1783. Mary Fowler, widow. For relief. Certificate of her husband's services added. Page 357 Frederick Doiganart, soldier of the troops of Brunswick. For leave 360 362 353 Heathcote Johnston and Ann Burnett, his sister, late of Perth Amboy. 365 1784. January 10, Quebec. January 14, Quebec. For relief. George Smith, engraver at the bottom of Mountain Steet, lower town, can get no employment at his business here and reminds His Excellency of his promise of encouragement. 369 January 28, Jacob Kowe. For the situation of deputy barrack master, vacant by the death of Richard Murray. Quebec. 372 Charles Thomas. For the situation of clerk of the Prerogative Court of the Province. 373 February 1, February 2, February 28, March 5, March 21, March 29, April 13, May 5, June 1, John Peter Gregenhain and George von Binder, two Germans. For a pass to go to Germany. 380 Thomas Powis, jeweller. For leave to dispose of his goods by means of a lottery. 384 Robert Mallett. For a pass to go to Lake Champlain to cut staves. 383 Augustus Willing. Stating the circumstances of the suicide of his master, Lieut. Siegfried Langerjaan, and praying that Charles Thomas, notary, be appointed administrator to the estate. 385 Hugh Mackay. For arrears of pay as a deputy commissary and for a grant of land. 337 James Tanswell. Had taught school in Halifax for five years and removed to Quebec at the request of Sir Guy Carleton. His losses from bad debts and other causes. Prays for rooms for a school and for his family. 392 Charles Thomas. Application (in French) for naturalization, he being a German. 394 John Black, a negro, who served as a seaman in His Majesty's service. 397 398 401 Philippe Joncaire Chabert, of Detroit. For his pay. Letter to Major Lernoult, of the same date enclosing the memorial. 400 June 26, Daniel and Cornelius Sulivan, under sentence of death. That their 403 405 Canada, and praying for a warrant or commission. 407 July 30, James Glenny. For a pass to go up Lake Champlain. 412 Quebec. July 30, Rufus Barton and Joseph Macklin. For release from gaol, they being unable to conform to the conditions of the court for securing their liberty. They promise amendment. August 4, August 4, 413 419 A second petition was sent on the 9th of August. Merchants of Montreal trading to the upper posts. For a third vessel to be continued on the lakes for the transport of merchandise. 414 John Halsted. That he and John Dyer Mercier had built a wharf on a lot at Cape Diamond and drawn the timber for a store in 1775, which 1784. August 10, August 15, August 15, August 21, Sorel. August 23, August 30, latter was taken possession of by Carleton, and the wharf used since 1779 for Government purposes. Prays for possession of the wharf and for payment for the use of it and for the timber. Elizabeth McNeill, widow. For a pension for life. Page 417 421 Simeon Coville. Stating his services and sufferings, and praying for the continuance of his half pay. 505 A further letter, with details, dated 10th January, 1785, in London. 507 Documents in support of his claim, dating from 1777, extend from 495 to 503 Simeon Coville. His services; his absence on duty led to his name not being inserted in the return for the arrangements under Major Jessup. Prays to be placed on the same footing as other Provincial officers. Certificates of service annexed. 424 426 to 430 James Robins. For a court of inquiry into the justice of his claims. Memorial accompanying the above. 431 447 John Clair. Letter to Major Mathews (p. 433) enclosing memorial for an advance to purchase tools, his blacksmith's shop having been burned down. 434 Richard Pollard and Walter Mason. For permission to send boats to carry their goods from Carleton Island to Niagara, the vessels not being sufficient to transport them this season. 436 Richard Dobie. For payment of bills of exchange, of which a statement is made. 438 September 5, Rufus Barton. For his release. 450 Quebec. September 15, John Collins. For a full pardon and his release from gaol. 452 Quebec. September 24, Peter Lukin. For licence to practise law. 454 Montreal. September 27, September- October 4, October 5, Quebec. October 6, Bay of Quinté. October 22, Quebec. October Montreal William Gibbs. For the payment of the rent of his store used by Major Gamble for His Majesty's service. Madame Babuty. To have her property restored to her. 457 460 North-West Company. Stating the work of surveying they had undertaken to discover new means of communication, and to explore the country west of the Hudson's Bay to the North Pacific Ocean, the results to be laid before Government, and praying for the exclusive use of the passage they may discover, and to refuse passes for the Grand Portage, &c. 462 A letter of the same date accompanies the memorial, giving an account of the progress of the fur trade since the conquest of Canada; the present mode of carrying on the business, &c. 467 Another letter of the same date from Benjamin Frobisher, on behalf of the North-West Company. Asking for facilities in the transport of provisions, and repeating the request for exclusive right to trade. Elizabeth White, widow of a pilot. For relief. Peter Vanaletine. For a grant of seed wheat to the settlers. 