Report on American manuscripts in the Royal Institution of Great Britain, Volume I: 1747-1779

Report on American Manuscripts in the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Volume I: 1747– 1779

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INTRODUCTION. T U B American M a n u s c r i p t s preserved afc the Royal Institution, L o n d o n , sometimes spoken of as t h e Carleton or Dorchester P a p e r s , a r c , briefly, t h e H e a d Quarters P a p e r s of the successive B r i t i s h c o m m a n d e r s i n chiei i n t h e American W a r of Indepen­ dence and are t h u s described on a ilyleaf of t h e first v o l u m e : — "AMERICAN

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" Presented t o the Royal I n s t i t u t i o n of Great Britain " b y JOHN SYMJIONS, E s q . , of P a d d i n g t o n H o u s e ,

"MDcecrv." " T h e s e papers belong'd to Mr. M, Morgann, Secretary " to Sir G u y Carleton (since L o r d Dorchester), d u r i n g " t h e last y e a r s 0 1 the American W a r , a n d consist of " m a n y curious a n d unique d o c u m e n t s relative to the " transactions "given

in

of

those times.

1798 to

John

By h i m they

Synimons

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by Mr.

" S y r n m o n s to the Royal I n s t i t u t i o n , 1804. " Maurice M o r g a n n died March 28, 1802, aged 7t>. " F o r an eloquent memorial of h i m see D r . Chas. " Symmons's

Life

of Milton,

pages 81-82, a n d also

" Sir E g , Brydges's Censura Litemria,

Vol. -1,7?. 178.

" W m . I I [arris] Aug. 27, 1 8 1 1 . " I n the library of H a r v a r d are a few transcripts of these papers m a d e by Mr. J a r e d S p a r k s . historian George Bancroft.

T h e y were also consulted by the T h e attention of t h e late Mr. B . F .

Stevens was early called to these papers in t h e course of his researches

for h i s comprehensive catalogue

of

manuscripts

relating to t h e American Revolution, a n d h e immediately set to w o r k to examine, catalogue, a n d collate t h e m with his other historical m a t e r i a l . T h e complete collection comprises 58 bound volumes a n d 4 cases or rolls—G2 in all. They are bound with a certain regard to subjects.

The dates thus overlap, a n d the p a p e r s themselves

frequently a p p e a r in duplicate. O n t h e decision therefore to include these M S S . in this series of R e p o r t s , a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s having been m a d e with M r . Stevens to p r e p a r e the calendar, it was t h o u g h t preferable to p r e s e n t t h e s a m e in chronological order by t h e aid of his slip index. An idea of t h e collection i n its original form, however, m a y be gathered from the brief title to eaeh volume a s h e r e quoted :— Vol. 1.

Vol. 2. Vol. 3 . Vol. 4.

Vol. 5.

Vol. 6. Vol. 7. Vol. 8.

Vol. 9.

Correspondence between Sir Win. Howe, L o r d B a r r i n g t o n , Sir Geo. Osborne a n d Capt. Mackenzie, American W a r , 1775 to 1777. Correspondence between Sir W m . H o w e and the T r e a s u r y Office, 1775 to 1777. Correspondence between Sir W m. Howe a n d General W a s h i n g t o n , 1776 to 1778. S u n d r y Letters to Gen. Howe a n d Sir H e n r y Clinton from L o r d s N o r t h a n d Charles J e n k i n son, E s q . , 1777 to 1782. Correspondence between Sir W m . H o w e , General W a s h i n g t o n , Gen. Walcot a n d S u n d r y Officers. 1777. Correspondence between L o r d B a r r i n g t o n a n d General H o w e . S u n d r y years, 1775 to 1778. L e t t e r s between L o r d George G e r m a i n a n d Sir H e n r y Clinton. S u n d r y y e a r s . r

Correspondence—Sir William Howe, Sir H e n r y Clinton, Lord George G e r m a i n to S u n d r y Officers, 1778. Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton, G e n l . H e a t h a n d Major-General Phillips, 1778.

Vol. 10. Sir W m . Howe's correspondence with t h e W a r Office, General W a s h i n g t o n a n d other Officers, 1779. Vol. 1 1 . Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d G e n l . H a l d i m a n d , Quebec, 1779, 1780, 1781. Vol. 12. Correspondence between t h e Officers of State, Sir H e n r y Clinton, Gen, Prevost and Robert Mac­ kenzie, Esq., 1778, 1779, & c Vol. 1 3 . Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d Genl. Campbell, West Florida, 1779 a n d 1780. Vol. 14. Letters^ from the T r e a s u r y Commissioners, Gen. W a s h i n g t o n a n d S u n d r y Business to Sir H e n r y Clinton, 1779 a n d 1780. Vol. 15. Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d General Washington, 1779 to 1782. Vol. 16. L e t t e r s to Sir H e n r y Clinton from Gov. (sic) G e n . Campbell C o m m a n d e r [at] Pensacola, 1780.

Vol. 17. Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton and Gov. F r a n k l i n a n d S u n d r y Persons, 1781 to 1782. Vol. 18. Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton and G e n . H a l d i m a n d , and S u n d r y W a r r a n t s and Accounts. Vol. 19. Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d E a r l Cornwallis, 1780. Vol. 2 0 . Sir H e n r y Clinton's Correspondence with the Treasury, General W a s h i n g t o n and S u n d r y Officers, 1780, 1782 and 1788. Vol. 2 1 . Correspondence between Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d General McLean, Halifax, 1780 a n d 1781. Vol. 22. Sir H e n r y Clinton's Correspondence with L o r d George G e r m a i n a n d Officers of the Treasury, 1781. Vol. 2 3 . Correspondence with General Leslie, Sir J a m e s W r i g h t , and J o h n Robinson, Esq., 1781 and 1782. Vol. 2-1. S u n d r y Correspondence between different Officers with the Treaties respecting the Hessian Troops and Regiment [al] Occurrences, 1782. Vol. 2 5 . Petitions and Complimentary Letters with t h e Proceedings of a Board of Directors to Sir Guy Carleton, 1782. Vol. 26. Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d Sir G u y Carleton's Corre­ spondence with the Treasury and War Office, March, April a n d May 1782. Vol. 2 7 . Sir G u y Carleton's Correspondence with Lord Shelburue, General Washington a n d others, 1781 a n d 1782. Vol. 28. W a r r a n t s for P a y to different Regiments, S u n d r y L e t t e r s — S i r Guy Carleton, 1782.

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Vol. 29. Correspondence—Sir H e n r y Clinton, Sir William Howe, and Genl. Phillips and various officers, S u n d r y years. Vol. 30. Sir G u y Carleton's Correspondence with S u n d r y Officers, 1782. Vol. 3 1 . Abstracts, W a r r a n t s and Certificates by Sir Guy Carleton, 1782. Vol. 32. Correspondence between Sir Guy Carleton, Governor P a r r a n d General Patterson, 1782 and 1783. Vol. 3 3 . Sir H e n r y Clinton's Correspondence with the T r e a s u r y and W a r Office a n d Sir Guv Carleton, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782 and 1783. Vol. 3-1. Correspondence between Sir G u y Carleton, Brook W'atson, E s q . , Maurice Morgann, Esq., and S u n d r y Officers, 1782 a n d 1783.

Vol. 35. Muster Rolls of different R e g i m e n t s , A b s t r a c t s and Cash Accounts between B a n k e r s a n d S u n d r y Officers, 1782 a n d 1788. Vol. 3 6 . Vessels E n t e r e d and Cleared from S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s Office a n d from Victualling Offices, Ireland, 1782 and 1783. Vol. 37. W a r r a n t s and L i s t s of Staff a n d E x t r a o r d i n a r y Officers. To Sir Guy Carleton, 1783. Vol. 38. No title. [Petitions from refugee loyalists; w a r r a n t s and accounts of s u n d r y r e g i m e n t s , and miscellaneous, 1782 a n d 1783.] Vol. 39, W a r r a n t s g r a n t e d for pay of S u n d r y R e g i m e n t s a n d Corresponding L e t t e r s to Sir G u y Carleton, 1788. Vol. 40. Affidavits a n d Memorials of Loyalists, 1783. Vol. 4 1 . Sir G u y Carleton's Correspondence with the T r e a s u r y and S u n d r y C o m m a n d e r s , M a y a n d J u n e 1783. Vol -12. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with t h e H o n o u r ­ a b l e ' T h o m a s T o w n s h e n d , a n d George Yonge, Bart., &c. M a r c h a n d April 1788. Vol. -13. Orders a n d A b s t r a c t s of Sir Guy Carleton a n d Correspondence with General "Washington, J u n e a n d J u l y 1782. Vol. 44. Inquisitions t a k e n in t h e county of New York and r e p o r t s from t h e Military a n d Civil D e p a r t m e n t , 1783. Vol. 4 5 . Sir G u y Carleton to General Delancy, W a s h i n g t o n , a n d S u n d r y Accounts, October a n d November, 1783. Vol. 4 6 . Sir G u y Carleton's Correspondence with t h e T r e a s u r y and Various Occurrences in t h e American W a r , J u n e 1783. Vol. 47. Sir G u y Carleton's Correspondence with Generals H a l d i m a n d , M c A r t h u r a n d Colonel A n s t r u t h e r , 1782 a n d 1783. Vol. 48. Sir G u y Carleton's W a r r a n t s to W m . D e a n e Poyutz E s q . , a n d Correspondence with t h e T r e a s u r y , October a n d December 1782. Vol. 4 9 . L e t t e r s from Halifax a n d Nova Scotia to Sir G u y Carleton, 1782 a n d 1783.. Vol. 50. Memorials and L e t t e r s to Sir Guy Carleton, 1783. "\ol. 5 1 . Sir Guy Carleton's correspondence with L o r d North, George Rose, Esq., a n d s u n d r y persons, J u l y 1783. Vol. 52. Petitions from Loyalists to Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d Sir G u y Carleton, 1783. Vol. 5 3 . S u n d r y L e t t e r s to various Officers, 1782 a n d 1783.

Vol. 5 4 . Reports of Officers from the different Regiments— Petitions and Memorials, 1783. Vol, 5 5 . Book of negroes registered a n d certified . . . . on sailing from New York . . . between 23 April a n d 30 November 1783, &c. Vol. 56. Muster Rolls, R e t u r n s of Clothing, Provisions, P r i s o n e r s and Loyalists- S u n d r y y e a r s . Vol. 57. [ A r m y List.] List of . . Officers in the several British, Foreign and Provincial regiments serving u n d e r Sir H e n r y Clinton Printed by McDonald a n d Cameron . . . New York 1770. Vol. 58. Orderly Book . . Sir William Howe, 17 J u n o 1775 to 26 M a y 1776. (Case)59. Commissary General's Account, 27 May to 31 Dec. 1782. (Case) 60. Commissary G e n e r a l ' s Account, 1 J a n . to 24 J u n e 1783, and P l a n of Nassau. (Case) 6 1 . W a r r a n t to Sir William Howe, W a r r a n t s and Com­ missions to Sir Guy Carleton, & c , 1777 and 1782. (Case) 62. Letters P a t e n t to Sir Guy Carleton and Rear-Adml. Digby as Commissioners, 21 March 1782. I t will be seen from the foregoing list t h a t the larger propor­ tion of these m a n u s c r i p t s concerns the later period of the war, m o r e t h a n one half in reality being dated in t h e years 1782 a n d 1783. T h i s is probably accounted for by the large n u m b e r of accounts, r e t u r n s , lists, pay-rolls, p a y - w a r r a n t s a n d similar papers, which in t h a t period of the suspension of hostilities pending negotiations for peace m i g h t n a t u r a l l y accumulate in the h a n d s of the last c o m m a n d e r — S i r G u y Carleton. The earlier papers, d u r i n g t h e c o m m a n d of Sir William Howe, are largely copies or duplicate signed letters, which, it is supposed, on h i s leaving America in May, 1778, h e transferred to his successor, Sir H e n r y Clinton. W i t h Sir H e n r y Clinton's appoint­ m e n t , P h i l a d e l p h i a was abandoned a n d t h e a r m y established at New York, which, from t h a t date (June, 1778), remained its H e a d Q u a r t e r s till the last of t h e British troops sailed thence in December, 1783. I n a t t e m p t i n g a review of the whole of the collection of which t h e p r e s e n t volume forms a p a r t , attention m a y be called first to t h e fact t h a t while t h e official correspondence of the Commanderin-Chief with t h e Secretary of State a n d with the W a r Office is also i n t h e Public Record Office, h i s instructions to h i s

s u b o r d i n a t e officers a n d tlieir l e t t e r s to h i m are n o t generally found elsewhere t h a n in this collection, a n d afford m a n y valuable a n d i n t e r e s t i n g details of t h e w a r . As t h e S o u t h e r n Colonies r e m a i n e d longest in t h e B r i t i s h i n t e r e s t , a n d were t h e g r e a t h o p e of t h e G o v e r n m e n t , t h e correspondence is largest with t h e c o m m a n d i n g officers of t h e different p o s t s t h e r e . Colonel or B r i g a d i e r - G e n e r a l A u g u s t i n e Prevost being c o m m a n d e r of t h e forces in F l o r i d a dates h i s correspondence first of all from Saint A u g u s t i n e ; afterwards, being ordered to co-operate with Lieut.-Col. Archibald Campbell and Captain H y d e P a r k e r in t h e m i l i t a r y a n d naval expedition to c a p t u r e S a v a n n a h , Georgia, in the winter of 1778-9, h e successfully effected the junction a n d established himself in t h a t garrison, m a i n ­ t a i n i n g it against t h e combined attack of t h e Americans u n d e r G e n . Lincoln a n d t h e F r e n c h u n d e r Conite D ' E s t a i n g in t h e a u t u m n of t h e same year. Georgia was reckoned a m o n g s t t h e m o s t loyal of the colonies, a n d was the only one in which t h e royal civil g o v e r n m e n t was actually re-established, t h e Governor (Sir J a m e s "Wright) and the crown officers being sent over from E n g l a n d to r e s u m e their functions. The letters of both Prevost a n d W r i g h t are continual requests for m i l i t a r y reinforcements. I n 1781, t h e Governor writes : — " 500 troops might save t h e P r o v i n c e . " — " T h e Province is ruined a n d lost for want of a little a s s i s t a n c e . " — " T h e r e is g r e a t loyalty. M a n y h a v e come into S a v a n n a h a n d t a k e n a r m s ; m a n y m o r e are h i d i n g in t h e swamps to avoid t h e e n e m y , a n d h a d they h a d t h e protection which it would have been t h e best policy to h a v e given t h e m , the province would soon have been able to defend itself." Again, in J u l y , 1782, on receiving orders t h a t S a v a n n a h was to be evacuated, h e fears the Commander-in-Chief is not well acquainted with the situation of affairs in Georgia to order such a step to be taken — " 4 or 500 m e n could h a v e effectually held this i m p o r t a n t province." B u t , as Sir Guy Carleton pointed out, " the evacua­ tion was n o t a m a t t e r of choice but of desperate necessity in consequence of an unsuccessful w a r . " T h e t h i r d expedition to t h e southward, c o m m a n d e d b y Sir H e n r y Clinton in person a n d b y A d m i r a l A r b u t h n o t , which sailed from New York for Charlestown, S o u t h Carolina, in December, 1779, and from which Sir H e n r y r e t u r n e d in J u n e , 1780, leaving E a r l Cornwallis in c o m m a n d , opens u p

correspondence with that General a n d with Maj.-Gen. Alexander Leslie, L o r d Rawdou, Lt.-Col. Nisbet Balfour, Brig.-Generals M e A r t h u r and O'Hara, Lt.-CoL Alured Clarke, a n d other officers. T h e letters from or to E a r l Cornwallis are largely repeated in the Public Record Office or are printed in t h e two volumes which Mr. Stevens edited and published some years ago entitled " T h e Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy, or, The Campaign in Virginia, 1 7 8 0 4 7 8 1 . " After the s u r r e n d e r of York Town, General Leslie was appointed, in October, 1781, to- take com­ m a n d of " all hitherto held by E a r l Cornwallis," and the letters written by h i m from Charlestown are especially interesting. P r e p a r a t i o n s had been made for restoring the civil government also in South Carolina and several of t h e civil servants h a d been sent from E n g l a n d , but the distracted state of the country necessitated military authority and Leslie could only suggest their e m p l o y m e n t on the B o a r d of Police. I n s t r u c t i o n s were later received by Sir H e n r y Clinton from the T r e a s u r y to place t h e m , for allowances, on t h e military chest. As regards t h e s e n t i m e n t s of this province, Lt.-Col. Balfour, t h e n c o m m a n d a n t a t Charlestown, reports in J u l y , 1781:—•" T h e revolt is universal — t h e m i n d s of the people bent on their former principles, a n d t h e efforts of friends feeble a n d pusillanimous—the country m u s t be r u i n e d without a single a d v a n t a g e hereafter to be reaped from t h e boasted loyalty a n d extensive possessions enjoyed in South Carolina." The slowness with which news travelled in these days is forcibly b r o u g h t out in t h e fact t h a t a r r a n g e m e n t s were being m a d e t h r o u g h o u t t h e m o n t h of April, 1782, to detach troops from New York a n d Charlestown u n d e r General O ' H a r a for t h e relief of J a m a i c a , in ignorance of Rodney's great victory over t h e F r e n c h on the 12th of April, and it was n o t till the 3rd of M a y t h a t Leslie at Charlestown a p p e a r s to have heard of the event. There a r e m a n y letters a n d papers referring to the evacuation of Charlestown, w h e r e Leslie r e m a i n e d till towards the end of 1782, t h e post being finally occupied by t h e Americans on the 17th December. T h e correspondence with W e s t F l o r i d a is m a i n t a i n e d with Brig.-Gen. J o h n Campbell who commanded there, and with t h e Governor, P e t e r Chester, till, in May, 1781, Pensacola was

obliged to s u r r e n d e r to the Spanish General, Don B e r n a r d o de G-alvoz. G e n e r a l Campbell was allowed to sail to New York and t h e r e are n u m e r o u s papers relative to the a d j u s t m e n t of accounts and p a y m e n t of the Waldeck a n d Provincial Troops which h a d served with h i m a s well as to a dispute with Galvez over t h e detention of prisoners. T h e r e is a curious S p a n i s h d o c u m e n t from Don B e r n a r d o conferring upon a n I n d i a n Chief a commission a n d decoration w i t h t h e small m e d a l of m e r i t . I t is written on p a r c h m e n t with a painted red a n d yellow border a n d a brilliantly coloured coat of a r m s , two sides, wherein m a y be easily recognized t h e castle a n d lion of S p a i n . Governor Patrick T o n y n , of E a s t F l o r i d a , a p p e a r s indefatigable in h i s efforts to save h i s province for t h e K i n g ; a n d in 1778 a n d 1779 particularly, to defend St. A u g u s t i n e from t h r e a t e n e d attacks of the Americans a n d I n d i a n s , h i s corps of B a n g e r s being a continual bone of contention with t h e m i l i t a r y a u t h o r i t y — B r i g a ­ dier Provost ( w pi>. 1 9 3 , 197-199, 216, etc.). I n later y e a r s h i s labours to m a k e the province a n asylum for the homeless or propertyless loyalists of North a n d S o u t h Carolina a n d Georgia are well shown in t h i s collection. Great n u m b e r s did actually remove t h i t h e r a n d by t h e exertions of t h e Governor a n d of Brigadier Mc A r t h u r , in c o m m a n d of t h e troops, were provided with lauds, provisions, tools, etc., only to find b y t h e articles of the treaty of peace t h a t the province was eventually to be ceded to the King of S p a i n . To the n o r t h of New York the m a i n post w a s of course Halifax, t h e only one, indeed, after Boston a n d E h o d e Island were abandoned, a n d accordingly t h e letters from the successive com­ m a n d i n g officers—llaj.-Gen. E y r e Massey, Brig.-Gen. F r a n c i s Maclean, Lt.-Col. J a m e s B r u c e , Lt.-Col. J o h n Campbell, Maj.Gen. J a m e s P a t e r s o n and Brig.-Gen. F o x , as well as from Lt.-Gov. H u g h e s a n d Governor P a r r are frequent a u d full of detail. T h e military affairs of t h e island, t h e fortifications of Halifax, a n d t h e fact of its being a base of supplies, are all dealt with in this correspondence, until with the advent of Governor P a r r a n d the close of t h e war, t h e removal to Nova Scotia and t h e settlement there of t h e loyalists a n d t h e disbanded Provincial, G e r m a n , or other troops became t h e engrossing topic.

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An interesting side-study is t h a t of Penobscot. General Sir H e n r y Clinton being ordered in September, 1778 {see p. 284), b y the H o m e G o v e r n m e n t to take post on t h a t river with the idea of erecting a province to which t h e loyal a d h e r e n t s of the crown might ultimately repair, instructed Gen. Maclean at Halifax, in the following y e a r , to organize an expedition, which, with a naval d e t a c h m e n t from New York, m i g h t carry the plan into effect. Maclean himself c o m m a n d e d the expedition, assisted b y Capfc. Andrew Bnrkley of H . M . S . Blonde, and the timely appear­ ance of Sir George Collier on the scene resulted in t h e destruction of the American naval forces. An attack being a p p r e h e n d e d on Nova Scotia, Maclean r e t u r n e d thither, leaving Lt.-Col. J o h n Campbell of t h e 74th to occupy t h e post at Penobscot. H e r e m a i n e d t h e r e till J u n e , 1781, wdien, on t h e death of Maclean, h e took the command at Halifax, from which place, on Maj.-Gen. P a t e r s o n ' s arrival in August, 1782, h e was directed to r e t u r n to Penobscot, and to s t r e n g t h e n a n d fortify it with a " v i e w to an establishment of greater consequence." I n October, 1782, h e is stated to h a v e u n d e r h i m 1,000 m e n , b u t in J u n e , 1783, he was allowed, according to h i s request, to r e t u r n to E n g l a n d , the G e r m a n troops were withdrawn, assistance was provided for those loyalists wdio wished to remove to Nova Scotia, a n d by October t h e last of t h e British troops a n d stores were withdrawn and t h e post, " w i t h what American artillery should be found t h e r e i n , " was delivered over to the American authorities. Several papers relate to the Island of St. J o h n (afterwards Prince E d w a r d Island) even t h o u g h , as is stated, Sir H e n r y did not consider it within his c o m m a n d . I t is closely connected with Nova Scotia, t h o u g h , again, Brig. MacLean says that he had no i n s t r u c t i o n s whatever relative to it as connected with his c o m m a n d . T h e l e t t e r s are from Phillips Callbeck, P r e s i d e n t of t h e Council and c o m m a n d e r of t h e island, T i m o t h y Hierlihy, major c o m m a n d a n t of the I n d e p e n d e n t Companies, Capt. S p r y of the E n g i n e e r s , Lt.-Gov. Desbrisay, and, after J u n e , 1780, from the Governor, W a l t e r P a t t e r s o n . T h e colliery on Cape B r e t o n Island is frequently mentioned in connexion with t h e military stores at Halifax a n d New York. A few p a p e r s relate to B e r m u d a a n d t h e B a h a m a s .

I t was t o be expected t h a t t h e case of t h e loyal a d h e r e n t s to t h e Crown would be largely r e p r e s e n t e d in t h e s e p a p e r s . While m o s t of t h e Crown Officers of t h e various provinces a n d m a n y of t h e wealthier loyalists repaired to E n g l a n d a n d taxed t h e t i m e and resources of t h e T r e a s u r y , m a n y more r e m a i n e d b e h i n d . T h e e m b o d y i n g of the loyalists into the provincial corps developed with t h e war u n t i l , at its close, leaving out of t h e question those which came u n d e r t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of G e n e r a l H a l d i m a n d in Canada, t h e r e were m o r e t h a n twenty r e g i m e n t s u n d e r t h e c o m m a n d e r at New York. These included t h e t h r e e battalions of Delancey's Brigade, t h e New York Volunteers c o m m a n d e d by Lt.-Col. George T u r n b u l l , t h e t h r e e battalions of the New Jersey Volunteers u n d e r Cortland Skinner, t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a Loyalists u n d e r William Allen, Maryland Loyalists u n d e r J a m e s C h a l m e r s , l u n g ' s A m e r i c a n E e g i m e n t u n d e r E d m u n d F a n n i n g , Beverley Robinson's Loyal American R e g i m e n t , T a r l e t o n ' s British Legion, Simcoe's Queen's R a n g e r s , a n d the corps of Guides a n d Pioneers, also u n d e r Beverley Robinson. T h e bi-monthly p a y rolls of these for 1782 a n d 1783 a r c in m a n y cases complete. T h e y give t h e n a m e s of t h e officers, but n o t of t h e m e n . Quarterly lists of t h e widows of those officers who fell in the service, with t h e a m o u n t s paid to each, a p p e a r u n d e r t h e control of Beverley Robinson of New York a n d of R o b e r t Alexander of M a r y l a n d . T h e r e are also n u m e r o u s accounts and p a p e r s of Alexander I n n e s , I n s p e c t o r - G e n e r a l of t h e Provincial F o r c e s . T h e d i s b a n d i n g of t h e r e g i m e n t s and settlement in Nova Scotia h a v e been a l r e a d y referred to. Some of t h e officers were transferred to t h e r e g u l a r a r m y , while t h r e e of the c o r p s — F a r m i n g ' s King's American R e g i m e n t , T a r l e t o n ' s Cavalry, a n d Simcoe's Queen's R a n g e r s were placed upon the British e s t a b l i s h m e n t . B u t besides t h e n u m e r o u s loyalists in m i l i t a r y service or who obtained such posts as were available in t h e city of New York, a large and increasing n u m b e r drifted within the lines, as t h e confiscation acts of t h e various States or local a n i m o s i t y drove t h e m from farms and townships, who could only be described as " d i s t r e s s e d refugees." T h e p r o b l e m of dealing with these persons, who became t h u s dependent on t h e a r m y for protection, housing, rations, a n d fuel, was m e t by establishing a n office u n d e r the a u t h o r i t y of Colonel R o g e r Morris with t h e title of

" I n s p e c t o r of t h e Claims of Refugees " at a salary of 450Z. sterling or 25s. a d a y New York currency, to w h o m all applica­ tions were referred. Col. Morris had been a m e m b e r of t h e Council of t h e Colony of New York, and, in the previous F r e n c h war, one of t h e aids of General Braddock. H i s wife, M a r y , d a u g h t e r of Frederick Phillipse, was one of the few women in the war a t t a i n t e d of treason, in order to include h e r p r o p e r t y in t h e Confiscation Act. T h e reversionary interest of t h e estate, however, being accounted recoverable, it was, according to Lorenzo Sabine, disposed of in 1809 by h e r son to J o h n Jacob Astor of New York. Refugee applicants were required to state their losses, services, and needs, in writing, to t h e Commanderin-Chief or other officer, which in t h e form of petitions or memorials were t h e n certified or recommended by a loyalist of good standing. If approved of, they were either supplied by t h e Commander-in-Chief's order with a s u m of m o n e y a n d so disposed of, or were placed on the q u a r t e r l y list for rations or fuel or a stated allowance. By a s t a t e m e n t signed by Col. Morris on t h e 31st of J a n u a r y , 1783, of t h e w a r r a n t s granted to h i m from 8 July to 23 December of the previous year, more t h a n 12,000/. sterling was t h u s appropriated. After Sir G u y Carle ton's arrival Col. Morris appears to b e replaced by a Board consisting of Beverley Robinson of New York, Samuel Shoemaker of P e n n ­ sylvania, a n d R o b e r t Alexander of Maryland, appointed " t o con­ sider t h e circumstances a n d claims " of these loyalists. T h e list of persons recommended by t h e m for support for the first q u a r t e r in 1783, J a n u a r y to M a r c h , called for t h e s u m of £ 9 , 5 0 0 New York Currency, or more t h a n £ 5 , 0 0 0 sterling, for t h e second q u a r t e r £7,374 New York currency, and for the t h i r d quarter £ 5 , 4 7 1 - These a m o u n t s do not appear to include t h e allowances to more p r o m i n e n t loyalists nor salaries or sums paid for services rendered, all of which were settled by special w a r r a n t s from the c o m m a n d e r in chief direct, a n d which amounted to some thousands of p o u n d s m o r e . T h e houses vacated by t h e Americans in 1770 were classed as derelict property a n d , for t h e city proper, were in t h e care of t h e vestry, Philip J. Livingston being appointed s u p e r i n t e n d e n t of such property on L o n g Island. These were apportioned to t h e K i n g ' s service or to t h e housing of the various loyalists a n d refugees. Some of t h e r e t u r n s are explicit as to the n a m e s of t h e original proprietors a n d to t h e t h e n present

o c c u p a n t s , even to t h e n u m b e r of rooms or of acres appointed. As t h e removals of t h e loyalists to C a n a d a , Nova Scotia, or t h e B a h a m a s began t o t a k e place, t h e s u m s p a i d for support n a t u r a l l y decreased and t h e r e are several lists of n a m e s of t h e persons so removing. William F r a n k l i n , the royal governor of New Jersey, son of D r . F r a n k l i n , was very active in all these m a t t e r s , a n d organized a n d presided over a board called t h e " B o a r d of Associated L o y a l i s t s . " I n t h e year 1781 a n enquiry was instituted into t h e expenditure of t h e different d e p a r t m e n t s of t h e a r m y , r e s u l t i n g in m u c h correspondence, t h e deliberations of a board of officers, a n d a n u m b e r of m u s t e r rolls showing t h e n u m b e r s of drivers, waggons, carts, horses, clerks, storekeepers, artificers, a n d l a b o u r e r s employed u n d e r t h e Quarter Master General, C o m m i s s a r y General, Barrack M a s t e r General, W a g g o n Master General, a n d in the E n g i n e e r s ' a n d F o r a g e D e p a r t m e n t s . A letter from t h e Treasury, 0 S e p t e m b e r , 1782, directs a pension for Maurice M o r g a n n , Sir Guy Carleton's secretary, in whose possession these p a p e r s were left, " of 250?. out of t h e eivil list revenues, a further s u m of 250/. out of t h e extraordinaries of t h e a r m y to continue as long as h e should bo employed in h i s p r e s e n t service, and a s u m of 250/. to r e i m b u r s e h i m t h e expenses of h i s equipment." As a n o t h e r person intimately connected with t h e Royal I n s t i t u ­ tion, the n a m e of B e n j a m i n T h o m p s o n , Count R u m ford, should not be omitted. H e a p p e a r s in these p a p e r s twice in 1781, in his capacity of U n d e r Secretary of State, writing by direction of L o r d George G e r m a i n , and, later, in 1782 a n d 1783, as com­ m a n d i n g t h e regiment of K i n g ' s American Dragoons a n d in forming p l a n s for some light infantry companies to be attached thereto, as well as for a corps of volunteers to be raised out of t h e Provincial F o r c e s to serve in t h e W e s t I n d i e s , On h i s r e t u r n to E n g l a n d in 1783 h e appears to have t a k e n pains to r e p r e s e n t to t h e G o v e r n m e n t t h e case of the provincial officers, a s ho recounts h i s proceedings to Sir Guy Carleton on 6 J u l y , 1783. A paper entitled : " Precis of all the correspondence between t h e Secretary of State and t h e Commander-in-Chief relative to t h e " Provincial Forces, with other a u t h e n t i c information upon t h a t " subject " — c o n t a i n i n g connecting r e m a r k s a n d m a r g i n a l notes and endorsed " B . T . , 23 J u n e , 1 7 8 3 , " is also a t t r i b u t e d to h i m . 41

Amongst other papers which might bo particularly noticed are the Orderly Book of Sir William Howe at Boston and Halifax, from 17 J u n e , 1775, to 26 May, 1776 (gee page 41 of this r e p o r t ) ; a n Arihy List of the British, Foreign, and Provincial troops serving u n d e r Clinton, printed at New York by Mac don aid and Cameron in 1 7 7 9 ; a set of coroner's inquests in t h a t city from April to November, 1783; the almost daily reports of the n u m b e r s of t h e vessels entered a n d cleared from Nov., 1782, to Nov., 1783, and some r e t u r n s of the Provost; some lists of American p r i s o n e r s ; a book of negroes embarked at Now York from April to Nov., 1783, having been previously inspected aud registered; corre­ spondence, accounts a n d p a y w a r r a n t s for t h e G e r m a n troops of A n h a l t , AnBpach, Brunswick, Hesse ITanau, Hesse-Cassel and Waldeck, as well as bi-monthly accounts for m a n y of the British r e g i m e n t s . A personal touch is given by some few t r a d e s m e n ' s accounts to Sir G u y Carleton, for grocerios, tailoring, domestic s e r v a n t s ' wages, a n d clothing for an orphan or two. Tea varies from 10s. to 24s. a pound, powder sugar I s . 8rf., macaroni os. 6d., sago Gs., truffles 11. lGs. Od. a pound, white pepper 8s., h a m a n d Gloucester cheese both 8s. a p o u n d ; a bottle of m u s h r o o m s 12s., of capers 10s., of m u s t a r d 0*'. Lemons are 8s. a dozen, a ball of twine usually 2s. a n d a large bottle of rose water 14s. H i s b a r b e r ' s bill for two m o n t h s , November 24,1782, to J a n u a r y 26, 1783, a p p e a r s at 21. Ss. Gd.—powder being 3s, a pound, and a pot of p o m a t u m (is., a toothbrush 2s. Gd. A hairribbon appears elsewhere as (is., thread stockings at 6s. 9d. a n d a y a r d of white satin 1/. F o r some festivity, apparently, t h e r e is a bill for the loan of 142 doaen pieces of china, glass and eaTthenware at I s . per dozen, and for the use of a " glass u p u r n " 18«. 8d. is charged. D a m a g e d in use are 88 items. H a v i n g t h u s indicated some of the features of the whole of t h e collection, a few words r e m a i n to be said on t h e present volume. By t h e chronological

arrangement

already mentioned

this

comprises t h e p a p e r s to the end of July, 1779. W h e r e it h a s been ascertained t h a t a n y particular paper is also in t h e Public Record Office a reference to the series, volume a n d page is given. Similarly, reference is made to the H a l d i m a n d Collection in the B r i t i s h M u s e u m . 3580

k

T h e l e t t e r s from t h e T r e a s u r y give some idea of t h e great pressure on t h a t B o a r d in furnishing the stores, provisions, forage, fuel, a n d m o n e y required by the forces (specie being sent out to keep down t h e exchange) h a m p e r e d as t h e i r lordships were by lack of conveyance—'' t h e country d r a i n e d of ships for t r a n s p o r t p u r p o s e s " (pp. 37 a n d -iti)—by combinations of workmen, carelessness of p a y m a s t e r s , confusion of accounts and by fraudulent contractors in supplying bad bread or flour, as well as by t h e d a n g e r s and u n c e r t a i n t i e s of t h e sea voyage. I t m a y be i n t e r e s t i n g to note hero t h a t J o h n Robinson, t h e secretary to t h e B o a r d during L o r d N o r t h ' s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , was, by t h e m a r r i a g e of his d a u g h t e r , connected with the Marquis of Abergavenny, whose collection of m a n u s c r i p t s , calendared by this Commission in 1887, 10th Report, Appendix VI., comprises a n u m b e r of letters from a n d to Mr. Robinson, largely political, b u t m a n y having reference to American affairs. N u m e r o u s papers in this volume relate to the captivity of t h e Troops of Convention, as the a r m y of General B u r g o y n e after its s u r r e n d e r at Saratoga on 17 October, 1777, was called. The two letters of Burgoyne to Howe upon h i s capitulation are given h e r e in full (pp. 140, 143). T h e friction between the subsequent c o m m a n d i n g officer—Major-Gen. P h i l l i p s — a n d t h e U n i t e d States authorities and Major-Gen. H e a t h , while at Cambridge in 1778, is well told from t h e British point oE view in the v a r i o u s letters. On page 298 is Sir H e n r y Clinton's formal requisition to Gen. W a s h i n g t o n on behalf of t h e troops. T h e i r chagrin, disappoint­ m e n t , a n d distress for want of m o n e y a n d necessaries, w h e n , instead of the exchange so fully expected, t h e y received from Congress orders to m a r c h to Virginia, are shown in the m o n t h s of October, November and December, 1778, beginning on p a g e 319Sir William H o w e ' s Orderly Book, the correspondence of Brigadier Prevost a t St. Augustine a n d S a v a n n a h , of Governor T o n y n , of General J o h n Campbell at Pensacola, t h e p a p e r s r e ­ lating to Halifax , t h e expedition to Penobscot, a n d , generally, the memorials a n d petitions of loyalist refugees, h a v e already been referred to. T h e W a r Office correspondence is depart­ m e n t a l , relating chiefly to commissions, promotions, and leaves of absence for t h e officers of t h e a r m y , a n d to t h e dispatch or recall of r e g i m e n t s . T h a t with the Secretary of S t a t e — L o r d

George G e n t i u m — b e i n g duplicated in the Puhlic Record Office is here only briefly noted. I n dealing with the correspondence with General W a s h i n g t o n reference has been made to the volume and page of S p a r k s ' s IVritiitys oj M'ashinr/lon, if the particular letter is there found printed.

T h e preparation of this calendar was well advanced in the lifetime of the late Mr. R. I\ Stevens. This volume has been seen t h r o u g h the press by his successor, Mr. H . J . Brown.

CALENDAR, OF

MANUSCRIPTS IN THE

ROYAL INSTITUTION.

Gov.

GEO. CLINTON to

GEOEGB BURNS.

1747, J u l y 1.—Commission as ensign of a company of volun­ teers raised for a n expedition against Canada whereof H e n r y Livingston is captain. Printed and filed in. Vol. 10. No. 148. 1 paqe. Enclosed by Capt. B u m s to Sir H . Clinton 22 F o b . 1779. GEO. I I I .

to

JAMES PITCHER.

1754, Sept. 25. Kensington.—Commission as commissary of musters. Signed and sealed. Vol. 56. No. 3 3 . 1 page. ORDWR IN COUNCIL.

[1765, F e b . 9.]—Copy of H i s Majesty's Order in Council ascertaining the power and authority of the civil governors over H . M . forces stationed in the respective provinces as transmitted to the Com.-in-chief in North America in t h e Secretary of State's letter of 9 F e b . 1705. Copy. Vol. 3 1 . No. 1 3 . Z pages. STEFHEN COLBY to

MORRIS (sic)

MORGANN.

1767, October 18. Fynnono.—•Borough affairs in the town of Cardigan. Election of a mayor. Gives this account lest Lord S h e l b u r n e should ask a n y questions. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34. No. 95. 2 pages. m.

3660.

A

TRC-ors. 17C8 a n d 1769.—State of lodging m o n e y allowed t h e officers at Boston. Table showing r a n k a n d s u m p e r week. Vol. 10. No. 218. J page. N E W YORK.

1768, M a y 18. New Y o r k . — E x t r a c t from t h e O r d i n a n c e of Fees. Vol. 32. No. 186. 2 pages. To accompany [Sir G. Carleton] to T h o s . T o w n s h e n d , 17 Nov. 1782. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 145, fo. (579; and F o r e i g n Office, Misc. THOMAS BRADSHAW to

M A J . - G E N . GAGE.

1769, M a r c h 8. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s , Whitehall.—Acknow­ ledging letter of 6 J a n u a r y as to the office of storekeeper at New Y ork a n d desiring t h a t Mr. Blundell be paid d u r i n g h i s life and at bis death to let t h e office d r o p unless t h e province m a k e a provision for t h e s a m e . Followed by copy of Maj.-Gen. Gage's certificate of 18 September t h a t t h e above is a t r u e copy delivered to M r . Blundell to m a k e k n o w n t h e intentions of t h e T r e a s u r y to a n y future Commander-in-Chief. Copy, Vol. 2 8 . No. 7 1 . 2 pages. Copy in t h e B r i t i s h M u s e u m , Addtl. M S S . 21697, fo. 3 3 . T

LORD BARRINGTON to

M A J . - G K N . GAGE.

1770, M a r c h 2 3 . W a r Office.—That t h e bounty of 20s. to persons a p p r e h e n d i n g deserters should be satisfied out of t h e contingencies. Copy. Vol. 0. No. 145. 1 puye. Unclosed by L d . B a r r i n g t o n to Sir W . Howe, 1 J u n e 1777. LORD WESTHEATH to

[

].

1771, J u l y 20. Merion S q u a r e . — " D e a r Sir, I a t last received by t h e last p a c k e t s t h e inclosed letter which t h o ' not a s satisfac­ tory as I shoud h a v e wished I t h i n k youl do well to send to y o u r B r o t h e r t h a t h e m a y see I have done e v e r y t h i n g in m y power, and at t h e s a m e t i m e t h e steps h e is to take to obtain t h e place h e wishes at t h e Council Board. Lord Hillsborough as you will see by h i s letter, to whom I h a d wrote long ago (since it was immediately after you m e n t i o n e d t h e affair to me) committed a m i s t a k e in directing his answer intended for m e , to some other p e r s o n ; a s I saw h i s mistake by a former letter which I h a d from h i m I wrote to h i m a second time. I a m endeed very sorry n o t to h a v e been m o r e suecessfull; for it woud m a k e m e very h a p p y to h a v e it in my power to serve y o u r B r o t h e r a n d to convince you of t h e

true r e g a r d with which I a m , dear Sir, your most obedient h u m b l e servant, W e s t i n e a t h . " P.S.—I hope to have soon the pleasure of h e a r i n g from you and t h a t youl be able to send m e at least a p a r t of the arrears du by the People of Kittobar. Autograph letter signed. Vol. 38. No. 290. GEO. I I I .

to

FREDERICK SMYTH.

1772, May 14. Court of St. J a m e s ' s . — W a r r a n t as Justice of t h e peace in New Jersey. Copy in Mr. Smyth's hand. ]'ol. 14. No. 58. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 4 Dee. 1780. L T . - C O L . JOSEPH GOHEIIAJI.

1772, May 25. St. J a m e s ' s . — A p p o i n t m e n t as lieutenantcolonel of foot. Signed by the E a r l of Hillsborough. Copt). Vol. 18. No. 195. 1 page. Enclosed by Lt.-Col. G o r e h a m to Sir I I . Clinton, 6 May 1781. JOHN COLLET.

1774, September 10, 14.—Statement of account with George Whiton for 2,003 feet flagging stones, for a platform at F o r t J o h n s t o n , North Carolina, delivered there by Capt. Andrew Wilson, at 2s. per foot 100 feet reed flagging, for a platform at F o r t Cape Fear, also delivered by Capt. Wilson, at I s . 6d. -

£200

6

0

7 10

0

£'207 16

0

Addressed to H i s Excellency General Robertson. Original Vol. 2 5 . No. 8. LOUD BAIIRINGTON, Sec.

at War,

to

L T . - G E N . GAGE.

1775, March 1. W a r Office.—Extract. T h a t it h a s been judged expedient to send out officers' tents for six battalions. Vol. 1. No. 28. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, May 1776. LORD BARRINGTON to

LT.-GEN.

GAGE.

1775, March 2 1 . — E x t r a c t . Mr. Mallet, purveyor, to issue pay to hospital mates at the rate of 5s. per day, to Mr. F e u n i n g s , surgery m a n , at 2s. Gd., and to Mr. Brown, storekeeper of hospital stores, at 3s. Vol. 2. No. 159. 1 page. Enclosed by Capt. Mackenzie to Thomas Barrow, 4 March 1777. Tnoors. 1775, M a r c h 26.—Distribution of full pay of a regiment of foot. Vol. 28. No. 67. 2 pages.

L T . - G E N . GAGE to

Gov.

JOHN WENTWORTK.

1775, April 17- Boston. Copy. Vol, 18. No. 1 8 / 1 1 . 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and TV. Indies 40(5 fo. 1 6 1 . LT.-GEN.

GAGE to

L T . - C O L . ALLEN MCLEAN.

1775, J u n e 12. H e a d q u a r t e r s , Boston.—Order to raise the Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s Corps. Copy. Vol. 25. No. 85. 2 pages. Enclosed hy J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 16 April 1779. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 294, fo. 4 0 1 , and in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21833, fas. 1 and 37. Gov.

JOSIAII MARTIN to t h e

E A R L OF DARTMOUTH.

1775, J u n e 30. F o r t J o h n s t o n , N o r t h Carolina. Extract. Vol. 2. No. 8, 3 pages. Enclosed 7^/. L o r d D a r t m o u t h to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 15 Sept. 1775. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America a n d TV. Indies 222, fo. 253 ; copy, vol. 313, fo. 8 7 ; duplicate signed letter in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s collection, see F o u r t e e n t h Report, Appendix X , p p . 322 and 327. Gov.

JOSIAH MARTIN to

ALEXANDER M C L E O D .

1775, J u l y 4 . F o r t Johnston.—Acknowledges letter received yesterday by Mr. McDonald of Kingborough. " I t is impossible for me to express m y respect for t h e gentlemen who have cultivated the good dispositions t h a t are manifested by t h e H i g h l a n d e r s t h r o u g h o u t t h i s province in t h i s t i m e of u n n a t u r a l revolt, a n d I can only promise t h a t I shall faithfully represent their m e r i t s to t h e K i n g ; a s s u r i n g myself, t h a t when time a n d occasion shall call for their aid, they will furnish m e with a b u n d a n t testimonials still more powerful to do t h e m honour before his Majesty. I perfectly agree in y o u r s e n t i m e n t s of the propriety of the good a n d faithful H i g h l a n d e r s forbearing any open declarations, until t h e r e is a necessity to call t h e m into action, and they are a m p l y provided to t a k e t h e field with dignity a n d effect; the necessaries for which I h a v e n o t omitted to apply for, n o r to represent t h e expediency of m a i n t a i n i n g a correspondence with the chiefs to t h e eastward. " I am m u c h obliged to you, sir, for y o u r h i n t with respect to Mr. F . Campbell, to whom I h a v e j u s t now written a letter, t h a t I hope m a y produce good effect. " The part you have taken, sir, upon the p r e s e n t occasion, does you the highest honour, a n d c a n n o t fail to recommend you in the most effectual m a n n e r to h i s Majesty's favour ; you m a y rely upon m y faithful r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s of it, a n d of m y best disposition

to r e n d e r you every service in m y power. I concur in your opinion of your services being more useful here t h a n anywhere else, a n d I have concerted a plan with Mr. McDonald (for which I beg leave to refer you to him) of m a k i n g use of your influence here, as well for your own advantage as t h a t of our royal m a s t e r ; and which I shall be happy to find meets with your approbation. Do m e the honour to commend me to your lady and family in particular, and in general to all the good and faithful Highland people in whom I have the firmest confidence, a n d for whom I have ever felt peculiar regard and a t t a c h m e n t . " •Copy. Vol.2. No. 161. 3 pages. Gov.

JOSIAH MARTIN to the

EARL OF DARTMOUTH.

1775, J u l y 6. 'Fort J o h n s t o n , North Carolina. Extract. Vol. 2. No, J). 3 pages. Enclosed by Lord D a r t m o u t h to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 15 Sept. 1775. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and WIndies 222, fo. 2 8 1 ; copy, vol. 313, fo. 101); duplicate in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s Collection, sec F o u r t e e n t h Report, Appendix X.,p. 327. Gov.

LORD WILLIAM CAMPBELL to

L o a n DARTMOUTH.

1775, J u l y ID. Charles Town. Extract. Vol. 2. No. 14. 4 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Pownall to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 25 Sept. 1775. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 229, fo. 3 8 3 ; 317, fo. 1 7 8 ; signed letter in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s Collection a s above, p . 3 3 1 . LOED BAERIKOTON to

L T . - G E N . GAGE.

1775, J u l y 24. W a r Office.—Acknowledges dispatches. Will give directions t h a t Capt, Hutcheson, appointed Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General, and Major William Dunbar, appointed Major of brigade, shall receive pay from 12 J u n e last. Will con­ sider Mr. Mallet's request. Desires the certificate of officers who have commanded at the outposts from 25 December 1773 to 24 J u n e 1774. Sends list of promotions. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 186. 1 page. LORD BARBINGTON to L T . - G E N .

GAGE.

1775, J u l y 28. W a r Office.—Acknowledges letters of 25 J u n e . " I have it in command to signify to you h i s Majesty's entire approbation of t h e firmness and spirit which distinguished the troops in t h e late a c t i o n ; at the same time permit me to express m y extreme concern for the heavy loss sustained." Directions to t r a n s m i t t h e general m o n t h l y r e t u r n s b y frequent opportunities, also a distinct r e t u r n of the troops lately assembled under his c o m m a n d at Boston, including all detachments made._ Sends list of promotions. P.S.—Recommends to his consideration whether h e should not be provided with more shoes, shirts, stockings, & c ,

which t h e troops m i g h t wish t o p u r c h a s e . I n t h a t case h e is to m a k e use of Mr. Collin or indicate such other mode of supplying t h e m as h e shall t h i n k m o s t expedient, sending t h e m i n u t e s t details of everything requisite. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 187. '2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to L T . - G E N .

GAGE.

1775, J u l y 2 8 . W a r Office.—The King h a s agreed to t h e whole list of promotions recommended. " Troops who h a v e acted with t h a t valor, which was exerted so m u c h to t h e h o n o r of the B r i t i s h n a m e on t h e 17th of last m o n t h , deserve every­ thing t h a t can b e done for t h e m . " If t h r o u g h accident a n y person recommended to an ensigncy should h a v e been u n d e r sixteen y e a r s of age, the King m u s t be informed of it t h a t t h e commission m a y be recalled. Sir Charles T h o m p s o n h a v i n g voluntarily resigned t h e 15th regiment, t h e King h a s been pleased to bestow the c o m m a n d on Col. Pigot, whose gallant services in the late action have well deserved this m a r k of favour. P.S.—The King not intending t h a t Major Bruce shall succeed Brigadier Pigot as lieut.-col. of the 88th, a - p r o p e r major is to be recom­ mended for t h a t commission. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 188. 2 pages. TREASURY MINUTES.

1775, J u n e 13 to 28 J u l y . — T o u c h i n g supplies to t h e a r m y in America. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 4. 13 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 14 September 1775. E A R L OF DARTMOUTH to

MAJ.-GEN. WM.

HOWE.

1775, August 2. Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2. No. 1. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 130, fo. 427 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 7 0 ; copy in L o r d D a r t m o u t h ' s Collection, sec F o u r t e e n t h Report, Appendix X., p . 344. Enclosure:— 1775, August 2. St. James's.—lioyal commission to Maj.Gen. Howe as commander-in-chief of the forces employed uithm the colonies lying upon the Atlantic Ocean. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 2. * 3 pages. Also in Lord Dartmouth's Collection. LORD BARRINGTON to

the

H O N . L T . - G E N . MONCKTON or

Officer

c o m m a n d i n g t h e 17th F o o t . 1775, August 28. W a r Office.—To p r e v e n t any volunteers embarking with Ins r e g i m e n t in expectation of receiving com­ missions a t Boston. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 202. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to L t . - G e n . Gage, 30 October.

LORD BARRINGTON to

L T . - G E N . GAGE.

1775, August 3 1 . W:ir Office.—Directions for drafts from regiments which are ordered home. The remaining battalions under h i s command to be augmented and two additional companies to be added to each regiment. Sends a copy of the establishment and of his circular letter. One of the additional companies is to r e m a i n to recruit for the regiment in Ireland, t h e other in Great Britain. Regiments now u n d e r orders to embark from Ireland for N. America to be augmented. T h e 60th regiment for the West Indies and the Gth, proposed for N. America, also to be augmented. And the -12nd, or Royal H i g h l a n d Regiment, the tjneen's Regiment of L i g h t Dragoons, Burgoyne's, to be augmented and sent in t h e spring. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 180. 4 pages. Enclosures :— Establishment of a regiment of foot from 25 August. Duplicate. Vol. 6. A o. 190." 1 page. 1775, .4 ugiist 2(5. Whitehall.—Circular from Lord Harrington to the colonels oj the augmented regiments. Particulars to be ohserrcd in the augmentation, recruiting, &c. Signed copy. Vol. 6. No. 191. 3 pages. T

LORD DARTMOUTH to t h e

Gov-

of M a s s . Bay

[GEN.

GAGE] .

1775, September 5. Whitehall.—Circular. No ships of war to be employed in conveying dispatches. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 4. 1 page. Also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 279, fo. 2 6 1 ; 397, fo. 9 1 ; British M u s e u m , Additional M S S . 21697, fo. 104. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, September 5. Whitehall.—Separate. Question of evacuating Boston before winter a n d removing to New York or elsewhere. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 3. 5 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 130, fo. 473 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 72. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, September 5. Whitehall.—Secret. T h a t their confident hope of having a large a r m y in America in the spring rests on the g r o u n d of an assurance from the E m p r e s s of Russia t h a t she would give any n u m b e r of infantry that m i g h t be wanted, and t h a t a requisition h a s thereupon been made for twenty thousand men. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 25. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130, fo. 481 copy 4 3 1 , fo. 75.

LORD BAERINGTON to L T . - G E N . GAGE

or Officer

commanding

in chief h i s Majesty's Forces, N o r t h America. 1775, September 6. W a r Office.—Acknowledges letters, p a p e r s and r e t u r n s . A proper quantity of Hocks for t h e bedding of t h e forces shall be provided a n d s e n t with all possible expedition. T h e m o d e of r e m i t t i n g the officers' subsistence shall b e taken into consideration. I n consequence of a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n from Gen. Keppel, L t . Smelt h a d been notified for t h e adjutancy t o t h e 14th before h i s Excellency's recommendation of St. L a u r i e was received. All t h e other promotions recommended have been confirmed. N o officer should be allowed to sell who did n o t p u r c h a s e h i s com­ mission unless in very particular cases. T r a n s m i t s list of p r o ­ motions m a d e a n d of six additional hospital m a t e s who a r e to embark with t h e forces now u n d e r orders for America. P.S.— Cannot a l t e r t h e dates in commissions for t h e 52nd regiment. Asks m i n u t e details of everything requisite for t h e forces. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 192. 2 pages. JOHN POWNALL to t h e Gov. of M a s s . B a y [ G A G E ] .

1775, September 6. Whitehall.— Circular. T r a n s m i t t i n g t h e proclamation for suppressing rebellion a n d sedition. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 5. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Eecord Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 279, fo. 265 ; a n d 397, fo. 9 3 . JOHN POWNALL to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM H O W E .

1775, September 8. W h i t e h a l l . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 . No. 6. 3 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 130, fo. 485 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 7 7 . LORD BAERINGTON to L T . - G E N . GAGE.

1775, September 0. W a r Office.—Tents, officers' baggage a n d camp necessaries for t h e 26th r e g i m e n t being shipped for Boston a r e to b e forwarded to Canada b y t h e first o p p o r t u n i t y . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 1 9 3 . 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to MA,T.-GEN. 'WILLIAM H O W E .

1775, September 9. Whitehall T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s — " Sir, As it is apprehended that General Gage m a y have left Boston on a leave of absence to r e t u r n t o E n g l a n d before t h i s can arrive i n America, I a m directed by t h e L o r d s Commissioners of h i s Majesty's T r e a s u r y to acquaint you it h a v i n g been represented to t h e m t h a t Colonel J a m e s Robertson, B a r r a c k Master General, h a d applied to Messieurs J o h n a n d George E r v i n g , m e r c h a n t s , a t Boston, for t h e providing a n d i m p o r t i n g into Boston s u n d r y articles in t h e schedule h e r e i n inclosed m a r k e d L e t t e r A, for t h e service a n d use of t h e A r m y , a n d t h a t Messieurs E r v i n g s h a d

directed their correspondents here to execute such commission which they had endeavored to do but could n o t ; their Lordships, altho' n o information hereon had been sent fo them, thought it right to direct due enquiry to be m a d e into tiiis b u s i n e s s ; and upon such inquiry their Lordships have judged it expedient to order such stores to be provided: 1 am therefore directed to acquaint you t h a t several of the stores mentioned in t h e Schedule A are now shipped according to an invoice marked Letter B, on board t h e ship " F r i e n d s h i p , " J a m e s H o l m e s , master, under sailing orders to go to Spit-head, and from thence to come u n d e r convoy of one of his Majesty's ships of war consigned to t h e order of the officer commanding his Majesty's forces at Boston or elsewhere, as he shall direct h e r to proceed, a n d as will appear by t h e Charter P a r t y , a copy of which shall be sent by the ship. You will observe by m y former dispatches to General Gage of the 80th J u n e and 26th of J u l y last, a n d by the remarks on the Schedule A, t h a t t h e articles of coals a n d oats h a d been before provided by the Board. " T h e i r Lordships having since taken into consideration what m a y bo further wanted for the Army, have ordered t h i r t y watch coats to be sent out for t h e use of each battalion, which will come by t h e same ship, and have also ordered t h e several articles in the paper marked Letter C to be provided with all possible expedition. This last order is not so forward as to enable m e to inform you more particularly t h a n I have endeavored to do by t h e r e m a r k s on t h e P a p e r C, but I hope soon to do it. " I n General Gage's dispatch of the 8th of J u l y h e transmits his account of w a r r a n t s for the quarter commencing the first day of April, and ending the 30th of J u n e , amounting to .£31,121 Os. 2|(7., and in his letter of the 22nd advises of his requisition to the agent for the contractors for remitting money for the pay, &c. of the troops in America for .£20,000 for the extraordinary expenses of the a r m y in t h e ensuing quarter, b u t mentions n o t h i n g else. Their Lordships hope, however, that by the steps t h e y have taken the wants of t h e a r m y will in some measure be supplied, and t h a t m a n y conveniences and comforts will be provided for the t r o o p s ; and they direct me to repeat to you what has been before said in m y several dispatches, to which I beg leave to refer you, t h a t you will give t h e earliest notice to this Board of the requisitions you m a y find it proper to make for a n y supplies whether of money, provisions, forage, or any other necessary w h a t e v e r ; it being their Lordships' earnest wish to give every aid in their power towards carrying on the service. " I t was yesterday represented to their Lordships by Lord B a r r i n g t o n , enclosing to m e a- letter from General Gage of the 26th of July, t h a t the officers suffer an inconvenience arising from the present difficulties in obtaining cash for their bills on the respective agents of the regiments here. T h i s mode was established for t h e eonveniency as well as for the advantage of the officers; but on the representation made by General Gage, by h i s letter of t h e 19th May last, of t h e difficulty h e met with in raising cash for his bills, it was foreseen here that the

inconvenience now complained of m u s t arise to the officers serving in America. Their L o r d s h i p s therefore ordered m e t h e n to endeavor to obviate i t ; I tried to do so, b u t the officers' subsistence h a v i n g a little before been issued to the agents here, it could not be remedied at t h a t t i m e . Directions were, however, given t h a t this inconvenience should be provided against in future ; and I have t h e pleasure to acquaint you t h a t in the last issue on t h e 25th of A u g u s t care h a s been taken at the P a y Office to issue to t h e c o n t r a c t o r s for r e m i t t i n g m o n e y to America the s u m of £ 4 5 0 per r e g i m e n t for t h e pay of the officers serving in America, to be issued by t h e m in specie to the deputy p a y m a s t e r at Boston to answer t h e i r d e m a n d s , and which sum it is alleged is sufficient for this purpose ; the r e m a i n i n g sum of about £ 2 5 0 p e r r e g i m e n t being paid to the agents here to enable t h e m to p a y t h e officers of each r e g i m e n t who m a y bo absent on the recruiting service or otherwise. This inconveniency therefore it is h o p e d will be remedied on the arrival of the specie which has been lately sent out (of which advise was given to General Gage by m y d i s p a t c h of the 7 t h of J u l y last) and by t h e directions which h a v e been given h e r e i n . " T o p u r s u e t h e mode laid down in t h a t dispatch and to keep you amply supplied with cash for t h e extraordinary services of t h e a r m y u n d e r t h e p r e s e n t difficulties a n d d i s a d v a n t a g e s in procuring cash for bills, their L o r d s h i p s h a v e issued to t h e contractors t h e s u m of £20,000 on t h e last requisition m a d e the 22nd of J u l y by General Gage, a n d have directed t h e m to send it out in specie by the first ship of war t h a t will be ready after it can be so provided,. T h i s sum, with t h e £ 2 0 , 0 0 0 you will have received by this time by the ' R a v e n , ' and t h e £30^000 t h a t is on board the ' C e r b e r u s ' on account of the extraordinaries, besides t h e sums sent in specie on account of the subsistence, will, it is hoped, be a n a m p l e s u p p l y ; a n d I have their L o r d s h i p s ' orders to desire t h a t d u r i n g t h e time these disadvantages in exchange subsist you will avoid as m u c h as possible drawing bills for t h e m o n e y t h a t m a y be wanted for t h e extraordinary service of t h e a r m y , but in lieu thereof t h a t you will from t i m e to time m a k e requisitions to their lordships for t h e m o n e y which y o u a p p r e h e n d will be necessary a n d wanted for this service for each e n s u i n g q u a r t e r , so t h a t my lords may have timely notice to issue t h e same, and order t h e contractors to send it out in specie. D i r e c t i o n s h a v e likewise been given to the contractors to take due c a r e to keep t h e D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r supplied with sufficient specie for the p a y ­ m e n t of t h e subsistence to the officers and private m e n ; so t h a t , upon the whole, it is hoped t h e r e will be no deficiency. I have t h e h o n o r , " &c. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 6. 4 pages. Enclosures:— A.—Account oj the several goods and stores which were desired to be sent out by Col. Robertson. Includes 5,000 pairs blankets. B.—Invoice oj sundries ordered to he shipped per the "Friendship," Capt. James Holmes,for tlte forces in America.

C-—Account oj stores and other necessaries ordered to be sent out to Boston. JU'ijins:—Flock beds ordered by the War Offi.ce . . . . Coals, 3,000 chaldrons, Ac, Vol. 4. Nos. 7, 8, 9. 2 pages each. LORD BARRINGTON to L T . - G E N .

GAGE.

1775, September 12. W a r Office.—Capt. David Skene of the 28th being permitted to retire, asks the n a m e of the eldest lieutenant willing to purchase at the regulated price. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. G. No. 104. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

MAJ.-GEN.

HOWE.

1775, September 14. Whitehall Treasury Chambers.—As it is necessary he should be m a d e acquainted with every step la-ken by the Treasury in respect to supplying the a r m y in America with money, provisions, forage and fuel, t r a n s m i t s for his information coi>ies of all the m i n u t e s and resolutions of t h e Board t h e r e o n . Recommends obtaining coal from Louisburg. C'opg. Vol. 4. No. 5. 2 pages. Enclosing Treasury m i n u t e s , 13 J u n e to 28 J u l y 1775. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to

M A J . - G E N . HOWE.

1775, September 15. Whitehall. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 7. 2 pages. Enclosing extracts of two letters from Gov. M a r t i n to Lord D a r t m o u t h , 30 J u n e and 6 J u l y . Draft and copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130, fo. 4 9 1 ; 431, io. 7 8 . STORES.

1775, September 1(5. Liverpool.—Certificate t h a t T h o m a s Birch h a s laden so m a n y chaldrons of coals, Winchester measure, on board four ships for Boston. Marked B. Sworn before the collector of customs. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 3. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 22 September. STORES.

1775, September 19. London.—Invoice of sundries shipped on t h e " F r i e n d s h i p , " Capt. H o l m e s , for the use of the forces. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 13. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 16 October. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to

M A J . - G E N . HOWE.

1775, September 22. Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 12.

1 page.

D r a f t i n t h e P u b l i c Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 130, fo. 529 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 7 9 ; extracts i n A d m i r a l t y , Secretary, I n L e t t e r s , 484 a n d 4,132. Enclosures:— EARL OF ROCIIFORD to t h e

LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND.

1775, September 2 1 . St. James's.—Touching the regiments embarking at Corlce, &c. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 10. 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Ofice, Adm. Sec. I.E. 4130. E A R L OF DARTMOUTH to t h e LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY.

1775, September 2 2 . WldtehaU,—Storcships. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 1 1 . % pages. Also in the Public Record Office, Adm, Sec, I.L. 4130. Home Office, Admiralty 167. 1775, September 2 3 . London.—Invoice or list from Mure, Son and Atkinson o / 2 3 ships and their cargoes. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 1 0 . 2 pages. Another copy, vol, 4, No. 1, is enclosed in the following letter front Mr. Robinson. Also in the Public Record Office, Adm, Sec. I.L. 484 and 4130. 3

JOHN ROBINSON to M A J . - G E N . HOWE.

1775, S e p t e m b e r 22. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — H i s former letter advised of the orders given for s h i p p i n g provisions a n d stores. Sends now (a) a list of the ships taken u p for t h e p u r p o s e . T h e " T h a m e s , " David Laird, master, is already laden a n d will fall down t h e river i n a d a y or two. A n account of h e r cargo is i n t h e list a n d Messrs. 'Mure, Son a n d A t k i n s o n , t h e m e r c h a n t s employed to ship t h e stores, will send t h e bill of l a d i n g b y t h a t ship. M r . A n t h o n y Bacon's a g e n t h a s advised of t h e s h i p p i n g at Liverpool of 4 8 7 ^ chaldrons of coal a s per t h e enclosed certificate, (b) as p a r t of t h e order iov 3,000 c h a l d r o n s . E x p e c t s every d a y to h e a r of t h e r e m a i n d e r b e i n g s h i p p e d . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 2. 2 pages. Enclosing—a. Invoice of ships a n d cargoes, 23 S e p t . b. Certificate of cargoes of coal, see 16 Sept. E x t r a c t i n t h e Public Record Office, A d m . Sec. I . L . 4 8 4 . PHILIP STEPHENS, S e c r e t a r y of t h e

Admiralty.

1775, September 2 2 . Admiralty Office.—Private signals t o b e observed b y t h e ships and vessels u n d e r t h e c o m m a n d of t h e admiral c o m m a n d i n g i n chief in N o r t h America. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 12. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Maj.-Gen. H o w e , 1 October.

JOHN POWNALL to M A J . - G E N . "WILLIAM H O W E .

1775, September 2 5 . Whitehall —Touching t h e enclosed extract. Refers t o L o r d Rochford's letter of the 21st. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 13. 2 pages. Enclosing Gov. Campbell t o Lord D a r t m o u t h , 19 J u l y 1775. Also i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 130, fo. 5 3 3 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 8 1 ; British M u s e u m , Additional M S S . 21G97, fo. 116. JOHN ROBINSON to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM

HOWE.

1775, September 25. Whitehall, Treasury C h a m b e r s . — H e will receive t h i s letter by t h e storeship " F r i e n d s h i p , " Mr. Holmes, who h a s orders t o deliver h i s cargo a n d await orders. Sends inclosed a n invoice of t h e lading to b e disposed of as thought proper for t h e comfort and use of t h e a r m y . T h e oznaburgs a n d thread a r e to supply the sheets which have n o t been made hero for t h e bedding, t h e remainder of which will he sent b y the first ship after it c a n be got completed. T h e h a t c h e t s o n board a r e shipped b y M r . H a r l e y , t h e contractor, for Quebec. If desired Mr. H o l m e s m a y b e taken into t h e t r a n s p o r t service. l'.S.—Mr. Trotter, t h e contractor with t h e War Office for t h e beds, has n o t sent a n account of t h e bedding shipped on t h e " F r i e n d s h i p . " I t will b e sent by t h e first opportunity. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 15. 2 pages. E x t r a c t i n t h e Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. L L . 484, LORD BAEEINGTON t o L T . - G E N . GAGE or Officer c o m m a n d i n g

in chief his Majesty's forces, N o r t h America. 1775, September 26. W a r Office.—Sends list of officers of t h e 52nd with dates of their commissions. Regulations for hospitals. To employ extra m a t e s . Concerning promotions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 195. 2 payes. Enclosure:— Instructions for the direction of the hospital established for the forces. Copy. Void. No. 196. 2 pages. STOKES.

1775, September 2 6 — I n v o i c e of bedding per the " F r i e n d s h i p , " Capt. Holmes, for Boston. Consigned to t h e commander-in-chief. Copy. Vol, 4 . No. 16. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson t o Maj.-Gen. Howe, 1 October. LOED BAREINGTON t o L T . - G E N . GAGE or Officer c o m m a n d i n g

in chief h i s Majesty's forces, North America. 1775, September 29. W a r Office—Captains S m i t h , of the 5th, Disney, of t h e 4 4 t h , a n d Browne, of t h e 52nd, t o be paid a s

majors of brigade. D r . Yoale to be physician to t h e hospital. M r . Michael Croker to be a p o t h e c a r y . P r o m o t i o n of ensigns. S e n d s invoice of b e d d i n g p. t h e " F r i e n d s h i p . " Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 197. 2 pages. LOUD BAKRINGTON t o L T . - G E N . GAGE or Officer

commanding

i n chief h i s Majesty's forces, N o r t h America. 1775, S e p t e m b e r 30. W a r Office.—Question of Capt. Yatas of the 10th r e g i m e n t r e t i r i n g or selling out. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 1 9 8 . 1 page, JOHN KOBINSON to [ M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM H O W E ] .

1775, October 1. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — " I n a former letter t o you I acquainted y o u that t h e Lords of h i s Majesty's T r e a s u r y h a d , i n p u r s u a n c e of General Gage's requisition, issued t h e s u m of t w e n t y t h o u s a n d p o u n d s , a n d directed t h e r e m i t t e r s to send it by t h e first ship of war t h a t should sail t o America. T h a t s u m h a s n o w been p u t on board t h e ' C e n t u r i o n , ' Capt. B r a t h w a i t e , a n d I h o p e it will arrive safe. General Gage, b y a subsequent requisition, h a s desired t h a t t h e r e m i t t e r s ' agent m i g h t provide a further sum of forty t h o u s a n d p o u n d s , a n d h a s t r a n s m i t t e d to t h e B o a r d notice of this requisition. I n consequence of w h i c h and of t h e several bills which have b e e n drawn, t h e r e m i t t e r s have applied for a further imprest, a n d t h e i r L o r d s h i p s h a v e accordingly issued to t h e m fifty t h o u s a n d p o u n d s . F r o m t h e s e large issues, a n d t h e s u m s before s e n t out i n specie, t h e r e r e m a i n n o doubt b u t t h a t you m u s t h a v e a very a m p l e supply i n your m i l i t a r y chest for t h e extraordinary a n d contingent service of t h e a r m y , which their L o r d s h i p s h a v e h a d anxiously i n view since t h e y were informed of t h e difficulties t h a t a t t e n d e d t h e getting specie for bills. T h e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s which General Gage m a d e of t h e impossibility to obtain m o n e y for bills a n d the distresses which it h a s been reported t h e a r m y was p u t to from such difficulty a r e however n o t a little irreconcileable with t h e h a v i n g actually obtained these s u m s ; a n d I a m directed to observe to y o u t h a t it is a m a t t e r of some surprize how M r . A p t h o r p e , t h e a g e n t to t h e r e m i t t e r s a t Boston, who also a p p e a r s to be d e p u t y p a y m a s t e r , should h a v e since been able to p r o c u r e at one t i m e u p w a r d s of thirty-five t h o u s a n d p o u n d s i n specie for bills, a n d o n t h i s late occasion, t h e further s u m of forty t h o u s a n d p o u n d s i n two or t h r e e days, a n d after h e , also, h a d represented t h e impracticability of obtaining m o n e y for bills, a n d t h e necessity of sending o u t specie, for it is very striking t h a t i n two days after General G a g e ' s requisition to h i m , h e as d e p u t y p a y m a s t e r should t r a n s m i t receipts for t h e forty t h o u s a n d p o u n d s a s m o n e y actually paid into t h e m i l i t a r y chest in t h a t period. F r o m this m o d e of going on, b o t h i n d r a w i n g bills a n d sending o u t t h e m o n e y i n epecie a double r e m i t t a n c e would b e made. T h e contractors therefore will n o t send out t h i s last issue of fifty t h o u s a n d p o u n d s , b u t keep i t h e r e for t h e

purpose of discharging t h e hills so drawn upon them. Their L o r d s h i p s have been informed t h a t t h e difference in exchange i n receiving specie in America for bills drawn upon E n g l a n d had been for some t i m e 15 p e r cent, to the disadvantage of Govern­ m e n t , b u t t h a t upon a bill of seven thousand pounds drawn in favor of Mr. Apthorpe's house in L o n d o n a n d some other bills of t h e last sett which w ere drawn from Boston, it has suddenly risen to 23 per cent., a loss which I am to remark falls most heavy u p o n Government, as, for t h e purpose of exchange alone, n e a r one fourth p a r t of their supplies are swallowed u p . These circumstances, together with the great disadvantage which at p r e s e n t subsists in the exchange, induce their Lordships to direct m e to desire your attention to the present mode of drawing bills for t h e extraordinary and contingent services of the army, a n d to repeat t h e request t h a t during t h e t i m e the exchange shall remain so h i g h , you will not p e r m i t bills to be drawn upon t h e m for these services except upon t h e most pressing occasions and in cases of necessity, but t h a t you will pursue t h e method of requisition immediately to their Lordships for such supplies of money as well as every other necessary which you m a y want in the m a n n e r desired by m y former dispatches, and give their Lordships notice thereof in due time t h a t you m a y be amply supplied by their issues to t h e remitters to be paid b y t h e m into the military chest. I have lately from t i m e to time advised you of t h e several ships t h a t h a v e been sent out with stores for the use of the army, and I now send you a copy of a letter from Messrs. Mure, Bon and Atkinson to m e w i t h a duplicate of their letter and inclosures, and also a copy of t h e invoice of bedding shipped by Mr. Trotter b y order of t h e W a r Office on board t h e ' F r i e n d s h i p , ' J a m e s Holmes, master, of which I before advised you, with a copy of h i s charter party, two bills of lading, and a correct copy of the invoice of goods shipped by Mr. H a r l e y marked Kos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. The other store ships will be coming out to you every two or t h r e e days, and I have already wrote the letters and given t h e private signals (of which I send you copies inclosed in the papers marked No. 5, 6 and 7) to the several ships in the paper marked No. 8. I shall do the same to t h e other ships as they come out, a n d Messrs. M u r e , Son a n d Atkinson will advise you of their cargo &c. b y each B h i p . " T h e ' T h a m e s , ' David Laird, m a s t e r (who i s also a lieutenant i n t h e navy), I a m informed i s a ship of some force, pierced for guns, well found a n d capable of being fitted out a s an armed vessel for a n y purposes. Mr. L a i r d is also well known to m a n y gentlemen i n t h e navy, a n d particularly to Sir George Pococke, u n d e r whom h e served at the H a v a n n a . W e were not apprized before h e sailed t h a t t h a t ship could have been taken into t h e service as she was destined for the West Indies, but Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson have to-day offered h e r if Government should want her, as a n armed vessel, and from t h e best accounts I can get she m a y probably be m a d e useful to t h e service, and cannot have a m o r e active a n d better officer to command h e r . I have apprized Admiral S h u l d h a m of t h i s a n d submitted i t to hiB consideration. r

v

T h e ' T h a m e s ' h a s sailed w i t h o u t a n y such orders, b u t they will be sent after h e r b y t h e first store s h i p t h a t shall s a i l . " Copy. Vol. 4. No. 14. 4 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e P u b l i c Record Office, Adm. Sec. I . L . 4 8 4 . Enclosures:— Letter from Mr. Hobinson to the commanders of the storeships to open their sealed directions when 100 leagues off Cape Clear. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 10. 2 pages. List of ships with names oj their masters to whom private signals have been given, 1 October 1775. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 14 . 1 page. Letter from Mr. Robinson to the commanders oj the ships respecting use of the following signals. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 1 1 . Ipage. Signals to be observed. From the Admiralty. See %2Sept. Invoice of Sundries shipped dc. See Id September. Invoice of bedding. See 26 September. :=

YICE-ADMIRAL SAMUEL GRATES to L T . H E N R Y MOWAT.

1775, October 6. " P r e s t o n . " — O r d e r s for a n expedition along t h e e a s t e r n coasts of New E n g l a n d . Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 7 1 . 'A pages. Enclosed by L i e u t . Mowat to Sir H . Clinton, 25 April 1779. YICE-ADMIRAL SAMUEL GRAVES.

General Orders.

1775, October 6. " P r e s t o n , " B o s t o n . — T o t h e respective c a p t a i n s and c o m m a n d e r s of his Majesty's ships a n d vessels i n N o r t h America. Not to interfere with L i e u t . Mowat in h i s com­ m a n d of t h e expedition. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 70. 1 page. Enclosed by Lieut. Mowat t o Sir H . Clinton, 25 April 1779.

STORES.

1775, October 6. H e a d q u a r t e r s , B o s t o n . — R e t u r n , signed William Sherriff, B . Q . M . G . , of t h e n u m b e r of t e n t s a n d m a r q u e e s issued to the various corps n a m e d a n d to be c h a r g e d to their respective agents. Total, 9 field officers' t e n t s ; 76 c a p t a i n s ' or subalterns'. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 2 9 . 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to G e n e r a l H o w e , May 1776. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , signed W m . Shirreff. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE to

£

CAPTAIN MACKENZIE.

1775, October 12. B o s t o n . — T o m a k e a stoppage of I s . in t h e from t h e full p a y of all commissioned officers in t h e

provincial corps raised or to be raised, in consideration of which no contingent charges on t h a t account are to be produced. Copy. Vol. 3 1 . No. 5 1 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to LT.-COL. ROT.

1775, October 14. W a r Office.—That h e is ajipointed superin­ t e n d e n t of the stores and necessaries for the forces in North America, a n d is to follow all directions h e m a y receive from the Secretaries of State, t h e Treasury, the Admiralty and this office. Is to be allowed 40s. per day. Copy. Vol. 6, No. 200. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 28 October 1775. BERMUDA.

1775, October 14.—List of iron ordnance and stores delivered to t h e H o n . J. Tollemache of I I . M . S . " Scorpion," and shipped p e r the transport " Palliser," W. Waters, master. Certified by J. Lewis, Clerk of the Council. On t h e back is a note by L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Martin testifying t h a t the ordnance was sent to Boston, sec 29 J u n e 1782. Copy. Vol. 58. No. 10. 2 pages. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, October 22. Whitehall.—Expedition to the southern provinces. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.2. No. 15. 10pages. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130, fo. r>89; 289, fos. 4 3 1 - 4 4 2 ; 431, fo. 83. Printed in Force's American Archives. EARL OF DARTMOUTH to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, October 27. Whitehall.—Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers. Sends t h e King's Speech. The pros­ pect of troops from Russia doubtful. Duplicate signed letter. } ol. 2. No. Hi. 4 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130, fo. 555 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 9 1 . Printed in the American Archives of Peter Force. r

L o a n BARRINGTON to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, O c t o b e r - 2 8 . Cavendish Square.—That the King has appointed Lt.-Col. Roy to superintend all m a t t e r s relative to pro­ viding and s h i p p i n g such stores and necessaries as shall be sent h e n c e for t h e use of the forces in North America. Submits expediency of sending Lt. Bailey or some other person to act u n d e r Col". Roy. Duplicate signed letter. Vol 6. No. 199. ,'2 pages. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Lt.-Col. Roy, 14 October. 3580

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E A R L o r DARTMOUTH to t h e G o v e r n o r of St. J o h n [PATTERSON] .

1775, October 2 8 . W h i t e h a l l . — C i r c u l a r . S e n d i n g t h e K i n g ' s Speech. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 1 8 . 1 page. Also i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 2 7 9 , fo. 2 9 1 ; 397, fo. 9 4 ; British M u s e u m , Additional M S S . 21697, fo. 1 2 4 . PROCLAMATIONS.

1775, October 2 8 . B o s t o n . — M a n u s c r i p t copies of t h r e e pro­ clamations issued by Maj.-Gen. H o w e . Vol. 2 . Nos. 152, 156 and 157. 1 page each. T h e s e a n d t h e following a r e p r i n t e d i n F o r c e ' s American Archives. A n association proposed to t h e loyal citizens of Boston agree­ able to t h e proclamation of G e n . H o w e t h e 2 8 t h October to promote t h e peace a n d security of t h e town. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 1 3 6 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to L T . - G E N . GAGE o r Officer

commanding

in chief H . M . Forces i n N o r t h America a t Boston. 1775, October 30. W a r Office.—To send over one commissioned officer from each of t h e r e g i m e n t s u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d for t h e purpose of conducting r e c r u i t s . N o volunteers t o be allowed to e m b a r k . Sends list of p r o m o t i o n s . Duplicate, signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 2 0 1 . 2 pages. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Lt.-Gov. Monckton, 28 A u g u s t . LORD BAHRINGTON to L T . - G B S , GAGE.

1775,.October 30. W a r Office.—As t h e friends of L t . Gordon c a n n o t assist h i m in t h e difference between t h e lieutenancy a n d Capt. Crawfurd's company, asks t h e n a m e of t h e eldest l i e u t e n a n t willing to p u r c h a s e . (52nd regiment.) Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 2 0 3 . 1 page. PROCLAMATION,

1775, November 1. B o s t o n , — R e s p e c t i n g vessels i n B o s t o n harbour. Copy. Vol 2 . No. 137- 2 pages. EARL OF DARTMOUTH.

Circular.

1775, November 8. W h i t e h a l l . — A d d r e s s e d to t h e G o v e r n o r s of Massachusetts a n d other provinces i n N . America. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 1 9 . 2 pages. Also i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 279, fo. 295 ; 397, fo. 9 5 .

LORD GKORGE GERMAIN to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1775, November 8 . Whitehall.—On t h e expedition to t h e s o u t h e r n provinces. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 20. 3 pages. Also in t h e Public Eecord Office (as Dartmouth to Howe), America a n d W . Indies 130, fo. 5 6 1 ; 431, fo. 94. Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives. Enclosures :—• EARL OP DARTMOUTH to Gov. LORD W M . CAMPBELL.

1775, November 7. Whitehall.—Same subject. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 2 1 . 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. 229, fo. 437 ; copy 435, / « . 1 3 9 .

Indies

EARL OP DARTMOUTH to Gov. JOSIAH MARTIN.

1775, November 7. Whitehall.—Same subject. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 2 2 . 3 pages. Draft in the Public llecord Office, America and W. 222, fo. 3 4 1 ; copy 434, jo. 188.

Indies

1775, November 8.—Triplicate of G e r m a i n ' s letter above. Vol. 2. No. 1 7 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to t h e Commander-in-chief

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N o r t h America [ H O W E ] . 1775, November 10. Whitehall.—Circular, announcing h i s a p p o i n t m e n t as Secretary of State. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 2 3 . 1 page. Also in t h e Public Eecord Office, Ameriea a n d W . Indies 279, fo. 2 9 9 ; 397, fo. 9 8 ; British Museum, Additional M S S . 21697, fo. 126. LORD BARRINGTON t o MAJ.-GEN. HOWE, or Officer c o m m a n d i n g

H i s Majesty's Forces in North Ameriea, a t Boston. 1775, November 14. W a r Office—The 1 5 t h a n d 37th regi­ m e n t s intended for service in t h e spring have received orders to e m b a r k on t h e 1st of next m o n t h , together with t h e 53rd, 54th, a n d 57th regiments. They e m b a r k agreeable to their old n u m b e r s , viz. 477. T h e t h r e e last-mentioned corps, as soon as t h e y come on t h e British establishment, a r e to he augmented t o t h e same n u m b e r s as t h e regiments now u n d e r his command, viz. each battalion to 811 m e n . T h e 28th and 7 companies of the 46th regiments, having been prevented by stress of weather from p u r s u i n g their voyage, a r e to wait until they can proceed with t h e regiments from Corke. T h e " Argo " transport, with t h e r e m a i n i n g t h r e e companies of t h e 46th, h a s not been heard of since t h e 20th of October, when s h e parted from t h e other

t r a n s p o r t s i n a s t o r m . A hospital staff a t t e n d s these 7 regiments. T h e a p p o i n t m e n t of all t h e m a t e s a s well in t h e medical a s chirurgieal d e p a r t m e n t , is left generally t o t h e H o s p i t a l Board. H a s n o t received a r e t u r n of t h e distribution of t h e officers' t e n t s 6 e n t t h e b e g i n n i n g of March last. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 20-1. 2 pages. LORD GEORGE

GERMAIN t o M A J . - G E N .

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1775, November 18. W h i t e h a l l . DtqMcate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 24, 2 pages. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 130, fo. G3S ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 95 ; copy i n Hackville M B S . Printed in F o r c e ' s A m e r i c a n Archives^ LORD BARRINGTON t o M A J . - G E N . E R L E or Officer

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t h e 2 8 t h R e g i m e n t of Foot at Haverfordwest. 1775, November 2 5 . W a r Office.—To reduce s u p e r n u m e r a r y sergeants a n d d r u m m e r s added by mistake to t h a t p a r t of the 2 8 t h R e g i m e n t u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d , a s i t i s t h e King's i n t e n t i o n t h a t the regiment should e m b a r k for N o r t h America on t h e i r old n u m ­ bers. Officers t o r e m a i n b e h i n d to conduct recruits. Copy. Vol. G. No. 20G. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 9 Dec. 1775. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

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MAJ.-GEN.

t h e Officer appointed t o c o m m a n d S o u t h e r n Colonies.

S I R HKNRV

CLINTON

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a n expedition to t h e

1775, December 6. W h i t e h a l l . — D i r e c t i o n s . Copy. Vol. 2. No. 30. 12 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G. G e r m a i n to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 5 J a n . 1770. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 130, fo. 759 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 97° ; copy i n Sackville M S S . MARYLAND

LOYALISTS.

1775, D e c e m b e r 8.—Copy of t h e Association entered into i n the year 1775. To support a n d defend h i s Majesty's person, h i s crown a n d dignity a g a i n s t all enemies a n d to endeavour t o p u t a n end t o t h e p r e s e n t rebellion. T h e resolution deposited i n t h e h a n d s of H u g h Kelly a n d J a m e s F l e m i n g of F r e d e r i c k County. Copy of I n s t r u c t i o n s to t h e nominated officers of t h e M a r y l a n d Royal R e t a l i a t o r s with copy of t h e o a t h s t o be administered :— No. 1 to Menonites, G e r m a n B a p t i s t s a n d Q u a k e r s ; No, 2 for aged a n d infirm people ; N o . 3 for distinguished non-jurist loyalists who will voluntarily serve; N o . 4 for those h a v i n g previously t a k e n o a t h of allegiance t o t h e States. At t h e e n d is copy of Brig.-Gen. J a m e s H a m i l t o n ' s certificate to t h e loyalty of H u g h Kelly, dated G Dec. 1781. T h e s e p a p e r s a r e annexed t o t h e case of H u g h Kelly a n d J a m e s F l e m i n g , 1782, Copy. Vol. 2 5 , Nos. 141 and 1 4 2 . 1 page and 2 pages respectively.

LOUD BARRINGTON to

M A J . - G E N . HOWE.

1775, December 9. W a r Office.—General Gage's representa­ tion of t h e badness of the tents sent out last year is transmitted to the Board of Ordnance. Reduction of supernumerary Ser­ j e a n t s and d r u m m e r s . The 33rd, under E a r l Cornwallis, is to e m b a r k for America instead of t h e 53rd, together with about 90 recruits. E a r l Cornwallis to act as major-general in America, with one aid-de-camp a n d Cols. Gabbett and Vaughan as brigadiers. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 205. 2 pages. Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. E r i e , 25 November. [ M A J . - G E N . HOWE] to t h e Officer commanding at Halifax. 1775, December 1 1 . Boston.—Instructions to take command of t h e forces in Nova S c o t i a ; to communicate with Gov. Legge a n d Com*. A r b u t h n o t ; defence of dockyard ; works on Citadel H i l l ; conduct towards t h e enemy, & c , &c. (see the letter for Brig.-Gen. Massey, 19 December). Copy. Vol. 47. No. 2 1 1 . 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to M A J . - G E N . HOWE.

1775, December 13. W a r Office.—Appointment of Colonels Pigot and G r a n t to different regiments, and t h e promotion of Maj. G r a n t of t h e 40th as lieutenant-colonel. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 207. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . ERASER.

1775, December 16. W a r Office.—-Extract of letter of service for raising t h e 71st regiment. Extract 2 copies. Vol. 26. No. 1 9 5 ° ; 33 No. 212». 1 page. Enclosed by Townshend to Sir G. Carleton, 10 M a y 1782. SIR

WILLIAM HOWE to CAPTAIN SPRY.

1775, December 17. Boston.—" No m a n feels more sensibly for the honour of a soldier t h a n myself, a n d I am distressed to t h i n k t h a t an officer of your r a n k and long services should imagine himself injured by a n y neglect whatever. I found Captain Montressor Chief E n g i n e e r in this D e p a r t m e n t and you in Nova Scotia, h i s conduct h i t h e r t o has merited m y u t m o s t approbation, a n d I never can entertain a t h o u g h t of s u p e r c e d i n g h i m in his a p p o i n t m e n t without some very sufficient cause, besides the service in Nova Scotia is of t h e last importance, and no place r e q u i r e s more t h e presence of a n experienced officer." Extract. Vol, 30. No. 29. 2jolios. Enclosed by Sir G. Carleton to Gen. Conway, 11 Sept. 1782.

M A J . - G E N . HOWK to

GEO. JAMES

WILLIAMS, E s q . ,

Deputy

P a y m a s t e r General, Nova Scotia. 1775, December 18. Boston.—To s u p p l y Brig.-Gen. Massey with such s u m s as h e m a y d e m a n d to • defray services incurred u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d in Nova Scotia. Copy.

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G E N . WASHINGTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

HOWE.

1775, December 18. Cambridge.—Complaining of t h e t r e a t ­ m e n t of Col. Allen and t h r e a t e n i n g retaliation on Brigadier Prescott. Followed by Howe's answer dated 20th. (Both p r i n t e d in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n 111. 201-3, a n d in F o r c e ' s American Archives.) Tico copies. Vol. 1, No. 1 ; 3, No. 1. 2 pages each. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HOWE to B E I G . - G E N .

MASSEY.

1775, December 19. B o s t o n . — E x t r a c t s . His appointment as brigadier-general. " The troops you found in Nova Scotia with t h e 2 7 t h r e g i m e n t will r e m a i n u n d e r your c o m m a n d u n t i l further orders from m e . " I a m well assured you will n o t omit c o m m u n i c a t i n g with t h e governor a n d the commodore of h i s Majesty's s h i p s when t h e r e m a y be a n y m a t t e r in agitation w h e r e i n t h e y a r e particularly concerned. " T h e defence of the dockyard m u s t be your first object, in whieh you will n o doubt receive m a t e r i a l assistance from t h e s h i p s of war. " Y o u r next a t t e n t i o n in course will be directed to t h e town of Halifax, wherein I a p p r e h e n d t h a t fortifying the Citadel Hill is absolutely n e c c s s a i y , from whence you will draw a collateral defence to t h e dockyard. I could also r e c o m m e n d a n e n t r e n c h ­ m e n t with block-houses at t h e i s t h m u s leading to t h e town, placing abbatis in front, and a s it m a y be proper to h a v e block­ houses in other situations in t h e spring, I would advise t h e r e b e i n g prepared in t h e winter in order for fixing t h e m when t h e seasons p e r m i t . " R e s p e c t i n g your gaining intelligence of t h e rebel m o v e m e n t s on your side of t h e B a y of F u n d y , I should recommend y o u r taking proper p e r s o n s into p a y for t h a t purpose, r a t h e r t h a n b y t h e mode you propose, of h a v i n g a n u m b e r of parties upon t h e road, which would be attended with inconvenience a t t h i s season. B u t I desire to b e understood t h a t i n t e n t i o n is n o t to p r e v e n t your sending p a r t i e s for intelligence, or to attack or h a r a s s a n enemy in their approach to t h e town, a n d I beg leave to m e n t i o n Lieut.-Col. G o r e h a m , who will b e of g r e a t ' u t i l i t y to you from h i s knowledge of t h e country in every respect. . " H i s Excellency Governor L e g g e , h a v i n g u n d e r t a k e n to t r e a t with a n d secure t h e a t t a c h m e n t a n d assistance of t h e Mickmack a n d St. J o h n ' s River I n d i a n s for t h e defence of t h e province when called upon, you will, if h e should request it, order a small

q u a n t i t y of powder a n d lead to be delivered for their winter h u n t i n g , and promise such presents as m a y be judged needful], to he sent from thence in t h e spring, to bind them to their e n g a g e m e n t , b u t you will not otherwise interfere with his excellency in the m a n a g e m e n t of this service than in such m a n n e r as h e m a y require. " Y o u will appoint such assistants and overseers as may be deemed necessary to attend the E n g i n e e r s ' Department, " I beg the strictest attention m a y be given to the discipline of t h e y o u n g corps, allowing a sufficient quantity of ammunition for t h e m e n to fire at m a r k s . " Herewith enclosed you will receive copies of instructions that h a v e been given to Lieut.-Col. Goreham, which you will be pleased to observe where t h e r e is n o t h i n g contrary to m i n e of this date. " I n consequence of your recommendation I have appointed Mr. S t u d h o l m e to be your major of brigade with the usual pay, and you will appoint whom you judge fit your secretary at one dollar per day, during your command in Nova Scotia. " Having perused your Surveyor General's report of the three forts of Annapolis, Cumberland and E d w a r d I should wish they were prepared to a certain degree a s soon as it can be done, by stockading a n d having their parapets and ditches cleared. " The barracks also to be made fit for the proportion of m e n necessary for their defence, which I suppose m a y be for Annapolis about one h u n d r e d , Cumberland one h u n d r e d , and Edward t h i r t y or forty, as you t h i n k proper, and if two or three large guns could be transported to ye two large forts, a n y attempts t h e rebels could m a k e upon t h e m in t h a t situation would I t r u s t prove fruitless. " I n these repairs you will be pleased to consult Captain Spry, t a k i n g care t h a t no unnecessary expense be incurred in this b u s i n e s s ; b u t having no knowledge of their situation a n d conse­ quence I desire to leave to your discretion every expedient for t h e possession a n d defence of them. " You will b e pleased to observe t h a t the troops in Newfoundland are under t h e command and direction of t h e Governor of ye Island for the t i m e being. " I n answer to particular p a r t s of your letters I am to acquaint y o u that t h e women belonging to the troops u n d e r your command m a y be victualled, giving two women the allowance of one m a n , b u t this is n o t to be allowed unless from an absolute necessity. " Y o u are pleased to say you have stopped working at t h e lines upon the Citadel Hill on a supposition that the plan was too expensive to which I cannot make any answer, having received n o estimate from Captain Spry, notwithstanding m y orders sent to h i m for t h a t purpose, but from the idea I have of t h e necessity for a work in t h a t situation for the defence of t h e town and dock yard a s before mentioned, I should wish you to proceed upon it with all dispatch, by block houses having curtains between them well pallisaded, or a Btrong stockade by way of curtain m a y answer p e r h a p s as well. T h e block houses to have c a n n o n and to con­ tain fifty m e n i n each of t h e m . " Extracts. Vol. -17. -Yo. 212. 5 pages.

LORD BARRINGTON to MAJ.-G-EN.

HOWE.

1775, D e c e m b e r 2 0 . W a r Office.—His Majesty having con­ sented to a proposal m a d e by Maj.-Gen. F r u s e r for raising a r e g i m e n t of foot of two battalions, and G e n . E r a s e r having named Capt. D u n c a n M c P h e r s o n of t h e 63rd, L i e u t . Boyd Porterfield of t h e 22nd, and L i e u t . Sir J a m e s Baird of t h e 17th for com­ missions in h i s r e g i m e n t , t h e said officers a r c to bo allowed to r e t u r n to G r e a t B r i t a i n to assist in r a i s i n g their proportion of recruits. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 208. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

HOWE.

1775, December 2 1 . War Office*—Clothing shipped for various regiments. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 209. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

MAJ.-GEN.

HOWE.

1775, December 23- W h i t e h a l l . — S e n d i n g the P r o h i b i t o r y Act. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 20. 2 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, A m e r i c a and W . Indies 279, fo. 3 8 9 ; 397, fo. 99. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s A m e r i c a n Archives. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM H O W E .

1775, December 27. W h i t e h a l l . — S e n d s the enclosed. To receive a n d dispose of the prisoners as h e t h i n k s proper. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 28. 1 page. Draft in Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 130, fo. 637 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 0 7 ; copy in Sackvillo M S S . Enclosure:— LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY.

1775, December 27. Whitehall.—Sends list of the. names of thirty four persons taken in arms against the King near Montreal on the 25th of September last and sent from Quebec, now in Pcndcnnis Castle. It is the King's pleasure that these prisoners are to be sent to Boston on board the "Solebay," and orders have been given to the officer at Pcndcnnis Castle to put them in custody of Mr. James Cleverly, who will deliver them to the Commander of the "Solebay" or any other ship appointed to goto Falmouth to receive them. Sends letter for General Howe signifying his Majesty's pleasure respecting them. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 27. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Becord Office, Athn. Sec. I.L. 4 1 3 0 ; draft in Home Office, Admiralty 107.

FORT GAGE, ILLINOIS.

1775, ueramL' si-—Crown account a t F o r t Gage. Capt. H u g h L o r d Dr. to M r . Thomas Bentley £ 2 0 8 18s. 5l
1775, December.—List of books removed from the Secretary's Office, New York, in the m o n t h of December, by order of Gov. Tryon, on board the " Dutchess of Gordon " then lying in the harbour. Consisting of g r a n t s of laud, records of charters, m i n u t e s of council, &c.' At the foot is a note t h a t they were r e t u r n e d into the Secretary's Office in November 1781, except the records of I n d i a n cessions, which h a d been lost. i Vol. 42. No. 304. 1 page. COMMISSIONS.

1776, J a n u a r y 1.—List of commissions giving higher rank to the general officers serving in America. Copy. Vol. 2. NIL 39*. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord G . Germain to Gen. Howe, 28 March 1776. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 5. Whitehall.—A long letter on the m e a n s of a u g m e n t i n g h i s forces, questions of waggons, horses, provisions, &c, and touching Quebec and Boston. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 29. 10 pages. Enclosing Lord G. G e r m a i n to Maj.-Gen. Clinton, 6 Dec. 1775. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 1 ; 431, fo. 107 ; Adm. Sec. I . L . 4 1 3 2 ; D a r t m o u t h M B S . ; Sackville M S S . M A J . - G E N . CAMPBELL to the Secretary a t War

[BARRINGTON].

1776, J a n u a r y 6.—Requesting Capt. Drew's leave m a y be renewed till the latter end of May, as h e is still very lame from wounds received on Charlestown H e i g h t s . Extract, Vol. 1. No. 5. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 29 J a n u a r y . BRUNSWICK TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

1776, J a n u a r y 9. Brunswick.—To supply troops. Copy, in French. Vol. 54. No. 24. 13 pages. " Notte sur l'etat de solde de deux mois enoncee dans Particle xiii. du t r a i t e . " Copy, in French. Vol. 2. No. 39. 1 page.

" Notte c o n c e r n a n t l ' a r g c n t d e l e v e e " a n d " E t a t du n o m b r e de Tetes pour lesquelles l ' a r g e n t doit etre p a i e . " Copy, in French. Vol. 2. No. 8 5 . 1 page. Qy. Enclosed by L o r d G e r m a i n to Gen. Howe, 28 M a r c h . Original t r e a t y in t h e P u b l i c Record Office. H E S S E CASSEL TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

1776, J a n u a r y 15.—Cassel. Copy, in French and translation. Vol. 24. Original in t h e P u b l i c Record Office. LORD BARRINGTON to

Nos. 95 and 88.

G E N . HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 1 8 . W a r Office.—Acknowledges letters. His Majesty approves of the extra staff. T h e t r a n s p o r t s with t h e officers for t h e additional companies and t h e r e c r u i t i n g service a r e not yet arrived. Officers a n d parties except such as belong to t h e additional companies will be ordered to r e t u r n in t h e spring to North America. L e a v e to a n y officers will n o t bo extended b u t upon the m o s t u r g e n t occasions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 2. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 19. W a r Office.—Before h i s letter of 2nd December was received t h e officers for t h e 2nd additional com­ panies of t h e r e g i m e n t s in N o r t h America h a d been appointed according to t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of L t . - G e u . Gage. E n u m e r a t e s particulars in which t h e p r o m o t i o n s m a d e at h o m e or vacancies r e m a i n i n g vary from those specified in his, H o w e ' s , list of 2nd December. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 3 . 3 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 2 9 . W a r Office.—Promotions confirmed. Brigadier Robertson of t h e 16th appointed colonel of the 2 n d battalion of Royal A m e r i c a n s in t h e room of Maj.-Gen. H a l d i m a n d promoted, a n d B r i g a d i e r J o n e s of t h e 52nd m a d e colonel of 62nd vice. Strode, deceased. S e n d s t h e enclosed extract. T h e 3rd, 9 t h , 11th, 2 0 t h , 2 4 t h , 34th, 53rd a n d 62nd are to e m b a r k earlv in M a r c h according to t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of 677 each (including officers) with t e n t s a n d c a m p necessaries complete. I t is intended t h a t each of the battalions shall have two additional companies to r e m a i n at home for the purpose of recruiting. 1 cornet, 1 Ser­ jeant, 2 corporals, a n d 30 privates, d i s m o u n t e d , a r e to be added to each troop of t h e 16th a n d 1 7 t h L i g h t D r a g o o n s a n d to be s e n t out. T h e recruits for the r e g i m e n t s u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d are to be forwarded in d e t a c h m e n t s as occasion m a y require, on board t h e victualling t r a n s p o r t s , &c. A d e t a c h m e n t of a b o u t 3 0 m e n for the 6th r e g i m e n t goes on board t h e " R e n o w n . " Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 4 . 2 pages. Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Campbell to [ L o r d B a r r i n g t o n ] 6 J a n u a r y .

LOUD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 30. W a r Office. — T h e request to sell an ensigncy to reimburse to t h e 45th r e g i m e n t t h e deficiencies of their late p a y m a s t e r , Capt. Mitchell, is not granted. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 6. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, J a n u a r y 30. Cambridge. — Proposing exchange of Governor Skene for J a m e s Lovell a n d family. Accompanied by Howe's answer of the 2nd F e b r u a r y . Both printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n I I I , 523, and in Force's Archives. Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 7- Vol. 3 . No. 2 . 2 pages each. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1776, F e b r u a r y 1. Whitehall. — Concerning the relief of Quebec. Promotion of generals. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. G u a r d s to serve in America. Officers of a n American privateer, taken prisoners by one of Graves' squadron, sent back to America to enable h i m to obtain exchange of some British, &c. .Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 3 1 . 7 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 33 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 1 3 ; copy in Sackville M S S . Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, F e b r u a r y 2. Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 32. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 4 3 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 1 1 7 ; and in the Sackville MSSEnclosure :— 1776, February 1. St. James's.—Warrant to General Howe to post officers to vacancies. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 3 3 . 3 pages. HANAU TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

1776, F e b r u a r y 5. H a n a u . — T r e a t y , with " E t a t du Regiment dTnfanfcerie." Copy. Vol. 24. Nos. 92 and 9 3 . 5 pages. Original in t h e Public Record Office. G E N . WILLIAM HOWE to

PHILLIPS CALLBECK.

1776, F e b r u a r y 6. Boston.—Approves h i s r e t u r n to St. J o h n ' s Island and proposal to raise 100 m e n . T h a t island is outside his c o m m a n d . 3 copies. Vol. 29. Nos. 231, 288, 300. 3 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, P r i n c e E d w a r d I s . 3, 193 ; America and W . Indies 131, fo. 199.

G E N . WILLIAM H O W E .

Proclamation

1776, F e b r u a r y 6. Boston.—Offering p a r d o n t o deserters in Nova Scotia on s u r r e n d e r i n g themselves to serve i n t h e L o y a l Nova Scotia V o l u n t e e r s . Copy. Vol. 2. No. 146. 1 page. THOMAS NIXON, m e r c h a n t , to

t h e LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

1776, F e b r u a r y 6. L o m b a r d Street.—Memorial, r e p r e s e n t i n g t h a t h e h a s storehouses a t St. Augustine, a n d offering to supply, t h r o u g h h i s correspondent i n E a s t Florida, blade cattle for t h e troops, t o b e delivered to h i s Majesty's ships a t S t . M a r y ' s - River. Copy. Vol 4. No. 30. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n R o b i n s o n t o G e n . Howe, 1 May 1776.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN t o G E N . H O W E .

1776, F e b r u a r y 7 . Whitehall, Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 . No. 3 4 . 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 131, fo. 5 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 1 7 ; a n d i n Sackville M S S . Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives. LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . HOWE.

1776, F e b r u a r y 12. W a r Office.—The a p p o i n t m e n t of Barrack Master General n o t t o be h e l d b y a n y colonel of a r e g i m e n t . T o r e c o m m e n d a proper officer t o succeed Brigadier R o b e r t s o n i n t h a t d e p a r t m e n t if wanted. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 8. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON t o M A J . - G E N . HOWE,

1776, F e b r u a r y 14. W a r Office.—Recommending t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 9. 1 page. Enclosure :— Petition of Lieut. George Brucre, 18th Regiment, to the King. Representing his losses in preferment by succession, through the reduction of the regiment in 1763. Asks a company in the 14th, Copy. Vol. 1. No. 10. 2 pages. S I R ROBERT HAMILTON to LORD BARRINGTON.

1776, F e b r u a r y 22.—Asks t h r e e m o n t h s ' leave for L t . H a m i l t o n t o recover h i s h e a l t h . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 1 5 . 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to G e n . H o w e , 14 M a r c h .

INTELLIGENCE.

1776, F e b r u a r y 27.—Extract of a letter from New York. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 57. 3 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 3 May. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 2 4 1 . MESSRS. Cox

AND MAIR to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1776, F e b r u a r y 29. Craig's Court.—Requesting commissions for two purchases in the 43rd regiment. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 38. * 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 10 J u n e . THOMAS NIXON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1776, March 1, F r i d a y evening. No. 60, Lombard Street.— " Since I h a d t h e honor of conversing with you this m o r n i n g on the subject of supplying provision to the cattle for the voyage from St. M a r y ' s to t h e place of delivery, being informed by m y Lord Howe yesterday t h a t he did not expect it could be sent by h i m from t h e n o r t h ports of America in the victualling ships to be sent to bring t h e cattle, I have been considering of the proper m e a n s whereby I should be able to perform this necessary service. I per­ ceive one most essential circumstance which requires immediate dispatch and occasions me to i n t e r r u p t you by t h i s letter, viz :— t h a t is to consider of grinding the corn. T h a t you may excuse this liberty I acquaint you in the first place t h a t Florida is so levell a c o u n t r y t h a t there is no fall of water in a n y place t h a t I have heard of on the most strict enquiry, which is t h e reason t h a t no water mills have been erected. I n the next place corn used in F l o r i d a is either ground by negroes on t h e plantations or by those kept for domestic uses, therefore none is to be bought ground in a m a r k e t t . T h e only expedient then left for this service is to erect a windmill or two horse mills on m y arrival, as it is not possible to conceive t h a t mill wrights a n d millstones, t h e iron work and m a n y other neeessarys are to be had in so infant a colony. 'Tis necessary (as I m e a n to be on t h a t absolute certainty t h e utility of the service requires) to take out with me from London the most essential p a r t s of a wind mill or horse mill with an ingenious workman capable of placing t h e m together, so that the frames being properly m a r k t and n u m b e r e d they m a y in a very few days be erected by this m e a n s . I think the King's service will not be subject to a n y risk of provision for the voyage, for t h e maize is so extremely h a r d t h e cattle will not eat it unless 'tis broken. If t h i s should strike you in same light it will be absolutely necessary to give immediate orders to the different workmen employed in t h i s kind of business to be expedited with all possible dispatch. If t h e variety of affairs of g r e a t importance under your m a n a g e m e n t should prevent your t a k i n g this petite affair u n d e r y o u r direction I will t h e n u n d e r t a k e it myself, leaving the t e r m s

of b u y i n g t h e corn on commission or c o n t r a c t i n g to future con­ sideration, b u t a s t h e construction of t h e mill ivill require two or t h r e e weeks a t least scarce a day should be lost on so m a t e r i a l an object, especially i n looking at it a s t o i t s cost 'tis a trifle, and as t o i t s consequence it is extremely great. I do m o s t sincerely i n t e n d to r e n d e r t h e K i n g all t h e service t h a t is i n m y power, a n d m y zeal will apologize to you sir for being so i m p o r t u n a t e . I conceive it would be most essentially conducive to t h e recovery of t h e sick both i n t h e fleet a n d a r m y to have fresh provisions as soon after t h e i r arrival a s possible, therefore a s m y d u t y requires m e to be i n F l o r i d a a m o n t h before t h e troops are i n America, in course m y d e p a r t u r e from E n g l a n d should be forwarded by all m e a n s . If y o u sir a r e desirous to see m e on t h i s subject I will wait on you a t a n y h o u r or place y o u m a y a p p o i n t . " Copy. Vol. 4. No. 3 1 . 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to G e n . Howe, 1 M a y 1776. L O E D GEORGE GERMAIN to

M A J . - G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1776, M a r c h 3 . W h i t e h a l l . — T o join G e n . Howe if h e judges t h a t n o t h i n g of real service.and a d v a n t a g e is t o be gained by the S o u t h e r n expedition. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 4 0 . 3 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G. G e r m a i n to G e n . Howe, 28 M a r c h . Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 1 , fo. 7 1 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 1 8 ; a n d i n t h e Sackville M S S . JOSEPH CHEW, S e c r e t a r y of I n d i a n affairs, to the TREASURY.

1776, M a r c h 7. L o n d o n . — M e m o r i a l , touching h i s loss of salary b y t h e u n h a p p y state of affairs. Attended Col. G u y Johnson. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 7 . 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson t o Gen. Howe, 11 April. THOMAS NIXON to LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

1776, M a r c h 7. 60, L o m b a r d Street, London.-—Question of supplying black cattle from E a s t F l o r i d a . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 32. 3 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to G e n . Howe, 1 M a y . . LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY t o S I R P E T E R PARKER.

1776, M a r c h 8.—Order, t o act with. Clinton i n joining Howe, &c. Accompanied b y a list of ships a n d vessels separated from Sir Peter P a r k e r ' s squadron a n d p u t into various p o r t s in t h e S o u t h of E n g l a n d . Copy. Vol. 2. Nos. 4 1 and 4 2 . 6 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G. G e r m a i n t o G e n . Howe, 28 March. Copy i n t h e Public Record Office, H o m e Office, Admiralty.

LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, M a r c h 9. W a r Office.—The King has approved the a p p o i n t m e n t s m a d e in the hospital at Boston. His Majesty recommends to his consideration the state of the 14th Regiment of Foot. T h e officers appointed to commissions in the corps raising by Colonels Maclean, Goreham, a n d Legge m u s t choose between t h e two commissions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 1 1 . % pages. LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . HOWE.

1776, M a r c h 1 1 . W a r Office.—Relative to promotions or commissions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 1. No. 12. 3 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, M a r c h 13. W a r Office.—A d e t a c h m e n t from the three regiments of Foot Guards is to embark this m o n t h from Fortsm o u t h . Col. Mathew to command. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 1 3 . 1 page. Enclosure :— Particulars of the above detachment. Vol, 1. 13°. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, M a r c h 14. W a r Office.—Recruits. Leave of absence to L t . H a m i l t o n . L t . Williams allowed to dispose of his commission. Capt. Crawford allowed to withdraw his resignation. •• Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 14. 2 pages. Enclosing Sir R. H a m i l t o n to Lord B a r r i n g t o n , 22 F e b . 1776. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, M a r c h 15. W a r Office.—Pardon to Thomas soldier in 59th R e g i m e n t . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 16. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

Owen,

G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1776, March 15. Whitehall.—To give assistance to a Dr. Moffat. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 37. 1 page. Also i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 133 ; 143, fo. 120. BRUNSWICK TROOPS.

1776, M a r c h 1 7 . — E t a t General des Troupes de Bronswic qui composent la l Division, apres leur E m b a r q u e m e n t a Stade le 1 7 de M a r s . Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 36. 2 pages. Original in t h e Public Record Office, S.P. F o r . G e r m a n States, 1 8 3 ; copy in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21813, fo. 17. e

e

EXTRACT of a L e t t e r from t h e PAY OFFICE.

1776, M a r c h 2 1 . — C o n t a i n i n g instructions to a p a y m a s t e r respecting t h e p a y of t h e staff officers a n d officers of t h e hospital. Extract. Vol. 3 1 . No. 5 4 . 1 page. LORD BARKING TON

to G E N . H O W E .

1776, M a r c h 2 3 . W a r Office.—He is appointed to t h e r a n k of general in America. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 17. 1 p>age. MESSRS. COX AND MAIR to LORD BARRINGTON.

1776, March 26. Craig's Court.—Desiring commissions for two purchases in t h e 17th Dragoons. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 24. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. H o w e , 3 M a y . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . H O W E .

1776, M a r c h 2 8 . W h i t e h a l l . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 38. 13 pages. Enclosing Brunswick T r e a t y , " Notte sur l ' E t a t de Solde," a n d " Notte concernant l'argent de L e v e e , " &c. 9 J a n u a r y . List of Commissions. 1 J a n u a r y . L o r d G. G e r m a i n to Sir H . Clinton. 3 March. L o r d s of t h e Admiralty to Sir P . P a r k e r . 8 M a r c h . Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 8 1 , fo. 137 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 124 ; 606, fo. 2 0 ; a n d i n t h e Saekville M S S . COL,

GUY JOHNSON to t h e

LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

1776, March 2 8 . London,—Memorial. Accompanied by statement of h i s account with t h e Crown a s S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of I n d i a n Affairs, a m o u n t i n g to £ 2 , 9 6 1 14s. 8(7. Copy. Vol.4. Nos. 40 and 4 1 . 2pages and 1 page respectively. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Gen; Howe, 18 May. JOHN ROBINSON to JOHN POWNALL.

1776, March 2 8 . Treasury Chambers.—Contracts have been entered into for supplying t h e a r m y u n d e r Gen. Howe a n d t h e a r m y i n Canada with provisions, also for victualling 1,500 m e n at Halifax a n d t h e same at St. Augustine. Bat horses have been provided and a r e waiting to be e m b a r k e d ; 52,000 blankets a n d 4,200 watcheoats a r e provided. E n d e a v o u r s have been m a d e t o provide six small ships of little d r a u g h t of water to be fitted out a s armed vessels. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 56. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord G e r m a i n t o G e n . Howe, 3 M a y

L T . - G E N . GAGE to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1776, April 1. P a r k Place.—That Mr. Pierce S h m o t t ' s salary as Lieut.-Governor of Niagara was paid out of t h e military con­ tingencies of N . America. Question as to how it is now to be paid. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 92. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to [LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY].

1776, April 1. Whitehall.—Directions for the commander of t h e ships convoying the Hessians and the G u a r d s . Copy. Vol. 2. No. 45. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April 1776. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Adm. See. I . L . 4 1 3 1 ; draft in H o m e Office, Admiralty. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to LT.-COL. SIR WILLIAM ERSKINE,

. Commanding Officer of the 42nd and 71st Regiments. 1776, April 1. Whitehall.—To proceed to Boston, &e. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 46. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen, Howe, 27 April 1776. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 7 5 5 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 1 2 3 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S .

INSTRUCTIONS to DANIEL CHAMIER.

1776, April 1. St. James's.—As Commissary. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 25. 2 pages. Qy. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to General Howe, 1 May 1776.

TREASURY CONTRACT w i t h NESBITT, DRUMMOND and

FRANKS.

1776, April 2.—For provisions to supply twelve thousand men from 1st J a n u a r y 1776 to 1st May 1777, for each person for seven days successively 7 lbs. bread or flour, 7 lbs. beef or 4 of pork, 6 oz. butter, 3 p t s . pease, 1 lb. flour or £ lb. rice or oatmeal. To be delivered to storehouses at Corke. Note.—Like contracts with other firms for smaller n u m b e r s a m o u n t i n g to 13,200. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 24. 5 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to General Howe, 1 May 1770.

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, April 3 . W a r Office—Half pay for regimental surgeons. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 18. 2 pages. 3580

c

JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, April 1 1 . W h i t e h a l l , T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — T o g r a n t o u t of t h e extraordinaries of t h e a n n y a w a r r a n t for t h e pay of M r . Chew's salary. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 18. 1 page. Enclosing m e m o r i a l of J o s e p h Chew, 7 March 1776. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . WILLIAM HOWE.

1776, April 12. W h i t e h a l l . — R e c o m m e n d s Mr. P u n d e r s o n . Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 47. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 8 1 , fo. 153 ; 431, fo. 132. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, April 12. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — O n h i s Excellency's representation t h a t it h a d become necessary to send out t h e t r a n s p o r t s a r m e d which b r o u g h t provisions, t h e T r e a s u r y find it necessary to alter t h e m o d e of supply as they could n o t engage gentlemen to a r m ships at g r e a t expense, risk t h e cargoes, or e n s u r e t h e m at h i g h p r e m i u m s . T h e y a r e obliged to contract for t h e delivery of t h e provisions to a C o m m i s s a r y at Cork, who will ship t h e m from t i m e to t i m e . Necessity of a p p o i n t i n g a Commis­ sary with deputies and assistants to receive t h e m in America. These g e n t l e m e n go to Boston as soon a s possible; M r . C h a m i e r will lay h i s commission before the General. Specifies some of the supplies r e a d y . These ships will be kept for this service going to unci from Cork. T h e " G r e y h o u n d " a n d " M i l f o r d " carry out £ 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 for p a y and subsistence. Endorsed:— Duplicate Reed, at Statcn Isld. J u l y 27. Original reed. 1st J u n e , by the Caneeaux at Halifax. Ansdd. 6th J u n e . Duplicate original. Vol. 4 . No, 19. 5 pages. STORIS.

1776, April 12 a n d 15.—Account of provisions shipped at Cork on t h r e e ships on these d a t e s . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 38. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Gen. Howe, 2 M a y . HESSIANS.

1776, April 12 a n d 1 9 . — " O r d r e d e Bataille, Lt.-Gen. de H e i s t e r . " Also, " C l o t h i n g of the 1st division of H e s s i a n t r o o p s " ; E t a t General de Trouppes Hessoises en Soldo de sa Majeste" Britannicpie sous les ordres de S.E.M. Ie Lt.-Gen. de Heister, savoir, les trois brigades de la premiere division comme elles p a s s e r o n t en revue aux c a n t o n n e m e n t s de L e h e le 12 A v r i l " ; and, " E t a t des trois Compagnies d'artillerie attached au Corps de 12,000 H o m m e s H e s s o i s a Cassel le 19 Avril." Vol. 2. Nos. 4 3 and 44. 6 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G e r m a i n to Gen. H o w e , 27 April.

, :

SIP. GREY COOPER to

[GEN. H O W E ] .

1776, April 19. Treasury Chambers.—In consequence of a proposal from Mr. Anthony Merry, m e r c h a n t of London, t h e L o r d s of t h e Treasury have employed h i m to ship on board certain vessels, live cattle, sheep and "hogs, at t h e port of Milford in Wales, to be carried to North America for t h e use of the forces. Mr. E d w a r d Hawker, a lieutenant in H . M . service, who is well acquainted with t h e m a n n e r of transporting live cattle from t h e coast of B a r b a r y to the West Indies, commands t h e "Resolution," which is fitted out on account of G o v e r n m e n t ; the other pro­ visions with which the ships are freighted are on Mr. Merry's own account. L i e u t e n a n t IIa\Vker h a s received directions to obey Howe's orders in the future destination and employment of these ships ,* they m a y be of use in bringing live stock from Nova Scotia, Florida, &e. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 2 0 . 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . HOWE.

1776, April 20. W a r Office.—Directions for drafting and sending h o m e t h e 65th and 14th regiments. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 19. 2 -pages. ROYAL WARRANT.

- 1776, April 2 3 . St. J a m e s ' s . — A u t h o r i z i n g Colonels E d w a r d Mathew, F r a n c i s Smith, J a s . Agnew, Alexander Leslie, Samuel Cleveland a n d Sir William E r s k i n e to r a n k as brigadiers in America. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 22. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to General Howe, 27 April 1776. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL HOWE.

1776, April 24. W a r Office.-—That h i s Majesty h a s conferred t h e r a n k of colonel in North America only on Sir William E r s k i n e , Lieut.-Col. of t h e 1st Battalion of t h e 71st Regiment, a n d on t h e arrival of t h a t regiment it is t h e K i n g ' s pleasure t h a t h e act as a brigadier a n d command the Brigade of Highlanders now u n d e r orders for N o r t h America. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 20. 1 page.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to L T . - G E N .

[ P H I L I P VON] HEISTER.

1776, April 2 5 . Whitehall.—Directions as to t h e departure and destination of t h e 1st division of Hessians. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 52. 3 pages. Enclosed hy L o r d G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 1 3 1 , fo. 8 2 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 134 ; copy in t h e Sackville M S S .

LOUD NORTH to

GENERAL H O W E .

1 7 7 6 , April 2 6 . D o w n i n g S t r e e t . — R e c o m m e n d i n g M r . Christie, a g e n t l e m a n driven from M a r y l a n d a n d appointed by hie Majesty Assistant C o m m i s s a r y to the a r m y at Boston. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 4 8 . 1 page. LORD NORTH to

[GENERAL

HOWE].

1 7 7 6 , April 2 6 . Downing S t r e e t . — R e c o m m e n d i n g Major Morrison of t h e E . I n d i a Co.'s service now a p p o i n t e d D e p u t y Commissary. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 4 9 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON t o GENERAL H O W E .

1 7 7 6 , April 2 7 . "War Office.—Sends t h e enclosed w a r r a n t to prevent difficulties which m a y arise with r e g a r d to t h e rank of the British brigadiers serving without commission a n d t h a t of t h e foreign officers. I t is left to h i m to p r o d u c e this sign m a n u a l as occasion m a y require. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 . No. 2 1 . 1 page. Enclosing w a r r a n t a u t h o r i s i n g Cols. M a t h e w , &c. 2 3 April.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . WILLIAM H O W E .

1 7 7 6 , April 2 7 . W h i t e h a l l . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 . No. 5 3 . 3 pages. Enclosing S t a t e m e n t s of H e s s i a n troops, 1 2 April 1 7 7 6 L o r d G e r m a i n to Lt.-Gen. von Heister, 2 5 April 1 7 7 6 . L o r d G e r m a i n to L o r d s of t h e Admiralty, 1 April 1 7 7 6 . Lord G e r m a i n to Sir W m . E r s k i n e , 1 April 1 7 7 6 . Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 1 , fo. 1 6 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 3 8 ; copy in Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GENERAL HOWE.

1776, April 2 7 . P a l l Mall.—Recommending M r . Christie a s a m a n of m e r i t and a great sufferer in his fortune b y t h e u n h a p p y disputes. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 5 0 . 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . WILLIAM H O W E .

1 7 7 6 , April 3 0 . W h i t e h a l l . — I n t r o d u c e s Mr. B u r g e s s , p a r t n e r of Champion and Dickenson. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 5 4 . 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 1 3 1 fo. 1 6 9 .

JOHN ROBINSON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, May 1. Treasury Chambers.—A long letter on the m e a s u r e s of the Treasury to supply provisions for the army. T h e country drained of ships for t r a n s p o r t purposes. Lack of constant and regular r e t u r n s of quantities received and persons victualled. As to t h e question of bad flour, Messrs. Nesbitt were called before the Board and alleged in their defence t h a t there was n o other t h a n American flour in the m a r k e t here, which they were under a necessity of sending, t h a t it was good when shipped but from its being kept so long it m i g h t fail, though their agent says h e could sell all t h e flour rejected by t h e Army Com­ missaries at a n advanced price, but since other flour could be had t h e y have sent the best kiln-dried E n g l i s h flour. They have been ordered to send 4,000 barrels to supply deficiencies. H a y too bulky a commodity to be sent. I t should be obtained from Nova Scotia, Rhode Island a n d L o n g Island. The proposal of Mr. Nixon to supply cattle from E . Florida is left to his Excellency's j u d g m e n t . Contracts m a d e for r u m . Concerning t h e military chest, t h e traffic in bills and Mr. Apthorpe's actions. Directions on the m a k i n g out of the accounts distinguishing between Extraordinaries and subsistence. F r e q u e n t states to be remitted home. " Lord Corn­ wallis carried out with h i m £40,000 for E x t r a o r d i n a r y services and ,£20,000 for t h e pay and subsistence of t h e troops, it is hoped therefore t h a t he will have no occasion to call on you for any supply of cash, and 150,000 pounds has been sent to Quebec b y General B u r g o y n e for extraordinariqs, besides the subsistence of the A r m y there till the 24th of October next, a n d besides £ 4 0 , 0 0 0 with which they were supplied at Quebec before t h e close of winter, a n d the £22,000 sent thither also lately by t h e ' Triton ' man-of-war." I t is hoped coal m a y be supplied from Cape Breton. T h e ill-success in a t t e m p t s to send out live stock is unfortunate, but does not proceed from want of attention. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. Xo. 2 1 . 19 pages. Enclosures:— Description of the Hydrometers made by order of the Treasury and instructions ho to to use them. Vol. 4. No. 22. 3 pages. Contract between Sir James Cockbwn and the Treasury to supply 100,000 gallons of rum from various islands in the West. Indies -at 3s. M. per gallon. (Like contracts with other firms for varying quantities and at different prices.) Vol. 4. No. 2 3 . 4 pages. Account of provisions in the stores at Boston on 25 March 1775, and of store ships arrived since that time. Vol. 4 . No. 26. 2 pages. Account of provisions shipped from England and Ireland (in 1775) not yet arrived by any account received. Vol. 4. No. 27. 2 pages.

Account of provisions shipped at Cork ahout March 26 and April 2, 1776, showing names of ships and amount to each. Vol. 4, No. 2 8 . 2 pages. List of ships appropriated to the transporting of provisions ordered to he at Cork on or before 20 May. Vol. 4. No. 29. 1 page. Account of Bills drawn from Boston on Messrs. Ilarley and Drummond from 16 May 1775 to 30 Jan. 1776. Vol. 4 . No. 3 8 . 10 pages. Account oj requisitions and issues showing the requisitions of the Commander-in-Chief since January 1775, and against them the monies issued to the contractors and how applied. Vol. 4. No. 34. 1 double page. Dr. and Or. account of the Deputy Paymaster at Boston oj issues and payments in 1775. Vol. 4 . No. 8 5 . 2 pp. Memorial of Thos. Nixon, see 6 February. Thomas Nixon to John Robinson, see 1 March. Memorial of Thos. Nixon, see 7 March, Instructions to Daniel Chamier, see 1 April. Provision contract with Nesbilt, Drummond, dc, see 2 April. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL H O W E .

1776, May 2. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — S i n c e yesterday advice h a s been received of his q u i t t i n g B o s t o n . S e n d s therefore triplicates of recent dispatches. An express is sent to Cork with orders for t h e victualling t r a n s p o r t s to proceed to Halifax a n d t h e n c e follow his a r m y wherever it shall b e . " Our concern a n d distress is almost inexpressible on finding from your r e t u r n s to L o r d George G e r m a i n t h a t n o ships h a d reached you from E n g l a n d , and t h a t from your accounts received from t h e TVost I n d i a I s l a n d s , t h e r e was reason to believe all t h e victualling t r a n s p o r t s h a d been blown off t h e coast of America a n d obliged to t a k e shelter t h e r e , a n event t h a t h a s proved m o s t u n f o r t u n a t e , b u t h a s been out of t h e r e a c h of h u m a n power to prevent. I a m directed b y the L o r d s Commissioners of h i s Majesty's Treasury to inform you t h a t by t h e express to Cork orders are repeated to send off t h e provision ships to you with the u t m o s t expedition." Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 36. 2 pages. Enclosures :— List of ships appropriated to the supj)ly of provisions for the Army under Gen. Howe. Vol. 4 . No. 37. 1 page. Account of provisions shipped at Cork, 12 and 15 April; see at that date. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. HOWE.

1776, May 3 . W a r Office.—Leave of absence to Majors Blakeney a n d Saxton, Capts. P a r s o n s a n d Gillan a n d E n s i g n

Shawe. Sends list of p r o m o t i o n s ; t h a t made in the 17th L i g h t Dragoons "was done in consequence of a letter from Gen. P r e s t o n ' s agent, a copy of which is enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 1. No. 2 3 . 1 page. Enclosing Messrs. Cox a n d Mair to Lord Barrington, 26 March 1776. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, May 3 . Whitehall. — Supplies, troops, operations generally. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 55. 7 pages. Enclosing J o h n Robinson to J o h n Pownall 28 March. Intelligence from New York 27 F e b r u a r y . Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 2 3 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 3 9 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, May 4.—Note. Not to give a n y commissions or vacancies in t h e d e t a c h m e n t of G u a r d s . Copy. Vol, 1. No. 25. 1 page. [LT.-GEN.]

S.

HODGSON to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1776, May 6. Old Burlington Stree t.—That F o r b e s Champagne was promoted as lieutenant on 26th J a n u a r y . " This promotion n o t being known to Gen. Howe h e h a s allowed Mr. Champagne to b u y a lieutenancy in t h e 17th, who h a s drawn a hill on Lord P a g e t for t h e m o n e y . " Desires t h a t when the next list of promotions is sent to Gen. Howe t h e affair m a y be explained a n d a n o t h e r purchaser found for the lieutenancy in the 17th t h a t L o r d P a g e t m a y bo reimbursed. Copy. Vol. 1. A r>. 3 5 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen, Howe, 3 J u n e . r

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . HOWE.

1776, May 12. Whitehall.—Not to appoint to any vacancies in t h e Guards, as t h e y are only a detachment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 58. 1 page. Draft m t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 131, fo. 2 4 5 ; copy 4 8 1 , fo. 144 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . HOWE.

1776, May 1 3 . Whitehall.—Recommends Mr. Gilbert Tice. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 5 1 . 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 431, fo. 1 4 1 .

I

G E N . H O W E to t h e TREASURER a n d for t h e B E L I E F of t h e

GENTLEMEN of t h e COMMITTEE SOLDIERS, & C , &e.

1776, M a y 18. Halifax.—Acknowledges letter a n n o u n c i n g t h a t 2,178 dollars h a d been shipped on t h e " Triton " and 2,000 ounces more of silver on t h e " G r e y h o u n d " for the relief of t h e soldiers, their widows a n d o r p h a n s . H i s best endeavours shall be exerted to distribute these and all other donations from t h e society. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 138. 1 page. The

SAME to

the

SAME.

1776, May 18. H a l i f a x . — " I have been favoured with your letter of the 16th F e b r u a r y a n d its several enclosures, wherein I observe with pleasure t h e benevolence of the n a t i o n to t h e soldiers employed on this service. T h e strictest attention will be paid to their r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s in d i s t r i b u t i n g t h e bounty, and t h e money, small m o u n t i n g , & c , will b e bestowed in the best manner." To this end h e h a s appointed a board of general officers to receive a n d enquire into applications a n d r e n d e r a n account to t h e Society. H a s ordered a list of t h e subscribers to be r e p r i n t e d a n d distributed t h a t t h e troops m a y know who t h e i r g e n e r o u s friends are. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 139. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, M a y 18. Whitehall, T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Their L o r d s h i p s have ordered i'2,000 to be p a i d Col. J o h n s o n as p a r t of t h e balance of h i s account. H i s Excellency is desired to examine t h e said account a n d p a y such further s u m as m a y appear due. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 39. 1 page. Enclosing Memorial and account of Col. J o h n s o n , 28 M a r c h . LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, May 20. W a r Office.—Sends w a r r a n t for holding a court-martial on t h e complaints b r o u g h t b y L t . - G e n . Keppel against Capt. S t a n t o n of the 14th. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 26. 2 pages. Gov.

S I R G U Y CARLETON to

LORD ROBERT BERTIE.

1776, M a y 2 1 . Quebec.—Is s e n d i n g h o m e t h e officers of h i s Lordship's regiment, the m e n being drafted into the 47th, as it is weak in n u m b e r s . R e c o m m e n d s L t s , Selwyn a n d L a y a r d . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 5 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d A m h e r s t to Sir H . Clinton, 17 F e b . 1779.

GEN.

HOWE

to

LT.-COL.

DICKSON.

1776, May 23. Halifax.—Received letters of 30th September a n d 20 November with letter from Mr. Hutchins and several enclosures. Cannot see how to relievo his want of money. Subsistence m a y be procured by drafts on the agent in E n g l a n d , negotiated in Jamaica, a n d contingent expenses will bo defrayed by acknowledging his bills whenever they appear. As no attempt on Pensacola is apprehended no expense is to be incurred on works, excepting repairs. Three companies of the 16th to remain a t St. Augustine u n d e r Maj. Gardiner, who is to succeed if he (Dickson) is posted lieutenant-colonel in the place of Maj.General Robertson. If Captain Lord at F o r t Chartres is in want of supplies to send t h e m . Approves his conduct respecting the command of the staff in Pensacola. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 110. 2 pages. GEN.

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

JOHN

STUART.

1776, May 2 3 . Halifax.—Directions as to t h e m a n a g e m e n t of the Southern Indians. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 1 2 1 . 4 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 167. GENERAL

WILLIAM

HOWE.

>'?re',May as;—Orderly Rook of General Howe, Camps Charlestown, Boston, a n d Halifax. Vol. 58. (Printed a n d published by B . F . Stevens, 1890.)

at

PRISONERS.

1776, May 27. Vaudreuil and St. Ann.—Articles of Agreement between George Forster, Capt. Commanding the King's troops, a n d Brig.-Gen. Benedict Arnold. Three copies. Vols. 1, No. 3 0 - 3 1 ; 3, No. 3 ; 1 1 , No. 87. 8 pages each. Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 12. Printed in Force's American Archives. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, May 28. War Office.—A body of G e r m a n recruits being directed to embark for North America, to be incorporated into t h e regiments, he sends copy of distribution of t h e same. Ser­ g e a n t s a n d corporals are to continue to do duty and receive pay a n d clothing as sergeants and corporals according to t h e r a n k in which they have been sent over. And t h e difference of p a y a n d clothing between non-commissioned officers and privates is to be m a d e a charge in the contingent bill of the regiment to which t h e y belong. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 83. 3 folios.

Enclosure. :— Distribution of the German recruits for the forces trith General Howe. Shewing forty or forty-one recruits each for the Mi, 5th, lOf/t, l 5 ( ) i , ' l 7 t / ( , 22nd, iZrd, 28th, 35fft and '68th Regiments. Vol. 1. No. 3 3 . 1 page. s

(TEN.

HOWE

to

GEORGE

DAIT.KXNY,

ESQ.

1776, May 29. Halifax.—Acknowledges letter of 17th F e b r u a r y a n d t h e " a r r i v a l of t h e ' R e n o w n ' freighted b y t h e M a r i n e Society in L o n d o n for purposes t h a t m u s t reflect n o less u p o n t h e loyalty t h a n t h e benevolence of t h e s u b s c r i b e r s . " T h e distribution of t h e donations will, h e hopes, be m a d e b y t h e B o a r d of Officers a p p o i n t e d for t h e purpose in such a m a n n e r as to answer every g e n e r o u s design of t h e friends at Bristol. Copy. Vol, 2. A o. 143. 2 pages. 7

WALDECK

TROOPS.

m E

1776, May 2 9 . — E t a t d u 3 R e g i m e n t de Waldeck a Vegesack le 29 de Mai. 1776, M a y 3 1 . — E t a t d u 3 R e g i m e n t de Waldeck apres son e m b a r q u e m e n t a Bremorlehe le 3 1 . Copies. Vol, 2. Nos. 71 and, 70. 1 page, each. Enclosed by L o r d G e r m a i n to Gen. H o w e , 2 1 J u n e . Originals in t h e Public Record Office, S.P. F o r . G e r m a n States, 184. m e

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, M a y 30. W a r Office.—Fifty-nine British drafts are to e m b a r k with the G e r m a n recruits, and to be t u r n e d over to t h e r e g i m e n t s m e n t i o n e d in his letter of the 28th. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 32. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, M a y . W a r Office.—Sends copy of letter to Gen. Gage in 1775. As n o p a r t i c u l a r r e t u r n of t h e n a m e s of t h e officers to whom t e n t s have been delivered h a s yet been received, asks t h a t such a r e t u r n m a y be forwarded t h a t t h e p r o p e r charges m a y be m a d e against t h e respective officers. Duplicate letter signed. Vol. 1. No. 27. 1 page. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Lt.-Gen. Gage, 1 M a r c h 1775. R e t u r n of t e n t s a n d m a r q u e e s , 6 October 1775. GERMAN

RECRUITS.

1776, J u n e 1. P o r t s m o u t h . — E m b a r k a t i o n r e t u r n G e r m a n r e c r u i t s for t h e r e g i m e n t s of foot in America. Vol. 2. No. 74. 1 page. Enclosed bg Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 2 1 J u n e .

of

402

GEN.

HOWE

to

C O M M I T T E E for

the

TREASURES

the

R E L I E F of

and the

GENTLEMAN

of

the

SOLDIERS, & C , &C.

1776, J u n e 2. Halifax.—Acknowledging t h e attention and services of L t . Geo. Robertson of the navy, in discharge of the t r u s t they h a d committed to h i m on board the " R e n o w n . " "He h a s delivered h e r u p to m y perfect satisfaction." Copy. Vol. 2. No. 1 4 1 . 1 p. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 3 . War Office. — W i t h regard to vacancies, promotions a n d leaves of absence. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 34. 2 pp. Enclosures:— Vacancies in the Regiments serving under General Howe bg the, promotion of officers in Maj. Gen. Eraser's corps. Vol. 1. No. 34*. Gen. Hodgson to Lord Barrington, see 6 May. HESSIANS.

1776, J u n e 3 to 6 . — E t a t du Regiment de H u y n e apres son E m b a r q u e m e n t a Ritzebutlel le 3 J u i n . E t a t du Regiment de Stein, ditto, same date. E t a t du Compagnie des Chasseurs du Capitaine Ewald, ditto, 4 June. E t a t du Baiaillon de Grenadiers Kohler, ditto, 4 J u n e . E t a t du Regiment de Wissenbach a Ritzebuttell le 5 J u i n . E t a t du Regiment de W i s s e n b a c h apres son E m b a r q u e m e n t a R u t z e n le 5 J u i n . E t a t du Regiment d'infanterie de Biinau a Ritzebuttell ce 6 Juin. E t a t du Regiment de Biinau apres son E m b a r q u e m e n t a R u t z e n b u t t e l le 6 J u i n . E t a t du R e g i m e n t de W u t g i n a u a Ritzebuttell le 6 J u i n . E t a t du Regiment de W u t g i n a u apres son E m b a r q u e m e n t a Ritzebuttell ce 6 J u i n . E t a t Ge'ne'ral de la 2 Division des Trouppes Hessoises aux ordres de L t . - G e n . de K n y p h a u s e n a Ritzeubuttell le 6 J u i n . Vol. 2. Nos. 6 1 , 62, 6 1 to 69, 72, 73 and 75. 20 pages in all. All enclosed bg Lord G e r m a i n to Gen. Howe, 21 J u n e . T h e originals in the Public Record Office, S.P. F o r . G e r m a n States, 184 a n d 185. a

LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 8. W a r Office.—Explanations relative to the con­ fusion in past p r o m o t i o n s . Did not know till J a n u a r y last t h a t t h e R i n g had empowered h i s Excellency to g r a n t commissions below t h e r a n k of a field officer. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 36. 3 pages.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 10. W a r Office. — P a y for non-commissioned officers a n d private m e n of t h e dismounted dragoons of t h e 16th a n d 17th r e g i m e n t s of (Light) Dragoons to be t h e same as m o u n t e d m e n . T h e serjeant is m a d e out at I s . 1'^d. per diem, t h e corporal or t r u m p e t e r at I s . 1 J p a r t s of a p e n n y a n d t h e private dragoon at DfiVo p a r t s of a p e n n y . Two t r u m p e t e r s to be added to each from the 25th April inclusive. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 1. No. 4 0 . 2 pages. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 10. W a r Office.—Approval of a p p o i n t m e n t of Lt.-Col. Paterson of the 63rd to be a d j u t a n t - g e n e r a l in America, of Capt. Lyons late 17th to be town m a j o r of Halifax vice Marsh resigned, a n d of L t . S p a i g h t of the 6 5 t h to be assistant depntyquarter-master general. S e n d s p a p e r showing variations from recent list of p r o m o t i o n s . Capt. M o n t g o m e r y to r e m a i n in t h e 9th foot. Officers appointed to new corps and at t h e same t i m e holding their r a n k in the established r e g i m e n t s , m u s t m a k e t h e i r immediate option. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 8 7 . 3 pages. Enclosures:— Observations on the list of promotions transmitted in Gen. Howe's letter q / 8 May. Vol, 1. No. 39. 3 pages. Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington, see 29 February. COLONEL

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1776, J u n e 10. St. Augustine.—Memorial. P r a y i n g an addition to t h e salary of Charles Shireff, F o r t Adjutant a n d Barrack Master, h i s present pay of 5s. a day being wholly inadequate. Copy. Vol.1. No. 8 5 . 2 pages. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to General Howe, 12 Nov. 1776. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 1 1 . W h i t e h a l l . Copy. Vol. 2. No. 59. 5 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 1 , fo. 3 6 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 145 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 12. W a r Office.—The r e g i m e n t a l surgeons to b e furnished with necessary medicines from t h e general hospital. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 4 1 . 1 page.

LOTID

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n o 12. W a r Office.—The troop in t h e 17th E e g i m e n t of L i g h t Dragoons will be open for Cornet Stanley's appoint­ ment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 42. 1 page. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 12. W a r Office.—His Majesty does n o t think proper to continue Capt. Holmes in the service. I t is left to t h e General to determine whether h e shall have leave to dispose of his commission, or be placed on half-pay receiving n o difference. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 48. 1 page. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

LORD

GEN.

GEORGE

GERSIAIN

[should

be

HOWE].

1776, J u n e 12. Wliitehall.—Instances when h e m a y m a k e and fill u p vacancies by sale. A p p o i n t m e n t s to t h e Foot G u a r d s . Copy. Vol..2. No. 60. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131 fo. 3 8 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 148 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 14. W a r Office.—William Porter, deputy commis­ sary of m u s t e r s , to receive 5s. a day in addition to his pay upon the establishment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 44, 1 page. GEORGE

III.

to

FRANCIS

RUSH

CLARK.

1776, J u n e 18. Whitehall.—Commission as inspector a n d superintendent of the provision t r a i n of horses and waggons attending the army. Copy. Vol. 25. No. 37. 2 pages. Enclosed by F. R . Clark to Sir G. Carleton, 14 J a n u a r y 1783. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 2 0 . Whitehall, T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Informing h i m t h a t F r a n c i s R u s h Clark, gentleman, h a s been appointed inspector a n d superintendent of the provision train of horses a n d waggons, a n d is directed to repair to Portsmouth, take upon h i m t h e care of the horses now on board the transports, and proceed to America, t h e r e to receive such orders a n d directions as are necessary. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 4 2 . 1 page.

. TROOPS.

Paymaster's Department,

1776, J u n e 20. P a y Office.—Observations on t h e accounts of Mr. Apthorpe, deputy p a y m a s t e r . Two pages, one shewdng t h e a m o u n t s issued or sent to meet subsistence, t h e other extraordinaries. W i t h a state of balances, t h e total a m o u n t i n g to £840,776 6s. Vol. 2 5 . Nos. 72, 73, and 74. Enclosed by Secretary Robinson to Gen. Howe, 24 J u n e . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GENERAL WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 2 1 . Whitehall.—Satisfaction at supposed arrival of provision t r a n s p o r t s a n d of H i g h l a n d troops. H e s s i a n s a n d other troops in readiness for New York. Sends r e t u r n s . T r a n s p o r t s to be sent h o m e . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 76. 7 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 1 , fo. 385 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 1 4 9 ; A d m . Sec. I . L . 4 1 3 2 ; Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives. Enclosures.-— Various returns of Hessians, Waldeckers, and German recruits, see 29 and 31 May, 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 June. " Cloathing of the 2nd Division of the Hessians." Copy. Vol. 2. No. 6 3 . 1 page. Original in the Public Record Office, German States, Vol. 106. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

„

1776, J u n e 24. W h i t e h a l l . — I t gives their L o r d s h i p s great concern t h a t their endeavours to supply t h e a r m y in t h e a m p l e m a n n e r proposed should have been attended with so little success, • and t h e y are surprised t h a t only one of t h e ships sailing between 28 August a n d 11 Nov. last, and which carried provisions with t h e m for n e a r 3 m o n t h s for 1 2 , 0 0 0 m e n , should h a v e arrived. I t is some relief, however, to h e a r t h a t several sent t h i s spring a r e arrived. T h e whole set of ships a p p r o p r i a t e d for t h e first q u a r t e r are sailed and those for t h e second a r e now loading at Cbrke with provisions for 36,000. Convoys are s e n t with t h e victuallers; t h e i r destination is Halifax to receive there directions where to follow h i m . T h e c o u n t r y exhausted of ships which can be spared from trade, and t h e price of tonnage h a s been raised to 12s. 6d. per ton. T h e latest ships sent have E n g l i s h flour, n o t American. H i s wishes as to biscuit a n d beef have been attended to. A r r a n g e m e n t is m a d e to send out before 1st September every species of provisions a n d complete r a t i o n s for 36,000 m e n u n t i l 1 May 1777. Thereafter their L o r d s h i p s hope h e m a y obtain supplies from America itself. F u r t h e r supplies of sour k r o u t to be sent. £ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 sent with this convoy notwith­ s t a n d i n g the very large balances in t h e D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r ' s h a n d s . " T h e i r L o r d s h i p s distrust not Mr. Apthorpe, b u t t h e balance of his account is very great a n d t h e circumstances a t t e n d i n g such

account, together with the mode of stating it, by carrying on h i s credit for p a y m e n t s down to 26 April, and not charging to his debit t h e large remittances sent h i m since the 8th of October last, a l t h o ' h e h a s passed P a y m a s t e r s Receipt therefor, as well as for the bills drawn by him is very a l a r m i n g . " W i t h regard to Capt. Braithwaite's expectation of 2 per cent, for conveying money from Boston to Halifax, it is a question of favour, not of right, a n d 1 per cent, only is to be allowed h i m . 845 bat horses pro­ vided. Oats also sent. Contract entered into with Mr. Anthony M e r r y to again try to supply h i m with live stock. Endorsed :— Reed. 11th March by the T h a m e s . 3 enclosures. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 25. A'o. 7 1 . 8 pp. Enclosing Observations on Mr. Apthorpe's accounts, and, State of Balances, 20 J u n e 1776. LOUD

NORTH

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u n e 2 5 . B u s h y P a r k . — " T h e T r e a s u r y Letter, which y o u will receive by the convoy of the Second Division of the H e s s i a n s , will have stated to you so fully every step t h a t h a s been taken by t h e Board for sirpplying your a r m y with cash and provisions, t h a t it is almost unnecessary to give you the trouble of reading a n y more on the subject. I wish however to say a word upon the money which has been remitted to t h e Deputy P a y m a s t e r a t t e n d i n g the forces u n d e r your c o m m a n d . " A. statement follows showing the total received by Mr. Apthorpe as £840,776 6s. " F r o m this i m m e n s e s u m , . . no deduction is to be m a d e except £50,000, t h e amount of the temporary warrants you mention in your last letters to the Treasury, and the expences of the a r m y since t h a t day in April to which Mr. Apthorpe m a d e up his last account. Whatever s u m these deductions m a y a m o u n t to the remainder in the deputy p a y m a s t e r ' s h a n d s will be very considerable indeed. I have not the least reason to mis­ t r u s t Mr. Apthorpe or M r . Barrow, who I suppose has by this t i m e joined the a r m y a n d acts for himself; but yet when I consider the extent a n d importance of the trust, I cannot help recommending to you to keep a watchful eye upon t h e state of your military chest a n d to direct the deputy p a y m a s t e r ' s cash and accounts frequently to be examined and reported to you. " I t would, perhaps, have been safer to have furnished the military chest with smaller s u m s at a time, but, as we thought it would be most convenient to you to have a large supply at the opening of the campaign, a n d were not sure of having m a n y other opportunities equally good of sending money to America, we have chosen to be very liberal in our first remittances. We hope t h a t t h e cash already sent will be nearly sufficient for the rest of the campaign, as we shall not be able to furnish much more in the course of this s u m m e r . We will nevertheless endeavour to send you further, b u t smaller, supplies of money from t i m e to t i m e as opportunities shall present themselves. " W e expect before the end of August to have shipped from E n g l a n d a n d Ireland a sufficient quantity of provisions to feed your a r m y (computed at 36,000 men) till May 1777. We will

send out some m o r e sour t r o u t towards t h e end of t h e year, b u t I a m afraid t h a t t h e r e is some d a n g e r of your n o t being supplied with it in time, as the cabbages will n o t be ripe e n o u g h to m a k e it till t h e m o n t h of September, a n d last y e a r ' s experience h a s t a u g h t us t h e u n c e r t a i n t y of n a v i g a t i n g t h e American seas after t h a t time. Your a r m y is, I doubt, now grown too large for u s to supply it with porter, in the same jn-oportion t h a t we did last year. W e hope, however, to assist you with it to a certain degree, so as to contribute materially to t h e comfort of t h e soldiers during their winter q u a r t e r s , for which we truBt t h a t you will d u r i n g the s u m m e r n a v e been able to secure a sufficient quantity of coals from Cape B r e t o n . " A s we were not certain t h a t t h e failure of our live cattle last y e a r did n o t proceed from t h e h u r r y in which they were shipped from the season of t h e year, a n d t h e bad weather t h e y met with in their voyage, we listened to a proposal which was m a d e to us of furnishing your a r m y with some live cattle from Mogador, in ships fitted up for t h a t purpose, a n d u n d e r t h e direction of a gentleman, used to convey live cattle from Africa to the W e s t Indies, some difficulties h a v i n g arisen, a n d p u t a n end to t h e Mogador scheme, after five ships h a d been taken up, we t h o u g h t t h e best t h i n g we could do for t h e public was to send t h e m to you with live cattle from Wales, h a v i n g previously i n s u r e d the cargoes. These five vessels, consisting of one armed s h i p (the ' R e s o l u t i o n , ' Capt. H a w k e r ) , and four t r a n s p o r t s will have joined y o u before this letter, a n d have delivered into your h a n d s a letter from t h e Secretary of t h e T r e a s u r y , by which you will find t h a t , after h a v i n g delivered their cargoes, they are to r e m a i n under your command to employ as you shall judge most beneficial for t h e service of the a r m y . Should you h a v e any prospect of procuring live cattle from a n y quarter, you will find these ships well fitted to receive t h e m , a n d we flatter our­ selves t h a t they will be of use to you at all events. " I will now take m y leave of you with m y most h e a r t y wishes for your success. W a r a n d peace, t h e h o n o r a n d h a p p i n e s s of Great B r i t a i n a n d of B r i t i s h America are entrusted to L o r d Howe a n d to you, a n d never were such g r e a t concerns placed i n better h a n d s . W e know t h a t t h e justice of t h e B r i t i s h a r m s will be m a i n t a i n e d , a n d t h a t , if t r a n q u i l i t y is restored to America, it will b e in such a m a n n e r a s t o do credit to all those who are concerned i n it. T h e prosperous b e g i n n i n g of t h e campaign affords a fairer prospect of seeing a n e n d p u t to t h e American disturbances t h a n we could h a v e flattered ourselves with a few months ago." Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 4 3 . 4 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 2. W a r Office.—Capt. D e B u r g h , appointed to a c o m p a n y in 1st R e g i m e n t of Foot G u a r d s , is to r e t u r n to G r e a t B r i t a i n . E n s i g n Colquhoun is ordered o u t to replace h i m . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 4 4 . 1 page.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

LIEUTENANT

HASTINGS,

12th F o o t .

1776, J u l y 3. "War Office.—During his leave of absence he m a y go to America if h e thinks proper. Duplicate copy. Vol. 6. No. 163. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 24 J u n e 1777. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 4. W a r Office.—Captain Gordon to be permitted to r e t u r n to E n g l a n d , h e having been appointed to the captain lieutenancy of the 1st Regiment of Foot G u a r d s . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 4 5 . 1 page. CONGRESS

RESOLUTIONS,

&C.

1776, J u l y 10.—Report of a committee upon the capitulation at t h e Cedars a n d a cartel between Capt. Foster and Benedict Arnold, with n i n e resolutions thereupon. Copies. Vols. 1, No. 46 ; 3, No. 4. 8 pages each. Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 15 July. Also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 131, fo. 4 7 1 ; Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 12. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 12. Treasury Chambers.—To pay, from the extraordinaries of t h e army, Colonel Maclean for t h e clothing of his r e g i m e n t of R [ o y a l ] H i g h l a n d ] E m i g r a n t s . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 44. 1 page. COMMISSIONERS

LORD

HOWE

and

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 14. Staten Island.—Declaration. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 147. 2 pages. " Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 8 0 1 , fo. 5 3 ; Sackville M S S , P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. GEN.

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 15. New York. Autograph signed letter and copy. Vols. 1, No. 4 7 ; 3, No. 5. 49 words. Enclosing Resolutions of Congress, 10 July. Also in t h e Public Eecord Office, America a n d W . Indies 131, fo. 467. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives. GEN.

HOWE

to

GBN.

WASHINGTON.

1776, J u l y 16. H e a d Quarters, S t a t e n Island.—Answer. Copies. Vols. 1, No. 4 8 ; 3, No. 6. 1 page each. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 131, fo. 479. 3590

D

I N T E R V I E W with G E N E R A L WASHINGTON. 1776, J u l y 20. Staten I s l a n d . — P a p e r , not signed _ n o r addressed, but apparently Col. P a t e r s o n ' s account of h i s i n t e r ­ view with W a s h i n g t o n . " On being presented to G. W . I informed h i m t h a t I h a d t h e h o n o r to wait u p o n h i m from G. I I . to acknowledge t h e receipt of h i s letter inclosing a n a r r a t i v e of transactions i n Canada, with resolves of the Congress in consequence, t h a t G . PI. was surprised to find t h a t some m i s a p p r e h e n s i o n in w a n t of form had been t h e cause of G. W . ' s n o t receiving h i s letter upon this subject of t h e 11th hist., and t h a t I had t h a t letter to p r e s e n t to h i m . " G. W . with m a n y expressions of great politeness and respect to G. H . said h e could not possibly or consistently w i t h h i s former declarations receive in t h e situation h e held a n y letter addressed to h i m in a private character. This b r o u g h t on a conversation too trifling to repeat, as it t u r n e d m e r e l y upon opinion with regard to form. At t h e close of it I expressed my a p p r e h e n s i o n s t h a t all intercourse m u s t consequently be cut off between u s , but t h a t m y first a n d p r i n c i p a l d u t y was to c o m m u n i c a t e to h i m t h e contents of t h a t letter, w h i c h I immediately did. H e was desirous to have it in writing, b u t t h a t I begged leave to decline, as h e h a d t h o u g h t p r o p e r to refuse t h e original. That G- W . expressed some concern at t h e idea of all c o m m u n i c a t i o n being a t a n e n d , as h e was fully convinced how m u c h we h a d already suffered for want of t h a t free intercourse subsisting among all civilized n a t i o n s t h o u g h at war, and took this oppor­ t u n i t y of complaining of our t r e a t m e n t of their prisoners taken at Charles Town heights. T h i s c h a r g e , as it was totally unexpected, so it was easy to confute, as I could boldly affirm, from m y own knowledge upon t h e spot, t h a t every degree of h u m a n i t y a n d tenderness was exerted u p o n t h a t occasion to t h e u n f o r t u n a t e people who fell into our h a n d s . As I was about to take my leave I told t h e General I could n o t resist t h e t e m p t a t i o n before m e of exceeding the limits of m y commission by taking t h e liberty of pointing out t h e K i n g ' s most gracious disposition towards t h e Americans so strongly manifested in t h e powers h e h a d granted a n d the choice h e h a d m a d e of p e r s o n s unconnected with ministerial a r r a n g e m e n t s , to w h o m h i s Majesty h a d t h o u g h t proper to delegate the full a n d free execution of those great powers. After some pause G. W . answered t h i s by expressing with t h e greatest politeness h i s s e n t i m e n t s of t h e h i g h characters employed upon t h i s very i m p o r t a n t occasion, a n d said s o m e t h i n g of t h e cause depending being a m a t t e r of right, to which when I replied t h a t taking u p t h e subject upon t h a t ground was m u c h too wide a field for t h e p r e s e n t occasion, t h e G e n e r a l heartily concurred with m e , and with a great deal of m a r k e d attention a n d civility permitted m e to t a k e m y leave."

Vol 4 7 .

No. 2 2 7 . LORD

2 pages.

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 2 3 . W a r Office.-—In a n s w e r to letter f 26th M a y with enclosures relative to bat, baggage a n d forage m o n e y paid 0

to t h e 65th Regiment, the issue having been made to the officers before orders arrived for their coming home, the directions to refund m a y bo dispensed with. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 49. 1 page. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 24. "War Office.—Letter received of 9th J u n e relative to Major D u n d a s of 65th R e g i m e n t ; his Majesty has approved his continuing in North America on account of the c o m m a n d given h i m . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 50. 1 page. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, J u l y 2 5 . W a r Office.—Disallowance of several double appointments in t h e various regiments. Lt.-Col. Clerk approved as Barrack Master General. Is permitted to fix dates of com­ missions of field officers. Approval of h i s general orders on the publication of promotions. P u r c h a s e of lieutenancies. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 5 1 . . A pages. Jons

RORISSON

to

GEN.

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, July 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 4 5 . 1 page. Draft in L o r d D a r t m o u t h ' s M S S . P r i n t e d in 11th Report of this Commission, Appendix P a r t Y., page 4 1 1 , dated 26th. GEN.

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, July 30. New York. Two copies. Vols. 1, No. 5 2 ; 3, No. 7. 1 page each. Also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 131, fo. 483. P r i n t e d in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n and in Force's American Archives. GEN. WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1776, August 1. Staten Island.—Answer. Two copies. Vols. 1, No. 53 ; 3, No. 8. Also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 131, fo. 487. P r i n t e d in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n a n d in Force's American Archives. CAPT.

THOMAS

to J O H N F A L C O N A R , commanding the " Polly."

PRINGLE

1776, August 2. Brunswic Schooner a t Chamblee — Orders. To leave t h e ship a n d to bring her g u n s , & c , with nineteen m e n to assist in fitting out ships a t St. J o h n s . Copy. Vol. 2. No. 165. 2 pages. Copy in the B r i t i s h Museum, Additional M S S . 21707, fo. 100.

JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, A u g u s t 10. .Whitehall, T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — S p r u c e beer to b e distributed a m o n g t h e soldiers i n s t e a d of porter. Triplicate letter signed. Vol. 4, No. 4 6 ; copy No. 5 5 . 1 page each. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to G e n . Howe, 22 October. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

MESSES.

NESBITT.

1776, August 10.—To account for t h e failure in t h e i r contract in supplying bad bread. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 54. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n R o b i n s o n to G e n . H o w e , 22 October. LOUD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

1776, August 1 5 . W a r Office— T h e to E n g l a n d to settle h i s p r i v a t e affairs, a n d displeases h i s Majesty. H e is m o m e n t h e can settle these affairs. Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 1. No. CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

to

HOWE.

r e t u r n of Lt.-Col. B l u n t a t such a t i m e , surprises directed to r e t u r n t h e 54.

MONS.

1 page. LORENTZ.

