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A y,(r f ^ The mn were col lee Thomas Be I of Public ] House of . to the catal print, they nine boxes I are preserv materials f« The coll documents, J in London I the expense ] volume of oncroachme Years' Wai I representati I words, "T [among our With thi I representati I to the task ( The do( I possession ( [proof room noted as ii catalogued. patched and them over. The thr( internal adm PREFACE. ■t-f*:,i^ The manuscript documents relating to the history of Nova Scotia were collected, arranged, bound, indexed and catalogued l)y the late Thomas Beamish Akina, I). C. L., who wa'; appointed Connnisaioner of Public Records, in accordance Avith a resolution passed by the House of Assembly on the thirtieth of April, 1857. According to the catalogue prepared by Dr. Alcins in 1886, and now out of print, they number over SJio volumes ; and tliere are besides (Ifty- nine boxes of unbound papers, arranged and indexed. All these are preserved in the Province Building at Halifax, and form the materials for a comphtte history of the province. The collection is twofold in character. Jt consists of original documents, and transcripts of papers from the Public Record OlHce in Loudon and elsewhere. A selection from them was published at the expense of the province in 1SG8 by Dr. Akins. It was a stout volume of over 750 pages, and related to tiie Acadians, the encroachments of French Canada upon Nova Scotia, the Seven Years' War, the founding of Halifax, and the establishment of representative government in 1758. The preface ends with the words, "There are yet man}' documents of value and interest among our archives worthy of publication." With this justification, the Nova Scotia Historical Society made representations to the Legislature, which resulted in my appointment to the task of editing another selection from the archives. The documents chosen ai'c among the very oldest in the possession of the Gos'ernmenl. Like all papers not kept in a fire- proof room, they are in danger of destruction ; and MS. 20 was noted as in a " a map of the town and district In M8. 7^, an uncatalogncd volume, added to the collection hIucm IHHO. The index stateH that it was " copied from the or.glnid on llle In the Public Record OflQcc— London." In on«' corner is an "Explanation of the Figure," which riniK iik followH : — "Plan of Annapolis Royall and fort the priiiclpall pliU'e of Strenght in Nova Scotia in America, itH Situation \n upon a tongue of land formed on the North Fast Side l)y the Ulver Dauphin, and on the Souih Kant by a large Morras In 44 1) 'greci* 'i'» MlnutH North Jiatitudc Surrendered to Her MajeHtlen artncK uiidf^' the Command of the Honourable Collonel Fran(!lK Niel'.iiHon after Filght dayes Siege in Octol)er, 1710." Fmpdry nt the Record OtHce as to the age, history, etc. of the map proved frnltleHs; but It Is clearly to bo dated about the time of the capture. 'JMie " Kxplanation " hn references to the place *' Where we landed our Cannon A ammonition " and " The Incautpinent of the Severall Keglnients The tracing shows the Vaiiban system of fortification, anil preserves the original cfintour, oefore the ravelins were added to the south and east. The !\b)>reviations ••A, A." and " N. S. Archives" in the notes both refer to Akins's volume of selections mentioned above The index has been mad. "idl hi the hope of lightening the labour of other students of hlslory, who nuty consult this volume. A. M. M. (Jovei (■rove: Comn IndcN iMTat hr. >■, • i CONTENTS. (tuvernor's Letter- Hook, J 7 1 3- 1 7 1 7 Govcrnoi'8 Lottci-Hook, 1711)-! 74-J Commission Book, 1720-1741 Index Rrrata 1 16P 251 273 GOVEI NOTK. and Is ente at Annupo folio." Tl indexed ; i ship, first 1 read, and clerlvly in deeply stai Great ad bor within loaded witl credit to bt but they ar along the must be st( them (the cessity. C bread. Ne has made Hopes to a 1. Thenar doch, KingHfo HoomH to bo lii this letter-boo in one case [17 written. The means of idcn house of (Jharl Govr. Caulfeil plying about t beyond doubt immediately a who served i Viscount Chai known James, the liret Viseo therefore have Diet. Nat. Bio Altiiough t wanting, it set 'f^/ GOVERNOR'S LETTER-BOOK, ANNAPOLIS. 1718-1717. NoTK. Tliib (locmnent is no. ir> of the Akins catalojjiue, and is entered, p. 0, "1714-1717. Originul Letter Book kept at Annapolis between 1713 and 1717, rebound in Russia, sinidl folio." The book consists of 48 leaves, neither lunnbeied nor indexed ; and the entries are nuiinly in two styles of pennnin- ship, first a rapid, straggling, slanting hand, very dilllcult to read, and afterwards a small, careful, scpiare iumd, more clerkly in character. Many of the pages arc frayed, and deeply stained ; and the writing is often faint. m Gan}f{'il(U to Nicholson. U- Great advantage to the colony in clearing wood. No liar- 1718 (I) Ibor within two leagues of the coal mine, and no vessel can bo loaded without grounding ; no boat can land for the sea. No credit to be given to soldiers within or without the garrison, but they are in debt already. Chief trado is with Indianu along the coast. Boston merchants undersell ours. This must be stopped if we are to have any correspondence with them (the Indians), Avho only come here when driven by ne- cessity. Caulfeild disposes the gain among the inhabita. 's for bread. Newton's account to "Yr, Excellency" shows that C. has made him acquainted with the state of the garrisc I Hopes to answer questions in regard to provisions in his K\ 1. The name is npelt "C'aulfleld" in Akins (Xova Scotia ArchioeN) Miir- I doch, Kingsford, ('alnck, and all who have followed theii- authority ; but thoro HcomH to bo little or no justifliation for it. It is never unmistakably ho spelt in I this letter-book, but "C'aulfeihl," even when it is the name of a vessel [201 and I ill one ease I17J the "i" has been inserted before the "e," after the name waH written. The ditforcnee, thoiigli appirently slight, is really important as a tncansof identifying this governor. This i tho way the family nanie of the lhou.se of C^harlemont, is suelt; and this eircunistance would seem to show that IGovr . Caulfeild was a cnaet of that house. It is eurious to note that a sloop was Iplying about this coast at that lime called tho C'harlemont. Tho matter is put Iboyond doubt by li ^ reference I36J to General Carpenter and " my brothers," and I immediately after o "my Unckle." This is evldc ' ly Gen. Carpenter (l(i57-1732> jwho served with Peterborough Spain, as di<. VVm. Caulfeild, the Hocond • our governo- who refers [28] to having in Spain. H- er or the - Diet. Nat. Bioq. Although the beginning, date, nam. f addressee iind place of writing are wanting, it seems pretl plain that it wn written to Nicholson from Annapolia, 'narried Alice, daughter m ' Lt.-Gov. Caulfeild must ( one of his brothars.— See mmmm. 2 Xova Scotia Archives. 1713 (?> cellency's letters of Oct. 25th, in another letter. Capt. Doug- las has explained 10 "Yr. Excellency" his reasons for not going to Boston as ordered. Recommended as "haveing allways beheaved himself e as becor^eth a Gen tollman to doe." Pro- ceedings of Mr. Vane's court-martial enclosed. French sloop with cargo of rum and molasses from West Indies, entered and cleared by Col. Vetch, but driven back by stress of weather, found to be in ballast. Account of this forwarded by Newton. C. has ordered the inhabitants to make road on both sides of the river (Annapolis). They show much will- ingness. By Bull. (signed.) Tho : Caulfild. Nicholso)i to Caidfeikl. [2 1714. Bill of lading enclosed for molasses, pork and beef for gar- B^to^' ^'^^^^ ^^ Annapolis ; Sloeum to sail this week or next. John Borland was to furnish provisions to garrison till end of April. N. supposes he sends some by his sloop, Capt. John Alden, master. N. treating with Borland for 3000 pieces of pork, to be sent with the other provisions Sir Chf ,i. Hobby intends for Annapolis in his sloop (Sloeum, master). Care to be taken of the supplies. Capoon to keep an exact account, as Her Majesty "hath been Notoriously cheated in this Artickle of Provtions." Mr. Hutcliisson not to furnish provisions at the old rate. Hopes they will not cost above l^dK N. P^ugland currency, whereas they have been charged at 7^d. stg. Officer to be appointed to oversee distribution of food to the gunner and matrosses. Hutchisson not to furnish them with clothing until further orders from the Board of Ordnance. N. has written to the B. of O. and Fran. Lynn "our agent" on the affairs of the garrison ; and will do his best for the garrison without any reference to his oavu interest. The wheat and pease must be secured for the garrison, so that none l)e permit- pTonna ted to go out of the country. Hibbert Newton is earnestly i"e-lg,itigj.Q ,, own paj assumiu by appo be hath Subjects sible for more to already < England garrison, tions, an must be j niett, bul vided by conduct, ways. A brings wi addressee rison are that N. h: given to iu the for fleers not Hobby, P. S. comes wit ° '' '' "■ sutlers rec commended to C. Governor Dudley's proclamation in I'^gardigj i , . . to trade with the Indians enclosed. Col. Vetch ran away from hence on Monday night. N. has sutticient proof on oath, V.'s 1. Per man. amined ui turn of st( enclosed. . Doug- for not allways " Pro- jh sloop entered itress of )rwarded road on ich will- uilfild. for gar- :. John of April, n Alden, E pork, to itends for be taken it, as Her rtickle of ons at the p]n gland 7^d. stg. ood to the them with lauce. N nt" on the le garrison wheat au'l l)e permit- ruestly re- 1 in regard away from I oath, V.'s Governor's Letter-^ooJc, Amiaiyolis, 1713-1717. 3 own papers, etc., that he has acted arbitrarily and illegally, "**• assuming powers he had no right to, and cheating the Govt, by appointing officers for which he had no authority. " I find he hath vsed all ways and means to Cheate her Majty and her Subjects in the affairs of the Garrison as far as itt was pos- sible for him to do." N. objects to C.'s bills of credit; no more to be issued ; and a strict account to be kept of those already circulated. Sends by Sir Chas. Hobby 5 or £600 N. England currency, which he has borrowed for expenses of ga)rison. Recommends economy in the repair of the fortifica- tions, and that soldiers be employed for the work. Garrison must be provided with firing. "Would be glad to serve Win- niett, but cannot allow my office, much less a salary not pro- vided by commission. If Vetch writes for certificates of good conduct, he is to be prevented from obtaining them, in all lawful ways. Alden to be examined on oath as to what papers he brings with him ; they are to be opened in the presence of the addressees, and all relating to Vetch or the affairs of the gar- rison are to be detained, and copies given. If V. insinuates that N. has some design against the garrison, no credit is to be given to "such a Lying fellow." No more sutlers to be allowed iu the fort or town ; soldiers to have little or no credit ; of- ficers not to involve themselves in debt. Will write again by Hobby, Alden is iu haste to sail. (signed.) ffr. Nicholson. P. S. If Davis Jackson or any othei adherent of Vetch's comes with Alden, he and his papers are to be secured. (initialed.) ffr. N CavJfeihl to Nicholson. [5 Hopes that letters sent, by Simpson an-ived. Number ofoct.ii. sutlers reduced from eleven to six ; if further reduction is de- Annapolis, sired, let it be known. Magazines of ordnance cannot be ex- amined until the weather is more favorable. Hutchisson's re- turn of stores on hand, and of those furnished by Borland, enclosed. Garrison in want of food, as shown by Capoon's m 4 Nova Scotia Archives. 1714. return enclosed. Reduced to fresh^ provisions, poor in quality and extremely difficult to get. Muster rolls which were sent, possibly not very satisfactory ; wishes more definite instruc- tions on the subject. He sent another set of Capt. Williams' compy. at latter's request, who wishes others to be returned. Begs time to consider question of prices, (which are extrava- gant) and regulation of trade. Shall take care that no traders are suffered here without license. Vane and Hutchisson's ac- count of garrison expenses enclosed. Vetch best judge of these as he was governor then. Since last despatch, sloop has arrived from Minas with wheat and pease for the garrison. (signed.) Tho Caulfeild.-^ Ap.20, Boston. John Nettmaker to Caalfeild. [6 General Nicholson having thought it advisable part of the remainder of the stores should be issued, Nettmaker has ship- ped some on the sloop, " Sea-flower," Simon Slocombe master, taken receipts and hopes packages wul correspond with in- voice. Sends also two receipts to be kept as vouchers at Annapolis until Nettmaker arrives. His Excellency intends to send by next opportunity a quantity of linen and shoes to complete the issue of clothing. No room for it in this vessel. (signed.) Jno. Nettmaker. Ni'chohon to Gaulfeild. Ap.22, Wrote per Alden on the 6th inst. Encloses (I) bill of lad- Boston, jjjg fQ^. 3 i,ht|g_ molasses and 44 bbls. pork and beef, bought by Commissioner Belcher, (2) hia account for same, (3) twc copies of his estimates for the provisions, etc., (4) bill of lad- ing for 13 puncheons pork, bot. of Jno. Borland, (5) his acct. for the same. Provisions must be carefully surveyed l)oth as to quantity and quality by Capoon and Hutchisson, in prefer- ence to an officer from each detachment, (6) Sir Chas. Hobby's 1. Word uncertain— may bo " flHh." 2. Uncortain-may be "Caulfeild" or "Cuulfelld." * / Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis, 1713-1717. 5 receipt for £600 "Boston money" with list of numbers, for mi. purchase of flour and pease among the French. Must propor- tion the bread to the meat and keep an exact account of what the Commissary receives and gives out. Issues must be made in the presence of an officer ov two appointed by Caulfeild. Hemainder of £600 may be spent for the good of the garrison ; but an exact account must be kept. Has discussed the bills, the affairs of the garrison, particularly Col. Vetch's, with Sir Chas. Hobby, and given him copies of many papers. Hobby wishes information from Caulfeild about V.'s debts. C. is to assist in all lawful ways. Hopes that the stores have been inspected by Hutchisson and Vane ; and also the fort. Copy of Wm. Clear s petition enclosed ; if true, he is to be restored to gun- ner's place, one of the N. England gunners reduced to a mat- ross, and the youngest of them broke. N. has let Clear have 44 sh. " Boston money " and clothing. If reinstated, he is to have clothing from stores. Jno. Nettmaker writes by this conveyance and sends acct. of clothing on Sir Chas. Hobby's sloop. Nicholson will consent to their sending officers to Gt. Britain on the affairs of the garrison. Hopes that C. and the soldiers will be easy until the affairs are settled. H. M. S. Phojnix arrived two days ago. N. hopes to go to Annapolis in her within a month. (signed.) ffr. Nicholson. P. S. Enclosure (7) account of how N. has procured the £600 with his bond for the same, per Slocomb. i '■' Caulfeild to Vandreuil. [.9 Breach of the treaty of peace and commerce committed by May 7, Indians under French government upon a British trading •^'**P°^ vessel at Beaubassin. Enclosed letter from Psre Felix, giving the Indians' excuse, i. e., that they did not know that the treaty was concluded between the two crowns, or that they were included in it. The Indians come from Richibucto. En- closed John Adams' account of the goods taken from hiro. I ■■: 6 Nova Scotia ArcJiives. 1714. Hopes that satisfaction will be given, and promises to prevent similar outrages on his side.' (signed.) Tho Caulfeid. Canlfeild to NettMoker, \8 M»r27. Acknowledges receipt of clothing per " Sea-flower," (Slo- AnnapoUs. ^.^^jj^j^ master) ; has stored it with rest of stores formerly sent by N. Will issue them to troops as needed or dispose of them to the French inhabitants if possible, but the goods are not suitable, will be of little use in purchasing grain, etc. C. has learned that the same stores are sold at a cheaper rate at Boston (N. E. currency) than their first cost sterling, as per account enclosed. Always has a reasonable advance in order to make good such supplies as are ^'damnified." Has taken re- ceipts for all such stores as are delivered to captains for their companies, or to "Gentellmen here in Garrison" to be account- able for the same at such price as shall be set by * ' his Excel- lency or YrSelfe." " A'great many ot each Species damnified particularly ye SargantsT and Centinells Stockings which are Rotten and vseless," as seen by enclosed acct. (sigr . ^^ Tho Caulfeild. May 27, Annapolis. Caulfeild to Nicholson. [9 Acknowledges receipt of letter of Ap. 6, per Capt. John Alden, also N.'s of the 22nd by Sir Clias. Hobby. Has had provisions surveyed ; and ordered an officer from each com- pany to be present each serving-day. Has told Hutchisson to take up provisions for the gunners and matrosses as the troops do : and not to furnish them with clothing or advance money on their pay without orders. Encloses Capoon's account of provisions in store. Has given Hibbert Newton all assistance in regard to the seizures here. Has received Govr. Dudley's proclamation regarding the Indian trade. Cannot hear of any furs, etc. J being brought to Annapolis this winter. Will use all zeal in promoting this trade, if only definite instructions 1. Below in tho note, "Sent by an Indian To Monsr. Marquo De Vouttiercl Govr. of Canada." are giver closed, si are not a their fam as they li this year tion thai false : th a guard : once. B character bills by t account c the garris consumed capt. and wood in, letters sei certificate gard to K lowed no slatemeni by Sir Ch cher, by ( ed ; ordei uo return to exami Capoon ( £600: hi son's sur' to obtain made gu written Ji yet. Re noted: ' victuaieii price of Encloses! Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis, 1713-1717. 