1764. Bradstreet's appear most vigilance must be used to prevent surprise. ance with an army will recall the attention of the western Indians to their own homes. Storekeepers to be struck off; command money to be allowed. If the Assembly of Pennsylvania will do nothing he will station a number of Indians at each post for expresses. Recommends him to assist the inhabitants to plough and sow near the fort by sending them seed, &c. Page 406 Bouquet to Col. Robertson. Thanks him for recovering certain money, of which he had given up expectation. Respecting the sale of a horse, &c., &c. The same to Plumsted and Franks. In order to prevent the delay in Philadelphia. regard to provisions, desires one of the partners to reside for the time in Cumberland County or to appoint an agent with power to execute all orders received from him (Bouquet), without waiting for directions from them. May 17, May 22, June 4, June 4, 409 411 The same to Armstrong. To agree beforehand with extraordinary expresses from Carlisle. The heavy blow lately struck by the savages in Virginia and this province and their appearance at the same time at Fort Pitt, Ligonier, Bedford, and all the communication, show that they are very numerous and determined to carry on the war with all their might. The utmost vigour must be used on the other side, and the commissioners are preparing with the greatest diligence to equip the troops. He shall collect them to march to the Ohio to secure the distressed frontier more effectually than by defending them on the spot. Hopes. men will be found to complete the 1,300 men voted by the Province. 421 The same to the Governor and Commissioners of Pennsylvania. RePhiladelphia. questing them to complete, arm and clothe the thousand men granted by the provincial government, and to supply one troop of light horse, as was done in the campaign of 1758. Submits for consideration the use that might be made of dogs for tracking Indians in the woods, which cannot be done by foot soldiers; their audacious attacks on the troops and settlements were to be ascribed to the certainty they have of evading pursuit; a few instances of them being caught and worried by dogs would do more to deter them from war than all the troops that could be raised; how these could be obtained and used. The troops when raised to assemble at Fort Loudoun, from which time they would receive provisions. (A note says: All articles mentioned in the above letter have been agreed to by the Governor and commissioners). 412 June 6, The same to Capt. Robert Callender. That a new contract has been Philadelphia. made for provisions; Plumsted is no longer agent, but Franks continues with Inglis and his son-in-law, Barclay. Orders to provide cattle, with directions about their monthly supply and payment. June 6, June 6, 415 418 The same to Capt. Murray. Returns received of the 42nd Regiment Philadelphia. but not of the three companies of the Royal Americans. To get ball brought from Bedford. How letters are to be sent. The Pennsylvanian troops to be sent to Fort Loudoun, so soon as their clothing can be got ready. The same to Capt. D. Hay. Desires him to send returns of the arms Philadelphia. sent by the King to the government of Pennsylvania for the use of the provincial troops, and a certificate of the ordnance at Fort Pitt belonging to the Province. Thinks half a dozen pateraroes would be of service in the small posts. He is to provide powder and flints for 2,000 men for this campaign. To be in readiness to march about the 20th Certificate by Bouquet, that James Field has re-enlisted for the campaign, to be discharged when it is over. June 7, June 11, 419 420 Bouquet to Lieut. Watson. That Capt. Stewart has consented to accept the apology offered at Bedford; sends it signed by Lieut. Guy. 1764. June 16, So soon as he also signs it he shall be released and at liberty to proceed. to Great Britain. Page 423 Bouquet's orders to the contractor's agents at Philadelphia for victualPhiladelphia. ling the troops in that department. 424 June 24, Order, dated the 23rd June, to the same, to supply the garrisons for 1765. 427 Bouquet to Capt. Gordon. (See A. 20, p. 54). ilis accounts settled Philadelphia. with the late paymaster and balance paid to his credit; confused accounts received of certain other balances and arrears to come to the officers. Barnsley negotiating for the sale of his commission. Introduces Lieut. Blane. Changes in the regiment. Everybody tired of the disgusting work of Indian fighting. The Province having voted 1,000 men, is now picking up every vagabond on the street to go on service, without being put in shape, and as he cannot get the brave men in the forts, he must venture with this strange mob; it will require another miracle to succeed with such tools. Maryland, as usual, will do nothing. Virginia will defend herself, but the people are abandoning the frontier, unless he can take the bloody savages off their back. Is sorry that Monckton has had to defend himself from a rascal, but it will turn out to the confusion of his jealous enemies. Recommends Mr. Relfe to command the three companies on the frontiers to the east of the Susquehanna. 429 August 8, August 11, August 14, August 24, Fort Loudoun. August 31, Fort Loudoun. September 3, September 12, September 14. General order. The Pennsylvanians to be in readiness to move. All violence or damage to persons or property forbidden; offenders shall be punished with the utmost severity. Returns to be sent in of powder and flints required. Advertisement by Bouquet for volunteers. 