1768. November 15, November 19, November 20, November 20, November 21, November 21, November 21, December 10, December 20, Minutes 18th August. Petition for lands on the Restigouche refused, they being claimed by the Indians. Other petitions and minor busi ness. Page 874 The same, 29th August. Petitions and entries of reports received. 876. The same, 3rd September. Report (entered in full) of Committee on repairs to the Chateau St. Louis. Petitions for lands. 878. Hillsborough to Carleton. Report on manufactures received; is conerned to find that the manufacture of linen and woollen is carried on to an extent he could not have conceived possible. Prohibition would be impracticable and impolitic; hopes that when arrangements are settled, a revenue may be obtained to encourage other industries. Birth of a prince. Opening of Parliament; addresses passed with uuanimity, with the resolution to preserve invioiate the supreme authority of the Legislature of Great Britain over every part of the British Empire, will he hopes, defeat the views of those who seek to create disunion and disaffection. 839. Carleton to Hillsborough. Had communicated the opinion of the Attorney and Solicitor General to the claimants for the lordship of Mingan, of the islands of that name and of Anticosti. Had declined to forward duplicates of their answer, as they had already sent the original to a private agent to be laid before His Lordship. 883. The same to the same. Gives an account of the disputes as to the disposal of whale bone wrecked somewhere on the river. The disputes as to the rights of the officers of the admiralty court and his (Carleton's) powers in respect to it. 885 The same to the same. (Secret). Does not believe reports about an attempt being in preparation for the recovery of Quebec by the Canadians. He has no doubt of their secret attachment to France, which will continue so long as they are excluded from employment in the British service. France naturally has the affection of the people and nothing has been done to gain one man. He, therefore, cannot be sure a treasonable correspondence does not exist, but, if so, it must be confined to a few, and it is possible the Count de Chatelest raised the report to create a jealousy, when the design to raise a Canadian Regiment was known, so as to prevent a measure that would fix their attachment to the British Government. Has had applications from most of the gentlemen of the Province to be admitted to the King's service, in which they would show their zeal and gratitude. Considerations as to the part France would take should the Colonies push matters to extremity. How the good will and friendship of the Canadians, and the safety of Canada could be secured. Refers to previous letters giving his opinion that the affections of the Canadians or a great force is necessary to secure the Province. 890. Thomas Bradshaw to John Pownall. To move Lord Hillsborough to inform the Lords of the Treasury if General Murray was given to understand that £1,500 a year was to be his salary as Governor of Quebec. 842 Pownall to Bradshaw. States that Lord Hillsborough cannot give certain information as to Murray's salary. The Treasury recommended £2,000 a year; Lord Grenville thought £1,200 enough. Hillsborough believes £1,500 to be a reasonable charge. 843 Bradshaw to Pownall, transmitting letter from Francis MacKay (p. 768) for Lord Hillsborough's information. 845 Hillsborough to Carleton. Letter No. 5 (12th October) laid before the King. The letter to the Secretary of the Treasury sent to the Lords of Trade. 853 Count Chatelest Lamont to Hillsborough (in French). Urges favourable consideration being given to the claims of the Marchioness de 1768. December 24, Vaudreuil respecting her lands in Canada, she being reduced to great distress. Page 854 Hillsborough to Count Chatelest (in French). Had the King derived any revenue from the Province of Quebec, he would have recalled to His Majesty's memory Lord Shelburne's promises to the Marchioness de Vaudreuil. So soon as the affairs of Quebec are settled, he shall do all in his power for her interests. Is pained at the distress of the Marchioness. 855 1769. January 4, Whitehall, January 4, January 18, February 14, February 15, March 15. CORRESPONDEMCE BETWEEN GOVERNOR CARLETON AND THE ENGLISH Q. 6. Hillsborough to Carleton. His course respecting the dispute in the Admiralty case (Q. 5-2, p. 885) was dictated by a proper attention to the interests of the Crown, whilst that of the judges and officers was influenced by personal motives. His commission as Vice Admiral has been transmitted. Page 1 The same to the same. His remarks on the state and temper of the new subjects will be useful in the consideration of the measures under deliberation. The necessity of extending to that brave and faithful people a reasonable participation in the establishments which are to form the basis of the future government, but fears that faction and prejudice will prevent their employment in the military line, though he sees great advantage were they so employed. 3 Carleton to Hillsborough. Has not yet received formal intimation for the payment of Mr. DeLery's pension, but has in the meantime paid him £100 for six months, to be charged to the secret service, till further orders, when it is desirable to make it public. Calls attention to the suspicious circumstance that Cadet, a Canadian of low extraction, raised from being a butcher to be munitionnaire general, has, after being released from the Bastile, remitted two or three thousand pounds sterling, to be distributed among his old dependents and in charity to this and adjacent parishes. He is illiterate, but of good natural parts, and a fit person to be employed by the French Government, if they have designs against this country. The same to the same. Sends minutes of Council. 