7 are given. Letter from priest at Minas, and Indian chief en- MM. closed, showing their opinions. French complain that they are not allowed to go to Minas with their vessels for corn for their families and fisheries. Has lent several of the poor corn, as they have sown what they had. More land reported sown this year at Minas and here than ever before. The informa- tion that Vetch commanded here after Caulfeild arrived is false : the only compliment C. paid him being the parole and a guard : C. took the affairs of the province into his hands at once. Begs N. to advise him of insinuations against his (C.'s) character proceeding from Annapolis. Obliged to issue the bills by the absolute necessity of the garrison ; has kept strict account of the numbers, species, etc., of them. Firing for the garrison has been well managed : only 28 cords per week consumed for the six months winter, instead of 60. Each capt. and company have been provided with a boat to get their wood in, the season now permitting it. Has secured all the letters sent b^ Vetch, but cannot find that he has written for certificates. Nothing shall make him believe anything in re- gard to N.'s intentions, except N.'s own statements. Has al- lowed no more sutlers in this town and garrison. Encloses statement of Geo. Vane's behavior towards C. Sends papers by Sir Chas. Hobby, Survey of provisions supplied by Bel- cher, by captains and Hutchisson for two serving-days enclos- ed ; ordered similar survey of provisions supplied by Borland : uo return of latter being m.ide, required Jno. and Wm. Alden to examine and report on them ; copy of report enclosed. Capoon ordered to issue them regularly. Has received the £600 : his accts. will bear the strictest examination. Hutchis- son's survey of the garrison enclosed ; but has not been able to obtain survey of stores, although ordered. Wm. Clear is made gunner and lias had clothing delivered to him. Has written Nettmaker in regard to the clothing ; none issued as yet. Returns N.'s estimates for the garrison -with mistakes noted : " as allsoe to inforine you how the Garrison hath been victualed one man each Serving day, and to Shew you the pric«> of y* bread by y" best Calculation I Could make of itt." Encloses Alden's representation regarding wheat he bought at fvm J j' ;.; ' m IjH p p_l. ■:«' %: $ ' 'J i ,« 8 Nova Scotia Archii'es. 17J4- Miuas for the garrison, and copy of letter written to Govr. of Canada on l)elialf of Jno. Adams. Trading at Beau- bassin, his vessel was seized by Freneh Indians, while the in- habitants were planting their corn. Priest of Beaubassin in- forms C. that except for the interference of the inhabitants and local Indians, the vessel would have been burnt and the cargo carried off. Adams's loss computed to be about £70. Has used all arguments to induce the officers to send deputation home to look after the affairs, but find them " not Inclinable." (signed.) Tho : Caulfeild. P. S. Contagious distemper among the French. Garri- son will be in a miserable state if it reaches them, "being intierly u provided wii'i any maner of Medecines." Per John and Willm. Alden. Julys, Boston. Xic/iolson to Cavlfeilcl. [12 Detained in Boston by the (iueen's service : but he and Govr. Dudley intend to be at Piscataqua on the 2l8t, to meet the Eastern Indians ; expect to reach Annapolis by end of July or beginning of August. Encloses three bills of lading for molasses and pork. That shipped l)y Borland included in his last acct. : that shipped per Jno. Alden and Wm. Walters is from Andrew and Jonathan Belcher : their account of fore- going and letter also enclosed. Pork and molasses scarce; prices likely to rise. C. to pursue same method with these as before, and must secure enough wheat to supply the wliole gar- rison until the new wheat h ready. In B. wheat is scarce and dear. Then C. may let Alden and Walters bring what they have : must agree with them as to price at so much per bushel N. England currency at GO per cent, advance ; and may draw bills at 30 days for said sum upon Francis Lynn, agent. Account of wheat, pi-ice of it, and statement for what service must accompany bills. Repairs to the fortifications to be con- sidered by council of officers with engineer and storekeeper : best and cheapest bargain must be made for what is absolute]}' necessary. As to his own affair, C. is to rest easy; justice will be done him. C.'s method of obtaining firing approved. V' .V- Governor's Letter-Book, AnnapoliH, 1713-1717. 9 [C. is to assure the inhabitants of Minas that justice will be 1714. (lone them ; they may dispose of their wheat as they please when the garrison is first supplied. People of the river may have it brought, or may send for it. Let the Indians know that they will be taken care of, and what we have done with the Eastern Indians. Sir Chas. Hobby has gone to G. B. Hopes C. has sent a full and just account of his affairs home my him. Still hopes that officers will send deputation home to represent their case. Nettmaker writes and sends acct. of clothing. Hopes C. will dispose of some of it to the inhabi- tants and Indians. Trade with the latter to be regulated in [the best interests of the Queen and the gai-rison. Hopes to have an acct. from C. of the French govt, in Cape Breton. N. expects to hear from Lt.-Col. Moody at Placentia, who took [possession about the 11th of May. N. Sends the public news ; JC. is to make it as public as possible. N. expects daily a [ship from London with continuance of good news. C. not to [1)8 uneasy about Vetch commanding the garrison after C. had Ihis commission. N. will adjust the affairs with him. En- Icloses Borland's account and Capoon's. Sent by Capt. Alden, jwho has called for N'.s letters, so cannot write to him (Capoon?) |or Newton, but will do so by Walters, who sails on Monday. (signed.) Fr. Nicholson. P. S. " You Must have a WatchfuU Eye over Captt Alden jaud his Brother, bouth in respect to Coll. vetchs Mr Borlands ind theire own accts.* Nettmaker to Canlfeild. [^15 Acknowledges receipt of C.'s letter of May 27; complains July 3, )f daily increase of warehouse rent in B. In his and Nichol- ®*"**'°* son's opinion, the clothing will be better in storehouses or storeships. Remainder of clothing, especially linen and shoes be shipped on sloop " Four Friends," (William Walters, laster) by Nicholson's direction and consigned to C. in An- lapolis. Vouchers, etc., sent and to be kept until Nettmaker's urival. Ships also two casks of tomahawks, all that are in ! 1. Note states that duplicate of same tenor and date was sent by Capt Wm. Walters ; dated Jiily 3, 1714. ■4^ 10 Nova Scotia Archives. Aug. 2 ▲DDapoliR, 1714. Store ; they may be useful to tbe garrison, or may be sold to the French or other traders : prices in account, and no more than Her Majesty paid for them.' (signed.) John Nettmaker. Nettmaker to Caiilfeild. [16 Jnljfi. Encloses duplicates of bill of lading, invoice and account ' sent by Alden who sailed on Saturday. This goes wiia Capt. Walters, who takes the clothing about which N. wrote him very fully per Alden. (signed.) Jno. Netmaker. CaulfeiM to Nicholson, Acknowledges receipt of N.'s letters of July 3rd per Alden and duplicate per Walters. The provisions agree with the numbers and descriptions. Encloses Capoon's account of pro- visions : sufficient wheat for next year. Has allowed Alden 600 bushels " in proportion to av * he brought here": will do the same for Walters. As N. is coming soon, C. will draw no niore bills for wheat. After consulting the officers of the gar- rison, all agreed that the two breaches on the N. E. side were the first that should be repaired : Hutchisson's report on the same enclosed. C. will write to Minas and other places concern- ing the assurance that justice will be done the inhabitants and Indians. Did not write by Sir Chas. Hobby because C. wished to consult Micholson. Has received clothing from Nettmaker; will do what he can to dispose of it. Has not heard from Govr. of Canada ; has heard that "Mons' La Round" is on his way to Ann.apolis. Nothing is " regulated" rt Cape Breton yet ; they have designed (but not built) two forts : there are| only about 50 inhabitants, who liave suffered for want of pro- visions and are likely to continue so. A Mr. Ferguson is here with power of attorney from Borland to adjust account : C. will do so. As for Capoon's siccounts, Caulfeild never saw them or knew that he intended to send them until Nicholson returned them. The item of cartridge in Capoon's accounts Caulfeild knows nothing of : has never used it. Did not con- sult with Vane for these reasons : ^. would insist upon a 1. Diiplicjitc of HRino tenor and date per Wm. Waltersi. Vippp wished! Governor's Letter-Book, Anvajtou" 171S-1717. 11 erltten order ; and is suspended by court-inartial ; 0. signed I'w. Ihe sentence of suspension ; and V. has been guilty of inso- lence to C. and others.* (signed.) Tho Caulfeild. Caulfeikl to Nettmaker. [i<9 Acknowledges receipt of N.'s letter of July 3 per Alden, Juiy2i, luplicate of same date per Walters, and N.'s letter of July 5th. Annapolis. Jales and casks agree with numbers and marks of invoice. ;!ontents not examined, as store-room is out of repair : will be lended as soon as possible. Will retain receipts as desired. [as written to Nicholson regarding the clothing and hopes to jirrange for the disposal of them, on Nettmaker's arrival. (signed.) Tho Caulfeild. Note. Apparently several leaves are here missing. At ^he top of [19] occur some lines which seem to be a part of a )08t8cript of a letter from Caulfeild to Nicholson, to this effect : J. would have sent the ordnance account, but the master gun- ler reports that it was made up until Vane went away, nothing material has occurred since, is expecting orders from the Board, md he will do it all in one. Gaalfeild to How.'^ [19 Encloses account of clothing stores, actual state ; with cert- Dec. 26, ficate from Capoon "our Comsry of provitions who had -^""^p""*' eave from me to go to a fishery of his own y" coast, and had o y'' value of 100 lb. delived him to be disposed of." Certi- cate shows at what price the French buy the same clothing rem "y" New liingland people," who bought them for much 683 of Gen. Nicholson. H. can judge that the rates to us are ixcessive. Desires directions therein, the officers and soldiers )eing informed thereof (this sharp practice?) and think the lardships too great. " To Mr. How." (signed.) T. Caulfeild. 1. On [18] are the entries : " A Return of provitions Inclosed. Mr. Hutchis- fon oppiinon of ye fortitlcations IiiclOHed." 2. Below this letter is the note "October ye 13th 1714 Wrote to Sr Hovindon Walker by Mn- Jetferson. Ditto to Genii Hill ivtt ye Same time." 3. One of the few letters, with plain statement of addressee, at end. 12 Xoni Srotin Ai'chivcs. Qoven Chnl/elhl to Thidlp}i. 17U. By Nicholaop's (llrootlouM C. i.aiiBniits enclosure, which il Dec. 26, ^Q |,g forwarded to the fiddiuw upon It. \ " Gover. Dudley." (unsigned.) Capoon's Jii»tnii'tinnN for Pmrliiivthiri CrPimjc I King, [i?'' Date blank, Instructions include KuhI^u Tho: Hutton. Preamble re '*-"'**P°"''- hearses that lettern from the Privy Council, Board of Trade, p]arl of Bolingbrok(!, Seety. of State, and Gen. Nicholson havti been received, direoting that Cieorge 1 be proclaimed " in a! the proper parts of tliU (jov'"""" C. directed to proceetl with the sloop ''CauHVIld" on this service and pro] claim George I King "nt the Ports of mines Sliekenecto Rivei St Johns pasmaeody ptMiobHCOt In ye Collony" in the '• besi maner you Can " and also the continuing of officers in theii posts, and to tender the otithii to the French inhabitants am such English as nmy be fninid, and administer them in tb forms prescribed. C. is to Inform himself how the inhabitant of each place stand affected to G. B,, also as to the nature ol their trade " and tho UoaHOiiH why they doe not as vsuall conn Into these parts and vend theire Commodities." C. also tc| l)uy pork and what other provlsiouH he can come at " (Excep; Corn)." To proceed with Mpefid and return "immediatly whei the Service is finished." (unsigned.) 18 besides des land, through k-edit as far a toniplied with [luautity and f rill last. Ob risious. Hop (hiiilfeilfl til i*ifi,nhoiie )Sec. of State. [2i 1715. This morniiitf t he Hoii:blc Ma.ir. )tlier Oftlcers at t roll'd and the Cai nnce to solemniz Hopes that letter of Doe *2\ last, containing account of pro May 3, claiming Geo. I King has arrived. Encloses Capoon and But Annapolis. ^ „ , " , ton's account of their tranHrvetlons at the various ports, excep some places to the eastward, wh.ich have already declared foi )ie.-!Hed luemory. ' ' ♦'In tho Afterno: the French King. Inhabitants being mostly French, refuse th( mt as before, tik " n ./ ' ition was read dec oaths and to quit the country. C. wishes instructions how t( f't^k Lnnenbnr^h ' •' Jrace of God Kiiif act. Methods of supplying must be changed, if this garrisoi ^,f;, ^^,I,fp^j^'? ^'^^^^^ is to live through tho coming winter. The French who usei to maintain the garrison with corn are most of them quittiuS^^".ities health : ti ^ ^ ' . oehorns and the ] the country, especially at MInas, the chief corn plantation : C 1. Printed, A. A. 7. Refers to pi )f proclaiming olenmity thai ount of Butte ivliieh shows tl end (jfuitting 'rcucli protecl iices from wa f provisions i nclosed. Ob represent tli (1) The followi :he windows and i The Officers At lealth. with the D he Whole Garriso Qovernor'ti Letter-Book^ AnnapoUa^ 1713-1717. 13 hich ij ble re| Trade )u hav(| "in al proceei' \ pro] o Rive ! ♦- bcs n thei nts ani in tbi ibitant: iture ol ill comi also tc Excep y whei [■ of pro nd Bu L betjiiles destitute of any further credit at Boston in N. P3ng- 1715. laud, through Gen. Nicholson. Has always employed his own k-edit as far as possible in the service of the garrison. Has Complied Avith N.'s orders. Encloses Commissary's return of [(uantity and sort of provisions, and estimate of how long they nil last. Obliged to send a vessel to N. England, to beg i)ro- risious. Hopes S. will not take his representations amiss. (initialed.) T: C: CanlfeUd to Boa.-d of Trade. [22 excep how t ho usci ion Refers to previous despatch of Dec. 24, 1714, giving account May 3. )f proclaiming George I king "with all the Ceremony and solemnity that This pleace Could afford." ^ Now transmits ac- ount of Button and Capoon's transactions at the various ports, fthicli shows tiiat most of the inhabitants arc French and in- end (putting the province to remove to Cai)e Breton under M'cneh protection. Begs for instructions. ^lany inconveni- uces from want of pay and provisions. Connnissary's return )f provisions in store and estimate liow long they will lajt, inclosed. Obliged to send a sloop to the government of N.E. represent their necessity. (initialed.) (1) The following extract (MS. (i, So. 13) explains the "solemnity." Annapolis Royal in the Province of Nova Scotia North America December ye: 2d: 1714. This morning the Troops werj drawn out upon the parade, under Arms, and lieH()n:ble Ma.ir. Thomas Caultield (sic) Lieut. Govr. with the Captns and jad, the tHag^ being hoisted half Mast High, Foll'd and the Cannon round the Garrison Fired Sharp Siiott at a Minutes dis- nnce to solemnize the Death of our late Gracious Maj:ty Queen Anne of ired foiB'l'!i'>\'io To Refers to lot auswen lined supp receipt ■Thought < (_'ii,ilfc!i(l tn the S('i-rpf(ir:i 'if War. [i^'/| June tj. Refers to letter of 'Slay ;] informing S. of W. o^" the garri-j son's necessity, and of being obliged to send to N. Englaiin for help. P^nclo!':3s opinions of the oliicers on the memorial to tlie (iov.' and Council of N. England, letter from Boston mer-| chant autl repoil of ollicei' sent on that occasion : which show that if "y'' Said Clark" had not considered our wants, H. ^I.'sl garrison nmst have siitfered severel}'. Enek)ses Commissary'-j return of provisions and account of money left and sent bv Nicholson. Hopes to hear of some better arrangement before these are exiiended. Encloses memorial by some part of tlit| officers of this garrison to be sent iiome in their justilicatioii C. knowing the autlior to be of indifferent principles and pro judiced against Col. V^etch does not put any faith in it " and Captt Armstrong refusing an Attested Coppy of Those paraBl7i4 to Ma\ graphs in y" Said Letter wrote by Vane." Believes nobodjP could be so unjust as to represent tlic officers of the garrisocB '• ^lemobt ^'•icloses ^ov. «, 17L ))aragraph i """IIP"^'^" Oovernor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis, 1713-1717. 17 laa diaaft'ected to the House of Hanover, excepting Vane. 1716. j Spellman and Simpson take this letter and will give further in- I formation regarding the garrison. (unsigned.) [-^ Caulfeild to the Af/mt of the Garrison. [5i Encloses copy of letter from Boston merchant who assisted June 9. [the garrison, when in great necessity for provisions, a full ac- i'oiuit of which C. has sent to the Secretary of "War. This to cxplaiu why C. gave bills at 50% to Clark who supplied the hrarrisou. "after all others declined The Service." For hiseu- couvagement, all other bills C. draws on the Agent will beat CO/' advance. 'A (initialed.) T. C. Siuce last account, have disposed of to Capo n to the value lof i'7o.7s. N. England money: account with Capoon's receipt |enolosed : hope agent will make stoppage for it.^ (initialed.) "Wrote to Mr. Henrey Franklin June y" 8th. Wro To Mr. Tanant .June y 8th." T:C (kmlfeild to Bekher. [32 Refers to li.'s letter of the 17th past, complaining that C. had June 6. bot answered IJ.'s letter of March 3. C. has found that B. de- [•liucd supplying the garrison further, and, having given Alden receipt for contents of the invoice and bill of lading "Thought that might have been Sullicient." (unsigned.) Caulfeild to Hoard of Ordnance. l''icloses contingent account belonging to the B. of O. from juneo. ^'ov. 8, 1714 to May 81, 1715, both days inclusive, except the Paragraph relating to James Clark, which is from Oct. 11, 714 to May 31, 1715: expense of stores is from Nov. 1, trarrisOcB '■ ^'^mo below; "To yo paymaster genii ye Rest of ye Letter in duplicate," ;4. 18 Nova Scotia Archives. I I 1718. 