433 434 Bouquet to Capt. Schlosser. Instructions for his march escorting a brigade of waggons to Bedford, where he is to take command. 436 Another order of the same date, with instructions respecting the course to be taken with the waggons, which are paid for carriage by weight. 438 Bouquet to John Harris. Had not placed much dependence on the young men of his county, but did not think they would have been so backward to engage in the cause of their country, but let others fight the wild Indians; they will do well hereafter not to boast of what they will do and have not done. It will be well to have a list of those joining the army in various employments, so that those in the service may not be confounded with those who remained at home. 440 The same to Gage. Sends Lieut. Potts with Bradstreet's dispatches from Fort Pitt. Expects to be joined by 400 volunteers from Virginia and elsewhere. The commissioners of Pennsylvania have authorised him to complete their contingent at their own expense. The force even at Pittsburgh will convince the savages that they can be effectually chastised, and compel them to submit to any alterations in the terms so injudiciously granted them. Governor Fauquier hopes that Stephen's villainous conduct has been misrepresented. 441 The same to Capt. Ritzhaupt, commanding the bullock guard, ordering that one half of the guard round the bullocks day and night, to assist the drivers, &c. 443 The same to Bradstreet. McKee has been sent to ascertain if any of the prisoners delivered by the Shawanese and Delawares are from Pennsylvania; he is to return after he has executed his (Bradstreet's) orders. 444 Memorandum for the officers as to the lists to be made, &c., the arrangement of the troops in case of attack in camp, a diagram of the position of the troops in this case being given. 445 1764. September 21, 22. October 2. November 5, A detailed order for the disposition of the troops on the march, dated the 15th. Disposition in case of an attack on the march, with a diagram. Page 447 List of the men's names that shot best at the target belonging to the 1st and 2nd battalions of the Pennsylvanian Regiment, with receipt for the premiums. The winners of the prizes were Frederick Pifter, Capt. Irwin's Company, 1st; James Duff, Sergeant, Capt. Lindsey's Co., 2nd; Isaack Irwin, Capt. Brady's Co., 3rd; James Herred, Capt. Piper's Co., 4th. 450 Orders by Bouquet to the troops in anticipation of moving towards the Indian towns to attack them. 453 Bouquet to Stanwix. Had received his kind letter on the march. Muskingum. The Delawares already reduced, and have sent in their prisoners. Is going to march against the Shawanese unless they submit. Hopes soon to see the burdensome war ended, when his career must cease, as after all his services there is no hope of obtaining naturalization, and he is confined to this regiment, not being even allowed to sell out; a sad prospect after 27 years in this service. Shall take advantage next year of the leave of absence and make a last effort in London to be naturalized. Respecting a chaplain to take the place of Jackson. 456 November 15, The same to Gage. (Only a part of the letter has been preserved.) Muskingum. Reporting the settlement with the Indians; that he would march the troops back to Fort Pitt, dismiss the provincials and volunteers and fix the regulars in their winter quarters. Mentions the merits of several officers, and the good service rendered by the volunteers from Virginia. &c. The two brothers Hicks sent for trial. Deserter. Courtmartial. 458 Marching orders to detachments. November 29, December 4, December 7, 460-461 Bouquet to Gage. The army returned here on the 28th; the Royal Americans marched yesterday; the volunteers and provincial troops are following. The captives are sent to their provinces. How the different forts (specified) are garrisoned. The Caughnawagas proceed with the deputies of the Delawares to Sir William Johnson. Details respecting Indian hostages, &c. Does not think Gage's plan would have succeeded with the distant Indians, for reasons given; dread of English power is the only motive capable of making a solid impression on their minds. The scheme proposed for overawing them, by a rapid advance on the Mississippi, and Fort Chartres could be reached sooner than a force could be collected to oppose the advance; when that fort is held by a proper force would be the proper time to offer friendship and trade; time must establish it. The obstacles to the expedition from having to wait for orders from home and for provincial troops which are never ready. 463 Geo. Croghan to Alexander McKee. Is pleased to hear that his (McKee's) conduct has been approved of. The change in the management of Indian affairs, by which the agents are independent of any of the officers commanding at the posts. To inform the Indians that he shall be at Fort Pitt to open the trade and transact the affairs of his department with the tribes in that country, and that they are to be ready to bring in peltry on his arrival, till which time they should be cautioned not to deal. He need not tell any officer what instructions he has received, except that the Indians were to be informed of his (Croghan's) coming, and to be prepared for him. 470 Bouquet to Col. Clayton. To take charge of Gershom Hicks and Levy Hicks, to be taken as prisoners for trial at Carlisle. 