1783. May 6, May 7, May 7, May 16, May 17, June 6, June 8, June 9, June 10, June 13, -Quebec. June 14, June 15, June 15, July 26, July 26, July 26, July 26, Quebec. Jenkyn Williams to John Cochrane. For copies of obligations and securities for bills of exchange. Page 119 Captain Mathews to Attorney General Monk. Desires opinion of counsel. 121 Attorney General Monk to General Haldimand. Desiring certain information before giving opinion as to suits against Cochrane and others. 121 John Cochrane to Jenkyn Williams. The nature of the securities for bills of exchange. 120 Attorney General Monk to General Haldimand. Opinion of counsel respecting suits against Cochrane and others. 124 Captain Mathews to Attorney General Monk. Transmitting papers respecting the proposed suits against Cochrane, &c. 128 General Haldimand to Jenkyn Williams. Instructions to begin suit against Hon. John Cochrane. 129 John Cochrane to General Haldimand. Asking that the suit against him be withdrawn, as he has already taken steps to secure payment of the debt due by Shaw and Fraser. 25 General Haldimand to John Cochrane. Reason for instituting the suit against him (Cochrane). 111 John Cochrane to General Haldimand. The ruinous effect of a prosecution. Will be unable to meet demands made by the paymasters in consequence. 27 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Desires that the debts due to Mr. Cochrane be sued for complete and not separately. 48 The same to the same. Urges that the debts of 1781 and 1782 ba sued for as Crown debts and not as due to Mr. Cochrane. The loss to the public if this be not done. 49 General Haldimand to David Gordon. Intends to keep transactions of 1781 and 1782 separate, and to obɔy instructions of the Treasury with respect to Mr. Cochrane. 52 David Gordon to General Haldimand, Has had debts due Mr. Cochrane assigned to him and in course of payment. Will any sum ba wanted for the public service? 53 John Cochrane to General Haldimand. Has transferred the business of Harley and Drummond to David Gordon. Will be able to act as Haldimand's agent in recovering outstanding debts. 30 Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. That the general is doing all he can to secure the outstanding debts of 1781. Has communicated to the Treasury his opinion of Cochrane's conduct. 112 53 David Gordon to General Haldimand. That Messrs. Harley and Drummond's engagements with Government expire to-morrow. General Haldimand to David Gordon. In view of the expiry of Har ley and Drummond's engagement makes a requisition for £50,000. 51 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Is unable to comply with the requisition of 15th June, owing to General Haldimand's having attached the money due from debtors. 54 General Haldimand to David Gordon. Requisition of 15th June made in consequence of Harley and Drummond's engagement expiring. Has no objection to his (Gordon) acting as guardian on Fraser's estate, but not as assignee of Cochrane. 57 Captain Mathews to Jenkyn Williams. The General desires his opinion as to the refusal of Mr. Gordon to comply with requisition. 130 Jenkyn Williams to General Haldimand. Remarks on Mr. Gordon's letter of this date, respecting bis inability to meet requisition. The steps taken to secure the rights of the Crown, with judgments of the court. 135 to 145 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Pointing out the ruinous effect of proceeding to extremities in the judgment obtained against Shaw and Fraser. Page 58 General Haldimard to David Gordon. Has desired the Solicitor General to regard the interests of Harley and Drummond; has no wish to injure individuale, but must protect the interests of the Crown. 64 The same to the same. Desires to know if all, or any part of, the requi eition of the 15th June will be paid into the military chest. 66 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Points out the reason for not meeting the requisition of 15th June. The ruinous consequences of the law-suits against Shaw and Fraser and the steps taken to arrest the money due to Harley and Drummond. Captain Mathews to Jenkyn Williams. on a letter from Mr. Gordon. 67 Desires to have his opinion 130 Respecting the debt of Mr. 33 Beptember 17, Quebec. John Cochrane to General Haldimand. October 20, Captain Mathews to John Cochrane. The General had received notice of the failure of Perras, two days after the meeting of creditors. The expediency of collecting the debts. Jenkyn Williams to Captain Mathews. Remarks on Mr. Cochrane's letter respecting the failure of Perras. 131 113 John Cochrane to General Haldimand. Transmitting letter from Mr. Perras, that steps may be taken to secure, his debt. 47 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Asks for a pass to the United States. 