1714 to May 31, 1715. Has examined accounts and finds | that they agree with hia books. Also list of people "belong, ing to" the B. of O. all signed by C. and "mr. Burges Masterl Gunner." Enclosed letter from Vane to Burges, wherein he has the assurance to give out that, notwithstanding his recall,] his orders are to be complied with in all respects until his re- turn. Will inform this Board from time to time of anything] of impoi'tance. (unsigned.) CanlfeihJ to Clark { ?y [551 June 9. Acknowledges receipt of letter with ten bbls. pork by shal-j lop "Hannah" ; and also one by Blin with fifty more : sendsj bills for same at 50%, which is less than usual. Has written! in his favor to the Secretaries of State and War and trails- mitted copy of his (correspondent's) letter : also written to the] agent: is "of oppinion" that the money will be paid punct- ually ; "not questioning butt When it appears att Home Howl Servisable you have been to This Garrison in Such a time of| Necessity They will be ready To own The Obligatiou. Wis-hes 20 bbls. pork more and ;{ hhds. molasses, "on my ownl or y'' Risque asj'ou please." Sorry to hear of the scarcity inl N. E. ; hopes for bettei' times : holds out prospects of imper- ial favor. (unsigned.) "P. S. Tis proper you Signe y'' recep"^ which are undorj The Accts of pork Annexed To y* Bills That being allwaysl method and what is required att Home." July 4. Anaapoliti. Caulfeild to Clark. - m Refers to letter of June 1>, asking for 20 bbls. pork : nowi requests that they be shipped by the first vessel " bound toi this place the Garrison being at this time very bare haveiun been Considerablie in Arrears to y* Men before your lasJ Supply came to hand." Again holds out hopes of imperial favor for services rendered. (unsigned.) I. Unsigrned and undirecfcd: cp. letter to Agent [31] and Secretary oi State (381. llB atta the three follo'^ing letters are in handwriting no. S. Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis, 1713-1717. 19 Caulfeild to Gov. Dudley. Acknowledges receipt of D.'s letter of July 5. As sooniTis. as he has a conveniency will send to Cape Sables and demand "^' ' Satisfaction " for such unjustice done." Has had six chiefs here, spoken to them about the matter ; they have promised to despatch a messenger to " desire them to forbear those Irregu- larityes." C. has heard of other instances of misbehavior of these Indians : wishes it was in his power to make redress. (unsigned.) Caulfeild to Wm. Clark. [.V5 Acknowledges receipt of invoice and bill of lading dated Aug. 2. July 15. What " as Yett hath been made use of either" pork AnnapoiiB,. or molasses has proved satisfactory. Encloses bills drawn at 50% and has written agent for punctual payment ; but this is to be no precedent when tiie affairs of the garrison are settled. Wishes Clarke to pay the freight of the 20 bbls and 1 hhd. sent by Walters and charge it in the next invoice. Wishes C. to provide further for garrison 50 bbls. more best pork and 4 hhds. molasses and send part by first vessel, which may tide them over until they hear from G. Britnin. Tnow turns to his ])rivate affairs. If it lies in Clarke's way, ho (Caulfeild) will " be Troud of such a Correspondent" ; and will take care to give good Mils for such "Effects" as Clark may furnish : " it may l)orhaps seem Strange to You that I have Quitted M' Fannuel, but M Franklyn leaveing of me so very abruptly and in a time of Necessity I resolve never to Correspond farther with hiui, I believe by this time he is Convinc'd of his Infor- mations." If convenient to C. he would like him to furnish "one Pipe best Fyall Wine one Hogshead Barbadoes Rum one D" best Virginia leaf Tobacco two ffirkins of Butter one bar- ren of best Musquevado Sugar ten Gallons Lime Juice two boxes of Candles one box of Castile Soap two pound of pep- per halfe pound of Nutmeggs to y? Value of Twenty Shillings in cinnamon Cloves Mace and all Spice, 1 must likewise de- sire you will pay y" freight for there is no such thing as money here." (unsigned.) I. Kanouil? Fanucil? for liitter iiaiiic, «ee 8ubi>ic, 418. h 50 ]!fova Scotia Arch Ices. 1716. Aug. 2. Annapolis. GanJfi'ild to Sherrifff. [oV; Acknowledges receipt of letters dated Feb. 20, March 12 and 25. but S.'s first with account of his being wrecked has miscarried. Glad to hear of fj.'s care in his affairs ; C. has transmited to " Gen :" Carpenter and my Brothers the Publick Acco:*^" with copies of all the receipts attested by the Judge- Advocate, being unwilling to trust such important originals out of his hands. Has v, riiten to " my Unckle" in regard to the character Nicholson gave of S. C. finds it Hke the rest of N.'s prejudice to C.'s interest : S. will not suffer on that head. ^'1 have likewise Sent sotral Coppys of Memorials the Contingent Acco' with y* first Memorial Signed by all the Officers of y" Garrison W'' Avas y" instigation that made me undertake that Affair for y" Preservation of y Garrison so that if I cannot Obtaine y" whole Informe my Brother to Endeavour to make a General Charge upon y® Whole Corps, as to getting y" Officers respective bills on y"' Agents for what thej^ received of me as they are not all here you must keep that Obligation Signed by them all and if their pay be Remitted here send it back to Me and shall take Care to pay myscife. " S. to be very circumspect in re- gard to Capt. Gardener's abstract and the accounts of the de- tachment. If there are any ''dividends made on that head" C. is the largest creditor, and ought to receive in proportion to his pay. " 'tis very hard after four Years to be putt off with y' Deduction of Eleven out of twenty ' (unsigned.) CaiilfnUd to Gordon, A(je.nt.^ Aug. 2 Since his last of June 9, the service has obliged him to obtain supplies from Clarke, 20 bbls. more pork and 2 hhds. molasses. Has drawn bills on G. of this date for same at 50%. As there is no person appointed here for this " Effect " (i. e. victualling) and as Clarke runs all risks, it is only reason- able that he should have some allowance. (unsigned. 1. Instead of the usual forinal ending', this letter has "believe that I am when In my power your Assured tft-eind to serve you." 2, Handwriting changes here to No. 1. vam fffP Auff. 1&, Governor's Letter-Book, Autuipolis, 1713-1717. 21 Canlfeild to Clark. [57 Acknowledges Clarke's of 6th inst : endorses bills at rate ^^is requested. Care Clarke has taken in the preservation of this garrison shall certainly be acknowledged. By Caulfeild's of the 2nd, he will see how seasonable was the supply of 25 bbls. pork and 2 hhds. molasses. Has directed the agent to pay promptly ; so hopes Clarke will forward supplies required for his personal use. The hhds. of molasses gauge at 105 not 115 gallons: believes it was a mistake. "My most humble Service to y Spouse for her kind present. " Enclosed letter to be forwarded. Forgot to mention 6 gallons vinegar in his last. (initialed.) T. C CaulfeiJd to Gordon^ Agent. Since last of Aug. 2 has drawn on Gr. for £99. 3s. stg. forAug. I8l 25 bbls. pork and 2 hhds. molasses. "Mr. Clark desiers I woiid Inform you that this is ready Money Laid Out of his hands with noe Other design Then To preserve y Garrison " ; find requests payment without delay, as Clark has been so kind. (initialed.) T : C . Caulfeild'ii Instrvctioiis to (Japnoo. [38 Informed by letters from Gov""- and Council of Boston ofAug. 16. hostilities committed by Indians in N. S. on H. M.'s subjects, Annapolis, fishermen : Capoon with the slooj> "Caulfeild," to make diligent inquiry as to what provocation the Indians had, especially in the l)ort8 of "Pugmagbo,Cape Sables, Port Rossway, Lahave, Merli- f^esh and Shebuctoe," as "the mostlikcly places foi Meeting with f Said Indians." To join H. M. S. Rose, havin, on board Col. Goffe and Capt. Caley, Commissioners appoin,ed by the there is reason to believe it is the work of the French, to pro- ceed to Cape Breton with such despatches as Caulfeild shall deliver, for the French governor's answer, with which he is to return to Annapolis Avith all speed.' (initialed.) T. C : CavlfeAld to Cosfabelle:' [, 1713-1717. 25 Considerable quantity of furs brought in by the Indians and nifi. sold by the French to our traders. Copper mines there of which the inhabitants make spoons, candlesticks and other necessities. They have between 30 and 40 sail of vessels, built by themselves, which they employ in fishing. Their har- l)ors are but indifferent : there are about 500 men, of which 200 are settled inhabitants. " Checanectou " is situate N. about oO leagues away; a low country, used m .>stly for raising black and white cattle. AVer , supplied from 0. in our necessity with about 70 bbls. of extra- ordinary good beef. The greatest resort for the Penobscot and St. John's Indians, who baiter to the French great quantities of fins and feathers for provisions. Oxen and cows about 1,000, sheep about 1,000, hogs about 800, corn to support their families (about 50), computed to be 6,000 bushels. Very good coal mines there, which have formerly been used by this garrison. M-^sting may be had there, but tlie best places arc "Pcsmecoddy Mages and S* John," for masts of all sizes and with rivers for the eml)arkation of thein. N. from here about 14 leagues. Harbors to the eastward from this place to the "Gutt of Canco, beginning at Pugmacou* Cape Sables, Port Rossway, La-Have, Marligash, Chebucton, Bay -of Vcvt, Restubncton &c. to y" Gutt of Canco." IVIastmg to be had, with conven- ient water carriage; but few inhabitants in any of them. They are accounted good harbors, resorted to by N. E. fisher- men and ours on all occasions, and arc capable of improve- ment, "especially La IIa--e Port Rosway, and chebucton, l)eing most Convenient for trade and ffortification. " Canso recommended particularly, because it has the richest fisheries, and tlie French design building a fort at St. Peter's not above seven leagues away ; whicli will make it impossible to protect Hritish vessels. If- the French remain in this country, it will tend to its im- IJrovcment : their niunbers air considerable, and if they quit us we strengtlien the enemy. Though avc may not expect I. Last letter doubtful : written above in black ink, " Pobonit'otip." •-'. A largo part of what follows is printed in full, but not awuratcly, A. A. 8-10, for instance, " in case they quitt us will still strengthen," (p. 8 foot) reads in the orifjinal "in case they quitt I'-i, ^^'ec Still strengthen, etc." 1;::^' 26 Noim tSiuithi Airhives. 1715. much benefit from tliciii, tlioii' children may " be brought to our Constitution." Ah there mv well-meaning people lunouji them we can alwiiyn guiinl ournelveH from injury. Since coming here C. hart iilwayt* ohMerved their willingness ''to Serve Us, when Oceftsion olVered." Some Knglish laborers, tar and pitch makers, carpentern, iind'Hiniths sent over would be a great advantage. If the {''reneli leave, we shall never be able to protect our English fumilleM from the insults of the Indians, " y" Worst of KnemycH." Kroui llu'ir stocks of cattle, with due eucouragenieut, ihe colony could be in a short time self- supporting. The Penobscot, SI .lohn's iiiid C«iie Sables Indians trade ohielly along theh' several coasts with fur and feathers, but never come here except when driven by necessity, alleging as their reason thai thercareno king's magazines here, as in the time of the l-'rencli tmd as there is now at Capo Breton. Believes it would be of great advantage to establish such a maga/ino not only for (he sake of trade, but as a means of winning the Indinns l(» the Uritisli interest "by kindly usinu; of them, on w'" fornuition their friendship is Avholy founded." Encloses copy of letter from the Penobscot Indians, written by tiieir priest and trunslatod Into English, and C.'s answer to it. Cape Breton : "its soil is no wiiy valual)le being intircly a Rock covered over with Moms" ; little or no timber of any manner of use, spruce luul low pine being the chief growths. C. informed by several of the inhabitants of Annapolis who went to C. B. during NieholKon's administration, that the land is not improved or capublt^ of improvement. Last year their] fishery was good ; but this year ii failure ; of 70 or 80 sail, only 8 or 10 got their freight. Heported that there is no advance | towards raising a fortilication, and not one cannon mounted: "One Cofitabell" is g(»vcrnor, and has about 300 regulars. Two points N. W. of the (!ape, which they intend to fortify strongly, "Called St; Anns and Peters." points most advan- tageous for them and dangerous for us: in case of war, we shall not be able to protect our vessels, "St Anns, and Peters, being y' Keys to our Eastern Coast " Placeutia cannot help us Oovenor'H Lenei'-IiooJ,-, AnnapoUn^ 171,3-1717. 27 ifls much as C. B. can injure us. Encloses maps of the nis. I* 'Islands of Cape Breton and bay o* flfundy." Nicholson's visit : N. sent C. several letters from Boston, laeking C.'s opinion of the garrison, which C. answered punct- luallj. N. and Burchfeild, surveyor roiieral, appointed Hib- (ber^ Newton collector of this port. Newton showed C. a letter from Nicholson (dated Boston, Ap. (!, 1714) ordering that no jveHscl was to go to any port without a customs officer, where- Ihy "the whole Trade of the. Colony was Stopp'd near four JMonths," though Nicholson knew that no customs ofllcer llnit Newton had been appointed. C. wrote to N. several times, "On that head," pointing out the hardships the people jof Annapolis suffered, Avho had corn at Minas and other Iports, but were not allowed to go and fetch it for the use of jtheir families. N. answered that if C. had sufficient pro- Ivisions for the garrison (though N. told C. what quantity' he Iproposed) the inhabitants and others might dispose of the re- Imalnder as they thought fit. The reason publicly given for this Iconduct was that Alden and other traders would not conform Ito N.'s opinion regarding Vetch. On N.'s arrival at Anna- IpoMs the following Aug., he assured the garrison of his favor jand interest, though at the same time, he stopt our pay at tiome, injured our credit at Boston, drove some of the French )ut of the country, shut the gates of the garrison against those that remained and declared them traitors, though he knew the garrison must depend upon their help during the coming winter or perish : when he returned to Boston, !ie left us unprovided for in every respect. It would be " too troublesome" to recount all N.'s "Means and Methods"; bothing done for the service of the country or the garrison, but simply a series of schemes to ruin Vetch and his friends. Obliged to acqnaint the Board with the frequent complaints jf Capt. Armstrong's misbehavior "towards several Inhabi- Itante here." Complaints will be transmitted in next. (unsigned.) t 28 Nova Scotia Airhirfs. CaulffM to the Lord of tlip. AdmirafUj. [4/1 1715. Formal acknowledgment of the receipt of orders, dated Aniiftpolu. ''uly l-i» " Notified to me by iM' Bnrchctt," per whip *'Prince| Frederick " ; and promise to cnrry them out. (ntisigncd.) Kov. 1, Annapr>li« ('(ud/eild to the Commissionfm »/lhc Vid.iui.lh'ut/ Office. [M Acknowledges receipt of their letter of July 23 : per sliip' "Prince Frederick," (Wm. Blair, master). fJoods conform tu his bill of lading except two "half Ilogsiieads mentioned Grotts w'** are but half Barrells." (unsigned.) Nov. 1. Ann.ipolls. Catdfeild to the Musffi- of' Oi-diKincr. Refers to his letter of June 9, enclosing accounts : now geDi!(| those for interim to the present date, signed by Burges, mas. ter gunner and himself, together with a list of the gunncrsl and bombardiers in garrison and their memorial to the B. of I O., pointing out their hard8hi[).s. Encloses also the surgeoiil Mr. Skeen's memorinl : he has been ''very .serviceable to vol People of y" Traine on several Occasions," and desires C.'sl good word with the Board. AVants apparently what is al. lowed the surgeon at Placeutia. trulv deserveing." C. considers him a " person j (unsigned.) Nov. 1. Annapolis. {'civlfeild to Seeretdi'i/ Sfn)ihope. [-y'fll Refers to his letter of June 6 ; since when a ship has arrived! from the Victualling Otlice with nine moutiis' provisions at shortl allowance, which seasonable supply will, C. liopes, defeatj Nicholson's malicious neglect of the province and garrisouj B}' same ship, C. had letter from Board of Trade, ordering! him to transmit an account of the colony : has doae so, audi hopes it will be satisfactory. Gen. Carpenter acquainted C, of Stanhope's kind "Interposition in my favor." Thanks him. Shirreff, who was formerly in tliis garrison and is now H. M.'sl commissary, tells him that Nicholson has injured his character! C. has known S. four years, and considers him perfectly lit! ffovernor's Lettfr-Iholi, Annapolis, 1718-1717. 2» |for liid l)Ost. K jIoscs Lieut. .Icffieyson's mninorial of bin ITIS, jtirt'erings Hiiuo the estubliHluncnt of this govt, "w*^" must be Confessed Extremely severe." C. recoinmends him earneHtly )ii aeoouiit of his iiiviiriable good oouduct. Armstrong haH jhtaincd eight inontlis' leave. C. is inforn.ed that A. has M'itteii aguiust him; cannot iumgiue why unless it be for "Ac- jiitiiiiting of liini of his unrctisonublo l^roposalls and Arbitrary Inclinations w'' most of y' People here are Sensible off." (unsigned.) Canlfaild to Vetch. [.'7^> Acknowledges receipt V.'s letter per transport loaded with Nov. i. rovisions. Only too sensible of N.'s malice : had his designs ""•*l'<»»"' been carried into effect, C. is persuaded that there would not be an inhabitant of any kind in the country nor a garrison on foot, "when J llecollect his Declaration to y" Inhabitants and |iftorwards to y" Soldiers wherein he tould y* latter that y" french were all Kebclls, and Avould certainly Cutt their throats lliey went into their houses telling of Us Wee nuist have no Planner of Correspondence with them and Ordered y" Gates ii y' Garrison to be Shutt ; Tho' at y" same time he was Sen- lible that Wee could not Subsist the Ensuing Winter but by Ibeir Means." A description of all he did would be endless ; kannot forbear to relate one incident : "as he was in his house, ie Observed one of y" Souldiers comeing into the Garrison nth a Rotten Pallasadoe, one of those You formerly displaced bd removed, upon w'" he called for all y Officers of y* Gar- [ison and in a very Unbecomeing Manner told Us, Wee should 30se y" Garrison, if there was not better Care taken and )rdered the fellow to prison, and in two days afterwards he |id not leave one Palisadoe Standing about the Garrison, I'liich remains so to this day." It would puzzle the wisest lead in Europe to find anything N. has done of the least bene- [t to the garrison or colony." (unsigned.) '•4 so Nova Scutia Archives. 