478 483 485 Thomas Ainslie. For the appointment of a legal adviser for Custom house cases. Edward King. To be sent to Cape Breton as a loyalist. 486 487 1784. No date. British Militia (loyalists) at St. John's. That they had given up every thing in the Colonies and are now worn out; praying for considera. ion. Page 399 1785. March 12, James Robin. For a court of inquiry as to the justice of his claim for pay. 489 Laurent l'Emelin, pilot (in French). For the grant of a small sloop. 492 456 Peter Fraser, late of Quebec. His services; prays for compensation for the loss of his vessels employed by the naval officers. A letter of same date to Mathews, forwarding the petition and enclosing a detailed statement of his services. 494 511 Statement enclosed. 514 515 No date. George Geddes, lieutenant of the Percé militia. His losses and the expenses he incurred feeding prisoners &c.; prays for an allowance. 517 Elizabeth, wife of John Lafontaine, and widow of the late Samuel Morin. For relief. 518 British inhabitants of Montreal. Recommending the appointment of the Rev. John Doty to take charge of a school in Montreal. 521 519 Daniel Morrison, surgeon. Stating his services in the army since 1746, and praying for some marks of His Excellency's favour. John Hill, late soldier in the 10th Regiment. For employment. 523 John Burke, clerk of the peace, Montreal. That he be allowed fees in prosecutions conducted by him. 526 Another memorial (also undated). For leave to go to Europe and to be allowed to appoint a deputy during his absence. 529 M. Seers, butcher, Montreal, and others. Stating their sufferings; they have not received from Bellestre the clothing ordered, either when prisoners at Albany or since their return, and pray for redress. 531 Malcolm Fraser, merchant at Three Rivers. Complains of his treatment by Colonel Barner's troops, who have violently taken possession of his house and robbed him. Can get no relief from Colonel Barner; prays for redress. 534 Davison and Lees. For payment of bill drawn in their favour by Lieut. Governor Patrick Sinclair, of Michillimakinak. David Allgeo. To be appointed superintendent of pilots. 536 539 541 The Rector, churchwardens and principal Protestant inhabitants of Montreal. That the burial ground near the powder magazine will admit of no more graves being made there, and pray for a piece of ground near the Recollet gate for that purpose. Shoolbred and Barclay. 546 That the seamen of their vessels have been pressed by Captain Douglas; pray for relief. 518 550 1778. March 15, Albany. B. 218. MEMORIALS FROM FRENCH INHABITANTS Of Canada. 1778-1784. B.M. 21878. Michel Delisle, prisoner with the rebels, to his wife. Regrets the separation; hopes for speedy release and expresses submission to the will of Heaven. The great kindness shown to the prisoners by Madame Corry and by Mlle. Jonquière, who carries this, and to whom 84 livres are to be repaid. Sends remembrances to the caré and other friends. 1 1778. March 15, July 2, July 13. July 20, Quebec. August 7, August 9, Sault St. Louis. Pierre Beauchemin, prisoner with the rebels, to his wife. Similar to the letter from Delisle. Page 4 Count St. Aulaire. His disappointment at not receiving the commission promised by Lord Weymouth; the loss of all his property by the capture of his servant; asks that effect be given to the recommendation of Lord Weymouth. Petition, for their pay, of pilots ordered to Bic. 6. 8 Petition of Pierre LeRoy, for leave to rebuild part of his house at St. Roch. 10 Marie Louise Alavoine. To be exempted from billeting troops. 12 Another petition of same date and to the same effect, from Marguerite Baudry, widow Pillard. 14 De Musseau. Stating his advanced age and impoverished state, and praying for consideration. August 10. 16 Louis Migneau. For indemnification for losses he sustained when a prisoner. 17 August 11, August 11, Louis Chabot, a captain of militia of the parish of St. Antoine, on the Richelieu. To be continued in the service. 19 Louis Tinus, a captain of militia of Mascouche. For the bounty granted by Sir Guy Carleton. 21 August 11, François Duverger. Sta ing the amount of loss he had sustained at the hands of the rebels, and praying for an allowance. 35. Charles Rousseau. For back pay and to be appointed assistant commissary, or given some other employment. 