PIh« siiinc. l{o|M'cs('nta(ioii oil llit> aiiovc. 19(|

fit'vy, 'I'icnl A ( Ni. Accounl a^^HinsI tlu' Crown for gooiln hiiii-
|)ii«Ml.' 1H7

Arcli. Itlanc. < '(M-liliciilt' of valiiatioii of liorsc, cowh, »t('., ' ilintl liy
Imiians, ^((V

Iniiiati Iraiit'i'.s. liitturn of liiiiiaii Iraiit'is anil llicii- HcrvinitH killud
anil iiiadi' priHonciH l.y iiKiiaiis. 5J03

liisl of |ii'()visions Iciil lo lin- inlialiilanlH. 204

I;i'\y, 'I'l't^nt iV Co. .SiitidricH ,sii|i|ili('ii lo I lie Crown l.y oi'dor of
Coloni'l l!oii(|iicl ( llii'otMici'oiinlH). 20!}

iniliaii liailtMs. liinl of iniiicf.M Iraiiinj^ IVoni I'onimylvania anil wuhI-
ward. 21(1

('oojioi's. Anioiiiil duo l.y IIk^ (-'rown for worl; lionc and inaiiM'iaiH
ftiniisiifd l.y coopt'is a( l''or( 1*1(1. 211

i'aiil I't'ai'cc. I'ctidon and claiiii for lion;os killed or taken liy IndianH
a( i''orl I'ilt. ' 2i:t

Widow 'riioiiipsoh. Allidavit and claims for Ion.sivh l»y Indians. 21'1

\V. .Miinay. Claims for lo.sscs NiiHlaincd l.y liimscjf mid .lolm Mot-
calf. ' 217

hosscs. Claims t(w losses by Indians .sii.stnineil by country pcojilo at
h'ort rid. ■ lilH

IJoyal Anicri<an i{o^imcnt ((iOlli). Uctiirn of Captain Mtliorinf^ton'H
and viKwinl coinpanics, witli tlic dclaclimcnls at Fori Pitt and
Niagara. 220

Till! .same. Dales of the conimiHMions of llic oHlccrs of tlie Int bat-
talion at l''orl Pitt. 221

(ieneral (lay,!.!. Alossrs. Pliiir.sted and l"'ianks' iiccount of cliar/^OH not
iiu liided in ( 'oloiiel Moiapict's sottloinont witli tlioui. with I'cmarkH,
iVe. 222

Ciolbiiiu-. Survey on clot liin^' for Colonel Oii^hton's rof^imcnl. 22(i

Pennsylvanian troops. bVitiirn of strcn^'tli, arms, amniiinition, itcjof
the 1st lladiUion, 22H

IJoyal A iiKwic.an lvc,u;imcnl ((lOtb). Rodirn of Caiitain Mthorin^ton'H
and vitcant companies with the dc^taclimcnt.s at- Fort I'ilt and
Xia.eara. 22)1

Provisions, (lonond account in tlie Oojiarlmont of i'iiiladolpbia. 24;{

\V. Pliimsted to Colonel nompiet. A(d<iiowlodi^in^ rocoipt of pa|iorH.
I'espeelini^' payment of curriai^c ordered l.'V Trca.siiry. 'IMic (diarac.ier of
tlic representatives of Pennsylvania. 2'{l

Uoyal Amorican licgineiit ((JtMli). Kottirn of doscrtors from Ist
battalion. ' 232

»20

HnCgllKT I'ot.l.KrTliiN,

A -'4

1 im

Kort'lL.'!'" I'lMviMiniin. I(»'liirii o| inovihioiiH, Hi»|( iiii.l l'i»iiii{i<, tVi-.. noiiMVoiii Fort,

(limn. "'" I'OIhIdiiii In the "litl'fiviit poMlH nil llif coiutMiUiicutrm to Kort. I'itl.

l'ti«o 2X1

S».iitrml).-r 111, \ ir^iiiiuii VoliiiiloorM, Tlic Crown in juimhiiiI with Lt.-Cnlom'l McNvil

li»r voliintooix iniHcd in Nirf^iniii, \c. 211

«H>t..U'r2. I'rovihioiiN. Ifopoil uf llic iiiiincs of (lie bullock diovcrH Lfiim- ilowa

l-.irt I'ltt. ,|„, ,.iv,.r. '" ^ 2:11

L^■'V'li^I"' .Marvlmiil volmiloorH, Ut-tiirn of ntinilHMH. \c. •>;«&

rort I lit. -I'tr

I'oiinsylvaniiin l{(>,i,MnuMi(. liiwl of Iioimw liclonj^iii;^ (o |Im« olliiv
lolcn \>y tlu> liKliaiiH from (^iinin l(i. '_>i\

Niivi'IiiIht X.

, j;tti

N.w Koit — "inuH Hiilonl loColonol Hom|iu«(. 'I'lic |)iiiMiiil of Inilians lo rffovin*

Novi'inUr 17, Tin

2',n

Nt>v..inl»«i-.»4. IVniiNvlvanian Kfyinionl. Skt'dli of th.- sdiiti of ||„. lV«nnsylvuniim
tiHM.ps, III lln' lu'^riimin^r ,,{• III,' <':iiiipai^rn m CarliHU- anil al tliociiilin
Novt'iiilior, I7<»l. 2.'{!>

I'roviHioiiH, Ksliinalo of Kl(» lioad ofculllo, tlinl wi'iil willi (lu< troojw
under tlioooinmand otColontd Hoiniuol, from Port I'ill (o MuHkiiiffuin. 'IU\

Viif^ininn volunlccrM, I'lic Trowii to Ijl.-Coloiifl Mi-Ncil, for voliinlfcrs
liiihod in Nirj^iiiia. 2M

Maryland voliint»'i>rs, XocossarioH fiiriiislu>d tlicin at Tort IMM. :iJ5

IViiiiNvlvaniaii voIiihIcoi-h. XcccHsarics furnisiu'il ijioin at lAtrt

DiTI'IIiIm'M III

Kurt 1,1111-
ill lull.
Nil iliUi-.

ITiCi.
.luiuiiiry 1,
Kurt r.ini-
iliniii.

KiOinmiy IH,
l*liiliiili'l|ihiii.

Vi'liriiury IS.
Fi'liruiiiy I'l.
Miti'cli l."i.

March 2li,
l'hilivili'l|ihia.

IViisiitiila.
No ilftti",

I ntvimoiis. Calculation o| iho oxpoimc of proviMioiiH wiit >vitli llio
troop,s under Col. Hoiuiiud, from Fort, l»ilt to .MuHkin^iim. 24»i

.loliii (Joiitrli. ifoccipt lor voiicluM-B sent to (icnoral tJago. 241>

Indian ajijcnts. .\i iinl from (loor^ro Crofrhan for goiulH piircliascd

for till' Indians. ^fiO

IVnii.sylvanian troop.^. IJcccijif for monoy IowiiiiIk coinploling llic
I'omisylvanian I'oi'cch. ' Ufil

Royal Ainoricun Ucgimcnt (tJdIli). VVcokly nulwiNteiicc, from 2lHt,
July, 17l>4. to iruli March, 17<ir). 2\1

I'ollock. liarri.s \' Co. Account against tho Crown. 'I'.iH

Mu.stcriiig troop.H. Kxpoii.seH of nuiHlcring troopH in the houIIioiii
diHtrict. 252

Houqiict. (Vrtificato of the scltloincnt of Ids accoimtH lor last
campaign. 254

Highland Jlattulion. Account of cash dolivoroil to .Major .lamoH
(J rant. ' 255

('aptaiii Callcndcr to Colonel lloii<iiiet. ('aniiot sell tho waggon.
Country people want Hettleinents of their accounts. Why more flour was
not sent. 25(j

Murehes.— Marches computed from Camp No. Iti, lieing nlages for tho

army

Indians. Trees indicating where .scaljis and |»risoiiers were taken. 2511
Mouquet. His account with Sir .lohii St. Clair. 2(il

Lotoses incurred by the inhabitants of Ligonier, whilst kept for the

defence of the post. 2ti2

I'roviiicial troops. Men absent to be paid, witli lists of killed, d

chai'ged and deserted. 2

litii

is-

2»)4

Provisions. Estimate for the e.xpense of the contractors at Kort

•'itt- 2()«

Colonel Frevost. Ills company's contingent account. 271

Royal American Regiment (dOth). Detail for the winter quarters. 273

A -'4

Ni'iit I'loni l"'()rt
'ort. I'ilt.

•••Ic.n.'l McNfil
211

I'l'H K"'"K ''own
2:11
2:ifV

(o IIm> olllivrH

2;t(;

ill UN In ri'<'ov»>r
•I'M

I't'iiiiHylvuniiiii
(I III tlio oiiil ill

2;{!l
villi tlio tr(i<i|M
iKkiii^iini. 2IU
lor Vdliiiilt'ors

244
•\irl Pill. 245
lu'iii lit Kort

2ir»

i MMil with Iho

24t;

;o.

24!»

iiIh piii'cliiistMl
2r>(>

iiiiploliii^ llio
251

C(>, fVoin 2l8t
247

2;{8

I Ilio Hoiitliorii

252
)iintH tor lant

254
.Major .laiiHiH

255

the wn;fg()n.

noiv flour wan

25«
Hlagos for (lie

257
TO taken. 25!t

2()1
I Ivcjit tor the

202
of killed, (lis-

2»)4
torn at Kort

2()H

271
(lUurterH. 273

A. 24
t

!7»ir>.

No iluff.

