1815. July 1, July 2, July 3, July 9, July 9, Greenock. July 12, July 13, July 18, July 20, above all suspicion. Suspects that the actions of Prevost arose from the craft with which he had intimidated the Assembly after exhausting his blandishments. The idea that after showing his independence he could let himself be seduced by a servant-makes him blush. However disagreeable it may be to give a direct and formal contradiction to a person of the rank of Prevost, he must do so. He never received any message from His Lordship by a servant, nor did he solicit any one for his signature, either at His Lordship's instigation or otherwise. Suspects that in the conversation, smarting un ler the animadversions on his civil and military measures and his unexpected recall, Prevost's mind was in a state which scarcely left him the control of his observations or the choice of his words. Page 564 Yeo to Bathurst. On account of his health, will be obliged to leave town to-morrow, and, therefore, asks for an interview to-day. 665 (Date only Saturday, which was the 1st of July). Same to the same. Are Sir Francis Robinson and Sir Thomas Brisbane ordered to return for the intended court martial? 667 Same to the same. Transmits letter from Litchfield's colleague and waits His Lordship's pleasure thereon. 668 Enclosed. H. Hobhouse to Yeo, 3rd July. In consequence of the demands on their time, neither he nor Litchfield can attend properly to his business; recommends him, therefore, to apply to Bathurst for the assistance of a counsel to frame and support his charges against Prevost. 669 Yeo to Bathurst. From the state of his health cannot return to town until the middle of the week. Will wait on his Lordship any day fixed after Wednesday. 666 (Dated only Sunday, apparently a week and a day after the letter given as 1st July). J. O. Wilson to Bathurst. Mrs Jeffreys, who has taken a passsage to Canada, being in delicate health, asks leave for a lady, a near relative, to accompany her. 640 Litherland to Goulburn. Applies for employment in Canada, stating his training, qualifications &c. 341 Wm. Pitt to. This letter to be delivered by Jerrard. The preparations he has been making to go to Canada. Asks that his views be forwarded. His qualifications. 402 Yeo to Bathurst. Only waits for the assistance of counsel assigned to him to proceed in framing charges against Prevost. 670 Jenkyns to Goulburn. Shall, as desired, assist Yeo in preparing his charges against Prevost. 326 Lincoln's Inn. July 22, July 22, July 24, July 24, July 24, J. Hope Stewart to Goulburn. Applies for a passage to Quebec and back in the "Eliza" transport. 601 Selkirk to Goulburn. Has a commission been appointed to settle the boundaries between Canada and the United States, westward of the part undertaken by Barclay? When instructions are under consideration, he wishes to have an opportunity of submitting some observations. 603 Sewell to Gordon. His elation that certain charges by the Assembly against him have been disallowed, but others, apart from those brought because of the advice he has given to governors, have not been also specifically disallowed; thinks this ought to be done by the Prince Regent. Encloses letter to Bathurst only to be delivered if he (Gordon) should think it judicious to do so. 612 Same to Bathurst. Calls attention to the defects in the order-inCouncil, disallowing the complaints of the House of Assembly against Monk and himself, in similar terms to those used in letter to Gordon of same date. 615 1815. July 24, August 9, Bedford Square. Sewell to Bathurst. Acknowledges with thanks, the decision in his favour in the cases of Monk and himself, complained against by the House of Assembly. Page 617 Baron Wood to Bathurst. States the claims of his brother for the restoration of his slaves taken from him at the close of the late war, or for compensation, he being a British subject, and entitled to protection. Argues the case at length. 641 Enclosed. Permit for John Wood, the brother mentioned in the letter, to remain during the war in the United States. 646 September 14, Prince to Becket. Is disposed to settle in Canada; what grant of land George Street. would be given him; would it be in the neighbourhood of a navigable river? 404 September 21, Short to Owen. Not having heard, is afraid his last letter has misThree Rivers. carried. The arrival of emigrants, the necessity for better arrangements if they are to be retained, owing to the high wages paid in the United States. Government must support the settlers liberally, but in such a manner that the expenses will return to their source. November 20, November 20, November 20, November 27, eral's Office. 604 Lists of stores, signed by J. Barker, Deputy Storekeeper General. 328 to 331 Flameng to Darby (in French). Offers for sale a collection of maps 343 J. O. Wilson to Bathurst. Thanks for granting passage to a lady to accompany Mrs. Jeffreys and now states the qualifications of Jeffreys for a government situation. 647 Baron Wood to Bathurst. Further respecting his brother's claim for slaves taken possession of during the war with the United States. 649 John Norton to Goulburn. Had arrived the previous evening. Shall leave on Friday for London when he shall call. 375 Sewell to Gordon. Encloses letter to Lord Bathurst, containing claim for indemnification for the costs and expenses incurred in his defence to the proceedings of the House of Assembly against him; quotes precedents for such indemnification. 619 Same to Bathurst. Applies for indemnification for the cost and expenses incurred in the defence of himself and brother judges against the charges preferred by the Assembly of Lower Canada. 