1715. Nov, 1. AnnapoliF:. CauJfeUd to the Earl of Galloway. [5l| Stately note of thanks from an Eighteenth Pentury client to! his noble patron, for his continued "kind Offices and favourJ iu my behalf e." " My Uncle Carpenter who I suppose by thisl time is gon to y" Imperial Court hath likewise used his En[ deavours for my farther preferment." (unsigned.) Caulfeild to [5:1 Nov, 1. Also a note to a patron. Has transmitted to the B. of ().| * "°*P°i'~- surgeon Skeen's memorial. " I doe assure you he is a GenJ tellman who deserves y' favor." Excuses himself for uo;| writing oftener, "but our Cituation is very perplexed (?J a] present for such Convauiency. " Hopes for better thiiigl soon. ^unsigned.) Caulfeild t" PouUenay, Secfi/. of War. m Nov. I. Aunapoliw. Since his last to the S. of W., of June G, a vessel hai arrived from the Victualling Oifice, with nine months' p.rovis| iojis at short allowance. Clark the Boston merchant, who supplied us in our neop? sity, assures us that it is with difficulty he can get Gordoil formerly our agent, to accept our bills ; G. pretending thai they are not drawn in proper form. ('uuU'eild has alwaj] drawn tliein in form prescribed by Nicholson, (exCv'^pt oiicej and C. advised Gordon of the error). Wants a stop put tJ this ; and that Lynn or Gordon be orderetl to make payment! "without using such P^quivocations." They have had oul money in their hands a considerable time, without sending aui abstracts or accounts ; whereby we arc "Incapable of dra" ing for our Personal Subsistance." informed that it is partlj if not entirely Nicholson's doing. Consequence is great hard) ship : what clothing N. left or sent us is bad and dear. Seud by this conveyance a specimen of each article of clothing, wit! tbe price affixed "to demonstrate our Usage." Coats weni sold to moor at Gs. and charged tons at 21s. At this time then "( Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 17 13-17 17. 31 arc neither shoes, stockings nor watch coats in store to keep our men from perishing this winter : "and toexcusehis Neglect of ye Garrison represents us as useless." On Oct. 26 ordered Ens. Eskiu, senior ensign "to take Post accordingly" : other ensigns objected, wished a court-martial, which was held, and decided in their favor. Erskin's memorial enclosed to be laid before the Board of Gen. Officers. Encloses Lieut. Jeffreyson's "Memorial of his Sufferings since ye : Establishmt : of this Garrison wch : must be Con- fessed extreamly Severe :" C recommends him to the Secty.'s most favorable consideration. (unsigned.) '.715. Cmdfe.Ud to Walpole. \_o4 Refers tc last of .June 9, forwarding Capoon's account and Nov. i. "Rect : of Stores for £43 :7 : New England Money." Encloses •^""''^Po»is. general acct. continued from C.'.s last of May 3. Sends by this conveyance a specimen of each article of clothing with price allixcd : W. will perceive the excessive rates charged. Mr. I\[oorc one of the Lord Commissioners of Trade having paid but 6 or 7 shillings per coat, "and soe in proportion for ye : other Species." When C. first received the clothing from Nicholson, N. told liim that it was crown property and that "if any Officer should presume to make use of any other than ye : said Clothing he would have that Officer or Officers soe Oti'ending Broke." Soon after, N. was selling the same clothing in Boston rt half I prices. Besides N. stopt their pay at home, ruined their credit at Boston, and, to cover his neglect, represents this place I as not worth maintaining. (unsigned.) Caulfciid to Mii/caster." [,')5 Acknowledges receipt of M.'s letter of June 15: has also Nov. i. Im.'s of Feb. 10. with directions how to draw their bills. ^""*p«"^- Would be glad to learn what is allowed for each ofllcer's sub- sisteucc, which M. has omitted to nicutiou. W' «i»S' K • I Direction bolow letter reads, "To Wiilpot 1, &c." i Direction reads "To Mr. John Muleuster." 32 Novo Scotia Archices. 1715, As to mismanagement, all former drafts were made by Nieholsou's orders and directions. Has written to the Secre- tary of War to say that neither Gordon nor Lynn ever sent any "Abstract" to the garrison, wliich made it impossible to draw their personal pay. C. wishes M. to get the garrison's accounts from "them Gentlemen, and as well their reasons for not informing of Us" what money they had of ours. Tlieir conduct unprecedented. The form of draft ("bill") M. prescribes will be observed. If Shireff has not brought mj' Lt. Govr.'s commission, M. is re- <|ue8ted to "take itt out for Me" and send it by the first con- veyance. (unsigned.) Nov. 12. Annapolis. Caidteild to Clod; [of; Acknowledges receipt of Clark's letters of Sept. 22, and Oct. 1, 5, G. Has received stores conformable to C's invoice: Encloses bills for amount, though he has "not as Yett made ust I nor Examined" the goods : hopes they will be punctually paid. Has done C. Justice at home and informed the Secty. of Wur. of the agent's retarding payment of bills. Has not sent bills in settlement of his private account, because Shireft who was sent home to settle Caulfeild's private affairs, and returns this winter a.s Commissary, wishes C to defer drawing any further bills until his arrival. Wishes | Clark therefore to give him time ; will send him by lirsi ► opportunity bills for £100 stg. Information Clark hiull (probably from Frankly n) is wrong : the opposite the case, Has allowed "Blynn" for the freight Clark has charged ;| wishes C. to deduct the amount £10 l.')s. from next invoice. Victualling OQice has sent no beer, and C. therefore orders 20 1 hhds, molasses for the use of the garrison. (unsigned.) Nov. 12. Annapolis. rai'lfeili/. By this conveyance, the first since ••Cai)on"s Arrival here, transmits copies of Capon's transactions, and Caulfcild's lettJ to Govr, of Cape Breton in regard to tlie Indian outrages, lif theGovr.'s letters to Caulfeild and to the savages I), will linj how far he (Govr. of C. B.) interposed. "If there woe some Method taken to hinder the ffishermeJ from Giving y' Indians Rum it would be of Service; to them." (unsigned.) mfmm Goi^ernor's Letter-Book, Aiinajjolin, 1713-1717. 35 Caulfelld to Board of Trade. [67 Encloses copies of scvei-al papers, -with Dudley's letters to iTia. C. ill regard to "the Many disorders committed by y* In- j^'^*',- (Hans ou this Coast upon y" Mishermen of that Province," C.'s answer to Dudley, instructions to "Mr. Peter Capon," and letter to Govr. of C. B. By Capon's return, C. has re- ceived Costabelle's reply to Dudley, Costabelle's circular letter 10 all the Indians under the French govt, and Capon's journal of all his transactions from time of departure to return. C. is informed that the vessels taken have been returned, and that no lives were lost, as reported to the govt, of N. Eng- land. Indians "AUedge the fault to be y" Fishermen inGiveing of tliein to Much Liquor w' '' was y" Occasion of y* unhappy I Action but little Creditt must be Given to them." Capon having volunteered to go, has made no charge, but wishes Caulfc'ild to lay it before the Board for their consideration. [Will do all in his power to " prevent such Irruptions." (unsigned.) Caulfeikl to Stanhope. \_H2 Encloses copies of Dudley's letters to C. in regard to the Dec u. [misbehavior of the Indians on E. coast of this government to the fishing vessels of N. England, C'.s answer, instructions to Capon, and letter to Govr. of C. B. "upon that Affair." By Capon's return, Caulfeikl has received letter from Govr. of C. B. with copy of letter written to all Indians under Froiujh govt, and Capon's journal of his negotiations. All Ithe vessels taken by the Indians, returned : report that eight men were killed, contradicted. Indians lay the blame on the (isbcM-inen. Capon volunteered for the service and has made jno cliarge ; wislies it brought to S.'s notice. (unsigned.) NorK. The hand-writing changes again to no. 1, [63] and [liret occur a number of hasty memos : Ap" ye 17 1716 Wrote To Luett Govr Taller «&c Do 3G Nova Scotia Archives. me. Wrote To Mr. Wootlward &c Do Wrote To Mr. Borland Do Wrote to Mr. Clark and sent Him Bills drawn on The I agent for 20 Hoggs'of Melosses, as allsoe The Bill for fier and] Candels." Do AVrote To M^ IVIulcaster To Inform him That I have I drawn on him for £100 Stg. in favor of Mr. Clark which l| desired He ^v'\\\ Answer and Sent him a Duplicate of my last. Canlfcnd to ClarJc. May 15. In the opinion of C. and capts. it is absolutely uecessani for Clark to provide si' mos. provisions of pork and molasseil for the four independent companies of this garrison, in accordj ance with the estimate (enclosed) for 300 men : to lie sent lijl August next. Reconunends special care in regard to quality; at tiie cheapest possible rate, as they have suffered " Consicil erablie on that head" : Five hhds. molasses lieing especialltl needed at this time, C. desires tliat tliey be forwarded by fii'!;! convej'auce. As Clark will have time to make arrangemeutsi he will inform Caulfeild as to tlie prices of wheat and pease] If cheaper in B. Caulfeild svill order from Clark. (unsigned.) Caulfeild to Mah-asti^r. [6'i| Ap. 27. Kncloses duplicate of former letter : this to inform M. tli>i;| C. has drawn on him for .£100 stg, in favor of Clark, merchaiil in Boston. Caulfeild could not comply with M.'s form, as li(l liad given his (C.'s) l)rother a letter of attorney and the ]atte;| had called on M. for some money for C.'s use. ^unsigned.) P. S. Mistake in Ca\A. Williams' bills which has delayct them until now pay- now draws for U)l stg: recommends M. ti Governofs Latter-Book, AnaapoUs, 1713-1717. 37' CauJfdld to Mahaster.^ [65 Ackuowledges receipt of M.'s of Feb. 14 with acct. of pay- Iment of bills; two drawn on M. foi- provisions and the other [payable to Capon, late Commissary for part of the charges he had been at "in Relation to y" said Provisions." Memo, of all bills draAvu on M. for supply of garrison from Aug. 18. to present time. "1715 Aug' y" 18 to M'' Clark £9i> S ber : y« 6'*' to M'' Blynn 185 3 9 13 16 1 : 8 4 9 G. 788 : 4 : 3" 1716. May 15. 26"' to M' Clark. 143 1716 Apr" 27"' to D"... 228 to M' Capon 131: Memo, two bills drawn for fire and candlelight according to [the establishment : C. and garrison extremely obliged to the iSec. of War for writing to Lyn; and Gordon. Garrison srves better treatment than it has received. "I am very Jneasy to find that no bedding nor cloathing is forwarded for Troops whose Miserable Condition are Objects of Pity {otwithstandiug my frequent Repetitions of their Necessity's." U. will find that 0. has drawn no bills since provisions came |tromG. B. "(save Melasses to make Beer w*^^*" was wanting)'' ^u reg"vd to the Muster-rolls, Nicholson left no directions, but tooii 'ists which he said would be sufficient until a com- hiisary came. When Wright came, he would not meddle in be matter, as it Avas before his time. Refers M. to the iter-roUs for the strength of the garrison. Asks for the Ijarrison accts. "which will be A great Satisfaction to our rroops, whose patiance with Promises are quite Wore out." (unsigned.) Note. Below the direction "to Mr: Mulcaster &c" are I'o P. S.'s "p]nsn Button whose accts I formerly Sent you ^eiug Ensn. To Cp'^'^ Aldridges Company is To be applyed To ye Creditt of S"^ Company" "I here Inclose you a Coppy of Mr Claks Letters To me by rhich you will determine How Low y'' Creditt of this Garrison at Boston, and the Considerable Loss Wee Suffer in our [word illegible] by y" Nonpayment of our bills" 1 1. Handwriting No, 2. ^ Nova Scotia Archives. 1716. Maj 16. Annapolis. NoTK : Below [66] is a memo, of the memorial sent to Stanliopc by the Lt. Govr. and Officers to inform him that they could not obtain accounts from the agents and therefore could not pay their men " who are veiy uneasy on that head;" and praying that the agents i)e "ordered to Settle those Affairs." Caulfclld to Stanhope.^ [61 Refers to his last of Dec. 14. Writes to inform S, of bis grievances. Though C. has written many times to Lynn and Gordon to settle, they always evade payment, pretending that Nicholson is the person they must deal with. N. took the accts. with him " with that Intent." Lynn and Gordon have apparently £5474: 4: 6J of the garrison's money in their hands (since the establishment): "to y^ great Prejudice of] both Officer and Soldier here." Copy of Clark's letter en- closed will show how low their credit is sunk. Has written the I Board of Ordnance frequently in regard to the " Condition of I this place." The soldiers ])ave had no bedding supplied siucel they came here, nearly live years ago. Clothing in store is so rotten and dear that the men refuse it, " soe that at this I time there are but few Soldiers that Mount y' Guard thati have either Shoes, Stockings or Shirts." Transmits copy ofl C.'s letter to the Board of Trade "by which You will Deter-I mine the Value of this Neglected Colony." (signed.) Tho : Caulfeild. Mar 10. Annapoli'^. ConlfeiM to Board of Trade. [6'S| Hopes his last of Dec. 14. with duplicates relating to In- dian transactions have arrived : by this, the first opportunity.! pursuant to their directions, he writes to inform them of tliel condition of Cape Breton. C.'s latest information is of tliel lOtli inst : no vessel had arrived from France, though dailjl expected: great preparations for fishing ; C "Creditably h-\ formed " they take most of their fish at Canso and along the! eastern N. S. coast : this cannot be prevented except by al 1. Direction reads: " to yc Riglil honblc James Stanliope one of hiH Majtie'l Principal Secretary of State." " ■ ^m Govcj'hor'.-i Lvflfu'-Bonk, Atninpolif, 1713-1717. 39 ship of war: they continue raising fortificatious at St. Peter's i7i«, and St. Ann'H. The island of St. John's, which the Freuch of this colony soenied to like, in case they were obliged to quit the country, " is intircly abandoned " by those Avho went out of this government. People of Minas have written C. of their intention to lejuain in the province, and ant making all pre- parations for improvement as formerly : they seem impatient to iiear what has been decided in regard to them. No courts of judicature here: (J. tried to arrange matters to suit both parties, but Nicholson asked to sec the commission that auth- orized him to do justice in civil affairs: "tow'" I answered that as 1 had y" Honour to Conmiand in y* absence of y* Gov- ernor I Should alhvays endeavour to Cultivate as good an Un- derstanding amongst y' People as possible believeing the same Kssential for his iMaj"" Service, and tho' J no Com" for that Effect yett 1 held myselfe hlamable to Suffer Injustice to be done before Me without taking Notice thereof, haveing Never Interposed farther tlian by y'- Consent of both Partyes." Wishes instructions '• on that head." Encloses copy of his last cter to the Hoard of Ordnance, showing need of bedding : never had any supiilied i^ince their arrival, nearly five years ago. No clothing in store but coats : rotten and dear, the men refuse them (hopes Shirreff has fully su-quainted the llioard with this) : few soldiers able to mount guard with either Ishocs, stockings or shirts. Recommends surgeon ' Skene ' for is diligence and beliavior ; transmits S.'s memorial. 1-,), ) (initialed ) Tho: C. CaulfeUd to Wm PonU>'nei/, Sect';/, of War. [71 Garrison gives P. " Infinite thanks" for his " Kind inter- Mny ic. position in our favour to M' Lynn and Gordon." Repeats ^""af""*' [ioaiplaints as to pay, bedding and clothing : as to first, they bavc never had any acct. from the agent; as to the second, none has been supplied for five years ; as to the third, they lliave nothing in store but coats, so rotten and dear that the ■ '^W'- *■.■ 'rV:i\'m{ linporluiice to IiIb Maj"'" (8if»ned. ) Tho : CaulfoiUl. Ciinl/fihl !< Chn'k. [72 jiinov2. Clark's of JNlay 12, lo liiiinl with returned bills : sorry tu AnimpoiiK. c;,!^! that the crodit of ill.' |j;iii'riium iw so low " tiiat its Bills will not Yeild (U) pp Ct'iit ivm foniuM'ly when our whole Sub- sistance in y' fund for y" Same." Nearly i'GOOO due u> from the former a<.!;eiilH. " There never was a Garrison on y British Estahlirthm' ho Iiui'dly lifted as this lias been in all Respects." Knelospg bllln for both invoices of 30 hhds. mo- lasses, at 50 pel- cent mm doKli-ed : lIiinkH Claik's objections to the bills very reasonable and lio[)es that next advices from G, B. will furnish them with better credit. (initialed.) T: V. (!(nill\>il(l 1 1 > t I ilKjJc.^ June 12. Short note of thiiiiks for T.'h "Interposition on Several Ace*" in my favour'" Shlrreff IniM infoi-med C. of it, on liis| arrival. (initialed) T : C : (Jii.ii/Jt'iht In ItinvhetL- [<"■'' jHnoi2. Has B.'s of March 0. : will observe their Lordship,' directions. Has not an yet disposed of one i)ass •' you form- erly Sent Me " : but when occuMioti of that nature offers, will obey their Lordships' coiniiiinidH. (initialed.) T: C: (Jd.nlfi'Hd lit Ifii' Hi)i(,i'!l of OrdiKiiiO'. .Juno 12. Encloses duplicate of liiHt : as H urines has c^iven a full ac- count of the state of llie garrison, 0. will not repeat it. Transmits account of provisions received by gunners ami 1. Direction rcaclH "To Mr; Itolit! Priliglu Deputy .Secrelary of SLitc." 2. DlrecUon below lutlur n'tulx "To Mr: HuwlK'tt Hocry: lo the Lords of the Adniirftlty," 4-i ' GoiVi-iior's Lrttcr-Jioi)!,-, Aiiiiil(l In Slanhope. [7.-5 C.'s last dated May K!. This goes with memorial enclosed; " laying before you onr Miserable Circumstinces here at pre- sent." Hopes S. will not blame him; has "always endeav- oured everything in my power to Prevent this Storme soe long threatened,'" Will continue his ctTorts for His Majesty's service "to y" last Extremity." (unsigned.) 1. Kvulentlyr; ers to wholesale desertion. Below the direetion "to Secre- tary Stanhope" is the uieino.: "The lauic to ye: Lords Comrs: of trade. Pay Master General ye: Earle of Lincolne and Secretary at Warv. 43 Nora Snotin Archin'H. Gove (lunlfoihl fo Tai/ley.' i7Hi. 