1776, A u g u s t 1 6 . S t a t e n I s l a n d . — G e n e r a l H o w e h a s given orders to t h e t r e a s u r e r to p a y h i m £ 5 , 0 0 0 sterling for subsistence, in advance, of t h e H e s s i a n s , a n d also £ 1 , 0 0 0 in a bill of exchange on L o n d o n . T h e T r e a s u r e r ' s office is o n board tho " C h a r m i n g Nelly," anchored opposite t h e w a t e r i n g place. Copy. In French. Vol. 1. No. 147. 1 page. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

MESSRS.

NESBITT.

1776, August 1 6 . — T h e Commissioners of t h e T r e a s u r y order t h e m to send, at their own expense, a q u a n t i t y of flour equal to t h e 256,376 p o u n d s of bread which h a v e proved bad. Copy. Vol. 4 . No, 5 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n R o b i n s o n to Gen. H o w e , 22 October. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, August 17. W a r Office.—The K i n g h a v i n g been pleased to g r a n t bounties t o soldiers m a i m e d in t h e war, a n d to t h e widows a n d o r p h a n s of such a s m a y be killed in action, h e s e n d s t h e enclosed. These allowances are to h a v e a retrospect so as to take in t h e affair a t Lexington a n d B u n k e r ' s H i l l . H e is allowed a discretionary power in t h e exercise. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 55. 2 pages. Enclosure-.— State of allowances and regulations. Ear the loss of an eye or a limb the commissioned officer shall receive a gratuity of one year's full pay, and the expenses relative to his cure. The commanding officer oj the corps must deliver a certificate.

The widow of a commissioned officer killed in action to receive one yea/s fall pay and each child one third ofwliat is allowed to her. Persons dying of their icoiuuls six months after are deemed slain in battle. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 56. 1 page. Copy in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21698, fo. 7. JOHN

GEORGE

LORENTZ

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1776, August 17. Staten I s l a n d . — H a s returned from t h e " C h a r m i n g Nelly," where Mr. Barrow, t h e treasurer, has handed to h i m £ 4 , 5 4 6 6s. Id. in Spanish money a n d a note for £ 4 5 3 13s. 5d., saying h e h a d no more dollars or gold. I t will be seen whether the troops will be contented—is doubtful, as the money is very heavy. F o r the bills of exchange ho is referred to head­ quarters. Copy. In French. Vol. 1. No. 146. 1 page. CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

to

SIR

GEORGE

OSBORNE.

1776, August 18. " B r i t a n n i a " T r a n s p o r t . — I n order to give General Howe every information respecting the subsistence of the foreign troops, begs to know the day to which they are paid u p , also to have a n abstract from each corps specifying their pay for one day. Sends form of a pay bill, of provision receipt and of w a r r a n t for p a y m e n t , which will serve equally for the G u a r d s as for the H e s s i a n s . Copy. Vol, 1. No. 145. 1 page. JOHN

GEORGE

LORENTZ

to

SIR

GEOEGE

OSBORN.

1776, August 19. Staten Island.—Sends statement of the subsistence m o n e y required for the Hessian troops on Staten Island for each m o n t h , so closely reckoned that not a guinea r e m a i n s for extraordinary expenses. The total s u m from April to September will a m o u n t to £52,035 6s. sterling, of which h e has only had from Mr. Barrow £4,546 6s. Id. and a note for £ 4 5 3 18s. 5rf. Begs more to satisfy the troops, one half in guineas and the other in silver, as t h e y are unwilling to take the S p a n i s h rix dolores. Annexed is an " E t a t General " of subsis­ tence for one m o n t h , e n u m e r a t i n g t h e different companies a n d r e g i m e n t s , the total a m o u n t i n g to £ 8 , 2 2 8 . Also an " E t a t " for t h e hospital for the same period, a m o u n t i n g to £444 11*. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 158. 4 pages. LT.-COL.

SIR

GEOEGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1776, August 19. " B o y a l G e o r g e " T r a n s p o r t . — " E n c l o s e d I send you as satisfactory answer to your letter of yesterday a s it is possible for m e to obtain. T h e p a y bill for one day Monsr. L o r e n t z will absolutely n o t give. H e says h e is u n d e r an o a t h

not to divulge what p a y each p a r t i c u l a r r a n k receives. According to t h e E n g l i s h p a y h e gives a calculation for each r e g i m e n t p e r m o n t h , which I likewise enclose with a separate one (as you desire) for t h e E t a t Major. M r . Barrow m u s t sooner or later pin Mr. L o r e n t z down to t h e v e r y exact s u m each r e g i m e n t would want even supposed complete. At p r e s e n t we are entirely in t h e dark to know how m a n y m e n they h a v e lost since Col. F a u c e t t inspected t h e m at B r e m e r L e h e . T h i s calculation you will observe gives no stoppages for provisions. " I h a v e seen Mr. A p t h o r p concerning m y own pay, who informed m e t h a t , a s I h a v e t h e T r e a s u r y ' s p e r m i s s i o n to receive it e i t h e r here or a t home, m y mode will be to apply for t h e G e n e r a l ' s w a r r a n t quarterly for t h a t p u r p o s e . If you would give m e t h e proper form for such application you would m u c h oblige." Copy. Vol. 1. No. 144. 1 page.

ME.

GORDON,

C o m m i s s a r y a t Corke, to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1776, August 2 0 . — " I received your favor of t h e 10th i n s t . this m o m e n t a n d a m shocked to d e a t h almost at t h e t h o u g h t s of t h e bread in t h e Howe, Minerva, L o n s d a l e , a n d L o r d L e w i s h a m being bad, unfit for use, m o u l d y a n d shipped in bags s h o r t of weight, a n d I a m obliged to you, Sir, for the very early information, b u t if m y life was a t stake a n d could be saved with more care I could not take it in e v e r y t h i n g I have to do relative to t h e provisions. I have k e p t a p a r t of every parcel of bread shipped from hence, a n d it is perfectly good yot, b u t t h e Minerva's cargo was b r o u g h t from E n g l a n d and r e m a i n e d in her and was n o t l a n d e d here, a n d when I get from you the p a r t i c u l a r accounts of G e n e r a l Howe's complaint I will answer your letter as full as possible. Be assured never less t h a n t h r e e people besides myself examine every parcel of bread, & c , a n d after all I examine each species of provision myself. I t leaves m e t h e n in good order, a n d except it be m a d e of bad m a t e r i a l s w h a t will n o t keep, which I c a n n o t discover by m y taste or smell, or by soaking in water, it should keep twelve m o n t h s . I even take several c a p t a i n s of ships a t times to examine t h e bread, a n d Major L u s h i n g t o n a n d all m y assistants are perfect judges of bread, a n d I have eat a great deal of bread myself in t h e service a n d know very well what it should be, a n d if I passed a b a g t h a t was n o t good I should be h a n g e d above all m e n alive, as it is impossible to have better a s s i s t a n t s t h a n I have. If I mistake n o t t h e Minerva's bread came from t h e s a m e person as t h a t in t h e T a r t a r , which I c o n d e m n e d a n d which is yet in store. I h a v e condemned t h i s day 575 barrels of flour which came on board the E l i z a b e t h from Chichester. I h a v e also condemned some town bread h e r e a t t h e b a k e r ' s a n d prevented t h e delivery of it in Corke to t h e agents who complained to m e of it, a n d complaints will be m a d e to t h e magistrates here of their mixing s a n d with i t . " Extract. Vol. 4. No. 56. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to G e n . H o w e , 22 October.

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, August 22. Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. Nos. 79 and 8 1 . 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 4 5 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 158 ; copy in Sackville M S S . Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives. Enclosure:— LORD

G.

GERMAIN

to

SIR

GUY

CARLETON.

1776, August 22. Wldtehall. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 80. 3 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 12 ; Sackville MSS.; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21698, fo. 14. Printed in Force's American Archives. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, August 22. W h i t e h a l l — T h r e e letters. Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 2. Nos. 77, 78, 82. 1 page, 1 page, and 3 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131 a n d 431 ; in the Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

SIR

GUY

CARLETON.

1776, August 2 3 . W a r Office.—Officers of Artillery do not roll in duty with the officers of the line, therefore the command given to General Phillips a s Major-General of the line is not to be considered as a precedent. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 218. 1 page. Enclosed hy L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 6 Aug. 1777. GENERAL

Proclamation.

HOWE.

1776, August 2 3 . Head Quarters on L o n g Island.—Offering protection to such I n h a b i t a n t s of the island as deliver themselves u p a t head quarters. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 164. 1 page. P r i n t e d in Force's American A r c h i v e s . ' JOHN

GEORGE

LOEENTZ

to

CAPTAIN MACKENZIE.

1776, August 24. Staten Island.—Repeats the statements in his letter to " Col. Chevalier Osborne " of the 18th. " T h e troops not customed to the loss of a farthing on her subsistence money by c h a n g i n g t h e m maked great difficulty to accept these dollars. I h a d a good deal of trouble to pay out this money, because t h e y were believing t h e E n g l i s h troops are paid in g u i n e a s a t 21s., Spanish dollars a t 4$s. Our troops are before

regularly paid b y m o n t h a n d t h i s always b y advance, viz.: t h e 20th of t h e foregoing m o n t h , a n d I have certain assurances from the P a y m a s t e r - G e n e r a l , Mr. R i g h b y at L o n d o n , to h a v e sent orders here and for p a y i n g all the m o n e y for our troops a g a i n s t m y particular receipts a n d acquittances r e g u l a r l y b y m o n t h on account of the whole establishment w h i c h will be settled in t h e Treasury at L o n d o n with our Minister t h e r e . U p o n m y letter to Colonel Osborn I h a d to this very m o m e n t n o t a n y answer and by t h e want o£ m o n e y I find m e forced Sir, to trouble you, begging i n s t a n t l y t h e favour to give m e a n y notice how to get this money and to content our troops. " I a m a little incommoded by m y legs a n d send m y son for t h e answer, which will a s s u r e y o u of t h e respect with which I a m constantly, Sir, e t c . " Copy. Vol, 1. No. 148. 2 pages. GEN.

HOWE

to

MAJOR-GENERAL

MASSEY.

1776, August 25.—To e n q u i r e into p a r t i c u l a r s (not stated) a n d give such orders a s m a y be n e c e s s a r y for t h e good of t h e service. The Commissary G e n e r a l s e n d s directions b y this_ conveyance to his correspondent i n Nova Scotia relative to supplies from t h e r e . Asks t h a t every assistance m a y be given h i m . As t h i s applies to forage as well as provisions Capt. Handfield should immediately account for all t h e m o n o y h e h a s d r a w n a n d n o t proceed in a n y t h i n g connected with Mr. C h a m i e r ' s d e p a r t m e n t , but in consequence of orders from h i m . ' Extract. Vol. 4 7 . No. 194. 1 page. GEN.

HOWE

to

COLONEL

PREVOST.

1776, August 2 5 . H e a d Quarters, L o n g I s l a n d . — T h e m e n employed on t h e works of t h e garrison t o be p a i d according t o the custom of t h e a r m y and a n allowance of r u m while on d u t y , for which expenses, if t h e r e is n o deputy p a y m a s t e r on t h e spot, h e is to draw bills. To give orders for necessary repairs to barracks. Declines doing a n y t h i n g respecting t h e r a n k h e requests, not h a v i n g received h i s Majesty's c o m m a n d s . Extract, Vol. 1. No: 134: 2 pages. GEN.

-HOWE

to

JOHN

STUART.

1776, August 2 5 . H e a d Quarters, L o n g I s l a n d . — A s to engaging t h e I n d i a n s in the defence of t h e M o r i d a s . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 120. 3 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d "W. I n d i e s 132, fo. 1 7 1 . GEN.

HOWE

to

GOVERNOR

TON™.

1776, August 2 5 . H e a d Quarters, L o n g I s l a n d . — C o n c u r s fully in t h e m e a s u r e s h e proposes for e n g a g i n g t h e I n d i a n

interest, a n d recommends him to use every possible m e a n s to employ t h e m in the defence of the Province or against the invaders in their own country. The letter accompanying this to Mr. Stuart enjoins him to be very active a n d forward in second­ i n g h i s Excellency's endeavours. Extract. Vol. 1. No. 138. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, August 26. W a r Office.—Major Campbell of the 44th regiment a n d L i e u t e n a n t L a n e of t h e 22nd regiment have been allowed to dispose of their commissions a t the regulated price. To fill u p t h e vacancies. Some recruits intended for Canada h a v i n g been sent out b y mistake on board victuallers, h e is to incorporate t h e m and direct receipts for the drafts. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 57. 1 page.

Gov.

PETER

CHESTER

to

[GEN.

HOWE].

1776, August 30. Pensacola. Copy._ Vol.10. No. 193. 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 175. GENERAL

HOWE

to

MAJOR-GENERAL

MASSEY.

1776, September 3 . H e a d Quarters, Newton, Long Island.— To g r a n t Mr. Morden, the barrack master, s u m s necessary for t h e public service. To use as little wood as possible, it being m o r e expensive t h a n coal. Does not think the i n h a b i t a n t s from Boston ought to be supplied any longer with fuel from the King's stores at Halifax. Yessels will be sent for barrack stores, which will be wanted at this place. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 9. 2 pages.

LORD

GEO.

GERMAIN

to J O H N S T U A R T , S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of I n d i a n Affairs.

[1776, September 5.] Extract. Vol. 2. No. 90. 3 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G e r m a i n to Gen. Howe, 6 November. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 280, fo. 197 ; copy 397, fo. 117.

G E N . W A S H I N G T O N to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, September 6. New Y o r k . — Suggested exchange of Maj.-Gen. Sullivan and Bi-ig. Lord Stirling. Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 58, and 3, No. 10. 1 page each. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives.

COLONEL

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, S e p t e m b e r 9. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " Sir, I h a v e t h e honor to enclose t o y o u r Excellency t h e m o n t h l y r e t u r n of t h e garrison. " Since m y arrival at this place I have n o t been h o n o r e d w i t h a n y orders, t h e one which b r o u g h t m e h e r e I h a v e h a d t h e honor to send you in original a n d was relative to t h e disciplining of the troops, b u t t h i s Province being i n s u l t e d b y t h e rebels I find myself u n d e r a necessity to keep t h e m (sic) recruits at works a n d to repair t h e neglected fortifications of t h i s place, t h e soldiers of t h e old corps being most detached o n t h e frontiers, where I c a n n o t yet t r u s t t h e recruits for want of commissioned a n d n o n ­ commissioned officer. " T h e p a r t y which was on St. M a r y h a s been obliged b y a strong one of t h e rebels to a b a n d o n t h a t river a n d to retire o n t h e s o u t h side of St. J o h n ' s r i v e r ; t h e schooner t h a t was there, n o t being able to protect t h e m , h a d retreated. As t h e r e is no n a v a l force, it m a k e s t h e defence of so extensive a river v e r y difficult. T h e y took lately a serjeant a n d 5 m e n of t h e p a r t y reinforced to 100 m e n , which h a s determined t h e Governor to h i r e and send thore a n a r m e d shallop to s u p p o r t t h e p a r t y , to which I added one officer a n d 35 m e n , besides 12 upon t h e tendor of t h e " O t t e r " t h a t is to go there, besides some r a n g e r s a n d I n d i a n s , If they arrive before t h e depredations are m a d e , t h e y will prevent t h e i r p l a n t e r s to leave t h e i r p l a n t a t i o n s , t h e i r h a r v e s t , & c , to come h e r e with t h e i r negroes without provisions, which is t h e project of t h e rebels, as t h e y know we are n o t able to s u p p o r t t h e m , h a v i n g o n l y 3 or 4 m o n t h s ' for t h e garrison. " I t would be of great utility for m e to h a v e your orders a n d not depend entirely from a Civil Governor a n d Council. I a m sensible if t h i s garrison d o n ' t receive t h e s a m e favor as the r e s t of t h e a r m y it is because we are not immediately u n d e r your eyes, b u t we shall contrivo to deserve as well as t h e m . " Copy. Vol. 12. No. 8. STORES.

1776, September 12. L o n d o n . — A list of barrack furniture a n d clothing to be s e n t out for t h e forces u n d e r General Howe. A list of ships freighted to c a r r y stores to America for t h e forces, &c. Originals. Vol, 4. Nos. 50 and 5 1 . 1 page each. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to G e n . H o w e . 22 October. MURE,

SON

and

A T K I N S O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, September 14. L o n d o n . — L a y before h i m a general state of t h e operations u n d e r their c a r e . E n u m e r a t e a n d explain several lists they enclose of t r a n s p o r t s conveying provisions, oats, furniture and clothing for t h e troops. [Similar lists seem to be t r a n s m i t t e d b y Mr. Robinson in h i s letter of 22 October.] " T h e ships wanted h a v e been collected from

every p a r t of t h e kingdom a n d from Holland, and fitted to receive a n a r m a m e n t . Their cannon was all to be cast, their gunpowder a n d g u n n e r s ' stores to be made, and this in a variety of places, where alone m a n y distinct parts of the a r m a m e n t were to be had, a n d t h e whole was to be assembled a t Cork, under all the delays of contrary winds, perverseness of sailors not under military control, & c , & c , which are incident to such a n undertaking. T h e whole would however have arrived at Cork by the last week in August b u t for a westerly wind which prevailed from the 25th J u l y till t h a t time, and which detained i n the Downs the a m m u n i t i o n and stores for 8 of the out post ships which'were otherwise ready at Cork. W e mention these circumstances only for t h e purpose of shewing t h a t if a n y inconvenience arises from t h e lateness of the season it h a s not been in our power to prevent it, a n d beg leave to add t h a t from t h e information we have received of t h e state of things at Cork, it seems probable t h a t t h e dispatch of t h e ships m a y be further delayed without any fault of t h e Commissary, for t h e workmen there as well as here are as m u c h addicted to combinations for raising their wages a n d are upon t h e whole very u n m a n a g e a b l e tho' r a t h e r less so by the last advices t h a n before." R e m a r k s on tho oatships, on the supplies of sourkrout, porter, small salad seed and vinegar. " On the 17th August we received directions to provide tho barrack furniture described in a return about t h a t time received as wanted for 25,000 m e n , and t h a t we should for the present send out about 2,500 chaldrons of coals and t h e same quantity in J a n u a r y . Wo were afterwards on t h e 30th of August directed to provide clothing for 5,000 provincials, a n d a pair of thick milled woollen m i t t e n s for every m a n in both a r m i e s ; and to take u p and a r m shipping sufficient to carry the whole, together with t h e camp equipage, shoes, stockings, and linen for the next campaign, as far as the agents could get t h e m ready. In contradiction of all t h e clamours of faction respecting t h e decay of manufactures, & c , it is a n absolute t r u t h t h a t there is scarce a n article of all those things to be found ready made, t h a t the price of everything is increased a n d still rising, and t h a t we are obliged to obtain goods of all sorts from t h e m a k e r s as m a t t e r of favour and preference, whilst their workmen are universally engaged in combinations a n d all the licentiousness arising from a s u p e r a b u n d a n c e of employment. We h a v e taken the steps which appeared to us most likely to secure what is wanted in the shortest time possible, a n d hope t h a t n o t h i n g of the clothing kind except trifles will remain on shore a t t h e end of this m o n t h . " . . . As t h e W a r Office can only give u s one single p a r t y of recruits for t h e whole of theso ships we have agreed for extra seamen to be p u t on board so as to raise the complement of men to about 2J to a g u n for everything u n d e r six pounders, and three m e n to a g u n for six pounders. T h e price of coals in this place is rendered so extravagant by the port duties t h a t it was at first intended only to ballast tho ships slightly with coals, and to supply t h e rest from tho out ports by ships hired by t h e r u n .

Some d i s a p p o i n t m e n t s have arisen in getting ships upon t h a t footing, so t h e ships h e r e are t o be given a little m o r e t h a n t h e ballast absolutely necessary in coals a n d t h e r e m a i n d e r is to be sent from B u r r y River n e a r Swansea on t h e coast of Glamorgan­ shire b y Borne of t h e early victuallers a n d store s h i p s arrived a t Cork from Quebec a n d ordered over to B u r r y River for t h a t pur­ pose, a n d it seems probable t h a t the J a n u a r y supply will be s e n t through the same channel." Signed letter. Vol. 4 . No. 4 8 . 7 pages. Perhaps enclosed by Mr. Robinson in h i s letter of 2 2 October. C O M M I S S I O N E R S . — L O R D H O W E and

GEN.

HOWE.

1 7 7 6 , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 . New York.—Declaration, Copy in manuscript. Vol. 2 . No. 1 4 5 . 2 pages. P r i n t e d copy in t h e Public Record Office, America & W . Indies 3 0 1 , fo. 7 3 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . ; M S . in t h e L a n s d o w n e Collection 8 8 , fo. 2 2 . P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. MAJ.-GEN. JOHN

SULLIVAN to

GEN.

SIR W M .

HOWE.

1 7 7 6 , September 1 9 . Ship " F a n n y . " — " May it please your Excellency, when I was lately at Philadelphia I informed Con­ gress t h a t your Excellency was pleased to offer an exchange of L o r d Sterling a n d myself for officers of equal r a n k ; w h e r e u p o n they voted t h a t Major-General Prescott a n d Brigadier-General McDonald should be exchanged for us, a n d issued orders for t h e i r being sent towards New York for t h a t p u r p o s e , which I doubt n o t h a s been done, a n d t h e exchange m i g h t immediately be m a d e , provided we were on shore to s e e i t expedited. I m u s t therefore in treat your Excellency to p e r m i t u s to go on shore with a flag in order to get t h i s business accomplished. Your Excellency m a y be assured we shall avoid every k i n d of connection with t h e American troops o r a r m y , further t h a n is necessary for this p u r ­ pose, a n d t h a t in case any difficulties should arise to prevent t h e exchange t a k i n g place, we will immediately r e t u r n again to sueh place as your Excellency will b e pleased to a p p o i n t . " 'Two copies. Vol. 1 , No. 6 0 ; 3 , No. 1 2 . 1 page each. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1 7 7 6 , S e p t e m b e r 1 9 . H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — E x c h a n g e of G e n s . Sullivan a n d S t e r l i n g . Copies. Vol. 1 , No. 5 9 and Vol. 8 , No. 1 1 . 1 page each, P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives.

GENERAL

HOWE

to

SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN.

1 7 7 6 , S e p t e m b e r 2 1 . H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — A s t h e H e s s i a n troops h a v e n o t been m u s t e r e d since their a r r i v a l in America h e is

desired to wait upon Lt.-Gen. H e i s t e r a n d fix" with him the earliest date for mustering t h e m in their different e n c a m p m e n t s . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 150. 1 page.

GENERAL

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1776, September 2 1 . York I s l a n d . — E x c h a n g e s . Copies. Vol. 1, No. 61 and Vol. 3, No. 18. 3 pages each. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives, in Sparks's Corre­ spondence of the American Revolution and extract in his Life of Washington. GEN.

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, September 2 3 . H e a d Quarters, Heights of H a r l e m . — S a m e subject. Ttvo copies. Vol. 1, No. 6 2 ; 3, No: 14. 4 pages and 3 pages. Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's Washington. LT;-COL:

SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, September 25. Camp, York I s l a n d . — H a s made a m u s t e r and inspection of the 1st division of t h e Hessians and found their a r m s a n d accoutrements in good order. They a r e equipped with necessaries sufficient to last till the opening of t h e next campaign. I t is Gen. de Heister's intention to send for from Hesse with the recruits of the next year what m a y later be wanting. H a s procured medicines to supply their hospitals till Gen. K n y p h a u s e n ' s arrival. T h e clothing of m a n y of the r e g i m e n t s begins to wear out, a n d without a representation from L o n d o n to Hesse they have n o assurance of being new clothed next spring. If they remain in the field late in the year they will find their need of blankets. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 157. 2 pages. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

HOWE.

.

1776, September 80. W h i t e h a l l . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 8 3 . 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 131, fo. 5 0 3 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 162, a n d in the Sackville M S S . Printed in F o r c e ' s American Archives.

GENERAL

HOWE.

Proclamation.

1776, September 30. Head Quarters, York Island.—Concern­ i n g deserters. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 162. 1 page. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives.

JAJIES

to the Secretary a t W a r

FITTER

[BARRINGTON].

1776, October 3 . P u l t e n e y S t r e e t . — H a v i n g received a letter from the E a r l of Cavan, s u b m i t s an extract therefrom. The extract follows, dated Dublin, 25 S e p t e m b e r : — T h a t E n s i g n J o s e p h Gabbet, h a v i n g been p e r m i t t e d to exchange from t h e 15th iuto t h e 30th in t h e room of .Ensign J o h n Speirs, he (Mr. F i t t e r ) is asked to acquaint L o r d B a r r i n g t o n a n d get t h e affair done as soon as possible. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 66. 167 words. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. H o w e , 16 October. GENERAL

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1776, October 3 . Head Q u a r t e r s , York I s l a n d . — E x c h a n g e s . Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 6 3 ; 3, No. 15. 2 pages each. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives, dated 4 t h ; extract in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n . COL.

GUY

JOHNSON.

1776, October 3 . New Y o r k . — G e n e r a l review of t h e N o r t h e r n Confederacy a n d D e p a r t m e n t for I n d i a n Affairs. 1776, October 4. New Y o r k . — R e t u r n of officers in Col. Guy J o h n s o n ' s d e p a r t m e n t . ( P e r h a p s accompanied his memorial of 30 October.) Vol. 10. Nos. 204 and, 203. 2 pages and 7 pages. ROBERT

MACKENZIE

to

COL.

GUY

JOHNSON.

1776, October 4. H e a d - Q u a r t e r s , York I s l a n d . — O n m a n n e r of m a k i n g n p a n d p r e s e n t i n g accounts. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 2 0 5 . 1 page. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

the

HOWE.

1776, October 6. H e i g h t s of H a r l e m . — C o n c e r n i n g exchanges. Copies. Vol, 1, No. 64 ; and Vol. 3, No. 1 6 . 2 pages each. P r i n t e d i n F o r c e ' s American Archives a n d in Sparks's Washington. Ross

AND

GRAY

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1776, October 7. Conduit S t r e e t . — A r m s a n d clothing for t h e 71st r e g i m e n t were s e n t down to it in Scotland previous to its e m b a r k a t i o n for North America. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 6 9 . 1 page. Enclosed

by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to General H o w e , 18 Oct. 1776.

LT.-COL.

SIR

GEORGE

OSEORN

to

CAPTAIN

MCKENZIE.

1776, October 8. C a m p of t h e G u a r d s , York I s l a n d . — A s h e h a s reason to believe t h a t t h e m o n i e s . issued to Genl. Heister

have not been applied to t h e p a y m e n t of the different regiments b u t appropriated by their treasurer, Monsr. Lorentz, to the Colonels of t h e several brigades only, apprehends that if General Howe were to desire t h a t the Hessian soldiers should be settled with u p to t h e last muster, the 24th September, receiving an acknowledgment from each regiment for their deductions for K i n g ' s provision, it would be the m e a n s of stopping several claims which may in future give m u c h trouble, and prevent a large s u m of money being always ready (as is now the case) to purchase u p t h e provisions of the country we are in possession of, a n d supplying open m a r k e t s which are daily held at all their Brigades. Vol. 1. No. 149. 1 page.

.

MAJ.-GEN. EYRE

M A S S E Y to

R

G E N E R A L IIow E.

1776, October 9. Halifax.—Extract. Hopes h e will not dis­ approve of half-a-crown a day being given to Mr. Bunyan to keep t h e accompts of all the invalids left behind the army. As a general officer h a s not commanded at this place for some years, h a s struck off several articles brought in in the Town Major's account, such as £ 2 0 for an orderly-room, there being no such place. Vol. 29. No. 8. 1 page. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, October 16. W a r Office.—Sending t h e enclosed. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 65. 1 page. Enclosing letter from J a m e s F i t t e r of 8 October.

LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1777 [should be 1 7 7 6 ] , October 16. War Office.—Transmits invoice of necessaries t h o u g h t expedient to be sent for t h e use of t h e a r m y , t h e m e n to be p u t u n d e r stoppages.for shoes and shoe soles only. To' direct these to be delivered, etc. 11,000 more pairs of shoes will be sent next m o n t h . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 67. 1 page.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, October 18. W a r Office.—The a r m s and clothing for 71st Regiment were sent to Scotland as stated in the enclosed, b u t further enquiry shall be m a d e relative to the deficiency mentioned. F o u r companies to be raised and added to Maj.Gen. F r a s e r ' s regiment a n d being additional are to remain at h o m e for t h e purpose of recruiting. S e n d s list of promotions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 68. 2 pages. Enclosing Rosa and G r a y to Lord Barrington, see 7 Oct. 1776,

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, October 18- W h i t e h a l l . — C o m p l i m e n t s on the success at Long Island. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 84. 3 pages. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 8 1 , fo. 545 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 166 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S - P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

' 1776, October 18. W h i t e h a l l . — A u g m e n t a t i o n of H e s s i a n Chasseurs, &c. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 . No. 8 5 . 2 pages. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 3 1 , fo. 5 4 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 165 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. STORES,

&c. x

1776, October 2 1 . L o n d o n . — L i s t of s h i p s with their a r m a m e n t s . &e., employed in conveying provisions to America for t h e use of t h e forces. Endorsed:—No. 1. L i s t of Victuallers. Vol. 56. No. 2 5 . 4 pages. 1776, October 2 1 . L o n d o n . — L i s t of s h i p s freighted to carry oats to America for t h e forces. Vol. 4. No. 49. 2 pages. Both these papers believed to be enclosed by Mr. Robinson to Gen. Howe, 22 October. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GEN.

SIR

WH.

HOWE.

1776, October 2 2 . W h i t e h a l l . — S e n d s duplicate of a letter of 10 August in respect to allowance of spruce beer to t h e a r m y a s m o r e conducive to h e a l t h . T h e i n t e n t i o n is therefore dropped of sending out a greater q u a n t i t y of p o r t e r . S o u r k r o u t is being s e n t as i t can b e p r e p a r e d . Refers to letter of M u r e , Son a n d Atkinson, a n d various r e t u r n s . Messrs. Nesbitt h a v e b e e n ordered to replace t h e bread said to be bad. S e n d s extract of M r . Commissary Gordon's reply. T h e bread was ordered to b e of t h e same sort as t h e very best K i n g ' s bread. I t is hoped t h i s c a n n o t occur again. However, t h e commissaries should be instructed t o take t h e m a r k a n d n u m b e r s of t h e packages b y which t h e particular contractor can be traced a n d t h e m a t t e r if necessary inquired i n t o . T h e s h i p s a t Corke h a v e been delayed b y com­ binations a m o n g s t t h e workmen, b u t most of all by t h e sailors. W h e n t h e y a r e all sailed t h e y will b r i n g to h i m a supply of provisions for 36,000 m e n for 12 m o n t h s . . T r a n s p o r t s to be sent back to Cork. Mr. A p t h o r p e ' s observations are far from being satisfactory. H e seems to wish to confound t h e business by h i s observations about t h e exchange. Their L o r d s h i p s a r e very sensible t h a t it is for t h e advantage of g o v e r n m e n t to d r a w bills of

exchange when money can be had for such bills at par, but their objections were to t h e m a n n e r practised in drawing bills at Boston and t h e a p p a r e n t business carried on in it, in sending out specie from bonce [sic), to be advanced to Mr. Apthorpe for bills, at a great a n d disadvantageous exchange, and so going on, in cir­ culation ; a n d t h a t Mr. Apthorpe should be drawing bills on the contractors at the same time that all the subsistence was actually sending out in s p e c i e ; and also while their Lordships were issuing and sending out in specie, money to meet his Excellency's requisitions. H e further confuses by not distinguishing t h e bills for subsistence or extraordinaries on t h e requisitions. A reply as to coals is awaited before taking a n y further steps. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 52. 5 pages. Enclosing John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 10 August. John Robinson to Messrs. Nesbilt, 10 August. John Robinson to Messrs. Nesbitt, 1G August. Commissar}/ Gordon to Mr. Robinson, 20 August. List of barrack furniture and clothing to be sent out, September. List of ships freighted to carry stores, 12 September. Query. Messrs. Mure's letter of 14 September, List of ships freighted to carry oats, 21 October. TAst of ships with their armament, dv,, 21 October. ROYAL

W A R R A N T TO

12

PAY.

177G, October 2 3 . St. J a m e s ' s . — W a r r a n t for the p a y of the general a n d staff officers in North America. Addressed to Richard Itigby, P a y m a s t e r General. Gen. Gage as Commander-in-chief is m a d e out at £ 1 0 a d a y ; Carleton, H a l d h n a n d , Howe, Clinton, Burgoync, E a r b Percy, Valentine Jones, and Cornwallis as major-generals at £ 2 10s. ; Colonels Prescott, J a m e s Grant, E y r e Massey, J o h n Vaughan, F r a n c i s Smith, J a m e s Agnew and Alex. Leslie, as brigadier-generals a t £ 1 10«.; Capt. W m . D u n b a r as major of brigade at 1 0 s ; Capt. U r q u h a r t as town major at Boston at 5 s . ; Joseph Goldthwaite as barrack m a s t e r at 1 0 s . ; Lt. R a m s a y as town adjutant at Boston at 4 s . ; a n d John J o n e s as chaplain a t 6s. 8(7. These are all for different periods, most of them down to 24 December, 1775. Total £ 1 1 , 5 1 1 6s. 8(7. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 1 0 1 . %pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to G e n . Howe, 22 December, 1776. SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN

MCKENZIE.

1776, October 28. C a m p of t h e G u a r d s . — S i r George Osborn presents his compliments to Capt. McKenzie and h a s j u s t received a n application in form from General de Heister for another £ 1 5 , 0 0 0 in advance to be sent to Mr. Lorentz for t h e p a y of t h e Hessian troops. Sir George hopes to be able to send Mr. Mackenzie the m u s t e r rolls very soon, as his servant h a s been gone some days to New York for t h a t purpose. Mr. Barrow will be t h e n able to ascertain 3580

S

t h e exact s u m s which will h e w a n t i n g every mustor, and Monsr. D e H e i s t e r h a s consented to h a v e t h e whole settled every two m o n t h s . T h e Waldeck R e g i m e n t is upon an entire separate e s t a b l i s h m e n t , a n d will ask t h e i r p a y to be separately issued to their order. As t h i s will probably be t h e last s u m s issued to M o n s r . L o r e n t z upon account, Sir George will b e obliged to Capt. Mackenzie if h e will a c q u a i n t h i m when t h e general's w a r r a n t is issued for t h a t purpose. P.S.—I d o n ' t at p r e s e n t recollect w h a t s u m s h a v e already been issued to M o n s r . L o r e n t z , t h e claim at p r e s e n t m a d e for £ 1 5 , 0 0 0 I a p p r e h e n d to b e two m o n t h s ' subsistence, n o t allowing how­ ever for a deduction of King's provisions. Copy. Vol. 1. No, 159. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, October 29. W a r Office.—Captain Holmes of t h e regiment to be placed on half-pay from 2 9 t h September. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 72. 1 page. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

4th

HOWE.

1776, October 2 9 . W a r Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 7 1 . lpage. Enclosure: — Paper containing extract of a letter from Gen. Eraser dated Edinburgh 22 October, and at the foot a note from Messrs. Ross and Gray dated Conduit Street, 29 October, sending that extract. Gen. Eraser states that though clothing and arms were amply furnished, such was the hurry oj embarkation that many of the recruits did not join till two days or even one day before embarking, and it was impossible to clothe or arm them. Anns and clothing were sent off'in transports, great part of them being captured. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 70. 2pages. LT.-COL. SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

GEN.

SIR

WII.

HOWE.

1776, October 29. Camp of the G u a r d s . — H a s j u s t now received a n application from Lieut.-General de Heister for t h e allowance of bat a n d forage for t h e last division of t h e Hessian troops, alleging t h a t t h e y h a d been in m a r c h , a n d were a t sea a t t h e t i m e t h a t t h e bounty of t h e 100 days was given to the 1st division under h i s immediate c o m m a n d , a n d t h a t a distinction m a y be m a d e in t h e n u m b e r of rations allowed to t h e full colonel from t h a t given by t h e q u a r t e r - m a s t e r general in which t h e r e is no r a n k specified between t h e brigadier a n d lieut.-colonel. " W h e n e v e r I shall have leisure from m y d u t y i n t h e brigade of guards, I propose u n d e r t h e order I h a d t h e h o n o u r to receive from your Excellency in New York I s l a n d to visit a n d m u s t e r t h e brigades lately arrived with Monsr. de K n i p h a u s e n as well as t h e Waldeek R e g i m e n t .

" I have the pleasure to acquaint you t h a t a very large supply of every Bort of necessaries for the Hessian troops are arrived with their second division, shoes, shirts, and cloth, both white and blue, to repair their clothing. " A s the Waldeck regiment is upon a separate establishment in every respect to the Hessian troops, and independent of the com­ m a n d of General Heister, I beg the favour of knowing whether t h e orders I m a y have the honour of receiving from your Excellency from time to time will not include both apprehending t h a t they will claim to be put exactly on t h e same footing. Lieut.-Colonel Hanxledon commanding the Waldeck regiment will acquaint m e to-morrow what s u m s of money h e wishes to h a v e upon account until the establishment of the whole of the foreign troops m a y be settled u p to the Christmas muster next." Copy. Vol 1. No. 1 5 1 . COL.

GUT

J O H N S O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, October 30. New York.—Memorial. Eecommending an annexed list for continuance of employment and pay. (Qy. see October 3 a n d 4.) Copy. Vol, 10. No. 202. 2 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, October 3 1 . War Office.—Another body of G e r m a n recruits embarking for N o r t h America, sends distribution of these into various British regiments. A fresh distribution may be made if h e t h i n k s proper. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 73, lpage. Enclosing Distribution a s above, 7 Nov. 1776. ROBERT

CUNNINGHAM,

Maj.-Gen., Col. 14th Regt., to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1776, November 1. Dublin,—Recommending Capt.-Lieut. R a m s e y for the company vacant by the death of Capt. Sutton. P.S.—Hopes h e will consider favourably L a u r i e the eldest l i e u t e n a n t a n d Adjutant G r a n t t h e eldest ensign, both on foreign service. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 76. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 Nov. 177G. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 1. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—Request­ i n g h i m to give orders for issuing t h e whole subsistence to the H e s s i a n troops, whether complete or not, according to General Heister's demand. Copy. Vol.4. No. 57. lpage.

JOHN

Scey., to

ROBINSON,

SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN.

1776, November 1. W h i t e h a l l , T r e a s u r y Chambers.—-Their L o r d s h i p s are of opinion t h a t t h e d e m a n d of General Heister for t h e whole subsistence of t h e Hessian troops w h e t h e r they are complete or n o t is proper to be complied with. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 178. 1 page. Added to a letter from Sir G. Osborn to Capt. McKenzie, 13 M a r c h 1777.

JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

WM.

KNOX.

1776, November 2. T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Copies of two letters the one signifying the approval of t h e i r L o r d s h i p s of t h e com­ mission to Capt. Mackenzie to act as P a y m a s t e r - G e n e r a l of t h e corps raised in America, the other t h a t considering t h e demand of General Heister for the whole subsistence of the foreign troops proper to be complied with, a letter accordingly h a s been written to Sir George Osborn. Vol. 2. Nos. 87 a n d 88. lpage each. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 6 Nov. 1776. GOVERNOR

MARTIN

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 4 . New Y o r k . — P r e s e n t s M a j . Alexander . McLeod a n d Capt. William Campbell of t h e Provincials of North Carolina, who offer their services w i t h five s u b a l t e r n s and a handful of volunteers. R e c o m m e n d s t h e m for honourable provision.' Certified 3 J u l y 1779, b y R o b e r t Mackenzie, late secretary to Sir W m . H o w e . Extract. Vol. 2. No. 153, 2 folios.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 6. W a r Office.—A fresh commission is pre­ p a r i n g for L i e u t e n a n t Money of 63rd r e g i m e n t to bear date 27 Nov. 1775, being t h e date of M r . Bradford's commission, which was superseded. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 7 4 . 1 page.

COL. WILLIAM

FAUCITT

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1776, November 6. F l u d y e r Street. — According to t h e established practice of t h e late war in G e r m a n y , t h e pay of t h e Hessian Chasseurs was h i g h e r t h a n t h a t of t h e Infa'ntrv in general. Does not know exactly what would be t h e proportional difference, h a v i n g left it to General Schlieffen to furnish all necessary information. Cop}/. Vol, 1. No. 103. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to General Howe, 24 Dee. 1776, 7

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1776, November 6. "Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 86. 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 131, fo. 5 7 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 7 4 ; and in the Sackville M S S . E x t r a c t p r i n t e d in Force's Archives. Enclosures:— John Robinson to IVm. Knox. 2 letters, see 2 Nov, Lord Germain to John Stuart. Ext. see 5 Sept. 1776, November 6.—Extract of another letter from Lord G. Germain to John Stuart. Vol. 2. No. 89. 2 pages.. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 280, fo. 237 ; 397, fo. 126. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1776, November 6. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 9 1 . 3 pages. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 131, fo. 5 7 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 7 1 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed in Force's American Archives. G. S T U D H O L M E ,

Major of Brigade, to

MAJ.-GEN.

MASSEY.

1776, November 6. F o r t Edward, W i n d s o r . — " F o r t E d w a r d s t a n d s on an advantageous eminence and was intended to com­ m a n d both Newport a n d the River St. Croix, but from t h e great distance, a n d the rapidity of the tide, which would facilitate vessels very m u c h in passing by, it cannot entirely answer either of those purposes, but as a post to give protection to the i n h a b i t a n t s (in case of an invasion) it is a n exceeding good one a n d is convenient to the principal avenues from the country. T h e great inconveniences of its situation are three hills to the westward within cannon shot, which command the fort a n d enfilade some of its defences, but this cannot be very material as t h e parapet is only t h r e e feet thick which plainly shews it was never intended to hold out against a regular siege, but when finished will prove a compleat defence against musquetry. " T h e fort is a regular square with four bastions, whose capital measures about 200 f e e t ; it stands upon the top of the hill which gives it a n a t u r a l and gradued glacis of about 1800 feet. The ditch is 7 feet deep and 24 broad. T h e p a r a p e t is 7 feet high from t h e brim, but t h e banquet is not yet begun, and the want of it renders great part of the works useless. The curtains arc 104 feet," the flanks 29, and the faces 90, and along the scarp there is a complete palisade. " T h e fort contains barracks (when finished) t h a t will lodge six officers a n d about 150 m e n , and hospital t h a t with convenience will hold 26 patients ; a powder magazine nearly finished which will contain above one h u n d r e d barrels, a n d litterage sufficient to store about a year's provision.

' ' T h e m o s t m a t e r i a l works now •wanting for t h e defence of t h e fort is tho finishing of t h e ditch, the sloping of t h e glacis, t h e clearing of t h e wall, and fixing t h e drawbridge a n d g a t e . " P.S.—"I hope very soon t h a t Major B a t t will enable m e to send you a n exact r e p o r t of F o r t C u m b e r l a n d . " Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 10. 2 pages. LOED

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 7. W a r Office.—Sending the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 75- 1 page. Enclosing E . C u n n i n g h a m to Lord B a r r i n g t o n , 1 Nov. 1776. LORD

F.

CAVENDISH

to

LORD

[BARRINGTON] .

1776, November 7 . — S u b m i t t i n g case of L t . Wood, eldest lieutenant of the 34th regiment, who h a d been obliged to r e m a i n in E n g l a n d while h i s regiment went to America, a n d who p r a y s h e m a y be considered as a n officer detached on duty, not voluntarily absent. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 8 3 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Carleton a n d to Howe, 12 Nov. RESOLUTION

of

CONGRESS.

1776, November 7.—Suggested exchange of Colonel Miles for Mr. Foxcroft and p e r h a p s Colonel Atlee or Lt.-Col. Piper for Mr. B a s h wood. At tho foot is a note b y Gen. W a s h i n g t o n , 6 December. " If t h e above exchange should prove agreeable to his Excellency General Howe, it will be so to his most obedient s e r v a n t . " Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 96 ; 3, No. 24. 1 page each. GERMAN

TROOPS.

1776, November 7 . P o r t s m o u t h . — D i s t r i b u t i o n of 278 recruits nto t h i r t e e n different British r e g i m e n t s . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 7 3 . * 1 page. Enclosed in L o r d B a r r i n g t o n ' s duplicate letter of 31 October. GENERAL

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1776, November 8. H e a d Quarters.—Concerning t h e release of a s e r v a n t of Major S t u a r t a n d on exchanges. Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 77, and Vol. 3 , No. 17. 1 page. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. TREASURY

MINUTE.

1776, November 8. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — B u s i n e s s relating to memorials of H a r l e y a n d D r u m m o n d as to bills drawn b y Messrs. Apthorpe a n d Chamier a n d complaints of those a c c o u n t s ;

as to the state of the Military Chest as per letters from Gen. Howe and the persons to be sent out by l i a r ley and D r u m m o n d to adjust their accounts with Apthorpe. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 60. 5 pages. Enclosed by [Secy. Eobinson] to Gen. Howe, 25 Nov. 1776. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 9. War Office.—Sends list of ensigns appointed by purchase since h i s last letter and some vacancies. F u r t h e r leave of absence granted to E n s i g n Filkington of the 35th. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 79. 1 page. Enclosure:— List oj ensigns and vacancies as above. 1 page. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 9. Head Quarters.—Answer to his of the 8th inst. Two copies. Vol.l. No. 78, and'Vol. 8. No. 18. 3 pages. Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's Washington. GENERAL

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1776, November 1 1 . Head Quarters.—In reply to the above. 2 copies. Vol. 1. No. 80 and Vol. 3 . No. 19. 3 pages and 2 pages respectively. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives and in Sparks's Washington. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 1 1 . Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—The bill d r a w n to disburse the enclosed account is to be paid, b u t the account itself is to be examined to see if the charges are improper or too high. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 58. 1 page. Enclosing Account at F o r t Gage, Illinois, see 31 Bee. 1775. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 12. W a r Office.—Sending the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 8 1 . 1 page. Enclosure:— LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

SIR

GVY

CARLETON.

•1776, November 12.—Transmitting copy of letter received from Lord Frederick Cavendish. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 82. 1 page. Enclosing Lord Frederick Cavendish to Lord Barrington, see 7 Nor.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 12. W a r Office.—If h e t h i n k s t h e subject of t h e enclosed m e m o r i a l — M r . Shireff—is deserving of further pay h e is to m a k e it i n such proportion as h e shall t h i n k fit. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 84. 1 page. Enclosing Memorial of Col. Prevost to Lord B a r r i n g t o n , 10 J u n e 1776. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 12. W a r Office.—That directions h a d been given to Sir G u y Carleton to incorporate with other regiments in Canada t h e r e m a i n s of t h e 7 t h and 2 6 t h , b u t t h e r e now being a probability of an exchange of the officers a n d m e n taken a t Chamble and St. J o h n ' s , his Majesty leaves it to h i s determina­ tion w h e t h e r to employ t h e s e corps u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d or follow t h e above directions to Sir G u y . Maj.-Gen. Preseott, however, m a y be placed on h i s staff. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 8 6 . 2 pages. EDWARD

\

WINSLOW

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1776, November 1 3 . New Y o r k . — " A report h a s been m a d e of t h e q u a n t i t y a n d quality of t h e goods in m y care, by which you perceive t h a t m a n y of t h e m , such a s baizes, flannels, caps, m i t t e n s , a n d gloves, are calculated for t h i s season, shoes (of which I have twelve large hogsheads) are not to be procured at a n y price, a n d arc m u c h wanted by t h e A r m y . I therefore con­ clude t h a t it (sic) a m a t t e r of real i m p o r t a n c e t h a t a distribution be m a d e as soon as possible. I have repeatedly applied to L o r d Percy to s u m m o n a m e e t i n g of the B o a r d of General Officers, for this p u r p o s e . I dare not apply again. I h a v e also conversed with all t h e gentlemen of t h e Board who are now in the city, but, as h i s L o r d s h i p declines calling a m e e t i n g , they will n o t concern themselves. Will n o t G e n e r a l Howe (in consideration of t h e inconveniences which a t t e n d assembling t h e _ General Officers a t this time) give some orders relative to t h e issuing such goods as m a y be now wanted ? I h a v e all t h e r e t u r n s by which t h e Board were regulated at Halifax, a n d shall immediately obey a n y directions which I m a y receive. " T h e molasses a n d essence of spruce I have delivered to a Mr. Ilonfield who brews for t h e a r m y , h e contracts to deliver m e such quantity of good beer as it will produce, on d e m a n d . This is the only m e t h o d I could contrive to save t h e molasses, as m a n y of t h e hogsheads (by frequent' removals) were irreparably injured, and the shifting it into other casks, would have b e e n attended with considerable expence and waste. " I n this and some other instances I h a v e reluctantly proceeded without proper authority, b u t I flatter myself I shall not be censured, when it [is] considered t h a t m y motive is only to preserve those t h i n g s which would otherwise be entirely lost.

" Mr. Bridgham (who will deliver you this) is one of the persons • appointed at Halifax to inspect t h e cargo of the Renown, the other (Mr. Saltonstall) I dismissed at Staten Island, and paid h i m by order of Captain Balfour 5s. per day, which yon afterwards reimbursed m e . Mr. Bridgham was employed on the same terms, b u t has received • nothing. H i s family is lately arrived from Halifax a n d he is in want of money. An oi"der for his pay would m u c h oblige h i m . H a d it been in m y power I would have advanced it without troubling you now. I am, &c." 10 puncheons, quantity 1,000 gallons molasses. 1 cask, quantity 3331bs. essence of spruce. 7 hogsheads, quantity 7,0001bs. tobacco. 8,000 y a r d s white baize. 4,000 flannel waistcoats. 7,000 pairs of mitts and gloves. 1 trunk, containing necessaries for m a k i n g the waistcoats. 2,362 pairs of shoes. A ship came in yesterday or the day before with m a n y other articles. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 144. 3 pages. BOARD

OF GENERAL

OFFICERS.

1776, November 14. Horse Guards.—Report on a question laid" before t h e m by t h e Judge Advocate General as to whether, in case of the reduction of an additional company, the older cap­ tain by r a n k in the r e g i m e n t or t h e older captain of a company should be reduced. Copy. Vol, 1. No. 9 1 . 2 pages. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 2 December 1776. CAPTAIN

M A C K E N Z I E to

FRANCIS RUSH

CLARKE,

ESQ.

1776, November 19. New York.—That Sir W m . E r s k i n e has orders to take u n d e r his direction as Q.M.G. the provision train from B r i t a i n . All representations should be made to and orders taken from h i m . Copy. Vol, 2. No. 148. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, November 20. W a r Office.—The regimental surgeons belonging to the foreign corps are to be supplied with medicines from t h e general hospital in the same m a n n e r as those of the British forces. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 87. 1 page. [GOVERNOR

CHESTER]

to

[GENERAL

HOWE].

1776, November 2 1 . Pensacola. — List of his troops for defence of t h e province. Batteries unserviceable. H a s com­ m a n d e d t h e engineer to carry on temporary works. I s at a loss on whom to draw for expenses for these and for support of the Royal American Regiment which h e was ordered to quarter. Recounts news received. Mr. S t u a r t and the Indians. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 192. 6 pages.

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

to

COLS.

MAG AW,

ATXIJE,

WEST

and

BURD.

1776, N o v e m b e r 2 5 . New York.—Signifies t h e C o m m a n d e r in-chief's consent t o Colonel Miles going to the Congress, since it is t h o u g h t h i s presence will expedite t h e exchange of prisoners. To c o m m u n i c a t e t h e s a m e to Colonel Miles. 2 copies. Vol. 1. No. 88 and Vol. 3 . No. 20. 1 page each, [JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy.]

to

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, November 2 5 . W h i t e h a l l , T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — T r a n s ­ m i t s copy of M i n u t e respecting the state of the m i l i t a r y chest a n d t h e accounts of Mr. A p t h o r p e , late D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r . Desires h i m t o give every assistance to Messrs. Gordon a n d Crowder, who are sent out by t h e contractors Messrs. H a r l o y a n d D r u m m o n d t o examine a n d adjust their accounts with Mr. A p t h o r p e ; also t h a t directions be given to the D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r to receive a n d deposit safely in the military chest all such m o n e y as shall from t i m e to time be sent out in specie to their a g e n t s . Duplicate not signed. Vol, 4, No. 6 1 . 1 page. Enclosing T r e a s u r y M i n u t e , 8 November 1776. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1776, November 27. W h i t e h a l l , T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Refers h i m to t h e enclosed (not identified) letter and p a p e r s from Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson for a full account of t h e situation of t h e store-ships. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 62. 1 page. COMMISSIONERS.—LORD

HOWE

and

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1776, November 30. New York.—Proclamation. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 163. 4 pages. P r i n t e d copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 3 0 1 , fo. 95 ; and in the Sackville M S S . P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives. GENERAL

W A S H I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 1. H e a d Quarters.—Acknowledges letter of t h e 11th ult. E x c h a n g e s . Proposed exchange of Gov. F r a n k l i n for Brig.-Gen. T h o m p s o n . Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 89, and Vol. 8,-No. 9. 1 page each. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives a n d i n ' Sparks's Washington. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 2. W a r Office.—Transmits t h e enclosed. F u r t h e r leave of absence granted to Capt. Marsden. D e a t h of Major Treby. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 90. 1 page. Enclosing R e p o r t of Board of General Officers, 14 Nov. 1776.

GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1 7 7 6 , December 3 . Head Quarters.—Concerning safe conduets. Two copies. Vol. 1 . No. 9 2 ; 3 . No. 2 1 . 1 pane each. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives. LORD

BAERINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1 7 7 6 , December 4 . W a r Office.—Desires names of majors in the a r m y whose rank is prior to 1 7 7 3 , and who may be able and willing to purchase lieutenant-colonelcys, that their pretensions m a y be considered. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 . No. 9 3 . 1 page. PRISONERS.

Narrative of Captain W. Home, Royal Fusiliers, of his treat­ m e n t when prisoner. Not dated, but found with other papers about this date. On condition of being allowed to make choice of Beading in Pennsylvania for their residence h e and others gave their parole. After r e m a i n i n g ten m o n t h s at Beading, where they were frequently insulted, they were removed contrary to agree­ m e n t to Lebanon, although it was previously known there was no accommodation for t h e m in that place. T h e committee of t h a t place wrote to Congress asking t h a t they might be removed. On complaining of the insults and threats they received, the person who had charge of t h e m answered t h a t h e was sorry for it, but durst not interfere lest h e himself should be treated in the same m a n n e r . At last they were told they might be allowed choice of a n o t h e r place so long as it was not Reading or Lancaster. They replied to the effect t h a t they h a d already been moved from the place of their choice and were determined neither to say nor sign a n y t h i n g until they were set down in a place where they could be accommodated and live like gentlemen. T h e person to whom this was addressed acknowledged t h a t they were in the right. Being t h u s freed from the former parole their desire of taking active part in the serviee of their country m a d e t h e m attempt to make their escape. Their enemies, since t h a t time, to vindicate themselves from t h e imputation of neglect, have thrown m a n y illiberal and unjust reflections on t h e m . Two copies.

Vol. 1 .

GENERAL

No. 9 4 ; 3 , No. 2 2 . 4 pages each,

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1 7 7 6 , December 5 . New York.—"Sir, The persons mentioned in the inclosed list are sent in exchange for the officers and others against whom their n a m e s are placed, being of equal rank a n d station, altho' this partial mode of releasing a few at a time upon parole is by no m e a n s t h e mode of exchange which from your assurances I h a d a r i g h t to expect. The soldier has always a stronger plea for this justice t h a n the officer, as his sufferings and wants from the n a t u r e of his situation m u s t be felt in a h i g h e r degree, which I am sorry to own is too m u c h t h e case with those in m y possession from causes that cannot be removed.

" T h e r e p e a t e d applications I h a v e m a d e on this head, and t h e i n d i g e n c i e s lately given to expedite a n exchange as far as possible, need n o c o m m e n t . H u m a n i t y still u r g e s m e to one more, a n d t h a t it is in favor of your sick and wounded, who, w a n t i n g accommodation, refreshments, a n d a t t e n d a n c e , which t h e town or c o u n t r y in its p r e s e n t situation do not afford, or t h e surgeons of t h e K i n g ' s a r m y can give, arc objects of real com­ passion. At t h e s a m e t i m e give m e leave to observe t h a t every m e a s u r e in m y power h a s been taken to alleviate their sufferings, a n d shall be continued, u n t i l you have h a d a reasonable w a r n i n g to provide m o r e effectually for their relief. T h e consequences will of course b e hurtful to every feeling mind, h u t necessity m u s t justify t h e m e a s u r e , it is, Sir, to y o u only t h a t I can apply for a performance of t h e a g r e e m e n t s you h a v e entered into, a n d since y o u r h o n o u r a n d h u m a n i t y are equally concerned in this compliance, I shall on t h a t account also be sorry to find m y expectations disappointed.—With due respect, I am, Sir, y o u r most obedient s e r v a n t . " Two cojnes. Vol. 1. No, 95 and Vol. 2, No. 2 3 . 2 pages each. 1776, December 6.—Note by W a s h i n g t o n on a Resolution of Congress of 7 November, which see. Several American Officers

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, December 8. New Y o r k . — T h e state of t h e sick a n d wounded p r i s o n e r s being too melancholy for recital t h e y e n t r e a t t h a t a proper place m a y be agreed on by h i s Excellency a n d Gen. W a s h i n g t o n where these sick a n d wounded m a y be conveyed, pledging their faith to continue inactive until regularly exchanged or u n d e r such limitations a n d restrictions as m a y be thought necessary. Signed by Colonels Robert Magaw, S a m u e l Miles, and Samuel Attlie, a n d by Lieut.-Colonels Michael Swoope, J a m e s Piper, P e t e r Kacklin a n d Nicholas L o t a . Two copies. Vol.1, No. 97 ; 3 , No. 2 5 . 2 pages each. HESSE

CASSGTJ.

CONVENTION

with

GREAT

BRITAIN.

1776, December 1 1 . Cassel.—To supply a corps of 1,067 m e n - to serve in America. W i t h " E t a t du Corps de Chasseurs en en tier." Copy in French, Vol. 24, No. 88, in English, No. 9 0 - 1 . 7 and 10 pages. Original in the Public Record Office, F o r e i g n Office, Treaties. Enclosed hy L o r d G.. G e r m a i n to Gen. H o w e , 3 M a r c h 1777. MONSIEUR

LORENTZ

to

SIR

GEORGE

OSRORN.

1776, December 12. New Y o r k . — " S i r , I t is with the greatest pleasure a n d thankfulness t h a t I r e m e m b e r me your kindness of p r o c u r i n g us the l a s t w a r r a n t from t h e 4 t h Nov. for 15,000 p o u n d s sterling to p a y t h e subsistance m o n e y for our troops.

" I tlion believed our accounts would be settled before the end of t h e y e a r ; but m a n y of our regiments being so very far from one another, and finding myself in want of the establishments of the Artillery General Staff Commissariat and Hospital, without knowing where they are to be had, there is not much hope t h a t t h i s affair will be finished this year. " I paid tho regiments t h a t are gone away to the end of the ' year, and furnished all our Second Division the time since she arrived here, with money. Henee you may conclude, Sir, t h a t t h e stock can't now be otherwise t h a n very small. However, his Excellency, Lieut.-General de Heister has lately given orders to all our regiments that they should pay the duty to the soldiers every five days in ready money. " T i s for t h a t reason I see myself obliged to come to you, Sir, and beseech you, Sir, and beseech you t h a t you may request his Excellency General Howe to g r a n t us another temporary warrant of £'30,000, considering t h a t we have had only 45,000 pounds in all for our whole corps, and yet the Second Division h a s nothing received in account of h e r subsistance money. By doing us this favour you will get rid for a good while of the petitions that will be m a d e to you for money every day. " If you would be so kind to let me know, whether you think to let pass our troops m u s t e r at the end of this month, you would oblige by it very extraordinary.—Sir, tv-c." Copy. Vol. 1. Ao. 162. 2 paries. Unclosed hy Sir G. Osborn to Capt. Mackenzie, 14 Dec. 1776. GENU JUL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 12. Bucks County.—Exchanges. Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 98 and Vol. 3. No. 26. 2 pages each. Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's Washington. SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN

MCKENZIE.

1776, December 14. Brunswick.—Begs h i m to lay the enclosed application before Gen. Howe and if he should grant another warrant for £'30,000 on account for payment of the Hessian troops up to tho 24th December he will carry it to New York when h e visits the Hessian headquarters and settles the whole of the accounts to t h a t date. Cop)/. Vol. 1. No. 1 6 1 . 1 page. Enclosing J. G. Lorentz to Sir G. Osborn, 12 Dee. 1776. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

HOWE.

1776, December 17. Headquarters.—Exchanges. Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 99 and Vol. 3. No. 27. 2 pages each. P r i n t e d in Force's American Archives and, in part, in Sparks's Washington,

LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, D e c e m b e r 2 2 . "War Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Desires to know of a n y omission, t h a t it m a y be m a d e good in future. Also requests half-yearly certificates of p e r s o n s to w h o m p a y is due, t h a t h e m a y lay proper w a r r a n t s before t h e K i n g . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 100. 1 page. ' Enclosures :— Warrant for pay of General and Staff Officers, see 23 Oct. Estimate of the Pay of General and Staff Officers and officers of the Hospitals for the Forces in America as voted by Parliament for the year 1777. Copy. Vol, 1. No. 105. 2 pages. RECRUITS.

1776, December 22. M o n t s e r r a t . — A c c o u n t of a p a r t y of Recruits of tho 8 t h R e g i m e n t e m b a r k e d u n d e r E n s i g n J o h n Piercy of t h e 4 7 t h for New York. Recruits of E n s i g n W i l m o t t ' s p a r t y t h a t were drafted at New York.—Sir W m . H o w e ' s a r m y . 1776, December 2 2 . M o n t s e r r a t . — A c c o u n t of a p a r t y of G e r m a n Recruits of t h e 8th R e g i m e n t e m b a r k e d u n d e r E n s i g n Piercy as above. Vol. 0. Nos. 245, 246 and 2 4 7 . Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 28 Nov. 1777. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 2 4 . W a r Office.—Some doubts having arisen h e r e on claims m a d e by the L a n d g r a v e of H e s s e Cassel relating to higher p a y said to be duo to t h e Chasseurs, etc., asks for intel­ ligence to enable h i m to do justice if t h e claim is well founded. I t is represented t h a t the Chasseurs do n o t precisely answer to t h e L i g h t I n f a n t r y i n the B r i t i s h Service, b u t h a v e always been considered as of a higher r a n k . Sends copy of F a u e i t t ' s letter on the subject. Asks what n u m b e r of Anspessades t h e r e are among t h e H e s s i a n s a n d r a t e of their pay. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 102. 2 pages. Enclosing Col. F a u c i t t to L o r d B a r r i n g t o n , 6 November 1776. SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN

MCKENZIE,

1776, December 2 8 . Broad Street, Now York.—Requesting a w a r r a n t for h i s personal pay a s Muster-Master G e n e r a l . H e will endeavour to settle t h e pay of the H e s s i a n s u p to t h e 24th in­ clusive a n d call on Capt. McKenzie to-morrow m o r n i n g . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 160. 1 page. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 2 9 . H e a d q u a r t e r s , B u c k s County. Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 104 and Vol. 8, No. 2 8 . 1 page each. P r i n t e d in F o r c e ' s American Archives a n d in S p a r k s ' s W a s h ­ ington.

LT.-COL.

SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN MACKENZIE.

1776, December 3 1 . — " Sir George Osborn's compliments to Capt. Mackenzie, the allowance from Great Britain for Genl. Heisters is 10*. per day to Capt. Faucitt, a n d to Monsr. B o u r m a t r i e , b u t Sir George has great reason to believe t h a t a deduction is m a d e of 5s. per day from all the aids-de-camp (not E n g l i s h ) , a n d t h a t it reverts to the L a n d g r a v e . " Copy. Vol. 1. No. 163. 1 page. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1776, December 3 1 . Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—The t h i n g s on the enclosed lists will be sent out with all expedition, t h e provincial soldiers to be put u n d e r stoppages for the buckles and articles not usually found the soldiers. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 65. 1 page. Enclosures:— List oj materials Jor clothing 3,000 men (Provincials)—lied cloth for coats, white for waistcoats and breeches,- 5 dozen buttons to each suit,- dark brown cloth for " legungus" ; " cotters," buckles, cloth for jacing—white, green or blue. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 64. 1 page. List of camp equipage Jor 8,000 men, supposing them divided into eight battalions of 10 companies, each company con­ sisting of 4 Serjeants, 4 corporals, 2 drummers, and 90 privates. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 66. 1 page. (Similar papers sent 14 January, 1777.) STORES.

N.D. [1776.]—Return of bedding in possession of the troops from Boston. Twenty-six regiments, with the n u m b e r of bedcases, bolster cases, rugs and coverlets, blankets and pairs of sheets to each. Vol. 5 1 . No. 104. 1 page. STORES.

1777, J a n u a r y 1. London.—Draft of a letter to nine masters of ships. T h a t as it seems probable his ship m a y not have reached Canada before winter, and t h i s letter m a y find him in some port of North America, he is to proceed to New York or elsewhere as h e m a y be directed by Sir William Howe, deliver t h i s cargo a n d follow the orders of t h a t General. Vol. 4 . No. 72. 1 page. 1777, J a n u a r y 2. Treasury Chambers.—Treasury m i n u t e s concerning t h e state of the military c h e s t ; Messrs. Harley a n d D r u m m o n d , &e. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 69. 2 pages.

1777, J a n u a r y 4. L o n d o n . — L i s t of victuallers destined for Canada, of whose arrival at Quebec n o advice h a s yet been received. M a r k e d No. 2 . Original. Vol, 56. No. 30. 1 page. 1777, J a n u a r y 4 . L o n d o n . — L i s t of provisions shipt from Cork for t h e use of the forces u n d e r Sir William H o w e . M a r k e d No. 4. Original. Vol. 56. No. 29. 2 pages. T h e above four papers a p p e a r to be enclosures in Mr. Eobinson's letter of 14 J a n u a r y . LT.-COL.

CLARKE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

FREDERICK.

1777, J a n u a r y 6.—Mr. Colvill, being t h e eldest ensign, should precede Mr. Jjane in t h e lieutenancy. Extract. Vol, 6. No. 142. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 2 3 May. GEN.

HOWE

to

GOVERNOR

ARBUTIINOT.

1777, J a n u a r y 7. New Y o r k . — " T h e clothing sent out for t h e Corps which Governor Legge attempted to raise is t h e same as is designed for t h e Provincials in general, wherefore I request y o u will be so good as to acquaint M . G . Massey t h a t t h e effective m e n of G o r e h a m ' s m a y be provided out of this clothing, giving receipts for t h e s a m e , and I should t h i n k it would be necessary to a p p o i n t some person to h a v e it in p a r t i c u l a r charge a n d to keep a r e g u l a r account of t h e issues for the satisfaction of Government. " I t is signified to me by t h e Lords of t h e T r e a s u r y t h a t t h e Nova Scotia Volunteers should be subsisted in t h e same m a i m e r as M c L e a n ' s a n d G o r e h a m ' s . " Copy. Vol, 29. No. 1 1 . 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

EYRE

MASSEY.

1777, J a n u a r y 7. New Y o r k , — " T h e bat a n d forage m o n e y last granted to t h e troops h e r e was i n t e n d e d as a n extra g r a t u i t y to t h e m , not only in consideration of t h e i r p a s t fatigues in a c a m p a i g n u n u s u a l l y long, h u t as they were likely to continue in some degree during t h e whole winter. If t h e liberty I have t a k e n was to be extended to Halifax, the troops a t St. Augustine a n d Pensacola m i g h t t h i n k themselves equally entitled, wherefore I cannot possibly g r a n t t h e request of Major Souter, Captains McDonald a n d R a m s a y . " I m u s t desire t h a t y o u will by every o p p o r t u n i t y send m e r e t u r n s of the troops u n d e r your c o m m a n d , always distinguishing t h e i r stations a n d including Governor L e g g e ' s eorps equally with others. I t is signified to m e by t h e L o r d s of t h e Treasury t h a t t h e m e n of t h i s corps should b e subsisted in t h e same m a n n e r as McLean's and Goreham's,

" T h e clothing t h a t was sent put for them, and which I under­ stand by Governor Arbuthnot h a d arrived, will answer equally well for G o r e h a m ' s Corps, a n d 1 have wrote to the Governor on t h e subject. " I a m obliged to you for your care of Mr. B u n y a n and if you find h i m a useful and deserving m a n I can have n o objection to y o u r continuing him in a n y post wherein h e can bo serviceable." Extracts. Vol. 29. No. 12. 2 jmges. LOBD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 10. W a r Office. — " D u r i n g t h e late war, when no deduction was made from the m e n on account of provisions, t h e r e was a stoppage of fivepence per diem m a d e from t h e m e n ' s subsistence while in hospital, b u t as a deduction of twopencehalfpenny per diem is m a d e in North America on account of provisions, I have the honour to acquaint you his Majesty h a s been pleased entirely to approve of t h e step, which it is understood you have t h o u g h t proper to take in reducing t h e hospital stoppage to fourpencc per d i e m . " Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 9 3 . 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 1 1 . W a r Office.—Death of L t . W m . Gordon of t h e 52nd. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 94. 1 folio. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 13. W a r Office.—Acknowledges dispatches. Some further a r r a n g e m e n t necessary over two successions. Sir J a m e s B a i r d ' s commission as captain of additional company in the 71st is cancelled, h i s appointment by the General bearing an earlier date. E n c l o s e s list. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 95. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Memorandum relative to the tuo successions in the 10th and 43rd reqimcnts. Vol. 6. No. 96. 2 pages. " Additional companies list regiment." Vol.6. No. 97. ljMjfe. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM HOWE

1777, J a n u a r y 1 3 . m e n t of t h e S o u t h e r n Cojjy. Vol.1. No. 2 pages. Also in t h e Public fo. 1 6 1 . 35S0

to

JOHN

STUART.

New York.—With regard to the manage­ Indians. 119. 6 pages. Extract. Vol, 8. No. 146. Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, F

1777, J a n u a r y 1 3 . H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — C o n c e r n i n g prisoners. Added is a n affidavit b y L i e u t e n a n t Yates dated Princetown, 9 J a n u a r y , as to i l l t r e a t m e n t b y a B r i t i s h soldier w h e n lying wounded o n t h e field of battle. (Printed, letter only, in Sparks's Washington.) Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 29 ; 5, No. 1. 3 pages each. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 14. W h i t e h a l l . — N o s . 1, 2 a n d Separate. T h r e e letters. Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 5. Nos. 4 , 3 and 2 . 8 pages, 8 pages, 2 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 182 a n d 4 3 1 ; a n d in tho Sackville M S S . MESSRS. MURE,

SON & ATKINSON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 14. L o n d o n . — D e s i r i n g directions what quantity of r u m to provide a n d where to deliver it. M r . Loring, t h e i r agent in New York, will e n g a g e for its delivery. Extract. Vol. 4. No. 8 0 . 2 pages. MESSRS.

MURE,

SON

&

ATKINSON

to

JOSHUA

LORING,

Junr.

1777, J a n u a r y 14. L o n d o n . — T h e y write to t h e General by this conveyance t h a t h e (Loring) will u n d e r t a k e in their n a m e s for a n y q u a n t i t y of r u m h e m a y r e q u i r e . T h e s h i p s will carry about 1,800 p u n c h e o n s at each t r i p a n d t h e y can m a k e at least t h r e e trips a season. They will still add to t h e m , because if not wanted t o carry r u m t h e y m a y be loaded h o m e with sugar. As they expect t h e G e n e r a l m a y call upon t h e m for m o r e t h a n onefourth of t h e whole supply t h e y request h i m to engage in t h e i r n a m e s for whatever h e shall r e q u i r e . Extract. Vol. 4 . No. 8 1 . 2 pages. This a n d t h e above enclosed by Messrs. M u r e to t h e Treasury, 24 J u n e , a n d by Secretary R o b i n s o n to Howe, 6 August. E x t r a c t s of both also in L o r d D a r t m o u t h ' s M S S . , 14th Report Appendix, X, p . 482. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 14. W h i t e h a l l , T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Acknow­ ledges l e t t e r s . I t is a singular satisfaction to t h e i r Lordships to h e a r t h a t t h e supplies of provisions are a m p l e a n d satisfactory except t h e defect of t h e bread a n d part of the flour. T h e n u m b e r a n d particular m a r k of such packages should always be given a n d with a certified survey. As t h e Commissary at Corke h a s strongly a n d repeatedly certified to t h e B o a r d tho good quality a n d fitness of the bread it is a p p r e h e n d e d t h e s e articles m u s t have suffered on t h e voyage from t h e packages not being adequate a n d proper. Impossibility at t h a t time of g e t t i n g staves for casks,

This inconvenieney is now in part remedied. As his Excellency's p r e s e n t situation enables h i m to carry on the bakery no m o r e bread need now be sent. No provisions are to be sent but what are of t h e first quality a n d perfectly sound, and all risk (except danger and damage on the voyage) is to be at the hazard of the contractors. A fleet of transports will be sent out in the spring. Sends list of ships sailed since those of which advice has been received of arrival. It is probable owing to t h e long detention at Cork m a n y ships m a y not reach Canada this year. Paper No. 2 contains list of the Canada victuallers and their cargoes of which no account has been received of arrival at Quebec; No. 8 is a copy of the orders sent to Halifax. General Massey is allowed to take out of the " Union " £12,000, part of the money on board. Captain Jacob's demand of 2 per cent, for carrying the money from Halifax to New York is not allowed a n y more t h a n Captain Braithwaite's was. No. 4 contains an account of the four storeships for Canada. If these ships come to New York h e is to appropriate what is necessary of both stores a n d provisions. P e r h a p s h e m i g h t find an opportunity of sending to Canada t h e camp equipage and regimental stores. Orders are given as per list No. 5 to provide camp equipage for 8,000 Provincials, and clothing for 3,000 more as per list No. 6. Mr. Chamier states h e is p u r c h a s i n g salt, pork, flour a n d other articles. Their L o r d s h i p s h a v e n o objection if this is by his Excellency's particular orders, but if the Commissary makes purchases to a n y large extent there will be a double provision and risk of waste. T h e contracts for r u m are left to his j u d g m e n t . Regrets failure of endeavours to furnish by L t . Hawker fresh provisions a n d d r a u g h t horses. Sends m i n u t e of the Board paper No. 7 as to t h e m i l i t a r y chest. Mr. Apthorpe continues to draw bills without explaining whether for subsistence or extraordinaries, notwith­ standing repeated directions to m a k e such distinction. To dispose if possible at New York of the tar oil which Mr. Chamier finds useless. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 67. 10 pages. Enclosures:— List of Victuallers destined for Canada of whose arrival at Quebec no advice has yet been received. Marked No. 2. See 4 January. Draft of a letter to nine masters of ships. See 1 January. List of provisions shipt from Cork for the use of the forces under Sir William Howe. Marked No. 4. See 4 January. Treasury minutes. See 2 January. List of camp equipage for 8,000 Provincials. (Same as that under 31 December 1776.) Vol. 4. No. 7 1 . 1 page. List of materials for clothing 3,000 Provincials. (Same as that under 31 December 1776.) Vol, 4 . No. 70. 1 page. Minutes relative to the supply of provisions to the troops in America. Vol. 4. No. 68. 2 pages.

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

COL.

A.

PREVOST.

1777, J a n u a r y 1 5 . " B y ye Lively F r i g a t e , " New York.— Acknowledges receipt of l e t t e r s of 9 t h S e p t e m b e r and 12th October. I s glad t h e town of St. A u g u s t i n e is in a state of defence. H o p e s t h e province can be secured from insult. Mr, S t u a r t is directed to h a v e the Creek a n d Chactaw I n d i a n s in readiness against i n v a d e r s . Promises provisions, m o n e y a n d barrack f u r n i t u r e . I n s t r u c t i o n s relative to vacancies. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 133. 4 pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

Gov.

CHESTER.

1777, J a n u a r y 20. New Y o r k . — " I h a v e the h o n o u r of your Excellency's letter of 30th August, 1776, giving a particular account of the situation of t h e province u n d e r your c o m m a n d in respect to t h e enemies of Government, who seem to pervade t h e whole continent. " I h a v e also received the fullest accounts from M r . Stuart of t h e I n d i a n n a t i o n s and their dispositions. H i s influence with t h e s e people, added to your own s t r e n g t h , will, I h o p e , keep West Florida in q u i e t n e s s ; and to give you t h e clearest idea of m y conceptions on t h i s head I have enclosed a copy of m y letter to M r . S t u a r t , a n d do refer y o u to t h e copy of a n o t h e r sent to Governor Tonyn, which I have p u t u n d e r cover to Mr. Stuart, from both which your Excellency will collect m y sentiments regarding t h e F l o r i d a s , a n d know upon what you are to build your security. " M y principal recommendation is, t h a t a perfect good under­ standing m a y be supported between t h e different branches of power, a n d t h a t the most effectual exertions m a y be m a d e for t h e suppression of the enemies, as well as for t h e preservation of his Majesty's g o v e r n m e n t . " I a m perfectly satisfied of your Excellency's zeal to promote those desirable ends, and have the h o n o u r to be, &c. " N.B.—My letters are sent u n d e r flying seals, t h a t your Excellency m a y h a v e every information they contain, not h a v i n g time to take copies." Copy. Vol. 1. No. 108. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LT.-COL.

STIELL.

1777, J a n u a r y 20. New York.—Desires h i m to acknowledge t h e receipt of letter a n d enclosure from Lt.-Col. Dickson. Encloses w a r r a n t s for holding general courts m a r t i a l a n d a u t h o r i s e s execution of a n y sentence short of d e a t h or cashiering of officers. Extract. Vol. 1. No. 118. 1 page. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J a n u a r y 20. Morris Town, H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — T o u c h i n g supplies for prisoners. (Printed in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , Vol. IV., p . 287. Two copies, Vol.3, No. 3 0 ; a n d 5. No, 6. 2pages each,

GEN.

SIE

•1777,' J a n u a r y letter empowering be understood to officers. Copy. Vol. 1. GEN.

SIE

WM.

HOWE

to

COLONEL

A.

PREVOST.

2 1 . " P e r the Lively," New York.—Former him to p u t in execution any sentence is not to comprehend the cashiering of commissioned No. 132.

WILLIAM

1 page.

HOWE

to

GENEEAL

WASHINGTON.

1777, J a n u a r y 2 3 . New York.—Concerning treatment of prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. 4, p. 555.) Two copies. Vol. 8. No. 2 9 ; and 5. No. 7. 2 pages each. SIE

GEOEGE

OSBORN

to

CAFI'AIN

MACKENZIE.

1777, J a n u a r y 2 5 . Rariton L a n d i n g . — R e t u r n s estimates sent him to sign. H a s taken notice in the general estimate that the pay of the general officers and hospitals as well as the com­ missariat is not brought to account. The reason always has been that t h e Hessians have ever wished to set up a claim for an establishment of Hospital and Commissariat. H a s no authority from the " Nottes concern an t l'argent de levee " and the " E t a t s " laid before P a r l i a m e n t . H a s no instructions concerning t h e artillery, which they wish to have paid equal to the British, for which purposes encloses a letter to Lord George G e r m a i n , to be sealed a n d forwarded if approved. P.S.—An estimate for the Waldeck Regiment ought to go home and be signed with those of the Hessians. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 175. 1 page. TROOPS.

1777, J a n u a r y 25.—List of officers of the Guards ordered for the American Service. Signed copy. Vol, 6. No. 99. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 3 F e b r u a r y . GENERAL

SIE

WILLIAM

R

How E to

LT.-COL.

(WILLIAM)

WALCOT.

1777, J a n u a r y 2(5. New Y o r k . — " T h e exchange of prisoners h a s been attended with such a variety of delays on the part of the enemy, t h a t it is become absolutely necessary to send an officer of r a n k to expostulate on t h a t head with General W a s h i n g t o n . " Minute directions as to his proceedings. Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 47 ; 5. No. 9- 5 pages each. Enclosure:— 1777, January 2G.—Power from Sir William Howe to Lieu­ tenant Colonel William Walcot. " To treat, determine and agree . . . . upon all matters relative to prisoners of war." Copy. Vol. 5. No. 8. 3 pages. (Sec also 3 February.)

BoDDINGTON to

JOHN

BRIG.-GEN.

CLEAVELAND.

1777, J a n u a r y 2 8 . O r d n a n c e Office,—Signifying h i s Majesty's c o m m a n d s t h a t n o engineer o n service should act as aide-de-camp to a n y general officer. T h e c o m m a n d i n g engineer u n d e r Gen. H o w e a t New York is directed to see t h e order complied with. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 10. lpage. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

WILLIAM"

NEWTON,

Esq.

1777, J a n u a r y 2 9 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — A u t h o r i t y to receive from M e s s r s . Gordon a n d Crowder, A g e n t s to Messrs. H a r l e y a n d D r u m m o n d s u c h s u m s of m o n e y as t h e y h a v e raised, or m a y hereafter raise in t h i s city b y bills on their constituents for s u p p l y i n g t h e extraordinaries of t h e a r m y . Copy. Vol. 5- No. 1 1 . 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, J a n u a r y 29. New Y o r k . — H a s n o objection to Mr. Lewis P i n t a r d acting as agent, b u t it m u s t only be for t h e purpose of receiving a n d d i s t r i b u t i n g to t h e prisoners any necessaries sent i n . So m a n y American prisoners h a v e been sent back t h a t t h e sending from P e n n s y l v a n i a supply of m e a t and flour can only be judged u n n e c e s s a r y . Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 31 ; and 5. No. 12. 1 page each. BRANDENBURG

ANSPACH.

TREATY

with

GREAT

BRITAIN.

, 1777, F e b r u a r y 1. A n s p a c h . — F o r a corps of 1,200 I n f a n t r y . Copy. In French. Vol. 24. No. 96. 7pages. Original in t h e Public Becord Office, F o r e i g n Office. Treaties. CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

to

MONSR.

LORENTZ.

1777, F e b r u a r y 2. New Y o r k . — T h e officer c o m m a n d i n g at R h o d e I s l a n d is a t a loss to know t h e s u m t h a t should be g r a n t e d per m o n t h to t h e Hessian battalions on t h a t service. Begs to be favoured with a n abstract, as t h e w a r r a n t s g r a n t e d to t h e m for pay will finally b e cancelled by a g e n e r a l one to h i m (Lorentz). Copy. Vol. 1. No. 164. 1 page. MONSR.

LORENTZ

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 2. New York.—Answer. T h e H e s s i a n regi­ m e n t s at R h o d e I s l a n d are provided with m o n e y sufficient to t h e end of this m o n t h . Six t h o u s a n d seven h u n d r e d a n d sixty-seven p o u n d s sterling were sent 12th J a n u a r y by t h e " G r e y h o u n d " frigate. Not a farthing should be paid b y t h e general on account of t h i s m o n t h or before, b u t if a n y is required n e x t m o n t h 300 to 340 p o u n d s sterling should b e paid to each r e g i m e n t , for which h e will take receipts. Copy. Vol, 1. No. 170. 1 page.

1777, F e b r u a r y 3. W a r Office.—Captain Bosville of the Foot G u a r d s to r e t u r n to Great Britain on account of ill-health. Captain H a m i l t o n to replace h i m . Encloses list of officers of the G u a r d s u n d e r orders of embarkation (see 25 J a n u a r y ) . Duplicate signed letter- Vol. 6 . No. 98. 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LT.-COL.

WALCOT.

1777, F e b r u a r y 3.—Same as t h a t on 2 6 J a n u a r y . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 18. 3 pages. C A P T A I N M A C K E N Z I E to L T . - C O L . W A L C O T , 5th Regt. 1777, F e b r u a r y 3 . New York.—Information has been given to Gen. Howe of the detention and ill-treatment of sixteen m e n of Skinner's Brigade in Hartford Gaol, and of a soldier of the 37th regiment detained prisoner at F a r m i n g t o n . To be particular in his d e m a n d s for the immediate release of these men and to enquire into the causes of their detention. Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 48 ; and 5. A o. 14. 1 page each. T

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1 7 7 7 , F e b r u a r y 4. W a r Office.—As to p a y m e n t of the officers of the Foot Guards. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6 . No. 100. 2 pages. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 6. W a r Office.—Extra pensions to be provided for sergeants. One h u n d r e d more upon the E s t a b l i s h m e n t of Chelsea Hospital are to receive one shilling a day. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6 . No. 101. 1 page. GENERAL

W A S H I N G T O N to

GENERAL

HOWE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 6 . Head Quarters, Morris Town.—Sir, This will be delivered to you by Major E d m o n s t o n who was sent down b y General Schyler to go to New York upon parole to r e t u r n or send out a n officer of equal r a n k . If Major Williams of Colonel Rawlin's battalion has not been already sent out I desire h e m a y be the officer in exchange. If h e should h a v e been sent out I shall be glad that either Major Browne or Major Wells of Connecticut m a y be released. Two copies. Vol. 3. A o. 83 ; and 5. No. 17. 1 page each. 7

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

JOHN

STUART.

1777, F e b r u a r y 7. W h i t e h a l l . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 2 1 . 5 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, No. 5, 3 March 1777. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281, fo. 5 ; copy 397, fo. 149.

JOHN

SULLIVAN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 8. C h a t h a m . — E n c l o s i n g b y order of General W a s h i n g t o n a list of prisoners taken by t h e B r i t i s h Army within New J e r s e y . If exchange is consented to will send as m a n y soldiers to New York, Amboy or Brunswick at such time as m a y be appointed. Two copies.

Vol. 3 .

No. 32 ; 5.

No. 15.

1 page each.

Enclosure :— List of jirisoners taken in New Jersey, Caleb Potter, Zach. Seikell, James Lambert, John Haines and John Williams, confined in New York; John Melick and William Brookfield, confined in Amboy ; Elias and Elihu Campbell taken at Springiield and supposed to be at New York. Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 32° ; and 5. No. 16. 1 page each. HANAU

TREATY

or

ULTERIOR

CONVENTION.

1777, F e b r u a r y 10. H a n a u . — T o supply c h a s s e u r s . Copy. Vol. 2-1. No. 94. 8 pages. Enclosed hy L o r d G. G e r m a i n to G e n . H o w e , No. 3, 3 M a r c h , 1777. Original in t h e Public Record Office, F o r e i g n Office. Treaties.

HOSPITALS.

1777, . F e b r u a r y 15. New Y o r k . — R e t u r n of t h e weekly expenditure of wine a n d sugar in his Majesty's hospitals at New York. Adolph F r e n c h , clerk. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 1 2 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 25 March 1777.

PROVINCIAL

TROOPS.

1777, F e b r u a r y 17. L o n d o n . — I n v o i c e of s u n d r y materials for clothing shipped p e r T h o m a s H a r l e y o n board t h e " F r i e n d s h i p " t r a n s p o r t , Captain L u m l e y , by order a n d for account and risk of t h e L o r d s Commissioners of the T r e a s u r y , with, on the facing page, invoice of materials for clothing shipped p e r " H o w e " t r a n s p o r t , Captain Atkins. Compare 31 December 1776, a n d u n d e r 14 F e b r u a r y 1777. Original. Vol, 54, No. 6 5 . 2 pages. Believed enclosed in Secy. Robinson's letter of 4 March.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 18. W a r Office.—There is a c o m p a n y v a c a n t in t h e 52nd R e g i m e n t owing to t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of Captain Crawford to a c o m p a n y of Invalids. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 102. 1 page.

MESSES.

COX

&

MAIR

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1777, F e b r u a r y 18. Craigs Court.—Concerning a disputed lieutenancy in the 57th regiment. E n q u i r e s what steps are to be taken in regard to Lieut. Thornhill. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 112. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 14 March 1777. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

SCHUYLER.

1777, F e b r u a r y 18. New York.—Answer to letter of 6th. Agrees to release either Majors Brown, Williams or Wells, pro­ vided Major E d m o n s t o n e , who is t h e bearer of this, be permitted to go to Canada. Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 33-'; 5. No. US' 2 pages each. MONSR.

LORENTZ

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 18. New York.—-Finds t h a t 340 pounds sterling is too little for the Hessian regiments at Rhode Island. Begs t h a t the General be informed t h a t he should cause £2,300 to be paid and distributed over the six regiments. Copy. Vol.1. No. 169. lpage. CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

1777, F e b r u a r y 19. to join his corps with p a y to commence from Copy. Vol. 5. No. LORD

to

LIEUT.-COL.

FANNING.

New York.—That Mr. William Dement is t h e r a n k of Supernumerary C a p t a i n ; his 25 December 1776. 18. 1 page.

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, F e b r u a r y 24. W a r Office.—Arrangements t h e officers of the Additional Companies. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 103. 2 pages.

concerning

Enclosure :— Return of officers posted to the Additional Companies oj various regiments, and tltc vacant ojficers accounted jar belonging to Sir William Howe's army. Endorsed:—"Officers of the Additional Companies remaining in Great Britain." Copy. Vol. 6. No. 104. 4 pages. EOEERT

CATHERWOOD

to RoBEUT An A I R , E s q .

1777, F e b r u a r y 25. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " I even can't be allowed by the garrison a spade, a shovell, or rake to keep the hospital properly clean, as the Barrack Master acquaints the Commanding Officer t h a t his instructions from the Barrack Master General are, not to interfere in a n y m a n n e r with the hospital, yet they have frequently kettles from me for t h e different expeditions, having n o n e but iron potts in t h e b a r r a c k s . " Extract. Vol. 6. No. 138. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 21 May. .

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

MAJOR

SAXTON,

45th Foot.

1777, F e b r u a r y 27. W a r Office.—Cannot recommend h i m for further leave of absence, h e h a v i n g already been allowed two y e a r s . Should h e wish to sell h i s majority, u n d e r t a k e s to satisfy the K i n g t h a t n o t h i n g but ill-health h a s obliged h i m to quit h i s profession. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 2 5 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to General Howe, 9 December 1777. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, F e b r u a r y 2 7 . Brunswick, H e a d Quarters.—Desires a cartel. Complains of t r e a t m e n t of Lt.-Col. Campbell of the 71st a n d others. (Printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , IV., 556.) Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 46 ; and 5. No. 19. 2 pages each.

SIR

GEORGE

O S B O R N to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

N . D . [supposed F e b . 1 7 7 7 . ] — " Sir George Osborn proposes to see S t e r n e s Brigade i n New York on M o n d a y , G e n e r a l K n i p h a u s e n s a t his fort on Tuesday, a n d on t h u r s d a y or F r i d a y to go b y E l i z a b e t h Town in h i s r e t u r n to B r u n s w i c k to pass t h e m u s t e r s of t h e Waldeckers u p to t h e 2 4 t h of December. If General H o w should wish to have a n y cheque m a d e upon t h e two brigades in R h o d e I s l a n d Sir George Osborn will give Mr. Porter (the commissary for musters) a deputation to do so when h e goes t h e r e to muBter t h e British r e g i m e n t s . " Sir George will examine M r . L o r e n t z ' s estimate with the last m u s t e r s a n d sign it in order t h a t it m a y be laid before P a r l i a ­ m e n t , keeping t h a t General d e Heister h a s signd by h i s own voucher." Vol. 1. No. 1 6 5 . 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 1. W a r Office.—Sends a n e m b a r k a t i o n r e t u r n of c a m p necessaries for t h e forces with a n invoice of hospital stores shipped on board t h e " B u t e " on t h e 26th F e b r u a r y . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 105. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 1. W a r Office.—One h u n d r e d recruits have been ordered to take care of t h e s a m e n u m b e r of horses to be sent out for the r e m o u n t of t h e L i g h t D r a g o o n s . T h e p a y m a s t e r s to b e directed to give t h e s e recruits a n extra twopence p e r d a y while on t h i s service. R e p e a t s request for n a m e s of officers who received t e n t s sent to Boston early in 1775, t h a t t h e m a k e r m a y receive p a y m e n t . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 106. 2 pages.

1777, March 2. War Office.—After consultation with Lord 0 . G e r m a i n and Mr. Adair it is agreed t h a t Mr. J o h n Napier be sent out as S u p e r i n t e n d e n t General of all t h e hospitals. Refrains from speaking to h i s Majesty till Howe's approbation of Mr. Napier and his office h a s been obtained. Sends proposed instructions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 107. 2 pages. Enclosure :— Copy oj instructions proposed for John Napier dent of Hospitals. Vol. 6. No. 108. 4 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

as

Superinten­

HOWE.

1777, March 8. War Office.—Acknowledges letter. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 131. 1 page. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

1777, March 3. Whitehall.—No. 3 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 24. No. 87.

HOWE.

3 pages.

Enclosing :— Treaty ivith Hesse Cassel, 15 Jan. 1776. Treaty with Hesse Cassel, 11 Dec. 1776. Treaty with Hanau-, 10 Feb. 1777. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 2 0 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 185 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 3. Whitehall.—No. 4 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 22. 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 2 1 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 8 7 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March S. Whitehall.—No. 5. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 20. 5 pages. Enclosing Lord G . G e r m a i n to J o h n Stuart, 7 F e b , 1777. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 215 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 189 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 3 . W h i t e h a l l . — S e p a r a t e . Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 9 3 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Sir R. Herries to Gen. Howe, 5 March 1777. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 132, fo. 2 2 3 ; copy, 4 3 1 , fo. 1 9 2 ; and in t h e Sackville MSS.

1777, M a r c h 3 . Morris T o w n , H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — A n s w e r to h i s of 27th F e b r u a r y . (Printed in S p a r k ' s W a s h i n g t o n , IV., 557.) Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 49 ; 5. No. 2 3 . 1 page each. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

GEN.

Snt

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 4 . T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — P r o v i n c i a l clothing shipped as per enclosed invoice. Storeships sent. Mr. Chamier appointed Comptroller of Accounts, a n d Mr. Wier Commissary G e n e r a l . R e t u r n s a n d public accounts desired. Subsistence for t h e foreign troops h a s been regularly sent out in t h e same m a n n e r as for t h e British troops. I n d i a n p r e s e n t s to be retained ; o t h e r s being sent o u t for C a n a d a . Oats will be sent. M r . Gordon ordered to p u t special m a r k s a n d n u m b e r s on each cask a n d package of bread, etc., t h a t it m a y be readily known b y w h o m supplied a n d shipped. Approval of Capt. Robert Mackenzie as P a y m a s t e r of t h e Provincial Troops. Marked:—Received by t h e Liverpool, 5 t h J u l y . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4 . No. 7 3 . 6 pages. Enclosing:— Invoices of sundry materials for clothing shipped per " Friend­ ship " and "Howe." See 17 Feb. 1111. GEN.

W A S H I N G T O N to

LT.-COLONEL

HARBISON.

1777, M a r c h 4. Morris Town, H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — T o improve a r r a n g e m e n t s as to exchange of p r i s o n e r s . (Printed in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , IV., 348.) Two copies. Vol. 3 . A^o. 58 ; and 5. No. 4 3 . 2 pages each. Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Wallcott to Gen. H o w e , 11 M a r c h 1777. B A R R I N G T O N to L I E U T E N A N T M U N R O of t h e 2 8 t h R e g i m e n t of F o o t o n board t h e P r i n c e George T r a n s p o r t , P o r t s m o u t h .

LORD

1777, M a r c h 5. W a r Office.—Commands t h a t £ 3 0 advanced by M r s . Hewell be repaid to h e r before h e leaves E n g l a n d on penalty of t h e m a t t e r being laid before t h e C o m m a n d e r in Chief in N o r t h America. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 125. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 9 April 1777. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 5 . W h i t e h a l l . — N o . (i. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 2 4 . 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W- Indies 132, fo. 2 3 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 1 9 5 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— List of prisoners taken by the rebels belonging to the troops and armed vessels raised and fitted out by the Earl of Dunmore, Governor of Virginia. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 2 5 . 1 page.

SIR

ROBERT

HERRIES

to

GEN.

Sm

W.

HOWE,

Knight of the B a t h . 1777, March 5. L o n d o n . — I n t r o d u c i n g Mr. J o h n Patterson, his chief agent in the business mentioned in the enclosed letter, a n d who will join two others who went out last September. C a n n o t guess how soon circumstances may permit them to act in t h e object of their mission, but if not soon this nation r u n s evident risk of losing t h e benefit arising from supplying the F a r m e r s General with tobacco. Copt/. Vol. 2, No. 92. 2 -pages. Enclosinc) copy of Lord G . G e r m a i n to Gen. Howe, 3 March 1777. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 5. Treasury Chambers.—State of Lord North's health prevents him writing. " It gave L o r d North the greatest satisfaction to hear from you t h a t the a r m y u n d e r your command are amply and comfortably provided for, and I am thoroughly persuaded t h a t Lord North h a t h nothing more at heart t h a n to contribute everything in his power to your and their enjoyment of every necessary. I have taken the liberty to explain this fully to Major Balfour, and permit me to add that nothing will give me greater pleasure t h a n your signifying to m e whereinsoever I can aid or be of any service. " The account you give his Lordship that the rage of rebellion of late is considerably abated, and the belief you express t h a t so m a n y of the people are well affected and inclined to take the benefit of the proclamation was no less agreeable, for n o t h i n g whatever is more ardently the wish or could give higher satisfaction to Lord North than to see this war terminate with honour to this country and in a happy union with his parent State. Your successes have much promoted this desirable end, and his Lord­ ship and your countrymen rested satisfied in your best endeavours to complete happily what you have so well begun. God g r a n t t h a t b l e s s i n g ; you will have the assistance of every exertion from this country with cheerfulness, but its m e a n s in m e n are n o t equal to its spirit or readiness to procure and pay for t h e m . I a m sorry t h a t you will find this from your dispatches, but what can be done will be, and t h a t all happiness and every success may a t t e n d you and Lord Howe is the p r a y e r and wish of the nation, and of none m o r e sincerely, believe me, t h a n of, Sir &c." Copy. Vol. 4. No. 74. 2 pages. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 6. W a r Office.—To test in the most proper m a n n e r the utility of some rifle barrel pieces of new construction. Capt. F e r g u s o n of the 70th is placed in command of 100 men with proper officers and embarked for North America. A quan­ tity of green cloth is sent if a distinctive dress is desired for this

d e t a c h m e n t . Capt. F e r g u s o n is to r e t u r n to h i s own regimont in E n g l a n d at t h e close of the c a m p a i g n unless Howe judges it expedient to continue h i m on this service. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 109. 2 pages. JOHN

ROBINSON,

Secy., to

G-EN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 8. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — T h e L o r d s of t h e Treasury have ordered a n allowance of =£500 a y e a r for t h e use of Gov. W e n t w o r t h to be paid to h i s relation, Mr. W e n t w o r t h in L o n d o n , a n d they expect h e will not d r a w a n y m o r e bills on account of a n y salary. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 75. 1 page. LT.-COL.

WM.

WALCOTT,

5th Foot, to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 1 1 . Brunswick.—Encloses two p a p e r s . Narrates what passed between himself and Col. H a r r i s o n concerning t h e exchange of prisoners of w a r ; W a s h i n g t o n ' s i n t e n t i o n seems to be to protract a n d delay t h e delivery of t h e p r i s o n e r s . H e suggested to Col. H a r r i s o n , a s t h e G e n e r a l h a d m e n t i o n e d , t h a t W a s h i n g t o n should propose t e r m s of a general peace. Objections urged b y t h e Colonel. Two copies. Vol.3. No. 50 ; and 5. No. 37. 6 and 7 pages respectively. Enclosures:— Gen. Washington Potcer to Lt.-Col. Harrison, see 4 March. Statement of Lt.-Col. Harrison's objections with the answers given by Lt.-Col. Walcott. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No. 5 1 ; and 5, No. 36. 3 pages each. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 13. W a r Office.—Signifies t h e K i n g ' s pleasure t h a t enquiries should be m a d e into t h e s u r r e n d e r of t h e garrisons of Chamblee and St. J o h n ' s a n d a report sent to h i m (Barrington). E n q u i r y h a s been delayed u n t i l exchange of prisoners h a d taken place. H a d t h e garrisons when released r e t u r n e d to Canada, Sir Guy Carleton would of course h a v e received the K i n g ' s instruc­ tions on this head, but t h e y h a v e become p a r t of Howe's a r m y . I n case t h e garrison m a d e prisoners at Ticonderoga join h i s troops h e m u s t also enquire into t h e loss of t h a t fort. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 110. 2 pages. SIR

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1777, M a r c h 1 3 . Rariton, n e a r B r u n s w i c k . — " Sir, Overleaf I have t h e h o n o u r . o f copying for t h e G e n e r a l ' s inspection a n answer from t h e Board of Treasury [sec 1 November 1776,] which I received by t h e last packets c o n c e r n i n g t h e p a y of t h e H e s s i a n troops. T h e only present difficulty therefore r e m a i n i n g I apprehend to be t h e p a y of t h e F o r e i g n Artillery, Hospital, a n d

Commissar iate. I wrote at Christmas to Lord Geo. Germain upon t h e subject; till the arrival of his answer I apprehend we m u s t still issue a certain sum upon account for these purposes. W i t h respect to t h e direct pay of the several regiments, Mr. Lorentz m a y now be able to make out a regular estimate for every muster including two m o n t h s , a n d the foreign accounts may be brought into a n a r r o w compass. If you will be so good as to see Mr. L o r e n t z upon this subject I shall esteem myself greatly obliged." Copy. Vol.1. No. 177. lpage. LOED

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 14. W a r Office.—Same subject as the enclosed. A r r a n g e m e n t s for Mr. Th'ornhill. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 1 1 1 . 3 pages. Enclosing Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington. See 18 F e b . 1777. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 14. W a r Office.—Sends r e t u r n of recruits embarked a n d embarkation r e t u r n of remount horses for 16th a n d 17th L i g h t Dragoons. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 113. 1 page. L T . - C O L . A L E X . I N N E S to

the

ADJUTANT

GENERAL

[J.

PATTERSON].

1777, March 14.—Paper from the Inspector General of Provincial Forces, Lt.-Col. I n n e s , containing questions and s t a t e m e n t s with answers in t h e margin, as to the Provincial Forces. Mentioned in h i s report of 9 November 1779, as accompanying t h a t report. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 82. 8 pages. Enclosed by Sir H . Clinton to Lord G. Germain, 11 Nov. 1779. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 136, fo. 737. MONSR.

LORENTZ

to

CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE.

1777, March 14. New York.—As n o money is left to pay t h e Hessian troops, requests h e will apply to Howe to grant a w a r r a n t for £ 1 5 , 0 0 0 . Hopes no difficulty will be found in getting it, aa t h r e e m o n t h s ' pay is already due. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 166. 1 page. CAPTAIN

MACKENZIE

to

THOMAS

BARROW.

1777, March 14. New York.—By the enclosed extract his Excellency is of opinion a n d directs t h a t no deductions are to be m a d e from pay of the surgeon's m a t e s in the General Hospital, u n t i l direct orders come from the W a r Office. The same to apply to officers paid by w a r r a n t s upon t h e contingencies. Copy, Vol. 14. No. 210. 1 page. Enclosing L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Gage, E x t . 21 March 1775.

GEN.

SIE

WILLIAM

HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, M a r c h 15- New York—Offering pardon to every m a n a n d officer now h e a r i n g a r m s , h y force or otherwise, against t h e r e - e s t a b l i s h m e n t of constitutional authority, if t h e y surrender on or before 1st May n e x t . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 38. 2 pages. P r i n t e d in t h e New York Gazette, see Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 187, fo. 499. STORES.

1777, M a r c h 15.—General invoice of t h e cargoes of 13 storeships dispatched to h i s Excellency General H o w e . Vol. 4. A o. 6 8 . 1 page. r

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a r c h 17. W h i t e h a l l . — O n the enclosed. Copy.. Vol. 5. ' No. 39. 1 page. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 2 3 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 197 ; copy in t h e Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— FRANCIS

LEGGE, LORD

Governor of Nova Scotia, GEORGE

to

GERMAIN.

Memorial, That in 1775 he received orders toi'aise a corps oj 1000 men in Nora Scotia and Newfoundland. That his hills on the Treasury were protested. That later he received orders to limit the corps to 500. That only two companies have received pay since July last, and no clothing, arms, or accoutrements have arrived. Prays that the King's promise of pay, etc., be fulfilled, and their future duty be the defence oj Nora Scotia. Vol. 5. No. 40. 3 pages. SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

MASSEY.

1777, March 17. New Y o r k . — E x t r a c t s . — I s at a loss to account for a n y reason h e could have to i m a g i n e h i s c o m m a n d confined to the care of the dockyard a n d town of Halifax. Expects h e will protect and defend t h e province committed to h i s charge as commander of the forces a n d of t h e posts t h e y do or m a y occupy. E m p l o y m e n t of Lieut, B a r r o n and Mr. Tongue. " Your ideas of t h e good effects t h a t m i g h t ensue from an attack upon t h e eastern coast of t h e Bay of F u n d y m a y be very just, b u t t h e force you will have this s u m m e r c a n n o t a d m i t of sending troops out of t h e province, the security of which m a y furnish sufficient employment, a n d at all events I should wish t h a t you did n o t quit it i n person." Vol, 29, No. 1 3 . 2 pages.

LT.-GEN.

S-

HODGSON

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1777, March 19. Old Burlington Street.—Recommends Major Ogilvie for the purchase of Lt.-Col. B l u n t ' s lieutenant-colonelcy. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 116. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 22 March 1777. SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, March 20. H e a d Quarters, New York.—Protecting all who should raise supplies of vegetables, hay and other forage for the use of the army, and charging t h a t all trespassers on other's property be brought to p u n i s h m e n t . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 4 1 . 2 pages. Printed copy in t h e New York Gazette, Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 187, fo. 499. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 2 1 . W a r Office.—Signifies his Majesty's pleasure that Maj.-Gen. Jones repair to Canada to take charge of the 62nd Regiment there to which h e was appointed and to serve on the staff. H a s acquainted Sir Guy Carleton therewith. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 114. 1 page. GEORGE

III.

to

[GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE].

1777, March 2 1 . St. ' J a m e s . — W a r r a n t authorising the General or Commander-in-Chief to appoint courts martial, confirm sentences, etc., amongst the troops. Original signed and sealed, Vol, 6 1 . No. 3 . 2 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

W.

HOWE.

1777, March 22. W a r Office.—Lt.-Col. Blunt to be allowed to sell his lieutenant-colonelcy and r e m a i n in E n g l a n d in con­ sideration of his good services in the Welsh Fusiliers. To settle the succession as h e thinks expedient. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 115. 1 page. Enclosing Lt.-Gen. Hodgson to Lord Barrington, 19 March. ROBERT

II. HARRISON

to

LT.-COL.

WALCOTT,

5th Regiment.

1777, March 22. Morris Town.—Acknowledges receipt of letter of 20th i n s t a n t . The Revd. Mr. Beech's house will be convenient for their meeting, which cannot take place before 12 o'clock next F r i d a y . The objections previously made by him respecting prisoners to be accounted for, and case of Maj.-Gen. Lee will be insisted on and adhered to. Proposed exchange of Mr. F r a n k l i n for Mr. Allen cannot take place. 2 copies. Vol. 3, No. 5 2 ; and 5, No, 42. 1 page each. Q

CAPT.

ROBERT

MACKENZIE

to

SIR

GEO.

OSBORN.

1777, M a r c h 22. New York.—Hag communicated his letter of 13th i n s t a n t to t h e General. If h e is required to correspond with t h e Secretary of State or with t h e Treasury about the p a y or establishment of foreign troops it is desired t h a t h e will also lay all wants and difficulties about t h e m before t h e C o m m a n d e r in Chief. Monsr. Lorentz h a s m a d e only one d e m a n d for £15,000 since 24 Dec. last. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 167. 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1777, M a r c h 2 8 . New Y o r k . — I n compliance with the letter of 2 0 t h November the I n s p e c t o r General of t h e hospitals is ordered to give t h e same supply of medicines to surgeons of foreign a n d British corps. Report of the Board of General Officers communicated in dispatch of 2nd December is m a d e known to t h e a r m y . T h e return of majors whose r a n k is prior to 1773 desirous to purchase Lt.-colonelcies will be sent if the same can be collected before the departure of this packet. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 117. 1 page.

ANSPAcn

TROOPS.

1777, Mars 2 5 . — E t a t du regiment d ' E y b a Nimeguen. 1777, Mars 2 5 . — E t a t du regiment de Yoit de Salzbourg a Nimeguen. 1777, Mars 2 5 . — E t a t du detachement d'artillerie pour s a r n ­ ies 4 canons passes la revue a Nimeguen. Copies. Vol. 5, part of No. 50. 1 page each. Originals in Public Record Office, S.P. F o r . G e r m a n States 187 LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

. 1777, March 25. W a r Office.—A requisition having been m a d e by Mr. Mallet, purveyor, to Mr. Adair, Inspector General, for wine and sugar for t h e use of t h e hospitals, complains t h a t t h e quantity seems very h i g h . Directs enquiry to be m a d e and strictest economy ordered. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 20. 1 page. Enclosing R e t u r n of t h e weekly expenditure of wine a n d sugar in his Majesty's hospitals at New York, 15 F e b . 1777. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1777, M a r c h 25. New York.—In answer to h i s letter of 24 December states t h a t t h e Hessian accounts h a v e classed t h e Anspecades a n d private Chasseurs with t h e other privates. As t h e L o r d s of t h e Treasury are of opinion t h e foreign troops should receive p a y for their full complement, complete or not, desires an exact state of their pay a n d e s t a b l i s h m e n t as a guide in t h e future. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 118. 1 page.

1777, March 26. W a r Office.—Recommends that orders be given to c o m m a n d i n g officers of each corps to make out a list of necessaries t h a t m a y be wanted in t h e course of the campaign or during the winter by t h e private m e n of regiments. Directs a s to t h e stoppages for such necessaries. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 122. 2 pages. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

GUY

CARLETON.

- 1777, March 26. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 4 8 . 6 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 1 3 ; in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21697, fo. 161 ; Sackville M S S . , Lansdowne MSS., &o. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

GUY

CARLETON.

1777, March 26. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 49. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 13 ; copies in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21697, fo. 1 5 8 ; 21698, fo. 8 ; 21781, fo. 4. - LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, March 27. W a r Office.—Concerning appointment" of Capt. Le Maistre to the captain-lieutenancy of the 7th Regiment of Foot. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 123. 2 pages. CAPT.

MACKENZIE

to

LT.-GOL.

CLERK,

B.M.G.

1777, M a r c h 27.—To order t h e tickets given by Captain Laird for hire or p a y of small craft in the Barrack Master General's d e p a r t m e n t be discharged from the 25th inst., and on J u n e 24 Captain L a i r d will take up all tickets and give one general voucher to be paid by the Quarter Master General. Extract. Vol. 5. No. 4 5 . 1 page. HESSIANS.

1777, Mars 2 8 . — E t a t des Chasseurs commande pour L'Escorte des Reerues pour le Corps Hessois en Ameriquc a Dortrecht. 1777, Mars 2 8 . — E t a t des Rescriies pour le Corps Hessois en Amerique a Dortrecht, Copies. Vol. 5, part of No. 50. 2 pages. Originals in Public Record Office, S.P. For. German States 187. JOHN

GEORGE

LORENTZ

to

CAPT.

ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1777, M a r c h 2 8 . New York.—Sends by bearer of this letter six packets with 986 Hessian letters directed to Mr, Buttemeister,

agent at the H a g u e . Insists they be delivered unopened. Com­ plains t h i s h a s not always been done, and begs t h a t all post offices in E n g l a n d be recommended to forbid their being opened. Sixth packet, which contains letters to t h e L a n d g r a v e , particularly requires care. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 168. 1 page. SIB

GEORGE

OSBORN

to

CAPT.

MACKENZIE.

1777, M a r c h BO. Rariton, near B r u n s w i c k . — " D e a r Sir, As I a p p r e h e n d it h a s escaped your notice to procure from t h e Waldeck Regiment an estimate of their* pay, such as was delivered in from t h e Hessians u p to last Christmas, I beg leave to suggest to you, whether it will not bo the shortest method to have t h e Waldeck estimate included with t h e F o r e i g n Forces we expect, a n d m a k e ono for t h e H e s s i a n s to M i d s u m m e r , another of the other of the F o r e i g n Troops. " B y the T r e a t y Great Britain is to pay t h e L a n d g r a v e five pounds for every dead m a n a n d the wounded and disabled in proportion. If you was to procure t h e General's order for a r e t u r n of dead and disabled bcforo t h e opening of t h e campaign, and be so good as to forward it to me, I shall be m u c h obliged, as well a s to favour m e with t h e notice when you a p p r e h e n d a n o t h e r pacquet m a y sail for E n g l a n d . " Copy. Vol. 1. No. 176. 1 page. PRISONERS.

' m ! ^Tri^Tii"—Fuel a n d candles issued by Capt. Seix (sic), Barrack Master of New York, to rebel prisoners between these dates, extracted from bis account of I s s u e s by T h o m a s Cheap, agent to t h e late Barrack Master General, New York, 28 Decem­ ber 1780. Original. Vol. 31. No. 5. 1 p. Gov.

MONTFORT

BROWNE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1777, April 1. F l u s h i n g , L o n g Island.—Considers r a n k of brigadier no step a t all. Asks to be major general. Extract. Vol, 5. No. 69. 2 pp. Enclosed by L o r d G e r m a i n to Gen. Howe, 20 May. Signed letter i n the Public Eecord Office, Colonial Correspondence, B a h a m a s 8 ; copy in America a n d W. Indies 366, fo. 8. GEN.

SIR WILLIAM

HOWE

to

BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1777, April 1. New York.—Appointment as brigadier g e n e r a l . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 131. 1 page, Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Tndies 132, fo, 487.

LOUD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

JOHN

STUART.

1777, April 2. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 46. 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W - Indies 281, fo. 125 ; copy 397, fo. 156. GERMAN

TROOPS.

N . D . [1777, April 2.]—A r e t u r n of the transports with troops from Holland under the direction of L t . W m . Cumming. Carrying Anspach and Hessian troops. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 47. 1 page. Original in t h e Public Record Office, Admiralty, Sec. In L e t t e r s 1 6 1 1 ; copy, S.P. Foreign, G e r m a n States, 187. LT.-COL.

WM.

WALCOTT

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1777, April 2 . Township of Hillsborough.—Demanding fulfil­ m e n t of previous agreement as to exchanges, officers for officers, of equal rank, soldier for soldier, and citizen for citizen. The objections offered by Lt.-Col. Harrison cannot with any degree of reason be admitted. Gen. Lee's release m a y with propriety be demanded whenever Gen. W a s h i n g t o n has a n officer equal in r a n k to exchange. Endorsed :—" Paper by Lieut.-Col. Walcott sent to General Washington on the 2nd April, having been refused acceptance by Mr. Harrison, a t a meeting with Lt.-Col. Walcott, a n d since transmitted to General W a s h i n g t o n . " Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 54 ; 5, No. 52. 4 pages each. Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 9 April. COL.

GUY

JOHNSON

to

CAPT.

ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1777, April 4 . New York.—Proposals for I n d i a n s . of operations in Canada. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 2 0 1 . 4 pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

COL.

GUT

Question

JOHNSON.

1777, April 5. New York.—To use his own j u d g m e n t in r e m a i n i n g or proceeding to Canada. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 206. 1 page. COL.

GUY

JOHNSON

to

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, April 5 . Broad Street, New York.—Similar subject. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 200. 1 page. COL.

GUY

JOHNSON

to

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, April 6. New York.—Respecting t h e t i m e in which he could visit a n d m a r c h I n d i a n s to a n y given place. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 199. 1 page.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

COL.

GUY

JOHNSON.

1777, April 7. New York.—To lay aside t h o u g h t s of going to C a n a d a to join I n d i a n s of Six N a t i o n s . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 207. 1 page. SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

COL.

GUY

JOIIHSON.

1777, April 7. New Y o r k . — T o wait orders at New York. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 208- 1 page. CAPT.

ROBERT

MACKENZIE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

MASSEY.

1777, April 8. Now Y o r k . — " T h e enclosed memorial [not identified] h a s been presented to the General, and I a m directed by h i m to t r a n s m i t it to you, t h a t t h e merits of it m a y be enquired into, the stores said to be saved at Canso secured and such reasonable indemnification m a d e to t h e memorialists as you think they m a y deserve. By t h e G e n e r a l ' s order seventy pounds sterling has been paid to Mr. 1'orster Sherlock, which at settle­ m e n t you will be pleased to d e d u c t . " Extract. Vol. 29. No. 14. 1 page. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

GENL.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, April 8. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — C o n c e r n i n g Mr. Chamier's complaints of bad quality of bread a n d provisions. Mr. Gordon furnishes proofs t h a t t h e damage, if any, proceeds from other causes t h a n i n h e r e n t bad quality. It is asserted t h a t the cargoes when landed were loft exposed to t h e weather o n t h e wharfs—it is. even stated t h a t after t h e bread a n d flour h a d got wet it was sold a n d bought again b y tho Commissaries and served out to t h e troops. An i m m e d i a t e e n q u i r y to be i n s t i t u t e d . Endorsed, Received by t h e E a g l e 16th August. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 76. 3 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

MAJ.-GEN.

GREY.

1777, April 9. W a r Office.—Transmits copy of a paper delivered h i m by a t r a d e s m a n at C h a t h a m slating t h a t several s u m s of money h a d been obtained from h i m by officers of t h e 28th regiment. Desires enquiry be m a d e for t h e credit of t h e corps and relief of the injured p a r t y . H a s written to Howe on a similar m a t t e r connected with L t . M u n r o . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 60. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to [Sir H . Clinton] 1 Sept. 1778. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, April 9, W a r Office.—Mentions, a n d is similar to, t h e above letter to General Grey. Signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 124. Copy. No. 6 1 . 2 pages and 1 page. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to L t . Munro, 5 M a r c h 1777.

LOUD BARRINGTON to

G-EN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, April 9. W a r Office.—A p a r t y of recruits raised for the 4 8 t h Regiment now stationed in t h e West Indies is to embark for New York and be there incorporated into such corps as Howe t h i n k s proper. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 126. 1 page. G E N . WASHINGTON to G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, April 9. Morris Town.—In answer to LieutenantColonel Walcott's paper. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. IV., p. 380.) Two copies. Vol. 5, No. 51 ; 3, No. 55. & pages and 7 pages. Enclosing Lt.-Col. Waleott to Gen. Washington, 2 April. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, April 12. W a r Office—Promotion of Capt. Leigh of the Foot Guards to a company in the 3rd regiment a n d E n s i g n W m . Stead to succeed Leigh. Both to be permitted to return to Great Britain. Capt. Swanton and E n s i g n Beauclerck ordered out to replace t h e m . Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 127- 1 page. ' L o a n GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I S W M . HOWE.

1777, April 14. Whitehall.—No. 7. Gen. Heister's return to Europe. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 84. 1 p. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 2 6 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 0 1 ; and in the Sackville M S S . CAVT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to

CAPT. WILLIAM

SPRY.

1777, April 15. New York.—As to the mode of rendering h i s accounts a n d vouchers. Copy. Wol, 29. No. 16. 2 -pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, April 16. War Office.—To see t h a t the spare a r m s and cartouch boxes lent the recruits during their passage to North America are returned to the stores of the Quarter Master General, as on joining t h e y will be provided with the regimental a r m s . Copy. Vol, 6. No. 128. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, April 16. W a r Office.—Sixty men to be drafted from the L i g h t Dragoons in Ireland into the 16th and 17th L i g h t Dragoons u n d e r h i s command. Drafts to be assembled at Corke by 1st May a n d reckoned on strength of 16th a n d 4 7 t h regiments from the day of the embarkation. Orders given that the account

of each m a n ' s debts, not exceeding 15«. p e r m a n , b e given to the c o m m a n d i n g officer on board, to be t r a n s m i t t e d to t h e command­ ing officer of the corps to which t h e y a r e allotted. E a c h corps to pay five g u i n e a s on t h e receipt of each m a n . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 129. 1 page. G E N . S I R W M . HOWE to THOMAS BARROW.

1777, April 16. New York.—In answer to application of this day relative to t h e sending of m o n e y to Rhode I s l a n d for the public service, Mr. Molosworth should first m a k e disbursements out of t h e money h e brought from E u r o p e u n t i l the whole is expended. T h a t ho should afterwards be furnished by h i m with s u c h s u m s as h e m a y require, r e m i t t i n g all w a r r a n t s to be included in general state of disbursements. Notice will be given of the first ship of war. sailing to R h o d e Island on board of which t h e m o n e y intended m a y be sent. T h e L o r d s of t h e Treasury as a m a t t e r of indulgence are willing to allow 1% o n such s u m s as c o m m a n d e r s of ships m a y receive a n d deliver. Extract. Vol. 5. No. 53. 2 pages. [qy. CAPTAIN MACKENZIE] to GOVERNOR TRYON.

1777, April 16. New Y o r k . — I s directed b y t h e Commanderin-Chief to signify h i s approval of Mr. W a d d e l l ' s proposal for r a i s i n g a battalion out of t h e militia of t h e City a n d County of New York, to receive pay, provisions, & c , in t h e m a n n e r set forth i n h i s m e m o r i a l . Copy. Vol, 5. No. 54. 1 p. MESSRS. WINTIIROP AND KIMBLE or KEMBLE to S I R W M .

ERSEXNE,

Quarter-Master-General.

1777j April 18. New. Y o r k . — H a v e received a n d agreed to his proposals t o assist in furnishing G o v e r n m e n t with t h e u s e of drivers, horses a n d waggons at t h e following r a t e s : — F o r one large waggon with driver a n d four horses per day, l i s . 9c/.; a small one with drivers a n d two horses, 6s. 2d.; a single horse, I s . 8(7.; a driver, I s . 8d. T h e drivers to be supplied by Govern­ m e n t with rations daily, a n d t h e horses, to be shod a n d allowed forage. If lost, t a k e n , or dying of g l a n d e r s , a large horse to be paid for b y Government at the r a t e of £ 2 0 , a small one £ 1 5 . Three m o n t h s ' notice to be given before discharge. Mr. W i n throp will m a k e it h i s business to attend t h e a r m y t o see t h a t everything is kept as complete as possible. Copy. Vol. 35. No. 83. 3 pp. Another copy is entered i n t h e Proceedings of a Board of General Officers, 25-27 March, 1782, Vol. 18. No. 28 : 2. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, April 19. Whitehall.—No. 8. Capt. E m m e r i c k ' s project to raise G e r m a n Chasseurs disapproved. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 85. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. I n d i e s 132, fo. 2 6 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 0 2 ; and i n t h e Sackville M S S .

LOUD GEOEGE GERMAIN to G E N . SIR. W M . HOWE.

1777, April 19. Whitehall.—No. 9. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 86. 6 pages._ Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 132, fo. 2 6 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 0 2 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to DAVID TATE [ T A I T T ] .

1777, April 20. St. Augustine.—The time h a s now come to send the Creek I n d i a n s to h i s assistance. Copg. Vol. 10. No. 179. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 263, fo. 387. Gov. PATRICK TONYN to DAVID TATE

[TAITT].

1777, April 20. St. Augustine.—To send to the Cherokee nation to invade South Carolina or Georgia, as the enemy is attacking E a s t Florida. Copg. Vol. 10. No, 178. 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 6 3 , fo. 388, G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, April 2 1 . Head Quarters, New York.—Promising grants of land to t h e Provincial troops. Copg. Vol. 5. No. 5 5 . 2 pages. P r i n t e d i n t h e New York Gazette, Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 187, fo. 499. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE t o GEN. WASHINGTON.

1777, April 2 1 . New York.—Refuting t h e charges of ill-usage of prisoners. (Printed i n Sparks's Washington, IV., 557.) Two copies. Vol. 5, No. 5 7 ; 3, No. 56. 5 pages and 14 pages. PROVINCIAL TROOPS.

1777, April 2 1 . F l u s h i n g , New York.—State of t h e 1st Battalion of t h e Prince of Wales's American Regiment under Brigadier General Montfort Browne. Drawn u p and signed by Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Pattinson. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 56. 2 pages. Also i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 606, fo. 227 ; 147, fo. 4 4 0 ; 590, fo. 1 4 6 ; W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 2 4 . PRISONERS.

1777, April 22. L o n g Island.—Memorial to Gen. Sir W m . Howe from Robt. Magaw, Samuel Miles, Samuel Attlie, Michael

Swoope, Moses Rawlings, a n d T h o m a s Bull on behalf of them­ selves a n d others asking permission for one of their n u m b e r to go on furlough to P h i l a d e l p h i a to obtain relief necessary to their subsistence a n d r e c o m m e n d i n g Col. Attlie for t h a t purpose. Copies. Vol. 3 . No. 57 ; and 5. No. 58.' 1 page each. L o a n BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR. W M . HOWE.

1777, April 2 1 . W a r Office.—Requiring from t h e various corps certificates of receipts of clothing. Copy. Vol. 6. A o. 130. 1 page. T

[GEN.

S I R W M . HOWE] to MA.T.-GBN. JOHN PALLING.

1777, April 24. Philadelphia.—Succession of L i e u t . Barrow, by p u r c h a s e , into h i s Excellency's battalion. Copy. Vol, 8. No. 6 2 . 1 page. Enclosed by G e n . Howe to Lt.-Col. Stiell, 22 April 1778. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, April 2 7 . W h i t e h a l l . — P e r m i s s i o n t o L o r d Percy t o r e t u r n to E n g l a n d . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 6 0 . 1 page. COL. G U Y JOHNSON to C A M . ROBT. MACKENZIE.

1777, April 2 8 . New Y o r k . — S e n d s department. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 198. 2 pages.

r e t u r n of office of h i s

Gov. PATRICK TONYN to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, April 2 8 . S t . A u g u s t i n e . — M e a s u r e s t a k e n i n view of an approaching rebel invasion of h i s p r o v i n c e . Extract. Vol. 1. No. 137. 2 pp. The s a m e in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 132, fo. 4 4 1 . G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, April 8 0 . New York.—All prices to be in currency according to specified rates. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 6 1 . 1 p. P r i n t e d i n t h e New York Gazette, Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 187, fo. 507REBECCA HOWELL t o LORD BARRINGTON.

[1777, April ? about.] C h a t h a m . — P e t i t i o n . I s a widow a n d trader at C h a t h a m . Asks r e i m b u r s e m e n t of a n advance of £30 to L t . M u n r o of t h e 28th for subsistence of h i s m e n . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 6 2 . 1 page. • Enclosed by Lord Barrington to [ S i r H . Clinton] 1 Sept. 1778.

LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . S I R "WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, May 2. W a r Office,—Col. Pattison to act as Brigadier. Copy, Vol. 6. No. 132. 1 page. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1777, May 3 . New York,—An addition of 3s. per day to be given to Charles Shirreff i n consideration of h i s double duty as P o r t Adjutant and Barrack Master.Copij. Vol. 1. No. 129. 1 page. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1777, May 3. New York.—Is permitted to act as BrigadierGeneral. Sends copies of letters written to Gov. Tonyn and Mr. S t u a r t . Extract. Vol. 1. No. 130. 2 pages. Same in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 133. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to JOHN STUART, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t

of Indian Affairs. 1777, May 3 . New York. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 118. 3 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 449. CAPTAIN MCKENZIE to DOCTOR MORRIS.

1 7 7 7 , May 3 . New York.—Is directed to l a y a list before him t h a t he m a y order a proper supply of medicines for t h e troops at St. Augustine. Directions will be given t h a t such supply be received by a ship sailing to t h a t place on the following Monday. Copy. Vol. 5. No, (32. 1 page. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to Gov. PATRICK TONYN.

1777, May 4. New York.—That the rank of Brigadier General h a s been conferred on Col. Prevost and t h e command of the troops in E . and W . Florida devolves on h i m . Extract. Vol. 1. No. 136. 1 page. Same i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 445. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to Gov. PETER CHESTER.

1777, M a y 6. New York.—Similar letter. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 107. 1 page.

G E N . Sin

W I I J J I A I I H O W E to

L T . - C O L . ALEXANDER

DICKSON.

1777, May 6. New York.—Acknowledges letter of 22nd Dec. by Capt. Muleaster. Col. Provost's a u t h o r i t y as BrigadierGeneral i n b o t h the F l o r i d a s . " T h e season of the year is too far advanced for operations in your w a r m climate, a n d t h e r e are m o r e material objects elsewhere to engage t h e service of t h e troops at present, t r u s t i n g t h a t those provinces will be able from their i n t e r n a l force a n d t h o friendship of t h e I n d i a n s to protect themselves." P.S.—Desires h i m to acknowledge receipt of Captain Boyd's m e m o r i a l . * Copy. Vol. 1. No. 109. 1 page. GEN.

SIR W I L L I A M H O W E to

L T . - C O L . WILLIAM

1777, M a y 6. New York.—To correspond directions from Brig.-Gen. Prevost. Copy. Vol 1. No. 112. 1 page.

STIEL[L].

with

and

take

to t h e OFFICER c o m m a n d i n g the 5 5 t h F o o t . 1777, May 7. W a r Office.—Sends the enclosed. Desires to know t h e t e r m s on which M r . Soubiran retired from the regiment. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 1 3 3 . 1 page. Enclosure:— Petition of I A. William Soubiran to Lord Harrington. Has been allowed ensign's half-pay, but since the departure of the regiment from Ireland to America the English agents have had no credit given for him. Is nearly 60 years of age. Begs consideration of his case. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 134. 1 p. L O R D BARRINGTON

CAPT. RORERT MACKENZIE to

JOHN

STUART.

1777, May 9. New York.—The C o m m a n d e r in Chief t h i n k s t h e h a t c h e t and white wing from t h e Chickasaw, Chactaw a n d Creek Nations should be acknowledged, although t h e y fell into t h e h a n d s of t h e rebels. E n c l o s e s talk. S e n d s also invoice of I n d i a n good3. Extract. Vol. 1. No. 116. 1 page. Same in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 1 6 5 . SIR W M . H O W E to the CHEROKEE a n d other INDIANS. 1777, M a y 9. New York.—Talk. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 117. 4 pages. S a m e in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 182, fo. 4 5 7 . GEN.

INDIAN

PRESENTS.

1777, May 9. New York.—Invoice of the I n d i a n p r e s e n t s shipped on board t h e U n i o n T r a n s p o r t . . . . Wallias, m a s t e r , bound for St. A u g u s t i n e . Copy. Vol.1. Art. 1 1 5 . Zjwtyes.

Gov.

BERNARDO DE

GALYEZ to

CATX. THOMAS LLOYD, of

H.M. frigate Atalanta. 1777, May 1 1 . New O r l e a n s — T w o letters. Copies. Vol.1. Nos. 124, 125. 4 pages and lpage. Both enclosed by Lt.-Col. Stiell to Gen. Howe, 8 J u n e . B o t h in t h e Public Record Office, Admiralty, Sec. I n Letters, 2 4 0 ; S.P. Foreign, Spain 2 0 4 ; America and W. Indies 263, fos. 355 and 359. GEN.

SrR

"WILLIAM HOWE to Gov.

PATRICK TONYN.

1777, May 12. New York.—On the threatened invasion of the province. Copy. Vol, 1. No. 135. 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 4 5 3 . HESSIANS.

1777, Mai 15. a Cassell.—Detail des Pieces d'Arines, d'Uniformes, et d'Eqnipage de Compagnie envoyes en Amerique pour le Corps des Troupes Hessoises, le 14 du Courant a 1'Occasion du T r a n s p o r t . d e Chasseurs et de Recrues, outre les Pieces qui ont ete specifiers dans la Liste du 3* du Courant. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 7 7 . 1 page. Enclosed by William Knox to Gen. Howe, 12 J u n e . Original in the Public Record Office, G e r m a n States 109. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, May 16. W a r Office—Recruits of the 48th regiment to be transferred to the 26th. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 185. 1 page: G E N . SIR W M . HOWE to

THOMAS BARROW.

1777, May 1 7 . New York.—To appoint a proper person with full powers, & c , to attend the m a i n a r m y under his (Sir William's) command as acting deputy paymaster-general. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 63. 1 p. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1777, May 18. W h i t e h a l l — Nos. 10 and 1 1 . Two letters. Duplicate signed letters. Vol. a. Nos. 64 and 65. 1 p. and 5 pp. Drafts in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fos. 335 and 8 3 9 ; copies 4 3 1 , fos. 207, 208, and in the Sackville • MSS. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

Gov.

WILLIAM TRYON.

1777, May 19. Whitehall.—No. 1 1 . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 68. 3 pp. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 187, fol. 249 ; copy 442, fo. 336,

LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, M a y 20. W a r Office.—Acknowledges letters of 24th March a n d 1st April with enclosed p a p e r s . Sends copies of t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t s of foreign troops, and h a s t r a n s m i t t e d to the Treasury B o a r d an extract on t h e subject of the Anspessades. T h e higher pay claimed by the Chasseurs was settled previous to bringing t h e charge before P a r l i a m e n t . W a r r a n t s for pay will be laid before the King. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 136. 1 p. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, May 20. W h i t e h a l l . — N o . 12. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 66. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Becord Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 132 fo. 3 4 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 1 1 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD GEDRGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR W.

HOWE.

1777, May 20. W h i t e h a l l . — S e p a r a t e . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5 . No. 67. 1 p. Enclosing Gov. Browne to L o r d G e r m a i n , 1 April. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. I n d i e s 132, fo. 8 5 1 ; copy, 4 3 1 , fo. 2 1 1 ; a n d in the Sackville M S S . LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, M a y 2 1 . W a r Office.—To give orders t h a t t h e hospitals at St. Augustine be supplied with articles requisite to cleanliness. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 137. 1 p. Enclosing Robt. Catherwood to Mr. Adair, 25 F e b r u a r y . S I R GUY CARLETON to [LORD BARRINGTON].

1777, May 2 1 . Quebec.—Has n o t h i n g to charge either the garrison of Chainblee or S t . J o h n ' s w i t h . Extract. Vol. 6. No. 210. 1 p. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. H o w e , 17 J u l y . Original i n t h e Public Record Office. W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 2 1 . 1777, May 2 1 . — G e n e r a l orders of this date, see u n d e r 2 May, 1779. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, May 22. W a r Office.—Respecting t h e ease of Capt. Gilrnan. To enquire i n t o the commission held b y Capt. Moore a n d settle the g r o u n d s on which Capt. Gilman h a s been deprived of h i s r a n k . T h e affair of E n s i g n G r a h a m waits his determina­ tion. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 139. 2 pages.

Ill G E N . SIR W)r.

HOWE to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, May 22. New Y o r k — P r i s o n e r s . (Printed in Sparks's Washington, IV., 559.) Two copies. . Vol. 3 . No. 5 8 ; 5. No. 70. 1 page each. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1777, May 2 3 . W a r Office.—Acknowledges receipt of March and April dispatches. Camp equipage for the 7th and 26th will he sent. Alterations and promotions. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 140. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Lt.-Col. Clark to Maj.-Gen, Frederick, see 6 January. List of promotions. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 1 4 1 . 1 page. HESSIANS.

1777, May 24.—Etat de l'Etat-major du corps de Chasseurs Hessois, et des Deux compagnies destinees pour V augmentation du corps de Chasseurs on general et des Chasseurs destines pour complctter les Deux compagnies de ce corps, qui sent deja en Amerique, et des Becrues destines pour le Corps en General. E t a t des Becrues pour le corps Hessois en Amerique a Bremer L e h e . Both these certified as mustered this day hy W m . Faueitt, colonel and commissary. Vol, 5. No. 78. § pages. Enclosed hy W m Knox to Gen, Howe, 12 J u n e . Originals in the Public Record Office, S . P . Foreign G e r m a n States 188. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY.

1777, May 26. New York.—That the Provincial corps, G r a h a m ' s , Small's and Legge's have n o t been regular in settling t h e provision accounts with the commissary. Requests him to direct t h a t this be attended to and t h e receipts transmitted. Extract. Vol. 29. No. 17. 1 page. STORES.

1777, May 26.—Invoice of one h u n d r e d and twenty-three casks of shoes consigned to h i s Excellency Sir W . Howe, & c , at New Y ork shipped on t h e Fidelity and H a n n a h transports. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 157. 2 pages. Enclosed by L o r d Barrington to Gen. Howe, 6 J u n e . T

LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, May 28, W a r Office.—That n o n e of the non-com­ missioned officers or private m e n belonging to the Foot Guards are to be discharged in America, but are to be sent home when unfit for further service. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 143. 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . HOWE to M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY.

1777, M a y 28. Now York.—Instructions a s to t h e rank of militia officers (in Nova Scotia). T r a n s m i t s garrison contingent bill. P.S.—Militia officers not to interfere with t h e troops. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 18. 2 pages. CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to

GEORGE

TURNER.

1777, M a y 28. New York.—Concerning w a r r a n t s for subsist­ ence accounts chiefly relating to G o r e h a m ' s a n d Maclean's corps. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 19. 2 pages. MAJ.-GEN. PHILIP

SCHUYLER to

G E N . SIR. WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, M a y 28. Philadelphia.—Major E d m o n d s t o n e " h a s been sent by the Convention of New York to this place, a n d t h e delegates of t h e States having claimed h i m as a prisoner thereof, h e is now going to R e a d i n g on his parole, where h e will r e m a i n u n t i l h i s Excellency General W a s h i n g t o n can be consulted on t h e propriety of exchanging h i m for Major P a y n e , who was taken a t W a r d s H o u s e in W e s t Chester, a n d is now a prisoner with you." 2 copies. Vol, 3, No. 3 3 - and Vol. 5, No. 17 . 1 page and 2 pages respectively. l

<>v>

HESSIANS.

1777, M a y 3 1 . — E t a t des Chasseurs et Rccrnes apres leur embarqucment a Bremer Lehe. Vol. 5. No. 79°. 1 page. Enclosed by W m . Knox to Gen. Howe, 12 J u n e . Original in the Public Record Office, S.P. F o r e i g n G e r m a n States 188. N.T). [1777, M a y . ] — P a p e r not signed n o r dated, endorsed :— " Commerce u p y Mississippi a n d a n account of the interruption to trade b y the S p a n i a r d s . " " A dispute h a t h lately broke forth between u s and o u r neighbour t h e S p a n i s h Governor of Orleans, which m a y be productive of some altercation between the two C o u r t s ; h e having seized a n d confiscated all t h e vessels with their merchandize, a n d i m p r i s o n i n g t h e s e a m e n t h e n o n board, which h a d a communication with t h e shore of t h e Island of Orleans, either by h a v i n g s p a r s placed from t h e shore to t h e vessels, or plank from t h e vessels to t h e s h o r e ; a n d some h o seized who were a t a n c h o r a t some distance. All this was m o m e n t a r y done, without a n y previous notice, on a supposition of their c a r r y i n g on a c o n t r a b a n d trade, a t r a d e t h a t h a t h for years past (on their paying a small s h a r e of the profits) been connived at, and even this Governor who h a t h n o t been long appointed to t h e G o v e r n m e n t , h a d connived at it, u n t i l this period. H e h a d some time before given t h e fullest indulgence to t h e commerce of F r a n c e , from t h e Islands, a n d elsewhere, to t h e prejudice of our t r a d e ; and in other respects was civil to o u r e

m e r c h a n t s and passengers, going into the territories of Spain. It is certain t h a t this violent measure of the Spanish Governor at t h e time of profound peace with t h e m has proceeded from some pique to individuals and not from any orders from his Court, for n o vessel h a d arrived in the Mississippi, from a n y p o r t in Spain, since t h e departure of our ships richly laden from the Mississippi to E n g l a n d ; therefore if a n y such order had been given h i m prior to their departure, such order would have been carried into execution, as t h e y had rich cargoes on board, and were in a similar situation with the other vessels, having usually the same communication with the shore. So well understood was the liberty of trading on board our own vessels in the river, t h a t several of the principal m e r c h a n t s had converted their vessels into warehouses and were visited by the natives on all occasions. I t sometimes happened t h a t goods were seized, and even then great indulgence was shown to t h e person loosing his effects. This was t h e situation of our commerce before this period, and until an indulgence was given to the F r e n c h , which I consider neither Spain or Great Britain had a right to tolerate if the spirit of t h e treaty is maintained ; but I perceive t h a t there is a strong inclination to injure the interest of our Country in the point of commerce for some time before this happened. Gun­ powder was actually shipp'd and sent u p t h e Biver Mississippi to be forwarded by the way of t h e Ohio to the Americans, and I am credibly informed it was also sent to Philadelphia by a vessel fitted out by one Pollock from New Orleans, to Welling a n d Morris, which vessel arrived safe. Many things clearly prove t h a t these have a n inclination to assist the Americans in their revolt. Gov. Chester sends a particular account to E n g l a n d by the pacquet and two gentlemen of his council are to go immediately to New Orleans to make particular enquiry into this affair, a n d to demand restitution of t h e vessels, &c." Vol. 1. No. 123. 3 pages.

LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 1. W a r Office.—Concerning alteration in the mode of charging in the regimental accounts for t h e expense of re­ taking deserters. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 144. 1 page. Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Gage, see 23 March 1770.

MAJOR ANDREW GORDON to LT.-COL. DUDLEY

TEMPLEB,

26th Regiment. 1777, J u n e 1. Staten I s l a n d — T h a t a n u m b e r of tents and m a r q u e e s for t h e regiment had just been discovered in the Quarter-Master-Gcneral's store, having been with the a r m y nearly two 3380

H

y e a r s ; those for t h e officers are mostly all ruined. Gives t h i s information t h a t t h e officers m a y not be p u t under stoppages for w h a t they never received. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 249. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 28 Nov. 1777. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, J u n e 1. New York.—Arrival of t r a n s p o r t s . Believing of t h e g u a r d s , &e. Copy. Vol. 6. No. ISO. 1 page. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20.

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE t o LORD BARRTNGTOH.

1777, J u n e 1. New York.—Arrival of ships of war and store ships. H a s given orders for extra p a y of '6s. per day to Mr. Shirreff. R e m o u n t horses arrived in good condition. Encloses returns. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 146. 2 pages. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 2 0 . Enclosures:— The pay of the Hessian Chasseurs as they are now paid. For a captain per month £12 10s. and 4 rations. a private £1 a month. Vol. 6. No. 147. 1 page. Pay oj the Hessian Chasseurs in the late tear. For a captain 50 German dollars which is £8 6s. 8d. and 4 rations of forage, each ration worth 15 shillings . . . a private 4 | dollars or 15s. 6fd. Vol. 6. No. 148. 1 page. GEN. SIR

WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, J u n e 1. New York.—Orders given t h a t deficiency of officers for the additional companies be supplied. T h a n k s for s e n d i n g t h e list of t h e a r m y . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 149. 1 page. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 2 0 . G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, J u n e 1. New York.—Touching M r . Napier*s appoint­ ment. Copy. Vol. 6 No. 1 5 1 . 1 page. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20.

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, June 1. New Tort.—Explains delay in enquiry into case of Chamblee and St. Johns. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 152. 1 page. Original in Public Eecord Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20. TROOPS,

1777, June 1. New York,—Return of bedding and barrack furniture in possession of various regiments (37 enumerated). Consisting of bedeases, bolstercases, blankets, sheets, tables, forms, buckets, grates, fire-irons, and tools. Signed, George Clark, B . M . G . Copy. Vol. 5. No. 71. 2 doubU pages. LORD BARBINGTON to

GEN.

SIB. WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, June 2. War Office.—Stating the commands of his Majesty respecting memorials of Lieut .-Colonel a Harcourt and Birch for additional allowances. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No, 155. 2 pages. LORD GEORGE GEBMATN to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, June 3, Whitehall.—No. 13. To effect the exchange of Captain Sinclair. Two copies. Vol. 2. No. 9 4 ; 5, No. 72. 1 page each. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 3 5 5 ; copy 431, fo. 2 1 2 ; and in the Sackville MSS. LT.-COL.

WILLIAM

S H E L L to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, June 8. Pensacola.—The civil and military are on very good terms. Lt.-Colonol Dickson and himself agree in every sentiment. Sends list of corps, &c. [the 16th and two battalions of the Royal Artillery]. " I am now to lay before your Excellency a transaction that happened about the middle of April at New Orleans, the armed sloop 'West Florida,' commanded by Lieut. Burdon, 6ent from Jamaiea by Admiral Gayton for the service of the lakes and in particular for the defence of that part of the province, having seized some small vessels with wine, tobacco,
proceeding, it is supposed, t h e Governor of New Orleans would have been glad it h a d n o t happened, as h e h a s since relaxed from t h a t severity first announced by t h e proclamation, b u t it seems by the Spanish law t h e r e ia n o withdrawing t h e prosecution after certain forms are gone t h r o u g h , the Governor h a s given up h i s own s h a r e of t h e seizures. " A few days after this Capt. Loyd in h i s Majesty's sloop of w a r ' A t t a l a n t a ' arrived in t h e River Mississipi a n d forthwith demanded a release of the ships, cargoes a n d m e n seized, which t h e Governor refused, acquainting h i m b y letter t h a t it was not in his power as they h a d been regularly condemned b y t h e Spanish laws for being on the contraband t r a d e . T h e m a t e r i a l points i n dispute are two. F i r s t , whether h e h a s a r i g h t to seize vessels a n d cargo afloat, should it be proved t h e y h a d l a n d e d any p a r t of t h e i r cargo. Second, w h e t h e r t h e y have a r i g h t to seize or even search vessels on t h e river upon suspicion. These two points are looked u p o n so essential for this province t h a t Governor Chester with the advice of his council h a s t a k e n t h e resolution to send in a few days two g e n t l e m e n of t h a t B o a r d to Orleans, with a long letter on t h e subject. These gentlemen a r e to enquire minutely into e v e r y t h i n g t h a t h a s h a p p e n e d a n d endeavour to settle these two points if possible." Extract. Vol. 12. No. 12. § pages. Enclosing Bern, de Galvez to Capt. Lloyd, 11 May. B e r n , de Galvez to Capt. Lloyd, 12 M a y . TREASURY MINUTES.

1777, J u n e S. T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Consideration of t h e contract with Rich. Atkinson for 100,000 gallons of r u m , &c. Extract. Vol, 4 . No. 8 5 . 3 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [General H o w e ] , 6 August. MAJOR FRANCIS HUTCHESON to

L T . - C O L . CAMPBELL,

57th R e g i m e n t . 1777, J u n e 4 . New Y o r k . — A r r a n g e m e n t s with L i e u t e n a n t ThornhiU's resignation. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 73, 2 pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE to

regard to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, J u n e 5. New York.—In answer to t h a t of 27th M a r c h respecting successions in t h e 7th r e g i m e n t . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 153. 2 pages. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20. [GEN.

S I R WILLIAM H O W E ]

to

JOHN

SMITH

(Treasurer

of

t h e Committee for t h e Relief of Soldiers' WidowB a n d Orphans). 1777, J u n e 5 . New Y o r k . — " I h a v e t h e h o n o u r to t h a n k you for your letter of t h e 1st November last, accompanying t h e

necessaries you have been so good as to send out in t h e ' T o w n s h e n d ' store ship for the relief of the poor women and children of the a r m y left at Halifax. The greater n u m b e r of t h e m having been lately sent to this place by Major-General Massey I have thought proper to order the whole to be landed here and p u t u n d e r the direction of the Board of General Officers to supply the immediate wants of those people and to order a proportion to be sent to Halifax with your letter to General Massey to answer your further good i n t e n t i o n s . " Copy. Vol. 2. No. 142. 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, J u n e 5. New York. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, IV., 560.) Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 5 9 ; 5, No. 74. 1 page each. ALEXANDER MACLEOD.

1777, J u n e 5.—Account for £ 2 7 8 16s. ±\d: expended on t h e public service in North Carolina. F o r expresses, for g u n s , swords, & c , and money to distressed Highlanders, his own travelling expenses and funds to people who assisted him to make his escape. Sworn 5 J u n e , 1777, before David Mathews, Mayor of New York. .{Other papers of this claim are placed 10 August, 1779, u n d e r their covering letter.) Copy. Vol. 20. No. 64. 3 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Kobinson to Sir H . Clinton, 10 August 1779. FREDERICK GEORGE MULCASTER to

1777, J u n e 5. New order copy of a letter should not reach h i m . tion. Autograph copy. Vol. LORD

JOHN STUART.

York, Head Quarters.—F'orwarding by from Lord Germain lest the original Congratulations on the royal approba­ 1.

BARRINGTON

No. 115. to

GEN.

1 page.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 6. W a r Office.—Sends invoice. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 156. 1 page. Enclosing Invoice of shoes, 26 May, 1777. THE

KING

to

PARLIAMENT.

1777, J u n e 6. Copy of t h e King's speech. Printed. Vol.5. No. 82. 3 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G . Germain to Gen. Howe, 12 J u n e . LORD BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u n e 9. W a r Office.—Directions relative to the pay of hospital mates. Desires certificates of persons employed in the hospital, with periods of their service. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 158. 1 page.

1777, J u n o 9. W a r Office.—-That several deserters from the Anspach corps, n a m e d in t h e m a r g i n , are shipped for New York. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. G. No. 159. 1 page. ELIAS

DURNFORD

to

G E N . SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE,

1777, J u n e 10. Pensacola.—That Governor Chester was induced from the situation of affairs to direct h i m to complete as far as necessary the new barrack and to erect such t e m p o r a r y works as might enable t h e m to m a k e some defence in case of an attack. Gov. Chester has already expended in completing t h e barrack for the b a r e lodgment of t h e troops and t h e other works and repairs about £3,000, two of which have been drawn on the T r e a s u r y and one r e m a i n s to be drawn for. AH is quiet at present. Autograph Utter signed. Vol.1. No. l'2-l. 2 pages. ELIAS DURNFORD to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u n e 10. Pensacola.—Meeting with t h e Chaetaws a n d Chiekesaws a t Mobile. R e p o r t of attack on E a s t Florida. F l o u r greatly needed. Desires directions m a y bo sent for expenditure of m a t e r i a l s used in t h e works at Pensacola. Autograph letter signed. Vol. 1. No. 126. 2 pages. GEN.

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 10. Camp at Middle Brook. (Printed in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , IV., 454.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No. 60 and Vol. 5, No. 75. 9 and 11 pages. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 1 1 . W a r Office.—Acknowledges receipt of letters of 24th a n d 25th April with enclosures. I s glad Sir. Blair is kept in the 10th regiment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 160. 1 page. WILLIAM KNOX to

GEN. SIR. W M .

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 12. W h i t e h a l l . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. A o. 76. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 132, fo. 8 8 3 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 1 3 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . Enclosures :— Detail des pieces d'armcs . . . . pour le corps des Trouppes Hessoises, see 15 May. Etat de VEtat-major du corps, dec, and Etat des Recrues . . . . , see 24 May. Etat des Chasseurs et Recrues apres leur Embarquement a Tiretner Lehe, see 31 May. General state of the corps of Hessian Chasseurs. Original. Vol. 5. No. 79. 1 page. T

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PRKVOST

to

[GEN.

S I B WILLIAM H O W E ] .

1777, J u n e 12. St. Augustine.—Acknowledges letter of con­ gratulation, also money sent by the D a p h n e for reimbursing Governor Tonyn. Wishes regulation might be made as to the freights to be p a i d ; has been obliged to pay 2 and 2^ per cent. Medicines sent being insufficient, has directed t h e Surgeon to m a k e a new application. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 1 1 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, J u n e 12. W a r Office.—Capt. P a r s o n s of the 10th regiment, who intended to join his regiment, is detained to attend a trial. Copy. Vol.6. No. 1 6 1 . 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, J u n e 12. Whitehall.—Circular. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 80. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 8 1 , fo. 239 ; copy 397, fo. 168. Enclosures:— King's Speech, see 6 June 1777. Act authorizing the carrying of captures into any port of North America, tic. Printed, Vol. 5. No. 8 1 . 4 pages. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, J u n e 12. Whitehall.—Separate. Recommending Mr. A. Stewart, an American sufferer. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 95. 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 3 7 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 212; and in the Sackville M S S . BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, J u n e 14. St. Augustine.—Will attend to directions as to his conduct with the Governors of E a s t and "West Florida and Mr. Stuart. Sends copy of his letter to Mr. Stuart. Difficulty of p e n e t r a t i n g into West Florida a reason for its safety. " This province can in the space of a few days be invaded either by land or by water by a n army well supplied with artillery, provisions, & c , but nothing of t h a t kind can be expected at Pensacola." T h e threatened invasion of the rebels has been baffled and they are now returned into Georgia. Little depend­ ence can be placed on t h e I n d i a n s ; is afraid the activity of the emissaries of the rebels amongst them has had too m u c h influence. Suggests the raising of a troop of 50 good Rangers on horseback, who, being armed with then: rifles or carabines a n d a good sword fixed to the saddle, could

occasionally either engage o n horseback or o n foot. The keeping of horses is n o m a t e r i a l expense. G r a s s is to be h a d at all t i m e s , a n d a little corn w h e n they a r e on d u t y would be sufficient in case of an e n g a g e m e n t . Being kept as a reserve they would occasionally assist where necessary or p u r s u e with great a d v a n t a g e . Major Prevost grieves m u c h t h a t h e h a d not a small p a r t y of t h a t kind with h i m in h i s last skirmish with t h e rebel horse, as few of t h e m could have escaped, h a v i n g a deep river to pass after they were defeated. T h e B a n g e r s a n d I n d i a n s who were with h i m at t h e t i m e not being looked upon a s being u n d e r t h e major's c o m m a n d , when urged by h i m to p u r s u e said their horses were too m u c h fatigued. T h e I n d i a n s , entirely intent on p l u n d e r , t h o u g h t of n o t h i n g b u t securing all the horses they could find a n d t h e King's troops, m a n y of t h e m barefoot and greatly fatigued a n d overcome with excessive heat, could not a t t e m p t to come u p with people who fled with all possible swift­ ness a n d were o n horseback. E x p e n s e of barracks and fortifica­ tions. News of capture of a brig bound to t h i s place with I n d i a n goods. Extract. Vol, 1 2 . No. 9 . 4 pages. Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to J o h n S t u a r t , see 1 4 J u n e 1 7 7 7 . B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

JOHN STUART.

1 7 7 7 , J u n e 1 4 . St. Augustine. Two copies. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 8 1 ; 1 2 . No. 1 0 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 8 1 , fo. 8 8 1 . JOHN STUART to

G E N . SIR W M .

HOWE.

1 7 7 7 , J u n e 1 6 . P e n s a c o l a . — I n d i a n affairs. Vol 1 0 . No. 1 8 9 . 4 pages. Enclosure:— Letter from Jos. Vann to Alexander Cameron. Copy. ' Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 8 8 . 3 pages. TREASURY MINUTES.

1777, June contract m a d e Copy. Vol. Enclosed by

1 8 . T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — W i t h reference to a by G e n . H o w e for 3 5 0 gallons of r u m . 4. No. 8 3 . 2 pages. J . Robinson to [ G e n . H o w e ] 6 August 1 7 7 7 .

JOHN ROBINSON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM H O W E .

1 7 7 7 , J u n e 1 9 . T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s — T h e L o r d s of t h e T r e a s u r y approve t h e relief given to Mr. Glen, Comptroller of the C u s t o m s at Newhaven, b u t desire in future such officers be paid o n l y s u m s due to t h e m as t h e i r salary a n d a separate account kept. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 7 7 . 1 page.

LOBD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u n e 20. Whitehall.—No. 14. On the news of the success at Boundbrook and at D a n b u r y . Touching vacant ensigncies. H o p e s the " Isis " and convoy have arrived. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 5. No. 8 3 . 3 j^ges. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 387 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 215 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LT.-COL. SIR GEORGE OSBORN to

CAPT.

MACKENZIE.

1777, J u n e 2 3 . Camp at A m b o y . — " I have the honor of acquainting you t h a t I mustered and inspected yesterday the two battalions of Anspach B r a n d e n b u r g , and found t h e m in perfect good order, their cloathing and their a r m s good, the 1st battalion with 534, t h e 2nd 492 fit for duty, they have but 30 sick. " I visited the two company's of Hessian Chasseurs last arrived a n d found t h e m to consist of 106 rank and file for the mounted troop, for t h e foot 123 ; they have among t h e m a few old m e n ; they lost 57 taken on board the ' F a v o u r i t e ' transport, and one Chasseur at B o n h a m Town, they are well armed and cloathed, their swords are complete, they expect their bridles and saddles in the next ships. " I inspected the Waldeck recruits, whom I found to be 88 in n u m b e r of a very low size, very y o u n g and very bad recruits." Copg. Vol. 1. No. 1 7 1 . 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

177*7, J u n e 24. W a r Office.—Announcing the King's permis­ sion to Lieut. Hastings to go to North America. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 162. 1 page. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to L t . Hastings, see 3 July 1776. MESSRS.

MURE, SON

&

ATKINSON to

LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

1777, J u n e 24. London.—With regard to the price of the r u m to be furnished by them for the use of the army under Gen. Howe. Copg. Vol. 4. No. 79. 4 pages. Enclosing Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson to Joshua Loring, J u n r . , 14 J a n . 1777. Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson to Gen. Howe, 14 J a n . 1777. Enclosure 1 in J o h n Robinson to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777. Copy in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s Collection, 14th Report, Appendix X. 440. LORD

AMHERST

to

the

SECRETARY AT WAR

[BARRINGTON].

1777, J u l y 2.—-In answer to a note of 80 J u n e desiring his opinion on a letter to be sent to Gen. Howe, states that though t h e King has allowed h i m to m a t e arrangements respecting

commissions t h r o u g h o u t t h e whole of t h e Royal American r e g i m e n t a n d r e c o m m e n d i n g t h e officers t o t h e t h i r d a n d fourth battalion h e h a d n o t h o u g h t of r e c o m m e n d i n g to such vacancies as h a p p e n e d i n t h e companies i n N o r t h Ameriea which a r e i m m e d i a t e l y u n d e r Howe's c o m m a n d . H i s reasons for recom­ m e n d i n g Capt. V a n B r a a m . Extract. Vol, 6. No. 212. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 8 J u l y 1777. ROCIIEBLAVE to

HENRY

STUAET,

1777, J u l y 4 . F o r t Gage.—Intelligence t h a t at F o r t P i t t a q u a n t i t y of " B e r g e s " are p r e p a r i n g to e m b a r k a body of m e n expected there a n d whose destination is n o t k n o w n . I t m a y only b e for Detroit or t h e b a n k s of t h e Mississippi. Copy. Vol, 10. No. 164. 1 page. Qy. Enclosed by J o h n S t u a r t to Gen. Howe, 4 F e b . 1778. Also i n Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 264, fo. 176. CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE t o M A J . - G E N . E Y B E

MASSEY.

1777, J u l y 6. New Y o r k . — S i r W i l l i a m H o w e desires h i m to direct L t . Clarke t o discontinue t h e working of t h e colliery on the island of Cape Breton. Sufficient coals to be removed to Halifax for t h e w i n t e r ' s c o n s u m p t i o n , a n d t h e coal boats, build­ ings, a n d utensils which c a n n o t be removed given into t h e care of t h e B a r r a c k Master a t L o u i s b u r g . L i e u t . Clarke a n d his p a r t y t h e n to r e t u r n to Halifax a n d r e n d e r account of expenses. Copy Vol- 2 9 . No. 20. 2 -pages. L o a n BAERINGTON t o G E N . S I E WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, J u l y 8. Major V a n B r a a m Duplicate signed Enclosing Lord GEN.

W a r Office.—Respecting t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of i n 60th regiment rice Brown by purchase. letter. Vol, 6. No. 2 1 1 . 1 page. A m h e r s t to t h e Secretary a t W a r , 2 J u l y .

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to GEORGE TURNER.