77 Same to Postmaster General Finlay. Asking pass for a messenger to New York. 85 Hugh Finlay to David Gordon. That he has himself been refused a pass. 85 May 5, May 6, May 6, May 10, Captain Mathews to the same. The General must refuse a pass to the United States, on account of the bad treatment to officers going there. 78 David Gordon to General Haldimand. Protests against the refusal of a pass to cany dispatches to New York. Demands it as a right. 79 Captain Mathews to David Gordon. Will forward his letter of the 6th to Harley ard Drummord. The General's opinion of its tone. Cannot grant a pass till the arrival of a U.S. officer. 81 David Gordon to Captain Mathews. Hes already sent dispatches by an American officer. Note by Captain Mathews expresses surprise that Gordon's dispatches were not ready. 83 May 10, Quebec. Captain Mathews to David Gordon His dispatches will be sent by s U.S. officer. 83 CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO THE HCN. JOHN COCHRANE B. 210-11. B. M., 21,870-71. These two volumes contain the correspondence relating to the admin. istration of Hon. John Cochrane, as agent for Messrs. Harley and Drummond, contractors for remitting the public moncy. The correspondence has been brought together in dealing with the question of administration, but has been calerdared in other volumes. PRCOEEDINGS IN THE SUIT OF GENERAL HALDIMAND vs. HON. JOHN B. 212-1—B. 212-2. COCHRANE. 1779-1784. B.M., 21,872. 1778. April 9, Cambridge. April 15. May 21, The pleadings, with evidence respecting the transactions of Hon. John Cochrane as agent for Harley and Drummond. MEMORIALS FROM OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY. 1778-1784. B. 213. Page 1 Lord Barrington to Gage, dated London, 11th May, 1774. That in consequence of his desire that Lieutenant Skene should succeed his father, His Lordship, although it is not usual to appoint so young a man, will take care that Lieutenant Skene shall be paid as Brigade Major, but the appointment must be signed by him (Gage) not made by sign manual. (This letter was apparently sent with Burgoyne's certificate on the 5th of July, 1778.) 2 State of the claims of the officers of the 1st Battalion of Royal Highland Emigrants in respect to rank. (The names, date of muster, rank in former regiments, &c., are given in the return.) (Follows p. 1.) Lieutenant Colonel Bolton. Memorial for promotion for Messrs. Mompesson, Bird, Pepyat and Fry. neer. 4 Ensign James Davis, 31st Regiment. To be appointed assistant engi July 14, 7 Charles Blake, surgeon, 34th Regiment. To be appointed surgeon to the garrison at Montreal. 8 Donald McKinnon, lieutenant of the Royal Highland Emigrants. Stating his services and losses, and asking for a situation. 9 August 12, Simon Evans, late lieutenant 25th Regiment. Stating his sufferings and asking for employment. 12 August 14, September 27. October 26, Thomas Sutton, Ensign in the 47th Regiment. Praying for the bounty of one year's pay granted to officers wounded in action, he having lost a leg whilst serving with Burgoyne. 14 Captain John Adolphus Harris. Asking to succeed to a vacant majority by purchase. 16 Daniel Morison, surgeon. Asking to be employed in the service as Quebec. doctor's mate. 17 Brigadier Allan Maclean. Praying that he may receive his pay as Brigadier General during his absence. 18 Lieutenant F. Dambourgés, Royal Highland Emigrante. Praying to be reimbursed £67, Halitax currency, advanced for the good of the service. 23 Captain William Potts to Lt.-Colonel Bolton. Stating that he is desirous to resign the quartermastership of the 8th Regiment (which he purchased from Captain de Peyster) in favour of the Quartermaster Sergeant, and asking that the proposal be recommended. (In a letter dated 8th February, 1779 (B. 100, p. 95) Bolton recommends the Quartermaster Sergeant.) Lieutenant John Maclean, Royal Highland Emigrants. Praying for a captaincy. 25 21 June 16, Thomas Faunce, town major of Quebec. the invalids. Praying for the command of Gerard Irvine, lieutenant 47th Regiment. Page 29 Praying for promotion. 31 R. Browne. Praying to be sent to the Indian village of the Lake of Isle aux Noix. Two Mountains, and representing that he has been unhandsomely treated by Colonel Campbell. August 30, September 8. October 12, December 11. December 14, 1780. January 24, Sault aux Decollets. June 29, June 29, July 3, July 23, July 29, August 6, August 21, August 26. 33 William Osburne Hamilton, lieutenant, 24th Regiment. Praying for a company in the 84 h Regiment. 36 Lieutenant Thomas Hill, 29th Regiment. Praying for promotion. 37 Malcolm Fraser, captain, Royal Highland Emigrants. Praying for leave to purchase the majority. 39 Ensigns James Smyth and Robert Johnston. Praying that their pay as ensigns in the 31st Regiment, ordered by Sir Guy Carleton and now disallowed, may be issued as formerly. 