'I'o infonn T. of "the muuy (lan^oM Wvo, lyo umlei' Ot'caHioncil l)y yt^ desertion of our Men in sucIj NumbcrH as will in ii very little time ()l»li Clarl:. [7// Hopes his last of June l*i has reached ( larlc : acl< dges receipt «»f Clark's of June 11. According to < lark's request, has comnuinicated hitter's letter to the ollicers of the garrison, who "seem lo be verv sensible of v ill treat"" in y" non Paym' of Your Bills", and urged Cauifeild to "iinforme You not to Send any farther Supply of Provisions untill You heard from me by w'"' Opportunity as the Troubles are now at an End there," their drafts will be more readily honored. Hopes matters will be arranged to the satisfaction of both parties ; has often urged Clark's services upon the authorities- Secretary of State has given assurance that Caulfeild's bills in Clark's favor "should be Answered" (unsigned.) Cauifeild to Clarl- [77 Would have written fully and sent bills for the molasses, but the sloop conveying this is going along the eastern coast, and will be late ; thought it better to wait for a more favorable opportunity. (unsigned.) 1 . Direction reads "To Colonel Tu.ylcr Ho.ston" 2. The rebellion of 1715. 3. \o direction : assigned only on internal cvidoncc. IJy Shirre July 12, by oulv assure Kncloses Pn with the resl "1 shall Wr Correspond" Affairs." Oi of Hum tw< Soap one Ii Nutmeggs" C. " favo '• t/'are of Stopp to 3U( Acknowh answers to i hills dated deferring p now, Caulfc his (Clark's Favored closure froi Maj' Rapin all respects to be forw 1. Crcn. Car 2. N'o direct the agentR' ras 3. Addreasc 4. Direction Governor's fjetter-Botilk, Auiniiiolin, 17 IH'1717. AW f',ui!f('!ld In Chirk- \\y Sliiri'i'lT's urrival, has Clark'H of Aii<<;. la, uh also that of i7in ,hily 12, by Walteis. "Ah 1 am at tliis time IiulirtpoHcd," will only usHuro Clnrk he will do all in hiw power to settle aceoiiiitH. Knoloscs Prendergast's llrst bill to bo foi'wariled for payment with the rest. Next vesHel will brinj; the second and third billH. "J shall AVrito to M"" Carpenter' my fieind to En([uire for Your Correspond' M' Loyd, and to Speak with him on my Affairs." Orders "two I'ipcsof n;ood(lreen Wlneone IIo}j;shead of Rum two pound of Pepper two lioxes of Candles one of Soap one Havrell of r»iitter and one of Sugar with a Do/" Niitmeggs" (nnsifined.) ('(l(J !o dipt. C'/piiiia Soutkack. 1716-17. Acknowledges receipt of S.'s of Aug. 13. Thanks him for Jan. 1. ^|__ kindness in sending the Loudon news, wiileh lias given C. "abundance of Satisfaction." Sorry S. has "Such a Shullling Debtor:" C. doubt" debtor's principle}-, and will do his best to bring him to aceouni. (initinlod.) T : U : 1716. D©c. 24. (Jiiiilfeild /.(/ Sccri'larn <>f War. [^^'0 Acknowledges receipt of S. of W.'s despatch dated Aug. 10, 171t), by "Mr. .Ino. Harrison our Chaplain who arrived here in a Sloop with the Cloathing from Boston " on Nov. 1. Soldiers must have perished for want of it, '' considering they have noe Manner of Bedding." Clothing delivered to the four imlcpendent cos. : captains' receipts for same enclosed. Burgcs' report of strength and condition ol" fortifications en- closed : " onely I oI)serve tliat those Bastions v/here the breaches are expected have hitherto n'vei' n'quired any reparation." No report of ordnance stores transmitted, be- cause season of year does not permit it. According to !«e8t information, there arc 'JUG or 1000 able-bodied Frenchmen in the several parts of the colony. On rv;ceipt of the S. of W.'s leu- r, C. again summoned them to take the o'ths: sends their 1. Direction reads "To [blaiilsl i;.ii)in." most iirovokiiiiflj : ihisj uiay be thu hiHtorijin, "Ilapin Tiioyvax." answers he more remoi his opinion ship ; but i who had < n::ent, Eng of the fou Armstrong- recruited ai necessary 1 garrison lu bills that them, for T will i'lstify any other c Account of disposed of daninifyed' posed of it forced then tiiird discoi turn o*" garrisdii bv vcy to be lowing for Onds wanti pints oil »/ r men, fi sent by " P Kngland pi sent I)y Bot flays Indus licih in Cai from latter provisions Secretary S (i. 171G. permitted, 1 1. {'".videull: Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1713-1717 45 answers herewith. Will enquire into the sentiments of those 1TI6. more remote, as soon as the season permits. C. has changed his opinion of them, little reliance to be placed on their friend- ship ; but they will leave the country with reluctance ; those who had orone out, I'.ave returned ; for permanent improve- ment, Elnglish inhabitants arc adsolutely necessary. Strength of the four independent cos. : C.'s, 0.5 men ; Williams', 65; Armstrong''*, 43 ; Aldridge's, fir.; or 219' in all. These, if recruited and kept full, with the assistance of the train, are necessary to liold the place in peace and war. Affairs of oarrison have been so confused and lessened the exchange of bills that they have been frequently compelled to dispose of them, for bare necessaries, at much less than pai : hopes this will iiistify non-payment of IMr. Manby, Judge Advocate, or any other charges ur.tii credit is bettor and exchange iiighor. Account of "y'' Canada Cloathing" shows how it has been disposed of and what remains in stoi'C : remnant " Soc mucli danmifyed" as to be worth little or notliing. Had C. not dis- posed of it to the gentlemen of the garrison, whose necessities forced them to buy it, the king would have lost more than one- third discount allowed on first cost," for w''' we do all rc- inrn o'' IMost hearty Thanks." Provisions came for garrisd.i i»y '• King George " on Oct. 11 last; found by sur- vey to be good " Save what appears to be oti'erways." Al- lowing for what is said to be on the "Prince t;f Wales," C. finds wanting onl}' 5G llis. biscuit, .'5 galls, oatmeal and 9^ |)inls oil in iieu of butter to complete (5 mos. p"ovisions for iia men, full aliowance. Accounts of this and former supply sent by "Prince Frederick," Oct. 25, 1715; and of the New England provisions, expended since balancing of accounts, sent by HorUind fioni ]May 1, 1714, to Dec. 2;], 1715, " both (lays Inclusive " from which date the British a"count begins, licdi in Capon's time ending, May 4, 1710 and Sliirreff's time from latter date till Oct. 2.), 171(), with estimate of how far jirovisions in store will bi'ing the garrison, have been sent to jSecrctar}' Stanhope, in '"espouse to his comniand, dated May ii). 171G. C. would now have forwarded diiplicates, if time j permitted, the winter is far advanced and the sloop pressing 1. Evidently a slip for 22i). -.1 1 ■ ^::ms : s '■ 'ffi k; X'n'ii Scotrn J.rchirett. 1716. to Vk! gono : will do so by very first ojiportuuity ; and also duplicates of accts. from Oct. 24 to Dec. 24, 1716. Trans- inits accounts of all moneys spent and received, signed by captains of their respective companies. "Will take cnre lo transmit imister-rolls with as much strictness and exactness as opportunity offers. Capt. J^awrence Armstrong and Ensign Tho. Button have hoen itbsent from garrison, on leave since Nov. o, 1715, "and that t)y a furlow from my Solfc," dated June H, 1715. Fran- cis Spellman, fort-major allowed six mos. leave to go iiome, on his private affairs. Manby also had four mos. leave for the same reason, to go lo Boston (N. E.) from May 10. 171G. 0. has exlended his leave, (at M.'s request) three moj. Neither have returned. C. lias ordered Manb}' and Capon both liome. Has informed Ens. Erskino and the rest how their case li.is been decided, and thoy take rank accordingly. C. has always followed Nicholson's rules and orders : if any further instruc- tions are judged necessary, he will inform the S. of W. : has received the Acts of Parliament. Articles of "War and the i other instructions. .initialed) T.— C P. S. Shirrelf, presient conunissary, iiaving represenUHl| that there was a wastage every day in issuing each species, C. ordered a survey ; account of which is enclosed signed by the| surveyors. C. wishes instructions on this head. (Jdiilfeilil to 3frevented by the strictness of his instructions: must return .1. home -vDr. for v.hat you are charged, and im opinion j{ the reasonableness of it being allowed you by f\ Goverumtt for y'' Services to the Garrison Shall not be 1. Direction reads "To Mr. Mruiby deputy .luiigc adrocate v.- by ye SloopI Cftultield.' Governor's Letter-Book,, Annapolis, 1713-1717. 47 wanting on yMiead." M. is hereby ordered home; and will 171s. reply to C. as soon as possible that his (M.'s) answer may be transmitted to the Secretary of War. Enoioses paragraph from S. of W.'s letter, and C.'s answer to .t. Extract from S. of W.'s letter: — His majesty being in- formed that Mr. Manby who was sent ont as Depnty Jndge Advocate has received no pay out of the credits arising by the oxcliange of the pay of the garrison, which was judged sufH- cient to meet this and other charges not provided for by the establishment, C. is required to give reasons why the intended fund is deficient, and in oase he thinks they are such as will justify the non-payment of so small a charge as the pay of a Deputy Judge Advocate, C. is to order M. home. C.'s answer to above : Ditticulties of garrison due to con- fused state of things al home, which has so lessened the exchange of public and private bills, that we have been frerpiently obliged to dispose of them at much less than par, to support ourselves and the troops, "whose provisions hitherto amounts lo considerably More then there pay." Therefore they do feel justified in not i)aying Manby and the other charges, until their credit is better and exchange higher than at present ' ' by ii more punctuall complyance with o' Bills at home." ..! -■'■ i V ■,!■. t'r (Jtivelaiu of Artillery. 0. has written the Board of Ordnance, I at va8tl;iHg tiiig to be repaid to ^l. ; who is to be "as SoUicitous for overnmt.ijg possible." Is lo credit C. witli the balance due him when ov' pai'il,] urimj in relation to _v'' wliolt. ' agaiustl ' (initialed.) ns, coiiL ■ Reading doubtful ; wording obscure. T : C ''4 'J- , If, .\ .:■ A mmmm 50 Nova Scotia Archives. 171& P. P. S. Some of the gentlemen charged iu the acct. of K, E. provisions gave C. bills of exchange for same: when these come to M.'s hands and are duly honored, M. is to give the gentlemen credit and charge amount to C.'s acct. Caulfeild to Borland. [81 1716-17. Acknowledges receipt of B.'s with letter of li.'s father c.v, Jan.l. piosed some time ago. Hopes ho answered to B.'s satisfactioii | per Winniett : and that W. arrived safely. Thanks B, ami hopes to be able to serve him or his father. (initialed.) T: t' P. S. Has mislaid copy of wliat he sent B. last : wautjl copies "that in case 1 doe not Send them, I may be in i| Capacity, if need require to Send you Duplicates." i 1716. Dec. 21. Caulfeihl tn Victualling Office. [51 Since arrival of " King George" (Joseph Turell, coinraaDill er) has received another V. O. despatch dated Au^. iJ 1716, with bill of lading for 146 bags of biscuit on "PrinoJ of Wales" (Peletiah Kinsman, master), making up six iiio< full allowance for 371 men; latter not yet arrived from Boston] N. E. From computation made, finds only 56 ll,c. biscuit,! galls, oatmeal and 9^ pts. oil wanting. (initialed.) T: C; Note : postscript regarding Shirreff and wastage again ij full, as iu despatch to S. of W. [80] Note : The above is fiaulfeild's last letter : follow two blaiii pages, then the heading, " The Comencement of Publick LeiJ ters from Lieut. Gover. Doucett," and documents given i| brief below. Qovernor'3 Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1710-1742. 51 ^^ Doucett to Secretary of Stated \_93 Soon after D.'s arrival here, on Oct. 28, he was informed 1717. that the French inhabitants had never " OAvn'd his Majesty as ^"napoHs i Possessor of this his Continent of Nova Scotia & Lacadie." :^ D. therefore summoned the people to sign one of papers enclosed* [ promising same liberty and protection as the other inhabitants eujoyod, if they complied: if not, he could not let their ves- iscls pass the fort to trade or fish along the coast. On which they drew up the other paper enclosed, which D. wishes were cleaner, but as ship was ready to sail had not timo to get an- [other signed. Many would sign rather than lose the fishing [season, if it were not for the priests, who, seeing the plight of Ithe garrison and weakness of the fort, tell their people that jthe Pretender will soon be settled in England and the province [hauded back to France. To cover their disobedience to King xeorge, thej' pretend fear of the Indians, which is impossible, tlio Indians here are entirel}' ruled by the French, who treat them like slaves. If orders could be sent from France to the governors of Canada and Cape Breton to suppress and severe- punish any Indians or others who insulted the inhabitants of Nova Scotia, and copies of these orders sent to Annapolis ^ud distributed among the French, it would tend to bring the nench in. The place vrould be improved and the garrison TOuld not lack cattle, grain and other necessaries, as at pre- kcut. (initialed.) JD: A Coppy of one of Paper's enclosed to the Secretary of Itate and Warr "Wee the french Inhabitants who's names are under written ow Dwelling in annapolis Royal and the adjacent Parts of [ova Scotia or Lacadie formerly Subjects to the late french lug who by the Peace [sign] concluded att Utrecht did by [•tides therein deliver up the whole Country of Nova Scotia I Lacadie to the late Queen of great Britain, wee doe liereby ' the aforesaid reason, and for the Protection of us & our |imily's that Shall reside in Annapolis Royall or the adjacen P'-iiiled A, A. 12 f. almo;;t entire: !iot accurately. Handwriting changes here : different from both hands preceding. mi' ■A ■*;'■■ I ■4. 52 Nova Scotia Archives. 1717. [end of line] Parts of Nova Scotia or Lacadie now in Pos. session of his most Sacre [end of line] Majesty George by the Grace of God King of great Brittain & [sign] doe declare that wee Auknowledge him to be the Sole king of that Sail] country and of Nova Scotia & Lacadie and all the Islands de- pending thereon, and wee likewise doe declare most solemlj Swear before Go [end of line] to own him as our Soveraigj King and to obey him as his true & LawfuU subjects in Wittuess whereof wee Sett our hands in the Presence of John Doucett Esq his Majesty's Leivt. Governor of Annapo [end of line] Royall this Day [blank] of [blank] in the year of our Lord) 1717. '•A Coppy of the Answer to the above Declaration from thf| French, Sent to the Secretary of Warr & State. "Nous soubsignez habitants de Lacadie Suivant lea ordresl que mon [end of line] le Lieutenant Gouverneur aplut inusl faire publier de la part de [end of line] Majeste le Roy Georgf[ a ce que nous aions entierement a nous declarer a lesgard diij Serment de fidelitd qui nous est demandt? [end of line] lesdittei[ ordres Nous Suplions Mr. Jean Doucet nostre Gouverneu [emil of line] de vouloir bien considercr que nous ne Somines petit nombr [end of line] d'habitants et de vouloir bien fai«| assembler des Deputez de [end of line] autres Colonniesi Mines, de Beaubassin Et Cobequit pour [95] que noiisi puissious r^pondre aux demandes qui nous Sont faittes chose meritant application nous faisant conoitre que c'est poiil la derniere fois, nous ne pouvons repondre autres choses poJ le present Sinon que nous Serions prett d'effectuer la Dcmandl qui nous est propos^e aussi tot que Sa majeste nous aura fail la Grace de trouver vn moyen pour nous mettre a convert deil nations Sauvages, lesquelles Sont toujours prettes a faire toiiM bortes de Manx comme il aparut assez Evidemment en plusiciiril rencontres depuis la Paix ayant tuoz et pilliez plusieurel personnes tant anglois que fraucois aquoy nous prions SoJ Excellence d'y avoir Egard et de presenter a Sa MajestI I'Estat ou nous Sommes que Si nous ne pouvons pas etre u ooiij vert de cette Nation nous ne Scaurlons prester le Sormet] qu'on nous demande Sans nous Ex poser a estre Esgorge d«Di Governor's Letter' Book y Annapolit, 1713-1717. 53 no8 Maisons an premier Jour ayant i^stci menacez cydevant 1717. Ell cas qu'on ne put pas trouvcr d'autres Moyens, Nous Sommes prets de prester Scrment conime quoy Nous ne pren- jdrons point les armes ny centre Sa Majeste Britannique ny centre la France, ny contre aucun de leurs Sujets ou de leurs lAlliPz Aiusi Monsieur voila (?) le dernier Sentiment que les JHabitans prcnnent la liborte [beginning of line] presenter u jvostre Excellence ne pouvant faire autres choses [beginning of lline] ur Ic present Signed by all the Inhabitants in this Meigh- bourhood." lea oi'drK ,plut wm\ )y George esgard qi »] lesdittel ?.rneu \m\ mmes m })ien faiffij lonuies que nous] faittes c'est poffil loses poiL'i Demandt aura fai ouvert dei aire touti' n plusieui; plusieureil prions So: Isa Majest: etre u cot le Sermeil gorge At4 Doiicette to Cragys^ Arrived here Oct. 28 ; has no instructions [95 hopes that what Mov. 5. lie has done will not be taken amiss. Assembled the French to ' figu paper (details as in previous letter to S. of S.) "in luswor to which they Drew up [leaf torn] other Paper Inclos- ed and signed it in this Dirty manner, that I blush [leaf )ru] send your honour and Judged I would not have done it, [ad I more time [leaf torn] gett ( ?) another Signed, but the Ihip that Brought the Provisions being [leaf torn] to Sail, I jroukl upon no account loose the opportunity — " Fort iu a ry bad state : run to ruin : covered way not much higher uan a man's knee : not one palisadoe round in the same or 30ut the fort. The body of the place would be in good rder if the wide breaches in tAvo of the bastions occasioned by ie rain last winter were made up: "they are perfect roads |to the Fort that Several men Might March in a Briest att, id the only high way for our Deserters, and hardly a irriagc upon any Bastion able to beare the Gun that's upon I, the Barracks & houses are very much out of repair and [11 not keep out the Least bad Weather and what makes this )re intolerable to the Poor men is their want of Bedding lich they have been without these five years." No rgeon's chest ; the last sent for this garrison was detained at iccntia: the men so disgusted that they cannot get their count for "Subsistance" settled with their officers, that "wee not trust them with theirs arms but when they mount ^ Direction at beginning of Letter read* : "The Right Hono:ble James Iggs Eiq:r Secretary att \Varr," ; ,fi *:*.: ;J1. '-'f I'-iji','.''