BoiigiiKT coiJ.KrTloN,

:t2l

ProvlHioiiM. Aeeoiiiil of proviHioiiN ilui> iiy inlialalaiilN <i|" Fort

'ill

I'ligo 274
275

Kpliiaiin Mliiiiic. l.iMi ot'tleltlH ihu. |o |,ii„ ^t Kurt I'ill.

TiaiiMporl. UeparlilioM of \vaKK"i<M I'V lowiiHlijpM In IwincuMt'er

(loiiiily. ^,-,.

TranHporl. llorHe« wanted for llie iiiimli from Lif^oiiier. 277

175H.
Miiv It,
Kurt Ijyltlc-
ton.

May .'10,
>Slii|i|it'iiliiii'i;.

•riiiii< n,

Fort Ijou-
iluiin.

.Tiilin 7,
Fort Loii-
(luuii.

.ruiio II,
Ui'iuliiiff.

.Tiinn in,
Fort Lou-
doun,

.fune IH,
Fort Loii-
do\in.

July H,
Cuinborlivnd.

66—37

rAi'K.iiK Uki.atink TO Iniman Aki.aihm.

1758-17(15,

^- 25- B.M., 21655.

('apt. Ward'H mcoiiiil for clotliin^r, \(..^ f,,,. ||„. ('lu'iokeoH. I'a^ro 1

('apt. Hosoinworlli (onoiiqiiel, 'j'lial llio liidiaiiN, after htin^' here for

a day or two, iiii^rlil ^'o on lo h'orl I doiin. No word yel of ihi- ItidiiiiiN

from Willi heMler. ('apt. Treiil arrived willi a parly of warrioiH led l.y
Wahalclie/,, a ^'real warrior, who miml he well enrtd for, '|'h(. lico
oiilereil will ho very aeeeplahh^ to the liidiaim; iinkH that all ihe liidiaii
preneiitK he ordered here, HO iiH to hIiow Ihal preparalioiiH arc made for
tlieeam|mi,u;ii. I'a^r,, 2

^ Capl. riviil lo (he Hame. Arrival of Anthony and another Indian from
CarliHle. ("oiineil hekl, at which lliet 'jierid<(uw retiiKe to wail till Komniet
iirriveM; demand larire preMenlH, Ihrealenin^r thai if Ihey do nol ^,^.1 ihcm
lliey will roh all the Kii^'MhIi Iioiincn on ihe way aiid'|oin IlicT'rcckH to
lif,'hl, ayaiiiHl, Iht^ I'liiLcliNli, Ihal the P'rcnch wer.^ t,f'o(H| people. '|'h„
troiihh" caiiHcd l.y Anthony and l.y the want of an inlcrpreter. TliinkHii
freneral council hhoiild l.t! hel<l ; will comhmH (N.l, SteveiiH (Stephen '(»)
who in encamped six milcH olf. '['he Indiann (( !h(«rokecH) llirowintj hack
their clolhintc. owin^' to Anthony 'h inisrepreHcnlatioiiH. Ariivalof a war
parly, who had fired on home olhcr IndiaiiH at Vcnani^o, hut were lired
on hy a party <.f (he enemy, which they had not Hceii ; oncMd'theni
killed, the icnI came in naked. A po.stcrijd, dated the (Ith, Hiiys the
IndiaiiN remain till Moii([iu!t arrives. ' 3

The same to the same. Kleveii ("herokcs arrived from JMirt Lyillelon,
who report the loss of mm man at the little French fort. Foiir('"herokeo8
who had arrived at Fori riyttlclon rcnorlcd they had lost seven in an en-
f,'a,t,M'ment with the enemy. My advice of ( 'ol. Hievens presents have heen
t,'ivi n to Wahatchee and the men who had received none hi^fore. Does not,
know whether they will j^o or stay. ' fj

Conrad VVeiser to Ihe same. W'hal pr<i!i;rcsH he has made in e(.ntractint!:
for wa^'i,'ons. 'V\\i> had ctlects of iIm! example set l.y people who will (h»
nothirifr thcmseivi^s and keep hack olliers, Lesti^' appointed wa^'iroii
master; his iroud will. The dislike to (Jeoruje Uoth; he miirhi h(.cm.
])loyed elsewhere. The valuati(.n of wa^'i,'oiiH. After to-day shall presH
waifffons for thoHerviee. ' ^

(.'apt. Hosom worth to the same, I'ciay in tiltint,' out the Indiansto inarch
to l;yltlelon; how Ihey are lo reeei'viMlieir proporlion of |r„o,|,s |,,r Ihe
eampiiit,'!! ; they shall then Im stored till their return, as a pled;r(, (•„,. their
perforaianeo of duty. i*te,, iVe. ^|

The same to the same. Further ahoiit tittini,' out :ind secmiriir the
presents lo the Indians, Two parlies ha.ve mari'lied fnr Lvtll.ion "^ I'J

The same lo the Hiinie. Mas arrived after a narrow eseaiie of beiiii;
scalped. There uro no (Jatawhas at Winchester, nor any woni of tho
Lilllo (^arpoiiler. Tho 28 Tusearonm expected ho sha'll desire Col.
Eyrd to send to Ilea's Town, j,^

322

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 25

ITRS,
July 23,
Kay'H Town.

Heiitemter 10,
RiiVH Town.

Deceniljer 4
and 5,
Pittsburgh.

1759.
January 1,
Bedford.

January S,
Pittsburgh.

-January 8,
Pittsburgh,

January 8,
Pitsbingli.

January 11,
Fort Lou-
doun.

January 15,
Fort Lou-
doun.

July 11,
Pittsburgh.

July 11,
rittsburgh.

Calculation of the expense of Indian warriors for their sei-vice during
the campaign Page i%

Bosomworth to Bouquet. Has been detained here by the illness of the
interpreter and other causes ; will leave to-morrow with all the Cherokee
and Ohio Indians to join the others at the advanced posts. Sends a rough
draught of the talk he had given to the Ohio Indians. .Reported arrival
of Wolfe at New York, with 8,000 men. 17

Bouquet's conference with the Delaware chiefs held at Pittsburgh 4th
December, and their answer, 5th December. ' 19

Account of Indian goods in the King's storehouse at Port Bedfoixl. 25

Minutes ofa conference held with the Indians on the Ohio, at Pitts-
burgh. 33

Col. Mercer to General Forbes. Sends the minutes of conference.
The report by the Six Nations that 12 nations on the other side of Lake
Erie are in the French interest and engaged to cut off the Six Nations. Such
a stroke would be their ruin, so they have come to ask assistance ; they
believe that one or two defeats sutt'ered by the French will detach their
Indians. They report the state of the French posts, not a word of which
has been brought by the Delaware.-s, who must be kept on good terms in
the mean time. An interpreter wanted, as well as presents for the
chiefs of the Six Nations.. 33

The same to Bouquet. The different accounts from Venango ; does
not know which to trust. Eefers to the conference to show the feeling
of the Six Nations toward the other Indians as well as towards the
French. Has sent Ward to interpret, but needs an interpreter in his place.
The enormous consumption of provisions by the Indians. Wil 1 try to get up
tw;) cannon sunk in the Ohio. 35

Eobert Tuckni.ss to the same. Has been appointed Indian agent.
Ciuinot get forward for want of waggons, &c. ' 36

The same to the same. Respecting the delay in proceeding; cannot
engage waggons on the report that the roads are so bad ; asks for a store
house tor the sale of goods, &c., &c. 38

A memorajidum of necessaries wanting to transport goods to Pitts-
burgh and the cost of building a store there. 41

A note dated 2'7th, enclosing memorandum. 43

Col. Hugh Mercer to Bouquet. The news of reinforcements being
sent to Venango confirmed by the attack of the enemy on that
post. Wyandots from near Detroit report that the French were
raising all the men of that post, amounting, with the garrison, to
500 or 600 men, and collecting the Indians to prosecute the 'war
on this river. Tavo Indians from Presqu'Isle sent by one of the Six
Nations, report a body of French and Indians (about 100) had arrived
there from Detroit with 10 pieces of cannon, to attempt this post or
Ligonier, and that several chiefs at Venango had gone to draw off their
people from the French. Is sending off a convoy with 300 men which
he hopes cannot be insulted on the road ; on their arrival the force will
be nearly 1,000 strong. Is sending to hasten Col. Byrd's march. Can-
not tell if it is practicable for Col. Stephen to send artillery The
conference with the Indian.-, satisfactory, but their force too small to be
of consequence. No word from Nij^^-^ra. Expresses sent by In-
dians. ^ 44:

George Croghan to the f .me. Reports news of the movement from
Detroit, as in Mercer's letter (p. 44) ; has had no certain news yet from
Venango if the force which attacked Ligonier had yet arrived there.

A. 25

lervice during
Page 15
3 illness of the
I the Cherokee
Sends a rough
ported arrival

17
ttsburgh, 4th

19

; Bedfoixl. 25

)hio, at Pitte-
33
if conference,
side of Lake
Nations. Such
istance ; they

I detach their
vord of which
;ood terms in
sents for the

33

enango; does

w the feeling

towards the

ir in his place.

II try to get up

35

Indian agent.

36

ding; cannot
sks for a store

38
ods to Pitts-

41

43
jraents being
my on that
'rench were
garrison, to
ite the war
ue of the Six
had arrived
this post or
•aw otf their
0 men which
le force will
oarch. Can-
til lery. The
J smail to be
sent by Jn-

44
i^ement from
•ws yet from
rrived there.

A.

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

323

1759.

July 11,

Pittsburgh.

July 13,

Lancaster.

July 13.

Lancastt'

July 1«,
Pittsburgh.

July 21,
Pittsburgh.

July 21,
Pittsburgh.

July 22,
Pittsburgh.

