1711 Mar 1, Boston. July 5, Oct 17, Oct 31, No date. No date. 1723 No date. Dec 7. 1722 July 25. 1721 July 21, 1722 Mar 14. Ap 23. 1723 Oct 28, Quebec. Dec 6, Nov 28, No date. Jeremy Dummer (Agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay). Memorial as to the quota of men to be raised by the Provinces for the expedition against Canada (139). Address of the Governor, Council and Assembly of Massachusetts respecting the expedition against Canada (140). Address by the same on the failure of the expedition (141). ournal of the Assembly, respecting the expedition under the Hon. John Hill, Commander-in-Chief, for the reduction of Canada and Newfoundland (142). Received on the 17 Jan, 1711-12. Address of thanks by the Assembly, for ships of war to protect the fisheries on the coast of Cape Sable againt the French (148). Received 5 Feb, 1711-12. Jeremy Dummer (Agent for Massachusetts), praying for arms, &c., to resist the Indians, who, on the failure of the expedition to Quebec, are designing to make an invasion. Apparently about 1723, Jeremiah Dummer, Agent, stating the hostilities of the Indians, encouraged by the French; praying that an order be obtained from the King of France to stop such hostilities, and that in the meantime, all the colonies be directed to carry on an Indian war (150). Petition by Dummer to the Lords Justices, to the same effect (51). Hamilton's relation of M. Vaudreuil's proceedings, whilst he (Hamilton), was a prisoner in Canada (153). Declaration against the Eastern Indians, signed by Governor Shute (163). Shute to the Governor of Canada. Respecting the release cf prisoners and the hostilities of the Indians, headed by two French officers and two French Jesuits (165). Shute to Vaudreuil. Respecting Indian hostilities, &c. Two letters (167 and 169). The following papers appear to have been enolosures. Quebec, 25 Sep. 1721. Vaudreuil to Father Ralle (Rales,) (a translation). To encourage the Indians in their acts of hostility &c. Quebec, 14 June, 1721, Bagon (Begon), to Father (Rales?) The Indians to be encouraged either secretly or openly in their hostilities. Vaudreuil has been with the Indians of St. François and Besencour (Becancour). Father de la Chasse is to be sent with the Indians, instead of M. de Croissit, a French officer, as it is no breach of the Treaty of peace to send a missionary, but complaint might be made if an officer were sent (173). Vaudreuil to the Governor of Boston (a translation). That the English must abandon all the Indian land; advises that they be allowed to live peaceably till the Commissioners settle the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht (175). John Schuyler to Samuel Partridge. Respecting] the assistance given by the French to the Indians (177). Schuyler to Partridge. Respecting the Indians. They are sorry for attacking the English (178). Translation of address by the Indians of Norridgwack, headed "Englishmen." The address was in the handwriting of Father Rales, the Jesuit, and was found on the church door at Norridgwack (179). 1723 Dec 26. Boston. 1725 June 25, 1709 Ap 28. 1710 Aug 7. Ang 23, Address from the Governor, Council and Representatives of Massachusetts to the King, respecting the Indian war and the conduct of the French (180). Address by the Governor, &c., of Massachusetts Bay, respecting Indian and French hostilities (182). All the other papers, down to 221, relate entirely to the State of Massachusetts. There is a collection of papers in the volume with the title "Rhode Island, 28 April, 1709, to 8 March, 1742." These are mixed up with papers relating to Connecticut. The following are all that concern Canadian affairs: Earl of Sunderland to the Governor of Rhode Island, respecting the expedition to Canada (222). Address of the Governor and Company of Connecticut, respecting the expedition to Canada (223). The covering letter of the same date is 224. There is no 225. Governor Cranston to the Earl of Sunderland, respecting the expeRhode Island. dition to Canada (226). Nov 21, Saltonstall to Lord Sunderland (?), respecting the expedition to New London. Canada (227). Aug 23, The Governor and Company of Rhode Island, praying that the Rhode Island. quota of men for expeditions may be fairly divided among the colonies (228). No date. Two Addresses from the Governor and Company of Rhode Island, respecting the reduction of Nova Scotia, &c. (229, 230). From vol. 5 onwards to 28, the papers relate to New York, New Jersey, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Volumes 29 to 31 relate to Nova Scotia; 32 and 33 to Newfoundland. These I have passed over in the meantime. From 34 to 57 the papers are West Indian. Volume 58 is numbered 51 inside the volume. The title runs "Canada Expedition, letters from Brig. Hill and Cols. Nicholson and Vetch, from 14 Oct., 1710, to 1 Aug., 1713." 