!' i1? M mm 54 Nova Seotia Archives. 1717. Gaurd." D. hem muitored them, pacificd them eoniewhat aod aent the miutor-rollB home. Hopes something will be done for them. (initialed. ) J. D: Nov. 6. Annapolis. UnaCP.K (?) (n PhiUpps. [M Arrived Oct. 28 ; ooucerned to find fort almost demolished; I men continually in mutiny for their pay : D. has told them | that the King has heunl tln«lr complaints and will give redress, However, the conimauUln|j; otllccr of each company keeps their I arms, dclivors them only when the men mount j^uard and takes them back when they dismount. "As to their cloathes they are indifferently Woll und only Some Sloven's that want's Coats." Kxpectatlou of now clothing in the spring will I make them hang on tlio better. Must have an entirely leirl issue of arms : what they have are not fit for service, '"r dont find a Bayonnett or " Knd 01- MS. 16. ""•■^pp GOVERNOR'S LETTER-BOOK, ANNAPOLIS. 1719-1742. NoTi. : This document is entered thus in the Akins catalogue, p. 6. "14. 1719-1742.— Original Letter Book of the GovernorB at Annapolis, containing letters to the Board of Trade and Secretary of State, with Letters addressed to the French Deputies &c., «fec., from January 2, 1719, to June 8, 1742, bound in Vellum, folio." The document consists of 149 leaves, paged from 1 to 216, unpaged to 264 : follows a blaukpage; and then come six pages (indicated) of papers signed by Philipps, but reversed, beginning at the end of the book. Then come five columns of index (contemporary) carried as far as p. 187. The book though stained in places is in a good state of preservation, except for the pencil marks and scribbling of some ungrammatical transcriber. The I handwriting is large and fair, and at first the lines and margins hare been ruled, the pages numbered, and the con- I tents of each letter indicated at the side ; a great contrast in 111! these respects to MS. I."), Some part of it has been al- [ ready printed in the "Nova Scotia Archives"; wherever this has been done, the fact is noted. Philipiis to Craggs. u Arrived in October last, but unable to proceed to Annapolis, 1719. las navigation is impracticable. Paper enclosed showing ^^^^ practices of priest and Jesuits there ; though fathered on the Indians, it is the work of Fere Vincent and Pere Felix, invet. erate enemies Of the British. They rule at Minas and !)higuecto over 400 families, who acknowledge no other authority and will neither swear allegiance nor leave the country. Garrison at Annapolis too weak to send detach- aents. Advises removal of two companies from Flacentia to and improvement of fortifications there. People prolific, I now is the time to take care of them. French fishing at 06 Nova Scotia Archives. 1719. Jan. 3. Boston. Jan. 3. Boston. Canso. West of England people to come in the Spring with many ships. New Englanders have many trumped-up grants of Indian lands in Nova Scotia, which cannot be improved by present claimants. Wants instructions. Hopes to be able soon to give an account of the country. (signed.) R : Philipps Philipps to Board of Trade. [2 Arrived in October, but unable to proceed to Annapolis, as navigation of B. of Fundy impracticable ; and, after landing at Canso, forced to return. Will set out again in the Spring. After all that has been done at the court of France, the priests and Jesuits will remain un obstacle to our happiness, especially Vincent anvi Felix, governors of Minas and Chignecto. Will publish the King's gracious intentions, but the best aigument will be a reinforcement of troops. Garri. son at Annapolis only five weak companies ; cannot detach any force agiinst them. Three r\/mpanies should be brought from Placcntia, and works streugthened. Population computed at above 1 nir hundred families, and vjty pru.'ifie. French liave been fishing at C' "so with guard, best fishing in the King's douiinions. Presents for the Indians should be sent on forth- with, ourviyors f' .' jN. S. "> mark out the King's woods, a matter of time and expense. Many grants of Innd in dis- puted territory between New England and N. S. are especially in favor of the President of this college, and many Indian grants never properly sanctioned.' (signed.) R Philippp Philipps to Josiah Birchett, Secty to Board of Admiralty, [ol To explain Capt. Smart's failure to land him at Annapolis, Long delay in preparing to sail, but v»-jtb .-.11 c? x and two of I the best pilots on board, il could not be effected, to Philipps' expense p.- 2. Same in tenor aa preceding ; printed A. A, ^o, ;T. Printed A. A. 30. May 18. Annapolis, Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 59 Philipps to the French Inhabitants of this Eiver (Annajjolis) [12 Prudent Robischeaux and Nicolas Gautiev not Laving the 1720. necessary qualifications as deputies, " as ancientest and most ^^^ ^.. considerable in Lands & possessions, " two others are to be chosen. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps to St. Ovide cJe Brouillan Gov^ of Isle Royale, Louishounj } Formal notice of Philipps' arrival and powers in N. S. Ap. 4. Hopes that neither of them will do anything to impair the ^°^t°"- peace, such as encroachment on territory, or practising with the natives. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps to Col. Gledhill, Lieut. Gov" of Placentia. [25 Scarcity of Provisions at Placentia, owing to non-arrival of May*, store-ship. Sloop has been sent with beef, pork and bread. ^°"*p°^'s. Proclamations enclosed for distribution. Major Mascarene's company to return in sloop, in charge of Lieut. George. If store-ship has arrived, Boudre is to be allowed to dispose of these provisions to meet expenses. Engineer from Britain to receive all assistance in construction of the works. No inter- ference with the fishery by officers or men under any pretence whatever. Parcel of deals sent to stop leaks in barracks and umgaziue. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philip2)s to St. Ovide de Brouillan, Isle lloyale. [10 French inhabitants combining with the Indians to assert May 11. their native rights against the King's. Suspicious absence of -'^""''^po^''^* Pere Justinian, without leave. They have asked Philipps' leave to consult the Gov' of Isle Royale on the matter. Per- 1. Above I he addreBS of this letter is the memo: "This lettr. ought to bo entered in page (5) bcine omitted." MM ffl 8 ■' ti ' im I I ,;, ^^ii'-i„ 60 Kova Scotia Archivea. 1720. mission granted, as Philipps does not doubt de Bronillan's advice will tend to preserve the peace. (signed.) R. Philipps May 26. Annapolis. PIuUpps to Craggs. [^18 Arrived here in the middle of April after wintering at Bos- ton. Garrison found in good condition except a few old men ; but fortifications bad. Several practicable breaches which ten men might enter abreast.' Visited three days after arrival by priest at head of one hundred and fifty men. Made him read proclamation. Priest stated that in Gen. Nicholson's time the people had agreed to remain subjects of France and retire to Cape Breton ; they also feared the Indians. They can niarch off at their leisure, as the garrison is too weak to prevent them. Next day sent proclamation to priest to read to bis congregation. Prompt answer returned. King's Council chosen, which ordered six deputies to be chosen to represent the inhabitants. Priest went to Miuas the same night that he sent the letter. Two of the six deputies rejected as having no effects or possessions to lose. Inhabitants refused to alter their choice, and wished to send two of their number to C. 13. for advice. Permission granted. Intrigues with the Indians. Chief of the River Indians (a small tribe) has come in, and been satisfied with Philipps' replies to his questions. Has not sent for other chiefs, as presents have not arrived. Inhabi- tants clearing a road to Minas, in order to retreat thither, Forbidden to do bo. Deputies returned from Minas. Council resolved to send them away witli smooth words, in order to gain time, and obtain instructions from England. Situation difficult. People cannot be made English, and will not rcraaiu quiet if the peace is broken. Believe only their priests, who are opposed to the Regent : danger also from the Indians. Two hundred Mohocks should be brought from New York to oper- ate against them. Land at Minas very productive ; but may be drowned by cutting dykes. Advises bringing in settlers from Newfoundland, and has sent invitations to this effect bv I. Printed from this out, A. A. 31 ff. Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 61 the provision sloop to Placentia. As he writes, the deputies . so. have come in. Objects to schemes for selling the valuable eastern coast of this province. (signed.) B. FhilippR. Memo. [25] Letter of same date in same terms sent to the Board of Trade, with slight differences in address and sub- scription. Philipps to George Treby, Secretary of War. [25 Has reported the effective of the Garrison. Should be May 26. thirty-five men per company. Customary allowance in other -Annapolis, regiments for Colonel, Captain, Agent and Widow, not made in this. Hopes he has not forgotten to include these items in present estimates. Has had no power to hold general courts- martiai, since the expiry of the act (Mutiny?) on the 26th of March. Garrisons abroad must in consequence be six months every year without martial law. No report from Placentia for six months. Sends list of useless officers ; wants them reprimanded or removed. Commends specially Broad- street, a gentleman volunteer who has been most useful in the King's service, often going express as much as forty leagues through the woods at peril of his life. Wants "to reward him Avith a Coulors." His stay has been vexatious and expensive. The French 'inhabitants (non furors to a man) are very angry and plotting mischief. (signed.) R. Philipps PhiUpps to the Board of Ordnance. [20 Dispute here between the people of the Ordnance and the May ac. Garrison, settled in a satisfactory manner. Quarrel due -'^""^'^poi^s- to idleness, want of discipline, and strong liquors. Mas- jcerene, whom he cannot sufficiently commend, has reported I upon the furtifications, as it was necessary, in consequence of i communicating new orders to the French and Indians, to put ourselves in a posture of defence. Most of the £200 put into his hands has been sent to Placentia in materials. > i- m.\ G2 Nova Scotia Archives. JMay 30 Annapolis 1720. Convinced that seat of government must be removed to the eastern coast. This such an out of the way place that a ship will not come here in a thousand years that is not sent express. The survey expected by the Board cannot be made without a sloop. Intends to appoint Mascarene on the boundary com- mission. He can make the survey at the same time. (signed.) R — Philipps. P/iilippH to Caleb IleatJicolc, Survei/oy General in N. A. [28 Any disorder here occurred before his arrival, and arose out of party (juarrels. Collector's deputation had the assistance of a guard from the Lt. Governor. Collector a very diligent ollicer and does not need Philipps' countenance. • (signed.) R. Philipps Philijyps to the Mar(/als de Vmalreuil, Governor of Canada ul Qaehee} [29 Formal notification of his arrival and official position, and request to appoint boundary commissioners. His one desire is to obey instructions and keep the peace. Must send several copies of this by various routes, to make sure of one reaching its destination. (signed.) R. Philipps Philipps to Craggs". [30 July, Situation in regard to the French unchanged. Neighboring Annapolis. French Governors assisted by the priests trying to draw off the inhabitants. If left to themselves, they would conform to the English wishes, but they are told that the promise of enjoying their religion is a chimera, and that they will be denied their priests, like the Irish Catholics. English settlers might be induced in the spring to take up the lands the Frencli intend to forsake. Danger to be apprehended from Indians, if French leave. As Nicholson's convention referred to June 3. Annapolis. 1. In French. 'i. Printed in full, A. A. 35-37 Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 63 should have been put into effect seven years ago, possibly the 1720. present government may not be obliged to make it good. Want of presents for the Indians has hindered calling them together. In the meantime, the French are poisoning their minds against the government. Owing to want of means the King's authority does not extend beyond this fort. Outside it is despised and ridiculed. Officers in Cape Breton advise tlie French here to apply to Philipps for form's sake, but if he does not grant their requests, to follow their own inclinations. Something should be done ; but P. is shut up in the fort ami cannot even prevent the clandestine trade between these settle- ments and Cape Breton. If he could arm a sloop when needed, it would be a great help, at little expense, (a hundred pounds or so,) while a station ship costs £;5,000 or £4,000 per annum. Garrison needs also a hundred more men. Has written to the Governor of Canada, asking him to appoint boundary commissioners, but has received no answer. The trade of the province is in favor of lioston and consists of fish, fur, feathers and oil. From 80,000 to 100.000 quintals of fish are xaken in one season by the N. E. boats for the Portuguese, Mediterranean and W. Indian markets. Fur trade carried on b}' four or five sloops, making three voyages ill the year; they put off "W. I. goods and N. E. provisions at a profit of 400 or 500 per cent, and pay no duty. They also work a coal mine at the head of the bay without even the good manners to ask the King's leave. Will send important minutes of council in next despatch, and apologizes for abund- ance of details. (signed.) R. Philipps. \.■^' ft I - i -n. ■ 'i',tii '.1, Philipps to Board of Trade. \35 Memo. Same letter written with acknowledgment of [receipt of proclamation. Philipps to Thomas Richards, Esq. at Canso. Wants to know if he has received J. P. commission : jreniinds him to report anything happening in the French 64 Nova Scotia Archives. 1720. July, Annapolis. July 27. Annapolis. settlements of C. B. N. England people have been buying lands of the Indians. Such purchase is disrespectful to His Majesty and is to be declared iavalid ; the lands will be sold to more deserving persons. (signed.) R. Philipps. PhUipps to George Treby, Secretary of War. [SH Reminds him of the necessity of authority to hoid courts- martial. Mr. Mulcaster, the agent, has brought the garrison to the verge of mutiny, by withholding the pay. The balances due each man should be paid to Captain Gardner to be re- mitted to Philipps, so that the garrison may be at peace. Notes of the late Gov^ Caulfeild for provisions are held here for four or five years. Caulfeild's executors agree with Mul- caster to withdraw C.'s claims on the government, if Mulcaster would settle C.'s debts in this country. A good bargain for Mulcaster who has kept back the money, and the honor of the government suffers. Prays that justice be done and the money paid over to Gardner. Commissary of the musters in Placentia dead. Wishes to have Broadstreet succeed him, Thanks for procuring King's leave to return to England. Will not use the permission until the province is in a more settled slate. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps to the Indians of St. John.^ [3S Glad to see them assemble so promptly to hear the intentions of King George; wishes to live in peace with them, whatever may have been said to the contrary ; is vexed that there has been irregularity in the spring and autumn sale of necessities; promises better arrangements in the future, and to protect them against other Indians. Will treat them like a father, as well as the French, if they remain faithful. The French are to enjoy their possessions and the exercise of their religion, bui | 1. Ill French : La Reponce de Son Excellence apapier que lea Sauvages de!a Riviere St Jean luy oiite donno. In the marg'in :— His Kxcellency Speech to the | Indians of St. John. Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 66 if they belie the English and try to draw away the l^ndians, 1720. King George will not allow them to remain any longer in this country. The Indians are to warn the governor of any con- spiracy or treason they hear of. Hopes that they are pleased and that the Indians of Passamaquoddy will send in their chiefs to receive the ba;-na assurances of protection. Sorry he has uo better presents for them ; expects special gifts by the next ship. Their vessel is ready, the tide serves, and pro- visions, wine and brandy are on board. (signed.) R. Philipps. PMUpps to the Inhahitunts of British River and Annapolis.^ [41 In reply to their request for anotlier missionary. Although their former pastor has left without permission, and witiiout excuse, they may have another missionary, provided he is a inau of peace, probity and good morals, and attends entirely to religious matters. (signed.) R. Philipps ,1 ?l •J * ' Philipps to Secretary Popple. [42 Acknowledges receipt of letters of 26 Aug. last, with in- Au^.o, [stiuctions for raising hemp and making tar, also acts of Par- ""'^p"^"- liauient relating thereto. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps to St. Ooide de BrouilkiH, Goif of Cape Breton." Bearers of letter going to choose new priest. Takes oppor- Aug. lO. lunity to reply to de Brouillan's lettei of the 7th ult. Passages ^nn'^P""^- that letter seem to imply that de Brouillan thought Philipps cted on his own initiative in the proclamation and without lie knowledge of King George. This a mistake ; has author- h. Aux habitants do la Riviere Brittanique et d' Annapolis Royalle et des Tiviroiis. In French : no date, or place mentioned, countersigned : Par Ordre i Son Excellence. Ar. Savage Secry. In French: Translated, A. A, 38 f. 66 Nova Scotia Archives. Aug. 23, Annapolis. 