July 22,

Pittsburgli.

July 23,

Chambers'

Fort.

6b— 31^

Shall have spies constantly out; their intelligence saved the last convoy.
Has had to draw money. Pago 46

George Croghan to Bouquet. News from Presqu'Isle as in Mercer's
letter. 48

Bouquet to Mercer. The General has given orders to open a commu-
nication from Carlisle to Eed Stone, where a post is to bo built for the
reception of provisions. The flats to be built when hands can be spared.
Peace to be confirmed with the Indians. Ordei-s given for Indian goods.
To try to engage 50 or 100 young Delawares to take up the hatchet
against the enemy. Hopes the repulse at Ligonier will cool the enemy.
The Virginians were to sot out on the 11th, part to clear the road to
Eed Stone Creek, the rest to proceed by Bedford to Ligonier. Report,
not believed, that theShawanese proposed to come to his fort (Pittsburgh)
as friends, and when admitted to attack the garrison ; the precautions to
be used. The new levies arrived at Carlisle ; there is a prospect of
plenty of waggons for the campaign. It is reported that Croghan has
cnanged the price of Indian goods, No changes to be made but by the
General. News from Prideaux expected, and that Amherst has passed
the lakes. 49

The same to Croghan. Orders as to Indians, Indian goods, &c., sub
stantially as in letter to Mercer (p. 49). 52

Col. Mercer to Bouquet. Croghan has sent full information. The
enemy not yet conie. The garrison in good spirits, although with a
scarcity of provisions. The convoy with supplies will be in to-morrow.
The Delawares and other Indians have shown great zeal ; but for them
news could not have been sent nor supplies received. Twenty Wyandotg
arrived ; a part of 70 going to the French, but brought in by their peo-
ple. 54

The same to Stanwix. No accounts from Venango to confirm previous
news. Joscelyn's convoy of horses for Ligonier detained, on the report
•of considerable parties of the enemy being about. Chief of the Dela-
wares sent to ascertain the intentions of the Indians who had passed
through the night. Will detain the convoy till further information, as
the provisions can hold out for 10 or 12 days. Expense of provisions
for Indians ; how he is trying to lighten it. The importance of having
thorn for obtaining intelligence. Returns of troops sent. Onondagas
and Delawares have returned to their homes till wanted. Defensive
works for th.> post. Indian deputies at Venango to detach the tribes
there from the French. 55

George Croghan to the same. More detailed account of Indian move-
ments mentioned in Mercer's letter. 58

Col. Mercer to Bouquet. Congratulates him on the happy change of
circumstances. Is afraid the expense for Indians may bo thought
extravagant, but it has been necessary. A fair opportunity offers to
clear the Ohio; Indians leaving the French daily. 61

The same to Stanwix. The Indians dropping off from the French.
Joscelyn marches this morning; believes he will meet no insult; 200
Indians waiting at Beaver Creek till they know what reception they
may meet with ; he will, however be prepared for the worst. 62

Bouquet to Mercer. His gratification at the certain news of the
enemy's retreat. The Delawares have paid for the cost of provisions
by their assiduity. Convoys on the road to Ligonier; troops to remain
there till a month's provisions for a thousand men can be sent to Pitts-
burgh. The necessity for strong escorts has caused delay ; roads are
yet to be repaired. An express has been intercepted by' the enemy,
with letters and dE400 in cash ; copies of the letters are sent. Respect-
ing the forwarding of stores and provisions. 63

324

noUQlIKT rOl.l-KCTrdN.

A. 25

1769.

July 23,

PittHburgli.

July 25,
Fort Lou-
doun.

July 28,
PitUburtfh.

July 31,

AugfUKt 1,
Pittsburgh.

Aupfiist 2,
Bedford.

August 5,
New York.

August .'),
Pittsburgh.

Order to rolaiii mo mon for tlio frarrinon is roforrod to in (IiIh lottor
Ihoordcr 1.S at IWo (i<;

(JoorfrotVoglian toSlanwi.v. Arrival of IixiiaMH who liavo loft th«

French ; they will ho alih
Indians are leavinif tlioin.

Bouquet to Lt.-Ooi. Work
Loudoun.

Col. Moreer to Slanwix.

to taiio low to Niai^ara, as noari'

ail the

InstructiouH on talting coininand at Fort

til)
,. , iraH HOMt ofV 200 Mien to moot tiio eonvov

to relievo that nu.nher to return to Li,i,'onier. The convoy to ho detained'
no loufrer than to rest the horHos. 8hall do all (hat is p'ossihle to draw
the Indians (o the Hritish interest, with remarks on tht> suhject. State-
ment of the numhor of Indians hero; Croirhans' journal shows that 1 200
Indians had hccn fed anr! clothed since 'his arrival. Small parlies of
Indians are occasionallv soon, hut as one or two Frenehmon are usually
with thoni It IS prohal.Ie they ar(> only watehinfr the movoinents of the
trooi)s. ,^^j

Hoports received from Vonanfifo, fee, on the 20th, ;{Oth and :nst, .hilyr
ot (hestateofartairsat that post, the movements of French nartioi on
the road, Ac. >,y

The letter from Cro^han coverini>; the ahove states (hat he and Mercer

hiul heenohlifj;ed to buy Indian n; is; deides (hat ho had madoanyehan.ro

in the prices dyed l.y the commissioners. How (ho escorts for provisionn
are composed. Spies sent to Venaiiiro and Fresqu'lsle (o watch the
enemy. Hespectinfr the rations to Indians. Mas heon informed where
the enemy buried the guns down the river last fall; proposes to ruiso
them. ^g

Col. Mercer to Homim-t. ('apt. (iordon has joined with 100 artiHccrs';
has reduced the -.arri.son to •{-)() tank and "tile, has sent the sick to
Ligonier, and has soiK otf as manv Indians as possible with (ho ccmvoy
for (here. Sends re(urns. Indians daily arriving. Two men oC (ho High-
landers carried ort' by theejicmy. Kcspccling (ho p; iocs of Indian goods
Jndians have brough( news from Venango tha( 100 French an.l some In-
dians are there sedling (ho terms of peace; about 40 Indian parties are
now on the road ior the French in(ercs(. The French are preparin^r to
make otf on the news of the reduction of Niagara, or .if tn.ops marching
agaiiis( them; not above .50 Iiulians remained with the French when
they crossed the lake. The bateaux will be ready in about eight days to
go to i{od Stone Creek. (A note is added by .Major Tullcken, that ho
would join the pack horses, sheep and oxen in one 'convoy). 77

IJouquct to Meicer. In event of the success or failure of the attack on
TSiagara he proposes to burn Venango, but leaves it to him to judge of
the probabilKy of (his succeeding, (fives a sketch of (he plan o'f opera-
tion. Tullcken on (he road with 200 men; the chief <lepcii<lene,o for the
execution of the plan must bo onthe Indians, so that if they will not go
he is not to leave Fitlsburgh. (xordon to bo left at Pittsburgh to go on
with the building of (he fort. ^^

Report from Albany (hat (ho French had abandoned and deslroyed
Crown I'oiid ; Niagara surrendered on the24lh .Inly; that the re-iiifoi ce-
ment from \'enango had been ,it tacked and defeated by Sir William
Johnson ; 17 otHcois piisoners. The garrison allowed the honours of war
and embarked for Albany on tho way to i\ew York; t)07 privates pris-
onnrs, Ac., Ac. ' ^.^

Intell

igenco on tho 4(h and .5th brought by Indians from Venango of
tho fall of Niagara ami (he coiise([uent confusion of the French at Ven
ango, with iletails of tho attack on Niagara. Arrival of Indians to ascor
tain the terms of the peace that had boon mailo with western Indians
Tho report of tho 5th gives additional dotuila of operations at Niagara. 07

A. 25

A. 26

IIOUQUET COMiEOTION.

;)26

iti tliiH lotfor.

liuvo loft tho
noarlv all tho

(i1
iinaiid at Kort

(IS)
*t (lio convoy,
(o 1)0 (lotaiiicd
wiblo to draw
il>joct. Statc-
»\vH thai 1,200
all partioH of
n arc UHiially
onionts of tho

70
ind 31st July,
'h partio.-i on

73
oaiid Mercor
loany chan^fo
)r proviHionH
o watch tho
)riuoil whoro
lOHos to ruino

75

00 artificcrH ;

1 tho Hick to
tho convoy

of tho lli^h-
Indian ;u;oo(1h.
and Hoino In-
1 particH aro
l)i-oparinii^ to
pH marching
Voncdi when
'i^lit (layH to
kon, that ho

77
ho attack on
1 to Jud^o of
an of opora-
cnco for tho
' will not ffo
rgh to go on

80
d dosli-oyod
o rc-infoi co-
Sir William
oiirH of war,
•ivatoH priH-

83
Venango of
icli at Von
iiH to aHcor
rn IndlanH,
'iagara. 97

AugiiBt (i,
I'ittHlmrKli.

AugiiHt <>,
l'iUHlnir(?li-

Augimt 7,
I'ittHlmrKli.

Autfimt 1(1,
Bt'iifuril.

Augimt If),
I'ittHbiirKli.

AugiiHt IT),
PittHburifli.

AtiKUHt Hi,
I'ittHburKti.

Aii^imt 20,
I'lttHbiiigh.

AugUHt 21),
PittBbdrgh.

AiigUHt 23,
PittHbiirgh.