41 41 A copy of Sir Guy's order, dated 27th October, 1776, follows. Alexander Kennedy, soldier in the 21st Regiment, but serving with Sir John Johnson's corps since his escape from the rebels, praying that he may be transferred to some established regiment, till he can join his own. 45 John Macdonell, captain in Butler's Rangers and lieutenant in the 84th Regiment. Stating his services and praying for promotion. 47 John Adolphus Harris, captain, 34th Regiment. Praying for a majority by purchase. 51 Neil McLean, assistant commissary general. Praying for the allowances of house rent, fuel, &c., granted to other officers in the same position as himself. Another memorial for his pay and allowances. 52 55 Neil McLean, captain, 84th Regiment. Stating his services, hardships and escape, and asking for forage money. The letter at p. 57, memorial at 58 Hugh Mackay, assistant commissary. Stating the expenses he had incurred in removing to Carleton Island; and praying that he may be reimbursed the expense of building a house, now ased for a commissariat store, and that his wife may be allowed to continue her shop. 64 Lieutenant Keugh, 44 h Regiment. Stating his services and praying that they may be considered. 67 James Worsley, volunteer, 44th Regiment. Praying for an ensign. cy. 69 John de Courcy Gill, hospital mate. Praying to be appointed surgeon to Sir John Johnson's second Battalion. 71 William Johnston, captain lieutenant, 31st Regiment. Praying for promotion. 72 Robert Grant, soldier in the 84th, or Royal Highland Emigrants. Stating his services since 1737, and asking at his advanced age for relief. 61 Benjamin Rogers, ensign, 53rd Regiment. Praying for promotion. 73 Dr. Robert Knox, hospital inspector. Praying for the 200 days batt and forage for the campaign of 1778. 74 August September 4, Andrew Philip Skene, lieutenant, 43rd Regiment, and brigade majɔr. Praying for leave of absence. James Macdougall, volunteer, 84th Regiment. Praying to be appointed to an ensigncy. 75 78 William Norton, captain, 44th Regiment. Praying for leave of absence. 78 Henry Watson Powell, brigadier general and lieutenant-colonel, 53rd Regiment. Praying that the vacant majority in the regiment may not be filled out of the regiment, but may be given to Captain Hutcheson Dunlop. Page 80 81 Robert Battersby, ensign of the 29th Regiment. Praying for promo tion. Ensign Prentice, 84th Regiment. Praying for leave of absence and enclosing certificate (p. 82) from Dr. Kennedy, of the precarious state of his health. 83 85 Gerard Irvine, lieutenant, 47th Regiment. For leave of absence. James Walker, surgeon's mate, 1-81th Regiment. Praying that he may be appointed surgeon to the first battalion of the 84th. 86 Major de Peyster, to Haldimand. Asking, in event of the report of Bolton's death proving true, that the succession may go in the regi ment. Document in support of the application. 87 91 Brigadier de Looz (in French). Requesting that blankets may be issued to the two Hessian regiments under his command, to be used for making coats. 88 Alexander Dundas, major, 34th Regiment (in French). Praying to be appointed Lt.-Colonel of the 8th Regiment in succession to Lt. Colonel Bolton. 93 James Gill, surgeon. States his services and asks for an appointment for his son in the army. 97 100 James Smyth, ensign, 31st Regiment. Praying for promotion. Alexander Fletcher, captain, 84th Regiment. Giving particulars of the charges by Dr. Gill, against a party of recruits for the 84th Regiment. 101 Robert Daport, lieutenant, 27th Regiment. Stating his services and praying for promotion (covering letter of same date p. 106.) An undated memorial to the same purport. 107 248 William Harffy, hospital mate. Praying to be appointed as surgeon of the 53rd Regiment, in succession to the late surgeon (Carry) 110 George Graham, surgeon's mate, 44th Regiment. Praying for promotion. 111 Thomas Gamble, captain, 47th Regiment. Eaclosing letters from the War Office respecting his promotion to the brevet rank of majɔr in America. 113 to 121 John Finlay, onsign, 44th Regiment. S ates his services and losses and prays for promotion. (See also p. 222). 122 Samuel Tuffic, volunteer, 44th Regiment. Praying for an ensigncy in the regiment. 124 Bright Nodder, lieutenant, 34th Regiment. Praying for promotion, 125 Hutcheson Danlop, captain, 53rd Regiment. Recommending that leave of absence be granted to Lieutenant Phanuel Lithim. 126 James Hughes, town m jor. Praying for a company in Sir John Johnson's Regiment. 127 Mrs. McDougall (in French). Praying for indemnification for an island granted to her late husband (Captain McDougall) possession of which was taken by Government for the public servico. (Hog Island or Ile au Cochon near Detroit.) 128 Hutcheson Dunlop, captain 53rd Regiment. For leave of absencǝ. 130 Henry Davernet, lieutenant, Royal Artilery. Praying that bills drawn for certain amounts may be honoured, as he had followed the practice of his predecessors in his method of accounting. 131 |