1761. August 12, Fort Pitt. October 5, October 13, October 18. October 22, October 31, December 2, December 2, December 6, December 25, December 26, No date. 1762. January 9, Fort Pitt. February 3, Bouquet to Lieut. Elias Meyer. He is to take a detachment to Sandusky and build there a small blockhouse, as a resting place for parties to and from Detroit. Instructions as to proceedings during the march and on arrival, &c. Page 109 The same to Mrs. Fesch. Thanks for the care of his baggage. Remonstrates on her husband's conduct with respect to the estate under his care. 112 Letter to Andrew Fesch of the same date and on the same subject. 114 The same to Lieut. Carre. To make an investigation into the complaints of the Indians that they had been ill used by soldiers at Venango. 117 Bouquet to (in French). A friendly letter to a lady (apparently an elderly lady, as he speaks of her being a grandmother), describing his situation; the extent of the conquest and the troops being scattered over such a wide space; his solitude, desire to be among friends. Haldimand's satisfaction with Canada and his advice to him (Bouquet) not to quit the service. 119 The same to Plumsted and Franks. Remarks on the inordinate supply of cattle sent up and their indifferent quality. Has given them sufficient warning that barrels are wanted. 123 The same to Livingston. Has sent a proclamation, forbidding hunting and settling on the Indian reserves on this side of the Alleghany Mountains. 125 The same to Capt. Young. Asks him when he gets to Carlisle to get the subsistence for his men, who have remained in garrison after their time had expired. 126 The same to Byrd. Owing to the desertion and disobedience of the Pennsylvanian troops, it is impossible to keep them in garrison longer, except with the result of all discipline being ruined; he is, therefore, to march them to Carlisle, by a route described. 127 128 The same to (in French). Letter to a lady (Madame Gually?) at Halifax, of the same general character as that at page 119. The same to Plumsted and Franks. Letters received by the coopers. The shrinkage in the weight of the cattle. The post overstocked with provisions. 132 The same to Sir John St. Clair. Respecting agricultural operations. Has no money nor credit to settle for contingencies; hopes he will send some one to collect, settle and pay these accounts. 134 The same to Plumsted and Franks. Respecting their unsettled accounts, of which they have written to Sir John St. Clair. 136 Two statements of accounts. 140-141 Report that Mr. Baby, a French trader, who has not taken the oath of allegiance, had been allowed a bateau to bring up his skins from Shawanese town, on condition of not carrying up goods; on attempting to violate the condition his goods have been seized. Blaine, an English trader, implicated. Report of the fort guards and guards defending Fort Pitt, 1761. 73 72 Notes concerning the flood at Fort Pitt, on the 9th of January, 1762, sent to the General by Capt. Thomson. The letter describes the rise of the flood, the damage to the fort, &c. 142 Bouquet to Hoops. Has received his letter, with Amherst's dispatches. Has given up hopes of leave of absence. His chief anxiety is a debt to be paid in May to Sebastian Graff, near Lancaster, which he cannot settle so long as he is here. The ruin caused by the flood. 146 1762. February 17, Fort Pitt. February 17, February Fort Pitt. March 11, March 29, April 8, Fort Pitt. April 8, Fort Pitt. April 8, Fort Pitt. May 2, Fort Pitt. May 17, May 20, May 20, May 24, Bouquet to Plumsted and Franks. Will continue to have their interest in sight, by preventing negligence on the part of those employed. Remarks on pork, salt, &c., received. Page 148 The same to Capt. Young. Asks him to thank the Government of Pennsylvania for their attention to his recommendations. To represent, if Pennsylvania is to raise more men for next campaign, that the boys and old men in the last were the cause of great expense, and did not answer the expectations of the public. 150 The same to Lunan. A letter written in a humorous style, in answer to fault found with his handwriting, and recommending Lunan, instead of wasting his time on such criticism, to marry before old age come. 152 The same to Madame Fesch (in French). Respecting the attempt to retain the management of the estate by quibbling and legal delays, which can only lead to ruin. 155 The same to Plumsted and Franks. To have returns made of women drawing rations as attached to the Royal American Regiment. 