Col. Morcor to Stanwix. ImlianH o(»llocling for a coiiforonco roHpoct-
ing tho conduct of tho DolawaroH; their conHumplion of provinionH pro-
vt>ntH any saving hotwoon cimvoyH. ('apt. (ionlon aHHintod hy tho garri-
son in preparing material for th'o works. 'Pho two Highlanders (p. 77)
woro carried oil' hy Ta ways, ami no doubt killed, as tho 'i'awuys wore
soon going oil with scalps. i'ngo 84 "

(roorgo (!roghan to the same. .Sen<ls Iho latest intelligcnc(>. IndianH
n\ot for a (council to tak(' Ihe halciiet out of tho hands of some Indians
who still keep wilh the KriMudi. (ireat nuinhers of Indians (M)ming to
frailo. (.Nolo from Major Tullokon that ho would keep hy the waggons
he found at Slony (!ree"k till liny reach Ligonier. 85

IntoUigt'iice, (laled 1st Aug., from Venango enclosed. ^ 87 ^

Minnies of confercnco lieiweon (loorgo (Jroghan and Iho chiefs and i
warriors of tho Delawares, Shawaiume, Wyandots, Twigtwees, Ollawas, /
(!hippewas, (!uscuskeos and j'ollawalomios. 8!) to !)G /

Houquet lo Croghan. His inlelligencd i'rom Niagara is wolcomo. Tho
Indians do iis much mischief devouring jirovisions at Pitlshurgh as by
dost roving I hem on tlu^ roail. A large number ol men must be employed
to buii<l Ihe fori at Pittsburgh, but tln^y cannot bo sent so long as these
idl(! people dailv c(Uisume all the ))rovisions that, arrive. This nmst be
stopped. Those who must be kiq)t aro lo bo reduci^l to the same ratiouM
as tho soldiers ; ihe iH^st, must b(( rt^terred to a general Intaty. SiD

Col. Mercor to Stanwix. The report of the burning of Venango,
IjoHoouf and IM-osqu'lsle by tho Krench is contirmed. liateaux and
tlats getting r(>ady to carry troo))S to Niagara. (!api. Uoborlson marcdiOH
to-morrow wilh the convoy lo liig(Miier. 101

The same lo Moucjuct. 'l>;i(>va(ing news. flows in from <>very iiuartor.
Inilian news true in'g"'"*''"'. '»"' ''''''^'' '" particulars, as (Imi Indians got
reports from second hand. Hegrots tho expenditure for Indians, whose
services, now that tlut enemy arc^ running across the lake, have become
conti'inptible. Is observing" ord(MS to get rid of tho Indians and to re-
duce the allowanci> of those who nwuain. No horses have boon stolon
since Iho arrival of tin* convoy, onb^i's having been given lo tiro on
every Indian seen taking off any; some might bcpurchasc^d from them,
were there goods to give in exchange. Hateaux tilting up ; tlu* convoys
from Ligouier return as -Irong as they come. The knowledge Capt.
|{oberts(ui has of military aiVairs, (t<-. 102

Tho siuue to Ihe same." Has sent Major Ward lo join the Pennsyl-
vanians, ami drawn to pay him and the waggoners. Ut^ported burning
of V(wningo, (S:c. Of tho "FriMich lroi>ps that went to relieve Niagara,
'JOO were killed and low of the n^sl came in. 105

The same to Stanwix. Forwards a bettor bn ught by Indians from
Sir William .lohnson. Owing (i> the roiids, it is impossible to march a
body oi'mcn from Prcsciu'Isle lo Niagara ; how the troops can be sent.
Tho Indian who scalped the waggoner is one of Killbuck's i)arty ; ho is
to bo delivered. Severe measures nmst bo taken with these people;
tluMr rapacity, kc. lOt)

The same to Houiiuet. Arrival of .Major Tulh'ken and din'eront con-
voys. Will purchase such of the horse's as may speedily recruit and
send them to Ligonier, as they are not secure in any pasture here. The
villainy of Killbuck's parly; Ihe insolence of Iho Delawares must be
f.}jPf.)^(.',j Im jifViiid the arrival of Cata.wba.s will (Mubroil matters. 108
Tho same to Col. Hyrd. A wiggoner killiid and another fired on by
three Indians on the road toLigoni'-r, vviio kiil"d his horso and stole some
horses from a convoy of empty waggons, under escort. Waggons
found on tho road to Cumberland, with tho traces cut. No c<mvoy safe

326

HUUQUET CMir.LECTION.

A. 25

1760.

Novemlier 5,
Pittsbiirgli.

No dftte.

t7(iO.
April 24,

Hi

Philadi'Ipliii

i!

Juno 7,
t'ort Pitt.

^W

Decern lx>r .%
Detroit.

1

!

December 23
Fort Pitt.

i

Decern lH>r 24,
Fort Pitt.

1701.
March 1, 2.

,

April 10,

Fort Pitt.

i :

May 2ti,
Fort Pitt.

May —

;

June 3,
Fort Pitt.

June (J,
Fort Pitt.

.j !

.ii

June 17,
Detroit.

/

1

June 28,
Fort Pitt.

i

June —
Detroit.

i

s .
L. 1

1 ^

July 3.

July !»,
Fort Pitt.

Augurtt 1,
Beaver Town.

l"nS wU,rut Si^r""- '^'" "'^'"'^' ^^'^^'^«"« ''-« g-- "^^ ^<^ Cumber.
List of Indians who have been hor« to council. '^^"^ }}J

List of Indian nations, thoir places of abode and chief luintinff It i«
endorsed "Account of the Western Indians," and lmvoh a ske (h"of th«
character of each; the kind of game the> usualChunt nu nber o?

'• th^;;;;s^i^;rs^ ^^-^«-^° ^<>-^

thSLt::^;:.:KkS'^u^^

lioport of a conference hold by George Croghan with the Wvandots
Ca t T .;;rH i;''^^'^^";«'»i*^«- 'l^''«i-<' ^vere present Major EobeSgerH'
Capt. Donald Campbell, Governor of Detroit, a ntnnber of the oErs
and other gentlonion, and several of the principal inhabitants Cant
olrSSf"'"' "^'"'l"'"'""' ""' ^^"^"'•"' •>*'<''-'oi»ti-l--mttlurs

' L^ds id- fliT'r V ^"Tt '" ^""'^ "'" ""•• '^''-""« CohouruVcaJry
goodsfoi the Indians to Detroit, with an obligatioi,, nignod by Ilill
that he will observe the ondilions of the porniit " ^ i21

. I^ist of the English prisoners brought by Lieut. Holmes ft-om Detroit

Conference between Croghan and the Shawa..ese. If?

hin.ZF, ™^^ V" ^'' .'5«"q»«t- Suspects that Delaware George has

Spe chZm Z^T ;r'">''-'"^;l« war against the Cherokefs! m
tribe ^'-'•'iware George, asking tliat houses be built for his

Speech of Otehinneyawessa, a Six Nation chief, that he had come^to
make peace with the other nations. ' ila

Indians.'^""" '^ *^"'"'' ^«C""*»''''« ^'''iWren, prisoners among the

hoSer'' "^" "'''^'^ '^'' ^'-^ ^""''"•^' P^-«>"i«i"« to restore the stolen

Capt. Donald C.-unpbell to Major Walters (?). ILih received word thtt

he Six Nations have sent belts an.l deputies to all the Indh n mU ons

Sisf Ind W % ''' ?r^A ^'"^^ "P ^'- l>"tchet ^gVustZ
J^ngnsn ana have also sent to all the northern nations • a eounoil
was to have been held at Sandusky, which he has pre 3.' by caS J
a council here and exposing the design, which was to See a ^3
taneous attack on Niagara ami Fort Pitt and cut off all tCcommun
cations. Urges precautions. Has sent an express to Fort Pitt but he
should also send one in case of acoi.lent, &c. ' i J?

a SfhJSSXnu?'^"'^ T'f ''' ?'' Six Nations, on the occasion of

?roops.^ ^ '" '^*''*''"^' ''^"^'^'^ *"'"«™ the Pennsylvanian

Another speech, dated ' 2!)th ]i^

Ileport (in French) of tne conference between the deputies of the Six

Nations and the Western Indians, at Detroit ^ ir J

th?dKuH°^ "f?r''i- ''v' • ' *''° ^T^"'"''^^ *'''^^°' '''''' F^rt Detroit, by

andtCvv^tlt'"^^'^'^^'" '''''' theOttawas, Wyandots, Chippewa^

Speech by the Ilaid Fellow, a Shawanese chief. J«2

doSwFv^fb^'^'''"/'' ^'!"^"'''- P'"" ^"'^^'^"^ '"^^-e been consoled for th©
death 01 Nickman by a few small presents, and he has ordered rum and

A. 25

A. 25

UufQUKT COlil-ECTlON.

327

)ff to Cumber-

Page 110

111

iinting. It is
Jketch of the
; number of
nbor of each
112
ii'ic Post and
117
h troops and
119
10 Wyandots,
;>bort R()gers,
t' tlie offlcors
)itaiitB, Capt.
tn the nations
124 to 13;{
louri to cairy
nod by IliU,
121
Vom Detroit,
when taken
123
134
Crcorgo has
orokoes. 138
built for his
139
ad come to
140
among the
141
0 tho stolen
142
ed word that
ian nations
' against th©
; a council
i! by calling
ce a simul-
0 communi-
*itt, but he
144
occasion of
msylvanian
148
150
8 of the Six
154
Detroit, hv
Chippewas
157
1«2

)lod for the
Ml rum and

17(11.

AuK"«t Ml,
KaHtoii.

Supteniber IM,
l)«'troit.

Vort ritt.

17(i2.
.Taniinry 8,
Fort .lohnwiii.

Mftich 20.