1777, J u l y 10. New York.—Requires h i m to receive w a r r a n t s which shall be granted b y Major-Gen. Massey as final for p a y or subsistence a n d t o grant such s u m s as h e m a y authorize by t e m p o r a r y w a r r a n t s for contingencies or incidental expenses. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 22. 1 page. CAPT.

ROBT.

MACKENZIE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

EYEE

MASSEY.

1777, July 10. New York.—The Commander-in-Chief desires h i m to appoint a general court martial to t r y Lieut.-Col. Goreham on t h e charges exhibited by Major B a t t in t h e enclosed letter.

S e n d s commission for Mr. Tonge as second lieutenant and promises to fill u p other vacancies as ascertained. Concerning p a y m e n t s of t h e Provincial (Nova Scotia) Corps. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 2 1 . 8 pages. Enclosure:— MAJOR THOMAS BATT to LIEUT.-COL. PATERSON.

1 7 7 7 , July 10.—Account of the debilitated state of Lt.-Colonel Goreham's regiment. Proposes that Lt. Connor be sent to Newfoundland to complete it. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 2 3 . 2 pages.

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM

HOWE

to

M A J . - G E N . EYRE

MASSEY.

1 7 7 7 , J u l y 1 1 . New York.—Has given orders to George T u r n e r , D.P.M.G., at Halifax to receive his (General Massey's) w a r r a n t s for pay or subsistence, and furnish moneys. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 2 4 . 1 page.

JOHN

STUART to

ALEXANDER CAMERON.

1 7 7 7 , July 1 1 . Pensacola. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 8 6 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 2 8 1 , fo. 3 8 9 . G E N . SIR W M . HOWE

to

Gov.

PETER CHESTER.

1 7 7 7 , J u l y 1 2 . New York.—Sends consigned to Mr. Stuart a ship loaded with provisions and another with Indian presents sent for use in his department. Suggestions as to attaching the Indiana. Copy. Vol. 1 . No. 1 0 6 . 3 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 8 2 , fo. 5 4 5 .

G E N . S I R W M . HOWE to

JOHN STUARI.

1 7 7 7 , J u l y 1 2 . New York.—Indian affairs. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 1 1 4 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 2 , fo. 5 7 1 . COL. GUY JOHNSON to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1 7 7 7 , J u l y 1 2 . New York,—Conference with the Monsok I n d i a n s . Would like an interview or c o m m a n d s . Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 9 7 . 1 page.

G E N . S I R "WM. HOWE to

LT.-COL. W M .

STIELL.

1777, J u l y 1 3 . New York.—To take into custody on the requisition of G-ov. Chester or Mr. S t u a r t a n y p e r s o n supplying spirits to t h e I n d i a n s contrary to regulations. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 1 1 1 . 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 5 5 3 . G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1777, J u l y 14. New Y o r k . — S u b m i t t i n g an application in favour of t h e officers employed in b r i n g i n g out drafts from the additional companies at home to r e g i m e n t s in America for con­ sideration of the extraordinary expenses t h e y are t h u s subjected to. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 154. 1 page. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, Original Corre­ spondence 20. GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1777, J u l y 14. New York.—Acknowledges receipts of letters of 14th a n d 22nd J u n e . T h a n k s to Major Prevost. To leave to t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s experience the e n t i r e m a n a g e m e n t of t h e I n d i a n s . Sends copies of his letters to Stuart, Chester and Stiell a s to t h e I n d i a n traders and restrictions upon t h e article of spirits. " T h e proposal you have m a d e for for (sic) forming a corps of Rangers m o u n t e d , is a m e a s u r e of which you m u s t be t h e best j u d g e : I shall only observe t h a t Troops upon this plan are always most expensive, and n o t h i n g b u t inevitable Necessity can justify the E m p l o y m e n t of t h e m . B u t after t h e strictest injunc­ tion for the utmost Oeconomy, the Mode and A p p o i n t m e n t s of a Troop of H o r s e m e n not exceeding 50 m e n exclusive of officers to be raised and employed as you m a y t h i n k most conducive to H i s Majesty's Service in the Province u n d e r your C o m m a n d , desir­ ing at the same t i m e t h a t you will be pleased to send m e by the first O p p o r t u n i t y t h e E s t a b l i s h m e n t you h a v e determined upon a n d a n E s t i m a t e of t h e E x p e n c e . " Captain M c i n t o s h m a y quit the service and Captain Browne r e t u r n to E u r o p e . Bat a n d forage m o n e y for 200 days m a y be given to certain officers. Gives notice of provisions, recruit-B, etc., sent to t h e F l o r i d a s . Copy. Vol, 1. No. 128. 6 pages. CAPT.

FREDERICK GEORGE MULCASTER to A L E X .

SKINNER.

1777, J u l y 14. New York, H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — I n s t r u c t i o n s to receive from t h e " S p r i n g f i e l d " t h e I n d i a n p r e s e n t s on t h e enclosed list. Enclosure:— List of Indian presents in the "Springfield " to be left at St. A ugustine. Copies. Vol. 1. No. 107. 2 pages in all.

JOHN

STUART to

DAVID TAITT.

1777, J u l y 14. Pensacola.—Two letters. Copies. Vol. 10. Nos. 184 and 185. 1 page and 2 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281, fo. 401 and 405.

JOHN ROBINSON to VICE-ADML. LORD HOWE.

1777, J u l y 15. Treasury Chambers.—Provision ships bound to E . Florida have applied to go with the convoys to New York; when they arrive he is desired to order a convoy for t h e m to St. Augustine. Copy, Vol. 4. No. 78. 1 page.

\_Qy. CAPT. MACKENZIE] to [BRIG. G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST],

1777, July 16. New Y o r k . — " I n your letter of the 12th J u n e which I had the honor to receive, you mention your having wrote to t h e General on the subject of public Expences, and directed Accompts of your Fjxpenditures to be forwarded, yet I do not find t h a t such Acco have been presented, t h e r e f o r e " the Dep. Pay Master Gen. h a s orders to remit to him for extraordinaries £2,500 in specie and the like sums in bills of exchange. Only 1 per cent, for freight of public money is allowed. When received, his requisitions for medicines shall be attended to. Extract, Vol. 12. No. 7. 2 pages. ,a

BEESTON LONG, RICHARD NEAVE, R . GLOVHR, and to LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

W.

CRICHTON

1777, July 16. London.—Report on the contract for supplying r u m entered into by the Treasury with Mr. Atkinson. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 86. 5 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Gen. H o w e ] , 6 August. Copy in Lord D a r t m o u t h M S S . , 14th Report, Appendix X., 4 4 1 .

CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to

GEORGE TOP.NER.

1777, July 16. New York.—By Sir William Howe's pleasure ho is to act Dep. Muster Master of the Provincial Corps in the Province of Nova Scotia and receive 5*. sterling per day. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 25. 1 page.

G E N . GEORGE WASHINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u l y 16. New Jersey.—(Printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g ton, IV., 496.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No. 61 and Vol. 5, No. 87. 1 page each.

RICHARD ATKINSON to MESSRS. BEESTON LONG, NEAVE, GLOVER, a n d CRICHTON.

1777, J u l y 17. L o n d o n . — A n d note i n answer 18 July. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 8 8 . 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Gen. H o w e ] , 6 August. Also i n t h e D a r t m o u t h M S S . , 14th R e p o r t Appendix X,, 4 4 1 .

LORD BARRINGTON to E A R L HARCOURT, N u n e h a m , Oxfordshire.

1777, J u l y 17. W a r Office.—Has laid letter of I S t h inst. before t h e King, who h a s n o objection to Lt.-Col. H a r e o u r t ' s r e t u r n at t h e end of the campaign provided it meets with Sir W . Howe's approval. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 242. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.

LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u l y 17. W a r Office.—Has received various letters by Major Dixon. S e n d s information concerning t h e p a y of t h e army. Sends extract of Sir Guy Carleton's letter. His Majesty approves t h e exchange between Capts. F a u e e t t a n d Loftus a n d a commission for t h e latter to a L i e u t e n a n c y in t h e 3rd Regiment of Foot G u a r d s will b e issued. Must wait for Mr. Adair's r e t u r n from attending t h e Duke of Gloucester before defining t h e duties of hospital officials. M r . Napier will be dispatched speedily. Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 6 . No. 222. 2 pages. Enclosing Sir G . Carleton t o [Lord B a r r i n g t o n ] , E x t r a c t , see 21 May 1777.

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to ANDREW* ELLIOTT.

1777, July 17. New Y o r k . — H a s appointed h i m this day S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of imports a n d exports to and from New York, L o n g a n d Staten I s l a n d s . H i s deputies are L a m b e r t Moore a n d J o h n Nugent with a salary of £ 2 0 0 sterling. T h e officers a r e : — R i c h a r d Nicholls Golden, Searcher, a t 16s. p e r day, New York c u r r e n c y ; .Michael Kearny, Warehouse Keeper, l b s . ; William Tyrrel, Assister t o t h e Searcher a n d Warehouse Keeper, 1 0 s . ; J a m e s Cogeshall, Wharf Officer, 10*.; A n t h o n y Kendall, ditto, 1 0 s . ; T h o m a s Bayeux, Assistant ditto, 8s. ; WTlIiam Rescorla, ditto, 8 s . ; J o h n Moore, first Clerk, 1 0 s . ; J a m e s Moron, second ditto, 8s. I n s t r u c t i o n s as to duties. Copy. Vol. 5 . No. 90. 5 pages. Enclosed bg Capt. Mackenzie to Andrew Elliot, 19 J u l y 1777.

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, J u l y 17- New York.—Announcing t h e above appoint­ m e n t and requiring entries and clearances, manifests of cargoes, permits to load, & c , &c. 2 Copies. Vol, 5, No. 89 and Vol. 2, No. 158. 4 pages and 5 pages respectively. Enclosed by Capt. Mackenzie to Andrew Elliot, 19 July 1777LORD BARKINGTON to G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, J u l y 18. W a r Office.—Concerning promotions in 7th and 26th Begiments. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 2 2 1 . 2 pages. LORD BAERINGTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

S I R THOS.

SPENCER WILSON.

1777, July 19. W a r Office.—The g r a n t i n g of leaves of absence at this juncture is left to t h e respective commanders-in-chief, but the King h a s n o objection if Sir William Howe approves. Copy. Vol. 6 . No. 2 4 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to G e n . Howe, 6 August 1777. GAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to ANDREW ELLIOT.

1777, J u l y 19. N e w York.—His salary as Superintendent of E x p o r t s and I m p o r t s is £ 8 6 5 sterling j i e r a n n u m , to be paid quar­ terly in dollars ;tt 4s. 8d. To deliver t h e letters enclosed to L a m b e r t Moore and J o h n Nugent, and to wait on Sir H e n r y Clinton with t h e letter which relates to himself and the appoint­ m e n t covering t h e proclamation and t h e instructions. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 91. 1 page. Enclosures:— Proclamation by Gen. Howe, see 17 July. Gen. Howe to Andrew Elliot, see 17 Jvly. GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LAMBERT MOORE.

1777, July 19. Eagle, off Staten Island.—Appoints Deputy-Superintendent to assist Andrew Elliot. Copy. Vol. 5 . No. 9 3 . 1 page. GEN.

him first

SIR WILLIAM HOWE to JOHN NUGENT.

1777, July 19. Eagle, off Staten Island,—Appointing him Second Deputy-Superintendent to assist Andrew Elliot. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 92. 1 page, • RICHARD ATKINSON to

LORDS OV THE TREASURY.

1777, July 2 1 . London.—On t h e report of t h e referees above. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 87. 3 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Gen H o w e ] , 6 August. Also in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s M S S .

M U R E , SON
LORDS OF THE

TREASURY.

1777, J u l y 2 8 . L o n d o n . — A s to t h e v a r i a t i o n s from the estimate for t h e supply of r u m , occasioned by t h e alteration of circumstances. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 82. 5 pages. Enclosure No. 2 in J o h n Robinson to [Gen. H o w e ] , 6 August. Also in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s M S S . JOHN STUART to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1777, J u l y 24. Pensacola.—Measures and conferences with t h e I n d i a n s . T h i n k s he m u s t stay at his post or t h e I n d i a n s would t h i n k it desertion. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 180. 8 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 2 8 1 , fo. 409. TROOPS.

1777, J u l y 28.—Clothing shipped on board I L M . a r m e d ship " T o r t o i s e " for various r e g i m e n t s in America. Vol. 6. No. 220. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Sir W m . Howe, 2 August 1777. TREASURY

MINUTES.

1777, J u l y 29.—Resume consideration of t h e report of t h e referees on t h e r u m contract. Extract. Vol. 4. No. 89. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [ G e n . H o w e ] , 6 August 1777. TREASURY MINUTES.

1777, J u l y 8 1 . — S a m e subject. Extract. Vol. 4. No. 90. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Gen. H o w e ] , 6 August 1777. JOHN ROBINSON to

GEN. SIR

WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, July.—Recommends Lieut. J o h n G r a n t for promotion to a company, h e having a t t h e beginning of the dispute been driven from h i s h o m e n e a r Lake Champlain b y the rebels a n d lost all his effects. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No. 169. 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, August 2. W a r Office.—Clothing as mentioned in t h e enclosed paper h a s been shipped together with 8,000 blankets for t h e use of t h e barracks. Letter signed. Vol. 6. No. 219. 1 page. Enclosing List of clothing for t h e r e g i m e n t s shipped on t h e " Tortoise," 28 J u l y 1777.

DAVID TAITT to the

SUPERINTENDENT [JOHN STUART].

1777, August 3. Little Tallassie. Extract. Vol, 10. No. 183. 3 pages. S a m e in Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281, fo. 417. TREASURY

MINUTES.

1777, August 5. Treasury Chambers.—Consideration of the r u m contract made by Howe with the agents of Mure, Son & Atkinson. Copg. Vol. 4. No. 84, 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Gen. H o w e ] , 6 August. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE,

1777, August 6. W a r Office.—Encloses letters relative Lt.-Col. H a r c o u r t . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 240. 1 page. Enclosing Lord Barrington to Sir T. S. Wilson, 19 July. Lord Barrington to E a r l Harcourt, 17 July.

to

LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 6. W a r Office.—" As I u n d e r s t a n d t h a t MajorGeneral Philips of the Artillery is doing duty as Major-General of t h e L i n e in the A r m y under the command of LieutenantGeneral Burgoyne, I think it proper to transmit to you a copy of a letter which I wrote on this subject to Sir Guy Carleton." Copy. Vol. 6. No. 217. 1 page. Enclosing Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Carleton, 23 August 1776. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN, SIR

WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 6. Whitehall.—No. 15. Receipt of news of T r y o n ' s expedition. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 96. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 4 8 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 217 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N , SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 6. W h i t e h a l l — N o . 16. His Majesty's concern t h a t a diversion on the coasts of Massachusetts is not found con­ sistent with other operations. Motives for postponing Gen. Lee's departure approved. H e will have received every reinforcement of the Artillery t h a t could be spared from this country, &c. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 95. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 4 8 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 1 8 ; and in the Sackville M S S . 3580

*

JOHN ROBINSON to

[GEN.

S I R WILLIAM H O W E ] ,

1777, August 6. Treasury C h a m b e r s . — S e n d s papers relative to the r u m contract. " B y t h e letter from Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson it is stated t h a t they were a t t e m p t i n g the i n s u r a n c e s a t 12 g u i n e a s p e r cent, p r e m i u m , they h a v e sinee informed t h e Board t h a t they h a v e insured a p a r t of t h e r u m contracted for by you at t h a t p r e m i u m , but t h a t t h i s is only t h e risk of t h e cargo thither, and not on the r e t u r n of the ship, which b r i n g s a n o t h e r risque a n d will occasion a further expence in i n s u r a n c e for t h e voyage. This account together with the p a p e r s will assist your Excellency in forming your j u d g e m e n t on t h e m a t t e r , and m y Lords desire t h a t you will thereon agree with t h e a g e n t for the contractors at such price as shall appear to you to be reasonable according to t h e circumstances existing at t h e time of m a k i n g the contract and according to t h e c u r r e n t r a t e of exchange, a n d p a y them for the same agreeably to the m i n u t e s instead of t a k i n g cash from the military chest, they h a v e agreed to accept of bills for p a y m e n t from the a g e n t of the r e m i t t e r s at t h e c u r r e n t r a t e of exchange." Copy. Vol. 4. No. 4 7 . 2 pages. Enclosing :— No. 1. Mure, Son & Atkinson to L o r d s of T r e a s u r y , 24 J u n e 1777. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Gen. Howe, 14 J a n . 1777. Mure, Son & Atkinson to J o s h u a Loring, J u n r . , 14 J a n . 1777. No. 2. Mure, Son & Atkinson to L o r d s of Treasury, 23 J u l y 1777. No. 3 . T r e a s u r y Minutes, 18 J u n e 1777. No. 4. Treasury Minutes, 5 August 1777. No. 5. Treasury Minutes, 3 J u n e 1777. No. 6. Report of Beoston L o n g , etc., Referees, to Lords of Treasury, 10 J u l y 1777. No. 7. Richard Atkinson to Lords of Treasury, 2 1 J u l y 1777. No. 8. Richard Atkinson to Beeston Long, etc., 17-18 J u l y 1777. No. 9. T r e a s u r y Minutes, 29 J u l y 1777. No. 10. Treasury Minutes, 31 J u l y 1777. JOHN ROBINSON to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—Orders relative to the p a y m e n t of Mr. Sinnott's salary of =£150 as Lt.Governor of Niagara since bis last p a y m e n t by Gen. Gage, 3 November 1774. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 9 1 . 1 page. Enclosing L t . - G e n . Gage to J o h n Robinson, 1 April 1776. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 1 3 . W a r Office.—Directions relative to p a y m e n t for officers' t e n t s sent in 1775, and also for those in store. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 216. 1 page.

COLONEL BEVERLY ROBINSON to DAVID MATHEWS,

1777, August 13. Morrisiana.—Certificate to A b r a h a m Teller, see 25 December 1781. DAVTO TAITT to

the

SUPERINTENDENT

[JOHN S T U A R T ] .

1777, August 13. Little Tallassie. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 182. 4 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 281, fo. 4 2 1 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, August 18. Whitehall.—No. 17. Respecting the defence of t h e island of St. John. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 94. 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 4 8 9 ; copy 431, fo. 219 ; copy in the Sackville M S S .

LORD BARRINGTON to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 2 1 . W a r Office.—The King's permission to Captain E v a n s to remain in E n g l a n d until h e can h e a r from Major-Gen. Grey. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. P>. No. 213. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . Srp,

WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 2 1 . W a r Office.—Is directed b y tho Treasury to provide a supply of stores to be delivered to the regimental pay­ masters at prime cost. It will be ready for shipping by t h e 1st September. Duplicate signed letter.

Vol. G.

No. 214.

1 page.

Enclosure:— List of stores proposed-to be sent to Sir W.Ilowe, comprising allocs, sedes, shirts, black hair stocks lined, stockings, gutters. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 215. 1 page. JOHN STUART to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 2 3 . Pensacola. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 187. 4 pages. Gov.

PETER CHESTER to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, August 25. P e n s a c o l a — T r u s t s t h a t the rapid success of H . M . troops in Northern Colonies will secure the Floridas. Will co-operate with Brig.-Gen. Prevost. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 191. 1 page.

G E N . Sin W M . HOWE.

Declaration.

1777, August 27. H e a d Quarters.—Protection to the inhabi­ tants. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 88. 2 pages. P r i n t e d copy in the Public llecord Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 637. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM: HOWE.

1777, September 2. W a r Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Major-Gen. Preseott's promotion is delayed until enquiry has been m a d e into his capture. H i s Majesty directs t h a t such enquiry be made and the result communicated. Dwpiieute signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 22G. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of Officers serving in America Brevet the 29th August 1777. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 227. 'A-pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

trim were promoted

by

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3 . W a r Office.—Col. Twistloton m a y have leave to come to G r e a t B r i t a i n at t h e end of this campaign if t h e r e is no objection a n d the service will permit. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 2 2 1 . 1 page. LORD HARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, S e p t e m b e r 3 . War Office.—The King has Tryon to act as Major-General. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 225. 1 -page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

appointed

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3 . W h i t e h a l l . — N o . 18. Respecting t h e questioned loyalty of Woodbury L a n g d o n . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 9 8 . A-pages. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America a n d W . Indies 132, fo. 595 ; copy -431, fo. 2 2 4 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3. Whitehall.—No. 19. On the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 99. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 6 0 1 ; copy 431, fo. 226 ; a n d in the Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— Memorial to Lord George Germain from Lord Wm. Campbell, Gov. of South Carolina, James Wright, Gar. of Georgia, Win. Bull, Lt.-Gov. of South Carolina, and John Graham, Lt,-Gov. «/ Georgia, Urging reduction of these provinces. Copy. Vol, 5. No. 100. 4 pages. Original in the Public llecord Office, America and West Indies 132, fo. 605.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3. Whitehall.—No. 20. General Officers not to have leave. Aides-de-camp not to be taken from the corps of E n g i n e e r s . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 101. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 6 0 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 227 ; a n d in tho Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3. Whitehall.—No. 2 1 . A long letter in answer to eight of his in J u n e and J u l y . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 103. 6 pages. Draft in the Public Record Offico, Amorica and W. Indies 132, fo. 6 1 3 ; copy 431, fo. 228 ; and in the Sackville MSS. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 3. Whitehall.—Separate question of exchange of Major-Gen. Lee. Duplicate signed, letter. Vol. 5. Xo. 102. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132, fo. 591 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 223 ; a n d in the Sackville MSS. G E N . WASHINGTON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 5. Head Quarters of Army.—Sends duplicate of letter of 16th July respecting the exchange of Maj.-Gen. Present for Maj.-Gen. Lee and requests answer. . 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Xo. 62 ; and Vol. 5. Xo. 101. 1 page each. GEN. S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, September 6. Head Quarters.—Answer. Awaits fulfilment of his engagement as to general exchange. (Printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , V. 54.) 2 copies. Vol. 3. Xo. 63 Vol. 5. Xo. 105. 1 page each. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

GEN. WASHINGTON.

1777, September 12. Head Quarters, Del worth.—That surgeons would be permitted to attend wounded officers a n d men. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 62.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Xo. 64 ; Vol. 5. Xo. 106. 1 page each. G E N . WASHINGTON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, September 13. Head Quarters.—Sending surgeons. (Printed in S p a r k s ' s Washington, Y. 63.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Xo. 6 5 ; Vol. 5. Xo. 107. 1 page each.

LOED BARRINGTON to G E N .

Sin

WILLIAM

HOWE.

177T, September 16. W a r Office.—Three vessels will bo sent from Gowes conveying goods as per invoices. Directions for distribution and p a y m e n t . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 2 2 3 . 2 pages. Enclosures:— i. Invoice of camp equipage for 16 regiments of foot consigned to Gen. Howe. (No number.) Invoice of sundry hospital stores packed for the army in North America and directed to Gen. Howe. i n . Invoice of necessaries—shoes, linen, worsted Jersey and thread hose, d-c. Abstract of the charge of the necessaries as specified in Invoice i n . 47,279 '7s. 10d, Copies. Vol. 6. 228, 229 and 2 3 1 , 230 and 232. 1, 3, 2 and 6 pages respectively. LORD BARRINGTON to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, September 19. W a r Office.—Sending t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 236. 1 page. Enclosure:— State of the distribution of the articles of 16 SeptemberVol 6. No. 237. 1 page. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

GEN.

mentioned in his letter

WASHINGTON.

1777, September 21- H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — " Sir, T h e r e being some wounded officers and m e n of your a r m y at Howell's tavern and tho neighbouring Houses with whom a surgeon's m a t e is left, with orders to join m e on the 23rd, if n o t sooner relieved by one of your surgeons, I a m to request you will lose n o time in sending whom you t h i n k proper for this purpose, with directions to give receipts for t h e wounded so delivered u p as prisoners of war to be hereafter exchanged.—With due respect, I am, Sir, your most obedient s e r v a n t . " 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No. 6 6 ; and Vol. 5. No. 108. 1 page each. G E N . WASHINGTON to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, Sept. 2 1 . Head Q u a r t e r s . — " Sir, Your favor of this date was received this evening, a n d agreeable to your request, I have sent D r . Willson to take charge of the wounded officers and m e n of the a r m y u n d e r m y command, who have fallen into your hands a t Howell's Tavern a n d the neighbouring houses. T h e doctor h a s directions to give a receipt for all t h a t are delivered, and they will be considered as your prisoners.—I am, Sir, with duo respect, your most obedient servant." 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No- 6 7 ; and Vol. 5. No. 109. 1 page each.

LORD BARRINGTON

to G E N .

S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, September 22. W a r Office.—If thought proper leave of absence to be granted to L t . J o h n Sbuttleworth, 7th Regiment. Duplicate signed.letter. Vol.'6. No. 235. lpage. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, September 24. Whitehall.—Private. Copg. Vol. 10. No. 215. 1 page. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Pigot, 26 April 1778. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 6 2 1 ; copy 431, fo. 2 3 2 ; and in the Sackville M S S . ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY

to

JOHN STUART.

1777, September 25. Little Tallassie. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 176. 4 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Stuart to Gen. Howe, 6 October 1777. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 282, fo. 65 (dated 21 Sept.). JOHN ROBINSON to

GEN.

SIR WM.

HOWE.

1777, September 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Receipt of letters. Orders given for the supplies he has represented as necessary. By No. 1 he will see the state of the monies issued a n d sent out in answer to his two requisitions of 1 F e b r u a r y and 19 May. On the supjnies of specie sent. I t is unfortunate his Excellency could not obtain a larger supply of coal from Louisburgh. Expense of sending it from home. Desires him if possible to relieve the country from the burthen of sending oats. Barrack furniture, &c, ordered. Their Lord­ ships having taken into consideration the paper transmitted on t h e application of Chief Justice S m y t h approve £'200 being paid to him, and, like other judges driven from their situations, the continuance of h i s salary of £ 4 0 0 , but as in Mr. Glen's case he (Howe) is to pay only the salary and the Deputy Paymaster is to keep a separate account. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 94. 5 pages. Enclosures:— No. 1. Requisitions and issues. Articles of Agreement—endorsed, " Charter of Coal Ships." List of vessels taken up by Anthony Bacon in August and September to carry coal to America. List of vessels to carry oafs. State of the deficiencies of barrack furniture at New York. As per return in (Jen. ILnce's letter of(y April. Account of stores sent out in the "Friendship," " Hoire'' and "General Conway."—Vinegar, mittens, blankets, sheets, hoideceases, iroupots, i(!r. I V . 4. Nos. 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99. 9 pages.

JOHN ROBINSON t o G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, September 27. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — S u s p i c i o n s r e ­ garding a Captain Lawrence who is constantly sailing between Great Britain a n d New York. H i s m o v e m e n t s should be narrowly watched. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 102. 1 parte. Draft i n the Abergavenny M S S . 1 0 t h R e p o r t Ap* VI., p . 18, No. 1 5 0 . JOHN ROBINSON to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, September 27. Treasury C h a m b e r s . — P r i v a t e . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 103. 1 page. Draft i n t h e Abergavenny M S S . as above, No. 1 5 1 . JOHN ROBINSON to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

1777, September 27. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — T h e L o r d s of t h e T r e a s u r y have ordered £ 2 0 0 to be given to M r . Neil J a m i e s o n late of Norfolk, Virginia, a zealous friend a n d supporter of government. Desires t h a t some e m p l o y m e n t or assistance m a y be given h i m which m a y afford h i m some t e m p o r a r y relief u n t i l the time comes when h i s great losses c a n be t a k e n into con­ sideration a n d reeompence m a d e h i m . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 100. 2 pages. Enclosure :— Case of Neil Jamieson. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 0 1 . GEN.

4 pages.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, September 28. H e a d Quarters, n e a r G e r m a n Town.— Due consideration will be shown to all w h o have complied with t h e Declaration of 27th August. Only t h o s e who h a v e availed themselves of said indulgences before this date will be entitled to t h e benefits thereof. Copy. Vol 5. No. 110. 1 page. ELIAS BOTJDINOT, Commissary G e n e r a l of Prisoners, to HEMAN ALLEN.

1777, September 80. Camp, Pennsylvania.—Acknowledges a letter. Will be pleased to expedite t h e liberation of h i s brother and if Lt.-Col. Campbell will write to New York a n d accomplish the exchange, h e promises to accede. I s uneasy a t a p a r a g r a p h in Col. Campbell's letter relative to b i s being improperly treated. I t h a s been without h i s knowledge. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 162. \ page. Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gen. Howe, 15 Dec. 1777. Forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to Gen. Howe, 12 J a n . 1778.

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, October 1. H e a d Quarters, near G e r m a n Town.— E n j o i n i n g persons wbo have complied with the Declaration of 27th August to take t h e oath of allegiance to h i s Majesty on or before 25th October. Copy. Vol, 5. No. 111. 2 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1777, October 1. Treasury Chambers,— T r a n s m i t s a further account of t h e ships taken u p to carry coal. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4 . No. 104. 1 page. Enclosure.-— State of the coal ships taken up hy Anthony Bacon to the 1st Oelober. Marked:—"Received from Mr. Deane." Vol. 4 . No. 105. 1 page. GEN.

S I R W M . HOWE to G E N . WASHINGTON.

1777, October 3 . Head Quarters.—(Printed in Washington, Y. 80.) 2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 68 ; 5. No. 112. 1 page each.

Sparks's

JOHN STUART to G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1777, October 6. Pensacola.—Conduct of t h e Americans to gain t h e I n d i a n s . Sends copies of two letters from Rochcblave. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 175. 6 pages. Enclosures:— Alex. McGillivray to John Stuart, see 25 Sept, N.D.—Scale of distances of Indian towns from St. Augustine to Pensacola. \_This is placed with the above, but it is thour/ht it may beloiuj rather to his letter of 24 July.'] Vol. 10. No. 177. 1 page. GEN. WASHINGTON to G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1777, October 6. Head Quarters.—(Printed in Sparks's Washington, Y. 80.) 2 copies. Vol, 3 . No. 7 0 ; 5. No. 113. 2 pages each. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

[ALFRED] CLIFTON,

1777, October 7. Head-quarters, n e a r G e r m a n Town.—"Sir, I h a d t h e h o n o r to lay your queries before t h e Comniaiider-inChief, and to receive his s e n t i m e n t s respecting your proposal of r a i s i n g a corps. " I t is understood t h a t this corps is to consist of Roman Catholicks only on a presumption t h a t they will prefer serving u n d e r a n officer to whom they are naturally attached, and not inter-

fere with other levies; t h e Conmisinder-in-Chief therefore m e a n s t h a t i n raising it y o u do engage n o n e others h u t of the R o m a n Catholick Community. I a m also directed to desire you will h e pleased previous to your entering upon this business, to m a k e known t h e n u m b e r of m e n you think upon a moderate computa­ tion can be engaged for immediate service, and agreeable thereto to recommend a captain, lieutenant a n d ensign, for every fiftyseven m e n , which, including non-commissioned officers, will compose a company. " T h e engagement of t h e m e n must be for two y e a r s , or d u r i n g t h e continuance of t h e rebellion i n North Ameriea, if required, they will receive pay, provisions, a r m s , a n d cloathing as soon as it c a n be got round from New York, i n t h e same m a n n e r as h i s Majesty's regular troops, of course t h e y are u n d e r t h e same order a n d discipline. T h e non-commissioned officers a n d m e n will be intituled to lands agreeable t o t h e King's proclamation a t the close of t h e last war. ' ' T h e m e n are to be approved by a n officer who will be appointed for t h a t purpose, a n d will commence p a y from t h e date of their attestations, t h e officers also will receive p a y according to their success in recruiting, a n d t h e full proportion of t h e different r a n k s is as follows:—A captain, thirty m e n ; a lieutenant, fifteen m e n ; a n ensign, twelve m e n . A bounty of five dollars in specie will be given to every m a n approved of. I hope t h e above will satisfy all your d o u b t s . " Vol. 5 . No. 1 1 4 . % pages. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

Proclamation.

1777, October 8. Head-quarters, n e a r G e r m a n Town.— Promises free pardon to all deserters who voluntarily s u r r e n d e r to a n y of h i s Majesty's troops before 1st December next. Copy. Vol. 5. No 115, 1 page. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, October 8. Head-quarters, n e a r G e r m a n Town.— Promising vacant lands to those who enlist a n d continue to serve for two years i n t h e Provincial Corps. Copy. Vol.5. No. 118. % pages. CAVTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to L T . - C O L . GEORGE CLARK,

Barrack Master General. 1777, October 8 . H e a d Quarters, n e a r G e r m a n Town.— " S i r , A complaint h a s been preferred b y D r . Catherwood, Surgeon of t h e Hospital at S t . Augustine, to Dr. Adair, DirectorGeneral, and transmitted from t h e W a r Office to t h e Commanderin-Chief, t h a t on account of t h e orders given b y t h e B a r r a c k Master General to t h e Barrack Master a t S t . A u g u s t i n e , ' not to interfere with the Hospitals,' h could n o t be accommodated with several trilling articles, such s spades, shovels, picks, & c , e

a

which, might promote t h e cleanliness of the wards or rooms alloted for t h e sick m e n . I a m directed by t h e Commander-inChief to desire you will give such orders on this head a s may remedy tho inconvenience above stated, a n d in t h e meantime, i t will b e requested of Brigadier-General Prevost to see t h a t t h e Hospital does n o t suffer for want of those things, until 1 your instructions m a y arrive." Copy. Vol. 5. No. 116. 1 page. CAPT, ROBERT MACKENZIE to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE

1777, October 8. H e a d Quarters, near G e r m a n Similar letter. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 117. 1 page. CAPTAIN MACKENZIE to LT.-COL. WILLIAM

PREVOST.

Town.—

ALLEN.

1777, October 12. Head Quarters, G e r m a n Town.—The Com­ mander-in-Chief approves his recommendation of t h e following officers:—Major J o h n Delancey ; Captains F r a n c i s Kearney and T h o m a s S t e p h e n s ; Lieutenants J o h n Young a n d Benjamin B a y n t o n to serve under his command in t h e 1st Battalion. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 119. 1 page. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to LT.-COL. ALFRED

CLIFTON.

1777, October 14.—Head Quarters, G e r m a n Town.—Signifies t h e Commander-in-Chief's approval of h i s choice of officers :— Major J o h n L y n c h ; Captains K e n n e t h McCullock, Matthias H a n l y , Martin McEvoy a n d Nicholas W e i r e g a n ; L i e u t e n a n t s Peter Eck, J o h n Connell, E d w a r d Holland and J a m e s H a n r a h a n ; E n s i g n s J o h n Glasshune, A r t h u r Baillie, T h o m a s Quin and Cornelius L e a r y to serve in his regiment. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 120. 1 page. SARATOGA.

1777, October 16. Saratoga Camp.—Articles of Convention between Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and Major-General Gates. Original signature of Gen. Gates. Vol. 9. No. 188. 4 pages. Enclosed by G e n . Burgoyne to Gen. Howe, 25 October. Copy in t h e Public Record Office. Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 14. DAVID HOLMS a n d THOMAS SCOTT to t h e [JOHN STUART].

Superintendent

1777, October 19. Cusitaws. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 168. 4 pages. Qy. Enclosed by J o h n Stuart to Sir W. Howe, 4 F e b . 1778.

LOWER CREEK INDIANS to

JOHN STUART.

1777, October 19. Cusitaws.—Talk by I n t e r p r e t e r E d w a r d Haynes. Copy. Vol. 10- No. 169. 2 pages. Qy. Enclosed by J o h n S t u a r t to Sir W . Howe, 4 F e b . 1778.

L I E U T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE to

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, October 2 0 . Albany.—In conformity with his orders t o proceed to Albany, h e reached S a r a t o g a 13 September. No exertions left untried. Details of the actions of 19th S e p t e m b e r and 7 t h October. W a s a t last obliged to open a t r e a t y with Gates. Desires conveyance for Lord P e t e r s h a m to E n g l a n d . (This is marked as having 9 enclosures, a n d as received b y L t . Valiancy 30th October.) Copy. Vol. 9. No. 182. 3 pages.

L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE to

GEN.

SIR WM.

HOWE.

1777, October 2 0 . — S e p a r a t e and private. Conscious t h a t t h e precision of m y orders both in t h e letter and spirit loft m e n o latitude in abandoning m y c o m m u n i c a t i o n s on t h e 13th of September, t h a t t h e corps of troops I c o m m a n d e d was in t h e interest of government a corps to be h a z a r d e d for t h e great purpose of forcing a junction, or at least of m a k i n g a powerful diversion in your favor, by employing t h e forces t h a t otherwise would join General W a s h i n g t o n , convinced t h a t I can justify myself to m y profession and to t h e world upon these points, I a i n in no pain concerning t h e m . W h a t I feel upon the unfortunate issue of m y efforts is more easily to be conceived t h a n described. F o r your private consideration, I have to add to the circum­ stances of m y public letter, others of a very melancholy n a t u r e , v i z . : a scandelous defection of t h e I n d i a n s , a desertion or timidity worse t h a n desertion of provincials and Canadians, a very few individuals excepted, a n d a s t r o n g disposition in t h e G e r m a n s to be prisoners r a t h e r t h a n e n d u r e h a r d blows. H a d all m y troops been British, I , in m y conscience, believe I should have m a d e my way t h r o u g h Mr. Gates's a r m y . At Saratoga, destitute a s I was of provisions I was n o t without resources to have opened a passage to Ticonderoga h a d m y whole a r m y been in a t e m p e r for h a r d y enterprise—even British troops declined. The u t m o s t t h a t t h e officers gave m e to hope from the complection of their m e n , was, t h a t they would fight, upon that ground if attacked. The G e r m a n s fell short of t h a t — i t was notorious t h a t they m e a n to have given one fire and t h e n have clubbed their arms. I n short, m y a r m y would not fight a n d could not s u b s i s t ; a n d u n d e r those circumstances I h a v e m a d e a t r e a t y t h a t saves t h e m to t h e S t a t e for t h e next campaign, either b y enabling t h e Mother Country to send forth the force at home in proportion to what

she will receive from their r e t u r n , or by your retaining t h e m h e r e , n e g o t i a t i n g an exchange. Should you resolve upon the former measure, I trust you will order transports and convoy to Boston without delay. Should you be enabled and disposed to execute t h e latter, I confide in your justice and friendship not to leave m e unexchanged, altho' in all events, I think m y honor and m y life in great measure depends upon m y r e t u r n to E n g l a n d for some m o n t h s . I think it not impossible t h a t the persons who are most bound to vindicate m e will be the first to attack m y reputation, those for w h o m I cheerfully undertook a forlorn hope, and who would have crushed m e had I remained inactive, 1 expect to find m y accusers for rashness. These m e n know 1 have it in m y power to justify m y conduct, and it is a duty to myself a n d m y profession n o t to be absent when occasion calls upon m e to pro­ duce t h a t justification. As to m y life, I am free from wounds, t h o ' m y person you m a y imagine has not been spared, b u t m y m i n d is broken down by agitation and my body with fatigue, and both are very unfit to endure the rigour of an American winter, at lesist in a n o r t h e r n p a r t . Gates has offered to send a ship of truce to me to E n g l a n d to be commanded by Brig.-Gen. Glover, who it seems is a seaman. I have told h i m I could give n o answer without consulting you. Upon the whole, m y dear Sir, I request you to consider thoroughly m y s i t u a t i o n ; let no personal inclination of mine interfere with what you think right for t h e K i n g ' s service. I have sacrificed mack, I a m ready to sacrifice all to it, honour excepted. I think it necessary to give my own account of m y own conduct at home, and to precede the troops if it ean be done with propriety. Be you m y judge as m y superior a n d m y friend, a n d decide either upon Gates's proposal, or to send a frigate to receive m e or direct m y stay. It is not a time to talk of private calamities. I have lost in F r a z e r a zealous friend, another, and of a most uncommon kind, in m y aide-de-camp, F r a n c i s Clarke. Phillips still r e m a i n s to m e , a n d I beg to recommend h i m a n d h i s application to your notice as one of t h e most gallant and able officers now in being, a n d h i s exchange is most desirable. All particulars relating to t h e proceedings between t h e 13th September and 13 October shall be sent you at large by L o r d P e t e r s h a m ' s conveyance. T h e t r e a t m e n t of t h e officers and troops in general is of so extraordinary a n a t u r e in point of generosity t h a t I must suppose it proceeds from some other motive t h a n mere kindness of dis­ position. T h e t e r m s obtained first surprizes m e . T h e conduct of Gates in showing me h i s Army afterwards surprized m e more. I have now as m a n y witnesses as I have m e n in the Army to the n u m b e r of t h e enemy. I know n o t upon w h a t I a m to congratulate you, no intelligence having been received by m e , but m y hopes a n d wishes are a s

ever a r d e n t for your glory and h a p p i n e s s . — I am, with t h e utmost respect a n d affection, &e. P.S.—Forgive all confusion a n d inaccuracy. Upon recon­ sideration I a m inclined to think Gates's proposal of a ship u n a c c e p t a b l e ; and in t h a t case shall attend your decision for a frigate to precede or to accompany the troops, unless exchanged a n d enabled to serve u n d e r you to t h e southward during t h e winter. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 181. 5 pages. JOHN STUART to

INDIANS.

1777, October 20. Pcnsacola.—Talk to Philstouekio and t h e Lower Creek Deputies. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 167. 4 panes. Qy.' Enclosed hg J o h n S t u a r t to Sir W . Howe, 4 F e b . 1778. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1777, October 2 2 . Philadelphia, H e a d Q u a r t e r s . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 111. 2 paejes. Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America a n d W . Indies, 132, fo. 7 2 9 ; copy 306, fo. 1 6 2 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

[JOHN ROBINSON].

1777, October 22. Philadelphia, H e a d Quarters.—Acknow­ ledging letter of 15th J u n e concerning Mr. G l e n n . H a s laid t h e papers relative to the business with Messrs. Mure, Son a n d Atkinson before t h e Commissary General. S e n d s t h e proceed­ ings of a n e n q u i r y m a d e a t New York into t h e conduct of Mr. Chamier. Copy. Vol. 2, No. 96. 2 pages. LIEUT.-GENERAL BURGOYNE.

1777, October 2 4 . A l b a n y . — A g r e e m e n t with Major-General Gates for releasing officers. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 189. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lt.-Genl. B u r g o y n e to Genl. Howe, 25 October. GENERAL S I R

WILLIAM HOWE to

SAMUEL SMITH, T r e a s u r e r

the Committee for t h e Relief North America, L o n d o n .

of

to

t h e Soldiers, & c , in

1777, October 24. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges receipt of letter of 6 t h August particularizing s u n d r y articles which t h e Committee h a s b e e n generously pleased to send out. Cannot a t p r e s e n t answer enquiries as to h i s wishes owing to t h e Secretary to the Board of General Officers being a t New York. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 140. 1 page.

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to J A 9 . CHALMERS.

1777, October 24. Philadelphia.—Signifies the Commander in Chief's approval of officers :—Captains Alexander Middleton, Ross Currie a n d Joseph G-arnett; L i e u t e n a n t s Walter Dulany, J a m e s Ingles a n d Thomas Boswell; E n s i g n s Adam Allen, William F o r d a n d T h o m a s H a m m o n d , chosen to serve in the 1st Battalion of Maryland Loyalists. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 1 2 1 . 1 page. L I E D T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOTNK to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, October 25. A l b a n y . — I had the honour to write to your Excellency hy L t . Valiancy five days ago a n d to transmit a copy of t h e Convention which t h e disappointments and distresses of the t i m e ; a n investment of near seventeen thousand m e n ; a n d impending famine, compelled me to conclude with Mr. Gates. I have directed Lord Petersham, who is proceeding to E n g l a n d , to leave a copy of my public dispatch with Sir H e n r y Clinton in order to its being transmitted to you and a duplicate of the Convention. You will see by the dispatch a detail of all events, and I trust the peremtory orders, under which I acted con­ sidered, you will construe what has happened not to be faults, b u t honourable misfortunes. Gates' a r m y , upon a nearer inspection, might finally be called twenty thousand m e n , upon a paper state, but rating them as we should our own for action, the solid, effective, well-armed r a n k a n d file, amounted the Day-of Convention to nearer seventeen t h a n sixteen thousand, a considerable part of them it is said were Militia, but they were Militia of the Green Mountains and H a m p s h i r e Grants, which I am sorry to have occasion to say are equal to a n y of their troops. I t is now demonstrable t h a t even a relief from famine would not have effected my junction with Sir H . Clinton. H i s s t r e n g t h and his situation were not such as to oblige Gates to desist, and m y force was m u c h inadequate, and the country m u c h too strong to cut m y way t h r o ' t h e whole. If m y proceedings are considered in one point of view, that of having kept in employment till t h e 17th October a force that joined with Mr. W a s h i n g t o n in operation against your Exce'lency, m i g h t have given him superiority a n d decided the fate of ye war, m y fall is not to be regretted, it has been a just and defensible sacrifise to the great objects of the public service; b u t if ministers blame me for this devotion of myself a n d troops upon t h e principle, and spirit, and letter of their measures a n d their orders, and such ingratitude in Cabinets is n o t u n c o m m o n — I am called upon by t h e acutest feelings of personal honour to exhibit m y defence to m y profession and to the world. I therefore address myself to you, Sir, as an officer best able to judge of m y anxieties by possessing t h e nicest sensations of professional honour in your own breast, and I further address you a s my friend, to furnish m e with m e a n s to effect m y passage

to E n g l a n d for t h e s e great personal p u r p o s e s . I put my health as a n inferior consideration t h o ' I really believe in my p r e s e n t s t a t e of m i n d a n d body a n American winter, at best in the Boston climate, would finish e v e r y t h i n g with me,—should your m i n d go with t h e propriety of m y application, I likewise e n t r e a t your written approbation of it. Should t h e season of ye year m a k e t h e e n t r a n c e of Boston difficult for a separate frigate for m e , or for t r a n s p o r t s for the whole or a n y part of t h e troops, should you determine upon their r e t u r n , I conceive an objection would not be m a d e to the e m b a r k a t i o n t a k i n g place at Rhode I s l a n d b u t t h a t negotiation m u s t be between your excellency a n d Mr. "Washington. I m e n t i o n e d in m y letter b y Valiancy t h e proposal of Grates for a flag of truce to carry m e home, and I requested your sentiments with great doubts of m y own. I a m inclined still to look upon it as t h e last resource, and rest in confidence t h a t if you approve of the m e a s u r e L o r d Howe will dispatch a frigate for me, as expeditiously as m a y be, m y very profound a n d very sincere respects a t t e n d his L o r d s h i p . I would have writ to him personally h a d I known where h e was. I set out immediately for Boston, where I shall spare no pains for t h e a r r a n g e m e n t and convenience of t h e troops till y o u r orders arrive. Mr. Gates h a s consented to some exchanges, by which I h a v e recovered all tho captains w h o were prisoners of war and some who were prisoners of Convention. I enclose a copy, which I hope you will approve. T h e r e are m a n y vacancies of commissions. I cannot digest t h e recommendations in absence from the army, b u t shall send t h e m in a n open letter by a n express from Boston. I dare say t h a t m e a s u r e will n o t be objected to b y t h e enemy. I hold t h e a r m y to be now u n d e r your Excellency's orders, a n d it is for you to decide upon the promotions. I a m with the truest respect and a t t a c h m e n t , &c. P.S.—Should Vallancey be set out I h o p e for a short answer to this letter by a d r u m to pass it unsealed t h r o ' t h e enemy.- I beg permission to r e c o m m e n d to "your Excellency's protection t h e case of Major Aekland, who was first wounded at H u b b e r t o n , and now languishes u n d e r h i s wounds received t h e 7th inst. and prisoner here. H i s behaviour has been t h a t of a high-spirited soldier of fortune, h i s rank a n d estate you know p u t h i m upon a high class as a patriot volunteer. Mr. Gates lias got E t h a n Allen in his head and will exchange n o field officer unless h e is given u p . Any exchange for Aekland therefore m u s t be negotiated with Mr. W a s h i n g t o n . If y o u r Excellency should have reasons against t h a t m e a s u r e Aekland and myself will be m u c h obliged to you if you would procure h i m leave to r e t u r n to E n g l a n d upon h i s parole, whenever h e shall be in a state to undertake t h e j o u r n e y . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 187. 6 pages. Enclosing Articles of Convention with G e n . Gates, 16 Oct, Agreement with Gates, 24 Oct,

J . GALLOWAY to

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENSIE (sic).

1777, October 25. Philadelphia.—" Dear Sir, Did not in­ disposition prevent I should have done myself the pleasure to have called on you as well to enquire after your health as on the following business. " A few days after coming to the city with Lord Cornwallis he requested t h a t I would undertake to administer the oaths of allegiance to such persons as should come in under Sir William H o w e ' s late proclamation. B u t as it was impossible for me to comply with his L o r d s h i p ' s request and perform a variety of other m a t t e r s which seemed to be expected of m e , he desired I would appoint some person to do it u n d e r my superintendence. I accordingly appointed Mr. E n o c h Story who has conducted himself m u c h to m y satisfaction in t h a t and m a n y other things desired to be done by H i s Excellency Sir William Howe. " I t will now naturally suggest itself to you that it will be necessary to give Mr. Story a commission authorizing him to administer such qualifications and t h a t to give solemnity as well as validity to t h e oaths administered. Indeed without it all that is done will be void. The commission m u s t bear date the 29th of September t h e day before h e entered upon the business. " Y o u will be so obliging as to communicate this business to h i s Excellency, that such order may be taken in it, as h e shall t h i n k proper. " I am informed by Mr. Story that such n u m b e r s crowd in u p o n him to-day as will render it impossible to qualifie t h e m all. In which case, I should be glad to know, whether it will not be proper to continue to administer the oaths to all such as shall apply, for a day or two, notwithstanding t h e expiration of the proclamation.—I am, &c." Copy. Vol. 34. No. 182. 2 pages.

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

1777, October enclosed copy. Copg. Vol. 2. Enclosure:—

26.

Head

No. 9 7 .

JOHN ROBINSON.

Quarters,

Philadephia.—Sending

1 page.

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to MESSRS. GORDON and CROWDER.

1777, October 26. Philadelphia.—Notifying in accordance with the request of the Lords of the Treasury that £300,000 sterling will he wanted to defray the contingent and extra­ ordinary expenses of the forces under his command. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 98. 1 page.

G E N . SIR GUY CARLETON to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, October 2 7 . Quebec.—" Inclosed I send the engage­ m e n t s of s u n d r y rebels, taken prisoners on this side, not to do 3580

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or say a n y t h i n g against h i s Majesty's interests, or those of his G o v e r n m e n t and to appear, whenever called upon by myself, or a n y other of his Majesty's C o m m a n d e r s in Chief in America, to be disposed of in t h e m a n n e r you shall see proper to direct. T h e rebels appeared before Ticonderoga about the 18th Sept., carried off several prisoners, and destroyed some of t h e craft, b u t were obliged to go off. We have n o news from t h e south­ ward, and very imperfect intelligence from Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s army." Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 2. 1 page.

ANDREW ELLIOT to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, October 27. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s Office, New York — ' ' Afraid of an ill-timed acknowledgment I have delayed offering your Excellency m y warmest t h a n k s for the a p p o i n t m e n t with which you was pleased to honor m e . " I have the h o n o r to inclose copies of t h e m e t h o d p u r s u e d and forms used in the execution of the S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s duty, if any­ thing h a s been neglected or done c o n t r a r y to your Excellency's wish and intention, I shall immediately on receiving your orders, obey t h e m . " T h e r e t u r n s are delivered to Sir H e n r y Clinton agreeable to instructions. " As soon as the embargo is t a k e n off every m e r c h a n t ship in this port will be crowding to Philadelphia. If your Excellency wishes to prevent this, I m u s t beg to be favored with your orders as soon as possible, t h e season of the y e a r m a k i n g it necessary for t h e supplies wanted to go directly for Phila­ delphia. Should your Excellency chuse to limit the n u m b e r of vessells it will be necessary to send licences or for Sir H e n r y Clinton to g r a n t t h e m for t h e limited n u m b e r . If t h e r e are a n y articles you would not chuse to have carried to Philadelphia, when your pleasure is known care shall be t a k e n to prevent their being exported. " To avoid as m u c h as possible i n t r u d i n g on Your Excellency's time, I h a v e wrote to M r . S t r a c h y on t h e subject of trade, requesting h i m to lay before you at a proper time w h a t h e m a y judge worthy your a t t e n t i o n . " Autograph letter signed. Vol. 5. No. 122. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Form of clearance in accordance with proclamation of 17 July. Form of permit to load. Form of permit to unload. Form of certificate of landing goods. Paper headed " Exportation " of goods permitted or prohibited, with reasons adduced, and showing the measures adopted to prevent the supplies being conveyed to the rebels. Paper headed " Importation " on the same tines". Vol. 5. Nos. 1 2 3 , 1 2 4 , 1 2 5 , 126. 14 pages in all.

COLONEL GUY JOHNSON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, October 30. New York.—Requests (after fate of the N o r t h e r n Army) directions re his conduct for keeping u p the spirits of the I n d i a n s . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 196. 2 pages. HEMAN ALLEN to LIEUT.-COLONEL ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL.

1777, October 3 1 . Salisbury.—By perusing the enclosed he may judge w h a t further measures are necessary to expedite liberation for himself. (See 30 September.) Copy. Vol. 10. No. 162. 1 page. Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gen. Howe, 15 December. Forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to Gen. Howe, 12 J a n . 1778.

L I E U T . JOHN CAMPBELL to t h e SECRETARY AT WAR [LORD BARRINGTON] .

1777, November 1. Ardilignach.—Complaining t h a t two younger ensigns t h a n h i s son h a d obtained lieutenancies without purchase and t h a t h e is now obliged to pay £ 5 5 0 for a lieutenancy. Extract. Vol. 6. No. 239. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 19 Nov. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 1. St. Augustine.—Acknowledges letter, recruits, Indian presents a n d camp equipage by Capt. Chinnery of t h e " D a p h n e . " " W h a t I wrote to Mr. Superintendent Stuart was in no m a n n e r whatever as orders and directions to act contrary to bis own opinion. I m e a n t to urge h i s activity for the protection of t h e Cherokees, who were threatened with destruction for their a t t a c h m e n t to t h e royal cause. I a m sorry to hear t h a t his agents amongst the Creeks have been obliged to fly to Pensacola, as the activity of one Galphin and his interest in some of the towns, has raised a p a r t y amongst them which threatened their lives and robbed t h e m of great p a r t of their effects I beg leave to mention t h a t n o t h i n g seems more conducive to retain the I n d i a n s in t h e interest of government t h a n the confidence they have t h a t in caBe of a n attack made on them, or even the appearance of it, steps will be taken to defeat the attempt by m a k i n g an immediate diversion on the lower and nearest settlements. I have desired Mr. Stuart to give them t h a t assurance. At t h e same time it is m y duty to represent the want of most necessary preparations for such an attack, that the m o n e y mentioned by Captain Mackenzie to be sent by the ' D a p h n e ' h a s not been sent, that there are no pack saddles and but few pack horses to be had, t h a t the difficulties of sending

troops by water for want of proper vessels, a n d naval force rendered b o t h precarious a n d difficult. However every t h i n g t h a t can be d o n e for t h e i r protection will n o t be neglected as far as lays in m y power to forward it. " G o v e r n o r T o n y n having represented to the Ministry t h e necessity to raise some R a n g e r s h a s received approbation to t h a t m e a s u r e a n d draws upon t h e Treasury for their p a y ; they a m o u n t to about one h u n d r e d a n d t h i r t y , some of t h e m are now stationed on St. M a r y ' s River, t h e rest wherever t h e y please to go, t h e y have a lieut.-colonel, a major, four c a p t a i n s , four lieutenants, one surgeon, a n d one m a t e , b u t are under n o kind of regulation or restriction; t h e y receive cloathing, one shilling per day a n d provisions, a n d are allowed what they plunder. If a troop such as I took t h e liberty of m e n t i o n i n g in a former letter had been raised, it would be of m o r e effectual service t h a n double t h e n u m b e r t h a t are now in pay on such a footing." Capt. Brown of the 14th R e g i m e n t gone to E n g l a n d . Question of t h e succession to Capt. P a u l e ' s c o m p a n y in t h e 3rd B a t t a l i o n [ 6 0 t h ] . P.S.—Want of money h a s prevented h i s complying with t h e permission to p a y t o t h e officers t h e allowance of 200 days' b a t and forage m o n e y . Copy. Vol. 12. No. 2. 3 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-General Prevost to General Howe, 2 March 1778.

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE,

Secretary to t h e Commander-in-Chief. 1777, November 1, with P.S. F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 1 7 7 8 . St. Augustine. — H a s n o t acknowledged letter of 16th J u l y owing to lack of safe vessels, h u t this with vouchers as far as J u n e last will be sent b y t h e " D a p h n e . " Wishes t h e D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r General h a d transmitted m o n e y a n d bills according to order. T h e captain of t h e man-of-war which b r o u g h t the last m o n e y h a s repaid t h e extraordinary d e m a n d h e m a d e for freight. W i s h e s Captain Bishop could be m a d e to refund. H o p e s to hear of progress in Pennsylvania. P.S.—Vouchers cannot be sent on account of precarious con­ veyance. Necessity of money being sent. Arrival of Major Van Braam. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 4. 2 pages.

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, November 3 . W a r Office.—Permission to Colonel Sir J o h n Wrottesley to come to E n g l a n d a t t h e end of this campaign on account of h i s private affairs. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. A o. 234. 1 page. 7

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 4. War Office.—Acknowledges letters of 10th and 14th J u l y . 18 recruits for t h e 14th Regiment sent to Pensacola to be disposed of as h e t h i n k s best. F u r t h e r leave of absence granted to Quartermaster L a n d e r . Two lieutenancies vacant in the 42nd by removal of Lieut. Stewart to the invalids and death of Lieut. Rose. Encloses list of ensigns. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 233. 2 pages.

J . MONEY, acting as Qr.-Master-Genl, fo Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s a r m y , to G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, November 4. Hartford.—" Since I have been a prisoner a n d on my piarole at this place, several applications have been m a d e to m e by the prisoners cantoned at the farm houses in this neighbourhood for cloaths, shoes, & c , I think it m y duty to inform you of it, as their distress will be great if they have no supply before winter, particularly those belonging to Gen. Burgoyne's a r m y t h a t were taken previous to the Convention. M a n y of them have no coats and very few b l a n k e t s ; here are also m a n y sailors taken on H u d s o n ' s river, destitute of cloathing, &c. " I need n o t perhaps inform your Excellency that the officers taken at Stillwater, tho 7th of October, are not comprehended in tho Convention for the Northern Army. We should be glad to be in the first exchange of prisoners t h a t takes place, if it does n o t interfere with a n y a r r a n g e m e n t your Excellency has m a d e . " 2 copies. Vol. 3 . No. 69 ; 5. No. 129. 1 page each.

GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I B WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 4. Head Quarters.—Is, like h i m , willing for a general exchange on equitable terms or t h a t officers on both sides should be released on parole. Can an equivalent be fixed for exchange of t h e Colonels'? (Printed in Sparks's Washington, Y. 136.) Tivo copies. Vol.3. No, 7 2 ; o. No, 128. 2 pages each. Enclosure:— GENERAL WASHINGTON to LIEUT.-COL. FRAZER.

1777, November 4. Head Quarters.—In respect to a general exchange of prisoners has written again to General Howe and will be happy if so desirable an object can be effected on proper principles. If this cannot be done has "proposed that it should be no impediment to the exchange of all the officers as far as circumstances of rank and number wilt apply, and if any should then remain that they may be released on parole." Two copies. Vol. 3 . No. 7 1 ; 5. No. 128. 2 pages each.

1777, November 6 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " I have repeatedly de­ m a n d e d of you a releasement of prisoners equivalent t o those you h a v e received. . . . T h e officers I h a v e already per­ mitted t o r e t u r n to their h o m e s on account of some peculiarity in their situations, a n d other indulgences, needless to mention, m u s t sufficiently h a v e evinced m y desire to relieve t h e w h o l e ; and, when this previous point before mentioned i s adjusted b y our respective Commissaries, I shall readily agree to m a k e t h e exchange as general as possible, a n d t o t h e r e t u r n of all such officers a n d m e n as m a y afterwards r e m a i n unexchanged on either side, u n d e r obvious a n d reasonable conditions. Those at present prisoners with m e are ready to be delivered on t h o shortest notice, a n d it rests solely with y o u to justify m e i n doing i t . " Asks r e t u r n s of prisoners a n d their situation t h a t their w a n t s m a y b e supplied. Complains of M r . Boudinot's (American Commissary) inattention. " I a m also to call upon you to redress t h e grievances of several a m o n g t h e m , who I a m well informed a r e m o s t injuriously a n d unjustifiably loaded with i r o n s . " (Printed i n Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , V. 518.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . -Nos. 73 and 88. 3 pages. B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL to MAJOR-GEN. JONES.

1777, November 7. H e a d Quarters, S t a t e n Island.—Recom­ m e n d s to h i s notice t h e wife a n d five children of Lieut.-Colonel B a r t o n (now a prisoner with t h e rebels) w h o a r e in great distress on aecount of their loyalty t o t h e King's cause. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47. No. 50. 2 pages. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, November 7Philadelphia.—To ensure property. E x e m p l a r y p u n i s h m e n t to b e awarded. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 177. 1 page.

safety for

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to CAPTAIN HOVEDON.

1777, November 7 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h e Commander i n Chief approves t h e recommendation of the following officers:—Captain Richard Hovedon, Lieut. S a m u e l C h a p m a n , Cornet Archibald McKendrick a n d Quarter-Master T h o m a s Woolbank t o serve i n t h e Philadelphia L i g h t Dragoons. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 130. 1 page. COMMISSARY-GENERAL JONATHAN CLARKE to

COLONEL DAVID

HENDLY, or Officer C o m m a n d i n g a t C a m b r i d g e . 1777, November 8 . C a m b r i d g e . — H a s received orders from Lieut.-General B u r g o y n e to take u p all t h e receipts a n d vouchers

for provisions received by t h e British Army from t h e time of leaving Saratoga, a n d to give general receipts for t h e n u m b e r of rations delivered in each m o n t h . Desires h i m to give such directions as m a y be necessary that t h e General's orders mnj be executed. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 204. 1 page. [GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE] to [ L L - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE].

1777, November 8. Philadelphia.—Concern at his misfortune. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 210. 1 page. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 2 6 5 ; 159, fo. 3 9 1 . JOHN STUART to INDIANS.

1777, November 10. Pensacola.—Introductory speech to the U p p e r Creek I n d i a n s . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 166. 1 page. Qy. enclosed by J o h n S t u a r t to General Sir William Howe, 4 F e b . 1778. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to LIEUT.-COLONEL CHALMERS,

1st Battalion of Maryland Loyal Volunteers. 1777, Nov. 1 1 . Philadelphia.—Lieutenant J o h n McDonald, late lieutenant i n t h e 42nd, is appointed major to the corps under h i s command. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 131. 1 page. ELIAS

BOUDINOT,

COMMISSARY

Commissary of

PRISONERS

General of Prisoners, to t h e in

the

British

Army

in

Phlladephia. 1777, November 12. Camp.'—Hessian prisoners in New Jersey require clothes a n d provisions. Complaints have been received by Washington that his m e n who were made prisoners are insufficiently fed, while full supplies are granted to British prisoners. F e a r s prisoners sent to Massachusetts Bay to be embarked for E u r o p e will suffer from want of flour, a n d would wish passports for vessels to go from Maryland or Virginia to Boston with a load. Would have m a d e t h e application sooner, b u t h a s been long absent from camp. 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 74 and 8 4 . 8 pages each. GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE.

1777, November 14. Philadelphia. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 2 1 1 . 1 page. Copies i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 2 6 9 ; 159, fo. 3 9 3 .

CAPTAIN JOHN LLOYD, 4 6 t h R e g t . , t o LORD BARRINGTON.

1777, November 1 4 . P e m b r o k e . — B e q u e s t s extended leave of absence t o m o r e completely recover from h i s wound. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 244. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 19 November 1777. GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 14. Head Q u a r t e r s . — " I a m sorry to find, by the tenor of your letter of the 6 t h i n s t a n t , t h a t we still u n h a p p i l y differ in our ideas of those j u s t a n d reasonable t e r m s upon which a general exchange of prisoners m i g h t take place . . . I a m induced to accede to your proposition . . . t h a t t h e officers, who are prisoners of war, on both sides should be released " o n parole a n d will await h i s answer. B u t t h i n k s exchange t h e more eligible mode. Asks some explanations. Encloses paper with regard to t h e charge against Mr. Boudinot. Asks particulars of a n y cases of persons injuriously loaded with irons. Counter grievances of t r e a t m e n t of American prisoners. R e p o r t of i n h u m a n i t y of Mr. C u n n i n g h a m , provost m a r t i a l , etc. (Printed iu Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , V. 147.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 74 and 160, also 8 5 . 4 and 5 pages. Enclosures:— ::s

ELIAS BOUDINOT, Commissary General of P r i s o n e r s .

Report.

1777, November 1 3 . Whitemarsh Camp.—Denies that the prisoners under his charge have been in any wise ill-treated. Maintains that no answers hare been received to his letters. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 76 and 86. 3 pages each. . JOSEPH CLOYD a n d WILLIAM DEWEES.

1777, November 1 5 . Philadelphia.—Depositions of two prisoners released from Philadelphia, as to their being confined in the Guardhouse in Philadelphia for some days without food except what the inhabitants brought to them. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 7 5 and 86. & pages each, 0 . EOWLES a n d other American Officers to GENERAL SIR

WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 1 7 . S t a t e House, Philadelphia.—Memorial in answer to h i s message. State their complaints : — t h a t though sometimes granted, t h e privilege of walking i n t h e enclosed y a r d adjoining the H o u s e is frequently denied. T h a t it is with great difficulty wives, relations or friends can see t h e m . T h a t though they cannot justly complain of t h e quality of provisions t h e deficiency is great, t h e -sick a r e allowed to r e m a i n too long a n d money does n o t r e a c h t h e m . Mention t h a t t h e officers of t h e Delaware frigate wore confined i n a small room without water or provisions. 2 copies. Vol. 8 . Nos. 7 7 and 88. 5 pages each. .

1777, November 18. Philadelphia.—Approves arrangements. Necessity for t h e embargo ceasing. Application is to be made to Sir H e n r y Clinton a n d the Commodore that the port of New York b e made open. Rhode Island should depend o n New York for its supplies. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 132. 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 19. W a r Office.—Recommends t h e subject of t h e enclosed letter to Howe's consideration. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 238. 1 page. Enclosing Lieut. J . Campbell to [Lord B a r r i n g t o n ] , 1 Nov. 1777. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 19. W a r Office.—Encloses letter and signifies ' his Majesty's permission to extend Capt. Lloyd's leave of absence to t h e 12th March next. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 248. 1 page. Enclosing Capt. J. Lloyd to Lord Barrington, 14 Nov, 1777. L I E U T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE to GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 2 1 . Cambridge.—Refers to his letter of the 21st October. H i s impatience to hear from h i m is of the most anxious n a t u r e . Necessaries for t h e troops. H i s desire to r e t u r n to E n g l a n d . Suggests a ship of war touching at Rhode Island. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 193. 3 pages. 1777, November 23.—A slip of paper with t h e following words :—" E a c h corps to receive one pair of shoes p e r m a n agreeable to t h e last r e t u r n s of effectives the 10th hist." B a t e d at H e a d Quarters, Philadelphia. Vol 2 4 . No. 120. Query accompanied Lt.-Gen. Lossberg's letter of 4 Sept. 1782. GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 2 3 . Head Quarters.—Threatening to retaliate if h e does not get redress of t h e grievances complained of b y the prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 163.) 2 copies. Vol 3 . Nos. 78 and 89. 1 page each. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, November 2 4 . Philadelphia.—Proper manifests a n d p e r m i t s required for e n t r y of spirituous liquors. Copy. Vol 34. No. 175. 1 page.

1777, November 2 4 . Philadelphia.—Answer t h a t t h e officers were deprived of liberty of walking i n t h e yard to prevent a second escape, b u t if t h e principal officers will be responsible for the security of t h e lower class every proper indulgence will be allowed. T h a t t h e same allowance of provisions w a s m a d e as is issued t o British officers when on board t r a n s p o r t s , if insufficient they were at full liberty to purchase m o r e . I t is found t h a t m o n e y sent to t h e m was n o t sealed a n d m a y have been purloined. As to t h e t r e a t m e n t complained of by the officers of t h e " D e l a w a r e " it is entirely new to h i m , b u t is informed t h e r e was n o suffering, as t h e prisoners were supplied by t h e in­ habitants. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 8 2 ° and 92. 2 pages each, ELIAS

BOUDINOT, to

Commissary

of

Prisoners,

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE.

1777, November 25. C a m p . — S e n d s letters, m o n e y a n d clothes, contained i n two saddle b a g s for p r i s o n e r s . T h e monies were for t h e 9 t h Virginia R e g i m e n t — C a p t . George Gilchrist and E n s i g n Stockley £ 2 0 ; Samuel W e p l e s 3 5 $ ; Captain a n d Lieut. Snead £ 1 0 Virginia currency ; E n s i g n N a t h . D a r b y £ 1 9 6s. 3<^. Virginia c u r r e n c y ; Lieut.-Ser. Teakle £ 6 13s. 6d.; Lieut. T h o m a s P a r k e r £ 1 2 ; Lieut. T h o m a s Custor £ 9 l i s . and Major Toyne £ 1 0 17s. 6d. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 82 and 9 3 . 1 page each. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE t o DANIEL W I E R .

1777, November 2 5 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — H i s report of what is deemed a fair price for r u m , whisky a n d spirits is approved a n d h e is t o regulate p a y m e n t accordingly. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 1 3 3 . 1 page. L T . - G E N . BURGOYNE t o G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 2 6 . — I n consequence of h i s sentiments relative to t h e difficulty of t h e t r a n s p o r t s m a k i n g t h e port of B o s t o n at t h i s advanced season, h a s applied to Genl. W a s h i n g t o n for h i s consent or t h a t of Congress to e m b a r k t h e troops a t Rhode I s l a n d or some port in t h e S o u n d . Can h a r d l y conceive a n y objections, b u t should a n y arise a n d t h e troops be obliged t o wait t h e passage of t h e t r a n s p o r t s t o Boston, h a s requested passports for himself a n d suite t o e m b a r k on a separate frigate at R h o d e Island, both h i s business a n d h e a l t h r e q u i r i n g his r e t u r n to E n g l a n d . S u b m i t s with g r e a t e a r n e s t n e s s a list of recommendations to the v a c a n t commissions of t h i s a r m y . A n addition to t h e letter explains t h a t the r u l e followed a s to lieutenan­ cies h a s been to r e c o m m e n d two in each r e g i m e n t to regimental succession where t h e e n s i g n s h a v e deserved it, a n d afterwards t o consider t h e eldest ensigns of t h e a r m y a n d officers who have

particularly distinguished themselves, among the latter of which is classed Mr. Cos of the Artillery. The seijeant-majors are recommended for ensigneies upon his personal observation of distinguished conduct before the enemy. Lord Balcarres is in point of seniority the 2nd Major of. the army, Major Irvyn of t h e 47th is the eldest, b u t Lord Balcarres commanded the L i g h t Infantry thro* the whole campaign with great distinction, after t h e wound of Brigr. F r a z e r in t h e action of t h e 7th October, the command of the whole advanced corps devolved to his Lordship, and h i s gallant defence of the post which covered the right flank of the camp, and which was stormed with great impetuosity, saved the a r m y . Capt. L t . Scott was promised a company for voluntarily undertaking a difficult and dangerous piece of service. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 194. 3 pages. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 273.

G E N . Sift WM. HOWE to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1777, November 2G. Philadelphia.—Will never agree to a partial exchange of prisoners till h e (Gen. Washington) has on his part fulfilled the cartel agreed on. It rests with him whether an exchange takes place or not, and he is therefore responsible for the inconvenience which the officers and men on both sides are p u t to. T h e provisions issued to prisoners on board men-ofwar or transports is uniformly the same as t h a t issued to British troops. Will allow a commissary with supplies for the prisoners a t Philadelphia and expects in r e t u r n passports for persona to carry supplies to t h e British prisoners, & c , &c. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 519.) 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 79 and 90. 3 pp. and 4 pp.

LORD MACARTNEY to

LORD HOWE and

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 26. St. George's, Grenada.—Question of licenses for vessels carrying stores and provisions. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 119. 2 pages. Enclosed by Sir W . Howe to Lord G. Germain, No. 84, 18 J a n . 1778. Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Grenada 13.

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to ELIAS BOUDINOT.

1777, November 26. Philadelphia.—Sends receipt showing the delivery of t h e money sent t h e previous day for the officers of the 9th Virginia Regiment. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 8 1 and 94. 1 page each.

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

JOHN GEORGE LORENTZ.

1777, November 26. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h e accounts relative to Hessian hospitals a r c to be delivered to Mr. Mallet, Purveyor to the British H o s p i t a l , for h i s inspection, a n d Sir H e n r y Clinton upon receiving h i s report will give the necessary orders t h e r e o n . Copy. Vol. 1. No. 172. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY to

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 26. Halifax.—Major Small h a v i n g set out with a d e t a c h m e n t to St. J o h n s River to m e e t t h e garrison of F o r t Cumberland a n d to proceed to Machias a n d destroy t h a t nest of pirates and afterwards to go to t h e E a s t e r n Coast of New E n g l a n d towards Gouldsbury to cause a n a l a r m in favour of Gen. Burgoyne, a n d as h e failed in t h a t expedition, s e n d s h i m to explain t h e reason. Sir George Collier was t h e cause of t h e failure, which could not have happened h a d h e (Sir George) told his intentions. H i g h l y approves t h e Major's corps. H e carries proceedings of court-martial against L i e u t - C o l . G o r e h a m a n d Major B a t t . Does not like t h e people or place one bit better t h a n he did. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 148. 3 pages. G E N . SIR W M . HOWE to

B R I G . - G E N . MONTFORT BROWNE.

1777, Nov. 27. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — R e g r e t s t h a t private affairs cause h i m to desire to r e t u r n to Ireland. If h o persevere in his request ho m u s t accede to t h e rule t h a t no officer in the Provincial service is to be considered as such b u t d u r i n g actual residence in America. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 134. 1 page. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LIEUT.-COL. JOSEPH GORHAM.

1777, November 27. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letters of 6 J u n e . Promotions m a d e accordingly. " T h e o r d e r s you h a v e given for cloathing from E n g l a n d m u s t be considered aa a n act of your own, h a v i n g received n o powers from m e for so doing. T h e cloathing sent out for Governor Legge's corps was deemed, upon its reduction, sufficient to supply both for this year, and Major-General Massey has m y orders on t h a t h e a d . F o r this reason you m a y conclude I c a n n o t furnish you with m o n e y t o m a k e good your e n g a g e m e n t s to Alderman H a r l e y . " Copy. Vol. 29. No. 26. 1 page. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

MAJ.-GEN. EYRE

MASSEY.

1777, November 2 7 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — H o p e s the clothing sent for Legge's corps will be sufficient for it a n d G o r e h a m ' s . Asks a n exact r e t u r n of t h e issues. Application m a d e b y G o r e h a m for h i s off-reckonings is not admissable. Extract. Vol. 2 9 . No. 27. 1 page.

CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to LIEUT.-COL. JOSEPH 'GOREHAM.

1777, November 2 7 . Philadelphia.—Taking exception to some of his proceedings. Cannot accept his drafts for clothing ordered. Promotions i n h i s corps. H i s accounts have been submitted to Gordon a n d Crowder, & c , &c. Copy. Vol 10. No. 1 4 5 . 3 pages. STORES.

General Invoice of Stores shipped by Mure, Son and Atkinson, by order of t h e Treasury, for the forces in Canada under Sir Guy Carleton. Marked a s sailed about October 17 and Novem­ ber 26 and 27, 1777. Original. Vol. 56. No. 3 1 . 1 page, DANIEL WIER, Commissary General, to G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, November 27. Philadelphia. Signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 100. 4 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to J o h n Robinson, 30 Nov. Copy in Lord D a r t m o u t h MSS., see 14th Report, Appendix X,, p. 448. LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, November 28. W a r Office.—Sends memorial of Ross a n d G r a y with a co])y of a letter from Major Gordon of t h e 26th respecting a s u m of £ 3 4 8 Gs. said to have been paid for officers' t e n t s . Asks t h a t enquiry be made. Also t r a n s m i t s a memorial of t h e officers of eight companies in t h e 14th. Desires informa­ tion. Sends further t h e accounts of debts of sundry recruits embarked for t h e 8th regt. i n Canada but sent from Montserrat to New York a n d incorporated into his (Howe's) army. A s these debts were intended to be discharged by stoppages out of t h e subsistence of t h e m e n directions a r e t o be given to t h e regi­ mental paymasters for t h a t purpose. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 253. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Memorial of Messrs. Ross and Gray (late agents to the 26t1i) to Lord Barrington. Desiring reimbursement for tents sent out in 1775, which as the regiment was taken jirteoner and the army changed quarters, were damaged by accidents. Vol 6. No. 250. 1 page. Memorial of officers of the 14th Regiment who served in East Florida, to Lord Barrington. For payment for bat, baggage and forage from 1 January to June 1777, when in service in East Florida. Vol. 6. No. 248. 1 page. Account of debts of a party of recruits oj the 8th Regiment embarked under Ens. J. Piercy; also of German recruits, and of the recruits of Ensign Wilmott's party, see 22 Decem­ ber 1776.

CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE t o MESSRS.

GORDON a r i d

CROWDER.

1777, November 2 8 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — S e n d s accounts and p a p e r s relative to G o r e h a m ' s corps. T h e subsistence accounts are wrong t h r o u g h o u t . Sends his letter to G o r e h a m open for perusal, &c. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 144. 2 pages. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM

HOWE.

1777, November 2 8 . Headquarters.—Accedes to h i s proposi­ tion a n d h a s directed m e a s u r e s to be taken for releasing all t h e British officers " upon t h e condition y o u m e n t i o n . " " At the s a m e time I wish t h a t a more extensive relief h a d been agreeable to you." Mr. Boudinot sent to examine into state a n d wants of t h e prisoners at Philadelphia. P a s s p o r t s shall be granted for Commissaries. " W h e n Major Stockton was first captured, I believe t h a t he, a n d one or two officers t a k e n with h i m , suffered the t r e a t m e n t which you m e n t i o n . T h i s was without m y privity or consent. As soon as I was apprized of it, relief was ordered. B u t surely this event, which h a p p e n e d so long ago, will not authorize the charges in y o u r letter of t h e 6th. I n a word, I shall be h a p p y , a s I ever h a v e been, to render t h e situation of all prisoners in my h a n d s as comfortable as I can, and n o t h i n g will induce m e to depart from t h i s rule, b u t a contrary line of conduct to those in your possession. Captivity of itself is sufficiently grievous, a n d it is cruel to add to its distresses." (Printed in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , V- 175.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 80 and 9 1 . 2 pages each. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD

GEORGE

1777, November 30. Philadelphia.—No. 7 5 . Copy. Vol. 4. No. 112. 2 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W . Indies 133, fo. 2 3 ; copy 306, fo. 189. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

America

and

GERMAIN.

1777, November 30. Philadelphia.-—Private. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 113. 3 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 138, fo. 27 ; 306, fo. 2 5 9 ; and in t h e Saeliville M S S . G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1777, November 30. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — S e n d s t h e Commissary General's report on the r u m c o n t r a c t . Declines t h e determina­ tion of a point so a p p a r e n t l y out of h i s power. H o p e s t h e interests of Messrs. Mure will be adjusted a t h o m e on equitable t e r m s . " I beg leave to m e n t i o n a circumstance for their Lord­ ship's information,, relative to the two Provincial Corps first

raised in America after the commencement of the present rebellion, v i z : The Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s and Royal Fencible Americans, commanded by Lieut.-Cols. McLean and Goreham. " A s their Lordships t h o u g h t proper to make provision for the clothing of t h e provincial troops, it was n o t m y intention that any of those corps should have connections with off reckonings, or be supplied otherwise t h a n from the King's stores, " Licut.-Col. McLean's corps being a national one, and raised during the command of General Gage, t h e Lieut.-Col. ordered out his clothing from Britain, and in consequence of an order from the Treasury to Sir Guy Carleton, he received off reckon­ ings to the 11th of J u n e 1776, inclusive, by m y w a r r a n t dated the 31st December 1776 ; the second battalion of the corps was commissioned by me, and separated from the first under the command of Major J o h n Small, who, by pursuing the same measures, m a y very probably make the same demand. "Lieut.-Col. Goreham from this precedent h a s , I understand, commissioned his clothing from Alderman Harley, which was expected out this a u t u m n to t h e 24th J u n e 1776. I ordered p a y m e n t for all the clothing bought for this c o r p s ; for the present year, the clothing sent out for Governor Logge's proposed regiment to Halifax was deemed sufficient for b o t h ; and it was m y intention to have provided for the next from the stores sent out for this p u r p o s e ; however, I understand Lieut.-Col. Goreham h a s undertaken to provide for himself, wherefore I should be pleased to have their L o r d s h i p s ' directions, whether they would chuse the off reckonings to be allowed to those corps upon the proper certificates, or t h a t the original cost of the clothing so ordered, should be paid on account of Government." Copy. Vol. 2. No. 99. 3 pp. Enclosing Daniel Wier to Gen. Howe, 27 November. E x t r a c t in Lord D a r t m o u t h ' s M S S . CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to LIEUT.-COL. WILLIAM ALLEN.

1777, December 1. Philadelphia.—The Commander-in-Chief approves the recommendation of Mr. Ross Carrey as lieutenant in his (Allan's) battalion. Copy. Vol. 5, No. 136. 1 page. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

LIEUT.-COL. CHALMERS.

1777, December 1. Philadelphia.—The Commander-in-Chief approves of Captain Ross Currey's resignation and of " C a p t a i n G a r n e t ' s receding from t h e R a n k of Capt. to t h a t of QuarterMaster, h e has also approved of your Recommendations of Captains D u l a n y and Kenedy, vice Curry and Garnet, and of Mr. Chas. W m. Clark, and Mr. J o h n McPherson being E n s i g n s vice H a m m o n d and F o r d . " Copy. Vol. 5. No. 135. 1 page. T

L i s t of promotions from t h e W a r Office, received at Philadelphia 1 December 1777. I n t h e Books of the A r m y 13 December 1777. E . H u t c h i n s o n , Deputy Adjutant General. Vol, 3 7 . Nos. 10, 1 1 . 2 pages. TROOPS of CONVENTION.

R e t u r n of provisions from November 7 to December 1 received by Lieut.-General B u r g o y n e ' s Troops at Cambridge. Copg. Vol. 9 . No. 198 2 pages. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to JOSEPH GALLOWAY.

1777, December 4 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — H a v i n g appointed h i m S u p e r i n t e n d e n t - G e n e r a l of the Police i n t h e City a n d its environs a n d S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of I m p o r t s a n d E x p o r t s to a n d from Philadelphia, gives detailed i n s t r u c t i o n s for t h e discharge of this i m p o r t a n t t r u s t . H i s deputies a r e — S m i t h , esq., a n d Enoch Story. Copg. Vol. 3 4 . No. 178. 6 pages. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, December 4 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — A p p o i n t m e n t of a police— Galloway, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t - G e n e r a l . Copg. Vol. 34. No. 172. 1 page. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, December 4 . Philadelphia.—Galloway to b e Superin­ tendent of all I m p o r t s a n d E x p o r t s . Regulations to b e observed. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 173. 4 pages. JOHN ROBINSON t o GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 6. T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — G e o r g e Brindley, Deputy-Commissary, at 30s. a d a y , a n d Gregory Townshend,_ Assistant-Commissary, a t 20s. a day, h a v i n g applied to be paid in E n g l a n d , care is to b e taken t h a t n o p a y m e n t is m a d e to t h e m in America. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 4. No. 106. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON t o GENERAL S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

1777, December 6 . Whitehall, T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — M r . Wier will be able to give every information relative to t h e supply of provisions. Investigation t o b e m a d e into complaints of defects a n d b a d n e s s of previous supplies. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 107. 1 page.

DANIEL W I E R to FRANCIS RUSH CLARK.

1777, December 8 . Philadelphia. Abstract. Vol. 25. No. 36. 2 pages. Enclosed in F r a n c i s R u s h Clark's memorial to Sir G. Carleton, 14 J a n u a r y 1783. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 8 . Philadelphia.—Regulations as to sale of r u m , molasses, salt, medicines. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 167. 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to MAJOR BLAKENEY, 23rd

Regiment.

1777, December 9. W a r Office.—Has received a message from Sir W m . Howe desiring that h e (Blakeney) m a y be ordered out to his duty. No further indulgence can be granted. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 6. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 J a n u a r y 1778. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 9. W a r Office.—Is surprised to find Major Saxton still absent. H a s directed strict enquiry to be made thereon. Major Blakeney h a s been told his services can no longer be disponsed with. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. A f>. 254. 2 pages. r

Enclosures:— Lord Barrington to Major Saxton, see 27 F e b r u a r y . List of Promotions. Vol. 6. A o. 252. 1 page. 7

LORD BARRINGTON to MAJOR SAXTON.

1777, December 9. War Office.—Must lay t h e subject of his absence from duly before t h e King. Desires to know a n y t h i n g t h a t may be p u t forward in justification. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 7. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 J a n . 1778. ANDREW ELLIOT to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 9. Superintendent's Office, New York.— Agreeable to directions h e showed the letter of 18th November to General Clinton, who desired h i m to clear out vessels for Philadelphia. Forty-two cleared between 27th November a n d 5th December. ' ' General Clinton on t h a t day ordered an embargo on the Philadelphia trade—this restriction was taken off yesterday so t h a t still greater supplies will go in t h e course of a few d a y s . " E n c o u r a g e m e n t given to supplies for Philadelphia. Due attention will be paid to t h e wants of Rhode Island. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 137. 2 pages. S580 &

1777, December 10. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " Upon a revisal of your letter of t h e 27th Oct., and particularly t h a t p a r t of it respecting t h e exportation of certaiu commodities from New York which has been permitted for reasons therein set forth, I have to observe t h a t such permissions are contrary to Act of Parliament, and therefore cannot a d m i t of a n y exportation whatever from t h e port of New York to Great Britain, Ireland, or t h e West Indies, which you are to make the rule of your conduct in future.—Such articles as it m a y be found necessary to be sent from time to time to Philadelphia, Bhode Island, Nova Scotia, E a s t and West Florida, . . . will only be permitted by particular application to Sir H e n r y Clinton." Copy. Vol. 5. No. 138. 1 page. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

JOSEPH GALLOWAY.

1777, December 10. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — S i m i l a r letter. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 176. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 1 1 . W h i t e h a l l — N o , 22. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 5. No. 140. 5 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 747 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 3 6 ; copies in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEOROE GERMAIN to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 1 1 . Whitehall.—No. 2 3 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 189. 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 132, fo. 755 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 3 8 ; copies in the Sackville M S S . GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to LIEUT.-COLONEL GEORGE CLERK,

Barrack-Master-General. 1777, December 12. Philadelphia.— H a s received letter of 17th. T h e enclosed answer to different h e a d s will be his direction relative to t h e m . F i n d s t h a t barrack furniture, utensils, & c , for 16,000 m e n will be sufficient instead of 28,000. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 145. 1 page. Enclosure:— Paper in two columns containing the "Points on which LieutColonel Clerk uishes to be determined on" and the answers. With reference to lodging or furniture money, supplies of wood, candles,_ dx., to be allowed to officers, &c, not in ban-acks, and whether the regiments are to pay for deficiencies of barrack furniture or bedding. Copy. Vol. 5. No, 59. 8 pages,

WILLIAM KNOX to G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1777, December 12. Whitehall. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 142. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 132, fo. 759; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 239 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— Intelligence received from France. As soon as it was known that General Howe would proceed for Philadelphia the chief supporters of the rebellion withdrew and called in their agents who had been employed in different provinces, who are to remain in Philadelphia pretending to be excellent friends to Government; they are to give intelligence as a Coup de Main is to be attempted on Philadelphia and New York at t h e same time as soon as the frost sets in, if Burgoyne's army could be beat back, which they had no doubt of accomplishing. Alas ! it is worse t h a n that. Willin and Morris, of Philadelphia, who have been the chief agents for establishing correspondencies for arms, ammunition, i£c, all over Europe, and in the Dutch and French Islands, have called to Philadelphia Sam. Inglis and Marshall from Virginia, who have been considerable buyers of tobacco- for the Concjress under Will-in and Morris; these-with several others are to remain in that city, the first a Philadelphia!!, the last a Scotchman. The pay given those people is high beyond conception. I here find they have, a number of Americans, English, Scotch and Irish, as well as ttvo or three foreigners; my friend says they don't mind destroying the tiro cities, but would be glad to burn them. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 141. 1 page CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to

LIEUT.-COL. WILLIAM ALLEN,

1st Battalion Pennsylvania Loyalists. 1777, December 12. Philadelphia.—The Commander-in-Chief approves Mr. J . Swift being captain, and M r . Cristall surgeon's m a t e i n his battalion. Copy. Vol. 5. No. 143. 1 page. MAJOR W . BLAKENEY, 2 3 r d Regiment, t o [LORD BARRINGTON] .

1777, December 13. Newcastle-upon-Tyne.—Explaining t h a t h i s constitution h a d received a shock from h i s wounds. I s in treaty with Major D u n d a s for a n exchange. If this does n o t take place h e will punctually obey orders received. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 5. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord B a r r i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 7 J a n . 1778. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1777, December 1 3 . P h i l a d e l p h i a — Lieut-Governor Sinnott's salary will be paid to his agent on demand. A superintendent a n d subordinate officers appointed to regulate imports t o New

York. Similar a r r a n g e m e n t m a d e for Philadelphia. Sends for their L o r d s h i p s ' information, his proclamation, i n s t r u c t i o n s and material correspondence on these institutions. Copy. Vol. 2 . No. 1 0 1 . 2 pages. JOSEPH GALLOWAY to

[GENERAL S I R WILLIAM H O W E ] .

1 7 7 7 , December 1 4 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h a t as t h e instructions were t h a t no exportation whatever should bo allowed, h e h a s sent his D e p u t y to stop the transport " F a n n y " loading staves for I r e l a n d . Answer received shall, be t h e rule for future conduct. All vessels though in I I . M . service should e n t e r a n d clear at t h e . S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s office. Autograph signed letter. Vol. l i t . No, 1 7 4 . 2pages. GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 7 , December 1 4 . H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — R e q u e s t i n g blank pass­ p o r t s for vessels to supply B u r g o y n c ' s a r m y with wood and provisions from places on t h e coast. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 9 5 and 9 7 . 1 page each. P r i n t e d in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , Yol. 5 , p . 1 8 8 . LIEUT.-COL. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 7 , December 1 5 . Concord.—Mr. H e m a n Allen of Salis­ b u r y h a s t r a n s m i t t e d t h e enclosed letter from t h e Commissary General of P r i s o n e r s offering exchange of Col. E t h a n Allen for himself. Begs his Excellency's approbation m a y be signified to M r . Boudinot. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 6 1 . 1 page. Enclosing H e m a n Allen to Lt.-Col. Campbell, 3 1 October. E l i a s Boudinot to H e m a n Allen, 8 0 Sept. This a n d enclosures forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to General Howe, 1 2 J a n u a r y 1 7 7 8 . L T . - C O L . S I R GEORGE OSBORN to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1 7 7 7 , December 1 5 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — H a s appointed William Porter, E s q . , as Muster-Master-General of t h e F o r e i g n Troops, to act d u r i n g his absence in E u r o p e . Will p r e p a r e a state of t h e s t r e n g t h and condition of foreign troops to lay before t h e King. Copy. Vol. 1 . No. 1 7 3 . 1 page. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY.

1 7 7 7 , December 1 7 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " T h e B e a r e r Captain F a r r e l h a s represented to me t h a t h e can raise a Company of Provincials in Nova Scotia, you will therefore be pleased to give h i m such Authority as you t h i n k necessary to enable h i m to execute this Service, and if h e succeeds in raising a Company it is my Design to a t t a c h him to G o r e h a m ' s Corps. I n the m e a n Time h e m u s t receive Subsistence for t h e Men, a n d five Dollars B o u n t y for each Recruit attested and approved," Copy. Vol. 2 9 . No, 2 8 . 1 page.

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, December 17. Philadelphia.—Licences required selling liquor. Copy, Vol. 34. No. 168. 1 'page.

for

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to COLONEL S I R GEORGE OSBORN.

1777, December 17. Philadelphia.—" I had t h e Honor to lay before t h e Commander in Chief your open Letter to Lord Geo. Germain, which I received last Night, a n d a m directed to signify to you, t h a t it is proper all points of Information relative to t h e Foreign Troops should be reported through him to the Secretary of State, wherefore I take t h e Liberty to return your dispatch to his Lordship ; and to add t h a t I presume upon a Letter from you to t h e General expressing your intention to make Mr. Porter your Deputy a n d to prepare t h e State of t h e present Strength and Condition of the Foreign Troops to lay before the King—a public Letter will be written to that purpose." Copy. Vol. 1. No. 17-1. 1 page. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1777, December 18. Philadelphia.—No exceptions to be made in case of transports or Government vessels in regulations for imports or exports as per t h a t of 4th. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 171. 2 pages. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to L T . - G E N . BURGOYNE.

1777, December 19. Philadelphia.—" I have received the H o n o r of your Letter of t h e 26th Novr. with several Enclosures by a F l a g of Truce. " F l a t t e r i n g myself you will obtain Liberty for the Embarkation of t h e Troops a t Rhode Island, and that you will have received my Letter from hence by the Convoy to the Transports, I am only to repeat m y Wishes for your speedy Removal to England, either at the Time t h e Troops embark, or in a separate Frigate, if you should be permitted to carry them to Rhode Island; but in Case of Refusal to t h a t Proposition, you will be so good to give the necessary directions to General Phillips (to whom I write by this Opportunity) to desire he will wait to return to E n g l a n d with them. " H i s Request to m e is to go to Canada to settle some Accounts t h e r e ; but as it is requisite a General Officer should go home with the Troops, I m u s t beg h e will not think of Canada before t h a t Service is accomplished. T h e Season is now too far advanced for h i s thinking of such a Journey this Winter, a n d h e will b e as early there from E n g l a n d in t h e Spring as h e can possibly be from New York, even if he got permission to take York in h i s W a y to Canada. " I r e t u r n herewith a List of Promotions with the Commissions which are given according to your Recommendations, excepting

only L i e u t . Geo. F o s t e r of the M a r i n e s , which from a late L e t t e r from t h e Secretary of S t a t e respecting t h e two Services, I a m informed t h e K i n g considers t h e m as separate, a n d does n o t approve of their coming into t h e A r m y . I have therefore given the 2 L i e u t e n a n c y of the 2 1 , vice T u r n b u l l , to Mr. Gordon from t h e half-pay, w h o has been very strongly recommended to m e , which I h o p e you will approve a n d believe, t h a t I shall ever be h a p p y to pay t h e m o s t entire Obedience to your C o m m a n d s . " P.S.—Finding t h e Commissions c a n n o t be completed in t i m e for this Conveyance, they will be sent to the respective Agents in England. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 212. 2 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies, 133, fo. 277. a

s t

JOSEPH

GALLOWAY

to

[

].

1777, December 20. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — A s to applications for shipping to Hew York tobacco, m u s t a r d or indigo. No injury will be done to t h e a r m y or n a v y here if tobacco is sent hence to New York. Mustard a n d indigo o u g h t not to be exported, as they are required h e r e . Copy. Vol. 34. No. 170. 1 page. (Commissary-General and S u p e r i n t e n d e n t to t h e H e s s i a n s a n d t h e i r Hospitals) to D R . M A L L E T .

JOHN GEORGE LORENTZ

1777, December 20. New York.—Concerning t h e and expenses for s u p p o r t of t h e Hessian hospitals. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 152. 1 page. BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

Gov.

accounts

TONYN.

1777, December 20. St. A u g u s t i n e . — A r r a n g e m e n t s for t h e Corps of R a n g e r s raised. Copy. Vol, 1. No. 142. 2 pages. Copy in Vol. 12, No. 6. Enclosed by Gov. T o n y n to Gen. Howe 24 F e b . 1778. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . I. 248, fo. 2 5 . 1777, December 20.—Proclamation by Maj.-Gen. Robertson, see date of re-issue 27 March 1779. GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1777, December 2 1 . Philadelphia.—Awaits promised list of prisoners. " I h o p e yon will excuse m y compliance with your request of t h e 14th i n s t . for g r a n t i n g passports to vessels carry­ ing provisions and fuel for the troops u n d e r the articles of t h e convention, conceiving it would not be possible to p r e v e n t the passports from being improperly used, a n d being hopeful t h a t the troops m a y be permitted to e m b a r k at R h o d e Island, agreeably to Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s request, which will m a k e such provision unnecessary. T h e t r a n s p o r t s designed for t h a t service sailed

from hence some time ago. I n consequence of a former letter from you, a vessel was ordered to be laden at New York, and to proceed with flour to Boston for the troops. This want being supplied, I t r u s t t h a t fuel m a y be procured without any great inconvenience, or a necessity for passports from me, even though t h e troops should not e m b a r k BO soon as I expect." (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 520.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 96 and 98. 2 pages each. JONATHAN MALLETT to

JOHN GEORGE LORENTZ.

1777, December 2 1 . New York.—Explaining the way in which the accounts of t h e Hessian hospitals m u s t be kept and the stoppages deducted to show what is due from t h o Crown. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 158. 2 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 109. 1 page. Endorsed:—Duplicate J o h n Robinson, Esq., to General Sir William Howe, 2 3 December 1 7 7 7 . Peter P a u m i e r at 30s. and P . W . Hecht at 20s. Commissaries to receive their payments in England. Received by t h e Mercury Packet at Phila. 9th April 1778. No. 40. J o n N GEORGE LORENTZ to

[JONATHAN MALLETT].

1777, December 24. New Y o r k . — A long and peremptory letter m a i n t a i n i n g t h a t " Great Britain don't allow t h e Landgrave a n y fix'd sums of money for supporting the Hessian hospitals as you i m a g i n e ; but t h a t every t h i n g shall be allowed them what his Majesty allows to his own troops." Claims for rations, provisions, allowances for nurses, washing, & c , tho pay of their physicians, surgeons, apothecaries, mates, purveyors and clerks to be allowed as t h e English. Concludes " m y superiors defend mo expressly, to make any further advances for the hospital account but order me to demand and expect those sums from t h e British p a y m a s t e r in advance." Copy. Vol.1. No. 154. A pages. Enclosing 12th Article of t h e ' T r e a t y of Hesse Cassel with Great Britain, 15 J a n u a r y 1776. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1777, December 24. St. Augustine.—The corps of Rangers. P l a n of Captain F a n s h a w e to supply H.M. ships on the Southern station with water from St. Mary's River, &c. Copu. Vol. 1. No. 140. 5 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe 24 F e b . 1778. Copy in Yol. 12, No. 6. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 248, fo. 29.

JONATHAN

Commissary General, to C O L O N E L D . or Officer c o m m a n d i n g at Cambridge.

CLARK,

HENLY

1777, December 2 5 . Cambridge.— Subjoins an order from Dep.-Adj.-Gen. Kingston requiring for Gen. Burgoyne a stated account from t h e Provincial Commissary of all d e m a n d s against t h e Troops of t h e Convention from t h e t i m e of their arrival to t h e end of November. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 205. 1 page.

JONATHAN MALLETT to

[JOHN GEORGE L O R E N T Z ] .

1777, December 26. New York.—Sir IT. Clinton will not g r a n t a w a r r a n t for money for t h e supply of t h e Hessian hospitals until t h e accounts are audited. Will compare a n abstract of expenses with vouchers w h e n produced. Other m a t t e r s mentioned cannot be settled without authority from t h e General. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 155. 1 page.

JOHN GEORGE LORENTZ to

[JONATHAN M A L L E T T ] .

1777, December 28. New York.—The purveyor h a v i n g p a r t l y locked u p and p a r t l y taken along with h i m to Philadelphia t h e most necessary vouchers of t h e Hessian hospital accounts is unable to lay t h e m before h i m as soon as h e wished. Begs h i m to give enclosed Memorial to Clinton and represent m a t t e r s s o ' t h a t he will give a w a r r a n t for £ 2 , 0 0 0 sterling. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 156. 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM TRYON to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1777, December 2 8 . Kingsbridge D i s t r i c t . — W a i t s orders for his command a n d destination. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 169. 1 page. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to L o r d B a r r i n g t o n , 6 Mar. 1778. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. I n d i e s 187, fo. 353 ; W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence, 20. BRIGADIER-GENERAL AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1777, December 3 1 . St. Augustine.—General account with Brigadier-General Augustine Prevost for t h e year. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 8. 1 page. TROOPS OF CONVENTION.

R e t u r n of provisions from December 2 to 3 1 received by Lieut.General B u r g o y n e ' s troops a t Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 198. 2 pages.

GEN.

S I R WIT. HOWE to

ROBERT MACKENZIE) E s q .

[N.D. 1777.] Head Quarters, G e r m a n Town.—Authority and directions as to raising a regiment to be styled the First Battalion of P e n n s y l v a n i a Loyalists, of which the Commander-in-Chief is colonel. Signed by order of t h e Commander-in-Chief, Robt. Mackenzie, secy. 2 copies. Vol. 5. No. 144. 2 pages each. CAPT. ROBEET MACKENZIE to G E N . S I E Wsr,

HOWE.

[qy. 1777.] Friday afternoon, 8 o'clock.—Begins: " M a j o r McLeod from North Carolina . . . of whose sufferings, &c." T h i n k s an extract from the enclosed letter [not identified] as ticked off will be of service to him. Note of Sir William's answer approving the same. Copy. Vol. 20. A (J. 69. 1 page. T

THOMAS

EYEE, Lieutenant

23rd Regiment,

WILLIAM

to GENERAL S I E

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 1. Philadelphia.—Complains of insults while a prisoner on parole at Frederick Town. W a s constrained to subscribe to an extorted parole at Sharpsburg where the prisoners were limited to one quarter of a mile and thrown into a cold stable for resenting a blow given by one Bradford who styled himself Captain of the Guard. H e a r i n g all British prisoners were to be confined on board ship and considering his parole void h a s made his escape and awaits his Excellency's determination concerning h i s case. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 108 and 112. 2 and 3 pages respectively. Enclosed by General Howe to General Washington, 8 J a n . 1778. PRISONERS.

" A Return of the Prisoners, Off" of Bedford Township from the time they were Billeted on the I n h a b i t a n t s unto the first day of Jan* 1778 Exclusive of Twelve Days on Ship B o a r d . " Shows the n a m e s of the inhabitants, officers' names, when they came (the earliest date is April 1777), when they went away, the total weeks a n d the amount. Total sum, £275 8«. '6\d. Marked : " N o . 6. The Bedford Copy." Original. Vol. 3 1 . No. 100. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY to

GENERAL S I E WILLIAM HOWE. d

1778, J a n u a r y 2. H a l i f a x . — " T h e 2 2 November we received h e r e tho disagreeable news from Quebec, of General Burgoyne's m i s f o r t u n e : soon after the Lieutenant Governor and Council sat, a n d wrote m e a letter to apply for the removal of t h e Rebel Prisoners. " I wrote to Sir George Collier to inform h i m , a s it was reported t h a t General Burgoyne's Army were brought Prisoners to B o s t o n : I gave it a s m y opinion ; t h e sooner the. Prisoners were sent

from this the better, t h a t they m i g h t be exchange!: t h e L i e u t ' Governor wrote to m e to m a k e t h e requisition, which I refus'd, as I had y o u r Orders to receive t h e m on shore.: but would give t h e m u p when requir'd by the C o m m a n d i n g Naval Officer. B u t t h u s have t h e y been delay'd from early in November to this day and it is h a r d to s a y how m u c h longer. I am quite h a p p y to r e m a i n in a n y Command, your Excellency is pleas'd to have prescribed to m e ; but why am I to be left with an Officer ; t h a t does everything in his power, to retard t h e Service a n d m a k e m e u n h a p p y , by such frequent delays. " B r i g a d e Major Studholme's & M F r a n k l i n ' s E x p e d i t i o n from Saint J o h n ' s to Machias, was stop'd by Captain Foetus of t h e V u l t u r e ; telling t h e m , h e h a d Orders from Sir George Collier not to assist t h e m . " W i t h t h e concurrence of the Lieut* Governor I order'd Major Small to reinforce t h a t D e t a c h m e n t ; & t h e reason Sir George Collier prevented Captain Foetus from cooperating with Major Studholme, was t h a t Sir George wanted t h e whole h o n o u r of destroying Machias with his S h i p s : t h e failure of which h a s given fresh spirits to the Rebels. " M a j o r Small will inform your Excellency of e v e r y ' P a r t i c u l a r D u r i n g the General Court Martial. I t h o u g h t it highly necessary to send Major Souter to take t h e C o m m a n d of F o r t C u m b e r l a n d h e went in very severe weather, and is now r e t u r n ' d ; after perfoi*ming t h a t disagreeable j o u r n e y with g r e a t chearfulness and effected with t h e greatest j u d g e m e n t ; everything I wish'd. H e h a s reported to m e t h e vast expense of t h a t Post, & w h a t little use it is of, for the protection of this Province. A s t h e r e are sixty Yorkshire families there, who are without d o u b t good Subjects, and would all be destroy'd were we to a b a n d o n t h a t Post, which is m y only reason for continuing i t : in t h e last W a r it was usefull to t h e F r e n c h as t h e y came t h e r e from Canada by t h e B a y of Verte. " Since Captain B a r r o n was t a k e n P r i s o n e r , I appointed Captain Collett a n Assistant E n g i n e e r ; b u t on Captain S p r y ' s Complaint of the extraordinary expences of t h a t G e n t l e m a n ; I h a v e sent one there of Captain S p r y ' s r e c o m m e n d i n g : so t h a t I hope t h e works will go o n t h e b e t t e r . " I reported to your Excellency t h a t I h a d sent C a p t a i n Spry there this S u m m e r to p u s h on t h e W o r k s : a n d as t h e whole of L i e u t Col. G o r e h a m ' s Corps i s t h e r e I beg your permission to withdraw the L i g h t I n f a n t r y C o m p a n y of Marines, which I ordered t h e r e , when t h e place was invested : a n d which I did not t h i n k I could recall without your permission, after having reported it to you. " W i t h o u t doubt if Major Studholme can keep h i s ground a t Saint J o h n ' s which h e tells m e h e will do, t h i s Province m u s t be safe from a n y h a r m by t h e Bay of F u n d y ; as it is exactly opposite Anapolis. " I hope your Excellency approv'd of m y continuing t h e Coal Works. r

4

" W h e n I heard of t h e n u m b e r of small pirates, t h a t were on the Coast, I sent the Deputy Quarter Master General to apply to Sir George Collier to protect the Coal vessels ; he sent me word the Albany was at Canso: she m i g h t as well be in E n g l a n d : I t h e n purchased a small a r m ' d sloop, which I call t h e Howe and sent her & t h e Gage, which brought in all the vessels except one. " Sir George Collier told t h e Officer t h a t commanded the Howe, t h a t General Massey m a y send t h e m out, but the first Man of W a r would take their Prizes from t h e m : this has damp'd the Officers, & I have mention'd to my Lord George Germain, to p r a y h e will send m e Two Letters of marque. " I beg to report to you the Gage took one of these little Pirates, which mounted twelve swivels, and h a d taken m a n y Merchant m e n on this Coast. " I have officer'd and m a n n ' d those two little vessels mostly with Governor Legge's Corps. " As I r e t u r n ' d you Captain Shaw's Commission, which has had a good effect: you will please to send me a Commission for Captain Daniel Cunningham, who has got half his C o m p a n y : and an Adjutant's Commission for L i e u t ' Thos. Green, who now acts by my Order. "Notwithstandingmycomplaintsof Sir George Collier's conduct: Major Small will do m e the justice to say h e never heard me speak a disrespectfull thing of Sir George Collier since h e interfer'd & settled m a t t e r s : and I promis'd you I would not trouble myself about h i m : but, Dear Sir, how unkind Lord Howe is, not to send here some other Officer. " M y Lord in his Letter said there must be a publick h e a r i n g ; I do not care how soon; but I cannot be insulted, by any Man, for so I must call it, when m y letters to you are dated from the 20th November to this date ; for so long ago, has h e informed me, a Ship of W a r was to sail for the G r a n d A r m y ; & five have been fix'd & eounterorder'd since. " I have had the honour to be under your immediate C o m m a n d ; I therefore appeal for my perseverance in every point of Duty. " I a m at this time high u p in Rank & have not a Colonel's C o m m a n d here. " Do not be surpris'd if your Excellency sees m e in the Howe s l o o p : for either Sir George Collier m u s t be recall'd or myself for I can never serve with any Man who occasions such delays to the King's Service in time of Rebellion. " I again repeat to your Excellency that I am ready to serve m y King, wherever you order me. " As m y Lord Howe is pleas'd to say, Sir George Collier must have a publick hearing, I say for t h a t ; it is by no means the method to conquer the Rebels, no more t h a n it was for a two Decker, to cut out of Sheep's Gut River ten little Lumber boats, which were sold for thirty Pounds each; & leave a large F r e n c h Mast Ship t h e r e , in which there are Masts t h a t would sell for T h r e e h u n d r e d P o u n d s each, at P o r t s m o u t h , which the present Master of t h e Gage offer'd to effect, and bring to this Port.

"' The Troops under m y C o m m a n d are furnish'd with most excellent provisions. " T h e K i n g ' s Molasses have been expended for some t i m e . " A s I t h i s m o m e n t have h e a r d , t h e Cabbot is to sail in t h e m o r n i n g , I hope you will p a r d o n m e , for n o t writing t h i s letter myself, and also forgive the c o n t e n t s . " Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 152. -1 patjes. LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

WM.

HEATH.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 8 . Cambridge. . Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 2 0 8 . 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 5 9 , fo. 7 1 . WILLIAM

GATJLL

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLLUI

HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 3 . Newcastle u p o n T y n e . Copy. Vol. 6 . No. 1 7 3 . 2 pages. Enclosed by General Howe to L o r d Harrington 1 2 April. Original a n d copy in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence, 2 1 a n d 2 0 . LIEUT.-COL.

Jos.

GOREHAM

to

CAPT.

ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 3 . F o r t C u m b e r l a n d . — S e e s from Sir William Howe's letter the d e t e r m i n e d line a n d footing t h e clothing is iixed on. Relies on consideration of G o v e r n m e n t . Requests r e i m b u r s e m e n t of m o n e y advanced before they received Provincial clothing. Would be glad to know if t h e officers a r e to p a y for their uniform c l o t h i n g . Will write to Admiral H a r l e y a n d c o u n t e r m a n d order. Should it arrive will take t h e steps recommended, otherwise t h i n k s t h e y m i g h t be disposed of at private sale in t h i s province. N a r r a t e s t h a t Alderman H a r l e y early in 1 7 7 6 shipped goods to t h e value of £ 8 0 0 for t h e r e g i m e n t . The ship being driven o h to tho W e s t e r n I s l a n d s a n d condemned ; the goods were carried to E n g l a n d reshipt and arrived at Halifax. Some mischievous person having hinted to Maj.-Gen. Massey t h a t t h e r e were goods for trade concealed u n d e r t h a t direction t h e y were given n o convoy a n d were c a p t u r e d . Receiving a very peculiar letter from Gen, Massey, h e sent h i m A l d e r m a n H a r l e y ' s invoice consisting of loggings, shoes, s h i r t s , &c. never more w a n t i n g in t h e r e g i m e n t . As they were insured loses only t h e c h a r g e — n o t £ 5 0 . Lt. Sutherland acquaints h i m t h e r e a r e alterations relative to the p a y of t h e regiment. Will rectify what h e h a s done before and comply with whatever regulation a are m a d e . Signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 4 7 and Duplicate No. 1 4 6 . 4 pages each. p

LlEUT.-CoL. JoS. GOREHAM to CAPT. ROBERT

MCKENZIE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 3. F o r t C u m b e r l a n d . — T h a n k s for promotions i n t h e corps a n d for i n t e n t i o n s regarding h i s son. T h e n a m e s of

two of t h e officers promoted- should he Samuel Denny Street instead of William Denny Street and Joseph William Goreham instead of Joseph Amherst Goreham. H i s second son is A m h e r s t Goreham. Should be glad if h e could succeed his brother. Mr. Dixon is the eldest volunteer in the regiment a n d has been some time on the River St. J o h n ' s a n d Machias command. H i s father is a n inhabitant of this country and served in the late war, and from his particular services recommends t h e son to a vacancy. The next is a son of Capt. Burns, who came about a year since from E n g l a n d a n d entered t h e corps. I s about 15 years of age and would make a good officer. Signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 150 ; Duplicate No. 149. 2 pages each. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 3 . Boston, Head Quarters. Three eopies. Vol. 9. Nos. 184, 207 ; 3, A'o. 132. About 2 piages. Extract. Vol. 8, No. 8 ; 9, part of No. 192. Also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 133, f. 317 ; and 159, fo. 75. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM HEATH to

L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 3. Boston, Head Quarters. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 209. 1 page ; Extract, part of No. 192. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 159, fo. 7 3 ; and 133, fo. 365. THOMAS WIGGINS, Serjeant of 16th Regt. of Light Dragoons, to JOSEPH GALLOWAY,

Superintendent-General.

1778, J a n u a r y 3. Philadelphia.—Deposition. That h e was fired at by Americans of Colonel Morgan's Battalion on t h e Lancaster road whilst endeavouring to deliver to them a letter and packet under a flag of truce. Two copies. Vol, 3. Nos. 104 and 113. 1 page and 2 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 8 J a n . 1778. LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEATH.

1778, J a n u a r y 4. Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 212. 1 page Extract 9, part of No. 192. Copies in t h o Public Record Office, Ameriea and W. Indies, 133, fo. 3G9 ; a n d 159, fo. 7 7 . ;

LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

S I R ROBERT

PIGOT.

1778, J a n u a r y 4. Cambridge.—Accompanied by a message to the same by Mr. Geddes. Copg. Vol 9. A'o. 185 and 186. 1 page and 3 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Pigot to Gen. Howe, 12 January. Copies i n t h e Public Record Office, Ameriea a n d W . Indies, 138, fo. 2 8 1 ; a n d 159, fo. 345.

LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEATH.

[1778, J a n u a r y 5.] Two copies. Vol. 9. No. 2 1 0 ; part of No. 191-192. S pages each. Extract. Vol. 8, part of No. 8. Copies in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies, 133, fo. 373 ; a n d 159, fo. 8 1 . MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEAT.FI

to

LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE,

1778, J a n u a r y 5. Boston, H e a d Quarters. Two copies. Vol. 9. No. 2 1 1 ; part of No. 192. 2 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies, 133, fo. 377 ; 159, fo. 79. ANDREW

ELLIOTT

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 5. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s Office, New York.—Has stopped exports to Great B r i t a i n , I r e l a n d a n d the West Indies agreeably to h i s orders. E x p l a i n s reasons for h i s measures heretofore. T h e exportation to Philadelphia is allowed and encouragement to ships to R h o d e Island agreeable to t h e orders of General Clinton, G e n e r a l Pigot a n d Sir Peter P a r k e r . These goods are on vessels in H . M . service. Permission refused to m e r c h a n t vessels. No duties paid in New Y ork. H i s difficult situation. Encloses case of Brig, " B e t s y . " Hopes n o steps will be taken till he h a s received his Excellency's determination. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 1. 5 pages. T

Enclosure :— 1778, January 5 . Superintendent's Office, New York.—Case of Brigantine "Betsy." Seized and brought into port by order of Captain Appleby of H.M.S. " Preston." This vessel had on board 100 bushels of salt without any permit for shipping or for leaving the port. * Copy. Vol. 8. No. 2. 3 pages. ANDREW

ELLIOTT

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 6. New York.—By Captain Appleby's orders t h e Brig " B e t s y " was libelled t h e previous day in t h e Court of Admiralty. Imagined no further steps would have been taken before Howe's orders were received. H a s not since seen Commodore H o t h a m . Copy. Vol. 8. No. 3. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEATH

to

LT.-GEN.

BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 6. Boston. Copies. Vol. 9. No. 206 and part of No. 1 9 1 . 1 page. Extract in Vol. 8, part of No. 8. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. I n d i e s 13S to. 3 8 1 ; 159, fo. 85, f

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 7. W a r Office.—Concerning the absence of Majors Saxton and Blakeney and exchange of the latter with Major D u n d a s . Captain J. Thompson died 13th December, 1777. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 4. 1 page. Enclosing Major Blakeney to Lord (Barrington), see 13 Dec. 1777. Lord Barrington to Major Blakeney, see 9 Dec. 1777. Lord Barrington to Major Saxton, see 9 Dec. 1777. L T . - G E N . BURGOYNE to

MAJ.-GEN. HEATH.

1778, J a n u a r y 1. Extract, Vol. 8, part of No. 8. 7 lines. Jjetter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 159, fo. 87. WILLIAM KNOX to

GEN. S I R W M . HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 7. Whitehall.—Circular. Sending the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 137. 1 page. Enclosure:—An Act for continuing an Act made in last session of Parliament, entitled An Act to impower H. M. to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of the crime of high treason committed in any of II. M. colonies or jrtantations in America or on the high seas, or the crime of piracy. PrintedVol. 4. No. 138. 3 pages. JONATHAN

CLARKE to

COLONEL DAVID

1777 [should be 1 7 7 8 ] , J a n u a r y 8. to repeat his application for a stated against the Troops of the Convention. ately furnished or a reason given for so Copy. Vol, 9. No. 202. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

HENDLY.

Cambridge.—Is directed account of all demands Desires thoy be immedi­ great a delay.

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1778, J a n u a r y 8. Philadelphia.—Acquaints him of the coming in of Lieut. E y r e from his confinement in Maryland. Encloses representation of treatment h e received. H e is still considered a prisoner of war, and if h e remains, an officer of equal r a n k will be sent out. Complains of a m a n accompanying a flag of truce manifestly from curiosity. Deposition enclosed shows need of security for flags of truce. P.S.—A sloop with flour for prisoners received, but desires t h a t n o more flags of truce be sent up or down the river without previous leave being obtained. 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 102 and 114. 2 pages each. Enclosing deposition of Thomas Wiggins, 3 J a n , Lieut. E y r e to General Howe, 1 Jan.

MAJOR-GEN.

EYRE

MASSEY

to

CAPTAIN

ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1778, J a n u a r y 8. H a l i f a x . — " Dear Sir,—As I have given Sir W . H o w e so m a n y letters, t h a t I know I shall have his Curses, b u t let h i m remark, t h e y are from t h e 20 November I therefore enclose you t h r e e R e t u r n s , which you m a y shew h i m or not, as you like, a s m y ambition is to show m y desire to please h i m . " I a m h a p p y to tell you, I think our F r i e n d H a l l on t h e m e n d i n g h a n d , I wish for t h e Benefit of u s all, you h a d sent h i m to m e sooner, for h e was fairly worn out in the Service, before h e arriv'd here. " A s h e is t h e pen of a ready writer, a n d m y E y e s t h e worse for use, I refer all m a t t e r s to h i m , but m u s t tell you as well as I have m y Commander in Chief t h a t I a m heartily tir'd of m y C o m m a n d h e r e ; we never h e a r any good n e w s , a n d n o t h i n g but t h e cursedest Lies t h a t can be sent about, a n d never h e a r from the G r a n d A r m y . " Autograph signed letter. Vol, 10. No, 158. 2pages. GEN.

W A S H I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE.

• 1778, J a n u a r y 8, Head Quarters. Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 9 9 , 1 0 0 . 1 page. _ Extract, 4. No. 124. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 133, fo. 143 ; extract 133, fo. 2 4 1 . PRISON EES.

1778, J a n u a r y 9. Halifax.—Return of prisoners in hospital at Halifax with m e m o r a n d u m by Maj.-Gen. E y r e Massey. Original. Vol. 10. No. 1 5 1 . 2 pages. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

[GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE].

1778, J a n u a r y 9. Whitehall.—Acknowledges receipt of various letters. T h e papers relative to r u m supplied by Mure, Son and Atkinson, and. t h e observations as to t h e off reckonings and clothing of Maclean's a n d G o r e h a m ' s corps h a v e been laid before Lord N o r t h . These businesses shall be speedily taken into con­ sideration. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 127. 2 pages. CAPTAIN

WILLIAM

SPEY

to

MAJOR-GENERAL EYRE

MASSEY.

1778, J a n u a r y 9. Halifax.—Report of t h e Guard H o u s e s con­ structed for t h e protection of t h e Half Moon Battery a n d Powder Magazine. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 157. 2 pages. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 10. W a r Office.—That a lieutenancy is vacant in the 4 t h R e g i m e n t of Foot. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 8, No. 9. 1 page.

LORD BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 10. W a r Office.—Acknowledges receipt of letters of 80th November a n d 2nd December. Tho adjustment of affairs respecting L i e u t e n a n t s Paplay and Ord is approved by h i s Majesty. Captain Oilman to take Captain Moore's place. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. A'o. 10. 1 fwi/c. ELIAS

BOUDINOT

to

HUGH

FERGUSON.

1778, J a n u a r y 10.—Prisoners to be supplied solely from their respective lines. Extract. Vol. 3. No. 4 5 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. W a s h i n g t o n , 19 J a n u a r y . Tho same in Vol. 3, Nos. 108 and 119, and in t h e Public llecord Office, America and W . Indies, 183, fo. 293. GOVERNOR

PETER

CHESTER.

1778, J a n u a r y 10. Pensacola.—Proclamation. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 170. $ pages. Enclosed by J o h n Stuart to Gen. Howe, 4 F e b r u a r y . Copy in t h e Public Eecord Office, Ameriea and W . Indies 282, fo. 2 4 8 ; B . of T. W . Florida 2 1 , fo. 55. SIR

GREY

COOPER

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—To order t h e d e m a n d for p a y m e n t for provisions supplied by Nesbitt, D r u m m o n d and F r a n k s to be examined, liquidated and settled. F u t u r e supplies for prisoners to be contracted for in America and paid out of t h e military chest. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 1 0 8 ; and extract, TV, 29. No. 129. 1 jrnge each. MAJ.-GEN.

EYRE

M A S S E Y to

[GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE].

1778, J a n u a r y 10. Halifax.—Has given Major-Commandant Small 4 m o n t h s ' leave of absence. H e has done as much as m a n could do to establish a useful corps. Introduces Captain Maclean, who will deliver his dispatches. " I have ordered three sloops and a schooner with coals to go with this convoy which have been ready to sail for eight and twenty d a y s ; I would have sent you more, could I have got vessels. I beg you will not snffer a n y Contracts to be m a d e for Coals without my knowing of it first; as t h e r e are proposals going from this, that will not answer. At t h i s time there are twelve hundred Chaldrons d u g up, which Captain Clarke will ship at t h e same rate he has done. I t h i n k it necessary to inform your Excellency, that the P y r a t e s which have done all the mischief on t h e Coast of t h i s Province, a p p e a r as fishing boats, and have concealed a r m s ; and all the Sea Officers have said, t h a t Lord Howe h a s desir'd that they shall not be m o l e s t e d ; for they take the Merchant men, which 8680

at

the Ships of W a r speedily r e t a k e : in this situation appoar'd the Pyrate which the ' Gage ' lately took. This, please to keep to yourself, a s I got this intelligence from the Master of the ' Gage,' who is the best Pilot for the E a s t e r n Coast, as well as Guide, in case of a l a n d i n g ; and whom I have found faithfull upon all occasions." Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 159. 2 pages. STORES.

1778, J a n u a r y 10.—Return of camp equipage shipped on board the " G r e e n w i c h " armed ship for the British forces in America under Sir William Howe. Vol. 6. No. 7. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 20 F e b r u a r y , LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 1 1 . W a r Office.—The Corporation of Liverpool having engaged to raise 1,000 m e n for foreign service a n d named Major Pole a n d Captain Stanley for the Lieut.-Colonelcy and Majority respectively, signifies t h e King's c o m m a n d t h a t they be allowed h o m e as soon as t h e service p e r m i t s . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 1 1 . 1 page. GERMAN

TROOPS.

1778, J a n u a r y 1 1 . C a m b r i d g e . — " L i s t of G e r m a n officers, prisoners with the enemy taken from t h e a r m y u n d e r the com­ m a n d of Lieut.-General Burgoyne before the Convention of Saratoga." Showing those taken 16 August a t Bennington, and 7 and 8 October at F r e e m a n ' s F a r m . List of Hessian officers and officers of t h e Regiment of Waldeck prisoners with t h e enemy. No dates given. Recapitulation of t h e above two lists. 2 copies of each. Vol. 3 . Nos. 4 1 , 42, 40. Vol 5 ; 34, 35, 38. 4 pages. Proclamation. 1778, J a n u a r y 12. Philadelphia.—Requiring declaration of all t h e naval stores possessed by persons in t h e city. Copy. Vol. 84. No. 169. 1 page. GEN.

MAJ.-GEN.

SIR

EYRE

WM.

HOWE.

MASSEY

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 12. H a l i f a x . — " L a s t night arrived here the ' Favourite ' Brig a Cartel from Boston, which h a s brought most of t h e Officers of t h e ' F o x / Cornet G r a n t and four Men of y* 16th Dragoons, and some of E r a s e r ' s Officers with a few Men, the whole in great distress for Clothing. Mr. Oglive of F r a s e r ' s Regt. deliv'd m e t h e enclosed from Lt.-Col. Campbel, which he prayed I would open. I did in the presence of Major Small, and as I h a d Captain Baron and Doctor Cullen exchang'd, and t h a t t h r o u g h a Correspondence with General W a r d , who I ;

knew last War, I have now inform'd him, t h a t if he orders Lt.-Col. Campbell on board a n y Frigate cruising in Boston Bay, sends him to Rohde Island or to Halifax, I have pledg'd my Honor, your Excellency will send Lt.-Col. E t h e n Allen in E x c h a n g e for him, which be so kind as to order. " By the ' F a v o u r i t e ' last night I find Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and his A r m y are still at Cambridge. " W h y Sir George Collier does not send t h e Flag of Truce to Boston h e best knows, but he has neither oonsult'd the Lieut. Governor on t h a t or a n y t h i n g else, my plan was for the Cartel to have Remained under the Convoy in the Bay, and sent a Boat, t h a t if there was not Man for Man given up, she should return to Halifax, or go to t h e Grand Army. Upon Resolution of my last letter to your Excellency wherein I h i n t to you the great mischief that is done on this Coast, by the fishing Boats having a Protection, I most humbly pray, you will not think me imper­ tinent in such a Report, I did not mean to say his Lordship showed the least countenance to such Reptiles, but to shew the necessity of more small vessels here. " I have order'd Lieut. Needham to Cloth the Men who arriv'd last night, which are about thirty. I ought to send your Excellency the R e t u r n s of those people, but cannot get it as the Cabot is just under way." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 160. 2 pages. Enclosing Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gon. Howe, 15 December 1777, with extracts from I l e m a u Allen and Elias Boudinot of 31 October and 30 September. M A J . - G E N . SIR ROBERT PIGOT to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 12. Newport.—Papers enclosed will show Gen. Burgoyne's distressed situation. H a s spared i'20,000 for the use of the troops. Mr. Geddes' opinion has been asked relative to p a r t of Burgoyne's letter. Supplies have been forwarded to Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 183. 3 pages. Enclosing Major-Gen. H e a t h to Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne, 3 J a n . 1778. Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Pigot, 4 J a n . 1778. Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne's message by Mr. Geddes to Maj.-Gen.Pigot [4 J a n . 1778.] LIEUT.-GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 13. Boston.—Account with the United States of America. For supplies of provisions November 6, 1777, to December following including 1 January, 1778, for the German Troops. Copy. Vol. 9. No 2 1 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by Com.-Gen. Clarke to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne, 17 J a n . 1778.

COM.-GENERAL

JONATHAN

CLARKE

to

COLONEL

LEE,

C o m m a n d i n g Officer, Cambridge. 1778, J a n u a r y 1 3 . Cambridge.—Renews his application for a stated account of all d e m a n d s against troops of the Convention. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 203. 1 page. COMMISSARY

GENERAL

JONATHAN JOHN

CLARKE

to

LIEUT.-GENERAL

BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 14. Cambridge.—Stating objections after careful examination of the accounts of provisions furnished to the troops of the Convention. Submits t h a t t h e only j u s t a n d clear and decisive method of stating t h i s account is, as t h e n u m b e r of rations received by the troops from 6 November to 31 December is clearly ascertained to a m o u n t to 311,638 rations, " those R a t i o n s be charged at a certain fixed Price upon presumption of t h e Account being paid in h a r d Cash, and t h a t t h e Charge of Candles, Soap a n d Wood be m a d e in a separate Account, so as to preclude a n y further d e m a n d s for t h a t Period." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 2 0 1 . 2 ptoses. Gov.

PATRICK

HENRY

to

the

GOVERNOR

[BERNARDO

DE

AT N E W

ORLEANS

GALVEZ].

1778, J a n u a r y 14. AVilliamsburg. Copy. Vol, 1 1 . No. 104. 3 pages. Vol. 20, No. 4 ; p a r t omitted. Autograph signed letter in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21844, fo. 9 3 ; copies i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 284, fo. 2 8 1 ; a n d Cornwallis M S S . ; Spanish translation in Seville E s t . 87. Caj. 1, leg. 6. LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEATH.

1778, J a n u a r y 15. Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 200. 2 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 159, fo. 139GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1778, J a n u a r y 1 5 . Philadelphia.—Concerning promotions in 60th Regiment a n d new raised battalions of t h a t regiment. H a s acquainted Major Stopford t h a t n o further enquiry will be made into h i s conduct at t h e surrender of E o r t Chamble\ Copy, Vol. 6. No. 164. 1 page. Original in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1778, J a n u a r y 15. Philadelphia.—No. 7 8 . Duplicate copy. Vol.4. No. 114. 2 pages. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 1 1 9 ; copy 306, fo. 195.

GENERAL

SIE

Proclamation.

HOWE.

WILLIAM

1778, J a n u a r y 15. Philadelphia.—To clean before each door on penalty of.5s. F i n e s imposed for chimneys taking fire. Signed J . Galloway, Superintendent General. Copy. Vol, 34. No. 165. 2 pages. GENERAL

SIR

Proclamation.

HOWE.

WILLIAM

1778, J a n u a r y 15. Philadelphia.—To cross only by the Old a n d New Ferries in Water Street and t h e n only by pass. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 166. 1 ])age. MAJOR

JOHN

SAXTON

to

LORD

BAERINGTON.

1778, J a n u a r y 15. Au Buis en Dauphine.—Details relative to his health, absence from his regiment and his endeavours to exchange. Hopes his Lordship will represent to his Majesty h i s unfortunate case and situation. 2 co}des. Vol, 6. No. 5 and Vol. 8. No. 2 1 . 3 pages each. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 4 F e b . 1778. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LOED

BARRINGTON.

1778, J a n u a r y 16. Philadelphia.—In answer to letters of 16th and 19th September, the " H o w e " and " F r i e n d s h i p " are arrived a t New York a n d the " General Conway " parted with her convoy eight days after leaving Plymouth. Directions relative to distribution of necessaries and mode of payment shall be obeyed. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 165. 1 page. Original in Public Eecord Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, 20. GEN.

SIE

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1778, J a n u a r y 16. P h i l a d e l p h i a — N o . 80. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 115. 2 pages. Copies in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 127 ; and 306, fo. 197. CAPTAIN

ROBERT

MACKENZIE

to

HUGH

FERGUSON.

1778, J a n u a r y 16. F r y d a y . — T h e General in a letter to W a s h i n g t o n - h a s taken notice of that part of Mr. Boudinot's letter respecting the restrictions upon the supply of provisions to t h e British prisoners. H e has also in a former letter desired t h a t no flags might pass by water to this place from above or below; and the General expects you will repeat this in your answer to Mr. Boudinot's letter which is enclosed. If you will call upon m e before dinner, you shall see the letter to General Washington, which will explain to you Sir William Howe's ideas. 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 106 and 116. 1 page each.

GOVERNOR

PETER

CHE STUB

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 7 . Pensacola.-—His Majesty's Council for this Province have agreed with him as to the necessity of adopting t h e plan for stoppage of I n d i a n t r a d e , particularly the sale of r u m to I n d i a n s . Encloses copy of a Proclamation to t h a t purport which h e has been advised to issue. H o p e s for a speedy end to the rebellion. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 9 0 . 2 pages. COMMISSARY

GENERAL

JONATHAN JOHN

CLARKE

to

LIEUT.-GENERAL

BURGOYNE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 7 . Cambridge.—I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency t h a t I have received from Mr. Charles Miller an account of provisions furnished t h e troops of the Convention (including the charges referred to in the last account) amounting in the whole to £ 3 7 , 4 9 4 lawful m o n e y of the State of Massa­ chusetts. I beg leave to observe upon t h e a c c o u n t : — T h a t the proposal I h a d t h e honor to submit to you and Major-General H e a t h of estimating t h e ration a t a certain fixed price is rejected. T h a t altho' it's acknowledged this whole account h a s been paid for in t h e currency of the country and your Excellency has been assured t h a t it was intended t h a t the State should gain no advantage by the supplys of your army, yet a n y abatement upon presumption of the account being paid in solid coin is also refused. T h a t according to t h e price at which the provision is charged, if paid in solid coin, will a m o u n t to one shilling and ninepence sterling per ration. As t h e price is so exceeding great I beg leave to s u b m i t to your Excellency whether it will n o t be best to r e t u r n t h e same quantity of provisions to the United States which I u n d e r s t a n d General H e a t h is ready to accept of. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 199. lpage. Unclosing Lieut.-Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s account with t h e United States of America, 1 3 J a n . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 7 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 1 . Copy- Vol 4 . No. 1 1 6 . 2 pages. Duplicate signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W - I n d i e s 1 3 3 , fo. 1 3 1 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 1 9 9 ; extract in the Sackville M S S . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 7 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 2 . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 111. 1 page. Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 1 3 5 ; copy 8 0 6 , fo. 2 0 0 .

GENERAL

SIR

Proclamation.

HOWE.

WILLIAM

1778, January 1 7 . Philadelphia.—Licences required for t r a d i n g ; money to he applied for nightly watch and lamps for city. Signed J o s . Galloway, Sup. Gen. Copy. Vol. 3 4 . No. 1 5 9 . 3 pages. LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 8 . Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 1 9 0 . 3 pages. Enclosing six letters between himself and Major-General Heath, see 3 , 4 , 5 and 6 January. Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 1 5 9 , fo. 3 5 3 . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 8 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 4 . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 1 8 . 1 page. Enclosing Lord Macartney to Lord Howe and Sir W . Howe, 2 6 Nov. 1 7 7 7 . Duplicate signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 1 8 3 , fo. 1 5 1 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 0 2 . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 8 . Philadelphia. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 1 0 1 and 1 1 1 . 1 page each. Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 8 , fo. 1 4 7 . GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 9 . Philadelphia.—Several regiments having applied for relief on account of loss by fire, captures by the enemy a n d other unavoidable incidents, asks whether allowances should be made to t h e m . Copy. Vol. 6 . No. 1 6 6 . 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 9 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 5 . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 2 0 . 1 page. Duplicate signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 1 5 5 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 0 2 . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , J a n u a r y 1 9 . Philadelphia.—Separate. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 2 1 . 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Eecord Office, America and W . I n d i e s 1 3 3 , fo. 1 7 5 ; duplicate in the Sackville MSS.

1778, J a n u a r y 19. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letter of 29th December, with enclosure. Desires h i m to attend to pass­ ing Hessian accounts in same form and similar in other respects to the British. Agreeable to treaty he is also to furnish medicines. Any plan h e m a y think fit for p a y m e n t of the lower servants in their hospitals will doubtless meet with approval. E x p e n s e s of their hospital previous to their arrival at Statin Island, August 1776, h e m a y not settle. Vouchers necessary. " A s the Hessian Hospitals are to be supplied by us with all necessary Articles, etc., it will be I hope needless for Mr. Lorentz to receive more Money by W a r r a n t upon t h a t Account, nor do 1 perfectly understand how it comes t h a t you have not informed Sir H e n r y Clinton t h a t you was to provide Stores, etc., for their Hospitals which you could not I think be ignorant of from m y former Directions to you on t h a t H e a d . " Copy. Vol. 8. No. 12. 3 pages. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1778, J a n u a r y 19. Philadelphia.—Arrival of oat and store ships. H a r l e y and D r u m m o n d ' s bills. F u e l may be procured in America. F r e s h contract for 100,000 gallons of r u m from Antigua a n d Barbadoes at 3.s. Gd. per gallon. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 102. A pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, J a n u a r y 19. Philadelphia.—On the impracticability and i n h u m a n i t y of Mr. Boudinot's proposal, &c. Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 44, 107, 117. 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 289. Enclosures :— Extract of a letter from Elias Boudinot to Hugh Ferguson, see 10 January. PRISONERS.

1778, January 19. Philadelphia.—Quantity oj provisions issued to one man per week at tiro-thirds allowance according to the victualling regulations, agreeable to which the prisoners in Philadelphia are victualled. 4.lbs. IOJOZ. bread; Wis. lOfoz. pork; 2 -pints pease ; ±ozs, butter; Z\oz. oatmeal. Or without the smaller species, ilbs. lQtoz. bread ; %lbs. 80s. 2>ork. 3 copies. Vol. 3 . A os. 43, 109, 118. 1 page each. T

R O B E R T M A C K E N Z I E to L I E U T . - C O L . G E O U C - E C L E R K , B . M . G . 1778, J a n u a r y 19. Philadelphia.—Instructions relative to the p a y m e n t of vessels employed in his d e p a r t m e n t . Desires notice to be given to the Superintendent when a n y vessel employed is n o longer required. 2 copies. Vol. 5. No. 5.; and Vol. 24. No. 7. 2 pages each. CAPT.

PROMOTIONS.

1778, J a n u a r y 20. P h i l a d e l p h i a . ^ L i s t of promotions. Signed Robert Mackenzie, Secretary. Original. Vol. 28. No. 171. 2 pages. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J a n u a r y 20. H e a d Quarters.—Acknowledges letter of 8 t h . Is inclined to think Mr. E y r e ' s conduct not so discreet as it should have been. Cannot wonder at a n y insults as the accounts generally received of treatment of American prisoners are replete with indignities, &c. If Mr. E y r e is not considered a prisoner expects some gentleman h i r e t u r n . The conduct of the officer who followed the flag of truce was reprehensible. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 115 and 105. 2 pages each. Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. 5, p. 218. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE.

1778, J a n u a r y 2 1 . Boston Head Quarters. Extract. Vol 9. No. 170. 2 pages. Enclosed, by Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to President Laurens, 11 F e b . Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 159, fo. 153 ; extracts 133, fo. 4 0 5 ; 159, fo. 197. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

[ANDREW E L L I O T ] .

1778, J a n u a r y 22. Philadelphia.-—Acknowledges receipt of letters of 5 and 6 J a n u a r y . Approves his conduct. Explains his refusal to admit of any exportation not admissible by Act of Parliament. Upon same principle approves his (Elliot's) refusal to m e r c h a n t s to carry cargoes to Nova Scotia and the Floridas, unless in absolute want. I n the case of the brig " Betsy," as it is now in the court of Vice Admiralty it is too late to enter into the contention. " One of my principal objects in appointing you to the Office of Superintendent, was to prevent t h e Conveyance of necessaries to the Rebel Army, or to the Inhabitants in Rebellion in the Neighbourhood of New York. The Pro­ clamation I thought proper to issue on t h a t occasion, was calculated to assist and enforce the purposes of the restraining Act, by providing, conformably to the Spirit thereof, against such clandestine attempts to illicit Trade, as were either clearly beyond the Cognizance or probably would not fall within the immediate Notice of the Navy in the harbour of New York. I t was also calculated for the detection and seizure of such prohibited Articles as might from the smallness of the object, escape the Vigilance, or not be deemed worth the attention of the Captains of Men of War. . . I thought it necessary in m y Official Instructions to caution you concerning Seizures and Con­ fiscations, and absolutely to prohibit the latter until yon should, upon Report of the particular Circumstances have received m y

directions thereon. . . Your Conduct in the Case of the ' Betsy ' is a proof that you do not suffer your Interest to come in Competition with an object of public Concern; and I approve much of your endeavours to prevent any Dispute upon the Occasion with the Officers of the Navy." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 13. 6 pages.

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

Proclamation.

1778, January 22. Philadelphia.—Prohibiting persons who forestall, buy up and exorbitantly sell provisions between the wharves or entrances and the market places. Signed, Joseph Galloway, Superintendent-General. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 163. 2 pages.

LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

HEATH.

1778, January 24. Cambridge.—No. 4. Copy. Vol. 'J. No. 171. 1 page. Enclosed bij Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to President Laurens, 11 Feb. Copies in the Public Becord Office, America and W . Indies 133, ioi 409 ; 159, fos. 157 and 199.

COLONEL

PHILIP

SKENE

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, January 27. Cambridge.—"Sir,—My Fate has placed me here, under the Articles of Convention in the Class of the Followers of the British Army. I am told Judge Fell or Mr. Wynant Vanzant will be received for me. I am induced to give this Trouble because I wish to return to my Family after that I have attended General Burgoyne to Europe." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 168. 1 page.

GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1778, January 80. Head Quarters.—(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 230.) Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 110 and 120. 2 pages. Extract in the Public Becord Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 297. PROVINCIAL

TROOPS.

Return of a Troop of Light Horse Men of Loyal Refugees commencing 1 January, 1778, to the 31st January commanded by Alexander Cameron. Similar return. Commanded by Richard Pearis. Vol. 10. Nos. 173, 174. 1 p. each. Both enclosed by Mr. Stuart to Gen. Howe, 3 February.

CAPTAIN

ROBERT

MACKENZIE

to

JONATHAN

MALLET.

1778, J a n u a r y 3 1 . Philadelphia.—Is sensible of the difficulty and perplexity in settling the Hessian Hospital accounts. Recommends him, instead of asking orders, to propose a mode for t h e adjustment of these accounts and transmit it. Submits as a p r u d e n t step to ascertain fixed allowances for certain branches of expense per m o n t h to prevent altercation. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 14. 1 page. J O H N S T E E L , E n s i g n (53rd Foot, to L O R D B A R R I N G T O N . 1778, J a n u a r y 3 1 . ^ London.—Memorial. Requesting leave to p u r c h a s e a lieutenancy. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 19. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 4 F e b r u a r y .

TROOPS O F CONVENTION.

Lieutenant-General J o h n Burgoyne, Dr. to Thomas Chase, Deputy Q u a r t e r - M a s t e r - G e n e r a l to the Continental A r m y . Account for wood, cartage, transport and forage, from November 1777, to J a n u a r y 1778, £12,547 19s. Commission £G27 7s., total £ 1 8 , 1 7 5 0». Copy. Vol. 9. No. 197. 2 pages. LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 3. W a r Office.—" The Cities of E d i n b u r g h a n d Glasgow a n d the Town of Manchester having undertaken to raise Regiments at their own Expense, and having requested the King to appoint the Commandants from among the Field Officers who have distinguished themselves on t h e American Service : H i s Majesty has been graciously pleased to confer the command of the said Battalions on Sir William E r s k i n e , Colonel Leslie and Colonel Mawhood. . . They are left perfectly at Liberty to accept or decline. . . . Lieut.-Colonel G u n n i n g of the 43rd, Lieut. Campbell of the 55th, and Lieut. Lloyd of the E n g l i s h Fuziliers being named for Promotion in the new Levies, and it having been represented t h a t their Attendance here is necessary, I a m to desire, if you have n o objection, t h a t you will also permit these Officers to r e t u r n h o m e . " 2 copies. Vol. 6. A'o. 1 . ; and Vol. 8. No. 15. 2 images each. JOHN

STUART

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLLIM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 8. Pensacola.—Has been able to form two companies of refugees. Encloses r e t u r n s . Mr. Cameron h i s deputy appointed to the senior company. H a s been obliged to allow t h e m £ 2 sterling per m o n t h and rations. Capt. P e a r i s ' s Gompany furnished with horses and employed for the present in suppressing the r u m trade round Mobile Bay. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 172. 1 page. Enclosing R e t u r n of Capt. Cameron's Company of Regulars a n d R e t u r n of Capt. Pearis's Company, J a n . 3 1 , 1778.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4 . War Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. 2 copies. Vol, 6, No. 2 ; and Vol, 8, No. 16- 1 page each. Enclosure :— List of Promotions. 2 copies. Vol. 6, No. 3 ; and Vol. 8, No. 17.

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIE

1 page each.

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4 . War Office.—Sends Memorial of E n s i g n J o h n Steel [see 31 J a n u a r y above] for h i s consideration. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 18. 1 page. LOED

BAEEINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4 . W a r Office.—Encloses copy of Major Saxton's answer [see 15 J a n u a r y a b o v e ] . By h i s Majesty's command h a s signified to t h e Major t h a t unless h e embarks before end of M a r c h another will be appointed to t h e 45th R e g i m e n t by p u r c h a s e . 2 copies. Vol. 6, No. 4 ; and Vol. 8, No. 20. 1 page each. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIE

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Whitehall.—To take the command. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 7. No. 1. 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 138, . fo. 55 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 242 ; copy in the Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR, W I L L I A M

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Whitehall.—No. 24. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 4 . No. 142. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 4 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 239 ; copy in the Sackville M S S .

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Whitehall.—No. 2 5 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4 . No. 139. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 183, fo. 5 1 ; copy 431, fo. 2 4 1 ; copies in the Sackville M S S . HARDY

PERRY

to

[FARQUSAR

BETHUNE].

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Chactaw nation. Copy. Vol, 29. ivo. 234. 2 pages. Copy in the Publie Record Office, America and W . Indies 282, fo. 2 3 1 .

JOHN

STUART

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Pensacola.—Received letter of 12th J u l y . Communicated it to Gov. Chester, who issued the enclosed proclamation. H a s given instructions to all who have not given in lists of their stock of rum. The bad behaviour of the Creeks obliged him to withdraw all traders from t h a t nation. This alarmed the friendly Indians, who came to confer on the subject. I t was arranged t h a t they should not be diverted from their winter's hunting, b u t leave word where they would be found in any emergency. Immediately after the Upper Creeks had left 600 of the well-affected towns of the Lower Creeks with all their traders arrived with Messrs. Holmes and Scott. They were accompanied by a deputation from the Cupitalis. " At our Meeting I reprehended the Ingratitude of the Cupitalis Oakfuskus & Towns which misbehaved, and at the same Time applauded the Behaviour of the Cowetalis and other friendly Towns. These called upon the Deputies to stand forth and answer for themselves, the Principal came forward but was so abashed that h e coud not utter one word, another fellow came forward and said " T h a t their E y e s were now opened, t h a t they were sorry for what they h a d done, t h a t they w ere sent to ask Forgiveness and t h a t Traders might be permitted to go amongst t h e m , " when I represented the Necessity of their receiving the Commissaries as a Preliminary without which we cou'd not possibly come to a n Understanding. "After m a n y private Conferences with the Deputies the principal named Hycoat offered to accompany M M I n t o s h back to the Nation, provided the Traders cou'd be Buffered to return to the Nation with a Supply of Goods, I thought best however to dispatch h i m with one of the Interpreters, promising t h a t if h e returned with agreeable Accounts, t h e Traders shou'd be permitted to return. " A b o u t t h e middle of last Month M M Gillivray assistant Commissary arrived here with a Message from the Oakfuske Chiefs, declaring their Sorrow for their Behaviour, and desiring to be forgiven, & t h a t the rest of the Nation might not be punished for their Fault, t h a t they h a d no Objection to receive a n y beloved Man except M Tait, who was obnoxious to them, in answer to which I invited t h e m down to Confer with me, as the only way of coming to a thorough good Understanding and M M Gillivray returned fully persuaded t h a t they wou'd accept of the Invitation, I have since received Infonnation t h a t the Rebel Agent Galphin h a s sent three Men as Traders with about twelve pieces of Strouds into some of the Rebel Towns. " Two days ago I h a d a Message from the Ketchita Chief who was h e r e as a Deputy acquainting me t h a t since his R e t u r n h e had gained over t h e principal disaffected Chiefs, & that t h e y were making a strong P a r t y to seize the Rebel Traders & bring t h e m here, & t h a t I might expect good News from h i m very soon. " M a n y of t h e Creeks remain here t h e whole W i n t e r for the sake of Provision, & ever since November about five hundred Cherokees r

r

c

r

e

r

r

c

have lived here, which besides the P a r t i e s which come upon Business have caused a very great Expence of P r e s e n t s a n d Provisions, which still continues. " T h e Provisions which your Excellency was pleased to order here by t h e ' Sarah & Elizabeth Foote,' & which arrived with the ' D a p h i n e ' came in good Time, for without this Supply I cou'd not have continued to feed t h e I n d i a n s , as m y Stock was entirely exhausted. " Agreeable to your Excellency's Directions I have appointed Mr. Kirkland m y Deputy for t h e District of the Seminollu- Creeks with an A p p o i n t m e n t of fifteen shillings Sterling Day, & last Week he set out on a Tour t h r o u g h h i s District, with several of their Leading Men who h a d been here to visit m e . They are extremely well disposed I n d i a n s & ready to be employed when called upon. Mr. Parkland h a s I n s t r u c t i o n s to call a Meeting of the Chiefs for which purpose I have supplied him with a Quantity of Presents, the object of which is to engage those I n d i a n s to be ready when called upon to enter upon Action, h e is to carry a few H e a d Men with him to St. Augustine, and if a n y plan is concerted by Gen. Prevost, h e is immediately to s u m m o n his I n d i a n s who a m o u n t to a thousand G u n M e n by the best Accounts. " T h e Cherokees were perfectly well affected & notwithstanding the severe Chastisement which they lately received, are ready to act when called upon, t h e y came here in a naked a n d forlorn Condition, I have plentifully relieved t h e m & they are now upon the point of r e t u r n i n g into their Nation. They will be immediately followed by Mr. Cameron, who will hold t h e m prepared for any Service which m a y be required of them, I have lately received Assurances from those who live near and pretend to be in F r i e n d s h i p with t h e Rebels t h a t they wish for an Opportunity of acting which t h e y will embrace whenever it offers. " T h e Chaetaws & Chackasaws continue perfectly well disposed parties from both Nations are now scouting upon t h e Mississipi u n d e r t h e Direction of their Commissaries & some white Per­ sons employed for t h a t purpose. " As t h e Creeks are daily r e t u r n i n g from h u n t i n g , I shall most probably by next Packet be enabled to lay before your Excellency more agreeable Accounts of t h e m . T h e London Ships with Supplies for the Trade have not as yet arrived, I sincerely wish t h a t they m a y escape t h e Rebel Privateers who are in wait for them, their falling into the h a n d s of t h e Rebels, at this Time wou'd create m u c h trouble. T h e Creeks are a mercenary People, Conveniency & Safety are the great Ties t h a t B i n d them. F r o m t h e imperfect Accounts which we have received by L a n d from t h e Rebel Provinces a n d from Jamaica, we conclude t h e last Campaign to be most successful & glorious, upon which I beg leave to offer your Excellency m y m o s t sincere Compliments of Congratulation." Copy. Vol. 10. No. 171. 5 pages. Enclosures:— Itocheblave to Henry Stuart, see 4 July, 1777. David Holmes and T. Scott to \John Stuart], see 19 Oct. 1777.

Talk from the Lower Greek Indians, see 19 Oct. 1777. John Stuart to the Lower Creek Deputies, see 20 Oct. 1777. John Stuart to the Upper Creek Indians, see 10 Nov. 1777. Gov. Chester. Proclamation, see 10 Jan. 1778. Talk from John Stuart to the Head Men and Ruling Chiefs of the Oakjuskees and Great. Tallassies. Further talk to the Chiefs of the Upper Creeks at Pensacola. Vol. 10. No. 165. 7 pages. -

JOHN

STUART

to

CAPTAIN

ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 4. Pensacola.—Mr. Skinner of St. Augustine has received articles mentioned to him in Captain Mulcaster's letter of 14 July last. As to his salary. Concludes 18 m o n t h s will be due next 4th of April. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 163. 1 page. GEN.

SIR

"WILLIAM

H O W E to

LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 5. Philadelphia. Copg. Vol. 10. No. 213. 1 page. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 22. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W- Indies 133, fo. 325. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, F e b r u a r y 5. Philadelphia.—(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 535.) Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 131, 1 2 1 . 4 pages. . Enclosing Maj.-Gen. H e a t h to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne, 3 J a n u a r y . Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 3 1 8 ; and 159, fo. 357. JOSHUA

LORING, GENERAL

Commissary SIR

WILLIAM

of Prisoners, to HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 7. New York.—" I beg leave to inform your Excellency t h a t Mr. Boudinot, Commissary of the Rebel Prisoners, came to New York by permission of Sir H e n r y Clinton a few days ago, to visit the Prisoners and settle his acco with Mr. Pintard, I have been with h i m thro' the Hospitals, Sugar House and Provost, and h e is perfectly satisfied in the Treatment they meet with. By h i m I learn t h a t nothing prevents a general Exchange but a wrong Impression Mr. Washington has reced respecting t h e seventeen H u n d r e d m e n which your Excellency sent home last Whiter on parole and which from the interview we had h e t h i n k s can be settled and offers on his r e t u r n to Jersey to obtain Mr. Washington's Leave for me to wait on your Excellency for t h a t purpose, and being of Opinion t h a t the present is a very favorable Opportunity, I shall embrace it the moment I receive their permission, and your Excellency m a y depend on t h e greatest Caution and Attention in this Business." 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 129, 139. lpage each. 4,

JOSHUA

LOSING, GENERAL

Commissary of Prisoners, to SIR

WILLI AH

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 10. New Y o r k . — " I did myself t b e H o n o r to write your Excellency on the 8 t h inst., informing you of my having a n interview with Mr. Boudinot Commissary for Rebel Prisoners, since which he has been to visit t h e Officers on Parole on L o n g Island, and is willing to pay their Board, provided we will reimburse what has been paid for our Officers on the same Occasion. " H e is perfectly satisfied respecting the Men your Excellency sent home on Parole and thinks Mr. W a s h i n g t o n can no longer dispute t h e p a y m e n t of t h e m as his own Officers have assured Mr. Boudinot t h a t by their particular desire t h e Men were suffered to go out, and in their opinion, t h e y should be accounted for. " I could wish for m a n y Reasons t h e E x c h a n g e s of those on Parole might not take place 'till I h a v e t h e H o n o r of seeing your Excellency as from this interview together with such Vouchers as I have in m y possession respecting these Men, I am of opinion (with defference to your Excellency) t h a t a more Beneficial one m i g h t be effected." 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 130 and 140. 1 and 2 jmyes respectively. GEN.

GEO.

W A S H I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 10. H e a d Quarters.—(Printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , V., 234.) Coynes. Vol. 3. No. 123, 133. 4 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 3 2 1 ; 159, fo. 3 6 1 . LT.-GEN.

JOHN

BURGOYNE

to

PRESIDENT

LAURENS.

1778, F e b r u a r y 1 1 . Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 175. 9 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 3 8 5 ; 159, fo. 203. Enclosures:— No. 1. Report by TAeut. Win. Noble, acting A.D.C. to Maj.Gen. Phillips. Vol, 9. No. 172. 1 page. Copies in the Record Office as the covering letter. No. 2. Statement concerning the Conversation between Maj.Gen. Gates and Lt.-Col. Kingston of 17 Oct. 1777. Vol. 9. No. 173. 1 page. Copies in the Record Office as the covering letter. No. 3 . Extract from Maj.-Gen, Heath's letter, see 21 January. No. 4. Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Heath, see 24 January. No. 5. Extracts from Remonstrances made to Gen, [Iiurgoyne\ by Officers of the Troops of Convention soon after their arrival at Cambridge. Vol, 9. No. 174. 2*pages. Copies in the Record Office as the coveting letter.

L I E U T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE to PRESIDENT LAURENS.

1 7 7 8 , F e b r u a r y 1 1 . Cambridge. Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 1 6 5 . 4 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 4 1 7 ; 1 5 9 , fo- 1 8 7 . Enclosure:— The names and ranks of Officers for whom passports are r o quested—Lt.-Col, Kingston, Capt. Stanley, Lt, Will ford, Dr. Wood, Lt. Bibby, Lt. Wheat, Capt. Willoe, Capt. Vigors. Copy. Vol.9. No. 1 6 6 . 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 4 2 1 . GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Regulations a n d Proclamation.

1 7 7 8 , F e b r u a r y 1 1 . Philadelphia.—As to r u m , molasses a n d salt. Proclamation as to donations for the poor. Persons appointed to receive. Signed, J o s . Galloway, Sup. Gen. Copy. Vol. 34.- No. 1 6 4 . 4 pages. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1 7 7 8 , F e b r u a r y 1 2 . Philadelphia.—Commanding all having oil in their possession to make return thereof unto t h e Quarter Master General's office. Followed by a notice by E . Story, inspector, dated 1 0 F e b r u a r y , to all purchasers and importers of r u m , molasses or salt to settle their accounts a n d return per­ missions. Copy. Vol. 3 4 . No. 1 5 8 . 2 pages. BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , F e b r u a r y 1 2 . St. Augustine.—Necessity for intercourse and supply of money. Reports of a n expedition by t h e rebels against this Province. Gov. Tonyn having completed the four companies of Rangers h e (Prevost) h a s taken t h e m under h i s command. Submits enclosures a n d begs positive orders. " T h e little service they are of in the way they are at present i s . sufficient to evince t h e impropriety of having such a corps without almost a n y control or regulation." Recommendations for succession. P.S.—Capt. A. Prevost is arrived. Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 5 . 3 pages. Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gov. Tonyn, 2 0 Dec. 1 7 7 7 . Gov. Tonyn to Brig.-Gcn. Prevost, 2 4 Dec. 1 7 7 7 . Enclosed hy Brig.-Gen. A. Prevost to Gen. Howe, 2 March. GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to G E N . WASHINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , F e b r u a r y 1 4 . Philadelphia.—(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 5 3 7 . ) Copies. - Vol, 3 . Nos. 1 2 2 , 1 3 4 . 2 pages. Copies i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 3 2 9 ; 1 5 9 , fo. 3 6 5 , 3580

N

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

ROBERT AOAIR, I n s p e c t o r

Genera] of the H o s p i t a l s . 1778, F e b r u a r y 14. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — I s directed by Gen. Howe to acquaint h i m t h a t h e h a s granted Mr. Croker, apothecary, six m o n t h s ' leave of absence. Copy. Vol, 8. A'o. 2 3 . 1 page.

THOMAS FRANKLIN, Agent for American Prisoners in Philadelphia. Declaration. 1778, F e b r u a r y 16. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h a t n e i t h e r cruelty nor insult a r e offered to prisoners. H a s reason to believe the allow­ ances a r e faithfully served out to t h e m . T h e sick are well cared for a n d officers on parole are allowed to walk out every day. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 125 and 137. 1 and 2 pages respectively. Enclosed hy Gen. Howe to Gen. W a s h i n g t o n , 2 1 F e b . 1778.