58-51. 1710 Oct 14, Oct 16, No date. 1711 June 25. July 29. July 25, No date. July 31, at'ses. Lord Shannon to Lord Dartmouth. Troops embarking for the expedition (1). Shannon to Dartmouth. Embarkation. Returns of troops (2). Report of officers, soldiers, &c., lost. There perished in all 740 (4). In Walker's Journal the number of men lost on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, between the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th Aug., 1711, is given as 884 and eight ships. Journal of Brigr. Hill, between these dates. There are two copies (5 to 14 and 15 to 30) the latter of which is the tallest. There are details in the one which are not in the other. The last should be copied, adding, in brackets, with a note, anything additional that may be in the other. Representation by officers as to the mode of keeping regimental accounts for the expedition (31). A duplicate will be found at 45. Memorials by wounded officers and certificate by Brigadier Hill (32, 33). Hill to Dartmouth. The health of the troops. The exorbitant charges for provisions, &c., Boston. Correspondence with the 1711 Aug 25, other Colonies as to levies, &c. (34). This is the original; there is an unsigned duplicate at 40. Council of War, whilst in the St. Lawrence. The ignorance of On board the the pilots makes it impracticable to take the ships of war and transports to Quebec (46). Windsor. Sep 8, On board the Edgar. Sep 9, Windsor. Council of War, whilst in Spauish River. It is impossible to attempt to reduce Placentia at this time; that the squadron with British troops return to Great Britain and the New England troops to that Colony (47). Hill to Dartmouth. The loss of transports and men on the north On board the shore of the St. Lawrence; expedition abandoned; proposal to attack Placentia also abandoned, on the non-arrival of provisions from New York. Reinforcements sent to Annapolis (48). The returns of the lost to be found at No. 4, should follow here instead of being detached. Sep 12, George Lee to Leopard. 1685 June 20, Pisquit. 1709 Mar 1. June 25, New York. June 29, Aug 2, Aug 14, Oct 21, Oct 27, 1710 Jan 30, London. Ap. 22, May 15, May 16, Details of the loss of the fleet and of 53 to 57 are papers relating exclusively to North Carolina. M. Denyes to the French King, with an account of the resources of New France and the English possessions (58). Instructions to Col Vetch regarding the expedition to Canada (59). Vetch to the Earl of Sunderland, Respecting the expedition to Canada (64, 65). Journal of Colonels Vetch and Nicholson of the progress of the expedition to Canada (66). Nicholson to Sunderland, relating to the expedition (70). Vetch to Sunderland. Continuation of report of proceedings (72). Colonel Dudley to Sunderland (?). Report of proceedings respecting the expedition (74). Joint Address by the New England Governors to Sunderland, respecting the arrangement for the expedition (75). Address by the Assembly for troops to reduce Port Royal (76). The subsequent papers down to 91 including the papers enclosed by the Governors of New England, all relate to the same subject. Jeremy Dummer (Agent). Petition praying that Nova Scotia may not be given up in event of a peace; that liberty be given to Massachusetts to fish on these coasts, and that an expedition be sent against Canada (92). Note of Commissions, &c., for the reduction of Port Royal (94). Plan for converting the Indians (95). M. du Clair's squadron, with names, guns, crews and chaplains. (96). Nicholson to. Referring to the preceding list (97). Vetch to Newcastle. The good effects of the news of the preparations for the expedition to Canada is reversed by the non-arrival of the fleet, &c. (98). Subsistence returns for the expedition (99, 100). General letter respecting the officers, &c., for the expedition to Canada (101) with list of officers (102). Nicholson to -. Believes from the lists of troops, &c.,that the French have gone to Newfoundland (103). List of troops 104. Proceedings on the passage (105). Jottings Off Lands End respecting the expedition to Canada and how late it might have been carried on with hopes of success (166). May 16, 1710 July, Kensington. Sep 16, Boston. Oct 2. Oct 11, Annapolis. 