621 John Wilson to the same. Has received letter respecting the frontier between Montreal and Lake Erie and shall direct his attention to it as soon as possible. 650 Same to Goulburn. The American ship "Trident" not sailing for a fortnight, shall avail himself of an earlier opportunity should one offer. 651 Owen to Bathurst. Encloses letter from Short, missionary at Three Chaplain Gen- Rivers; his worthy character. His habits might induce his Lordship to consider his opinions on an important subject. The difficulty in emigrat ing to uncultivated lands is to provide for immediate subsistence, and the facility of passing to the United States is a temptation to people hampered through their own imprudence or inevitable difficulties. The comprehensive view of government to judge if all practical precautions have been taken. 393 November 30, Jane Lynd to Goulburn. Desires to know if any answer has yet been Sloan Street. received to her memorial. 346 December 12, Sewell to Montague. Calls attention to the question of education. Shall be gratified if permitted to wait on the Attorney and Solicitor General to discuss the points raised. Page 618 John Norton to Goulburn. Explains the nature of his memorials. The first part is to avoid the misrepresentation that as the five nations have no government, a grant to them as a body gives an equal claim to all and a right to none. It comprises the individual rights of the people of the Grand River. The other, the measures necessary for the collective rights of the aboriginal tribes bordering on Canada as a community protected in their natural rights by the Crown. Reason why the Confederated tribes may remain unconnected with the civil government and be under the direct protection of the King, attached to the military commanders as a power directly proceeding from him. The lands hitherto occupied by the Wyandots, or Hurons, and the Ottawas falling within the territories of the United States, it becomes necessary they should obtain part of the lands formerly possessed by their ancestors until driven out by the Iroquois. A few missionaries and instructors having lands for their support, would be an establishment of permanent benefit. 376 Same to the same. Applies for full confirmation of the grant of land on the Grand River, and that the same may be divided to the different families of which the confederated tribes are composed. Prays also for compensation for the losses sustained by the Moravians and Munsey Delawares after the affair at Moraviantown. 379 Same to the same. Is desirous to rescue the Hurons, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas and others in the vicinity of Upper Canada, from the power of the United States, and proposes that a tract of land may be allotted to them along the shores of Lake Huron (the boundaries described), and that they may be placed under the immediate protection of His Majesty, and attached to the commander of the forces, and the generals under him. Suggests that the issues of clothing, etc., may be made only twice a year, in April and September. Asks that permission be granted to go to the assistance of Indian allies distant from Canada, should they be attacked by the United States. 381 Jones to Bathurst. Shall exert himself to procure 500 labourers, with their families, from North Wales, to colonize the Niagara frontier, if due encouragement is granted, but his residing there must be optional. 327 Norton to Goulburn. Sends the memorandum submitted to Prevost in February, 1814, with his answers. The quantity of land disposed of on the Grand River; to preserve the rest proposes that it shall cease to be a common and be specially appropriated to faithful chiefs and warriors. 383 Same to the same. Not having heard since he sent the memorandum, Vere Street. had called to explain anything that might be necessary. December 21. December 21, December 25, 385 386 Same to Torrens. Has seen three patterns of rifles at Tatham's; the first two might be deemed a peculiar mark of distinction to a few leading chiefs; the others would be prized by the warriors. Moncrieffe Willoughby to Bunbury. Proposes a plan for obtaining settlers for Canada from the Nertherlands. John Wilson to Goulburn. The delay "Trident" being driven ashore in a gale. he can help. 652 caused to his sailing by the Shall lose no more time than 655 GOVERNOR SIR GORDON DRUMMOND; ACTING GOVERNOR JOHN WILSON, Q. 136. 1816. Duke of Kent to Connolly. Enclosed in Drummond to Bathurst 10th January, 1816, (No. 91) which see. Vesey to Connolly. Enclosed in Drummond to Bathurst, 10th January, 1816, (No. 91) which see. Memorial by Mrs. Margaret Connolly. Enclosed in Drummond to Bathurst, 10th January, 1816, (No. 91) which see. Drummond to Bathurst, (No. 90). Has received directions to transfer the military stores from the commissariat to the storekeeper general; shall do everything in his power for assistant storekeeper Hare. Page 2 Drummond to Bathurst, (No. 91.) Transmits memorial of Margaret, widow of Lieut.-Colonel John Connolly of the late Royal Virginia Foresters, and recommends her case for favourable consideration. 3 4 Enclosed. Memorial stating her husband's services and praying for a widow's pension in accordance with her husband's rank. Vesey to Connolly, 8th August, 1809. The Duke of Kent is mortified to find that he (Connolly) is still unprovided for. Has recommended his son to the Adjutant General. 