Mari'li 27,
Croghan'n

April 3,
Fort Pitt,

flour to make a IbaHt for tho rolatioiiH, that thoy may forgot bin (loath.
Tho Indians from tho iliHoront villages aro to lueot horo <o procood for
tlio treaty in Pennsylvania. l*ago lti3

Minutes of confoicnco hold at Hasten with the chiof sacdioiuH and
warriors of the Onondagoos, Onoidas, Mohicans, TiKoloos, (^ayugas,
NanticokoH, Dolawaros, C'onoys. Tho conloronoo lastod from the 1st to
tho 11th, and a private coiiforoiico was iioldoniho I2th. Thecorroctness
of (ho minutori is cortiliod to l)y Uicliard I'olors. l(!l to 207

Sir William Johnson to Bouquet. In consoiiuonoo of the coinijlainls
by the Imlians of the dearness of goods, he has Kent rogulatiims for tho

trade. r**^

Instructions by (Jeorge Croghan to Thomas llulchins, agent for Imlian

afl'airs in the wostorn division. -*>'*

Instructions to George Croghan liy Sir William Johnson. 211

(icorgo Croghan to . 'fhat tho only way to stoj) the

abuse in the consumption of ruu\ is to order it all into tho King's
stores. 212

The same to Houquot. In answoi- to the complain) of Andiorst of the
great expenses of tho Indian department, ho explains the nature of tho ex-
penditure and tho neciossityofnuiking presents to tho Indians, as had boon
tho custom of Knglish and Kronoh since tho settling of America, lias
been ordered by Sir William Johnson to get all the prisoners among (he
Indians released, which cannot be done without expense, and his visits
to the distant posts cannot bo made without a bateau and men and
wampum to make speeches, besides provisi(ms, kv. -1^5

Instructions by (icorgo Croghan to Thomas lliitchins. That ho is l(»
proceed by way of Sandusky to Micbillimakiisak, La Mayo, St. Joseph,
Miamis and Woyaugh, to examine into tho state and hehavioiir oi" the
Indians near those posts. The messages he is to give. He is to return
through the TwigtwOe ami Shawanese country, acting in the same
manner as with tho other Indians. ^1*»

Tho journal kept by Ilutchins of his proceedings. 21S to 2'JS

(ioor'ge (Jroghan to Houciuot. List of gooils to be given to the Dela-
waresattho ceremony of condoling with thom on Delaware (loorge's

death. , ""'

LHtimate of the expenses in Croghan's department, as settled hy hir

Tolumcm Hall. Willie,,! Johnson. 230

u , i m List of tools due to tho King's store by Croghan. 231

Hop^Mnis. jj^„^p^ ,,,„„i„„„ ,j,,v,.,.„„i.. (,'ommissioM to (.'ol. James Hard and

PhiSlphia.'.T()siah Davenport, to receive prisoners in the hands of (ho western

Indians. . "

A return of tho number of prisoners delivered by the western Indians

from tho 9th July, 175!», (o the !» . ^ Ctober, n(i2. 233

Orders and regulations publisheti at Fort Pit(, to bi! observed l)y tho

traders, sutlers and other inhalntants of that place, from 21st l'\^bruary,

1701, to date. , . 23t;to249

Council of Six Nation Indians, at which they complained they were

not supplied with clothing, powder, or rum, with Croghan's answer. 234

Stancling expenses of the Indian Department, 17«2. 250

Intelligence received from a Shawanese chief, in presence of I'^uyer.
He acknowledged that a war belt had been scuit to the tribes, but that
at tho council it was agreed to sit still, and the belt was returned to
the IlluKiis country. Ho said that th(^ French wore very generous,
and gave clothing and powder and lead in plenty. 2ol

May :i.

AugiiHt 11,

(ktolM-r i>,
Kort I'itt.
OetolKT 1«,
Fort Pitt.

Docnnil«!r 8,
Fort Pitt.

No dato.

17G3.
.January 30,
Fort Pitt.

;

328

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 26

/

1763.
May 29.

June 10,

Fort Bedfdn

Juno U.

June 12,

Miohillinmk-

inak.

June 19,
St. Joseph's.

May 1(),
Fort Kdwaifl
Augustus,

June 1,
Ouiatonon.

June 24,
Fort Pitt.

July 26,
Fort Pitt.

July 29,
Fort Ouiat-
onon.

August 8,
Fort Pitt.

r»te r,L'«.x^:r;,z^™S;''- ''«"^-. -'"-» »"-.fo„ .,

«poctiiig

254

by the OaiiadiariH ^ ^ ' ^^"^ Jndians incited to nu.rder

^^'^S^V^o^^^nJK'''' ""'" r --'-•o'^tho soldiers
Iteport by Capt. Ec.yer of the spooches" of the Delaware..

2G7
269

Report of a conference M-lth Dehiware chiefs.

273

61

September —

October 2«.

1764.
January 4,
Winche.ster.

«n/l '>OfK T I •'. ""•"""' juiiiuns TO iviaior (i ad win o

ami -nth July, respecting the state of atlairn on the Illinois.

the'vnl!frl^^i^-?''-P^-^ *^"tthe horse belonginir to W Mnrrw

eai^L'd'oVi;^^^^^^^ ^^"^ ^-l^'-^«^ - the worL^'f dlfe^^^Jd'

^J^etter from George Nunn, a deserter from Ca,. Gordon's
Relation of occurrences at the Detroit in Septeml.er and October,

279

cora-

349

281

^^ti^lo!:,^SS't,o IrXl^f ^'^ clisappointment in
is at a loss to knoV'S ilnnv.?^^^^^ ^ ^"'^'?"' ""^^ *'''' P^^^^, he

they can give^r.^ 'X ^^^ ..^"L!""„!"^'^' ^ what security

January 6.

Septeuilier 20,
Fort Pitt.

October 2,
Fort Pitt.

October 15,
Tuscarawas.

October 10.

November 13,
Muskingum.

November 15,
Muskingum.

trive for i.o-.no fc .' -^ . '"""^e, or wnat security

286

■08. 287

te) .'■"' n""*^' '•'"^''^ hy ^«'^q»of with Lieut. Potts
Speech by Bouquet to Capt. Pipe, Capt. Jacob and the Delawai

290

293

December 11,
Fort Bedford.

Uecemlwr 20,
Fort Pitt.

Deceml»er 22,
Fort Pitt.

Bouquet's speech to the two Six Nation Indians
The speech of the two Six Nation Indians. '

^^Message to the Delaware chiefs, that they may come to the camfin

at&^iri!;;;;.^^^ta^^^''^^"^^^' ^^' ^-^-^^ -^^^onS-

Bouquefs speech to the Shawane.se. "'^^ ^'^ '^'^

oI4

List of prisoners sent to Fort Pitt l«r Po,.* t • , .
given up hy the Indians ^ '^P*' ^^'^''' ''^'"^' ^'-^Pti^'^s

^^J^t of prisoners supposed to be in the different Shawaneso towns'on

Bouquet to Major Murray, with messages to Indians. 330

Intelligence from

Intelligence received

Detroit, brought by Andrew, a Wyandot In.lian. 323

from a Delaware Indian.

325

A. 2S

A. 25

HOUQUET COLLECTION.

329

g attention to

Page 253

lispocting the

254
er of traders

259
ipture of the
n pretending
&c., &c. 263
irrativo of his

26()
ed to murder

207

' the soldiers

I being killed

2G7

269

273

28th ^larch,
261

W. Mun-uy,
defence and

279
I'don'H com-

349
?tober. 281

ointment in
or peace, he
liat security
3 farm, &c.
irginia con-
285
286
wares. 287

1764.

No date.

1706.
January 8,
Fort Pitt.

No date.

Letter from John Gibson to Bouquet, with congratulations on his

speech, signed by Indian chiefs, traders, &c. Pago 326

Sjjeech Dy a Shawanese chief to Oapt. Murray. 328

Conversation between Alexander McKee and four Shawanese who
came opposite the fort, but without the usual wampum. 330

Capt. Murray's speech to the chiefs, captains and warriors of the Six
Nations. 331

A series of questions apparently put to the Indian deputies, after the
peace entered into by Bradstreot. 334

Sketch of a message to be delivered by Frederick Post to the western
Indians. The Generars speech and Post's modifications in parallel
columns. 336

Articles of agreement concluded between Col. Henry Bouquet, com-
manding the southern district, and the chiefs of the Senccas living upon
the Ohio, the Delawares and the Shawanese. 340

List of persons (names given) killed by the dilierent nations of
Indians, specifying t\ui number and by whom killed. 342

With no introduction ; it is endorsed only : " Speech to In-
dians." 344

List of Indian goods, with prices (apparently a calculation of the cost
of tilting out each Indian warrior). 352

Regulations for trade with the Indians, with a list of the equivalents
in peltry, &c., to be given for goods. 353

The lists are separately given for:

Fort Pitt. 354

Sandusky. 356

Miamis. 359

Croghan's calculation of expenses attending the visit of the western
Indians. 357

King Shiukos to Bouquet, applying for tools that had been promised
him.

Namos of officers and men acquainted with the Indian language.

Croghan's account of the causes of uneasiness with the Six
tions.

Indian speech in July at Fort Pitt,

A rough sketch map of Lake Erie and vicinity.

List of prisoners with the Indians at the lower Shawanese towns.

360
361
Na-
362
364
365
366

290

293
lie camp in

296
til continu-
297 to 313

314

g captives

317

towns on

319

idian. 323
325

PuBiJf! Orders Issued by General Amherst and Colonel Bouquet.

1761.
October 31,
Fort Pitt.

17«2.
March 1,
Fort Pitt.

April 21,
Fort Pitt.

October 30.

November 21,
New York.

1761—1765.