GEORGE THOMPSON, Serjeant 63rd, Deposition before JonN POTTS, Magis. Police. 1778, F e b r u a r y 1 6 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h a t on t h e 27th Decem­ ber t h e b r i g " S y m m e t r y " with soldiers a n d invalids r a n aground in tho Delaware, was discovered by t h e rebels, fired on and all taken prisoners, t h e sick and wounded beaten with clubs, some thrown overboard, all robbed of b l a n k e t s a n d property, conveyed to L a n c a s t e r a n d closely confined. T h a t two sergeants who had accompanied t h e British flag were also captured a n d thrown into jail a n d were to be tried as spies. 2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 127 and 137. 3 and 2 pages respectively. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. W a s h i n g t o n , 2 1 F e b . 1778.

ANDREW ELLIOTT to

[GENERAL S I R WILLIAM H O W E ] .

1778, F e b r u a r y 18. New York.—Appreciation of letter of the 22nd. Acknowledges his error in writing about the " Betsy." Assures of the thorough u n a n i m i t y with the Navy and other d e p a r t m e n t s . As to G a r d i n e r ' s a p p o i n t m e n t as Wharf Officer at Staten Island, i t was the only effectual mode t h a t could be devised t o stop supplies going from t h e r e to t h e rebels. All goods carried to Staten Island m u s t now be landed at Coles F e r r y u n d e r G a r d n e r ' s immediate inspection, whence if agreeing with m y permission they are to be transported by land only to t h e different i n h a b i t a n t s to whom they belong. Subjoined is a paper containing alterations it h a s been found necessary to adopt since his first p l a n of proceeding. Copy. Vol. 8. A'o. 24. 10 pages.

LOUD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 18. Whitebait.— No. 26. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 140. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo..59 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 5 1 ; copies in the Sackville MSS. THOMAS WILEMAN, 17th Dragoons.

Depositions sworn before

JOHN POTTS.

1778, F e b r u a r y 18. Philadelphia.—That on being taken prisoner by the rebels he was stripped of clothes, watch, money and books and marched to Lord Stirling's quarters, who, on com­ plaint being made of such usage, answered it was a maxim taken from the British troops. That h e was sent to Washington's quarters at Valley Forge, kept 4 days without food, was sent thence to Lancaster where the bread served to them was very bad. That h e had seen a rebel paper, which gave an account of a chimney taking fire by reason of its being foul, but a sus­ picion arising t h a t it had been done by the British prisoners there the rebel soldiers with bayonets killed 8 and wounded 18 of them. 2 copies. Vol, 3. Nos. 126 and 136. 2 pages each. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 21 Feb. 1778.

LIEUT.-COL. THOMAS BROWN to

GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN.

1778, F e b r u a r y 19. St. Mary's Eiver.—Twelve men of loyalty selected for Government service in South Carolina. Agreeable to directions he has two trusty Carolina Palatines who will give instructions to their relatives to t a m p e r with their countrymen in t h e Georgia service and conduct them into this province. Suggests sending the E a n g e r s and Indians over the A h a m aha to collect cattle for the garrison and province. The Eangers are improving in discipline. Copy. Vol.1. No. 143. 2 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 24 F e b . 1778.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, F e b r u a r y 19. Whitehall.—Circular. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 7. No. 3. 8 pages. The same addressed to Sir W m . Howe. Vol. 4. No. 141. Draft and copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies, 282, fo. 77 ; 397, fo. 200. Enclosure:— Copy of the two Conciliatory Bills presented to the House of Commons, as to the question of taxation and on the appoint­ ment of Commissioners to quiet the disorders, de. Copy. Vol. 7- No. 4. 9 pages.

1778, F e b r u a r y 20. War Office.—Sending the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. G. 1 page. Enclosures:— Return oj camp equipage, see 10 January. 1778, February 20.—List oj Articles oj camp equipage, belltents, tin kettles, waterjlasks, hand hatchets and 20,000 blankets for the British Forces acting in the field on the, coast of the Atlantic over and above the compleat proportion for the Campaign 1778 already sent, or embarked for AmericaCopy. Vol. 6. 'No. 8. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 2 1 . W a r Office.—Ensign Litson, of 87th, appointed to a Lieutenancy in t h e Royal Liverpool Regiment, which h e is at liberty to accept or refuse. To allow h i m to come to E n g l a n d . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 9. • 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 2 1 . W a r Office—Lieut.-Col. M u r r a y , of the Foot G u a r d s , approved for c o m m a n d of a corps of H i g h l a n d e r s . To be percnittcd to come h o m e if h e desires a n d t h e service allows. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 10. 1 page. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 2 1 . W a r Office.—Capt. J a m e s S t u a r t , of the 64th, nominated one of t h e Majors of Lord Seaforth's corps. H e is to have leave to come to E n g l a n d if h e accepts. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 1 1 . 1 page. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LT.-GEN.

BURGOYNE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 2 1 . Philadelphia. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 214. 2 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 159, fo. 855. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, F e b r u a r y 2 1 . Philadelphia.—A long letter refuting the charges of illtreatment of prisoners, and citing instances of t h e injustice shown to t h e British. Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 124, 135. 15 pages. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 3 3 3 . Enclosing.—Declaration of T h o m a s F r a n k l i n , 16 F e b r u a r y . Deposition of Serjeant Thompson, 16 F e b r u a r y . Deposition of Thomas Wileman, 18 F e b r u a r y .

1778, F e b r u a r y 21.—Capitulation by William H i o m and seven others, delegates for the Natchez district, West Florida, to James Willing, captain under the United States. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 242. B pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies, 2 6 1 , fo. 353 ; 282, fo. 177. Board of Trade, West Florida, 2 1 . JOHN PATTERSON to

S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 24. Custom House, Philadelphia.—Arguing t h a t this Custom House has never been removed or shut by Parliament, and t h a t if the port is open at all duties arc still levyable on dutiable articles. £40,000 sterling in duties have been already lost to the Crown on goods imported into New York and this city. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 183. 4 paqes. Enclosed by Sir W . Howe to Atty.-Gcn. Allen, 27 Feb. 1778. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 24. St. Augustine.—" I have the Honor to inform your Excellency that since the Defeat of the Rebels in May last this Province has remained unmolested. The 60th R e g is improved and t h e Rangers are properly trained for Service with the Indians and are fit for scouring the Woods. " T h e Rebels in Georgia continue to persecute the Friends of Government they strip t h e m • of their Property & expel them t h e Province Mr. Galphin their Superintendant has been too successfull in spreading Disaffection amongst the Creek Indians. Mr. Stuart no doubt has informed your Excellency of the late Disturbances and that Affairs now wear a better Aspect. " I am Sir most assiduous in keeping in H u m o u r & well dis­ posed those in m y Neighbourhood, they are useful and ready to go into Georgia, indeed r a t h e r desirous of being employed. I have a Considerable Number of them in Town and I expect more Daily. They and the Rangers guard the Frontiers and occasion­ ally make Incursions into the Province of Georgia, they will be particularly serviceable in Case of a Fresh Invasion of this Province which is threatened. " The Superintendant seems desirous of drawing all the Indians towards Pensacola, they are no doubt within Mr. Stuart's Province, b u t Sir, I feel great Inconvenience from the W a n t of the Service of those who were employed by me last Spring, and I submit to your Excellency whether they might not at all Times be bene­ ficially engaged in infesting the Southern Frontiers of Georgia. T h e Rangers accompanying them wou'd prevent their butchering the innocent a n d harmless. " General Prevost, Sir, tells me, that he intends writing to your Excellency concerning t h e Rangers, this obliges me to trouble your Excellency with a few Observations concerning, which otherwise I shou'd not have mentioned. 1

" I n 1776, when eoutinual I n r o a d s & Depredations were m a d e upon our Settlements upon S* Mary's River, a Post was formed of t h e King's Troops upon t h a t River a n d Lieut G r a n t of H i s Majesty's Schooner S* J o h n & a n armed Sloop were stationed t h e r e . T h e Rebels with an inconsiderable Force advanced toward t h e River, broke up the Settlements & your Excellency was informed t h e Troops and a r m e d Vessels retired, although the D e t a c h m e n t was u n d e r the C o m m a n d of a spirited & judicious Officer Captain G r a h a m now a Major. " F o r t h e purpose of m a k i n g Incursions into Georgia to procure Intelligence & Provisions and scouring t h e woods, I formed Woodsmen into Companies of Rangers, t h e y are entirely a pro­ vincial E s t a b l i s h m e n t , & u n d e r m y C o m m a n d , b u t Sir, I have always told the Brigadier they were in t h e King's P a y , and for his Service and whatever h e desired shou'd be performed, t h a t in the most extensive View I h a d t h e King's Service alone at H e a r t and hoped ever to act in Concert and H a r m o n y with h i m . F o r m y S e n t i m e n t s on this Subject, I beg leave to refer your Excellency to Brigadier General Prevosts Letter & my Answer which I t a k e t h e Liberty to enclose to your Excellency. " Mr. Brown Sir, whom I commissioned a Provincial Lieut Col t h a t h e m i g h t have a r a n k superior to a Major Robinson of South Carolina is a G e n t " of E d u c a t i o n and F o r t u n e . H e was early persecuted by t h e Rebels for his Principles & h a s evinced a most exemplary & daring Spirit by going into t h e Indian Nation to a n i m a t e tho Savages against t h e Rebels by warmly engaging in t h e King's Service. H e Commanded t h e I n d i a n s & Rangers at t h e taking of F o r t M I n t o s h , when they were engaged for some H o u r s before the Regulars came up. H e dislodged a P a r t y of the Rebels who had taken Post n e a r St J o h n ' s River, h e advanced a n d attacked their Main Body who were in the Act and Moment of a F l i g h t before Major Prevosts Corps arrived, on whose appearance they dispersed & fled. H i s Spirit a n d Conduct were m u c h com­ mended b y Major Prevost in a Letter to t h e Brigadier General although for what reason I know not, I cou'd not procure a Copy of t h a t P a r a g r a p h , n o r has the General t h o u g h t proper to mention to Mr. Brown t h e Approbation of your Excellency, which you was pleased to signify in your L e t t e r to h i m . T h i s , Sir, has h u r t Mr. Brown, b u t h e is determined t h a t no Usage shall divert his Attention from the main Object, a n d I a m confident H o n o u r is his great Pursuit, a n d t h a t whatever Representations of M r . Brown & t h e R a n g e r s , General Prevost m a y m a k e to your Excelly, I could not have found a m o r e proper P e r s o n t h a n Mr. Brown is for t h a t Service a n d a l t h o u g h I honour Regular Troops, 1 will v e n t u r e to assert, t h a t h a d t h e r e been n o Rangers in the Province the King's Service wou'd have suffered con­ siderably. W e shou'd not have had t h r e e Thousand Head of Cattle b r o u g h t from Georgia for the Supply of fresh Meat to this Town a n d Garrison, a n d I cou'd hardly have employed t h e I n d i a n s to lay waste Georgia, butchering indiscriminately Men, Women & Children, which wou'd have been t h e Case h a d they 1

c

acted b y themselves. Although I mean no Reflection upon Regular Troops in whose honour I have an I n t e r e s t ; I will venture to affirm, that the Regulars in this Garrison, when sent forth on an Expedition into the Woods must act to disadvantage without Rangers. " I have long meditated taking Possession of Georgia, which I assure your Excellency would be easily effected, and were the Forces in the Floridas properly exerted in conjunction with the I n d i a n s great advantage would be derived from it, but I find the Brigadier General not disposed to such Measures without positive Orders from your Excellency. " T h e Upper Creek Indians from our indeterminate Conduct towards them, have not been able to form a firm Resolution in what m a n n e r they shou'd act, & a few Towns of t h e m are lost to the King's Service. ' ' The Oherokees for want of timely Support have been drove out of their country & mostly dispersed. " T h e lower Creeks that are within m y Reach, and the Seminolies, who domiciliate in this Neighbourhood have been preserved firm to Government & have cooperated whenever I called upon them, and have frequently sent to me Deputations for Intelligence & to enquire if 1 required their Services. " I shall esteem it an Honour and Happiness if my Sentiments Correspond with your Excellency's, and I shall ever pay t h e greatest Attention to your Excellency's Suggestions. " B y Intelligence on which I can depend I am informed near four H u n d r e d G e r m a n Deserters and Prisoners from your Excellency's Army are arrived in Georgia and are incorporated in one of the Rebel Corps. " L i e u ' C o l Brown has my Directions to send propor Persons to assimilate amongst these People. " Some G e r m a n Refugees from Georgia that are in our Rangers have undertaken to effectuate it. They are instructed to persuade t h e m to march in a Body with their Arms, and they will conduct them to our advanced Posts, or to concert with them upon any possible Project to quit the Rebel Service. I have promised t h e m a favorable Reception and Reward. I trust your Excellency will approve of it and in Case the Plan succeeds t h a t they m a y be pardoned. The enclosed Copy of a L e t t e r from Lieu - Col'- Brown from St. Mary's River will acquaint your Excellency with some circumstances relative thereto." 1

1,

1

Copy. Vol. 1. No. 189. 6 pages. Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gov, Tonyn, 20 Dec. 1777. Gov. Tonyn to Brig.-Gen. Prevost, 24 Dec. 1777. Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, 19 F e b . 1778.

Siu WILLIAM HOWE to ANDBEW ALLEN, A t t o r n o y

General.

1778, F e b r u a r y 27. Philadelphia.—Requests h i s opinion upon points of law in t h e enclosed paper, particularly whether vessels being private property are liable to pay duty as t h e y were before the passing of t h e Prohibitory Act. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 181. 1 page. Enclosing J o h n Patterson to Sir W. Howe, 24 F e b . LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, F e b r u a r y 28. W a r Office.—Sending t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 12. 1 page, Enclosure:— Return of the officers oj the brigade of Foot Guards on service in America, who are to be relieved, with names oj the officers who are to relieve them (sk\ 1778. Vol. 6. No. 1 3 . 1 page. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to LIEUT.-COLONEL CLERK.

1778, M a r c h 1. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T h e Commander-in-Chief directs t h a t all surveys upon stores should b e taken by persons on oath reporting n o t only the damage b u t t h e cause, t o prevent recurrence. D a m a g e d rugs a n d blankets received to be surveyed . again in this way. T h e damaged blankets m a y b e distributed a m o n g s t refugees, soldiers' wives a n d children, and those remain­ ing to be m a d e to answer for barrack and hospital u s e . Trans­ ports will b e sent to Halifax to bring off t h e 1,200 chaldron of coals. Coal ships to b e discharged 21 days after arrival. Wood for New York and its dependencies to be supplied ready for t h e winter for at least 10,000 m e n . P.&.—Gen. Massey is desired t o settle M r . Clark's accounts and give h i m passage to E n g l a n d . Copy. Vol, 8. No. 28. 3 pages. W.

NEWTON,

Acting D e p u t y P a y Master General.

1778, March 1. Philadelphia.—State of the military chest. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 104. 2 pages. Enclosed by Sir W . Howe to J o h n Robinson, 16 M a r c h 1778. TROOPS.

1778, March 1.—Order to C o m m a n d i n g Officers of Corps. To direct t h e Regimental P a y m a s t e r s to m a k e stoppages of all pay for non-commission officers a n d soldiers prisoners with t h e rebels which m a y h a v e been h i t h e r t o credited to t h e Companies for effectives a n d to lodge t h e same with t h e a g e n t s . T h e c o m m a n d i n g officers of companies a r e to deduct only for m o n e y or necessaries sent to t h e prisoners since their capture, and in future a deduction is to bo m a d e i n t h e subsistence account of each regiment for t h e prisoners as aforesaid, of whom particular lists are to be transmitted to t h e agents. Copy. Vol. 37. No. 38. Ipage.

[

] to M R . [DONALD] CAMPBELL.

1778, March 1. Point Coupee. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 2 3 6 . 2 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282, fo. 173 ; Board of Trade, W . Florida 2 1 , fo. 115.

ANDREW ALLEN, Attorney G e n e r a l , to G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, March 2. Philadelphia.—That t h e case can only be judged in t h e light of t h e Prohibitory Act. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 179. 2 pages. Enclosure :— 1778, March 2. Philadelphia.— His opinion respecting the power of the Custom House. This is framed on the ques­ tion whether all vessels being private property, coming into this port with licenses, as directed by the Prohibitory Act, are subject to all the laws and regulations of the customs, and all goods so imported, under whatever denomination, liable to the payment oj such duties as they were before the passing of the said Act. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 180. 3 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, March 2. W a r Office.—Appointment of James Napier to be Superintendent-General of t h e hospitals in North America with a n allowance of £3 a day. D r . Morris continues to do t h e duties of Physician a n d Inspector of Regimental Hospitals. Observation on t h e purveyors* duties, those of t h e physicians a n d t h e apothecaries. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 14. 3 pages. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to G E N . WASHINGTON.

1778, March 2. Philadelphia.—Commissioners to exchange prisoners appointed. Two copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 128, 138. 2 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 188, fos. 341 a n d 457. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1778, M a r c h 2 . Philadelphia.—Encouraging his Majesty's subjects to exert themselves in raising vegetables, etc. for use of t h e troops a n d i n h a b i t a n t s of Philadelphia and assuring t h e m of all possible protection to t h e lands enclosed for that purpose. Copg. Vol.M. No. 155. 2 pages.

BRIG.-GEN.

PREVOST to

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM H O W E .

1778, March 2. S t . A u g u s t i n e . — T r a n s m i t s copies of his letters of the 1st of November and 12th of F e b r u a r y with several enclosures, t h e m o n t h l y r e t u r n s , a n d m a n y letters from Pensacola. Captain M c i n t o s h has leave to go to New York. Sends memorials of Capt. Miller and lit. Sutherland. L t . Barrow, 16th, h a s leave to go to New York. " The reports of the pre­ parations of the Rebels against this place have subsided lately, I can not t h i n k t h a t as long as their P o r t s are s h u t up by our F r i g a t e s , they can design any a t t e m p t against t h i s place the distressing the Settlements on t h e river St. J o h n is not so easily prevented a s small struggling parties could effect it, and cannot bo so easily discovered but the parties of I n d i a n s which now and then go to W a r against t h e m and pass t h a t way, deter t h e m from the a t t e m p t . Your Excellency will have received the latest accounts of t h e State of I n d i a n affairs by t h e ' D a p h n e , ' by the letters I had from Mr. S t u a r t about t h e same time t h e ' D a p h n e ' sailed from Pensacola, he had g r e a t hopes of bringing the Creeks to reason and to give h i m a proper satisfaction for t h e insult offered to his Agents a m o n g s t t h e m . . . . A Serjeant of the Royal E m i g r a n t s with t h r e e privates a n d a Soldier of t h e 14th who were prisoners amongst t h e Rebels, having been r e t u r n e d in exchange for some of t h e P r i s o n e r s m a d e at F o r t M c i n t o s h , I ordered one of the P a y m a s t e r s here to subsist t h e m a n d supply t h e m with w h a t they wanted, I have sent t h e m u n d e r t h e care of Lieut. Barrow, who h a s the Account of what money h a s been advanced to them, t h a t the same m a y be credited by t h e P a y m a s t e r s a n d repaid to t h e Agents of the 60th Regi­ ment, a s it has been necessary to issue provisions to t h e Rangers raised in E a s t a n d West F l o r i d a by Governor Tonyn and Mr. Superintendent S t u a r t ; I beg to receive your Excellency's c o m m a n d s to know in what m a n n e r those extra rations are to be accounted for, w h e t h e r "to t h e Contractors at t h e Contract price or to t h e Commissary at t h e usual stoppage of two pence half­ penny, n o stoppages have as yet been m a d e . " Requests bat and forage m o n e y for t h e troops in t h i s district as living is very expensive. P.S.—" I this m o m e n t received information t h a t Rebels are Arming their Gallies in order I suppose to prevent o u r Men-ofWar taking hi water at St. M a r y ' s river, where they can do it with more expedition than h e r e . " Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 13. 4 pages. Enclosures :—. Copy of his letter ofl Nor. 1777, which see. Copy oj his letter 12 Feb. 1778, which see with 2 enclosures. Memorial oj Capt. Midler to General Howe. His services. Is over 60 and infirm, begs leave to sell on the same terms as the rest of the army. Signed duplicate. Vol. 12. No. 1. 1 page. 1778, March 2. St. Augustine.—Copy of the above letter. Vol. 8. No. 2 5 . 4 pages.

MAJOR JOHN

SAXTON.

1778, March 2. Moutpellier.—Physician's certificate respect­ ing his health. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 17. 1 page. Enclosed bg Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 18 March 1778. GENERAL SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 3. New York.—Appointment of Overseers of the Poor. " Whereas there are m a n y houses and stores in this city belonging to Persons not under the protection of government which are occupied by m e r c h a n t s and others not entitled to q u a r t e r s as constituting part of this garrison and whereas large sums of money are requisite towards assisting the poor, lighting the lamps, repairing the p u m p s , cleaning the streets . . . and t h e r e being no reason why the aforesaid persons should not pay r e n t I have . . thought fit to authorise and appoint . . . J o h n Smyth to demand £ year's rent ending 1st of May next . - . rents when received are to bo paid by said J o h n S m y t h into the hands of Mr. Elias Desbrosses . . treasurer" . . Copy. Vol. 20. No. 190. 2 pages. TROors.

1778, March 3.—List of Serjeants discharged from the army u n d e r Howe and recommended for his Majesty's royal bounty of one shilling per day. Vol. 6. No. 171. 2 pages. Enclosed by Genl. Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 March, JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL

SIR WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 3. Whitehall.—That their Lordships have directed £10,000 to be paid to Messrs. Nesbitt, B r u m m o n d and F r a n k s on account of tho demand for £11,261 16s. 9rf. for provisions supplied by t h e m to prisoners among the rebels in the provinces of Pennsylvania and Virginia. To take credit for this as well as £4,523 2s. (id. before advanced to t h e m for a like service. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 125. Signed letter. Vol. 2. 126. 1 and 2 pages respectively. MAJOR JOHN SAXXON to

LORD

BARRINGTON.

1778, March 8. MontpelHer.—Encloses doctor's certificate. Begs further leave of absence to re-establish his health. Ardently wishes to remain in the service. Will rather exchange on half pay t h a n quit it. Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 1 February. Copy. Vol. 6. No 16. 5 folios. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Hosre, 18 March.

Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , M a r c h 3 . S t . Augustine.—-Arrival of Mr. Kirkland after passing t h r o u g h p a r t of t h e lower Creek Towns as Deputy of t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t . Rebel commissioners a n d agents have a powerful influence i n t h e nation. Semonolies preserve their attachment. Will fulfil i n t e n t i o n s i n commissioning and embodying companies of Refugee R a n g e r s . Hopes h i s Excel­ lency will continue to approve t h e steps respecting a Provincial Corps of t h e m long since established for defence of t h e province. Copy. Vol. 1 . No. 1 4 1 . 2 pages. CAPT.-DONALD CAMPBELL to JOHN STUART.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . New Orleans. Copy. Vol.29. No. 2 3 5 . 2 pages. Copy i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 2 8 2 , fo. 1 8 1 . G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to t h e Commissioners for E x c h a n g e of Prisoners—COLS. FITZPATRICK.

O'IIARA

and

STEPHENS

and

CAPT.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — P r i v a t e . T h e sufferings of prisoners have been so great a n d of such long continuance from the w a n t of faith a n d from objections started on t h e p a r t of t h e enemy which could not be removed t h a t h e h a s been induced to agree a second time to a General E x c h a n g e of prisoners and to n o m i n a t e Commissioners to meet others appointed by General W a s h i n g t o n . Commits t h i s t r u s t to t h e m with ample powers to treat on all m a t t e r s relative to Prisoners of W a r . E x p l a i n s lists and r e t u r n s with which they are provided. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 1 5 4 and 1 7 3 . 4 pages each. Enclosures:— Powers to tlie above Commissioners. Copy. Vol. 3 . No. 1 5 5 . 2 pages. Also in Vol. 3 . No. 1 7 4 ; in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 1 3 3 , fos. 3 4 5 and 4 6 1 . Memorandum (of equivalents) in case there sliould not he an equality in the ranks of officers to be exchanged. Also as to the mode of treating prisoners, exchanges of persons in civil employment, hospitals, etc. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 1 5 6 and 1 7 5 . 3 pages each.

GEN.

S I R WILLIAM HOWE to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 7 . Copy. Vol. 1 . No. 1 2 2 . 4 pages. Signed letter i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W Indies 1 8 8 , fo. 2 3 1 ; copy 3 0 0 , fo. 2 0 5 .

GEN.

S I B WILLIAM HOWE to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 8 . Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 1 2 3 . 1 pane. Enclosing Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe. Extract, 8 J a n . Signed letter in t h e Public Eecord Office, America and W . I n d i e s 1 3 3 , lo. 2 3 7 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 0 9 . G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM TRYON.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . Philadelphia.—On the question of his r a n k of Major-General in America. Copy. Vol 6 . No. 1 6 8 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 March. Copies in the Public Eecord Office, War Office, I.L. Orig. Correspondence 2 0 , and in America and W. Indies 1 8 7 , fo. 3 6 1 . ALEXANDER B o s s to

COL. JOHN STUART.

1 7 7 8 , March 5 . New Orleans. Copy. Vol.-W. No. 2 3 7 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 8 2 , fo. 1 8 5 . GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM HOWE to LORD BARRINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , March 6 . Philadelphia.—Desires his Majesty's com­ m a n d s respecting the point referred to in enclosed letters. Circumstance relative to Hessian invalids. Copy. Vol. 6 . No. 1 6 7 . 1 page. Enclosing Gen. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Tryon, 5 March 1 7 7 8 . Major-General Tryon to General Howe, 2 8 Dec. 1 7 7 7 . Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, I n L e t t e r s . Original Correspondence 2 0 . GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LORD BARRINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , March 6 . Philadelphia. Copy. Vol. 6 . No. 1 7 0 . 1 page. Enclosing List of Serjeants discharged and recommended for h i s Majesty's bounty of I s . per day. 3 March. Original in Public Record Office, W a r Office, Original Corre­ spondence 2 0 . CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to LIEUT.-COL. CLERK, B . M . G .

1 7 7 8 , March 6 . Philadelphia.—The Commander-in-Chief de­ sires information concerning the practicability of procuring coal for the a r m y from the colliery in the Island of Cape Breton, Copy. Vol. 8 . No. 2 7 . 1 page.

CAPTAIN

R.

M A C K E N Z I E tr>

MAJOR-GEN.

JAMES

ROBERTSON.

1778, March 6. Philadelphia.—Postscript only. "With Respect to t h e Provisions for Prisoners ; I can only say t h a t it is d r a w n h e r e as usual a n d their Agent M r . F r a n k l i n issues to t h e m as m u c h as h e t h i n k s proper in Addition. Upon Applica­ tion to t h e General upon t h i s P a r t of your Letter, h e is of Opinion, t h a t t h e y should Continue to be victualled from the King's Stores, unless it be desired by t h e i r Agent to t h e Contrary, l i e entirely approves of the Mode yon propose for furnishing t h e m with B l a n k e t s to h e paid for by m y Mr. ' Pintard, and to r e m a i n for t h e use of P r i s o n e r s who m a y be under his Care in the District of Now York." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 26. 1 page. LOYALISTS.

1778, March 7. Halifax.—A list of poor persons on the Charity List for Provisions. Seventeen n a m e s . Copy. Vol, 2 1 . No. 29. 1 page. CHARLES

STUART

to

[JOHN

STUART].

1778, M a r c h 7. Mobile.—Had a m e e t i n g yesterday of t h e head m e n of t h e Chactaws. T h e substance of their speeches is t h a t they would now perform their promise. Is getting Mr. B e t h u n e fitted out a s fast as circumstances will a d m i t . Ammuni­ tion should be well supplied to the [Chactaw] Nation and to the Chickasaws, to whom Mr. B e t h u n e is to send deputies. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 239. 2 pages. E x t r a c t s in the Puhlie Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 282, fo. 2 0 1 . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, M a r c h 8. Whitehall.—Most Secret. (Reproduced in B . F . Stevens's Facsimiles No. 1,062.) Duplicate signed letter. Vol.7. No. 2 . ' 19 folio pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, A m e r i c a and W . Indies 188, fo. 6 9 ; copv 685, fo. 1 ; a n d in Admiralty, Secretary, I n L e t t e r s 4135, No. 4 7 ; Sackville M S S . WILLIAM

WILTON

to

COL.

JOHN

STUART.

1778, M a r c h 8. New Orleans. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 238. 2 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 282, fo. 189. ALEXANDER

MCGILLIVRAY

to

COLONEL

JonN

STUART.

1778, March 9. Creek Nation.—Desires E u p l y chiefs be allowed to purchase necessaries. F r i e n d s uneasy about t h e t r a d e . Will have a meeting soon. " T h e Cowetas behave well; they still

attack the Rebels and large Parties are now o u t ; an Abeeootehie P a r t y will t u r n out before l o n g : I n short all that has come in from h u n t i n g declare themselves much in our favor.—I can now assure you t h a t our P a r t y is far beyond the Oakfuskees and hope by May to make t h e m look small. While the Cowetas, Chehaws and Obokas are for us they will carry their point from the whole Nation. Nothing material on the Rebel Sides happening as I watch them very closely." Copy. Vol 29. No. 240. 2 pages. PRISONERS.

1778, March 9 . — " List of Prisoners taken at Quebec and Trois Rivieres, and sent homo on Parole by Sir Guy Carleton." Officers and one chaplain, 11 n a m e s . " List of wounded officers delivered over by Sir William Howe to the American surgeons at B r a n d e w i n e . " 6 n a m e s . " List of officers at home on Parole by permission of Sir Wm. H o w e . " 9 names. " List of officers who have deserted the parole from New York." 1 major, 8 captains, 24 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, an adjutant and a commissary. " R e t u r n of t h e Number and r a n k s of the Officers and Privates sot at liberty who remained unexchanged, 9 March 1778." This includes the totals of tho first three lists above, adding t h e privates. Another item is t h a t of 1,701 privates and 8 officers r e t u r n e d by Sir Wm., " for whom none have been sent back in exchange." T h e total of officers, etc., is 35, Mid privates 2,036. " L i s t of Officers Prisoners in the District of New York." Giving r a n k s a n d names. " R e t u r n of officers who are or have been Prisoners at New York to be Exchanged, 9 March 1778." Giving rank and names. " R e t u r n of Officers who are or have been prisoners a t New York to be exchanged, 9 March 1778." A recapitulation of numbers only of the foregoing showing those on parole on Long Island, sick in the hospital, in New York, and who had deserted t h e parole. Including privates, 500 of whom were on ship­ board, 130 in the hospital and 11 in New York. Major-General Lee n o t included. Vol 3. Nos. 34 to 3 9 ; and the same in 5. Nos. 26 to 32. 11 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, March 9. Whitehall.—Colonel J o h n Burgoyne appointed commissary for mustering foreign troops in North America a t an allowance of £4 a day, viz.:—£2 for himself, 20s. for a deputy in Canada, 10s. to his deputy in New York and 10s. to his assistant. These accounts to be paid out of the extraordinaries. 2 duplicate signed letters. Vol 2. Nos. 118 and 114. Copy. Vol. 87. No. 143. 1 page each.

GEN.

WASHINGTON

1778, M a r c h 9. ton, V., 263.) 2 copies. Vol. Copies in the 133, fos. 349 and GEN.

SIR,

to

GEN.

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE.

H e a d Quarters.—(Printed in Sparks's Washing­ 3 . Nos. 141, 159. 2 pages. Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 465. WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, March 10. Philadelphia.—(Printed in Sparks's Washing­ ton, V., 538.) 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 142, 161. 2 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies, 133, fos. 353 and 469. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 1 1 . Whitehall.—No. 2. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 5. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. I l l ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 5 6 ; copy in the Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

Circular to

GERMAIN.

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 1 1 . Whitehall.—Sending late Acts of Parlia­ ment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No, G. 3 pages. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

the

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

[HOWE].

1778, March 11.—Recommending the bearer, Mr. Bartlett Goodrich, who had a commission in the Queen's Rangers under Lord D u n m o r e in Virginia and lost property to the amount of £80,000. H e will endeavour to be of service. Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 35. 1 page. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 12. Whitehall.—Separate. Recommending Mr. F i s h e r . Copy, Vol.1. No,l.~ 2 pages. Copy i n t h e Public Record Office, Ameriea a n d W . Indies 4 3 1 , fo. 243 ; copy in the Sackville M S S . GEN.

WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 12. Head Quarters.—(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 272.) Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 143, 162. 2 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 183, fos. 857 and 473,

THOMAS

BROWN,

Lt.-Col. of the Rangers, to Gov.

TONYN.

1778, M a r c h 13. Altamaha.—Capture of P o r t Barrington by t h e Rangers and I n d i a n s . Detachments of Rangers sent into S. Carolina and Georgia. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 44. 3 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir W. Howe, 31 March. Copy in Vol. 8. No. 46 ; copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248, fo. 227.

GEN.

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, March 15, Philadelphia.—(Printed in Sparks's Washing­ ton, V., 539.) 2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 1 4 4 , 1 6 3 . 1 page. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fos. 361 and 477. MAJ.-GEN.

EYRE

MASSEY

to

GEN.

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 15. Halifax.—Has found all manner of goods brought here from the old country instantly purchased and sent to the rebellious colonies. Is certain nothing can prevent it but honest m e n in the revenue and a few small armed vessels upon the coast. F o r t Howe on St. J o h n ' s River a great safe-guard to t h e province. F o r t Cumberland attended with m a n y expenses. Commissions desired for Legge's eorps. " B y the last Accounts I h a d from Mr. Studholme he has great hopes of gaining the good Will of t h e St. J o h n s Indians as you desired m e not to interfere with I n d i a n s I have communicated t h a t P a r t to L t . Governor Arbuthnot that tribe of I n d i a n s was led by Allen, who has been proclaim'd here by the Govr. and Council, and 200£ offer'd for his head. T h e 16 instant, Captain Fitzherbert arrives here, for to take the Command, I am now content to remain here, with 100 m e n or to Serve in any p a r t of the King's Dominions a n d now r e t u r n you ten thousand t h a n k s , for I shall ever be h a p p y with a n y Man t h a t will carry on the Service with Spirit for this shall be the last time I shall ever mention Sir George Collier and beg ten thousand Pardons for taking u p your t i m e so m u c h as I have done, F o r surely, Sir, I could not serve with any Man, who could Act so vile a part, for after t h e Lieut. Governor a n d I had fix'd every appointment with good Guides a t a great E x p e n s e for a Grand Stroke and while Major Small was prancing at St. J o h n ' s River, the place of Rendezvous for the Troops from Cumberland and Windsor Sir George Collier stole out of Halifax, m a d e a futile Attack at Machias, was most shamefully drove from thence, a n d as h e publish'd a great n u m b e r of Manifestos which coming to Major Small's h a n d , thought in honor he could not proceed—which prevented the E a s t e r n Coast of New E n g l a n d from being Alarm'd which was my orders to Major Small, and which if they h a d been executed might have prevented the Misfortunes t h a t attend'd L t . Genl. Burgoynes Army, for it was 8580

O

at t h a t critical t i m e . " March 25th.—Capt. E i t z h e r b e r t agrees to having a small schooner at t h e N . W . corner to prevent smuggling • to the rebellious colonies. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 17. 3 pages. GENERAL

Sir,

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

THOMAS

BARROW.

1778, March 16. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letter enclosures of 2 March. H a s written to Clinton, Pigot a n d r e m i t t e r ' s agents pointing out the only probable m e a n s h e devise of recruiting the military chest a t Now York. Hopes remittances expected by Messrs. Gordon and Crowder remove difficulties. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 8 1 . 1 page. [GENERAL

SIB

WILLIAM

HOWE]

to

JOHN

and the can tho will

ROBINSON.

1778, March 16. Philadelphia, H e a d Quarters.—Sending the enclosed. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 105. 1 page. Enclosure:— [GEN.

HOWE]

to

MESSES.

GORDON

&

CROWDER.

1778, March 16. Philadelphia.—Notifying that about .£500,000 sterling will be wanted to defray the contingent and extraordinary expenses of the forces. 2 copies. Vol. 2. No. 106 and Vol. 8. No. 3 0 . 1 and 2 pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

(

1778, March 16. Phil a d e l p h i a . — ' T h i s aceompan ies m y Official L e t t e r of Requisition of tho same Date for £ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 Sterling on Acco* of E x t r a o r d i n a r i e s d u r m g the Approaching Campaign. One I n d u c e m e n t for Requiring so large a S u m at this Time, is t h e additional Supplies which I m a y be called upon to furnish for t h e Troops u n d e r t h e Convention of Saratoga, in Case by the Perfidy of t h e Rebels they should not be permitted to embark, which t h e r e is too m u c h Reason to suspect. One h u n d r e d t h o u s a n d P o u n d s have been already remitted to Gen Burgoyne, in order to obviate any Obstacles t h a t m a y be started to his Departure, which Money can remove. Besides I judge it advis­ able to m a k e this further Requisition before the opening of t h e Campaign, t h a t H i s Majesty's Service m a y not r u n t h e risk of suffering by a W a n t of this necessary Article, in any E v e n t s which m a y arise, as well as to support t h e Value of Government Bills against t h e Combination of t h e Mereh' who are Watchful to take the Advantage of every temporary Scarcity to lower the Exchange, which I am informed by t h e Contractor's Agents is t h e Case at this Time. I n this last Article I h a v e directed t h e Contractor's Agents to give their Constituents t h e necessary Advices by every Opportunity, as it often depends upon Circum­ stances, which do not fall u n d e r my Notice. " I have t h e H o n o r to enclose a State of the Military Chest at this Place to the 1 I n s ' , which is all the Information respecting 1

1

st

Money I have it in my Power to transmit at present, and I wish I could ascertain this P a r t of my Duty more to their Lordships satisfaction." Copy. Vol. 2. No. 103. 2 pages. Enclosing State of the military chest, 1 March. [GENERAL

SIR. W I L L I A M

HOWE]

to

THOMAS BARROW.

1778, March 17. Philadelphia.—To repair to Philadelphia as t h e head-quarters of the army, leaving someone to officiate in New York as Assistant Deputy Paymaster-General. I n case his health prevents such removal h e is to enclose a copy of this letter to the Paymaster-General that measures m a y be taken for receipt and distribution of public money by Deputies of his own appointment. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 32. 1 page. ISAIAH

ROBINSON

to

[GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE].

1778, March 17. New Prison, Philadelphia.—Complains that he has been made prisoner while taking provisions to prisoners under a flag of truce. H i s n a m e was inserted as master of the shallop owing to a mistake. H i s wife came with h i m to visit h e r relations. Capt. Gait of the State Navy, who came with h i m to assist, is in the same predicament. 2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 153 and 172. 2 pages each. LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 18. W a r Office.—As h e is the best judge how far the Major's absence can be dispensed with, his Majesty leaves it to him to act as the necessity of the service m a y require. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 15. 1 page. Enclosing J. Saxton to Lord Barrington, 3 March. Physician's certificate respecting Major Saxton's health, 2 March. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

Proclamation.

1778, March 18. Philadelphia.—Inhabitants to clean the streets before each one's door. Signed Jos. Galloway, Sup.-Gen. Copy. Vol, 34. No. 1 6 1 . 2 pages. BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

GENERAL SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1778, March 18. St. Augustine.—Has only time to mention Colonel Kirkland's application for leave to go to New York on private affairs and to lay before h i s Excellency a project for an invasion into Georgia and western frontiers of South Carolina. Observes t h a t t h e time for preparation is too short, " t h e con­ sequence would be to arrive in t h a t Country in the very Season when siekness and fever abound, t h a t if a plan of that kind or anything of near the same purpose was to be adopted, the Winter

season is t h e m o s t proper for m a n y reasons, the Troops could proceed with Safety a n d ease to themselves, the Rivers have less water, t h e Swamps with which the Country abounds are drier a n d more easily passed, the Rebels in all probability will then be less provided a n d their inducement to submission of course greater. To answer the object and to insure success the Men-ofW a r on this Station should be ordered to eo-operate with t h e troops, Money a n d a few small field pieces should be sent as well as provisions, a n d if any troops could be added to the n u m b e r s to be sent from this district, they o u g h t to arrive in the course of next A u t u m n ; with respect to t h e I n d i a n s and t h e great dependance which the Colonel puts upon their assistance, I am afraid to be r a t h e r Sanguine, however m a n y of their parties m i g h t h a r r a s s the frontiers, a n d contribute to the success of the expedi­ tion." Signed letter and 2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 29 and 3 4 ; and Vol. 47. A o. 2 0 3 . 2 pages each. T

Gov.

PATRICK

TONYN

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, M a r c h 18. St. A u g u s t i n e . — M r . K i r k l a n d has h a d a conversation with Mr. S t u a r t upon a project to bring the Chactaw Indiana to act with t h e forces of this province. H e conveys this letter. Some light field artillery will be serviceable here. Store of provisions greatly short of quantity h e h a d reason to expect but h a s suffered no great e m b a r r a s s m e n t on t h a t account. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 3 3 . Copy. Vol. 8. No. 35. 2 pages and 1 page.

ANDREW

ELLIOT

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 19. New York.—Refers to a paper enclosed which h e h a s n o t signed. Two vessels arrived h e r e from West Indies with sugar and r u m , no licenses, on board for Halifax. T h e y have been sent on. Desires to know if such vessels would have permission granted to go to Philadelphia when t h a t port is again opened. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 36. 1 page.

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

* 1778, March 19. Philadelphia.—That a passport, to convey pro­ visions, h a d been issued for the shallop " P o l l y , " Isaiah Robinson, master, m a n n e d with 3 h a n d s . On arrival of t h e shallop it was found t h a t Mr. Robinson was in fact captain of the " A n d r e w Doria " frigate and Capt. Nathl. Gait of the " Argus " gun boat one of t h e shallop's h a n d s . As Captains Robinson and Gait appeared in assumed characters they were detained agreeably to established rules of war. 2 co2>ies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 145 and 164. 1 page and 2 pages.

ALEXANDER, MOINTOSH.

Affidavit.

1778, March. 19. Pensacola.—As to the seizure of Monsr. Rabieot's batteau by Spaniards. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 238a. 1 page. Copy in the Public Eeeord Office, America and W. Indies 282, fo. 193. Gov,

PETER CHESTER to M A J . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1778, March 2 1 . Pensacola.—" I n the m o n t h of J a n u a r y last, one James Willing of Philadelphia, Robert George, and Thomas Mclntyre, tho first a Captain the other two Lieutenants in the Rebel Army, left F o r t P i t t with about 35 Men, and on their way down the Ohio, and Mississippi, were joined by a Banditti, making in the whole about 100. " This body after having passed two parties of White Men, and Indians undiscovered (which Colonel Stuart had posted in differ­ ent parts on the banks of the Mississippi, to prevent the Rebels penetrating by that Rout into the Colony) arrived at the Natchez on the 20th of last Month at Night, and nearly at the same time, by sending different detachments into the Country, surprized all the Magistrates and people of influence in that settlement who after some days Conference entered into an engagement of Neutrality with the Rebels; they then proceeded down the River taking with t h e m the Negi oes and property of a Mr. H u t c h i n s and himself a Prisoner h e being particularly obnoxious to them. " An advanced party on the 2 3 u l t in the morning surprized a Ship called the ' Rebecca ' at Manehack mounted with sixteen carriage Guns, four pounders, besides Swivels, and made the I n h a b i t a n t s of that Settlement prisoners on their Parole : The main body soon after joined by three or four People of the Natchez settlement, and a n u m b e r of F r e n c h and Spanish Batteau Men a n d other Banditti laid waste all the Settlements from Point Coupe to Manehack, burning several houses and seizing upon all the Negroes and property of the Inhabitants, a very few excepted with this booty a party of them have proceeded to Now Orleans, where it is said their plunder is to be disposed of at Public Auction, by one Oliver Pollock, who has declared himself an Agent for the Congress, They also seized a Brig called the ' N e p t u n e ' loaded for Jamaica about 11 leagues belowNew Orleans, and by the last accounts had increased their n u m b e r s to between three and four hundred. " Upon this information, I sent Captain Ferguson of His Majesty's Sloop of War ' S y l p h ' to the Mississippi in order to intercept a n y of the Vessels" they may have taken in attempting to get to Sea, a n d to demand Restitution from the Governor of Louisiana of all British property, brought by the Rebels into his Colony, and I have remonstrated against his giving them a n y protection or furnishing them with supplies. " I have also requested Capt. Nunn of t h e ' H o u n d ' Sloop of War lately arrived here to join the ' Sylph,' in the Mississippi, and desired that one of the Sloops may proceed to Manehack, to -

d

m o

prevent their R e t u r n up the River and obstruct the passage of a body of Rebels, -who it is reported consist of 2,000 (others say 3,000) m e n and were to follow this p a r t y from F o r t Pitt, under the command of Colonel George Morgan in t h a t Service, and are expected to arrive here in May. " T h e I n h a b i t a n t s of the Natchez have sent to m e , desiring t h e assistance of 100 men from this Garrison, and promising with this support to break their Neutrality, and join the troops against the Rebels, but I found upon consulting Lieut.-Colonel Stiell a n d other Officers of the Garrison, that such a Detachment could not be spared from hence, without endangering t h e safety of this place, should the Rebels come against it in a n y force. I have h a d the like application from the I n h a b i t a n t s of Mobile to rein­ force t h a t Post, the loss of which would greatly distress us here and cut off our supply of F r e s h Provisions, however it is not thought prudent to detach a Man from our present Strength ; altho. I have the measure m u c h at heart, and if "Willing should be prevented, by the King's Ships in the Mississippi, from geting to Sea, and r e t u r n to take post at the Natchez, H e will continue with his Banditti to Keep possession of t h a t Country, unless t h e Chaetaw I n d i a n s and what white men can be procured in their Nation, March against h i m . " Colonel Stuart h a s sent one of h i s Commissaries upon this service, a n d expects the I n d i a n s are all in motion, however we find after the great expeuce which it h a s cost Government in supporting these Savages, t h a t they cannot be depended u p o n ; one of his Commissaries Mr. Alexander Cammeron having de­ clared to m e in Council, t h a t he did not think the I n d i a n s were to be depended upon, or could be brought to act, unless they had troops sent with t h e m . " I am endeavouring, if we can find Men to raise a Provincial Corps under the Command of J o h n McGillivray Esquire, who has greater influence about Mobile, and with the Traders in t h e Indian Country, than any other Person in the Province : I how­ ever still doubt, whether h e will be able to collect more t h a n 100 Men, and t h a t they will not agree to be embodied longer t h a n for the Expedition to t h e Natchez ; so t h a t should this P a r t y of the Rebels be drove out of the Colony a n d no Men Kept up at the Natchez in future, to support the I n h a b i t a n t s ; they will not only abandon t h a t Settlement but all the I n h a b i t a n t s on t h e banks of the Mississippi, and in t h e W e s t e r n p a r t s of t h e Province, will in m y opinion, also, remove, least a second plundering p a r t y should come against them, and which one h u n d r e d troops would have prevented. " T h e r e is great ground to believe t h e Rebels are meditating a n attack upon us with considerable force, as I have intelligence from Mr. Rocheblave, Commandant of t h e Illinois Country, also by a Deserter who arrived in the Province in F e b r u a r y last, t h a t there were a great n u m b e r of large Batteau's lying in the Ohio at F o r t Pitt, intended for some Expedition which m u s t be against this Colony. I have therefore to request that you will send us what n u m b e r of troops you can spare, at least to return the three

Companies of the Sixteenth Regiment, which will not only enable Lieutenant Colonel Stiell, to make a Vigorous defence here, but afford to send such a Detachment to Mobile as will secure that Post, from falling into the hands of the E n e m y . " I have so short notice of the present opportunity that it will not be in m y power to write to Governor Tonyn, I therefore beg you will communicate the Contents of this letter to his Excellency." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 6 3 . 4 pages. Enclosed by Major-Gen. Prevost to Sir W . Howe, 27 April. LOUD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 2 1 . "Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 10. 1 page. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 187 ; 685, fo. 2 0 ; copy in the Sackville MSS. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, March 2 1 . Whitehall.—Most secret. (Reproduced in B . F . Stevens's Facsimiles, Nos. 1068 and 1069.) Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 9. 3^ pages. This, with the enclosure, also in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies, Vols. 133, 589 and 685 ; Admiralty, S e c , I n Letters 4 1 3 5 ; in the D a r t m o u t h M S S . and the Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— GEORGE

III.

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

1778, March 2 1 . St. James's.—Secret Duplicate signed and sealed. Vol. 7. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

CLINTON.

instructions. No. 8. 6f pages.

GENERAL

WASHINGTON.

1778, March 2 1 . Philadelphia.—Demands immediate release of a trumpeter who was detained while attending the Serjeant of Light Dragoons, bearer of his letter of 19th. Calls upon him a second time to release Sergeants McMahon and Cameron or assign real cause of their detention. 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 146 and 165. 2 pages each. Inspector General, C. Physicians, to [ G E N E R A L

M . MORRIS, NOOTH,

BLAGDEN SIB

and

WILLIAM

J.

MERVTN

HOWE].

1778, March 2 1 . Philadelphia.—Beg to know how far it is i n c u m b e n t on t h e m to comply with demand for medicines and stores made by physicians and surgeons of Hessian hospitals. T h e demand is unexpected. Suggests that they draw u p an account of such things as they need and that these be sent out directly to their hospital staff. Copy. Vol, 5. No. 44. 2 pages.

BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PKEVOST

to

SIR.

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , M a r c h 2 1 . St. Augustine.—Colonel Kirkland detained by contrary winds. " A n account arrived last n i g h t to the Governor t h a t the Corps of Rangers which h e keeps t h e Command of, h a d in a lata excursion surprized a small Post on the A l t a m a h a River, t h e report says there were t h r e e Officers and twenty m e n in the fort, one of t h e former and t h r e e men were killed, the rest are taken prisoners and brought here, as it was a n expedition fitted and ordered I suppose by the Go% ernor, he will I conceive acquaint your Excellency with all t h e particulars ; as I never considered the destruction of t h a t Post as an object of any consequence, a n d t h a t its distant Situation from our frontiers did not render it t h e least detrimental to us ; but as I had very good reason to t h i n k , t h a t if they had not had t h a t Post ready built, they would have had a n o t h e r on the Sattilla River, forty miles nearer to us (a p l a n which they h a v e had long in agitation, and which would have prevented our success in the excursions for Cattle) I was on t h a t account induced to leave t h e m u n ­ molested untill a more extensive plan a n d some more favorable circumstance offered to strike a blow which might be attended with some a d v a n t a g e ; for which purpose I take t h e liberty to sollicit your Excellency's determination with respect to that truly independent Corps of R a n g e r s , a n d w h e t h e r or not I ought to have a n y controul over t h e m . " r

Letter signed and Copg. Gov,

WILLIAM

Vol. 8. Nos, 3 8 and 3 7 .

TRYON

to

GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

2 pages each. HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 1 . New York.—Question of his r a n k . Copg. Vol. 6 . No. 1 7 6 . 2 pages. Enclosed by G e n . Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington, 13 April. Copies in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I . L . Original, Correspondence 2 0 ; and America and W . Indies 1 8 7 , fo. 3 6 5 . COLONEL

GUY

JOHNSON

to

CAPTAIN ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 2 . New York.—Refers to previous letters and proposals. Desires h i m as a n old friend to contribute to h i s obtaining his Excellency's orders t h a t if h e approves the going to t h e Northward h e m a y have the necessary passage for himself a n d officers, instructions for himself and messages to t h e I n d i a n s . Believes it is in h i s power to render some services to Govern­ ment. Copy. Vol.10. No. 1 9 5 . 2 pages. GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 2 . — I s by no means sensible of the propriety of so rigorous a proceeding as he h a s adopted in the case of Captains Robinson and Gait. Captain Robinson was out of employment by the destruction of his armed brig a n d the taking

command of the shallop can only be deemed an instance of his condescension. Demands immediate restoration of the former and desires release of the latter. Extracts. Vol. 8. Nos. 95 and 97. 2 pages each. Enclosed by General Washington to Gen. Howe, 27 May.

GENERAL

WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 22. Head Quarters.—That E t h a n Allen is Lieut.-Col. only. Expects him in exchange for Mr. Campbell. Justifies and approves detention of the trumpeter who was a deserter from the American Army. His action added insolence to perfidy. 2 cop>ies. Vol. 3. Nos. 147 and 166. 4 and 6 pages. Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. V, p . 293.

LORD

B A R R I N G T O N to

GENERAL

SIR WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 2 3 . W a r Office.—" Lieut.-Colonel Murray of the D e t a c h m e n t of Foot Guards under your Command, Lieut. J a m e s Campbell, and Lord Will™ Murray of the 4 2 B e g and 2 Lieutenant Charles Cathcart of the 23* Regiment of Foot, likewise under your Command being approved, the former as Commandant, and the three latter as Captains in the Athol Regiment of H i g h l a n d e r s ; I have the honor to desire you will be pleased to permit the said Officers to r e t u r n to Great Britain by the first Opportunity if the Service will permit, and You have no objection." Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 18. 1 page. d

1

d

LORD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 2 3 . War Office.—The appointment of Majors to t h e r a n k of Lieut.-Colonel stopped at first with the brevets of 1772, but has since been extended to t h e end of that year. Major-General Prescott and Major Stopford of the 7th Regiment have been given rank in the army. His list of promotions are approved. Two supernumerary ensigns, one in the 9th and one in the 62nd, to be considered. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 19. 2 pages. Enclosure:— 1778, March 23.—List eg Promotions. Vol. 6. No. 20.

M E S S R S . G O R D O N and

C H O W D E R to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 2 3 . New York.—State of cash for extraordinaries — £ 2 4 1 , 5 0 2 10s., being the deficiency to draw for. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 112. 1 paqe, Enclosed hi/ Sir W m . Howe to J. Robinson, 19 April.

GENERAL

SIR

HOWE.

WILLIAM

Proclamation.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 3 . Philadelphia.—Protecting p r o p e r t y of loyal subjects. Signed, Jos. Galloway, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t General. Copy. Vol. 8 4 . No. 1 6 2 . 2 pages. GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

H O W E to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 3 . Philadelphia.—No. 9 0 . Copy. Vol. 4 , No. 1 2 7 . 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 4 3 5 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 1 4 . GEN.

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 4 . Philadelphia.—No. 8 9 . Copy. Vol. 4 . No, 1 2 5 . 3 paffc.s. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 2 5 7 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 1 0 . Enclosure:— Schedule of the papers enclosed in the above despatch No. 8 9 , consisting of correspondence with Burgoyne, with Washington and other papers relating to prisoners. Vol. 4 . A'o. 1 2 6 . 2 pp. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 3 , fo. 2 6 1 . GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 4 . Philadelphia, H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — T r a n s m i t s general account of monies required from t h e D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r s General by w a r r a n t s from 1 October to 8 1 December 1 7 7 7 , for carrying on t h e public works, services a n d other contingent or extraordinary expenses. Copy. Vol. 2 . A'o. 1 0 8 . 1 page. CAPTAIN

ROBERT

M A C K E N Z I E to

JOSEPH

GALLOWAY.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 4 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " T h a t in consideration of t h e extraordinary Trouble a n d Attention to Business necessarily be­ stowed by yourself a n d the Magistrates of the Police, in the Preservation of Peace and Order each of t h e m is to receive Twenty-five pounds Sterling, every Quarter, in Addition to their respective Salaries to be paid by you out of the Monies received in your several Offices of S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of t h e P o r t a n d of t h e Inspector of Prohibited Goods, while t h a t F u n d continues to afford it." Copy. Vol. 34. No. 148. 1 page. ANDREW

ELLIOT

to

CAPTAIN ROBERT

MACKENZIE.

1 7 7 8 , March 2 5 , New York.—Pointing out what h e thinks the consequences would be if h e published the desired proclama­ tion. Will wait to hear from the Commander-in-Chief. This

day by order of Sir H e n r y Clinton has begun to give permissions for m e r c h a n t ships to take in supplies for Philadelphia. Qy. autograph signed letter. Vol, 8. No. 39. 4 pages. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE

to

LORD

BAREINGTON.

1778, March 27. New York.—Will observe orders for id. a day stoppages of men while in the General Hospital. Awaits orders as to deductions from pay of hospital mates. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 119. 1 page. Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20, dated 27 March 1777. GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

H O W E to

MAJOS-GEN.

JAMES

BALLING.

1778, March 27. Philadelphia.—Congratulates him on being confirmed in Government of Jamaica. Thanks for attention paid to request to prevent shipping of m m and molasses. Lieut. Byrd's appointment. No opening left for his (Dalling's) son. Captain Mcintosh's retirement. Due regard will bo paid to recommendation of Mr. Dennis. Copy. Vol, 8. No. 40. 2 pages. GEN,

SIR

WILLIAM

H O W E to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, March 27. Philadelphia.—Arrangements for a meeting of commissioners to exchange prisoners. Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 148, 167. 1 page each. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 4 8 1 . CAPTAIN

ROBERT

M A C K E N Z I E to

LIEUT.-COLONEL

SHIRREFF.

1778, March 27. New York.—" T h a t the Expence of small Craft in the different Departments may be accurately dis­ tinguished, the Commissary and Barrack Master Genl ' are directed to take up Cap - Laird's Tickets for Pay or H i r e in their respective Offices for all Vessels employed by them, and at the Close of each Quarter to send into the Quarter Master General's Office an Acco*- attested by Cap - Laird for the whole." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 4 1 . 1 page. !

n

11

LORD

B A E E I N G T O N to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

T

HOW E.

1778, March 28. War Office.—Acquaints him of vacancies caused by the officers to bear commissions in the 72nd regiment or t h e Royal Manchester Volunteers. Order for embarkation of officers of the Foot Guards for the relief is countermanded. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 2 1 . 1 page.

GEN.

WASHINGTON HARRISON,

to Commissioners

COL.

A.

E.

HAMILTON

and

GRAYSON,

R.

H.

BOUDINOT.

1778, March 2 8 . Valley F o r g e . H e a d Quarters.—Powers to exchange prisoners. Copy. Vol. 3. No. 158- 2 pages. Enclosed by t h e Commissioners to Gen. Howe, 1 1 April. Copy in Vol. 3, No. 1 7 7 ; copy in the Public Record Office, America and W - Indies 133, fo. 493.

GENERAL

W A S H I N G T O N to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, M a r c h 29. Headquarters.—Agrees t h a t G e r m a n Town be considered n e u t r a l during meeting of Commissioners and only guards m u t u a l l y sent to attend t h e m be allowed to e n t e r . 2 copies. Vol, 3. Nos. 149 and 168. 1 page each, MAJOR-GENERAL

PniLLirs.

1778, March 30. Cambridge.—Extract from General Orders. On Burgoyne's approaching d e p a r t u r e ; requisitions to be made to him if necessary before t h a t event. 1 May. To r e n d e r r e t u r n s of officers desiring exchange in case of a cartel. 11 June. Various leaves of absence, & c , & c , &c. Extract. Vol, 9. No. 15. 1 page.

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

H O W E to

COLONEL i;

GUY

JOHNSON.

1778, March 31. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — I h a v e received your letters of 30th Octo ' 1777 and of t h e 8th Ins - in both which you represent the good Consequences t h a t would arise from your presence a m o n g the I n d i a n s of the N o r t h e r n District, and your Desire to repair t h i t h e r by way of the River St. Lawrence. Your Knowledge of the Disposition of the I n d i a n s , of their present State, a n d Experience of your personal Influence over them, leave me no Room to hesitate upon your P r o p o s a l ; and I have written to Sir H e n r y Clinton to desire t h a t h e will confer with t h e Commodore ; and furnish you and the P e r s o n s of your D e p a r t m e n t whom you m a y t h i n k it advisable to take from New York, with a suitable Conveyance, in a T r a n s p o r t or otherwise. Altho' you do not mention it, you m a y probably incline to take with you a n Assortment of I n d i a n Goods, a n d there may be some particulars relative to your P l a n which you would wish to have communicated by me to the C o m m a n d e r in Chief in Canada. F r o m Lieu*. Col. Shirreff you will learn the State of t h e Indian Stores in his Possession, a n d I a m to desire you will by the earliest Opportunity be as explicit as you can in satisfying me as to the aforementioned Particulars, and hi communicating a n y other Matters wherein your Exertions for the good of t h e Kings Service m a y b e assisted." Copy. Vol. 10. No. 209. 2 pages. 1

1

Gov.

PATRICK

TONYN

to

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, March 8 1 . St. Augustine.—Report of rebel invasion gradually subsides. Communicates all intelligence to Prevost. ' ' C a p t a i n F a n s h a w e h a s chearfully given every assistance and has ordered Captain J o r d a n of the ' G a l a t e a ' to protect the pro­ vince, Lieut. E l l i s of t h e ' H i n e b e n b r o o k / and Captain Mowbray of the 'Rebecca' will scoure the inland passage, and frustrate the designs of the Rebels, a n d I hope destroy the Gallics. I ordered Lieutenant Colonel Brown of the Rangers to penetrate as a Corps of observation the province of Georgia. H e with a party of Rangers a n d a few I n d i a n s with very little loss has taken by assault F o r t Barrington with twenty-three prisoners, and destroyed the cannon and burned the F o r t . " Begs to mention Mr. J o h n s o n a son of Dr. Johnson of Georgia, who first entered the fort. Major Gardner delivers this letter. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. Nos. 4 2 - 4 8 ; copy No. 45. 3 and 2 pages. Enclosing Lieut.-Col. Brown, Report to Gov, Tonyn. See 13 March 1778. LT.-COL,

SAMUEL

BIRCH

to

GEN.

SIR

Wm.

HOWE.

1778, April 1. Philadelphia,—Memorial. Commands the 17th Regiment, As h e h a s no troop till one becomes vacant, he receives less pay t h a n other officers of the same rank. Asks a bounty. Copy. Vol. 6. No, 180. 2 pages. Enclosed by Sir W m . Howe to Lord Barrington, 20 April. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. LORD

GEORGE

G E R M A I N to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, April 1. Whitehall.—No. 3 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 7. No. 1 1 . 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 207 ; copy 431, fo. 243 ; and in t h e Sackville MSS. LORD

LE

DESPENCER

and

H.

F.

C A R T E R E T to

L O R D G.

GERMAIN.

1778, April 1. General Post Office.—As it is apprehended t h e r e will soon be occasion for packet boats to be employed be­ tween Gibraltar, Lisbon, Oporto and other parts, submit whether instructions might not be given to have these, instead of other vessels, bring back dispatches from America. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 1 8 . 1 pane. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton 4 May 1778. LIEUT.-GENERAL

JOHN

BURGOYNE.

1778, April 2.—Articles of Agreement with Major-General William H e a t h as to the p a y m e n t of provisions, fuel, ftc, fur­ nished to the Troops of Convention.

Copy. Vol 9. A>. 179. 2 payee. Enclosed by J o h n Morrison to Peter Paumier, 9 April. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 159, to, 2 9 5 . GEN.

SIR

WM.

H O W E to

GEN.

WASHINGTON.

1778, April 2. Philadelphia. Copies. Vol, 3 . Nos. 1 5 0 , 1 6 9 . 2 pages each. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 183, fo. 489. GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE

to

MAJ.-GEN.

MASSEY.

1778, April 4 . Philadelphia.—The enclosed orders will, h e hopes, rectify irregularities. To a t t e n d to t h e p u n c t u a l execution of t h e m . To order the agents, the m u s t e r m a s t e r a n d others to report a n y deviations. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 154. 1 page. Enclosure :— General orders respecting the Provincial Copy. Vol. 10. No. 155. 3 pages. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

P H I L L I P S to

Corps in Nova

SIR

WILLIAM

Scotia.

HOWE.

1778, April 4 . C a m b r i d g e . — " I c a n n o t suffer m y Friend General Burgoyne to leave this Country, without offering by h i m m y Respects to your E x c e l l e n c y ; t h e n o m i n a l Command of t h e Troops devolves on m e , and I shall do everything in m y Power to keep t h e m free of Disputes with t h e Americans, and for preserving their H e a l t h s . T h e Clothing for the Effectives will be sent for from Canada, and I shall report its arrival to your Excellency. . . . I have no doubt of your Excellency's Protection when an opportunity offers." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 167. 1 page. GEN.

W A S H I N G T O N to

GEN.

SIR

WM.

HOWE.

1778, April 4. H e a d q u a r t e r s . Copies. Vol 3 . A/os. 1 5 1 , 170. 2 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 183, fo. 485, dated 11th. Gov.

PATRICK

TONYN

to

GENERAL

SIR

WILLIAM

HOWE.

1778, April 4. St. Augustine.—Private and secret. " M r . Drayton the late Chief Justice being at t h e head of a faction against a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ; I have been obliged to suspend . . sic a second time, but t h e seeds of discontent are not eradicated. " Great pains h a s been taken to prejudice the m i n d of General Prevost against m y measures, and n o t h i n g but a fixed resolution not to differ with h i m could have prevented a breach and induced m e to p u t u p with rough indignities.

" What I chiefly regret, Sir, is his backwardness in supporting t h e E a n g e r s or assisting with a few regular Troops. " H e would not co-operate in a plan of Captain Fanshawe's to enable H i s Majesty's Frigates to water in Saint Mary Biver, nor has defensive works been made at Saint J o h n Biver, the Lines at the Barrier of this Town are suffered to moulder down, and are m u c h damaged since they were p u t into order. " I have, Sir, taken the Liberty to mention to your Excellency my sentiments concerning the conquest of Georgia, I am con­ fident it might be easily effectuated, at least a road might be opened between this and the back Settlements of the Southern provinces, where there are m a n y well affected to His Majesty. " I apprehend, Sir, t h a t Brigadier General Prevost is greatly in­ fluenced by his brother Major Prevost, who fell in with Drayton's faction. I t will be of use, if this could be remedied, to His Majesty's Service ; there is only three companies here incomplete of the 2 Battalion, to which he belongs, of the 6 0 Eegiment. I have felt unfavourable expressions impressed by his conversa­ tions on the m a n n e r of the operations carried on against the rebels, and I think I have heard Major Gardner express as much being impressed upon h i m . I would not Sir mention this to your Excellency, but from the desirable motive to preserve har­ mony with General Prevost. " Their prejudices against and jealousies of Lt. Colonel Brown is highly ungenerous and hurtful, but I will not trouble your Excellency with particulars." Eecommends Major Gardner. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 8. No. 47. Copy, No. 48. 4 and 8 pages. d

B R I G . - G E N . ArousriNE PREVOST to

th

S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 5. St. Augustine.—" I think it my duty to represent to your Excellency t h a t notwithstanding my sincere wishes to maintain the strictest cordiality with the Governor of this Province, inconveniences daily arise from his assuming the sole command of the Eangers stationed on the frontiers of this Province and their being independant of the person who by the King's orders ought to have the Supreme Military command, prevents me from carrying on his Majesty's Service as 1 could wish, for want of t h a t unanimity and h a r m o n y of the different branches of the Military in concurring to the public advantage. " I take the liberty therefore to request your Excellency's commands on that head and to be made acquainted whether the r a n k of L'- Colonel Brown (a young m a n who commands the Eangers) intitles h i m to command the Majors of the King's Troops, as it has been made a m a t t e r of doubt whether the Governor could at present give h i m a legal commission for t h a t purpose. " As the Men of War and Privateers bring in prisoners con­ stantly both Rebels and F r e n c h and Governor Tonyn was desirous t h a t they should be kept in the Fort, the danger that

might arise from a surprize of t h e only Magazine of Arms, Ammunition, Artillery and Provisions, and t h a t t h e stench of a n u m b e r of Prisoners, confined in such a place in this hot country m i g h t occasion epidemical distempers ; and notwithstanding the Governor's assertion t h a t t h e F o r t was his, a n d would say so to your Excellency, I could not think of a d m i t t i n g b u t very few in it, at t h e same time I m u s t observe t h a t such a n u m b e r of dis­ affected people in a place where there are n o accommodations n o r places of security for t h e m m i g h t become dangerous, and as it appears from the information of some people who lately m a d e their escape from G e o r g i a . a n d some intercepted letters from South Carolina, t h a t the Rebels h a v e in view to attack this place, and t h a t their General who c o m m a n d s in the S o u t h e r n Colonies is come to Savannah for t h a t purpose :—Should the accounts prove true I should be obliged to h i r e Vessels to carry t h e m off. I shall not fail to t r a n s m i t to your Excellency t h e earliest information t h a t can be depended upon of the motions of the e n e m y and their designs," Leave of absence to Major Gardner. W a n t of money. T h e captain of t h e " Lizard " declines to take on board the prisoners taken on t h e A l t a m a h a and convey t h e m to New York. E n g i n e e r desired. Signed letter. Vol 8. No. 49. Copy, Vol. 8. No. 50. 3 pp. each.

LIEUT.-COLONEL BROWN to

GENERAL PATRICK TONYN.

1778, April 6. F o r t Tonyn.—Intelligence, brought b y a Quaker, of W a s h i n g t o n h a v i n g met with a total defeat a n d his scattered troops reduced t o the last extremity. Counter report of a n attack on General Howe who h a d 12,000 killed, himself escaping by skating u p on the ice. " T h e r a n g e r s from South Carolina inform m e , the N o r t h Carolina Provincials, and T h o m p ­ sons Regiment of South Carolina L i g h t H o r s e , have marched to the Northward. The present force of South Carolina is supposed to consist 2,000, and of Georgia five h u n d r e d a n d sixty. T h e Charlestown fleet was in a great degree m a n n e d by d r a u g h t s from tho different regiments to act as m a r i n e s . The F o r t s at Sullivans Island, and on t h e river are Kept in good repair. At tho F o r t a t Beaufort t h e y have m o u n t e d Twenty one pieces of Cannon. . . . At Cat Island, the Rebels have six, n i n e and twelve pounders for t h e defence of t h e passage. F r o m S a v a n n a h t h e R a n g e r s have brought m e intelligence, t h a t W h i t e s turbulent G e n t r y have a second time broke open the stores, compeled their Officers to give them R u m — h u r r a ' d for H i s Majesty, and d r a n k success to h i s Troops. Twenty were sent to Tybee" to Garrison the Island, who boarded a F r e n c h Snow laden with rice a n d Indigo, a n d have conveyed her 'tis supposed to New York or Augustine. A F i r e broke out in S a v a n n a h a short time after our affair at F o r t Barrington, destroyed a public Store with eloathing, a m m u n i t i o n &c. &c. and ten houses—the Court house narrowly escaped as it was fired in t h r e e places. T h e Rebel

General (Howe) told one of his Colonels that they were so perpetually harrass* in Georgia, he apprehended before Summer it would be a King's Province. . . . The Gallics are laying manned entirely with Governor Wright's Negroes at the following places —One at Sapolo high point—One at Sunbury—one at Ossabaw opposite to Shannons point, and the other at Savannah. Two vessels, a Ship and a Brig with rice and Indigo are laying in the Mouth of Ogechee river without a gun. Three at Beaufort with the same Cargoes—a Ship and two Brigs, one the property of John Hancock, t h e other a F r e n c h m a n . I have sent to acquaint Captain Jordan of the ' Galatea ' with every material occurrence. One h u n d r e d and twenty plantations with t h e Negroes, and Stock will be peremptorily sold." Copy. Vol. 8 . A o. 55. 5 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir W . Howe, 8 April. r

JosEPn GALLOWAY to GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , April 6 . Philadelphia.—Combating Mr. Elliot's objec­ tions to publishing the last proclamation. Signed letter. Vol. 8 . Xo. 5 3 . 6 pages. GENERAL SIP. WILLIAM HOWE to COLONEL E .

COLE.

1 7 7 8 , April 6 . Philadelphia.—Explaining that his motive for withdrawing t h e warrant to raise a Provincial Corps was induced by seeing from the situation of the country he was not able to enlist the m e n expected. An allowance of 7 / 6 a day will be made as a subsistence for the present. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 52, 1 page. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , April 6 . St. A u g u s t i n e . — 1 , 7 0 0 Indians promise to be at St. Mary's next Moon. . . . looks for directions. . . . " Upon the invasion in ' 7 6 , these Indians came down readily, drove back the rebels and penetrated the province of Georgia. I n ' 7 7 a part of them were at taking Fort Mcintosh and another p a r t y of them at the affair of Nassau in May. I was obliged, Sir, to check their impetuosity, and have been at great pains to keep t h e m well disposed to act against the rebels. . . . I will not trouble your Excellency with innumerating t h e amazing expence of their maintenance or with conjectures concerning the motives from which they act, or the capric-iousness of their temper, or the necessity of employing them in some shape. Your Excellency m u s t perceive numberless inconveniencys from acting always on t h e defensive. With this Garrison the Bangers and Indians, the province of Georgia m a y be taken in possession, which will give a fair opportunity to the loyalists in South Carolina to show themselves, if they are what they have pretended to be, and if they prove as n u m e r o u s as h a t h been given out, I should apprehend that province would soon be compelled to subjection and to own their allegiance to the King. . . Eleven men of the

Battalion formed oat of prisoners conducted by a Filot have surprized a F r e n c h Vessel off Tyby, t h a t was ready to sail laden with rice and indigo and h a v e brought h e r into St. J o h n ' s River, a trench artillery officer now a rebel Captain, was on board, I have sent h i m to Monsieur D'Britigni a n d his Corps of Officers prisoners in the Stathouse. . . only two field pieces six pounds caliber are in this Garrison." Autograph, signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 5 1 . 1 pages. T

COLONEL GL Y JOHNSON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 7. New Y o r k . — S u b m i t t i n g p l a n s and proposals for acting with the Six Nations I n d i a n s . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 194. 3 pages. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

GENERAL

T

S I R W ILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 8. St. Augustine.—Sends the enclosed. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 8. No. 54. 1 page. Enclosing Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. T o n y n , 6 April. L T . - G E N . JOHN BURGOYNE to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1778, April 9. Rhode Island.—Maj.-Gen. H e a t h insists t h a t t h e p a y m e n t of expenses of the Convention Troops must be in solid coin. A r r a n g e m e n t come to. I s disappointed that the contents of t h e military chest only a m o u n t s to T56,000 and of t h a t some is to be r e t u r n e d to New York. Anxiously solicits four m o n t h s ' subsistence for t h e troops according to a n estimate sent. Asks bat and forage mone}* for the officers. Concerning briga­ diers. Suggested disposition of the troops if exchanged. Recom­ mends Gen. Phillips, tt'c. P.S.—Explains some enclosed cyphers for correspondence with Phillips. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 195. 9 pages. Also (not in full) in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 159, fo. 3 0 1 . LIEUT.-GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE to SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

GENERAL

1778, April 9. Rhode Island. 2 n d l e t t e r . — F i n d s since h i s despatch of this morning, h e cannot send an exact account of expenditure of the a r m y lately u n d e r his command. Care h a s been taken to keep separate the subsistence a n d extraordinaries. F i n d s also t h e r e is an idea t h a t further p a y m e n t of provisions in kind may be more prejudicial to Government than even a n exorbitant r a t e in hard money. Believes notion that ready money received here is remitted to F r a n c e is a mistake. T h i n k s subsistence for troops will amount to £ 2 5 , 0 0 0 . P.S.—Apologises for not writing in his own h a n d . ° Copy. Vol. 9. No, 196. 2 pages.

LORD

1778, Grafton Copy. Draft fo. 2 1 1 ;

GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

April 9. Whitehall—Private. Recommending Messrs. and Walter Dnlany. Vol. 7. No. 12. 1 page. in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, copy 431, fo. 244 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S .

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

LIEUT.-COLONEL GUNNING.

1778, April 9. Philadelphia.—That h e is named for pro­ motion in t h e new levies and h a s t h e Commander-in-Chief's permission to return home t h e earliest opportunity. Copy. Vol, 8. A'o. 56. 1 page. JOHN D . MORRISON, Commissary General, to PETER PAUMIER.

1778, April 9. Newport.—Arrangements taken relative to t h e repayment in kind of t h e provisions, & c , supplied to t h e Con­ vention troops. Beef is to be delivered in that very article since " the American ration is 24 ounces of beef or 18 of pork and if pork is tendered in lion of beef they expect to receive it in tiiis proportion which in paying their enormous balance of 723,710 lbs. of beef will occasion a loss to Government of upwards of one thousand p o u n d s . " Copy. Vol.9. No.m. 2 pages. Enclosures :— Agreement between Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and Maj.-Gen, Heath. See 2 April, Return of provisions landed from the transports ordered for Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne's army. Also:— Account of provisions and liquor supplied to Gen. Burgoyne's army by the provincial commissary as taken from his account, 1777 to February 1778. Copy. Vol, 9. No. 176. 4 pages. THOMAS BROWN

to

BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1778, April 10. F o r t T o n y n . — " I have t h e honor to acquaint you t h a t Mess * Tyrer a n d York arrived this day with a few friends. " They inform m e t h a t t h e Loyalists upon the point of assem­ bling, thought proper to postpone their insurrection to a more favourable opportunity, as t h e rebels upon receiving intelligence of t h e March of Murphy and Gregory's party had embodied themselves in every d i s t r i c t ; for as t h e loyalists are very indiff­ erently provided with A r m s and Ammunition, they are under a necessity of disarming the Rebels by surprize. " M - Robert Cunningham an active loyalist of the first influence in South Carolina, acquaints m e that 2,500 Men between the forks of Siiluda and Broadriver a r e ready to accompany m e on any Service whenever orders a r e sent for that purpose. r!

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"One thousand m e n upon t h e south fork with a considerable p a r t y in t h e Congarees and on t h e Ridge, have offered their Service. " S i x t e e n h u n d r e d upon t h e rivers Pedee, I n n e r e e a n d the line with twelve h u n d r e d upon Green river (North Carolina) contiguous to t h e Northern frontiers are ready to embody themselves a n d act within North and South Carolina whenever required. " T h e Crops of Corn for two years last past these people have preserved for h i s Majesty's Service. " The inviolable fidelity a n d a t t a c h m e n t of t h e Men above mentioned, the various instances they have given of their zeal and affection for h i s Majesty's person and government, place tho truth of their professions beyond a doubt, to most of those loyalists I a m known, and with all their principals personally acquainted. " B y tho assistance of those Men so powerful a diversion m i g h t be effected in favor of General Howe, t h a t t h e Rebels would be effectually prevented from sending their quotas of troops to Washington as their attention would be engaged by their more immediate concerns. " T h e regular provincial establishment in South Carolina consists a t p r e s e n t of 2,000 m e n . " I t is reported t h a t 450 of Thompson's rangers were drowned off Charlestown a n d t h a t Andrew Williamson (a q u o n d a m cattle driver in General G r a n t ' s campaign), a n d lato Commanding Officer against t h e Cherokees was mortally wounded by some person u n k n o w n within 3 miles of Charlestown. " B y a letter from Capt. Mowbray I have received t h e following intelligence—April 13th. " T h e new created General E l b e r t is on his m a r c h with about 700 Men, and 2 t h i r d s of t h e Militia was at the Altamaha last night, h e h a s seven field pieces with h i m . " Tlie Galleys a n d Transports are advanced to Sapello, and t h a t his intentions are to destroy F o r t Tonyn. " I t is confidently reported t h a t 800 m e n are on their inarch from t h e back p a r t s of the Carolinas as friends, a n d whether this Armament is to stop them or take you, t i m e will tell, this is so confidently affirmed, that it is beyond a doubt ; I wish you success, we will endeavour on our p a r t s to give t h e Gallies their deserts. " Poor Ellis is n o more, h e was unfortunately drowned on t h e 8th instant in crossing t h e sound, after being on t h e boat's bottom five h o u r s ; I escaped by swimming upon an oar with great difficulty. a

" I am, & c , ( s i g - ) J . MOWBRAY.

" T h e n u m b e r of E l b e r t ' s party consists of three h u n d r e d m e n — upon receiving information of the inarch of the Carolinians, h e set off from S a v a n n a h for t h e Altamaha, in order to intercept or harrass t h e m on their m a r c h . " P a r t of t h e South Carolina and Georgia Militia marched to Ogechee a n d r e t u r n e d . " 2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 06 and 67. 3 pages each. Enclosed bg Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir W . Howe, 27 April,

MAJOR

JOHN D. MORRISON, Commissary General,

to

PETER PAITMIER.

1778, April 10.—Has nevertheless agreed with the Provincial Agent to deposit pork on hoard the victuallers bound to Boston to make up for deficiency of beef. It is to remain on board forty days from 7th instant and if beef is sent within that time they are to receive it and return the pork. Directs efforts be made to accomplish this. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 178. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . ROBERT PIGOT to G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 10. Newport.—" General Burgoyne writes fully to you on tho Subject of the Money, on the Agreements he made with General Heath for Payment of Fuel, &c, and for receiving Provisions in lieu of what was issued for the Use of the Troops. "The Rebel Commissary is come here to receive about £27,000 in Money, and to settle with Major Morrison for Provisions issued to the 1st March, which he is pretty near able to pay by the Quantity sent by Sir Henry Clinton for the Use of those Troops. After paying the Rebel Commissary £27,000 there remains £00,000 in Mr. Moiesworth's Hands, of which I have sent £20,000 to New York for their immediate Necessities; To General Burgoyne's Paymaster for Subsistence and Extraordinaries for that Army £20,000. The Rest I have kept for our own Use. I understand that a considerable Sum is wanted for General Burgoyne's Army, there being many Warrants to pay and ;i great Sum in Arrear to the Brunswick Troops and Artillery, all these Matters the General will acquaint you with, and of the Necessity there is for an immediate Supply. Sir Henry Clinton not having sent me any Directions and only referred me to your Letter, I have acted as 1 thought was best by giving each Army a little; which I hope you will approve of. 1 have received Orders for to pay 165 Days Bat and borage Money to the Hessians as well as to the rest of the Garrison, and I find that the Hessian Paymaster has sent a distribution for their Staff here, and therein charges for three Major-Generals and their Aid de ('amps as I imagine it is with your Knowledge and Approbation, I shall not object to signing their Warrant. General Sulivau is arrived at Providence to succeed General Spencer in the Command, and wc hear two Regiments are coming upon the Coast in the room of the Bay Troops, whose Time expired the 31st March, and are gone home. Several of the Inhabitants from the Narraganzet Shore are come over to us, and enlisted with Col - Wightman and Days are fixed for bringing off more of them. Negroes likewise come to us for protection, their Masters wanting them to enlist in a Regiment raising at Boston upon Terms of granting them their Freedom after three Years Service. I think it my Duty to inform you that Mr. Clarke who was lately with you at Philadelphia is of Opinion that it would be better to pay hard Money when you conveniently ean than send Provisions to Boston, 0

for t h a t it will be immediately carted away to General Washing­ ton's Army, who stand in great Need of Salt Provisions, whereas the h a r d Money coming a m o n g s t t h e m depreciates greatly their Paper." Recommends Mr. Hickson for an E n s i g n c y . " General Burgoyne appears in better H e a l t h a n d Spirits t h a n I expected. I have the H o n o r to be with Great T r u t h , " &c. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 180. 3 pages. COMMISSIONERS

for

EXCHANGE

of

PRISONERS

(Col.

O'Hara,

H u m p h r e y Stephens and R. Fitzpatrick) to GEN. HOWE. 1778, April 1 1 . New Town. Copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 157, 176. 2 pages. Also (with t h e enclosures) in t h e Public America and W. Indies 133.

Becord

Office,

Enclosures:— Washington''s 2>oicers to his Commissioners, see 28 March. 1778, April 10. New Town.—Objections to treat. Offered by Washington's Commissioners to those of Gen. Howe. Copies. Vol. 3, 158°, 177* 3 pages. 1778, April 11. Newtown,—Answer oj Howe's Commis­ sioners. Copies. Vol. 3. No. 178 ; 47, No. 210. 2 pages. COLONEL J .

BURGOYNE to

SIR H.

CLINTON.

1778, April 12. L o n d o n . — T h a t having leave to act by deputy as Muster Master General to t h e foreign troops has appointed Mr. Porter to t h a t office. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47- No. 237. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, April 12. Whitehall.—No. 4 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. I S . 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 133, fo. 219 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 245 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, April 12. Whitehall.—No. 5. Copy. _ Vol. 7. No. 14. 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 133, fo. 223 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 246 ; and in the Sackville M S S . GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, April 12. Philadelphia. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 172. 1 page, Original, with the enclosures, also in the Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20.

Enclosures:— IV. Gaull to General Ilotvc, sec 3 Jan. 1778. Report upon tents and marquees for the 2Gth regt. Out of the total of VI each, 3 tents and 9 marquees were rendered unserviceable by net on the passage. Signed bg T. Gdfdlan, Assistant Dep. Or. Mr. General; Henry Proiesc, Qr. Mr. 4th Regt.,- Thos. Taylor, Qr. Mr. Royal Fusileers, and dated on the 18th April. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 174. 1 page.

EARL CORNWALLIS to LORD

BARRINGTON.

1778, April 13.- London.—Requesting t h a t Mr. Abraham Lawton, appointed ensign i n 23rd Regiment, be superseded, nothing having been heard of h i m since 1775. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 2 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 16 April 1778. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, April 1 3 . Whitehall.—No. 6. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 15. 3 pages. Draft i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 2 2 7 ; copy 431, fo. 2 4 8 ; and i n the Sackville M S S . Enclosure : — Clause of the Commission devolving the Powers of Sir William Howe on Sir Henry Clinton (given this day to the Commis­ sioners for restoring peace—Lord Carlisle, Mr. Eden, Gov. Johnstone and the Commander-in-Chief). Vol. 7. No. 16. 2 pages. GENERAL

S I R WILLIAM

HOWE t o LORD

BARRINGTON.

1778, April 1 3 . Philadelphia.—" I n m y letter of t h e 6th March I had t h e Honour to enclose to your Lordship Copies of two Letters to and from Major-Gen'- Tryon respecting his Rank in this Staff. I have since received his determination not to serve untill his Majesty's pleasure is declared, and t h a t your Lordship m a y have t h e Generals sentiments more clearly I herewith transmit A Copy of his letter." Copy. Vol. 6. No. 175. 1 page. Signed letters in t h o Public Record Office, W a r Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20. GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

Proclamation.

1778, April 1 3 . Philadelphia, Head Quarters—Against all imports without special licence. Signed, ¥ . Mackenzie, Secretary. Copy. Vol. 34. No. 160. 2 pages.

LIEUT.-GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE.

Received, 1 7 7 8 , April 1 4 . - Paper b r o u g h t by Mrs. Higgius. " Copies of the Dispatches from Gener Burgoyne to the Congress were transmitted to you Sir, from York Town, t h e Generals Aid de Camp r e t u r n e d to Cambridge t h e 1 9 I n s t , with t h r e e Resolves. " 1 . To abide by the Resolve of 8 Jan* relative to t h e Suspension of t h e E m b a r k a t i o n of the Troops. " 2 - To permit General Burgoyne to go to E n g l a n d on Account of his Health, a n d by the most expeditious Route, &c. &c. " 3 - To p e r m i t Capt. Willoe to r e t u r n to Canada by the Route of Halifax. " G e n e r a l Burgoyne immediately applied to General H e a t h for Passports for himself a n d F a m i l y , but was told t h a t it did not appear t h a t t h e Vote of Congress in h i s F a v o r cancelled t h e old Vote of December l a s t ; whereby h e is ordered to be detained, together with t h e Troops 'till all Accounts were settled and paid in Specie; and General H e a t h added an observation t h a t General W a s h i n g t o n in his letter to Sir W - Howe h a d declined taking any Cognizance of t h a t Business by H i s Commissaries; and t h a t h e took for granted n o Settlement was m a d e at t h a t meeting. H e has also repeatedly insinuated t h a t it would be impossible to support t h e Troops without an immediate p a y m e n t in Money, as the Cash of this State was exhausted. " I t was strongly insisted on the other Side, t h a t it was most unjust to fetter the Vote of the Congress, which was plain and unconditional, with a former Vote to which it had no Reference ; t h a t the Congress, by using the words ' on Account of H e a l t h ' and ' most expeditious R o u t e ' evidently marked their design of the General's D e p a r t u r e without D e l a y ; — t h a t nevertheless if t h e Accounts were produced in such a State, as t h a t they could be justified in signing t h e m , and were produced expeditiously, be would consent. " General Burgoyne could not refuse paying for the Provisions, provided the charge was just for two Reasons. "1 The E n e m y would have declared t h e Breach of the Treaty to be directly m a d e on our side, which t h e y only call suspended on theirs, and however unjustly would have put it out of t h e Power of Government to ratify it. " 2 - Any Scarcity of Provisions t h o ' b u t for a week would increase the Desertion of t h e Troops, which has already been alarming at some Periods, tho' I a m far from believing the Majority of Deserters to have gone off with any other view t h a n to assist themselves by work and m e a n i n g to r e t u r n . " I t being thought t h a t the most economical Measure for Government was to repay the Provisions in kind, it was proposed to laud from _ the T r a n s p o r t s t h e Quantities destined for tho Troops on their "Voyage, which was agreed to, and a Requisition h a s been m a d e to Captain Dalrymple accordingly but the Weather having been bad n o answer is returned. 1

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"Requisition has also been made to Capt. Dalrymple to land the Money Chest, General Heath having given an Engagement for its safe Delivery. Should he have none on board (which 3 ct is not known) the Troops will be in great Distress for Pay, and every part of the Public Service suffer, and in that Case the most speedy Supply to the Amount formerly mentioned by Sir William Howe to Clarke, and Lord Howe to Geddes, is requested from Rhode Island, or elsewhere. " The Suspence of General Burgoyne in Regard to his personal Embarkation, and the Vexation such unheard of cavilling excites are lost in the greater Objects that Regard the Public. It was thought no way could be found less subjected to inconvenience than the present to convey these Matters to you, Sir, and the person who will deliver this, has further Communication to make by word of Mouth." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 169. 3 pages. -

[MAJOR-GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE] to JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, April 15. Philadelphia, Head Quarters.—Transmits a general account of all monies required from the Deputy Pay­ master-General by warrants from 1 Jan. to 81 March 1778, for carrying on the public works, services and other contingent and extraordinary expenses. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 109. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 16. War Office.—Sends the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. G. No. 22. 1 page. Enclosing Earl Cornwallis to Lord Barrington, 13 April. 7

LIEUT.-COL. BROW N to

GOVERNOR TONYN.

1778, April 16. Fort Tonyn.—Similar information to that in his letter to Brig.-Gen. Prevost of 10 April, and written apparently on the same day though the date differs. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 77. 4 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to MESSRS. GORDON and

CHOWDER,

Agents to the Contractors for supplying Money for His Majesty's Forces in North America. 1778, _ April 16. Philadelphia.—That .£400,000 sterling will be wanting to defray contingent and extraordinary expenses of the forces under his command. 2 copies. Vol. 2. Nos. 107 and 110. 1 page each. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, April 16. Philadelphia.—" Sir, At the earnest Request of Mrs. Higgius who desires to have the Honor of waiting upon

you, I a m induced to trouble you with this L e t t e r by her to offer M - Lawrie (one of your principal Commissaries) in exchange for h e r H u s b a n d and M - Clarke, both Deputy Commissaries and under the Convention of Saratoga. If this proposal meets with your approbation, I shall immediately give u p M Lawrie's Parole, and trusting t h a t the fair L a d y will bo a more prevailing Advocate in obtaining your Compliance for the Return of her H u s b a n d t h a n I can possibly p r e s u m e to be, I decline u r g i n g a n y t h i n g further in favor of h e r request.—With due Regard, I a m , &c. P.S.—M'"- Moore, a Relation of M"- Higgins's, will attend her, in which I hope you will not see a n y I m p r o p r i e t y . " 2 copies. Vol. 3 . Nos. 152 and 1 7 1 . 1 page each. R

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JOHN ROBINSON to ARNOLD NESBITT, ADAM DRUMMOND,

and others. 1 7 7 8 , April 1 7 . Whitehall.—Orders for the supply of pro­ visions. Accompanies Mr. Robinson's letter of 3 0 April. Copg. Vol, 2. No. 122'. 2pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL Sir.

WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , April 1 8 . War Office.—Officers in enclosed list being intended to be promoted in the regiment now raising by Lord McLeod and going to the E a s t Indies they are to be allowed to leave the a r m y under his command immediately. Signed letter. Vol. 6 . No. 24. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of three names—Captain George Mackenzie, Lieut. G. Mackenzie and Lieut. Hugh Lamont. Copg. Vol. 6 . No. 2 4 . 1 page. 5

CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

LIEUT.-COLONEL INNES,

Inspector General of Provincial F o r c e s . 1 7 7 8 , April 1 8 . P h i l a d e l p h i a . — I t is the Commander-inChief's desire t h a t the Corps of- Pioneers be inspected and mustered in same way as other Provincial Troops, as from 25th December 1 7 7 7 , they are to be paid by Messrs. Gordon and Crowder. 2 copies. Vol. 8 . Nos. 59 and 6 0 . 1 page each. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to LT.-COL. THOMAS BROWN.

1 7 7 8 , April 1 8 . St. Augustine.—Asking h i m , as Prevost will not send officers to be under h i m , to submit to be under orders of Major Glazier. Copg. Vol. 8 . No. 7 6 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 4 8 , fo. 2 9 9 .

G E N . S I E WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, April 19. Philadelphia.—No. 92. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 128. 4 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 4 5 1 ; copv, 306, fo. 215 ; extract in the Sackville MSS. List of enclosures in the above letter, being correspondence with Washington and the Commissioners for exchange of prisoners. . Vol. 4. No. 129. 1 page. G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, April 19. Philadelphia.—No. 93. Private. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 130. 3 pages. Original in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 509 ; copy 806, fo. 2 2 0 ; and in the Sackville M S S . GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, April 19. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letters. " T h e Accompts of Messrs. Nesbitt, Drummoiid and P r a n k s for Provisions furnished by their Agent, to subsist Prisoners in Virginia, Maryland, and the u p p e r Parts of Pennsylvania, are ordered to be laid before the Commissary General for his Inspection, and upon his Report they will be liquidated and settled to the latest Period. Their Lordships Directions in regard to a proper Contract being made for furnishing the Prisoners in future will be submitted to m y Successor in the C o m m a n d ; a t the same Time I m a y remark t h a t the late Resolutions of the Rebels, respecting the Support of Prisoners in their Possession, leave little Cause to think t h a t Commissaries for the Crown will be able to act among t h e m . " . . . " Upon the Receipt of the enclosed State of Cash for Extraordinaries from the Remitters Agents, by which it appears that after Money is issued from the Treasury to pay all the Bills drawn, there will be only a Balance of £241,502 to complete the Requisitions already made, I have thought proper to make another of the 16th I n s t a n t for ±'400,000, supposing the present Balance m a y be raised here by Bills of Exchange, for which Reasons I humbly submit to their Lordships the Expediency of sending t h e Amount of this last Requisition in Specie from E n g l a n d , and a Proportion of it as soon as possible." Copy. Vol. 2. JVO. 111. 2 pages. Enclosing Gordon and Crowder, State of Cash, 23 March. >

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, April 20. Philadelphia.—Submits the enclosed. Lt. W m . Stewart is dissatisfied with his appointment to the Invalids. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 177. 1 page.

Signed letters with the enclosures, in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20. Enclosures :— Memorial of Lt.-Col. Bircli, See 1 April. Memorial of Lt. Wm. Stewart of the 42nd regiment. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 179. 2 pages. List of Promotions. Copg. Vol 6. No. 178. 2 pages. 1778, April 20. New Y o r k . — E s t i m a t e of the quantity of candles necessary for 40,000 m e n for 26 weeks (winter m o u t h s ) . George Clark, Barrack Master General. Two copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 5 and 20. 1 page each. Enclosed by Sir H . Clinton to J o h n Robinson, 4 August. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE

PREVOST to

Gov.

PETER

CHESTER.

1778, April 20. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " T h e daring invasion of the Rebels who have committed such depredations on t h e Mississippi, gives reason to suspect t h a t if it had not been on a firm persuasion on their p a r t of being joined b y m a n y of the i n h a b i t a n t s on t h a t river, a n d the lukewarnmess of the rest, they would not have adventured on such an a t t e m p t ; therefore if t h e disposition of t h e i n h a b i t a n t s was or is doubtfull, 1 should apprehend t h a t a Post o n t h a t river (or p e r h a p s more) might have been the m e a n s of preventing the mischief t h a t has been done a n d I must now leave it to your Excellency's determination whether in the present circumstances it will not be too late to send so small a party as the State of the Garrison m a y admit of sending and whether the depondance on the I n h a b i t a n t s of the Natchez is sufficient to authorize sending a body of troops to their assistance and future s u p p o r t : I write to Colonel Stiell accordingly with regard to the application for a detachment from this G a r r i s o n ; it is a measure which m a n y reasons render impracticable at this present juncture t h a t the Rebels are assembling in force on the Altamaha and t h a t a Spirit of defection seems to have seized great numbers of the i n h a b i t a n t s of the neighbouring Colonies who want only to be; supported to retaliate on the Authors of then: misfortunes the many ill t r e a t m e n t s they h a v e received for their loyalty and attachment to G o v e r n m e n t ; a timely assistance may encourage t h a t Spirit and be the m e a n s of restoring some of the Southern Colonies to His Majesty's G o v e r n m e n t ; there are neither transports n o r a convoy at this place to send you any reinforce­ ment, the want of money is another difficulty." . . . . " I shall suggest to Colonel Stiell t h e propriety (that in ease a reduction of his Garrison is admissable by contracting his works) of affording the necessary assistance to the distressed inhabitants of the river Mississippi. I have little doubt but the Spaniards will discountenance the Rebels and return the property carried to New Orleans to the legitimate O w n e r s ; in which case Mr. Willing m a y soon be m a d e to r e p e n t of h i s rashness and b e brought to condign p u n i s h m e n t . T

" I should apprehend that Mr. liocheblavo the Commandant at the Illinois might easily be induced to send some of his militia from Fort or Poste Vinccnnes to assist in the protection of the inhabitants who remain loyal to Government and will be willing to assist in punishing the invaders and restoring peace and tranquillity in that part of the Country; he ought also to be very watchful 1 of any attempts that may be made hereafter by the Rebels and harrass them in their way down should they come again, your application to him on that head might have that effect." Coin/. Vol. 8. Xo. 64. 3 pages. Enclosed bij Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gen. Howe, 27 April 1778. G E N . S I E WILLIAM HOWE to Loan GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, April 21.-—Philadelphia. No. 94. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 131. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 513 ; copy 306, fo. 222. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to MAJOR GLAZIER.

1778, April 21. St. Augustine.—To return to this side of the River St. John, &c. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 78. 3 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May. Copv in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248, fo. 303. LORTI BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 22. War Office.—Cornet Sloper, 17th Dragoons, approved as aide-de-camp to his father, and to be permitted to return to Europe. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. G. No. 25. 1 page. GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, April 22. Philadelphia—No. 95. Copy. Vol. 4. No. 132. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo. 5 1 7 ; copy 300, fo. 223. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to LIEUT.-COLONEL STIELL.

1778, April 22. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 3rd June last. Conduct of Spanish Governor at New Orleans seems very extraordinary. Defence of West Florida must principally depend upon harmony between civil and military branches. Lt. Byrd appointed to vacancy caused by Capt. Paulis' succession. This letter will probably be bis last, as

he is permitted to leave his command. To address Sir H e n r y Clinton in future. Cop;/. Vol 8. No. 0 1 . 2 pages. Enclosing [Sir W . Howe] to Maj.-Gen. Dalling, see 24 April 1777. G E N . Sin.

W M . HOWE to

MAJOR-GEN. S I R ROBERT PIGOT.

1778, April 26*. Philadelphia. -Acknowledges letter of 10th by the " Camilla" accompanied by letter from Gen. Burgoyne. Sends h i s sentiments to Phillips as to future supplies of money and provisions. Thinks provisions should be sent, provided they can be received at Boston and distributed by the British Commissary, but until these .supplies are sent round p a y m e n t should be made in cash for whatever m a y be issued. Will write to Sir H e n r y Clinton. Is not empowered to g r a n t pay to the s u p e r n u m e r a r y Hessian Major-Generals until the King's pleasure is known. Commissions of Officers promoted in the new corps are n o t to be issued until the corps are formed. Mr. P a y n e the apothecary to come to this place. The C o m m a n d i n g Officer at New York will h a v e directions to encourage the seuding supplies to R h o d e Island. H i s own resignation. Sir H e n r y Clinton is to succeed. P.S.—Sends copy of a letter from L o r d G . Germain respecting Mr. E l a m . Mr. Morrison, Deputy Commissary General, to conic h e r e or to New York by first opportunity. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 216. 3 pages. Enclosures:— Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe. Private.—See 24 Sep-' tember 1777. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to MAJOR-GEN.

PHILLIPS.

1778, April 26. Philadelphia,—Has received his letter of the 4.th iust. announcing General Burgoyne's departure and of his being left in charge of the Troops of Con­ vention. On resigning will give copies of papers to Sir II. Clinton. Is informed by General Burgoyne that the expenses incurred on the march from Saratoga and all charges for extraordinaries are settled and paid to a late period, and the £20,000 has been left with him {Phillips) on account of subsistence. Will recommend to Sir Henry Clinton to send further supplies of money tilt provisions can be sent. To oppose any overtures to disperse the troops or remove them to a distance from Boston, not only from the inconvenience of convcyinq supplies but from the stipulation in the convention. Hopes that with the late settlement of accounts and engagements to settle future demands, preparations for their departure may take place. Has not authority to grant bat and forage money, but lodging money may be paid. Brigadiers to continue as at present. General Burgoyne will solicit in England continuance of their

pay. Allows him a Secretary. Subsistence to be kept •separate from extraordinaries in the accounts. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 217. d pages. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 27. St. Augustine.—Unfavourable accounts from the Mississippi by Governor Chester's letter enclosed. Could not comply with the Governor's request for the reasons stated in his letter to him, likewise enclosed. The " H i n e h i n b r o o k " a r m e d vessel and a sloop destroyed by the rebel gallies. Enclosing a memorial from the deputies of a body of 350 refugees from Carolina who notwithstanding the m a n y difficulties in their way have effected their escape and agreeable to the engagement to Lord W m . Campbell are now determined to join the King's forces and demand to be embodied. H a s formed t h e m into such a corps as desired in their memorial. Is in want of provisions and a r m s . Enclosing a letter from the Commanding Officer of the Rangers. The service suffers from want of money. A r e t u r n of things wanted by the Officer of Artillery enclosed. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 69. 3 pages. Enclosures:— Governor Chester to Brig.-Gen. Prevost, see 21 March 1778. Thomas Brown to Brig.-Gen. Prevost, see 10 April 1778. Brig. Gen. Prevost to Governor Chester, sec 20 April 1778. Memorial of Geo. Dawkins and Ed. Lane on behalf of them­ selves and other refugees from South Carolina. That having forced their way into a province in allegiance to II.M. where they desire to render themselves serviceable and having signified their desire of being considered as part of the 2nd Battalion oj Provincial Forces raised for service in South Carolina to which desire he was pleased to agree as far as present circumstances would admit, they thank him for the reception and hope to regain their possessions. Are satisfied to remain on the footing of refugees embodied under command of the Honble. Col. John Stuart and shall rely on his representations to secure what Lord William Campbell intended—the same pay as provincials in South Carolina had in the late war. Will subject themselves to to his (Prerost's) command, but pray their officers may be chosen from amonast themselves. Vol. 8. No. 65. 3 pages. Artillery wanted 1 May, 1778, at St. Augustine. Bound for 4 pounders howitzers and travelling carriages with ammunition. Signed Jno. Fairlamb, Lt. Boyal Artillery. Original. Vol. 8. No. 68. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 28. W a r Office—Enclosing copy of a list of additional camp necessaries shipped on board the " Lioness" armed ship for the army under his command. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 26. 1 page.

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 2 8 . W a r Office.—Acknowledging letter of 6th March enclosing list of Serjeants recommended for the twelvep e n n y list. Directions have been given for their being placed thei*eon as soon as examined by the Chelsea Board. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 27. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 28. W a r Office.—Officers in enclosed list being intended to be promoted in the ltegiment raised by Lt.-Col. Campbell are to be allowed to leave t h e a r m y u n d e r his com­ m a n d t h a t they m a y join the regiment on its arrival at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 28. 1 page, Enclosure:— List of Officers approved for Colonel CamplelVs ltegiment of Highlanders. Copg. Vol. 6. No. 29. 1 paeje. JOITN ROBINSON to

[ S I R HENRY CLINTON].

1778, April 28. Whitehall.—Referring to him a memorial of George Boyd of Portsmouth, New H a m p s h i r e , praying p a y m e n t of the value of a cargo of lumber delivered at Boston in 1775 for H . M . service, for hire of ship and losses sustained by detention. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 123. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 28. Whitehall.—Col. J o h n Burgoyne's allowance, as Commissary of Musters for foreign troops, to be paid in E n g l a n d , his deputies to be paid in America. 2 copies. Vol. 2. No. 124 and Vol. 28. No. 207. 1 page each. GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN to

G E N . S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April 28. St. Augustine.—Refers to message from the lower Creeks that a large body of I n d i a n s were to come down at this time. P e r r y m o u n t is arrived and says a h u n d r e d Indians are following h i m to Saint Mary's. T h a t seventeen h u n d r e d w^ere on the point of accompanying h i m when Messrs. Tait a n d Mackintosh delivered a Talk from the S u p e r i n t e n d e n t t h a t all was peace. P e r r y m o u n t came to ask if it was peace or war. Will endeavour to get t h e m to help in guarding the frontiers. " Our scouting p a r t y of Rangers have conducted, Sir, into this province n e a r four h u n d r e d loyalists, t h a t have mostly been forced to Shelter in the woods in Carolina and Georgia. Brigadier General Prevost proposes to embody t h e m ; I approve of the plan, and shall give every assistance in my power." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 70. 2 pages.

J.

D E BIRNIERE to

LIEUT.-Gov. TTENRY

HAMILTON.

1778, April 29. Preston, L a n c a s h i r e . — " I n passing t h r o ' Dublin lately I had t h e pleasure of seeing your brother. . . . I did not expect when I left Detroit to have so long delayed my return, altho' my inclination is as m u c h as ever bent on t h a t m a n n e r of disposing of myself, the late t u r n of Affairs in America leave me less hopes than formerly, of being able to accomplish m y wish. ' ' I passed the greatest part of a year, since T have been homo, at Lisburu, recruiting; where you have a great m a n y friends, particularly the Miss Closes, and Doctor J o n e s ' s family; who spoke frequently of you, and with the greatest affection, as well as m a n y others. " S h o u l d I return to Detroit I shall bring with me an acquaint­ ance of yours, whom perhaps you scarcely remember, Dr. Jones's t h i r d daughter, now my wife, who notwithstanding her extrcam youth, when you knew her, retains the most affectionate remem­ b r a n c e of your kindness to her, and is as desirous, as I am, of seeing you at Detroit. " I have lately got a Company in a new regiment, called t h e Liverpool Volunteers, raised by t h a t town, on t h e late threaten­ i n g posture of Affairs ; which are yet in as equivocal a Situation as ever. The Nation in general have been disappointed in not being already at war with france—I believe not disagreeably tho.' Altho' every appearance at this i n s t a n t portends it,— such as Camps forming in both E n g l a n d and Ireland; and fleets collecting: yet there aro some who say there will be no war. Those who have no better information can only judge by appear­ ances, and they are hostile. " A few days ago I opened a paper the Duplicate of which I left with you sealed. I t was a will, I had the precaution to m a k e on m y leaving Detroit. It contained an instance of imprudence, done with a good intention, that amazed its author ; for t h a t p a r t of it escaped my memory. I beg as the greatest favor, t h a t you may destroy the will without opening it, as soon as possible, I should be uneasy wero it in a n y other h a n d s than yours. Were I with you to explain my motive, I should shew it y o u ; but in t h e present case, the m a t t e r being only interesting to myself, I should not wish it to be seen ; nor is it worth troubling you with and I a m perfectly assured t h a t 3~ou will do with it, as I request, t h a t is commit it to the flames. And also do me t h e favor to let mo hear from you after. Don't take it ill t h a t I should trouble you with a repetition of this request by another conveyance, perhaps m o r e t h a n one for fear of miscarriage. How does Perdiae ? I m u s t beg the favor of you to establish his emancipa­ tion at the age of 21 by a record in the Office of your province, if necessary, for I shall never myself claim h i m ; but the will being no more, in case of m y death, others might. This m y request is no doubt sufficient without a regular power of Attomy. 3580

Q

"Be so good as give ray Compliments to m y friends Mr. Hay, and Comodore G r a n t and Believe me with the most sincere a t t a c h ­ m e n t and esteem. Dear Sir, your faithfull and Obedient Servant." Autograph sinned letter. Vol. 12. No. 44. 3 pages. Unclosed by Major-Gen. I'hillips to Sir H e n r y Clinton, 29 May 1779. B R I G . - G E N , AUGUSTINE PREVOST to CAPT. ROUERT MACKENZIE,

1778, April 29. St. A u g u s t i n e . — T h a t the want of supplies of money lays him under tho greatest inconvenience. The great increase of public expenses arising from the support of the unfortunate refugeos from the n e i g h b o u r i n g colonies will require an addition to the sum to be sent last July, as tho opportunities of sending are so scarce a n d bills on New York or Philadelphia are seldom or never negotiable and those on the Treasury not without some loss. Regrets delay in t h e transmission of Mr. Shirrell's accounts of public expenditure. Signed letter. Vol.5. No. 97. Copy. Vol.8. No. 7 1 . 2pages each. JOHN ROBINSON to

[SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, April 30. W h i t e h a l l . — T h a t the Treasury has agreed with Nesbitt, D r u m m o n d , F r a n k s , H e n n e k e r , Wombwel a n d Devaynes m e r c h a n t s for a supply of 12 m o n t h s ' provisions for 24,000 men with Bacon and Durand for 8,000 m e n and with Robert Mayne for 4,000, to be delivered at Cork. Sends copy of the letter written containing the orders given to t h e m (see 17 April). Copy. Vol, 2. A o. 122. 2 pages. r

CHAPLAIN MICHAEL SCHLATER to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, April. Philadelphia.—Memorial. Autograph signed. Vol. 0. A"'). 184. 2 pages. Enclosed by General Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 May 1778. Two copies in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters Original Correspondence 2 1 . S I R WILLIAM HOWE to BRIG.-AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1778, May 1. Philadelphia.—Promotions. Resigns command to Sir I I . Clinton. Is vexed at diffieultits arising between Governor Tonyn and himself. Copy. Vol 10. No, 220. 2 pages. SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

JOHN STUART.

1778, May 1. Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letters copies of which will be left with Clinton, who is to succeed in the command. I s sensible of his difficulty in managing the various dispositions

of the I n d i a n s , and counteracting the intrigues of the rebels. This will be increased if Britain enters into a war with F r a n c e . The minds of the Creeks, are, he fears, already too much poisoned. Refers him to Sir H . Clinton. Copy. Vol. 8 . No. 7 3 . 2 pages. SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 . Philadelphia.—Is vexed at any point of difficulty arising between Brig.-Gen. Prevost and himself. Military affairs m u s t be vested in one command. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 2 1 9 . 1 page. 1 7 7 8 , May 1.—Extract from general orders of Major General Phillips. See with those of 3 0 March. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 . War Office.—Two discharged soldiers, Dennis Thurley and John Shade, lately belonging to the Provincial Regiment of Queen's Rangers, have lately been sent to England, recommended to tho Royal Bounty of Chelsea Hospital. No provision having been made here for discharged soldiers of the Provincial Corps, he is to issue orders that no more such men m a y be sent here. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6 . No. 3 0 . 1 page; also copy Vol. 1 4 . No. 8 . 1 page, enclosed by Jenkinson, 5 April 1 7 8 0 . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to GOVERNOR PETER CHESTER.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 . Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letters. for his acquiescence in t h e suggestions for regulating the trade and for his zeal in co-operating with the military m e n t where necessary. His future correspondence will Sir H . Clinton. Copy. Vol. 8 . No. 7 2 . 2 pages. GOVR. PATRICK TONYN to

Thanks Indian depart­ be with

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 . St. Augustine.—" In support of the authority with which his Majesty lias been graciously pleased to honor me with, in justice to L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Brown's merit and as it m a y in future be of use to H i s Majesty's Service, I beg leave to mention, to your Excellency, the following circumstances relative to t h e Rank of provincial troops. " Upon being informed, Sir, t h a t t h e rebels were marching to St. Mary's river, I waited upon Brigadier General Prevost, and communicated the intelligence I had received. The Brigadier General determined to send a detachment of the Kings Troops to support L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Brown who with the Rangers was stationed at a F o r t they had thrown up on St. Mary's river, the n o r t h e r n boundary of this province. When the detachment was on the march to St. J o h n ' s river, the Brigadier General told me,

he would scud no Officer of the Garrison to be commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Brown, and t h a t the King's Troops should not pass St. J o h n ' s River, t h a t Mr. Brown might stay at St. Mary's, and when the rebels h a d drove h i m a n d the Rangers from thence, they would find t h e King's Troops at St. J o h n ' s . " T h a t the public service m i g h t not suffer by a n y misapprehen­ sions of the King's Servants, I gave u p for a time what I thought m y right, and by letter desired L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Brown to give up the command ; although by his Majesty's orders expressed in t h e Articles of War, he was e n t i t l e d a c c o r d i n g to h i s Rank. ''• Upon presenting this letter to t h e Brigadier General for his perusal he ordered the detachment to m a r c h to St. Mary's, and upon hearing of the Hinchenbrook and Rebecca being taken by the Rebels h e recalled them. " L t . Colonel Brown desires to resign his Commission. I cannot accept of his resignation at this a l a r m i n g crisis, and he still continues to net. I have the honor to enclose copies of m y letter and General Prevost's to Major Glazier, and Lt.-Colonel Brown's. " I have in several letters had the h o n o r to mention to your Excellency Mr. B r o w n ' s conduct and services: facts, Sir, speak for themselves. H i s w a r m zeal for H i s Majesty's Service, his intrepid resolution and activity claim singular attention. H e is a G e n t l e m a n of family a n d of liberal and genteel education. H e received a very considerable p a t r i m o n y which is greatly reduced by t h e rebels. H e suffered uuparalleld insults and injuries from t h e m in Georgia, and since he h a s been in this province he has undergone great h a r d s h i p s , and submitted to great drudgery and fatigue in his Majesty's service. " I only beg leave to observe, Sir, t h a t I became acquainted with Mr. Brown, as a persecuted Refugee, I felt for h i s suffering and admired his spirit. I appointed h i m to command the Rangers and such of the I n d i a n s as occasionally might act with them, because I t h o u g h t h i m t h e best qualified, and indeed the only person t h a t 1 could get at the time, and should h e now give up his commission, I know not another person, who is fit for supply­ ing his place." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8 . No. 7 1 . 3 pages. Enclosures :— Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, see 16 April. Gov. Tonyn to Lt.-Col. Brown, see 18 April. Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Major Glazier, see 2 1 April. LT.-COL. BROWN to Gov.

TONYN.

N.D.—Desiring to resign. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 7 5 . 4 pp. Also in the Public Becord Office, America and IV. Indies fo. 3 0 7 .

248,

[GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE] to LORD BARRINGTON.

1 7 7 8 , May 2 . Philadelphia,—" Upon the receipt of your Lordship's L e t t e r of the 4 of F e b r u a r y enclosing a Memorial T H

r d

from Ensign Steel of the 6 3 Regiment praying for a Purchase, I took the earliest opportunity of preferring him vice Lieut. F r e n c h who had purchased his Commission and bogged Leave to retire from the Service on Account of the Situation of his private Affairs. As Mr. French has not any Security for his Money here I a m induced to trouble your Lordships with this Notifi­ cation of Mr. Steel's Succession to the Lieuteuantcy." Copy. Vol. (>. No. 1 8 1 . 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. M A J . - G E N . BARON DE RIEDESEL to

M A J . - G E N . PHILLIPS.

1778, May 2. Cambridge.—"In Consequence of your Order of the 1st May, that the Commanding Officers of Regiments and Corps should send in a return of those Officers who wished to be exchanged, and their reasons for it, . . . I have made an enquiry among the Officers of the Regiment of Brunswick, and although there are several who might be induced by family Considerations to wish to return to Europe, they rather prefer submitting to some temporal inconveniences in common with their men, than to separate themselves from them. . . . There are here a few men of the Regiment of Dragoons under the Command of Capt. Schlagenteuffel, and Lieutenant Bouniemaii, whom I wish to be exchanged, particularly as there is a Detachment of Upwards of (iO men in Canada under tho Command of a Sub-Lieutenant only. I should esteem it as a favor if you would be so good as to effect the exchange of this small body of men, whom Capt. Schlagenteuffel may carry back to Canada, and there take the Command of the whole, which would then make a considerable body, and render the Accounts of the Reg*- more regular " Should my request be granted, this small body, might be sent to Canada by the Ships which bring the Baggage of the Army, and which most probably will r e t u r n there." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 111. 2 pages. Enclosures:— HANAU

REGIMENT.

1778, May 3. Cambridge.—Etat du Regiment de son Altcssc Sereuisme Monseiifneur le l'riuvc hereditaire de Hesse Casset. Signed, W. R. de Gall. Original. Vol. 9. No, 112. 1 page. BRUNSWICK TROOPS.

1778, May 4 . Cambridge,—Return of the officers, non-com­ missioned officers and priealet of the Regiment of Dragoons belonging to the Convention. Signed, Riedesel. Original. Vol. 9. No. 114. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

Circular.

1778, May 3. P h i l a d e l p h i a — T o Governors of Jamaica, St. John's, Nova Scotia, E a s t and West Florida, Dominica and

Bermudas. " H i s Majesty having been pleased to signify his Royal Acquiescence in m y request to resign m y Command in America, I have the H o n o r to acquaint your Excellency, t h a t Sir H e n r y Clinton is appointed to be m y Successor as Commander in Chief of all H i s Majesty's Forces within the Colonies lying on t h e Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to W e s t Florida inclusive, and t h a t before this may reach your Excellency's H a n d s , I shall probably have taken m y D e p a r t u r e for B r i t a i n . " Copy. Vol. 8. No. 79. 1 page.

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD MACARTNEY.

1778, May 3. Philadelphia.—Is concerned to learn t h a t t h e request m a d e by the Admiral and himself in the letter of 20th April 1777, should have been the cause of loss or disappoint­ m e n t to t h e m e r c h a n t s of G r e n a d a , b u t a n unrestrained liberty to import r u m a n d molasses to this continent would certainly h a v e been attended with m a n y bad consequences. H i s resignation and t h e appointment of Clinton. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 80. 2 pages. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, May 4. Whitehall.—No. 7Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 17. 4 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133, fo., 249 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo, 207 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, May 4 . Whitehall.—Packet boats not to be detained. Copy. Vol, 7. No. 19. 1 page. Enclosing Lord Le Despeneer and H . F . Carteret to Lord G. G e r m a i n , 1 April. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 133, fo. 245 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 5 6 ; and in the Sackville M S S . G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, May 6. Philadelphia.—Promotions. Concerning t h e appointment of E n s i g n Lindegreen to a lieutenancy. Copy. Vol. 6. A'o. 185. 1 page. Original in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, May 6. Philadelphia.—On t h e enclosed. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 182. 1 page. Original in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20.

Enclosures:— Memorial of Chaplain Sehlater, see end of April, 1778. Memorial of Lt.-CoL Stirling to Gen. Howe. To rectify dates in a commission. Copy, Vol, 6. No. 183. 2 pages. Two copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20. BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to G E N . SIR W . HOWE.

1778, May 7. St. Augustine.—Sends monthly returns of both Floridas (for F e b r u a r y and March). " The consumption of provisions has augmented since my last of one hundred men daily, Governor Tonyn having demanded provisions for that n u m b e r who are to Man some Armed Vessels t h a t are to replace those lost near Frederica, where in my opinion they had nothing to do." Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 8 1 . 1 page. BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to GEN. SIR W M . HOWE.

1778, May 7. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " T h e dispatches for your Excellency were not gone but a few hours on Board of a Vessel that I have been obliged to hire on purpose to carry them when I received a letter from Captain Fanshawe informing me that before the return of the ' Carrisfort' to this place, he may find a conveyance for New York, had I been informed of it sooner it wou'd have been a saving to Government, however I shall trouble him with this letter and the annexed Copies as Duplicates." Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 82. 1 page. BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

CAPT. BOBERT MACKENZIE,

Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief. 1778, May 7. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " N o t being acquainted time enough that there wou'd or was to be an Opportunity to convey my Dispatches to the Northward I have hired the Schooner ' Bell,' C a p t ' Smith to carry t h e m to Philadelphia, I hope he has been with you before this, but at all events I annex here Copies of my Letters to his Excellency and to you, with an Intention of sending t h e m on Board of the ' Carrysfort' as duplicates." Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 8 3 . 1 page. JOHN WEIR, Surgeon

and

Acting Purveyor,

to

MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, May 7. Cambridge.—" W h e n the Army arrived here, the daily Expectation of embarking for E n g l a n d made me decline applying to General Burgoyne concerning some necessary regulations in the Hospital D e p a r t m e n t ; and his sudden departure with the multiplicity of business on his hands at t h a t time, occasioned a farther delay, which obliges me now to apply to you.

" T h e Purveyor having gone from Saratoga to Canada, General Burgoyne ordered me to take the charge of t h e Hospital Accounts and to employ a Clerke. The time of acting promised to be so short and the state of affairs appeared so improper to apply for an allowance to this a p p o i n t m e n t t h a t I declined mentioning it to t h e General. " A s the duty is attended with a good deal of trouble and some expense, I have to request you will be so good as to take it into consideration a n d g r a n t such allowance as you may think proper." Copy. Vol.9. No. 1 1 . lpage. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Gen. Howe, 10 May. CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE to

B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1778, May 8. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " I received your Accompls for Disbursements at St. Augustine on Account of the military Services of the Garrison a m o u n t i n g to £4,364 15s. 2'±d., for which the Commander-in-Chief has granted his W a r r a n t on T h o m a s Barrow, E s q r . , Deputy P a y m a s t e r General, who is directed to detain t h e S u m of £ 6 5 1 2 s . 3J<7., for a p a r t i a l W a r r a n t granted the 5th May 1777, in P a r t P a y m e n t of those Accompts, also the s u m of £ 3 , 0 0 0 remitted to you by His Majesty's Ships, 'Lively* and ' D a p h n e , ' the Balance t h e n r e m a i n i n g due to you of £ 7 1 3 12s. 11
PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, May 9. Cambridge.—Lt.-Col. S u t h e r l a n d being desirous to go to E u r o p e for the recovery of his health Major Mersereau, the American Deputy Commissary, h a s proposed an exchange between him and Col. Webb, now a prisoner in New York, with such other officer or officers as shall m a k e such an exchange equal, a n d t h a t both should have liberty to go out on parole, one to E u r o p e , the other to Boston or Connecticut, until an actual exchange takes place. Signed letter. Vol. 9. A o. 9. 2 pages. T

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1778, May 9, Cambridge.—The Rev. Mr. Morgan, deputy chaplain, desiring to go to E u r o p e , requests t h a t a n American

clergyman be sent out in exchange. Desires to know if clergy­ m e n are considered prisoners of war. Signed letter. Vol. 9. A o. 6. 1 page. T

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1778, May 9. Cambridge.—Major Mersereau having con­ sented t h a t a n u m b e r of British officers should go to E u r o p e on parole, encloses copy of his parole and a list of officers, and requests an equal n u m b e r of American officers may be liberated. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 8. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WM. PHILLIPS to

GEN. SIB. W M . HOWE,

1778, May 10. Cambridge.—That he would m a k e no change in the situation of the Army without his orders. Encloses a list of officers who desire to go to E u r o p e . Claim of Mr. Weir, surgeon, as purveyor to Gen. Burgoyne's a r m y . T h a t Lieut. Murray, 9th Eegt., may have leave to resign the Quartermastership to E n s i g n Lesslie. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 10. 2 pages. Enclosing J o h n Weir to Major-General Phillips, sec 7 May 1778. GEN. SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

LORL GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, May 1 1 . Philadelphia. Copy. Vol. 1. No. 133. 3 pages. Original in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 134, fo. 15 ; copy 306, fo. 225. Enclosure:— 1778, May 1 1 . Philadelphia.—Jleport by Major John Maitland of an expedition up the Delaware. Copy. Vol. 4 . No. 134. 2 pages. Copy in the Public llecord Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 19. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to MAJOR-GENERAL MASSEY, GOVERNOR TONYN and BRIG.-GENERAL PREVOST.

1778, May 12. Philadelphia.—Circular signifying his succes­ sion as General and Commander-in-Chief. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . A'o. 1. 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, May 12. Cambridge.—List of officers who have applied for leave of absence from Cambridge (Troops of Convention). Signed original, Vol.53. No. 28. 1 page. 1778, May 12. Cambridge.—List of officers at Rhode Island on parole with note dated 9 May as to exchanges. Copy. Vol. 58. A'o. 30. 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . BARON DE RIEDESEL to

G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1778, May 12. C a m b r i d g e — " S i r , I take the Liberty of r e t u r n i n g m y h u m b l e t h a n k s to your Excellency for the L e t t e r with which I was h o n o u r e d . " T h a n k s for generous declaration relative to an impartial exchange of prisoners of war. This assurance has satisfied the G e r m a n officers who were m u c h alarmed at Gates' answer to Burgoyne t h a t " he could exchange a n y British Officers, but n o G e r m a n s , without particular leave from Congress." Gates denies this answer, though it is an undoubted fact. Several Brunswick soldiers have absented t h e m ­ selves, some having enlisted in tho American service, intending to join Howe's army, and others have reached New York. E n t r e a t s his Excellency t h a t they m a y be b r o u g h t together a t one place and be furnished with money, &c. (the expenses of which he will repay) and t h a t t h e y m a y be put u n d e r tho direc­ tion of a Hessian officer. Would esteem it a favour if these people could be sent to Canada, where there are 1,400 men of the troops of the Duke of Brunswick. Orders on this head will pre­ vent those m e n enlisting into t h e service of other n a t i o n s . Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 117. 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May 14. W a r Office.—Has laid before the King copies of his correspondence with Major-General Tryon. His Majesty approves his reasoning t h a t local commissions on t h e spot will take place of all commissions for similar r a n k though upon t h e establishment of the a r m y if bearing subsequent date. That General Tryon should not serve under officers in America to whom h e would be senior in the line at large, the King h a s granted him a commission as Major General in America only, bearing date 1 J a n . , 1776. H e is to be employed in any line of service Howe t h i n k s proper. T h e Secretary of State will take care of any Hessian invalids sent to E n g l a n d to be conveyed to Cassel. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 8 1 . 2 pages.. STORES.

1778, May 14.—Articles of Agreement between the Treasury and Robert Mayue for victualling 4,000 m e n in America. Copy. Vol. 83. No. 3 0 . 7 pages. [ G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON]

to M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY. t b

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1778, May 15. Philadelphia.—" As t h e 7 0 R e g with those of Maclean and Campbell, m a y be daily expected to strengthen t h e Garrison of Halifax ; I am to desire, t h a t upon the applica­ tion of the Commanding Officer of H i s Majesty's Ships at t h a t place on the arrival of the several Regiments above mentioned, You will permit t h e Battalion of Marines now there to E m b a r k for E u r o p e .

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" H a v i n g directed Major Gen Robertson to carry a Plan into Execution for working the Colliery on Spanish River at Cape Breton, in order to obtain a supply of Coals for the Garrisons of the Middle Provinces; and as such of the Transports as are not wanted for the conveyance of the Marines to England, may be usefully employed in transporting the Coals to New York, You will consult with the Officer Commanding the King's Ships at Halifax, with regard to the time and m a n n e r of their being sent to Louisburg for that p u r p o s e ; as well as Co-operate, as far as m a y be in your power, in every measure t h a t m a y tend to fullfil the intention of this business. "I could Wish that on the arrival of the Regiments before mentioned at Halifax, Y ou found it convenient to Yourself to join this Army, where Your Services, as we have but few Major Generals, might be essential, leaving Colonel Maclean in Your present Command." P.S.—If however, You still Continue in Your desire of going to E u r o p e , I can have no objection; and You have my leave to go thither upon the arrival of Col Mac­ lean, who, as I have already said, You will in that case leave in the Command at Halifax. Copy. Vol. 21. No. 2. 2 -pages. T

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Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

GENERAL S I E WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May 15. Philadelphia.—" Since I had the honour of writing to your Excellency, we have had various reports of the r e b e l s ' of Carolina and Georgia's intentions, to invade this province with considerable force. " It is now past a doubt from the best information ordered by the Continental Congress, and the enclosures I have the honor to convey will prove t h a t the design is not without foundation, and the progress they have made towards the execution. " They are of opinion in Carolina that they have nothing to apprehend from the King's troops from the North ; and encour­ aged by this notion they are to employ their whole strength against this province, reserving a small force for their own defence; the artillery and mortars they bring have lately arrived in a vessel from F r a n c e . " I am endeavouring to rejiair our unfortunate loss of the ' Hinchenbrooko' and ' Rebecca' by the construction of Gallies and floating Batteries, to mount twenty four p o u n d e r s ; these may be provided out of the F o r t , which I wish to avoid as it reduces the n u m b e r for- its defence; I have mentioned this to Lord Viscount Howe more particularly and have requested of his Lordship, if h e can spare m e some to reinstate them it will be very convenient. " All the Indians agree in confirming the peacablo talk given out to the Creek Nation by M* Stuart's Agents, and some of t h e m aver, a talk to the very same effect, was given to the con­ fidential men in private by the Superintendent atPensacoIa. " T h e bad effects of this talk is now most sensibly felt here. The fndians that are come do not exceed a hundred. They

also toll me the same measure has been recommended by M '- S t u a r t to the Ocony King, Cowkeeper a n d all t h e Seminolics. T h u s the object, formed by the rebels, is attained, to m a k e the I n d i a n s neutral, as they failed in their attempts to persuade t h e m to take a decisive p a r t against his Majesty's loyal Subjects. " I shall n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g exert my utmost to bring t h e m down, I will despatch expresses to the Commissaries in t h e Nation, to M - S t u a r t ; a n d to the I n d i a n s to invite t h e m to fall upon t h e rebels and co-operate with us. " I have issued a proclamation desiring all the I n h a b i t a n t s who are not incorporated to take a r m s and be aiding a n d assisting in every capacity to His Majesty's service. " T h e Brigadier General h a s embodied two h u n d r e d and fifty of the Refugees lately come into the province u n d e r t h e care and direction of his Brother Major Prevost, who is to discipline them. " G e n e r a l Prevost and myself are making all possible preparations for the enemies reception." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8, No. 85 1 pages. Enclosures:— 1778, May 14. East Florida.—Affidavit oj John Imr'ie. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 86. 3 pages. Proclamation by the Governor and Council oj' the State oj Georgia inviting volunteers to proceed against East Florida, Signed Sand. Stirhs. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 87. 2 pages ; also 29. No. 2 4 1 . 1 page. Copies of both these, enclosures in the Public Record Office, America and IV. Indies 248, fos 317 and 321 ; Admiralty, Sec, In Letters, 488, No. 167 and 168. 1

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LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May 16. W a r Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 32. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of promotions made in the Regiment of Foot Copy. Vol. 6. No. 3 3 . 1 page. CAPTAIN ROBERT MACKENZIE to

Guards.

[MAJ.-GEN. EYRE MASSEY].

1778, M a y 16. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging receipt of letters enclosing various accounts for which he sends three w a r r a n t s on t h e Deputy P a y m a s t e r General at Halifax. Tem­ porary w a r r a n t s to be settled every t h r o e m o n t h s by their own d e p a r t m e n t s . T h e Commander-in-Chief will g r a n t final warrants to the principals of the d e p a r t m e n t s , cancelling the others. W a r r a n t s for salaries to be considered final. Refers him to letter of 12 April 1777, for an answer to accounts in general. Sends forms for w a r r a n t s . Mr. S m i t h appointed for the pay­ m e n t of t h e Provincial forces.—"Royal Fencible A m e r i c a n s , Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s a n d Nova Scotia Volunteers, &c. . , . they m u s t apply to a n d settle with h i m . " Encloses six

commissions for officers in tho Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers, viz.:—Two for Captains Daniel C u n n i n g h a m and Thomas G r e e n ; two for L i e u t e n a n t s Charles Morris and J o h n Fawson ; one for E n s i g n J o h u Needham, a n d one for Adjutant Thomas Fitzsimmous. Copy. Vol. 8. Xo. 8 8 ; anil extract Vol. 21). Xo. 1 5 . 2 }>a<jcs each. JOSIAII MARTIN, G o v e r n o r of North Carolina, to LORDS COMMISSIONERS of the

TREASURY.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 6 . New Y o r k . — " S i r William Howe, not having yet thought proper to ordain any mode of paying tho Provin­ cial Officers of N° Carolina, . . . 1. have been under the Necessity of drawing a Set of Bills upon you of this date, for tho further S u m of Twelve h u n d r e d pounds Sterling in favor of M William Donaldson, at thirty days' Sight, in order to raise Money for paying such of those Officers, who hy escape, or exchange, a r e freed from their long Captivity among the Rebels, and are from time to time coining into t h e Quarters of His Majesty's A r m y . " Will t r a n s m i t specific accounts of the appli­ cation of all Monies and make to Sir H e n r y Clinton the same representation made to Sir William Howe touching the p a y m e n t of t h e N Carolina Provincials. Copy. Vol. 2 . Xo. 1 1 8 . 1 paye. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 Aug. 1 7 7 8 . R

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BUIG.-GKN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to G E N . SIR W M . HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 6 . St. Augustine.—Intelligence of an expedition against this Province. Informs h i m in order that provisions and other relief judged necessary ma}' be sent. Will throw all possible obstructions in the rebels' way. l i a s drawn on h i m for 5 , 6 8 0 dollars in favour of Theophilus Beach, Yeats a n d Co., m e r c h a n t s , as he could not bo any longer without money. Signed letter. Vol. 8 . Xo. 89. 2 pages. LORD HARRINGTON to GENERAL SIP. WILLIAM HOWE.

1 7 7 8 , May 1 8 . War Office.—Acknowledges letters. Sir James M u r r a y approved for a majority of the E d i n b u r g h regiment. I n case be should purchase in America his Majesty h a s given h i m his option between the two commissions. L t . Muuro named for a company i n the Glasgow regiment. I s sorry that recruits unfit for service should have joined the army. As m a n y of the m e n were sent off as soon as enlisted it is almost impossible but t h a t some should be embarked whose defects had not been discovered. Believes every recruit h a s been examined by a field officer and surgeon previous to embarkation (one parcel excepted t h a t were sent from the north) a n d care will be taken in future to prevent t h e same inconveniences. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 3 4 . 2 pages.

1778, M a y 18. W a r Office.—Officers holding commissions in the Regulars and Provincials are to m a k e their option between t h e two. L t . P e t t e n e r of t h e 6th to do so. L t . Piper will not b e ordered h o m e if ho is useful. His Majesty t h i n k s it would be right to exchange him to some regiment on tho spot. Encloses list of promotions. Two lieutenants wanted for the additional companies of Haviland's regiment. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 3 5 . 2 pages. Enclosures:— Two lists oj promotions. Copies. Vol. 6. Nos. 36 and 37. 2 pages and 1 page.

G E N . SIR WILLIAM no WE to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, May 18. Philadelphia.—William B u r n a m ' s sentence respited. Copy. Vol. 4 , No. 135. 1 page. Signed letter i n the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 29 ; copy 306, fo. 227.

G E N . S I R WILLIAM H O W E to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, M a y 18. Philadelphia.—Execution of Lee, soldier in 22nd, deferred for royal clemoncy. Copy. Vol. 4. A 'o. 136. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 134, fo. 3 8 ; copy 306, fo. 228. r

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, May 20. Cambridge.—Congratulates h i m on h i s advancement as Commander-in-Chief. Declares his wish for peace, b u t if it m u s t be war hopes it will be attended with all possible h u m a n i t y . " R u m o u r in m a n y tongues, cries out a F r e n c h W a r . Should it be so, I shall hope to join you in Fields where we have fought a n d conquer'd. There conquest becomes a gratification and the m i n d exults. H e r e pity inter­ poses and we c a n n o t forget t h a t when we strike we wound a Brother." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9, No, 12. 5 j^ages.

CONGRESS RESOLUTION.

1778, May 21.—As to exchange of prisoners. Copy. Vol. 8. A'o. 92, 2 pages. Enclosed by Gen, W a s h i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 23 May. Copies in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 135, fo. 65 ; a n d 589, fo. 8 1 .

CAPT. ROBERT MACKENZIE

to

LT.-COL.

ALEXANDER

DICKSON.

1778, May 2 1 . Philadelphia.—Encloses copy of a general order and other papers rectifying a mistake in the appointment of Mr. Lindegron, who of r i g h t succeeds L t . Bird promoted in the 60th. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 9 3 . 1 page. CONGRESS

RESOLUTION.

1778, May 22. I n Congress.—Concerning troops of tho Convention of Saratoga. Approving H e a t h ' s proposals as to provisions, and all assistance is to bo paid for. Cojig. Vol. 9. No. 2 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 14 J u n e 1778. MAJ.-GEN.

W M , PniLLiPs to

G E N . SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, May 22. Cambridge.—Renewing a request made to General Howe concerning his exchange. There are two briga­ diers, Thompson and Waterbury, a Colonel Hale and Lt.-Col. Berronger, taken by the Northern army. E n q u i r e s whether h e might not be exchanged against such of those as might equal his rank of Major General. Requests in the meantime permission to visit Philadelphia. Desires the consent of Congress and passports. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 13. 2 pages. TROOI'S.

1778, May 2 3 . Philadelphia.—Abstract of pay for Super­ n u m e r a r y Officers in the 47th Regiment under General Howe from the dates of their appointment till they are otherwise provided for to 20 September 1777, the date appointed by Sir W . Howe. Certified by R. Mackenzie, 23 May 1778. Vol, 11. No. 1. 1 page. GEN. WASHINGTON

to

GEN.

SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May 28. Valley Forge, Head Quarters. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 9 1 . 1 page Enclosing Congress Resolution, 21 May. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 69 ; and 589, fo. 82. MAJ.-GEN.

JAMES ROBERTSON

to

G E N . SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, May 24. New York.—Has consulted with Commodore Hotliam as to providing fuel from t h e mines of Cape Breton (Spanish River) for the troops. The Commodore must receive orders from Lord Howe before detaching any ship. I n the probability of a F r e n c h war submits some considerations. T h a t there are about two hundred families F r e n c h and Acadian on the island all inveterately in the F r e n c h interest who by allying themselves with the Americans might cut off the supply and

destroy the t r a n s p o r t s . Suggests t h a t 200 soldiers and some labourers should be sent from the continent u n d e r an experienced officer and m a n of business. If sjjcedily gone into, 6,000 chal­ d r o n s might be brought here in 8,000 tons of transports the season being too late to m a k e two trips. Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . Xo. 4 . 3 pages. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . HEATH.

1778, May 25. Cambridge.—Requesting leave for Capt. S h r i m p t o n , 62nd Regiment, wounded at H u b b c r t o n and in a dangerous condition to go to E u r o p e . Duplicate extract. Vol. 5 3 . No. 3 1 . 1 page. S T . AUGUSTINE,

1778, May 2 5 . St. Augustine.—Returns of provisions in store, consisting of flour, pork, butter, peas and rice, sufficient for victualling 1,500 men for some weeks. Signed, Spencer Man. Signed duplicate. Vol, 8. A'o. 1 1 1 . l.page. Enclosed by Gov. T o n y n to Gen. Howe, 8 J u n e 1778. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May 27. Head Quarters.—Desires answer on the subject of Captains Robertson and Gait. Signed letter. Vol. 8. A'o. 94 also copy. No. 96. 1 page each. Enclosing G e n . W a s h i n g t o n to Gen. Howe, 22 March. [GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON] to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, May 30. Head Quarters.—Requesting an audience for Colonel Paterson t h a t h e m a y deliver certain Acts of Parlia­ m e n t in favour of America, which have lately received the Royal assent, and also dispatches from Lord Howe a n d himself. Copy8. A'o. 98. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, May 3 1 . Head Q u a r t e r s . — " I am sorry t h a t I cannot see the necessity of the interview you propose. If you, or Lord Howe, have a n y despatches for Congress, and think fit to t r a n s ­ m i t t h e m to m y care, they shall be forwarded by the earliest opportunity. If you have any for m e of a military nature, for n o n e other can come properly u n d e r my consideration, I wish t h e m to be communicated in writing, and in the usual way. T h i s will prevent any trouble on the p a r t of Colonel P a t e r s o n . " (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., p. 394.) Signed letter Vol. 8. No. 99. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, May. Cambridge.—Enclosing m o n t h l y r e t u r n s May. T h a t a n officer h a d gone to Canada for the clothing. Signed letter. Vol, 9. No. 14. 1 page.

for

LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL (SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J u n e 1. War Office,—List of vacancies happened in some regiments by the appointment of the officers therein mentioned to Licut.-Col. McJ)oimci's corps. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.G. Xo. 38. \-page. Enclosure :— List of vacancies. Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 39. 1 page. [ M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.]

1778, J u n e 1.—A long pnpor, not signed nor addressed, b u t endorsed " Maj.-Gen.-Phillips." " T h e r e seems in our present situation to bo but three modes of acting in regard to t h e Troops. F i r s t : To declare the Convention at an end. S e c o n d : To exchange all the Officers that are already gone away on Parole, as also all the Officers and soldiers dispersed over America who are Prisoners of War, and to keep the present situation of tho Troops of Convention entire waiting for future events. Third : To exchange all the Officers, British and G e r m a n , except a certain n u m b e r to be left in charge of each Corps." Discusses the third. " T h e strength of every Corps is so very considerably reduced as to render thorn no longer objects of consideration as Battalions and 1 apprehend it would be moro eligible for the Service to have the Staff of each Corps and t h e greater part of t h e Officers exchanged and sent, the British to E u r o p e and the G e r m a n s to Canada, where they might absolutely form afresh t h e several Battalions to which they belong and by degrees the King again would have the Service of the several Corps, which at present are totally broken and separated from the A r m y . I n this case the present and future strength of the Convention Troops might be considered as Detachments from tho Several Regiments or as S u p e r n u m e r a r y s . " Suggestions for drafting the men of the eight Canada companies and arrangements for the G e r m a n s . " A s the American Congress seem determined not to release the soldiers this Plan may probably seem calculated to render futile their intention of distressing the A r m y . The Soldiers will be undoubtedly lost, b u t the E x p e n s e will be saved and the Regiments brought again upon an E s t a b l i s h m e n t . . F u r t h e r . . the Officers will be ruined if they remain in the present situation." Supposing one of the three modes is adopted gives three sentences to be used in writing to h i m which he will understand. Fear3 letter or letters have been stopped. " It is not possible for me to describe t h e very severe disappointment I have received by the Cartel breaking off. I h a d imbibed hopes of serving under you this Campaign, and that at the head of these unfortunate Troops, I should have done you service. These hopes are over and bitterness and sorrow are again my portion . . . Captain E n g l a n d writ mc an account of Thomson, Waterbury and four Colonels being sent out, and a desire t h a t Reidesel and I should 3580

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go in on Parole, but I imagine it h a s been refused. I really think after such Conduct you have n o reason to keep t e r m s with these People . . . Collier has informed m e t h a t upon my receiving a letter from you signed with your Christian N a m e at length as H e n r y Clinton, I was then to conclude t h a t all further negotiation for a General Exchange was over and I was at liberty to write to you in application of a Partial Exchange . . . You c a n n o t doubt m y wishes for your success and honour. Would to Heaven I eould serve with you. I t h i n k you would now a n d then like to talk with m e . My friendship for you is unalterable. Do for m e what yon can, but do n o t a n y t h i n g improper for me . . . I leave myself in your h a n d s a n d a t ali E v e n t s let me h e a r from you. Affectionately y o u r s . " Copy. Vol, 9. No. 19. 13 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 14 J u n e 1778.

GEN.

SIR HENRY CLINTON to

" HENRY LAURENS, E S Q . , &C. &C."

1778, J u n e 3 . Head Quarters, P h i l a d e l p h i a . — T r a n s m i t t i n g the Conciliatory Bills. Copy- Vol. 8. No. 1 0 3 . 1 page. Also in t h e Carlisle M S S - , 15th Report, Appendix vi., p. 399, GEN.

SIR

HENRY CLINTON to

B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1778, J u n e 3 . Philadelphia.—A sudden opportunity offers for writing. As to t h e u n h a p p y dispute between him and Governor T o n y n confirms General Howe's opinion of 1 May. Approves of 400 refugees originally engaged by Lord W m . Campbell being formed into a corps u n d e r Col. L i n e s . Asks for a proper list of officers. Rough draft, Vol, 15. No. 137. 2 pages. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON to

GOVERNOR TONYN.

1778, J u n e 3 . Philadelphia.—First p a r t the same as to Prevost. Col. I n n e s is to command t h e Carolinian refugees. This will be delivered Jby Capt. Keith E l p h i n s t o n of t h e " P e r s e u s . " T h e preparations against t h e province are no doubt alarming, b u t t r u s t s h e will be able to protect it effectually till a reinforcement can be sent. Capt. Moncrief is ordered to repair to St. Augustine. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 188. 2 pages. [ G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON] to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, J u n e 8.—The resolves of Congress relative to t h e exchange of prisoners cannot possibly he assented to in every respect. T h e Commissary of Prisoners has received particular instructions on t h a t head when h e meets the person authorized by h i m (Washington . Copy. Vol. 8. No. 1 0 1 . 1 page.

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, J u n o 8. Philadelphia.—" Sir, I a m directed to transmit to Congress and the Commander in Chief of their Troops, printed Copies of three Conciliatory Acts of Parliament, let m e add my most sincere Wishes that they may produce the desirable effect which is hoped from them.—1 have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient and Most humble Servant. Signed, H . Clinton." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 102. 1 page. b

LORU GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 3. Whitehall—Circular. Copy. Vol.1. No. 20. 1 page. Same in the Carlisle M S S . (15th Report, Appendix VI., p . 340), a n d in the British Museum, &c. Enclosure:— 1778, June 8.—'lite King's Speech to Parliament. Printed. Vol. 7. No. 2 1 . 4 pages. NOVA

SCOTIA.

1778, J u n e 8. Halifax.—Orders given at Halifax containing copy of letter from Gen. Howe to Gen. Massey, Philadelphia, 4 April, and abstract of general orders of that date. Endorsed:— " Abstract of General Orders relative to t h e Regiments stationed in Nova Scotia. Received Jany. 12th 1779." Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 35. 1 page. Gov.

PATRICK TONYN to

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J u n e 8. St. Augustine.—" The preparations of the Rebels leave no doubt of their intentions, a Camp of two thousand men, South Carolinians and Georgians is formed near the place where fort Barrington stood under the command of Generals How and Elbert, another under Andrew Williamson of eight hundred North and South Carolinians on the river Ahoopy, n e a r the confluence of the Oconey a n d Ocmulgee rivers, and forty Catawba I n d i a n s ; each Camp have Artillery. Six Gallies are a t Barien in the Altamaha. " I had the honour to inform your Excellency I had dispatched an express to the Creek Nation, the first Towns he reached are immediately to set out for Saint Mary's river, he is gone forward, I t r u s t he will prevail in sending down a large Body. " I am m a k i n g all possible efforts to establish an internal naval force to keep pace with the enemy, I have wrote to Lord Viscount Howe more particularly on this subject, and have requested his Lordship's support, as we are without any naval force, the Galatea h a s lost her rudder and goes direct to New York. The express has sent accounts of Mr. Mackintosh the Superintendent's Agent in the lower Creeks being returned to Pensacola, he

arrived in time to prevent a very large Indian Army to come this way, at a most seasonable J u n c t u r e and made a short stay amongst t h e m . " Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 100. 2 pages. {TEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON to B R I O . - G E N . PREVOST.

1778, J u n e 4 . Philadelphia.—A s u m of money will be remitted to St. Augustine to Mr. J a m e s P e n m a n , appointed agent for paying the corps of Carolina Royalists, but in t h e meantime he is to be furnished with money for their sub­ sistence from 25th May last. Copg. Vol. 15. No. 139. 1 page. [ G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON] to

B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1778, J u u e 4 . Philadelphia.—This with h i s despatch of yesterday will he delivered by Capt. Keith E l p h i n s t o n e of the " Perseus." (The remainder is same as last p a r t of J u n e 3rd to Tonyn.) Rough draft. Vol. 15. No. 140. 2 pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, J u n e 5 a n d 13. Philadelphia.—No. 4 . Copg. Vol. 8. — No. 105. 3 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies 600, fo. 4 ; and 134, fo. 45 ; copy, 306, fo. 229. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 5. Whitehall.—Sailing of the F r e n c h squadron from Toulon. Copg. Vol.7. No. 22. 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies, C85, fo. 36 ; copy in Sackville M S S . B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1778, J u n e 5. St. Augustine.—" Lieut.-Colonel Stiell informs m e of his having sent a detachment of the Garrison at Pensacola consisting of Seventy five Men to go and take post at the Manshack on t h e river Mississipi; this party was joined by a small body of loyal Carolina refugees in t h a t Province, t h a t two of their parties had h a d an E n c o u n t e r with some of the Rebels, who they entirely defeated near t h e Natchez a n d that they were very busy in adding Fortifications to Pensacola to secure it of a n y insult against the threatened Invasion. " B y our last advices tho body of Carolina and Georgian troops, reported to be two thousand two h u n d r e d and fifty Men who were coming to invade this Province have halted on the other side of the Altamaha river, t h e preparations with

the Augmentation of our Forces, I suppose has deterred them from proceeding in their operations, intentions was to let t h e m advance as far as St. Mary a n d by n o means save t h e m a n y trouble, t h e r e we should have begun t o oppose t h e m a n d dis­ puted our ground every step. Governor Tonyn's Rangers was to have opposed their passage over t h a t river a n d were to be supported by about two hundred and fifty loyal Carolinians, part of t h e m Light horse Men, Commanded at present by Major Prevost of the Second Battalion of the Sixtieth Regiment, who with great trouble and perseverence h a s embodied and introduced a little order and discipline amongst them, the retreat of this body was secured by a small Fortification on the Northside of the river St. John, a n d that post by an armed Vessel; on the Southside of this river, I have erected Batteries at such places as it was probable and practicable for t h e m to cross t h e river, supported by two detachments of the Regulars, and ten miles behind thorn, I proposed fating post with all the Men from this Garrison, leaving only the n u m b e r to garrison the F o r t . This last body would be so situated as to be able to secure the retreat of t h e whole, or to fall upon them whenever they should attempt to form.—In that situation, I expect (should they still persist in advancing) to retard their March, and if the Naval force prepared by Governor Tonyn is properly stationed in t h e river, then I am persuaded they will do little or no h u r t to tho Province as what is between St. Mary and St. John was abandoned before I came here. " I have besides a n u m b e r of Negroes employed to repair tho Lines, m a k i n g of Redoubts and finishing the Outworks of the Fort, in short I hope to oblige t h e m to make a Siege, consequently to bring heavy Artillery which is very troublesome, if they can­ not effect to bring it by W a t e r . " W a n t of money. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 1 0 L 3 pages. HENRY

LAURENS, President GEN.

S I B HENRY

of

Congress,

to

CLINTON.

1778, May [should be June] 6. York Town.—(Reproduced in B. F . Stevens's Facsimiles 1096.) Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 106. 1 folio page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 299, fo. 1 2 9 ; and i n the Carlisle M S S . GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 6. Head Quarters.—Acknowledges receipt of two letters of 3rd inst. T h e packet addressed to the President 'of Congress h a s been forwarded. H a d authorised Lieut.-Col. H a m i l t o n to meet Mr. Loring a n d make such propositions for an exchange as t h e situation of the prisoners would justify. These h e finds have not met with concurrence. As an exchange is mutually wished h a s requested Mr. Boudinot to meet Mr. Loring to-day at G e r m a n Town a n d discuss tho point more fully. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 107. 2 pages.

WILLIAM POUTER to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 7. Philadelphia.—Begs his Excellency's approba­ tion of h i s appointment (as Deputy Muster Master General to the foreign troops) by Col. Burgoyne. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47. No. 238. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE

or

Officer

Commanding h i s Majesty's Forces at Philadelphia. 1778, J u n e 8. W a r Office.—List of vacancies in t h e regiments occasioned by t h e appointments of officers to tho new levies. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 40. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of vacancies. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 4 1 . 1 page. MAJ. HENRY HARNAGB, 62ud R e g t . , to MA,I.-GEN. PHILLIPS.

1778, J u n e 8. Cambridge.—Memorial. Recommendation for promotion of Capt. Lieut. H y . H a r r i n g t o n , L t . Geo. Vallancey, and E n s i g n Geo. Hervey. Original. Vol. 5 3 . No. 27. 2 pages. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 8. St. Augustine.—Sends t h e enclosed memorial. Really thinks the gentlemen are injured i n the dating of Capt. Bird's commission so far back. Signed letter. Vol, 8. No. 108. 1 page. Enclosure:— Memorial of Captains Prevost and Brucre, 3rd Bat. 60th Ilegt. to Sir Henry Clinton. Protesting against a young officer of the 16i/t being promoted over their heads to the vacancy by the death of Capt. Pauli. Original. Vol. 8. No. .109. 2 pages. Gov. PATRICK TONYN to GENERAL S I R WILLIAM HOWE.

1778, J u n e 8 . S t . Augustine.—At tlus critical time of invasion t h e stores are well nigh exhausted. Cannot have from t h e Brigadier-General a supply of provisions for t h e Provincial Rangers or for the Marine D e p a r t m e n t of the Province. Applies for assistance. H a s written to Lord Howe. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 110. 2 pages. Enclosing Return of provisions in store at S t . Augustine, 25 May 1778. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, J u n e 9. Head Quarters.—Requesting a passport for Dr. Ferguson, Secretary to t h e King's Commissioners, to deliver a letter to Congress. (No. 1102 of B . F . Stevens's Facsimiles.) Copy in the hand oj 11'. Eden. Vol. 8. No. 113. 1 page.

GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 9. Head Quarters.—Does not conceive himself a t liberty to g r a n t the passport desired for Dr. Ferguson until instructed by Congress. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., p. 397.) Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 112. 1 page.

JOHN MCNAMARA HAYES to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 10. New York.—" Sir, Agreeable to my Instructions from Lieutenant-Goneral Burgoyne, I applied in the course of the Winter to Mr. Gates for the removal of the remainder of the Hospital left under my care to New York—Many difficulties arising in consequence of charges of the most exorbitant n a t u r e being made, m y endeavours were not attended with Success— however, upon a new Application, and that refered to Mr. Wash­ ington, I at length obtained his permission, thro' Mr. Gates, without any other restriction, than that of r e t u r n i n g a n equal Number of Men in ten dags after my Arrival in New York—On the 3rd instant I embarked 110 Men, (50 of whom are disabled) on board of two Sloops at Albany, and on the 7th arrived here, when I waited on Major-General Jones, with the proper returns, and informed him of the nature of my engagement. I am u n h a p p y in not finding your Excellency here, whose h u m a n i t y would relieve those brave unfortunate sufferers from the rod of T y r a n n y and Persecution, which they and myself were for these m o n t h s past experiencing without distinction; and h a d not m a n a g e m e n t a n d a little dexterity on m y part taken place I fear h i s Majesty would have lost some brave and usefull Soldiers. I have applied to Mr. Gates for a further ease of m y E n g a g e m e n t , till I could know your Excellency's pleasure ; and therefore take tho liberty of praying your Excellency will be pleased to order a Number of Prisoners of equal Rank to be sent for those Men, 1 h a v e brought with me here. I t will be the m e a n s of relieving their distresses, being mostly naked, and a Considerable Saving to Government." H a s obtained leave for his own exchange with Mr. McHenry, should his Excellency approve. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 3 . 2 pages.

LIEUT.-COL. JOHN H I L L to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 10. Cambridge, New England.—Requesting to be exchanged. H a s received letters from friends in Cornwall which inform h i m t h a t at the most numerous meeting of the gentle­ m e n of t h e county t h a t was ever remembered his name was mentioned in so particular a m a n n e r as to leave n o doubt if troops were subscribed for to be raised he would be proposed to be a t the head. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 1. 2 pages.

MAJ.-GEN. W M . PHILLIPS to GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

17-78, J u n e 10. Cambridge.—"Enclosing monthly returns for May. Requesting h i s answer about officers who desire to be exchanged, a n d in future general exchanges begging Sir H . to think of t h e detached troops of G . Burgoyne's army. Respecting Lord Balcarres's exchange. Relative to bat and forage money, mentioned by G . Burgoyno to Sir W m . Howe. T h a t h e h a d given his parole for the re-delivery of prisoners of war who h a d been confined in prisons and guard-ships [at B o s t o n ] , and who wore now in barracks with the Convention troops. I n ease Captain Campbell, 62nd, and Captain Ramsay, 21st, should be appointed Majors in the new corps recommending t h e successions to go in the regiments, and Mr. Thos. Hill, nephew of Col. Hill, for an ensigncy in the 9th Regiment. A 2ndlieutcnancy, 21st, submitted through E a r l Balcarres. H e h a s received accounts of several vacancies in the troops under h i s command, but not upon sufficient authority to report them—will take the earliest opportunity of doing t h a t — w h e n confirmed— and hoping they m a y be bestowed on t h a t A r m y . " Signed letter. Vol. 53. No. 29. 4 pages.

MAJOR GEORGE FORSTER to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, J u n e 1 1 . Cambridge.—Recommends two officers preferment or promotion. Signed, Vol. 9. No. 17. 1 page.

for

MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, J u n e 11,—Extract from general orders of Major-Gen. Phillips. See with those of 30 March. Vol. 9. No. 16. 2 pages.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 12. Whitehall.—No. 8. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 2 3 . 3 pages. Extracts 8. Nos. 188 and 150. Also in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies 134, fos. 1, 309 ; 4 8 1 , fo. 2 6 0 ; 589, fo. 56, and in the Sackville M S S .

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

[LORD BARRINGTON].

1778, J u n e 13. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging letters. .Copy. Vol, 12. No. 57. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s . Original Correspondence 20.

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

['? JOHN ROBINSON].

1778, J u n e 1 3 . Philadelphia.—Acknowledges letters of 3rd and 9th March 1778, addressed to Howe, with duplicate of t h e same, to the contents of which due attention will ho paid. Copy. Vol. 33. No. 14. 1 page, GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

Proclamation.