24. August 17, François Cousigny. For indemnification for the losses he suffered at the hands of the Indians. 26 Statement of losses appended. August 18, August 19, 28 Louis Dreuville. That keepers of canteens and tavern keepers in the parishes of Laprairie are selling liquor during divine service on Sundays and holidays, and praying that the practice be put a stop to. 29. Report of Hertel de Rouville. Stating what specific information should be given by Captain Dreuville before steps can be taken to stop the sale of liquor he complains of (dated 19th August). François Loiseau. For an allowance in consideration of his services, sufferings and losses. 31 32 François Decoigne. Congratulating Haldimand on his appointment to the command of the Province. 42 Catharine Honoré (Widow Kin). For relief on account of her late husband's services. 40 J. B. Bouchette. For leave to come to Quebec on family affairs. 44 September 3, September 6, September 30, Joseph Adam. Complaining that M. Tonnancour gives exemption from corvée to several rich inhabitants. Louis Roy to his father and mother. Sends this by Mrs. Cooper, who has lent him 42 livres, which he asks them to repay. Her kindness to him and other prisoners. 48 Pierre Richaldair. For employment as pilot. 49 September- Marie Anne Dumas, widow of Germain Lespérance. For indemnity for her land on which the blockhouses at Sorel are built. 51 October 12, Congratulations by the inhabitants to Haldimand on his succession to the government of the Province. 53 1778. October 14, Montreal. October 19. October 26, Masconehe. October 29, Lachine. October 30, Quebee. October 30, Quebec. Mrs. Mayrant. For leave to take a canoe load of merchandise to Cataraqui for purposes of trade, the goods in the two canoes taken up by her husband not having been taken to Detroit, owing to the vessels. being employed in carrying the King's goods, so that by the loss of the sales she and her family would be exposed to great hardship during the approaching winter, if the permission asked for is not granted. Page 54 François Lavanture, postmaster at New York, parish of St. Cuthbert. For a positive order not to use the old post road, and especially an order directed to Louis Belair, postmaster at Maskinongé, who makes his postilions tako the old road contrary to the regulations. 56 Captains of militia. That the Chasseurs may be transferred to some of the neighbouring parishes. Widow Lorimier. For relief. 58 60 J. B. Badeau, notary of Three Rivers. That the minutes of Maitre Dielle may be deposited with him. (See p. 139). 62 Joseph Duval, clerk of the market. That the people can purchase no flour on the market, as the flour millers send through the country purchasing it, and prays for a remedy. 64 November 3, Quebec. November 6, Adjutant Ginié of the three Canadian companies. For additional 65. pay. Mrs. Joncaire Cooper. For rations. 68 Chambly. The wife of Hyacinthe Godefroy de Linetot. For delay in taking the oath of fealty till her husband's arrival. 70 November 28, Widow Demouchel. For an asylum at the general hospital. 72 Quebec. November 30, Jacques Jorand. Applying for a commission as notary. Letter to L. Genevay, secretary, of same date, enclosing the perition. 73 December 10, December 20. No date. 76 Berthelot Bartigny, applying on behalf of Louis Belair, postmaster, for an order to travellers to tako the road prescribed by the ordinance of last October. 78 Report of the damage done to the house of Charles Matthieu at Terrebonne, occupied as a hospital by the troops. The report was attested on the 20th May, 1779. See also 80 148 Louis Tinus and other volunteers. For clothing, &c., which should have been furnished them by Mr. Belestre by order of Sir Guy Carleton. 86 Charles Maillet, of Three Rivers, formerly receiver of the domains of the King of France. For relief and employment. 88 Marguerite Pilley, widow of Pierre de Goline. Praying for exemption from corvée and from billeting troops, and offering four sons for the King's service. (Enclosed is an order, dated 4th December, 1776, exempting her from both obligations.) 90 Louis Decoignemard. To be continued as commissary of loyalists. (In other documents he is called Decoigne). 92 Joseph Despin. For him and his son to be exempted from corvée. 94 From officers of militia at Sorel. Praying that on account of their advanced age they be no longer employed. 96 De Salaberry. For promotion. 97 1779. January 2, Joseph Desbarats, River du Loup. For leave to go to trade with the Tête de Boule Indians. 100 Charles Etienne le Testu, physician. For exemption from billetting troops. 101 January 2, Marguerite Belcourt de la Fontaine. For the means to educate her son, child of Captain Pettigrew, of the 10th Regiment. 104 |