1762. October 28, October 30, nice in settling. Will in future be very sparing in advancing their own money on these accounts. A transport from Havana expected next week; suspects the men will be very ragged and sickly. Have asked leave to send up a salter (a man to salt and pack meat) but find it difficult to get one. Page 469 Dr. Boyd to Bouquet. Had got through the woods from Bedford with a guide; there are no paths but the woods are free of underbrush and no mountains till the Potomac is reached. The distance is about 50 miles from Bedford. Description of the springs and the miserable huts, built without the least trace of taste or even of common sense. The good effects of the water; the wretched lot of people who come to the springs, to whom they are of no use, &c., &c. Is afraid he has asked for leave to go to Philadelphia at a bad time. Lieutenant Dow to the same. Has been ill. Philadelphia. with clothing which left New York on the 14th. from the Havana. October 31, November 1, November 8, 471 No word of the vessel 477 G. Price to the same. His difficulties on the journey from Venango which he left on the 18th. Sends returns with remarks. Postlethwaite, suffering from a very sore finger and in danger of losing it, has been sent down to Bedford for treatment. The letter is dated the 21st but a comparison of dates in the text shows it to be the 31st as in the margin. 474 Abraham Mortier to Barnsley. Sends accounts and shall continue to pay bills drawn on him from Niagara. 479 480 Bond by L. A. Levy in favour of James Gillespie, to secure payment of the balance due him by Mitchell. Baynton and Wharton to Bouquet. Thanking him for the promise to Philadelphia. secure payment from Neut. November 8, 482 Alexander McKee to the same. That at a council meeting, the Inwanese Town. dians resolved to carry all their prisoners to be delivered at Fort Pitt, except those who are sick. Fitteen Twightwees have arrived and report that at a private council of the Mingo and Delaware chiefs, it was resolved to strike the English living in their country and had sent a large belt and a bloody hatchet over the Lake to get the other Indians to join. No nations had taken hold of it but the Mingoes, Delawares and Shawanese. They (the Twightwees) had resolved on a contrary course and had come to return the belt and hatchet. [The letter, which is a copy, is signed, Alexander McGee, an evident error of the original copyist]. 505 Alexander Lunan to the same. Thanks for care of letters. Social November 10, Philadelphia. gossip. (The last page of the lotter is at page 543). November 11, 484 James Hamilton to the same. Respecting the delivery of the prisoners Philadelphia. held by the Indians with whom he, acting as commissioner, had nego tiated a treaty. That if the matter cannot be concluded by him, but by the military authorities as he (Bouquet) states, he is willing to have the matter settled in accordance with such forms as may be thought necessary, rather than have the restoration of the prisoners delayed. 486 November 12, Capt. Barnsley to the same. The delay of sendingoff sergeant Clark, Philadelphia. owing to the difficulty of getting money from Nelson. Has borrowed £2,000 which he sends for distribution among the companies. News of the various officers, where they are and what doing. November 12, 489 Adam Hoops to the same. Summary statement of the accounts Philadelphia. between them. November 14, November 15, Fort Pitt. 494 William Eives to the same. That he had left his mare, gun and other articles at Bushy Run, in charge of Andrew Byerley, who refuses to give them up. Asks for redress. List of men discharged at this post in November. 496 497 1762. October 6, October 6, October 7, October 12, October 15, October 17, October 23, October 24, October 24, October 27, Col. George Mercer to Bouquet. That many of the King's horses could be recovered, were a reward offered. (This is only a portion of the letter, the first part having apparently been lost.) Page 440 Lieut. F. Gordon to the same. The very bad character of Wilkie, who had imposed on him and has gone off leaving his affairs in a very bad condition. 441 Lieut. Dow to the same. Has been attacked by a fever at Albany and wrecked on the way to New York. Shall ask leave to take the clothing to Philadelphia, where he will remain till ordered to Fort Pitt. Had met Captain Ecuyer at Fort Ontario, and Meyer at Albany. Arrival of the 17th, 42nd and Montgomery's; the Royals, 15th, 43rd and 48th are daily expected. The officers of the 2nd battalion of Highlanders go to Europe to recruit. His youngest son was well at the Havana; asks that his eldest son may be removed to Fort Pitt. 443 Lieut. Geo. Demler to the same. That he has been promoted to s lieutenancy in the Royal Americans. 