1778, J u n e 13. Philadelphia.—Supplies will be paid for a n d the persons protected, but if supplies a r c withheld t h e persons will be treated as enemies. Copy. Vol. 15. A o. 121. 1 page. r

M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 13. Halifax.—Acknowledges letter of 15th May. Will co-operate with Major-General Robertson as to t h e colliery. " I received t h e honour of a letter from you, directing L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Hierlihy's Independent Companies, to be forwarded to t h e Island of Saint J o h n ' s ; while they remained here, and there being at t h e time so m u c h ice in t h e gut of Canso, that they could n o t pass, information was brought to m e t h a t two Pirates were preparing to make a n attack on t h e Colliery, set fire to t h e Mines, a n d destroy t h e Wharfs, with all t h e tools at Spanish R i v e r : upon which I made application to Captain Fielding who Commands the Royal Navy here, who with the greatest chearfulness ordored a King's Ship, and I sent Lieutenant Colonel Hierlihy, with such of his Independent Companies as were, in health, with two pieces of Cannon for t h e protection of t h e Works a t Spanish River. . . By his Report I find h e got there time e n o u g h ; aud he shall remain there, till I hear further from you. I n m y Reports to Sir William Howe I have mentioned t h e great utility of having taken post, a t the entrance of Saint J o h n ' s River, which is commanded by m y Major of Brigade Studholm . . . in h i s last Report h e tells m e , he is likely to regain the affections of t h e Saint J o h n ' s Indians, who h a d entirely left t h e E n g l i s h i n t e r e s t : and m a y be of great use to us if there is a F r e n c h W a r . " H a s recalled t h e Light Infantry Company for embarkation. H a s " taken Post at Cobequid, which adds much to t h e tranquility -of t h e Province. As L i e u t e n a n t J o h n Solomon of the Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers, has got t h e complement of Men fixed on by Sir William Howe, I have appointed h i m to a Company from t h e 1st J u n e , and therefore beg you will please to send m e a Commission for him : a Lieutenancy for Mr. Trake (?) Bulkely; and an Ensigncy for Mr. F o s t e r H u t c h i n s o n ; t h e latter is t h e son of Judge Hutchinson, who i s a Refugee here, from Boston a n d is in great distress. Upon the arrival of Colonel McLean, I shall with pleasure obey y o u r Excellency's Orders." P.S.—Sends " Memorial of Doctor Jeffry who has taken unusu'l pains in the execution of his D u t y here, had all the Soldiers' Wives and Children of the Army u n d e r his Care, and b y m y orders Inoculated above 500 Children, since

which, h e h a d all the Rebel Prisoners under h i s Care with Yallow F e v e r and horrid Disorders, I think h e Merits t h e Attention of your Excellency as h e was promis'd to be provided for by G-eneral H o w e . " Signed letter. P.S. Autograph. Vol, 2 1 . No. 18. 3pages. Enclosure :— WIT-MAM SPRY, C o m m a n d i n g E n g i n e e r .

1778, June 13.—Report of the defences oj Halifax. to Major General Massey. Signed. Vol, 2 1 . No. 19. 4 pages.

Addressed

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to G E N . S I R W M . HOWE.

1778, J u n e 13. St. Augustine.—By latest accounts the rebels are yet on t h e north side of the river A l t a m a h a a n d supposed to be joined by t h e last division of t h e Militia of Georgia a n d to amount to 1,900 m e n . The division of the S. Carolina Militia is no longer expected, as it a p p e a r s t h a t t h e disaffected spirit of the frontier i n h a b i t a n t s gives t h e m so m u c h uneasiness as to require a corps of observation to watch their motions. I s u n d e r little apprehension of the e n e m y being able to effect a n y t h i n g of consequence t h r o u g h t h e difficulties they will meet with. Repeats request for b a t a n d forage money. W a n t of provisions. H a s drawn bills on h i m for £ 3 7 3 6s. 8d., a n d requests h i m to order p a y m e n t as stipulated. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 114. 2 pages. [GEN.

SIR HENRY CLINTON] to M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY,

or Officer Commanding h i s Majesty's Forces at Halifax. 1778, J u n e 14. Head Quarters, Philadelphia.—To provide fuel in the Coal a n d Wood Yards t o serve for t h e n u m e r o u s garrisons t h r o u g h t h e winter. Suggests Cape Breton mines, b u t fetters h i m with no instructions. 2 copies. Vol. 10. No. 153 and Vol. 2 1 , No. 3 . 2 pages each. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS t o G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 14. Cambridge.—Encloses a return of officers of the Troops of Convention of Saratoga, for whom h e h a s given h i s parole for endeavouring to procure their being exchanged. Only Captain Shrimpton, of the 62nd Regiment, goes b y special per­ mission. Hopes his reasons for putting Lieut. Poole E n g l a n d ' s n a m e down to be exchanged will be approved. T h e n a m e s of t h e Deputy-Quartermaster-General and Deputy-Adjutant-General of the G e r m a n troops with t h e aide-de-camp of Major-General Riedesel a r e inserted at the special request of the General, a n d as a m a r k of respect a n d attention to h i m personally. Captain O'Connell alone goes to E u r o p e , the rest, except Captain Willoe, who h a s been sent to Canada, remain with their general. Hopes his Excellency will approve these officers being exchanged.

Requests t h a t h e will direct the officer or commissary who regulates these private exchanges to procure certificates from t h e American Commissary-General of Prisoners, and t h a t these certificates or copies may be sent to h i m , otherwise h e will be long ignorant on the subject. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 18. 2 pages.

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 14. Cambridge.—" I have just now received t h e enclosed paper from Major General H e a t h . " W h e n the agreement was making for supplying the Troops of the Convention with Provisions, I made a particular exception against what appeared to me an unjustifiable article, the paying for the Transport of Provisions by land, other t h a n in the C u r r e n t Money circulating at present in this Country, namely, P a p e r Dollars. Major General Pigot was pleased to adopt m y senti­ m e n t s upon this Subject, and Major General H e a t h did not absolutely insist upon it, but sent to the American Congress for orders, which h e h a s signified to m e to have received by t h e inclosed paper. " I t is to be observed t h a t in this inclosed Paper the word Prisoners is twice mentioned, first " who surrendered Prisoners under t h e ' C o n v e n t i o n of Saratoga,' next, 'Convention Prisoners.' " I think it m y Duty to represent to your Excellency, t h a t t h e American Congress, as well as m a n y others of the Americans, have industriously used t h e word Prisoners as explanatory of the situation of t h e Troops of t h e Convention. L i e u t e n a n t General Burgoyne always asserted t h e C o n t r a r y — t h a t we were not P r i s o n e r s — I have ever both in sentiment and conduct done t h e same. W h e t h e r t h e Troops of the Convention being called Prisoners by the American Officers and t h e . American Congress proceeds from accident, from pride, from assurance or from policy, I am as Senior Officer of t h e Troops of t h e Convention, under a necessity of protesting against the term. By t h e Treaty of Convention of Saratoga, we were to have a safe passage to E u r o p e , and to march through t h e Country to t h e Port of Boston under the protection of t h e parties with whom t h e Treaty was formed and executed, we have Considered ourselves as passengers under t h e sanction and virtue of a Treaty, not as Prisoners." Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 20. 2 pages. Enclosing Resolution of Congress, 22 May.

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 14. Cambridge.—Requesting leave to be exchanged or to go to New York, through General Washington, as t h e conduct not always regular. Autograph signed letter. Vol.9. No. 22.

t h a t if h e obtains that it m a y be sent of commissaries is 2 pages.

-

MAJOR-GENERAL W I L L L I M PHILLIPS.

1778, J u n e 14.—Return of officers going on parole (Troops of Convention). Copy. Vol. 5 3 . No. 26. 1 page. GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

LORD

[BARRINGTON].

1778, J u n e 15. Philadelphia.—Appointment of Lord Rawdon as Adjutant-General. Copy. Vol, 12. No. 58. 1 page. Duplicate signed letter in t h e Public Becord Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. MAJOU-GKNBMAL WILLIAM P H I L L I P S .

General Orders.

1778, J u n e 18. C a m b r i d g e . — T h a n k s for behaviour previous day. Court of enquiry to be held on m u r d e r of Lieut. Browne, of 21st Regiment, by an American soldier. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 7. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y

CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 20. Head Q u a r t e r s . — T r a n s m i t t i n g letters from General Phillips and from Congress to the Commissioners, also a note for a sum of money from a Mr. Gwin to a Mr. Boyce of the British Army, of a merely private n a t u r e . (No. 1111 of B . F . Stevens's Facsimiles.) Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 115. 1 qto. j>. and 4 lines. 1778, J u n e 21.—Paper containing extracts of letters between Maj.-Gens. Phillips and H e a t h from this date to 2 October. See t h e latter date. GENERAL S I R G U Y CARLETON.

^ms^fsss^r—Abstract of subsistence received b y (following) loyalists from Sir Guy Carleton. T h e first six are specified as gentlemen, Peter Van Alstine, E n o s Cande, J o h n Claw, J a m e s F u l t o n , L a u r e n c e Leadings, Robert L . Fowles, Joseph Skinner, Abel Waters, the other 22 are characterized as ordinary m e n . Signed, J o h n Johnson, Lieut.-Col. Comdg. King's Royal Regt., New York. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 6. 1 page. Enclosed by Genl. H a l d i m a n d to Commander of His Majesty's Forces at New York [ C l i n t o n ] . 5 J u l y 1778. L O R D BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL S I R H E N R Y C L I N T O N ] .

1778, J u n e 26. Cavendish Square. — Recommends Lieut. C h a p m a n , of t h e 37th Regiment, son of the Mayor of B a t h , for promotion. Copy. Vol. 6. -No. 42. 1 page.

LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e 29. W a r Office.—Promotions, & c , approved. Lieutenant W m . Stewart, who complains of having been removed to t h e Invalids, m a y exchange with a n y old lieutenant who m a y be desirous of doing so. Major Saxton is dead—his commission to be sold for t h e benefit of his family. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 4 3 . 2 pages. LT.-COL.

THOMAS BROWN to

Gov.

PATRICK TONYN.

1778, J u n e 30. Alligator Bridge.—Had met, with assistance of Major Prevost's Regulars, and driven back the rebels. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 128. 3 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H . Clinton, 25 J u l y . Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248, fo. 3 8 1 . JOHN ROBINSON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, J u n e 30. Treasury Chambers.—Having laid before the L o r d s of t h e Treasury a Memorial of Andrew Pepperill p r a y i n g p a y m e n t of t h e value of a ship and her cargo seized by t h e " Greyhound " and carried into New York, where the cargo was disposed of for the service of Government, h e is commanded to t r a n s m i t a copy of the Memorial and desire his Excellency to enquire into, a n d inform t h e Board of, the state of this c a s e / t h e value of the cargo and upon what grounds t h e ship a n d cargo were sold, by which Mr. Pepperill was prevented from laying in h i s claim and m a k i n g his defence. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 1 2 1 . 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e . Cambridge.;—Sends r e t u r n s oE the Convention Troops under his command for tho m o n t h of J u n e . . 9th Regi­ m e n t has moved from Cambridge and is with the Artillery and E l a n k Companies of the 29th, 31st, 34th and 58rd Regiments in barracks at Rutland. Soldiers continue healthy. Clothing not yet arrived from Canada. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 24. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM P n n . L i P S to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u n e . Cambridge.—Lord Ralcarras, exchanged, goes from here with hope of obtaining permission to serve in this campaign. Autograph signed letter. Vol.9. No. 2 3 . 2 pages. [GENERAL S I R HENRY* CLINTON]

to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, J u l y 1. Head Quarters.—Acknowledges letter of t h e 20th ulto., with enclosures. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 117. 1 page.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to t h e General Officer c o m m a n d i n g i n West Florida [JOHN CAMPBELL],

1778, J u l y 1. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 108. 7 pages. Enclosed bg Lord G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 1 April 1779. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 264, fo. 4 6 3 ; copy 438, fo. 1 8 1 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 1. Whitehall.—No. 9. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 7 . No. 2 4 . 5 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 134, fo. 23 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 6 1 ; and i n t h e Sackville M S S . MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, July 1. Boston.—Account c u r r e n t with t h e United States of America, chiefly for t r a n s p o r t i n g flour, wood, pro­ visions, etc., a n d for materials a n d provisions, £23,305 12s. 5d. Vol. 9. No. 32. 5 pages. CAPT. ALEX. SHAW, 6 0 t h R e g t . , to Gov. TONYN.

1778, J u l y 1. Cowford, S t . J o h n ' s River.—Account of t h e encounter with t h e rebels a t Alligator Bridge. Copy. Vol. 8 . No. 124. 4 pages. Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H . Clinton, 25 J u l y . Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 248, fo. 385. LORD BARRINGTON to CAPTAIN S T . GEORGE, 4 4 t h

Regiment.

1778, J u l y 2. W a r Office.—Signifying h i s Majesty's per­ mission to remain in E u r o p e until h e is recovered of h i s wound. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 50. 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d Barrington to [ S i r H . C l i n t o n ] , 5 Aug. 1778. GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, July 5 . New York.—No. 5. Battle of Monmouth. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 118. 8 pages. Signed letters a n d copies i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 55 ; 589, fos. 8, 10, 1 3 ; 306, fo. 232, a n d in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 5. GENERAL S I R H [ E N R Y ] C[LINTON] to [JOHN ROBINSON].

1778, J u l y 5. —Acknowledging letters. Copy. Vol. 3 3 - No. 1 5 . 1 page.

GEN.

HALDIMAND to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

N.I). [1778, J u l y 5.]—Announcing his arrival, &c. Autograph signed letter. French. Vol. 1 1 . A'o. 3 . 1 page. Copy in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 10. GENERAL HALDIMAND to t h e Commander of h i s Majesty's F o r c e s a t New York [CLINTON].

1778, J u l y 5. Quebec.—Several persons belonging to Province of New York a n d neighbouring colonies who last campaign formed Lieut.-Genl. Burgoyne's a r m y , being desirous of getting nearer their families and habitations, embrace t h e opportunity of a vessel going to New York to effect this design. As since their arrival in the province t h e y have behaved in a m a n n e r becoming honest m e n , doubts not they will have every assistance in h i s power. Enclosed are abstracts of the subsistence paid a n d advanced by Sir G. Carleton and himself, n o information having been received from Burgoyne of what was to be paid for their services. Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 4 . 2 pages. Enclosing Pay-roll of p a r t y of Royalists u n d e r P . Van Alstine, 24 August 1778. Abstract of subsistence received by Loyalists from Sir G . Carleton, 24 J u n e 1778. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, J u l y 8. W a r Office.—Lieut. J a m e s de Courcy, of the 40th Regiment, has leave of absence for six m o n t h s from the expiration of his former leave. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 4 5 . 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, J u l y 1 1 . Cowford, St. J o h n ' s River.—Acknowledges dispatches. Congratulations on a p p o i n t m e n t . The rebels have advanced to this side of St. Mary's river. H a s therefore repaired to this place, leaving directions for troops to post themselves in various situations. The garrison left in charge of Lt.-Col. F u s e r , of t h e 60th regiment. " Major Prevost the Field Officer next in seniority a n d who h a d been some time on t h ' o t h e r side endeavouring to bring the South Carolina Royalists into some kind of order was reinforced with One h u n d r e d and Seventy Regulars with direction to advance towards St. Mary as n e a r as he could prudently venture in order to favor the retreat of Governor Tonyn's Eangers, to cover a few I n h a b i t a n t s on the Branches of Nassau in bringing off their effects, and if a favorable opportunity offered to check or cutt off a n y partys t h e E n e m y s m i g h t p u s h forward and to throw every other obstacles possible in their way to advance. T h e Rangers, who probably were never so n u m e r o u s as repre­ sented, were by this time reduced b y desertion and otherwise

to fifty or Sixty Men, a n d . as their situation was such as only m a d e t h e m liable to be cutt off without affording any prospect of advantage, to ballance this risk they were directed to fall back on Major Prevost who was appointed to take t h e command on t h a t side of St. J o h n s . This the R a n g e r s with some reluctance, founded on the Idea t h a t they were not under ' m y Command, complied with, and a t length effected their junc­ tion with Major Prevost very critically indeed, for a Select Corps of Rebels to the n u m b e r of one h u n d r e d and twenty-, composed of Officers and Volunteers t h a t had been sent out on purpose to cut them off came u p with their rear, so t h a t they had just time to save themselves in the swamp occupyd by Major Prevost. The Rebels pressing eagerly for the pass i order to cut the Rangers from it were immediately eheek'd by t h e appearance of a Light Company posted there, and soon afterwards retreated with as m u c h speed as they advanced. As the Major did not know how this body might be sustam'd he did not judge p r u d e n t to hazard an obstinate pursuit and indeed as his Carolinian Cavalry were at some little distance posted in his rear t h e rebels being all well mounted were soon out of h i s r e a c h ; they left however eleven dead on the Spot, their wounded were carried off. Our loss was of the 6 0 one Private Killed, one Wounded, and of t h e Rangers, one Captain, one Lieutenant, one Private wounded—this happened on the 3 0 Tjlt°-. Since when t h e Rebels have kept themselves close at and near the post formerly occupy'd by the R a n g e r s . " The principal object for which Major Provost was advanced being effected as far as circumstances wou'd permit, and finding it difficult to maintain a proper communication with him at the distance of Twenty-three Miles, from the Snialness of our Number, he was directed to fall back to a Strong Situation within Six Miles of this place and from thence to endeavour by smal Scouts to gain intelligence of the motion of the E n n e m i e s and to aliarm and h a r r a s s t h e m as m u c h as possible. I n this way our partys hitherto have been pretty successful, carrying off at different times with some prisoners about Ninety horses besides disabling m a n y more, and by firing a t their Sentrys keeping t h e m in constant alarms. " I cannot take upon me to say with certainty whether the Rebels will advance or not—if they do I t h i n k now t h a t the ' P e r s e u s ' and ' O t t e r ' are arrived to our assistance in g u a r d i n g t h e coast I m a y venture to assure your Excellency t h a t we shall preserve t h e Province until reinforcements arrive, when I hope we shall be able to attempt something further. T h e Rebel land forces do not exceed 2,500 to 3,000 Men, their Naval now n e a r the mouth of St. Marys consists of five Gallies, two F l a t t s and two petty angers carrying about SO pieces of Canon of from 18 to 4-pounders, besides boats carrying Swivels, some Small crafts with Provisions a n d Stores and Man'd in all with 350 Men. " W i t h regard to Governor Tonyn, tho' I cannot say t h a t h e ever treated m e on t h a t footing of Confidence or Candour t h a t I thought m y R a n k claimed or m y Zeal for his Majesty's Service n

t h

t h

Merited, yet our disputes never arose to a height productive of any misfortune to the Province. Wild Schemes I believe h e h a s sometimes entertained of conquering Georgia, of which as h e wished to reap all the glory ho would not have deminished by communicating any part of his P l a n s to me, and which indeed if he had I must have objected to first because m y Orders positively restricted me to a defensive Plan and next because our force or resources of any kind did by no m e a n s point out the propriety of a contrary lino of conduct or h i t h e r to afford a n y feasible prospect of success to an Offensive even if a n y thing had been left at m y discretion. His Rangers h e also wished to keep distinct from m y Command for I apprehend more reasons t h e n one, but among others t h a t under his Orders only they might proceed to acquiring the undivided glory of the conquest of Georgia, but since by this invasion of the rebels, these high ideas have been at least suspended, even the predatory Incursions of his Rangers unmeaning in any publick view, he had agreed before the arrival of your Excellency's or Sir William Howe's dispatches to put the remains of this corps under my orders during the present emergencies and we are now for any t h i n g I know to tho contrary on very good t e r m s . " Recommends his brother Major Prevost for the rank of lieutenant-colonel. H e had served 23 years, and by disappoint­ ment had retired on half-pay. On the present disturbances h e purchased in again and while he is serving, his wife and children, plundered of their effects, are kept in a species of confinement in the Jerseys, liable every instant to indignity. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 119. 6 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, J u l y 15. W a r Office.—Capt. Saml. Cleaveland of the 16th Regiment has leave of absence for six m o n t h s . Copy. Vol. 6. No. 46. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, July 16. War Office.—Sends list of vacancies occasioned by the appointment of officers to the new levies. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 47. 1 page. Enclosure,:— List of vacancies. Vol. 6. No. 48. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 16. Cambridge.—Transmits list of departments unprovided with lodging money by Sir W m . Howe. Requests him to order their allowance. Endorsed, " What has been customary." Duplicate signed letter. 3580

.

Vol. 9.

No. 27.

1 page. s

Sin

HENRY CLINTON to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, J u l y 18.—Has requested from Gen. Washington a pass­ port for him (Phillips) to pay a visit to New York. Sends a Quarter Master's commission for E n s i g n Leslie of t h e 9th Eegiment vice Murray. B(!gs him (Phillips) to recommend to a vacant company in that corps. If h e thinks Thos. Hill old enough h e will send commission in the 21st. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 120. 1 page. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

[1778], July 18.—Requesting a passport for " his old friend " Maj.-Gen. Phillips to pay a visit to New York. Endorsed:— " Sent hy a flag of Truce the 31st J u l y 1778." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 121. 1 page. CAROLINA ROYALISTS.

1778, July 20. Trout Creek.—The corps of Carolina Royalists approved of to consist of 400 m e n , would be expeditiously completed, a n d with the further approbation of the Commander-in-Chief should consist of 8 companies of 50 rank and file, and 1 colonel, 1 lieut.-colonel, etc. etc. Submitting a list of n a m e s for commissions. Signed, Josh. Robinson, lieutenant-colonel of the Carolina Royalists. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 126. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir I I . Clinton, 26 July 1778. JONATHAN CLARKE to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, July 20. Cambridge.—Report. On the accounts of provisions supplied tho Troops of Convention from 1 March to 30 J u n e . Transmits an abstract of the provisions received, for which h e has given m o n t h l y receipts. By the continental accounts just exhibited there appears an overcharge of 240 lbs. of bread, 940 lbs. of beef, 135 lbs. of pork, 16 of rice and 4 of candles; 1,910 lbs. of flour, 3,682 of beef, 1,133 of pork and 380 of rice are charged as wastage, which is unprecedented; the pay of the continental commissaries and their rations and r u m are also charged. Bread for the hospital a t Watertown in November last is included and the provisions for the prisoners stationed on Prospect Hill which should not be brought against t h e Troops of the Saratoga Convention. Signed copy. Vol. 9. No. 47. 3 pages. L T . GEORGE VALLANCEY, Assistant Quarter-Master-General,

to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, July 2 1 . Cambridge.—Report. On t h e American Quarter-Master-General's accounts for t h e Troops of Convention from March t o J u n e . Objects to 12 articles for transporting

provisions, & c , the Commissary-General in charging by the ration being supposed to include all expenses, as in previous accounts ; to back charges, the accounts to December being finally settled and paid by B u r g o y n e ; to charges for guards, escorts for prisoners etc., that being an American expense ; to a back charge by Mr. Chase for procuring quarters for officers as h e has never known Mr. Chase do any business with the troops and Major I h m k i n s is paid for such duties; to charges for teaming and carting wood while the market price of wood includes all transportation; and to charges for wages and rations for persons employed in the American Quarter-Master-General's Dept. as unnecessary. Out of 41 articles he would only allow 5 as of a proper nature, amounting to £15,018 4s. M, No vouchers of any kind have been produced. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 49. 3 pages. Enclosed by Major-Genl. Phillips to Maj.-Genl. Heath, 12 Sep. 1778. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

[LORD BARRINGTON].

1778, July 22. New York.—Sends promotions. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 187. 1 page. Signed letters in Public Becord Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN BOBINSON.

1778, July 23. New York.—Has nominated John Smith to succeed Mr. Mackenzie as Paymaster-General to the Provincial Corps. Hopes it will meet with their Lordships' approbation. 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . A os. 1 and 16. 1 page each. 7

Gov.

PATRICE TONYN to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 25. St. Augustine.—Refers to the enclosures. " P r o m the best Accounts the rebel forces appear to have been about eight hundred with their Gallies and armed Vessels, and between two and three thousand land forces, of which one half were Carolinians, under the command of the rebel Generals Howe and Williamson; the other regulars and Militia from Georgia immediately under the command of their rebel Governor Houstone, mostly forced into the Service, and m a n y were enticed by the prospect of plunder thrown out as a bait by their Governor Houstone's Proclamation. " I n twelve days after our provincial naval forces were stationed in St. J o h n s river so as effectually to secure it, Captain Elphinstone of the ' Perseus,' and with the ' O t t e r ' arrived off this Coast, and soon after nigh five hundred Seminoly Indians advanced within a days march of the E n e m y and a short distance from the King's forces." T h e rebels have relinquished their designs and retreated. The Seminoly I n d i a n s have ever shown their attachment to his Majesty. They are ready to return in the fall to attack the

Georgians should I require it. Report t h a t a F r e n c h fleet h a s arrived in the " C h e s a p e a k " from Toulon. Autograph signed, letter. Vol. 8. No. 122. 3 pages. Enclosing Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, 30 J u n e 1778. Capt. Shaw to Gov. Tonyn, 1 J u l y 1778. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 26. St. A u g u s t i n e . — " The Rebel Army has repassed St. Mary's River. They effected it with great expedition and t h o ' every step was taken by Major Prevost to harrass and attack their Rear, only few of his advanced parties were able to exchange a few shots with a large body of horse which they had pushed forwards to cover their R e t r e a t ; these after having two Men killed retreated also with all possible h u r r y and were over the River before t h e parties t h a t were in pursuit could come u p with them, owing to the difficulties of the roads t h a t had been destroy'd, the heavy rains and the intense heat of the weather ; the convenieney of putting their artillery and heavy baggage on board of their Galleys greatly facilitated their Retreat, and t h a t of their horses is seldom retarded by Rivers as they don't hesitate to plunge into t h e W a t e r and swim across. " Measures h a d been taken to enable Captain E l p h i n s t o n of the ' P e r s e u s ' to attempt t h e destruction of the Naval force of t h e Rebels or to make a diversion on the Coast of Georgia, t h e retreat of t h e Rebels in p a r t prevented this last plan, the former m a y prove difficult on account of the difficulty of adventuring our Galleys and the Sloop of War into the inland navigation without a possibility of the ' P e r s e u s ' affording t h e m the necessary protection, however a N u m b e r of Men are embarked and in readiness to proceed if Cap' E l p h i n s t o n e t h i n k s it of the least utility in t h e execution of his project, he will at least have it in his power with t h e assistance of Cap'- Moncrieffe t h e E n g i n e e r to ascertain t h e properest place for establishing a Post at or near the m o u t h of St. Mary's River." Requests bat and forage money for t h e Regulars. Sends list of the Carolina officers. Capt. Shaw of his battalion- appointed Assistant Deputy Quarter-Master-General. As there are two troops of Light Horse among the Carolina Royalists submits what extraordinary allowance ought to be made to t h e m as hitherto the property of their horses, saddles and a r m s have been their own. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 125. 3 pages. Enclosing F o r m a t i o n of the Corps of Carolina Royalists, with Commission List, 20 J u l y 1778. 1

[ G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON] to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, July 27. New York.—No. 1 1 . Draft. Vol. 8. No. 127. 4 pages. Signed letters in Publie Record Office, America and W. Indies 184, fo. 1 2 3 ; and 589, fo. 2 1 ; copy 306, fo. 2 4 3 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S .

JOHN ROBINSON to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 27. Treasury Chambers.—That h e had wrote fully to Mr. Wier about supplies of provisions, therefore thought it unnecessary to trouble his Excellency with a detail of matters. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2. No. 120. 2 pages. Enclosure :— JOHN ROBINSON to DANIEL WIER.

1778, July 27. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— . . . The great increase of the numbers victualled at Philadelphia added to the large and unexpected demand for the support oj General Burgoyne's army . . . has decided their Lordships to dispatch the remainder of the provisions of the last year's contract, 6 sail of ships with part oj the new contract and- 12 sail more which had waited some time for the dry provisions detained by contrary winds in the British Channel. Only 8 ships will then remain to be further dispatched till the return of some victuallers which are earnestly desired. Begs to be constantly advised oj the. rations drawn and the stock in hand, Messrs. Mure and Atkinson are directed to send out oats. The deficiency reported in the cargoes does not seem to exceed the natural waste and shrinkage in measure of grain so long on board in such a voyage, but an enquiry will be made. The vinegar so long detained for want of conveyance was shipped last November. Mr. Burfoot is exempted from duties on rum contracted for. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 119. 7 pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, July 28. New York.—Transmits state of cash for extraordinaries to the 27th inst., also the following requisition. Would desire a sum in specie nearly equal to the balance due on Gen. Howe's requisitions. 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 2 and 17. 1 page each. Enclosure:— 1778, July 28.—Requisition, addressed to Messrs. Gordon and Crowder, contractors for supplying money for his Majesty's Forces in North America, for ±'400,000. 2 copies. Vol. 83. Nos. 3 and 18. 1 page each. MAJOR JACOB VAN BRAAM to the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF [CLINTON] .

1778, J u l y 28. Camp at Cowford.—Recommending a succession to vacancies in battalion. Inconvenience of the small number of officers present. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 128. 2 pages. Enclosure:— Recommendations to vacancies in the 3rd Battalion 60th Regt. Signed by Major Van Braam. VolJ8. No. 129. I page.

MAJOR MARK PREVOST to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, July 3 1 . St. Augustine.—Enclosing a memorial pray­ ing for the rank of lieut.-colonel, he being left out of promotion. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 1 3 1 . 1 page. Enclosure :— 1778, July 31.—Memorial as above. Original. Vol. 8. No. 132. 1 page. Row.

SWANN to LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, August 2. • L o n d o n . — T h a t t h r o u g h illness h e felt obliged to sell his commission and received bills to t h e a m o u n t of £1,100, one of which for £ 2 5 0 , drawn by Capt.-Lt. F e l t h a m , is now pro­ tested. Asks his Lordship to condescend to regulate this affair. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 5 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 5 Aug. 1778. GEN. HALDIMAND to the Commander at Rhode Island [PIGOT] . 1778, August 3 . Quebec.—How to ensure safety for the cloth­ ing for the Troops of Convention. Signed Utter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 7. 1 page. Copy in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21722, fo. 16. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, August 4. Now York.—Acknowledges letters. Sends enclosed calculation. The Barrack-Master-General has in store 30,000 lbs. weight remaining of last year's, which, with \ of the quantity mentioned in h i s estimate t h a t can be purchased here on reasonable t e r m s , m a y serve till the remainder can be sent out. 2 copies. Vol. 8 3 . Nos. 4 and 19. 1 page each. Enclosing—Estimate of t h e n u m b e r of candles required for 40,000 m e n for the winter m o n t h s , 20 April 1778. GENERAL HALDIMAND to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, August 4. Quebec.—Defensive operations only. H a s allowed the I n d i a n s with Butler's R a n g e r s to make expeditions into tho rebel provinces. Desirability of communication. Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 8. 2 pp. Copy in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21722, fo. 19. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON].

1778, August 5. W a r Office.—The promotions approved. Major Craig of the 57th Regt. promoted to a lieut.-colonelcy vice Duff, and majority to be sold for Col. Duffs benefit. The proceedings of tho Board of General Officers appointed to examine into the conduct of Major-General Prescott who was m a d e prisoner at Rhode Island, have been approved by t h e King. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 49. 2 pages.

Enclosures :— Lord Barrington to Capt St George, see 2 July 1778. Rote. Siuann to Lord Barrington, see 2 August 1778. List of Promotions. Vol. 6. No. 5 1 . 2 pages. List of Vacancies. Vol. 6. No. 52. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, August 5. Whitehall.—No. 10. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 25. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 49 ; copy 431, fo. 265 ; and in the Sackville MSS. HALIFAX.

1778, August 5. Halifax.—List of the Refugees, receiving rations of provisions; alphabetically arranged. Marked— " Received J a n u a r y 12th, 1779." Original. Vol. 53. No. 15. 4 pages. LIEUTENANT

MERTZ.

1778, August 5. Kingsbridge.—Designation of loss of Lt. Mertz, on t h e " B r i l l i a n t " lost going to Philadelphia, March 1778. One regimental uniform, 48 dollars. Sworn before Richard Porter, assistant deputy Judge Advocate, 25 J a n u a r y 1782, New York, with note on the back by a Board of Field Officers, t h a t L t . Mertz is allowed t h a t sum. Translation. Vol. 82. No. 179. 1 p. JOHN ROBINSON to

[GEN.

SIR HENRY

CLINTON].

1778, August 6, Whitehall.—To examine and settle the charge of Gov. Martin, and give such orders in respect to the provisions and support of the Provincial Officers of North Carolina as thought fit, charging the same to the contingencies. Copg. Vol. 2. No. 177. 1 page. Enclosing Gov. Martin to the Treasury, 16 May. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY

GLINTON.

1778, August 7. Whitehall.—Private. Introducing Mr. Diemar. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 26. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431, fo. 2 6 7 ; and in the Sackville MSS. GEN.

SIR HENRY CLINTON to

[LORD GEORGE GERMAIN].

1778, August 12. New York. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 163. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 165 ; copy 306, fo. 249.

LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON].

1778, August 15. W a r Office.—Death of tho Duke of Ancaster. Signifies his Majesty's pleasure that the present Duke be allowed to r e t u r n home. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 54. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, August 16. W h i t e Plains, H e a d Quarters.—Encloses a packet sent by Sir I I . Clinton. Is u n a b l e to grant t h e request as all m a t t e r s respecting Convention Troops are under t h e control of Congress. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 26. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 27 Aug. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, August 17- W a r Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 58. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 55. 1 page each. Enclosure:— List of Regiments in North America for which clothing has been shipped on the " Tortoise " and "Margery " transports. Original. Vol. 6. No. 57. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 56. \ page each. ANDREW BRUCE a n d

HENRIETTA OVERING.

1778, August 18. Newport.—Marriage certificate. Marked 1st. Signed, George Bissett. Copy. Vol. 80. No. 84. 1 page. Enclosed by H e n r i e t t a Bruce to Sir G. Carleton, 19 July 1783. MAJ.-GEN. EYRE

MASSEY to

[GEN.

S I R HENRY

CLINTON].

1778, August 20. Halifax.—Received last letter 12th J u n e . Sent 8 vessels for a supply of coals for this place. Arrival of Capt. Maclane with 3 regiments. T h e engineer h a s set about barracks for the new corps. H a s fortified this place. Waits to hear if h e approves of Lt.-Col. Hierlyhey's detention at Spanish River. Arrival of staff of a surgeon, apothecary and four m a t e s . " Mr. Marshall produced t h e King's Commission, but told m e Mr. Adair said h e only was sent here in case of being wanted. I answered h i m , n o M a n t h a t produced t h e King's Commission to me, should remain Idle for h e must do his D u t y ; but as Doctor Jeffries with two Mates h a s done all this Duty, I have p u t him in orders as Purveyor a n d Surgeon untill your Excellency's Pleasure is known, this Gentleman was left with 200 Sick and wounded when t h e G r a n d Army left this t h e 10th J u n e ; I sent t h e m to join their different Regiments, as fast as I could: after that, h e has h a d the Care of all t h e Rebel Prisoners, besides all the different detachments that have come in h e r e since I commanded, which D u t y h e discharged with Chearfulness, and I declare it by

my word, I never have had a Complaint. One of His Mates a worthy good Lad, I have sent to Spanish River to take care of all the Working Men at the Colliery, and to be Surgeon to Lieut.Col. Hierlihey's Corps, as he asked for him before I sent him off, for which I have given him a W a r r a n t untill your Excellency's pleasure is known. His name is Clarke. I could not turn off good Loyal Men who h a d done their duty in the King's Service, by any Mistakes at home." Col. Maclane appointed as brigadier. F o r w a r d s letter from Haldimand. P.S.—Had a letter from Lord G. G e r m a i n ; " i t contains no orders but desires I may supply t h e inhabitants of Halifax with coals, a measure I ever pursued since I commanded this province." Signed letter. Vol.21. No. 20. 4 pages. M A J . - G E N . W.

PHILLIPS

to GEN. SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, August 2 1 . Cambridge.—Sends this letter by Brig-Gen. Wilkinson of the Americans. H a s received no letters from him. T h e Troops are remarkably healthy, the British at this place and R u t l a n d , the G e r m a n s entire at Cambridge. By some unknown m e a n s the clothing from Canada is not arrived. Has requested leave from Washington to send an officer to know what is to be expected. Will be forced to apply to New York, as the soldiers are naked. Impatiently waiting answer from Gt. Britain relative to ratification of the Treaty of Convention. The intention of a general exchange of prisoners being reported over leaves no hopes of serving. Will-send returns for July and August the first opportunity. Will be glad to receive answers to such public matters as h e has written upon. Concerning succession to vacancies. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 28. 2 pages. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

[LORD ? BARRINGTON] .

1778, August 2 3 . New Y'ork.—Cannot examine minutely the charges contained in the half yearly contingent bills of the regiments. If any be thought improper has no objection to their being disallowed. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 151. 1 page. LOYALISTS.

1778, to August 24.—List of a party of Royalists under the command of Peter Van Alstine going to New York on board the Mary, with allowance to each person for their subsistence from 25 J u n e to 24 August 1778. Vol. 11. No. 5. 2 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to [Sir Henry Clinton] 5 July 1778. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to

GEN. H i L D n t A N D .

1778, August 25. New York.—Has received letters announcing his arrival. Although n o reinforcement is asked for, will send

2,000 m e n if t h e presence of tho F r e n c h fleet does n o t compel him to defer it. Colonel J o h n s o n goes to Canada to arrange t h e Indian Department. Sends copy of the letter addressed to Lord George Germain. Colonel J o h n s o n will give other details. 2 copies. Vol. 1 1 . Nos. 9 and 55. 2 pages and, 1 page. Signed letter i n t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 15. [ G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON] to R K I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1778, August 2 5 . Head Quarters, New York.—Will allow 200 days b a t and forage money to t h e officers as desired. P.S. — T h o u g h h e cannot continue t h e Carolina Loyalists on t h e establishment they are at present is willing to allow t h e m rations of provisions. Copy. Vol. 15. A o. 142. 1 page. r

[ G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON] to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1778, August 25. H e a d Quarters, New York.—Is surprised to hear t h a t Governor Tonyn a n d Colonel Stuart have p u t t h e Provincial Corps embodied b y t h e m on a different footing to t h a t adopted i n every other part of t h e country. T h e South Carolina Royalists a n d the Florida Rangers (unless Tonyn acts by particu­ lar powers from home) to be acquainted that if they do n o t choose to serve on t h e same t e r m s as the* other Provincial forces h e cannot employ them. Draft. Vol. 15. A'o. 143. 2 pages. [GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON] to COL. STUART,

Superintendent

of I n d i a n Affairs. 1778, August 25. New York.—Has only time to enclose copy of letter of this date to Prevost as to pay of the Provincial troops in the Floridas. Draft. Vol. 15. No. 1 4 1 . 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WIT. PHILLIPS to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, August 27. Cambridge.—Yesterday received a packet from General Washington dated t h e 16th and containing a letter from h i m (Sir H e n r y ) of 18th July. Appreciation of t h e favour of the request made for passport to pay a visit to New York. Gen. Washington's answer. Cannot judge how far it m a y be proper for a n application to Congress. Believes t h e r e m u s t have been a prior letter which he h a s n o t received. Would like a duplicate of that letter, as it m a y contain answers to several passages particularly relating to vacancies. Sends paper for succession to Capt. Montgomery. The troops a r e beginning to suffer for want of clothing. Congress has given no answer yet to his request for a n officer to go to Canada about t h e matter.

F r o m an impossibility of supplying the troops with necessaries in this country they have occasionally sent to Rhode Island. L t . Campbell, Ass.-Q.M.G. embarked for this purpose on a vessel which ran aground, h a s proceeded to New York, begs a flag of truce to carry h i m and necessaries back. Should the ratification of the Convention so eagerly awaited be prevented precautions should be taken for the convenience and safety of the men. Withdraws request as to vacant ensigncy on the 21st. Sinned letter. Vol. 9. No. 25. 8 pages. Enclosing—Gen. Washington to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 16 August.

JOHN RODINSON to SAMUEL MARTIN.

1778, August 29. Treasury Chambers.—Accepting the tender for supplying coal to North America at £ 4 10s. per chaldron. Directing 1,000 chaldrons to be sent to New York. Copg. Vol. 2. No. 132. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 31 Oct. 1778. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM HEATH to

MAJ.-GEN. PHILLIPS.

1778, August 30. Boston.—" A considerable Sum of Money is now due for Supplies furnished the Troops of the Convention. I am to desire a settlement as soon as possible." Extract. Vol, 9- No. 3 3 . 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . HEATH.

1778, August 80. Cambridge.—" I will send you my remarks upon the publick accounts this week and will give it as m y opinion t h a t Mr. Commissary-General Clarke may again go to the British Head Quarters with the Accounts as the surest means of their being finally liquidated and settled. I request your answer upon this." Extract. Vol. 9. No. 4 3 . 1 jMge. MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, August 3 1 . Cambridge.—List of Promotions. Original. Vol. 9. No. 29. 1 page. JA. RICHARDSON, Account to MAJOR-GENERAL PHILLIPS.

F o r the m o n t h s of March, April, May, J u n e , July and August, 1778.—To the United States of America for supplying the Troops of Convention with provisions at Boston, Cambridge and Rutland £114,104 6s. 2\d. or £85,578 4s. Sd. sterling. Certified by J a . Richardson, A.D.C.G. Issues. Endorsed as from 1 March to 1 September 1778. Original. Vol. 53. No. 25. 1 page.

LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, September 1. War Office.—Concerning enclosures which relate to a debt incurred at C h a t h a m by Lieut. M u n r o of the 28th Regiment. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 59. 1 page. Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Grey, 9 April 1777. Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 9 April 1777. Rebecca Howell. Petition to Lord B a r r i n g t o n [qg. about 9 April 1777). M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to M A J . - G E N . W M .

PHILLIPS.

1778, September 1. B o s t o n . — " I have wrote H i s Excellency General Washington on tho expediency of Mr. Clarke's passing his Head Quarters, with the Accounts, to New York—hope soon to have his Answer." Extract, Vol. 9. No. 34. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN. W M . PHILLIPS to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 1.—Sends r e t u r n s of t h e troops of Convention for July, August and September, in which are included the civil and military lists. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 30. 1 page. Enclosure:— MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 1. Cambridge.—List of the Civil Depart­ ment of the, British troops of the Convention of Saratoga. Signed, Vol. 9. No. 3 1 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to [GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, September 2, War Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 6 3 . 1 page. Enclosure :— List of Promotions. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 64. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 2. Whitehall.—No. 1 1 . Provision to be made for loyalists by erecting a province between the Penobscot and St. Croix rivers. Post to be taken on Penobscot River. Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 27- 5 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office', America and W. Indies 134, fo. 8 1 ; copy 431, fo. 267 ; and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 2. Whitehall.—No. 12. Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 28. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 89 ; copy 431, fo. 2 7 1 ; and in the Sackville M S S .

JOTIN SMITH to MA.TOR-GENEEAL EYRE MASSEY or

Officer

Commanding H i s Majesty's Forces at Halifax. 1778, September 3. New York.—Transmits blank warrants for holding general courts martial. The letter of 13th J u n e to Sir H e n r y Clinton with its enclosures has been received. His absence in Rhode Island prevents an answer. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 5. 1 page.

MAJ.-GEN. EYRE MASSEY to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 4. Halifax.—Waited for orders from Major General Robertson, but as the season was advancing he sent off eight vessels for the colliery. Concerning his return home,— will not leave till every part is put into a posture of defence, l i a s reviewed all the troops. Lt.-Col. Goreham prayed his letter m i g h t be enclosed and his surgeon recommended, as h e has been a prisoner some m o n t h s . E n s i g n Davies much distressed. Capt. Campbell's services merit his Excellency's attention. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 2 1 . 1 page.

LIEUT.-GOV. RICHARD HUGHES to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 6. Halifax.—Has been appointed Lt.Governor of Nova Scotia. The Council of this province has requested t h a t the departure of the Marine Battalion for E n g l a n d m i g h t be delayed. Communicated this to MajorGeneral Massey, who h a s thought proper to stop them until further intelligence of the French fleet is received. Hopes this measure will be approved. Signed letter. Vol, 2 1 . No. 23. 2 pages.

M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1778, September 6. Halifax.—The corps of Marines had been embarked for some days. Adl. Byron, Capt. Fielding and himself had resolved they should sail this day, but Lord Howe has ordered t h e m to be detained. H a d given u p the command to Brig. Maelane, but will resume it to-day. Thinks troops already in Halifax are sufficient to defend it. 600 rebel and F r e n c h prisoners are here. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No, 22. 2 pages. MAJ.-GEN. W M . PHILLIPS to

MAJ.-GEN. W M . HEATH.

1778, September 7. Cambridge.—Is still of opinion Mr. Clarke should go to New York to accelerate the settlement of accounts, but if it is not thought proper to send him, Mr. Geddes will be sent. Extract, Vol. 9. No. 44. 1 page. Also Vol. 8. A'o. 133.

[ G E N . S I B HENRY CLINTON] to

M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY, or

Officer Commanding H i s Majesty's Eorccs at Halifax. 1778, September 8. New York, Head Q u a r t e r s . — " H a v i n g long since directed Major Hierlyhy with his Corps to proceed to the Island of St. J o h n ' s , where they were to be Stationed for the defence a n d security o£ t h a t Post, I could have wished they had • not been detained at Spanish River; as I took it for granted you would have been able to spare a sufficient Number of Men from Halifax for the Protection of the Coal Mines at that Place, and I am therefore to desire that you will order Major Hierlyhy to proceed forthwith with his Corps to St. J o h n ' s , agreeable to tho Orders he received before his Departure from hence. " A s I understood by your Letter of the 18th of J u n e , t h a t upon Colonel McLean's Arrival at Halifax you m e a n t to join me here, it is probable I may sec you soon, . . . b u t if your affairs require your Presence in E u r o p e , I can have no objection to your returning thither by the first Opportunity. " I a m just now returned from Rhode Island, for tho Relief of which Place besieged by a considerable Body of Rebels I embarked about 14 days ago, but found on my arrival t h a t tho E n e m y had Evacuated it the E v e n i n g before. " Colonel Butler with a Body of I n d i a n s and others, assembled under b i s Command, h a s destroyed a N u m b e r of. Settlements upon the Frontiers of Pennsylvania, a n d repulsed w h a t Force the Rebels had collected to oppose him. " The F r e n c h Fleet, which has been for a considerable while upon this Coast, and for a time assisted the Rebels in their attempts to reduce Rhode Island, has, I am afraid, got into Boston," Will consider the recommendations for successions. Lt.-Col. Gunning to be allowed to go to E u r o p e . Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 7. % panes. LIEUT.-COL. JOHN CAMPBELL, LIEUT.-COL. JAMES BRUCE and MAJOR JAMBS HENRY CRAIG to M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY.

1778, September 9. Camp n e a r Halifax.—As the officers have been at great expense, not only in coming over, but in providing camp equipage, & c , beg h e will grant allowance of bat and forage money. At foot is copy of Maj.-Gen. Massey's orders of 12 September, to the deputy Quarter Master General to pay 100 days bat, & c , to t h e three corps lately landed. Duplicate copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 15. 1 page. Enclosed by Lt.-Cols. Campbell and Bruce to Sir H . Clinton, 21 September 1778. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to [LORD BARRINGTON].

1778, September 9. New York—Acknowledging letters and enclosing a list of promotions. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 130. 1 page. Signed letter in tho Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.

GEN. SIR ITKNRY CLINTON to G E N . HALDIMAND.

1778, September 9. New York.—"Will send 2,000 men if the presence of the French fleet does not compel him to defer it. Col. Johnson goes to Canada to arrange the Indian Department. 2 copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 10 and 15. 4 and 3 pages respectively. Signed letters in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807, fos. 17 and 19. [GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON] to

COLONEL MACLEAN.

1778, September 9. New York.—Acknowledges letter. MajorGeneral Massey has leave to go to E u r o p e or join the army here, and will, before leaving, put him in possession of all orders and instructions. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 8. 1 page. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY,

or

Officer Commanding His Majesty's Forces at Halifax. 1778, September 9. New York.—To forward dispatches for Gen. Haldimand. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. G. 1 page.

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to

GEN. PREVOST and

Gov. TONYN.

1778, September 9. Circular.—Has just returned from Rhode Island. F o u n d that the enemy had evacuated the Island. Proposes to send a regiment of 1,500 or 2,000 shortly. F e a r s the French fleet have got into Boston. Col. B r . with a body of Indians and others assembled has destroyed a number of settlements on t h e frontiers of Pennsylvania, and created much consternation in that quarter. H a s not time to send promotions. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 145. 2 pages. JOHN SMITH to GENERAL PREVOST.

1778, September 9. New York.—Sends warrants for holding courts martial. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 144. lpage.

MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM HEATH to

MAJ.-GEN. W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, September 10. Head Quarters, Boston.—Extract. T h a t h e wrote to Washington on the subject of Mr. Geddes and Mr. Clarke going to New York with the accounts to obtain money, &c. As soon as an answer is received he shall hear further. Followed by copy of another of same day, 4 o'clock, t h a t h e has received an answer and will not object to their going. Vol. 9. No. 35. 1 folio each.

1778, September 1 1 . Camp at Sorol. Copy. Vol, 7- No. 40. 1 jhige. Enclosed hy Lord G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 10 Nov. Copy in Vol. 1 1 . No. 88. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 15, No. 6 8 ; copy America and W . Indies 377, fo. 9 2 ; copies in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21714, fo. 7 ; 21717, fo. 5 ; and 21722, fo. 54. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM HEATH to M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, September 11. Boston.—Would prefer Mr. Clarke going by Rhode Island. WTll duly consider and report anyremarks he may think necessary to make on the accounts. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 36. 1 page. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 133-'. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 1 1 . Cambridge.—By Washington's per­ mission proposes Mr. Clarke to set out with the accounts for New York this day fortnight. Would wish h i m to go by land. Will send the accounts for inspection with r e m a r k s . Extract. Vol. 9. No. 4 5 . 1 page. Also Extract Vol, 8. No. 133. JONATHAN CLARKE to MAJOR-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 12. Cambridge.—He has examined the Continental accounts of provisions for J u l y and rinds an over­ charge of 22,240 lbs. of flour, 209 of pork and 4 of candles. Thinks an interview with the Continental Commissary neeessary in ordeT to settle the articles in which they disagree. Signed copy. Vol. 9. A o. 4 2 . 1 page. T

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to MAJOR TIMOTHY HIERLYHY.

1778, September 12. New York, Head Quarters. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 225. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, St. John-(Prince E d w a r d Island) 4. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 12. Cambridge.—Recapitulates the points of Mr. .Commissary Clarke's report [20 J u l y ] . As to t h e rations delivered to prisoners of w a r : — " I t cannot fail to strike your imagination immediately, t h a t I have nothing to do with Prisoners of W a r — I received a number of t h e m into m y care at the request of the Commissary of Prisoners a n d with your consent. I did this a s a relief to your Prisons and Prison Ships and as a n act of h u m a n i t y to the Prisoners of War, but I never

stipulated for t h e delivery or Pa}'ment of Provisions for them, and so clear -was I in the impropriety of m y interfering in matter of provisions for these Men, that at their arrival on Prospect Hill, I gave orders for all accounts of Provisions, &e., &e. to be kept separate, as having nothing to do with those issued to the Troops of the Convention." As to t h e form of the accounts " Maj.-Gen. Phillips Dr. to the United States " h a s no objection to become tho nominal debtor for provisions issued by the commissaries, but requests t h a t they be charged against h i m by Maj.-Gon. Heath or by the American Commissaries, as he cannot acknowledge a n y such power as the United States of America.. Desiros at a n y rate that h e will sign the accounts for which purpose he r e t u r n s t h e originals. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 4 1 . 3 pages. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . HEATH.

1778, September 12. Cambridge.—Sending report of the Assistant Quarter Master General and remarks on some of the items therein. Makes some objections to form. (Similar to t h e above.) Copy. Vol. 9. No. 48. 4 pages. Enclosing L t . Vallaneey's .Report to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 21 July. DAVID GEDDES.

1778, September 13. Cambridge.—Estimate of cash wanted for four m o n t h s ' subsistence for t h e army under t h e command of Major-General W . Phillips from 25th J u n e to 24th October 1778. Original. Vol. 9. No. 76. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 2 October 1778. BRIG.-GEN. HAMILTON and the commanding officers of 8

regiments to MAJ.-GEN. PuiLLirs. 1778, September 14. Cambridge.—Report, according to request [see below] t h a t one blanket, one woollen cap, a thick double breasted flannel waistcoat with sleeves and a blanket coat should be supplied to each m a n . H a d the clothing from Canada arrived the m e n would have h a d these which they have already paid for and which were left behind by order of the Commander in chief. A r e t u r n will be sent of t h e woollen cloth for leggings, stockings, & c , required which will be charged to the men. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 7 5 . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 2 Oct. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 14. C a m b r i d g e — R e t u r n s t h e accounts with the reports and remarks. As they must be settled between Sir H e n r y Clinton and t h e American Congress they m a y properly be sent with all t h e reports, &e. Copy. Vol.9. No. 50. lpage. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 1 3 3 . 3580

T

MAJ.-G-EK. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . DE RIEDESEL.

1778, September 14. Cambridge.—Sends t h e enclosed. Requests him to adopt such p a r t s a s h e t h i n k s proper a n d necessary for t h e German troops, and report as soon as convenient. Apprehends all he requires m u s t be bought at t h e expense of t h e D u k e of Brunswick, and adjusted later, unless otherwise directed by Clinton. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 77. 1 page. Enclosure:— MAJOK-GENEBAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS to B R I G . - G E N . HAMILTON.

JAMES

1778, September 14. Cambridge.—That the season for cold weather advances. That in consequence of General Heath's seeming resolution not to suffer an officer to go over the Lakes, all idea of receiving the baggage or clothing from Canada must be given up. Mr. Commissa7-y Gen. Clarke is going to New York and he (Phillips) proposes to send the Commander in Chief a report of the state oj the troops. Desires him to consult with the several commanding officers of corps. What sort of clothing mag be cheapest and easiest proridctl. ]Vhat necessaries will be absolutely required. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 78. 2 pages. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, September 15. New York.—Nos. 14, 15, 16. Three letters. Copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 184, 135, 136. 2 pages, 8 pages, 1 page. Signed letters in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 134 and 589 ; copies in Vol. 306. EDGAR TOWN, M a r t h a ' s Vineyard.

Account of horned cattle, sheep and h a y delivered to the British fleet and a r m y by the i n h a b i t a n t s between the 10th and l o t h September 1778. W i t h certificates. Original. Vol. 2 8 . No. 73. 4 pages. LT.-COL. JOHN L I N D to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 15. C a m b r i d g e . — " I am exceedingly sorry to b e under t h e necessity of troubling you on t h i s occasion, b u t Major-General Phillips's proceedings with Respect to m y Behaviour and authority founded on m y letter of t h e 8th Inst, makes it absolutely necessary for me to apply to your E x for a Gen Court Martial to clear up my Conduct on t h i s occasion, more espetialy as by the Major-General's orders I a m Debar'd seeing him but through t h e Brigadier-General, w h e n the late Deputy Chaplain is paid every attention too, his reasons and report heard on the Strength of which I a m so severely Censured in public orders without being heard, which I can't h e l p thinking y

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ia a very extraordinary proceeding towards a Lieu'-Col. C o m m a Regiment ? which I natter myself you will easily perceive by the anex't Copy of The Orders of the Major-General and Letters pass'd between the late Deputy Chaplain and me, which I beg leave to referr to for my present Justification. With respect to Mr. Brown h e never was put in orders by m e or any report made, tho intended at the particular request of three field officers. The moment I was made Sensible of t h e impropriety of appointing him, I made my excuse, and have the honor to be, Sir, Your most Humble and most obedient Servant. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 9 0 ; with papers annexed 81 to 89. Annexed:— LT.-COL.

LIND

to

the

REVEREND M E .

BEUDENELL.

1778, September 8. Cambridge.—Is* letter.—"It being necessary the 20th Regiment should have a Cftaplain or Deputy to do the Duty at Rutland, I have desired Captain Rollinson to appoint Mr. Brown to actus such till further orders, and given the Paymaster directions to pay you for the time you have acted, and am, Sir, Your most Obedient Humble Servant" R E V . E D . BEUDENELL to

LT.-COL. LIND.

'N.D.—2nd letter.—Has read with great surprise his letter. If it is merely residence tvhich is thought necessary remem­ bers Mr. Mungan while deputy chaplain resided chiefly at Quebec. Must report his dismissal to Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Desires answer. L T . - C O L . L I N D to

the

R E V . E . BEUDENELL.

1778, September 13th. Cambridge,—Answer to letter oj yesterday, . . "on the Regiment's going from hence and your remaining behind without saying anything to me or taking any Steps towards geting somebody to do the duty. . . . I loofe't upon it as my Duty to provide another, after waiting upivards oj a Month, without seeing or hearing from you," . . . " Mr. Mnngan looked on me as Command­ ing Officer of the 20th Regt. and had my leave and Sir Guy Carleton's through me for what he did." . . . R E V . E . BEUDENELL to

LT.-COL. LIND.

1778, September 13. Cambridge.—That his servant on delivering the letter attended to know if there was any answer but was told he need not ivait. Concluded no anstver was meant and laid his letter before Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Readily allows he failed in attention, politeness, and even duty, on the regiment moving but from no want of respect. Acknowledges himself liable, to censure.

THOMAS BIBBY,

Dep.

Adj.-Gen.

to

LT.-COL-

LIND.

1778, September 13. Cambridge.—3rd letter.—Sends copy of the General Orders and of letter to Capt Rollinson. MAJOR-GENERAL PHILLIPS.

General O r d e r s .

Marked No. 1,—His disapproval of Lt.-Col. Lind's letter— that it marks a want of respect due to the commanding officer who should have been consulted—that Mr. Brown, nominated, being a minister of the Church of Scotland, cannot properly serve as chaplain to a regiment which is of the English Church—that two chaplains arc actually resi­ dent at Rutland, and Dirine service celebrated under a General Parade—that Mr. Brudenell's character is called in question and report must be madejrom the regiment. THOMAS BIBBY, D e p . Adj.-Gon.,

to

CAIT.

ROLLINSON,

commanding tho 20th Begiment at llntland. 1778, September 13. Cambridge.—Maj.-Gen, Phillips desires a report whether Mr. BrudeneU has failed in duty or incurred censure, also whether the Regiment does not attend Divine service regularly, and if they reported the necessity of the deputy chaplain residing there. L T . - C O L . JOHN L I N D to B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, September 14. Cambridge.—"In obedience to the orders of the 15th wherein lam so severely Censured, without being heard, / must refer the Major-General to my letter of the above date fo the Rev' - Mr. BrudeneU, a copy of which I liere inclose, beging in Consequence of the above orders and reasons given which I had not the smallest Idea off, or that any expressions I had made use of in my letter of the 8th Ins could be so strained, / may be allowed a Gen - Court Martial to Justify my Conduct, at the same time you, may acquaint the Major-Gencral I never had any intention to fail in my respect to him, or to attack in the smallest degree Mr. Brudenell's Character as a Clergyman" 1

K

LT.-COL.

1

JOHN

LIND

to B R I G . - G E N .

JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, September 19. Cambridge.—" In consequence of my letter of the Mth Ins - I beg to know the Major-General's Answer us soon as jiossible, as Mr. Clarke informed me he was to go the latter end of the week for N. York" 1

BRIG.-GEN. JAMES HAMILTON to LT.-COL, JOHN

LIND.

1778, September 19. Cambridge.—" I this moment received your note of this Day's date and was so far.in my way to shew you Major-General's Phillips' Letter of the 17th Ins which I received yesterday at dinner-time in as far as related 1

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to your application for a Gcn Court Martial. But on reflection have sent you the ichole to peruse, hoping by it to put a stop to any public hearing, a subject I wish was done away, at the same time beg leave to acquaint yon that MajorGeneral Phillips has no objection to Transmitt to the Commander-in-Chief whatever you have to say on the Subject." LT.-COL.

JOHN

LIND to BR.IG.-GEN.

JAMES

HAMILTON.

1778, September 19. Cambridge.—"I this moment received yours of the 19lh and should have been happy at Complying with the Maj -'GeneraVs Intentions had I known themor been made Sensible of them before the orders were given out. It is now too late. I shall therefore . . . appeal to a Gen - Court Martial . . . and shall send the Comm ~ in-Chief a Copy oj the orders, with the letters that passed between the late Deputy Chaplain, yourself, and vie, without saying anything further in my Justification." (See also p. 306. Proceedings of Court Martial with papers annexed.) r

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B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

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SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 16. St. Augustine.-—Transmits duplicates of last letters. Affairs of this Province with respect to rebels nearly in the same situation, excepting some depredations com­ mitted at S m y r n a by a privateer and the loss of the " O t t e r " sloop, who being sent to intercept her was stranded in a gale of wind on Cape Canaveral. T h e loss is serious, as a naval force is absolutely necessary for the defence of this Province and to prevent the Southern Colonies receiving supplies from the F r e n c h , Dutch, and Spanish settlements. Requests men-of-war a n d a supply of field pieces, muskets and ammunition. Pro­ visions needed. Insufficiency of the supplies sent by the contractors. T h e flour though lately arrived is bad. " The propriety of having a Post at the m o u t h of St. Mary's river for the protection of his Majesty's Ships of w ar and the vessels armed by the Province being strongly urged by Captain E l p h i n stonc—I have ordered the Engineer Captain Moncrief to take a Survoy of t h e fittest place for the purpose, the want of Provisions which never can be sent over the different Bars and removed without great risk of loss and certain w'aste does not permit at present the execution of the plan, h e has proposed its expediency however being very obvious, I would proceed to it as soon aa the present objection is removed some heavy Guns and a couple of eight inches howitzeers will be requisite, will be m u c h wanted t h e Governor having already taken six twenty four pounders for t h e Provincial Naval Armament, if more were to be taken, it might be of great prejudice. The presents for the Indiana being nearly exhausted, I could wish that some might be sent, their friendship to us In great part depends upon it, our Superiority would fix them—in the late invasion of this Province, when the numbers of the E n e m y were re­ ported to be so considerable they did not appear to be very r

forward to assist as probably they conceived t h a t this Province would only be t h e prelude to their destruction of course t h e y remained as it were neuter 'till t h e retreat of t h e E n e m y h a v i n g relieved t h e m from their fears, they t h e n came very readily to offer their Services and to receive t h e presents which their good will a n d friendship merited in their opinion." Begs w a r r a n t s for holding General Courts Martial and for Judge Advocate. H a s not received any orders or instructions relative to h i s conduct in this Province except for disciplining tho two new battalions. H a s acted on t h e defensive. This would be a favourable t i m e for an attack on Georgia if h e could keep it. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 140. 4 pages. BRIG.-GEN. W .

R.

DE GALL to

MAJOR-GENERAL

RIEDESEL.

1778, September 17. Cambridge.—Has received his letter and the orders of Major-General Phillips relative to winter clothing. Sends r e t u r n s of t h e regiment and artillery of Hesse H a n a u upon same plan as those of t h e Brunswick troops. Copy. Vol, 9. No. 66. 2 pages. Qy. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Riedesel to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 18 Sept. Enclosures:— List oj articles wanted for officers and men. Return of men (exclusive of officers) requiring mattrasses and bolsters. Ditto requiring different articles of winter clothing. Ditto who require blankets and caps. Ditto who have had no clothing for four years whom Brig.-Gen. de Gall is obliged to provide with a blanket coat, dtc. Ditto zvho are obliged to provide long breeches at their own expense, though they have already paid for those left with the baggage in Canada. Vol. 9. Nos. 61-65 and 67. All signedby Brig.-Gen. W. R. de Gall. 1 page each. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to

MAJ.-GEN. W M .

PHILLIPS.

1778, September 17. H e a d Quarters, B o s t o n . — " Yours of t h e 14th (sic) enclosing the Accounts, M r . Commissary Clarke's report a n d your own R e m a r k s came duly to h a n d , and would have been sooner answered h a d not more important concerns prevented. " As to any accidental mistake in the Accounts I apprehend t h a t M e s s r B . Clarke and Richardson fully investigated the m a t t e r a t their late interviews a n d corrected whatever they found wrong in t h a t respect. " A s to the charge of wastage I think it m u s t appear j u s t : t h e Provisions are purchased b y our Commissaries for t h e Troops of the Convention with a s much care as for our own, a n d you are charged a t the same r a t e ; if therefore a wastage happens by t h e shrinking or drying of the several Species of Provisions, or i n

weighing them in small quantities, which I think you will allow, will always happen, it is consonant both will reason and justice t h a t you should pay for such wastage. If in a judgment of E q u i t y the charge for Wastage is greater t h a n can be reasonably supposed, it deserves consideration, and not otherwise, and of this those acquainted with the issuing of Provisions are the most competent Judges. " The Charges of Rations for our Commissaries and Clerks who are employed for the solo purpose of serving t h e Troops of the Convention, is not higher than the Rations charged to the Troops, neither are there more Rations charged to you for those Officers t h a n they are respectively entitled to in the American Army, and I know of no Rule or Reason why they ought to be more or less; if there are more of those Officers employed than are necessary for the regular delivery of the Provisions, on your representation they shall be reduced, and this I have several times mentioned to the Commissary. " T h e Rations delivered to the Hospital in Watertown in November last were omitted in the first Account, and are as m u c h due as any other part of the Accounts yet unsettled, and for ought I can conceive, are now inserted with equal propriety, as their validity cannot admit of a doubt. ' ' I n regard to the Rations supplied the Prisoners of War, I was informed by Major Merserau that you assured him that if the Prisoners of W a r were permitted to remove from the Guard Ship to Prospect Hill you would be accountable for the Provisions which they received and upon no other consideration should I have consented to their r e m o v a l ; I have however ordered those Supplies to be transferred to a separate account. " The Title of the Accounts was not inserted by mistake or to ensnare you, and although you m a y affect not to know or acknowledge a n y such power as the United States yet surely your present situation, and the recognition of these Independaut States by some of the first Powers in E u r o p e , must be such demonstrative evidence as not to leave a doubt on your mind, although you m a y decline an acknowledgement of it. " The appelations being the established Stile and Title of these States, there dignity is not to be waved to gratify the feelings of a n y Man, or Power whatever. The former Accounts bore the same Title, a n d I never heard that either Lieutenant General Burgoyne or Sir W m . Howe conceived them to be indecent. " As our Commissaries always Contract for Provisions and settle their Accounts in their own Names, I can see no Necessity for m y signing their Accounts, and as I never have heretofore in any instance done it, you will excuse m y not beginning to do it in t h e present instance." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 38. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to

MAJ.-GEN. W M . PHILLU'8.

1778, September 1 7 . . Boston.—" Yours of the 14th (sic) respecting t h e Deputy Quarter Master General's Accounts is before m e .

" T h a t there are very considerable charges for tho transporting of Provisions is certain a n d they are also equally just. When­ ever it is necessary to remove Provisions from any of the Magazines for t h e purpose of supplying the Troops of the Convention, they most certainly ought to be at the expencc of it. The Provisions being nigh t h e Troops of the Convention on their first arrival, at Cambridge was fortunate for the Government of Britain in avoiding the expence of transportation ; b u t this is by no m e a n s to bo plead as a president, when transportation is unavoidable." . . . . " W i t h respect to any Charges for Wood in t h e M o n t h of Decem­ ber which were omitted in t h e former Accounts, I refer you to m y observations respecting t h e Provisions furnished to t h e Hospital in November last which are applicable in this present Case. " A s to the Charges for Teaming a n d carting Wood, they are not greater t h a n necessity h a s required, and with all their exertions you are fully sensible t h a t the necessity of t h e Troops for Fuel have scarcely been supplied. " As the Troops of the Convention were removed baek for the Conveniences of the Country r a t h e r t h a n themselves I ordered the Ass . Q. M . Genl. to furnish the n u m b e r of Waggons allowed to our own Troops, free of expence, and t h a t whatever Waggons over a n d above t h a t n u m b e r were wanted for t h e Officers or Troops were to be charged a t the usual Bates a n d they were charged accordingly. " I do not know t h a t more persons are employed in the Q, M. General's D e p a r t m e n t t h a n are necessary for the procurement and delivery of F u e l , if it is your Opinion t h a t t h e r e are, any which you suppose unnecessary shall be discharged, but I appre­ hend upon enquiry you will find t h a t the several Persons who are employed are necessary in the several Spheres in which they act. " T h e Persons who attended Officers of the Convention to Philadelphia did it a t t h e request of General Burgoyne with his assurance that all expences should be paid, and whenever any of our Officers were sent n o charge of Wages has been made for them—a Charge is made for t h e time for a Mr. Peck, who is not an Officer, and was engaged specially to attend an Officer of t h e Convention to Philadelphia, 1 know of no Reason why the United States should pay for his time while o n t h a t Service. " Upon the whole having paid attention to t h e several objections and remarks t h a t you have made and replied thereto, I think you must be satisfied that the Accounts are. j u s t ; I have therefore returned t h e m a n d desire t h a t immediate Measures m a y be taken for the settlement of t h e m . " Copy. Vol. 9. A o. 37. 2 pages. 1

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MAJOB-GEN. RIEDESEL to MAJOE-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 18. Cambridge—Received letter of yester­ day, and also order relative to requirements of G e r m a n troops. Communicated a copy of orders to Brig.-Gen. de Gall. Will

send his answer soon aB received. Called a Council respecting requirements of Brunswick troops. Gives his opinion that extraordinary expenses should fall on the Sovereign in whose service the troops are employed. If Clinton will not provide the winter clothing he m u s t purchase it himself at the cost of the Duke of Brunswick and await representations m a d e ' at home. Sends two r e t u r n s specifying the n u m b e r of blankets he would wish to have in order to make coats for one part of the corps, and the n u m b e r of yards of blue or other coloured cloth necessary to make long breeches for the whole. The articles mentioned under No. 1 in the annexed memorial cannot be purchased at the expense of t h e Duke. Signed letter. Vol, 9. No. 69. A pages. Annexed, 1778, September 18. Gambridge.—Memorial, end wanting. That in consequence of his letter, he summoned the commanding officers of the Brunswick troops. They return their sincere thanks and offer four particulars for consideration. 1st. That as the troops passed through England in 1776 they received a blanket and a cap to each man as an extraordinary gift. That the blankets have been constantly used or carried on the soldiers' backs and are now almost useless. It cannot be expected that the Duke of Brunswick will allow now what was at first a gift: they therefore send return of the number requisite for the men on Winter Hill. 2nd. • That Sir Guy Carleton ordered each man, on account oj tlie severe cold in Canada, a long blanket coat, a pair oj long breeches, a cap covering the shoulders, and a pair of gloves. These are in a serviceable condition, but are in Canada. 3 . That the men have slept on the boards without straw and many without a blanket. Though the Americans issue out straw it is spoiled in a very short time. Would like them to hare mattrasses stuffed with straw, and a return is sent specifying the quantity oj coarse linen desired, itli. A return is sent of necessaries desired by captains of companies for their men, which he begs Mr. Commissary Clarke may procure from New York. Original. Vol. 9. No. 72. 6 pages. List of different articles required for the repair oj the clothing small mountings. Return oj men (exclusive of officers) who require blankets and eajis. Ditto requiring winter clothing left with the baggage in Canada and which the soldiers have already purchased, Ac., <£c. Ditto now at Winter Hill who require mattrasses and bolsters, dee., <£c. Ditto who are provided with long breeches at their own expence though they have already paid for those left with the baggage in Canada. Return of men who have received no cloathing in four and a half years and who must hare blanket coats, itc. Vol. 9. A'o. 57-60, 70 and 7 1 . All signed by Riedesel. 1 page each.

MAJ.-GEN. EIEDESEIJ to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 18. Cambridge.—Sends the r e t u r n s of the regiment of Hesse H a n a u and copy of Brig.-Gen. de Gall's letter to h i m . (See above on 17th September.) Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 7 3 . 2 pages. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, September 19. New York.—"Nothing b u t Ilia Majesty's positive Instructions, of which I send you an E x t r a c t , could have induced m e to trouhle you or the American Congress again on the Subject of the Troops detained in New E n g l a n d in direct Contravention of t h e Treaty entered into at Saratoga. T h e Neglect of the Requisitions already m a d e on this Subject is altogether unprecedented among Parties a t War. I now however repeat t h e Demand t h a t the Convention of Saratoga be fulfilled; and offer by express and recent Authority from the K i n g received since t h e Date of t h e late Requisition m a d e by H i s Majesty's Commissioners to renew in his Majesty's N a m e all t h e Conditions stipulated by Lieut. General Burgoyne in Respect to t h e Troops serving u n d e r h i s Command. " I n this I m e a n to discharge m y duty not only to t h e King whose Orders I o b e y ; But to t h e u n h a p p y People likewise whose Affairs are committed to you, and who I hope will have t h e Candour to acquit m e of t h e Consequences t h a t m u s t follow from the'new System of W a r you are pleased to introduce. I have the Honor to be, Sir, your most obedient and most humble Servant." Copg. Vol. 8. A o. 137. 2 pages. Enclosing Lord G . Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 12 J u n e 1778. Copg also in Vol. 8. No. 151. 1 page. T

SAMUEL REMINGTON, Lt. and Qr.-Mr. Royal Regiment Artillery. 1778, September 19. R u t l a n d . — R e t u r n of necessaries wanted by the detachment of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, three companies and two detachments. Consists of I r i s h linen, cambric, lawn, checked linen for shirts, black ribbon for hair, green camblet, black callemanco, stockings, pen-knives, thread and tea, velvet stocks, etc. Signed copg. Vol. 9. No. 55. 5 pages. GENERAL

SIR HENRY CLINTON to [LORD BARRINGTON].

1778, September 20. New York.—Transmits lists of promo­ tions. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 124. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Yol. 20. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 20. Cambridge.—" I find by your observa­ tions on m y r e m a r k s t h a t these accounts, must, as I have

imagined, go to our Superiors to be finally settled—the sooner t h e y are sent the better—I shall not create a n y delay- As you decline signing the Accounts as the Military Officer in Command in t h e Massachusets Bay, I will propose to you t h a t m y name, also, be omitted. L e t t h e Accounts be headed for Provisions issued to the British Commissaries, and for F u e l , & c , & c , delivered the British Assistant Quarter Master General for use of the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga. " Under this diseription the Accounts may go in, which I most heartily desire." Copy. Vol. 9. No, 5 1 . 1 page. M A J . - G E N . RIEDESEL to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 20. Cambridge.—Forwards the representa­ tion and the lists, corrected and altered in the way found necessary yesterday. T h e lists of the H a n a u Regiment will follow as soon as Brig.-Gen. Gall sends t h e m . Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. G8. 1 page. LIEUT.-COLONEL JOHN CAMPBELL and LIEUT.-COLONEL JAMES BRUCE to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 2 1 . Halifax.—That as the regiments under their command have been at great expense in providing camp equipage and in coming over to America, as well as unexpectedly being ordered to encamp, they beg the usual allowance of bat and forage money. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.21. No. 16. 2 pages. Enclosing Lt.-Cols. Campbell and Bruce a n d Maj. Craig to Maj.-Gen. Massey, 9 September. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, September 2 1 . New York—No.. 17. Draft. Vol. 8. No. 139. 2 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 235 ; 589, fos. 45, 5 0 ; copy 306, fo. 256. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, September 2 1 . Head Quarters, Boston.—. . . . " Although there is not the least necessity of my signing the Accounts yet I think there is a strict propriety that you, as Senior Officer of the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga, should be m a d e chargeable with the supplies furnished to those Troops." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 39. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . E Y R E MASSEY to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 22. Halifax.—Transmits proceedings of a General Court Martial. Promotions in the E m i g r a n t s corps. -The D e p . Q.M.G: has pushed on the coal business. Halifax strong

enough to resist any force. 100 days hat and forage money offered to the reinforcement h a s been rejected. " Sixty-nine Rebel Prisoners sent here from Newfoundland, amongst t h e m is William Taylor, Secretary to Handcock, by whom I learn Thos. Roilston, a Mere*' who was at Boston, a very rich M a n , who h a d m a n y Notes from Gen - Officers with your Army, and wanted to go home to pass these Notes, as well as to get his Money out of the E n g l i s h F u n d , which I hoar is above £80,000, and Mr. Bethume is just in the same way, I think it m y D u t y to inform You of this ; I now wait with great Impatience to hear, from your Excellency or m y Lord Howe, as indeed my H e a l t h would not allow me to delay longer in America." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 24. 2 pages. 1

MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 2 3 . Cambridge.—A long letter. Arguments m a i n t a i n i n g his ground as to the accounts. Copg. Vol. 9. No. 52. 3 pages. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 133. LORD BAERINGTON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 24. W a r Office.—Major-Generals Charles Grey a n d J a s . G r a n t having requested leave to r e t u r n to Great Britain t h e m a t t e r is referred to h i m . Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 65. 1 page. JONATHAN CLARKE, Assistant Commissary General, to MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, September 24. Cambridge.—The quantity of provisions charged in the Continental accounts for August agrees with the quantity delivered. Overcharges of provisions on former accounts are in some measure corrected and in p a r t accounted for by rations for their commissaries a n d labourers, p a r t of it deducted from t h e foot of the account a n d p a r t of it remains unanswered which will probably be accounted for by wastage. Wastage is regulated in a very uncertain m a n n e r . Whatever is found wanting in t h e public stores at t h e expiration of each m o n t h is supposed t o be wasted and therefore charged to the Troops of Convention. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 46. 1 page. [GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON] to RICHARD H U G H E S ,

Lieut.-Gov. of Nova Scotia. 1778, September 24. New York.—Acknowledges letter of 6 th. I n t e n d s sending two battalions to replace the marines. These may leave for E n g l a n d on the arrival of t h e former at Halifax. Copg. Vol. 2 1 . No. 11. 1 page.

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

[BRIG.-GEN. MACLEAN].

1778, September 24. New York.—Appointing him, on his arrival in Nova Scotia and taking the command in place of Maj.Gen. Massey, to the local rank of brigadier in that province only. Submits advisability of a battery and close work near Point Pleasant, to command that landing, an abbatis to join the works—from the 10 gun battery to Citadel Hill, etc., to secure against attempts by land. As the marines are wanted in E u r o p e h e will request the Admiral for an opportunity to send two battalions to relieve t h e m : on their arrival ho can have no objection to the departure of the marines for England. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 10. 2 pages. [GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON] to M A J . - G E N . EYRE MASSEY.

1778, September 24. New York, Head Quarters.—"With letter of 13th June, he received the E n g i n e e r ' s report of the defences of Halifax. Submits to him and Brigadier Maclean the sugges­ tions as given above. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 9. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . W . PHILLIPS to MAJOR MERCEREAU.

1778, September 24. Cambridge.—Receipt to the American Commissary of prisoners for six officers of the Brunswick troops exchanged, but it being thought improper for the soldiers to be left without some officers they are kept for that purpose. Followed by certificate from Joshua Mercereau, dated 27 September, promising a discharge for the same. Signed copy. Vol. 9. No. 74. 2 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 2 Oct. PROVISIONS.

1778, September 24.—Account of provisions issued, in store, and dispatched to St. Augustine. Copy. Vol. 33. No. 43. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n . 1779. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 25. W h i t e h a l l — N o . 13. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. A o. 29. 4 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 134, fo. 137. r

MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS to MAJ.-GEN. HEATH.

1778, September 25. Cambridge.—Sends report upon the provision accounts, including those for the month of August. " Y o u will receive, also, a letter I have thought it my Duty to write upon the Subject. " As I am still desirous t h a t every Attention to publick faith on

my part should be observed, I now propose to you t h a t Mr. Clarke be allowed to go to New York where the present subject regard­ ing these accounts m a y be submitted from m e to Sir H e n r y Clinton, and if H i s Excellency shall see proper to direct me to receive your accounts under the Title of United States of America, I shall obey his Orders with the respect a n d attention due to H i s Majestys Commander in Chief in America. " I have no objection to Mr. Clarke taking Copies of these Accounts, which m a y lead to explanation and serve perhaps to shorten the time of settling. B u t I can neither certify to any examination of t h e m or sign t h e m . " Copy. Vol. 9. No. 53. 1 page. BRIG.-GEN. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 25. St. Augustine.—Transmits duplicate of last letter and accounts of expenditures a n d m o n t h l y returns of this District, wherein the Rangers are not included, as h e cannot procure a proper r e t u r n . These R a n g e r s u n d e r Lt.-Col. Brown " receive n o pay . . . without being of service they subsist upon the King's provisions . . . t h e few who have horses keep t h e m to go plundering into Georgia whenever they can form a party . . . t h e r a n k of Lt.-Col. given to Mr. Brown by t h e Governor prevents m e from the means of reducing t h e m to some order a n d regulation, Lt.-Col. Fuser is often sick, a n d t h e other officers being all majors could not t a k e t h e command from him . . . in t h e late invasion of the rebels, for want of his not complying with Major Provost's orders . . . the corps of Rangers h a d been very nearly cut off b y a p a r t y of the Rebel Horse, who past in a m a n n e r pell-mell with t h e m all the advanced parties of the Major's posts a n d m i g h t have surprised the c a m p but for a check by some of the regulars. Lt.-Col. Brown tenacious of his rank, the legality of which I a m not acquainted with, had been repeatedly desired to join t h e Major, large parties had been sent to cover and protect h i s retreat, h e never chose to comply till the m o m e n t t h a t h e might have occa­ sioned the loss of the advanced Corps of t h e Army if they h a d been less alert t h a n they were. As it appears r a t h e r h a r d t h a t old officers Bhould b e commanded by a young m a n entirely unacquainted with military m a t t e r s , though otherwise zealous a n d deserving, I beg to be informed by your Excellency whether h e is entitled to h i s rank, in which case I would request t h a t the Majors of this Garrison, who are all old officers, m i g h t be ordered to serve as lieutenant-colonels" . . E n s i g n Schodde abandoned by the I n d i a n s h a d joined a p a r t y of Rangers under Captain Moore, who had been betrayed to the enemy, wounded a n d murdered. E n s i g n Schodde having escaped has come hither with a p a r t y of Creeks. Provisions needed. Money required for the Carolina RoyalistB. T h e want of Col. I n n e s or a proper person to command that corps. Sends memorial from Major Allaz. Repeats t h e solicitations of 26th July. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 141. 4 pages.

Enclosure

:—

MA.T. JAMES ALLAZ, 4 t h Battalion 60th, to G E N . S I B HENHY CLINTON.

1778, September 25. St, Augustine.—Petition. Having been replaced from half-pay to full-pay, asks leave to sell his present company for the regulated price. Is fifty-nine years old, was -wounded at Ticonderoga, and his services in Martinico and Havana have broken his constitution. Signed, Vol. 8. No. 142. 1 page. MAJOR PREVOST to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 2 5 . St. Augustine.—Recommends E n s i g n Davies to succeed L t . Gordon, promoted 10th August 1777, by Sir W. Howe, but who was otherwise provided for previous thereto in some of the Companies in the West Indies. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 8. No. 143, 1 page. GEORGE YALLANCEY (Asst. Qr.-Mr.-General).

1778, September 25. Cambridge.—General return of neces­ saries wanted by t h e British troops of t h e Convention a t Cambridge. Consists of pieces Irish (sic), check linen, Russia sheeting, cotton check, thread, shirts, leggings, stockings, buttons a n d soap. Original. Vol. 5 3 . No. 24. 2 pages. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM HEATH to M A J . - G B N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, September 26. Boston.—To t h e effect t h a t t h e accounts m u s t be settled as they stand. Copy, Vol. 9. No. 40. 2 pages. Extract Vol. 8. No. 183°. L I E U T . - G E N . JAMES ROBERTSON to OLIVER TEMPLETON.

1778, September 26.—Recommendation. That he h a s acted the part of a good citizen and is entitled to t h e protection and favour of his Majesty's servants. Copg. Vol. 32. No. 6 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Oliver Templeton to Sir G- Carleton, 8 Sep. 1783. GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 26. St. Augustine.—The naval force h a s returned to St. J o h n ' s River and Prevost sends Captain Moncrief's plan for a post to secure St. Mary's harbour. H a s requested of Lord Howe an establishment for the protection of rivers and coast. Invasion of this province said to be concerting by Con­ gress. I t is also in contemplation to attack t h e Creek Nation, and Col. Williamson is collecting troops in Carolina for that expedi­ tion in case it takes place in preference. The rebel generals Howe and E l b e r t are gone to the north to receive instructions,

etc Genl. Mackintosh is appointed to lead an a r m y to reduce West F l o r i d a ; h i s reported check by t h e I n d i a n s wants con­ firmation. T h e I n d i a n s have m a d e incursions into rebel provinces; t h e y do not molest women and children, but attack men i n arms. H a s begged gunpowder of Lord Howe. Capt. Moncrief desired to give assistance i n forwarding some boats building for protection. P.S.—As t h e Brigadier sends state of the provisions for t h e garrison, m e n t i o n s t h a t t h e inhabitants aro in a still lower condition. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. A o. 144. 8 pages. 7

CHARLES THOMSON (Secretary to Congress) to GEN.

S I B HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 28. Philadelphia.—That they make n o answer to insolent letters. (No. 1,168 of Stevens's Facsimiles.) Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. A o. 116. % page. Copy in Vol. 8, No. 1 5 2 ; copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 134, fo. 3 1 3 ; a n d 589, fo. 5 7 ; printed 300, fo. 290. T

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH.

1778, September 29- Cambridge.—In answer to letter of 26th. Denying a n y intention to " i n f r a c t " t h e Treaty a t Saratoga. Can neither pay t h e accounts n o r order t h e m to be paid. Copg. Vol. 9. A'o. 54. 2 pages. Extract Vol 8. A o. 133. T

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

M A J . - G E N . RIEDESEL,

1778, September 30. New York.—Every attention which cir­ cumstances will allow h e will cheerfully pay to t h e troops of t h e Duke of Brunswick. Copg. Vol 8. No. 148. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PBEVOST to G E N . CLINTON.

1778, September 30. St. Augustine.—Letters received; " t h e directions relative to t h e Carolina Royalists shall be duly observed, those with respect to t h e R a n g e r s I shall communicate to t h e Governor, to whom they look for p a y , &e. . . . " T h e extraordinary pay of t h e Refugees h a s been given i n consequence of a letter from General Howe to Colonel Stuart, the paragraph relative to which I herewith s e n d ; t h e extra­ ordinary Services expected of them, t h e extraordinary price of all necessaries rendered it necessary to allow t h e m a higher p a y . The Rangers in this Province had one shilling promised t h e m per d a y . Colonel Stuart gave t h e same to those h e had raised and requested m e to take care of these people t h a t came h e r e , the Memorial of t h e Carolina Royalists, mention'd their desire of coming into t h e Service on t h e t e r m s offered t h e m by Lord William Campbell, b u t were willing untill t h a t could be settled, to be on t h e same footing with t h e troops raised by Colonel

Stuart. I submitted the same to General Howe in m y letter of 27 April last, and gave m y reasons for thinking it right to shew a particular m a r k of attention and favour to people who had abandoned everything dear to them to evince their zeal for the King's Service ; your Excellency was pleased to approve of what I had done without any particular restrictions; unless that of the Stoppage for Provisions, to which they with some reluctance have submitted ; I shall endeavour to make t h e m sensible of the propriety of your reasons for reducing their pay still more and soothe them if possible with the indulgence intended not to make t h e m pay for provisions in future ;—the extraordinary expences attending the supplying of them, the horses, saddles &c. absolutely necessary will of course swell my public Accounts considerably, which will make it requisite to have more money by the first convenient opportunity." W i t h regard to articles wanted, has sent some memoranda by Capt. Shaw, whom he recommends. Recommends E n s i g n McKenzie to succeed Lt. Keppel, and his son George M. Prevost to succeed E n s i g n McKenzie. Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 145. 3 pages. Enclosing General Howe to John Stuart, see 13 J a n . 1777. th

GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY CLINTON.

1778, September 30. St. Augustine.—" Last night 1 had the honour of receiving your Excellency's letter of 25th August enclosing a copy of a letter to Brigadier-General Prevost relative to the pay of t h e Provincial Troops in this province: the contents of which I shall consider and endeavour some time hence to con­ vince your Excellency t h a t they are not so expensive to Govern­ m e n t as Dragoons, as they act in that capacity. " I beg leave only at present to observe that the state of the province when the rangers were raised absolutely required their assistance for the defence of our frontiers, that I communicated the measure to Sir William Howe, who refused to pay them, although he approved of the establishment, that Lord George Germain approved of their being raised and since of their being augmented, t h a t they receive no enlisting money, have no Barracks or Quarters, are encamped always on the frontiers, are on perpetual service, they furnish and maintain their horses, and horse accoutrements, each at their own expence, and receive only one shilling by the Day. " They have, Sir, been very useful in this province, and I a m h u m b l y of opinion in the present situation of Affairs that without great prejudice to the King's Service and endangering the security of the Plantations, I cannot discharge t h e m ; but I shall endeavour to establish t h e m on any footing that will correspond with your Excellency's sentiments, and if the Horse be taken into the scale, your Excellency will find they are on terms more reasonable than was imagined. " I beg leave, Sir, further to surmise that should the rebels attack the Indian Nations that it will be expedient in order to 35SQ

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preserve their attachment, that Georgia." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8.

an

attach

No. 147.

he made

upon

2 pages.

MARTHA'S VINEYARD.

1778, September.—" An Account of t h e N u m b e r of Neat Cattle Delivered Major-General Gray (sic) by the Scelect men of the Town of Tisbury for the use of t h e Brittish Garrisons a t Newport & New York in September 1778. Also a Quantity of Forrage for said Stock." Shows n a m e s of persons and n u m b e r of cattle from each—93 in all and 13 tons of forage. Signed J a m e s Athearn, Shubael Cottle and Abijah Athearn, Select m e n for 1778. Copg. Vol, 28. No. 1 4 1 . 3 pages. 1778, September,—" List of t h e n u m b e r of Sheep Delivered Major-General G r a y Comander of a p a r t y of Brittish Troops at the Island of M a r t h a ' s Vineyard in t h e m o n t h of September A.D. 1778. And by whome Owned, Delivered by t h e Subscribers Scelect men for the Town of Tisbury being Their Proportion of The Stock then Demanded. Total, 2,752." Signed by t h e same as above. Original signed, Vol. 28. No. 142. 2 pages. REV. EDWARD BRUDENELL.

1778, October 1. Cambridge.—Proceedings of a Court of E n q u i r y upon his dismissal. Papers read. Lt.-Col. L i n d appeared and stated his willingness to give information, but begs to be excused entering into t h e whole m a t t e r or m a k i n g a defence, as he has appealed to a Court.Martial. Vol. 29. Nos. (tcith a?inexed papers) 42-44. Annexed:— No. 1. Lt.-Col, Lind to Rev.E. Brudenell, 8 September (same as that annexed to BrndencU's letter to Sir II. Clinton, 15 September). No. 2. Rev. E. Brudenell. Answer. (Ditto.) No. 3 . Lt. Bibby, D.A.G., to Lt.-Col. Lind, 13 Sept. (Ditto.) No. 4. General Orders by Maj.-Gen. Phillips. (Ditto.) No. 5. Lt. Bibby to Capt. Rollinson, 13 Sept. (Ditto.) No. 6. Lt.-Col. Lind to Rev. E. Brudenell, 13 Sept. (Ditto.) No. 7. Rev. E. Bmdenell to Lt.-Col. Lind, 13 Sept. (Ditto.) No. 9. Lt.-Col. Lind to Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, XiSept. (Ditto.) No.

8.

BRIG.-GEN. JAMES HAMILTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

PHILLIPS.

1778, September 16. Cambridge.—"In consequence of your General Orders, Lt.-Col. Lind . . . looks upon himself as severely censured . . . and begs leave to apply to Sir Henry Clinton for a General Court Martial to clear up his conduct."

No.

10.

MAJ.-GEN. PHILLIPS to BRIG.-GEN. JAMES HAMILTON.

1 7 7 8 , September 1 7 . Cambridge.—Acknowledges letter. Comments on the Lt.-Col.'s letter to the Brigadier on the words "without being heard," that he does not know what the Lt.-Col. understood b\j the copy of the General Orders sent him previous to being made pufdick. It was intended as a civility, a means for his speaking—the only way of being heard, liecajntulates order of the letters. Had Lt.Col.. Lind reported the conduct of the Deputy Chaplain it shoidd not have 2>assed without reprehension. The Deputy Chaplain's letter of apology and the copy of orders remained for near two days with Lt.-Col. Lind jwevions to the orders becoming public. If he (Phillips) has a right to hare offered to his consideration the dismissing of a deputy chaplain, Lt.-Col. Lind has failed in respect and duty. No.

11.

CAPT. ROLLINSON to L T . BIBBT, D.A.G.

1 7 7 8 , September 2 0 . Rutland.—Has assembled the officers ,they have- nothing to say against the Rev. Mr. Rrndenell. The regiment has not attended Divine service regularly, as Mr. Money (the only chaplain here) has been indisposed. Did not report to Lt.-Col. Lind, being certain he was well acquainted with the fact. SCHEDULE.

List of the papers relating to the above case. MAJ.-GEN. PHILLIPS.

1 7 7 8 , October 1 .

Cambridge.—Declaration. MAJ.-GEN. PHILLIPS.

N . I ) . [ 1 7 7 8 , October 1.]—Message by D e p . - M j . Bibby. That n o t being able to attend he has directed the Deputy Adjutant to lay before the Court the several papers relating to the above sub­ ject. That he desires the Deputy Adjutant to read liis Declara­ tion and the copies of the various letters, and t h a t he desires the liberty of making a reply to any parts of Lt.-Col. Lind's declara­ tion which may seem to require explanation or answer. Vol. 2 9 . No. 2 9 . 1 page. PRISONERS.

1 7 7 8 , October 1 . Corunna.—Declaration by H e r m a n Katencamp, I I . M . Consul, touching prisoners taken by Wingatc Newman, commanding the " V e n g e a n c e " privateer, of Newberry Pore, Mass. Followed by similar declaration or certificate from Capt. Newman as to his agreement with the Consul for their exchange

and calling on all commanders of F r e n c h and American vessels to allow t h e m to pass unmolested to E n g l a n d . Includes a list of the prisoners. 2 copies. Vol. 7. Nos. 36 and 37. 3 pp. and 5 pp. •' Enclosed hj Lord Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 4 Nov. Also in the Public Eecord Office, State Papers, Domestic, Geo. I I I . 16 ; Foreign Office, Spain 206. WILLIAM

SPRY

to

CAPTAIN

P H I L I P (sic)

CALLBECK.

1778, October 1. Halifax.—Certified true copy, Halifax, 27 J a n u a r y , 1780, by W. Spry, commanding engineer. T h e island of St. J o h n being included in Maj.-Gen. Massey'e com­ mand, has received orders to take charge, as commanding engineer, of the fortifications and military buildings. Directs him as assistant engineer to report p r e s e n t state of the works and what he proposes to be done this fall and next spring. To send also a demand of such materials as h e may want. Imagines the lumber may be got cheapest on the Island or from Pictow. Sends b y the ship t h a t takes Capt. Hierlihy's company to St. J o h n ' s , two 12-poundcrs, some i n t r e n c h i n g tools and two puncheons of r u m . To take Capt. Hierlihy to his assistance as overseer. Vol. 29. No. 299. 2 pages. G E N . S I B HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 2, New York.—No. 18. Drajt. Vol. 8. A'o. 149. 1 page. Signed letters in the Public Eecord Office, America W. Indies 134, fo. 3 0 1 ; and 589, fo. 54 ; copy 306, fo. 2 6 1 . M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

and

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON,

1778, October 2. Cambridge.—That Captain Willoe had been sent to Canada for clothing and baggage for the troops, but nothing further is known. H a s tried in vain for permission for an officer to go over the Lakes to Canada, but t h e season h a s advanced towards winter without a n y hope of success either of intelligence or clothing. Sends for h i s inspection and orders reports, returns, letters and papers as to clothing and blankets. However the expense may be arranged it is positively necessary the demand should be complied with. Eelies on his Excellency's goodness t h a t a flag of truce may be directed to carry these stores to Boston. H a s understood t h a t a n u m b e r of articles of clothing purchased from subscriptions in Great Britain are frequently sent to New Y o r k ; hopes these troops m a y share. Hopes to send an officer to explain this matter, but should he be refused this by Maj.-Gen. H e a t h m u s t trust to Mr. Clarke's intelligence. H a s received notice of exchange of officers of 53rd Eegiment, also German officers; all these have gone to E h o d e Island except those German officers thought necessary to be left in charge of the soldiers; sends the certificates. Sends

estimate of cash required. From 25th June to the 24th December there will be due from forty to fifty thousand pounds. Begs answers to letters. Submits a copy of his letter to the Secretary at War and memorial on behalf of officers. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 79. 6 pages. Enclosures:— Brig.-Gen. Hamilton and Commanding Officers of corps to Maj.-Gen. Phillips. See 14 Sept. Maj.-General Phillips, receipt to Major Mercereau. See 24 Sept. David Geddes. Estimate of cash,
MAJ.-GEN. HEATH.

1778, June 21 to 2 October.—Paper of extracts of correspon­ dence between Maj.-Gens. Phillips and Heath dated as follows:— F r o m Phillips 21 J u n e ; from Heath 1 August;'from Phillips 7 September; from H e a t h 11 September, from Phillips 1 1 , 14, 2 3 September; from H e a t h 26th, from Phillips 29th September and 2 October. F o r copies of most of these see the respective dates. Vol, 8. No. 133. 6 pages. M A J . - G E N . RIEDESEL to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 2. Cambridge.—Recommending to his protec­ tion the exchanged officers of the Brunswick troops to be employed or sent to Canada to take charge of men there. Would esteem it a favour if h e would please to exchange the 600 soldiers. Signed letter. Vol. 9. ^ « . 1 1 5 . 2 pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 3 . New York.—No. 19. Draft. Vol. 8. No. 153. 2 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record OlKce, America and W . Indies 589, fo. 58 and 134, fo. 317 ; copy 306, fo. 262. LIEUTENANT EDWARD TUORNHILL t o LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, October 3 . Kinsale.—Memorial. I s entitled to the money arising from sale of the first vacant ensigncy In the 57th Regt. E n t r e a t s enquiry and interposition on his behalf. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 7 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Sir H . Clinton, 27 Oct. 1778. M A J . - G E N . W M . PIIILLIPS to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 4. Cambridge.—Recommends Mr. Commissary Clarke, who will present this letter. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 9 1 . 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I R HENBY CLINTON.

1778, October 4. Cambridge.—Some reason h a s prevented the exchange of Col. W e b b (American). Requests t h a t permission be given to h i m to go from New York on his parole for a short time. Signed letter. Vol. 9. A o. 9'2. 1 page, r

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 4. Cambridge.—Has imagined himself " u n d e r a necessity of acting as will appear in these papers submitted." Refers h i m to Lt.-Col. Hill's report and shall not make a n y partial application. H a s signified so to Lt.-Col. Lind, who it is presumed intends to observe t h e same conduct. (See proceed­ ings u n d e r 1 October.) Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 30. 2 pages. [COL. DAVID ROGERS] to

Gov.

PATRICK HENRY.

1778, October 4. New Orleans. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 105. 2 pages. _ . Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 284, fo. 289 ; British Museum, Additional M S S . 21844, fo. 99. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R

HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October G. War Office.—His Majesty approves the promotions enclosed in his letter of 23rd J u l y past, except t h a t the Company in the Fuziliers should be filled by L t . Layard, not Lt. Shuttleworth. Letter of 26th of same m o n t h likewise received. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 66. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, October 6. W a r Office.—Sir William E r s k i n e to be allowed to return to Great Britain. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. A'o. (57. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, October 7. War Office.—Captains Hamilton, Maxwell, and Norman MeLeod of the 71st approved as Majors for a n additional Battalion to Lord McLeod's regiment, to be allowed to r e t u r n home. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 68. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 7. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—That the Treasury has consented to advance £8,000 to Messrs. Nesbit, Drunimond a n d F r a n k s on their account of £9,892 2s. 3^tL for provisions supplied by them to E n g l i s h prisoners in America.

To take care that credit be taken for this amount as well as for other sums issued. Transmits minutes of the Board directing t h a t such services be settled for out of the contingencies in America where the services can best be controlled. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 128. 2 pages. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 8. War Office.—Rev. Mr. Burch, chaplain of the 4th, granted leave of absence on account of a fracture in his knee. L t . Leland of the 44th regt. dead at Burlington in Yorkshire. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 69. 1 page. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 8. New York.—No. 20. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 154. 3 pp. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 589, fo.' 5 9 ; 134, fo. 3 2 1 ; copy, 306, fo. 263. [ G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON] to MJJOR-GENERAL EYRE MASSEY, or

Officer Commanding H.M. Forces at Halifax. 1778, October 8. New York. —The Hessian regiment of Seitz and the provincial one of Bayard sent to replace marines. To issue what monies the former require for subsistence, and direct Col. Bayard's regiment to be paid as other provincial corps are according to Howe's orders of 4th April. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 12'. 1 page. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN RORINSON, T r e a s u r y .

1778, October 8. New York.—Sends the enclosed. Materials have been procured here to make u p the clothing in store to 5,000 suits. 2 copies.

Vol. 83.

Nos. 7 and 22.

1 page each.

Enclosure;— 1778, October 8.—Return of clothing and camp equipage for the Provincial Forces, received, issued and remaining in the Inspector General's Stores at New York on this date. Signed, Alexander Innes, Inspector General. Copy. Vol. 56. No. 11. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 8. Whitehall.—No. 14. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 30. 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 134, fo. 145 ; copy 431, fo. 2 7 3 ; and in the Sackville M S S .

ANTHONY KNECHT to

the

LORDS of

the

TREASURY.

1778, October 8. Memorial.—With certificate by Daniel Wier, New York, 8 August 1778. Copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 53 and 54. 2 pages and 1 page respectively. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir I I . Clinton, 8 March 1779. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 8. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.—Receipt of letters. " The Remitters Agents have drawn Bills to a very large Amount for your Supplies of money which have been duly honoured by the Board, and by the money which t h e y obtain for their Bills it is hoped t h a t t h e y will be able to provide amply for your Requisitions without their Lordships being under the necessity of sending out m u c h Specie ; which can't fail to have the best Effects, and will be a Considerable saving to t h e Public." Appointment approved of Mr. Smith to b e P a y m a s t e r of pro­ vincial forces. Refers him to t h e dispatch to Mr. Wier respecting the supply of provisions. " A l l R a n k s of people here are most anxious to h e a r again from your Excellency a n d L o r d Howe, and they flatter themselves t h a t by his and your Conduct and abili­ ties they shall be m a d e h a p p y with very good and pleasing Accounts." Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 3 3 . No. 24. 2 pages. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

MAJOR-GENERAL • EYRE MASSEY,

or Officer C o m m a n d i n g H . M . F o r c e s at Halifax. 1778, October 9. Head Quarters, New York.—To send by t h e " return of the transports which carry the two regiments to Halifax, or such other conveyance as t h e commander of the King's ships may be pleased to order for t h a t service, as m u c h coal from Spanish River as can be had. Copy. Vol, 2 1 . No. 1 3 . 1 page. LIEUT.-GOV. RICHARD HUGHES to

GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, Oct. 10. Government House, Halifax.—Received letter of the 24th Sept. As the Marine battalion left on t h e 5th, is glad to learn reinforcements are to be sent. Does not think an attaek on this post by sea impracticable. Renews request m a d e to Lord Howe for gunpowder. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 26. 2 pages. #

B R I G . - G E N . FRAS. MCLEAN to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON. .

1778, October 10. Halifax—Major-Gen. Massey with the battalion of marines sailed for E n g l a n d the 5th inst. Letter of 24th Sept. did not arrive until the 6th, or they should have been detained for the arrival of the reinforcements mentioned. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 2 1 . No, 25. 2 pages.

RESOLVES OF CONGRESS.

1778, October 15. I n Congress.—Relative to removing the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga to Charlottesville in Virginia. Transmitted to Major-General H e a t h . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 95. 2 pages. Enclosed Inj Maj.-Gen. Heath to Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, 25 Oct. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to COMTE D'ESTAING.

1778, October 16. Cambridge.—By t h e Treaty of the Con­ vention of Saratoga clothing and necessaries were to have entrance into t h e port of Boston. Asks t h a t passports and pro­ tection may be given for that purpose to vessels from Rhode Island. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 124. 3 pages. Signed letter in Paris, Arch, de la Marine B . Campagnes, 146, fo. 348. 4

•

COMTE D'ESTAING to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, October 18. Boston.—That General H e a t h ' s passports for vessels carrying provisions for Phillips's troops will be re­ spected by the F r e n c h . Copy (French). Vol. 9. No. 189. 2 pages. Gov.

BERNARDO DE GALVEZ to

Gov.

PATRICK HENRY.

N.D. [1778, Oct. 19] received 24 Nov. 1779. New Orleans. Copy (French). Vol. 1 1 . No. 101. 3pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, Cornwallis MSS. 4, fo. 175; a n d America and W. Indies 284, fo. 2 8 5 ; British Museum, Additional M S S . 21844, fo. 121. WILLIAM HEATH to

B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, October 19. Head Quarters, Boston.—Has received " t h e enclosed" (not here) from D'Estaing. T h e sentiments of h u m a n i t y and politeness exhibit the most amiable disposition. Will order passports for four vessels addressed to Maj.-Gen. Prescott and desire Maj.-Gen. Sullivan to forward them by a flag. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 125. 1 page. TROOPS.

1778, October 19. Halifax.—Return of the party going to Quebec by land. Signed, Guy Johnson, colonel. The first name is E n s i g n W m . Johnson of the 29th. This and the following appear to be two of the papers alluded to by Brigadier Maclean on 24 October. Vol. 2 1 . No. 3 8 . 1 page. Also in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21809, fo. 29. 1778, October 19. Halifax.—Return of party of British and Brunswick Troops ordered to L u n e n b u r g under command of Lieut.-Col. Speth. Duplicate. Vol. 2 1 . No. 37. 1 page.

[ G E N . SIR H .

CLINTON] to B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1778, October 20. New York.—Reinforcement for St. Augustine and Pensacola to sail immediately. To march troops from Augustine and take post on St. Mary's River, in order to co­ operate with the officer commanding t h a t reinforcement who h a s orders to make an impression on Savannah. All armed craft to he sent to St. Mary's. Capt. E l p h i n s t o n e to cruize off Tybee for the fleet. Draft. Vol. 15. A'o. 147. 1 page. [ G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON] to

Gov.

PATRICK TONYN.

1778, October 20, New York.—Sends copy of letter to Prevost of this date. To give every assistance by collecting all armed crafts and detaining all private ships of war. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 146. 1 page. GENERAL SIR WILLIAM HOWE to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 20. Philadelphia.—[This date, it will be seen, is erroneous. T h e extract is found to be from letter of 21 Oct. 1777.] T h e casualties of this campaign require a supply of 1,500 drafts early in the spring independent of recruits raised by the additional companies. Requests additional clothing for 5,000 Provincials. Extract. Vol. 4. A'o. 110. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 20. Cambridge.—" Since I h a d t h e honour of addressing Your Excellency by Mr. Clarke an Account is received of the Cloathing Ships from Canada being arrived at Rhode Island. " The necessary Passports are gone for the security of t h e Vessels entering Boston H a r b o u r , and I shall expect t h e m in a few days. " I must request, Sir, t h a t the Commissions for Cloathing, & c , with which Mr. Clark was charged m a y still go on, as it will be quicker made up, and better adapted for the present instant t h a n the regular Cloathing which m a y by this m e a n s be fitted to the Soldiers by degrees and regularly. " The system of the G e r m a n s differs from ours, a n d I have, therefore, desired Major-General Reidesel to write to Mr. Clark upon t h e Subject of his Cloathing Commissions. But we hope in general that Donation Cloathing may be given to the whole. And this leads m e to observe t h a t the Officers live in anxious hope of forage Money or some equal allowance, for I do assure you, Sir, their necessary Expences are so great t h a t it will be impossible for t h e m to support without some assistance. " I hear t h a t Lieutenant Campbell is arrived at Rhode Island and I shall soon see him at Cambridge. " M r . Hayes t h e Surgeon .informs me t h a t h e has your Excellency's Permission to go for E n g l a n d , he being not included

in the Convention but an Exchanged Officer. 1 take for granted h e has reported justly in saying he has your Excellency's leave and I shall, therefore, allow him to go when he has settled the Hospital Accounts : Indeed one Surgeon General is sufficient and Sir. Wier will remain. " Of the variety of matter with which I have been obliged to trouble Your Excellency by Mr. Clark, I will hope to receive orders upon soon, and that with that Gentleman's return I may know your Excellency's sentiments of those Publick Transactions referred to in m y letters." Signed Utter. Vol. 53. No. 32. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . RICHARD PRESCOTT.

1778, October20. Cambridge.—"Immediately on the Receipt of your Letter of the 1 2 instant, I writ a Letter to the Count d'Estaing, respecting Passports for Elags of Truce Vessels. I send yon Copies of the Letter from me to Count d'Estaing, and the Counts Answer you have, also, a Copy of a Letter from Major-General Heath, with a Draught of the Pass­ ports he means, as I suppose, to send to you. By these you will perceive that t h e Vessels bearing Cloathing m a y proceed in Safety; and I shall lose no Time in discharging of them. " I am very sorry to hear by my Secretary, that we shall not immediately receive the whole of the Money expected, but as you were in W a n t for your own Garrison, it was natural you should use the Cash you had, as the Communication with New York will soon reimburse you and serve us. I beg, however, that you will send round as much as possible, and whenever the next arrives (I hope it may be already arrived), t h a t it may be forwarded directly. " W e are in so much W a n t of Money here, t h a t the Officers find Difficulty to S u b s i s t ; I shall, therefore, be much obliged to you, to send by Land three or four thousand P o u n d s ; this m a y be done by Mr. Geddes, or by Lieutenant Campbell, as the one may bring the present Sum I request for immediate Use, and t h e other may go round by Sea, charged with the greater Sum. . . . " M r . Clark writ to me in Consequence of the Arrival of the Canada Vessels, to have my Orders whether the Commission h e was charged with for Soldiers Cloathing, and Necessaries should be executed. I t is agreed upon t h a t they should be, and I m u s t request you will have the Goodness to forward the Letters for Sir Henry Clinton and Mr. Clark, with all Expedition. " E n s i g n Savory, who is in Charge of the British Cloathing, and the German Officer, also, will in Course, proceed with the Vessels, in which, when their Commission is ended, they m a y return to R h o d e Island." P.S.—"I have recollected that It may be possible for you to have received Accounts from New York of the Intention of sending Cash from thence, a s I have demanded near £50,000, but I request, in t h a t Case, it m a y not retard the Vessels, as we want t h e Cloathiug at present more t h a n money, and when the latter l h

arrives at your Island, it m a y be eonveycdto us by L a n d ; I there­ fore request that, Money or not Money, the Cloatbing Vessels m a y be sent to u s . " I shall take it as a great F a v o r if you will t r a n s m i t to Sir H e n r y Clinton Copies of the Letters I scud to you." Copy. Vol. 9. Nos. 120 and 1 2 1 . 3 pages. RESOLVES O P CONGRESS.

1778, October 21.—That David F r a n k s , Commissary of British Prisoners, had abused the t r u s t reposed in him by Congress, by a letter written to Moses F r a n k s in London, which he h a d endeavoured to convey t h r o u g h the British line. Gen. Arnold to arrest and convey him to jail. Vol. 8. No. 1 6 1 . 2 pages. Enclosed bg Gen. Washington to Sir H . Clinton, 26 October. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, October 22. New York.—Requests that, in t h e impossi­ bility t h e contractors' agents experience here in procuring a sufficient supply of money by bills on their constituents, h e will urge t h e Treasury to send a considerable sum in specie. Begs to refer t h e m to M r . Crowder, one of t h e agents, for information. 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 8 and 28. 1 page each. M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH to M A J . - G E N . RICHARD PRESCOTT.

1778, October 22. Boston.—Acknowledges letter of 12th inst.; sends t h e enclosures to Maj.-Gen. Phillips. F o r w a r d s a packet from him and four passports for vessels with flags to come round with t h e baggage, clothing, etc., for the Convention troops. T h e flag just arrived with clothing had a passport from a British commander only. Count D ' E s t a i n g points out this as improper. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 127. 1 page. COLONEL GUY JOHNSON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 22. Halifax.—"After being forced by contrary Winds to t h e Capes of Virginia, we enter'd the Gulph of St. Lawrence the 4th of this M o n t h , and on the 6th being n e a r the Isle of Anticosti, we were forced out by a storm at North West, in which we Bplit our fore Top Sail, S p r u n g the Top Mast and m a i n Top Sail Yard ; The Gale abating when we got off Louisbourgh, we again stood into t h e Gulph, a n d had reached the Bird Rocks on the 11th when we were forced away a Second time, having suffer'd m u c h in our Rigging ; from the reported State of which, of the Water, the Insufficiency of the Seamen t h a t re­ mained fit for duty, and t h e condition of t h e German, and other Troops worn with fatigue, and almost naked, in a Northern Lati­ tude at this advanced Season, we found it necessary to put in here last Week, where the General obligingly offer'd to procure additional Sailors, and give us all the aid in his power, if it should

be deemed practicable to prosecute the Voyage; but after making the necessary enquiry's the Owners of the Ship cou'd not be prevaiTd on to undertake it, .neither can the General obtain a n y other conveyance for us this Season. "Lt.-Col. Speht is order'd with his Corps to L u n e n b u r g h , and some of the Officers, Canadians, &c., are gone for St. J o h n ' s Rivor, being permitted to try for Canada by Land, accompanied with one of m y I n d i a n s and two others of m y People, and (with the Generals approbation) I have sent the Dispatches by the Officer who marches them, and the General has given me every Assurance of being forwarded as early as the Season will permit, notwithstanding which, the delay is a Sensible disappointment and mortification to me, that ean only bo alleviated by t h e prospect of some occurring Services here, and of arriving in Canada before the lesser -Rivers are open, or the Commencement of Operations." Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2 1 . No. 27. 2 pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 23. New York. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 155. 5 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 134, fo. 337 ; and 589, fo. G2 ; copy 306, fo. 268. HALIFAX.

1778, October 2 3 . Halifax.—Return of engineers and over­ seers of Nova Scotia. Signed, W. Spry, Com »- Engineer. Vol, 2 1 . No. 3 3 . 1 yage. 1778, October 2 3 . Halifax.—Return of gunpowder in store. Signed, J a m e s Morden, Ordnance Store Keeper. Vol. 2 1 . No. 34. 1 page. d

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to [LORD RAERINGTON] .

1778, October 24. New York.—Lieut. Chapman appointed captain lieutenant in the 52nd, and goes to E n g l a n d by this opportunity. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 95. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 24. Whitehall.—No. 15. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 8 1 . 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 173 ; copy 431, fo. 274 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . HALIFAX.

1778, October 24. Halifax.—Establishment of the General Hospital. Signed, J. Jeffries, purveyor. Copy. Vol, 2 1 . Noi 3 2 . ^ 1 page.

B R I G . - G E N . MCLEAN t o

GENERAL

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, October 24. Halifax.—Extreme difficulty in procuring a sufficiency of fuel. The quantity at present in store not sufficient for t h e troops till the middle of J a n u a r y . Wood extremelyscarce a n d risen to the enormous price of 40s. the cord. Ma j .-Gen. Massey's vessels not returned from Spanish Biver. Sent a small vessel to experiment on cutting and procuring wood about 7 leagues to the eastward of this. Regiments still in camp. " T h e Nancy armed Ship, which sailed from New York on the 10th of September with a Detachment of British, a n d G e r m a n Troops on board for Quebec, put in here the 14th I n s t a n t , by the inclosed Memorial, No. 1. Tho Officers on board represent the Impossi­ bility of going up the River St. Lawrence at this advanced Season of the year, in which they are supported by t h e unanimous Opinion of everybody here conversant in the Navigation of t h a t River, the more so a s t h e Ship wants some r e p a i r s ; I have therefore ordered the Troops on board her as ^ r e t u r n No. 2, to winter Quarters at L u n e n b u r g , where they will be well Acco­ modated. Some Officers and several Canadians who were on board the Nancy, presented me a Memorial to obtain leave to go to Quebec by land. Having on enquiry found t h a t their Scheme was very practicable; I gave t h e m all the Assistance in m y Power. No. 3, will inform your Excellency of t h e Number of P e r s o n s . " H a s continued the intrenchment round Citadel Hill. Gen. Massey had erected two batteries a t Point Pleasant. Chief E n g i n e e r Capt. Spry is now drawing plans of all the works around this place. Will send these as soon as finished. Captain Spry has no money. H a s granted a temporary warrant for £4,000. Sends a return of the assistant engineers and overseers employed in t h a t department. Whatever his sentiments on so great a n u m b e r will not m a k e any alteration till h e receives directions. W a n t of powder ; sends r e t u r n and requests a supply. Sends also a r e t u r n of t h e artillery m o u n t e d with quantity of ammunition at each post as also a r e t u r n of the troops in t h e Province. H a s found here a n u m b e r of refugees, besides what is called a Charity List, who have and do receive provisions from the King's stores. Desires directions whether to continue t h e m or not. Incloses r e t u r n of t h e establishment of t h e General Hospital. H a s received letter from Lt.-Col. Campbell as to allowing Capt. McDonald of his regiment to dispose of his com­ mission, bis health being m u c h impaired. T h e Lt.-Col. also asks leave for L t . Campbell to go to Head Quarters concerning affairs of his regiment. T h e Province tranquil. H a r m o n y between the Lieutenant-Governor Hughes, Sir George Collier and himself. P.S.—"Of 500 F r e n c h and Rebel Prisoners who were here, there now only remain 35 the others having been sent in Flags of Truce by Sir George Collier—the F r e n c h in those t h a t were sent to Newfound Land, in order to carry off the I n h a b i t a n t s of St. Piers—the Rebels to Boston." Duplicate signed letter.

Vol. 5 3 .

No. 2 1 .

6 pages.

[NAVY BOARD] ID JOHN ROBINSON.

> 1778, October 24. London.—Report on the application of midshipmen, sent out in command of the small armed vessels to the River St. Lawrence, for the same pay during their service on t h e Lake as lieutenants commanding armed ships are allowed in t h e navy. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 156. 3 pages. Copy in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21706, fo. 102. JONATHAN CLARKE to

GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON.

[1778, October 25.]—Report, as Deputy Commissary of the Troops of Convention, on presenting the American accounts for supplies to these troops. Vol. 8. No. 159. 5 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 3 6 5 ; 589, fo. 6 5 ; and 155, fo. 169. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 25. New York.—No. 24. . Copy. Vol. 8. No. 157. 3 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 134, fo. 347 ; and 589, fo. 6 6 ; copy 306, fo. 272. GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 25. New York.—Separate. Sends report of Commissary Clarke above. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 158. 1 page. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 3 6 1 ; and 589, fo. 64 ; copy 306, fo. 274. M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH to BRIG.-GEN. JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, October 25. Head Quarters, Boston.—" I have this moment received the enclosed Resolve of the Honourable Congress and a letter from His Excellency General Washington to have it carried into effect without delay. " The orders for this movement came as unexpected to m e as t h e y will to you, but I must desire that you will immediately give notice of it to the Officers and Troops t h a t they m a y be ready to move as soon as possible. " I t seems by the resolve of Congress, that the sole reason for the removing the Troops of the Convention is founded on Sir H e n r y Clinton's not furnishing passports for American vessels to bring provisions to Boston for the use of those Troops, or supplying them with provisions himself, as appears by a letter received since I have been writing, brought by another express from his Excellency General Washington, in which he is pleased to observe, ' The first request we know has never been granted, and I imagine n o steps have been taken to supply the Troops ' from New York or elsewhere; if t h e r e have, agreeable to the

' letter and Spirit of the resolution, t h e y are to remain where ' they now are, if not they are to be sent forward in the m a n n e r pointed out in m i n e of Yesterday.' " A s nothing of the latter has been done of a n y Consequence the orders by the first express m u s t be complied with. " I do not know exactly where Charlotteville is situated, but am certain the distance m u s t be very considerable, you will please to determine whether it will not be best for t h e Vessels which came from Canada with t h e baggage to proceed to Virginia, which will save you a very considerable expense. " The necessary Provisions, Waggons, & c , will be provided at different Stages on the rout, and you may depend upon every assistance in my power." P.S.—" I will inform you to-morrow in what Divisions the Troops are to m a r c h . " Copy. Vol. 9. No. 96. 2 pages. Enclosing Resolves of Congress, 15. Oct. MAJOR-GENERAL RIEDESEL and BRIGADIER-GENERAL JAMES HAMILTON to MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM HEATH.

1778, October 26. Cambridge.—Answer. " I t becomes necessary for us to make only one observation upon your letter, a n d to do it properly i t is necessary t o transcribe w h a t you h a v e quoted from General Washington's letter to you, H e is, as you write pleased to observe " ' T h e first request we know h a s never been granted, ' and I imagine n o stops have been taken to supply ' the Troops from New York or elsewhere; if t h e r e ' have, agreeable to t h e letter and spirit of the Resolu' tion, they are to remain where they now are, if not ' they are to be sent forward in the m a n n e r pointed out ' in mine of yesterday.' " U p o n this passage of General Washington's letter you are pleas'd to make the following remark : " ' As nothing of t h e latter h a s been done of any ' consequence, the * Orders by t h e first express m u s t be 'complied with." " W e profess, Sir, not clearly to understand your remark, and as the consequences upon it are of a very serious nature, we wish you would b e so good to reconsider General Washington's letter. W h a t you mention of not having been done 'of any consequence' we apprehend m a y have reference to the Provisions brought here in the S u m m e r , and surely, Sir, cannot be con­ sidered as belonging in any part to t h e late resolutions of t h e American Congress of September and October. " It may therefore be presumed that provisions are ordered from New York to Boston for the use of the Troops of Convention but t h a t there h a s not been sufficient time for t h e arrival there of t h e Victualler Ships. " W h i l e , therefore, there remains a n y doubt upon this m a t t e r , and t h a t General W a s h i n g t o n ' s Orders are conditional, and have

a reference to what Sir H e n r y Clinton may do on this subject, we submit to you whether it might be not reasonable that an explicit answer should be had from Sir H e n r y Clinton before the Troops of Convention are positively p u t upon a march for so many h u n d r e d miles in the severe season of Winter and in the unlucky situation you well know they are in respecting their want of Cloathing." But if the march is to take place they trust h e will render each day's march as moderate a distance as the nature of the Country will admit—that he will allow the troops to hall as often as may be convenient—that they may be marched in such divisions as to be furnished with quarters in barns or otherwise as may be necessary for them, and that provisions m a y be so ordered to be issued upon the march that there m&j be no apprehension of want. Ask that the flag of truce lately arrived m a y be unloaded and the blankets, cloth for breeches and leggings, shoes and stockings be delivered to the troops particu­ larly at Rutland prior to tho order of m a r c h . They would certainly prefer the Canada vessels going to Virginia and desire t h a t an officer be permitted to go to Rhode Island to detain the vessels and to forward Mr. Ceddes to Cambridge. Propose L t . Collier for this as his baggage is all on board, but to prevent airy delay beg that the accompanying letter might be forwarded by express to Maj.-Gen. Prescott at Rhode Island. In a m a t t e r of such moment, they earnestly request passport for an officer (Capt. Masters) to go to New York to report to Sir H y . Clinton. Copy. Vol. 5 3 . No. 38. 3 pages. MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM HEATH to MAJOR-GENERAL and BRIGADIER-GENERAL JAMES HAMILTON.

RIEDESEL

^ 1778, October 26. Head Quarters, Boston.—" Gentlemen, Your joint favor of this date inclosing a letter from Major General Phillips to Major General Prescott, is before m e ; m y great indis­ position of Body forbids m y answering of it so particularly as I otherwise should do. " The letter to Major General Prescott I have sent by express, and copy of your letter fo me, to His Excellency General Washington. " I shall have no objection to Mr. Collier's going to Rhode Island, if it should appear necessary, and any part, or all, the Cloathing (as you may choose) on board the Flag shall be landed. I cannot see any necessity of, or advantage that can accrue from an Officer's going to New York. If you wish to write to Sir H e n r y Clinton I will forward it to General Washington without delay a n d request him to send it in by a flag. " As the resolve of Congress and His Excellency's orders are express, that the Troops should move, if no steps have been taken before a time therein mentioned to supply them, and I do not know that there have been any, and your letter only observes t h a t it may be presumed t h a t provisions are ordered, I dare not delay the removal of the Troops, but have given your letter at 3580

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large to General "Washington who will, if h e chooses perhaps have time to express himself further by t h e time t h e Troops are ready to m a r c h . " Copy. Vol. 9. No. 94. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to M A J - G E N . RICHARD PRESCOTT.

1778, October 26. Cambridge.—That an order is arrived for the Convention troops to march into Virginia. Desires h i m to give notice to t h e Commander-in-Chief by the first opportunity. Major.-Gen. H e a t h has been requested to allow a n officer to go to New York as also for L t . Collier to r e t u r n to Rhode Island. Will send all particulars by latter. Requests t h a t the two Canada ships be detained at Rhode Island till h e sends directions for t h e m to go to Virginia. Necessity for Mr. Geddes coming here with money " without which we cannot possibly proceed, as we have not one shilling a m o n g u s . " 2 copies. Vol, 9. Nos. 110 and 123. 2 and 3 images respec­ tively. TREASURY.

1778, October 26. L o n d o n . — P a p e r s marked 1 to 7, viz.:— (1) Abstract of t h e advices received from Daniel Wier of t h e n u m b e r of r a t i o n s daily consumed October 1777, to August 1778. (2) Comparison between the stock of provisions on 10 October 1777 and 26 April 1778 (from Daniel Wier's R e t u r n s ) . (3) Ditto, 26 April 1778 and 80 August. (4) Ditto, 30 August and 14 September. (5) List of ships lately taken up—22 ships—7,965 tons a n d 1,856 seamen. (6) State of the provisions at New York a n d Rhode Island grounded on Daniel W ier's r e t u r n , dated 14 September. (7) List of ships which will remain in America after the departure of those mentioned in Daniel Wier's letter of 14 Septem­ ber, as m e a n t to be sent to Cork directly. Vol. 2. No. 130. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Daniel Wier 31 October and further enclosed to Sir H y . Clinton on t h e same date. T

GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 26. H e a d Q u a r t e r s . — " By direction of Congress I t r a n s m i t you the inclosed copy of their Resolutions on the 21st instant respecting David F r a n k s , Esq., by which you will perceive h e will not be permitted to act as Commissary to the British prisoners after t h e 10th of next m o n t h ; and t h a t it is their desire t h a t your Excellency will nominate a proper person, who, having received their approbation, m a y succeed Mr. F r a n k s in the Office." Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 160. 1 page. Enclosing Congress Resolutions, 21 Oct. 1778.

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 27. W a r Office.—Sends the enclosed to make such enquiry on as may be thought proper. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 70. 1 page. Enclosing.-—Lt. Thornhill. Memorial to Lord Barrington, 3 Oct.' GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to [BRIG.-GEN. JOHN CAMPBELL],

1778, October 27. Head Quarters, New York.—Directing him to proceed with his troops to Pensacola and to take command of H . M . forces in West Florida. Tho commanding officer has been instructed to erect a fort on the Mississippi at or near where F o r t B u t e stood, to command entrance of the Ibberville, with a garrison of 800, also to provide 2 or more gallies to protect the navigation of the river and prevent any craft of the rebels descending to New Orleans. To communicate with Col. Stuart. Blank warrants for general courts martial and deputations for Judge Advocates will be given him and he is hereby authorized to approve sentences of such Courts excepting reduction of Commissioned Officers and those that are capital. Waldeck Regiment going under his command to receive their subsistence subject to the same stoppages as the British troops. Copy of their last settlement will be given h i m . The Provincial troops are paid up to 23rd F e b . 1779 inclusive. Lt. H u g h Mackay Gordon of the 16th regt. of Foot to be invested with money to pay t h e m when next subsistence becomes due. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 5 1 . 2 pages. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

COLONEL JOHN STUART,

Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1778, October 27. New York.—Has dispatched 1,000 under Brigadier General Campbell to Pensacola. Three thousand detached also under Lt.-Col. Campbell of 71st Regiment to take possession of Savannah. Encloses copies of their instructions. With regard to employing the Indians refers him to Gen. Howe's letter of 12 July 1777. H a s sent orders to Prevost to march to St. Mary's river to co-operate with Lt.-Col. Campbell. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 148. 2 pages. MAJOR-GENERAL BARON DE RIEDESEL and BRIGADIER-GENERAL JAMES HAMILTON to MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM HEATH.

1778, October 27. Cambridge.—Receipt of his letter of yester­ day's date. Major-General Phillips is totally unacquainted with whatever may have passed between Gen. Washington and Sir H e n r y Clinton and they themselves can know nothing of the subject but what is described in his (Heath's) letter, and as the inserted p a r a g r a p h of Gen. Washington's letter gave cause for making the observation they did in their letter of yesterday they leave it there. T h a n k s for permission to L t . Collier to go to

Rhode Island. Consider t h e refusal to permit Capt. Masters going to New York as a hardship, siuee it is necessary Gen. Clinton should be fully acquainted with the situation of the troops. They renew their request. Are anxious that on the march daily distances be not more t h a n 10 or 12 miles and t h e divisions in small bodies. Sends a few particulars upon t h e subject of the m a r c h of last year which they hope will prevent all eomplaint on this. Desire t h e m a r c h be delayed u n t i l t h e British troops at Rutland have received shoes, stockings a n d other necessaries. Copy. Vol. 5 3 . No. 37. 8 pages. MAJOR-GENERAL BARON DE RIEDESEL a n d BRIGADIER-GENERAL .TAMES HAMILTON to MAJOR-GENERAL "WILLIAM HEATH.

1778, October 27. Cambridge.—Enclose two orders of march, one for the British, the other for the G e r m a n Troops of Con­ vention. Observations on the desirability of m a r c h i n g in several small divisions as the b a r n s of the inhabitants will not be able to hold m a n y m e n . Are convinced t h a t in this winter season h e m e a n s to put the m e n under cover. H o p e t h a t quarters will be provided for officers and horses for such as require t h e m . Provisions will b e more easily obtained for smaller divisions. Arrangements which could be made about escort. Maj.-Gen. Riedesel will incline to stay 24 hours in t h e rear of the march to regulate a n y t h i n g necessary. Should the enclosed order of m a r c h be adopted, request that the first division of the Germans move from Winter Hill the same day as the 2nd or 3rd division of the British move from Rutland. B u t should his sentiments be contrary to the enclosed order they still hope he will not direct large divisions, also that they m a y be allowed to regulate 'the distribution of them. Copy. Vol, 53. No. 36. 3 pages. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, October 28. New York.—Presents copy of a memorial from the Major Commandant and other officers of the Provincial corps of Queen's R a n g e r s to t h e late Commander in Chief pray­ ing his intercession with t h e King to establish t h e m in t h e r a n k of the army. Their signal services induce him to recommend it and request t h a t it be laid before h i s Majesty. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 162. 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL HEATH to MAJOR-GENERAL RIEDESEL BRIGADIER-GENERAL HAMILTON.

and

1778, October 28. H e a d Quarters, Boston.—Acknowledges their favours of the previous day. The distribution, although exceedingly convenient for the troops, will be very tedious for the inhabitants. The divisions m u s t be larger t h a n they propose. H a s formed a p l a n of march dividing t h e British into three and t h e G e r m a n into two divisions agreeable to the enclosed schedule; in such divisions thinks they will be m a d e tolerably comfortable

on the march. Alteration of corps from one division to another m a y be made. List of officers and men must be given in before the troops march. Gov. Trumbull will direct their movements after they reach Enfield. They are to start next Wednesday. Does not see any advantage of Capt. Masters going to New York. However, as they appear anxious for it, consents that he m a y go to Gen. Washington with Capt. Bliss on condition that h e pays Capt. Bliss's expenses and thence to Clinton if Washington thinks proper, otherwise he is to join the troops. Distances cannot exactly be determined, as convenience of covering must be consulted. Riedesel's request to stay behind for the time pro­ posed is agreeable. Copy. Vol, 5 3 . No. 35. 2 pages. Enclosure:— [Query about 1778, October 28.]—Distribution of the Troops of Convention on their march to Connecticut on their way to the State of Virginia. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 9 3 . 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to G E N .

SIB HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, October 29. Cambridge.—" An order has been given very sudden and very unexpected for the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga to march from Masachusetts Bay to Charlotleville in the County of Albermarle in the Province of Virginia. " It is needless for me to make a n y Remarks upon this March as Your Excellency will perfectly judge upon the matter respect­ ing the distance, the season of the Year, the ill condition of the Troops for such an Operation, but in a particular manner as the Order, stands connected with, or opposed to, the treaty of Con­ vention made a t Saratoga between Major General Gates and Lieutenant General Burgoyne. " I leave the whole to Your Excellency's wisdom and judgement, observing only t h a t the Troops, both Officers and Men, have received this order as becomes them, and are preparing for this March of seven hundred Miles with the utmost chearfullness, Alacrity, and a most determined perseverance in their Zeal and duty in His Majesty's service. " I inclose for Your Excellency's perusal Copys of all the P a p e r s that have passed upon this subject between Major General H e a t h and Brigadier General Hamilton and Major General Reidesel. " T h e reason for the two latter corresponding with Major General H e a t h is owing to that American Officer having ceased of some time writing to me, of which I have not informed Your Excellency before, nor do I recollect whether 1 verbally mentioned it to Mr. Clarke. " I t has happened most fortunately that Lieutenant Campbell is just arrived with the donation from Your Excellency to t h e Troops which, with other Necessaries, will prove of essential Bervice on this occasion—but the two Clothing Vessels from Canada I have stopped at Rhode Island meaning with Your

Excellency's Permission to order tliem round to Virginia to meet t h e troops t h e r e at their A r r i v a l ; a n d I shall detain t h e Vessel in which L i e u t e n a n t Campbell came untill after t h e March is begun, as I propose to p u t into h e r all superfluous Stores and Baggage. " This letter goes by Captain Masters of the 24th Regiment who has permission from Major General H e a t h to attend General Washingtons C o m m a n d s at H i s Head Quarters for b i s going on to New York. I have been desirous of sending an Officer of this R a n k as he will be able to answer a n u m b e r of Questions which Your Excellency m a y chuse to make, and to give such clear reports of t h e State of t h e Troops as cannot well be crowded into a letter. " This Officer as well as Captain E n g l a n d , who went into New York some little time ago on parole will receive Your Excellency's orders upon the necessary ap2>lications to General "Washington for the m a n n e r in which they are to join t h e Troops of Conven­ tion upon their March, unless Your Excellency and General Washington shall settle t h a t t h e y go r o u n d by sea or otherwise as m a y be thought proper. Captain Masters h a s a request to make relating to himself a n d h i s private affairs, which he has m y liberty of s u b m i t t i n g to your Excellency's consideration. " T h e return of Mr. d o m m i s s a r y Clarke by the most expeditious method seems absolutely necessary as the Publick Papers in his D e p a r t m e n t as Commissary General are all at Cambridge, and h e will probably have Publick Accounts to settle with tho American Commissaries. I will, therefore, hope you m a y obtain permission, Sir, for Mr. Clarke going by land from Now York, and h e m a y return to Cambridge with the Officer who conducts Captain Masters to General Washington's Head Quarters. " Y o u r Excellency will perceive t h a t t h e Orders of Major General Heath respecting the March of the Troops of Convention are special and Positive in every respect, but as it relates to me, and as I am in close confinement under a Guard in m y Quarters I apprehend Your Excellency will appi'ove of my silently attend­ ing on whatever m a y be further directed on my Subject—I mean as it relates to Major General H e a t h ; for I have taken t h e liberty of writing to General Washington requesting to know what directions he may have given relating to my future situation — t h a t General being, as Your Excellency will observe, empowered by the American Congress to govern the March of the Troops of Convention from Masachusetts Bay to Virginia. " Mr. Hayes, t h e Surgeon, being a n exchanged Officer, will go from hence to Rhode Island, as will also Lieutenant Collier, m y Secretary, by permission of Major General H e a t h . I shall keep one of these Gentlemen till the last m o m e n t t h a t I m a y finally Report upon the Marching of the Troops." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 5 3 . No. 34. 4pages. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, October 29. C a m b r i d g e — C a p t . Masters who delivers this letter has a pacquet for Sir Henry Clinton. Requests per-

mission for h i m to carry it to New York. I t is fortunate t h a t the direction of the march has been given to His Excellency. " In the present situation of things respecting the Troops of Convention I am led to trouble you, Sir, on a Subject which, otherwise, I should be silent upon—I mean my own Situation, and I will request to be informed whether it is intended t h a t I should remain in m y present confinement at Cambridge, or whether I am to move with the Troops of Convention. These are questions it would be improper in me to make to Major General H e a t h , b u t your Excellency having the direct and positive power over the future destination of the Troops of Convention opens to me an intercourse with you, Sir, whose Character stands admired, even by those whom Publick Calamity and the unhappy disputes between America and Great Britain have compelled to be Your Enemies, and who view your private virtues in the fairest light. " I by no means, solicit to know how far the American Congress have entered into Major General H e a t h ' s reasons for his Conduct towards me, nor whether at my arrival at Virginia, if I am to be sent thither, I a m to be continued or not in close confinement. I only wish to know if it is intended I should leave Cambridge and, if so, when and how. I have necessarily a great deal of Baggage and a numerous Suite, and the Situation of the Aides de Camp and Staff Officers who compose my family will depend on a great measure upon what shall be done with me. " Under this description allow m e to request your orders upon this Subject. " I will not plead inconveniences upon so long a Journey nor the want of good h e a l t h ; for I possess the latter so entirely as would render the journey of no Account, but I will honestly own a strong desire to visit my friends before I take my residence in Virginia which I acknowledge to view as a state of Exile that will necessarily continue for a long duration. I have, also, con­ nections in Great Britian from whom I have never been able to hear of fourteen Months which, with a total ignorance of m y private affairs, makes me desirous of settling the latter, and of communicating once more freely with my friends and relations before I am fixed in my Retirement in Virginia. " If these reasons appear to a Gentleman of your nice feelings of any force I will hope to receive passports for myself and F a m i l y agreeable to my request. If I do not I shall still be in t h e opinion t h a t a Refusal will be Painfull to you as a Private Gentleman, however, in Your Publick Character such refusal may have become necessary; and I can, then, only lament that this u n h a p p y War will not always allow the Principles of Generosity to Operate. " By t h e resolution of t h e American Congress, by which is given to you, Sir, an entire power over the troops of Convention, I apprehend, this application goes properly to Your Excellency; but, should I mistake, I will relie on Your goodness to refer my request to t h e President of the American Congress, and that you

will do it so as to render m y having written to you on t h e Subject free of a n y intention of disresj>eet for Mr. L a u r e n s . " Copy. Vol. 5 3 . No. 3 3 . 4 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 30 Oct. M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH to

B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, October 30. Head Quarters, Boston.—His letter of this date enclosing report of t h e Assistant Quarter Master General just received. Two w a r r a n t s are issued to impress waggons for the Convention troops. T h e Capt. of Provost shall have pass­ port to Rutland. Maj.-Gen. Phillips is to go with the other officers and troops. No concessions have yet been made by Gen. Phillips for the expressions for which ho was restricted; when h e chooses to proceed to R u t l a n d a n escort shall attend him. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 122. 2 pages. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 30. Cambridge.—Sends the enclosed. Desires him to negative h i s request to go to New York if h e thinks it improper. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 97. 1 page. Enclosing:—Maj. Phillips to Gen. Washington, 29 Oct. 1778.

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 30. Cambridge.—Sends return of t h e state of troops u n d e r h i s command. Begs this year's bat and forage money for the officers ; also that usual daily stoppages be taken off from soldiers during this m a r c h to Virginia. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 99. 1 page. JONATHAN CLARKE to

[

].

1778, October 3 1 . New York.—List of articles for Brunswick and Hessian troops. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 50. 3 pages. B R I G . - G E N . JAS. HAMILTON to M A J . - G E N . W'ILLIAM HEATH.

1778, October 3 1 . Cambridge.—Some sick and some married officers desire to go by sea to Virginia. Requests the sick men be permitted to remain in hospital at Cambridge u n t i l further directions are received. Their n u m b e r not yet ascertained. Officers sick and married a m o u n t to about five or six. Requests hospital stores be shipped on board the cartel and go u n d e r care of a hospital m a t e , with a conductor and the m a t r o n . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 13G. 2 -pages.

B R I G . - G E N . .JAS. HAMILTON to MAJ.-GEN. W M . HEATH.

1778, October 3 1 . Cambridge.—Nothing has been heard of Mr. Geddes and the total want of money renders the situation very critical. The Major-Generals Phillips and Riedesel mean to become responsible for the debts of the officers at their march­ ing, but this must be very inconvenient to them. Seriously requests that L t . Campbell may go express to Rhode Island and if possible meet Mr. Geddes. A variety of business necessitates t h e request that Major-General Riedescl be allowed to remain three days after the German troops leave Cambridge and MajorGeueral Phillips set forward three days after Riedesel. Requests a n answer a u d hopes to receive passports with parole for L t . Campbell. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 138. 3 pages. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

BRIG.-GEN. JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, October 3 1 . Cambridge.—" On Lt.-Col. Lind's Memo­ rial. Cannot consent to his going to New York or Rhode Island on parole but will submit his memorial to the Commander-inChief. H e shall be included amongst those officers for whom Maj.-Gen. Heath's permission will be requested for the liberty of staying behind. Should t h a t mode fail Lt.-Col. Lind may apply himself to Maj.-Gen. Heath. Might make very severe strictures on t h a t gentleman's conduct." Copt/. Vol. 9. No. 98. 5 pages. Extracts of the same. Vol.9. No. 103; 1 page. Enclosure

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LIEUT.-COLONEL JOHN L I N D to M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, October 3 1 . Cambridge.—Memorial. That haring reason to believe his Commission is bg this time disposed of to Major Ackland, in consequence of an agreement and resignation given in to Sir Guy Carleton before the troops hft Canada, therefore considering Major Ackland's influence makes no doubt but he has obtained His Majesty's appro­ bation, begs leave to go to New York or Rhode Island on parole, or if that cannot be granted to remain behind the regiment, till he is certain of his fate which is humbly submitted. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 101. 1 page. f

JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, October 3 1 . Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—-The Lords of the Treasury have agreed with Mr. Samuel Martin to deliver 1,000 chaldrons of coal at Head Quarters for the use of the a r m y . T h e enclosure contains the terms and conditions of the agreement. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 1 3 1 . 1 page. Enclosing J o h n Robinson to Saml. Martin, 29 Aug. 1778.

JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL SIB. H E N B Y CLINTON.

1778, October 3 1 . Whitehall, T r e a s u r y Chambers.—Acknow­ ledges letter of 4 August with triplicate of a requisition m a d e 26th April for candles, n e i t h e r original n o r duplicate of which had before come to h a n d . 100,000 lb. weight of candles immedi­ ately ordered to be shipt at Cork. F r o m previous correspondence with Mr. Wier h e will have seen the constant attention paid by t h e Board to the state of his provisions. Refers to the enclosed. The true causes of t h e stock being reduced so low were that a very great consumption or loss of provisions took place last year beyond what their Lordships had information of and t h e deten­ tion of t h e Mersey's fleet in America, when promises had been repeatedly made to send all t h e victuallers back immediately necessitated additional expence to the public in t a k i n g up fresh ships. Their Lordships rely on h i m to prevent such detention, as it is for this reason victuallers are n o t u n d e r the direction of the admiral. Directs enquiry to be m a d e to account for the deficiency or loss beyond t h e established consumption and the result communicated. Triplimte signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 116. 3 pages. Enclosures:— JOHN ROBINSON to

DANIEL W I E B .

1778, October 3 1 . Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—.4 long letter pointing out the defects and distressing uncertainties in his returns of the provisions and supplies for America. Observations on the enclosed papers. Siqtjtlies on the wag or preparing to be sent out. Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No, 129. 11 pages. Enclosing 7 papers. See under Treasury, 26 October. B I U G . - G E N . JAS. HAMILTON to

MAJ.-GEN. WM.

HEATH.

1778, November 1. Cambridge.—Was much surprised at Maj. H o p k i n s informing h i m t h a t no orders had been given to provide waggons for the Troops as no application h a d been made to h i m (Heath). I n every E u r o p e a n service t h e great lino of orders is given a n d received by general officers and details settled by subordinate d e p a r t m e n t s . Makes requisition according to the 2nd distribution and has lowered demand as far a s possible. Officers in Rutland in great distress for money a n d cannot discharge t h e i r debts. If Lt. Campbell be allowed to g o without delay to Rhode Island h e m a y r e t u r n in about six days and Major-General Phillips proposes to write for a s u m of money to be sent by h i m a s it is possible Mr. Geddes m a y have sailed in the Canada vessels. T h e y have n o wish to delay t h e march, but it is requisite t h e officers be enabled to leave this province with an honourable n a m e by discharging their debts and with the means of subsisting upon the m a r c h . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 187. 4 pages.

M A J . - G E N . W M . HEATH to B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, November 1. Head Quarters, Boston.—Acknowledges two letters of yesterday. The one respecting sick and married officers shall be transmitted to Washington. They may remain at Cambridge until his answer is received. L t . Campbell may proceed to Rhode Island unless he meets Mr. Geddes on the way. An American officer must attend him. Encloses parole and p a s s p o r t ; the former to be sent to him (Heath) after it is signed. H a s no objections to the requests of Major-Generals Phillips and Riedesel. Copy. Vol 9. A'o. 126. 1 page. CAPTAIN MACLEAN, 9th

Regt., to

CAPTAIN ALEX. BAILLIE.

1778, November 1. R u t l a n d . — " Tho' the Rebel General has ordered us to March its a doubt with me whether the I n h a b i ­ t a n t s will let us go, as we are all drowned in debt to them. " I t s Tyranny with their former transgressions. We are not now under a n y Parole, at least, when we leave this." Extract. Vol 9. A o. 132. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. H e a t h to Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, 4 Nov. r

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

M A J . - G E N . RICHARD PRESCOTT. h

1778, November 1. Cambridge.—" I writ to you on the 20 of October, . . . . I eannot but be greatly alarmed at not hear­ ing from you ; for supposing M - Geddes being sailed with the two Canada Vessels for Boston, my letter was of such serious I m p o r t as to require an Answer, with the real State respecting Money for the Supply of the Troops of Convention upon this unexpected Order of March from this Province to Virginia. " A l l the Regulations are settled, and the Day of March both for German and British Troops from Cambridge and Rutland is fixed, for Wednesday the 4 " of November You m a y naturally judge, Sir, of the very painful Situation I m u s t be in, when 1 declare to you that there is not Fifty Pounds among all the Troops under my Command, and that the Officers a r c entirely unable, not only to discharge their Debts before they go, but both Officers and Men will have no means of Subsistence upon the March, unless Mr. Geddes fortunately arrives in the Canada vessels; or that I shall succeed in obtaining Money from Rhode Island through the Lilierty t h a t has been obtained from Major General H e a t h , of sending Lieutenant Campbell express for t h a t purpose. " I am, therefore, to supplicate you, Sir, that should Mr. Geddes be still at Rhode Island, lie may be ordered to proceed to Cam­ bridge with the utmost Dispatch and with as much Money as he can procure. . . . " Should Mr. Geddes be sailed in the Canada vessels, I must then most seriously request t h a t you will send with Lieutenant Campbell, one of your Paymasters, with ten Thousand Pounds, or as near t h a t Sum as you are able. r

l

" I f Mr. G-eddes bo at Sea, t h e U n c e r t a i n t y of winds m a y keep him from Boston for some Time, and t h o u g h Major General H e a t h m a y be prevailed upon t o postpone t h e M a r c h for a clay or W o , it cannot be expected h e will longer ; a n d therefore, our only hope is in the R e t u r n of L i e u t e n a n t Campbell, who h a s m y Orders for travelling Night and Day. " I enclose you a Duplicate of the Letter I wrote to you on tho 20th of October, a n d I also send yon a Duplicate of m y Dispatch to Sir H e n r y Clinton, containing Copies of various P a p e r s relat­ ing to this March of the Troops of Convention. You will be so good to read t h e m and send the Dispatch to Sir H e n r y Clinton. " I m u s t of Necessity stay some days, after t h e Troops at Cambridge, and you shall hear from me by Lieut. Collier, my Secretary, who Major General H e a t h has granted Permission to go in t h e Canada Vessels to Virginia, where I shall direct them to meet the Troops, at their Arrival there, should it be agreeable to the Commander in Chief. " I will most earnestly request t h a t Lieutenant Campbell may return to m e without an I n s t a n t ' s Delay." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 145. 9 folios- Extract same Vol. No. 109. BBIG.-GEN.

JAS. HAMILTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

W J I . HEATH.

1778, November 2. C a m b r i d g e . — " N o t having received an answer to m y letter of yesterday, in the present painfull and critical situation of t h e Officers and Troops of Convention obliges me to give you this second trouble. " M a j o r General Phillips has received representations from all the different Corps, British and German, upon their present dis­ tress—Major General Riedesel has already written to you, as will Brigadier Gall—not t h a t t h e r e needs a n y explanation upon this m a t t e r to you, who are so thoroughly acquainted with our situation. " I f the Troops begin their march on Wednesday what is to become of the situation of the Officers ? how are they to be received into houses ? how are they to be fed ? when they are entirely without money to defray a n y such Expences. While they remained a t Rutland, Cambridge, W i n t e r Hill and Medford they h a d a r u n n i n g Credit, as it was known the Pay Master General would be soon here with Money to enable t h e m to dis­ charge their debts, b u t upon t h e route, where they are entirely unknown and where they change place every day, it is impos­ sible t h e y can subsist. " Lieut. Campbell set off the I n s t a n t your Passport arrived and went on to Jamaica Plains to wait for Major Rice, and I am informed t h a t h e continued h i s route last night at Eleven o'Clock. I t is possible h e m a y be at Rhode Island to-night, but with Certainty to-morrow. It will require one entire day to compleat his business there. Two days after t h a t will bring h i m to Cam­ bridge, and I apprehend there can be no doubt of his arriving on next F r i d a y night. On Saturday, therefore, Money can be distributed to the Troops here and sent to Rutland. As this

seems to be the real state of the Case it must be referred to your Consideration whether the March should not be ordered for next Monday, as in t h a t tirue, without all doubt, these so essential m a t t e r s will be settled. " A t any rate, Sir, supposing you to keep the March suspended upon the Idea that Mr. Geddes or Lieutenant Campbell may arrive sooner, it will be certainly necessary to send directions thereon to Rutland, as the Troops there are actually under orders of March and we understand that Colonel Garnish is gone forward to take upon h i m the Command. " This unlucky delay is certainly more painfull to us t h a n it can possibly be troublesome to you, for a t this Season of the Year Six days must necessarily make a very great difference in such a March, and you may be assured, Sir, that tedious and distressing as this long March must be, it will be undertaken very cheerfully and without any desire of procrastination or Stop. " I shall take it as a particular favor if you will be so good to answer this, and will give your directions upon the request con­ tained in this letter." Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 1 2 8 . 4 pages. MAJ.-GEN.

WM.

HEATH to

BRIG.-GEN.

JAMES HAMILTON.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 . Head Quarters, Boston.—" Yours of yesterday came to hand the last evening. The number of Waggons applied for by t h e Assistant Quarter Master Gen of the Troops of the Convention is greater t h a n can be allowed, and considering that the heavy baggage is on board the Transports at Rhode Island lately arrived from Canada, I cannot conceive that a greater n u m b e r than what Major Hopkins has orders to take u p can be necessary. If any of the Officers have Liquors or other small Stores which they wish to take on with them, the Quarter Master will assist them in procuring Teams at the usual rates, the respective Officers paying for them, but no such Stores are to be loaded on the other Waggons. " Your representation of the present situation of the Officers I have duly considered; in every view it is embarrassing. My orders from His Excellency General Washington are to put the Troops in motion immediately. The advanced Season, if we con­ sider the Comfort of the Troops, requires t h a t not a moment be lost. It must, also, be exceedingly disagreeable to the Officers to think of going away without discharging their debts, and without money to supply their necessities on the road. " Under a view of the whole I have given orders that the march of the first division be deferred untill Saturday morning next, and so successively, when they m u s t at any rate m a r c h . " Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 1 2 9 . 2 pages. 1

[CHIEF

JUSTICE]

W[ILLIAM]

S[MITII] to WILLIAM E D E N .

1 7 7 8 , November 2 . New York. Autograph copy signed W. 8. Vol.8. No. 1G3. ijmjes. Autograph signed'letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 3 0 0 , fo. 4 3 5 .

LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 3 . "War Office.—That t h e heavy expense of t h e hospitals a p p e a r i n g to arise from t h e principal m e m b e r s not agreeing on t h e duties they were severally to exercise, it was intended t o send out Sir .Tames Napier with ample powers to set every b r a n c h on a proper footing. T h a t t h e order h a s been countermanded, b u t regulations contained in t h e instructions to h i m and in t h e letter to Sir W. Howe of t h e 2d March, however, are to b e adopted as far as m a y be practicable. Some immediate regulation should b e m a d e as to t h e usual stoppage of 4
GEORGE FORSTER

to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, November 3 . R u t l a n d . — " If we are to m a r c h on Wednesday I do not see how it will be possible for t h e greater p a r t of the Officers to leave this, as t h e I n h a b i t a n t s here are thoroughly determined to detain them if they have not Money to p a y their Lodgings, &c. " I t is a n universal complaint here, and, as I mentioned to you in my letter of S u n d a y last, I do not t h i n k there are F o r t y Guineas in t h i s A r m y . Some Method m u s t be fallen on, or a Number of us must be thrown into Jail. This will not be t h e ease with mo a n d a few others, b u t t h e greater n u m b e r will be detained. I sincerely wish it was in m y power to assist those Gentlemen, but t h a t is out of m y power, as I have only Five Guineas left, and in course if money does not arrive we shall be obliged to" live on our Rations, and fare as our Fellow Soldiers, but this we shall not repine a t . " Extract. Vol. 9. No. 130°. 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. H a m i l t o n to Maj.-Gen. H e a t h , 4. Nov. M A J . - G E N . RICHARD PRESCOTT to M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, November 3 . N e w p o r t . — " D e a r S i r : Your letter of the 26th October did not come to m y h a n d 'till t h e 28th, and t h a t of t h e 1st i n s t a n t t h i s day. " T h e former from feeling m u c h your very disagreeable situa­ tion I should have answered more immediately, h a d I not been detained b y t h e hope of doing to your satisfaction, which, for ruauy reasons, h a s not been in my power 'till now. " Agreeable to your wish L i e u t e n a n t Campbell and Mr. Geddes are sent, without delay, with 10,0OOL sterling. Should a n y further s u m be necessary Mr. Geddes may r e t u r n .

" Several E u r o p e a n Goods ior the use of your Troops having been contracted for by Mr. Geddes and others, I m u s t beg to know your wish in that respect by Mr. Collier, when he comes here. " No time shall be lost in forwarding your letter to Sir H e n r y Clinton, but the wind will not permit it at present. " With t h e warmest wish for your health and, if possible, happiness in so long a m a r c h and at this disagreeable Season, I have the honor, &c." P.S.—" Some unavoidable official delays having hindered Mr. Geddes proceeding with the Money this day, I have forwarded Lieutenant Campbell to give you notice thereof, and to assure you the other Gentleman shall follow him early to-morrow morning, at farthest, with the sum I have mentioned above, which should have been more considerable had it been in my power to make it so." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 108. 2 pages. LOBD

BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL S I B

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 4. War Office.—Acknowledges letters. List of promotions laid before the King and approved. Must defer answering dispatch of 17th Sept. as he has not yet been able to take the pleasure of the King on the questions therein stated, especially allowance to be made to foreign troops i n c a s e of losses by fire or other accidents, and extending to wounded officers of provincials t h e same bounties as are given to regulars. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 7 3 . 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 4. W a r Office.—Sends the enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. G. No. 75. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of Promotions. Copy. Vol, 6. No. 76.

1 page.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to M R . PRESIDENT

CALLBECK.

1778, November 4 . Whitehall. No. 4.—Acknowledges letters. " I f Mr. Mellish, the Acting Provost Marshall, from feelings of false Delicacy chose rather to resign his Office t h a n do his duty by putting the Laws into Execution, you did very r i g h t to Accept his Resignation. . . . As you Mention Mr. Robert Stewart, whom you have Nominated to the Intermediate Exercise of t h a t Office, to have been one of the first Adventurers, and to have Expended a Large Sum of Money on the Island, I have the pleasure to Acquaint you that His Majesty has been pleased to Approve t h a t Appointment. " I shall E n q u i r e into the Cause of Mr. Allanby's long Absence, and if it should Appear t h a t no proper Permission shall have been Obtain'd or Reason Assigned, he will be under the Necessity of Relinquishing h i s Office or of Returning to his Duty.

" Yon have Done well in Advising the lords of the Treasury of the Suras you have Drawn for in Consequence of Sir William Howe's Letter of the 6th February 1776, and the Services to which those Sums have been Applied. . . I have only to Recom­ mend to you that in finishing such Barracks and in Accomplishing such Works as are to be undertaken for the Defence of the Town, you do take Care that no Works shall be undertaken that are not Essentially Necessary, and that in the Execution of them the Publick: may not be put to any Expeuce that can be Avoided." Certified true copy by W. Spry, Comuiandinn Enqinecr, Halifax, 27 January 1780. ' Vol. 29. No. 295. 2 pages. ' LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 4. Whitehall.—Nos. 10, 17, 18. Three letters. Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 7. Nos. 32, 3 3 , 3 4 . 4, 6, 2 pages. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, 431, 589, &c.; and in the Sackville MSS. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 4 . Whitehall.—No. 19. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 35. 3 pages. Enclosing Declarations of Consul Katencamp and Capt. New­ man. See 1 October. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 184, fo. 273 ; copy 431, fo. 2 8 0 ; and in the Sackville MSS. LORD GEORGE

GERMAIN to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 4. Whitehall.—Separate. Recommends John Cristall surgeon to 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Loyalists. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 38. 1 page. Draft in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 184, fo. 277. B R I G . - G E N . JAS. HAMILTON to M A J . - G E N . W.

HEATH.

1778, November 4. Cambridge.—His directions for deferring the march it is sincerely hoped will have their effect, and that Mr. Geddes or Lt. Campbell will be returned in time. The inhabitants require attention as well as the officers, and they will take it themselves unless it is given. It is certain writs are prepared here and at Rutland to arrest the officers unless the debts are discharged before the march is commenced. The enclosure confirms this- Disabled and sick soldiers will he left at Cambridge as directed and with a surgeon's mate and two officers. Requests Lt.-Col. Lind and Capt. Pilman may stay behind at Cambridge. Major Riedesel will write concerning the German troops. List of officers and men to be left behind shall be given, and he doubts not Washington will grant them leave to go by sea and probably the invalids to be exchanged. Lists of officers and men desired

are in the Adjutant General's office; h e shall have them immedi­ ately. " The Number of Waggons you have directed is inadequate to t h e Service." Copy. Vol. 9. No. 130. 4 pages. Enclosing Maj. Foster to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 3 Nov. BRIG.-GEN.

WIT. HEATH

to

BRIG.-GEN.

JAMES

HAMILTON.

1778, November 4. Head Quarters, Boston.—Lt. Maxwell shall remain at Cambridge till an answer is received from Gen. Washington, " T h e first division of t h e Troops of Convention m u s t absolutely begin their march on Saturday morning a n d so successively. If Mr. Geddes or L i e u t e n a n t Campbell should n o t be returned, measures must be devised for paying off the Accounts of t h e Officers who march first; I t h i n k there can be no doubt of Mr. Geddes or Lieutenant Campbell r e t u r n i n g before the last division are gone. " Inclosed is copy of a letter which is just sent m e , a t which, I must confess, I a m not a little surprized. I shall take proper notice of it. " F r o m this hint in Capt. McLean's letter, t h a t the former parole would be void on leaving this place, I have enclosed a new Parole for the route, the signing of which will promote the ease and convenience of t h e Officers on their journey ; if any refuse to sign it they must expect to march under close restriction." Copy. Vol.9. No. 1 3 1 . 2 pages. Enclosing Capt. McLean to Capt. Baillie, 1 Nov. MAJ.-GEN.