160 The same to Capt. Schlosser. Orders to reduce the garrisons at the three blockhouses on Lake Erie; the rest to march to Fort Pitt. The reduced force noted. He himself is to return to Niagara, but may come to Fort Pitt to settle accounts. Instructions of what is to be done before leaving. 161 The same to Lieut. Guy. That Schlosser is to relieve his post; to settle with Schlosser about the men's subsistence. 164 The same to Lieut. Carre. Letters with orders to be forwarded to Schlosser. He himself is to remain at Venango till relieved. Provisions sent; a year's supply to be sent to LeBœuf. Instructions as to the arrangements he isto make before leaving. 165 The same to Capt. Bentinck. Although it may be of advantage to him to go to Europe, advises him to postpone it. The Spanish war is favourable to young officers, but he (Bouquet) is cured of ambition, and three years at Pittsburgh would wear out any man's patience. The letter is of a private nature, relating to friends. 167 The same to Sergt. McDonald. Has leave to go to Fort Cumberland for his pay. To give no bounty to men re-enlisting, for reasons given. 171 The same to Lieut. Guy. To account for provisions since his arrival at LeBoeuf. Returns to be regularly sent. Only one woman at a post to be allowed provisions; and no Indians are to have provisions, except at Fort Pitt; Kettles are provided for Cochrane's company. Will send sheep and cows, but recommends purchasing venison. 173 The same to Lieut. Dow. Has received his letter giving him the disagreeable news of being another year in this department. To go with clothing to Niagara. Walters will forward the proportion for Detroit. At Presqu'Isle he will see his son; Hay would relieve him if he could get the major's consent; if not some other way can be tried. Party sent to clear the road from Philadelphia. Inventory of Mather's effects, &c., &c. 175 The same to Hoops. Has ordered Ormsby to settle with Thompson, who complains that he is not allowed to sell liquor, although every other privilege is granted him. The bond to Graf is not due till June. Have at last received fresh beef. Leaves in a few days for Ligonier and Bedford to inspect the magazines. 177 The same to Amherst. Has informed the posts of the declaration of war against Spain. Outrages by the Shawanese; their turbulent character; they might be chastised at a convenient time. The Delawares are preparing to deliver up their prisoners. The Indian agents a cause of expense. The good effects of the stoppage of rum. Respecting men entitled to or claiming discharge. His aversion to give umbrage to the civil power. Thanks for promotions in the battalion. Has finished repairs; is making bricks and repairing roads; every man is employed. Provisions to the small posts. Page 179 Bouquet to Capt. Campbell, Detroit. Congratulates him on obtaining the General's warrant for the settlement of his accounts, with remarks. Provisions ready to be sent. No hope of being relieved, owing to the Provinces being dilatory, and Maryland, as usual, refusing to raise troops. Respecting the men entitled to their discharge; a number re-enlisted for the war. All the rum at Niagara taken into the King's stores; hopes no more of the pernicious liquor would be imported. Has spoken to Schlosser about the bad conduct of his son. Respecting cattle, promotions, movements of officers, &c. 184 The same to Lieut. Baillie. Instructions to go to Carlisle to have clothing forwarded to the garrison at Fort Pitt. 188 The same to Barnsley. Has met the express; hopes to be soon at Pittsburgh. Ourry will send invoice of clothing, &c. 189 190 The same to Governor Fauquier. Has obtained some five pound bills of Virginia, supposed to be counterfeit, which he encloses. Letter to Major Livingston, enclosing the preceding. 190 The same to Lieut. Guy. Account received of provisions received and issued at LeBoeuf; remarks on the deficiency. 194 The same to Lieut. Gordon. Hinges and other iron work sent. The weakness of the sergeant; what steps are to be taken to put a stop to grumbling; the men working hard to get a gill of whiskey a day. General instructions regarding the post, the treatment of Indians, &c. 197 The same to Armstrong. Proceedings respecting the investigation into the death of John Neill, accidentally shot by Samuel Pierson. The evidence of the witnesses to be taken here on oath and sent to the magistrates at Carlisle, as it is clear that Pierson was not guilty of premeditated shooting. 