446 T. Hamback to the same. Has obtained a pass at Detroit. Gives an account of Mr. Schlosser's extravagancies when in liquor. The French people wish that a man of sense were sent to this post and not a boy. 447 Capt. Schlosser to the same (in French). Has received letters which had been delayed. Has engaged men on reasonable terms. Explains why names of men exchanged were omitted by Walters, and gives an account of the men discharged. The place is full of intrigue, of which he gives an account. Movements of officers. Has purchased a plantation from Sir William Johnson. Christie and the sergeant major are both ready to purchase Carre's lieutenancy. Respecting non commissioned officers. His intention to sell out and his disappointment at the non-arrival of Carre to complete the purchase. The terms of his offer to sell, &c. 419 Sergeant Major George Batrick to the same. Asking for his interest to enable him to purchase the succession to the vacant ensigncy, the money for which is ready. 455 Capt. Campbell to the same. That Rodolph, who wishes to be discharged, has found a good man to take his place. 457 Lieut. Blane to the same. Will set out for Bedford, so as to be back in time for slaughtering. Hopes the Springs will do Ourry good. Does not think flour can be carried up cheaper than he said. A captured deserter has again made off. Ourry writes he will not leave Bedford till he hears from him (Bouquet) so he (Blane) will not go there till further orders. Return of exchanges enclosed. 458 460 Return of the 1st battalion of the Royal American Regiment at Nisgara and of the detachments, &c. 461 Capt. Campbell to Bouquet. Dr. Antony Anthon has declined to parchase the ensigncy; Sergeant Cope desires to be recommended for a purchase. 465 Dr. Anthon to the same. That being put on the hospital establishment, he no longer desires to purchase the ensigncy. 466 Capt. Campbell to the same. The successes in all parts of the world should bring about a peace; would not be sorry, as it is the only hope of being relieved from these posts. Provisions arrived; the company of Captain Hopkins is sent back to Niagara to save provisions. Is glad the General allows some trifles to be given to the Indians at the posts. Has sent accounts to the General; remarks on them. Sends returns, &c. 467 October 27, Plumsted and Franks to the same. Are getting the necessaries Philadelphia. Ordered for his house. Mr. D. Franks is at New York to settle the accounts for carriage. Do not know how he will get on, as they are critically 1762. October 28, nice in settling. Will in future be very sparing in advancing their own money on these accounts. A transport from Havana expected next week; suspects the men will be very ragged and sickly. Have asked leave to send up a salter (a man to salt and pack meat) but find it difficult to get one. Page 469 Dr. Boyd to Bouquet. Had got through the woods from Bedford with a guide; there are no paths but the woods are free of underbrush and no mountains till the Potomac is reached. The distance is about 50 miles from Bedford. Description of the springs and the miserable huts, built without the least trace of taste or even of common sense. The good effects of the water; the wretched lot of people who come to the springs, to whom they are of no use, &c., &c. Is afraid he has asked for leave to go to Philadelphia at a bad time. October 30, Lieutenant Dow to the same. Has been ill. Philadelphia. with clothing which left New York on the 14th. from the Havana. October 31, November 1, New York. November 6, Fort Pitt. November 8, 471 No word of the vessel 477 G. Price 10 the same. His difficulties on the journey from Venango which he left on the 18th. Sends returns with remarks. Postlethwaite, suffering from a very sore finger and in danger of losing it, has been sent down to Bedford for treatment. The letter is dated the 21st but a comparison of dates in the text shows it to be the 31st as in the margin. 474 Abraham Mortier to Barnsley. Sends accounts and shall continue to pay bills drawn on him from Niagara. 