W M . HEATH to

BRIG.-GEN.

JAMES HAMILTON.

1778, November 5. Head Quarters, Boston.—" Yours of yesterday enclosing an Extract of a Letter from Major F o r s t e r was handed to m e this morning. " I have this day put off the march of the first division of t h e Troops of the Convention untill Monday m o r n i n g n e x t . " Copy. Vol. 9- No. 1 8 3 . 1 page. RICHARD MASTERS, Captain 27 t h Regt., to G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 5. H e a d Quarters.—That he is not per­ mitted to proceed to New York with the dispatches. T h a t Gen. Washington h a s forwarded these and h a s also signified to h i m t h a t in consequence of a resolve of Congress n o officer can be permitted to go to E u r o p e on parole. Takes t h e liberty to represent that a living of 500/. p . an. on his brother's estate and in h i s gift, and for which he himself h a s been educated, was always intended for h i m , and h e promised his family to accept it when vacant. The living is now reserved for him, and ho is desired particularly to r e t u r n to E n g l a n d at once. Gen. Washington h a s given h i m leave to remain here till H i s Excellency's, consent is obtained for h i s exchange, and would allow of Capt. Bliss being given for h i m if approved. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 9. No. 2. 8 pages. 3380

M A J . - G E N . RICHARD

PRESCOTT to

MAJ.-GEN.

WM.

PHILLIPS.

1778, November 5. Newport.—" I n consequence of arrivals from New York I h a v e been obliged to detain the 10,00(M. I had before granted a w a r r a n t to Mr. Geddes for, for the use of your Army, so t h a t I am afraid it will not hereafter be in my power to obey your c o m m a n d s in this way so m u c h as I could wish." Copy. Vol, 9. No. 107. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, November 6. Fredericksburgh, Head Quarters.—He will endeavour to confine to such as are unavoidable the inconveniences of the m a r c h of the troops. H a s appointed a n officer of r a n k to attend them and commissaries and quarter-masters to meet them. T h e resolution of Congress for t h e removal to Charlotteville includes, in his opinion, t h e officers of every description. T h e proposal made for desiring leave to visit friends first m u s t come directly a n d in the first instance before Congress. P r i n t e d in Sparks's Washington, VI., p. 105. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 105. 3 pages. MEMORANDUM.

1778, November 7.—By t h e different letters received this day from Gen. Phillips it appears t h a t Wednesday was fixed for t h e m a r c h of the troops. T h a t L t . Collier was sent to Rhode Island. T h a t Capt. Masters detained in Washington's camp is probably charged with messages from Phillips, and if exchanged m i g h t be of service. T h a t Phillips has n o correspondence with H e a t h ; wishes bat and forage money and stoppage from soldiers to be taken off during t h e march, and has applied for leave to come to New York. 2 copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 4 and 5. 1 and 2 pages respectively, M A J . - G E N . BARON DE RIEDESEL and B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH.

1778, November 7- Cambridge.—Their surprise and concern a t his letter of Nov. 4th relating to the new parole to be given by officers of Convention troops. Maj.-Gen, Phillips h a s ordered Capt. Maclean to explain what h e m e a n t , and he is to repair to Cambridge, to await h i s (Heath's) decision. They disclaim the dishonourable suspicions u n d e r which t h e new parole is demanded and claim the liberty of appealing to Washington, a n d from him to be referred to Congress if h e shall see necessary. . . " B e assured t h a t your threat of m a k i n g the situation disagreeable and the restriction upon t h e march severe and inconvenient will have no effect; t h e Officers of t h e Troops of Convention will not be guided by accidental motives, b u t upon positive principles of honour. However, Sir, to m a r k to you how desirous, we, t h a t a r e at the head of these Troops, are to reconcile everything to t h e situation of t h e times, we wish to refer t h i s m a t t e r to Maj.-Gen.

Gates, who we understand to be at Boston. That Gentleman made and signed the Convention with Lieutenant-General Burgoyne. T h a t General Officer did not see any necessity for a Parole upon the March under the F a i t h of t h a t Treaty, to which we have upon all occasions invariably adhered." Should Maj.Gen. Gates think a parole, not springing from reasons reflecting on the officers' honour, to be necessary, there will be no difficulty in getting it signed. Declares for himself and the other officers t h a t the Convention has been " preserved in full force," Copy. Vol. 9. No. 140. 6 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to

[yy.

R.

GOHDON].

1778, November 7. Treasury Chambers.—Various contracts for provisions have been made. Transmits copies of the letters of requisition, and directs him to forward such supplies from time to time and dispatch the first fleet on or before 1st F e b r u a r y next. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 57. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . Clinton], 6 April 1779. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

MESSRS. NESBITT, FRANKS.

DRUMMOND

and

1778, November 7. Treasury Chambers.—To deliver to Mr. Gordon at Corke on or before 1st' day of J a n u a r y four m o n t h s ' provisions in complete rations for 18,700 m e n . Gives quantity to be allowed each person seven days. Same amounts to be delivered on or before 1st April and 1st July. A like letter to Messrs. Wornbwell, Henricks and Devaynes for 13,700 m e n , A n t h o n y Bacon for 4,900 men, J o h n D u r a n d and Robert Mayne each for 4,850 m e n . Copy. Vol. 3 3 . A'o. 56. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April 1779. SIR

HENRY CLINTON to

L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD

CAMPBELL.

1778, November 8. New York.—To take possession of S a v a n n a h . Brigadier-General Prevost has orders to co-operate, a n d to him he is to deliver the residue of the 5.000L Copy. Vol. 15. No. 152, 2 pages. GEN.

SIR

HENRY CLINTON

to

LORD GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1778, November 8. New York.—No. 25. Copy. Vol. 8. A o. 164. 2 pages. Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and TV. Indies 134, fo. 889 ; 589, fo. 7 0 ; copy 306, fo. 275. r

GEN.

SIB

HENRY

CLINTON to

MAJ.-GEN.

W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, November 8. New York.—No. 2. I t is impossible for h i m to liquidate t h e demand for p a y m e n t for provisions and fuel

furnished to the Convention troops. I t is submitted to Govern­ ment, a n d he awaits their determination. H a s m a d e one more effort to save the troops the m a r c h from Cambridge. Shall direct 165 days' forage money be given the officers if the journey takes place, and t h a t no stoppage from t h e m e n be m a d e during its continuance. Copy. Vol, 8. No. 165. 2 pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1T78, November 8. New York.—Lt.-Col. Campbell has per­ mission to r e t u r n to E u r o p e whenever h e t h i n k s proper after h i s junction. Colonel I n n e s , who accompanies h i m , has orders to proceed to E n g l a n d in the " Lord H y d e " packet. Copy. Fo?. 15. No. 149. 1 page. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to

B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1778, November 8. New York.—Cannot supply him with pro­ visions and will represent tho m a t t e r a t h o m e . LieutenantColonel Campbell takes 5,0O0L, which h e will deliver over and account for what has been expended. The 71st is to return as soon as it can bo spared. Field pieces a n d arms sent. Blank w a r r a n t s for courts martial were also sent. The Hessian Regi­ ment of Woellwarth-Wissenbach are paid to 31 December, the Provincial Corps to 24th December. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 150. 2pages. G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON to B R I G , - G E N .

PREVOST.

1778, November 8. New York.—No other senior officer except himself is to interfere with Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 153. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH to M A J . - G E N . RIEDESEL B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON.

and

1778, November 8. 11 o'clock a.m. Roxbury.—Their joint letter of yesterday is just received. I t shall be laid immediately before Maj.-Gen. Gates, who now commands t h e district. The requisition was not intended to cast a n y slur on t h e officers col­ lectively ; whenever officers have been removed to other quarters a new parole is usual. None in the present case can think the measure unreasonable after what has been wrote by Capt. Maclean. Proposed the new parole for the comfort of the officers t h a t they m i g h t enjoy more comfort and be less restrained. Will be per­ fectly easy with Gates' decision on what h e has done. • 2 copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 142 and 134. 3 pages and 1 page respectively. MAJ.-GEN.

PHILLIPS

to

MAJ.-GEN.

GATES.

1778, November 8. 3 o'clock p.m. Cambridge.—It is announced t h a t h e (Gates) has taken command of the E a s t e r n

D e p a r t m e n t . l i e Las probably been informed that Heath and himself (Phillips) have not " of some time corresponded." Does not intend to trouble himself about the General's public conduct to himself, in which the Congress have participated. B u t never having had any misunderstandings with Maj.-Gen. Gates, requests his good offices to troops on the m a r c h : that he will peruse correspondence which has passed on account of i t : and t h a t he will give such directions as his good sense will dictate. Expects his final orders concerning the march and recommends to his consideration a letter of this day's date to H e a t h respecting the distress of the officers for want of money. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 141. 3 pages. M A J . - G E N . BARON DE RIEDESEL and B R I G . - G E N . JAMES HAMILTON to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM HEATH.

1-778, November 8. Cambridge.—Have just had a conversation with Maj.-Gen. Phillips on the subject of tho return of Lt. Campbell and Mr. Geddes from Rhode Island without money, and it appears t h a t Gen. Prescott had granted 10,0007., but it was stopped by an express from Now York directing it to other uses. This is the p u r p o r t of Lt. Campbell's report, a n d Phillips declares this is all he knows of the matter. Must allow t h a t full time has been granted. Requests t h a t it may be signified at Rutland and Cam­ bridge t h a t the officers' creditors m a y take drafts for tho debts owing to t h e m upon Riedesel and Phillips, who are willing to remain here until such s u m s as they have signed to shall be paid. Certainly Sir H e n r y Clinton did not know of this march, or h e would have sent t h a t and larger sums. E a r n e s t l y requests t h a t Lt. Campbell may go to New York to obtain money to release Phillips and Riedesel from their obligations, and if possible some m a y be sent to reach the troops on the Hudson River. Report t h a t waggons cannot be procured to allow of the officers quitting Cambridge to join their troops at Rutland nor for the divisions to m a r c h to-morrow. This of course h e will know and give the necessary directions. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 143. 5 pages. M A J . - G E N . HORATIO GATES to

M A J . - G E N . PHILLIPS.

1778, November 8. Head Quarters, Boston.—The orders given by Maj.-Gen. H e a t h in respect to the march of the troops m u s t take place accordingly. Is at all times willing to give every reasonable indulgence to officers in the situation his are in ; but if they are neglected by the Commauder-in-Chief for the King of Great Britain in America, it is not the generals of the United States who are to blame. Will t r y to persuade the officers' creditors to accept their bills upon Phillips and Riedesel as requested. The parole demanded is strictly military, as the one already given is limited and local, a n d not m e a n t to insult the honour of the officers. Baggage may go by water as requested. Copy. Vol. 9. • No. 135. 2 pages.

1778, November 9. W a r Office.—Sends t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 85. 1 page. Enclosure:— List of Promotions in the 1st Regiment of Foot Copg. Vol.6, No. 86. lpage. LORDS OF ADMIRALTY to

Guards.

REAR-ADMIRAL JAMES GAMRIER.

1778, November 10. — Relative to Capt. Gayton of the " R o m u l u s " and his convoy of store ships. Extract. Vol. 12. No. 78. 2 pages. Enclosed bg Lord G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 25 J u n e 1779. Copy in the Public Record Office, Admiralty, Secretary, Out Letters, vol. 104, No. 4 9 8 ; extract America and W. Indies 135, fo. 703. :

GENERAL

SIR HENRY

CLINTON

to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, November 10. New York.—Considers it different from practice of nations or parties at war to refuse g r a n t i n g a n equivalent of privates for officers. " You have ordered the Troops of the Convention to b e removed from Massachusetts Bay to Virginia and I have ordered all the Officers of your Army out on Parole, to r e t u r n h e r e . " These movements m a y in part be prevented should h e agree to exchange the officers of his a r m y now on parole or here for officers and m e n of the Convention Troops in customary proportions or such as m a y be determined by Commissioners appointed on both sides. Colonels O'Hara and Hyde should be sent on his p a r t for this purpose. Mr. Clarke, Assistant Commissary General, will deliver this l e t t e r ; requests a passport for h i m to r e t u r n to Cambridge by land. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 166. 2 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 185, fo. 4 1 ; and 589, fo. 76. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 10. Whitehall.—No. 20. " Duplicate copy. Vol. 7. No. 39. 2 jtages. Enclosing Gen. Haldimand to Lord G . Germain. See 11 September. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 2 8 1 ; copy 431, fo. 282 ; and in the Sackyille M S S . G E N . HALDIMAND to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 10. Quebec. Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 16. In French. 3 paqes. Copies in the Publie Record Office, America and W. Indies 185, fo. 437 ; British Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 2 1 .

M A J . - G E N . "WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I E HENRY CLINTON. -

1778, November 1 1 . Cambridge.—Respecting enclosures. Submits whether it might not be well for his Paymaster-General to keep an account current of monies he issues by order to the Brunswick officers and soldiers, which may be settled by receipt from the Assistant Paymaster-General of the Convention troops as p a r t of monies advanced. Removal of the Convention troops to Virginia " will occasion our Assistant Paymaster-General going to New York, and he can t h e n settle these m a t t e r s " on this or any other plan. Signed letter. Vol, 9. No. 100. 2 pages. Enclosures

:—

MAJ.-GEN. RIEDESEL to M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS.

1778, November 1 1 . Cambridge.—Mr. Lorentz at New York having advanced 590/. on account of subsistence to Col. Specht and other Brunswick officers requests him to order Mr. Geddes to furnish him, with bills of exchange for that sum to reimburse Mr. Lorentz. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 102. 1 pageM A J . - G E N . PHILLIPS to

M A J . - G E N . RIEDESEL.

1778, November 1 1 . Cambridge.—Has no objection to ordering the bills of exchange desired, though they arc liable to a course oj exchange that may prove to his prejudice. Recommends him to write to Clinton requesting him to direct his Paymaster-General to reimburse whatever sums Generals Kniphausen or Losberg may have lent for use of the Brunswick Troops, and these sums with whatever more may be expended- can be liquidated between Clinton's PaymasterGeneral and Mr. Geddes, the Assistant Paymaster-General, to the Troops of Convention. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 101. 2 pages. Another copy in the same Vol. No. 116 is enclosed by Major-General Riedesel, 12 November. JOHN SMITH to

[

].

1778, November 11.—Sends copy of order relative to the rank between the regular and the provincial forces. Draft. Vol, 15. No. 151. 1 page. GENEEAL S I E

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CAPTAIN JNO. GRANT, Com­

m a n d i n g Two Companies of the Garrison Battalion to be stationed at the Island of Providence. 1778, November 12. H e a d Quarters, New York.—To proceed to t h e Island, where h e is to be stationed for its defence as well as the rest of the B a h a m a Islands. To wait on the Governor. To pay particular attention to the defence of the fortresses and report every occurrence. P.S.—The commanding officer of

artillery has orders to deliver him twenty barrels of gunpowder, which is only to be used in defence of t h e fortresses before mentioned. Copy. Vol. 47. No. 219. 2 pages. RESOLUTION

OF CONGRESS.

1778, November 12.—Long paper bound in, folded so t h a t it cannot be properly read, but mostly to the effect t h a t Connolly's representations of bad t r e a t m e n t are groundless. Vol. 8. No. 171. 5 pages. Enclosed by Gen. W a s h i n g t o n to Sir H . Clinton, 20 Nov. MAJ.-GEN. BARON

DE

RIEDESEL to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 12. Cambridge.—Letter delivered by Dr. Hayes. Sincerest acknowledgments for m a r k s of their former friendship. T h e m e n ill-clothed a n d almost barefooted, have undertaken their m a r c h with great resolution, convinced his Excellency will procure their liberty. Acknowdedges his good­ ness to Lt.-Col. Speth. a n d other officers a n d soldiers belonging to the Brunswick troops now gone to Canada. Recommends Major Meibom and other officers lately exchanged, who are still at Rhode Island. F i n d s by a bill of 40!. some m e n have got safely to New York. Major Meibom m i g h t take charge of t h e m on his arrival at t h a t place. T h e American system separated the officers a n d m e n . T h e officers were kept at Westminster and non-commissioned officers and men scattered t h r o u g h o u t the province, where they have been obliged to w ork for their bread. Captains Bartling and Fricko not sent with others to New York, but detained to collect their m e n at Westminster a n d convey them to New York. Prisoners of war still amount to five hundred and fourteen. H a s directed their captains to apply at Newport when in want of money. Commends Dr. Hayes, who delivers this letter. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 113. 4 pages. :

M A J . - G E N . BARON DE RIEDESEL to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 12. Cambridge.—Lt.-Gen. K n y p h a u s e n has advanced 5501. to Lt.-Col. Speth for subsistence for the officers and soldiers who have gone to Canada, also t h e 40?. for men arrived at New York since Speth's d e p a r t u r e . Applied to Maj.Gen. Phillips for bills of exchange for 590E. to repay Mr. Lorentz. The Major-General h a s proposed another mode. Requests him to order the Paymaster-General to reimburse the Hessian military fund with 590J. sterling and h a s requested Knyphausen at New York, and Lossberg at Rhode Island, to supply officers and soldiers who are exchanged, and any deserters who may get in, with necessary s u m s of money upon proper d e m a n d s by their officers. H a s begged t h e same favour for Captains Bartling and Fricke, exchanged and left at W e s t m i n s t e r to collect their men, whenever they send a n officer for m o n e y . Will therefore

acknowledge a n y sum granted by Knyphausen and Lossberg for use of Brunswick troops. Requests him to direct the PaymasterGeneral to supply either of these officers with such sums as they demand, to be afterwards settled by t h e Paymaster-General and Mr. Geddes. If not, they may be liquidated by a deduction from the money due from the British Treasury to the Duke of Brunswick. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 118. 8 pages. Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Riedesel, 11 Nov. MYNDERT VIBLIE, farmer, to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

Memorial. On account of his allegiance to His Majesty, h e has been sent to this city, as appears by the annexed. Is upwards of 72 and his wife 62, unable to do a n y t h i n g for sub­ sistence; begs rations for himself, wife and servant. Watered to the foot of this is copy of notice dated at Poughkeepsie, 12 Nov. Signed by three " Commissioners for conspiracies, &c." t h a t he having refused to take t h e Test Oath is to appear at FishkiU landing on the 26th in order to his removal by water within the enemies' lines. Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 159. LORD

GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 13. Whitehall.—No. 2 1 . Secret. S u r r e n d e r of Dominica. Copy. Vol.7. No. 4 1 . 2J>J>. Copies hi t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 589, fo. 7 2 ; 685, fo. 4 5 ; and in the Sackville M S S . GENERAL WASHINGTON to JONATHAN CLARKE. d

1778, November 14. Head Q u a r t e r s . — " Sir : I rec - your favor of the 13th inst. " G Scott has m y Instructions t h a t you may proceed by the most conv' route to C a m b or the T. of Con " And t h a t nothing m a y be wanting which can add to their case and comfort, You m a y (if you choose it) signify to S . I I . C . t h a t I will receive at K. F e r r y the Necessaries and Money you mention, and take immediate measures to have t h e m conveyed to the Troops." Copy. Vol. 8. No. 168. 1 page. 1,

-

0,

GENERAL WASHINGTON to

11,

GENERAL

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1778, November 14. Head Quarters.—" I received your Excellency's letter of the 10th instant thro' Mr. Clarke. " I have transmitted Congress a copy of your proposition relative to an exchange of the troops of Convention; and shall do myself the honor to communicate their decision the m o m e n t it is made known. " Mr. Clarke has m y permission to proceed by the most con­ venient route to the Troops of Convention." Signed letter. Vol.8. No. 167. 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I B H E N E Y CLINTON.

1778, November 15. Cambridge.—Enclosing copies of t h e correspondence •which passed between h i m and General Gates and between Major - Genera) Riedesel, Brigadier-General Hamilton and General H e a t h relative to the m a r c h of the Troops of the Convention to Virginia. Signed letter. Vol, 9. No. 119. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 15. Cambridge.—Narrative of what was unsuccessfully done on receipt of the order for the m a r c h of the Troops of Convention as to obtaining m o n e y for their use. Imagines H i s Excellency could n o t h a v e k n o w n . The distress very groat, n u m b e r s of the officers have been arrested for hire of their lodgings and other expenses; it " h a s ended however with Major General Riedesel becoming answerable for the debts of the G e r m a n s , as I have for those of the British, but ultimately t h e whole will rest on me, and I shall be obliged to remain h e r e in pawn, u n t i l 10,000f. is sent to m e to discharge t h e Bills for which I have and shall become answerable." Major General Gates h a s given leave for Mr. Geddes, Assistant Paymaster-General, to go a second time to Rhode Island a n d 10,000?. is requested of Maj.-Gen. Prescott, who, if h e cannot comply, is also to send forward Mr. Geddes to New York. " T h e Troops began their March on Monday last the 9th I n s t a n t in Six Divisions, t h r e e British and t h r e e G e r m a n ; the Stages will be short, and by General Washington's Letter to m e , a copy of which I enclose, t h e r e is reason to suppose t h e March will be conducted with conveniency to t h e Troops." Some officers and soldiers allowed to go round to Virginia by sea. Encloses memorial from Lt.-Col. Lind and answer. Awaits his Excellency's pleasure. Sends copies of correspondence. Signed letter. Vol. 9. A'o. 146. 1 pages. Also extract. Vol, 9 . No. 153. 2 pages. Enclosures:— LIEUT.-COL.

JOHN LIND to

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS.

1778, November 1 5 . Cambridge.—Requests permission to go to New York to get medical advice. If this cannot be granted, begs this tetter mag be sent to Sir Henry Clinton, together with the memorial proposed to be submitted. Will embrace the first opportunity of submitting his conduct to the General Court Martial, not only on his own account but on that of every commanding officer of a regiment in his Majesty's service. Copy. Vol, 9. No. 151. 2 pages. LIEUT. THOS. BIBBY, D.A.

Genl., to

LIEUT.-COL. JOHN L I N D .

1778, November 15. Cambridge.—Is directed by Phillips to inform him some officers mag have permission to go by sea to

New York and thence to Virginia. Such liberty cannot be granted him, as his demand for a general court martial obliges him to await orders from Clinton, therefore he must remain at Cambridge until some answer is received. He ' may write on his own behalf to Clinton, and Maj.-Gen, Phillips proposes to submit his memorial to his Excellency. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 152. lpage. M A J . - G E N . PHILLIPS to MAJ.-GEN. RICHARD PRESCOTT.

1778, November 15. Cambridge.—Inconvenience and distress to both officers and m e n , but the troops have marched leaving Maj.-Gen. Riedesel and himself answerable for money borrowed for their use. Sends abstract of letter from himself to Sir I I . Clinton, and requests him to send Mr. Geddes back with 10,000/. If it is not in his power to send this money from Rhode Island, requests him to forward Mr. Geddes to New York and send a letter through Major-General Sullivan of his being set out for Sir H e n r y . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 10G. 3 pages. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, November 1G. New York.—That t h e first quarter's provisions only for the year 1778 are as yet arrived. Requesting him to represent to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury the distress they will bo in should the victuallers be delayed, t h a t in future t h e supplies may be more regular. D u r i n g the short time h e h a s had command they have been reduced three several times to little more than three weeks' provisions. Briga­ dier-General Prevost at St. Augustine has also given notice of scarcity. Acknowledges letters. 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 9 and 2 5 . 2 pages each. W . COLLIER, Secretary, to M B . WEIR, Chief Surgeon to the General Hospital. 1778, November 16. Cambridge.'—It is the Major-General's orders t h a t he pay a professional visit to Lt.-Col. Lind, enquire into the nature of his case, and report if it be necessary to delay his m a r c h at present or in what time h e might journey without injury to his h e a l t h . Copy. Vol. 9. No. 150. 2 pages. GOVERNOR WILLIAM FRANKLIN to t h e EARL OF CARLISLE, SIR HENRY CLINTON and W M . E D E N (His Majesty's

Commissioners). 1778, November 16. New Y o r k — T h a t in 1776 he was seized by a n armed force and sent into Connecticut, where h e was detained as a prisoner till last m o n t h . T h a t h e has been com­ pelled to bear all his own expenses, his salary stopped, his landed estate in the h a n d s of the rebels and his personal estate largely

destroyed by tire hi New York. T h a t friends in Connecticut had assisted h i m , otherwise h e m u s t have starved. T h a t h e had frequently been applied to by the King's soldiers a n d loyalists and h a d endeavoured to relieve t h e m . T h a t all the other Governors h a d been previously rendered independent of the support of their Assemblies, but as such regulation in his case did not actually take place h a s not ventured to draw on the T r e a s u r y . I s n o t only in w a n t of money for present subsistence but desirous of discharging t h e debts contracted in Connecticut, and requests that if they would, they can consistently with the powers vested in t h e m advance h i m one year of his salary. 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 11 and 26. 3 pages each. Enclosed hy Sir H . Clinton to J o h n Robinson, 24 Nov. DEPUTY ADJUTANT-GENERAL THOS. JOHN L I N D .

BIHUY to

LT.-COL.

1778, November 17. Cambridge.—Pointing out the reasons of his not obtaining permission to go to New York. T h a t if t h e public application to Major-Gen. H e a t h for him to remain at Cambridge failed h e h a d liberty to make use of private interces­ sion. As Mr. Hayes, the surgeon, was going to New York it was an opportunity of stating his case direct. I n his letter of the 15th there is a direct insinuation of partiality. This the MajorGeneral cannot but consider as indecent, and proposes represent­ ing his conduct to Sir H . Clinton. Copy. Vol. 9. No. 149. 4 pages. JOHN W I E R [ W E I R ] , Surgeon, to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, November 17. Cambridge.—Has visited Lt.-Col. Lind. It will not be safe for h i m to m a r c h while t h e present symptoms remain. Should h e have no relapse he m a y set out in a week or ten days under the description of easy journeys and t h a t the exercise and removing to a milder climate will be of advantage to his health. Copy. Vol. 9. A'o. 148. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

LIEUT.-COL. JOHN

LIND.

1778, November 18. Cambridge.—The words of his letter of the 15th bring the affair between t h e m to a different point of view, in which every commanding officer a s h e says is concerned. Cannot therefore allow him to remain absent from the 20th Eegt., and directs h i m to repair to it and there wait Clinton's orders. F r o m Mr. Weir's report short journeys and change of air may be of use. therefore h e is on his honour to make no unnecessary delay. Copy. Vol. 9. A o. 147. 3 pages. T

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1778, November 19.—Acknowledges letter of 14th inst. I n consequence of his letter to Mr. Clarke has sent Major Bruen,

Deputy Quarter Master General, to King's F e r r y with money and necessaries for t h e use of t h e troops under Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Desires the Major may he permitted to send information if more is required. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 169. 1 page.. S I B GBEY COOPER to

[ G E N . S I R LIENBY CLINTON].

1778, November 19. W h i t e h a l l — T h e Lords of t h e Treasury have entered into contracts with Messrs. Nesbitt, &c. for supply­ ing his Majesty's forces i n North America with provisions. Transmits copy. A note enumerates t h e contracts as- given already above 7 November. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 115. 2 pages. GREENWOOD and HIGGINSON and o t h e r s to L o a n GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, November 19. London.—Memorial on behalf of t h e m ­ selves and others interested in t h e provinces of Georgia and S . Carolina. Copy. Vol.15. No. 187. 'A folio pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 300, fo. 69 ; and in t h e Carlisle M S S . CHARLES a n d

ROBERT COOKE to H i s MAJESTY'S COMMISSIONERS.

1778, Nov. 20. New York.—Copy of a m e m o r i a l ; annexed to their original memorial to t h e Treasury, 8 April 1782, which see. GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 20. Head Q u a r t e r s . — " I a m charged by Congress to transmit t h e inclosed resolution on t h e case of Lieut.-Col. Conolly. I have the honour to be, with due respect, your Excellency's most h b l e . Serv - " Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 170. 1 page. Enclosing Congress Resolution, 12 Nov. 1

LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, November 2 1 . W a r Office.—Notifying exchange of commission between Capt. F r a s e r of t h e 1st regiment of Foot Guards a n d Capt. Cockran of the 4th regt. of Foot. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 88. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON].

1778, November 2 1 . W a r Office.—Sends particular invoices of the clothing for various regiments shipped with the rest of the clothing on board t h e Tortoise a n d Margery. Should t h e regiments b e drafted, t h e clothing t o be sent back. Copy. Vol 6. No. 87. 1 page.

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM PHILLIPS to M A J . - G E N . HORATIO GATES.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 1 . Cambridge.—Requesting b i s opinion upon the enclosure a n d -whether h e would advise Canada clothing vessels to go to Fredericksburg upon t h e R a p p a h a n n o c k River or to Richmond upon J a m e s River. Extract. Vol. 9. No. 1 6 0 . 1 page. Enclosure:— Report from Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton got from Colonel Bland.—Vessels of near 2 0 0 tons can go up the Rappa­ hannock River to Fredericksburg. The distance by land to Charlotteville sixty-five miles. At Fredericksburg waggons that carry tobacco can easily be obtained. Vessels of any tonnage can go up James River to Richmond, thence by land about one hundred miles. Copy. Vol. 9 . No. 1 6 1 . 1 page. The above two enclosed bg Major-Gen. Phillips to Sir II. Clinton, 9 Dec. 1 7 7 8 . LORD BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 3 . War Office.—That ii h e t h i n k s proper leave m a y be given to Col. Stephens, of the Foot Guards, to r e t u r n to G r e a t . Britain at t h e end of this campaign on account of private affairs. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 7 4 . 1 page. MAJOR-GEN. HORATIO GATES to MAJOR-GEN. PHILLIPS.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 8 . Boston.—Is of opinion the baggage should be sent to Fredericksburg. Extract. Vol. 9. No. 1 5 9 . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 9 Dec. 1 7 7 8 . GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 4 . New "York.—It being t h e opinion of his Majesty's Commissioners t h a t Governor F r a n k l i n should be supplied with the year's salary h e asks for, h a s in consequence granted h i m a w a r r a n t on t h e Deputy Paymaster-General, which it is hoped will meet with their Lordships' approbation. 2 copies. Vol. 8 3 . Nos. 1 0 and 2 7 . 1 page each. Enclosing Gov. F r a n k l i n to t h e Commissioners, 1 6 Nov. 1 7 7 8 . G E N . WASHINGTON to

G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 8 , November 2 7 . H e a d Quarters, Fredericksburg.— Commissioners appointed for exchange of prisoners. Signed letter. Vol. 8 . No. 1 7 2 . 3 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 4 5 ; and 5 8 9 , fo. 7 7 .

L O R D BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, November 30. War Office.—Since the letter of the 3rd it has again been proposed to send out Sir James Napier as Superintendent General of Hospitals in North America, and upon his declining the office it was offered to Mr. J o h n Adair, who, however, is not able to quit E n g l a n d . Dr. Nooth, Physician Extraordinary now in America and one of the Purveyors to t h e Hospitals, has been represented as competent. Should h e (Clinton) see the necessity of the a p p o i n t m e n t and approve Dr. Nooth it is his Majesty's pleasure h e should enter at once upon the duties of the office without waiting for a commission. Two Purveyors not being needed at New York Dr. Nooth m a y return to Great Britain should he not be approved as Superin­ tendent of Hospitals. P.S.—Lord George Germain approves Dr. Nooth : encloses copy of his letter. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 77. 8 pages. Enclosure:— L O R D GEORGE GERJIAIN to

ROBERT ADAIR.

1778, November 30. Pall Matt.—Sorry to hear Mr. Adair declines going to America. It is fortunate that such a man as Dr. Nooth is on the spot. Feels obliged at his being pointed out, as there is no doubt he is equal to the undertaking. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 78. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 25. N . D . [about 1778, November.]—Schedule of correspondence between Maj.-Gen. Riedesel, Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, Maj.-Gen. H e a t h , Maj.-Gen. Gates, and Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Vol. 9. No. 144. 2 pages. L O R D BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, December 1. War Office.— Sends t h e enclosed. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 80. 1 page. Enclosure :— List of Promotions. Copy. Vol. G. No. 8 1 . 1 page. L O R D BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 1. War Office.—Acknowledges letter of 12th October, containing bill for 2,200/. and a blank commission of ensign, a s purchase money for the late Major Saxton's majority. Also other letters with r e t u r n s and list of promotions. T h a n k s for attention paid to his recommendation of L t . Chapman, Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 79. 1 page. Extract, in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155, fo. 1.

MESSRS. HARLET AND DRUMMOND.

f i T b s s S v — L i s t of sums issued to Messrs. H a r l e y a n d D r u m m o n d , contractors for r e m i t t i n g money for t h e pay of H.M. Forces in North America. Another paper of sums issued to the same between the same dates. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 34 and 35. 2 pp. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n . 1779. LORD BARRINGTON to

[GENERAL SIR HENRY C L I N T O N ] .

1778, December 2. W a r Office.—Sends t h e invoice of military articles shipped on the " Margery " t r a n s p o r t for the use of the 10th regiment of Foot. Copy. Vol 6. No. 82. 1 page. Enclosure:— Invoice marked at foot " The above ship on board the Margery, Capt. Dickson, for No. America 10th and 21si August 1778. Receipts taken from Wm. Hope." Copy. Vol 6. No. 8 3 . 1 page. d

LORD BARRINGTON t o GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 2. W a r Office.—A new commission bearing date 2 5 t h November, 1775, has been m a d e out for L t . Robt. Duncanson of t h e 2d Battalion of the 71st regiment. There is a lieutenancy vacant in the 4 0 t h regiment by the appointment of L t . De Courcy to t h e L t . - G o v e r n m e n t of Gravesend and Tilbury. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 84. 1 page. LORD BARRINGTON to

MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS to

the

care of Sir H e n r y Clinton, & c , & c , & c , New York. 1778, December 2 . War Office.—Assuring him by t h e King's command t h a t whenever proper occasions occur t h e officers now in New E n g l a n d u n d e r h i m shall be considered in a n equal degree with the rest of the a r m y . Copy. . Vol. 12. No. 46. 2 pages. Copy in Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 2 1 . Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir I I . Clinton, 29 May 1779. G E N : S I R HENRY CLINTON to

G E N . WASHINGTON.

1778, December 2. New York.—Arrangements for the meet­ ing of Commissioners for exchange of prisoners. Copy. Vol, 8. No. 173. 1 p. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 58 ; 589, fo. 79,

LOUD GEORGE GERMAIN to GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 2. Whitehall.—Separate. Two letters. Copies. Vol. 7. Nos. 42 and 48. 1 p. 2 pp. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 134, fos. 273, 369 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 285 ; and in the Sackville M S S . MAJ.-GEN.

WM.

PniLLirs

to

GEN.

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 2. Cambridge.—Cajit. Barrington going to New York to procure bis exchange will deliver this. The troops marched from Cambridge and Rutland 9th November. His aidde-camp saw the several divisions pass tho Connecticut and reports t h a t about 50 British and 30 Germans deserted, the rest behaved well. Major.-Gen. Gates complied with every request. Col. Bland sent by Washington superintends the march from Enfield to Virginia. The last requisition for money on Rhode Island succeeded so far as to release Riedesel and himself. Riedesel set out four days ago, and h e begins on Monday or Tuesday. Will report as to the troops after his arrival at Charlotieville. Wounded, disabled and sick officers and men aro permitted to go to New York to be exchanged or sent by sea to Virginia. Tho cartel ship is found too small for the whole, and Maj.-Gen. Gates g r a n t s permission for some to m a r c h to New York. L t . Matthews of 62nd British and Capt. Schlagenteuffell, G e r m a n , to go to Rhode Island. F e a r s they will die before reaching it. Requests him to waive punctillio relating to partial parole exchanges so far as concerns officers and m e n sent into New York, and t h a t the whole m a y be exchanged for an equal n u m b e r of American prisoners. Encloses lists, all of whom he desires to be included in tho exchange. Requests notice of such exchange be sent to Major H a r n a g e , who will remain here sick. Will send further news by L t . Collier. Signed letter. FoZ."9. No. 154. 6 pages. Enclosures:— TROOPS OP CONVENTION.

1778, December 2.—Return of six British officers who remain behind the march. Original. Vol. 9. No. 156. 2 pages. 1778, December. Cambridge.—Return of four German officers who remain behind the march. Original. Vol. 9. No. 157- 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM PHILLIPS to MAJOR-GENERAL HORATIO GATES.

1778, December 2. Cambridge.—Concern at troubling him so often on account of those who could not prosecute the march to Virginia. The n u m b e r is no more t h a n six or eight officers and about 200 m e n . I t is found impossible to put so m a n y on board the cartel ship a n d there is but one alternative, that of suffering a p a r t of t h e m e n under proper officers to go by land to Rhode Island or New York. Makes no doubt of their being exchanged. 3580

Exact r e t u r n s will be sent. Should t h e y n o t be exchanged they shall join the troops in Virginia. Appeals on behalf of two officers, one British, one G e r m a n , for liberty to go to Rhode Island attended by a surgeon's m a t e . They a r c ill, or dying, and the hope of change of air will alleviate their distresses. Should these requests be complied with, t h e D e p u t y Quarter Master General m a y meet Maj. Hopkins and regulate m a t t e r s . Copy. . Vol, 9. No. 155. 4 jwges. L O E D GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, December 3. Whitehall.—No. 22. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No, 44. 5 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 377; copy 431, fo. 2 9 4 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . JOHN ROBINSON to [GENERAL S I E

1778, December receipt of letters will be taken into Copy. Vol. 2.

HENRY CLINTON],

5. Whitehall.—Is commanded to acknowledge of 8 t h , 14th, a n d 22nd October last. T h e y consideration. No. 133. 1 page.

TIMOTHY HIERLIHY, Major C o m m a n d a n t of t h e Independent Cos., to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 6. Island of St. J o h n , Charlotte Town. No. 1, — R e c o u n t i n g t h a t on 7th April h e arrived at Halifax with t h e I n d e p e n d e n t Companies and p u t himself u n d e r t h e c o m m a n d of Major General Massey, who ordered h i m a n d the corps to repair to Spanish river to protect colliery t h e r e . T h a t he dug and pre­ pared coals, fortified a post, suppressed t h e piratical attempts of t h e rebels and recovered some property a n d two vessels. On 27th October he received Major-General Massey's approbation and orders to repair h i t h e r with transports not laden with coal in order to load hence with fire-wood, t h a t on the 11th November h e sailed with the Independent Companies and twenty-seven m e n belonging to Captain C o m m a n d a n t Callbeck's Saint J o h n ' s Volunteers. T h a t t h e vessels were separated in a storm, b u t ho arrived 30th November with t h e ship a n d two brigs. Despairs of t h e rest r e a c h i n g here this year.. Immediately after his arrival h e Bhowed M r . Callbeck, who is P r e s i d e n t of t h e Council and Commander-in-chief on this island, H i s Excellency's orders of 12th September, directing t h e discharge of t h e company. Recounts t h e surprise of Mr. Callbeck a n d t h e Council a n d their pressing instances to delay carrying out the orders. H i s difficult position and the apparent utility, even necessity, of keeping the few m e n together till the spring induced h i m to accede, and h e is emboldened to submit his conduct to his benign deliberation. Signed letter. Vol. 52. A'o. 67. 4 pages. Enclosures:— PRESIDENT P H I L L I P S CALLBECK to

MAJ. HIERLIHY.

1778, December 3. Charlotte Town.—Immediately after the communication of Sir Henry Clinton's orders he convened

the Council, the result of which is that they have resolved to apply for the postponement of the discharging of his company. Forwards at their request letter and extract from Minutes of Council, to which he adds his own; requests that it be delayed until application is made to Sir Henry Clinton. Encloses instrument of indemnification, pledging himself to pay all subsistence, clothing, etc., accounts also for rations supplied in consequence of Hierlihy's orders until his Excellency's pleasure is known. Copy. Vol. 52. No. 77. 2 pages. THOMAS W E I G H T , P E T E R STEWART, and MAJOR H I E R L I H Y .

W M . NESBITT to

1778, December 3. Council Chamber, Charlotte Town.—That the order to disband President Callbeeh's Company has been laid before them for opinion. They hope, if it can be done with propriety, he icill delay what they apprehend will expose the Island to danger until Sir Henry Clinton's resolution is received in answer to their application. Likewise that he will join them in their request and in consequence order his Quartermaster to issue rations for that Company with his own corps. Copy. Vol. 52. No. 74. 2 pages. 1778, December 2 and 3.—Minutes of the Council Board, Island of St. John. Extract, signed Wm. Nisbett. Vol. 53. No. 65. 10 pages. 1778, December 3.—Instrument of Indemnification concerning the disbanding the volunteers of St. John's Island. Copy. Vol. 5 3 . No. 75. 2 pages. MAJ.-COMMANDANT

TIMOTHY H I E R L I H Y to

BRIG.-GEN.

MCLEAN.

1778, December 6. Charlotte T o w n — O n 27 October h e received, letter from Gen. Massey containing orders to repair h i t h e r with such transports as should not be able to load with coal, t h a t they m i g h t bo sent hence with lirewood. F i n d i n g four small transports, ho directed them to join the two assigned to carry the troops. E m b a r k e d November i B t ; was kept in h a r ­ bour until 11th by contrary winds. P u t into St. Ann's on 13th ; four vessels separated by a storm. L t . Eelly wont in search, but was unsuccessful. Men landed 2nd inst., weather prevented landing provisions. Shewed Mr. Callbeck, President of Council and Commander-in-Chief of this Island, orders of 12th September received from Sir H e n r y Clinton directing his company bo dis­ charged. Gives reasons for deferring compliance with this order. Mr. Callbeck and his Majesty's Council solicit his (McLean's) favourable representation in seconding their request for continu­ ance of said company. Trusts his conduct will be forgiven if he h a s erred, as h e had n o other motive t h a n the good of his Majesty's service. Signed letter. Vol, 52. No. 7 3 . 8 pages. Enclosures:— Four papers Nos. 68, 69, 7 1 , 72, same as those enclosed above in his letter to Clinton,

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1778, December 7, Cambridge.—Promise prisoners. (Supposed enclosed in the following.) Copy. Vol. 9. No. 163. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to

to

exchange

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 8. Cambridge.—Received letter of 8th November. T h a n k s for allowance of 165 days' forage money and for remitting stoppages from t h e m e n . Supposes t h e effort to stop the m a r c h h a s failed. I t Is to be lamented no plan can be pursued for settling a general exchange, perhaps h e might be useful in such a purpose. Repeats w h a t he has previously said about t h e parole h e h a s given as regards the sick a n d wounded officers and men allowed to go to New York. Hopes t h e exchange m a y take place. E a r n e s t l y requests t h a t t h e promotion to a company in t h e 21st should go in t h e regiment. The officers of these troops see with concern how little likely it is t h e y shall succeed to general promotions going t h r o u g h o u t t h e a r m y when they see accidental vacancies given away from t h e m . Begs t h a t h i s recommendations for a n y promotions m a y be successful as Gen. Burgoyne's have always been. Sends some new papers relating to Lt.-Col. L i n d a n d m u s t complain of t h a t officer's conduct to himself. H a s ordered h i m to his regiment, from which h e shall never move with his consent till t h e regiment is exchanged, and desires his Excellency's decision on the question of the Deputy Chaplain. H i s last despatches were entrusted to Capt. Masters of the 24th, who forgetting h e was a messenger entered into some conversation as to an exchange which obliged Gen. W a s h i n g t o n (so it is under­ stood) to refuse his going to New York, the American Congress h a v i n g passed a resolution against partial parole exchange. L t . Campbell carries t h e s e dispatches ; requests t h a t t h e money last written for m a y be sent by him for the Troops of Convention. Cannot conveniently send t h e Paymaster. Apprehends this will be the only correspondence for a long time, as h e sets out on his journey t h e day after to-morrow. " Exile is n o very agreeable point of view, every day's journey brings it nearer to me, and when I arrive in Virginia, which from distance and situation will naturally exclude me from all communication with m y friends, I shall sit down a melancholy but patient example of t h e ill fortune of W a r . " Does not now wish to be particularly exchanged, but to take h i s chance u n d e r the general description of exchange of t h e Troops of Convention. r

Signed letter.

Vol. 9.

T

A o. 164.

9 pages.

MESSRS. HARLEY AND DRUMMOND.

i^T^ssslrs.—A List of P a y m a s t e r ' s Receipts received by Messrs. Harley and D r u m m o n d from 29 November 1770. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 3 3 . 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n . .1779.

JOHN BEATTY.

1778, December 9. Amboy.—Statement respecting Abraham Brown and J o h n Lezier. That Brown and Lezier of a party of Bangers captured a Mr. Richards carrying sundries to his farm. T h a t Mr. Richards struggling to escape, Brown fired and killed h i m on the spot. A party from New York haying captured these two Rangers they were carried into New York and confined without fire or covering and with a scanty supply of provisions. Their friends were not allowed to see t h e m . Copy. Vol. 8. No. 178. 3 pages. Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H . Clinton, 26 Dec. 1778. M A J . - G E N . W M . P H I L L I P S to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 9. Cambridge.—Sends some papers relating to sending round the clothing, baggage and stores to Virginia. Asks t h a t particulars as to passports, etc., of the Troops of Convention be communicated to him t h r o u g h Gen. Washington's headquarters, t h a t officers m a y be sent round to the place to which the vessels are directed. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 158. 2 pages. Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Gates to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 23 Nov., and Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Gates, 21 Nov. M A J . - G E N . W M . P H I L L I P S to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 9. Cambridge.—Recommendations for suc­ cession of officers to vacancies in the 9th and 62nd regiments. Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 162. 3 pages. STORES.

1778, December 9. New York.—Calculation of the quantity of candles necessary for 26 winter weeks for 40,000 m e n , Geo. Clark, B . M . G . 4 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 6, 13, 2 1 , 29. 1 page each, Enclosed by Sir H . Clinton to J o h n Robinson, 24 December. LORD BARRINGTON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 10. War Office.—List of promotions dated 12th October last laid before his Majesty and approved. Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 6. No. 89. 1 page. G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, December 10. New York.—No. 29. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 174. 2 pages. Signed letters in t h e Public Record Office, America W . Indies 135, fo. 3 7 ; a n d 589, fo. 75 ; copy 306, fo. 2 8 1 .

and

L O R D BARRINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 1 1 . W a r Office.—Deficiency of officers in t h e d e t a c h m e n t of G u a r d s serving u n d e r h i s c o m m a n d to bo filled u p . Colonels to be relieved a n d r e t u r n home when relieved. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No. 90. 1 page. • LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, December 12. "Whitehall.—No. 2 3 . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 4 5 . 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 134, fo. 3 8 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 284, and in the Sackville M S S . Enclosure:— Estimate of stores required for 15,000 men—tents, blankets, mittens, shoe soals (sic), luggage, sldrts, breeches, kettles, hatchets, cCv. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 46. 2 pages. MARQUIS DE L A FAYETTE to

the

GANADIAN INDIANS.

1778, December 18. Boston. Copy. French. Vol. 1 1 . A'o. 2 1 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Eecord Office, Colonial Correspondence. Quebec, 1 6 ; British Museum, Additional M S S . 21841, fo. 189. TREASURY M I N U T E S .

1778, December 18. Whitehall.—Concerning money sent to America. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 37. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Eobinson to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n . 1779. GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

[LORD B A R R I N G T O N ] .

1778, December 19. New York.—Eespecting the vacancy of a troop in the 17th regt. of L i g h t Dragoons by the promotion of Captain Stanley in E u r o p e . Copy. Vol, 14. No. 214. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Eecord Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence, Vol. 20. JAIIES MORDEN.

1778, December 19. H a l i f a x — E e t u r n of coals said to be shipped (for Halifax) on board various transports at Spanish Eiver by order of Maj.-Gen. Massey, October 1778, with receipt by J a m e s Morden, Barrack Master, on this date. Signed copy. Vol. 2 1 . A o. 80. Duplicate copy. Vol. 2 1 . Nos. 61 and 62. 3 pages each. T

JOHN MONEY to

CHAS. JENKINBON.

1778, December 2 1 . London.—Memorial. Represents his services and pretensions to the vacant Majority in 20th regt. by the death of Major Ackland (sic). Copy. Vol. 10. No. 2. 8 pages. Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H . Clinton, 6 July 1779. MOSES FRANKS to

[ S I R GREY C O O P E R ] .

1778, December 22.—Imploring interposition with Lord North on behalf of h i s brother David F r a n k s of Philadelphia, thrown into prison by the Congress charged with having endeavoured to carry a letter to himself, Moses F r a n k s , the sentiments of which they consider inimical to the United States. Asks if he might be exchanged. Followed by a Memorandum to t h e effect t h a t it will be best to submit t h e exchange to Sir H e n r y Clinton's discretion. Is sure of Sir H e n r y ' s friendly offices, they having been school-fellows in America. Copy. Vol, 2. No. 184. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 26 Dec. 1778. L I E U I . - G O V . RICHARD H U G H E S to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 22. Government House at Halifax.—An unlucky accident having thrown the " M a r t h a " armed storeship into t h e h a n d s of the rebels, repeats the application for a certain q u a n t i t y of gunpowder in case of attack. The commanding officer of t h e King's troops will probably mention in some of h i s letters the quantity required. Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 39. 2 pages. TREASURY M I N U T E S .

1778, December 22. Whitehall.—Concerning camp neces­ saries. Copy. Vol. 38. No. 86. 8 pages. 1778, December 22. Whitehall.—Concerning state of the a r m y chest. Copg. Vol. 8 3 . No. 38. 2 pages. Both enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n . 1779 LIEUT.-COLONEL ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL.

1778, December 23. On " P h o e n i x " Man-of-War.—List of promotions a n d appointments by Lt.-Col. Campbell commanding a detachment of his Majesty's forces for Georgia, which took place after t h e arrival of the troops in the river Savannah. (Some of these are Provincial troops.) Signed original. Vol, 10. No. 37. 2 pages. ADJUTANT-GENERAL LORD RAWDON to [ S I R HENRY CLINTON] .

1778, December 23.—In obedience to h i s Excellency's com­ m a n d h e directed his deputy to enquire on what grounds

Lt. Shuttlew'Orth was admitted to the purchase of a company above L t . L a y a r d . As this transaction took place before h e was Adjutant-General, quotes Lt.-Col. Clarke's letter stating t h a t h e did not know of Capt. L a y a r d ' s wish. H a d Lt.-Col. Clarke known of Mr. L a y a r d ' s desire to purchase h e could not h a v e given Maj. Brice sufficient security for the m o n e y without particular powers from him, therefore it became custom in Sir W . Howe's time to consider eldest of any r a n k on t h e spot as first for pro­ motion. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 204*. 2 pages. G E N . S I R H E N K Y CLINTON to

LORD AMHERST.

1778, December 24. New Y o r k . — T r a n s m i t s t h e AdjutantGeneral's report respecting t h e promotion of L t . Shuttleworth in preference to L t . L a y a r d . Notices in tho Gazette L t . L a y a r d is signified as having succeeded to a company in 7th r e g i m e n t by p u r c h a s e ; hopes this is a mistake. Observations a n d a r g u m e n t s on the subject. It would be depriving h i m of a power ratified apparently to Sir William Howe, his predecessor, &c. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 206. 3 pages. G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

LORD BARRINGTON.

1778, December 24. New York.—A letter similar to the fore­ going. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 205. 3 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20. GENERAL

S I R HENRY CLINTON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1778, December 24. New Y o r k . — " Y o u receive enclosed t h e Barrack Master General's E s t i m a t e of Candles necessary for 40,000 m e n for tho 26 Winter Weeks, which you will be pleased to lay before the Lords Commissioners of H i s Majesty's Treasury for their Consideration " [see on 9 D e c e m b e r ] . 2 copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 12 and 2 8 . 1 page each. HALIFAX.

1778, December 24. Halifax.—Return of contractors' pro­ visions in the King's Stores, signed J o h n Butler, agent to the contractors. Signed copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 36. 2 pages. TROOPS. A

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Q

d

i S i i r - DrCr.aecount of t h e 2nd Battalion Royal Highland E m i g r a n t s . Copy. Vol. 25. No. 84. 2 pp. Enclosed by Chas. Jenkinson to J o h n Robinson, 22 M a r c h 1779, and by h i m to Sir H . Clinton, 16 April.

GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1778, December 26. New York.—No. 84. Copy. Vol. 8-_ No. 175. 1 p. Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 1 3 1 ; copy 306, fo. 2 8 9 ; and in S . P . Foreign, G e r m a n States 192. JOHN ROBINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 26. Treasury Chambers.—Is desired by their Lordships to t r a n s m i t t h e enclosed. Desires h e will take such steps as he thinks proper to obtain the release of Mr. David Franks. Copy. Vol. 2. No. 135. 1 page.. Enclosing Moses F r a n k s to [Sir Grey Cooper], 22 Dee. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 26. Philadelphia.—"Inelosed I send Your Excellency Mr. Beatty's representation of the case of Brown and Lezier, two Soldiers in the Serviee of these States, who it appears are suffering under a confinement of peculiar severity, without any sufficient cause for so injurious a discrimination. I am per­ suaded I need only call your attention to the situation of these M e n to induce you to order them relief and to have them placed precisely on t h e same footing, with other prisoners of war. This will lead to their immediate exchange." Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 177. 1 page. Enclosing Statement by J o h n Beatty, 9 Dec. COLONEL G D Y JOHNSON to GENERAL S I B HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 28. Halifax.—Fears original of the letter which accompanies this has shared the fate of t h e " M a r t h a " which carried it. The officer charged with his (Clinton's) dispatches has arrived safe at Quebec, notwithstanding that the detachment h e marched with was obliged to return to this province from the inclemency of t h e season and the difficulties t h e y had to encounter. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 28. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN to

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, December 28. Halifax.—Encloses duplicate of letter of 2 4 t h October by the armed ship " M a r t h a " lost on her passage. F r o m t h e scarcity of lumber it was found impossible to complete the barracks ; has been obliged to occupy all the block houses, garrets, and every other place he could p u t m e n ; t h e severity of t h e season requiring every resource to enable h i m to break u p camp, which h e did on the 7th Novr. F r o m the 15th to the 18th Novr. the transports arrived with Col. Seitz's Regt. of Hessians and t h e Orange Rangers, one brig is missing having on board

one sergeant a n d 1 8 m e n and all the horses of Col. Seitz's Regt. She was parted from t h e fleet in a galo. T h e Hessians are quartered on t h e inhabitants and well satisfied. Tho Orange E a n g e r s , except a detachment of 1 captain and 50 m e n , are in a repaired barrack at t h e E a s t e r n battery. T h e detachment was sent to Liverpool at t h e desire of t h e Lt.-Gov. a n d Council of t h e Province as per t h e enclosed memorial No. 1 [not identified']. T h e detachment sent to the eastward to cut wood has succeeded, m u c h to his satisfaction. T h e weather prevents continuing the work on Citadel Hill. H a s endeavoured to be as economical as possible in t h e article of fuel, to have more for New York, a n d h a s kept only such quantity as to supply t h e m till t h e m o n t h of May. Made frequent applications to Sir Geo. Collier for convoy. A r e t u r n of the coals is enclosed. Capt. Spry requests w a r r a n t for over £5,000 for works at t h e different forts. H a s referred him to H i s Excellency, hut has allowed h i m £2,000 for bills for lumber received. The benefits of F o r t s Cumberland and Howe not equal to the money expended. Refers him to Capt, Mo watt on the subject. The m a s t e r of the " N a n c y " armed ship which brought t h e E n g l i s h a n d G e r m a n troops, Col. Johnson, & c , destined for Quebec h a s demanded freight for £ 1 , 0 0 0 . H a s given him warrant for £ 5 0 0 , as the agreement to l a n d t h e m at Quebec was not carried through. Can in spring procure a ship for t h e remainder of t h e voyage for less t h a n t h e rest of t h e £ 5 0 0 . Sends letter from the commanding officers of t h e regular regiments for bat and forage m o n e y ; also a memorial from M r . Jeffries praying subsistence as purveyor to t h e General H o s p i t a l ; also abstract for subsistence presented by Capt. Monk, commanding officer of the five companies of t h e Nova Scotia Volunteers. Capt. Monk h a s desired leave to go to Head Quarters to represent affairs of his corps. Capt. Skinner, 70th, also has leave to go to New York. Lt.-Col. Bayard, who arrived a few days ago, was reinstated in t h e command of the Orange Rangers and Lt.-Col. Campbell returns to New York. Repeats demand for powder. H a v i n g refused leave to go to New York to Major Dewindt of t h e Orange Rangers, is requested to forward a memorial. T h e province tranquil and the I n d i a n s to appearance satisfied. Suggests beating up t h e American quarters along t h e opposite coast towards Boston, in the s u m m e r . LOBS of the " Gage " armed ship, constantly employed as a convoy for supplying the out­ posts. Lt.-Col, G o r e h a m h a s requested h i m to forward a n account of clothing for his corps. P.S.—Urges decision on case of a m a n who h a s suffered long confinement in irons for desertion. F o r w a r d s a memorial of Capt. Maclean of t h e Royal E m i g r a n t s and copy of a letter from Lt.-Col. Campbell of t h e Argyleshire Eegt. Hearing h i s Excellency is in want of provisions, ships for New York all t h e Treasury provisions here. Sends the con­ tractors* r e t u r n of provisions for the troops in this province. Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 4.0. 8 pages. E x t r a c t in the Public Eecord Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 163.

SAVANNAH.

1778, December 29.—Return of prisoners taken by his Majesty's forces under Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell on this date. R e t u r n of killed and wounded under Lt.-Col. Campbell. (Qy. That these may have been enclosed by Lt.-Col. Campbell in h i s letter of 16 January, 1779.) Vol. 15. Nos. 154, 156. 1 page each. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fos. 255 and 2 5 9 ; 155, fos. 77 and 79.

L O E D AMHERST to LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1778, December 30. "Whitehall.—With reference to Major Maitland of the Marines being returned Lt.-Col. of the 71st vice Sir W m . E r s k i n e . Copg. Vol. 10. No. 2 5 . 1 page. Enclosed by Lord George Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 23 J a n . 1779. Another copy. Vol. 10. No. 7 1 . lpage. Enclosed by Chas. Jenkinson to Sir E . Clinton, 1 March 1779. Also in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Yol. 20.

G E N . S I E HENRY CLINTON to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM: P H I L L I P S .

1778, December 30. New York.—No. 3. " I am favor'd with your Letter of t h e 8 Ins*- by Lieut. Campbell, whom I would n o t detain untill I could give you a full Answer to it, lest h e should be disappointed in his Expectations of meeting you on your Way to Virginia. " Upon reflection I think it will be better to defer sending the Money you write for, untill you are able to send your Paymaster here, and can inform me exactly what Sum you may w a n t ; as the bad Road, Ferries &c at this inclement Season of the Year m i g h t render a charge of t h a t Sort rather unsafe and trouble­ some. " I sincerely wish you an agreable journey, with every Compli­ m e n t of t h e Season, and am &c." Draft. Vol. 8. No. 176. 1 page. t h

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BRIG.-GEN.

F R A S . MCLEAN to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1778, December 30. Halifax.—Since letter of 28th Lt.-Col. Geo. Campbell of the Orange Rangers has presented a memorial desiring £'100 sterling to enable h i m to proceed to New York. H a s granted a warrant for this Bum. Asks his Excellency to direct that this money m a y be accounted for to the Deputy Pay­ master at New York. Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 73. 1 page.

LORD AMHERST to GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1778, December 3 1 . Whitehall.—Sending t h e enclosed. Signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 9 1 . 1 page. Enclosure:— LORD AMHERST to M A J . - G E N . JAMES GRANT.

1778, December 30. Whitehall.—Col. Medmvs serving as a brigadier is nominated aid-de-camp. Encloses brevet of colonel in the army for Sir Henry Calder to obviate any unpleasantness that may arise from the circumstance of Medmvs being "Colonel" and Calder, who was his senior, only " Lt. Colonel." Should Calder have left the army or expressed desire to discontinue serving, the commission is to be returned, that it may be cancelled. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 92. 2 pages. ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.

1778, Geo. H I . Cap. 15.—For t h e relict.of t h e Captors of Prizes, & c , & c , &e. Cap. 16. F o r allowing t h e exportation of certain quantities of W h e a t Flour, & c , to Newfoundland, & c , & c , &c. Cap. 24. F o r allowing the Re-importation of unmanufactured Tobacco, & c , & c , &c. Cap. 4 5 . To continue t h e several Laws therein mentioned relating to t h e Allowance upon tho exportation of Gunpowder,
Magistrates of t h e PoliceN . D . [qy. 1778.]—Draft circular. Testimonial to their services as officers of police in t h e city [of P h i l a d e l p h i a ] . Vol. 8. No. 90. 1 p. [ S I R WILLLAM H O W E ] to CAPTAIN S M I T H .

N . D - [qy. 1778.] H e a d Quarters.—Authorizing h i m to appoint a n agent to t h e provincial corps. Draft. Vol. 8 1 . No. 52. 1 p. MERCHANTS OF N E W YORK to G E N . S I R W M . H O W E .

N . D - [qy. 1778.]—Petition. Requesting permission to export flax seed a n d l u m b e r , it having been intimated b y t h e Superin-

teiident on the 26th inst. t h a t n o further exportation would he allowed. [There is a proclamation by Superintendent Elliot on 26 September of this year, 1778.] Copy. Vol. 8. No. 57. 4 pages. NEW

YORK.

N . D . [qy. 1778.]—Paper, headed " M e m o r a n d u m , " containing Queries and Answers as to importation of manufactures &c. for the British a r m y in America. Begins:—"By Act of P a r l i a m e n t t h e mode is pointed out by which the Army, Navy and I n h a b i t a n t s under His Majesty's protection hi America shall be supplied." Endorsed:—"Memorandum of trade licences and proclamations." Vol. 8. No. 58. 13 pp. DOCTOR J . MERVIN NOOTH.

1777-1778.—Abstract of Stoppage Accounts t h a t appear to have been paid by various regiments to one of the Clerks of the Hospital at Philadelphia who deserted with the money to the rebels, and with which the hospital has never been credited. £ 2 7 1 17s. Bd. Signed original. Vol. 39. No. 169. Also copy. Vol. 27. No. 103. 1 page each. Annexed to Proceedings of a Board of E n q u i r y , 25 May 1782. MAJOR WILLIAM SOUTER to MAJOR-GEN. E I R E MASSEY.

[supposed 1778.]—As the companies of the Battalion of Marines under his command consist of 106 rank and file each, the Captains hope they may be allowed an additional horse, a s one is insufficient to carry the baggage, and t h a t h e will apply to the Commander-in-Chief to p u t t h e m in this respect on the same footing as the Battalion of Guards and Hessians serving in America. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 156. 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL DANIEL JONES to

CAPTAIN JOHN

SMITH.

1779, J a n u a r y 1. New York.—"Sir, Brower and L a s h a e r were brought Prisoners to New York (Brower in September 77, and L a s h a e r in March 78,) for the Murder of Mr. Richards in the Jerseys. I imagine the Commander in Chief wantB n o Inform­ ation concerning their Crime. They are treated like the other P r i s o n e r s in t h e Provost, a n d are well Cloathed. No Visitors are allowed to Prisoners in the Provost, bad use having been m a d e of t h a t Indulgence. " M r . P i n t a r d will inform you h e h a 3 never been refused send­ ing t h e m any Necessaries he thought proper." Copy. Vol. 10. No. 20. 1 page. Enclosed hy [Sir I I . Clinton] to Gen. Washington, 28 J a n ,

L E W I S PINTARD to

CAPTAIN JOHN S M I T H .

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 . New Y o r k . — " I a m desired by General Jones to inform you t h a t n o Articles of Cloathing Provisions.or other Necessaries t h a t I have sent from time to time to the Provost for t h e American Prisoners of W a r have ever been refused Admittance, but have always been received a n d safely delivered." Copy. Vol. 1 0 . A'o. 1 9 . 1 page. Enclosed by [Sir H . Clinton] to Gen. W a s h i n g t o n , 2 3 J a n . Gov.

JOHN DALLING to B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 3 . Jamaica. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 3 . 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies, 2 6 7 , fo. 1 0 3 . COMMODORE H Y D E PARKER, J U N R . , a n d CAMPBELL.

L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 4 . S a v a n n a h , H e a d Quarters.—Proclamation. Printed. Vol. 1 6 . Nos. 2 and 3 . Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 1 5 5 , fo. 8 1 ; 1 3 5 , fo. 2 6 7 ; Admiralty, Secretary, I n Letters, 4 8 9 ; & c , &c. CHARLES JENKISSON to

GENERAL S I R H .

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 6 . War Office.—Has t h e King's commands to send t h e enclosed memorial to be taken into consideration. ' Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . A o. 1 . 1 page. Enclosing Memorial of Capt. Money to Charles J e n k i n s o n , 2 1 Dee. 1 7 7 8 . r

CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 6 . W a r Office.—Sends list of promotions m a d e in the r e g i m e n t s under his c o m m a n d : likewise of vacancies occasioned by t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of officers in Col. McLean's corps. . Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . A'o. 3 . 1 page. Enclosure:—List as above. Vol. 1 0 . A o. 4 . 2 pages. r

D . JONES and

A.

ELLIOT.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 7 . New York.—Opinion or m e m o r a n d u m on t h e loss of the " Crisis," Capt. Salter, by H . M . S . " Lively." Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 8 7 . 3 pages. Original sent b y Sir H . Clinton to J o h n Robinson 2 5 F e b . 1779.

GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1779, J a n u a r y 8. Now Y o r k — N o . 35. Copt/. Vol. 10. No. 8. 3 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Ameriea a n d TV. Indies 135, fo. 1 3 5 ; copy 306, fo. 290. CHARLES JENKINSON to GENERAL STE HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 8. W a r Office. No. 6 2 . — " T h e King judging it proper t h a t the Corps of Royal E m i g r a n t s consisting of two Battalions raised in North America, under t h e Authority of the Commander in Chief of h i s Majesty's Forces there, should be placed upon the Establishment as a British Regiment, I have the honor to acquaint you therewith, and to enclose a Copy of their Establishment as provided for by Parliament. " I also enclose a List of t h e Commissions whieh in consequence thereof have been made out at the Secretary of State's Office, and signed by his Majesty for the Officers of the said Regiment." Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 5. 1 pa^re. Enclosures:— Establishment oj a corps of Royal Highland Emigrants consist­ ing of 2 battalions of 10 companies each from the 25th of December 1778. Vol. 10. No. 6. 1 page. List of Commissions for the same, Sir Henry Clinton to be Colonel in chief, from 16 December 1778. Vol. 10. No. 7. 3 pages. SAVANNAH.

1779, J a n u a r y 8.—Return of Stores taken from the Rebels. Campbell, Lt.-Col. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 155. 2 Original in the Public Record 155, fo. 7 3 ; copy 135, fo. 263.

I r o n and Brass Ordnance and Signed—R. Wilson, also Arehd. pages. Office, America and W. Indies

LORD AMHERST to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 9. Whitehall.—The friends of Lt.-Col. Craig represent h e would prefer the lient.-colonelcy of the 17th. Major D u n c a n McPherson of the 71st is therefore to succeed Lt.-Col. Duffe in Lord Macleod's, and to be allowed to return home and proceed to the E . Indies. " Lt.-Col. Craig had like to have thrown himself out of the army by selling thelieut.-colonelcy of the 17th, which it is said h e disposed of at a very high price instead of selling a Majority at the regulation price," but the King allows him to be t h e purchaser of the lieut.-coloneley of the 56th, on account of h i s good character and services. Signed letter. Vol 10. No. 9. 2 pages.

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to LORD

[qy. BARRINGTON],

1779, J a n u a r y 9. New York.—-The necessity of paying p a r t i c u l a r attention to Sandy Hook whilst t h e F r e n c h fleet lay off this harbour inclined h i m t o appoint Col. O ' H a r a to t h a t command. Gave h i m r a n k of Brigadier General as recompense. Trusts h i s Majesty will approve. M r . Underwood will abide by lieutenancy purchased i n 7 t h regiment. Encloses list of promotions. Copy. Vol, 10. No. 10. 1 page. Signed letter in Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Yol. 20. GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON

to JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, J a n u a r y 9. New York.—Mr. Crowder, o n e of t h e Contractor's agents, will be able to explain to t h e Lords of t h e Treasury the impossibility of raising supplies by bills of exchange and t h e absolute necessity of sending out a quantity of specie. The agents have borrowed upwards of £ 8 0 , 0 0 0 sterling on their own security. There is not a single shilling in t h e military chest. Copy. Vol. 10. No, 1 1 . 1 page. E O R T MORRIS.

1779, J a n u a r y 10.—Return of t h e garrison in P o r t Morris under Major L a n e , signed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost. Original. Vol. 15. No. 160. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H . Clinton, 19 J a n u a r y . Original in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 155, fo. 5 3 ; copy 135, fo. 2 5 1 . L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL.

Proclamation.

1779, J a n u a r y 1 1 . Head Quarters, S a v a n n a h . — F o r appre­ hension of " r i n g l e a d e r s of sedition," &c. Printed. Vol.15. No. 210. lpage. Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 155, fo. 8 5 ; copy 135, fo. 2 7 5 ; Auckland M S S . G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to L O R D ' [GEORGE G E R M A I N ] .

1779, J a n u a r y 1 1 . New York.—No. 3 7 . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 12. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 1 5 1 ; copy 306, fo. 2 9 3 . CHARLES INGLIS to COL. BEVERLY ROBINSON.

1779, J a n u a r y 11.—Recommends t h e bearer, T h o m a s Sumner, E s q . , a magistrate and one of t h e judges of Glocester County. H i s a t t a c h m e n t to Government exposed h i m early to t h e persecu­ tion of t h e rebels, and h e i s now i n want of t h e necessaries of life. Begs to recommend h i m for some provision either of rations or other assistance. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 44. No, 7 8 , 1 page.

P E T E R DUBOIS to

COLONEL BEVERLY ROBINSON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 12.—Begging his good offices with the Com­ mander-in-Chief in obtaining rations for J o h n and Benjamin Booth and Israel Wood, banished from their families and property for their loyalty. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 3 1 . No. 2 1 4 . 1 page. PORT MORRIS.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 3 . — R e t u r n of A r m s and Stores in P o r t Morris, now F o r t George, at Sunbury in Georgia.—Signed by Capt. J. F a i r l a m b . Original. Vol. 1 5 . No. 1 5 9 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H . Clinton, 1 9 J a n . Original in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 5 5 , fo. 5 7 ; copy 1 3 5 , fo. 2 4 7 . G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 4 . New York.—No. 3 9 . Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 3 . 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 1 7 5 ; copy 3 0 6 , fo. 2 9 7 . TREASURY.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 4 . Whitehall.—Minute on t h e state of t h e A r m y chest. 1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 5 . London.—State of provisions for the a r m y at New York and Rhode Island, grounded on t h e advices received from New York, dated 9 and 2 3 November 1 7 7 8 . 1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 5 . London.—Abstract of provisions shipped for New York a n d Philadelphia in 1 7 7 6 , 1 7 7 7 and 1 7 7 8 . Copies. Vol. 8 3 . Nos. 3 9 , 4 0 and 4 1 . 2 pages each. All enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 1 9 J a n . HALIFAX.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 5 . Halifax.—Return of Contractor's sions in t h e King's stores. Signed, J . Butler. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 6 0 . 1 page. L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to

provi­

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 6 . Savannah.—Capture of t h e town. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 3 6 . Copy. Vol, 1 5 . No. 1 5 7 . 1 1 pages each. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 2 3 1 . 358Q

2A

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD

CAMPBELL.

1779, J a n u a r y 16. Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 15. No, 188. 4 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies, 155, fo. 9 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 8 9 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN to

G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON,

1779, J a n u a r y 16. Halifax.-—Private. Province still tranquil. H a s no reason to think it threatened. H a s tried to establish communication with Boston, but without success. H a s found m e a n s to h e a r frequently from Machias. Requests h i m to communicate intelligence should h e hear of a n y t h i n g being in agitation in the New E n g l a n d Provinces against this Province. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 59. 2 pages. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN to G E N . S I R H E N R Y

CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 16. Halifax.—Arrival of t h e " A d a m a n t " m e r c h a n t ship from London with 500 b a r r e l s of powder. Requests further supply. Encloses copy of letter from t h e Secretary at W a r signifying t h a t his regiment take r a n k as t h e 82nd. Mr. Jeffries, nominal Purveyor to t h e General Hospital h e r e , h a s gone to E n g l a n d . Will r e t u r n if confirmed in appointment. H a s advanced Col. J o h n s o n 250?. on account of subsistence. His second application for 1,000?. refused; 250?. given until Clinton's orders are received. Desires instructions relative to issuing monies necessary for the public service. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 63. 3 pages. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to CAPTAIN WILLIAM

SPRY.

1779, J a n u a r y 18. New York.—That it would prove detrimental to the King's Service at p r e s e n t to recall hijn from Nova Scotia, where h e has the chief direction of t h e works, or to grant the leave of absence h e desires. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 4 8 . 1 page. Enclosed bg J o h n Smith to Brig.-Gen. McLean, 19 J a n . Extract oj same. vol. 30. No. 29 *. 1 page, enclosed by Sir G. Carleton to Gen. Conway, 11 Sep. 1782. s

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY CLINTON to

L I E U T . - C O L . JOHN

CAMPBELL.

1779, J a n u a r y 19. New York.—Acknowledges letter of 23rd December, also duplicate of 25th October. Capt. McDonnell m a y dispose of his Company in the 74th Regiment, t h e succession to take place as desired. Cannot comply with his request respect­ ing t h e rank of Brigadier. Knows of n o Lieut.-Colonels junior to h i m who have served as Brigadiers. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 44. 1 page.

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

RICHARD

HUGHES, ESQ.

(sic).

1779, J a n u a r y 19. New York.—Acknowledges letters. The Admiral h a s permitted t h e " Albany " to carry 150 barrels of gunpowder to Halifax. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 4 1 . 1 page. GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to COL. GUY JOHNSON, Halifax.

1779, J a n u a r y 19. New York.—Is concerned t h a t h e h a s not been able to reach Canada this season. I s glad the dispatches for Quebec have arrived safely, a n d that Gen. McLean affords him a prospect of getting to t h a t country early i n t h e spring. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 14. 1 p. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to B R I G . - G E N . M C L E A N .

1779, J a n u a r y 19- New York.—The account received from Lt.-Col. Goreham for 300 suits of clothing furnished b y Mr. H a r l e y to t h e Royal Eensible American Regiment differs from the original invoice in prices of shoes, shirts a n d stockings. Requests h i m to direct Goreham to transmit account of expendi­ ture thereof a n d number of suits remaining in his possession before payment can be ordered for any part, as b y the Pay List it appears t h e regiment never amounted to 200 men. Buckles, velvet stocks a n d cockades cannot be allowed by Government. To direct Goreham and t h e officer commanding the Royal High­ land E m i g r a n t s not to order any more clothing from England, as the Provincial Regiments will be furnished from here. Copy. Vol.21. No. 45. 2 pages. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to B R I G . - G E N . M C L E A N .

1779, J a n u a r y 19. Head Quarters, New York.—Number of assistant engineers and overseers at Halifax m a y be reduced if necessary. Provisions m a y be granted t o such refugees a n d poor persons as appear proper objects. Confirms appointment of Capt. Boyd to bo Major of Brigade. Capt. McDonnell h a s leave to dispose of his Company. Two hundred days* bat a n d forage money to be allowed to three regiments who took the field at Halifax. One hundred and fifty barrels of gunpowder sent by the " A l b a n y . " Disapproves appointment of purveyor to hospital at Halifax. M r . Jefferies to continue to receive 10s. p e r day u n t i l this letter reaches McLean. Provisions a n d coal received very acceptable. T h e m a n belonging to tho Artillery was tried by a Court Martial not legally constituted; h e is to be released. W h e n the money paid to Capt. McLean on account of subsistence of some recruits is properly settled h e may have leave for a few m o n t h s . T h e Secretary will write respecting Spry's accounts. A separate letter will be sent relative to Goroham's accounts of clothing. The granting of t h e warrant on account of t h e ship conveying Col. Johnson was very proper. Copy. Vol 2 1 . No. 46. Fpages.

[ G E N . S I B H E N R Y CLINTON]

to B R I G . - G E N . M C L E A N .

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 9 . Secret.—Respecting h i s (McLean's intended plan of operations for the e n s u i n g spring h e shall hear by next opportunity. I n the m e a n t i m e requests h i m to consult with Capt. Mowatt, and to state what troops could be spared. Copy, Vol, 2 1 . No. 4 7 . 1 page. NOVA SCOTIA.

Copy of Oath taken by about 1 0 0 principal I n d i a n s of t h e Mickmack, Malente and Passamaquoddie tribes, inhabitants of Nova Scotia, between 2 4 Sep. 1 7 7 8 a n d 1 9 J a n . 1 7 7 9 . Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 1 0 0 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Michael F r a n c k l i n to Sir H . Clinton, 2 Aug. 1 7 7 9 . B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , January 1 9 . Savannah. Signed letter. Vol. 1 5 . No, 1 5 8 . 3 pages. Enclosing R e t u r n of A r m s a n d Stores in F o r t Morris, 1 8 J a n . R e t u r n of Garrison in F o r t Morris u n d e r M a j . L a n e , 1 0 J a n . Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 2 2 7 JOHN ROBINSON to

1779, J a n u a r y 1 9 . enclosed. . Triplicate

copy.

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

Whitehall, T r e a s u r y Chambers.—On t h e

Vol. 3 3 . A'o. 3 1 . 1 1 pages.

Enclosures:— Account of provisions issued, in store and dispatched to St. Augustine, 2 4 Sep. 1 7 7 8 . Sums issued to Messrs. Harley and Drummond for pay of

Army, 1 Jan. 1 7 7 1 to 1 Dec.'mQ. Abstract of sums granted for the use of the Army, 1 Jan. 1 7 7 1 to 1 Dec. 1 7 7 8 . List of Paymasters' receipts, 2 9 Nov. 1 7 7 0 to 8 Dee. 1 7 7 8 . 2'reasury Minutes. 1 8 Dec 1 7 7 8 . Treasury Minutes. 2 2 Dec. 1 7 7 8 . Treasury Minutes. 1 4 Jan. 1 7 7 9 . Abstract of provisions shipt for New York and Philadelphia in 1 7 7 6 , 1 7 7 7 and

1778.

1 5 Jan.

1779.

State of provisions for the Army. 1 5 Jan. 1 7 7 9 . Abstract of the state of the Military Chest at New York Vol, 3 3 . No. 3 2 . 1 p. Orders of the Treasury Hoard to Captains of Victuallers. Vol.33. No, 4 2 . 2 pp. JOHN SMITH to BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANCIS M C L E A N .

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 1 9 . Secretary's Office, New York.—With reference to Capt- Spry's accounts. T h e Commander-in-chief

desires him to examine the account and vouchers, and if approved certify it and give him warrant for the balance till the certified aecount is returned for the final warrant. Capt. Monk did wrong in applying to him for a warrant for the Nova Scotia Volunteers, a Mr. Smith having been appointed paymaster. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 42. 2 pages. • Enclosing Sir H . Clinton to Capt. Spry, 18 J a n u a r y . MARGARET, widow of CREAN B R U S H , to ROGER MORRIS,

Inspector of the Claims of Refugees. 1779, J a n u a r y 20. New York.—Memorial representing that since h e r husband's death in J a n u a r y 1778 she has had no other support for herself and daughter (the widow of the late Captain B u c h a n a n of the Queen's Rangers) than t h e pay which remained due to him at the time of his death. They had intended to r e t u r n to their former place in the county of Cumberland, but by a series of misfortunes are unable to set out till t h e approach of summer. Requests such allowance of provisions as is granted to distressed refugees. At the foot is a note by D . M a t t h e w s , mayor, " I think Mrs- B r u s h intitled to every indulgence Government can show her on aecount of her deceased h u s b a n d ' s sufferings." Original. Vol. 10. No. 32. 1 page. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 20. W a r Office.—For reasons set forth in the enclosed memorial the King has reinstated Mr. Bromhead in the Chaplaincy of the 27th regiment, from 80th May 1777. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 14. 1 page. Enclosure:— REV. EDWARD BROMHEAD to CHARLES JENKINSON.

Memorial to be reinstated in his commission, a Air. Aaron Baker having refused to abide bg his agreement to purchase the chaplaincy. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 15. 2 pages. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 1 . War Office.—Major McPherson of 71st Foot is appointed to Lt.-Colonelcy of 1st Battalion of Lord McLeod's regiment and Lieut. Ross approved for a Company in 2 n d Battalion. T h e y are to be allowed to return to Great Britain. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 16. 1 page. PROVINCIAL TROOPS.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 1 . New York.—Opinion of a Board of General Officers—Maj.-Gens. Tryon, Mathews and Pattison—as to the

contingent allowances to t h e Provincial troops. Addressed to Sir H e n r y Clinton. Vol. 10. No. 58. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 333 ; a n d 606, fo. 3 1 . Copy of t h e same, "with, a t foot, Lord Rawdon's orders thereon, entered in Provincial Orders, 1 F e b r u a r y . Countersigned, Alexr. I n n e s , Inspector-Gen. Prov. Forces. Vol. 29. No. 262. 1 page. Qy. Enclosed by Col. I n n e s to Maj. Mackenzie, 6 J a n . 1783. Duplicate of the foregoing, but with a n additional page of n o t e s by L o r d Rawdon on t h e allowance for recruits. Vol. 29. No. 2 6 1 . 2 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 22. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— E n u m e r a t e s victuallers which sailed on t h e 13th inst. for New York with 42 days' supply of flour and 52 days' supply of beef a n d pork for 32,000 m e n . Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 84. 1 page. [GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON] to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 3 . Head Quarters, New York. —Acknowdedges letter of 26th December with its enclosure. To prevent irregularities it has been t h e custom in E u r o p e t h a t any infantry patrolling without a non-commissioned officer should be liable if taken by t h e enemy to be treated as spies or marauders. Brower and Lezier stood in this predicament when they killed Mr. Richards. T h r o u g h consideration of t h e general distraction of the country a n d from fear the case m i g h t have been mis­ understood, has neither brought t h e m to trial nor permitted any particular severities. To evince t h e liberal footing of h i s transactions, as ho (Washington) h a s avowed t h e m , t h e y are ordered to be exchanged immediately. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 18.. 2 pages. Enclosing L . P i n t a r d to Capt. Smith 1 J a n . Maj.-Gen. D . J o n e s to Capt. S m i t h 1 J a n , THOMAS DE GREY, JUNR., to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 3 . Whitehall.—Answer to Ch. J u s . S m y t h ' s request for expences on a special service in 1772-3. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 28. 1 pagi. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 185, fo. 17 ; copy 431, fo. 292, and i n t h e Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 3 . Whitehall.—No. 24. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 27. 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 135, fo. 13 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 2 9 2 ; and in the Sackville M S S .

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 2 3 . Whitehall.—Separate. Arrangements as to t h e Provincial Troops. Quadruplicate signed letter. Vol, 1 0 . No. 2 4 . 7 pages. Enclosing Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, 3 0 Dee. 1 7 7 8 . E x t r a c t in Vol. 1 0 , No. 1 7 . Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 5 ; 4 3 1 , fo. 2 9 8 ; 6 0 6 , fo. 2 4 ; State Papers, Domestic, Geo. I I I . , vol. 9 9 ; in t h e British Museum and Sackville M S S . S

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 2 3 . Whitehall.—Secret and confidential. Quadruplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 2 6 . 6 pages. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 2 5 ; 5 8 9 , fo. 8 8 ; 6 8 5 , fo. 5 5 ; B r i t i s h ' M u s e u m Additional M S S . 2 4 8 2 2 , fo. 4 7 ; in t h e D a r t m o u t h M S S . and Sackville M S S . JOHN H I L L , Refugee, to LORD RAWDON, Adjutant General.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 2 3 . New York.—Memorial. Refers to an enclosed memorial [not now with t h e letter) for h i s character. T h e reason of h i s quitting the privateer was his bad state of health, with t h e bad success t h e " T r y o n " h a d . Asks for some civil employ. Also t h a t a certain Mr. Burling now asks rent for t h e house he a n d h i s wife and daughter were allowed to live in on Golden Hill by order of t h e Mayor, which r e n t they are not able to p a y , from their m a n y losses. H i s only son, Robert Hill, is surgeon's m a t e i n his Lordship's regiment of I r i s h volunteers. Endorsed by Captain Andre, A.D.C., directing Col. Morris to enquire into Mr. Hill's situation, and, if he sees fit, set him down for half a dollar per diem, subject to t h e Commander-in-Chief's consideration. Signed. Vol. 1 0 . No. 2 9 . 1 page. JOHN JAY, President

of Congress, to MAJOR-GENERAL

WILLIAM P H I L L I P S .

1 7 7 9 , January 23. Philadelphia.—Communicating enclosed. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 2 1 . 1 page. Enclosure:—

the

RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS.

1 7 7 9 , January 2 3 . — Requiring Maj.-Gen. Phillips to proceed to Virginia, and refusing request to visit New York. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 2 2 . 1 page. Both enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 1 F e b . W I L L I A M KNOX to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J a n u a r y 2 3 . Whitehall. - Allowances to Gov. F r a n k l i n , W m . Bayard, Saml. Bayard, J u n r . Questions as to Ch. J u s . Smyth. Duplicate signed letter. Vol.10. No. 2 3 . 2 pages.

Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 2 1 ; copy 431, fo- 293 ; a n d i n t h e Sackville M S S . PROVINCIAL TROOI>S.

N.D.—Extract .of proposals for raising t h e King's American Dragoons, beginning Article 4 : " T h a t t h e Regiment be cloathed, armed a n d accoutred." Articles 5, 6, a n d 8 follow. At foot is a note by B . Thompson that it is a true extract, copied from t h e Records of t h e Secretary of State's office. On t h e 3rd page is extract from Lord Germain's separate letter above, 28 J a n u a r y . T h e whole marked B . [Compare Brigr. Ruggles' proposals u n d e r 16 April 1775, and 7 J u n e 1780.J Vol. 10- No. 17. 2 pages. SAMUEL SHOEMAKER [to COLONEL M O R R I S ] .

1779, J a n u a r y 2 8 . New York.—The bearer, Samuel Gillbody, having applied to h i m for a certificate of character, h e informs Colonel Morris t h a t a t Philadelphia four m e n were l a n d e d from the " P e a r l " frigate a n d brought before h i m as magistrate of police for examination. Gillbody says h e was one of those four, and, being very lame, was recommended t o t h e Hospital for relief. T h i s is all h o knows about h i m . Original. Vol. 10. No. 3 8 . 1 page. Lx.-Gov. H E N R Y HAMILTON to [ G E N . HALDIMAND] .

1779, J a n u a r y 24- P.S. dated 30. St. Vincennes. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . A os. 25 and 26. 5 pages. Original i n t h e British Museum, Addtl. MSS- 21782, fos. 179 a n d 1 8 5 ; copy 21781, fo. 58. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 16. r

ELIZABETH PRASER,

Refugee.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 5 . New York.—Certificate signed by Jona. G r a n t , Commissary of Ordnance, H u g h Eraser, Chaplain 71st, and W m . Sinclair, Clerk of Ordnance, t h a t t h e bearer is a widow with t h r e e young children driven from a comfortable h o m e near Albany a n d in great distress a n d want. Addressed to Col. Morris, Inspector of Refugees' claims. Original. Vol. 3 1 . No. 200. 1 page. MARY MUNRO, Refugee.

1779, J a n u a r y 25.—Note from Mr. Low to Col. Robinson with regard to continuing rations t o Mrs. Munro and children. H e r husband, H u g h M u n r o , of Saratoga, was one of t h e first to join Gen. Burgoyne a n d is now i n Canada in some office. T h e wife a n d children were obliged to leave their home a n d were sent to this city last year. Original. Vol. 10. No. 30. 2 pages.

M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J a n u a r y 2 7 - L a n c a s t e r . — T h a t h e h a d ventured proposals of trains for the Convention Troops entering into full activity of service, which have not succeeded. Solicits pardon for not awaiting his Excellency's orders. H a d h e known of the meeting of Commissioners at Amboy h e w'ould not have made the attempt. His surprise at the result of t h a t conference. There does not appear any reason for imagining exchanges will take place or any temporary cartel have force. " It m u s t be a n Opinion of all the world t h a t American Officers Prisoners of War being exchanged go into immediate and active service, whereas the Officers of the Troops of Convention on being exchanged, procure merely change of place, but would be as entirely lost to the King's service as at present, the Corps to which they belong remaining still u n d e r a suspension of the Treaty of Saratoga, and with such glaring disadvantage on our part it m u s t be impossible for Exchanges being m a d e . " T h a n k s his Excellency in the n a m e of the Troops for attempting to procure a release, tho' they hope no measures for exchange will be pursued inconsistent with true policy a n d their honour. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 3 1 . 7 pages. RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS.

1779, J a n u a r y 28.—That officers who have broken their parole should be returned to the enemy. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 44. 1 page. Enclosed hy Gen. Washington to Sir H . Clinton, 5 Feb. ANDREW GRAHAM, Loyalist.

1779, J a n u a r y 28.—Certificate signed Peter Dubois, t h a t Mr. G r a h a m , late magistrate in Ulster County, h a d been driven from his property, and recommending h i m for rations for support. Vol. 3 1 . No. 197. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

[

]. T

1779, J a n u a r y 29.—To provide 1,191 blankets and 40 w atch coats for the forces under orders to embark for North America. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 75. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April 1779. 1779, J a n u a r y 30.—State of cash, showing deficiency to draw for or to be remitted from E n g l a n d £241,391 4s. 10«?. Vol, 10. No. 48. 1 page. Enclosed by [Sir H . Clinton] to J o h n Robinson, 3 F e b . 1779. JOHN ROBINSON to

[qy.

ROBERT GORDON].

1779, J a n u a r y 30.—In order to expedite delivery of first four m o n t h s ' provisions their Lordships have consented t h a t the beef and pork be delivered in whole barrels.

Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 60. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir I I . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April 1779. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM P H I L L I P S .

1779, J a n u a r y 26 and 80.—Passports will be granted, on communication of the names and commanders, to vessels from New York carrying necessaries for the troops. F o r most con­ venient place for discharging their cargoes refers h i m to t h e Governor of Virginia, after tho vessels arrive at H a m p t o n . Cannot permit an officer to pass to New York with dispatches. T h e most convenient mode for communication with New York will be to t r a n s m i t dispatches to h i m (Washington) a n d h e will see they are forwarded in the most p u n c t u a l and expeditious manner. Extracts. Vol. 10. No. 84. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 1 F e b . Schedule of letters, &c. sent to Brig.-Gen. F r a n c i s McLean, from 3 Sep. 1776, to 1 F e b . 1779. [ P e r h a p s intended for enclosure in Clinton's letter to Campbell of 26 M a r c h 1782.] Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 162. 1 page. M A J . - G E N . W M . P H I L L I P S to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 1. Lancaster.—Refers h i m to t h e enclosed answers. H a d requested blank passports to save time. Requests t h a t the necessary steps be taken to forward the clothing vessels to H a m p t o n . Begs £20,000 to bo sent in one of t h e m . H e will see tho sentiments of Congress. Sees n o end to exile, but is prepared for every event. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 3 5 . 3 pages. Enclosing Gen. Washington to Maj.-Gen. Phillips26 and 30 J a n . J o h n J a y to Maj .-Gen. Phillips 23 J a n . GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

LORD

[BARRINGTON].

1779, F e b r u a r y 2. New Y o r k . — F o u n d himself under the necessity of appointing Brig.-Gens. Matthews and Pattison to serve as Major-Generals to obviate t h e awkward situation in which t h e y were placed by a late promotion of Hessian Colonels to the r a n k of Major-Generals. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 38. 1 page. Signed letter in Public Record Office W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20. [ G E N E R A L S I R HENRY CLINTON] to JOHN ROBINSON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 2. Now York.—Acknowledges letters to him­ self and Mr. Wier. The " M a r i a " a n d " M a r s " victualling ships, with their convoyB, have arrived. Draft. Vol. S3. No. 8 5 . I page.

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to L O R D GEORGE GERMAIN.

1779, F e b r u a r y 3 . New York.—No. 4 0 . Copy, Vol. 10. No. 39. 2 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 135, fo. 2 1 9 ; copy 306, fo. 297. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 8. New York.—Sending t h e enclosed. Draft. Vol. 10. No. 42. lpage. Enclosures;—State SIR H .

of Cash, see 80

January.

CLINTON to MESSRS. GORDON AND CROWDER.

1779, February 8. New York.—Notifying that the sum oj £400,000 sterling will be wanted to defray the contingent and extraordinary expenses of thejorces. Vol, 10. No. 4 1 . 1 page. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 8. War Office.—Acknowledges receipt of letter of 24th Dec. last, enclosing returns of tents and other necessaries for the Regular and Provincial Troops for the service of 1779. H a s given directions for supply of tents and camp equipage for regulars and transmitted to Germain copies of both r e t u r n s , t h a t he m a y receive his Majesty's commands as to the Provincial necessaries. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 40. 1 page. WILLIAM GARDNER to M A J . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST.

1779, F e b r u a r y 4 . On board the " Vigilant." Copy. Vol. 15. No. 162. 4 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Prevost to [ S i r H . Clinton], 14 F e b . Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 136, fo. 307. DANIEL TUTTLE, Refugee.

1779, F e b r u a r y 4.—Note in t h e third person from Govr. F r a n k l i n to Col. Morris recommending as proper objects for relief Daniel Tuttle, his wife a n d four children, refugees from Connecticut. Original. Vol. 25- No. 252. 1 page. GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I B H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 5. Head-quarters, Middle Brook.—Encloses resolution respecting exchange or r e t u r n of all officers who haye actually violated their paroles. Proposes a meeting of Commis­ saries of prisoners. Acknowledges letter of 23rd ult. and t h a n k s

him for h i s ready attention to the representation on behalf of Brown and Lasher. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 4 5 . 1 page. Enclosing Resolution of Congress, 2 8 J a n u a r y . JOHN ROBINSON to

[

].

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 6 . — L e t t e r not addressed, but apparently to some contractors. To provide for 1 0 , 0 0 0 men articles such as " bell t e n t s , d r u m cases, powder bags, rollers, h a t t s (sic), shoe buckles, epaulets, sergeants' sacks, d r u m m e r s ' belts a n d Blings." Copg. Vol. 8 3 . No. 7 6 . 1 page. Enclosed bg J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. DELIAH, wife of

SAMUEL COTTBELL to

COL. ROGER MORRIS.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 8 . New York.—Memorial representing t h a t her h u s b a n d is a prisoner with the Americans and confined in Monmouth gaol, a n d she is left with five small children to support. P r a y s allowance of r a t i o n s . Referees, Thomas Crowell a n d t h r e e others. Original (her mark). Vol. 1 0 . No. 4 7 . 1 page. GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 9 . H e a d Quarters, New York.—Requesting passports for ships mentioned to proceed to Richmond on J a m e s River with various necessaries for t h e Convention Troops. Likewise a passport for t h e " A r g y l e " to carry clothing etc. to F o r t Frederick a n d Winchester, for t h e use of t h e British prisoners t h e r e . . Desires t h e favour of his forwarding t h e enclosed letter to Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 4 6 . 2 pages. B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL to

G E N . S I B H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 0 . Pensacola. Signed letter. Vol. 1 3 . No. 1 . 5 7 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W . I n d i e s 2 6 7 , fo. 4 1 .

America and

G E N . S I B H E N R Y CLINTON t o B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS M C L E A N .

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 1 . New York.—Is sorry Maj.-Gen. Massey did not furnish h i m with the regulations regarding payment' of t h e Provincial Forces, as t h e w a r r a n t s granted to the paymasters and others are contrary to t h e mode prescribed. To acquaint t h e c o m m a n d i n g officers t h a t they are to settle w i t h Messrs. Gordon a n d Crowder's Deputy for all such. L i - C o l . G o r e h a m of the Royal Fencible Americans a n d Captain Alexander McDonald of the Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s have made many charges in their accounts t h a t are inadmissible. No more w a r r a n t s are to be granted to t h e Provincial officers, as Mr. S m i t h is fully

authorized to pay their subsistence regularly on producing their accounts in the proper form. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 49. 3 pages. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to

B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS M C L E A N .

1779, F e b r u a r y 1 1 . New York. — Acknowledges letters. T r a n s m i t s duplicates of dispatches sent by Capt. Mowatt and desires h i m to embark the F l a n k companies of t h e 70th, 74th, and 82ndregiments and direct them to proceed to this place. Sends copies of papers and instructions given to Maj.-Gen. Massey. Bequests h i m to desire Col. Johnson to make out his account to 24th March next, and transmit it for approbation, t h a t a final warrant m a y be granted. Should h e have opportunity to proceed to Canada before his account can be settled, a sum on account m a y be granted to him. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 4 8 . 2 pages. GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to

BRIG.-GENERAL

FRANCIS M C L E A N .

1779, F e b r u a r y 11. New York.—Most secret. Glad to hear Nova Scotia is still tranquil. Promises to give a n y intimation h e receives of agitation in New E n g l a n d Provinces to disturb t h e peace of his. Having received his Majesty's commands to estab­ lish a settlement and erect a fort on Penobscot River in the Bay of F u n d y , directs h i m to prepare materials for a respectable work capable of containing 8 or 400 men, and consult Capt. Mowatt on this subject. Hopes the settlement will be at F a l m o u t h r a t h e r t h a n Penobscot, as Mowatt represented to Government t h a t it would be a better place. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 50- 2 pages. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON to

CAPTAIN HENRY MOWATT.

1779, F e b r u a r y 1 1 . New York.—Expects Instructions from Government in consequence of t h e Captain's reports to Lord George Germain. If n o n e come must establish themselves on Penobscot. H a s written to Gen. McLean. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 5 1 . 1 page. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to

G E N . HALDIMAND.

1779, F e b r u a r y 12. New York. Two copies. Vol. 1 1 . Nos. 27 and 52. 1 page each. Signed letter in t h e British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807, fo. 28. CONRAD GUNTER, Refugee.

Certificate to his loyalty and services, from David Peek and four others, whose n a m e s are testified to by D. Matthews, Mayor. Followed b y another certificate from Gov. Franklin, dated 12 F e b r u a r y 1779. Original. Vol. 29. No. 75. 1 page.

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

GENERAL HALDIMAND.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 3 . New York. Copies. Vol. 1 1 . Nos. 2 8 and 5 3 .

1 and 2 pages

respectively.

CHARLES JENKINSON to GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 3 . W a r Office.—Has laid before tho K i n g his letter to Lord B a r r i n g t o n with m e m o r i a l from Lt.-Col. Birch r e p r e s e n t i n g his claim to succeed to t h e v a c a n t troop in t h a t regiment agreeable to II.M.'s w a r r a n t , dated 9th August 1 7 7 3 . P r e s e n t e d also memorial of Capt.-Liout. Archdale, L i e u t . Nettles and Cornet Cooke. H i s Majesty cannot reject Lt.-Col. Birch's prayer, which is founded on justice. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 4 8 . 2 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to ROBERT GORDON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 8 . — T h e several contractors who supplied t h e flour h e h a s condemned, a r e ordered to replace t h e like quantities. Directs h i m to give orders t h a t the victuallers last r e t u r n e d from New York be fitted out and repaired for sea as speedily as can be done, a n d t h a t h e proceed to load t h e m with further supplies. Extract. Vol. 3 8 . No. 6 4 . 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 6 April 1 7 7 9 . B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

[SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 4 . H e a d Quarters, E b e n e z e r . Signed letter. Vol. 1 5 . No. 1 6 1 . 4 pages. Enclosing William G a r d n e r to Maj.-Gen. Prevost, 4 F e b . Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 6 , fo. 3 1 5 . TRANSPORTS.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 4 . New York.—Return of A r m y Victuallers &c. sailed from America. ' Copy. Vol. 3 3 . A'o. 7 3 . 1 page. Enclosed by Robert Gordon to J o h n Robinson, 1 7 M a r . ; also qy. enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April 1779GENERAL WASHINGTON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , F e b r u a r y 1 4 . H e a d Quarters, Middle Brook.—Enclosing three passports for clothing ships to proceed to H a m p t o n Road, where they will receive directions from t h e Governor of Virginia. H a s not added passport for the vessel for Baltimore, as t h e supplies for the prisoners at F o r t Frederick can be conveyed in t h e ships t h a t go to H a m p t o n . Signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 5 0 . 2 pages.

JOHN CROSIEB or

CEOZIER,

Refugee.

Memorial for rations for himself and family. H a s been forced to quit his possessions and fly for refuge to H . M . troops. ' W i t h three certificates, one dated 16 F e b r u a r y 1779, of his being known in Baltimore. Orig. Vol, 25. Nos. 306 and 305. 2 pages. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R

H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 16. War Office.—The King h a s consented t h a t Lt.-Col. Blackeney shall sell his majority at the regulated price, and as h i s successor will be appointed in America he is not ordered to embark with the other officers. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 49. 1 page. LORD AMHERST to

GENERAL S I R H E N E Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 17. Whitehall.—Has submitted to the King papers relative to the sale of Capt. Brice's company in the 7th, t h a t h e may decide who should be captain in his room. Letter signed. Vol, 10. No. 5 1 . 1 page. Enclosures :— Sir G. Carleton to Lord Tt. Bertie, see 2 1 May 1776. Memorial of Lt. Anty. Lewis Layardfor purchase of a company in the regiment. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 52. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 17. Whitehall.—Separate. Begs h i m to get Capt. Marlay of t h e 62nd regiment exchanged as soon aB possible and allow h i m to come to E n g l a n d for the recovery of his health. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No, 54. 1 page. LORD L E DESPENCER a n d H . F . CARTERET L O B D GEOEGE GERMAIN.

1779, F e b r u a r y 17. General Post mails might be delivered to their distribution r a t h e r t h a n be carried Quarters. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 77. 4 pages. Enclosed hv Lord G. G e r m a i n to Sir Copy in the British Museum, Addtl.

to

Office.—Desiring t h a t the deputies in America for to and opened at Head

H . Clinton, 3 March. MSS. 21703, fo. 105.

HECTOR S T . JOHN to COLONEL ROGER MORRIS.

1779, F e b r u a r y 17. New York.—Application for rations for himself a n d son, refugees in the city. Encloses letters from persons better known to t h e Colonel t h a n to himself, that he m a y see t h e request is founded on necessity. Marked "Received from Mr. St. J o h n , Thursday forenoon, 18 March 1779." Signed letter. Vol, 10, No, 114. 1 page.

ELIZABETH TEAVEESE or TRAVES,

Refugee.

1779, F e b r u a r y 17. New York.—Certificate from F r e d Philips as to h e r poverty and'destitution. • Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 130. 1 page, JOHN A L L E N ,

Refugee.

1779, F e b r u a r y 18. New York.—Recommendation of M r . Allen's widow a n d child from New Jersey as deserving of assist­ ance. Signed b y Mr. H a y d e n , Mr. Peek, a n d Gov. F r a n k l i n . Signed original, Vol. 29. No. 8 1 . 1 page. TBEASURY.

1779, F e b r u a r y 1 8 . London.—Account with t h e T r e a s u r y for blankets &c. supplied b y Thos. H a r l e y , £12,362 18s. 9d, Original. Vol. 35. No. 148. 2 pages. Enclosed by T h o m a s H a r l e y to Sir H . Clinton, 16 May 1781. STORES.

1779, F e b r u a r y 19. London.—Invoice of knapsacks and camp necessaries for t h e troops shipped on t h e " J u l i a n a " a n d " Grand Duke." Vol. 10. No. 127. 1 page. Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H . Clinton, 5 April. CAPTAIN GEORGE BURNS, R . F . A . , t o S I R HENRY CLINTON.

GENERAL

1779, F e b r u a r y 22. F o r t Cumberland.—Encloses commission given him by Clinton's father and entreats h i s Excellency i n h i s son's behalf, who h a s lately come out from E n g l a n d and has been educated for a m i l i t a r y life. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 142. 4 pages. Enclosing G o v . G . Clinton, commission to George B u r n s , 1 J u l y 1747. GENERAL S I B H E N E Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 2 3 . New York.—Proclamation of pardon to deserters to 1st day of May. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 125. 1 page. DUGALC MCMILLAN to M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM TBYON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 2 3 . New Y o r k — P e t i t i o n . T h a t h e emi­ grated from Scotland with h i s family u p w a r d s of five years ago and settled in T r y o n County. T h a t h e with sixty-six more Scots Highlanders h a d forced their way to join the royal s t a n d a r d i n Canada. T h a t i n J u n e 1778, h e steered h i s course for New York, flattering himself t h a t t h e a r m y i n this place would direct their march towards Albany a n d t h a t h e would see h i s reduced

family. H a s exhausted his little money, is reduced by age and infirmity, asks rations. The petition is referred by General Tryon to Head Quarters and forwarded to Col. Morris by Lord Catheart, A.D.C., with order for rations. Original. Vol. 10. No. 6 3 . 1 page. BRIG.-GEN. CORTLAND SKINNER to COL. ROGER MORRIS.

1779, F e b r u a r y 23.—Certifying t h a t he is well acquainted with Mr. Thomas Long worth of Newark, New Jersey, one of the Justices of the Peace for Essex County. T h a t h e has always opposed the rebellion and has abandoned his property r a t h e r t h a n depart from h i s duty. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 55. 1 page. LIEUT.-COL. JOHN CAMPBELL, 74th, to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 24. Halifax.—Thanks him for letter of 19th J a n . and for permitting Capt. Banald McDonell to dispose of his company. As the succession is to take place according to his recommendation, sends a list of names. Encloses duplicate of h i s memorial of 25th October, showing t h a t younger majors and licut.-cols. have obtained r a n k over h i m . Begs his Excellency will order absent officers of the 74th to join t h e regiment speedily. Letter signed. Vol. 2 1 . No. 98. 2 pages. GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to LOUD [BARRINGTON].

1779, F e b r u a r y 24. New York.—Touching t h e appointment of a Superintendent General of the Hospitals. As Dr. Nooth is gone to E u r o p e , submits pretensions of Mr. Mallet. Copy. Vol. 10. A'o. 56. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20. GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON to G E N . HALDIMAND,

1779, F e b r u a r y 24. New York. Two copies. Vol. 1 1 . Nos. 29 and 54. 1 page each. Also in the British Museum, Additl. M S S . 21807, fo. 30. FORT SACKVILLE.

ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION.

1779, F e b r u a r y 24. Post Vincennes.—Signed between Lt.Gov. H e n r y Hamilton and Geo. Rogers Clark. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 18. 1 page. Enclosed by Gen. H a l d i m a n d to Sir H . Clinton, 26 May. Originals in the British Museum, Additl. M S S . 24320, fo. 1 6 ; a n d 21782, fo. 1 9 1 ; copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 16. 3580

2B

D A N I E L and

HKNEY VAN MATER to

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 24.—Memorial. T h a t having in 1776 been obliged to quit their homes and property in New Jersey for services rendered to Government, they have since lived within the British lines at great expense. P r a y t h a t they m a y b e ordered to draw rations for themselves a n d one s e r v a n t each, being their own property brought from their houses a n d always accus­ tomed to attend t h e m . Recommended by Gov. F r a n k l i n , 27 F e b r u a r y . Approved by t h e Commander-in-Chief. Original. Vol. 10. No. 62. 2 pages. GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1779, F e b r u a r y 25. New York.—No. 4 3 . Copy. Vol. 10. No. 57. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 185, fo. 3 2 9 ; copy 306, fo. 3 4 8 ; extract 606, fo. 29. GENERAL S I R HENRY

CLINTON

to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 2 5 . New Y o r k . — H a s m a d e enquiry into Mr. Boyd's claim for t h e value of the ship a n d h e r cargo, and sends t h e opinion of Maj.-General Jones a n d Andrew Elliot on t h e subject. [See t h a t opinion, 7 J a n u a r y . ] Copy. Vol. 33- No. 86. 1 page. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to LORD

[GEORGE

GERMAIN].

1779, F e b r u a r y 26. New York. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 60. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 337 ; copy 306, fo. 343. ANDREW E L L I O T T to

GEN. SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 26. New York.—Note In the t h i r d person. Recommending M r s . Moore as reduced from affluence to r e a l necessity. Signed. Vol. 10. No. 59. 1 page. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GEN. SIR

H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 26. Whitehall.—Circular. B i r t h of a Prince. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 6 1 . 1 page. Similar letters i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 283, fo. 27 ; 397, fo. 270 ; British Museum, Additl. M S S . 21703, fo. 7 0 ; and 21710, fo. 117. G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to LORD

[GEORGE

GERMAIN].

1779, F e b r u a r y 27. New York.—Desires specie. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 65. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 3 4 1 ; copy 306, fo. 844.

GENERAL Sin

H [ E X R Y ] C[LINTON] to GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 27. Head Quarters, New York.—Desires passport for safe conveyance of .£10,000 sterling to Major-Genl. Phillips for t h e use of t h e Convention Troops. Troubles him with repetition of request for passport for the " A r g y l e " to proceed to Baltimore with necessaries for the prisoners at F o r t Frederick a n d Winchester, as the clothing vessels for Virginia are fully loaded. Begs him to forward the enclosed letter to Phillips. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 64. 1 page. LT.-GOV.

HENRY HAMILTON to

CAPT.

B.

B.

LERNOULT.

1779, F e b r u a r y 28. P.S. May 2 1 . St. Vincennes.—Announc­ ing surrender of garrison on the 25th. List of wounded. Praise of Lt.-Col. Clarke. Autograph sigiied letter. Vol. 12. No. 45. 8 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen, Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 29 May. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 269. M A J . - G E N . W M . PHILLIPS to G E N . SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 28, Fredericksburg.—Begs as a particular favour exchange for Capt. Bliss, a n American officer who has attended him from Cambridge. The officers are somewhat dis­ persed. The British quarter a t present at Richmond, the G e r m a n s in Augusta County. Riedesel has a house within 7 miles of t h e barracks, for which he pays an immoderate rent. H a s himself the offer of one at rent of 30 guineas gold a m o n t h . I s setting out for Charlotteville, and means to take the chances t h a t offer for quarters. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 67- 2 pages. MAJ.-GEN. \VM. PHILLIPS to GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y 28. Fredericksburg, Virginia.—" Sir, The situation of t h e Troops is not what I expected nor does it correspond with those rules I had been led to imagine would govern the conduct of t h e persons into whose care t h e Troops were to be p u t . No Military Gentleman has been employed or, I imagine, advised upon in t h e placing or constructing Barracks, for they are not convenient and erected at a distance from Water, which resource even fails in the Summer. I well know t h a t t h e labour of the Soldier can remedy the want of conveniency in the Barracks, but I know not how it m a y be possible to obtain water a t t h a t season when it will be most required. " And I a m , moreover, fearful of a want of Provisions from a variety of circumstances. " I mention these as present evils, for I do not conceive they will continue. Mr. Harvie, a Delegate from Virginia to the •American Congress, is t h e person employed in all matters relating to the Troops, assisted I suppose by the Governor of Virginia,

" I have written to both thoso Gentlemen a n d mako no doubt but their Sense, integrity and h u m a n i t y will influence t h e m to either change the situation of the Troops or m a k e such alteration as m a y prevent t h e direful ill which m u s t necessarily attend t h e Officers and Soldiers in their p r e s e n t state. . . . ' . . " Colonel Baylor has arrived in Virginia within these few days, I had h e a r d h e was to h a v e liberty to quit New York on h i s Parole, and it gave me great pleasure. Liberality I know to be one of your Excellency's s e n t i m e n t s a n d it does you honor. I h a d a little fear t h a t the American Congress h a v i n g refused m e going on a visit to your Excellency m i g h t have prevented Colonel Baylor's leaving New York, I rejoice it h a s not. This Gentle­ m a n , who I have not seen, informs t h a t h e h a d letters for m e which h e sent to General W a s h i n g t o n as t h e speediest convey­ ance to me, b u t I h a v e not yet received them. H e also m e n t i o n s that the F l a g Ships were on t h e point of sailing for Virginia. ' I h a v e written to the Governour of Virginia for liberty for the F l a g Vessels going u p to Richmond " . . . . Encloses a state of t h e troops as sent in report t o h i m h e r e . They supported t h e i r m a r c h u n d e r great patience, good behaviour, and good order. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 66. 3 pages. ;

G E N . S I B H E N R Y CLINTON to W I L L I A M KNOX.

1779, F e b r u a r y 2 9 . New Y o r k . — T r a n s m i s s i o n of correspond­ ence. Copy. Vol, 10. A o. 68. 2 pages. Signed letter i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 345 ; copy 306, fo. 345. r

DORCAS BROWN to

G E N E R A L S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, F e b r u a r y . . . New York.—Petition for rations till the r e t u r n of her h u s b a n d , who is on board I I . R L S . " P r e s t o n " and a native of Philadelphia. W i t h two certificates. Original. Vol. 2 5 . No. 2 8 1 . 2 pages.

CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, March 1. W a r Office.—List of Promotions dated 14th November, approved b y h i s Majesty, excepting only as to officers mentioned in paper annexed. Sends copy of L o r d Amherst's letter. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 69. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, see 30 Dec. 1778. List of Commissions not approved. Vol. 10, No. 70. 1 page.

B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 1. Head Quarters, Ebenezer. Signed letter. Vol, 15. No. 168. 6 pages. Copy in t h e Public Eecord Office, America aDd W. Indies 136 fo. 3 2 1 . STORES.

1779, March 1.—Return of c a m p necessaries &c. shipped on board the " J u l i a n a " and " G r a n d D u k e , " transports for the army, t h e 1st March 1779. Vol. 10. No. 90. 2 pages. Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H . Clinton, 16 Mar.

GENERAL WASHINGTON

to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 1. H e a d Quarters, Middlebrook.—" Sir : you have herewith inclosed a passport for £10,000 St - on board the Brig L a d y Howe, for Hampton road in Virginia. " I have also transmitted a passport for the Schooner Argyle, Magnus Crosbie Master, b u t confined it to the same place. " I t is a m u c h shorter passage from H a m p t o n road to Alexandria or George Town on the Potowmack; and as either of these places are nearer to F o r t Frederick and Winchester, than Baltimore—the necessaries and specie in the Schooner Argyle m a y be conveyed in one of the Bay craft from H a m p t o n road to Alexandria or George Town—and thence by land to their place of destination. " Lest the articles for the prisoners should meet with any unnecessary delay—or m y letter to t h e Governor of the State of Virginia on the subject of receiving and forwarding them, should not have arrived before the Argyle, I send you one to Governor H e n r y of the same import, which will procure proper craft a n d persons for their safe conveyance and protection. " I have t h e honor to be with due consideration." Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 7 3 . 2 pages. g

Enclosure:— GENERAL WASHINGTON

to

GOVERNOR PATRICK H E N R Y .

1779, Marcli 1. Head Quarters, Middlebrook.—" You will perceive by my Passport of this date, to the Schooner Argyle, Magnus Crosbie Master, that I have granted her Protection to proceed to Hampton Road in Virginia, with Necessaries and 150 Guineas in Specie, for the use of the British Prisoners at Fort Frederick and Winchester. I have to request that your Excellency will give directions for the proper reception of the Necessaries and Specie in some of the Bay Craft {and for the Schooner Argyle to be immediately dismissed) and that the several Articles be conveyed under a proper Escort, and in the most expeditious manner to

Alexandria or George Town on the Potowmach, and from thence to Fort Frederick and Winchester to the British Prisoners at those Places." Copy. Vol. 10. No. 72. 1 page. G E N . HALDIMAND t o G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 2 . Quebec.—Desiring t h e troops which have been detained a t Halifax. The enemy assembling a t Skeensborough. Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 3 1 . 2 pages. Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America a n d W . Indies 136, fo. 3 8 3 ; copy i n t h e British M u s e u m , Addtl. M S S . 21807, fo. 3 1 . CHARLES JENKINSON to GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 2. W a r Office.—Approval of the a p p o i n t m e n t of Brigadier-General O'Hara. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 74. 2 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to C o n t r a c t o r s [MESSRS. HALLIDAY] .

SMITII, F I T Z U U G H a n d

1779, March 2 . Treasury C h a m b e r s . — " T o p r e p a r e 12 Months Provisions for 10,000 Men i n America, to be delivered to Robert Gordon, Commissary a t Corke, on or before t h e 1st day of J u l y next in complete Rations as follows, viz*. F o r each Person to be Victualled for Seven days successively, 7 lb. flour of t h e first Quality, and m a d e from wholly Kiln dried W h e a t ; 7 lb. of Beef, or in Lieu thereof, 4 lb. of Pork, one-fifth P a r t of this portion of t h e Ration to be in beef and t h e r e m a i n d e r in Pork, both of t h e first Quality. Six Ounces of Butter, or i n L i e u thereof E i g h t Ounces of Cheese. Three P i n t s of Pease, a n d half a P o u n d of Oatmeal, all of t h e first Q u a l i t y ; a n d m y Lords a r e pleased to direct t h a t one Moiety of t h e Beef and P o r k be packed u p in half Barrels, a n d t h a t four good I r o n Hoops b e p u t on both t h e whole Barrels of Beef, a n d on the half B a r r e l s . " Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 58. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson t o [Sir H . ClintonJ , 6 April. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 3. Whitehall.—Nos. 25 a n d 26. Two letters. Duplicate and triplicate signed letters. Vol. 10. Nos. 7 8 and 79. 4 pages. 7 pages. Drafts i n the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fos. 1 8 3 , 1 9 5 ; copies 4 3 1 , fos. 302, 306, a n d i n the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 3 . Whitehall.—Separate. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 76.

1 page.

Enclosing Lord L e Despencer and H . JA Carteret to L o r d G. Germain, 17 F e b r u a r y . Draft in tho Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 215 ; copy 397, fo. 2 7 1 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

COL. JOHN STUART.

1779, March 3 . Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 109. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 1 April. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 283, fo. 35 ; copy 397, fo. 269. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

GOVERNOR TONYN.

1779, March 3. Whitehall. Extract. Vol, 10. No. 110. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 1 April. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 2-19, fo. 85 ; copy 437, fo. 172. LIEUT.-GOV. HENRY HAMILTON to

ALEXANDER MACOMB.

1779, March 8. P . S . May 2 1 . St. Yincennes.—Requests him to settle his private accounts for h i m as hitherto. Sets out for Williamsburgh in a few days as a prisoner of "war. Does not know how soon h e will be exchanged. Being single, is indifferent a s to where h e goes; is concerned for the gentlemen who have accompanied him. Directions as to some persons lately in his employ. " W r i t e to Hector to forward any letters from you to m y brother Sackville and write a line to my brother for the satisfaction of m y family. P a y Philip for two cases of pistols and satisfy every one. Draw on m y brother Sackville for the balance. P.S.—The enclosed letter instructs you of the will of the writer, 1 beg you to comply with it, as the paper referr'd to was left in your h a n d s . " " P o s t s c r i p t , May 21st. On J a m e s ' s river 40 miles from Richmond—left St. V., 8th March—here we are on our way to Richmond from thence to G. knows where—all well, and have been on our long Journey, particulars when I see you—I am willing Garrett and his Wife should stay on the former t e r m s till you hear further from me. I shall not lose any opportunity of acquainting you of my destination—if I pass to E n g l a n d I shall see your Mr. P h y n n , and settle if possible what relates to self and Co. not forgetting the Island. Messrs. Hay, L a Motte (Dijean goes by land), & c , give their Cajoleries to their ladies—I have not time to lengthen my letter with superfluities—Adieu I remain in a state of Candidism. My C o m p to C. Lernoult, I hope to have those of the King's Reg ' entitled to Chelsea, sent home shortly—remember m e to the Cotte and Cottene. Endorsed:—Recommended to Col. G. R. Clarke. Examd. and Passed, Thos. Bland, Col. Com Charlotteville. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. A o. 4 3 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 29 May. tj

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CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R H E N R Y

CLINTON.

1779, M a r c h 3 . War Office.—Sends list of Promotions. There is a vacant L i e u t e n a n c y in 43rd F o o t by death of L t . H e n r y Ainslie. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 7 5 . 1 page. Enclosure :— List oj Promotions. Vol. 10. No. 15 . 1 page. Q

WILLIAM KNOX to

GEN. SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a r c h 3 . Whitehall.—Circular. S e n d i n g Gazette with aeeount of successes in Georgia a n d St. Lucia. Signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 80. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 397, fo. 270, and elsewhere. L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to

GEN.

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a r c h 4. S a v a n n a h . — M a r c h into t h e u p p e r country, &c. Signed letters. Vol, 10. No. 8 1 ; 15, No. 164. 6 pages each. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W- Indies 155, fo. 1 5 1 . L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to

JAMES MARK

PREVOST,

Lt.-Gov. of Georgia. 1779, M a r c h 4. S a v a n n a h . Two copies. Vol. 15. Nos. 165, 166. 2 jmges each. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155, fo. 161. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST, CAPT. H Y D E a n d L T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL.

PARKER

1779, March 4. S a v a n n a h , H e a d Quarters.—Proclamation, Printed. Vol, 16. No. 4. 1 page. Also in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 155, fo. 159. COLONEL GUY JOHNSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 5. Halifax.—His anxiety to get to h i s present destination in due time, and in a secure m a n n e r , " W e have p r e t t y clear accounts t h a t the e n e m y ' s vessels will be early in our R o u t . " There a r e no ships left h e r e of force adequate to t h e undertaking, a n d if some do not arrive in due season fears the General will not find it easy to fulfil his promises a n d wishes. T h i n k s h i s capture would be some loss to the service. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . A'o. 65. 1 page.

CAPTAIN HENRY MOWAT to

GENEEAL S I B H E N E Y CLINTON.

1779, March 5. Albany at Halifax.—Receipt of letter of 11th Feb. Assurances of services. Thinks an alteration of the first plan will more effectually answer the intention of Govern­ ment. H a s consulted Genl. McLean concerning Penobscot. W a s in hopes of receiving some commands in person, as t h e " A l b a n y " might before this time have been a t New York h a d Sir George Collier put her under repairs on her arrival here, but in place of t h a t h e has taken it upon h i m to impede her getting fitted, and now she is ready h e means her for some other service. How far he is complying with the instructions of his Admiral, time will discover. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 2 1 . No. 64. 4 piages, ROBERT GOEDON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 6. Cork.—Enumerates r e t u r n s of 12 cargoes shipped for New York. They sailed yesterday. Extract. Vol. 83. No. 7 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. B E I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN to

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, March 6. Halifax.—Private. I n consequence of his private letter of 11 February has had m a n y conversations with Capt. Mowat, who has given his opinion in writing. Being him self an ut fcer stranger to all this part of t h e country, can only form his opinion by charts. If a n y dependence can be placed on those published by Des Barres, Capt. Mowat's idea of F a l m o u t h ' seems very just a n d to promise every advantage, but m a n y particulars are required to be known. W i t h respect to TowTishend, cannot procure any information. As to the third place mentioned by Capt. Mowat, via. Long or Great Deer Islands, sees no difficulty in establish­ ing a post, b u t its utility h e cannot take upon himself to deter­ mine. Is employed in making preparations with diligence and secrecy. By an enclosed sketch will be seen the n u m b e r of intrenching tools in hand. Scarcity of every species of timber. Discusses the n u m b e r of troops to be spared, thinks 600. H a s not at present any transports, and the taking u p of vessels here is very uncertain. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 , No. 66. 8 pages. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R H E N E Y CLINTON.

1779, March 6. Savannah. Duplicate signed copy. Vol. 15. No. 167. 4 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 425. JOHN ROBINSON to

[ROBERT GORDON].

1779, M a r c h 6. Treasury Chambers.—That their Lordships have entered into a contract with Messrs. Smith, F i t z h u g h and

Halliday for supplying at Cork provisions for 10,000 m e n for 12 m o n t h s . T r a n s m i t s copy of a letter to t h e m . Copy. Vol. 33. No. 59. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. JOHN ROBINSON to

[

].

1779, March 6.—To provide a n d ship on t h e store ships now loading for New York, materials for 5,000 suits of clothes for Provincials. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 77- 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN to

[SIR HENRY

CLINTON].

1779, March 7. Halifax.—Capt. Nesbitt, of t h e 82nd Regiment, who delivers this, c o m m a n d e d the p a r t y sent to cut wood a t Yeddore. Ho will be able to give p a r t i c u l a r s concerning enclosed r e t u r n of loss sustained by officers and privates of t h a t party occasioned by the sloop " Gage " being wrecked. T h i n k s their claim to bo indemnified reasonable, b u t would not do it without his c o m m a n d s . R e c o m m e n d s Capt. Nesbitt to h i m . Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21.. No. 67. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS M C L E A N to [ S I R

HENRY

CLINTON].

1779, M a r c h 7. Halifax.—Transmits copy of resignation of Lieut. A r b u t h n o t t , of 8 2 n d . Recommends E n s i g n Robt. Kennevie to succeed h i m a n d Collin McDonnell to succeed E n s i g n Kennevie. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 6 8 . 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS M C L E A N to

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 7. Halifax.—Agreeable to directions h a s ordered t h e flank companies of t h e 7 0 t h , 74th, a n d 82nd to embark on board t h e t r a n s p o r t s provided by Sir Geo. Collier to proceed to New York. I s now deprived not only of a considerable part of his force, b u t of t h a t p a r t on which h e chiefly relied in case of an attack by land. F r o m t h e n a t u r e of t h i s place it cannot be looked at as a garrison. No works they could m a k e could ever cover the town and dockyard. Requests these companies m i g h t be returned later on. A disagreeable dispute h a v i n g arisen between Major Dewint and Capt. Burgess of the King's Orange Rangers, ordered a Court Martial. Took same opportunity for trial of two m e n of t h e Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s to p u t a stop to disagreements between t h a t corps a n d the Hessian Regiment of De Seitz. Mr. Jeffries discharged from office of Purveyor to Hospital. Directions concerning p a y m e n t of Provincial Corps communicated to Mr. Smith. By the departure of so m a n y ships of war the B a y of F u n d y is left undefended; requests him to represent this to Adml. G a m b i e r t h a t a vessel or two m a y be

ordered to t h a t station. W a n t of flat-bottomed boats. Requests t h e " G a g e " be replaced. If coals are to bo brought from Spanish River, it is requisite to reinforce p a r t y there and send t r a n s p o r t s . . Will send abstract of all monies issued since 1st J a n u a r y . Encloses proportion of field artillery necessary. P.S.—Leave granted to Capt. McDonald to go to New York to fetch h i s wife a n d family. Signed letter. Vol. 5 3 . No. 18. 4 pages. GENEH.IL S m HENRY CLINTON.

Proclamation.

1779, March 8. New York.—Concerning protection, e t c . to possessors of farms, etc. to raise supplies of grain, provisions a n d forage. Signed, J o h n Smith, Secretary. Copy. Vol, 15. No. 124. 1 page. RACHAEL KENT, Refugee.

1779, March 8. New York.—Certificate from Stephen Skinner to Col. Roger Morris. T h a t Rachael Kent of t h e province of New Jersey, widow, was with her husband and children compelled to leave a valuable farm a n d their effects and take refuge within the British lines. Since h e r husband's death she has endeavoured to support herself and h e r family. If rations could be allowed her it would enable her to live till she could r e t u r n to h e r home. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 8 3 . 1 page. CAPT. ANDREW RAINSFORD to B R I G . - G E N L . JOHN CAMPBELL.

1779, March 8. Pensacola.—Memorial. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 2. 3 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 117. JOHN ROBINSON to GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 8. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—Forwards for h i s consideration t h e memorial from Knecht asking a com­ mission as Assistant Commissary. Owing to t h e heavy expense of t h e Commissariat t h e appointment is not to b e made unless it is absolutely necessary. Copy. Vol, 3 3 . No. 52. 1 page. Enclosing Memorial of Anthony Knecht, 8 Oct. 1778. LIEUT.-COL.

ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, March 9. Savannah.—Advance under Col. Prevost, of L i g h t I n f a n t r y and Florida Grenadiers. T h e y p u t to rout 1,800 r e b e l s ; killed about 100 a n d took near 200 prisoners. Appearance of 3,000 or 4,000 men a t this j u n c t u r e would termi­ n a t e t h e fate of t h e neighbouring Provinces. H a s long looked

for his Excellency's appearance on t h e coast.. Should this meet him at sea, requests h i m fco forward a dispatch immediately to S a v a n n a h with his directions. Army ready to move at a- m o m e n t ' s warning, a n d can give m a t e r i a l aid to h i s operations. Signed letter. Vol 10. No. 84. 1 page. Copy. Vol. 1 5 . No. 168. 1 page, not dated. L I E U T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL to

B R I G . - G E N . PREVOST.

1779, March 9. Savannah.—Recommendations in tho 71st, to succeed Capt. Munro, died 1st E e b y . 1779. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 82. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 9. S a v a n n a h . — R e c o m m e n d s Lieut. Shaw of the Queen's Rangers. Question of E n s i g n R a m s a y ' s succession to Lieut. Calderwood. Asks a Provincial rank for Capt. Alexr. Shaw of his battalion to givo weight in his office of Deputy Inspector Goneral. Signed letter. Vol 15. No. 169. 2 pages. TROOPS.

1779, March 9. W a r Office.—Establishment of t h e 2nd Batta­ lion of t h e Royal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s . Account £ 3 3 IBs. 10c?. Certified on this date. Vol. 25. No. 86. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 10 April. MAJOR-GENEBAL JOHN CAMPBELL to

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, M a r c h 10. Pensacola.—Private. Soliciting a n d entreat­ ing to be relieved from the command of West Florida, to which h e h a s so great an aversion a n d the fatigue a n d trouble of which h e finds himself u n e q u a l to. P.S.—The illness of Brigade-Major Campbell adds greatly to his misfortune. Autograph signed tetter. Vol. 1 3 . No. 11. 3 pages. COL. G E O . ROGERS CLARK to

COL. HARRISON, S p e a k e r

of

t h e H o u s e a t Williamsburg. 1779, M a r c h 10. F o r t Patrick H e n r y , St. Vincent (sic). Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 17. 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 1 6 ; a n d i n the British M u s e u m , Additional M S S . 21782, f o. 200. S I R HENRY CLINTON to

M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM P H I L L I P S .

1779, M a r c h 10. New York.—No. 4. Sends £10,000 sterling i n specie on board t h e brig " L a d y H o w e , " under the care of

L t . Collier, together with stores a n d necessaries to t h e a m o u n t of £ 4 , 1 0 0 purchased by h i m for t h e troops, for both of which s u m s M r . Geddes will be accountable. Copy, Vol. 10. No. 8 5 . 1 page. LT.

H . B I R D to

CAPTAIN LERNOULT.

1779, March 12 (supposed). Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 24. 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 1 6 ; extract i n t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21782, fo. 222. L I E U T . - C O L . ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL

to

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, March 12. Savannah.—Lieut. Shaw of t h e Queen's R a n g e r s r e t u r n s t o New York, t h e service on which h e was sent to Georgia being happily terminated. Recommends h i m . Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 87. 1 page. Also copy. Vol. 1 5 . No. 170. 1 page. 1779, March 12.—Case of Robert Cooke. original memorial of 8 April 1782, which see.

Annexed t o h i s

L T . - C O L . ALEXANDER DICKSON, c o m m a n d i n g on t h e Mississippi, to B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL.

1779, March 12. Manehaek F o r t . — T h e place overflowed. Difficulty of obtaining provisions. U n h e a l t h i n e s s of the country. Losses by desertion. The Spaniards can cut off communication at a n y time. I t will take twelve m o n t h s to obtain materials for building and Spanish subjects m u s t be employed. T h e Natchez is t h e only settlement, a n d t h a t is in a distracted situation. Intelligence of Col. Clark setting out to attack Gov. Hamilton. Extract. Vol. 1 3 . No. 6. 5 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 7-13 April. E x t r a c t s in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 193, a n d State Papers, Foreign, Spain 210, fo. 8 1 1 . TREASURY M I N U T E S .

1779, March 11 a n d 12. Whitehall.—Remittance of Bpecic to America. Copy. Vol.33. No. 8 0 . lpage. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [ S i r H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. L T . - C O L . ALEXANDER DICKSON to B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL.

1779, March 1 3 . Manchack F o r t . — I s afraid t h e Mississippi will carry away t h e Levee. H a s n o t quarters enough for t h e Waldeck corps. Extract. Vol. 13. No. 7. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 7-18 April. E x t r a c t s in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 267 fo.l97. ?

JOHN ROBINSON to

[ROBERT G O R D O N ] .

1779, March 13.—To state what quantities of provisions h e haa received from t h e contractors, to call on t h e agents at Corke for the contractors t o hasten deliveries a n d say how far he h a s proceeded with t h e orders of 15 J a n u a r y . T h e t r a n s p o r t s after May next a r e to be provided by t h e Navy Board a n d to sail from Corke u n d e r convoy of H . M . ships of war to be regularly appointed for t h a t service. To have without fail a quantity of provisions to p u t on board these in M a y for 86,000 m e n under Sir H . Clinton a n d 6,000 under Col. Campbell in Georgia. Copy. Vol, 3 3 . No. 6 2 . 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson t o [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON to the Governor or Officer

commanding H . M . Forces i n Georgia. 1779, March 14. New York.—Sends copy of a letter from Lord George Germain to t h e Commissioners and of a memorial to which it relates, t h a t fitting regulations m a y be m a d e . Draft. Vol. 1 5 . No. 172. 1 page. [GEN.

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON] to

M A J O R - G E N . PREVOST.

1779, M a r c h 14. New York.—Mr. Tonno, appointed BarrackMaster i n Georgia, is recommended to be appointed overseer to one of t h e rebel estates i n addition to t h e 4s. a day h e receives for his office. Copy. Vol. 1 5 . No. 1 7 1 . 1 page. G E N , S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to M A J O R - G E N . PREVOST.

1779, March 14. New York.—Congratulations on t h e success attending t h e u n d e r t a k i n g . Copy. Vol. 15. No. 175. 2 pages. G E N . WASHINGTON to G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 14. Middlebrook.—Proposal for a cartel. (Printed in Sparks's W a s h i n g t o n , VI., 194.) Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 86. 2 pages. Copy. 7, No. 59. Copies i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d West Indies 135, fos. 4 1 3 , 519. G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to G E N . HALDLVAND.

1779, M a r c h 1 5 . New York. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 30. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 3 3 . B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, Mareh 15. E b e n e z e r — D e p a r t u r e of Lt.-Col. Campbell and Captain P a r k e r ; consequent loss of naval defence, Grieves

h e cannot act on the defensive. Necessity of money for subsis­ tence of troops. Scarcity of provisions. Expects to be joined by Creek Indians. Desires I n d i a n presents. Encloses a resigna­ tion of an officer of his battalion. Signed letter. Vol 15. No. 173. 4 pages. Copy in the Public Eeeord Office, America and W . Indies 136, fo. 329. LIEUT.-COL.

JAMES MARK PREVOST to

SIR

H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 15. Savannah.—Will endeavour to serve and fulfil duties of office as Lieut.-Governor in t h e re-establishment of civil power in the province. T h e loss of t h e rebels on the 4 t h inst. is reported as 15 or 1600. Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 174. 2 pages. COL.

G.

R.

CLARK to

CAPTAIN LERNOULT.

1779, March 16. P o r t Patrick H e n r y . Copy, Vol. 1 1 . No. 19. 1 page. Enclosed by Gen. H a l d i m a n d to Sir H . Clinton, 26-31 May. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 16 ; and British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21782, fo. 196. CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 16. War Office.—Sends list of camp necessaries, medicines, and other stores shipped. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 89. 1 page. Enclosing R e t u r n of necessaries on t h e " J u l i a n a " a n d " G r a n d D u k e , " 1 March. MARGARET PERSEL (?),

Refugee.

1779, M a r c h 16. New York.—Certificate signed by David Peek, Lawrence Van Buskirk, Governor F r a n k l i n and others as to h e r merit and necessities and recommending t h a t she m i g h t be allowed to draw rations for herself, h e r children and h e r aged mother, as her h u s b a n d , A b r a h a m Persel, is serving the Militia Volunteer Company commanded by David Peek. Original. Vol. 1Q. JYo. 88. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, March 16. E b e n e z e r . — F o r w a r d s a court m a r t i a l . Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 176. 1 page. STORES.

1779, March 16.—State of the ships r e m a i n i n g to be dispatched from Corke, a n d of provisions to be laden on board them. Shows the ships for delivery of t h e Canada provisions, those to General G r a n t and to New York. Endorsed State of shipping. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 69 and 70. 3 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H, Clinton], 6 April.

ROBERT GORDON to JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 17: Cork.—The " N o t t i n g h a m " just_ arrived from Now York. Capt. Eowden sailed u n d e r t h e " Maria " with a fleet of ships as per t h e enclosed list, which h e parted with in bad weather. Expects t h e m all in a d a y or two. Extract. Vol. 3 3 . No. 72. 1 page. Enclosing R e t u r n of Army victuallers, &e. sailed for America ; see 14 F e b r u a r y . qy. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson t o [Sir H e n r y C l i n t o n ] , 6 Apl. 1779. D . MATHEWS to COLONEL [ R O G E R ] M O R R I S .

1779, March 17.—Recommends Mr. Hector St. J o h n , a refugee from Orange County, for rations for himself a n d servant. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 9 1 . 1 page. WILLIAM SETON a n d

ANDREW ELLIOT.

[1779, March 1 7 . ] — R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of M r . St. J o h n . Apparently accompanied t h e foregoing letter. Original. Vol. 10. A o. 92. 1 page. r

FITZRANDOLPH DRAKE,

Refugee.

1779, March 18. New York.—Certificate signed b y B a r n a r d u s L a Grange, W m . Terrill, J o h n S m y t h a n d Gov. F r a n k l i n , t h a t F i t z r a n d o l p h D r a k e was obliged to fly from Piscataway leaving a valuable estate, and t h a t his wife a n d two children are proper objects for h i s Majesty's provision. Original. Vol. 29. No. 80. 1 page. JAMES O ' B R I E N ,

Refugee.

1779, March 18. New York.—Certificate signed by Isaac Browne, rector of Newark, N.J., Peter Browne, assistant surgeon, Isaac a n d Nicholas Ogden a n d Gov. F r a n k l i n , recommending J a m e s O'Brien a s worthy to receive r a t i o n s a n d assistance. Signed original. Vol, 2 9 . No. 59. 1 page. J o n s ROBINSON to [

] , addressed " G e n t l e m e n . "

1779, March 18.—The Commissioners of t h e Navy h a v i n g undertaken i n future t h e conduct of transports for victualling the forces, except those now u n d e r orders to be dispatched, directs t h e m t o reserve a n d prepare ships for conveying such supplies and t h e n to discharge out of t h e service all other ships employed. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 66. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. JOHN ROBINSON ( a p p a r e n t l y to some Contractors). 1779, March 18.—To h a s t e n their deliveries of provisions a n d to inform t h e Board how far they have already proceeded. (The

like letter to Sir Geo. Wombwell, Sir W . J a m e s , Benj. Smith, Anthony Bacon, J o h n D u r a n d and Robert Mayne.) Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 65. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. JOHN ROBINSON to

[

].

1779, March 18.—In ease the " c l o t h s " are not ready t h e y are to be sent by land to P o r t s m o u t h and there p u t on board. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 78. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir PI. C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. ROBERT GORDON

to

JOHN RoBINSON.

1779, March 19. —The whole of the ships destined for Corke are arrived as per list inclosed in last. Requests to know their destination, as the provisions are ready for t h e m in abundance. Extract. Vol. 33. No. 74. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir P L C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. J.

J.

GRAHAM to

1779, March 19. • Copy. Vol. 13. Enclosed by J o h n Duplicate copy in Indies 267, fo. 185.

LT.-COL.

ALEXANDER

DICKSON.

Manchac. No. 5. 4 pages. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 7-13 April. the Public Record Office, America a n d W . STORES.

1779, March 20. London.—Account of s u n d r y materials for clothing on the " Juliana " and " G r a n d D u k e . " The Treasury, debtor to T h o m a s Harley for £ 6 , 1 5 0 3s. I d . Original. Vol. 35, No. 142. 1 page. Enclosed by Thomas H a r l e y to Sir H . Clinton, 16 May 1781. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM P H I L L I P S to

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON,

1779, March 20. Charlotte Ville.—By t h e American public p r i n t s has come to the knowledge of the event which has caused him to write to t h e Secretary at War, copy of which h e encloses. Relies on his Excellency's support of his h u m b l e request. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 9 3 . 1 page. Enclosure:— M A J . - G E N . W M . P H I L L I P S to LORD BARRINGTON.

1779, March 20. Charlotte Ville in Albemarle County in Virginia.—Pleading the cause of the officers of the Troops of Convention in the omission of their 6 regiments from the proposed augmentation of every other regiment in the army. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 94. 4 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155, fo. 5 6 8 ; War Office, In Letters, OriginalCorrespondence 2 1 . 3580

[ M E S S R S . M U R E , SON AND ATKTNSON] to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 2 1 . London.—As the Canada fleet will now soon be dispatched, r e m i n d of t h e case of t h e 5 r e m a i n i n g armed ships in the River St. Lawrence. Refer to letter of 24 Oct., explaining disagreeable n a t u r e of these accounts. F u r t h e r calls on t h e m . Submit t h a t these armed vessels are no longer a n y use. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 98. 2 pages. Copy in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21706, fo. 117. [ M E S S R S . M U R E , SON a n d

ATKINSON]

to JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 2 1 . L o n d o n . —In addition to above letter state the ease of Mr. P a r k e r H a r r i s o n , appointed to c o m m a n d t h e " Ceres." Copy. Vol. 10. No. 9 5 . 2 pages. Copy in t h e British M u s e u m , Additional M S S . 21706, fo. 119. ROBERT GORDON to JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 22.—Fleets sailed on t h e 5th inst., h a v i n g been detained a m o n t h or more by contrary winds. T h e New York fleet loading will be ready to sail the e n d of t h e week. E n u m e r ates the requisitions of " d r y " a n d " w e t " provisions received from t h e different contractors. Extract. Vol. 3 3 . A'o. 68. 2 pages. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. E x t r a c t in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21706, fo. 158. CHARLES JENKINSON to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, March 22. W a r Office.—Touching the Royal Highland Emigrants. Copy. Vol. 2 5 . A o. 88. 1 page.. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 16 April. Copies in t h e British Museum, Additional M S S . 21833, fo. 3 3 ; 21711, fo. 36. r

D . MATHEWS, M a y o r , to

COLONEL ROGER M O R R I S .

r

1779, March 2 2 . — " S , I beg leave to intercede in behalf of t h e bearer M r s . Margaret Skaden a n old faithful friend a n d Pilot to n u m b e r s who have made their E s c a p e from the persecutions of t h e Rebels, B u t being at last detected in harbouring and con­ ducting some of the Convention Troops into t h i s City she h a s been obliged to fly here for shelter and leave h e r little substance behind, I hope she comes within the description of such as are allowed rations for she really deserves m u c h from Government, She has often fed t h e Refugees and concealed t h e m , I t will be doing an act of benevolence if in your power S to allow h e r rations." . Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 99. 1 page. r

L T . - C O L . ALEX. DICKSON to B R I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL.

1779, March 23. Manehack F o r t . Extract. Vol. 13. No. 8. 6 jiages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton. No. 4. 7-18 April. Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 2 0 1 . L T . - C O L . A L E X . DICKSON to

B R I G . - G E N . JOHN

CAMPBELL.

1779, March 2 3 . Manehack F o r t . Extract. Vol. 13. No. 9. 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton. No. 4. 7-13 April. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 205. B E I G . - G E N . JOHN CAMPBELL to

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 25. Pensacola.—Reporting death of Colonel J o h n Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, on Sunday 21st. T h a t D e p a r t m e n t is supposed to be in the greatest eonfusion. Gov. Chester thinks himself authorized to fill the vacancy (as far as regards West Florida) till his Majesty's pleasure is known, a n d intends putting the office in commission. Has offered his services, conditionally, as President of the CommissionersT h i n k s it essential a General Superintendent for the Southern D e p a r t m e n t should be appointed, because whatever right Gov. Chester has, Gov. Tonyn will claim, and as the IndianB are not distinguished as attached to particular provinces disorder m u s t ensue. Represents the want of ready cash. The Waldeck regiment has 6 m o n t h s ' pay due. Encloses recommendations to commissions from Lt.-Cols. Allen and Chalmers. Hopes his Excellency will approve t h e junction of their two corps r a t h e r t h a n filling up present vacancies. P.S.—Has declined any share in the commission, Govr. Chester and himself not agreeing in t h e nomination of commissioners. Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 12. 3 pages. JOHN ROBINSON to G E N . HALIHMAND.

1779, March 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 240. 2 pages. Enclosed by R. Mathews to M. Morgann, 1 0 Oct. 1782. Signed letter in the British Museum, Additional M S S . 21706, fo. 1 1 4 ; copy 21711, fo. 5. JONATHAN CLARKE, Assistant Commissary General, t o DANIEL W I E R .

1779, March 26. C a m p n e a r Charlotte Ville.—Rum required for the Convention Troops arrived in vicinity of Charlotte Ville,

Virginia. Judges 30 puncheons will h e sufficient. H a s desired Asst. Qr.-Mas .-Gen'.-Camphell to t r y a n d get some from captains of Government vessels arrived at H a m p t o n , giving a n order on Wier to replace t h e q u a n t i t y at New York. Begs h i m to h o n o u r the draft. Copy, Vol, 1 2 . No. 8 8 . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 3 0 J u n e r

1779. TROOPS.

1 7 7 9 , March 2 6 . — E m b a r k a t i o n r e t u r n of additional companies embarked from C h a t h a m Barracks to complete t h e Regiments serving in North America. Signed, S a m u e l Townsend. Original. Vol. 5 2 . No. 1 5 . 2 pages. Duplicate in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 8 1 0 . ISAAC B R E W E R ,

Refugee.

1 7 7 9 , March 2 7 . New York.—Certificate Bigned by Major R. T i m p a n y , N.J. Volunteers, D . Mathews, m a y o r , and Gov. F r a n k l i n , t h a t h e is an honest refugee from Bergen, h a s a large family a n d by sickness cannot earn t h e m subsistence. Signed original. Vol. 2 9 . No. 8 6 . 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL JAMES ROBERTSON.

1 7 7 9 , March 2 7 . New York.—Proclamation issued at New York 2 0 December 1 7 7 7 , reissued by Major-Genl. Daniel Jones, 2 7 March 1 7 7 9 , with order to t h e m a s t e r of t h e port to have it duly executed. Regulations to ships a n d vessels. Printed. Vol. 4 5 . No. 1 1 1 . 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

[ROBERT G O R D O N ] .

1 7 7 9 , March 2 7 . T r e a s u r y C h a m b e r s . — T r a n s m i t s copy of letter to the Commissioners of t h e Navy together with copy of a state of shipping to be dispatched on the services of t h i s Board. To dispatch fleets therein mentioned as quickly as possible a n d t a k e care t h e deliveries be completed b y t h e times prescribed, &c. To communicate and co-operate with Lieut. H a r r i s , Agent to the Navy Board. Copy. Vol. 8 3 . No. 6 7 - 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. E x t r a c t in t h e British Museum, Additional MSS. 2 1 7 0 6 fo. 1 5 4 . JOHN ROBINSON t o

[the

NAVY B O A R D ] ,

1 7 7 9 , March 2 7 . — T r a n s m i t s a state of shipping to be dis­ patched and of further delivery of provisions. To provide ships • according to their proposal for u n d e r t a k i n g t h e victualling

service. Arrangements for May and July. Tonnage to be in readiness. Sends copy of letter to Mr. S t e p h e n s as to convoys a n d one to Mr. Gordon. Copt/. Vol. 3 3 . No. 68. 1 page. Enclosed bg J o h n Robinson to [Sir I I . Clinton], 6 April. Extract i n ' t h e British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21706, fo. 155. G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON

to

MAJ.-GEN.

PREVOST.

1779, March 28. New York.—Most Secret. Information of a supply of a r m s a n d ammunition being sent to Charlestown by the Americans. To erect a battery and frustrate their intention. Copg. _ Vol. 15. No. 177. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 363. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

MAJ.-GEN.

PREVOST.

1779, March 28. New York.—Several provincial officers going to Georgia in the present fleet, who hope to collect a n u m b e r of their friends unhappily dispersed in 1776. Copg. Vol. 15. No. 178. 1 page. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to

S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 28. Head Quarters, Ebenezer. Signed letter. Vol. 16. No. 1. 8 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 338. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to GENERAL S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, March 29. Whitehall.—Separate. Capt. Alexander McLean from North Carolina is going out to New York with some recruits. H e desires to be recommended to Sir Henry, that h e m a y offer his services in person. H e is to be employed when a proper opportunity arrives. Copg. Vol. 10. No. 101. 1 page. WILLIAM THOMPSON, DAVID WATERBURY and JAMES IRVINE to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, March 29. F l a t Bush.—Are induced to hope a general exchange will soon take place. Should their " wishes be compleated " t h e officers will require a supply of money from the public. Request permission for Major Joynes and Capt. Swan to go to Philadelphia for t h a t purpose on parole. Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 100. 1 page. G E N . S I R HENRY

1779, March 80. Copy. Vol.10. Signed letter in Indies 135, fo. 401

CLINTON

to LORD

GEORGE GERMAIN.

New York.™Separate. No. 102. lpage. t h e Public Record Office, America and W. ; copy 307, fo. 2.

JOHN

ROBINSON to

[? ROBERT GORDON] .

1 7 7 9 , March 3 0 . - A c q u a i n t i n g him t h a t Messrs. Smith, Fitzh u g h a n d Haliday have permission to deliver six m o n t h s of their twelve m o n t h s ' contract for provisions in whole barrels, the others in half barrels. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 6 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. [ G E N E HAL S I B HENRY CLINTON]

to

[W.

THOMPSON

and

others]. 1 7 7 9 , March 8 1 . New York.—Has n o objection to their send­ ing Major Joyncs and Capt. Swan to Philadelphia. They a r e to give paroles to r e t u r n when called for, a s h e would not wish " t h a t a n y restrictions to a fixed point of time should bo liable to interfere with t h e steps they are to take for your convenience." Draft. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 0 5 . 2 pages. G E N . S I B H E N R Y CLINTON to G E N . WASHINGTON.

'

1 7 7 9 , March 3 1 . New York, Head Quarters.—Commissioners appointed for exchange of prisoners. Copies. Vol. 7 . No. 5 8 . 1 page. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 0 4 . 2 pages. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W - Indies 1 3 5 , fos. 4 1 7 and 5 2 3 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , March 3 1 . Whitehall.—No. 2 7 . Advising recovery of S. Carolina. Civil s e r v a n t s sent out to assist. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 0 3 . 4 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 2 9 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 2 2 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to COL. JOHN STUART.

1 7 7 9 , March 3 1 . Whitehall. Extract. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 1 1 . 3 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. G e r m a i n to Sir H . Clinton, 1 April. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 2 8 3 , fo. 1 3 3 ; copy 8 9 7 , fo. 2 8 4 . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to Gov.

P E T E R CHESTER.

1 7 7 9 , April 1 . Whitehall. Extract. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 1 2 . 1 page. Enclosed by L o r d G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton. No. 3 0 . 1 April. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 2 6 5 , fo. 6 2 3 ; copy 4 3 8 , fo. 1 9 2 .

LOUD GEORGE

GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENKY

CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall.—No. 2 8 . Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 10. Xo. 106. 7 pages. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 2 9 9 ; copy 431, fo. 324, and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN

to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall.—No. 29. Corps of Eoyal Highland E m i g r a n t s to be put on the establishment and numbered the 84th. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 113. 1 page. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 3 1 3 ; copy 431, fo. 329, and in the Sackville M S S . LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall.—No. 30. On expense of the Indian D e p a r t m e n t in the South. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 107. 2 pages. Enclosing Lord Germain to [Maj.-Gen. Campbell], 1 July 1778. Lord Germain to Col. Stuart, 3 March 1779. Lord Germain to Gov. Tonyn, E x t . 3 March. Lord Germain to Col. Stuart, E x t . 31 March. Lord Germain to Gov. Chester, 1 April. Draft in t h e Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 3 1 7 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 8 3 0 ; and in the Sackville MSSLORD GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall.—Eecommends some memorials. Copy. Vol. 10. A'o. 116. 1 page. Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America a n d W. Indies 135, fo. 3 2 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 3 1 ; and in t h e Sackville MSS. LORD GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall.—No. 32. Exchanges desired. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 118. 1 page. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 3 2 5 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 3 1 ; a n d copy in the Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 1. Whitehall. Separate.—Concerning Mr. B a y a r d ' s appointment as vendue master. Co]>y. Vol. 10. Xo. 110. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 4 3 1 , fo. 3 3 8 ; copy hi t h e Sackville M S S .

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , April 1 . Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 1 7 . 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 4 3 1 , fo. 3 ' 2 1 ; copy in t h e Sackville M S S . TREASURY M I N U T E .

1 7 7 9 , April 1 . Whitehall.—As to readiness of t r a n s p o r t s . Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 8 2 . 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. L T . - C O L . MASON BOLTON t o

G E N . HALDIMAND.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 . Niagara. Copy. Vol, 1 1 . A t>. 2 2 . 2 pages. Autograph signed letter in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 2 1 7 6 0 , fo. 1 0 2 ; copy 2 1 7 5 6 , fo. 7 7 . Copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 1 6 . T

LORD CATHCART to

COLONEL ROGER MORRIS.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 . H e a d Quarters.—Requesting relief a n d protec­ tion for Frederick Vomer till the Commander-in-Chief shall signify in what m a n n e r he is to be disposed of. A utograph signed letter. Vol, 4 4 . No. 1 5 5 . 1 page. GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

LORD

[BARRINGTON].

1 7 7 9 , April 2 . New York.—Acknowledging letters. T r a n s m i t s list of promotions. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 2 0 . 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, War Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 2 0 . GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON to

S I R GREY COOPER.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 . New York.—Acknowledges letter of 1 9 Nov., enclosing copy of contract between T r e a s u r y a n d Messrs. Nesbitt, & c , concerning supply of provisions. All attention shall be paid to their L o r d s h i p s ' directions. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 8 8 . 1 page. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 . New York.—No. 4 6 . Copy. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 2 1 . 2 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 4 0 9 ; copy 3 0 7 , fo. 2 .

INTELLIGENCE.

1779, F e b r u a r y 1 a n d April 2.—Extracts of intelligence received by Sir H e n r y Clinton concerning an intended expedition of t h e rebels to the Westward, sent to Gen. Haldimand, 13 April. Vol. 11. No. 33. & pages. Original in the British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21841, fo. 192. CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 2. War Office.—The person appointed Superin­ tendent General of British Hospitals shall be empowered to superintend those of the Hessian and other foreign troops in the pay of Great Britain, to examine t h e accounts and allow only demands stipulated by treaty or such charges as were allowed to hospitals of the foreign troops in the last war in Germany. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 119. 2 pages. JOHN

ROBINSON

to

[

].

1779, April 2. Treasury Chambers.—In answer to their letter of 28th March victuallers may be discharged abroad with an allowance of two m o n t h s as usual when discharged in America, on condition t h a t the owners give security for the delivery of the guns, a m m u n i t i o n and stores belonging to the public at t h e port of London a t their own expense, or pay to the public the full value thereof. Copy. Vol. 8 3 . No. 88. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . C l i n t o n ] , 6 April. TREASURY

MINUTES.

1779, April 2. Whitehall.—The first contains copies of Mr. Robinson's letters to some contractors of 6 and 18 March, the second relates to the insurance of specie. Copies. Vol. 3 3 . Nos. 79 and 8 1 . 2 pages each. Enclosed by J o h n Robinson to [Sir H . Clinton], 6 April. TROOPS.

1779, April 4. New York.—Two papers. The first contains a state of the Military-chest as to Subsistence, and t h e second as to Extraordinaries. Copies. Vol. 83. Nos. 92 and 9 3 . 2 pages each. Enclosed by Sir H . Clinton to J o h n Robinson, 11 May 1779. GENERAL WASHINGTON to GENERAL S I R H E N R Y CLINTON.

1779, April 4. Head Quarters, Middle Brook.—Deferring date of the meeting of the Commissioners for exchange. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, "VI., 213.) Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 122. 2 pages.

GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON to

GENERAL WASHINGTON.

1779, April 5. New York.—That h e is obliged to postpone till Wednesday t h e proposed meeting of Commissioners, as one of the gentlemen lias been taken ill. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 128. 1 page. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 5. W a r Office.—That the following officers have been appointed to serve as Major Generals, with one aid-de-camp each, in North America: E d w a r d Mathew, F r a n c i s S m i t h , Augustine Prevost, J a m e s Pattison, artillery, H o n . Alex Leslie, Sir W m . E r s k i n e a n d J o h n Campbell. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 123. 1 page. CHARLES JENKINSON to

GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 5. W a r Office.—Exchange between Capt. Corbett of 2nd Troop of Horse Grenadier G u a r d s a n d Capt. Leigh of 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons, etc. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A*>. 124. 1 page. T

CHARLES JENKINSON t o GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 5. W a r Office.—Acknowledges receipt of t h e half-yearly r e t u r n of general a n d staff officers from J u n e to December 1778. Approves t h e appointment of the brigadiers to the r a n k of major-generals on the establishment. Complains of the r e t u r n s of t h e a r m y not being transmitted to the W a r Office regularly, and requests it m a y be attended to in future. Encloses list of promotions a n d invoice of camp necessaries, &c. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 125. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Invoice oj camp necessaries on the " Juliana" Duke," see 19 February. List of Promotions. Vol. 10. No. 126. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to

and

"Grand

[GENERAL SIR HENRY CLINTON].

1779, April 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—Acknow­ ledges receipt of letters. T r a n s m i t s copies of all orders given by this Board since 19 J a n u a r y relative to the supply of provisions, money, and stores, etc. Their Lordships approve the year's salary paid to Govr. F r a n k l i n . Copy. Vol. 38. No. 55. 1 page. Enclosing J o h n Robinson to Messrs. Nesbitt, D r u m m o n d a n d F r a n k s , 7 Nov. 1778. J o h n Robinson to [qy. Robert G o r d o n ] , 7 Nov. 1778. J o h n Robinson to [ ] , 29 J a n . 1779. J o h n Robinson to [qy. Robert G o r d o n ] , 30 J a n . 1779.