201 The same to Sergeant Major Butrick. Does not know of Potts resigning the adjutancy, but if he does will be glad to serve him (Butrick) in regard to the succession. 203 October 2, The same, apparently to Mrs. Fesch, but the letter, about the plantation, is almost illegible from the effects of damp. 204 October 5, October 7, October 7, October 21, The same to Baynton and Wharton. That their memorial is settled by a bond granted in their favour; he will see that the conditions of the bond are fulfilled. 207 A letter to W. Allen on the same subject, and of the same date in A 23-2 p. 341. The same to Lieut. Guy, Ensign Price to relieve him; instructions to deliever all orders, &c., to him. Blankets to be sent, as the men cannot be allowed to suffer for other people's neglect. 208 Instructions to Ensign Price on proceeding to relieve Lieut. Guy at Le Bœuf. 209 Order to supply a party of Six Nation Indians with powder, to serve them on their way home. 212 Warrant by Bouquet to James McGill, authorizing him to take up deserters. 213 The same to Capt. Ecuyer. His letter of the 22nd, enclosing McKee's, Fort Bedford. received. (See A. 18-2, pp. 505, 507). The plot of the Indians will vanish into smoke, but will be a warning to be vigilant. Croghan, who is now setting out, will inform him of what is necessary to be said to the Indians. Has every confidence that the fort (Pitt) will be safe under his care. Basset will assist in repairing the fort, should there be any danger. He is to keep a Journal. (Part of the letter illegible from damp). 215 1762. November ་ Bouquet to Capt. Ecuyer. Almost illegible from damp. Relating to Fort Bedford, the pay of Captain Cochrane's company and of five companies of Pennsylvanians, &c. December 20, December 28, No date. 1863. January 3, New York. January 22, January 27, January 27, Page 217 Letter of introduction by Bouquet to Capt. Etherington. The name of the officer introduced is not given. 219 Bouquet to Capt. Ecuyer. Sends dispatches of Amherst with recruiting instructions to Lieut. Hutchins, who is to proceed at once on this duty, &c. Deserters to be kept prisoners. 220 The same to Carran, Lisbon (in French). That he had received his letter of the 5th July, but it was too late to assist him in getting a commission, &c. 192 The same to Lieut. Blane. Sale of flour at Fort Ligonier ordered; how to be sold and accounted for. A similar order to Capt. Ourry at Fort Bedford. 222 222 The same to Capt. Ecuyer, sent in charge of the Earl of Stirling. Order to publish the cessation of arms between His Majesty and the Most Christian King and the Catholic King. Word to be sent to Detroit and Sandusky. 224 The same to Capt. Schlosser (in French). Can make no use of his resignation, dated 24th April, 1763, till that date, and Carre's friends are trying to get leave to purchase Claus' company. Has by his delay lost an opportunity which may not return; however, he will try to get another purchaser. 225 The same to Lt.-Gen. Abercromby. Has received his letter, sent by Lieut. Leslie, from Michillimakinak. Owing to the distance, the season does not admit of Leslie being relieved till spring, &c. 227 The same to Ecuyer. Sends back his return for November, being Philadelphia. erroneous; cautions him against signing anything on the report of others. Sends public orders and instructions. Desires him to forward three elephant's teeth and skins. February 18, March 1, 228 Warrant appointing John Burent to succeed John Clarke as forage Philadelphia. master at Fort Pitt. The warrant appointing Clarke, signed by Stanwix, 3rd March, 1760, is prefixed (p. 231). March 8, April 6, 232 Circular by Bouquet to officers at Fort Pitt and on the communication with that post, that parties of Six Nations under Sir William Johnson, when calling at the posts, are to be well received and supplied with provisions. 233 Certificate of the payment to Indians of provisions supplied to Major Philadelphia. Rogers at the beginning of 1761 and paid for on the 23rd of May of that year. April 16, June 14. 234 Bouquet to Amherst (?). That the public orders given at New York shall be made known to the troops in the department of Fort Pitt as the most glorious monument of their services. Thanks for dispensing with his joining the battalion till further orders. 