A. 26.

B. M., 21656.

Proclamation prohibiting all His jSIajesty's subjects from settling or
hunting on Indian lands west of the Alleghany Mountains. Page 10

Oi-ders to the officers of the posts (named) to forbid traders to carry,
sell, or give any strong li((Uors to the Indians. 2

Ordei's to forbid the impressing of horses and carriages ; sent to the
commanding officers at Ligonier and Bedford. 2

Orders to supply the commissaries at Venango and Presqu'Islc with
fuel. .3

That such portion of the condemned flour as is serviceable, if sold in
time, is to be disposed of to traders, &c., at the posts. ' 5

:r-

380

1702.
No date.

17(;3.
Jaiiuaij 21,
New York.

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 2ft

March 18,
Fort Pitt.

April »,
New York.

June 12.

•fuly 19,
New York.

November 17,
New Yoik.

1704.
January 5,
New York.

January 14,
New York.

March 4,

New York.

Marcli (J,
New York.

April 4,

New York.

April 4,
New York.

April 1!»,
New York.

April —
New York.

Mayl,
Carlisle.

June 1,

New York.

June 11,

New- York.

June 14 to 20.

June 15,
Philadelphia.

.'une 30,
Philadelphia,
-'nly 7, !>.
Phuaaeiphia.

August 3,
Carlisle.

o/sr„t;4;r»™"''°" •"■•"™' ''»'™" "-"jf-g -■> th. Kfng,*

Another vote of tlianks, dated 9th Septemboi- l^fiT Jo

22nd Septemff * '*-"""''°' '" ''» """"veied annually on the

ma?d°"o afne^roalc^'"""™* '" "" '"'"^ °" "- *"""'"n.g the com'
=■ ■ 26

on the 5th Ld (ifh "?T„V,"? " °"'' "'""P" '" ""> ""' ««»"»

Lieut. Kemble appointed aide-de-camp to Sago. g

The .■ogimcnts to prepare muster roll, eveiy ,U months T

a vtr,'o'',S;S:'„.''°'"'™ ""' "«"""" <•"■■ "■" --Paig-eutin, with

Chw' h.ftJ.fS.Srd' ;£"""!; "• ."^ """ '° ">" Command„r.i''
.•.gulatedp,'.ic{„^Sr»l,l'?X:5° °'"'°"' '" """'«"-'' *"• ^l-S

onp:,';rh1s,trh;;r,::°irc» '■°'"™' '■'" "''»'<>«"- »^
raJrs«;;r£;Tf4:^,XrcX'tr,heS''"'-'," ■»°'-""'- ^"^ -'

3Iarch, 1764 ^ pieceded by the Eoyal wan-ant, dated 26th

cormanrP''"'"^'''''*'^^^'"''' "'-^ P"* '^-l-- Bouquet's immmediate
Warrant appointing Thomas Fleming express messenger. tl

to?i;rsi"o?;iSprAlSa^^"^^ ^'^^''-p^'^"^ '^'' -«^' -«- --d

^Z^^i2^r^^- ^^^«' ^---« -turning ^^
poSf " '" "" ^^'^^''^^^^'-'^ f-- -PP>yi"g provisions to the frontier

cei?;at\h^e?onS;;tfon'^?'tt--set''fl*.^ ^''^^^^^ *« ^-'-1« *<> --
troops. ^°""'*tion ot the second battafion of the Pennsylvanian

Order to Lieut.-Col. James Robertson to provide transport. 4?

escm-tr""^ '*'''''"'"' P''""'^^''"'^*ttt« P««tsand the furnishing of
^^Orders (two), to make a .survey on provisions with reports of sul

44 to 46

A. 26.

A. 2C

BOUQUET OOLLKCTION.

aai

3r provincial,
Pago 4
nd the Kings
6
iinod. 6

ainst the hos-
•oated at the

10
icers and sol-

12

13
.^al American

15
. The cloth-
lually on the

25
ing the com-

26

the conduct

I two actions

■7

8

sent in, with
65
nmander-in-
), &c. The
9
Seers absent
9
The war-
dated 26th
16-17
vocate. 19
8

mmmediate
41
29

tion issued
26

(turning to
2&

he frontier
20

isle to ac-

nsylvanian
28
41

nishing of
27
rts of sur-
44 to 46

1734
Au|ru8t 6,
Carlisle.

AugiiHt 14,
Fort Lou-
doun.

AugUHt 15,
Carlible.

August If),
Fort Lou-
doun.

AugUHt 28,
Fort Lou-
doun.

Augtist
CarliBlu.

August.

Noveinl)er 2it,
Fort Pitt.

NovemlTer',30,
Fort Pitt.

Njvembt'rand
December,
Fort Pitt.

December i).
New York.

December 18,
New York.

December 2.'),

WillianiH-

burgh.

17(>5.
January 12,
Philadelpliia.

January 15,
Philadelphia.

January 31,
New York.

February 17.

February 2(5,
New York.

March 21,
New York.

March 23,
Philadelphia.

April 5,
Philadelphia.

Bouquet to W. Dunlap, that the postage on Ifitters forwarded from
Philadelphia shall be collected, with remarks. Page 30

Orders to Lieut. Sealy to march to Fort Cumberland, to relieve Lieut.
Mcintosh. 32

Alexander Lowry to be chief guide to the troops in the Indian
country. 31

Thomas Mitchol, Samuel Brown and Andrew Bogs are also appointed
guides. 32

Instructions to Liout.-Col. Eeid, marching to escort a convoy to Fort
Pitt. 36

Order to Thomas Eutherford to victual recruits, and to Callendor to
countermand part of the provisions oidered. 47, 4S

Imprisoned deserters to be furnished with provisions. 81

Form of commission to raise a company of volunteers. 84

The number of commissions issued, with the dates and names, follows. 35
Order proclaiming a suspension of arms with the Indians. 68

Instructions to Capt. Murray, ordered to garrison Fort Pitt. 53

Memoranda as to the movement of troops. 60

Promotion of Major-General Gage to bo General and Commander-in-
Chief 6»
Order respecting command money. 59

Governor Fauquier to Bouquet. With the thanks of the Legis' .ture
of Virginia. '70

The address follows. tl

The answer. "^Z

Croghan, Indian agent, to be assisted at posts on his way to and from the
Ohio. 60

Address to Bouquet from the Assembly of Pennsylvania, in acknow-
ledgment of his services. 61
The answer, dated 5th Febniary. 63
Eolls to be kept of the soldiers employed on the works at the forts. 76

Sir W. Howe to be colonel of the 46th Eegiment.
Notice of tho settlement of a contract for provisions.

11
76

Colonel Eeid to succeed to the command in lieu of Bouquet, who has
received leave of absence. 78

Capt. Schlossor, in view of disturbances or. the frontier of Cumberland
County, is to place himself under tho ordei jf Governor Penn. 77

No more provisions to be sent to Fort Augusta. 79

General and Eeqimental Okders.
1759-1764.

1759.
March 10,
New York.

October 12,
Pittsburgh.

A. 27.

Two orders respecting courts martial.

B. B£., 21857.

Pages 1-2

I

Order to Major TuUeken to recruit in Maryland for the 1st battalion
of Eoyal Americans. 3

332

1789.

1700.
March 10,
Fort Pitt.

June 14,
London.

Ootolwr 8,
Fort Pitt.

necenilier 1,
Fort Pitt.

Doct>nil)or 7,
Detroit.

DBceniber 27
Fort Pitt.
, 1701,
•'animrv 1,
New Vork.
Marcli 17,
Fort Pitt.

Marcli 25,
New York.
Ai>ril 19,
Now York.

Octolnir 31.

No date.

^ 1702.
•Tunuary,
Fort Pitt.

March 1,
Fort Pitt.

March 17,
Fort Pitt.

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

Instructions follow.

Wtirrant to hold courts martial.

RogulaiionH rospocting Chelsea hospital.

n " 1** *;^yti«cuto lor Choisoa. '

Onlor l>y Monekton, tbrbid.ling the snio of rum to the Indians.

A. 27

Pago 4
7

IS
17

8

Avisriist 27,
IJetroit.

Augrtist,
Fort Pitt.

September 10,
Fort Pitt.

Noveml)er 10
Fort Pitt.

1703.
January 21,
New York.

April 9,
New York.

May 18,
London.

July 19,
New York.

September 22,
New York.

September 28,
Presqu'IsIp,

November 1"
New York.

1704.
January 5,
New York.

January 14,
New York.

In..,uc,i„,„ ,0 CpLBuckno, l„ c„,„,„,.„d „,-.„ „„„, f„ y„„„„^^ ,
mSt' '° '''""'• •''•'"' "»"»■•. of fto "".Kor., .0 to „„«»■„„ „,• Fort
F^t'pH^;™': """"'"■ <"■•"«""««'■». <» l--od .oPhiW.„„,,i„ wia

List of promotions in the army. 19

tho^ann?\S;ntrS'"""^'"^«^"'« ^« ^^'« I-lians who accompani!!

stores, &c. *''' ^"'' ^ '^^' "'' ^^ ^^'turns to bo made, the care of

to ^ '^'^^''^^ «^^'^"-«' -'-s for Fort Pitt, from 26th October lim
Prohibiting the sale of strong liqnors to Indians. gj

Contract for a ferry at Red Stone Creek. gj

^,^Pass to Mr. Teatf, carrying furs to Fort Pitt, and to return with rum
Regulations ^or cutting timber an.l coixlwood at Pittsburgh 1

iatU^r^d^S-rff aS£s S^ '^''''^'^ ^-"^- -«' M^tcam. in ro-
Liberty to Anthony Thompson to set up a tan work. H

^^ Cessation of arms proclaimed between Great Britain and France and
X|r^ Sa^.^^^^ H-eo, commo^.0 the Arn, a^

C^oneral order that the uia^^t^tceTaffi,;^^^^^^^^^ ^1

Order for .stoppage t pay for provisions.
LiKts of posts that are exemptwl from stoppages
Orders for L.eut. Dow whilst he command ^L^Bu^uf

45

47
75

78

an?th:'Slop^"^- ^'^ ^'"^'^ «P:^-^"«o» or the conduct of Bouquet
Lieut. Kemble to be A D C 48

■ ■ 49

Farewell orders of Gen. Amherst, on resigning the command.