9 14 Minutes 27th September, 1768. Buildings at Chicoutimi for the fur trade, erected by Merry and others, to be demolished. Committee on fees. Report of Committee on the damage done by the fall of the King's forges in Cul de Sac. Petitions for land. 15 20 21 22 The same, 3rd November. Potts sworn in as Commissary of the ViceAdmiralty Court. Petitions presented. 23 The same, 24th November. H. T. Cramahé, Walter Murray and Colin Drummond sworn in as Councillors. Committees, &c., appointed and orders sent to officers to furnish their accounts. 25 29 The necessity of stringent laws to guard against fires. 1769. March 20, March 24, April 13, advantages to be expected from this step. Sends list of 12 names, the first being that of Mr. de Lery, as he early gave proof of a desire to serve His Majesty. Contradicts the report of the Bishop living in great pomp; affecting to exhibit the pomp and pageantry of the Church of Rome and of erecting a magnificent palace. The only procession is that of the Fète Dieu, which has always been observed, and his magnificent building is new roofing the Bishop's house, of which the walls were standing; it is now let hy him for public offices. He himself lives in a small apartment of the Seminary, eating at the commmon table. The subject of religion is a delicate one. To explain many matters and settle private affairs, he wishes to return to Europe for a time; by being on the spot he might clear up many difficulties. Page 34 John C. Roberts to Pownall. Asks that a formal notification be sent to Carleton, that Allsopp has been appointed his deputy as Secretary, &c. 5 Hillsborough to Carleton. J. C. Roberts has been appointed Secretary, &c., of the Council of Quebec, and such deputies as he shall appoint are to be admitted. 7 Carleton to Hillsborough. Transmits copy of Minutes of Council. 40 Minutes, 5th January, 1769. Order-in-Council respecting the boundaries between Quebec and New York entered. Petitions, Committees appointed, &c. 41 The same, 17th January. Petitions and reports. The report on the accounts, with tables, entered in full. 46 The same, 24th January. Instructions from the Treasury entered on the minutes, and petitions received. 55 The same, 28th January. Boundaries of La Prairie, Sault St. Louis, René Cartier and the unconceded lands, to be fixed. ordered. May 9, Quebec. May 10, May 13, Whitehall. June 7, June 8, Other surveys 57 The same, 14th February. Commission appointing Carleton Vice Admiral entered. Petitions. 59 Carleton to Hillsborough. Sends again the plan of a citadei for Quebec, drawn up in 1767. The estimates now accompany the plan. Opinion of leading Canadians that Quebec could have been taken in May, 1759, had Admiral Durell pushed up, and that the surrender after the battle of the Plains of Abraham was due to the want of fortifications; the remains of Murray's troops in 1760 being only able to hold out, because de Lery s army had neither artillery nor ammunition. The necessity of fortifying. 63 The same to the same. Proposals for a new road in place of that by Lake Champlain to New York, to be completed by means of a lottery. For want of information has declined to sanction the proposal. The lottery may be useful for government purposes, as it will be impossible to raise a revenue by the old French duties as proposed, for reasons given. 65. Hillsborough to Carleton. The King cannot but approve of what he has done respecting de Léry. He is to assure the new subjects that they will enjoy all the privileges and advantages to which natural born. subjects are entitled, so far as the laws of the Kingdom will permit it. Hopes soon to inform him that these matters are settled, so as to give lasting security and satisfaction. The question of fortifications is before a special committee. The same to the same. Fire regulations approved of. 12 32 Pownall to Bradshaw. To request the Treasury to allow Mills, Receiver General, to remain some time here, as he can give useful information to the Lords of Trade respecting Quebec. 33 1769. July 8, July 15, July 17, July 19, Carleton to Hillsborough. Transmitting papers relating to claim made in a memorial from the people of Detroit, respecting the Isle aux Cochons (Hog Island), which they represent was granted as a common. The grant to McDougall 1eferred. Page 73 Letter (in French), signed by Jacques Campeau, B. Chapoton and Pierre Réaume, enclosing the memorial, numerously signed, all the signatures being given. 75-78 Hillsborough to Carleton. His letter with other information has been laid before the Lords of Trade, who have made a report on the state of Quebec. Until the report has been considered and decided on by the Privy Council, leave of absence cannot be granted. The propriety of admitting some of the new subjects to the Council. His letter relating to the citadel shall be laid before the Committee of Council. The opening of the new road deserves consideration. 67 The same to the Marquis of Granby. Sends letter from Carleton respecting fortifications for consideration. 