479 Bond by L. A. Levy in favour of James Gillespie, to secure payment of the balance due him by Mitchell. Baynton and Wharton to Bouquet. Thanking him for the promise to Philadelphia. secure payment from Neut. November 8, 480 482 Alexander McKee to the same. That at a council meeting, the Inwanese Town. dians resolved to carry all their prisoners to be delivered at Fort Pitt, except those who are sick. Fitteen Twightwees have arrived and report that at a private council of the Mingo and Delaware chiefs, it was resolved to strike the English living in their country and had sent a large belt and a bloody hatchet over the Lake to get the other Indians to join. No nations had taken hold of it but the Mingoes, Delawares and Shawanese. They (the Twightwees) had resolved on a contrary course and had come to return the belt and hatchet. [The letter, which is a copy, is signed, Alexander McGee, an evident error of the original copyist]. 505 Alexander Lunan to the same. Thanks for care of letters. Social November 10, Philadelphia. gossip. (The last page of the lotter is at page 543). November 11, 484 James Hamilton to the same. Respecting the delivery of the prisoners Philadelphia. held by the Indians with whom he, acting as commissioner, had nego November 12, tiated a treaty. That if the matter cannot be concluded by him, but by the military authorities as he (Bouquet) states, he is willing to have the matter settled in accordance with such forms as may be thought necessary, rather than have the restoration of the prisoners delayed. 486 Capt. Barnsley to the same. The delay of sendingoff sergeant Clark, Philadelphia. Owing to the difficulty of getting money from Nelson. Has borrowed £2,000 which he sends for distribution among the companies. News of the various officers, where they are and what doing. November 12, 489 Adam Hoops to the same. Summary statement of the accounts Philadelphia. between them. November 14, November 15, Fort Pitt. 494 William Eives to the same. That he had left his mare, gun and other articles at Bushy Run, in charge of Andrew Byerley, who refuses to give them up. Asks for redress. List of men discharged at this post in November. 496 497 1762. November 15, Fort Pitt. November 16, Lieut. A. Baillie to Bouquet. Asks that the claim for impressed horses made by one Young be settled by the General. Page 498 John Christie to the same. To do nothing about purchasing. as he Presqu'Isle. hopes to be promoted soon. November 16, November 18, November 19, November 23, November 23, November 23, November 23, List of bateau horses, &c., at this post. 499 500 Henry Geiger to Bouquet. Sending a letter for John Stein, a soldier in the battalion, respecting his portion of his father's property. If Stein be dead asks that a certificate to that effect be sent. 501 Thomas Smallman, bond to account for skins sent him by John Bard, now claimed by Levy & Co. 503 Capt. Ecuyer to Bouquet (in French). That in event of any further rumour of war on the part of the Indians, he proposes to put the fort in a state of defence, but asks for orders. Has sent for Croghan. 507 William Harris to the same. Complaining of not receiving his discharge when entitled to it. 508 Lieut. McDonald to the same. Applying for leave to purchase Captain Seblosser's company. 511 Recommends Lieut. McDonald to be Capt. Campbell to the same. 513 514 519 Report by Robert Lake and J. Robinson on the account of Plumsted and Franks for the Western Department of North America. Memorandum respecting the Indians sent by George Croghan to Bouquet. His difficulty from want of money; sulky disposition of the Indians at present from the sudden stoppage of presents, &c., &c. Lieut. Dow to Bouquet. Sends papers, &c. His at last received the Philadelphia. clothing. Only the sick from the Havana are to be here; the troops reported to be very sickly. Is afraid he cannot bring shot, but will bring some powder. November 26, November 28, November 28, 522 Capt. Ecuyer to the same (in French). Sends returns. Croghan expected every day; he passed a party of 18 Mohawks, with a pass from Sir William Johnson, who are going to war with the Indians who are on the Spanish side. Escape of an Indian prisoner; the sentry has received 500 lashes. Had received an order to send off men to be paid and discharged, but has refused till he receive his (Bouquet's) orders. 