A. 27

Pago 4
7

15

17
lans. 8

r Vonango. 9

Hsion of Port
11

ilolphiu with
14

' lor the lute
18

of oxen for

19
31

iccompanied
23

Is, 24

, tho euro of
2fi

tober, 1760,
28
80

31

with rum,
32
33

calfi' in ro-
91
35

'rancc and
50

Army and
54
37

llowH. 42

44

45
47
75

1. 78

' Bouquet
48
49

A. 27

BOUQUET OOLLBOTION.

333

1764.
March 4,
New York,

April 1(»,
N»iw York.

May 17,

CarliMln,

June 14,
New York.

June 18,
New Yf)rk.

.I<ine 30.
Philadelphia,

July ,
New- York.

AuRllHt 4,

CarliHle.

MuHtor rolls to bo propurod for cacli regiment every hIx months.

Page 51
An<jH)Or order, dated tho 30th, that absent offlcors are to be included
in the '.oturns, fi-c
Further order as to tho roturnH, dated 4th April.
Kegulating the iMSue of rations at Fort Pitt.

52
53
67

68

69
60

AuKiixt 5,
CnrliHle.

Au^UHt 14,
New York.

AuffUBt 10,
Philadelphia.

September 2r),
New York.

November 29,
Fort Pitt.

17(ir).
January 16,
New York.

No date.

Warrant to tho gaoler to keep two Hf)ldier8 priHoncrs,

Recruiting orders.

Instructions to Kennedy FarroU, waggon master general.

Instructions to Col. James Eobortson, D, Q. M. G., respecting trans-
port. 62
Stoppage of provisions. 66

Order for a general parade of tho two battalions of Ponnsylvanian
troops. 68

Order issued by Governor Ponn on the 5th to the two battalions. 70

All the troops in the southern dopurtnicut to bo under Bouquet's im-
mediate command. 60

Promotions. 67

Tho Boanl of Comniissioneis, authorising tho payment of twenty
shillings to the recruiting officers for each man enlisted. 72

Promotions. Also October 22. 73 74 77

Orders to (^apt. Stewart, of the 42nd, going to Ligonier.

79

Regulations for the proceedings of Indian traders iurnished with j
pasHOs. 81

Copy of general orders respecting artificers, &c., which have been
observed at all the posts, 83

Instructions to Lieut. MuGec to bring otl' tho troops at the Lower
Shawaneso towns ; tho French troops arc to march with him; Artel 1
(Ilertel) has signed tho parole. The French troops are to be brought
to Pittsburgh, &c. 85

Instructions given by Major Kogers at Detroit, respecting the dealings
with tho Indians on the Miami, &c. 87

Adverliwement for waggons to carry stores, &c., to tho different posts,
with tho price of carriage to be allowed. 89

Order for tho Ist battalion Pennsylvauians to be at tho house of
Adam
examination ;

n Hoops, Carlisle, on the morning of the 7th August (no year) for
lination ; the 2nd battalion to attend in tho afternoon. 94

Miscellaneous Papers.
1757-1765.

1757
July 8,

A. 28.

B. M., 21668.

Eoturn of artificers of tho 2nd battalion of the Royal Americans and

NtjwMaiktrt. y{- y,y tiuoo iudepomlciit companies

Pag

c i

November 16,
Albany.

1758.
May 25,
Carlisle.

Orderw for recruiting in the Colonies for the Ist battalion of the 60th
Regiment. 6

Calculations for storehouses at Ray's Town. 3

334

BOUQUKT OOLI,KriTK)N.

A. 28

f

'

17BH,
May 2H,
CarliNlc.

May 2H,

( 'HrliMlf.

May W,
Htmwokiii.

June 13,
Ooiio(rochiii((.

July H.
July 20.

July ao.
July ao.

July 2fi,

K(Iiiiuii(I'h

HwHinp.

July 2(i. a?,
Kickni'pau-
linn.

AuguMt 4,
Kivy'H Tdwii.

AugUHt lu,

AujKUHt 18,
Uuiniahuiiv
Cre«k.

AugUHt 19.

August 2<!,
Allnghany
Mountain.

September 27.

November (J.

December 15,
CarliHlc.

tmtHpor".''^ '*" «J.orirt-oni.o n.tinoH orpo,H..n« having wug^onH fit for

Pago <i

Hilir ' ' ''" ' "'^onnoit'o tho Alleghany und Laurel

^^Umxt Baker'H rop.,rt ,„. the road toIky'H Town, from the 8th July lo

Yioghioghe';;" '"' •'"'^' '" ''''' ''' ^"'P'- W«-'. -nt *« reconnoitre tJe
Capt. Clayton'H i-eport about the new loads !«

Ma,.,.. Armsti-ong to Bouquet. Jtcporting what in neceHsarv to

put the road in order over tho Alleghany llillj neccHsaiy to

one on SaStV" '"""• ''^"" ''''''''' ""^""^ *»'« '•^''d. in addition to the

1 Q "I /I

HpSti;;;"\hrFret,trr"«'^'>«''^ ""' «'^-. ^-ught byCherokeeB:rc.

^ Jate« and prices for tho sutler'n goods at Riy'H Town, settled by Bou^

Report of Lieut. Allen of his scout to Fort Duquesne. 34

^^Report by Lieut. James J [ay, sent to reconnoitre the gapatLau.el

38

December 31,
Fort Bedford.

17oi).
January 1.

February 1.
York.

April 24.

April 29,
York Town.

S^^Snf *^.^'"^?^^ examined at Loyal Ilannan. 40

tur^ SrHh«V'.^''/"''" ^'••^''^^'" Congratulates him on his safe re

vlltr ^ ^«';t"nate campaign, and senSs state of provisions fp 43^

Respecting hogs o be sent to Ray's Town ; the want of diligence in send

ing forward provisions ; asks fo/ a new contract. ^''"g«»«« '" ««nd-

in d?tail '" ^''"^"''' ""^"^ '^'' ^''«^*"««« ^'•^"^ ^^Soniev to this post*

4C

theX" AnSant ^'^^'"^ ''^^ ^^ ^*^« ^'^''^''"^'^ ^^^--^ -'-^ed in

nn?.?i''f^r""- ^'u""^" ^"''^^'^ remission Of a fine imposed in conse^
S^rfbnM '^^ T^ ''°. .»»l^««P«r, &c., of which ho gi?c8 details and
states that ho has the misfortune to live in a part of the countrv wher«
everyone who gives the least assistance to IlisMajestVs officers in
recruiting is sure to be distressed, if not ruined ^ ^ no

AmoSrirrS ^^i^^S^'^^^ ^''^^ 1«^ battalion, Royal

Keceipts from the captains commanding tho four comDaniea of th«

second division ofthelst battalion of the Royal AmerTcansLthlir

subsistence and contingencies to the 24th Ju7e 1759 ^''^ ^^^l

A. 28

A. 28

BotQUKT OOLl.KC'TIOJ*.

33S

a^j^oiiH fit for
Pago (f

I, not having
ing tho WHg-

7

n prisonor in

1 in answor to

147

'Oi-H on wliich

H

inchoHtor. 10

and Laurel

12

> 8th July to

15

ionnoitro the

18

26

locessary to

13

Jition to the
13,14

lorokeoB, ro-

27

tied by Bou-

37
84

fuation and
28

p at Laurel
38

yal Ilannan
41
42

his safe re-

ons (p. 43).

ace in send-
44

0 this post,

4G

enlisted in
1

1 iri conse-
lotjiils, and
itry where
officers in

53
ion, Eoyal

56

es of the

for their

11

l!5it.
Miiy 4,
l>liila<l«1|iliia.

Miiv:n,

l'liiliulcl|iliia.
AugUHt 30.

H«<|itumhoi- 1.

DwfmlKT 1.

No diiti'.

17tlO.
Fi'l>niiii'y 2.">,
IMiiliultOpliia.

March 2(1.

May !l,
riiiliulolidiia.

AiiguHt HI,
Fort Pitt.

No (late,

17tll.
.Tiimiary \'X

1 ;(!•-'.

May li,
riiila(li'l|)liiH.

Junn (i,
Detroit.

Jul^ 211,
Quiatonoii.

■Seijteinlx'r 10,
Fort I'itt.

OctolMT 12,
Fort Pitt.

NoveiiilH^r IH,
Fort Pitt.

1703.
March 2«,
t)uiat(moii.

May 10,
Fort Edward
Augustus.

June 1,
Ouiatoiion.