235 The same to Capt. Ourry. Two companies of light infantry of the Philadelphia 42nd and 77th ordered to march this way, under Major Campbell; they shall be employed in forwarding a convoy up. Shelter can be given to the people flocking to him, but it is impossible to feed them; wishes he could reduce the garrison to 30 men, which is sufficient for the post. Public buildings outside the fort might be appropriated for shelter; the families might come into the fort when necessary. His measures approved of; he shall make the people here sensible of the service he (Ourry) has rendered in keeping the frontier people together till they have got over their panic. The schemes of the Indians are so stupid that he cannot doubt they will soon be reduced. Hopes he has retained all the Indians taken. Powder to be sent to Fort Cumberland, and meantime Livingston must get all the help he can from the settle 1763. June 14, ments. Sheep to be saved for the upper posts. No house near the fort to be set on fire till it is absolutely necessary. Page 237 Bouquet to George Croghan. Is anxious to know the cause of the Philadelphia. hidden insurrection; supposes the western Indians have been instigated by the Senecas. Sir William Johnson will inform him if the Six Nations are concerned. He is to proceed to Fort Pitt to ascertain the real causes of the war. Quacks are busy blaming the settlements at the Yioghiogheny as the cause, but that is a falsity. Reinforcements for Fort Augusta and the posts. Is astonished the Indians did not surprise the posts instead of giving the alarm. Is too much in the dark to do anything but secure the forts. 240 June 28, June 29, June 29, June 29, June 29, The same to Thomas Forrester, J. P. for Lancaster County. To warn the people living on the Susquehanna of the consequences of selling ammunition to the Indians under present circumstances, and desiring him to send a list of the guilty persons. 242 Memorandum by Bouquet of orders respecting the providing of waggons and pack horses for the service of the troops under his command, proceeding to the westward. 243 Bouquet to Lieut. Blane. Introducing Lieut. Campbell, sent with another officer and party to reinforce Ligonier. He is to send down the pack horse men and any others he can depend on. The post to be defended to the last extremity; the steps he is taking to clear the road of Indians, &c. 246 The orders to Lieut. Campbell of same date, with number of his men, &c., and how he is to know the scouts. Órder by Bouquet to Robert Callender to raise pack horses. 247 249 Private instructions by Bouquet to Matthias Slough and Simons, authorizing a higher price to be paid for transport than that fixed, should it be absolutely necessary. 251 July 2, July 4, July 4, July 4, July 4, Their public orders of same date follow. 252 Letter to the magistrates, asking their assistance to procure waggons. 254 Bouquet to Slough and Simons. Consents to take the waggons by the day, the magistrates to fix the rate. Cannot fix the day to leave till he knows when the flour shall be delivered. 258 Edward Shippen to Bouquet. The magistrates may be depended on to exert themselves to obtain waggons. How two young soldiers arrested and in prison may be released. 260 Agreement with John McCulloch to receive from him 21 to 49 horse loads of flour at Fort Cumberland, where he is to load his horses with musket balls for Fort Bedford. 261 Bouquet to the Governor. Andrew Montour reports that when he left Sir William Johnson nothing was known there of the insurrection. His Indian family and other Indians ask to be allowed to come to the settlement during the war. Suggests the issue of a proclamation to stop the sale of powder and lead to the Indians. 261 The same to Capt. Ecuyer (in French). His indignation at Christie's infamous capitulation of the fort to the Indians, who never keep their word, and have obtained a post of the greatest importance. Can say nothing of Venango till he knows the facts. Price shall be tried; remarks on the case. The reception given to the Indians at his post and Ligonier is greatly approved. Remarks on the tricks of the Delawares. To be economical with the provisions and powder, in case of accidents; he is to urge on his people a reduction in rations. He (Bouquet) is coming with force enough to overcome all opposition, but the loss of Presqu'Isle has made a great change in the plans; will send notice when |