7 Duke of Kent to the same, 15th May, 1797. Shall as suggested communicate to Prescott his (Connolly's) ideas on the attempt on the Spanish possessions in the Illinois; cannot himself communicate directly with His Majesty's Ministers as he must avoid every appearance of interference. His anxiety to see him (Connolly) employed, &c. 8 Drummond to Bathurst (confidential). Had recommended to Sir George Prevost, for reasons given, that Norton should be allowed to retire from the Indian department with a pension of £200 for life and £100 to his widow in event of his death, so that his influence over the Indians might be secured. Not finding that Prevost had brought this to the notice of any department now recommends to submit this proposal to the favourable consideration of the Prince Regent. A duplicate of this letter is marked (No. 93). 10 Same to the same, (No. 92). Is unable till next spring to obtain estimate of the expense for rendering the Ottawa and Rideau navigable and of constructing the canal between Montreal and LaChine. Recommends, like his predecessor, the employment of a civil engineer to superintend and that from 300 to 400 men accustomed to such work shall be sent with the necessary tools, &c., on account of the scarcity and high price of labour. It would be desirable that the work should be completed in the coming season, but is afraid that cannot be done. Recommends that grants of land should be made the workmen who are willing to settle. 12 Same to the same (No. 94). The provincial Legislature opened on the 26th of January. Sends copy of speech and addresses. Enclosed. Speech. Address of the Legislstive Council. Address of the Assembly. 15 16 20 24 Drummond to Bathurst (No. 95). Transmits copy of a printed libel whose author has not yet been discovered. 28 Same to the same (No. 96). There is little prospect of obtaining from the inhabitants of Quebec any amount worth consideration toward repairing the Cathedral, nor is there any local fund applicable to that 1816. February 12, February 12, February 13, February 13, February 13, February 14, February 14, February 17, purpose. Authority might be given to draw on the Jesuit Estates, the revenue of which, amounting to more than £4,500 annually, has hitherto been transferred to the military chest. This is the proper source for such repairs, and for supporting places of worship of the established church in the province. Page 30 Enclosed. Bishop (Anglican) of Quebec to Drummond, 1st February. Reports that nothing worthy of consideration can be obtained from the City of Quebec, to be applied to repairing the Cathedral. 32 Drummond to Bathurst (No. 97). The difficulty of placing settlers on Crown reserves owing to the nature of the instructions to substitute reserves in the same township. Asks that this be modified, so as to allow of substituting reserves to be taken in adjacent townships. 35 The same to the same (No. 98). Sends estimate for the expense of erecting a suitable magazine for the fort on Point Henry, at Kingston. 37 Enclosed. Nicolls to Foster, 7th February. Report respecting a bomb proof magazine required for the fort at Point Henry. Estimate. The amount is £1,313 7s. 9d. 38 39 Drummond to Bathurst (No. 99). On the ratification of the treaty of peace with the United States, when Michilimakinak was to be restored to that country, McDouall found it necessary to show the Western Indians strong tokens of their great Father's satisfaction at their conduct and as the presents had not arrived he was obliged to purchase, the goods to be paid for partly by a return of similar goods, partly by cash to the amount of £1,500. For the same reason he (Drummond) has been obliged to purchase to the extent of £500. Asks for the sanction for these proceedings. 41 Same to the same (No. 100). Sends return of the officers of voltigeurs on its reduction. Stean has resigned as lieutenant and adjutant of the 49th, in the hope that he will be allowed half-pay as granted to a paymaster of the line, recommends this from his exertions as secretary and storekeeper of the establishment of new settlers. 43 Enclosed. Return of officers of the Canadian voltigeurs, entitled to half-pay on reduction. 44 Drummond to Bathurst (No.101). Strongly recommends the purchase of the land at Cataraqui Point, about two miles and a half above Kingston, for the erection of fortifications. 46 Same to the same (No. 102). Reports a destructive fire on the 27th ult., in the garrison, by which the armoury, armourer's work-shops, ordnance and camp equipage, provost and part of the artillery barracks consumed, and a great quantity of arms and stores deposited therein destroyed. The board of officers reports that there were no grounds to impute the cause of the fire to design. It is to be lamented that smiths' shops and work-shops were allowed to be in the same building. This is the third alarming fire since September. Sends report of the proceedings of the board of officers, returns, &c. 48 Same to the same (No. 103). Recommends that the camp equipage and militia clothing required by letter from Fowler, in charge of the Quartermaster General's department, should always be in store, but leaves the decision to His Lordship. Recommends, however, that the 6,000 great coats asked for should be sent as soon as possible. Enclosed. Fowler to Drummond. Recommends that a supply of camp equipage, great coats, and militia clothing should be sent. 50 51 Drummond to Bathurst. (No 104). His satisfaction at his conduct being approved of in not acting on the vote of one branch of the legisla ture for the £5,000 to Prevost. A bill was introduced this session "for appropriating a sum of money for the purchase of a service of plate to be presented to Sir George Prevost," and was passed in the Assembly but rejected by the Council. 53 |