469 1764. December 14, Fort Loudoun. December 22, doun. December 26. No date. 1765. January 21, New York. January 22, January 25, Bouquet to Capt. W. Murray. Order to open the letter sent by George Croghan to McKee, with messages to the Indians, and if it contains such messages, he is not to permit it to be delivered. Page 473 The same to Gage. The measures he recommends with Pontiac are necessary, but owing to the change in the management of Indian affairs, he doubts if it would be proper for him to interfere. Respecting the letter from Croghan to McKee. The officers will be glad to have no further concern with Indian affairs, but it is to be regretted that powers of such importance should be trusted to a man illiterate, impudent and ill-bred, who subverts the purposes of government and begins his functions by a ridiculous display of his own importance and an attempt to destroy the harmony which should subsist between the different branches of the service. The evil effect of hurrying on the trade with the Indians. Croghan's previous conduct. Murder and scalping of an Indian at Pittsburgh by Maryland volunteers, and another of the same gang is in the woods with a similar object. Unless the insolence of the frontier inhabitants is repressed it will be impossible to preserve peace with the Indians; had written to the Governors of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania to publish orders as to the suspension of hostilities. Causes of disorders by the frontier people. 474 479 Memo. of legal points to be used in the suit of Naylor, apparently against Ourry for preventing the illicit sale of liquor. Daily pay allowed to persons employed in His Majesty's service in the campaign of 1764. List of reduced officers, sent to Capt. Barnsley. 481 482 Bouquet to Capt. Bentinck (in French). A friendly letter, stating his success in the expeditions; his position after twenty-seven years of service and his intention to come to London. 483 The same to Capt. Gordon. Acknowledges the kind sentiments expressed by Gordon. Will recommend to the General what he (Gordon) desires. 487 The same to Sir William Johnson. Had received his letter of 1st September by the Indians on the 8th December near Fort Ligonier, the others at Philadelphia. Hertel left with the Caughnawagas and the deputies of the Delawares, expecting to be with him (Sir William) by Christmas, but he is afraid the snow has made him remain with the Senecas. Had furnished Croghan with the necessary orders for the posts, but does not expect him to get over the mountains on account of the snow. The flight of the Shawanese hostages arose, no doubt, from fear, but the nation has sent back the prisoners, as agreed on. From losses by war and small-pox, they can do nothing without the Delawares. Is gratified at his (Sir William's) sentiments with regard to the terms of peace and that his equity will establish it on solid foundations; thanks for his approbation. The murder of an Indian by a Maryland volunteer. 489 February 15, The same to John Barr. Philadelphia. chague. February 22, March 4, Respecting the sale of his farm at Conego 493 The same to Col. Phillips. Suggestions as to the best manner of proPhiladelphia. ceeding to obtain a grant of mineral land. 494 The same to Col. Reid. The Shawanese have given Capt. Murray Philadelphia. the strongest assurance of their readiness to comply with their engagements; they have delivered up prisoners and will send hostages. The deputies of the Delawares are with Sir William Johnson and have disproved the calumnies circulated secretly against him (Bouquet). These slanders have not been able to affect his character. The General is 1765. April 12, to appoint him (Reid) to succeed to the command at his (Bouquet's) Bouquet to W. Plumsted, with account for hides delivered to his 499 The same to Lieut. Potts. Regrets he cannot serve him, as from his 504 501, 502 Plan of the 42nd Regiment, according to the new establishment. 505 506 Jottings of letters to General Stanwix, dated 10th and 18th January, probably 1761. 507 509 Orders for the execution of two deserters, William Anderson, 42nd, and Francis Steedwell, 60th, both privates, dated 29th September-no year. 511 Letter from Bouquet to the General, respecting the arrest of Col. Stephen, by Sir John (St. Clair ?), who carries the letter and will give his reasons. Rum wanted for the men's health. 513 514 Orders respecting the settlement with the Shawanese. 515 Heads of a petition to the Commander-in-Chief, by the inhabitants of York and Cumberland Counties, in Pennsylvania, for settlement of their claims for waggons. 521 The answer follows. 524 529,530 531 533 534 Orders respecting the raising and mustering of militia. Bouquet to Mr. Allen, sending specimen of ore to be tested. Order to Capt. James Piper, and Lieut. John Fleming, to proceed to 537 Apparently an address to the Assembly of Pennsylvania, with papers relating to the campaign, and leaving it to the Assembly to relieve him from the obligations he had personally entered into for the public ser vice. 539 Draught of a letter to Capt. Gordon, written in friendly terms, but complaining that the contingent account had been rejected, and that the officers were compelled to refund money received and spent. John Charles Viau. Description of Fort L'Assomption and its garrison, stores, &c., and also of the surrounding country. Page 4 |