1711. Aug. 8, off Canso. Aug. 13, Cape Gaspé. Jan. 15. Jan. 20, Feb. 26, Portsmouth. March 3. March 20, oston. Anne. Royal instructions to Viscount Shannon for the reduction of Canada, &c. (107). Nicholson and Vetch to the Secretary of State. The progress of the expedition (110). Abstract of the capitulation of Port Royal by Subercase to Nicholson (111), with demand made by Nicholson for the capitulation (112). Appointment of a chaplain ('14). The Council of War to Vaudreuil, respecting the surrender of Port Royal and of the propriety of stopping Indian hostilities (115). Enclosed in letter from Nicholson (117). Enclosed. Address of Council of War to Her Majesty, about the division of the Conquered Country (118). Memorial by the same to the same (119). Proclamation by the same to the inhabitants (120). Proclamation to the old subjects (121). Memorial to the Queen on the state of the Conquered Country (122). Memorandum on the sea coast bounds of Nova Scotia by Cap. Southack (123). Roll of families in Port Royal, 8 Octr. 1710 (124). Plan of Annapolis, with landing and positions at the siege, Oct., 1710 (125). Abstract of Instructions to the Governor of New York, respecting the Quebec expedition (126). List of troops left in the Garrison at Annapolis Royal, with the accounts appended (127). Sir Hovenden Walker to Vetch. Instructions respecting signals &c. (128). Hill to Vetch. His arrangements for garrisoning Annapolis, &c. (12). Vetch to Walker. Urging to continue the expedition to Quebec. Is afraid the late disaster may be attributed to the French pilots (130). The state of Annapolis Royal (131). Vetch to Dartmouth. Congratulations on the capture of Acadie. The great importance of the conquest of Canada, a country large enough to form four or five Kingdoms (132). List of inhabitants of the banlieue, of Annapolis, who have taken the Oath of Allegiance (133). Vetch to the Earl of Rochester. Respecting the reduction of Acadia, &c. (134). Nicholson to Dartmouth. tion, bills drawn, &c. (135). Respecting the accounts of the expedi Nicholson to Dartmouth. Further respecting the Expedition (136). Commissariat accounts for the expedition to Nova Scotia (137). Vetch to Dartmouth, introducing Major Livingstone, with information of Annapolis Royal (141). 1711 March 20, Boston. Vetch to Dartmouth. Sending report on the state of Annapolis Royal (142). Nicholson to Dartmouth. Respecting the bills for expenditure, Portsmouth. &c. (143). March 14, June 1, June 14, June 18, July 10, Report on the state of Annapolis Royal on this day (144). Vetch to Dartmouth. Vetch to Dartmouth. garrison, &c. (146). Respecting bills for expenses, &c. (145). Giving information as to the state of the Vetch to Dartmouth. This letter was written on the way to Cape Breton. Quebec. Has received orders to take command of the New England troops for the reduction of Quebec (147). Sept. 11, Vetch to Hill. The necessity for employing Indians in the garSpanish River rison at Annapolis (148). July to 1712. Jan. 3, Boston. Feb. 9. March. No date. 1713. Aug. 7, 1713. Feb. 19, Jan. 22, May 30, July 19, July 24, "Journal of a voyage designed to Quibeck from Boston, in New England, in July, 1711, by Governor Vetch" (149). Vetch to Dartmouth, respecting Indians for the garrison of Annapolis Royal (151). Further from the same, respecting the Indian Company (152). There is a duplicate at 153 and a triplicate at 155 of the last letter. Memorandum for Lord Dartmouth, by Nicholson (154). Vetch to Dartmouth. Further about Annapolis (156). Vetch to Dartmouth. The state of the garrison; desertions; Indian attacks (157). Memorials respecting English prisoners in Canada (158, 159) Nicholson to Dartmouth. Has left his documents. The weather has hindered the sailing. Fears that Moody will be late in reaching Newfoundland (160), with enclosures. At 165 is a duplicate of 110, dated on 110 on the 16 Sep. and here 16 Oct., 1710. Begon, Intendant of Nouvelle, France, to respondence be transmitted (166). Vetch to Dartmouth, respecting the affairs of the garrison, &c. (167). Nicholson to Dartmouth. That the French will enjoy their estates, as ordered (168). Has sent orders to the captain of Nicholson to Dartmouth. Nicholson to Dartmouth, respecting the immediately preceding letter (177). Receipt for despatches (172). 59-52. Papers relating to the freedom of the Fishery between England and France, and Foreign Miscellany from 1708 to 1713. The fishery and all other subjects in this Volume are exclusively European. 60-53. Contains letters, &c., from the Commissioners of Transports, Privy Council, Commissioners of Accounts, &c., from 19 Jan., 1710, to 2% Jun., 1712, but none of interest to Canada. |