69 70 81 Carleton to Hillsborough. Arrival of an English Jesuit, Hunter, stating he had been recommended for the Illinois, but a priest has been sent from the Seminary there last summer. Hunter not allowed to remain, in accordance with instructions to Murray. Is told that the Jesuits propose to get a petition prepared for leave to continue their order in the Province, but as yet the matter is in no forwardness. The same to the same. Sends copy of minutes of Council. Minutes, 5th April, 1769. Petition from British and Canadian merchants for new regulations for the trade of the upper country. From merchants in Quebec for a road to Fort Halifax through New Hampshire. For a salary to Charles Dayley, in charge of the fire engine. 82 The same, 24th April. Order to prevent credit for liquor. Report in full of the committee on the memorial touching the Indian trade. The report is long and minute in details, suggesting certain changes in the regulations, &c. The same, 2nd May. Petitions referred to committees. 83 100 Business referred to committees. 102 Lease of King's wharf sent to lessee for peru sal; other business referred to committees. 102 The same, 30th May. Ordinances approved of; other business referred to committees to report. 104 July 20, Carleton to Hillsborough, with ordinances. August 2, August 6, August 7, 108 The same to the same. Although the Jesuits cannot admit that the person who so notoriously quitted their order has had any right to a pension or annuity, they shall submit to do what His Majesty may order, but they are far short of what was represented, and Roubaud's demands are so unreasonable that they could not comply with them without distressing themselves. He (Carleton) can certify to the truth of their statements. 109 Statement by M. de Glapion, Superior of the Jesuits, on the claims of Roubaud, his conduct, &c. 111 Carleton to Hillsborough. Sends three names, those of John Gray, Jacob Jordan and Francis Levesque, to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the death of Francis Mounier. Again urges the appointment of some of the Canadian gentry. 113 The same to the same. Hunter (the Jesuit already referred to) is embarking for Britain with a petition from the Bishop and clergy for the continuance of the Jesuits, for the education of youth and for missions among the Indians. For the latter they received 14,000 livres a year from the King of France, which ceased at the Conquest, and at the 1 1769. October 3, October 11, October 25, November 4, Noxember 13, December 1, December 1, dissolution of the order in France, they lost an estate of 10,000 livres a year. A petition to much the same effect has been presented by the Recollets, but he had not forwarded it, knowing that His Majesty had taken a resolution respecting the regular clergy. A petition has also been presented respecting the ancient laws, but as the King intends to grant what the petition asks for, he thinks it better the benefit should come from the King's care of their interest rather than appear to be due to solicitation. Page 115 The petition of the Bishop of Quebec, signed also by the clergy. 117 Carleton to Hillsborough. Has granted twelve months leave of absence to Maseres. His dislike of the climate, and wish to go back to London for preferment; his antipathy to the Canadians, &c. Had hoped that experience would wear away his prejudices, as he would have been useful. Has been disappointed in this hope, but would not let him leave till the report on the laws was completed. Henry Kneller appointed in his room. 124 131 The same to the same. Sends copy of minutes of Council. Minutes, 10th July. Regulations proposed for the Indian trade by the Assembly of New York received. Committees on accounts, &c., appointed. 132 The same, 12th July. Letters sent to the magistrates of Montreal, in relation to complaints of their administration of justice. 133 The same, 10th August. Receiver General's accounts produced and sworn to. 141 The same, 11th August. The report of the committee of accounts approved of, except a portion marked, and deduction ordered. The report follows. 142 The same, 18th August. Committee appointed to consider the administration of justice. Memorials presented. The same, 1st September. Formal business. 145 146 The same, 14th September. Report of the committee on the administration of justice. (The report is given in full.) Petition from Denys Vitré for the restoration of the ground on which the barracks stand, it having been taken from him by the intendant under the French government, without compensation. The sum of £100 ordered. 147 Carleton to Hillsborough. Reports the statements made to the Canadians by Vialars, a London merchant, that the King was ready to grant whatever they asked; that the coffers of France were full and those of Britain exhausted, &c. His (Carleton's) reasons for discouraging petitions. 161 Hillsborough to Carleton. The subject of the Jesuits, as of every other establishment in the Colony, is still under consideration. His conduct with regard to Hunter approved of; the petition he brings requires very serious consideration. The reasons for the Jesuits not making the allowance to Roubaud shall be laid before the King. The reports about the conduct and spirit of the Indians, caused by reports that they will soon see the country in possession of France, requires that the conduct of the new subjects trading with them be strictly watched. 121 Carleton to Hillsborough. Sends report on the state of manufactures, with remarks. Report follows. 166 168 Hillsborough to Carleton (secret and confidential). Sends, confidentially, a copy of the proposed report of the Lords of Council on the state of Quebec, for his careful consideration. 129 The same to the same. The Lords of the Council will come to no resolution on the report of the Lords of Trade, respecting the state of |