1720. ity for every article in the proclamation. Permission to leave the country given to the settlers both there and at Placeutia. The latter conformed to the requirements within the stated time, the former did not, and therefore cannot claim this privi- lege now. They think they have more right here than the King. Demands justice on Maurice Vigneau, who obtained leave to go and fish on the coast, as well as provisions and necessaries, on a promise to pay on his return, but has now withdrawn to Cape Breton. Usual assurances of good faith. (signed.) R. Philipps Savage to Thos. Richards at Canso. [45 Governor expects an account of the ships, boats and men fishing at and about Canso, quantity of fish taken and the be- havior of the French ; also of their fishery at Cape Breton. (signed.) A"" Savage Sept. 9, o.s. Annapolis. Sept. 27, Annapolis. PhiUppn to the Four Depntifs at Minas.^ Surprised at the news (brought by Broadstreet) that Mr, John Alden had been robbed in the presence of the inhabi- tants, who might have prevented it. A poor return for his I mediation on their behalf with the King and extending their time for deciding by four months. Outrage committed bj | eleven savages, five of which were mere children. Demands the presence of the four deputies to explain. No lame excuse | will be accepted. The Indians at Minas are to be brought to- gether and an explanation of their conduct obtained. The! King wishes to live in peace with them, a plain, 8traiglit-| forward answer expected at once. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps and Council to the King.^ [ill Representations to the government regarding the preseDi situation. 1. The French regard their allegiance to France aij 1 In French ; direction reads "Aux quatre Deputoz des Mines." 2 Printed, A. A., SS-.'j?. Governor'.^ Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1712. 67 iudiesoluble. Priests tell theai so. 2. Continuing to plow 1720. and till, &c., they show their contempt for this garrison ; they rely on their own numbers and the Indians. 3. Inhabitants and Indians guided by French Gov"" in C. B. and by their priests. Their intentions mischievous, as shown by descent on Canso and plundering sloop at Minas. 4. King's author- ity does not carry beyond the guns of the fort. Therefore, at least (500 more men are needed with stores, tools, &c. Two hundred men needed at Canso, which should be held and forti- fied. Four hundred men at Minas ; after fort is built, part may be detached to Chignecto. Post at Chignccto important on account of the clandestine trade with C. B., and because the Fr(>nch intend to have a fort on St. John's Island. The surplus men should fortify n post at Port Roseway, Lattane, Marligasii or Chibucto. Besides a man-of-war, two armed sloops of about fifty tons each are needed to act as packets, guards and transports. (signed.) R. Philipps. subscribed by the Council. .!f Philipps to Treby. [50 Mentions foregoing despatch and begs that the troops may Sept. 27, be sent early. Annapolis. (signed.) R. Philipps I: Hi Philipps to Craggs.^ Indians give out that the outrage at Canso is in reprisal for what was taken from the French by Capt. Smart. Plain that the French are hostile, and the Indians their tools. English fishermen driven from their stages to the boats at dead of night by the Indians, their property taken by the French and three killed. Sent sloop to C. B. but got no satisfaction. Returned to Philipps with five French prisoners, who had been captured with English property. Examinations of prisoners 1. Printed in part, A. A. 49-52. 4- )■ > I I? if' •!,V J*. [■ I 68 Nova Scotia Archives. 1720. enclosed. Has rloiie evjtrytliiiif? possible to quiet the Indians. Out of pocket above £ir)0 In presents to tlieni. Convinced that £100,000 would not kci-p theui faithful, as long as the priests retain their uncunduncy over them. Indians assemble punctually twice a year and receive absolution ( Dnditionally ou their lieing always enomlos to liic Knglish. Indians of St. John's River, the iiioHt tJonHkU'ral'le tribe, have had a confer- ence with him. Maii-of-wnr on this station has lain all sum- mer in Boston Harbor ; mIiouUI Inve gone toCauso. Eleven In- dians Hushed with suoochm, i^lunderod a New p]nglaiHl sloop at Minas, inhabitants not Inlt-rferiug. Has written for an ex- planation. Musi tell him idainly that there is no hope of settling the province without nuieh stronger garrison. Coun- cil of same opinion,' Inhabltauts will not swear allegiance, and have evidently no tontlon of leaving the country. De- scription of the .eople iiud province enclosed." Better to hand the country back to the French tlinn be content with the name of government o.ily, Copy of reply of GoV of Canada to proposal to appoint boundary commissioners enclosed. Minutes of council ftlito transmitted. French method of colonizing is by inoauH of private companies &c, and not through the Crown direct. This is now going on in the Island of St. John, hemming In English colonies from Cape Breton to the MlBsissippi. Englldhmen might do the same. (signed.) R. Philipps, Mem.'). [oG Same letter written to Board of Trade, with different (for- mal) conclusion. PoHtscnpt.^ Before letter could be Hont, the answer of the French at Minas received. Copy transmitted. Jesuitical < omposition, work of priests, m the inhabitants are incapable of such a thing. As against what they allege, Broadstreet was sent to Minas as a preventive oHlcer to observe relations with Cape Breton. Had to return ; could get no guide, and came alone. 1. Document marked PUClOKCd, is Philippe and Council to King. 2. MaHcarenct'H Btatement. prlntotl A. A. 39-49. 3. Printed A, A. 82 f. Gove^'nor'a Letter-Book^ AnnapoliB, 1719-1742. 69 Thty allege a grievance, and pass over Philipps' indulgence in n20. extending their time. All this the effect of the proclamation. French think Philipps alone responsible for it instead of the British Government. They should have been told this eight years ago : but now is a good time to establish the King's authority. (signed.) R. Philipps. Philipps to the Fishery at Canso. [5p3 from Boston, bringing En- glish woollens and W. Indies goods for fnvs and feathers. Value .€10,000. French settlements up the Bay carry on clandestine trade with C. B. Garrison too weak to prevent 1. For want of the legal number of ofticers to hold a general courtniurtial and give him u regular trial. AnnaDoli.s N'ov. 24. Annapoli:-!. ti 1 1:; 1 1; (0 Nova Scotia Archives. 1720. thcin. Collector here a good offlcer, but salary is small and necesBary expenses great ; should have a shallop and be on the same footing as most N. England collectors. P. has appoint- ed naval offlcer pro tern, capable and of good character ; and has taken his bond for £!){)(). (signed.) R. Philipps Nov. 28. Annapolis, Dec. 28, Annapolis. Philipps to Croijijs (ami Board of Trade. ) \r>i Nov. 24, Annapolis. again < Duplicates or copies of papers sent on Sept. 27. closed. Company sent to hold Canso till the return of the fishermen in the Spring. Sees daily the greater need of con- vincing the inhabitants that this is an English province. Plans of forts transmitted ; estimated cost £3000, Hopes for sup- plies and instructions in the Spring. (signed,) R, Philipps. Savafje lo John Cawle;/, Marhhhead . [6'i7 Letter goes with master of sloop, '' John," cast away (witli detachment for Canso) on Grand Manan. Boudre's sloop will sail for Grand Manan in a few days for detachment. Major Armstrong sails this day in Cawley's schooner with rest of detachment for Canso. (signed.) A' Savage. Philipps to the Board of Ordnance.^ {'26 Plans submitted for securing province no doubt very differ- ent from tiiose first projected by the Board. French have in- creased and become insolent : disregardefl proclamation that they must swear allegiance or quit the country. Board may cut down estimates, but they must see that the measures first proposed are inadequate. P, aware how impolitic it is to urge expense upon a government ; but feels it his duty to do so Expense really trifling and the present engineer (Mascarene) can make £50 go as far as £500 under the old system. Two 1, Extract printed, A. A, 68 f. Governor' a Letter- Book ^ Annapolis, 1719-1742. 71 rep;iinent8 not too many to defend a province as Iaip;c ai New it'JO. Knfj;land and New York put together. P. iH on j^ood torrnn with the Indians except tlie few concerned in the late ontraj . nch have been stirring up the Indians all sum'iv. , -i,"-!!*.!!!' alse reports regarding the regent, etc; but the savages ;; r- ioo cunning to begin a war in which the French cannot join. Tkis province will be hard be- set when war does break out French Hettlements in continual intercourse with Cape hretou. and P. with a weak garrison thirty leagues away, is unable to prevent it. Board of TraU« favorable to new plans ; but Bawil of Ordnance wedded to their small redoubts or towers,- wiiich can be isolated and eaii. not send out detachments when neeessarv. Thankful for 1. IMiilwl (piu'ily), A. A. 53 fl. •-', Q. Blockhouues? 72 Nova Scotia Archives. 1720-21. March 4, Annapolis. 1721. April \, Annapolis, 1720. sloop provided for province. Western boundary of thia pro. vince not at St. Croix river but to the Kennebec or Penobscot, as shown by Southack's map and the preamble to all Suber- case's passports. (signed.) R. Philipps. PMlipps to William Winniett.^ [70 Inhabitants of Minas coming to reason, as well they might, in view of the privileges they enjoy. Try to make the s.iv- ages bear the blame of their own wicked acts. Winniett to make known the literal contents of following paper. (signed.) R. Philipps. Statement to People of Mi nan. [7/ Committee of the Council could not accept the old frivolcus excuse for outrage at Minas (fear of the Indians). Because: 1) their letter of excuse could not be considered as satisfaction, as the Indians rarely if ever commit depredations except at French instigation : 2) instead of tlie proper deputies, a poor man came with a frivolous letter, and left it in a strange uuiu- ner, together with an insolent letter signed by two or three Indians but dictated by the French ; 3) and because restitution has not been made to Aldcn for liis losses. The people of Minas are expected to sign a paper acknowledging their guilt, and giving assurances of good conduct in the future. Docu- ment to be transmitted to tae Goveiuor by the deputies and Father Felix. P. S. As some deputi !S are said to have left the province, the inhabitants may choose others in their place. (unsigned.) Philipps to Armstrong. [72 A.'s letter to hand by Boudrein the "Charlemont." Assembly of Indians at Autigonish, the usual Easter meeting. Need not fear attack from them . The "Adams" loading with pro- visions for you ^v'hen Boudre arrived ; but this could not htivc 1. In French, trarislatecl. A. A. 59. 2. Dated ns lottc to Winniet at beginning, but with no address : with > otc "under the above letter \v"as wrote vizt" In inarKin. '"lOxaininalion of i»o Messengers from ' lenis.' In French, translated, A. ^V.OiJ Governw's Letter-Book, AnnajwUs, 171V 1742. 73 beon foreseen. Wai'like stores (as can be spared) sent with en- I72i. gineer's report. Fishermen ought to help A. to strengthen his fort. Account of arms, &c. lent from this magazine to the fishermen must be obtained from them. Five months' pro- vision on new allowance.* No pease left, but A. can borrow from any sloop. Flour sent instead of bread, but as A. has a Tood baker and an oven, he can shift as well as P. Refuses to deduct from company's account cost of provisions damaged by wreck at Grand Manau, as they were made good at the time. Expects to be in Canso in six weeks at farthest; Capt. Durell expected daily, to call for him. Will bring sloop building in Boston with him. Vexed that the clothing has not arrired, except shoes, stockings and shirts, which are forwarded at ouee by Boudre. Laving out of the beaches &c. at Canso, to be lonly conditional, and subject toP.'s approval. Surprised that ;A. bas applied for leave, and not apprised him of the fact. This " is like the rest of the regard j'ou have shewne me in Iseverall Instances, however as I do not heare your health is in aiy danger, hope you will desire a Keliefc before you stir." (signed.) R. Philipps. I f ■ 'p. p. S. Bombardier sent to take over all military stores. A. should have returned the 50 firelocks he reports out of order, to be refitted here. A rcgiste;r of all vessels should be kept ^ith tonnage, catch of fish, where they belong and for what iiiiiiket. All vessels should be regularlj' entered and cleared to prevent illicit trade. Masters of vessels to be called to- gether and their opiLions obtained. 'mi' Savage to John Caidey. [75 In regard to a cable and auchor hired by Peter Boudre of he sloop ''Charlemont" from the sloop "John." Cawley may spect B. at Canso in six weeks' time. (signed.) A'' Savage. "To each man per wock brctid 7 pd. Ilnaf 7 lb. or Pork » lb. i)oase 3 pints, hlterCouncca or choose one lb. flowre one lb. or rice half a lb," 1721. Ap. 10, Annapolis. Ap. 12, Annapolis. Ap. 12, Annapolis. 74 Nova Scotia Archives. Philipps to Inhabitants of Annapolis River .^ [U In reply to tlieir request for permission to sow their fields and a guarantee that they may reap the harvest, or at least re- tiro to C. B. Reminds them that P. has extended the time for them to make their submission in. As he has written to Court about them, and has received no reply, a final decision must be deferred. Assures them that as far as lien in bis power, the)' shall enjoy their possessions &c. unless he receive positive orders to the contrary. (signed.) Richard Philipps. PhUipiys to Inhabitants of Cobequid. [' Charles Ribicheau has represented that one deputy is iu- sufficient. Inhabitants therefore empowered to elect ttree | others: as well, to carry out the instructions of the Govt. Om will be enough to send to receive orders. The names of thosf I who I of use to obey to })e sent to the G-ovr. P^xpensos of the deputy on his journey to Annapolis to be paid by the inluili tants ; those who refuse are to appear before the Governor and give their reasons. (signed.) R. Philipps Philipps to Inhabitants of Minas." Deputies of Minas havijig been examined in the matter oil Aldeu's sloop, wish twelve deputies instead of three, as a pieJ liminary to* making satisfaction. Power given to increase tlieiil number. Those who do not submit to their decisions will have to do with the Governor. Three deputies suflicicut tcl send. Entitled to mon^^y from the inhabitants for theiil travelling expenses. (signed.) R. Philipps, 1. In Frcncli: countersigned : "jiar OrdrcMle .son Excellence et avec I'avisiii Conseil du roy. Ar. Sa\atfo Secn.'laire.' 2. Proclamation : in French: countei-slgncd: "'par Oi'dre de son Kxi'cll('ine.t| Savage Secretaire, 3. Proclamation: in French; countei'signcd. Par Ordre de son i\x('illi'»it| par et avee I'aN is du Cou^eil du Hoy . Ar. Sa vuge Secrei aire. 1 Pi'oclamrJ Governor's Letter-Boole^ Annapolis^ 1719-1742. 75 [7^ ■ Philippe to the Inliahitants of Minas.^ [81 The twelve deputies having come in, and having been cx- lamined in regard to the pillage of Alden's sloop, the old ex- Icuse forthcoming that they were afraid of the savages (300 or 1400 of 11 persons). They have produced a paper signed by lAklen, exculpating them. Alden states that he understood jail that the paper contained was a declaration that he did not jknow of the inhabitants inviting the savages, that no habitant [took any goods (although they were bought cheap from them [afterwards), and apparently spoke in his favor, but he believes [that if they had made the least resistance, nothing would have [been easier than to prevent the outrage. These excuses not jsatisfactory to Mr. Alden or himself. (signed.) R. I'ailipps. ['^ 1721. Ap. 12, Annapolis. Philipps to the Inhahitcmts of Cobequicl. [83 Glad to know that they had no part in pillaging Alden's Ap. 12, ploop : hopes that they will continue their good behavior. Annapolis. (signed.) R. Philipps. PhMippis to the Board of Ordnance. Encloses examination of Lt. Washington (on repeated com- May 8. plaint of Alascarene). .Jealousy and umbrage among different ^ ""^p° '^• Corps. Has daily to overlook things which he should not, for ^he ijak(M)f peace. P. is '• tender of every mans bread." Tashingtou to be left to the Board to judge or reprimand. veeps a different sort of discipline among his own people. P. has no reason to alte? his previous recommendations. Engin- p has done nothing since the fall but small jobs, repairing bliimneys in these tottering buildings. Expects the sloop ironi Hostou, and to go on a survey with the Engineer (Mas- fcarene). (signed.) R. Philipps. 1 1. Proolamaliou : iu French. '■■»■■) I- $. 1- i, ' Mi 1'; f 76 Nova Scotia Archives. Philipps to Secretary of State. [«o 1721. Aug. 16, Annapolis. Situation unchanged since last dispatch. The French liavjl sent deputies to sue for pardon ; and promise to pay damaoes for allowing the pillage of Alden's sloop. If they have to leave the country, it will be as the Jews marched out of Egypt, with their own and with what they can boiTOW. Best plan iJ to build forts among them either to overawe or protect them, Then they will settle down. In order to establish civil goveni.l nient, the Govr. and Council have resolved themselves into J court to meet four times a year. The notion that martiallail alone prevails here, hinders settlers from coming into tli(| country. Sloop with detachment for Caaso wrecked on the waij but no men lost. Another sloop was sent at once with pio.1 visions and took them on. The fishery is not likely to hediif turbed this summer. (signed.) R. Philipps, Aug. 16, AnnnpoUs. Philipps to the Board of Ordnance, [^ Complaint against the officer of the B. of O. at Annapolis] He has been fraudulently drawing supplies. P. knows k ought not to complain when he has power tc punish, but waiiti to have as little as possible to do with '- P(;ople of suchVilJ and wicked principles." The insolent conduct of this getule| men has hindered the civil government. Government sl( arrived only three days ago. No time for survey of eastenl coast tliis summer. P. and the Engineer intend to go diitt;! to Canso and prepare a plan for the fortifications of it. Noil one carriage in Annapolis that will stand once tiring : iieurh one entire curtain has crumbled down this summer. Boar:| urged to make necessary repairs. (signed.) R. Philippb, Philipps to Board of Trade. f.'