June 11,
Detroit,

AdvortiHotnont Ity IJrlgadlir Htanwix for wnggonH. Page 58

Orders for troops to he sent to the posts for escort duty. 61

Governor Donny to the Asscpibly, laying bofortf it letters from Stan-
wix, and report from Ainhorst of late Huccosses. 62

Tho AHHcnibly to (Jovornor Denny. The most otfectual nitxlo of pro-
curing cariiago for (lie ('rown is to make immediate payment lor the
old contracts. The prices oll't-rcd are, besides, not adequate to the risk.
(Jan frame no law on tho subject of j)roviding carriages additi<tnal to that
now existing, nor can the doniand for shipwrights bo complied with. <i3

Invoice of Hour in Mr. Htovens<m's mill. 66

Account by Callender and U. Iluglie.s for carriage of provisions,
stores, (&C. 133

Inventory of the etleets of tiio late Lieut. Hmanuol Ifess. 68

Apparently a continuation, being a list of mathematical instruments,
books, ki'. 70

General state of provisions belonging to tho late contractor at the
posts (given in detail). 66

Petition by Adam Hoops for a settlement of his accounts for supply-
ing provisions. 72

Col. Biinl to Hoiiquot. That C'ol. \V. IJyrd is well, but his wife is
dead. Respecting his pay in the Quartermaster General's depart-
ment. 74

I'etition of the traders at Pittsburgh, that the provincial agent shall
bo put under tho same restrictions as to th(> sale of rum, powder, &c., to
the Indians, as tho other traders. 77

Petition by John Ooncaster to have (Jeorgo Kerr arrested and de-
livered to the sheriff of Krodorick County, Maryland. 76

Plunisfod and Franks to Bouquet. Have given orders to have a list
made of tho women complained of. Are ploasetl that tho salt contract
has been satisfactory. Uogret that they had not previous notice of the
scarcity of provisions ; shall send off cattle at once, &c., &c. 79

W. Harris. For his discharge from the company in which ho was
sergeant, that having bi'on promised him by Bouquet in 1760. 81

Edward Jenkins to (iladwin. That the Illinois are anxious for a quiet
life, but tho Indians have been urging an attack on the posts. 93

Bouquet to Lieut. Blanc. That orders have boon given to supply his
post with live cattle. 84

A letter to Daviil Franks, and one to Thompson, of the same date,
give orders for the supply of Ligonior and Fort Pitt. 85 86

James Gillespie, applying to have Messrs. Levy & Co. compelled to
make an equitable settlement with him. 184

Petition of Thomas Small, trader. For a permit to improve land at
Turtle Creek. 87

Lieut. Jenkins to Major Gladwin. Arrival of the bearer (name not
given) with two deserters from the out posts, where they had not heard
of the cessation of arms. Lies told by tho Canadians to tho Indians, that
the French wore about to retake the country. Tho influence the J'l-onch
have over the Indians. 94

Richard Winston to Joseph Spear & Co. That the Indians would do
well, if not spirited up by the French ; there can be no English trade
here till tho French are nrohibited, 96

Lieut. Jenkins to Majo'r Gladwin. Reporting his capture by the In-
dians. 96

Declaration by C. Cormick of an attack by Indians, instigated by the
French, on traders with peltry, &c. 91

336

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

A. 28

I :ii

1763.
June 12,
Michillimak-
iiiak.

Juno 19,
St. Joseph.

July 0,
Detroit.

1764.
April 6,
Fort Bedford,

April 20,
Carli.sle.

April 27,
Carlisle.

May 4,
Lijfonier.

August 30,
Fort Lou-
doun.

August —
Fort Lou-
doun.

fbS'iS^'tJ^SK" '"^ '''^^'' ^'•'^^•--' -th dotailH of the capture of the

Page 88

•m^i'i^Iilfnt n?r'""' ^™'''{ *" ^^' ^"^'^'«'^ merchants at Detroit. Gives
an account of his escape when the fort was taken bv the Indi-ins ol

Proceedings of a court of inquiry held by ordertfMa^^^^^^^^^ to

an"?Ssqu.Lr"""' "' ^'" ^'^'""^' "' ^o^-t^andusky.S^Tse'^hlMlan.S

Petition of the sufferers near Fort Bedford for relief. i'o2

thd??osr.*'''"'' " '^ "''^''"''' '* ''""^ """^' ^^""'^ Pi« ^^'- P'^yn^^'nt for
foi?^Sef' ' "'"''''' '" ^ '"'™"""^ ^^' -^^hn Metcalfe for a compensation
Petition of the inhabitants of Ligonier for compensation for losses, m

Peter Doran. Petition for remission of sentence.

Ill

September
Fort Pitt.

16,

September 17,
Fort Pitt.

November 4,
Muskingum.

1765.
January 12,
Philadelphia

Form of warrant to raise
army.

Return of the garrison of Fort Pitt,
Return of ordnance and stores.

a compan}^ of 50

volunteers to join the
112

113

115

Instructions to
118

February 26,
Philadelpliia

March — .

April 27,
Lancaster.

No date.

Bouquet to Capt. Lewis, of the Virginian volunteers,
proceed with prisoners, &c., to Fort Pitt.

Circulai- to the offlcer, „f the .lilferont p,,,,, ti,ll„ws ' I?

Remonstrance of the inhabitants of Cumberland Countv to fliA Pnjr.
nor against the large supplies of clothing/powdC&e^ en'lo'T^^^
Indians, as these may lead to another outbreak ^ i ««

Address of the otiicers of the 1st battalion of the 60th Re-iment to
Bouquet congratulating him on being pronxoted to the rank of %r™gadiei-

Jfotes on the garrisons for the posts and on the method of carrvin^
on offensive operations on t.,e Ohio &c., (neither datecl noT signed ^ ^f
Remarks upon the proposals for delivering liquor .t Pittsburgh 51
Petition of the creditors of Philip Stone i- xmsouign. 51

Receipt (in French) for making punch. -JS

Calculation of the expense of buvin" and enninnir-r vj-TK „„„, , '
to carry 18,000 gallons ^„f liquor to'pfesCrgl? ' ^ "'^ '^^^ ^''^ ''T«

frot M";;if ^^'^"^ '^ '^ ^'^^^' -'^^ ^^'"^^ -- -ceived by the soldiel-s

Answer to questions of Adam Koops concerning provisions m

D. |.?r '; '''''p r'' '" g'^^'-.^^i^I^ »l'e charges a|ai..st them 32

Declaration of two apprentices who had enlisted \on

or yeart' ""'""^''^ ""'' ''"' '" -^"""^'''^^ ^'''^'' (^nd June, but no pkco

p Jo;::^;r^;;;;::^^;^r ^"' "'^' ''^^ -^^ ^^^^-^'^ «^ ^«'^^'"^- '^'

Proposition of Alexander Stevens to raise 50 bate.o,. m.>n Un

Calculations of the comparative expense and difference in time in

conveying provisions to the posts by land or by watr- ui

Remarks on Bruddock's road. ZZZ

145

A. 28

A. 2S

BOUQUET COLLECTION.

337

ipturoof'the
Page 88

I'oit. Gives
ian8. 95
Gladwin to
eph, Miamis
98
102

lyment for
104

Tipensation
106

losses. 109

111

0 join the
112

113

115

actions to
118

-o deliver
c. 120

121
ans and to
123
he Gover-
en to the
186
iflment to
Brigadier
124
' carrying
led). 47
rgh. 51
126
127
k liorwes
128
> soldiers
130
131
132
135
no place
136
ng. 137
139
140
time in
141
145

Xi) (liito

Report by Lieut. Rhor on the road hy Alleghany. Page 146

Itesoliition.s passed by Ihe Assembly of Virginia that taxes can only
be impose<l in the Colony by the Assombly. 150

Journal of Oapt. Patttu-son from Ray's Town to Fort Duquesne and
liaek to Loyal Hannan (from the 2Tth July to the 2n(l August, but no
year), with observations. 152

Report of Capt. ^yilrd, sent to reconnoitre the road to the westward,
the lirst river crossed being the Juniata, by Laurel Hills, Three Forks,
western foot of the Alleghanios. 155

Duiining's es'imate of the distance from Ray's Town to Ihe French
fort. ■ 157

Distance from Pittsburgh to Carlisle. 158

Amherst's proposal for allowances to the commanders of posts. 15!'

Petition of Uw justices of the ('ounty of York for a settlement of
tiie cliiims of the inhabitants for transport. 161

" A state of facts to show the iniquity of Ihe Bills latel}- passed by
the Governor of Pennsylviinia." 163

Petition of inhabitant of Bedford to the Governor and Legislature of
Pennsylvania, their grievances, and asking that they be paid for the
damage done to their crops by the military. 165

Petition of soldiers for their discharge. 167, 168

Petition of Joseph Milclicll ami others for payment of horses lost at
Fort Pitt. 169

The horsemasters employed in the last campaign, for certain allow-
ances. 170

Resolutions of Asscmbl}^ (Pennsj'lvania ?). The first : That ihcy are
und(M' no obligation for the pay of Ihe volunteers who joined Bouquet;
anl the second recommending Bouquet to His Majesty's favour. 172

"Remonstrance" by Joseph Galbraith, late clerk of the stores at
Venango, employed by General Monckton, stating his grievances, (fee. 173

The covering letter at 178

Lieut. W. Potts, late of the 60th, stating his services and asking to be
reinstated on full pay. ISO

Representation by the captains of the battalions about the ac-
counts. 182

Damage done to the inhabitants in and about Bedford (two state-
ments). 190, 191

Cash Book, Soutu Cauoi.ina.
1757-1758.

A. 29.

B. M., 21,659.

Accounts for subsistence for ditferent companies, f)flicers, &.C., from
June. 1757, to February, 1758.

Invkntiikv oi' Hffects belonoinc! to tiik f.ate Hiiro. Gen. Bouquet.

1765.

A. 30. B. M., 21660.

'I'his volutiie cnnlains sinijtl}- an inventory of Ihe etl'ects, furinlure, &c.,
let! at PeuHriCohi, of which an account was taken on the llli .September,
1765, after Bouquet's death.

(!/;— :{S