J o h n Robinson to [Contractors], 6 Feb- 1779. J o h n Robinson to Robert Gordon, 13 F e b . 1779. R e t u r n of Army Victuallers, & c , 14 F e b . 1779. J o h n Robinson to [Messrs. Smith, Fitzhugh a n d H a l l i d a y ] , Contractors, 2 March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [Robert G o r d o n ] , 6 March 1779. Robert Gordon to J o h n Robinson, G March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [ ] , 6 March 1779. Treasury Minutes, 11 and 12 March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [Robert G o r d o n ] , 13 March 1779. State of ships remaining to be dispatched from Corke, and of provisions, 16 March 1779. Robert Gordon to John Robinson, 17 March 1779. J o h n Robinson, apparently to some contractors, 18 March 1779. Jj oo nh nn Robinson ] , 18 March 1779. nooinson to m L[ J o h n Robinson to [ Robert Gordon to J o h n Robinson, 19 March 1779. Robert Gordon to J o h n Robinson, 22 March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [Robert G o r d o n ] , 27 March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [Navy B o a r d ] , 27 March 1779. J o h n Robinson to [qy. Robert G o r d o n ] , 30 March 1779. Treasury Minute, 1 April 1779. Treasury Minute of 2 April, containing copies of two letters of J o h n Robinson of 6th and 18th March. Treasury Minute, 2 April 1779. J o h n Robinson t o [ ] , 2 April 1779. BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN CAMPBELL to

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 7-13. Pensacola.—Communicates intelligence received that the " Lord Townshend," a vessel chartered by the contractor of provisions for t h e forces in West Florida, was totally destroyed by fire in Port Royal Harbour, Jamaica, by which accident, together with the non-arrival of two other vessels, they are reduced to 14 weekB* flour. There is a small supply of I n d i a n corn, which is ordered to be purchased. F r o m Jamaica they can look for none, a s Capt. Douglass of t h e " O s t r i c h " reports t h e m on short allowance. Begs therefore a timely supply. H a s appointed Brigade-Major Campbell paymaster. " Our disappointment in regard to Provisions h a s disconcerted m y P l a n for detaining two Sloops a s formerly mentioned to your Excellency in the Qr.-Master General's Department. We cannot now afford forwarding a Store of Provisions to Manchack as intended, a n d m u s t ssatisfy ourselves with furnishing t h e Troops t h e r e with a temporary supply. On t h e Contrary h a d a Sufficient Quantity of Provisions Arrived, I designed loading the Two Sloops a n d sending t h e m u p the Mississippi. To avoid Expence I mean to discharge one of t h e m t h e service. " T h e 7 t h I n B t a n t I received Letters from Lieut.-Colonel Dick­ son Inclosing Reports from Capt. Miller of an Independent Com­ p a n y raised in this Province by Governor Chester, and from

Lieut. G r a h a m of t h e 4th Battalion, 60th Regiment, in regard t o the Situation of a F o r t on t h e Mississippi, Copies of which are inclosed together with E x t r a c t s Containing Lieutenant-Colonel Dickson's own Opinion which perfectly Coincides with t h e other Gentlemen, and points out the present distressed a n d r a t h e r Alarming Situation of the Garrison of Manehack, a n d will tend to S t r e n g t h e n the Reasons I formerly gave your Excellency for rejecting the Situation of F o r t B u t e or Manehack. I c a n n o t Omit testifying here to Colonel Dickson's punctual Attention to t h e Directions a n d I n s t r u c t i o n s given h i m , a n d to his Vigilance, Diligence and Activity in Conducting t h e Troops and Stores hence to Manehack. " To give a Consequence to Captain Miller's Opinion I m u s t observe that he was formerly a n Officer in the 45 th Regiment, and was employed last W a r both at Hallifax a n d Newfoundland as Assistant E n g i n e e r ; besides, by all Accounts he h a s a Natural turn and genius t h a t way. " As no Works can be begun on t h e Mississippi for some Con­ siderable time for want of Provisions a n d for want of Materials being Collected, I have inclosed the same E x t r a c t s a n d Opinions to T h e Right H o n b l e . Lord George G e r m a i n for Directions a n d Instructions in Regard to t h e Situation of the F o r t , a n d Expect an Answer by the L a t t e r end of September next. " There were t h r e e Nominal independant Companies in this Province raised by Order of Governor Chester, two of t h e m (a Capt. H u t c h i n s a n d a Captain Symans) had few or no men at all besides Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers—which I repre­ sented to Governor Chester, who t h e r e u p o n Consented to their reduction ; a n d our joint Orders were dispatched to t h e Natches for t h a t purpose. Capt. Miller's Company still r e m a i n s on Foot, which I i n t e n d to Consider either as Soldiers or B a t t e a u x Men, but chiefly the latter. T h e y were raised and have been paid on a different F o o t i n g from the Military (either Provincial or regular). The private h a d F o r t y shillings, the Corporals Fifty, a n d Serjeants three P o u n d s Sterling per M o n t h , and to furnish their own Cloathing. Their being considered a n d Used as Batteaux Men m a y be said to place t h e m on another E s t a b l i s h m e n t , a n d will remove a n y Ground of Jealousy or D i s c o n t e n t ; Besides t h a t Batteaux M e n could not b e purposely raised or engaged for in this Country for near t h a t S u m . " 1 3 April, 1779.—An Affair t h a t happened this Morning requires to be particularly reported to Your E x c e l l e n c y : Fourteen Carpenters of the R e g i m e n t of Waldeck absolutely refused work­ ing at the King's Works at the Stated Allowance for Military Artificers in North America (Viz fifteen Pence York Currency per Day) Alledging it waB inadequate to the W e a r and Tear of Cloaths, Necessaries & c , And to furnish t h e m with the extraordinary Bread t h e y required to support them. Colonel d e Hanxleden on being sent for declared h i s private Opinion to Correspond with what they set forth, J u d g i n g t h a t a G e r m a n Soldier to satisfy h i m would eat at least two pounds of Bread per Day, And as Bread here is a t the extravagant Price of ish. 4|
Currency for four P o u n d s he reckoned they Spent their whole Artificers P a y in t h a t Article o n l y ; h u t offered to P u n i s h t h e m for M u t i n y or to act in whatever m a n n e r I should think proper to direct for the good of the service—Punishment would not Answer to the forwarding of the Publick W o r k s . I therefore desired they might be informed t h a t it was n o t in m y Power to Augment their Allowance, but should lay their representation before your Excellency for your Consideration a n d Redress if thought reasonable—And should P a r d o n their present Unmilitary Behaviour, on Condition t h a t they resumed working immediately: They Accepted of the T e r m s and Order ensued. " I t was Customary before my Arrival t h a t Soldiers employed a t the King's Works paid Nothing for Provisions, so that Artificers h a d this Allowance besides their fifteen Pence York,—but this Custom I p u t a n E n d to on ordering R u m to be issued; And also Abolished another Practice t h a t prevailed here to Allow Soldiers employed as Laborers KM. York Currency per B a y . " Sends home L t . Wilkinson of the Artillery te rid the corps of a m a d m a n . Absolute expediency of a corps of skilled carpenters being sent here before a n y progress can be expected. W a s obliged to dismiss the native carpenters on account of their exorbitant demands. Tho military ones are few and bad work­ m e n , and unless some satisfaction is given to the Waldeckers they will refuse. Forwards memorial of L t . J a m e s Robertson. Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 18. 1 6 ^ / f s . Enclosures :— J. J. Graham to Lt.-Col. Dickson, see 19 March. Fourletters from Lt.-Col, Dickson, 12, 13 and 28 March. IA. Robertson, memorial to Sir 11. Clinton, see 18 April. Francis Miller to Lt.-Col. Dickson, not dated. Vol. 13. No. 4. 4 jmges. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 177. 7

GENERAL,

SIR

HENRY

C L I N T O N to

CAPTAIN

COLONEL

JOHN

WEST

HYDE

and

ANDRE.

1779, April 8. Head Quarters.—Powers 'to exchange prisoners. Same date.—Instructions accompanying the above, (Printed in Sparks's Washington, VI., 509.) Copies. Vol. 7. Nos. 57 and 56. 2 pages each. Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 185, fos. 527 a n d 5 3 1 . MARY

THOMPSON,

Refugee.

1779, April 8.—Recommendation signed by Daniel Coxe and addressed to Col. Morris, as to h e r being tho wife of a sailor on t h e " Phoenix," a refugee from Philadelphia and an object to be relieved, and to draw rations for herself and two small children. Original. Vol. 25. No. 278. 1 page.

THOMAS GRIFFITHS,

Refugee.

1779, April 9. Now York.—Certificates signed by Robert Frogg and by J o h n Hicks, assistant to the General Hospital, as to h i s honesty, loyalty and reduced circumstances. Original. Vol. 44. No. 137. 1 page. SUSANNAH WILKINSON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 9. New York.—Petition. That she came with the'royal army from Philadelphia, since which her husband has been unfortunately drowned; her child is ill of smallpox, and she herself is incapable of procuring subsistence. Regs rations. Marked; Referred to Col. Morris, C., aid-de-camp. Original, Vol. 4 4 . No. 149. 1 page. CHARLES JENKINSON to GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 10. War Office.—Acknowledges receipt of letter of 24th February, signifying that there was no objection to Dr. Nooth being Superintendent-General of Hospitals, and enclosing memorial from Mr. Mallet. H a s laid letter and enclosure before the King. His Majesty has appointed Dr. Nooth to he Superin­ tendent-General at an allowance of Si. per day. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 129. 1 page. JAMES MCBATII or MOBETH to S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 10. New York.—Memorial. That h e was an officer in H.M. Customs at Philadelphia and obliged to leave with his wife and four children, that h i s wife ia dead and himself reduced by sickness to distress and poverty. With certificate by J o h n Smith, late Dep. Comptroller of said port, and note referring the petition to Col. Morris. Original signed. Vol. 29. No. 210. 2 nages. GENERAL WASHINGTON to COL. WILLIAM DAVIES L T . - C C L . ROB. HANSON HARRISON.

and

1779, April 10. Head Quarters, Middle Brook.—Powers to exchange prisoners. Original. Vol. 7. No. 60. 2 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 593. KATTY DAY, Refugee.

1779, April 11. New York.—Certificate by David Peek, captain of the King's militia volunteers, and Thuiiis Blauvelt, LeP- (sic)—• that "Misses" Day and her child are poor refugees from Bergen County who have lost all they had and suffered much through sickness and misfortune, and they hope she may be allowed rations. Countersigned by Gov. Franklin. Original. Vol. 10. No. 130. 1 page.

L O R D GEORGE GERMAIN to

G E N . S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, April 1 1 . Whitehall.—No. 3 3 . Lord Cornwallis offers his services. Duplicate signed tetter. Vol. 10. No. 131. 2 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 135, fo. 378 ; extract 4 3 1 , fo. 334 ; and in the Sackville M S S . MAJOR TIMOTHY HIERLIHY t o LIEUTENANT

HENDERSON.

1779, April 1 1 . Charlotte Town.—Requests h i m and the rest of t h e gentlemen who have complaints against Capt. McMillan to commit t h e m to writing in one general complaint which shall be laid before a general court-martial to show how far h e acts consistent with his present situation in the liberties h e takes, company h e keeps, &c. True copy. Vol. 29. No. 229. 1 page. Enclosed by Capt. McMillan to Major-Gen. McLean, 8 May. GEN.

S I R H E N R Y CLINTON

to

G E N . HALDIMAND.

1779, April 18. New York. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 32. 2 pages. Signed letter in the British Museum, fo. 35. G E N . S I R H E N . CLINTON to

Addtl. M S S . 21807,

G E N . HALDI>:AND.

1779, April 13. New York.—Separate. Copy. Vol, 1 1 . No. 34. 3 pages. Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21807, fo. 87SrR

H E N R Y CLINTON to

B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, April 18. New Y o r k . — " H a v i n g received the Orders of Governm'- to Establish a Post on Penobscot River, I am therefore to desire you will make such a Detachment of the Troops under your Command, as you shall judge proper and Sufficient to defend themselves against any Attempt the Rebels in those p a r t s m a y be able to make, directing t h e m to take post on Penobscot River, and sending with t h e m all Necessary Imple­ m e n t s for E r e c t i n g a F o r t , together with such Ordnance and Stores as m a y be proper for its defence, and a Sufficient Supply of Provisions. " I apprehend Lt.-Col. Goreham will be a proper Officer for this Command, and I w o recommend your sending his own Corps, the Orange Rangers, with such other Troops in addition as will make u p 500 Men, which I should Suppose would be Sufficient; but as you are in a Situation to get better informa­ tion t h a n I possibly can a t this distance, you will be so good to send such Force as you may judge necessary, And give Capt" H a r t e u p the Engineer, to whom I have communicated my Ideas of the matter, such further directions and Assistance as you may think requisite. a

" S h o u l d you think it adviaeable, either during the time this E s t a b l i s h m e n t is making, or, after it h a s taken place, to proceed on, or detaeh a n Expedition, to any p a r t between F a l m o u t h and Penobscot River, you are at liberty to do so, provided it can be executed in time, so as not to detain t h e T r a n s p o r t s too long or to endanger the Safety of Halifax, which is always to be con­ sidered as the principal Object of your Attention. " Should it be possible for you to give any assistance to t h e people of the Navy employed in Cutting Masts in Bay Verte, I a m persuaded you will do it. " I have to l a m e n t the little probability t h a t occurs at p r e s e n t of employing your abilities in a more active line, b u t you m a y be assured I shall be happy to request your Assistance in t h a t way whenever a proper Opportunity offers. " You will be pleased to deliver the enclosed I n s t r u c t i o n s to the Officer whom you shall appoint to C o m m a n d t h e Detach­ m e n t to be sent to Penobscot, and give h i m such further Orders and directions as you shall J u d g e Necessary." Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 52. 2 pages. Enclosures :-— Instructions for the officer commanding a detachment of His Majesty's Forces to be sent to take post on Penobscot River. Further instructions. Vol. 2 1 . Nos. 53 and 54. 2 pages and 1 page. SIR H E N R Y

C L I N T O N to

B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN.

1779, April 1 8 . New York.—" I a m sorry t h a t the Necessity of the Service required m y ordering your F l a n k Companies to this place, they are incorporated in t h e Corps of Grenadiers a n d Light I n f a n t r y u n d e r the Command of Excellent Officers; when they can be spared from this Service t h e y shall be sent baek to y o u ; the loss we have sustain'd in t h e Grenadiers and L i g h t Infantry of t h e 8 2 Regiment, who were Cast away in the Mer­ maid In a h a r d Gale of W i n d near E g g harbour, distresses m e m u c h . I have ordered Capt - P i t c a i r n ' s r e t u r n of t h e loss to be sent you by this Opportunity. " I approve m u c h of your h a v i n g abolished t h e General Hospital at Halifax, a n d establishing regimental ones, for t h e reasons you m e n t i o n . " I understand t h e Commodore h a s ordered a proper Naval F o r c e for t h e protection of t h e B a y of F u n d y . " W i t h regard to t h e deficiency of F l a t Boats you Complain of, I should imagine Battoes will Answer very well, a n d I apprehend you can have t h e m built upon the Spot. " A s you represent the Necessity of h a v i n g a Vessel to replace the Sloop Gage which has been lost, you will be pleased either to purchase or h i r e one as you m a y see occasion. " Some T r a n s p o r t s are sent you by the present Opportunity, and as I hope your Operations in the B a y of Penobscot will be finished before they can be wanted for the T r a n s p o r t a t i o n of Coals from Spanish River, they m a y be employed on t h a t Service after t h e other is performed. d

n

" You •will be pleased to issue 200 days' Forage Money with the usual proportion of Bat and Baggage Money when you may judge necessary, to such Troops as actually take the Field. "Having referred the return of Field Artillery and Stores, which you represent as wanting in your Province, to the Com­ manding Officer of that Department, he will give directions con­ cerning them. " I have accepted of Lieut. Arbuthnot's resignation, and filled up the Succession agreeable to your recommendation. And am to acquaint you that the loss of Necessaries sustained by the party employed in Cutting Wood at Jeddore may be made good to them upon the proper Certificates being given in. " As there are some Irregularities in the Proceedings of the General Court Martial, of which Lt.-Col. Bruce is President transmitted in your last, which I now return to you) I have directed the Judge Advocate to point them out to the person who acted as such at that Court, and am to desire you will order a Revisal of the. Trials of Major De Wint and C a p f Burgess of the Orange Bangers, and direct the other Sentences to be put in Execution at the discretion of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment to which the Prisoners belong, " A s we have been in great want of Specie at this place for some time past, and I understand from Sir George Collier that a considerable Sum may be procured at Halifax, I have directed the Contractor's Agents to send a proper person thither by the present Opportunity to raise all the Money that can be spared at that place, and I am to request you will give him all the assist­ ance you can relative to this business, which must not be publickly known; otherwise the intention of it would be defeated." Vol. 21. No. 55. 4 pages. ROBERT

MCINOOW

or

MCINDIRE,

Refugee.

Case or Memorial addressed " T o His Honour Col. Morris." That he was " dragged from his peasable habitation and confined on board Ship, and also upwards of eight months in Irons in a fulsoin Jeal and Last of all was under Sentence of Death and made his Escape." His wife and children have been robbed of their all. Begs rations and some place to live in till Providence offers something in his behalf. Followed by a certifi­ cate from Cadwallader Colden, l b April 177 [ 9 ] . Original. Vol. 29. Nos. 161 and 162. 3 pages. LT.

JAMES

ROBERTSON, SIR

3rd Batt. 60th Regiment, to

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 13. Pensacola.—Memorial. His services; is the oldest lieutenant; finds vacant companies given to younger officers; begs promotion. Original. Vol. 13. No. 10. 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to S i r H . Clinton, 7/13 April. 3580

2D

COL.

WEST

HYDE

and

CAPT.

HENRY

JOHN

ANDRE

to

SIE

CLINTON.

1779, April 14. Amboy.—Objections raised by t h e American Commissioners. (Printed in S p a r k s ' s W a s h i n g t o n , VI., 510.) Copy. Vol.1. No. 55. S pages. Copy in the Public Eeeord Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 535. CAPTAIN

JOHN

JOHN to

BAIBD,

SIMEON LOED, LIEUTS. ARCHIBALD GORDON,

and

HAMILTON BROWN

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

THOMAS

HUGHES

(53rd Regt.)

CLINTON.

1779, April 15. E a s t o n . — M e m o r i a l . Are prisoners on parole requesting subsistence. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 38. 1 page. Enclosed bg Capt. Baird to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 26 May. Also enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir. H . Clinton, 3 J u n e . LORD

C A T H O A B T to

COLONEL BOGER

MORRIS.

1779, April 15. Head Quarters.—Rations to be issued to t h e bearer, Mr. Ezekiel F u r m a n . I t is wished h e and others in h i s situation could r e n d e r themselves useful. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 132. 1 page. G E N E R A L S I R H E N R Y C L I N T O N to

BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, April 15. New Y o r k . — M e m o r a n d u m . Ia informed t h a t a certain Mr. McNowght is in correspondence with t h e rebels and should be watched. As tho Loyal H i g h l a n d E m i g r a n t s are establishing requests the Light Infantry Company of t h a t regiment m a y be embarked on t h e " R o m u l u s " a n d sent to New York. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 57. 1 page. Enclosed by J o h n S m i t h to Brig.-Gen. McLean, 16 April. [SIR

HENEY

CLINTON]

to

BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, April 15. New York.—Sends commissions for officers of t h e 70th. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 56. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENBY

CLINTON.

Proclamation.

1779, April 15. New York.—Pardon to deserters up to t h e 1st day of J u l y . Copy. Vol. 15. No. 126. 1 page. FREDERICK

YERNEB,

Refugee.

1779, April 15. New York.—Certificate signed b y S. Shoemaker addressed to Col. Morris, t h a t h e was lately condemned to death

by the powers in Pennsylvania and that he was often employed in the service of government, which was the cause of his late sufferings. Original, Vol. 54. No. 7. 1 page. COL. W E S T H Y D E and CAPT. JOHN ANDRE, Commissioners, to GEN. S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779,.April 16. Amboy.—Difficulties raised by the Americans. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 54. 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, Ameriea and W. Indies 135, fo. 539. B R I G . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 16. Savannah.—Their disagreeable position owing to want of money and provisions. Rice is a food the troops take with great reluctance, and for want of kettles i s generally wasted. No kettles are to be had at any rate. Live stock greatly reduced. Asks for money, for orders and instruc­ tions. Necessity of horsemen. Sends accounts of expenditures. Captains Murray and Bruere have leave of absence. The Loyalists treated with great severity. Stuart's death. Has nominated Lt.-Col. Brown for the time being. Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 179. 4 pages. Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 387. JOHN ROBINSON to GENERAL S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 16. Whitehall.—Major John Small having made application for payment of 183 off-reckonings for the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Highland Emigrants from June to December 1778, he is desired to issue warrant for that payment. Signed letter. Vol. 25. A"o. 82. 1 page. JOHN ROBINSON to S I R HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.—Sending the enclosed memorial and papers annexed with directions to clear the 2 Battalion to the 24th December 1778. Signed letter. Vol. 25. No. 81. 1 page. d

Enclosure:— MAJOR JOHN SMALL, Commandant, to the TREASURY-.

memorial. That as the regiment was not provided for on the establishment till 24 December 1778, they cannot be cleared in the usual way. Annexes an Account which he begs may be settled. Vol. 25, No. 80. Ipage.

The p a p e r s referred to as annexed are entered at their respective dates, v i z . : — Beating order to raise the B . H . E m i g r a n t s , 1 2 J u n e 1 7 7 5 . Account from 1 3 J u n e 1 7 7 5 to 2 4 December 1 7 7 8 . E s t a b l i s h m e n t of the regiment, 9 March 1 7 7 9 . Charles J e n k i n s o n to J o h n Robinson, 2 2 March 1 7 7 9 . J.

SMITH to B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS MCLEAN.

[ 1 7 7 9 ] , April 1 6 . — " A s t h e R o m u l u s is j u s t getting u n d e r way, a n d the Commander-in-Chief is extremely busy, H i s Excellency h a s C o m m a n d e d m e to send You t h e enclosed Memorandum." Copy. Vol. 2 1 . Xo. 5 8 . 1 page. Enclosing Sir H . Clinton to Brig.-Gen. M c L e a n , 1 5 April. GEN.

SIR H E N R T CLINTON to

COL. W E S T H Y D E

and

CAPT. JOHN ANDRE.

1 7 7 9 , April 1 7 . New York.—Concern at the difficulties. Approves their conduct. Copy. Vol. 7 . Xo. 5 3 . 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 5 4 3 . COL.

W E S T HYDE and CAPT. JOHN ANDRE GEN. SIR HENRY CLINTON.

to

1 7 7 9 , April 1 7 . Ainboy.—Little hopes of an agreement . . . " the whole p u r p o s e of their meeting seems t o have been t o a m u s e the clamorous prisoners in our h a n d s . " . . . H a v e resolved to m a k e one definite offer, &c. Copy. Vol. 7 . Xo. 5 2 . 2 pages. Copy in t h e P u b l i c Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 5 4 7 . ST.

VINCENNES.

1779, Received April 1 7 — " A c c o u n t brought from Post St. Vincents by Capt. Chene." Copy. Vol. 1 1 . Xo. 2 3 . 2 pages. Original in the Brit. Mus., Add. M S S . 2 1 7 8 2 , fo. 2 2 4 ; copy in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 1 6 . GEN.

S I R HENRY CLINTON

to

CAPT. JOHN

COL. W E S T H Y D E

and

ANDRE.

1 7 7 9 , April 1 8 . New York.—Remarks on t h e various objec­ tions raised. Copy. Vol. 7 . Xo. 5 1 . 3 pages. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 1 3 5 , fo. 5 5 1 ,

LORD

C A T H C A R T to

COLONEL

ROGER

MORRIS.

1 7 7 9 , April 1 9 . H e a d Quarters.—Recommending t h e bearer, J o h n Dally, for rations, h e having lost his a r m . Autograph signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 3 3 . 1 page. COL.

W E S T HYDE and to

CAPT.

GEN.

SIR

JOHN

ANDRE, Commissioners,

HENRY

CLINTON.

[ 1 7 7 9 , April about 1 9 . ] — R e p o r t . Copy. Vol. 7 . No. 5 0 ° . 5 pages. Copies of t h i s and t h e enclosures in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fos. 5 5 5 , 5 6 1 , 5 7 7 . Enclosures:— Sketch of Cartel shewn to Cols. Davies and Harrison.' Vol. 7 . No. 4 7 . 1 1 pages. Definitive Proposals made to Cols. Davies and Harrison. Vol. 7 . No. 4 8 . 5 }xtges. [GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON]

to

GEN.

HALDIMAND.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 1 . New York. Copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 3 5 . 1 page. Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. M S S .

21807,

fo. 3 9 . MAJOR-GENERAL

BARON

SIR

DE

HENRY

RIEDESEL

to

GENERAL

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 1 . Colle, near Charlotte Ville, Virginia.—The clothing and baggage from Canada being arrived at Richmond, finds t h e clothing for regiment of Hesse H a n a u and the battalion of Brunswick Light Infantry is wanting, having arrived at Quebec after the vessels had left. H a s written to Haldimand requesting him to send this clothing to New York. Begs that it m a y be forwarded here. Signed letter. Vol. 1 0 . No. 1 3 4 . SAMUEL

SHOEMAKER

to

CAPTAIN

THOMAS

MURRAY.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 1 . New York.—That h e is acquainted with a Mary Donnelly, wife of J o h n Donnelly, who formerly kept a public house in Philadelphia and that they left Philadelphia when it was evacuated by the King's troops in 1 7 7 8 . Original. Vol. 2 5 . No. 2 7 9 . 1 page. i

COLS.

D A V I E S and

H A R R I S O N to

C O L . H Y D E and

CAPT.

ANDRE.

1 7 7 9 , April 2 2 . Amboy.—Answer. They affect not delay, but have paid the closest attention to the proposals. . . . Cannot accede without, injury to their country. Copy. Vol.7. No. 5 0 . Bjmges. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 5 8 9 .

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

1779, April 22. Whitehall.—No. 34. T r a n s m i t s of t h e late Commissioners for restoring peace. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A o. 136. 2 Draft in the Public Record Office, America and fo. 3 7 7 ; copies 4 3 1 , fo. 337 ; in t h e Auckland Sackville M S S . r

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

CLINTON.

proclamations pages. W. Indies 135, MSS. and the

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 22. W h i t e h a l l — N o . 3 5 . H i s a p p o i n t m e n t t o the 7th Dragoons. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 137. 1 page. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 135, fo. 393 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 337 ; and in the Sackville M S S . COL.

WEST

HYDE

and

CAPT.

DAVIES

and

JOHN

ANDRE

to

COLONELS

HARRISON.

1779, April 2 2 . Thursday. A m b o y . — H a v e waited with patience three days for their answer Should they not be inclined to acquiesce, t r u s t they will not detain t h e m for t h e purposes of e n t e r i n g at large into their motives, &c. Copg. Vol, 7- No. 49. 1 page. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 135, fo. 585. CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 22. War Office. —His a p p o i n t m e n t as Colonel of the 7th Dragoons. Duplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 135. 1 page. CATHERINE

PECK,

Refugee.

1779, April 22. New York.—Certificate signed by Jos. Chew, Secretary for I n d i a n Affairs, addressed to Col. Roger Morris, Queen Street, t h a t Caleb Peck lived on a farm of Sir J o h n J o h n ­ son's in Tryon County and went to Canada in 1776, and t h a t his wife h a s come h e r e in hopes of getting a passage to Canada. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 29. No. 182. 1 page. CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 2 3 . W a r Office—Sends the enclosed. Signed letter. Vol. 10. A'o. 138. 1 page. Enclosure :— List of Promotions in the 1st Regiment of Phot Guards. Vol. 10. A'o. 139. 1 page. PIERCE

SINNOTT,

Lieut.-Gov. of Niagara.

1779, April 23.—Appointment of F r a n c i s Stephens to act as his Attorney. Original, sealed and signed. Vol. 28. A'o. 127. 1 page.

CAPTAIN

HENRY

MOWAT

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, April 25. "Albany," Annapolis.—Finds Admiral Gambier has gone to England. Will have to renew his suit for a better ship. Trusts it will not affect the service in view for him, and as his not being in a post-ship may prove an obstacle to his having the command, stands ready to undertake it with the "Albany" and ships of ber class, provided a naval force be placed between the object of Clinton's designs and the enemy's ships on that part of the coast, with instructions to give assistance to a plan which bids fair to reduce into subordination at least all that part of New England to the east of Casco Bay. Encloses orders on a similar service by Adml. Graves [see 6 October, 1 7 7 5 ] . A faithful person of his acquaintance from the opposite shore informs of the distress of the people there, who wish they had never revolted. Autograph signed letter. Vol.21. No. 69. 4 pages. MR.

to

THORNHILL

[CHARLES

JENKINSON],

Secretary at War.

1779, April 25. Kinsale.—No account has arrived from General Clinton about his affair. Fears he shall lose the money allotted by Howe unless he (Jenkinson) will press to have the affair brought to a conclusion. Extract, Vol. 12. No. 27. 1 page. Enclosed hy Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 May 1779. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, April 28. New York.—Sends £10,000. Has sent provi­ sions. Forw ards Indian goods. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 182. 3 pages. Extract in the Public Bee or d Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 367. r

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY MARK

1779, April 28. of last month. Copy. Vol. 15. LORD

CLINTON

to

[LT.-COL.

JAMES

PREVOST],

New York,—Acknowledging letter of the 15th No. 180.

BAW'DON

to

1 page.

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, April 28. New York. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 181. 1 page. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 371. SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CAPTAIN

ALEXANDER

CAMERON.

1779, April 29. Head Quarters, New York.—Authorizing him, owing to the death of John Stuart, to take superintendency and agency of all Indian affairs for the Southern District of North America until further orders. Copy. Vol. 13. No. 52. 1 page.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to [qy. ir.iJ.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL] .

1770, April 29. New York.—Has only time to acknowledge receipt of letter of 25th March, and to enclose power to Alex. Cameron, Esq., to take upon himself t h e m a n a g e m e n t of I n d i a n affairs u n t i l further orders. Directs it to be conveyed by t h e first opportunity. Sends copy of h i s letter to Gov. Chester. Copy. Vol, 13. No. 54. 1 page.

[SIR

HENRY

CLINTON]

to

[GOVERNOR PETER

CHESTER].

[1779, April 29.]—Acknowledges letter of 23rd March. Con­ cern at death of Mr. S t u a r t . M a n a g e m e n t of I n d i a n s and their affairs should be continued in Mr. S t u a r t ' s Deputies and Assist­ a n t s . H a s sent a power to h i m first. D e p u t y to assume t h e direction for the S o u t h e r n District. To forward this power and dispatches to t h e person appointed. Copy. Vol. 22. No. 97. 3 pages; also Vol 18. No. 5 3 . 2 pages, with variations. [SIR

HENRY

to [possibly

CLINTON]

MAJ.-GEN.

PREVOST].

1779, April 2 9 . New York.—Notifying decease of Col. S t u a r t , and h i s successor. E n c l o s i n g power to Alex. Cameron to take direction of S t u a r t ' s D e p a r t m e n t till further orders. Copy. Vol. 1 5 . No. 183. 1 page.

[SIR

HENRY

CLINTON]

to

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, April 30. New Y o r k — M r . W r i g h t , son of Sir J a m e s , h a s received a w a r r a n t to raise troops. I n t r o d u c e s h i m . Drajt. Vol 15. No. 184. 1 page.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, April 30. H e a d Quarters, New Y o r k . — T r a n s m i t s copies of a Memorial of Gov. W r i g h t and others to G e r m a i n , Memorial of Greenwood, Higginson and others to G e r m a i n , 19 November 1778, a n d copy of G e r m a i n ' s letter to Campbell, 16 J a n . 1779. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 185. 1 page. WILLIAM

RUSSELL,

contractor for digging coals at S p a n i s h River.

1779, April 30-—Account to the Barrack Master General, £ 4 6 6 13s. 4(7. Certified by J a m e s Mordeu, B a r r a c k Master, 5 September 1781. Original. Vol. 16. No. 12. 2 jwges. Enclosed in W m . Russell's Memorial, 5 September 1 7 8 1 . Also enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Capt. Smith, 15 Oct. 1781.

W I N WOOD

SERGEANT

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

. 1 7 7 9 , April 3 0 . New Y o r k — M e m o r i a l . Styles himself Minister and missionary of t h e venerable Society to t h e Church at Cambridge in New E n g l a n d . I s grateful for relief of ten guineas, but as provisions and house r e n t are so high asks some allowance of public provisions till a passage can be procured to E n g l a n d . Marked. " Referred to Col. Morris May 1st." Signed. Vol. 1 2 . No. 1 8 . 2 pages. t

SIR

JAMES

WRIGHT,

GOV.

province, to

of Georgia, and others of t h a t G. G E R M A I N .

LORD

N. D., but mentioned in a letter of Sir H e n r y Clinton's above on this date.—Memorial. Copy. Vol.15. No. 1 8 6 . 3 pages. Duplicate in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 3 7 , fo. 2 1 7 . MR.

JOUET

to

COL.

MORRIS.

N.D., b u t endorsed 1 7 7 9 , April.—Note t h a t t h e a r r a n g e m e n t of his family is Mrs. J o u e t and Miss Jouet, one son a t h o m e , t h r e e daughters, three infant children, one servant m a n and woman a n d two infant blacks. Original. Vol. 2 9 . A'o. 6 8 - 1 page. SARAH

MORRIS

to

[SIR

HENRY

CLINTON].

1 7 7 9 , April. New York.—The last page only of a Memorial. Apparently r e m o n s t r a t i n g against intrusions on the estate. T h a t near fifty horses are on the farm belonging to the waggoners a n d artillery, and t h a t unless released by his authority she m u s t abandon the estate and submit to wretchedness which h e r former r a n k and station r e n d e r her ill-qualified to bear. Concludes with a wish t h a t some officer of weight and reputation m i g h t be charged to make frequent visits to Morrisania and take such measures for her protection as it m a y be proper to command. Copy. Vol. 1 0 . A o. 1 1 5 . 1 page. T

JOHN

ROBINSON

to

[

].

1 7 7 9 , April. Treasury Chambers.—Is commanded to acquaint h i m that on consideration the Lords of t h e T r e a s u r y have ordered t h e bills d r a w n by Mr. Callbeck to be paid. Desires h i m to move Lord G. G e n n a i n to give directions to Mr. Callbeck t h a t h e is not to draw on t h e n Lordships for a n y services ordered by the Commander in Chief, the expense of which ought to be defrayed b y w a r r a n t s from the Commander in Chief. T h i s is a copy certified by W . Spry, Commanding E n g i n e e r , Halifax, 2 7 January 1780. Copy. Vol. 2 9 . A'o. 2 9 3 . 1 page.

Eefugee.

JOSHUA G I D N E Y ,

1779, May 1. L o n g Island.—Memorial. T h a t h e was obliged to quit his property in Dutchess County, triat his family have been sent to him and his property sold by the rebels a n d t h a t h e has a family of nine children to support. Begs allowance of rations. Certified by Beverly Robinson, Col. Loyal Americans. Placed with this is another paper, n o t dated, headed ' Case of Joshua Giduey," shewing his services in t h e endeavours to raise a troop of Light Horse under Philip J. Livingston and his present distress. Accompanied by a note from Philip J. Livingston to Col. Morris, dated Hell Gate, F r i d a y , t h a t the bearer is the same J o s h u a Gidney on whose behalf a memorial was lately presented. Originals. Vol. 3 1 . Nos. 196, 194 and 195. 5 pages in all. 1

HESSIAN

and

"WALDECK

TROOPS.

R e t u r n of Recruits as mustered at B r e m e r L e h e t h e 1st May, 1779, signed W m . Faucitt, Major-General. Original. Vol. 12. No. 53. 1 page, Enclosed by L d . G . Germain to Sir H . Clinton, No. 38, 2 J u n e . Original in t h e Public Record Office, State P a p e r s , Foreign, G e r m a n States, Vol. 192. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 1. Charlottes Ville.—Has received by t h e flagships copies of letters from Gen. H a l d i m a n d from Quebec in August last, accompanied by lists and descriptions of American prisoners of war sent round in clothing ships to be released o n parole, his Excellency i n t i m a t i n g the exchange of these m e n for some part of the Convention Army. Capt. Hall, of t h e 62nd, who had charge of these, received Maj.-Gen. Massey's orders o n their arrival a t Halifax to land t h e m t h e r e ; whether they have been sent to Boston or not, does not know. Will avail himself of the opportunity to write to Gen. Washington o n t h e subject of these prisoners for an exchange. H a s written, a t the request of Maj.Gen. Riedesel and Col. de Gall, to Gen. H a l d i m a n d to send t h e clothing and necessaries left in Canada of t h e Brunswick a n d Hesse H a n a u troops. " Among other unlucky circumstances attending these prisoners not being consigned to m e as intended by Gen. H a l d i m a n d is m y not having been able to procure a n exchange for Capt. Willoe now in C a n a d a . " As Assistant Inspector to the G e r m a n Troops, h i s exchange is desired to enable h i m to reassume his employment. Signed letter.. Vol. 10. No. 140. 8 pages. GOVERNOR

PATRICK

TONYN

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a y 1. St. Augustine.—Trusts t h a t Col. Campbell a n d Capt. P a r k e r have acquainted him that h e adopted every measure that could promote the object of the expedition. The troops t h a t m a r c h e d from here with Brig.-Gen. Prevost h a d every

possible assistance granted them. If they suffered for want of provisions it was owing to their own omissions. On the ideas of a general p l a n of exertion took every step in order that a union of force m i g h t operate effectually for the reduction of Carolina and Georgia. Should have had the honour of t r a n s m i t t i n g some information of subsequent operations. To descend to particulars now would be officious, as he must be acquainted with t h e m from t h e spot. Recommends Lt.-Col. Th. Brown to be Superintendent in place of Mr. Stuart. Disaster to the " Jason " and her convoy by the rebel privateers, W a r r e n , Alliance and Dean. Since the reduction of Georgia this province has been tranquil, the plan­ ters busy a n d t h e m e r c h a n t s active in exporting goods. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. Xo. 1 4 1 . 3 pages. Sin

HENBY

C L I N T O N to

MAJ.-GEN. AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, May 2. New York.—Has supplied his wants as far as possible. Satisfaction at the rebel gullies fallen into his h a n d s . Mr. Cameron to be Superintendent though is sensible of Col. Brown's m e r i t s . Lack of shipping for communication; h a s had no vessel to send with dispatches. Irregularities in the general court martial sent. Deplores with him the ill-treatment of the prisoners in the h a n d s of the Americans. Lt. Sutherland to r e t u r n to t h i s place. Copy. Vol. 15. Xo. 189. 3 pages. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies, 136, fo. 375. PROVINCIAL 1777, May 21st

.

TROOPS. .

As some inconveniences have arisen from the want of a proper regulation of r a n k between the Regular and Provincial Troops and as rank cannot be in the latter as it is t h e former the result of long Services and considerable E x p e n s e T h e Commander in Chief has been pleased to direct t h a t all Brigadiers of Provincial Eorcos u n d e r h i s Command shall take R a n k as youngest Colonels in the line.—All Colonels as youngest Lieut'.-Colonels—all Licut.-Colonels as youngest Majors, a n d all inferior Officers as youngest of their respective R a n k s , as established by H i s Majestys regulation of 1 7 Decern 1760. 2nd May 1 7 7 9 . — " T h e Commander in Chief h a s t h e King's Orders to signify to the Prov Troops, t h a t H i s Majesty Anxious to reward their faithful Services and spirited conduct upon several occasions, has been pleased to confer upon t h e m the following m a r k s of his Royal Eavor. " All Officers of Provincial Corps t h a t are or m a y be raised in America shall when on Service with t h e Regular Troops take R a n k as j u n i o r of the R a n k to which they belong. " Such Officers as m a y be wounded in action so as to lose a L i m b or be maimed shall be entitled to the same gratuity of one years advanced Pay a s Officers of the Established Army in t h a t predicament are entitled to receive—and it is further His Majesty's 1779, May a n a - —

t h

1

1

Gracious intention to make provision for all such Non Commission Officers a n d Privates as shall be disabled from W o u n d s received in His Service. " I n order to distinguish the Zeal of the Officers of such Regiments as shall be compleated to Ten Companies of 5 6 R a n k and Pile each Company H i s Majesty will upon the recommenda­ tion of T h e Commander-in-Chief m a k e the R a n k of those Officers p e r m a n e n t in America, and will allow t h e m half Pay upon t h e reduction of their Regiments, in the s a m e m a n n e r as t h e Officers of Rritish reduced Regiments are paid. " T h e Commander-in-Chief is further ordered on this occasion to repeat the promise of g r a n t s of land upon t h e T e r m s a n d in the proportions held forth by Sir William H o w e . " Vol. 2 9 . A'o. 2 6 0 . 2 pages. Qg. Enclosed by Col. I n n e s to Major Mackenzie, 6 J a n . 1 7 8 3 . GEN.

SIR

HENRY

C L I N T O N to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 9 , May 3 . New York.—No. 5 0 . Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 2 0 . 2 pages. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 4 8 3 ; copy 3 0 7 , fo. 1 9 . GEN.

SIR

HENRY

C L I N T O N to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 9 , May 3 . New York. Copy. Vol.12. No. 2 1 . 2 pages. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 4 7 9 ; copy 3 0 7 , fo. 1 7 . GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENKINSON.

1 7 7 9 , May 3 . New York.—Congratulations. Copy. Vol. 1 2 . A'o. 1 9 . 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence, 2 0 . to M I C H A E L F R A N C K L I N , Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Nova Scotia.

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN

1 7 7 9 , May 3 . W h i t e h a l l . Extract. Vol. 2 1 . A'o. 1 0 1 . 1 page. Plncloscd by Michael F r a n c k l i n to Sir H . Clinton, 2 August. Draft letter in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Nova Scotia 1 3 . ALEXR.

MCMILLAN, MAJOR

Capt. I n d e p e n d e n t (sic)

GENERAL

Companies, to

MCCLEAN.

1 7 7 9 , M a y 8 . Charlotte Town.—His impatience to be called to a general court martial where h e hopes to acquit himself honourably of c r i m e s laid to h i s charge. Incloses true copy of a letter directed to Lieut. Henderson which has fallen into h i s

h a n d s ; t h e contents will convince of the spite and malice his commanding officer owes h i m . Tho situation of his company is distressing; h a s lost eleven m e n by the imprudenco of Major Hierlihy ordering t h e m on board defenceless vessels carrying h a y from Spanish Eiver to the Island of St. J o h n . H i s depositions will fully show the injustice received from Major Hierlihy. Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 230. 2 pages. Enclosures:— Maj. Hierlihy to Lt. Henderson, see 11 April 1779. 1779, May 3 . Charlotte Town.—Deposition of Capt. Alexr. McMillan taken before Thomas Wright, J.P. That in October last as Captain in the Independent Companies at Spanish River he had asked Major Hierlihy to settle accounts, which was refused, also his commission. Major Hierlihy said he wished to give the commission in Isle of St. .John in form before the Governor and Council. That on 4th March he ivaited on the Major in Charlotte town, who refused to give up the commission or settle accounts till he heard from Halifax, Signed. Vol, 29. No. 227. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENRINSON.

1779, May 4. New York.—Acknowledging dispatches. Sends list of sergeants recommended for Royal bounty. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 22. 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, War Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20. WILLIAM

SMITH

to

MRS.

PATTON

(?).

1779, May 4. New York.—Certificate. The bearer Mrs. P a t t e n is widow of a British officer. " She comes from my neighbourhood a t H a v e r s t r a w . I believe her to be a loyal subject. . . . I should give full credit to h e r representations believing h e r to be a woman of veracity and virtue." Signed. Vol. 3 1 . No. 228. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1779, May 5.—Receipt of dispatches by the Carteret and G r a n t h a m packets. Must defer answering t h e m until next packet. Draft. Vol. 8 3 . No. 89. 1 page. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a y 5. Whitehall.—No. 8G. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 12. No. 2 8 . 5 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. I n d i e s 185, fo. 441 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 339 ; a n d in the Sackville M S S .

CHARLES

J E N K I N S O N to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 5. "War Office.—Acknowledges letters. List of promotions will be laid before the King. As D r . Nooth is appointed Superintendent General of Hospitals t h e r e is no need to say a n y t h i n g about Dr. Blagden's memorial. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 2 3 . 1 page. Enclosure :— List of Promotions. Copg. Vol. 12. No. 24. lpage.

CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 5. London.—Application h a v i n g been m a d e by Sr. Gilbert Elliot t h a t Mr. Potts, eldest Lieut, of 42nd Begt., m i g h t be promoted upon the first vacancy in h i s corps, recommends Mr. P o t t s ' pretensions. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 2 5 . 1 page,

CHARLES

J E N K I N S O N to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 5.—Sends enclosed a n d requests to b e enabled to write satisfactorily to h i m as soon as t h e business can be settled. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 26. 1 page. Enclosing Mr. Thornhill to [Charles J e n k i n s o n ] , 25 April.

REBECCA

COCHRAN

to

COLONEL

ROGER

MORRIS.

1779, May 6. New York.—By Gov. F r a n k l i n ' s suggestion, requesting ati allowance of rations for herself and her daughter. Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 79. 1 page.

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

PRESIDENT

CALLBECK.

1779, May 6. W h i t e h a l l — I n f o r m i n g h i m t h a t some bills h e had drawn on t h e Lords of t h e Treasury for defraying expenses of completing barracks and other works are ordered to be paid, but h e will see by t h e enclosed copy of M r . Robinson's letter to Mr. Knox t h a t in future h e is to apply to t h e Commander-inChief for m e a n s to defray expenses incurred by carrying out his orders. Certified by W. Spry, C o m m a n d i n g E n g i n e e r , Halifax, 27 J a n . 1780. Copy. Vol. 29. No. 294. lpage.

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENKINSON.

1779, May 7. New York.—Acknowledges letters. H a s signified leave to Maj. D u n c a n McPherson of 71st Regt. to go to E u r o p e . Will direct his majority to be sold for purposes mentioned. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 29. 1 page.

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL

to

SIR

HENBY

CLINTON.

1779, May 10. Pensacola.—" As I a m very apprehensive t h a t your Excellency m a y think m y Bequest and solicitations to you in My letter of the 10th March (sent by the Solebay) to be r a t h e r improper at this critical j u n c t u r e , permit me now to assure your Excellency t h a t I shall cheerfully remain with the Command you have been pleased to honour m e with, untill it shall appear proper and Convenient to Order a Genl. Officer to releave me. I would be sorry if any Officer is Ordered to come here against his inclination on my acct. I must own it is a troublesome Command at present, and fear it will be attended with very little credit to m e . However I am determined to remain Satisfyed. Only beg and entreat your Excellency will not be unmindful! of m e . " . . . H i s ill health. " I t will give me the greatest satisfaction Imaginable if your Excellency can spare me One British Reg in the room of the 1 6 B e g ' who are worn out in the Service, a n d such of the m e n of said Keg** as m a y be judged fit for Service, with your approba­ tion to be draughted into t h e 60th Reg'- as they want a N u m b e r of men to complete. And t h e n I am confident I shall be able to repel any descent t h a t m a y be attempted against this Province, whereas a t present I have no Troops Under my Command t h a t I can consider actually fit for Active Service nor indeed any t h a t I can with safety trust at the F r o n t i e r Posts, which is a very dis­ agreeable circumstance. I a m sorry to report t h a t t h e Post Ordered to be Established on t h e Mississippi cannot be con­ structed for w a n t of Carpenters. Only seven Carpenters can be procured here [at very high wages) besides our Military artificers, who are of very little use. I n my humble Opinion we shall at least want fifty good Carpenters more t h a n we can get here, as the F o r t must be built entirely of Cypress Logs, which we judge t h e only p e r m a n e n t material fit for that purpose to withstand this Climate, excepting Bricks, which would a m o u n t to a n amasing expence. Therefore n o t h i n g material can be done towards errecting the New F o r t a n d Barracks, &c. on t h e Mississippi, till your Excellency shall be pleased to Order a sufficient N u m b e r of good Carpenters to be sent from New York to this place in Order to carry on said W o r k s . " I have sent this letter by sea to Georgia. 1,

t h

Autograph GEN.

signed letter. SIR

HENRY

Vol. 13.

C L I N T O N to

No. 14. 4.p>ages. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1779, May 10. New York.—Separate. Copy. Vol. 12. No. SO. 1 page. Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 135, fo. 5 1 1 ; copy 307, fo. 24. ELIZABETH

WARD,

Refugee.

1779, May 10. New York.—Certificate by Joseph Chew addressed to Col. Morris t h a t Thomas W a r d is employed in his

Majesty's service and Lord Rawdon r e c o m m e n d s t h a t h i s wife and child should draw provisions. W i t h m e m o r a n d u m of same affixed. Original. Vol.29. Nos. 219 and 220- 2 pieces oj paper. GEN.

SIR

HENRY

C L I N T O N to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1779, May 1 1 . New York.—No. 5 3 . Sending proceedings of an unsuccessful negotiation for a cartel. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 62. 2 pages. Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135, fo. 5 1 5 ; copy 307, fo. 24. Schedule of t h e Correspondence of Col. H y d e and Capt. Andre as commissioners to exchange prisoners from 14 March to 22 April. Apparently list of t h e enclosures in Sir H e n r y Clinton's letter No. 53 above. Vol 7. No. 6 1 . 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENKINSON.

1779, May 1 1 . New York.—Volunteers of I r e l a n d now absent on an expedition, therefore choice of officers r e t u r n i n g to their private stations cannot be submitted. Promotions a n d vacancies. Notifies Lieut. S h e r i d a n ' s resignation of h i s L i e u t e n a n c y of 31st regiment upon being appointed Major to t h e New l^ork Volunteers. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 32. 2 pages. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1779, May 1 1 . New York.— . . . " I n respect to the state of the Military chest here, I have t h e honour to acquaint you, . . . . t h a t as t h e Deputy Paymaster General t r a n s m i t t e d lists of all outstanding temporary w a r r a n t s regularly to the P a y Office, I imagined constant reports of t h e m were made from thence to the Treasury Board whereby t h e i r L o r d s h i p s would have k n o w n t h e low condition of our cash at this place." . . . " The enclosed State of the Military Chest, with a Copy of Mr. Barrows L e t t e r to m y Secretary, which accompanies it, will shew their Lordships the t r u e State of our Cash to the Period therein expressed. And indeed it is impossible for their Lord­ ships to make a n y just or accurate Calculation of t h e State of the Military Chest except from t h e Balances of t h e Deputy Pay­ masters General, and the Accounts of t h e Remitters Agents. I n t h e m t h e r e can be n o Mistake, t h e one being an effectual Check upon t h e o t h e r ; for when t h e Deputy Paymaster General receives a S u m from t h e Remitters Agents to discharge any of t h e W a r r a n t s I m a y find it necessary to g r a n t , he of course gives his Receipt, with which they debit their Constituents, and t h e Deputy paymaster General always sends to t h e P a y Office an Account of t h e P a y m e n t s h e makes in Consequence of these Receipts.

" B y t h e L e t t e r from the Bemittera Agents which is herewith t r a n s m i t t e d , their L o r d s h i p s will see t h a t they say they a r e in advance for the Military Chest on Account of E x t r a o r d i n a r i e s above ' - £80,000 Os. Off. B y the State of t h e Military Chest it appears t h a t Mr. • Barrow h a d on t h e 4 of April to dischargo m y "Warrants for E x t r a ordinaries - £ 8 , 2 2 5 I s . 9ld. - ' a n d on aecount of Subsis­ tence £ 2 4 9 2s. 4 f d . £ 8 , 4 7 4 4s. 2d. Balance due by the Military] Chest to t h e R e m i t t e r s ' [ - £ 7 1 , 5 2 5 15s. 10(7. Agents J And as this is the real and true State of t h e Military Chest after t h e most m i n u t e Investigation, I beg leave to submit to their • L o r d s h i p s whether it will not be absolutely necessary to enable m e to carry on t h e Service t h a t £100^000 be immediately sent out on Aecount of E x t r a o r d i n a r i e s (exclusive of t h e £100,000, which their L o r d s h i p s have already ordered to be remitted) and t h a t at least £70,000 be sent out every Succeeding Quarter. W i t h these sums, and such as m a y be raised here by Bills of E x c h - on T e r m s a n y way advantageous to Government, I a p p r e h e n d t h e Expences t h a t attend t h i s A r m y m a y he provided for. . . . Mr. Wier h a s written fully about provisions." Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No 94. 11 folios. U |

c

Enclosures:— THOMAS

BARROW

to

JOHN

SMITH,

Secry.

1779, May 1 1 . New York.—Sends papers containing an exact state, of the military chest and accounts for the difference between that and one of the papers shown to him yesterday. For the States enclosed sec 4 Ap7~il. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 94°. 5 folios. GORDON

and

CROWDER

to

JOHN

SMITH,

Secry.

1779, May 10. Nciv York.—In answer to his letter they hare no money in hand but have paid Mr. Barrow and Mr. Thomas about £ 8 0 , 0 0 0 sterling more than has been remitted ' from England; this sum they hare borrowed on their own private sccuritg. They do not think it possible to raise even £50,000 without giving a premium of 15 or 20 %. Copy. Vol. 3 3 . No. 9 1 . 2 pages. ARNOLD

BOWLEY

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 12. New York.—Memorial. T h a t he h a s done everything in h i s power to serve h i s Majesty, supplied t h e a r m y

with intelligence a n d provisions. H e has been persecuted and obliged to leave h i s family a n d estate, a n d as from age and in­ firmities h e is u n a b l e to work begs subsistence. Vol. 12. No. 3 1 . 2 pages. ROBERT a n d

CHARLES COOKE.

1779, May 12. New Y o r k — C o p y of a Petition of Robert a n d Charles Cooke on this date p r a y i n g p a y m e n t for a quantity of flour issued by t h e British on their occupation of Philadelphia which h e had purchased and removed to Chesnut Hill in hopes of reserving for t h e m . H e himself h a d been m a d e prisoner a n d ordered within the British lines. Annexed to an original petition, see 8 April 1782. G E N . Sra

HENRY CLINTON to LORD GEOEGE

GERMAIN.

_ 1779, May 14. New York. Separate.—Regulations for pro­ vincial troops. Copy. Vol. 7. No. 64. See also u n d e r 2 3 J u n e 1783. 11 pp. Original dated 13th i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W . ' Indies 135, fo. 625 ; copy 307, fo. 2 8 ; a n d in t h e Auckland M S S . GENERAL

SIR HENRY

CLINTON to

LORD GEORGE

GERMAIN,

1779, May 14. New Y o r k . — " I n t h e P l a n of Operations which your L o r d s h i p h a s chalked out for m e in your Secret and confidential Dispatch of t h e 2 3 of J a n u a r y your Lordship has supposed t h a t I shall be able to employ m u c h larger detachments t h a t I fear will correspond with my F o r c e . Your L o r d s h i p seems to have rated m y p r e s e n t n u m b e r s from t h e Column of effectives in m y r e t u r n s , t h e s t r e n g t h of the Reinforcement is to be received in t h e same Mode of estimation. I m u s t h e r e beg leave to observe t h a t when your L o r d s h i p in t h e H o u s e of Commons Btated the Force of Sir William Howe a t B r a n d y wine you went upon a different Rule and t h e n u m b e r y o u r L o r d s h i p Spccifyed was t h a t which actually appeared ' R a n k and file fit for duty in t h e Field.' H o w widely t h e list of effectives will differ from t h e Files which t h e Battalions will bring into t h e Field I need not point out to a n E y e acquainted with t h e various Clogs of Service. I therefore m u s t t a k e it for granted t h a t the d e t a c h m e n t s are t o be formed upon the same principle of calculation. Yet even in this View, My Lord, our n u m b e r s will fail, for as m y Posts m u s t be Garrisoned in a similar proportion, m y real force for the Field will not gain by t h e n o m i n a l s t r e n g t h attributed to my A r m y . To force Washington to a n action upon T e r m s tolerably equal has been t h e object of every Campaign during this W a r , the difficulty of attaining t h a t object in so strong a Country even with t h e Force Sir William Howe h a d by this time needs n o illustration. W a s h i n g t o n h a s at this I n s t a n t 8,000 Continental Troops in Jersey besides Militia, a n u m b e r far exceeding what we had when Sir William Howe marched against him in J u n e 1777. I believe the F o r c e with which your Lordship seems to apprehend t h a t I might drive W a s h i n g t o n from his present position and oblige h i m r d

to retire to t h e Mountains is in my Idea by n o means equal to the Task, and m y opinion is supported by t h e conduct of Sir William Howe, who with an A r m y Superior to what mine can possibly be, thought t h e Attempt to force t h a t position intirely unadvisable. I t shall be m y endeavour to draw Washington forward before he is reinforced, by indirect Manoeuvres, if ho gives into m y views n o efforts shall be wanting to strike at h i m whilst h e is in motion. B u t if h e persists in keeping his present Post, I m u s t n o t n a t t e r myself t h a t it will be easy to gain any advantage over h i m , or to carry into extent as I certainly should wish the Measures which your L o r d s h i p appears to recommend. " F r o m what I have said, My Lord, you will see the p a r t which I have taken. Since I am ordered to remain in the Command y o u r Lordship may depend during t h i s Campaign upon t h e most active exertions t h a t my Powers can Supply, but I must lament t h a t m y happiness is sacrificed to prevent the partial incon­ venience which might have arisen from a change. H a d Public Opinion required t h a t I should stay in the Command more attention would have been paid to my Situation." Copy. Vol. 7 . No. 6 3 . 3 pages. T h i s letter is endorsed No. 5 5 , which n u m b e r appears to be wanting in the Public Becord Office and elsewhere. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENKINSON.

1 7 7 9 , May 1 4 . Now York.—To know if Sir H . Calder h a s t h e precedence of Col. M a r t i n . Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 3 3 . 1 page. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 2 0 . ANDREW

ELLIOT

to

'MAJOR

ANDRIE

C R O S B I E and

CAPTAIN

[ANDRE] ,

1 7 7 9 , May 1 4 . — B e g s t h e m to give the bearer, Mrs. Owen, a line to Col. Morris if she is to receive rations. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 9 . No. 2 1 5 . 1 page. COLONEL

GUY

JOHNSON

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , May 1 5 . Halifax.—Concerning h i s disappointment at still being detained here, as t h e General h a s been unable to procure a convoy. Yesterday h e promised to apply again about the " North." Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 7 5 . 1 page. Memorial to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , M a y 1 5 . New Y o r k . — F r o m twenty-three lieutenantcolonels a n d majors of his Majesty's troops in North America. Against the r a n k given to Provincials. Copy. Vol. 7 . No. 6 6 . 2 pages. See also under 2 3 June 1 7 8 3 . Copy In the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 1 8 6 , fo. 205.

BRIG.-GEN. FRANCIS

MCLEAN

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 16. Halifax.—Private. A d e t a c h m e n t of 500 m e n is ready to embark for Penobscot Biver with such i m p l e m e n t s for constructing forts, &c. as h e h a s been able to procure. Observes recommendations to employ Lt.-Col. G o r e h a m ' s corps and the King's Orange R a n g e r s , but t h e first n a m e d is at F o r t Cumberland a n d it would not be possible to relieve t h e m u n d e r two m o n t h s . Means t h a t Lt.-Col. Campbell with 400 m e n of t h e 76th Regt. and 100 of the King s Orange Rangers should form t h e detach­ m e n t . Capt. Mouatt expected to arrive from Annapolis with t h e Albany. "Will consult with h i m as to t h e best m a n n e r to carry out his Excellency's directions, and also a s to t h e naval force necessary to protect the detachment, as several large rebel ships are still cruising off this coast. Design of t h e rebels and I n d i a n s against F o r t Howe (St. J o h n ' s River), Major Studholm who commands h a s some doubts of his intelligence. E n e m y proposes to establish a post at or n e a r Machias. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 76. 3 pages. CAPTAIN

ANDREW

BARKLEY

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a y 17. " B l o n d e , " Halifax.™Received letter by h i s friend Capt. Gayton. W ould be h a p p y to serve h i m . Hopes h i s ship m a y be ordered to t h e southward, or t h a t h e m a y be employed upon active service. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 7 8 . 2 pages. 7

BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS

MCLEAN

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 17. Halifax.—Acknowledges letter of 1 3 April b y H . M . S - " R o m u l u s . " Sent t h e proceedings of t h e court martial to Lieut.-Col. Bruce with extract of his Excellency's letter, as will be perceived by enclosure No. 1. E n c l o s u r e No. 2 will inform of t h e impossibility of revising t h e proceedings; h a s therefore r e t u r n e d t h e m for further directions. F o r w a r d e d t h e dispatches to Genl. H a l d i m a n d by Major Holland a n d Lieut.-Gov. Sinclair. T h e detachment of British a n d Brunswick troops quartered t h r o u g h the winter at L u n e n b o u r g will proeeed for Quebec as soon as a convoy can be h a d . Naval Hospital removed from George's Island to allow of its defence. Lacks a D e p u t y Muster Master. Disaster to the transports conveying Major Hierlihy's corps from S p a n i s h River t o St. J o h n ' s Island. T h i n k s some vessels should be sent from New York to convey coal from Spanish River. Capt. Spry h a s presented abstract of his account which requires some t i m e to examine. P.S.—The Light Company of t h e Royal E m i g r a n t s is embarked on the " R o m u l u s . " Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 77. 4 pages. BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS

MCLEAN

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 17. Halifax.—Barracks needed. T h e r e is not a sufficiency for 1,200 m e n , h a s therefore desired Captain Spry to

m a k e an estimate for one to contain 400 m e n . T r a n s m i t s it for b i s Excellency's directions, but t h i n k s it r a t h e r high. Provisions greatly needed, and the season approaches for supplying their outposts. Autograjjlt signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 79. 1 -page. CAPTAIN

ALEXANDER

to

MCMILLAN

BRIG.-GEN.

MCCLEAN

(sic).

1779, May 17. Charlotte Town.—The inclosed are copies of a packet which h e sent inclosed in a letter to Capt. Skinner of 7 0 t h , to be laid before Brigadier-General McClean. Begs to be excused having done BO, and gives h i s reason. I t was to deceive those who would hinder h i m from waiting to h i m . Ten of his c o m p a n y a sacrifice to the " private view of Major H i e r l i h y having been put on board of his hay vessels." Begs a court m a r t i a l for his trial. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 226. 2 pages. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

H.

CLINTON.

1779, May 20. Whitehall.—No. 37. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 35. 3 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 135, fo. 4 5 1 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 4 1 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 2 1 . Camp, J a m e s Island, n e a r Charles Town.— Account of his m a r c h into Carolina and engagement with the enemy. Asks a naval force, money and provisions. Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 190. 6 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 136, fo. 345. LIEUT.-GOV-

HENRY

HAMILTON

to

MAJ.-GEN.

W.

PHILLIPS.

[ 1 7 ] 7 9 , May 2 2 . — " C a p t a i n F r e e m a n having very obligingly offered to forward m y letter, I was unwilling to leave this place without assuring you of m y respect, a n d the concern your p r e s e n t situation has given ua all. " F o r m y own particular I have failed in an a t t e m p t which I h a d hopes would have been attended with some advantage to H i s Majesty's Service, a n d in consequence a m a Prisoner of W a r . I h a d used m y best endeavours to have procured t h e r e t u r n of the Officers a n d m e n who were married, but without effect—we are now proceeding as far as Richmond, what our destiny is I c a n n o t foresee, b u t as most of the private men who are with m e h a v e been entitled to Chelsea from their Services, I m u s t e n t r e a t your good Offices to get t h e m sent home if practic­ able, a favor which General Hamilton told me had been granted to others in t h e like situation. " T h e Officers and m e n who h a v e lost their liberty _ b y voluntarily engaging in a very disagreable Service, have a right

to expect from mo every alleviation of t h e i r disagreable situation in m y power to p r o c u r e t h e m , for w h i c h reason I m a k e n o scruple to inform y o u t h a t Cloath's, l i n n e n , and Money, are at the lowest E h b with t h e m . Enclosed is a r e t u r n of t h e i r n u m b e r s , several of t h e Officers, the wounded, a n d such of t h e Men as h a d not served 20 years, or for a term, are detained at St. Yincennes. I must beg leave to refer y o u to Capt - F r e e m a n for some particu­ lars which I have not time to commit to paper, otherways should have troubled you with a detail of our failure. I have t h e h o n o r to be with all imaginable r e g a r d . " Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 42. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen". Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 29 May 1779. !1

COLONEL

BEVERLEY

BOBINSON

to

[?

COL.

ROGER

MORRIS] .

1779, May 2 3 . New Y o r k . — T h a t t h e bearer M r s . L a n d is wife of Robert L a n d sent with expresses to Butler a n d captured. T h i n k s it w ould be proper to give h e r an order to Col. Morris to draw provisions for herself a n d children. At foot is order by J. Andre, Aid-de-Camp, ordering the s a m e . Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 36. 1 page. r

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL

to

the

COMMISSIONERS

for

executing t h e Office of S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of I n d i a n Affairs, "West Florida. 1779, May 24. Pensacola. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 16. 7 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen, Campbell to Sir PI. Clinton, 31 May. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 284, fo. 5 2 3 . VIRGINIA.

R e t u r n of persons who came off from Virginia with Maj.-Gen. Mathew in t h e Fleet the 24th May 1779, showing n a m e s of t h e ships and the white m e n a n d the numberB of women, children and blacks. Original. Vol. 52. No. 6 3 . 2 pages. CAPT.

WM.

SANFORD

OLIVER,

Loyalist.

1779, M a y 25.—Extract of an e n t r y m a d e this day at New­ port of t h e allowance granted by Maj,-Gen. Prescott to Capt. Oliver, son of t h e late Lt.-Governor of Massachusetts Bay, of one dollar a day for himself, and I f rations for himself, wife a n d one child. Signed, J. U p h a m , D e p . Inspector Refugees. At foot is order for rations, 4 J a n u a r y 1782, signed by T h o s . Murray, aid de c a m p . Vol. 2 5 . No. 8 3 5 . 1 page.

CAPTAIN

JOHN

BAIRD

to

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS.

1779, May 26. L a n c a s t e r . — T h e situation of the officers of t h e 53rd Regt. hero will be his apology. Have not been favoured with an answer to their memorial to t h e Commander-in-Chief (see 15 A p r i l ] . Their situation t h e more difficult t h a t t h e y are " u n a b l e to draw rations of a n y species for themselves or servants." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 37. 1 page. Enclosed hy Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 3 J u n e . GEN.

HALDIMAND

to

GEN.

SIB

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 26, 29 and P.S. 3 1 . Quebec. Signed letter. Vol, XI. Nos. 36, 37. 6 pages. Enclosing—Capitulation of F o r t Sackville, 24 F e b r u a r y . Lt.-Col. Clark to Capt. Lernoult, 16 March. Signed copy in the Public Record Office, Col. Corr,, Quebec 16, No. 3 5 ; copy, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 387; British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21807, fo. 4 1 . GEN.

HALDIMAND

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 26. Quebec. Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 39. 1 page. Copy a n d enclosure in t h e B r i t i s h Museum, Additional M S S . 21807, fo. 4 0 . Enclosure:— Proposed cipher. Vol. 1 1 . No. 38. 2 pages. INTELLIGENCE.

E x t r a c t of Intelligence received t h e 26th May at Quebec, with account of t h e troops at different posts on t h e frontiers. Vol. 11. No. 20. 2 pages. CHARLES

JENKINSON

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON,

1779, May 27. War Office.—The King h a s consented to an exchange between Capt. Thos. Gilbert of a n Independent Company of Invalids, and Capt. Thos. Cockran of 23rd Regt. of Foot. A commission is preparing for t h e latter. Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 12. No. 4 0 . 1 page. MAJ.-GEN,

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 27. Charlottes Ville.—Capts. F e a t h e r s t o n e and E d m o n s t o n e have been granted by t h e American officer in c o m m a n d leave to go to Philadelphia for their exchanges. Capt. F e a t h e r s t o n e will deliver t h e s e dispatehes and set out immediately. E d m o n s t o n e will proceed when h e h a s finished some business for Riedesel. T h e Convention Troops are healthy a n d behave

well. T h o barracks a r e become b y some labour tolerably com­ modious a n d t h e officers h i t h e r t o dispersed over t h o country are g a t h e r i n g r o u n d t h e m . Clothing a n d stores are arrived. Superintendency of these troops transferred from Col. Harvie to Col. Bland. H a s n o fear provisions will fail. H a s received every possible attention from tho Governor a n d Lieut.-Governor of Virginia, Col. H a r v i e a n d Col. Bland. Will send superfluous clothing and stores by t h e " Argyle." Monthly B e t u r n s from December to present m o n t h are r e a d y and will be sent b y Capt. E d m o n s t o n e or in t h e " A r g y l e . " Encloses General R e t u r n of effective state of the troops of t h e Convention as t h e y aro in Yirginia. Signed letter. Vol. 12. Xo. 39. 4 pages. COMMISSIONERS TAIT,

FOR INDIAN A F F A I R S — J O H N

ALEXANDER

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

MACULLAGH

and

MITCHELL, DAVID

ROBERT

HOLMES

to

CAMPBELL.

1779, May 2 8 . Pensacola. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 15. 7 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, No. 6, 31 May. Copy in the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 284, fo. 5 3 3 . MARY

IIOUX

and

HANNAH

MORRIS.

1779, M a y 2 8 . New York.—Representation t h a t t h e y lived a t Hosick about sixteen miles above Albany ; t h a t their h u s b a n d s left in July 1777, to join General Burgoyne a n d served with McKay's R a n g e r s , being sent to Canada after t h e Convention of S a r a t o g a ; t h a t being t u r n e d out of their farms a n d t h e i r stock sold t h e y are destitute. T h e s t a t e m e n t is certified by Joseph Chew, Secretary of I n d i a n Affairs, o n t h e date above n a m e d a n d addressed to Roger Morris. Signed. Vol. 12. A o. 34. 2 pages. r

BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS MCLEAN

to

GEN.

SIR.

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, M a y 28. Halifax.—On a more serious consideration of h i s c o m m a n d s as to t h e settlement on Penobscot River, thought i t would be essentially for t h e good of t h e service if t h e detach­ m e n t were m a d e a s considerable a s t h e safety of the province would p e r m i t . H a s therefore a u g m e n t e d it to six h u n d r e d and forty, 440 of which are of t h e 74th, under Lt.-Col. Campbell, a n d as t h e King's Orange Rangers could not nearly furnish the r e m a i n i n g 200 owing to their incompleat state, and a detachment of 50 m e n a t Liverpool who could n o t be recalled in time, was obliged to c h a n g e t h e m , a n d ordered 200 of his own regiment under Maj- Craig. T h e 70th a n d De Seitz's are left. Another consideration was t h a t the few remaining troops could n o t form a Becond d e t a c h m e n t for further operations between t h e settle­ m e n t a n d F a l m o u t h , thought therefore by m a k i n g it considerable

a n d going with it himself h e m i g h t p u t the post in a state of defence, and be more a t h a n d to judge of the practicability of a n y a t t e m p t . Cannot fix a time for h i s r e t u r n , h u t will infonn of all his motions. Contrary winds h a v i n g prevented the " A l b a n y " getting r o u n d from Annapolis to convoy t h e detachment, was obliged to apply to Capt. Barkley, a n d from undoubted intelligence that two large Rebel vessels—the Providence and Boston—were cruising a t t h e entrance of t h e Bay of F u n d y , a n d t h a t several other privateers were off this coast, requested a superior force. " I can scarce do justice to t h e readiness with which Capt. Barkley complied with m y request, a n d having n o other s h i p which h e t h o u g h t of sufficient force to Secure us in case of Meeting some of the Rebel larger Vessels, h e is preparing to go with us himself in the Blonde, with such other Vessels as p u t s u s out of any apprehension from any Vessels wo m a y probably meet, however I a m extremely happy to Inform your Excellency t h a t t h e Albany came in last night, a s I hope to derive m u c h assistance from Captain Mowatts Abilities and knowledge of t h a t Coast. We E m b a r k to Morrow Morning, and m e a n to Sail if t h e W i n d will permit immediately. " I h a v e taken such Stoves and Ammunition as a t present I think necessary, but as it can only be determin'd on the Spot what quantity it will be necessary to leave, I shall defer sending your Excellency t h e r e t u r n till t h e n . " Autograph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 80. 4 pages. M A J . - G E N . WILLIAM. PHILLIPS f o S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, May 29. Charlottes Ville, V i r g i n i a . — " I have lately had a letter from L i e u t e n a n t Governor H a m i l t o n who has been m a d e a prisoner of war and is j u s t arrived at W i l l i a m s b u r g : h e went from his Government a t Detroit to F o r t Sackville i p Post St. Vincennes where h e was attacked by an American Colonel Clark a n d forced to surrender. The inclosed papors will instruct your Excellency more a t large upon the m a t t e r . " This Gentleman has been m u c h esteemed in h i s Government and b e a r s a general good character. H e was a Captain formerly in t h e 15th Regiment a n d a great intimate of our friend Sir Charles H o t h a m . " I should imagine your Excellency m a y t h i n k L i e u t e n a n t Governor H a m i l t o n a proper Officer to be exchanged whenever any opportunity offers. " T h i s leads m e to mention to you, Sir, t h a t reports have circulated here of a second meeting of Commissioners at Amboy for t h e purpose of settling a Cartel for a general exchange between your Excellency a n d General Washington but t h a t it h a s broke u p as t h e former had done—I really mention this as a m e r e w a n d e r i n g report upon which I cannot in Idea decide anything. " I really do not see the policy of keeping such a n u m b e r of Officers in misfortune as is done by t h e American Congress, a t a n y r a t e , Sir, your good intentions towards the Convention Troops is felt with t h e greatest gratitude.

" I lake tlie liberty of observing to you, Sir, t h a t in the list of W a r r a n t s g r a n t e d by your Excellency a n d charged by Captain Smith your. Secretary to the account of t h e Troops of Convention, are several charges out of m y power, without a n express order from your Excellency, to take into account—such as money given sundry persons for use of t h e 8 a n d Sir J o h n J o h n s o n ' s Regi­ m e n t s , a n d , as I apprehend, of t h e prisoners of war of t h e 5 3 Regiment, all which belong to Canada, a n d are in no connec­ tion with these Troops, b u t immediately u n d e r t h e c o m m a n d of General I l a l d i m a n d — I have directed a letter to be written on t h e subject to Captain Smith, a n d have given some m e m o r a n d u m s to Captain F e a t h e r s t o n e . " I have the honour of inclosing to y o u r Excellency the Copy of a letter I have received from his Majesty's Secretary at W a r , which h a s given m o r e satisfaction to the Troops t h a n I can possibly describe. The Kings general approbation of their conduct could not fail of m a k i n g a deep impression on t h e m , a n d it h a s proved most h e a l i n g b a l s a m to their weakened m i n d s in the present situation. T h e assurances contained in the letter of favours and protection t o t h e British Officers have impressed t h e m with the u t m o s t g r a t i t u d e . " I h a v e n o t h i n g more to add but to m e n t i o n t h a t in a very few m o n t h s I shall have to trouble your Excellency for a supply of Money, a n d probably of Stores for t h e u s e of t h e Troops. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 4 1 . 3 pages. Enclosing—John de B i r n i e r e to Lt.-Gov. H a m i l t o n , 29 April 1778. L o r d B a r r i n g t o n to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 2 Dec. 1778. Lt.-Gov. H a m i l t o n to Capt. Lernoult, 28 F e b . 1779. Lt.-Gov. H a m i l t o n to Alexander Macomb, 3 M a r . 1779. Lt.-Gov. H a m i l t o n to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 22 May 1779. t h

r d

Gov.

PATRICK TONYN

to

GEN.

SIB.

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, May 29. St. Augustine.—Touching t h e corps of E a s t F l o r i d a Rangers ; sends copy of h i s letter to Prevost. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 8 1 . 8 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 2 4 9 , fo. 2 7 3 .

Gov.

PATRICK TONYN

to

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST.

1779, May 29. St. Augustine. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 82. 3 pages. E x t r a c t in Vol. 15, No. 197, 1 p a g e ; enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H . Clinton, 16 J u n e . Copy in "the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 249, fo.269.

BEIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL

to

GEN.

SIB

HENEY

CLINTON.

1779, May 3 1 . Pensaeola.—No. 6. Complains against t h e Commissioners for I n d i a n Affairs, especially with regard to t h e Loyal Refugees Companies, & c , &c. Stoned letter. Vol. 13. No. 17. 6 pages. Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Commrs. of Indian Affairs, 24 May. Answer of the Commissioners, 28 May. Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 533, fo. 22. MAJ.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL

to

DON

BERNAEDO

DE

GALVEZ,

Govr. Gen. of Louisiana. 1779, May 8 1 . Pensaeola. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 22. 4 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 14 J u l y . Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 538, fo. 30. MAJOR-GENEEAL

RIEDESEL

to

GENERAL

SIE

HENEY

CLINTON.

1779, May 3 1 . Colle near Charlotte Ville, Virginia.—Returns acknowledgments for notice taken of h i m in letter to M a j - G e n . Phillips. Recommends bearer of this letter, Capt. E d m o n s t o n e 6f t h e E i r s t Regiment of Guards, who has been his aid-de-camp. Recommends also the troops of the Duke of Brunswick and himself. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 17. 2 pages. ALIDA

Refugee.

AEMSTRONG,

Memorial to the Commander-in-Chief t h a t when Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s a r m y came to F o r t E d w a r d in 1777 h e r h u s b a n d procured provisions ; t h a t they were deprived of their goods a n d obliged to leave their p r o p e r t y ; t h a t h e r h u s b a n d ' s labour is insufficient to procure subsistence; a n d she begs allowances of rations and fuel (as m a n y of better circumstances have long had). Not dated, but endorsed " 1 7 7 9 , May, approved." Original. Vol 3 1 . No. 2 3 1 . 2 pages. BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

C A M P B E L L to

1779, J u n e 1. Pensaeola.—By finds h e is included in promotion of G e n e r a l . Solicits t h a t Capt. J o h n Regt. be appointed his aid-de-eamp come to this place. Autograph signed letter. Vol, 18. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

[SIR

HENRY

CLINTON].

newspapers from E n g l a n d Colonels to rank of MajorPeter Addenbrooke of 54th a n d receive instructions to

P H I L L I P S to

No. 18. SIE

2 fages.

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 1. Charlotte Ville.—Submits successions to vacancies occasioned by deaths of Major Ackland, 2 0 t h Regt.,

and Lieut. Matthews, 62nd. E x p l a i n s reason of some of h i s recommendations. Acknowledges his Excellency's obliging declaration t h a t vacancies are to be filled at his recommenda­ tion. W h e n t h e promotions of Capts. Craig a n d Maxwell are notified to h i m h e will submit t h e succession. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 47. 3 pages. LOUD

GBOUGH

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRI

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 2. Whitehall.—No. 8 8 . THplieate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 52. 2 pages. Enclosing. R e t u r n of H e s s i a n and Waldeck Recruits embarked 1 May. Draft i n the Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 135, fo. 4 5 5 ; copy 4 8 1 , fo. 343 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 2. Whitehall.—No. 39- Dispute in the B a h a m a Islands. Triplicate, signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 5 1 . 2 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 459 ;-copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 4 4 ; a n d in the Sackville M S S . LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENBY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n o 2. Whitehall-—No. 40. Provincial Troops. Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. A o. 50. 2 pages. E x t r a c t in Vol. 4 4 . No. 1 5 7 , 1 page (being last p a r a g r a p h of letter). Draft i n t h e Public Rocord Office, America a n d W. Indies 135, fo. 4 6 3 ; copy 4 3 1 , fo. 3 4 5 ; extract 606, fo. 2 7 ; copy in t h e Sackville M S S . T

CHARLES

J E N K I N S O N to

GENERAL

SIB

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 2 . W a r Office.—Promotions approved excepting succession to Capt. L i e u t . Campbell, of t h e 71st, suspended until it a p p e a r s t h a t h e is informed of t h e alteration of d a t e of Lieut. D u n c a n s o n ' s commission. Send list of promotions m a d e in the additional companies. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 4 8 . 1 page. Enclosure:— List of Promotions. Copg. Vol. 12. No. 49. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 3 . Charlotte Ville in Virginia.—Takes t h e liberty to enclose a letter a n d memorial. R e m a r k s t h a t the difficulty of communication between Virginia and Lancaster would m a k e it impossible for h i m to assist those prisoners of war. T h e y do not

belong to Ms d e p a r t m e n t . Any assistance sent to Capt. Baird m u s t be charged to the 53rd Regt. in Canada, not to t h e account of the Convention troops. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 54. 1 page. Enclosing:—Memorial of Capt. Baird and 4 others to Sir H . Clinton, 15 April 1779. Capt. Baird to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 26 May 1779. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 3. Charlottes Ville in Virginia.—Received letter from Capt. E n g l a n d of 47th Regiment dated Amboy 21st April 1779. It explains t h a t a second negotiation h a s operated unsuccessfully for a general cartel. T h a n k s him in the n a m e of t h e troops as "well as his own for consideration shown them. Now t h a t all idea of an exchange is over they will bear it with patience. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 55. 1 page. MASSACHUSETTS

BAY.

1779, J u n e 4 and 5.—Resolution of the House of Representa­ tives on 4 J u n e concurred in Council 5 J u n e a n d forming a State W a r r a n t p e r m i t t i n g Joseph Domett to be released from jail on condition of his being expelled tho State with only sufficient of his estate to support h i m on the voyage. (Accompanying Domett's memorial, see a t the end of July.) Copy. Vol. 14. No. 189. 1 page. COLONEL

ROGER

MORRIS

to

MAJOR

COLLINS,

1779, J u n e 5.—The Commander-in-Chief's orders are not to increase t h e refugees on the list without absolute necessity; a p p r e h e n d s therefore it will be necessary for Mrs. M a c r e a t o h a v e Geul. Mathew's order or recommendation. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25. No. 275. \page. MAJOR-GENERAL

MATHEVV

to

COLONEL

ROGER

MORRIS.

1779, Sunday Morning [supposed 6 J u n e ] . Duke Street.— Recommends the widow McCrea as a proper subject to be p u t on t h e list of refugees receiving t h e benefit of rations. Original. Vol. 25. No. 274. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 6. Charlottes Ville in Virginia.—By permission from the Gov. of Virginia and Col. Bland, Capt. Featherstone sets out t h i s day for Philadelphia in order t h a t his exchange m a y be effected. H e h a s directions to request permission from t h e President of Congress to go to New York. Capt. E d m o n s t o n e will follow in a few days. Takes it for granted the exchanges of both these gentlemen are settled. Signed letter. Vol 12. No. 56. 1 page.

COMMISSIONERS

FOR INDIAN

T A T E , A L E X . M A C U L L A G H to

AFFAIRS,

JOHN

BRIGADIER

MITCHELL,

GENERAL

JOHN

ROBERT CAMPBELL.

1779, J u n e 8. Pensacola.—Have considered t h e request relative to pay a n d subsistence of the t h r o e companies of Loyal Refugees from 1st J a n . to p r e s e n t time ; also t h e discharging of Capt. W m . M c i n t o s h ' s contingent. H a v e decided t h a t they can­ n o t take upon themselves t h e p a y m e n t of a n y debts of the I n d i a n D e p a r t m e n t contracted previous to their a p p o i n t m e n t . Copy. Vol. 1 3 . A o. 20. 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 14 J u l y 1779. r

BRIG.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 1 1 . Camp, St. J o h n ' s Island, n e a r Charles Town. — H a d no opportunity of forwarding his last of t h e 21st ult. H i s disappointment at t h e r e t u r n of Major-General Mathews to t h e n o r t h w a r d , hoped t h e southern colonies h a d become an object of attention. Arrival of the " P e r s e u s " a n d " R o s e " with t r a n s ­ ports. T h e troops are encamped partly on this island and p a r t l y on t h e m a i n at Stono F e r r y . T h e rebel army, supposed five t h o u s a n d strong, is encamped about eight miles on t h e road to Jackson's borough. Proposes t o station t h e troops on Beaufort I s l a n d during t h e great h e a t . Services of Lt.-Col. Prevost in acting a s Deputy Quarter Master General. E n q u i r e s as to bat and forage money for t h e troops t h a t came from Florida. Desires a n increase of powers as to courts martial. Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 1 9 1 . 4 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 136, fo. 355. ELIZABETH

MCCREA,

Refugee..

1779, J u n e 13.—Letter to the Mayor of New York, stating h e r case, signed J . Agnew, Chaplain Queen's R a n g e r s . T h a t t h e bearer was driven away from h e r h a b i t a t i o n in Virginia, where she lived on t h e writer's plantation, h a d two sons in his Majesty's service, a n d has n o m e a n s of support. She presented a memorial a few days ago to Col. Morris, b u t it h a v i n g been referred to the C o m m a n d a n t ' s office h a s been mislaid. Surely if any are entitled to support i n these distressing t i m e s from government, who can h a v e a better claim t h a n those whose children are engaged in its defence ? Original. Vol. 2 5 . No. 276. 1 page. MAJ.-GEN. AUGUSTINE

P R E V O S T to

SIR

H.

1779, J u n e 1 3 . H e a d Quarters, St. J o h n ' s memorial received from Capt. Prevost. Signed letter. Vol, 15. No, 192. 1 page.

CLINTON.

Island.—Sends

Enclosure

:— '

CAPT. AUGUSTINE PREVOST, 3 r d B a t t . 60tli, to Sin HENRY CLINTON.

1779, June 13. St. John's Island, South Carolina.—Memorial. Asks leave to purchase Major Van Braaiu's majority in the battalion. Original. Vol. 15. No. 193. 1 page. CAPT. AUGUSTINE PREVOST to M A J . - G E N . PREVOST.

1779, J u n e 13. St. J o h n ' s Island, n e a r Charles Town.—Asking h i s recommendation to t h e Commander-in-Chief for same. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 194. 1 page. GENERAL S I R HENRY CLINTON.

Proclamation.

1779, J u n e 14. New York.—Pardon to deserters. Copy. Vol, 1 5 . No. 122. 1 page. JONATHAN CLARKE to MAJOR-GEN. WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

1779, J u n e 1 5 . Albemarle, Virginia.—Submits a proposal to i m p o r t at h i s own risk wine from New York for use of the officers of t h e Convention Army, o n condition t h a t Mr. Geddes gives h i m a credit on New York, for £1,500 sterling to be paid when t h e wine is shipped a n d insured. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 86. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 30 J u n e 1779. JONATHAN CLARKE to DANIEL W I E R .

1779, J u n e 1 5 . H a r d w a r e , Virginia.— Since former letter [March 26] h a s h a d further conversation with Gen. Phillips relative to a small supply of r u m . T h e General will m e n t i o n it to Sir H e n r y . Begs h i m to converse with t h e Commander-inChief. Thirty puncheons were mentioned, b u t if t h e r e i s n o prospect of a n exchange soon taking place 50 puncheons h a d better be sent. Expects soon t o send receipts for provisions. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 8 8 ° . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 30 J u n e . . M A J . - G E N . AUGUSTINE PREVOST to S I R HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 15. St. J o h n ' s Island.—Acknowledges dispatches by t h e " S o l e b a y , " neglected on one of t h e transports. As t h e season renders further attempts almost impracticable, concludes to q u a r t e r t h e troops on Beaufort and other islands where they have comfortable quarters a n d access to Carolina a n d Georgia. Captain WulfT killed in attack on a rebel privateer. Signed letter. Vol. 1 5 . A o . l 9 5 . 2 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America and W- Indies 186, fo. 359. T

CAPTAIN

ANDRE

to

COLONEL

ROGER

MORRIS.

1779. J u n e 16. H e a d Quarters.—Asks provisions for J o h n Pond. Original, Vol, 12. A o. CO. 1 page, T

JONATHAN

CLARKE

to

DANIEL

WIER.

1779, J u n e 16. Albemarle, Virginia.—The late embarkation from New York h a s b r o u g h t only 900 gallons of wine to be divided among 250 offiecrs. Desires h i m to p u t into the h a n d s of some one a t New York a commission for " 30 Pipes of middling commonly called l ork Madeira W i n e , 20 Pipes of Sterling Madeira, 20 P i p e s of London P o r t W i n e and 10 Pipes of F y a l or Teneriffe if there are any at M a r k e t " for the officers of t h e Convention Army. Encloses letter of credit from Mr. Geddes to the P a y m a s t e r General for £1,500 sterling to bo paid on t h e wine being shipped and insured, and Maj.-Gen. Phillips will write to Sir H e n r y Clinton, desiring this m o n e y to be paid. After t h e wine is arrived the balance shall be remitted either by draft on Paymaster-General or bills of exchange on London, If a negotiation for a n exchange is going on it will b e best to wait until t h a t is finished. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 87- 2 pages. Enclosed bg Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 30 J u n e 1779. T

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 16. St. J o h n ' s I s l a n d . — B y letter from Gov. Tonyn, extract of which h e encloses, the E a s t Florida Rangers arc n o longer to be distinct from the rest of the Provincial t r o o p s ; asks therefore t h a t the officers m a y have t h e Provincial r a n k allowed t h e m from t h e date of their former commissions. Recommends Lt.-Col. Brown in particular. As t h e 2nd battalion of I n n i s ' s is but the shadow of one, would draft it into t h e 1st and give commissions to the officers when they raise t h e proportion of m e n . T h e N. Carolina Volunteers are nearly on t h e same footing. I n case of accident to himself h a s appointed Lt.-Cols. Prevost and Maitland to act instead of Lt.-Col. Porbeck. Signed letter. Vol, 15. No. 196. 3 pages. Enclosing Gov. Tonyn to Maj.-Gen. Prevost, 29 May. SPAIN.

DECLARATION

OF

WAR.

1779, J u n e 16. L o n d o n . — P a p e r h a n d e d b y t h e Spanish Ambassador, t h e Marquis do Almodovar, to Lord Viscount Weymouth. Translated copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 62. 5 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. G e r m a i n to Sir H . Clinton, 17 J u n e . Original in t h e Public Record Office, and copies in most of t h e archives.

[

]

to

GEORGE

ROME.

1779, 6th Month, 16. Newport.—" Respected F r i e n d George R o m e . W e have endeavoured to got R e n t for t h y Wharf and Stores, which has been employed by the Commissary ever since t h e Arrival of t h e Army, b u t without effect." Copy. Vol. 3 3 . A'o. 48. 1 page. Enclosed by George Rome to J o h n Robinson, 1 Oct., also enclosed by J o h n Robinson to Sir H . Clinton, 6 Oct. 1779.

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN,

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 17. Whitehall.—Circular. Enclosing the above Declaration of W a r . Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. A'o. 6 1 . 3 pages. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 397, fos. 295 a n d 2 9 7 ; 283, fo. 2 2 7 ; in the British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21703, fo. 148, and 21710, fo. 117.

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

Gov.

JOHN

DALLING.

1779, J u n e 17. Whitehall.—Secret and confidential. Attack on Spanish possessions. Copy. Vol. 12. A o. 7 3 . 6 pages. Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H . Clinton, 25 J u n e . Draft in Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, J a m a i c a 1 6 ; copies America and W . Indies 605, fo. 4 3 3 ; 685, fo. 67 ; and in t h e Sackville M S S . r

LIEUT.-COLONEL

JOHN

71st Regiment.

MAITLAND,

1779, J u n e 17- St. J o h n ' s Island, near Charles T o w n . — T h a n k s for approval of r a n k of Lieutenant-Colonel. Praises abilities of Capt. Monerieff of t h e engineers. Signed letter. Vol. 15. A'o. 198. 1 page.

MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

GENERAL

to

ASSISTANT-COMMISSARY

CLARKE.

1779, J u n e 17. Charlottes Ville, in Virginia.—Has considered proposal in letter of 15th ; does not see any material objection. H e m u s t consider they are ignorant on the subject of exchanges, a n d if a n u m b e r of officers leave this place suddenly t h e wines m a y be left on his h a n d s . Will inform the Commander-in-Chief and take his c o m m a n d s . Mr. Geddes shall be directed to give a credit a t New York for =£1,500. All losses to be upon his own charge a n d risk. Copy. Vol. 12, A'o. 8 5 . 1 page. - Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir I I . Clinton, 30 J u n e . 35S0

a F

LORD

RAWDON

to

[GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON].

1779, J u n e 17. Phillipsburgh C a m p . — E n u m e r a t e s t h e officers •who choose to abide by t h e i r commissions in t h e Volunteers of Ireland. Copy. Vol. 12. A o. 6 3 . 1 page. Autograph signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n Letters, Original Correspondence 20. T

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1779, -June 18. P h i l i p s b u r g . — S e p a r a t e . Copy. I'ol. 7. No. 6 5 . 1 page. Enclosing:—Memorial of officers 15 May. Signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, America and W , Indies 136, fo. 201 ; copy 307, fo. 117. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

[CHARLES

JENKINSON?].

1779, J u n e 18. Head Quarters, Philipsburg.—As to vacancies in Volunteers of Ireland- Sends letter from Lord Rawdon. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 64. 1 page. Signed letter in the Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence 20. CAPT.

W.

FETHERSTON,

21st Regt., to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 18. P h i l a d e l p h i a . — " I h a v e the h o n o r to acquaint your Excellency I arrived in this City the 17th I n s t a n t , a n d immediately waited on his Excellency t h e President of the Con­ gress with a letter from Major-General Phillips requesting permission to go to New York. T h e P r e s i d e n t this day gave m e an extract from t h e m i n u t e s of Congress wherein I a m permitted to go to t h e Town of Mount Holly, t h e r e to r e m a i n until m y exchange is terminated. " I a m to Inform your Excellency t h a t M. G . Phillips in his letter to the President observes m y r a n k i n g as L i e u t e n a n t upon the Treaty of Convention of Saratoga a n d t h a t Congress have n o objection to m y being exchanged as a L i e u t e n a n t , provided t h e principle on which the s a m e shall be m a d e be fully estab­ lished." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. A o. 66. 1 page. T

CHARLES

J E N K I N S O N to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 18. W a r Office.—That 110 tents a n d 50 c a m p kettles have been sent to New York for t h e R e g i m e n t of Waldeek. The same n u m b e r ordered from here to Pensacola. H e will be informed how those in store at New York are to be disposed of. Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 67. 1 page.

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM PHILLIPS

to

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 18. Charlottes Ville.—Leave having been g r a n t e d Capt. F e a t h e r s t o n e set out for Philadelphia on t h e 6th inst. with dispatches. Capt. E d m o u d s t o n e will start in a few days. Takes for granted there will be no delay in their proceeding to New York. This letter goes by flag of truce vessel t h a t r e t u r n s with the spare clothing. Sends monthly r e t u r n s from December last inclusive a n d duplicates of public correspondence to E n g l a n d . Encloses two memorials for his consideration, a n d begs orders thereon submitting several of same kind into New York last year. Signed letter. Vol: 12. No. 65. 1 page. VIRGINIA

REFUGEES.

1779, J u n e 18. New York.—Paper containing on one side a list of 5 " reputable gentlemen " and their families a n d note signed H e n r y Haldano, L t . Engineer, t h a t Lt.-Gen. Jones desires Blajor Collins (sic) will m a k e application to t h e Barrack Master and Commissary General for quarters and provisions as Gen. Mathews m a y judge necessary for the refugees for Virginia. Capt. Stewart will take charge of all the negroes. Not dated. On another side is a note by Thos. Colins, Major of Brigade, by order of Gen. Mathew, requiring Col. Morris to issue rations to several of the persons mentioned in t h e list. Dated 18 J u n e 1779. Original. Vol. 52. No. 62. LIEUT.-GOVERNOR

THOMAS DESERISAY to

LORD

AMHERST.

1779, J u n e 19. Cork.—That he i n t e n d s embarking the middle of next m o n t h for America to take command of t h e Island of St. J o h n . Begs a letter of recommendation to Sir H e n r y Clinton. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 5 3 . No. 106. 1 page. Enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir H . Clinton, 27 July. MAJOE-GENERAL RIEDESEL

to

GEN.

S I R HENRY

CLINTON,

1779, J u n e 19. Colle, near Charlotte Ville.—A sum of money £ 2 0 8 15s. l i d . having been advanced out of the Hessian military chest for several officers and soldiers of the Brunswick a n d H a n a u troops, requests t h a t it m a y be repaid into t h a t chest and deducted from the subsistence due to the Brunswick and H a n a u troops. Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 68. 1 page. MAJOR TIMOTHY HIERLIHY

to

GEN.

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 20. Island of St. J o h n , Charlotte [ T o w n ] . — W i n t e r setting in prevented his last letter being dispatched. The h a r b o u r filled with ice before the t r a n s p o r t s could be unloaded ; t h e y remained h e r e for t h e winter. To prevent expense t h e y

have been filled with firewood and dispatched some time ago. The n u m b e r of rebel privateers which infest t h e whole coast of Nova Scotia a n d t h e Gulf r e n d e r s it unsafe to forward letters by these t r a n s p o r t s , so sends t h e m b y l a n d t h r o u g h Nova Scotia. H i s troops in good health and well quartered. " Mr. Callbeck h a s taken great pains to accommodate and m a k e the Troops comfort­ able, also h e has been indefatigable in c a r r y i n g on t h e Works of defence; upon the whole in m y h u m b l e opinion h e h a s great merit. I m u s t further Observe t h a t H i s Officers and Men have behaved themselves extraordinary well a n d have t a k e n their p a r t in every duty with alacrity a n d Chearfulness." T h e t h r e e t r a n s ­ ports mentioned in my letter of the 6th December have been all wrecked on the unhabitable shore of Nova Scotia. E n s i g n Noble with six of tho ten m e n with h i m were lost. " L i e u t e n a n t Kennedy with twenty-five Men who were wrecked on the Isle of Sable I a m told got to Halifax the 7 th of April with t h e loss of Two Men. I should not mention t h i s did it not in some measure serve with deference to justify t h e necessity of keeping Mr. Callbeck's Company u n t i l ! your Excellency's pleasure shall be known. Agreeable to your Excellency's Orders I have m a d e m y report, &c. to General Maclean with a n anxious desire of being honored with Your Excellency's c o m m a n d s . " Sinned letter. TntoTHY

Vol. 52.

HIERLIHY

to

No. 66.

3 pages.

BRIG.-GENERAL

FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, J u n e 20. Charlotte T o w n . — S a m e as the foregoing with exception of t h e wording of t h e last p a r a g r a p h . Signed letter. Vol, 52. No. 70. 2 pages.

CAPTAIN

ANDREW

BARKLEY

to

BRIG.-GEN. FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, J u n e 22. Blonde, Penobscot River.-—Transmits intelli­ gence of eight or n i n e of t h e enemy's ships being seen off Menhegen Island. They were steering east south east, which is a direct course for Nova Scotia. Purposes to go with ships of war u n d e r his c o m m a n d to protect t h a t Province. If h e (McLean) t h i n k s it necessary to t h e King's service t h a t h e remain longer a t t h i s post, requests h i m to signify t h e same. Copy., Vol. 2 1 . No. 90. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton, 26 J u n e . BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

C A M P B E L L to

LT.-COL.

WM.

STTELL.

1779, J u n e 22. P e n s a c o l a . — W a r r a n t to hold a Court of E n q u i r y on Capt. W m . M c i n t o s h ' s Accounts. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 20 . 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 14 J u l y . Copy in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 5 3 3 , fo. 2«. 3

CAPTAIN ANDREW BARKLEY to B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, J u n e 2 3 . " B l o n d e , " Penobscot River.—Acknowledges letter of this day's date requesting a King's ship might be sent to New York with dispatches to t h e Commander-in-Chief. Has received authentic information t h a t eight or nine of the e n e m y ' s ships are on this coast and cannot think it p r u d e n t to diminish the small force h e now has until their intentions are ascertained. If t h e King's ships go for t h e protection of Nova Scotia, upon his arrival at Halifax a ship of war will be immediately dispatched for New York. Signed copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 86. 1 page. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton, 26 J u n e . CAPTAIN WILLIAM MCINTOSH.

1779, J u n e 23. Pensacola.—-Proceedings of Court of Inquiry on the Accounts of Captain Mcintosh. William Stiell, president. Copy. Vol. 1 3 . No. 2 1 . 4 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir I I . Clinton, 14 J u l y . Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 5 3 3 , fo. 2 8 . BRIGADIER-GENERAL MCLEAN to

CAPTAIN

ANDREW BARKLEY,

Commanding His Majesty's Ships in Penobscot River. 1779, J u n o 2 3 . Camp at Magebiguiduce.—"The time allow'd in our Joint Proclamation for the King's Subjects in this p a r t of t h e Country coming in a n d taking the oaths of Allegiance and fidelity to H i s Majesty being now expired, I think it Essentially necessary for the King's Service that the Commanders-in-Chief of H i s Majesty's Forces should be acquainted with our present Situation as well as with such Information relative to the State of the Country, as m y intercourse with the Numbers who have come in and other circumstances have furnish'd me with. I must there­ fore request of you, Sir, as Commanding His Majesty's Ships here, that you allow one of them to proceed on that Service to Now York." Copy signed. Vol. 2 1 . A"<>. 87. 1 page. Enclosed Jy/Brig.-Genl. McLean to S i r H . Clinton, 26 J u n e 1779. TROOPS OF CONVENTION.

1779, J u n e 23.—Authority from the Board of Treasury of the United States of America to J a m e s Milligan, one of the Commis­ sioners of Accounts, to adjust and settle accounts for maintenance of t h e Convention Troops. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 69. 1 page. BRIGADIER FRANCIS MCLEAN

to

CAPTAIN ANDREW BARKLEY-,

Commanding H i s Majesty's Ships in Penobscot Biver. 1779, J u n e 24. Camp at Magebiguaduce.—"Your Letter, dated I a p p r e h e n d thro' Mistake t h e 22nd of J u n e , came to me late last night.

" T h o ' the r e m a i n i n g of the King's Ships u n d e r your Command in the Kiver would undoubtedly add considerably to t h e Effect of the Expedition we are now on, as well as be necessary for the protection of the Troops, till such time as t h e Post is p u t in a Posture of defence, which from t h e necessary L a b o u r of clearing the T r a n s p o r t s , in order t h a t they m a y p u r s u e their destination, it h a s not been yet in our power to do, yet the Security of .the Province of Nova Scotia being of more importance ought to be the Object of both our Attentions. As I have not myself receiv'd a n y intelligence which could give m e room to suppose it in any danger, I m u s t request t h e favour of You, Sir, to inform m e wether (sic) the Intelligence mentioned in your L e t t e r relative to the Destination of eight or n i n e of tho E n e m y ' s Yessells is of such a n a t u r e as to give You reason to suppose their Object to be to l a n d any body of Men on t h a t Coast or only to cruize and intercept the trade. I n either case H i s Majesty's Service would require t h e presence of the Ships u n d e r Your Command, but in t h e former it would be necessary also t h a t a part of t h e Troops here should r e t u r n , " As it is out of Your power to p e r m i t a n y one of t h e King's Ships to go to New York, I propose endeavouring to acquaint the Commander-in-Chief of our Situation by a Shallop which I mean to send off this E v e n i n g or to morrow m o r n i n g . I t h o u g h t it proper to acquaint you t h a t you m a y if you please avail yourself of t h e O p p o r t u n i t y . " Copy. Vol 2 1 , No'. 88. 2 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton, 26 J u n e . CAPTAIN

ANDREW

BARKLEY to

BRIO.-GEN.

FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1779, J u n e 25. Blonde, Penobscot B i v e r . — " I a m honor'd with your Letter of yesterdays date in answer to m i n e of the 22d. I am very sensible T h a t t h e Kings Ships r e m a i n i n g in this River, till such time as the Post intended to be Erected here is put into a Posture of defence, m u s t add greatly to t h e Service we are now eraploy'd upon but as I came on this Service only by a requisition of yours—and having b r o u g h t with m e Ships that were destined for other Services, I could n o t keep t h e m employ'd on this, except I h a d some similar for so doing. " I therefore purpose in consequence of Your L e t t e r to remain here for the present with t h e King's Ships untill we have certain information of the E n e m y s I n t e n t i o n s this way, which we may soon expect and I shall most heartily Co-operate with you in every respect where we think the Kings Service m a y be benefited, being well assur'd t h a t our present Expedition m u s t be very beneficial to H i s Majesty's Service in this Country at this critical period. " I entirely agree with you t h a t t h e protection of Nova Scotia ought to bo t h e Object of both our Attention's, t h e information of the Rebel Ships and Yessells been seen Steering t h a t way was given b y a Mr. F u l l e r t o n in your own presence, b u t by t h e information since receiv'd, I r a t h e r think they are either gone to Boston or F a l m o u t h , to collect all their force together, b u t most

likely in a few days wo shall know for certain. I think it very necessary that the Commanders-in-Chief should know our present situation, and knowing how precarious it is for a small u u a r m ' d Vessell to get to New York, I think it would not he proper to trust a n y Dispatches that way, but I think it will bo much more expeditious and safe to send a Sloop of W a r , which I intend doing as soon as Your dispatches are ready, wdrich you will be pleased to let me know when t h a t will b e . " Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 91. 5 folios. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton. 2 6 J u n e . JOHN

CLAPHAM

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J u n e 2 5 . New York.—Memorial. Recounts the offices held by h i m in Maryland. T h a t h e intended to proceed with his family of three sons and four daughters and their governess to E n g l a n d , b u t from a persuasion since his arrival here that the authority of Great Britain would soon be re-established is induced to solicit a temporary relief by quarters and rations. Certified by several persons. At foot is an order signed W m . Crosbie, aid-de-camp to Col. Morris, to issue rations. Original. Vol. 5 4 . No. 2 1 . 2 pages. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J u n e 2 5 . Whitehall.—No. 4 1 . Triplicate signed letter. Vol, 1 2 , No. 7 4 . 5 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 6 8 7 ; copy 4 3 2 , fo. 5 ; copies in the Sackville M S S . Enclosures

:— LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

COL.

BROWN.

1 7 7 9 , June 2 5 , Whitehall.—His appointment as one of the two superintendents of Indian A fairs. With estimate oj annual expences. Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 7 6 . 3 pages. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 3 9 7 , /o. 3 0 2 . L O R D G E O R G E G E R M A I N to A L E X A N D E R C A M E R O N and

COL. B R O W N .

1 7 7 9 , June 2 5 . Whitehall. Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 7 5 . 6 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 2 8 3 , fo. 24.7. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J u n e 2 5 . Whitehall.—No. 4 2 . Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 1 2 . No. 7 7 . 2 pages. Enclosing Lords of Admiralty to Rear Adml. Gambier, 1 0 Nov. 1 7 7 8 . Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W- Indies 1 3 5 , fo. 6 9 9 ; copy 4 8 2 , fo. 9 ; a n d in the Sackville M S S .

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 2 5 . W h i t e h a l l . — S e c r e t . Triplicate signed letter. Vol, 12. No. 7 1 . 3 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 707 ; copies 589, fo. 89 and 685, fo. 7 1 ; a n d in t h e Sackville MSS. Enclosures — Lord G. Germain LORD

G.

to Gov. Balling,

GERMAIN

to

see 17 Jane.

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPISELL.

1779, June 2 5 . Ulntehall,—Secret and confidential. Copy. Vol. 12. No. 72. 4 pages. Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267, fo. 2 8 3 ; copies 605, fo. 439, and 685, fo. 6 8 ; and in the Sackville MSS. LORD

GEORGE

GERMALN

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 2 5 . W h i t e h a l l . — S e p a r a t e . T o u c h i n g t h e P r o ­ vincial Troops. Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. A<>. 70. 3 pages. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 135, fo. 715 ; copy 432, fo. 3 ; a n d in t h e Sackville M S S . T

BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS MCLEAN

to

CAPTAIN

ANDREW

BARKLEY.

1779, J u n e 25. C a m p M a g e b e g u i d u c e . — " I a m just favour'd with your L e t t e r of this M o r n i n g ' s date, it gives m e concern to have reason to fear t h a t you h a v e misunderstood m y intention iii giving the Opinion contain'd in m i n e , to which yours in reply, t h a t t h e r e m a i n i n g of the King's Ships u n d e r your c o m m a n d hi this River would undoubtedly- add considerably to t h e effect of t h e Expedition we a r e now on, as w ell as be necessary for t h e protection of t h e Troops, till such time as t h e Post is p u t in a posture of d e f e n c e ; t h a t t h i s opinion Is well founded with respect to t h e Expedition a n d safety of t h e Troops is uncon­ trovertible, b u t I h a v e to l a m e n t t h a t I have cxpress'd myself 111 if m y words h a v e not convey'd t h e Idea, t h a n m a n y other objects of t h e King's Service, m i g h t as being of m o r e importance deprive u s of t h a t Assistance a n d Protection. You alone Sir can judge how far t h e Services for which t h e Ships u n d e r Your C o m m a n d were destin'd, are likely to prove of m o r e benefit to the King's service t h a n can be deriv'd from their attendance o n this D e t a c h m e n t . W i t h respect to the protection of t h e Province of Nova Scotia, I h a v e already hiform'd You of m y Sentiments. I must now beg to enforce t h e m by recalling to Your Attention t h e very precarious Situation in which we left t h e Garrison of Halifax a n d t h e Out Posts with regard to Provisions, t h e i r stock of which was so small as to oblige me to come on t h i s Service with a very inadequate Quantity, Vessels with provisions as well a s with t h e Cloathing and other Stores were daily expected the r

falling of which into t h e E n e m y ' s h a n d s m i g h t be of bad consequence a n d endanger t h e Safety of t h a t Province, o n t h e whole Sir, i n t h e uncertainty in which I t h i n k all the Intelligence concerning tho Eebel fleet, we have been able to procure leaves us, I should think the probable danger to which t h e Coast of Nova Scotia is exposed would require every attention on t h e p a r t of H i s Majesty's Ships of W a r under Your Command. The Superior importance of ike Object will make u s resign readily t h e protection a n d Assistance which we m i g h t promise ourselves from the Zeal a n d readiness which You have shewn to co-operate with us i n H i s Majesty's Service. " My Dispatches for Sir H e n r y Clinton will be ready to-morrow m o r n i n g , b u t t h e m a n y objects I have to lay before him for his consideration a n d t h e impossibility of explaining t h e m properly by Letter, obliges m e to send a n Officer, I propose Major Craig for t h a t Service, for whom therefore I must request a Passage, and who will be h a p p y in executing a n y Commands y o u m a y have to honor h i m with. " I have t h e H o n o r to acquaint you t h a t the Transports are now cleai-'d and ready for Your Commands. " I t gives m e great pleasure to find by Your Letter of the 22nd J u n e that t h e Commander-in-Chief of t h e Naval d e p a r t m e n t h a s appointed t h e Albany Sloop to r e m a i n here, as Sir H e n r y Clinton h a s in his L e t t e r to m e given m e reason to hope I should have the assistance which may be deriv'd from Capt. Mowatt's know­ ledge of tho Country and acquaintance with t h e people and h a s in m a n y instances referr'd m e to h i m . I should have taken t h e Liberty of requesting h i m to be appointed to remain h a d it not been already determined o n . " Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 89. 3 payes. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton, 20 J u n o . LOUD

RAWDON, Adjt.-Genl.,

to

BRIGADIER GENERAL

FRANCIS MCLEAN, Commanding in Nova Scotia. 1779, J u n e 2 5 . New York.—Signifies t h e Commander-inChief's desire t h a t h e will hold the 70th Regt. a n d the young Royal H i g h l a n d e r s i n readiness for embarkation. Application will b e made to t h e naval officers commanding here to send t r a n s p o r t s a n d convoy to receive t h e m . If it is necessary t h a t those two regiments should join this army, t h a t part of t h e 82nd Regt. expected from E n g l a n d will be sent i n exchange. Copy. Fo?. 2 1 . No. 8 1 . 2 payes. CAPTAIN ANDREW BARKLEY to [ B R I G . - G E N .

MCLEAN].

1779, J u n e 26. Blonde, Penobscot River.—The " H o p e " i s to go to New Y o r k ; the Commander h a s orders to receive Major Craig on board. I s glad h e t h i n k s t h e King's ships h a d better protect Nova Scotia. Stayed h e r e agreeable t o h i s wishes u n t i l time of proclamation was expired. Purposes going to Halifax.

Will leave t h e " A l b a n y " h e r e according to t h e Commander-inChief's orders. Sends m a n from Boston w h o says troops are raising t h e r e to attack Rhode I s l a n d and t h e British troops are beat to the southward. " I do not believe a word of i t . " Copy. Vol 2 1 . No. 92. 1 page. Enclosed by B r i g . - G e n . M c L e a n to Sir H . Clinton, 26 J u n e 1779. BRIG.-GEN.

FRANCIS MCLEAN

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 26. Penobscot River, Camp at Magebiguiduce.— " I have the honor to acquaint Your ExceP- t h a t the d e t a c h m e n t u n d e r m y c o m m a n d , under convoy of H i s Majesty's Ships 'Blonde,' ' N o r t h , ' ' N a u t i l u s , ' ' A l b a n y ' a n d ' H o p e ' sail'd from Halifax t h e 30th I I l t , a n d arriv'd off here without a n y accident the 12th Inst., rinding n o probability of a n y opposition, a n d the weather being extremely wet, I employ'd t h e t h r e e following days in reconnoitring the River, to pitch on t h e most eligible spot for c a r r y i n g your E x e l l ' directions into execution. F i n d i n g t h e neck of land pointed out to m e by Capt. H a r t c u p as t h e spot which by t h e c h a r t s appear'd to Your E x c e l l ^ best suited to the purpose, fully to Answer t h a t Idea, I disembark'd t h e troops a n d encamp'd on it the 16th. T h e most advantageous p a r t of t h e P e n i n s u l a being intirely cover'd with wood it became necessary to clear it before t h e intended fort could be m a r k ' d out. T h i s a n d t h e landing our Stores and Provisions h a s h i t h e r t o engross'd all our t i m e , particularly t h e latter, which from the necessity of rolling it u p a Steep hill, has prov'd very laborious. I t is now flnish'd, and we shall proceed to work immediately on the fort. So soon as it is finish'd, or so far p u t in a state of defence a s to permit our detaching p a r t of our force I propose m a k i n g a post for a small n u m b e r at F o r t Pownall, which t u r n s out according to Your Excell''- Idea a situation well adapted for it, tho' not for a n y t h i n g considerable. m0

y

3

V8

" F i n d i n g t h a t t h e people h a d been artfully led to believe t h a t H i s Majesty's troops were aecustom'd to plunder a n d treat the Country where t h e i r operations led t h e m with t h e greatest i n h u m a n i t y , I t a p p e a r ' d both to Capt. Barkley a n d myself to be the most likely m e a n s to carry his Majesty's iutentions into execution to remove t h a t prejudice as early as possible. We accordingly issued t h e inclosed proclamation, which we m a d e so full a n d comprehensive both in that I d e a a n d also because it appear'd to us the most proper m e a n s of following your Excel W instructions. I a m h a p p y in informing you t h a t t h e inhabitants in general seem highly sensible of H i s Majesty's clemency, about five h u n d r e d have within t h e limited time taken t h e Oath of allegiance a n d fidelity according to the form inclos'd to Your Excell ^- and the n u m b e r would have been considerably increased but for accidental circumstances which prevented our sending to some distant settlements the I n h a b i t a n t s of which requested t h a t indulgence from t h e impossibility of all a t t e n d i n g a t t h e places appointed. 3

1

" A few days after our landing Capt. Barkley got accounts of seven sail of t h e E n e m y ' s Vessells appearing off this coast. W e have not been able to gain any certain intelligence of thendestination or intentions, but it ajipears they sail'd from Boston before any account of our being here could have reach'd t h a t place, a n d from some circumstances we have reason to imagine they have r e t u r n ' d either there or to F a l m o u t h . However, in t h e u n c e r t a i n t y , and considering the danger to which the coast of Nova Scotia is expos'd, Capt. Barkley is p r e p a r i n g to sail a n d m e a n s to leave t h e " A l b a n y " here, which gives me t h e greatest satisfaction, as I have every reason to expect t h e greatest assist­ ance from Capt. Mowatt's abilities and thorough acquaintance with the Country and I n h a b i t a n t s . As he did not join us a t Halifax till the night before we embark'd, I h a d not the oppor­ tunities I could have wish'd of conversing with h i m ; fortunately some offer'd d u r i n g t h e passage and I have the greatest satisfaction in finding every article of his opinion as well as of his intelligence confirm'd in every circumstance. After doing Capt. Mowatt the Justice of assuring you t h a t I find his Zeal and readiness fully equal to his Abilities, I cannot help deploring t h a t t h e Ship h e c o m m a n d s is of so small force and so very bad as often to prevent his good intentions taking place. " Major Craig will have t h e honor of delivering you t h i s . " Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 83. 3 pages. Enclosure:— "Blonde" Penobscot Hirer, Magebeguiduce.—Proclamation with form of oath of allegiance. Vol. 2 1 . Nos. 84-85. 5 'pp. B R I G . - G E N . FRANCIS M C L E A N to

SIR HENRY CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 26. Camp at Magebiguiduce, Penobscot River.— P r i v a t e . " H a v i n g in m y publick letter informed y o u r Excell of our transactions since we left Halifax, I have reserved for this, t h e entering more fully into t h e particulars of our present situation, a n d of m a n y other circumstances which I imagine to be m y duty to lay before Your E x c e l l ' ; referring you for t h e explanation of a n y part, to t h e Bearer-Major Craig, whom I have chosen to carry it from t h e motives of which I inform'd Your Excell'J in m y publick Letter. " I have b r o u g h t here t h e D e t a c h m e n t compos'd of 640 Men of the 74th a n d 8 2 d R e g i m e n t s as I inform'd Your E x e e l l I should by m y L e t t e r of the 28th May, by which you will also have seen m y motives for m a k i n g it so considerable, as well as for m y coming with it myself, both which I hope will not have m e t with Your Exeell ' ' disapprobation. T h e P o s t we are on is an exceed­ ing good one for t h e intended fort, b u t is at present r a t h e r too extensive for our small force, however I a m in hopes soon to e n t r e n c h such p a r t as will p u t us out of a n y apprehension but from a very superior force; that we have t h e more reason to expect, on account of t h e g r e a t Naval force, possess'd by the Rebels in these p a r t s , and of our being left without a n y Ship of W a r except t h e ey

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1 1 3

Albany, owing to the necessity Capt. Barkley is under of protect­ ing the Coast and t r a d e of Nova Scotia, in which I h a v e c o n e u r r d with h i m a s Your Excell ? will see by t h e inclos'd copies of L e t t e r s which have pass'd between us on t h e occasion from every intelligence I have been able to procure, I do not see a n y reason to a p p r e h e n d an immediate attack on us, b u t we are t h r e a t e n e d , and notwithstanding t h e n u m b e r s who h a v e taken the o a t h s , and who profess every good intention we could wish, yet n u m b e r s of the y o u n g m e n of the c o u n t r y h a v e gone westward, a n d attempts have been m a d e to raise t h e people t h o ' h i t h e r t o without success. " T h e misery of the people to the eastward of Boston is hardly to be express'd, m a n y d u r i n g t h e winter h a v i n g absolutely died of want, this and their having never been actively engag'd in t h e rebellion, gives us room to h o p e t h e y are sincere in their professions, b u t t h e impossibility in our p r e s e n t circumstances of affording t h e m protection from t h e t h r e a t s of t h e opposite p a r t y obliges t h e m to act with caution in shewing i t ; Capt. Mowatt who is extremely well acquainted with t h e Country a n d people, a n d in whom I find t h e latter place great confidence, joins with me in t h i n k i n g t h a t with a force sufficient to protect t h e m we should find no difficulty in reducing to H i s Majesty's obedience the whole c o u n t r y to t h e eastward of Casco B a y or even including t h e B a y , t h e a d v a n t a g e of which as well as t h e great distress t h e New E n g l a n d provinces would suffer by it are too a p p a r e n t to need pointing out to Your E x c e l l , however I m u s t take the liberty of m e n t i o n i n g to Your Exeolf t h a t it will be impossible to do a n y t h i n g towards it, or even to look on ourselves as secure here without a naval force, at least superior to t h a t which the Rebels can collect, a n d for the former a n augmentation of troops, at all events without such a force it will be effectually out of my power to do a n y t h i n g in consequence of t h e permission Your ExcelF* w a s pleas'd to give m e of m a k i n g a n y a t t e m p t if I saw an o p p o r t u n i t y between this a n d F a l m o u t h . 0

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" W h e n I left Halifax the q u a n t i t y of Provisions in the Province of Nova Scotia was so small t h a t I found it impossible to bring with me so m u c h as I could have wished. We have here now sufficient for 4 m o n t h s for 900 m e n , on which n u m b e r 1 a m oblig'd to account, from t h e Artificers a n d other i n h a b i t a n t s employ'd. The supply from Nova Scotia is so precarious, both on account of the chance of its not being arriv'd, and from t h e difficulty of obtaining a convoy, t h a t I should b e oblig'd to Your E x c e l l if you could fall on some m e a n s to send in a large one from New York. " F r o m t h e " Albany " being left here alone I have been oblig'd to erect a Battery, with a view to her protection in ease of a necessity, for which I find the Artillery I brought here for the use of t h e fort insufficient, as we have only 4 twelve, 2 six, and 2 four p o u n d e r s . WTien your Excell** sends the supply of Provisions above m e n t i o n ' d , I should be m u c h oblig'd to you if you would send a few additional I r o n G u n s with t h e requisite stores. ey

" I can have little to add to what I have said relative to Capt. Mowatt in ray publick Letter, only to refer you to his letter, which as h e has already corresponded with Your E x c e l l on t h e Subject and a s m y Ideas are chiefly founded on his intelligence and knowledge of t h e country which I have h i t h e r t o found so exact, I have desir'd him to make as full as possible. I can also assure Your E x c e l F you m a y rely on Major Craigs intelligence in giving you a n y explanation you m a y wish. I have the h o n o r to be with the greatest regard, &c." Signed letter. Tot. 2 1 . No. 9 3 . 4 pages. Enclosing Seven letters between himself and Captain Barkley, see t h e 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and this date. cy

T

CAPTAIN

ANDREW

BARKLEY

to

GENERAL

SIR.

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 27. Blonde, Penobscot R i v e r . — " I did myself t h e h o n o r of writing you a few lines by the Romulus, Genera] McLean having acquainted m e t h a t h e had your directions to E r e c t a Post on Penobscot River, requesting of me t h e Assistance of the Kings Navy then at Halifax, a n d having signified h e intended going himself. I informed h i m I should with pleasure afford him every Assistance in my power, by collecting all the Ships I could—having Intelligence of several large Rebel F r i g a t e s being on the Coast. T h e Troops being E m b a r k ' d , we sailed from Halifax the 31st May, and arrived in this River the 13th inst. T h e I n h a b i t a n t s informed us t h a t the Boston a n d Providence Rebel Frigates had been t h e r e a little time before W e came, and told them they came in quest of Captain Mowat, h a v i n g h a d Information of h i s coming this way with Troops. " T h e day after W e got in Nine sail of Rebel Ships a n d Vessels appeared off this Coast. Six of t h e m were Ships of some force, B u t upon finding We h a d got in, and h e a r i n g of the Naval force we h a d got with u s , they retired from t h e Coast i m m e ­ diately, and by w h a t we can learn they went for Boston. " T h e Operations of the Troops since their Arrivall here, General McLean will acquaint Your Excellency with, I h a v i n g sent a Sloop of W a r to New York by his Requisition. " T h e Province of Nova Scotia being left without a Naval force, a n d as I had no orders from the Commander-in-Chief to remain upon t h i s service, I acquainted General McLean that I could r e m a i n here no longer with t h e King's Ships, a n d t h a t I intended to r e t u r n to Halifax for the protection of t h a t Coast, b u t should leave Capt. Mowat in the Albany Sloop except he made a Requisi­ tion in writing of m y remaining. This caused some Letters to pass between us, a n d to prevent any mistakes, I have sent Copys of t h e m to t h e Commander-in-Chief of the King's Ships a t New York. " I a m very confident, if a Naval force had Orders to Co-operate with a Body of Troops on t h i s Coast, great benefit might accrue from it for the good of H i s Majesty's service,—I should be very h a p p y to be employed upon a service of t h a t n a t u r e . As t h e Rebels have a m u c h larger Naval force in those parts t h a n W e

have at present, G e n e r a l M c L e a n ' s situation h e r e will not he very agreeable, but be assured I will afford h i m every Assistance in m y power, a n d shall send h i m every Supply h e wants from Halifax, if I have ships to do it with. " T h e last Accounts We have h a d from Boston is t h a t they aro raising Troops with great Expedition, b u t for what service we cannot as yet learn. I shall be h a p p y if I could be of the least use to Your Excellency in this part. " Major Craig who goes with the General's dispatches will deliver t h i s to y o u . " Signed letter. ]'ol. 2 1 . No. 95. 3 pages.

CAPTAIN H .

MOWAT to

GKNKHAL Sia

HBNIIY CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 27. Albany, Penobscot R i v e r . — " Since m y Letter of t h e 15th of M a y by Mr. Greenhow with a duplicate of one dated t h o 25th of April, I have only to repeat what I already have had the H o n o r to lay before your Excellency respecting this p a r t of the Country ; and it gives m e no small satisfaction in having so far m e t with t h e approbation of G e n e r a l M c L e a n whose Military j u d g m e n t will more fully explain the advantages which m i g h t be gained a t this time, was a force by Sea and L a n d adequate to t h e importance of tho Object appointed, without which it cannot be expected t h a t even t h e well affected p a r t of t h e i n h a b i t a n t s will publiekly declare t h e i r Loyalty ; therefore, in order to induce t h e people in general to r e t u r n to their Allegiance, in m y h u m b l e opinion it will be necessary not only to Offer b u t shew full Protection to their persons and properties, t h i s done, I have not a doubt but t h e whole will become good subjects, as t h e power giving protection will c o m m a n d S u b m i s s i o n ; either of which could not have been intended on t h e p r e s e n t Service, when t h e Albany (the worst calculated of a n y vessel in t h e King's service) was t h e only Ship of W a r Ordered on t h e E x p e d i t i o n ; h a d I b e e n at Halifax on t h e arrival of t h o s e Orders a n d forced to comply with t h e m , I have every reason to believe from t h e n u m b e r of Rebel Ships of force now on this Coast, t h a t not only the Albany but every Soldier on t h e C o m m a n d m u s t h a v e fallen a Sacrifice, a n d I a m not even now without m y apprehensions for their Safety, as I a m given to u n d e r s t a n d by Captain Barkley t h a t she is t h e only Vessel to be left at t h e P o s t ; how far t h i s m a y be found consistent with t h e importance of this Service time will shew, but I should consider myself exceedingly wanting in the support of m y representations, a s well a s m y just acknowledgements to you, Sir, for the h o n o r a r y p a r t intended m e of it was I to forbear acquainting you of t h e little support m e a n t in the Naval d e p a r t m e n t which I hope will not pass unnoticed ; Major Craig who does me t h e Honor to carry this L e t t e r is perfectly sensible of t h e advantages which m a y be t a k e n of t h i s p a r t of New E n g l a n d and is equally able to give your Excellency every infonnation respecting i t . " Signed letter,

Vol, 21.

No, 94.

2 pages.

JAMES

DUANE,

for Board of Treasury, to WILLIAM

MAJOR-GENERAL

PHILLIPS.

1779, J u n e 28. Philadelphia, Treasury B o a r d . — " A Committee of Congress have examined the objections offered by you against t h e Commissary's Accounts for supplying t h e Troops of the Convention in the m o n t h s of March, April, May, J u n e , J u l y and August, 1778. Their report with the several Accounts a n d the correspondence between Major-General H e a t h and yourself are referred to our Board with power to take effectual m e a n s for closing the Accounts and obtaining P a y m e n t . ' ' T h e Board have accordingly considered the Accounts, objections a n d report of the Committee of Congress, a n d are full3* satisfied t h a t tho several artieals are just and ought to be paid. We have therefore authorised Mr. Milligan, a Commis­ sioner of Accounts at the Treasury, to call upon you for payment. W h e n you consider the inconveniences Congress have suffered by being deprived of so large a s u m as Eighty-five thousand, five h u n d r e d and seventy-eight pounds 4/8 Stg, ever since the m o n t h of August last, besides the debt which has since accrued for supplies to your T r o o p s ; when you further observe t h a t we are obliged to provide for the support of tho American prisoners of W a r principally in specie, we are persuaded you will put it in Mr. Milligan's power to execute the Trust reposed in him with dispatch, and t h a t h e will be furnished with t h e money without further Objections or delay. " M r . Milligan is fully authorised to settle all further Accounts of supplies for the Convention Troops, and to confer with you on t h e subject. I have the h o n o r to be, &e." Copy. Vol 12. No. 79. 2 pages. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

[_qy.

CHARLES

JENKINSON].

1779, J u n e 30. New York.—Captain A n s t r u t h e r of t h e Boyal Fuzileers h a s permission to sell h i s company. To prevent misunderstanding h e is directed to proceed to E n g l a n d , a n d t h e purchase of his company will be offered to both Captain Selwyn and Mr. Helyar. Should a n y accident h a p p e n to Captain Anstruther before h i s company is sold Clinton requests this petition be laid before the King that the company may be sold for t h e benefit of the family. Copy. Vol. 1 2 . No. 8 3 . I page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 30. Head Quarters, Philipsburg.—Proclamation. As t h e enemy have adopted practice of enrolling negroes, all such t a k e n in a r m s shall be purchased for t h e public service a t a stated price, the money to be paid to the captors. No one to claim r i g h t over a negro who m a y take refuge here, and negro deserters promised liberty to follow a n y occupation. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 132. 1 page.

CHARLES

to t h e Officer c o m m a n d i n g t h e 37th R e g i m e n t of Foot, New York.

JENKINSON

1779, J u n e SO. W a r Office.—Desiring h i m to discharge J o h n Watkins a s a t t h e t i m e of his heing impressed lie did not come within t h e m e a n i n g of the Act. Copy. Vol. 4 . A'o. 165. 1 page. Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to General Clinton, 20 J u l y 1780.

MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e 30. Charlottes Yillc.—Requests h i m to pernso enclosed papers and give orders. ' I beg leave to observe upon the subject of R u m t h a t it h a s been a n invariable principle with m e to refuse it to the Soldiers in every case but t h a t of sickness or excessive labour a n d during o u r Campaigns t h e soldiers of t h e Northern Army never received R u m as a p a r t of their Rations. As there was not sickness nor labour d u r i n g our residence in New E n g l a n d I took t h e liberty of sending back all t h e R u m which was sent from New York, not wishing to encourage drink­ ing a m o n g our m e n as n a t u r a l l y productive of disputes, m i s ­ behaviour, &c., & c , but, Sir, t h e c h a n g e of Climate seems to demand a different conduct towards the m e n in this Article a n d I, therefore, most earnestly solicit of your Excellency t h a t you will please to give your orders t h a t the r u m be sent as demanded by Mr. Assistant Commissary General Clarke." R e c o m m e n d s t h e proposal of wine for the officers a n d asks if it m i g h t bo permitted to send a small American vessel to B e r m u d a s for fruits a n d other refreshments. :

Signed letter.

Vol. 12.

A'o. 84.

3 pages.

Enclosing :—Maj.-Gen. Phillips to J o n a t h a n Clarke, 17 J u n e . J o n a t h a n Clarke t o Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 15 J u n e . . J o n a t h a n Clarke to D a n i e l Wier, 16 J u n e . J o n a t h a n Clarke to D a n i e l Wier, 26 M a r c h . J o n a t h a n Clarke to Daniel Wier, 15 J u n e .

ANN

NEVIL

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u n e . — P e t i t i o n . T h a t she went last December from Sussex County to New York as pilot with p a r t of Gen. B u r g o y n e ' s m e n . B e i n g t h r e a t e n e d by the " rebels " she made h e r escape from place to place, but was apprehended and t h r o w n into Sussex Jail, where t h e r e were " other loyal m e n in Co. with h e r confined in Irons, &e." T h a t by t h e contrivance of h e r fellow sufferers she was e n l a r g e d ; with a n i n t e r m i t t e n t fever was obliged to expose herself in t h e fields; is destitute of friends and applies to H i s Excellency. Not dated h u t endorsed, " J u n e 1779. Approved by t h e Commander-in-Chief." Original. Vol. 29. No, 96. 1 page.

PHILLIPS

CALLBECK

to

CAPTAIN

SPRY.

1779, J u l y 1. iBland of S t . J o h n , Charlotte Town.—No. 4. T r a n s m i t s four p l a n s of the works a n d buildings erected a n d t o he erected for t h e defence of this town a n d t h e reception of h i s Majesty's troops stationed hero, also an extended plan of Charlotte Town drawn by Mr. W r i g h t , surveyor general of this Island, together with a pocket m a p of t h e Island. Detailed description of a n i n e g u n b a t t e r y facing entrance of t h e h a r b o u r . B y p l a n s 2 a n d 5 he will see t h e situation of Charlotte Town a n d t h e plan of defence. Doscribes S p r y ' s B a t t e r y B. a t t h e other end of t h e town. Proposes a citadel or fort, and h a s laid o u t t h e ground on t h e top of a rising spot on which t h e town s t a n d s , and which c o m m a n d s t h e h a r b o u r a n d town a n d both batteries. Does n o t agree with Major Hlerlihy a s t o F o r t A m h e r s t being m a d e t e n a b l e at a smaller expense. N o t h i n g r e m a i n s of t h e old fort but t h e ditch, a n d a s to t h e situation Charlotte Town is m u c h m o r e eligible with easier communication to other parts of t h e island. Another consideration is t h a t t h e r e a r e a n u m b e r of disaffected F r e n c h , who would make n o scruple of aiding a p a r t y of I n d i a n s a n d they m i g h t b u r n t h e town, scalp a n d destroy t h e i n h a b i t a n t s without t h e troops, if stationed a t F o r t A m h e r s t , knowing a n y t h i n g of the m a t t e r until t h e mischief was over. The plan or sketch No. 4. of t h e buildings already executed will show how far t h e y are capable of quartering t h e troops. T h e troops a r e Major Hierlihy's Independents, one field officer, four captains, one doctor, a n d nine subalterns a n d some of h i s own corps, also 160 m e n including non-commissioned officers. Describes t h e b a r r a c k s ; t h e rooms laid o u t for t h e captains a r e 15 feet 10 inches by 13 feet 10 inches, together with glass closets 3 feet 6 i n c h e s b y 5 feet 4 inches, a n d bedrooms 9 feet by 8 feet; t h e rooms for t h e subalterns a r e 9 feet b y 18 feet, together with closets of 9 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, which a r e lighted and serve for bedrooms. Mr. H a r d y , Qr.-Mr. of t h e Independents, says tho q u a r t e r s here a r e superior to those a t Halifax. T h e ground floor of t h e guard house is thoroughly built with square logs caulked a n d payed a n d tho first floor laid with four inch p l a n k to make it sufficiently s t r o n g to bear two four p o u n d e r s a n d t h e r e a r e holes cut t o answer for port holes, etc., etc. H a s a small poBt of observation at T r a c a r d s (?) or Bedford's B a y , and a beacon and small house a t t h e entrance of p o r t J o y or Charlotte Town H a r b o u r . S u b m i t s plans for additional b a r r a c k s . H a s mentioned all these plans of defence to Major H i e r l i h y a n d acknowledges h i s ready assistance. Copy certified by W . S p r y , Commanding E n g i n e e r , Halifax, 27 J a n u a r y 1780. Vol. 2 9 . No. 298. 11 pages. MAJ.-GTEN,

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR

HENBT

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 1. Charlottes Ville, in Virginia.—la under the necessity of earnestly soliciting £ 1 0 , 0 0 0 for the Convention Troops. I t could b e sent b y flag of trace to Hampton Boad. A s 3580

his Excellency has been written to on the subject of rum and wine it might be possible to send them together under his own and Washington's passports. Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 203. 1 page. MAJOR

JOHN

BUTLER

to

LT.-COL.

MASON

BOLTON.

1779, July 3 . Canadasagoe.—Movements of the Americans. Copg. Vol. 11. No. 44. 1 page. Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 461, and in the British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 21760, fo. 163. [GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON]

to

JOHN

ROBINSON.

1779, July 5. Head Quarters, Phillipsburgh.—Has appointed a merchant of this city to act as inspector and prover of all rum purchased for the use of troops before its delivery into the stores, to prevent any tricks being played with it by the inferior officers. Has ordered the hydrometer to be deposited with him. Requests a salary may be allotted. Triplicate copg. Vol. 33. No. 95. 2 pages. SIB

HENRY

CLINTON

to

MESSRS.

GORDON

and

CROWDER,

Agents.

1779, July 7. Phillipsburg.—Notifying that £ 4 0 0 , 0 0 0 will be required to defray expenses. Copg. Vol. 25. No. 90. 1 page. JOHN

CRAWFORD, JAMES

Deputy Commissary-General, to L I E U T . - C O L . Commanding the British at Halifax.

BRUCE,

1779, July 7. Halifax.—Sends the enclosed. Three months have elapsed since the provision ships wore due, and only one ship has arrived with pork and butter. Apprehends they are lost or captured by the enemy. Particulars showing their great need of provisions. If only half the quantity desired by McLean for the expedition to Penobscot is shipped there will remain but 8 weeks supply for this garrison. Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 223. 2 pages. „ Enclosure :— Return of the Contractors' Provisions in ike King's Stores at Halifax. Signed John Sutler, atjent to the contractors. Original. Vol 29. No. 224. 1 page. ANN

NEVIL,

Refugee.

1779, July 7. Camp, Staten Island.—Certificate signed J. Barton, Lt.-Col. 1st Batt. N. Jersey Vol., that the bearer Nancy Nevil has been of great service in conducting Gen. Burgoyne's men from Sussex to New York. Addressed to Col. Morris. Endorsed, July 1779- Recommended by Col. Barton and by Captain Andre. Original. Vol. 2 9 . No. 97.

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

Gov.

JAMES

ROBERTSON.

1779, J u l y 9. Whitehall.—No. 1. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 137. 5 pages. Draft in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 8 8 , fo. 2 8 1 ; copy 442, fo. 3 6 3 ; extracts 297, fo. 3 3 1 , a n d 589, fo. 177. LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN

to

[Gov.

SIR JAMES

WRIGHT],

1779, J u l y 9 . — " I n Expectation of a F u n d t o arise from t h e deserted E s t a t e s Rebel Property, t h e Several Loyal I n h a b i t a n t s of Georgia a n d Carolina who have t a k e n Refuge in E n g l a n d from t h e Persecution of t h e Rebels h a v e been directed to go out t o Georgia a n d it is t h e Kings Pleasure that such of t h e m as a r e fit to take t h e Care of E s t a t e s , be E m p l o y e d i n t h a t way u n t i l t h e E s t a t e s a r e otherwise disposed of, with Salaries for their Trouble, over a n d above t h e S u m s Allowed here, which you a r e also t o Continue to them, u n t i l they get Possession of their own Properties, a n d t h e Remainder of t h e Produce of such E s t a t e , you are t o Order to be Paid over to a Receiver, aB a F u n d o u t of which you a r e to direct t h e Allowance heretofore m a d e to t h e others to be Paid, and t h e Surplus if a n y , you are likewise to apply i n m a k i n g Allowances to such Loyal Refugees as m a y take shelter i n Georgia, a n d a r e n o t otherwise Provided for, in doing whieh you will have E q u a l regard to t h e Rank and Cir­ cumstances of t h e P e r s o n s to w h o m you m a k e Allowances, t a k i n g care t h a t i n n o Case you Exceed t h e allowances which have been m a d e here to Persons of t h e same Condition." At t h e end t h e r e is a note from Gov. W r i g h t t r a n s m i t t i n g t h e extract to Capt. Russell, Assist. Secy. [See letter of 3 J u n e 1780.] Vol, 1 5 . No. 2 8 0 . 3/olios. Draft i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 237, fo. 277 ; copy 436, fo. 148. MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, July 10. Charlottes Ville.—Recounts r e p o r t s t h a t a Brigadier Thompson a n d some other officers of r a n k i n t h e American service have h a d permission to go upon parole to their estates upon some agreement m a d e concerning h i s own a n d Riedesel's going to New York, disclaiming knowledge of t h e subject. R e c o m m e n d s Capt. E d m o n s t o n e , who delivers t h i s . Proposes going to some medicinal springs about 150 miles from t h e place for a m u s e m e n t or r a t h e r for dissipation for h i s health is perfect. Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 202. 2 pages. LIEUT.-COLONEL

J.

BRUCE

to

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 1 1 . Halifax.—Thinks it his d u t y to inform of the present state of the province. Encloses r e t u r n of the provisions a n d M r . Crawford's letter. W i t h regard to the supply for eight m o n t h s demanded by Brig.-Gen. McLean t h i n k s it only advisable to send four at least of flour. Death of William S m i t h , a g e n t

for the contractors a n d deputy-paymaster to t h e Provincial F o r c e s . Before his death h i s papers h a d been officially sealed, but h i s brother and others had broken open t h e seals a n d ransacked t h e papers, -where were found bills drawn by Messrs. Gordon a n d Crowder in the deceased's favour a m o u n t i n g to £ 4 5 , 0 0 0 , also four sets of blank signed bills, a n d , they say, about £1,000 c u r r e n t money a n d £3,900 cut and light money. W a s a t a loss what to do to procure subsistence for the troops. H a s effected a loan for £5,600, which falls very short of the demands by t h e different d e p a r t m e n t s , himself, t h e Chief Justice a n d Mr. F i n u c a n e being security. There never was so mistaken a m e a s u r e as t h a t of t h e Contractors sending Mr. Mead to c a r r y t h e m o n e y out of t h i s province. H a s employed J o h n Newton, Surveyor of t h e Customs, to succeed the late Mr. S m i t h . Gen. M c L e a n writes for money. Capt. Spry h a s stopped working for want of it. About three weeks ago sent a vessel loaded with provisions for t h e posts a t F o r t Howe, Annapolis a n d E d w a r d u n d e r convoy of a small brig, of the sloop " H o w e " a n d t h e a r m e d schooner " B u c k r a m , " these will it is hoped protect h e r , and on their r e t u r n scour t h e bay of a n u m b e r of privateers, as well as the m o u t h of t h i s harbour, where t h e y are constantly l u r k i n g . A few days after Gen. M c L e a n sailed, a brig privateer of 16 g u n s took a brig from Glasgow almost within reach of t h e g u n s a t P o i n t P l e a s a n t . H e r cargo valued at £ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . T r a n s m i t s Ma". H i e r l i h y ' s dispatches and Mr. McMillan's letter. H a s encamped the 70th behind Citadel H i l l . P.S.—A ship arrived from Newry for t h e contractors with 1,000 barrels pork a n d 200 oatmeal, but no flour. Signed letter. I'61. 2 1 . No. 97. & pages. AMOS

BOTSFORD

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLTNTON.

1779, J u l y 12. New York.—Memorial. T h a t h e was settled at New H a v e n , Connecticut. H a s been obliged to p u t himself u n d e r protection of t h e British lines, a n d begs a habitation or some relief or emploj'ment. Certified b y Gov. F r a n k l i n , 15 July, a n d by Joseph Chew a n d D . Mathews, Mayor. Original. Vol. 25. No. 270. 3 pages. J O H N G R A N T , Commanding Officer of a d e t a c h m e n t i n t h e B a h a m a Islands, to L I E U T . - G O V E R N O R J O H N G A M B L E R .

CAPTAIN

1779, J u l y 12. F o r t Nassau.—Memorial. Complaining of t h e conduct of Gov. Browne and defending himself against charges brought against h i m . Begs h i m (Gamhier) to s u m m o n a council and concert for t h e defence of t h e place and re-establishment of civil government. Accompanying this is an affidavit by Alexr. Bio a n d Alexander Chisholm. Copies. Vol. 14. Nos. 251 and 252. 9 pages in all. Enclosed by L o r d G . G e r m a i n to S i r H . Clinton. 4 Nov, 1779.

LiEOT.

GOT.

RICHARD H U G H E S

to.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 12. Government H o u s e a t Halifax.—Col. Bruco h a v i n g desired h i m to join in an application to t h e naval com­ m a n d e r s for a ship of war express to New York to inform of t h e p r e s e n t situation, the Blonde frigate i s intended for this service. H i s own situation as Lt. Gov. and in t h e absence of Brig.-Gen. Maclean r e n d e r s i t necessary for h i m to recommend their p r e s e n t distresses to h i s serious consideration and request a supply of m o n e y for service of t h e troops and garrison. To Col. Bruce, t h e Chief Justice of t h i s Province, a n d his brother, t h e y are indebted for raising t h e money by which the troops have now been paid. Received enclosed pacquets from H a l d i m a n d t o be forwarded to E n g l a n d ; s e n d s t h e m by way of New York. Under protection of Capt. Barklay sends Mr. I'oy, a volunteer, charged with dispatches from H a l d i m a n d . Col. Bruce h a s given every assistance i n carrying on tho service. Signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . No. 96. 3 -pages. GEORGE

ROME

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1779, J u l y 12. J o h n Street, Adelphi.—Memorial. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 135. 2 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G . G e r m a i n to Sir H . Clinton, 3 Sept. 1779. Original in the Public Record Office, America a n d YV. Indies 136, fo. 161. GEORGE

TURNER, GENERAL

D e p u t y P a y m a s t e r General, to SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 12. Halifax.—Acquaints of t h e d e a t h of Mr. S m i t h , agent to the contractor a t h o m e a n d to Messrs. Gordon a n d Crowder a t New York. L t . B r u c e , of 70th Regt. with t h e assistance of Mr. Andrew F i n u k e r (sic), h a s collected n e a r £6,000 currency, a n d t h e y with the Chief Justice, Mr. F i n u k e r ' s brother, are become bound for the p a y m e n t of this money. Col. B r a c o h a s given to each r e g i m e n t here an equal p a r t of its d e m a n d and sent Mr. F i n u k e r to New York to get what m o n e y h e can. H a s written to M r . Barrow a n d to Messrs. Gordon a n d Crowder acquainting t h e m of this circumstance. AuU>graph signed letter. Vol. 2 1 . iVb. 99. 3 pages. GOVERNOR

PATRICK

TONYN

fo

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 1 3 . St. Augustine.—Private. Sends dispatches from General Campbell a t Pensaeola. " T h e operations of the Troops under General Prevost have n o t been attended with t h a t prosperity which m i g h t h a v e been expected, a n d the movements of the rebel Lincoln I a m informed have been effected without opposition, to t h e sad r u i n a n d desolation of all tho back p a r t s of Georgia and of South Carolina, and to the destruction a n d death of m a n y loyal Subjects. H o gave above Augusta a Check to the I n d i a n s and prevented t h e i r junction with the K i n g ' s troops on

S a v a n n a h Biver. General Prevost advanced to the Gates of Charlestown a n d h a s been obliged to retire to Beaufort. It is reported t h a t great discontent prevails amongst t h e Officers of t h a t A r m y and a relaxation of discipline. I think it m y duty to i n t i m a t e to you privately t h a t such reports prevail here and t h a t I imagine there m a y be some t r u t h in t h e •want of discipline if I can form a judgement of t h e m from those which compose a p a r t of t h a t A r m y t h a t marched from hence. . . . " M r . Shaw one of t h e I n d i a n Agents a t S a v a n n a h has sent m e u n d e r his cover dispatches from your Excellency which h e m e n t i o n s are for Mr. Cameron appointed S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of t h e Southern District, and has desired t h e m to be sent to Pensacola, which I have done. " A s I have been informed Mr. Cameron is at p r e s e n t in t h e Creek Nation, I have acquainted h i m by a trusty I n d i a n express of your appointment, a n d of t h e situation of t h e Army a t Beaufort, and desired him to a n i m a t e t h e I n d i a n s to a fresh exertion i n their favour." Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 2 0 1 . 4 pages. ABIATHAR

CAMP

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 14. New York.—Memorial. W a s imprisoned for h i s loyalty. H a s been obliged to leave h i s estate i n Newhaven, Connecticut. Begs some provision. Certified by Gov. F r a n k l i n , 15 J u l y a n d D . M a t t h e w s , Mayor, 17th J u l y . Original. Vol, 2 5 . A o. 268. 3 pages. T

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 14. Pensacola.—Forwards duplicates- H a s been obliged somewhat to interfere with the I n d i a n D e p a r t m e n t . A Captain M c i n t o s h who had furnished, by order of Col. Stuart, the Loyal Befugees u n d e r h i s command on t h e Mississippi with provisions, had stretched h i s credit so far t h a t he was o n the eve of being thrown into jail. H a v i n g applied first to t h e Commissioners, a n d receiving their answer, ordered a courtmartial, i n which will be perceived a clear opinion in favour of the captain. H a s agreed to the p a y m e n t of his abstracts of pay 1 J a n . to 29 March a n d of his provision accounts on condition of scrutiny by Captain F o r s t e r of the 16th. " I further think it m y D u t y to lay before Your Excellency a Copy of m y L e t t e r of the 31st May, which I t h o u g h t it incumbent upon m e to write to Don Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, on Account of his t a m p e r i n g with, a n d endeavouring to Seduce the Chactaw I n d i a n s to t h e I n t e r e s t s of Spain. T h e first Intelli­ gence of this Conduct was given by Captain Simmonds of the Solebay M a n of W a r , and confirmed by Similar Information since from t h e Chactaw Nation. " M o b i l e being a Place of great Consequence in t h i s Province, from its C o m m a n d i n g a very extensive inland Navigation, and being t h e E m p o r i u m of t h e I n d i a n T r a d e , I h a v e therefore

Ordered such repairs a s a r e absolutely necessary to t h e P o r t a n d B a r r a c k s in t h e P o r t , t h e estimate of which is considered a t £ 4 , 0 0 0 sterling. " N o E n g i n e e r s Stores having been sent from E u r o p e , and t h e r e not being a sufficiency to be purchased here, I have been obliged to Commission from Jamaica as m a n y as will Amount to about one thousand P o u n d s Sterling. " Various and Sundry Intelligence h a s been Received of t h e Rebels u n d e r t h e Command of a Colonel Clark, having succeeded in F e b r u a r y last in an Attack on F o r t Vincenne or F o r t Saekyille and m a d e Governor Hamilton a n d the Garrison P r i s o n e r s of W a r ; after which they were by the several Reports p r e p a r i n g to Attack this Province. B u t if the last Intelligence we have Received can be depended on they have other E m p l o y m e n t : I t is said t h a t a Body of about one thousand M e n (Regulars, Cana­ dians and Indians) was on its March to drive t h e Rebels from the Illinois Country. Though I did not myself give Credit to t h e i r design of Attacking West Florida Yet I thought it p r u d e n t to reinforce L i e u t e n a n t Colonel Dickson a t Manchac with the Grenadier Company of Waldeck, a n d intend forwarding the W h o l e of t h a t Corps to the Mississippi as T r a n s p o r t s can be procured for Conveying t h e m . " I have the pleasure to inform Your Excellency of the Arrival o n t h e 2d InBtant of a Provision Vessel with Beef and Pork from Cork. And she further brings t h e Agreeable Accounts t h a t o n h e r Passage she fell in with the F l e e t from E n g l a n d for J a m a i c a , a n d spoke with one of them laden with Flour, Pease, &c. for this Plaee^ which Vessel is (of Course) hourly a n d impatiently expected. B u t even before t h e Arrival of this Vessel (the Newbury) from Cork, we h a d been able to purchase from Private Adventurers about six h u n d r e d Barrels of F l o u r , though a t a most exorbitant R a t e , thirty Dollars per B a r r e l . " I ought t o h a v e Assigned Reasons to your Excellency for not h a v i n g included the Settlement of Captain M c i n t o s h ' s Contingent Account along with those for P a y and Provisions. I not only was of Opinion with t h e Court of I n q u i r y t h a t " it included E x p e n c e s incurred on account of I n d i a n s , " with which (of course) I h a d n o business to i n t e r f e r e ; but likewise (in one Instance at least) Contained a C h a r g e which could only be placed to Colonel S t u a r t ' s private Account; and besides the Whole appeared such a Medley a n d Contained some such uncommon Charges, t h a t p e r h a p s may be admissible in the I n d i a n , though (in my opinion) n o t in the Military Line, t h a t I resolved to leave the Considera­ tion of it to t h a t D e p a r t m e n t when t h e y can take Cognizance thereof." Signed letter. Vol. 1 3 . No. 19. 6 pages. Enclosing:—Commrs. for I n d i a n Affairs to Brig.-Genl. Campbell, 8 J u n e . Brig.-Genl. Campbell to Lt.-Col. Stiell, 22 J u n e . Report concerning Capt. M c i n t o s h ' s Accounts, 23 June. Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Gov. B. de Galvez, 31 May.

MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

P R E V O S T to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 14. Savannah.—-" T h o ' I t h i n k it m y D u t y to communicate with y Excellency by every O p p o r t u n i t y t h a t offers, yet being arriv'd here only tho day before yesterday and very m u c h hurried since it is n o t in m y power by t h i s to be so very particular as I w o wish with regard to our Operations, since I did myself the H o n o u r to write to you from J o h n ' s Island t h e 14th Ultimo, or with regard to t h e p r e s e n t S t a t e of t h e Service and A r m y . T h o ' it h a d been d e t e r m i n ' d to retire t h e Army to P o r t Eoyal and the n e i g h b o u r i n g Islands, it took some days to move our Sick, Baggage, &c. Lt.-Col"' Prevost with t h e Augustine Grenadiers h a d been sent to Georgia o n t h e R e p o r t of some Commotions in t h a t Province. T h e L i g h t I n f a n t r y a n d Battalion of Wissenbach had been relieved from t h e i r h a r d D u t y at Stono F e r r y by t h e first Battalion of t h e 71st a n d the Battalion of Trumbach, which the North and South Carolinians m a d e t h e Number a t t h a t Post eight h u n d r e d strong, u n d e r t h e C o m m a n d of Lt.-Col"- Maitland. It h a d been almost t h e daily Custom of the Rebels in smaller or greater Parties to fire at our Sentinels, a n d at seven O'Clock S u n d a y Morning of the 20th a similar Popping began in o u r front, a n d very soon afterwards our Piquets being forced in gave Col°- Maitland immediate reason to believe t h e E n e m y meditated a serious attack. T h e best Disposition was therefore m a d e of t h e Troops to give t h e m a proper Reception. They now appear'd in great force all along the front, to our left in particular, where they afterwards m a d e their Principal Efforts. They began t h e Attack with t h e fire of eight Pieces of Cannon, a n d advancing commenced a very heavy fire of Musquetry, which was kept u p for a considerable time, but they were rec''- with such steadiness and Spirit t h a t they every­ where gave way before a n y reinforcements arrived to sustain ; tho' the most p r o m p t Alacrity was shewn by t h e Corps order'd for t h a t Service. On h e a r i n g t h e fireing I I m m e d i a t e l y p u t t h e L i g h t Infantry in motion, a s did t h e Second Battalion 71st themselves agreeable to Orders being t h e n e a r e s t to sustain, b u t we only arriv'd time enough for this last, who were immediately advanc'd a little way into t h e Woods to exchange some s h o t s with t h e Rebeds, who ran on t h e arrival of t h e L i g h t I n f a n t r y . W e pursued t h e m about two Miles, b u t t h e Rebels h a d t h e n got too far t h e s t a r t for us to be able to come up with t h e m . Inclosed you will please to receive a R e t u r n of t h e Kill'd a n d W o u n d e d on t h a t occasion ; t h a t of t h e E n e m y we c a n n o t certainly say. W e buried about seventy on the field, but t h e y were perceiv'd from t h e Redoubts during the Action to be carrying off their Dead and Wounded, and by Ace' - of Deserters a n d P r i s o n e r s m a n y Waggons loaded were carried off b r o u g h t with t h e m e m p t y for t h a t purpose, a Proof was t h a t only two wounded Men a n d t h e m mortally were found on the field. We h e a r they acknowledge the loss of several Officers, some of R a n k and about 180 Men. The N u m b e r s of t h e Rebels before pur L i n e s by the least Acc exceeded five thousand, certain it is t h e y h a d collected (even to r

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t h e Silk Stock - Company) from Charlestown all t h e force t h e y could muster. Tho' it h a d been d e t e r m i u ' d to give u p the P o s t at Stono, yet for Appearance sake we r e m a i n ' d t h e r e 'till t h e 23rd, when the Troops were d r a w n to J o h n ' s I s l a n d in the middle of t h e day without having one shot on o u r R e a r . On t h e 25th our Sick, Wounded, &c. being already sent off and embark'd we began our m a r c h for Simmonds's Island, from whence next day a n d the following we were employ'd in crossing to E d i s t o . H e r e t h e Honourable Capt. E l p h i n s t o n e a n d t h e Fleet were m o s t chearfully and effectually assisting. On Edisto we r e m a i n ' d till t h e 3d. I n s t a n t , when we began our passage by Otter Island to St. Helena, L a d y ' s Island and Beaufort, at w - from the difficulty of passing a Sound eight Miles over, t h r o ' strong tides a n d shoals a n d two Ferries, our Rear did not arrive 'til t h e eighth. I n all these passages we lost only one M a n drowned by accident, and some Horses. On my arrival at Beaufort finding t h a t a n u m b e r of t h e back I n h a b i t a n t s of Georgia, m a n y of whom h a d taken the Oaths and Protection, taking advantage of t h e absence of the Main Body of t h e Army a n d the almost general sickness of the Troops left for t h e defence of the Province, and supported by P l u n d e r e r s from the Back-parts of Carolina, had taken A r m s a n d infested t h e lower S e t t l e m e n t s ; and t h a t a p a r t y of about fifty Men detached under Captain Mullar of the 2nd Battalion 60th to W a t c h the fords of Ogeechee had been cut off, a n d the Capt. kill'd by i m p r u d e n t l y crossing the River a n d going too far without Intelligence a n d without reconnoitreing and so getting i n t o a n Ambuscade, t h e Battalion of Wissenbach with B r o w n ' s R a n g e r s were order'd immediately to S a v a n n a h , to be followed by the York Volunteers, Second Battalion Delancy's. T h e former of these is now arrived, a n d to be followed by t h e Hessians of T r u m b a c h , as soon as a Vessel co"- be got ready for t h e m . These I hope will be quite sufficient for t h e defence of t h i s Province a n d enable m e to leave Col° Maitland with the 71st a n d L i g h t I n f a n t r y for t h e defence of Beaufort and t h e other I s l a n d s where the people h a v e almost all submitted, and where there is a good chance of keeping t h a t p a r t of t h e Army in tolerable health, these I s l a n d s being reekon'd the Montpelier of this Country, from which therefore it will be with extreme reluctance if I a m obliged t h a t I shall remove them. Keeping hold of those Islands also gives n o very indirect security to Georgia, as t h e E n e m y will be constantly jealous of an irruption from thence into the Continent of Carolina, a n d we have every Reason to believe t h a t they are at least as tired of the s u m m e r Campaign as we aTe. B u t indeed, S , it is not very easy saying what n u m b e r of Troops m a y be sufficient for t h e defence of t h i s most u n h e a l t h y Province. If we can rely on the Acc - of t h e I n h a b i t a n t s or J u d g e from t h e present u n p r o m i s i n g Appearances, we have reason to fear t h a t we shall every one of us fall sick before t h e E n d of next Month. The Post of E b e n e z e r in particular, t h o ' it has been relieved weekly, never fails in t h e Course of t h a t Week, to r e t u r n u s two t h i r d s of the Men sick. If we s h o move u p in force and take post twenty or t h i r t y Miles higher u p where t h e Climate is reekon'd r a t h e r cb

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better, t h e inconveniency of keeping t h e field without E q u i p a g e sufficient or other accommodations to Guard against t h e inclemency of t h e W e a t h e r will be severely felt, and even t h e n the intermediate Post, or strong escorts necessary for the security of our Convoys, wo - h a r r a s s us all to pieces. The h e a t for these t h r e e weeks past h a s been from 90 to 98. At E b e n e z e r it h a s been once at 1 0 3 : I n short, S , I c a n n o t but foresee great difficulties in our situation if t h e E n e m y sho - chuse to be active through the Summer. E n d e a v o u r i n g to save t h e Army a n d the Province I m a y thoroughly succeed in n e i t h e r ; b u t what can be done shall be d o n e to t h e best of m y J u d g m e n t a n d t h e best assistance in Advice I can procure, a n d one comfort we have, in all h u m a n probability the E n e m y will at least be as sick as we, if t h e y a t t e m p t to keep the field. Nor do I entirely t h i n k they will get their Militia in which t h e i r force principally consists to be very active t h r o u g h t h e S u m m e r . " H i s ill-health. Wishes the c o m m a n d in abler h a n d s . Need of m o n e y for p a y m e n t of the troops. H a s established a hospital in C a n a d a ; will, if approved, send Mr. Hill as physician. L a c k of officers particularly 3rd battalion 60th R e g i m e n t . Copy. Vol. 15. A o. 199. 3 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W- Indies 136, fo. 485. rt

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COLONEL

THEODORICK BLAND

to

MAJOR-GENERAL

PHILLIPS.