523 Eward Jenkins to the same. Had been ill with fever and ague and is now covered with itchy red spots; hopes to be moved to Fort Pitt in spring. Has bought a mare; has not been able to get Indian curiosities. &c., &c. 525 December 2, Christian Frederick Post to the same. Sends some translations into Tuscarawas. Delaware, but he is more master of the Mohican tongue. The rest of the letter is a prayer for guidance and a lament that so few are ready to erbrace Christianity &c, &c. December 5, December 7, December 8, December 10, 527 Col. W. Amherst to the officer commanding at Fort Pitt. A matross of the Royal Artillery at Detroit, has got a commission in the army; another to be sent to relieve him. 529 Dr. James Stevenson to Bouquet. Is pleased that he and Ourry are recovered from the accident. The garrison very healthy; no death for 14 or 15 months, but is afraid there will be sickness in spring, as there is no rum to keep off the scurvy. Applies for medicine, which his ignorance of how to get it has deprived him of. 530 Francis West to the same. Asks to be paid out of Andrew Read's cargo the amount he owes for rum sold him. 632 Certificate by Isaac Richardson, J. P., of the services of John Henderson, waggon master. 533 George Croghan to Bouquet. McKee has returned. Some Shawanese chiefs are on their way with prisoners; McKee expects them all to be 1762. December 10, December 10, Deéember 30, Fort Pitt 1763 delivered up, as he has a better opinion of the Shawanese than of the Delawares. The Indians confess to the belt reported by McKee (p. 505); it was got from the French officer on the Illinois; they had no intention to go to war, but it was time to defend themselves as the English intended to make war on them, and allege the refusal to sell them powder, &c., as a proof of this, and that as soon as all the prisoners are delivered up the war will begin. The Delawares have received a belt from the Susquehanna, have ordered their warriors to remain near home to hunt and are sulky. It is fortunate they are not on good terms with the Indians over the Lake, but if war should break out it would be general, as the Indians are jealous and never consider consequences. They expected great things and their poverty and mercenary disposition will not suffer them to bear a disappointment. Thinks that it will not be long before there is a quarrel with them, &c. Page 534 George Croghan to Bouquet. Desires to know the General's determination as to the expenses of the Indian Department, so that he may know whether to continue or resign, as he will not be continually begging for necessaries, and will not pay the expenses out of his own pocket &c. 537 Capt Ecuyer to the same (in French). Has had a visit from a band of Indians; he could give them no presents, but as they were at war gave them some powder and lead and a few knives. Has received a report of the drowning of six men returning to Detroit from Michillimakinak. Prisoners not yet arrived. Has still four deserters in the guard house; wishes they were hung. Has stopped the sale of rum brought in after he (Bouquet) had left, the sutlers believing they could do any thing in his absence. 538 John Ormsby to the same. Report of renewed Indian hostilities, but hopes a strong reinforcement will arrive in time to strike terror into those infernal bloodhounds. The good character of Ecuyer, the commandant. Money wanted. 540 August 30, Baynton and Wharton to the same. Sends letters received from NewPhiladelphia. foundland. Congratulates him on his arrival at Fort Pitt, after chastising the savages who attacked him, &c., &c. 1764. November 14. No date. 392 A. Baby to the same (in French). Thanks for his kindness and attention and offering to be of service. 495 Note of goods belonging to William Summer field. List of men discharged by Major Gladwin belonging to the 1st battalion Royal Americans. 541 542 Names of the men who served in the Maryland troops and were enlisted in the 1st battalion Royal Americans, Memorandum by D. Franks to Bouquet. Respecting flour, &c. 544 545 A. 19-1. LETTERS TO COL. BOUQUET. B.M., 21,649. 1763 January 3, Lieut. Dow to Bouquet. Hopes for his speedy recovery. Certain bills Philadelphia. paid, but that at the Black Horse he thought extravagant. Page 1 January 6, Philadelphia. accounts till they are examined and audited; this should be done whilst all the facts are known and most of the persons alive, as delay may give trouble. Respecting Monckton. No peace yet, but negotiations likely to produce one. Richard Peters to the same. That there can be no settlement of his George Croghan to the same. Some parties of Indians gone to war. Ecuyer gave them a small quantity of powder and lead. Scarcity of |