1779, J u l y 16. Charlottes "Ville.—Introduces J a m e s Milligan, E s q . , a gentleman authorized by t h e Congress to adjust a n d liquidate t h e accounts and receive t h e balance d u e from h i s B r i t t a n n i c Majesty to the United States on the score of the Troops of the Convention. Mr. Clay, a secretary, at t h e request of Mr. Milligan waits on t h a t g e n t l e m a n to h i s (Phillips') h o m e . Copy. Vol. 1 1 . A'o. 199. 1 nage. . COLONEL

THEODOEICK BLAND

to

[MAJOR-GENERAL

PHILLIPS] .

1779, J u l y 17. Charlottes V i l l e . — " I h a v e only to inform you i n answer to yours of to-day b y Captain Bibby, y o u r Deputy Adjutant General, t h a t m y last to you was officially a s Commander of this post to introduce to you Mr. Milligan. T h a t Gentleman's particular instructions from Congress a n d t h e business which will be consequential thereon needs not m y interference or concurr­ ence, his being a special Commission for a particular purpose. All m a t t e r s , therefore, relating to h i s business will b e transacted between you and him in such mode as you two m a y t h i n k proper to agree u p o n . " I will add t h a t any proper requisitions from you t h a t concern a n y of t h e d e p a r t m e n t s acting under m y command which can ficilitate t h e completion of t h e business which Mr. Milligan is sent to adjust shall b e most chearfully complied with by, Sir, vour most obedient, &c." Copy. Vol. 14. No. 196. 1 page.

MAJOR-GEN ERAL

PHILLIPS

to

COLONEL

THEODORICK

BLAND.

1779, J u l y 17. Col. Carter's House.—Mr. Clay a n d Mr. Milligan h a v e called a n d delivered a letter from M r . J a m e s D u a n e concerning s u n d r y accounts for supplying t h e Troops of Conven­ tion with provisions, &c., and a variety of other m a t t e r . "I h a v e already informed Mr. Milligan as I now do you, Sir, t h a t I shall without delay prepare my answers upon t h i s subject. " T h e British Commissaries are present a n d ready as usual to examine into a n y deliveries of provisions which may h a v e been m a d e to t h e Troops of Convention and to explain upon a n y particulars which may seem doubtful. This m o d e of conduct I h a v e invariably directed to be pursued from a principle'of equity, t h i n k i n g it just to assist the American Commissaries in settling their accounts which, in course, would be laid before their superiors. I a m ready to enter upon t h e same business in t h e m a n n e r you, Sir, or Mr. Milligan shall prefer a n d so soon as m a y be convenient to you." Copy, Vol. 14. No. 200. 2 pages, MAJ.-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

JAMES

MILLIGAN,

1779, J u l y 17. Col. Carter's H o u s e . — " I h a v e perused with great attention the letter you delivered m e yesterday from Mr. D u a n e dated from Philadelphia, J u n e 28th, 1779, and as t h e answer to it will contain a variety of publick m a t t e r I shall take leave to write upon the subject to Mr. Jay, the President of the American Congress, a n d I shall do so immediately. " I n the latter p a r t of M r . D u a n e ' s letter is t h i s P a r a g r a p h . " M r . Milligan is fully authorised to settle all further " accounts of supplies for t h e Convention Troops, a n d to " confer with you on the subject." " I a m very ready, Sir, to confer with you upon a n y subject which you shall please to propose, and will do so with yourself personally or with any Gentleman i n company with y o u as you shall prefer. " As to settling all further accounts of supplies for the Conven­ tion troops I will assure you of m y chearfully assisting in examin­ ing the several accounts which your Commissaries and other Officers m a y have to produce to you for t h e delivery of provisions to, or a n y other m a t t e r concerning t h e troops of Convention of which I a m at p r e s e n t t h e Senior Officer. I shall do this, Sir, in as full m a n n e r as I did in New E n g l a n d , except t h a t t h e r e I m a d e objections to a variety of Articles which did not seem to m e necessary or indeed proper for t h e British Commissaries or other Officers to be connected with as belonging totally to the pleasure of Major-General H e a t h who was in t h e military Command in t h e Massachusetts Bay, h u t , Sir, I shall not i n future m a k e a n y objections to accounts which m a y b e t h u s brought into discussion, and t h e British Commissaries and other Officers shall have orders to confer with you, Sir, or a n y other person you shall appoint for an examination into the deliverys of provisions, & c ,
" I will after t h i s a t y o u r instance, as I did a t t h e request of Major-G-eneral H e a t h , send t h e several specific accounts t h u s examined a n d certified to his Excellency General Sir H e n r y Clinton, t h e King's Commander-in-Chief in America, to whom it will belong finally a n d ultimately to regulate a n d . settle these m a t t e r s , as I apprehend, with t h e American Congress. " I have before observed t h a t I should write to Mr. Jay, t h e President of t h e American Congress, u p o n t h e subject of Mr. D u a n e ' s letter, b u t n o t to leave you, Sir, i n a n y doubt concerning p a y m e n t s of money I will a s s u r e you t h a t I have n o t £ 2 , 0 0 0 Sterling in t h e military Chest, n o r were in it m y power to procure Gold in t h i s Province or in America altogether I should not have authority to draw Bills upon Groat Britain for the publick service other t h a n for the m e r e supply of a certain portion of pay for the Officers a n d Soldiers; t h u s , Sir, you wiil perceive t h a t m y being a subordinate General Officer r e n d e r s m e , as I conceive to be t h e case in all Armies, submissive to the pleasure of m y Commanderin-Chief, and t h a t , although I m a y assist a n d even direct the examining of publick accounts, it is not for me b u t for t h a t efficient Officer to judge of t h e propriety of such accounts a n d of t h e final and u l t i m a t e settlement of t h e m with the several parties concerned. " At t h e time you propose to send an E x p r e s s to Philadelphia I will request to trouble you with m y letter to Mr. Jay, and I hope it will not be before next Wednesday a s t h e publick Officers with whom I m u s t confer upon t h e subject of Mr. D u a n e ' s letter live at distances from each other, and it will require a day or two to bring t h e m to m e . " Copy. Vol. 1 4 . No. 1 9 7 . 3 pages. BRIG.-GEN.

C O R T L A N D S K I N N E R to

COLONEL ROGER MORRIS.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y 1 7 . — R e c o m m e n d s t h e bearer, J o h n J o h n s o n , for rations. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 1 4 . No. 1 8 8 . 1 page. L T . - C O L . A L E X A N D E R D I C K S O N to

BRIG.-GEN.

JOHN

CAMPBELL.

1779, J u l y 18. Manchack. Extract. Vol. 1 3 . No. 36". 2 pages. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H . Clinton, 1 1 Sept. 1 7 7 9 . Also in the Public Record Office, America and W . I n d i e s 5 3 3 , fo. 3 8 . M A J O R - G E N E R A L R I E D E S E L to

SIR H E N R Y CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y 1 8 . Nr. Charlotteville.—His Excellency's wish against any exchange of officers without a proportion of soldiers h a s deterred him from making a n y r e p r e s e n t a t i o n on a separate exchange. R e p r e s e n t s case of Capt. de G e i s m a r of t h e R e g i m e n t of Hesse H a n a u , who is heir to a considerable fortune, and whose father wishes to see h i m before h i s death. Begs favour of h i s exchange. Signed letter. Vol. 1 4 . A o. 1 9 5 . 2 pages. r

B R I G . - G E N . J O H N C A M P B E L L to

SIR HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 19. Pensacola.—Capt. F o r s t e r of the 16th R e g i m e n t c o m m a n d i n g a t F o r t P a n m u r e in t h e District of the Natchez is p u t to considerable expense in e n t e r t a i n i n g Spanish officers. H i s bringing to all boats passing increases t h e n u m b e r of those visitants. Solicits an allowance of 5s. per day be granted h i m for extraordinary expenses, and t h a t h e m a y be authorized to pay t h e same. Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 2 3 . 2 pages. GEN.

HALDIMAND

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 19. Quebec. Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 40. 2 pages. Duplicate, No. 4 1 . Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 136, fo. 453, and in t h e British Museum, Addl. M S S . 21807, fo. 52. GEN.

HALDIMAND

to

GEN.

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 19. Quebec Signed letter. Vol. 1 1 . No. 4 3 . 4 pages. Duplicate, No. 4 2 . Copies in t h e Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 136, fo. 457, and in t h e British M u s e u m , Additl. M S S . 21807, fo. 54. JAMES

MILLIGAN

to

MAJOR-GENERAL

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS.

1779, J u l y 19. Charlottes Ville.—"I have to acknowledge t h e receipt of your favour of t h e 17th to which I have paid d u e attention. " F r o m t h e m a n n e r of your m e n t i o n i n g t h e letter I h a d the pleasure of delivering you signed b y Mr. D u a n e o f the 28th J u n e , I am apprehensive you do not fully comprehend the n a t u r e and intention of it. I therefore beg leave just to inform you, Sir, t h a t it is a n official letter from the Board of Treasury of t h e United S t a t e s , a n d signed by Mr. D u a n e a s President of t h a t board ; the i n t e n t of it, I conceived, was to introduce t h e business I came upon, as well as to set forth the justice a n d necessity of the d e m a n d I a m to make. " It will give me pleasure to confer with General Phillips on a n y occasion, b u t as t h e business to be transacted is entirely of a publick n a t u r e , and it m a y be necessary to commit to paper t h e substance of what passes on t h e subject, if it is agreeable to you, Sir, I would prefer in general the latter mode to t h a t of personal conference. I a m t h e m o r e inclined to this a s from t h e n a t u r e of t h e business between us I a m induced to believe t h e r e will be no necessity for a tedious or frequent correspondence. " I a m h a p p y in finding General Phillips so chearfully disposed to forward a settlement of t h e Accounts a n d t h a t t h e necessary steps for t h a t purpose a r e taken.

" It is now m y duty to inform you, Sir, t h a t I a m instructed to d e m a n d of you immediate p a y m e n t of t h e account for provisions, &c. supplied t h e Convention Troops by t h e U n i t e d States in t h o m o n t h s of M a r c h , April, May, J u n e , J u l y a n d August, 1778, as settled at Boston, a m o u n t i n g to E i g h t y five t h o u s a n d five h u n d r e d seventy eight pounds 4s. 8d. Sterling. The t i m e t h a t this money h a s been due, t h e equity and reasonableness of the d e m a n d , a n d t h e necessity t h e States are u n d e r of s u p p o r t i n g their prisoners within t h e British lines with specie, are reasons sufficiently strong I hope to plead m y excuse for u r g i n g i m m e d i a t e p a y m e n t and likewise to induce you to use every m e a n s in your power to discharge the debt. " Should I have occasion to send an E x p r e s s to Philadelphia I will take care to give you timely notice." Copy. Vol. 14. No. 19S. 2 pages. BRIG.-GENERAL

DE

GALL

to

MAJOR-GENERAL

PHILLIPS.

1779, J u l y 20. S t o n d o w n . — " Captain de Geismar having apply'd to me for a Permission to h i s p r i v a t e E x c h a n g e , a n d finding h i s Reasons very just a n d u r g e n t , I h a v e given h i m m y leave and refer his application to y o u . " Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 192. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 7 Aug. BARON DE GEISMAR to

MAJOR-GESERAL PHILLIPS.

1779, J u l y 20. Stondown.—Requesting approval of his private exchange a n d his interest with Sir H . Clinton to g r a n t it. Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 1 9 1 . 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H . Clinton, 7 Aug. CATRENA

HOMES,

Refugee.

1779, J u l y 2 0 . New York.—Certificates signed by Capt. David Peek and others and Gov. E r a n k l i n , t h a t h e r h u s b a n d is in t h e Coledge (sic) Hospital wounded, a n d t h a t she with four children a n d a n old m o t h e r has no " way of living." Signed original. Vol. 2 9 . No. 7 4 . 1 page. MAJOR-GENERAL

"WILLIAM

P H I L L I P S to

JAMES

MILLIGAN.

1779, J u l y 20. Col. Carter's H o u s e . — " I h a v e received your letter of yesterday's date and a m to assure y o u t h a t m y informing you of my i n t e n t i o n of corresponding with Mr. J a y , t h e President of t h e American Congress did not carry with it a n y t h e least idea of a slight to Mr. D u a n e , a Gentleman with whom I have not a n y acquaintance a n d to w h o m , therefore, I cannot possibly m e a n a n y offence. I h a v e been in t h e h a b i t of writing to Mr. J a y , and a s h e is at t h e head of t h a t body which at present governs America, I t h o u g h t it n o t inconsistent with m y situation to write to t h a t G e n t l e m a n m y answer upon your publick Com­ mission to m e .

" B u t , Sir, h a v i n g entered into your idea t h a t the i n t e n t of Mr, D u a n e ' s letter to me was to introduce the business you c a m e upon, a n d having carefully perused t h e Copy of the W a r r a n t u n d e r which you act, the Original of which y o u were so good to allow m e to read, I a m to inform you t h a t I shall not t h i n k it necessary to trouble either Mr. J a y or Mr. Duane with m y correspondence a n d shall give m y answer to your d e m a n d of immediate p a y m e n t of the Account of Provisions, & c , supplied the Convention Troops in the m o n t h s of March, April, May, J u n e , J u l y and August, 1778, to you, Sir, who I conceive to be perfectly authorised to receive such answer from m e . " I n m y offering a readiness to confer with you personally I intended to m a r k to you the fairness of my way of t h i n k i n g a n d t h a t I was willing to meet t h a t part of Mr. D u a n e ' s letter, which I mentioned in my former letter to you, with openess a n d ingenuousness, desirous of assisting to t h e u t m o s t of m y power t h e purpose of your Commission. As it is, Sir, I entirely acquiesce in your idea of committing to paper what ever m a y be necessary to pass between you and m e upon t h e occasion. " I n regard to t h e collecting, a n d examining the several accounts which you m a y h a v e to produce for Articles furnished t h e Troops of Convention I do assure you, Sir, t h e r e shall be n o delay on our p a r t s . I will i n s t r u c t a n d direct t h e British Com­ m i s s a r y General and other Officers to confer and enter upon this business with your Commissaries whenever and in what m a n n e r you shall please to propose, a n d t h e British Commis­ saries and t h e proper Officers shall give t h e customary receipts a n d sign t h e Certificates usual upon these occasions. I will t h e n forward these Accounts to His Excellency General Sir H e n r y Clinton t h e King's Commander-in-Chief in America for h i m to judge of, and to act upon, as h e shall see proper. I t will depend, a s I have observed in m y former letter to you, Sir, on Sir H e n r y Clinton and t h e American Congress to finally settle t h e s e m a t t e r s , m y a u t h o r i t y extending no further t h a n to give operation to t h e Accounts being collected, to receipts and certificates being given by t h e proper officers, and sending t h e m , a s I have already offered to do, to the British H e a d Quarters in America. " M y answer to t h e first part of your Commission will necessarily require two or t h r e e days to m a k e , during which t i m 6 you m a y , p e r h a p s , fix with Colonel Bland the mode of proceeding in settling t h e future Accounts." Copy. Vol. 14. No. 194. 8 pages. G E N E R A L F R A S E R to

THOMAS D E GREY,

JUNR.

1779, J u l y 22. Coxheath C a m p . — " Whatever Provision it m a y be t h o u g h t proper to m a k e for his Subsistence, one t h i n g I h o p e will be attended to ; that t h e r e ia a S u m , in itself incon­ siderable, b u t not so to h i m , which h e paid in Cash, o u t of his Pocket, for a publick Service,'Expresses, &c. T h i s I a m persuaded L o r d George G e r m a i n will t h i n k reasonable to

recommend to be p a i d immediately, i n d e p e n d e n t of w h a t m a y be given for h i s S u p p o r t , " [May h a v e reference to t h e subject of De Grey's letter below.] Extract. Vol. 14. No. 186. 1 page. T H O S . D E G R E Y , J U N K . , to

JOHN ROBINSON.

1779, J u l y 28. Whitehall.—Sends b y direction of L o r d George G e r m a i n memorial of L i e u t . Alex. Macleod for the consideration of t h e L o r d s of t h e T r e a s u r y . Copy. Vol. 14. No. 184. 1 page. MAJOR-GEN.

W I L L I A M P H I L L I P S to

JAMES MILLIGAN.

1779, J u l y 24. Col. C a r t e r ' s H o u s e . — A l o n g letter in answer to h i s d e m a n d for £85,578 4s, 8rl. for provisions issued to t h e Troops of Convention from March to August, 1778. Will not t a k e u p o n himself to judge of t h e spirit or letter of t h a t article of t h e Convention of Saratoga which m a r k s t h a t " T h e troops to be supplied on their m a r c h and d u r i u g t h e i r being in quarters, with provisions b y G e n . Gates's orders, a t t h e s a m e rate of rations as t h e troops of his own a r m y , " Nor how t h e suspension of t h a t t r e a t y at large by t h e American Congress m a y have changed t h a t article, supposing it originally intended for a charge for provisions d u r i n g their m a r c h from Saratoga to Boston on their way to E u r o p e . Nor h a s he presumed to give an opinion on t h e resolution of the Congress which directed Maj.-Gen. H e a t h to receive n o p a y m e n t s from these troops b u t in specie, a l t h o ' t h e charges were in Continental currency. R e m a r k s on t h e p a p e r s enclosed and m a i n t a i n s t h a t h e h a s n e i t h e r money n o r a u t h o r i t y to pay such a s u m b u t t h a t it m u s t be settled between t h e American Congress and the B r i t i s h Commander-inChief. Copy.. MAJOR

Vol.14. JACOB

No. 183. VAN

BRAAM

10pages. to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 26. S a v a n n a h . — M e m o r i a l . T h a t Captain Augustine Prevost m a y succeed to the majority h e leaves vacant. Original. Vol. 15. No. 203. 1 page. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H . Clinton, 3 Aug, LORD

A M H E R S T to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 27. W h i t e h a l l . — T r a n s m i t s t h e enclosed. Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 181. 1 page. Enclosing Lt.-Gov. Desbrisay to Lord A m h e r s t , 19 J u n e . JAMES

MILLIGAN

to

MAJOR-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS.

1779, J u l y 27. Charlottes Ville.—" Your favour of t h e 24th with t h e s u n d r y inclosures a r e now before me, in which you h a v e been pleased t o t r e a t largely, a n d with m u c h a t t e n t i o n and

i n d u s t r y upon t h e subject matter of t h e d e m a n d m a d e by t h e United States for supplying t h e troops of Convention. . . . W h a t i s now suggested appears to m e to b e m u c h of a similar n a t u r e with t h e objections y o u heretofore m a d e in your letters o n t h e same subject to General H e a t h before y o u left Cambridge. T h e s e objections, Sir, have been by Congress referred to a Com­ m i t t e e of t h a t body, who after full a n d m a t u r e deliberation thereon, reported ' t h a t t h e objections a r e ill-founded a n d inadmissable,' which report was approved of and confirmed, and Congress directed their T r e a s u r y to take immediate m e a s u r e s for obtaining p a y m e n t of t h e A c c o u n t s ; it is i n consequence of this, Sir,' t h a t I have t h e h o n o u r now to address y o u on t h o subject. . . . Convinced t h a t t h e first object of m y Commission is to insist on t h e p a y m e n t of t h e Account mentioned, I t h i n k it m y duty once m o r e to u r g e t h e d e m a n d , and a t t h e same time to acquaint y o u t h a t in case of non compliance I have reason to believe t h a t Congress a r e deter­ m i n e d to adopt such measures as appear to t h e m t h e m o s t likely to procure justice to these States. P e r m i t m e to add, t h a t what­ ever Answer y o u m a y be pleased to r e t u r n , will be considered b y m o a s closing o u r correspondence on t h e B u b j e c t of t h e settled Accounts. T h e American Staff Officers at t h i s Post a r e p r e p a r i n g t h e subsequent Accounts for settlement, in effecting which I h o p e t h e r e will be n o difficulties. . . . " Copy. Vol. 1 4 . No. 1 8 2 . 3 pages.

GEN.

SIR HENRY

CLINTON

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAIN.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y 2 8 . New York.™No. 6 4 . Copy. Vol. 7 . No. 6 7 . 3 pages. Signed letter i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . Indies 1 3 6 , fo. 3 7 9 ; copy 3 0 7 , fo. 1 2 6 .

GEN.

SIR HENRY

CLINTON

to

GEN.

HALDIMAND.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y 2 8 - New York. Copy and duplicate copy. Vol. 1 1 . No. 4 6 - 4 7 . 2 pages each. Signed letter i n t h e British Museum, Addtl. M S S . 2 1 8 0 7 , fo. 5 7 ; copy i n t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 1 8 6 , fo. 8 9 7 .

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

BRIG.-GENERAL FRANCIS

MCLEAN.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y 2 8 . New York.—Sir George Collier being this i n s t a n t informed t h a t Penobscot is threatened, sails to-morrow with such Bhipa as he can collect to relieve i t . Refers h i m t o Major Craig. Requests h i m t o p a s s t h e enclosed, or p u r p o r t of it, to H a l d i m a n d . Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 8 2 . 1 page. 3580

1779, J u l y 28.—Requesting t h a t Richd. Bowlsby a n d h i s d a u g h t e r m a y receive t h e i r r a t i o n s from t h e t i m e they were stopped. Original. Vol. 29. No. 106. 1 page. LT.-GOV.

JOHN

GAMBIER

to

LORD

GEORGE

GERMAYN.

1778 [should h e 1 7 7 9 ] , J u l y 28. Providence, Chief of t h e B a h a m a I s . — C o m p l a i n t s against Gov. Browne. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 255. 5 pages. Enclosed by L o r d G. G e r m a i n to Sir H . Clinton, No. 49, 4 Nov. 1779. A u t o g r a p h signed letter in t h e Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, B a h a m a s , 9 ; copy, America and W . Indies 866. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

CHARLES

JENKINSON.

1779, J u l y 29. New York.—Acknowledges letter of 5th M a y relative to sale of a commission for benefit of M r . T h o r n h i l l ; now encloses bill of sale for £ 2 5 0 . Copy. Vol. 14. No. 177. lpage. [GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON]

to

[CHARLES

JENKINSON].

1779, J u l y 29. New York.—Acknowledges receipt of letter of 22nd April. Copy. Vol. 14. No. 178. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

[CHARLES. JENKINSON] .

1779, J u l y 29. New York.—Acknowledges letter of 6th May r e c o m m e n d i n g Lieut. P o t t s . Copy. Vol. 14. No. 179. 1 page. GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON

to

[CHARLES

JENKINSON].

1779, J u l y 29. New York.—Acknowledges letters. Copy. Vol. 14. No. ISO. 1 page. Originals of t h e above four letters are in t h e Public Record Office, W a r Office, I n L e t t e r s , Original Correspondence, Yol. 2 0 . BBJG.-GEN.

SOLOMON

LOVELL.

Proclamation.

1779, J u l y 29. Majabigwaduce. Copy. Vol. 2 1 . No. 103. 4 pages. Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H . Clinton, 2 3 Aug. 1779. Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W . Indies 1 5 5 , fo. 2 6 3 . MAJOR-GEN.

WILLIAM

PHILLIPS

to

JAMES

MILLIGAN.

1779, J u l y 29. Col. C a r t e r ' s H o u s e . — I n answer to letter of the 27th, reiterates t h a t h e h a s not gone into a r g u m e n t s on t h e

subject. Will forward the p r e s e n t accounts to Sir H e n r y Clinton in a n y m a n n e r preferred. Repeats t h a t he h a s neither m o n e y nor authority to answer h i s demand. " As to what you m e n t i o n of t h e measures which t h e American Congress m e a n s to adopt upon this subject I can give no answer, as it relates to t h e m a t t e r at large. If what you write, Sir, be pointed at me and t h e Troops of Convention you m a y be assured t h a t we are prepared to meet t h e event with patience and, if required, with fortitude." Copy. Vol. 14. No. 176. 4 pages. MAJ.-GEN.

AUGUSTINE

PREVOST

to

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 30. S a v a n n a h . — E x p l a i n s t h e positions held by the troops British, G e r m a n and Provincial. Supplies of m o n e y for subsistence of t h e troops not h a v i n g arrived, has been obliged to use t h a t for t h e contingencies. T h e rebel a r m y has taken its position at Sheldon, a place n e a r Doeotaligo, to watch our motions a n d m a k e us jealous for Georgia, b u t their a r m y is decreased and the militia will not stay. I t is said General Lincoln is going away a n d one General Scott with reinforcements is arrived on t h e frontiers. Arrival of Sir J. W r i g h t to take civil administration. W a n t of horses, h a r n e s s , &c. prevents h i m keeping the p l u n d e r i n g parties a t a distance. Deficiency of Artillery officers and m e n . H i s own ill-health; would wish t h e m a n a g e m e n t in hands more equal to it. Again recommends r a n k to be confirmed to Lt.-Col. Brown. I n d i a n services are n o t proportionate to the large s u m s expended, &c, &c. Signed letter. Vol. 1 5 . No. 2 0 1 . 4 pages. E x t r a c t in t h e Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 186, fo. 4 4 1 . Gov.

SIR

JAMES

WRIGHT

to

GEN.

SIB

HENRY

CLINTON.

1779, J u l y 30. S a v a n n a h , Georgia.-—Refers to letter of 14th inst. The state of affairs in t h e province is not so pleasing as h e expected. H a s been told of the i n t e n t i o n s ; an early movement will promise everything. October is as fine a m o n t h as a n y . Signed letter. Vol, 15. No. 200. 2 pages. E x t r a c t in the Public Record Office, America a n d W. Indies 136, fo. 427. TROOPS

OF

CONVENTION.

1779, j^\7. —Account of expenses of for t h e teams employed by the regiment B l a n d at t h e Convention Barracks, n e a r 12s. Od. (See a n o t h e r account u n d e r 18 Vol. 14. No. 198. 2 pages. JOSEPH

DOMETT

to

SIR

waggon hire and forage of G u a r d s under Col. Charlotteville, £21,144 August.)

HENRY

CLINTON.

1 7 7 9 , J u l y . New York.—Memorial. W a s Comptroller of t h e Customs at F a l m o u t h , Casco Bay ; h a s resided on a small estate a t Boston since its evacuation by t h e British ; was lately taken from a sick bed a n d committed to the common gaol. This led to

his petitioning to be admitted to bail or to go into v o l u n t a r y exile. T h e latter t h e y have t h o u g h t p r o p e r to comply with as appears b y t h e acco mp an y i n g resolve (see 4-5 J u n e ) . S u b m i t s his circumstances for such relief or assistance as m a y be t h o u g h t best. T r a n s m i t t e d b y Gov. F r a n k l i n , by t h e direction of t h e Commander-in-Chief, to Col. Morris, 14 J u l y . Signed. Vol. 14. No. 190. 3 pages. THOMAS

FLOOD

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON.

[? About 1779, J u l y . ] — P e t i t i o n . T h a t h e lived eighteen years in t h e service of Sir William J o h n s o n a n d some time in t h e employ of Col. G u y , with w h o m he was going to Quebec, b u t in getting t h e Colonel's baggage o n board h e dislocated his h i p a n d h a s been in hospital ever since. I s reduced to the u t m o s t distress a n d begs relief. Vol. 14. No. 1 8 5 . 2 pages. JAS.

MILLIGAN

and

MAJOR-GENERAL

PHILLIPS.

List of 15 letters between or with reference to, entitled " H e a d s of t h e Letters contained in t h i s P a c k e t . " No date, supposed those in J u l y 1779. Begins " N o . 1 L e t t e r from Col. Bland to intro­ duce M r . Milligan to Maj.-Gen. P h i l l i p s . " Vol. 12. No. 8 0 . 1 page. MARY

PRICE

to

GENERAL

SIR

HENRY

CLINTON. '

[ E n d o r s e d 1779, J u l y . ] — M e m o r i a l . I s widow of Joseph Price late surgeon, 2d. battalion 60th. H e r property in New J e r s e y sold by t h e r e b e l s ; h a s two children a n d h e r m o t h e r to s u p p o r t ; h a s h a d some relief, b u t it is far from being sufficient. Testified by S t e p h e n Skinner, S a m . Kemble a n d Gov. F r a n k l i n . Original. Vol. 54. No. 4. 2 pages. CANADA.

1779, J u l y - A u g u s t . — P a p e r containing extracts of letters from t h e u p p e r posts a n d I n d i a n country, v i z . : — F r o m Captain Alexander F r a s e r , Oswegatchie, 29 J u l y ; Major Butler, Canadasega, 23 J u l y , 2 a n d 3 August ; Capt. McDonell, 20 miles from F o r t Wallace, 24 July, a n d Tioga P o i n t , 5 A u g u s t ; Joseph B r a n t , Oghwage, 29 J u l y ; Capt. P a r k e , Detroit, 30 J u l y ; Intelligence ; a n d letter from Nicholas L o r r a i n e , 18 J u l y . Vol.11. No.5Q. 11 pages. T h e letters in full are in the British M u s e u m Additl. M S S . a n d in the Public Becord Office, America a n d W . I n d i e s 136. CAPTAIN

RICHARD

PEARIS.

n t ^ A ^ f i . — A b s t r a c t of p a y due to Captain R i c h a r d P e a r i s c o m m a n d i n g a company of Col. S t e w a r t ' s corps of Loyal Refugees in West Florida, £ 1 9 8 10s. 0d. Original. Vol. 5 1 . No. 9. 1 page.

INDEX.

A Acadians, the, 255. Aekland, Major, 144, 329, 359, 443. Acts of Parliament, 24, 119, 175, 185, 200, 201, 208, 256, 364. Act to secure persona accused of treason, 175. Conciliatory Bills, 195, 258, 259. Adair: John, 351. Robert, or Dr., 91, 98, 126, 138, 280. , letters to, 89, 194, 351. Addenbrooke, Capt. John Peter, 443. Admiral; tho, 371, 393. (See also Gambicr.) Admiralty or Admiralty Office, 12, 16 17. Lords of, letters from, 30, 342. , letters to, 24, 33. Agnew: James, Col. or Brigadier, 35. , pay of 65. J[ohn], Chaplain Queen's Rangers, 446. Ahoopy River, 259. Ainslie, L t . Henry, 392. Albany, 140. 263, 376, 384, 440. letters dated from, 140, 142, 143. Albemarle Co., Virginia. 325. 447, 448. Alexandria, Virginia, 389, 390. Allanby, Mr., 335. ALlaz, Major James, 302. letter from, 303. Allen: Ensign Adam, 143. Andrew, letter from, 201. , letter to. 200. Ethan, 144. , exchange of, 97, 136, 164, 179, 217. , treatment of, 22. Heman, 164. , letter from 147. , letter to, 136. John, refugee, 384. Lt.-Col. William, 403. , his battalion, 159. , letters to, 139. 159, 163. (?) (heads Indians of St. John). 209.

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Alligator Bridge, 269, 270. Almodovar. Marquis de, 448. Altamaha River, 195, 209, 216, 224, 228, 236, 259, 260, 266. Amboy, 88, 377, 441, 445. letters, &c, dated from, 121, 357, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422. A [uerica : on the question of the authority of the civil governors over the troops, 1. conciliatory bills to quiet dis­ orders in, Ac., 195, 258, 259. Governors in, circular to, 18. post office deputies in, 383. American : army, 180. (.See also Washing­ ton.) , Deputy Q.-M.-General of, 187. j German deserters and prisoners in, 199. , trumpeter, a deserter of, 217. , Brunswick soldiers enlist in, 250. , officers, 267, 342, 467, 472; letter from, 76. , 9th Virginia regt.. 154. 155. , Silk Stocking Companv, 473. ——. (See also Americans). pirates, 265. ships, fleet, gailies, privateers, &c, 239. 323, 423. 427, 441, 452, 453 . 454, 457, 459. 461, 462. Americans: attitude of, 93. besiege Rhode Island. 286, 287. capture "Martha" storeship, 359. designs in fhe North. 415, 436. expected to attaek West Florida, 214, 471. expedition down the Mississippi, 213-215, 236, influence and gain over Indians. 119. 137, 189. 243. intended expedition to the westward, 409. send arms to Charles Town, 405. Spanish assistance to. 113, supplies to, 209. suspected correspondence with. 418.

Americans—ami. threatened attack on East Florida] and movements in Georgia and South Carolina, 58, 224. 227, 228, 236-237, 243, 244, 251-352, 253, 259, 260, 266, 260, 270, 271, 272, 275, 276, 305. , losses ff, in Georgia, 395, 399. , strength of, near Jaeksonburgh, 446. ——, affair at Stono Ferry, 472-473. Amherst, Lord, 388. letters from, 121, 363, 364, 367, 383, 480. letters to. 360. 451. Ancaster, Duke of, 280. Andre, Captain John: notes or letters from, 375, 438, 448, 460. letter to, 435. with Col. Hyde as commissioner to exchange prisoners, letters from, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422. , letters to, 413, 420, 421. Annapolis (Nova Scotia), 170, 423. 436, 441. fort at, 23, 408. Anspacb or Brandenburg Anspacb : treaty, 86. troops of, or Anspessades, 78, 98, 101, 110, 118, 121. Anticosti, Isla of, 316. Antigua, rum from, 184. Appleby, Captain, 174. Apthorpe, Mr., deputy paymaster, 14, 15, 37, 46, 47, 54, 64-65, 70, 71, 74, 83. Arbuthnot: Lt.-Gov. of Nova Scotia, and Admiral [Mariot], 21, 81, 209. , letter to, 80. Lieut., 394, 417. Archdate, Capt.-Lient., 382. Ardilignach, 147. Armstrong, Alida, refugee, 443. Arnold, Brig.-Gen., agreement with Capt. Forster, touching prisoners, 4 1 ; mentioned, 49. to arrest David Franks, 316. Athearn: Abijah, 306. James, 306. Atkins, Captain. 88. Atkinson, Richard. 116, 125. letters from, 126, 127. Attlie, A'ttle, [Atlee], Col. Samuel, 76, 105, 106. letter to. with others, 74. suggested exchange of. 70. Augusta (Georgia), 469. Connty (Virginia), 387.

Bacon: Anthony, 12, 135, 137, 339, 401. aud Durand, Messrs., 242. Bahamas, 343, 444. Bailey, Lieut., 17. Baillie: Capt. Alexander, letter to, 331. Ensign Arthur, 139. Baird : Sir James, 24, 81. Capt. John, memorial and letter from, 418, 419. Baker, Aaron, 373. Balcarres, Lord, 155, 264, 269. Balfour: Major, 93. Captam, 73. Baltimore, 382, 383, 387, 389. Barbadoes. rum from, 184. Barbary, 35. Barkley, Capt. Andrew, 459, 460, 462, 469. joint proclamation with McLean 458, 459. letters from, 436, 452, 463, 454, 457, 461, letters to, 453, 456. Barrington : Lord, secretary at war, 9, 382. , letters from. 2, 3, 5. 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 55, 57, 63, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93. 94. 95, 97, 98, 99. 102, 103, 106 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121. 122. 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134. 135, 148, 149, 153, 157, 161. 175, 176, 177, 178, 187, 188, 196, 201. 211. 217, 219, 233, 234, 237. 239, 240, 243, 250, 252. 253. 254, 257, 262, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 278, 280, 284, 300, 310. 311, 323, 334, 335, 342. 349, 350, 351, 352, 357, 358. , letters, or memorials to, 25, 28, 29. 39, 44, 62, 67, 68, 70, 89, 97, 98, 106, 108,. 110, 114, 115, 116, 121, 124, 147. 152, 163, 180, 181. 183, 187, 200, 203, 205, 219. 230, 231, 235, 244. 246, 264, 268, 275. 278, 281, 286, 298. 309. 317, »58, 360, 368. 378. 385, 401, 408. Captain, 353.

Barron: Captain, 170. 178. Lieut., 96. Barrow: Thomas, Deputy Paymaster General, 47, S3, 54, 65, 248, 432, 433, 469. , letter hem, 433. • , letters to, 95, 101, 109. 210, 211. Lieut., 106, 302. Bartling, Captain, 344. Barton, Lieut-Col. J . . ISO, 466. Bath, 268. Batt, Major Thomas, 70, 122, 156. letter from, 123. Bay Verte, 416. Bayard : Lieut.-Col. [John], 311, 362. Samuel, junr., allowance to, 375. William, allowance to, 375. Mr., vendue master, 407. Bayeux, Thomas, 126. Baylor, Col., 388. Baynton, Lieut. Benjamin, 139. Beach, Theophilns, Teats & Co., 253. Beatty. Mr., 361. Beanclerck, Ensign, 103. Beat] fort, 226, 470, 473. fort at, 224. island, 446, 447. Bedford township. 169. Bedford's Bay, 465. Beeeh, Rev. —., 97. Bennington, 178. Bentley, Thomas, 25. Bergen, 404. County, 414. Bermuda or Bermudas, 17, 246, 464. . Berrenger, Lt.-Cal., 255. Bertie, Lard Robert, letter to, 40. Bethune, Mr. or Farquhar, 206. letter to, 188. Bibby, Capt. or Lt.-Col. Thomas, 193, 306, 307. 474. letters from, 292, 346, 348. letter to, 307. Birch: Lieut.-Col. Samuel, memorial from, 221. , memorial mentioned, 115, 382 Thomas. 11. Bird: Lieut. H., letter from, 397. or Byrd Lieut, or Capt., 219, 237. 255, 262. Rocks, 316. Bishop, Capt., 148. Bissett, George, 280. Blagden, Dr.. 430. Blair, Mr., 10th Regt., 118. Blakeney, Major or Lt.-Col. W., 88. 175. 383. letter from, 163. letter to, 161.

Biand, Col. (Theodorick), American officer, 350, 353, 391, 440, 445, 479, 483, 484. letter from, 474. letter to, 475. Blauvelt, Thunis, 414. Bliss, Capt., American officer, 325, 387 Blunder!, Mr., 2. Blunt, Lt.-Col., 52, 97. Board of General Officers, 42, 72, 104, 117, 142. 278. , report, 7 3 ; montioned, 98. , opinion, 373, 374. of Field Officers, 279. Boddington, John, letter from, 86. Boilston. Thomas, 300. Bolton, Lt.-Col. Mason. letter from, 408. letter to, 460. Bonham Town, 121. Booth: Benjamin, 369. John, 369. Boston, 178, 179, 300. 318, 362, 370, 454, 458, 459, 460, 462, 483. Association proposed to the citizens, 18. Bay, 179. French fleet at, 286, 287. Harbour, 18. in connection with occupation by the British, 2. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17. 24, 25, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 47, 57, 65, 79, 90, 240. in connection with Burgoyne, 141, 144, 151, 154. 167, 169, 229, 238, 248, 264, 267, 283, 308, 313, 314, 319, 320. 331, 339, 426, 480. letters dated from, 4 16, 18, 21, 22, 28. 173, 1-74. 179, 185, 270, 283, 284, 287, 288. 294, 295, 299, 303, 313, 316. 319, 321, 324, 328, 331, 333, 337. 341. 350, 358. regiment (American) raising at, 229, Bosville, Capt., 87. Boswell. Lient. Thomas, 143. Botsford. Amos, letter from, 468. Boudinot, F.lias, commissary of prisoners, 150, 152, 158. 164, 181. 184, 191, 192. 261. letters,
Bradford: Mr., 68. Captain of Guard. 160. Bradshaw. Thomas, letter from, 2. Braithwaite ur Brathwaite, Capt., 14, 17, 83. Brandenburg-Anspaeh. See Anspach, Brandewine or Brandywine, 207, 434. Brant, Joseph, -184. Breruerlehe or Lehe, 34, 42 54, 111, 112, 118, 426. Bretigney, Mons. De, 226. Brewer, Isaac, refugee, 404. Brice, Major or Capt., 360, 383. Bndgham, Mr.. 73. BrintUey, George, Dep. Commissary, 160. ' Bristol. 42. Broad River, South Carolina, 227. Bromhead, 1'xlward, chaplain, 373. letter from, 373. Brookficid, William, 88. Broker or Brown. Abraham, 357, 361. 36.1, 374, 380. Brown: Dorcas, letters from, 388. Lieut. John Hamilton, memorial from, 418. [Thomas], Lt.-Col. of Rangers, 103, 199, 221, 223. 243. 244, 302, 419, 427, 448, 483. , his Hangers, 473. , letters from 195, 209, 224. 227, 233, 269. , letters to, 234. 455. (Major in 00th). 122. Capt., 14th Rcgt., 148. Mr., chaplain, 291, 292. —•, keeper of hospital stores, 3. Brown or Browne, Major, American service, 87, 80. Browne: • Isaac, rector of Newark, New Jersey, 400. Montfort. Brig.-Gen. and G o t . of Bahamas, 105, 468. 482. , letter from, 100. , letter to, 156. Peter, assistant surgeon, 400. Capt.. 52nd Regt., 13Capt., 124. Lieut., 21st R e s t . , 268, Bruce: Andrew, Major or Lt.-Col., 6, 280. Lt.-Col. James, 286. 417, 436, 469. . letter from, 467. , letter to, 466. Lieut,. 70th Rest.. 469. Brudenell, Rev. Edward, 292 . 306. 307. Court of Enquiry on, 30G. letter from, 291. • letter to, 291. Bruen, Major. 348. Bruere. George. Lieut, or Captain. 248. 262. 419. petition of. 28.

Brunswick (Europe): Duke of, 290, 294, 296, 345. letters dated from, 77, 90, 94. treaty to supply troops, 2o. troops, 31, 229, 245, 250, 297, 301, 304, 309 . 313, 328 , 314, 421, 443, 451." , detained at Luneubourg, Nova Scotia, 436. : , payment of, 343, 344, 345. j . under convention of SaraI toga, 426. I (America), 90. ; Brush, Margaret, widow of Crean, memorial, &c. of, 373. Buchanan, Capt. of Queen's Rangers, •widow of, 373. Bucks Countv, letters dated from, 77, 78. i Buis en Danphine, letter dated from, 181. ! Bulkelv, Trakc i ?), 265. j Bull : j Thomas, 106. William, Lt.-Gov. of South ! Carolina. 132. Bunkers Hill, 02. Bunvan, Mr., 03. 81. Burch, Rev. Mr., 311. Burd, Col., American officer, letter to, with others. 74. Burdon, Lieut,. 115. Burfoot, Mr., 277. Burgess : Captain. 394, 417. Mr., 30. Burgoyne: Lieut.-Gen. John, 37, 129, 150, : 156, 166, 168, 109. 179, 186, 210. 218, 220 222, 229, 232. 238 . 247 , 248, 250, 203, 264; 267, 271, 275, 295, 296, 298. 325, 339 . 356. 376, 440, 466. , account for provisions for ; German troops, 179. , agreement with Maj.-Gon. ! Heath, 221 ! , convention with General Gates, 221. , his armv, 146. 149. 160, 163, 161. 169, 178, 179, 187. 209, 249, 271. 277. 443. (Sec j also Troops of Convention.) ! , his regiment, 7. I , letters from, 140, 143, ] 153, 154, 172, 173, 174, 175, ! 180. 183, 180, 192. 193, 226. -, letters to, 151, 165, 173. 174, 180. 182, 185, 191, 196." , par of. 6.j. Col. (Sir) John, 207. , as commissary of musters. ; 240, 262. , letter from, 230. Burling. Mr.. 375. ; Burlington. Yorks, 3 D . \ Burnam, William, 254. : Burns, Capt. George. 173. • commission to. 1. letter from, 384.

Bushy Park, 47. Butler: John, Major or Lieut.-Col., 286, 287, 438 484. , his Bangers, 278. , letter from, 460. John, agent to contractors at Halifax, 360, 369. 466. Butlutneistcr, Mr., 99. Eyrd. See Bird. Byron, Admiral, 285.

G Calder, Sir Henry, 364, 435. Calderivood, Lieut., 396. Callbeck, Phillips, 354, 355, 425, 452. his corps, 452. letters from 354, 465. letters to, 27, 308, 335,'430. Cambridge, Mass : in connection with Bisrgovne's armv, 150. 100, 168, 179, 180. 232," 281, '283, "296, 303, 311, 321, 320, 327 , 328 . 329 , 331, 332, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341, 312, 345, 347, 348, 353, 387, 481. letters dated from, 22, 27, 150, 153, 168, 172, 173, 175. 178, 179, 180, 182, 183, 186, 192. 193, 220, 222 . 245, 217 , 248, 249, 250, 254, 255. 250, 262. 263', 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, 273, 274 , 281, 282 283, 284". 285 . 288, 289 . 290, 291, 292. 293 , 294, 290, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303 , 304, 306. 307. 308, 309, 310, 313 , 314 , 315, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 336. 338. 340, 311, 343, 314, 316, 347 , 348, 350 , 353. 356, 357. minister of, 425. Cameron: Alexander. Deputy-Superinten­ dent of Indian Affairs, 190, 214. , appointed Superintendent of Indian affairs, 433, 424, 427, 470. , commands Light Horse Provincial Troops, 186, 187. , letters to, 120, 123. 423, 455. Sergpant. 215. Camp. Ahiathar, letter from, 470. Campbell : Lieut.-Col. Archibald (71sr). 90. , exchange of, 136. 1-17, 164. 178. 179. 217. -• —, expedition to Savannah, 323, 340, 363. 367 . 369 . 398, 426.

Campbel I, Lie u t.-Col. Archibald—cont. , proclamations, 366, 368, 392. • — , promotions by, 359. , march into the Upper Country, 392. , leaves Georgia, 398. , letters from, 164, 369 , 392. 395, 396, 397. , letters to, 147 , 339, 370; mentioned, 424. Donald, letter from, 201. , letter to, 201. Elias and Elihu, 83. F . , 4. Lt.-Col. George (Orange Bang­ ers), 363. Brigade Major [James], c'96,411. Lieut. James, 217. John, Lt.-Col., Brig, or Maj.Gen., 469. . commands in West Florida, 323. , letters from, 25, 116, 150, 380, 396, 403 , 411, 431, 438, 443, 452, 470, 477. , letters and memorials to, 270, 323, 306, 395, 397, 403, 424 , 4-10, 446, 15G, 476. - —. promotion to Maj.-Gen., 410, 443. Lt.-Col. (John, of 74th), 240, 250, 319, 362. ——, expedition to Penobscot, 436, 440. , letters from, 286, 299, 385. . letter to, 370. L t . John, letter from, 147. Lord William, Gov. of South Carolina, 132, 239, 258, 301. , letter from, 5. . letter to, 19. Capt. William, of North Caro­ lina Provincials. 68. Major, of 44th, 57. Capt. (62nd). 264. Capt., 285. Capt. or Lieut,. Cof 71sO, 444. Lieut., Assistant Q.-M.-G. to the Troops of Convention. 283. 314, 315, 325. 326. 329, 330, 331-332, 3 3 3 , 334. 335. 336, 337 . 3 U , 350 . 363, 404.' Lieut. (55th), 187. Lieut.. 318. Canada, 50. 80, 91, 97, 170, 207, 376. 422 . 440 . 474. expedition against (17471. 1. in connection with Co). Guy Johnson, 101, 102, 220, 282, 287, 371, 381in connection with the German Troops of Convention. 165. «><>•; o^r, n\r, 248 2-'i0 25(;, "'57' 266' 209. 281. 289 , 290. 294 297, 308. 309. 314 , 315. 317 320, 321. 322 . 325 . 329. 330. 331, 332. 333. 3-14. 350, 421. 426. 412, 145.

Canada—cont. stores, recruits, victuallers, Ac. for, 8, 32, 57, 79, 80, 83, 92, 157, 399, 402. Canadasoga, 484. Canadian Indians, letter to, 358. Canadians, 140. with Col. Cuy Johnson, 317, 318. Canaveral, Cape, 293. Cande, Enos, 268. Canso, 102. 171. Gut of, 265. Cape Breton, 251, 255, 266. coal from, 37, 48, 122, 205. Cardigan, 1. Carleton, Sir Guv, 72, 94, 97, 126, 129, 157, 159, 207, 268, 271, 291 329 letters from, 40, 110, 145. letters to, 55, 71, 99. pay of, 65. Carlisle, Earl of, as one of the Com­ missioners for restoring peace, 231, 347. Carolina, 303, 427, 447, 473. engagement in, 437. loyal refugees, 260, 261, 467. people of, 275. Royalist corps, 274 276, 282. (See also Provincial Troops, South Carolina Royalists.) Carteret, H, F . , joint letter from, with La Dcspencer, 383. Casco Bay, 423, 460, 483. Cassel, 84, 250. letters dated from, 76, 109. Cat Island, Georgia, 224. Cathcart: Lord, letters from, 408, 418, 421. , refers petitions, &c, to Col. Morris, 385, 414. Lieut. Charles, 217. Catherwood, Robert, surgeon, 138. letter from, 89. Cavan, Earl of, 62. Cavendish, Lord Frederick, 71. letter from, 70. Cedars, capitulation at. mentioned, 49. Chalmers, Lt.-Col. James, 403. totters to, 143, 151, 159. Chamble, ChamMoe or Ghamblv, 51, 72, 94, 110. 115, 180. Chamier, Daniel, Commissarv, 34, 56, 70, 83, 92, 102. 142. instructions to, 83. Champagne, Forbes, 39. Champion & Dickenson, Messrs., 36. Champlain, Lake, 128. Chapman: Lieut. [Ligonier], 268, 317, 351. Lieut. Samuel, 150. Charlestown m a s s . ] , 25. 41, 50. (South Carolina), 5. 224, 228, 405, 470, 473. ;

Charlotte Town, Island of St. John, letters dated from, 354, 355, 415, 428, 429, 437. 451, 452. works at, 465. Charlottoville, Virginia, 313, 320, 325, 338, 350, 353, 387, 391, 483. letters dated from, 401, 403, 426, 439, 441, 443, 444 , 445, 449, 451, 464. Chase, Thouias, 187, 275. Chatham, 102, 284. barracks, 404, letters dated from, 88, 10G. Cheap, Thomas, 100. Cholsea Hospital or Board, 87, 240, 243, 391, 437. Chene, Capt., 420. Cliesapcak, 276. Cftesnut Hill, 434. Chester, Peter, Gov. of Wost Florida, 113, 118, 119, 124, 239, 403, 424. letters from, 57, 73, 131, 182, 213. letters to, 84, 107, 123, 236, 243, 406, 424. proclamation, 177. raises Independent Companies, 411, 412. Chew, Joseph, 34, 468. certificates by, 422 , 431, 440. letter from, 30. Chichester (England), 54. Chinnery, Capt., 147. Chisholm, Alexander, 468. Christie, Mr., 36. Clapham, John, letter from, 455. Clark: Chas. /Wm., 159. Francis Rush, commission to, 45. , letters to, 73. 161. nr Clarke, George. S>'f- Clerk. Lt.-Col. George Rogers, 385, 387, 391, 397, 441, 471. , letters from, 396, 309. , letter to, 138. Clarke: Lt.-Col. [Alured], 360. , letter from, 80. Francis, A.D.C. to Burgoyne, Jonathan, Assistant Commissary General, 233, 234, 290, 292, 294, 297, 302, 308, 309, 314, 315, 319, 325, 326, 342, 345, 348. 464. , letter, &c. from, 150, 168. 175, 180, 182. 274, 283, 284, 28-5, 287, 288 300. 319, 328, '403, 447, 448. , letters to, 345, 449. Lieut, or Capt,, 122, 177. (?), hospital mate, 281.

Claw, John, 268. Clay, Mr., 474, 475. Oleaveland or Cleveland : Col. or Brigr., 35. - — , letter to, 86. Capt. Samuel, 273. Clerk, Lt.-Col. George, barrackmaster-goneral, 115, 162, 229, 236, 357. letters to, 99, 162, 184, 200, 205. Cleverly, James, 24. Clifton, Lt.-Col. Alfred, letters to, 137, 139. Clinton: Gov. George, 1. Sir Henry, 127, 143, 146, 153, 156, 101, 162, 168, 174, 184, 191, 210, 220, 253, 280, 285, 306, 348, 359, 409, 423. 447, 448, 451, .457. , to join Howe from the southern expedition, 30. • , pay of, as Major-General, 65. , failure of junction between Burgoyne and, 140-141, 113. , succeeds Howe in com­ mand, 188, 242, 24a, 246, £49. , secret instructions to. 215. , one of the Commissioners for peace, 231, , to take post on Penobscot, 281, 415-417'. , returns from expedition to Rhode Island, 287. , in connection with the troops of Convention, 289, 290, 297, 302, 315, 316, 319-321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 332, 335. 341, 345. 346, 476, 478, 479; 483. , Colonel of the Royal High­ land Emigrants, 367." , to recover South Carolina, 406. • , on tho inadequacy of his forces to bring Washington to an action, 434. . letters from, 249 . 250, 256, 258. 259, 260. 262. 201, 266, 268, 269. 270, 274. 275, 270. 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 286; 287, 288, 290, 298, 299. 300, 301. 304. 308, 309, 31L 312, 313, 311, 310, 317. 319; 323, 324, 339, 340, 342. 343, 347, 348, 350, 352 , 357, 358, 360, 361, 363, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 374, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 385, 386. 387, 388, 395, 396, 398. 399. 405. 400, 408. 410. 413. 415, 416; 418, 420, 421, 423, 424 . 427. 428, 429, 430. 431. 432. 434; 435, 450, 463, 466, 481. 482.

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Commisaioners—cont. (Carlisle, Clinton, Edou, & c ) , 262, 208, 398, 422. , Bill to appoint, 195. , memorial to, 349. for executing the office of Superintendent of Indian Affairs, letters from, 440 , 446. , letter to, 438. for exchange of prisoners. See. under Prisoners. Committee for relief of soldiers' widows and orphans, 110, 142. letters to, 40, 43. (See also Marine Society.) Commons, House of, 105, 434. Conciliatory Bills. Sec Acts of Parliament. Concord, letter dated from, 104. Congarees, 228. Congress, 00, 74, 75, 163, 213, 251. 256, 259, 2G2, 263. 268, 303. 349, 359,.387. in connection tvith Burgoyne and the Troops of Convention, 154, 232, 250, 255, 257, 267^ 280, 282, 289, 298, 326, 327, 338, 345 350, 378, 388, 441, 450, 463, 474, 475, 476, 479, 480 481 483. President if, 261, 445, 450, 475, 476, 478. resolutions, 49, 50, 70, 254, 258, 313, 316, 319, 320, 321, 322, 337, 338, 344, 375, 377, 370. Connecticut, 218, 325, 3-17, 348, 379, 468, 470. River, 353. Connell, Lieut. John, 139. Connolly, Lieut.-Col.. 344. 349. Connor, Lieut., 123. Convention of Saratoga. See Sara­ toga. troops. See Troops of Conven­ tion. Cooke: Charles and Robert, memorials from, 349, 434. Robert, 397. Cornet, 382. Cooper, Sir Grey, letters from, 35, 177, 349. letters to, 359 . 40S. Corbett, Capt., 410. Cork or Corke (Ireland). 12, 19, 33, 34, 38, 46, 54, 59. 64. 83, 103, 242, 322, 330, 339, 390. 394, 308, 399 , 401. 471. commissarv at, 54, 59, 82. letters dated from, 393, 400, 451. Cornwall, 263. Cornwallis. Earl, 21. 37. 65. 145. letter from. 231. offers his services, 415. Cortmna, letter dated from, 307. Cottle, Shubael, 306. Cottrell, Samuel and Deliah. 380. Cowes, 134.

Cowford, St. John's River, letters dated from, 270, 271, 277. Cox, Mr., of the Artillery, 155. Cox and Mair, Messrs., letters from, 29, 32, 89. Coxe, Daniel, letter to, 364. recommends loyalist, 413. Craig;: Major or Lt.-Col. James Henry, 278, 286, 367, 440, 457, 459, j 461, 462, 481. I Captain, 444. I Crawfurd: j Capt. (52nd), [Henry], 18, 31, I 88. i John, Deputy Commissary j General, letter from, 466; mentioned. 467. : Cristall, John, 163, 336. Croker, Michael, apothecary, 14, . 194. Crosbie : Magnus, master of ship, 389. Major William, 455. , letter to, 435. Crosier or Crozier, John, refugee, 383 Crowder, Mr., 316, 3GS. Croweil, Thomas, 380. j Cullen, Dr., 178. I Cumberland County, 373. Camming, Lieut. Wm., 101. Cunningham : Capt, Daniel, 171, 253. 1 Major-Gen. Robert, letter from, : 67. Robert, loyalist, 227. Provost Marshal, 152. Currie or Currev, Capt. Ross, 143. 159. Cusitaws, letters dated from, 139, 140. Custor, Lieut. Thomas, 154. :

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Davit's: Co!. William, with Harrison, as commissioner to exchange prisoners, letter from, 421. , poivors, proposals, or letter to, 414, 421, 422. Ensign, 285, 303. Dankins, George, 239Day, Katty, refugee, 414. Deane, Mr., 137. De Birniere, J . , letter from, 241. De Burgh, Capt., 48. Do Conrey, L t . James, 271, 352. De Grev, Thomas, junior, letters from, 374, 480. letter to, 179. Dclancoy, Major John, 139. Delaware River, 194, 219. Deiworth, letter dated from, 133. Dement, Wm., [Captain], 89. Dennis, Mr., 219. Desbarrcs, —, charts of, 393. Desbrisay, Lient.-Gov. Thomas, letter from, 451. Desbrossos. Elias, 203. Detroit. 122, 2.11, 441, 481. D P Vavnes, —, 242. Dewindt, or De Wint. 302 , 391, 417. Dickson : Lt.-Col. Alexander, 84, 115, -111, 412, 471. , letters from, 397, 403, 476. , letters to. 41. 108, 255, 401. Captain of "Margery," 332. Dieiuar, Mr.. 279. Dijcan, —, 391. Disney, Capt., 13. Dixon: Major, 126. Mr., 173. Docot align. 483. Domett, Joseph. 115. memorial of, 483. •Dominica : governor of, 215, surrender of. 315. Donaldson, William. 253. Donnellv, Marv, wife of John, 421. Dortrecht, 9 9 . ' Douglass, Capt.. 411. Downs, the. 59.' Drake, Fitzrnndolph, refugee, 100. Dravton, Chief Justice of East Florida, 222, 223. Drcn', Captain, 25. Dnane, James, 475, 470, 477. 478, 479. letter from, 463. Dublin, 241. letters from. 62, 67. Dubois, Peter, letters, Jtc., from, 369, 377, 482. Duffo. Lt.-Col., 278, 367. Dulanv, Walter, L t . or Capt.. 143, 159,' 227. Dunbar, Major William. 5, 65. Duncanson, Lt.-Robt., 352.

Dundas, Major, 51, 163, 175. Uunmore, Earl of, 92, 208. Dnrand, John, 339, 401. Durnford, Elias, letters from, 118. Dutchess County, Hew York, 426,

E East Florida, 29, 30. question of supplving cattle from, 29-30, 35, 37. Council of, 58. military movements in, 58. Indians to be engaged jn defend­ ing, 66-57. provision ships for, 125. memorial of officers serving in, 157. invasion of, apprehended or actual. 105, 106, 109, 118, 119, 193, 221, 251-252. 253, 259, 260, 262, 266, 271, 275, 293294, 303. Prevost's proposal of raising Rangers, 119, 124. Rangers or Tonvn's Rangers, 148, 106, 107, 193, 195, 197, 198-199, 202, 203, 209, 216, 221, 222, 223, 224, 239, 240, 243-241, 261, 262, 271, 272, 273, 282, 302, 301, 305, 442, 448. (See alsi' Lt.-Col. Thomas Brown.) state of, 197. governor of, 24-5. expenses of, 218. troops from, Tto Georgia], 446. and West Florida, or the Floridas, 56, 84, 107, 108, 121, 131, 102, 185, 247. East India Coinpanv, 30. East Indies, 234, 367. Easton, letter dated from, 418, Kbenezcr, 473, 474. letters dated from. 382, 389, 398, 399. 405. Eric, Lieut. Peter, 139. Eden, William, 231. letter to, 333Ed'zar Town, Martha's Vinevaril, 290. Edinburgh, 66. raises a regiment, 187. Edisto, 473. Edmonston or Edmonstone: Major, 87. 89, 112. Captain, 439. 440. 443, 445, 451, 467. Egg Harbour, 4]6. Elam, Mr., 238. Eibert, American General. 228, 259, 303. Elizabeth Town, 90.

Elliot: Andrew, 225. , letters from, 146, 161, 174, 194, 212, 218, 386, 435. , letters to, 126, 127, 153, 162, 185. , opinion, with D. Jones, 366; mentioned, 386. Sir Gilbert, 430. Ellis, Lieut, of " Hinehenbrook," 221, 228. Elphinston or Elphinstone, Capt. Keith, 258, 260, 275, 276, 293, 314, 473. Emmerick, Capt., 104. Enfield [Connecticut], 325, 353. England; camps forming in, 241. Lieut. Poole, 266. Capt. [ ? Richard], 257, 326, 445. (Enoree) Innoree, river, 228. Erie, Maj.-Gen., letter to, 20. Erskine, Sir William, 73, 187, 310, 363, 410. appointed Brigadier, 35. letters to, 33, 10-1. Erring, John and George, mer­ chants, 8. Essex County, 385. Estaing, Comte d', 313, 315, 316. letter from, 313. letter to, 313. Evans, Capt., 131. Ewald, Capt., 43. Eyre, Lieut. Thomas, 175, 185. letter from, 169.

Pairlamb, John, L t . or Capt., 239, 360. Palconar, John, lottor to, 51. Falmouth (England), 24. (New England), 381. 393, 416, 440 454, 459 460, 483. Fanning, Lt.-Col., letter to, 89. Fanshawe, Capt., 167, 221, 223, 247. Farmers General, (French), 93. Farmington, 87. Farrel. Capt., 164. Fancitt: Col. or Maj .-Gen. Wm., 64, 78, 79, 111, 426. , letter from, 68. Captain, exchange of, 126. Fawson, Lieut. John, 253. Featherstone or Fetherston, Capt., 439, 442, 445. 451. letter from, 450. Fell, Judge, 186. Feltham, Capt.-Lt., 278. Fennings, Mr., surgery man, 3.

Ferguson; Dr. [Adam], 262, 263. Hugh, letters to, 177, 181. Capt. 70th, [Patrick], 93, 94. Capt. of H.M.S. Sylph, 213. Fielding, Capt., 265, 285. Finucane, Andrew, 468, 469. Fisher, Mr., 208. Kshkill, 345. Fitter, James, letter from, 62. Fitzherbert, Capt., 209, 210. Fitipatrick, R . , letter from, 230. Fitzsimmons, Thomas, adjutant, 253. Flat Bush, letter dated from, 405. Fleming, James, 20. Flood, Thomas, petition of, 484. Floridas. See East and West Florida. Flushing, Long Island, letters dated from, 100, 105. Foetus, Capt., 170. Ford, Ensign William, 143, 169. Porster: Captain of 16th [Anthony], 470, 477. Capt. or Maj. George, agree­ ment with Arnold touching prisoners, 4 1 ; mentioned, 49, , letters from, 264, 334; mentioned, 337. Forts: Amherst, 465. Barrington, 209, 221. 224, 259. Bute or Manchack, 323, 412. Cape Fear, 3. Chartres, 41. Cumberland [Nova Scotia], 23, 70, 156, 170, 209. 362, 436. , letters dated from, 172, 384. Edward, Windsor (Nova Scotia), 23, 443, 468. ——, letter dated from, 69. , situation and description of, 69. Frederick, 380, 382. 387, 389, 390. Gage, Illinois, 25. ——, a/c at, 25 ; mentioned, 71. -, letter dated from, 122. George, formerly Fort Morris, Georgia, 369. Howe, 209, 362, 436, 408. Johnston, N. Carolina, 3, 4, 5. Mcintosh, 198, 202, 225. Morris, afterwards Fort George, 368, 369. Panmnre, 477. Patrick Henry, letters dated from, 369, 399. (See alio Fort Sackville.) Pitt, 122. 213, 214. Pownall, 458. Sackville, Post St. Vincennes. surrender of, 385, 387, 441. 471. (See also Fort Patrick Henry.)

Forts—cont. French—cont. Tonyn, 228. fleet or squadron, 260, 276, 282, , letters dated from, 224, 285, 286, 287. 227, 233. - — , off Sandy Hook, 368. Wallace, 484. officer, 226. Foster, George, L t . of Marines, 166. ! ships, 224, 225, 226. Fowles: Fricke, Capt., 344. 0 . , letter to, 154. Frogg, Robert, 414. , memorial from, and other Fullerton, Mr., 454. American officers, 152. Fuiton, James, 268. Robert L . , 208. Fundy, Bay of, 22, 96, 170, 381, 394, Foxcroft, Mr. exchange of, 70. 416, 441. Foy, Mr., 469. Furman, Ezekiel, 418. France, 163, 226, 241, 243, 251, 254. Fuser, Lt.-Col., 271, 302. trade of, 112, 113. Fynnono, 1. Francklin, Michael, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Nova Scotia, 170. letter to, 428. Franklin: [Thomas], agent of prisoners, 206. Governor William, certificates o r recommendations to loyal­ G ists, 379, 381, 386, 399, 400, 404, 414, 430, 468, 470, 478, Gabbett: 484. Col. or Brigr. [Joseph], 21, , exchange of, 74, 97. Ensign Joseph, 62. , letter from, 347. Gage, General, 8, 9, 10, 14, 21, 42, , losses of, 347-8. 130, 159. , salary or allowance to, certificate by, 2. 350, 375, 410. letters from, 4, 33. Franks: letters to, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, David, commissary of prisoners, 14, 18. 316, 322, 359, 361. pay of, 65. Moses, 316. Gall, Brig.-Gen. W. R. de, 245, 294, , letter from, 359. 296, 298, 299, 332, 426. Fraser: letters from, 294, 478. Capt. Alexander, 484. Galloway, Joseph, 160, 181, 183, Elizabeth, refugee, 376. 186. 193, 211, 218. Hugh, chaplain, 376. letters from, 145, 164, 166, General [Simon], extract and • 225. letter from, 66, 479. letters to, 160, 162. 173, 218, , letter to, 21. ,364. , raises 71st regiment, 21, Galphin, —, American agent to 24. Indians, 147, 189, 197. , regiment or corps men­ Gait, Capt. Nathaniel, 211, 212, 216, tioned, 43, 63, 178. 256. Capt. 1st Foot Guards, 3-19. Galvez, Don Bernardo de, Spanish Frazer: Governor of Louisiana, 470. Brigadier [Fraser, Simon], 141, action of, on the Mississippi, 155. 112-113, 115-G. Lt.-Col., letter to, 149. letters from, 109. 313. Frederica, 247. letters to, 180, 413. Frederick: : Maj.-Gen., letter to, 80. i Gambier: Admiral [James], 394, 423. County, Maryland, 20. , letter to, 342. Town," 169. Lt.-Gov. John, letter from, 482. Fredericksburg or Fredericksbnrgh, , letter to, 468. 350. \ Gardner: letters dated from, 338, 350, 387. or Gardiner, Major [Valentine], Freeman, Capt., 437, 438. 41. 221. 223, 224. Freeman's Farm, 178. William, letter from, 379. French: or Gardiner, —, wharf officer at Adolph, 88. Staten Island, 194. Stent, 245. : Garnett, Capt. Joseph, 143, 159. the. on the Mississippi, 213. , in Island of St. John, 465. : Garnish, Col.. 3 3 3 . Garrett. — 391. , question of war with, 265.

Gates, Maj.-Gen. Horatio, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 250, 263, 325, 339, 340, 341, 340, 351, 353 480. letters from, 311, 350. letters to, 340, 350. Burgoyne's convention with, 139; mentioned, 140. Gaul!, William, letter from, 172. Gayton : Admiral, 115. Capt. of "Romulus," 342 , 436, Gazette { ? London Gazette), 360, Geddes, David, 173, 179, 233, 285, 287, 289, 315, 321, 322, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 341, 343, 345, 346, 347, 397, 417, 448, ,449. Geismar, Capt. or Baron de, 476, 478. letter from, 478. George, Robert, 213. (George III.), His Majesty, or the King, 31, 50, 51, 62, 56, 72, 78, 81, 90, 94, 96, 97, 110, 115, 146, 178, 205, 224, 225, 244, 259, 278, 298, 310, 357, 367, 368, 403. , , commissions or warrants from, 1, 3, 45, 97. . petition to, 28. , proclamation for suppres­ sing rebellion, & c , mentioned, 8. , speech, 117, George Town, 389, 390. George's Island [Halifax], 436. Georgia, 195, 199, 398, 431, 447, 483. American forces in, threaten East Florida, 119, 251, 252, 259, 260, 261. 260, 276. , state of, 224, 225, 228, 259, 260, 266. American governor and Council of, proclamation, 252. Southern Indians or Rangers to make incursions in, 105, 195, 197, 198, 209 , 221, 225, 302. Tonyn's idea of gaining posses­ sion of, 199, 225, 273, 306. Pievost's project of invasion of, 211, 212, 223, 294. Col- Campbell's expedition to. 359, 398. his success, 392, 397, 398, 427. advance of Col. Prevost into, 395. re-establishment of civil power in, a99. civil officers return to, 405. governor, & c , of, letter to. 39S. , memorial of, 425. German deserters, <&c, arrive in, 199. German refugees from, 199. loyalists, 240, 467. merchants interested in. 319. rebel or deserted estates in, 398, 467. movements of both forces in, 462, 472, 473, 483.

Germain, Lord George, .secretary of state, 38, 85, 91, 95, 117, 165, 171, 238 . 281, 282 , 305, 381, 412, 425j 479, 480. letters from, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 44, 45, 46 , 55 , 57, 61, 64, 69, 82, 87, 91, 92, 96, 99, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 115, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 162. 188, 195, 206, 208, 215, 221, 227 , 230, 231, 246 259, 260, 264, 270, 279, 284 , 301, 311, 317, 335 . 336, 312, 345, 351, 353, 354, 358, 370 374, 375, 383, 386, 390, 391, 405, 406, 407, 108 , 415, 422, 428, 129, 430, 437, 444, 449, 455, 456, 467. letters, &c. to, 96. 100, 132, 142. 158, 164, 180. 181, 182, 183 204, 20-5, 208, 218, 221, 2*3 237, 249, 254, 260, 270, 276, 288, 290, 299 . 308 , 309, 311 314, 317, 319, 324. 339, 349, 357, 361, 363. 367, 368, 369, 379, 383, 386, 405, 408, 425, 428, 431, 432, 434, 450, 469, 481, 482. German: refugees from Georgia, 199. Town. 220, 261. letters dated from or near, 136. 137, 138. 139, 169. troops (nr foreign troops), 73, 164. 165 . 207 . 33-. 412, 483. , deserters and prisoners in American service, 199. , in Burgoyne's army, or prisoners of Convention, 140, 178, 179, 250, 257. 266, 281, 290 296, 314, 324 , 331, 332, 330, 346, 353, 354. 387, 420, , desert. 3-53. medicines or hospital ac­ counts, 73, 409. , officers, 250, 257, 308. recru its for British corps, 41, 42. 67, 70, 78. with Col. Guv Johnson. 316, 318, 382. .

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Gloucester: County, 3G8. Duko of, 120. Glover, Brig.-Gen. (American), 111. Goldthwnito, Joseph, 05. Goodrich, Bariiett, 203. Gordon: Major Andrew, letter from, 113; mentioned, 107. Lieut. Archibald, memorial from, 418. Lieut. Hugh Mackay, 323. Robert, commissary at Corke, 01, 92, 102, 3 3 9 / 3 9 0 , 405. , letters from, 54, 393, 400, 401, 402. , letters to, 339 , 377 , 382, 393, 398, 404, 400. Lieut. William, of 52nd, 18, 81. Capt., 49. Lieut,, 100. Lieut.. 303. and Crowder, Messrs., 74, 86, 157, 210, 234, 277, 380, 108, 469. , letters from, 217 433. , letters to, 145 158, 210, 233, 466, Goreham : Amherst, 173. Lt.-Col. Joseph, 22. 23. 31. 122, 150, 158, 159, 28/\ 362, 380; 415, , appointment as Lt.-Col., 3, •, corps or regiment of, 80. 81, 111, 112, 123, 156, 157, 158, 164, 170, 172, 176, 362. 371, 430. , letters from, 172. , letters to, 156, 157. Joseph William, 173. Gouldsburv [ ? Golclsboroughl, 150. Grafton, Mr., 220. Graham: Andrew, loyalist, 377. Lt. J . J . , letter from. 401; men­ tioned. 412. John, L t . Governor of Georgia, 132. Major. 1.98. Ensign, 110. Grant: General [James], 21. 228. 300, 399. , letter to, 301. , pnv of, 05. Major of 40th [James], 21. Ensign of 14th [James], 67. Capt, John, commanding officer of a detachment in the Bahama Islands, letter from, 468. , letter to, 313. L t , John, 128. Jonathan, commissary of ord­ nance, 376. Commodore. 212. L t . of H.M.S. "St. John," 198. Cornet, 178. 3580

; Graves, Vice-Admiral Samuel, 27. letter from, 10. j . orders by, 10, 423. ! Gravesend, Lt.-Government of, 352. Grayson, Colonel, power, with others, to exchange prisoners, 2i!0. ' Green: L t , or Capt. Thomas, 171, 253. Mountains, militia, 143. River, 228. Grocnhow, Mr., 402. Greenwood and Higginson. Messrs., I memorial from, 319; mentioned, I 424. j Gregory, —, 227. Grenada, 216. Grev, Maj.-Gen. Charles. 131 300, 306. letter to, 102. Griffiths, Thomas, refugee, 114. Gunning, Lt.-Col., 187. 280. IcLter to, 227. I Gunter, Conrad, rofuiice. 381. ! Givin, Mr., 268. :

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Hague, tho, 100. Haines, John, 88. Haidane, Henry, Lieut., engineer, •151. Haldimand, General Frederick, 20. 281, 287, 409, 421. 426, 430, 442 , 409, 481. letters from, 271, 278, 238, 342, 390, 439, 477. letters to,' 281, 287. 376, 381, 382. 3S5. 398 , 403. -108 , 415. 421. 481, pay of. 05. Hale. Col.,' 255. Halifax, Nova Scntia, 31. 47. 57, 72, 73, 80. 83. 90, 117, 122, 123, 159 172 179 212. 232. 24fl 250, 251. 252, 285, 2,3",, 351. 412, 416, 425. 420, 429, 431. 452, -153, 450, 157. I'D. 40tK 401, 462. barracks. 361-302. -130-437. charitv list. 206. 279, 318. 371. coal for. 20H, 2S0, 281. 285. engineers at, 371 : commanding engineer at, 405,

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Spry.) fortifications, works, or defences, 21, 22-23, 170 266, 280. 299300, 301, 318. 361-302. 391. gunpowder, &c, in or for. 317. 370. 371. hospital, 176, 280-281. 317. 318, 362, 371, 394, 416. -130.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia—cont. letters, &c, dated from, 40, 41, 42, 43, 63, 156, 169, 176, 177, 178, 206, 209, 259, 265, 279, 280, 285, 286, 299, 308, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359, 360, 361, 363, 369, 370, 385. 392, 393, 394, 435, 436, 440. officer commanding at, letters to, 21, 285, 286, 287, 311. ordnance wanted for, 395, 460. prisoners in, 285. provisions for, 32, 38, 46, 456provisions in stores at, 360. 369, 466, 407. town major of, 44. troops detained at. desired by Haldimand, 390. Hall, —, 176. Capt., 426. Hamilton: Lieut.-Gov. Henry, 397, 441. , capitulation: of, 385, 471. , lettars from, 376, 387, 391, 437. , letter to, 241. Brig.-Gen. James, 306, 325, 346, 350, 351, 437. , certificate by, 20. , letters from, 306, 329, 330, 332, 336. , letters to, 290, 292, 293, 307, 313, 319, 328, 329, 331, 333, 337. , report from, and other officers, 289. Sir Robert, letter from, 28. Lient.-Col. (American Army), 261. Capt. (Foot Guards), 87. Capt. (71st Regt.), 310. Lieut., 28, 31. Hammond, Ensign Thomas, 143, lo9. Hampton, or Hampton Road. Vir­ ginia, 378, 382, 389, 404, 465. Hanan, letters dated from, 83, treaty to supply troops, 27, 88. (nr Hesse-Hanan), troops or regiment, 245, 294. 298, 299, 421, 426, 451, 476. Hancock, John, 225, 300. Handfiekl, Capt,. 50. Hanly, Capt. Matthias. 139. Hanraban, L t . James, 139. Hanxleden, Lieut.-Col-, 67. 412, Harcourt: Earl, letter to, 126. Lient.-Col., 115, 126, 129. Hardware, Va., letter dated from. 447 Hardy, Mr., Qr.-Mr, of Independent Company, 465. Harlem Heights. 61. 62. Harlev, Thomas, contractor, alder­ man, i t c , 13, 15. 88, 156, 159, 172, 371, 401. account witli Treasury. 384. and Drummond, Messrs., 38, 70. 71, 74, 79. 86, 184. 352, 356. 372.

. Harnage, Maj. Henry, 353. memorial from, 262. Harrington, Capt.-Lieut, Henry, 262. Harris, Lieut., agent to Navy Board, 404. Harrison; Col. [Benjamin], speaker of tho House at Williamsbnrgh, letter to, 306. Parker, 402. Lt.-Col. Robert H. (American i Army), 94, 101. , letter from, 97. I — , letter to, 92. I , as commissioner with I Davies to exchange prisoners, I letter from, 421. , powers, proposals, letter , to, 414. 421, 422. • Harteup, Capt., engineer, 415, 458. i Hartford, letter dated from, 149. Gaol, 87. : Harvie, Mr. or Col., 387, 110. j Hastings, Lieut., 121. I letter to, 40. j Havanna, 15, 303, I Haverfordwest, 20, ; Haverstraw, 129. Haviland's regiment, 254. Hawker, Lieut. Edward, 35, 48, 83 Hay,' Mr., 242, 391. i Hayes, Dr. John McNamara, 314, 326, 344, 348. j letter from, 263. j Hayncs, Edward, interpreter, 140. Heath, Maj.-Gen, Wm., in connec­ tion with the Troops of Con­ vention, 182, 221, 226, 229, 232, 233, 255, 267, 268, 289, 290, 308, 313, 315 , 322, 325, 326, 327, 329. 331, 332, 338, 341, 346, 348,' 351, 463, 475, 476, -180, 481. letters from, 173, 174, 185, 2*3, 281. 287, 288, 294, 295, 299", 303, 313, 316, 319. 321, 324, 328, 331, 333, 337, 340. letters to, 172, 173, 174. 175, 180, 186, 256, 283, 285, 288, 289, 298, 300, 301. 304, 309. 320, 323. 324, 320. 330, 332, 336, 338, 311. Hecht, F . W., 167. Heister, Lt.-Gen.. 31. 61. 62, 65, 66, 67 , 68, 77, 79. 00. 103. letter to, 35. nelyar, Mr.. 463. Henderson, Lieut., 428. letter to, 415. Hendly, Col. David, letters to, 150, 168, 175. Henneker, —, 242. Henry. Gov. Patrick, letter from. 180. letters to, 310, 313. 389. Herries, Sir Robert, letter from, 93. Hervey, George, Ensign, 262.

Hesse or Hesse CasseS, 61. , Hereditary Prince of, 245. , Landgrave of, 78, 79, 100, 1G7, , treaty or convention to supply troops, 26, 76. Hanau. See Hanau. Hessians, 33, 34, 35, 4.6, 47, Gl, 04, 78, 99, 101, 109, 111, 112, 118, 121, 150, 178, 205, 229, 250, 311, 328, 310, 344, 361, 362, 365. accounts, pay, or subsistence, 52, 53-54, 55-56, 63, 65. 06, 67, 68, 76-77, 78, 79, 85, 86, 89, 90, 92, 94, 95, 98, 100, 110, 114, 184, 45J. hospitals DT hospital account, 166, 167, 168, 1 8 1 187, 215, 409. list of regiments, 43. regiment of De Seitz, 394. battalion of Trumbach, 472, 473. battalion of Wissenbach, 472. 473, officers, 238 , 378. prisoners, 151. return of recruits, 426. Hewell, Mrs., 92. Hicks, John, 414. Hickson, Mr,, 230. Hiorlihv, Major or Lt.-Col. Timothy, 265 , 280, 281, 286, 308, 429, 436, 437, 465, 468. corps of, or his Independents, 265, 28G, 308, 465. letters from, 354, 355, 415, 451, 452. letters to, 23-3, 354 , 355. Higgins, Mrs., 232, 233. Hill : Lt.-Col. Tsupposod John! 264,310. , letter from, 263. John, refugee, memorial of, 375. Robert, 375. Thomas, 2G4. 274. Mr., 474. Hillsborough: Earl of, 2, 3. township, letter dated from, 101. Hiora, Wm., 197. Hodgson, Lt.-Gen. S., letters from, 39, 97. Holland, 101. , supplies storeships, £9. Major, 436. L t . Edward, 139. Holmes: David. 189. , letters from, 139, 410, James, master of " Friendship," 9. 10, 11, 13, 14. Captain. 45, 66. Home, Capt. W., Royal Fusilcers, treatment of, when prisoner, 75. Homes, Catrena, refugee. 478. Honfield. Mr.. 72. Hope, Wm., 352,

Hopkins, Major, 275, 330, 333, 354. Hosick, 440. Hospital or Hospitals, 3, 8, 13, 20 32, 44, 53, 8 8 , 89, 95, 98, 110, 117, 126, 138, 139, 194, 200, 201, 247, 248, 263, 295, 296 334, 351, 365, 3S5, 414. 430, 478. estimate for pay of officers of, 78. stoppages, 81, 219. stores, 90. superintendent general, 91. , duties of, 409. to supply foreign troops with medicines, 73. (See aim Dr. Nooth, superintendent, J. Mallet, purveyor, itc.) Hotham, Commodore Sir Charles, 171, 255, 441. Houston, —, American Governor of Georgia, 275, Hovcdon, Capt. Richard, 150. letter to, 150. Howe: [Richard], Lord Viscount, 29, 48, 93, 171, 177, 233, 246, 251. 255, 256, 259, 262, 285, 300, 303, 304, 312. , letter to, as joint Commis­ sioner with Sir William, 155. [Robert], American General, 225, 259, 275, 303. Gen. Sir William, 24. 30, 32, 39, 50 , 52, 53, 54, 58, 71, 72, 74. 77, 78, 79, 80, 89, 90, 95, 96| 102, 103, 111, 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 134, 137, 138, 139, 143, 145, 1&3, 181, 207, 224, 228, 231, 232, 233, 253, 255, 258, 264 , 265, 260, 273, 277, 295, 304, 305, 311, 323, 334, 330, 360, 423. 428, 434 , 435. , commission as commander in chief, 6. , warrant to post officers to vacancies, 27. , appointed General in America, 32. , pay of as Major Gen oral, f5. , orderly book, 41. , letters from. 16, 21. 22, 27 , 40, 41, 42, 43. 49, 50, 51. 56, 57, 60. 61, 62. 70. 71, 75. 80, 81. 84, 8-5. 86 87, 89: 90. 96, 98,' 100, 101. 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, '111,' 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 122, 123, 124, 126, 133, 134, 137, 142, 145, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155. 156, 153, 160, 162, 163, 164. 165, 166, 163, 169, 175, 180, 181, 182, 183, 18t, 185. 191. 193, 196, 200. 201, 204. 205. 208, 209, 210, 211. 212, 215, 218 219 220, 222, 225, 230. 23l! 233, 235. 237. 238, 242. 243, 244, 245, 246, 249, 251, 259, 262, 314, 364.

Howe, Gen. Sir William— unt. , letters, &c. to, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 . 46, 47, 48, 40, 50, 52, 55, 57, 58, 60, 6t, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69 , 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91. 92, 93, 94, 95, 90, 97, 98, 99'. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106; 107, 109, 110, 1 1 1 , 112, 113, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 1 2 1 , 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133. 131, 135, 136, 137. 140, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148; 149,- 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 167, 169, 172, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178", 179, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202 . 203. 204, 207, 208, 2 0 9 , 211 212; 215, 210, 217; 219, 220, 2 2 1 , 222, 223, 225, 226, 229, 230, 233, 234, 237, 239, 240, 242, 243, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252 , 253, 254 , 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 262, 266, 364. , proclamations, 18, 28, 55, 61, 93, 96, 97, 105, 106, 127, 132, 130, 137, 138, 145, 150, 153, 160, 165. 178, 181, 183, 185, 186, 193, 201, 211, 218, 225, 231. . Howell, Rebecca, letter from, 106. Howell's Tavern, 134. Hnhborton, 144, 256. Hudson River, 149, 341, Hughes: Lieut.-Gov. Sir Richard, 318. , letters from, 285, 312. 359, 469. ——, letters to, 300, 371. Lieut, Thomas (53rd R-egiment), letter from, 418. Hutcheson, Capt. or Major Francis, 5. letter from, 116. Hut-chins, Mr., 41, 213. Capt, (perhaps same as above), 412. Hutchinson : E . , Dep. Ad j .-General, 160. Foster, 265. Judge, 265. Hyde, Col. West, 312. with Andre as commissioner tn exchange prisoners, letters from, 418. 419 , 420, 421. 422. , letters to, 413. 420, 421. , correspondence mentioned, 432.

Ibberville, the, 323. Illinois, 25, 214, 237, 471. Lus'tc, John, 252. Indian Affairs or Indiana, 41. 56, 58, 73, 81, 84, 101, 102, 108, 119, 120, 123, 124, 128. 137, 140, 147, 189-190, 195. 197, 19S, 199, 202, 209, 212, 213, 214, 221, 225, 240, 243, 214, 251, 252, 260, 278, 286, 287, 302, 304 , 305, 317, 323, 403, 469, 470, 483. Affairs, Northern Department of, 62, 282, 287. , , secretary of, 30. , . superintendent of, 32. , Southern Department, 407, 471. , , death of Stuart, and the succession to the superintendencv, 403, 423, 424, 427, 455, 470. . , , Commissioners for, 438, 440, 443, 446. presents, 92, 108, 123, 124, 147, 214, 293, 399. restrictions on spirits to, 124. trade, 182, 243, 423, 470. tribes : Abeeootchic, 207, Catawbas, 209. Chactaw, 84, 108, 113, 190, 206. 212, 214. 470. , letter dated from the nation, 188. Cbehaws. 207. Cherokees, 105, 108, 147, 189, 190, 199, 228. Chickasaw, 108, 118, 190, 206. Creeks, Tipper or Lower, 81, 105, 108, 148. 151, 189, 190, 191. 199, 202. 204, 240, 243. 251, 259. 302, 303. 399. 470. ——, letter dated from the nation. 206. , ta!k from. 140. , talks to. 142. 151. Cowetas or Cowetalis, 180, 200, 207. CnpitnKs, 189, Enply, 206. Great Tallassie. 191. Kctdiita, 189. Malente. 372. Mickmack. 22, 372. Monsok, 123. (Northern). 216, 220,

Indian trioea—ivnt. of Nova Scotia, 362, 372, 436. Oakfuskees ISO. 191, 207.' Obekas, 207. Passamaquoddy, 372. of St. John, 460. Sominoly, 190, 199, 204, 252. 275. Six Nations, 226. Ingies, Lieut. James, 143. Inglis: Charles, letter from, 363. Samuel, 163. Inucreo. Sec Enoieo River. Innes, Lt.-Col. Alexander, 258, 302, '311, 340, 374, 448. letter from. 95. letter to, 234. Intelligence, papers of, 29, 163, 409, 439 Ireland, 7, 103. 103, 150. 162, 164, 171, 211,'304. Lord-Lieut, of, letter to, 12. Irvine. James, letter from, 405. letter to,'406. Irvyn, Major, 155.

Jacksonsborough, 446. Jacob, Capt., 83. Jamaica: Plains (Long Island), 332. (West Indies), 41, 115, 190, 213, 219, 245, 411, 471. , letter dated from. 366. James: Sir W., 401. Island, letter dated from, 437. River, 350, 380 . 391. Jamieson, Neil, of Norfolk, Virginia. 136. Jay, John, President of Congress. 475, 476, 478, 479. letter from, 375. Jeddore, 417. Jeffries, Dr. J . (Halifax), 265, 280. 317, 362, 370, 371, 394. Jenkinson, Charles, secretary at war. letters from. 366, 387,373, 379, 382, 383, 388 . 390, 392, 399, 402, 409, 410. 414, 422, 430, 439, 444, 4-30,'464. letters. <^c.. to. 359, 373 . 423, 4 2 8 / 429, 430', 432, 435. 450. 163! 482.' Jersev or the .Terse vs, 273. 434. Johns Island (S.C'X"172.'473. (Sec ahn St. John's Island.) Johnson. Col. Guv. 30, 62. 282, 287, 313, 362, 370, 371, 381, 435. 481. , account. 32, 40.

Johnson, Col, Guy—co/it. , letters'from, 32, 67. 101, 106, 123, 147, 216, 226, 316, 361, 392, 435. , letters to, 62, 101, 102 220, 371. Sir John, 422. John, refugee, 476. Sir William, 484. Ensign William, 29th regiment. 313. Dr. (of Georgia), 221. Mr., son of Dr. Johnson, 221 Johnstone, Governor, 231. Jones: Maj.-Gen. or Lt.-Gen Daniel, 97, 263, 366, 451. , letter from, 365. , letter to, 150. , opinion of, with A. Elliot 360; mentioned. 3S0. , reissues proclamation 401, John, chaplain, 65. Brig, or Col. Valentine, 26; pa of. 65. Doctor, 211. Jordan, Capt., 221. 225. Jouet, Mr., letter from, 425, Joynos, Major, 405, 400. Judge Advocate General, the, 73.

Kuckiia, Lt.-Col. Peter, 76. Katencamp, Herman, consul. 307. Kearney, Capt. Francis, 139. Kearny, Michael, 126. Kcllv: Hugh, 20. Lieut,, 355. Kemble, Sam., 484. Kendall, Anthony, 126. Kenedy, Captain, 159. Kennedy, Lieut.. 452. Kennevie, Ensign Robert, 394. Kent, Rachael, refugee, 395. Keppel: General, S, 40. L t . , 305. Kingborougli [? "S. Carolina], 4, Kings Ferry, 315, 319. Kingsbri'.lge. letters dated from, 108. 279. Kingston, Lt.-Col., 163. 193. Kin=a!e. letters dated from, 309. 423. Kirk-land. Mr. or Col.. 190. 201. 211212, 216. Kittohar. 2. Knooht. Antbonv, memorial from. 312; mentioned, 395. Knnx. Wiliiam. letters from. 118. 163. 175. 375. .T92. letters to. (38, 388, 430. Knvphansen, General, 43. 61, 60, 90, 313, 344, 345.

Lezier, John, 357, 361, 374. (See also Lashaer.) Lincoln, Gen., 469, 483. Lind, Lt.-Col. John, 292, 306, 307, 310, 329, 336, 346, 347, 318, 356.

Lady's Island, S. Carolina, 473. La Fayette, Marquis do, letter from, 358. La Grange, Barnardus, 400. Laird, Capt. David, 12, 15, 99, 219. Lambert, James, 88. Lamont,'Lieut. Hugh, 234. La Motte, 391. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 75, 173, 194, 195, 444. letters dated from, 377, 378, 439. Land, Mrs., wife of Robert, 438. Lander, Quartermaster, 149. Lane: lid., 239. Mr, [George, of 51th regiment], 80. Lt. 22nd [Robert], 57Major, 368. Latigdon, Woodbury. 132. Lashaer or Lasher, 305 380. (See also Leaier.) Laurens, Henry, President of Con­ gress, 328. letter from, 201. letters to, 192, 193, 258. Laurie, L t . , 8, 07. Lawrence, Captain, ISO. Lawiie, Mr. (American), 231. Lawton, Abraham, 231. Lavard, L t . Anton v Lewis, 40, 310, 360, 383. Leadings, Laurence, 208. Leary, Ensign Cornelius. 139. Lebanon (Pennsylvania), 75. Le Despeneer, Lord, joint letters from, with H. F . Carteret, 221, 383. Lee, Maj.-Gen. 97, 129 , 207. , question of exchange of, 101, 133. Col., letter to, 180. (?), snldier in 22nd, 254. Legge, Gov. or Col, Francis, 21, 22, 31. his corps, 80, 111, 156. 159. 171. 209. letter from, 96. Lehe. Sec Bremerlchc. Leigh, Capt., Foot Guards, 103, 410. Leland, L t , , 311Le Maistre. Capt,, 99. Lernoult, Capt- R . B . , 391. letters to, 387, 397 , 399. Leslie. Alexr., Col. or Brigr., 35. 187, 410. pav of, 65. or'Lesslie, Ensign, 274, 249. Lewis, J . , 17. Lexington, 52. v

letters from, 290, 291, 292, 293, 329 346 letter's to,' 291, 292, 346, 348. Lindegreen, or Lindegren, Ensign, 246, 255. Lisbon, 221. Lisburn, 241. Little Taliassie, letters dated from, 129, 131, 135. Litson, Ensign, 196. Liverpool, 11, 12, 178, 241, 362, 440. Livingston, Capt. Henry, 1. Philip J . , 426Lloyd: Capt. John, 153. , letter from, 152. Capt, Thomas, of H.M.S. "Atalanta," 116. . — , letter to, 109. Lieut., 187. Loftus, Capt., exchange of, 120London, 190, 316, 409, 448. letters dated from, 30, 32 . 58, 04, 79, 80, 82, 88, 93, 121.'125, 120, 127, 128, 187, 230, 231, 278, 319, 322, 349 , 359 , 38-1, 401, 402, 430, 448. places in: Cavendish Square, 17, 208. Conduit Street, 66. Craigs Court, 29, 32, 89. Downing Street, 36. Fludyer Street,'68. General Fust OfficB, 22], 383. Horse Guards, 73. Kensington, 1. Lombard Street, 28 , 29, 30. Merion Square, 2. Old Burlington Street, 39, 97. Pall Mall, 36, 351. Tark Place, 33. Pay Office, 46. Pulteney Street, 62. St. James's, 33, 35, 97, 215. Long, Neave, Glover & Crichton, Messrs., letter from, 125. letter to, 126. Long Island, 37, 55, 56, 64, 126, 207. letters dated from, 105, 426. prisoners on parole on, 192. Long or Great Deer Islands, 393. Longworth, Thomas, loyalist, 385. Lord : Capt. Hugh, 25, 41. Simeon, letter from. 418. Loreutz, Monsr, or John George, 53, 54. 63. 65, 66. 90. 95, 98, 184, 343, 344. letters from, 53, 55 . 76, 86, 89, 95, 99, 166, 167, 16S. letters to, 52, 86, 156, 167, 168.

Loring, Joshua, 82, 261. McEvoy, Capt. Martin, 139. letters from, 191, 192. McGillivray: letter to, 82. Alexander, 189. Lorraine, Nicholas, 484. j , letter from, 135, 206. Lossberg, Hessian General, 343, 344, > John, 214. 345. McHenry, Mr., 263. Lotz, Lt.-Col. Nicholas, 76. Machias, 170, 173, 209, 370, 436. Louisburg, 316. Mclndow or Mclndire, Robert, re­ coal from, 11, 122, 135, 251. fugee, 417. Louisiana, Spanish Governor of, Mcintosh: 213, 443, 470. (See also Galvez.) Alexander, 213, Loveli: Capt. William, 446, 452, 453, James, 27. 470, 471. Brig.-Gen. Solomon, proclama­ Capt., 124, 202, 219. tion, 482. [Indian Commissary], 189, {same Low, Mr., note from, 376. ax Mackintosh below). Loyalists, refugees, friends to Gov­ Mclntyre, Thomas, 213. ernment, &e-, 197, 218, 227, McKay's Rangers, 440. 239 , 240, 242, 252 . 268, 373, i MeKendrick, Archibald, cornet, 150402, 445, 469. Mackenzic; of Maryland, 20. F . , 231. of South Carolina, 225. Lieut. G., 234. at Halifax, 279, 318. Capt. George, 234. petitions or memorials of indi­ Capt, Robert, secretary to Gen. viduals. 345 . 373. 375, 376, Howe, 68, 147, 169,'185. 255. 379, 380, 381, 383, 384, 386, , letters from, 52, 53, 62, 388, 395 , 399, 400. 404, 413, 73, 74, 8«, 87, 89, 95, 98, 99, 414, 417, 418, 422, 425, 426. 102, 103, 104, 107, 112,' 122, 430, 431, 433, 440 , 443, 446, 125, 127, 137, 133, 139, 143, 455, 464, 468, 469 , 470, 478, 150, 151, 155, 156, 157, 158. 483, 484. 159, 163, 165, 169. 181, 184, list of a party, 281. 187, 194 , 200, 205, 206, 218. province for, 234. 219, 227, 234, 248, 252, 255. treatment of, 345, 368, 369, 419, ——, fetters to, 16, 53. 55, 62, 464. 65, 72, 77, 78. 79. 85, 86, 89, Lumlev, Captain, 88. 94, 95, 99. 100, 101, 100, 103, Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), 313, 317, 121, 145, 148, 154, 169, 172, 318, 436. 176, 191, 216, 218, 242, 247. Lttshington, Major, 54. , paymaster to Provincial Lynch, Major John, 139. forces, 68, 92, 275. Lyons, Captain, 44. Ensign, 305. Mackintosh: General, 303.

M Macartney, Lord, letter from, 155. letter to, 246. McBath or McBeth, James, letter from, 414. McCrea, Elizabeth, refugee, 416. McCulIock, Capt. Kenneth, 130. McDonald: O p t . Alexander; 380. Lt, John, 151. Brig.-Gen., question of ex­ change of, 60. Capt., 80. Capt.. 318, 395 (perhaps same as Ranald McDonell). Mr. (of North Carolina), 4, 5. McDonell or McDonnell: Collin, 394. [Ranald], Capt., 370. 371, 385, (compare Capt. McDonald.) Lt.-Col., 257. Capt., 484.

Mr., 240, 259, (same
Maelane: Col. or Brigadier, 281, 285. Capt., 280. Maclean: Capt. Alexander (North Caro­ lina), 405. Col. [Alan], of the Roval High­ land Emigrants, 31, 49, 80, 112, 159, 176, 366. , order to, 4. Col. or Brig.-Gen. Francis, com­ manding at Halifax. 250. 251. 265, 286, 301, 313. 371, 378, 381, 452. , expedition to Penobscot, 381, 393. 415-416. 452. 453,

454-455, ' 450-162,

466,

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468, 469. , joint proclamation with Capt, Barklev, 458. 459. . letters from. 312, 318. 361, 363, 370, 393, 394, 436, 440. 453, 456, 458, 459.

Maclean, Vol. ur iirig.-tiou. Francis : Maryland, 36, 151, 175, 235, 455, — cant. Loyalists, 20. Massachusetts, 7, 129, 151, 182, 293, , letters, &c. to, 287, 301, 307, 325, 326, 342, 438, 475. 355, 371, 372, 3S0, 381, 415, Resolution ol .Legislature oi, 4io. 416, 418, 420, 428. 437, 452, Massoy, Brig.-Gen. Eyre, command­ 453, 454, 457, 481. ing at Halifax, 21, 23, 65, 80, Capt., 9th Regiment, 337, 338, 83, 117, 122, 156, 200, 285, 340. 287, 308, 312, 318, 354, 355, , letter from, 331. 358, 380, 331, 426. Capt. [of Royal Highland Emi­ letters from, 63, 156, 169, 176, grants], 177, 362, 371. 177, 178, 209, 265, 280, 285, McLeod: 299. Lord, his regiment, 234, 310, 307, 373, letters, &c. to, 22, 56, 57, 69, Alexander, of North Carolina, ! 80, 96, 102, 111, 112, 122, 123, 68, 117, 169, 480. 156, 164, 176, 222, 219, 250, , letter to, 4. i 252, 259, 266, 285 , 286, 287. Capt. Norman, 71st Regiment, ' 301, 311, 312, 365. 310. • Masters, Capt. Richard, 321, 324, MeMahon, Sergeant, 215. 325, 326, 338, 356. McMillan; letter from, 337. Alexander, captain, Indepen­ Masts, cutting of, 416. dent Company, 415, 468. : Mathew, Maj.-Gen. Edward, 410, 438, 445, 446, 451. , letters and deposition appointed brigadier, 35. from, 428, 429, 437. i appointed inajor-general, 378. Dugald, letter from, 384. commands the Guards, 31. McNowght, Mr., 418. letter from, 445. Macomb, Alexander, letters to, 391. opinion, as one of a board of McPherson: general officers, 373. Capt. or Major Duncan, 24, 367, i Mathews, David, Mayor of New 373, 430. York, 117, 373, 375, 381, 404, John, 159. 468. Macroa, Mrs., 445Macullagh, Alexander, letters from, letters from, 400, 402. 440, 446. letter to, 131. Magaw, Col. Robert, with other ! Matthews, Lieut., 62nd, 353, 443. American officers, memorials i Mawhood, Col., 187. from, 76, 105. Maxwell: letter to, 74. Capt., 71sfc Regiment, 310. Magebiguidnce, letters dated from, Capt., 444. ' L t . , 337. 453, +56 , 458, 459. Maitland, Maj. or Lt.-Col. John, Mayne, Robert, 212, 250, 339, 401. 249, 363, 448, -149, 472, 473. ' Mead, Mr., 468. Mallet, Jonathan, purveyor of hos­ • Medford, 332. pital, 3, 5, 98, 156, 385, 414. : Medows, Cot., 364. letters from, 167, 168. Meibom, Major, 344. letters to, 166, 167, 168, 184, Melick, John, 88. 187. Hellish, Mr., 335. Man, Spencer, 256. Menhegen [Manheigan] Island, 452. Manchac. 213, 260, 411, 471. Merry, Anthony, merchant of Lon­ letters dated from, 397, 401, 403. don, 35, 47. situation of the fort at, 412. Mersereaii, Major Joshua, 248, 249, Manchester, 187. 295, 301. Marine Society, 42. letter to, 301. Marlay, Capt.', 383. Mertz, L t . , 279. Marsden, Capt., 74. Middle Brook, letters dated from Marshall: 118, 379, 382, 3S9. 393, 409, 414.' of Virginia, 163. Middleton, Capt. Alexander, 143. Mr- : F surgeon at Halifax", 280. Miles, Col. Samuel, American officer Martha's Vineyard, 290, 306. exchange of, 70, 74. Martin: signs memorials, 76, 105. Miller 1 Gov, Josiah, letters from, 4, 5, 08, 253, 279Charles, 182. Capt., 411, 412. . letter to, 19. Milligan, James, 463, 474, 475, 484 Samuel, 329. letters from, 477, 480. , letter to, 283. warrant and letters to, 453, 475. Lt.-Col. [William], 17, 435. 478, 480, 482. Martinico, 303. :

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Mississippi, the, 112, 113, 115, 116, 122, 190, 213, 214, 236, 239, 260, 323, 397, 411, 412, 431, 470, 471. Mitchell: John, letters from, 440, 446. Capt. (45th), 27. Mobile, 214, 215, 470, 471. letter dated iroin, 206. Bay, 187. Moffat, Dr., 31. Mogador, 48. Molesworth Mr., 104, 229. Mouckton, Hon. Lt.-Gen., letter to, 6. Monorief or Moncrieffe, Captain, engineer, 258, 276, 293, 303, 304; •149. Money: John, L t . or Capt., 68. , letter, ito. frum, 149, 359. Mr., chaplain, 307. Monk, Capt., 362, 373. Monmouth [New Jersey], 270. gaol, 380. Montgomery, Capt., 44, 282. Montpellier [France], 473. letter dated from, 203. Montresor, Captain, chief engineer. 21. Montserrat, 157. letter dated from, 78. Moore: John, 126. Lambert, 126, 127. Capt., 110, 177. Captain, 302. Mrs., 234, 386. Morden, James, barrack master and store keeper at Halifax, 57. 317, 358, 424. Morgan r Col. George (American arnry), 173, 214. Rev. —, 248. Morgann, Morris (sir) [Maurice], letter to, 1. Moron, James, 126. Morris: L t , Charles, 253. Dr. M[iehael], physician, and inspector of hospitals, 201. , letter (joint) from, 215. , letter to, 107. Coi- Roger, inspector of claims of refugees, 385. , letter from, 445. , letters, memorials, notes or certificates addressed to, 373, 375, 376 , 379 . 380, 383, 385, 395, 400, 402. 403 . 413; 414, 417, 418, 421, 422, 425. 426, 430, 431. 435, 438, 440, 415, 446, 418, 451, 455, 476, 482, 484.' Sarah, letter from, 425. Morrisania nr Morrisiana, 425. letter dated from, 131.

Morrison, John D., Major, deputy commissary general, 36, 229, 238. letters from, 227, 229. Morris Town, letters dated Irom, 84, 87, 92, 97, 103. Mount Holly, 450. Mowatt or Mowat, Henry, L t . or Captain of H.M.S. " Albany," 362, 372, 381, 438, 441, 457, 459, 460, 401. letters from, 393 , 423, 462. letters to, 16, 381. Mowbray, Capt. J . , 221, 228. Mulcaster, Capt. Frederick George, 108, 191. letters from, 117, 124. Muiler, Capt. Jacob, 202, 473. Mungan, Mr., chaplain, 291. Munro: Lt. of 28th [Henry], 102, 106, 284. , letter to, 92. Mary, wife of Hugh, 376. Capt. (71st), 396. Lieut., 253. Mure, Son, and Atkinson, 12, 14, 15, ' 64, 74, 129, 130, 142, 157, 158, 170, 277. letters from, 58, 82, 121, 128, 402. Murphy, —, 227. Murray: Lt.-Col, of Foot Guards, [James], 190, 217. Major Sir James, 253. Thomas, aid-de-camp, letter to, 421. , order by, 433. Lord William (42nd), 217. Capt., 419. Lt. (9th regt.), 249, 274.

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Navy—cont. Board, letter to, 404. , provides transports, 398, 400, 404. ——, report from, 319. ships of war not to convey dispatches, 7. Necdham: Lt. [John], 179. Ensign John, 253. Negroes or blacks, 58, 225, 229, 261, 438, 451, 463. Nesbitt: Capt, (82nd), 394. Drummond & Franks, Messrs., contractors, 37, 64, 177, 203, 235, 242, 310, 319, 408. , contract with. 33. , letters to, 52, 234 , 339. Netties, Lieut., 382. Nevil, Ann or Nancy, refugee, 466. letter from, 464. Newark, Now Jersey, 385, "400. JMewljorry [Newbury J Fort, Mass., 307. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, letters dated from, 163, 172. New England, 370, 381, 423, 400. 462, 464, 475. expedition on coast of, 16.156,209. Newfoundland, 23, 27, 123, 300 . 318, 364, 412. corps in, 95. New Hampshire Grants, 143. Nawhavon, Connecticut, 120, 468, 470 New .Jersoy,151,191,385, 386,395,484. letter dated from, 125. list of prisoners taken in, 8 8 . Newman, Wingate, 307. New Orleans, 112, 113, 115, 116, 180, 213, 236, 237, 323. letters dated from, 109, 204, 205, 206, 310. Newport (RhodeIsland).306,344,438. , letters dated from, 179, 227, 229, 280, 334, 338, 449. [Nova Scotia], 69. (New) Providence, Bahamas, 343. Newry, 468. Newton: John, surveyor of customs, 468. WilHam, Dep. Paymaster Gen., 200. , letter to, 86. Long Island, 57. New Town [ ? Pennsylvania], letter dated from, 230. New York: island, 61, 62, 66, 126. province, 2, 271. city or countv, 7, 65, 77, 83, 87, 88, 102, 136, 138, 142. 163, 202, 220, 224, 226, 229, 238, 242, 247 , 248, 250, 259, 263, 269, 279, 281, 308, 310, 318, 344, 348 , 362, 363, 369 , 378. 384, 388 , 393, 394, 395 , 397, 400, 431, 453, 454, 455, 457, 460, 461, 464, 460, 469.

New York—cont. commandant of, 446. (See also Gen. Birch.) commanding engineer at, 86. convention, 112. court of [Vice] Admiralty, 174. exportation from, see below, trade of. Gazette, 96, 97, 105, 106. hospitals at, 88, 191. in connection with Gen. Phillips or the Troops of Convention, . 165, 167 , 274, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287, 288 . 292, 297, 315 , 319, 321, 322 , 324, 325, 326, 327 , 328, 329; 337, 338, 341, 313, 344, 346, 347, 348, 353, 356, 378, 388, 421, 445, 447 , 448, 449, 450, 451, 464, 467. letters, &c dated from, 29, 49, 51, 57, 60, 67, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75. 76, 78, 80, 81, 84, 85, 80, 87; 88, 89, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 146, 147, 161, 166, 167, 168, 174, 175, 191, 192, 194, 203, 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 226, 236, 253, 255 , 263, 270, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 285, 286, 287, 288, 290, 298, 299, 300, 301, 301, 308 , 309, 311, 312, 314, 310, 317, 319, 323, 324, 328 , 233, 339, 310, 342, 343, 347, 349, 350, 352, 357, 358, 300, 3(31, 363, 365 , 360 , 367, 308 , 309, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 378. 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384 , 385, 386, 387, 388, 395, 396, 398, 399, 400, 404, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 414, 415, 416, 418, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 438, 440, 447, 451, 455, 457, 463. mayor of, see David Mathews. merchants of, petition from, 364. military chest at, 372. militia of city and county of, to form a battalion, 104. overseers of poor appointed, 203. _ places in : Duke Street, 445. Golden Hill. 375. Hell Gate, 426. Queen Street", 422. prisoners in, 88, 100 . 206, 207, 248, 310. 357, 361; (in Provost), 191, 36-5. 366; in the Sugar House, 191; sent to, 224. records of, 25.

New York—cont. stores or provisions for or at, 135, 181, 218, 306, 311, 322, 362, 36», 372, 374, 382 , 394, 399, 418; (coals), 251, 283, 302; (wood), 200; (rum), 82, 83, 404; office of storekeeper at, 2. trade of, or question of imports and exports, 126-127, 146, 153, 161, 102, 103, 166, 174, 185, 194, 197, 219, 364-365, 404. (See also Andrew Elliot, superintendent of port.) troops for, 46, 78, 79, 103, 118, 157, 405. Niagara, 33, 130, letter dated from, 408. Nimeguen, 98. Nisbett or Nesbitt, William, 355. Nixon, Thomas, letter from, 28, 29, 30. Noble, Ensign, 452. Nooth, Dr. J . Mervin, 351, 365, 385, 414, 130. Norfolk, Virginia, 136. North, Lord, 93, 176, 359. letters from, 36, 47. North Carolina, 109 , 228 , 253, 250,

405. Highlanders in, 4, 117. Provincials, troops or officers, 68 , 224, 253, 279, 472. Nova Scotia, 21, 22-23, 27, 35 , 37, 56, 162, 185, 245 , 246, 301. Council, or Governor and Conncil, 209 , 285, 363. depredations on coasts of, 177178. engineers and overseers in, 21, 317, 370.

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Parsons, Capt., 38, 119. Passamaquoddie Indians, 372. Paterson, Lt.-Co!., and adjutant general [James], 44, 256. interview with Washington, 00. letters to, 95, 123. Patterson: John, 93. , letter from, 197. Governor of St. John [Walter], letter to, 18. Pattinson, Lt.-Col. Thomas, 105. Pattison, Col. or Maj.-Gen. James, f the artillery, 107, 378, 410. opinion as one of a Board of General Officers, 373. Patton (?), Mrs., certificate to, 429. Pauli, Capt., 148, 237, 262, Paumier, Peter, 167. letters to, 227, 229. Pay Office, 10. extract of a letter from, 32. Payne : " Major, 112. Mr., apothecary, 238. Pearis, Capt. Richard, 186, 187, 484, Pock: Caleb, 422. Catherine, 422, Mr., 296. Pedee River, 228. Peek, David, certificates bv, 381. 414, 478. commands militia company, 399. Pembroke, letter dated from, Tn2. Pondennis Castle, 24. Penman, James, 260. Pennsylvania, 86, 148, 203, 235, 419. camp in, Jefter dated from. 136. settlements on frontiers oi, de­ stroyed. 286, 287. Penobscot, or Penobscot River, expe­ dition to, 2&t, 381, 393. 415416, 436, 440-441, 452, 453. 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 4.6»; 461, 462, 466. letters dated from, 452, 453, 454, 457 , 4.61, 462. threatened, 481. Pensacola, 11, 57, 119, 137, 149, 197, 202, 251, 259. 260, 314, 323, 450, 469. letters dated from. 73, 115, 118, 120, 123, 125, 128, 131, 137, 142, 151, 177, 183, 187, 189. 191, 213, 380, 395 , 306, 403, 411, 417, 431, -138, 440, 443, 446, 452, 453. troops at, mentioned, 80works at. 118. Pepperill, Andrew. 269. Percy, Earl, 72, 106. pay of, 65. Peruiac, 241. Perry, Hardy, letter from, 188. • Perrymount, —, 240. ! D

Perse!, Abraham, 399. Margaret, refugee, 399. Petersham, Lord, 140, 141, 143. Pettener, Lieut., 254. Philadelphia, CO, 113, 146, 152, 153, 155, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 1(37, 108, 174, 212, 213, 229, 242, 247, 255, 277, 279, 290, 359, 369, 372, 376, 388, 405, 406, 413, 414, 421, 434, 439, 445, 451, 475, 476. customs, 197; regulations, 200, 201. hospital, 365. letters dated from, 86, 106, 112, 142. 143, 145, 150, 151, 152, 163, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 1G2, 163, 164, 165, 166, 169, 173, 175, 178, 180, 181, 182. 183, 181, 185, 186, 187. 19i; 193, 194, 195. 190. 197', 200, 201, 204, 205, 206', 208, 209 , 210, 211, 212, 215, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 225, 227, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 237, 238, 243, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250, 252, 254, 255, 258, 259, 260, 262, 264, 265, 266, 268, 304, 314, 361, 375, 450. police: officers of, 364; superin­ tendent of, and of experts, & c , 160, 164. Treasury Board (American), 463. Water Street, 181. Philips, Fred, certificate from, 384. Philips, Maj.-Gen. William, 55, 129, 141, 165, 226, 238, 243, 268, 274, 283, 284, 289, 290, 291, 292 , 293, 294, 306, 307 , 316, 321, 323! 328, 329, 330, 331332, 338, 341, 344, 346, 347, 349, 351, 356, 380, 387, 443, 447, 448 . 450, 484. general orders, 2 2 0 , 2 9 2 ; men­ tioned, 307letters from. 222 , 248, 249 , 254, 255, 256, 257 , 264 , 266, 267, 269 273, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285 288 289, 290, 298, 300, 301 304, 307 , 308, 309 , 310, 313, 314, 316, 322, 325, 326, 328 329, 331, 340, 343, 346, 347, 348, 350, 353, 356, 357, 377 378, 387 . 401, 426, 439, 441, 443, 444; 445, 449, 4-51, 464, 465, 467, 475. 478, 480, 482. letters, &c„ to, 238. 245, 247, 262 264 , 274 , 280, 282, 283. 284 287, 288, 289, 294, 295, 290, 298,' 299, 300, 303, 306, 313, 329, 334 , 338, 339 , 341, 343 . 346, 318, 350, 363, 375. 378; 390, 437, 139. 117, 163 474, 477, 478, 480. resolution of Congress concern­ ing, 375.

Phillipsburgh, letters dated from, 450, 463. Phynn, Mr., 391. Pictow, 308. Piercy, Ensign John, 73. Pigot, Col. Robort, or Maj.-Gen. Sir Robert, 0, 21, 174, 210. 267. letters from, 179, 229. letters to, 173, 238, 278. Pilkington, Ensign (3oth), 71. Pitman, Capt., 338. Pintm-d, Lewis, 86, 191, 206, 305, SCO. letter from, 366. Piper: Lt.-Col, James (American officer), 76. , suggested exchange of, 70. Lieut., 254. Piscataway, 400. Pitcaira, Capt., 416. riteher, James, commission to, 1. Plymouth, 181. Pococke, Sir George, 15. Point Coupe o r Coupee, 213. letter dated from, 201. Pole, Major, 178. Pollock. Oliver (supposed), 113, 213. Pond, John, 448. Porbeck, Lt.-Col., 448. Port Jov, 465. Port Royal (South Carolina), 472. Harbour, 411. Porter: Richard, 279. William, deputy commissary of musters, 45, 90, 16-1, 165, 230. , letter from, 262. Porterfiold, Lieut. Bovd. 24. Portsmouth (England), 31. 42, 45. 92, 401. , letter dated from, 70. (New Hampshire). 171, 240. Post Vitieennes. Fee, Vincennes. Potowmack, 339, 390. Potter, Caleb, 88. Potts, John. deposition before. 195. , letter to. 364. Lieut, (of 42nd), 430, 4S2. Poughkeepsie, 3(5. Pownall, John, letters from, 8, 13. letter to, 32. Prcscott, Col., Brig.,
Provost, Col. Brig., or Maj.-Gen. Augustine, 108, 131, 139, 190, 221, 233, 234, 240, 252, 282, 305, 323, 339, 347, 368, 410, 426, 442. , at St. Augustine, repairs fortifications, 58. , appointed brig.-eencral, 100. command of East and West Elorida devolves on him, 107, 108. , suggests raising rangers, 119, 124. , measures to protect East Florida, 147-148, 261, 293-294. ——, account of, 168. , dispute with Gov. Tonvn, 193, 197-199, 216, 222-223, 242-243, 244, 247, 258, 202, 271-273. , moves to St. John's River, 271. , again at St. Augustine, 276. , ordered to co-operate in attack on Savannah, 311, 33!). 340. , advance of troops under, ?

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, joint proclamation with Campbell and Parker, 392. , marches into Carolina, 437-446, 169-470. , operations of, 472-474. , wishes management in other hands. 483. , letters from, 44, 58, 119. 120. 1.47 148, 166, 193, 202, 211, 216, 223, 236, 237, 239. 242, 247, 253, 260, 262, 266, 271, 276, 293, 302. 303, 301; 372, 382, 389, 393, 396, 398. 399, 405, 419 , 437, 44G, 447, 448, 472, 483. — . ' l e t t e r s to, 5C, 84, 85, 100, 107, 124, 125. 128. 139, 167, 213, 227, 242, 2-48, 260, 282, 287, 314, 340, 379, 396. 398. 405, 423, 424, 427, 442, 447! Capt. Augustine, 3rd battalion, 60th regiment, 193, 262, 480. . letter and memorial from, 447. George M., 305. Major or Lt.-Col. James Mark, 120, 124, 198, 223, 252, 261, 269 , 271, 272, 273, 276, 302, 446; 44 S, 472. , letters and memorial from. 278, 399. , letters to, 392, 423. Price, Mary, widow of Joseph, memorial of, 484. Prineetown, 82. Pringle, Capt. Thomas, letter from, 51.

Prisoners, 50, 76, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 100, 105, 111, 134, 144, 145, 146, 149, 151, 154. 155, 157, 169, 177, 215, 218 , 223, 224, 225, 266, 280, 300, 318, 366, 418. articles of agreement concern­ ing, between Foster and Arnold, 41, 49. commissaries of, mentioned, 151, 316 , 379. commissary general. See Boudinot and Loring. exchange of, 27, 61, 62, 70, 72, 74, 75-76, 77, 85, 87 , 8 8 , 90, 92, 94, 97, 101, 133, 149, 150, 152, 155, 158, 166, 178, 201, 202, 204, 207, 219, 220, 235, 245, 248, 249, 250, 254 , 258, 261, 263, 264, 266, 267 , 269, 307, 308, 310, 342, 383, 407, 426. , commissioners for exchange, 201, 204, 220, 230, 235, 342, 350, 352, 377, 406, 409, 410, 413, 414: cartel pro­ posed, 398; negotiations, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 432, 441, 445. French, mentioned, 223, 318. in Pendennis Castle, 24. in Halifax or Nova Scotia, 280, 285, 318. lists of, 02, 109, 176, 207 ; taken in New Jersey, 88. provisions for, or support of, 181, 184, 192, 206, 235, 310. question of illtreatment of, 75, 105, 152, 153, 154, 169, 175, 185, 191, 194, 195, 196, 206, 427. (For the prisoners of Burgoyne's army undor the Convention of Saratoga, see Troops of Convention.) Privateers, 27, 190, 223. 293, 447, 452, 468. Prizes, act re, 364. Prospect Hill, 274, 289, 295. Providence (Rhode Island), 229. (Bahamas) should he New Provi­ dence, which see. Provincial Troops, 17, 80, 95, 156, 158, 159, 222, 234, 243, 254, 279, 282, 311, 335, 340, 359, 380, 394, 444, 448. 456, 4S3. agent for, 364. (going to West Florida), 323. grants of land to, 105. paymaster of, 92, 252, 275, 312, 468. raising of, 137-138, 139, 225. regulations or arrangements for, 343, 373-374, 375, 427428, 434 ; complained of, 435. stores and clothing for, 79, 83, 88, 93, 311, 314, 371, 379, 394.

j Provincial Troops—EMIT. regiments specified: ' Corps of Pioneers, 234. Delancy's, 2nd Battalion, 473, Florida Grenadiers, 395; Light Horse o£ Loyal Refugees [West Florida], 186, 187; Loyal Refugees companies [West Florida], 443, 446. Garrison Battalion, 343. Independent Companies, Nova Scotia, 428, 429. Sir John Johnson's Regi­ ment, 442. King's American Dragoons, proposals re, raising, 376. ' King's Orange Rangers, or Orange Rangers, 361, 362, 363, 394, 415, 417, 436, 440. Loval American Regiment, 426. Maryland Loyalists, 143, 151. New Jersey Volunteers, 404; 1st Battalion, 466. [New] York Volunteers, 432, 473. North Carolina Volunteers, 448; officers, 279. Nova Scotia Volunteers, 28, 252, 253, 265. Pennsylvania Loyalists, 1st Battalion, 163, 169, 336. Philadelphia Light Dra­ goons, 150. Prince of Wales American Regiment, 105. Queen's Rangers, 208, 243, j 324, 373, 396, 397, 446. ' Royal Fencible American Regiment, 159, 252, 380, 384; clothing for, 371; (see also Goreham). Royal or Loyal Highland Emigrants, 4, 49, 159, 202 , 252, 299, 360, 371, 380, 394, 402, 418, 419, 436 , 457; establishment of, as 84th Foot, 367, 396, 407. St. John's Volunteers, 354355; (see aho Callbeck). [South] Carolina Royalists, 239, 260, 271. 302, 304, 305. Volunteers of Ireland, 432, 450. Prowse, Henry, 231. Ptinderson, Mr., 34.

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Rabicot, Hons., 213. Rainsford, Capt. Andrew, letter from, 395. Ramsay: Capt. 21st [Malcolm], 261. Capt.-Lt,, 14th, 67. Capt., 80. Lieut., town adjutant of Boston, pay of, 65. Ensign, 396. Rappahannock River, 350. Rariton Landing, letters dated from, 85, 94, 100. Rawdon, Lord, Adjutant General, & c , 268, 432, 450. letters from, 359, 423, 450, 457. memorial to, 375. orders re Provincial Troops, 374. his regiment of Irish Volunteers, 375. Rawlings, Col. Moses, American officer, his battalion, 87. signs memorial, 106. Reading, Pennsylvania, 75, 112. Rebels. See Americans. Refugees. See Loyalists. Remington, L t . Samuel, 298. Bescorla. William, 120. Rhode Island. 37, 86, 89, 104, 161, 162, 174, 179, 238, 278, 341, 369, 458. Clinton's expedition to, men­ tioned, 285. 286. 287. in connection with Burgoyne and the Troops of Convention, 153. 154. 165, 166, 233. 249, 283, 288, 308, 313, 314, 315, 321, 322, 324, 323, 326, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333. 333, 3 « , 344, 316, 317, 353, 354. letter dated from, 226. Rice, Major, 332. Richards, Mr., 357, 374.

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Rogers, Col. David, letter from, 310. Rollinson, Capt., 291, 292, 306. letter from, 307. letter to, 292. Rome, George, letter from, 469. letter to, 449. Rose, Lieut., 149. Ross: „ Alexander, letter from, 205. Lieut, of Lord Macleod's Regi­ ment, 373. and Gray, Messrs., 66, 157. , letter from, 62. Roxbury, letters dated from, 340. Roy, Lieut.-Col, 17. letter to, 17. Rugglos, Brigadier, 376. Rum (for the Armv), 37, 82, 83, 116, 120, 121, 125. 128, 129, 130, 158, 184, 277, 413, 447, 4C4, 466. (for Indians) 182, 187, 189. inspector and prover appointed, 466. Russel or Russell: William, 424. Capt., assistant secretary, 467. Russia, question of auxiliary troops from, 7, 17. Rutland (Massachusetts), 269, 281, 283, 291, 292, 324, 328, 330, 331, 332, 333, 336, 341, 353. • letters dated from, 292, 307, 331, 334.

s Sable, Isle of, 452. St. Ann, 41. St. Ann's, £55. St. Augustine, 28, 32, 41, 44, 58, 108, 124, 125, 137, 190, 191, 258, 260, 314, 347, 372, 472. artillery wanted at, 239. defences of, 58, 84, 223. garrison, 56, 58, 248. letters dated from, 89, 105, 100. 119, 120, 147, 148, 166, 167, 168, 193, 197, 202. 204, 211, 212, 216, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 254, 236 , 237 , 239, 240, 242, 243, 247 , 253 , 256, 259, 260, 262, 275, 276, 278, 293. 302,_ 303, 304, 305. 426, 442. ' provision return, 256, 301. troops at, mentioned, 80, 119; medicines and hospitals for, 107, 110, 119. 138. St. Croix River, 69, 284. St. George, Capt., 44th Regiment. letter to, 270. St. George's, Grenada, letter dated from, 155. St. Helena, 473.

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Scotland, 62, 6S. Scott; General, 345, 483. Capt.-Liout., 155: ( ?) Indian Commissary rThomas] 189. , joint letter from, 139. Seaforth, Lord, his corps, 196. Seikell, Zach., 88. Seitz, Col. de or von, his Regt. of Hessians, 361-362, 440. Seix, Capt., barrack master, New York, 100. Selwyn: Captain, 463. Lieut., 40. Sergeant, Winwood, letter from, 425. Shade, John, 243. Shannon's Point, 225. Sharpsburg, 169. Shaw: Capt, Alex., 60th Eegt., 276, 305, 396. , letter from, 270. Lieut.,QusBn's Rangers [^Eticas], 593, 397. Capt., 171. Mr,, Indian Agent, 470. Shawe, Ensign, 39. Sheep's Gut River, 171. Shelburne, Lord, 1. Sheldon, 433. Sheridan, Lient., 432. Sherlock, Forster, 102. Ships: Adamant, merchant ship, 370. Albany, H.M. Sloop, 171, 371, 393, 423, 436, 441, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462. , letters dated from, 393, 423, 462. Alliance, privateer, 427. Andrew

TJoria,

119, 147, 148, 190, 202,

248. Dean, privateer, 427. Delaware, frigate, 152, 154. Dutchess of Gordon, Eagle, 102.

Elizabeth, Fanny,

25.

storeship, 54. 60, 164,

Favourite, brig, cartel, 178, 179. Favourite, transport, 121. Fidelity, transport, 111. Fox, 178. Friendship, storeship, James Holmes, master, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14. Friendship, transport Capt. Lumley, 88, 135, 181. Cage, sloop or armed ship, 171, 178, 362, 394, 395, 416. Galatea, H.M.S., 221, 225, 259. General Conway, 135, 181. Grand Duke, 384, 389, 401, 410. 'Grantham, i'29, Greenwich, 178.

Greyhound, frigate, 34, 40, 86, 269. Hannah, transport, 111. Hinehenbrook

or

Hinchinbrouh,

221, 239, 244, 251. Mope,

458.

Hound, sloop of war, 213. Howe, storeship or transport, 54, 88, 135 181. Home, armed sloop, 171, 468. I sis, 121. Jason^ 427. Juliana, 384, 389, 401, 410. Lady Howe, brig, 389, 396.

Lioness, armed ship, 239. Lively, frigate, 84, 85, 248, 366. Liverpool,

92.

Lord Hyde, packet, 340. Lord Lewhham, (?) storeship, 54. Lord Townshend, 411.

380, 38V, 389, 440.

Atalanta, frigate, 109, 116. Sell, schooner, 247. Betty, brigantine, 174, 185, 186, 194. Blonde, H.M.S., 441, 458, 469. , letters dated from, 436, 452, 453, 454, 457, 461. Boston, rebel frigate, 441, 461. Brilliant,

Daphne,

IAzard, H.M.S., 224._ Lonsdale, (?) storeship, 54.

212.

Argo, transport, 19. Argus, gun boat, 212. Argyle,

Ships—cont.

Margr.ry, transport, 280, 349, 352. Maria, victualling ship, 378, 400. Mars, victualling ship, 378. Martha, armed storeship, 359, 361. Mary,

279.

281.

Britannia, transport, 53. Brnnsicic, schooner, 51. Buchram,, armed schooner, 468. Bute, storeship, 90.

Mercury,

Cabbot, 172, 179. Camilla, 238. Canceaux, 34. Carrisfort, 247. Carteret, 429. Centurion, 14. Cerberus, 10, Ceres, 402. Charming Nelly, Crisis, 366.

Minerva, (?) storeship, 54. Nancy, armed ship, 318, 362. Nautilus, 458.

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packet, 167.

Mermaid, 416. Mersey, 330. Mil ford, 34-

Neptune, Newbury,

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213. 471.

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435, 458.

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258, 260, 272, 275, 276,

446. PHETNIV, man-of-war, 413. , letter dated from, 359. Folly, 51, 212. Preston, 11.M.S., 16, 174, 388. Prince, George, 92.

Providence, 461.

rebel frigate, 441,

Haven, 10. Bebecca, 213, 221, 244, 251. Renown, 20, 42, 43, 73. Resolution, 35, 48. Bomvlus, 342, 418, 420, 430, 461. Kaxe, 446. Hoyal George, transport, 53.

St. John, Sarah

H.M. schooner, 198.

and Elizabeth

Fooie,

190.

Scorpion, H.M.S., 17. Solebay, man-of-war, 24, 431, 447, 470. Springfield,

124.

Sylph, H.M.S., 213. Symmetry, brig, 194. Tartar, (?) storcship, 54. Thames,

12, 15, 10, 47.

Tortoise, armed ship or transport, 128, 280, 349. Trmnsktnd, storoship, 117. Triton, man-of-war, 37, 40. Tryon, privateer, 375. Union,

83, 108.

Fcnijeonce, privateer, 307. VIGILANT, letter dated from, 379. Vulture,

170.

Warren, privateer, 427. Wist Florida, armed sloop, 115. Shireff: Charles, fort adjutant and bar­ rack master, St. Augustine, 44, 72, 107, 114, 242. Lt.-Col. [William], 220. , letter to, 219. Shoemaker, Samuel, certificate bv, 418. circular to, 364, letters from, 370, 421. Shrimpton, Capt., 256, 266. Shuldham, Admiral, 15. Shuttloworth, Lieut, John, 135, 310, 360. Simmonds, Captain of the " Solebav," skoutil

he Symouds, which see

Simmond's [should be, Simon's! Island, 473. Sinclair: Capt, [George], 115. Lieut.-Gov. [Pattrick]. 436. Wm., clerk of ordnance, 376. Sinnott, Pierce, Lieut.-Gnv. of Niagara, 33, 130, 103, 422. Skaden, Mrs. Margaret, 402. Skeensborough, 390. Skene: Capt. David, 11. Gov. or Col. Philip, 27. , letter from, 186.

Skinner: Alexander or Mr, of St. Augus­ tine, 191, 248. , letter to, 124. Brig.-Gen. Cortland, his brigade 87. , letters from, 385, 476. Capt., 70th [John], 362, 437. Joseph, loyalist, 268. Stephen, loyalist of New Jersey, certificate or testimony from, 395, 484. Sloper, Cornet, 237. Small, Major John, commandant of the Royal Highland Emi­ grants, 111, 150, 159, 170, 171, 177, 178, 209. 419. , letter from, 419. Smelt, Lieut., 8. Smith: Benjamin, 401. Francis, Col. or Brigr., 35, 410. , pay of, 65. Capt. John, secretary to Sir Henry Clinton, 395, 442, , letters from, 285, 287, 343, 372, 420. , letters to, 365, 360, 433. John, Paymaster General to Pro­ vincial corps [may be same as above], 275, 312, 373, 380, 394. Capt., 5th regiment [John], 13. John, treasurer of committee for relief of widows and orphans, letter to, 116. John, Dep. Comptroller of port of Philadelphia. 100, 414. Samuel, letter to, 142. WiSliam, CI). Jus. of New York, letter and certificate from, 333, 429. William, agent (at Halifax) for the contractors and deputy paymaster to tho Provincial Forces, 467. Captain of "Bell." 247. Fitzhngh and Halliday, Messrs., contractors, 393 , 406. , letter to, 390. Smyrna [Smyrnea], East Florida, 293. Smyth: Frederick, Oh. Jus. of New Jersey, 3, 135. , claim of, 374, 375. John, 203, 400. I Snead: ] Captain, 154. i Lieut., 154. j Solomon, Lieut. John, 265. Sorcl, letter dated from camp at, 288. Sonbiran, L t . Wm.. 108. Soutor, Major William, 80, 170. letter from, 365. South Carolina, 105, 195, 198, 209, 211, 224, 225, 227, 228, 469. loyalists mentioned, 240. merchants interested in, 3-49.

South Carolina—mnt. movements of Prevost in, 472-4. Palatines of, 195. recovery of, to the Crown, ad­ vised, 406. refugees embodied as Provincial forces, 230, 252, 258, 272, 472. troops (American), 259, 200, 2(>6; Thomson's regiment of Light Horse, 224, 228. Spaight, Lieut., 44. Spain, 113. declaration of war, 448. her possessions to be attacked, 449. with regard to Louisiana, 470. Spaniards in West Florida, 213, 236, 397. action of, on the Mississippi, 112-113, 115-116. Spanish : officers, 477. River, Capo Breton Island, 429, 436. , in connection with the colliery, 251, 255 , 265, 280, 281, 286, 312 , 318, 354, 358, 395, 416, 424, 4:30. Sparks's Wnshinghm, 22, 51. 61. 62. 71, 74, 77, 78, 82, Si. 85; 90, 92; 103, 105, 111, 117, 133, 137, 149, 150, 152, 153, 155, 158, 161, 167, 176, 186, 191, 192, 193, 208, 209, 217, 256, 263, 338, 393, 409, 413, 418. Specht, Col., 343. (Compare Speth.) Speirs, Ensign John, 62. Spencer, Con., 229. Speth irr Speht, Lt.-Col., 313, 317, 344, (Compare Specht.) Spithoad, 9. Springfield (Now Jersey), 88, Spry, Wm.. Captain, commanding engineer at. Halifax, 23, 170, 266, 317, 318, 302, 371, 372, 373, 425, 130. 436. 465, 468. letters from, 176, 308. letters to, 21, 103. 370, 465. Stade, 31. Stanley : Captain, 178, 193 , 358. Cornet, 45. Stanton, Capt., 40. Staten Island. 31, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 55, 73, 126, 184, 194. Coles Ferry, 194, letters dated from, 113. 150. Stead, Ensign Wm., 103. Steel, John, Ensign 63rd, memorial from, 187; mentioned, 188, 245. Stephens: Francis, 422. Humphrey, joint letter from, as Commissioner for exchange of prisoners, 230. Philip, secretary of the Ad­ miralty, 12, 405. Thomas, captain, 139.

! Sterne's brigade (Hessians), 90. j Stevens, B. F . , Facsimile*, 202, 268, 304. I Stewart: A., American sufferer, 119, ; Robert, 335. William, Lieut, 42nd, 149, 235, I 236, 269. Cob, 484 (qy. same as John I Stuart, superintendent). I Capt., 451. Stiell, Lt.-Col. William, 124, 214, 215, 236, 260, 453. letter from, 115, letters to, 84, 108, 124 , 237 , 452. Stillwater, 149. I Stirks, Samuel, 252. Stirling: (titular) Lord, 195, j , exchange of, 57, 60. ; Lt.-Col., memorial from, 247. i Stockley, Ensign, 154. : Stockton, Major, 158. Stono or Stono Ferry, 446, 472, 473. i Stopford, Major, 180, 217. Stores, ftca under Troops, Story, Enoch, 145, 160, 193. ; Strachy. Mr., 146. I Street, Samuel Denny, 173. Strode [Col.].. 26. . Stuart : Major [Hon. Charles, 43rd foot], 70. I Charles, Dep. Superintendent of Indian Affairs, letter from, 206. ! Henry, letter to, 122. j Capt. James, 196. ' John, Cel.. and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 57, 73, 84, I 119, 123, 124, 147, 197, 202, 232. 213, 211, 239, 240, 251. 252 , 259, 2S2, 304, 323, 470, 471. , death of and succession to, 403. 419, .123. -121- 127. , Indian talks from or to. 140, 142, 151. . loiters from, 120, 123. 125, 128, 1.31, 137, 187, 189. 191. : /letters to, 41, 5 6 / 57. 69, 81, 87, 101, 107, 108, 117, 120, 123, 129, 131, 135, 139, 204, j 205, 200 , 242, 282, 323, 391. 406. Studholmo. G.. major of brigade. 23. 170,' 209, 265, 436. letter from, 69. ! Sullivan, Maj.-Gen. John (American 1

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exchange of, 57, 60. letters from. 00, 68. Sullivan'? IsSand, 221. Sumner, Thos., 368. Sunbury, Georgia. 225, 369. Sussex'County, 464, 466. Sutherland: Lt.-Col., 248. Lieut., 172, 202, 427.

Stitton, Gapt., 67. Swan, Capt., 4.05, 406. Swann, Row., letter from, 278. Swansea, 60. Swanton, Capt., 103. Swift, J . , Captain, 163. Swoopc, Lt.-Col. Michael, 76, 10G. Symans, Capt. (West Florida), 412. [Svmonds], Sinimonds, Capt. of "Solebay," 470.

T Taitt, Tait or Tato, David, Indian commissary, 189, 240. letters from, 129, 131, 440, 446. letters to, 105, 125. Taylor: Thomas, 231. William, secretary to Hancock, 300. Teakle, Lieut. Sov. (?), 154. Teller Abraham, 131. Tempter, Lteut.-Col. Dudley, letter to, 113. Templeton, Oliver, letter to, 303. Terrill, Wm., 400. Thomas, Mr., 433. Thompson: [Lt. Col.] B[cnjamin], 376. Sir Charles, 6. Capt. J . , 175. Mary, refugee, 413. William, letter from, 405. , letter to, 406. or Thomson, Brig.-Gen. (Ameri­ can army), 74, 255, 467. , his regiment of South Carolina Light Horse, 224, 228, Thomson: Charles, secretary to Congress, letter from, 304. American officer, 257 [_qy. same as Brig. Thompson]. Thornhill, Lieut. Edward, 89, 95, 116, 482. letter from, 423. memorial from, 309. Thurley, Dennis, 243. Tice, Gilbert, 39. Ticonderoga, 94, 140, 146, 303. Tilbury, Lt-Government of, 352. Timpany, Major R., 404. Tioga Point, 484. Tisbury, 306. Tobacco, 93, 166. Act concerning, 364. Tollemaehe, Hon. J . , 17. Tongue or Tonga, Mr., 96, 123. Tonno, Mr., 398. Tonvn, Patrick. Gov. of Fast Florida. 58, 84, 119, 148, 193, 202, 215, 223, 224, 242, 247, 258, 260, 261. 271, 272, 282. 302. 403. 448.

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Troops (British Army), commissions —cont.

, vacancies or successions, 88, 116, 121, 122, 144, 149', 154-5, 165-6, 257, 262 , 26-1, 273, 277, 279 , 281, 282 , 357 358, 359, 366 , 432, 443 , 444. (Sec also promotions.) departments; barrack master general's, 99, 184, 219. commissary general's, 219. quarter-master general's, 99, 103, 113, 193, 219. , agreement for horses and waggons, 104. deserters, 118, 384, 418, 447. detachment under Col. Guy Johnson, 313, 31G-7, 318, 362. , detained at Halifax or Lunenborg, 390, 392, 436. (See also Guy Johnson.) , detachment to reinforce the southward or Savannah, 314, 323. sent to Pensacola, 323. embark for America, 19, 20, 26. officers, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 20, 26, 31, 36, 42, 44, 55, 65, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90. 93, 99, 111, 114, 124, 130, 132! 133, 142, 148, 149, 157, 162, 178, 187, 200, 207, 214, 217, 219, 234, 240, 241, 248, 249, 255, 257, 262, 264, 273, 277, 282 , 286, 289, 314, 315, 357 365, 383, 394, 405, 410, 466, 470, 474. , complaint from, 435. , as to pay of genera! or staff officers, 32, 65, 78. , aa to pay or subsistence of officers, 8, 87, 95. , letter to officer command­ ing the 37th regiment, 464; the 55th, 108. pay or money for, expenses, military chest, &c. 2, 3, 9-10, 14-15, 34, 37, 38. 44, 46-47, 56, 64-65,, 71, 74, 79,' 80, 83, 86, 135, 145, 148, 200, 202, 210, 217, 218, 233, 235, 248, 252, 277, 281, 312, 316, 3-52, 358, »59, 368, 369, 372, 377, 379, 386, 397, 409, 417, 423, 432433, 438, 466, 469. promotions, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 31, 43, 44, 51. 63, 103, 111, 127, 132, 160. 165, 180, 185, 187, 188, 217, 236, 212, 246, 252, 254, 262, 264, 269, 275, 278, 279; 284, 286, 287, 298 , 299 , 310, 335, 342, 351, 357, 358 , 359, 366, 368, 388. 408, 410, 422, 430, 432, 444;' (see also under commissions

above).

Troops (British Army)—cont. raising of regiments, 187, 196, 217 (see also

under

names of

persons raising them). , brigade or regiments of Highamiers, 35, 196, 210. recruits, 90, 95. 103, 109, 140, 253, 314. , German recruits for, 4142, 67, 70, 78. regimental surgeons, 33. (See also the entry Hospitals.) regiments specified r light Dragoons, 90, 103. 7th Dragoons, 422. 16th or Queen's regiment of Light Dragoons, 7, 26, 44, 95, 103, 173, 178. 17th Light Dragoons, 20, 39, 44, 45, 95, 103, 195, 237, 358. Guards or Foot Guards, 27, 31, 33, 39 , 45 , 53, 02, 66, 85, 87, 103, 111, 114, 196, 200, 217, 219, 252. 350, 358, 305; 1st Regiment, 48, 49, 312, 319, 422, 443; 3rd Regiment. 126. 3rd Foot, 20, 103. 4th Foot, 42, 66, 176, 231, 311, 349. 5th Foot, 13, 43, 87, 94 , 97. 6th Foot, 7, 26, 254. 7th Foot, 72, 99, 111, 116, 127, 135, 217, 368, 383; Fuziliers or Royal Fusi­ liers [7th regiment], 75, 187 , 231, 310, 463. 8th Foot, 78, 157, 442; King's regiment [8th], 391. 9th Foot, 26, 44, 217, 249, 264, 269, 274, 357. 10th Foot, 14, 42, 81, 11B, 119, 352. 11th Foot, 26. 12th Foot, 49. 14th Foot, 8, 28, 31, 35, 40, 67, 148, 149, 157 , 202. 15th Foot, 6, 19, 42, 62, 441. 16th Foot, 26. 41, 115, 202, 215 , 262, 273, 323, 431, 470, 477. 17th Foot, 6, 24, 42, 44, 221, 367. 18th Foot, 28. 20th Foot, 26, 291, 292, 348, 359. 443. 21st Foot, 166, 264, 268, 274, 283, 3o6, 450. 22nd Foot, 42. 57 . 254. 23rd Foot. 42, 161, 163, 169, 217, 231, 439; Welsh Fusiliers [23rd regiment], 97. 24th Foot, 26, 326, 356. 26th Foot, 8, 72. 109, 111, 113, 127, 157 . 231. 27th Foot, 22, 373.

Troops (British. Army)—cont. regiments specified—CORD. 28th Foot, 11, 19, 20, 42, 92, 102, 106, 284. 29th Foot, 269. 30th Foot, 02. 31st Foot, 269, 432. 33rd Foot, 21. 34th Foot, 26, 70, 269. 35th Foot, 42, 71. 37th Foot, 19, 87, 196, 268.

461. 381 h Foot, 6, 42. 40th Foot, 21, 271, 302. 42nd Foot, 7, 33, 149, 151. 217, 236. 430. ' 43rd Foot, 29, 81, 187. 392. 44th Foot, 13, 57, 270, 311. 45th Foot, 27, 90, 412. 40th Foot, 19, 152. 47th Foot, 40, 78, 155, 255,

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48th Foot, 103, 109.' ! 52nd Foot, 8, 13, 18, 26, 81, 88, 317. 53vd Foot, 19, 21, 26, 269, 80S, 418, 439, 442, 415. 54th Foot, 54, 443. 55th Foot, 108, 187. 56th Foot, 367. 57th Foot, 19, 89, 116, 278, 30959th Foot, 31. 60th Foot or Royal Ameri­ can Regiment. 7, 73. 122, 180, 197, 255, 270, 271, 272, 431: 2nd battalion. 26, 2 2 3 / 261, 473, 481;' 3rd battalion, 148, 202. 277, 417, 447, 474; 4th battalion, 303, 412. G2nd Foot, 26, 97. 217, 256, 262, 264, 260, 353, 357, 383 426 444. 63rd Foot,' 24, '44, 68, 187, 194 , 24-5. 64th Foot, 196. 65th Foot, 35, 44, 51. 70th Foot, 93, 250, 362, 381,

391. 418, 437,440, 457, 409.

71st Foot, 21, 24, 33, 35, 62, 63, 81, 90, 310, 323, 340, 363, 367, 373. 370, 396, 430, 444, 419, 473; 1st battalion. 472 : 2nd bat­ talion, 352. 472. 72nd Font, 219. Lord MeLeod's Regiment [73rdt, 234 , 310, 307, 373. 74th Foot or Argvloshire regiment, 302. 370, 331, 385. 394. 440. 459. 76th Foot, 130. Athof Regiment of High­ landers [77thl. 217. Lord Seaforth's Corps [78thl. 196. Roval Liverpool Regiment [79th], 196.

Troops (British Army)—cont. regiments specified—cont, Edinburgh Highland regi­ ment [80th], 35, 187, 253. 82nd Foot, 370, 381^ 394, 416, 457, 459. 84th Foot, 407. Royal Artillery, 110, 129, 155, 239, 269, 298. Eogincers, 86, 133. Invalids, 88, 235, 269, 439. Marines, 88, 166, 170, 250, 251, 285, 300, 301, 311, 312, 363, 305. stores, provisions, supplies, clothing, tents, &C, 6. 8-9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14-15, 1C, 17, 21, 32, 33, 31, 37, 39, 40. 4748, 52, 56, 57, 58-59, 62,' 63, 64, 06, 72, 74, 79, 80, 82-83, 90, 93. 96, 99, 106, 111, 113, 114, 115, 128, 130, 131. 131, 135, 137, 153, 157, 160, 162, 178, 181, 184, 190, 200, 231, 234, 2&5, 236, 240, 250, 277, 278, 280, 290, 306, 322, 329, 330, 339, 342, 349, 357. 358. 359, 360, 369, 372, 374, 377, 378, 379, 380, 384, 389, 390, 393, 394, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 404, 4.00. 408, 409, 410. 411, 417, 423, 437. 450, 466; 468, 471, 483. , proposal to supply black cattle from East Florida, 28, 29, 30, 37; live stock from Wales, 35, 47-8. , badness of bread or flour, 54, 64, 82, 102, 382. , shortness of provisions, 347. , powder at Halifax, 370, 371. Troops of Convention {army of Gen. Burgoyne under the Conven­ tion of Saratoga), 186, 210, 222 , 226, 232-233, 234, 235. 249, 256, 257, 264, 260, 267. 268, 269, 280, 281, 282, 283; 281, 298, 308. 309, 313, 352, 382, 411^42, 445. clothing for, 278, 289. 290, 303. 314, 315, 316, 3 2 1 / 324, 325326, 350, 421, 426. 440, 451. (See ateo Canada.) deserters of, 353, 402. general orders, 220, 264. money required for. 238, 315. 322, 325. 329, 331-333. 331. 337, 333, 341, 345, 316. 319. 356. 378, 389, 390, 441, 465, 476, 480. necessaries or supplies for. 378, 380. 387. 389, "396-397. 440. 441. officers of, 401. , wine for, 447 , 448, 449, 464, 166. , situation of, 439.

Troops of Convention—cont. ordered to move south, 319-322, 324-334, 336-338, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, 346; march, 346, 347, 353, 357. provisions, and accounts for pro­ visions, supplied by the Ameri­ cans, 151, 160, 166, 168, 175, 179, 180, 182, 187 . 203, 221, 227, 229, 238, 255, 207 , 270, 274, 275, 283, 287, £88, 289, 299, 300, 301-302, 303, 304, 313, 319-320, 321, 324, 453, 463, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, , 479, 480-481, 483. question of exchange of, 342, 345 , 353, 356, 377, 420, 439, 445, 448, 449, 476, 478. regiments omitted from augmen­ tation, 401. rum for, 403-404, 447. situation of, 387-388, 439-440. Trotter, Mr., contractor, 13, 15. Trout Creek, Setter dated from, 274. Trumbull, Governor (of Connecticut), 325. Tryon : Maj.-Gen. William, late Gover­ nor of New York, 25, 129, 132, 231, 250. , letters from, 168, 216. , letters to, 104, 106, 109, 205, 381. , opinion, as one of Board of General Officers, 373. County (New York), "381, 422. Turnbull, Lieut., 160. Turner, George, Deputy Paymaster at Halifax, 123. letter from, 469. letters to, 112, 122, 125. Tuttle, Daniel, refugee, 379. Twistleton, Col., 132. Tybee, 224, 226, 314. Tyrer, Mr., 227. Tyrrel, William, 126.

u Ulster County (New York), 377. Underwood, Mr., 368. United States, 179, 182, 197 , 283, 289, 295, 302, 341, 359, 474, 478, 481. Board of Treasury, 453, 477, 481. Upham, J . , 438TTrquharfc, Capt., 65.

Valfancey, L t . George, assistant Quarter-Master General to the troops of Convention, 140, 143, 144, 262, 309. report from, 274. Valley Forge, 195. letters dated from, 220, 255. Van Alstine, Peter, 268, 281. Van Braam, Captain or Major Jacob. 122, 148, 277, 447. letters from, 277, 480. Van Buskirk, Lawrence, 399. Van Mater, Daniel and Henry, letter from. 386. Vann, Jos., letter from, 120. Vannant, Wynant, 186. Vatas, Capt., 14. Vaudreuil, 41. Vaughan, Col. or Brig.-Gen. John, 21. pay of, 65. Veale, Dr., 14. Vegesack, 42. Verner, Frederick, refugee, 408, 418. Verte, Bay of, 170. Vice-Admiralty Court [New York], 185. Violie, Myndert, memorial from, 345. Vigors, Capt,, T93. Vincennes or St, Vinccnncs, Fort or Post, 237, 420. its surrender, 437-8, 441, 471. letters dated from, 376, 385, 337, 391. (See aho Fort Sack­ ville.) Virginia. 92, 136, 151, 203. 208, 235, 313, 446. delegate of, 387._ Governor (American) of, 373, 382, 387. 388, 389. 440, 445. (Sec oho Patrick Henry.) refugees from, 438, 431. troops of Convention to go So, 320-1. 322. 325. 326-329. 331. 332, 342 , 343, 346, 347, 353. 356, 357. , march to, 363. , in, 387, 388 , 389, 101, 401. •144; (ser alto Charlotteville. Richmond, &c). Capes of, 316Volunteers, 6, 18.

! Washington, Geneaal—cont, letters from, 22, 27, 49. 51, 57, 60 , 61, 62, 71, 74, 75, 77, 78, i 82, 84, 87, 92, 103, 118, 126, 133, 134, 137, 149, 152, 153, j 158, 164, 176, 185, 186, 192, ! 208, 216, 217. 220, 222, 255, I 356, 259, 261, 263, 268, 280, 322, 338, 345, 349, 350, 361, 378, 379, 382, 389, 398, 409, 414; note from, 70. letters to, 51, 61, 62, 70, 71, 75, 85, 86, 90, 101, 105, 111, 117, 133, 134, 137, 150, 155, 166, 175, 183, 184, 191, 193, 196, 201, 208, 209, 212, 215, 219, 222, 233, 250, 258, 262, 269, 274, 298, 326, 342, 348, 352, 374, 380, 387, 406, 410. : Col, Paterson's interview with, !

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Waddell, Mr., 104. Walcott, Lt.-Col. William, powers to exchange prisoners, 85. letters to, 85, 87, 97. letter from, 94. answers ohjections, 94. paper from, 101. letter in answer to, 103. Waldeck, Corps, regiment or troops, 42, 06, 67, 85, 90, 100, 121, 178, 323 , 397 , 403, 412-413 , 426, 460, 471. Wales, live stock to be shipped from. 50 35, 48. Wallias, —, Master of "Union" : Watcrbury, Brigadier David, Arncritransport, 108. can officer, 255 , 267. Ward: letter from, 405. Elizabeth, refugee, 431. letter to, 406. Thomas, 431. Waters: General, 178. Abel, 268. Ward's House, West Chester, 112. W., master of transport, 17. War Office, 95. Watertown, 274, 295. letters dated from, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, Watkins, John, 464. 8, 11, 13, 14. 17, 18, 19, 20, Webb, Col. (American), 248, 310. 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, Weir, John, surgeon, 249, 315, 348. 35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, letters from, 247, 348. 18, 49, 50, 51, 52, 63, C6, 67. letter to, 347. 6S, 70, 73, 72, 73. 74, 75, 78; Weirogan, Capt. Nicholas, 139. 81, 87, 88, 89, 90. 91, 92, 93, Welling and Morris. See Willing. 94, 90, 97, 98, 99, 102, 103, Wells, Major (of Connecticut), 87, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 89. 113, 115. 117, 118. 119, 121. Wentwortli: 122, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, Governor John, allowance for, 131, 132, 134. 135, 148. 149, 94. 153, 167, 161, 175, 170, 177, , letter to, 4. 178, 187, 188, 196, 200, 201, Mr. (in London, qy. Paul), 94. 211, 217, 219, 233, 234, 237, Weples, Samuel, 154. 239, 240, 243, 260, 252, 253, West, Col,, letter to, with others, 2-i4, 257, 262, 269. 270, 271, 74. 273, 278, 280, 284, 300', 310, West Chester, 112. 311, 323. 334, 335, 312, 319. Western Islands, 172. 350, 351; 352. 357 . 358, 366', Wost Florida, 84, 119, 197, 202, 237, 367, 373, 379, 382, 333, 388, 390, 392, 396, 399, 402, 409. 215, 246, 270, 323, 396. 410, 414, 422, 430, 439, 444, Council for, 182. 450, 464. defence of, 73. Washington, General, 140, 143, 151, expected attack on, 214. 181, 191, 192, 195, 218, 221, loyal refugees corps, 470. 228. companies in, 186. 187, difficulty of forcing, to an 484. action, 431-135. situation of independent com­ his army, 230, 434. panies in, 411-2. (See aho in connection with exchange of Gen. John Campbell command­ prisoners, 85, 88, 94, 112, 204, ing in.) 230, 235,' 441. West Indies, 7, 15, 35, 38, 103, 162, in connection with the Troops of 163. 174, 212, 303. Convention, 154, 232, 263, rum from, 37. 274, 281, 282, 284. 287, 288, Westmeath, Lord, letter from, 2. 319, 320, 321. 322. 323, 325; Westminster (America), 344. 326, 327, 331. 333, .116, ai7, Weymouth, Lord, 448. 33S, 346, 353; 356, 357, 388, Wheat, Lieut.. 193. 389, 426, 466. J White, — (of Savannah), 224.

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Wilson: Whitehall, letters dated from, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 19, 20, 24, 27, 28, 31, Capt. Andrew, 3. 32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 45, 46, 55, 61, R., 367. 64, 69, 82, 87, 91, 02, 96, 99, 101, ' Maj.-Gen. Sir Thomas, letter to, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 115, 127. 118, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133, Wilton, William, letter from, 206. 135, 162, 163, 175, 176, 188, 195, Winchester [Virginia], 380, 387, 389, 203, 206, 207, 208, 215, 221, 227, 390. 230, 231, 234, 210, 242, 246, 259, Windsor, Nova Scotia, 209. 260, 204, 270, 279, 284, 301, 311, Winsiow, Edward, letter from, 72. 317, 335, 336, 342, 315, 349, 353, Winter Hill, 297, 324, 332. a * l , 358, 359, 363, 301, 367, 369, Winthrop and Kimble, Messrs., 370, 374, 375, 383, 386, 390, 391, letter from, 104. 392, 395, 397, 405, 406, 407, 408, Wissenbach Battalion (Hessians), 109, 415, 419, 422, 428, 429, 430, 472, 473. 437, 444, 4.49, 455, 436. (See also Wombwell and Devaynes, Wombwcll, Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.) Henrleks and Devaynes or Sir George Wombell [contractors], Whitemarsh Camp, letter dated 242, 339, 401. from, 152. Wood: White Plains, letter dated from, 280. Israel, 369. Whiton, George, 3. Lient. 34th, 70. Wier: Dr., 193. Daniel, commissary general, 92, ! 160, 277, 312, 322, 330, 378, Woolbank, Thomas, Quarter-Master, 404, 433. ! 150. , letters from, 157, 161. J Wright: - — , letters to, 154, 277, 330, \ Sir James, Governor of Georgia, 132, 424, 483. 403, 447, 448. John. See, Weir. , his negroes, 225. Wiggins, Thomas, letter from, 173. , letter to, 467. W-ightman, Col., 229. ; *, memorial from, with Wileman, Thos., 195. others, 425; mentioned, 424. Wilkinson : , note and letter from, 467, Lieut, of Artillery [Edward"), 483. 413. Thomas, of Council of St. John's Brig.-Gen., of the Americans, Island, letter from, 355. [James], 281. , deposition before, 429. Susannah, letter from, 414. t Mr., surveyor of St. John's Willford, Lient., 193. Island, 465. Williams: Mr., son of Sir James, 4 2 L Geo. Jas., letter to, 22. I WrottesTev. Col. Sir John. 148. John, 83. j Wnlff, Capt., 447. Major, of Rawlin's battalion. [Otho H ] , 87, 89. Lieut., 31. Williamsburg, Virginia, 391, 396, 441. letter dated from, 180. Williamson, Androw, American general, 228, 259, 275 303. Willing: Capt, James (United States). ' Yates, Lieut., affidavit of, 82. ! Ycddore, 394. 197, 213, 214, 230. I York: and Morris, Messrs. 113, 163. Mr., 227. Wtlloe, Capt., 193, 232. 266, 308. i Town, 232. 426. [ , letter dated from, 261. Wilson, Dr., 134. j Young, Lient. John, 139. Wilmott, Ensign, 78.