«l Acknowledges receipt of Ictterf.. o." Jnly 2i . nud Sept. '.' 1720. No change in the situation. ( si-rr.oi i^i ^Vjstoii 1. Printed in part, A. A. 55. ^m Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719'1742. 77 lately received an insolent letter from the savages ; advisable ^'^i- |o arm in case of a rupture. Possibly only a drunken inspir- ation, which, when they hear of troops inarching, may "end in peccavi." Government sloop built at Boston arrived only liree days, instead of two months, ago. Little can be done to Jiuvev the eastern coast this season. P. and Engineer going Canso to plan its fortifications. This "small Province jloop" not able to transport tiie garrison from Placentia ; and , larger vessel must be hired. P.'s lot as governor the hard- st of all ; he has no tax &c. to draw on for necessary charges, Ind hfis "only the justice of the Government to trust to in lassing my Account." Presents for the Indians have arrived, Ifter having been detained all winter at Boston Intends to gscmblc the chiefs and distribute the gifts. Will write again torn Canso. (signed.) R. Philipps. Armstroiuj to the Deputies of Minas.^ \93 Invited to come to Annapolis with their priest Gaulin, to tiscuss taking the oath of allegiance. (signed.) L. Armstrong. 1727. June 1, Annapolis. Armstronc/ to the Chief of the Passamaq noddy Indians.^ Is informed that there are twenty-one canoes of Indians at Rssamaquoddy afraid to go on the fishing at Canso, on ac- bunt of the rumor that two English ships had fired on some hdians in the " passage de Fronsac." No truth in it. Eng- \h wish to live peaceably with all Indians. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Arvistrong to the Indians of St. John &c.^ [95 I Report that two English ships had fired on Indians, untrue. English on [93 : on (94, "The aforegoing Letter was put in frenoh & Trans- edthus," In French : "Lcttro Circulairc envoy*; aux Sauvages de St. .lean, Pcnbagouite, Cap blc, Marlignsh, MinaR ou Chccabnacady & Beaubassin." June 17, Annapolis. July 29, Annapolis. I. I I. 78 iVoua Scotia Archives. 1731. Invites the Indians to visit him in the fall to receive the marltsl of his friendship. (signed ) L. Armstrong. .Inly 21. Annapolis. PhUippsto Wm. Shirreff^ Secretcirj/ at Annapolis.^ [St] No objection to Lt. Governor Cosby having a grant o:| garden plot, provided no one else has a claim to it. Hisre| quest for grant of land at Canso, deferred. (signed. ) Wm Shirreff Secy. R. Philipps. Sliirreff' to Philipps r July 21, On enquiry, S. has found that the heirs of Sir Chaiii nnapo is. jj^jj^^y^ Lewis Allen, one Marquise and the Pobomcoups a claim some part of the garden. Gov' Armstrong saye ho hail a deed in favor of Sir Charles. In consequence, Cosby is wil!.| ing to defer this claim, while pressing the claim for Causo. (signed.) Wm. Shirreff, Phihpps to the Council."' n July 21. Annapolis. July 21. AnnapoliB. Called them together to ask their advice ; first, on GoJ Cosby's request for a grant of laud at Canso ; second, petitkcl of Lieut. Handfield "of my regiment " asking for garden '*[ bind the house he has built. Urged to consider the latte favorably. (signed ) R. Philipps, Plulipps lo Shirreff. No objection to Handtield's request for grant of land, pro 1. Above .address : "Governor Philipps's letter to Mr. Shirreff In answer:] that of Lvt Governor t'osbys, as upon lUe" Countersigned by Sliirr^'f, ,i!| noted as "Itead in t;oiincil ;Mtli July J731." 2, jNIcnio, "."NTr. rtiiirreirs Answer to the above letter:" and also notedS read in CouucH .i> } 21, I'M. X Kelowsigi.ature: 'Truely Recorded by W'm. Shirreff Secy and Rcad;| Council. (rovernor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1710-1742. 79 vidcd no one else has a legal claim to it. S. to inform himself 1731. on the point before the "Council Sitts this afternoon." (signed.) " for R. Philipps P2ras : Jas : Philipps, July 24th, 1731. A true Record of the Original by Wm. Shirreff Secy. Memorandum That in answer to the Immediate ])receediug letter Mr. Shirreff acquainted tb } Board with what he had heard Concerning the Said Grant as Mentioned in ye minute of 24th July 1731." Armstrong to the Deputies. [98 Formal notice of his " Return and arrival here." conduct expected from them. A. has superseded Philipps, who is recalled. Proclamation enclosed, which they are re- commended to obey. Scarcity of grain removed. Messenger sent with this, to ascertain what wheat and pease can be se- cured for the garrison. Tato hundred quintals of biscuit and sixty hogsheads of pease needed. Will pay through Bessell, Donald and Blin. Nigan Robichaux to purchase sheep and black cattle among them. Hopes they will make no difficulty. (signed.) Wm. Shirreff Secy L : Armstrong.' Good Aug. 30. AnnupoliH. Armstrong to Deputies of Piziquid. [99 Reproaches them with incivility and ingratitude for not Dec 18, answering previous letter. Supplies have not been sent. A. ■'^""*i'°l'^- therefore obliged to dispatch Mr. Cottenham with full powers to treat with them for the provisions necessary. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secy. L. Armstrong. Armstrong to Deputies of Cobeqicid. Reproaches them for not answering letter of Aug. 30, as Dec. 18, above. No supplies have come in. Wishes answer to letter, -A^nnapoiis- proclamation and proposal to survey their estates. Has sent 1. Countersigned: " A true Record by his Honours Command Wm Shirreff Secy," rll 'V, f! ill ■;;*;i m li vf 80 JVbua Scotia Archives. 1731. Mr. Samuel Cottenb.am to treat with them, with full powers, They will be paid promptly. (signed.) Wm. Shirrefif Secy. L Armstrong. Dec. 28. Annapolis. Dec. 18, Annapolis. Nov. lU, Annapolis. ArmMronri to Deputies of Minas. ^IQfj Previous letters of Aug. 30th and to Bourg of Sept. 2l3t, requesting bread aud pease for Garrison and asking them tocom- plete road between here and IVIinas have been slighted. People of iNIinas have not sent the small quantity of grnin contained in the account, although they have supplied some private persous in the town. Sends Mr. Samuel Cottenham to ascertain the rea- son why. Understands that they do not thresh in the fall; will they send him in the spring 150 quintals of biscuit (oi equivalent in wheat) and 40 hhd. of pease, by some of their own vessels? (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secy. L Armstrong. Armdroinj to Bovr;/. [lUl Bourg has disregarded former letter of GoV enclosing minute of Council. Another copy sent. B. asked to account for the 280 livros he says he has advanced for his jMajesty's service, and the King's rents received by him. Upbraids him with his disobedience. Orders him to read these letters i.\;e, before the deputies and report proceedings. Will B. and the other deputies obey or not ? (Signed.) Wm Shirrefif Seey. L Armstrong. Armstromi to Major Cope & Co. ' Wishes they had carried their schemes to perfection during Pbilipps's administration. P. understcjod all the requlieuients and conditions, but for reasons he did not communicate to A, or to the Council, P. refused to grant their demand. A, regrets that they have been put to such expense as a collierv ontails, and will lay all the papers &c. again before the Coun- cil ; regrets that the plan sent was defective. Difficulties in the way of granting a patent, quit rents &c. ; land should be 1. These last five letters were appiireiitl.v oopiod into the book on Dec. 30th, 1731, frcrr :hc dale at the end of each. Oovernor'i Letter-Book, A'mapolia, 1719-1742. 81 cultivated. Cope & Co. want .t for the coal-mine solely. i7Si-2. Wishes they were in N. S. to talk the matter over. P. S. To show his readiness to help them, A. will furnish a guard from tiie Garrison . (signed.) Win bhirreff Sec.ry L Armstrong. Armstrong to Bourg. \_103 Acknowledges receipt of letter of Dec. 27th and the 8th inst. Jan. 22. I All the inhabitants but three indebted for two years' rent, '*-°"''p°"''- wb cb is payable in wheat, except in years of scarcity when capons are accepted instead. A. does not want capons, but wheat and pease. Desires B. to collect the whole rent in these [and send it in James and Peter Le Blanc's vessel, which comes [here in the spring, together with rent-roll, indicating rent of [each person, date of last receipt and to whom paid. B. also [to explain " what is usually paid Amongst you for fines of I Alienation." (signed.) Wm Shirreti' Secry L. Armstrong 1 m Armstrong to Bourg. Acknowledges recdipt of various letters. Last no less lame 1732. jihau some of the former. A. wanted not only explanati'^n of ^"''^ 28. •^ ' .A.nnapoll8. Bues of alienation, but also the rent-roll, which has not been feent, Desires that it be sent. Does not understand that paragraph of B.'s letter relating to Gov'' Phillips's proposition » |o B. for his care &c. in collecting the rents. B. should send him either original or proper copy of said proposition. B. to lonthuie collecting rents as heretofore, sending to A. an exact Lcouut "plainly Stated without any manner of Ambiguity.'' U to the letter of B. and the deputies regarding the difficulty |f dividing the land between the Depuis and the Claudes, A. m give no further directions. They should divide it at once. \. is surprised that these objections were not brought up at be time of the trial, when the parties were present. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secry L. Armstrong. V^ fl 82 Novft Scotia Archives. ArmiitrfiVf/ fo Deinif.ics of Minns. 1104 1732. Letter from Alox. Hoiirjj; nnd oilier lieirB of dcceasecl Peter Annapolis.' MelunsoH rogfinliiip; Ilf'n/^ Lc Hlniio lian been laid before tlic Council on the L'.MIi IiihI. and adjudged "a very frivolous. ChecanninR and luipcrlincnt lol'er". Deputies ordered to |)iit the aeutcnce Into cxiUMition, ttigned copy of whicli Rc'nc Le Blanc will hiy before them. (signed.) Win ShirretV Sccry L. Armstronsi. Ai'iiiHli'onfi to lU: la Goudalie. 11 Ob Annapolis' ^uch obliged for (}■.'» |i;reat concern and kind expressions about A.'s health. Cannot accept his excuses in the maltor of building a church nt (!ol)e(|uid and importing mission! ry priests without |)i'nnirtMioii of Govt. G. need not wait till the arrival of the luiw^ioiiarieH, but may come at once to Annapolis to molce the Govornor'n »v(|imiiitauce. (signed.) Wm Shirroff Secry. L. Armstrong. ArniKli'oiifi hi llii; Dfpulies of Cobeqaid. March 28. Dc la Goudnlle, priest at Alinas, has informed A. that n Annapolis, church u buildinjj; ivt Mlnas, and that the people of C. have applied to him for a priest without consulting the Gov,' "Warned, ordered to dcnist and to ask Gov.""" permission. (signed.) Wm Shirrt'ff Socry L. Armstrong Ai'iiiHfi'o)i'j to de la Goudalie. [m Ap. 20. Since his ladt U'tt«'r of March 28th, A. has seen a letter of | Annapolis, jg i^ q ^q Guuliu pricst at Annapolis of the 18th inst. He lias harbouretl a deserttjr whom he is trying to convert,. A. wi resent such aududou* practices. Copy of Art, 14 of the | Treaty of Utieeht Bent for G.'s perusal. (signed.) Wm Shirrcft' L. Armstrong. Rcsl Jlajesl Wnl Ap( own hi in rolati Iho lastl Goveriior's Letler-Book, Annapolis^ 1719-1742. 88 Armatronr/ to Govr. Belcher. \^107 Acknowledges receipt of B.'s letter of March 13tb, per Peter 1732 Blin who arrived on the 17th iust. Olad to hear "of the In- ^^' ^'■,, Aiinapollii. fantc Duko's Kind Reception in Italy, Avhich as it Contributes to the Tranquility of Europe, So F hope it will abate the views of our Neighbours, tluit we may also share of the Benefits of a long and Honourable peace." Obliged to B. for his offers of help. (signed.) Wm Shirreff L. Arrastroag Annslrovr/ to Dwnbar.^ Acknowledges receipt of letter of Ist inst. Will send the Ap. si, men required and an officer to relieve Broadstreet. Proud of -^"""^po'i^* D.'s improvements and success. Sorry that he has been im- peded by the Massachusetts people. Thanks D. for kind offers, wishes they applied to Great Britain or Ireland, but quits all pretensions in America to more youthful adventurers- As people here want grants, he wishes D. to send one of his deputies to forward the settlement. Wishes D.'s advice in re- gard to the tracts of land reserved for the navy. Regrets his inaliility on account of his health to visit Col. Dunbar at Fredericksfort, and invites D. to Annapolis. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secry. L. Armstrong. Cosby to Shirreff. [108 Resigns position on the council, " untill I acquaint His May 7. Majesty with my Reason for So doing." AnnRpoiis. (signed.) Wm Shirrefl' Secry Alex' Cosby. Report of Committee on State of the Province. Appointed by Ar*nstrong at a meeting of Council in his May 29. own house. May lltb. Reported May 29th. "ToConsider what Ax>°apo"«- 1. Mitchell? The mar(?inal reference is : "The Govrs. letter to Col: Dunbar in relation to surveying &c." But Dunbar is referred to in the third person, in the last part of the letter. .^-! «>1 ■1 I ^, •». .0 t^% \J^. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 4 1.0 I.I 1^128 2.5 III M 1118 1 1 25 1.4 1.6 ^ 6" - ^ t>oiences Coiporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) a73-4$03 1 1^ 84 Nova Scotia Archive$. 17S2. laws &c. are made in this province that Do or may affect the trade and Navigation of Great Britain In answer to a lettsr from" the Board of Trade. No manufactories or laws per- taining to them. Very little trade : all done by four or five coasters from Boston which supply the French with European and West India goods and take away grain, a few fish, but chiefly furs. At Canso chief interest the fishery. Carried on by British subjects from N. England and other adjacent pro- vinces and by them and other Sack (sic) ships exported to market : there purchased by bills of exchange and such mer- chandise as the ships import for supplying the fishermen. More particular account may be had from the Collector at Canso. What may in time affect the trade &c. of G. B. is the great extent and commodious situation of the province, stretching almost 400 leagues from St. George's River on E. coast of N. England to Cape de Rosier at the mouth cf the river St. Lawrence; with two large bays, Bay of Fundy and Bay of Chaleur. Bay of Fundy runs from Cape Sables (sic) to "Mont Desert" computed to be about 50 leagues ; from Mont Desert N. E. to a high island called the Isle of Holt, 50 leagues ; divides here into two branches, one stretching E. 20 leagues to Minas and Cobequid, the other N. to "Chickenectua and a place called Chippody, about the Same Distance." Large navigable rivers, >t:;'.! stored with timber, to the N. & W. From Cape Sables to Canso about 100 leagues; four large harbors, "Port Rosway, Lahave, Chickbuctua and Can- so" besides many smaller ones, and many islands capable of improvement and particularly adapted for curing fish. Coast from Canso to Cape de Rosier, not so well known to us. French say Bay of Chaleur abou+ as large as Fundy running N. W. "Furthermore "We take liberty to Represent to your Honour, that We have Been Informed that Ever Since the ffrench were drove out of Canso by Captain Smart, Command- ing of his Majestys Ship the^ . They have settled a Great flSshery at Cape Gaspy in his Majestys Dominions, Where they have Been unmolested for these Several years past ; and if they are Not Speedily Drove from thence, they 1. Blank left in original . Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis , 1719-1742. 85 May in time So ffortify themselves as to Dispute a Great part ITM- of his Majestys Territorys in the Bay of St. Lawrence, as they pretend to Do in the River St. Johns, upon the North of the Bay of ffundy; which if permitted, will Consequently aflfect the trade and Navigation of Great Britian." (signed.) John Adams Will : Skene Will : ShirrefiE Wm ShirrefiE Secry Otho Hamilton Armstrong to St. Ovide de Bro\dllan. ill! The Inhabitants of this river have applied for a priest. Asks de B. to send hither two discreet priests, who shall con- form to the laws. Letter sent by Capt. Bissell, a Briish sub- ject and an honest man. Gautier follows with duplicate. Hopes the priests written for may return with him. De Goudalie has been ordered to quit the province. He has be- haved basely; "hath ill his letters Given himself the lye," and not behaved as a man of honor. Jan« 17. Annapolit. (signed.) #': Si Wm ShirrefiE Secry. L. A. Translation of foregoing into French. \_112 French translation of following document. [113 Armstrong to Deputies of Minas. House to be built " on the Grand Pr^ at Menis " UU to rihelter Aug.iat. anyone sent on Government errands, to secure provisions, "° ^ stores ov other necessaries "to bo purchass'd of the Inhabi- tants for the Service of this Garrison,, or for any publick Store-House in time of Scarcity, for the poor Inhabitants of Menis, ^ud for the Indians Residing thereabouts, under Such Regulations as to prevent any Exaction at such a time 86 Nova Scotia Archives. 1732. Sept. 11. Annapolis. of Scarcity, and not to obstruct the freedom of trade. " Some Indians have threatened or ill-used the person employed to prepare the timbers and raise the house. All interference with this work strictly forbidden. Indians to be reminded of article of peace : quoted ; to the effect that the tribe is held responsible for outrage committed by any member of it, and no private revenge is to be taken in any quarrel between English and Indians ; but it shall be judged according to British law. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.ry. L. Armstrong. Armstrong to Belcher, [113 Has a plan for settling tlie province. Our troubles pro- ceed from the iuHuence the French liave over tlie Indians, whic'a will be maintained as long as the English employ the French to sell their goods to the Indians. The French keep us at a distance, make the Indians depend on them, engross the whole management of the fur trade aud run away with the profits. If the French were cut off from these advantages, the prefit would go to the Indians, who would thereby be bound to us by the strong ties of self-interest. Plan is to erect truck-houses at St. John's river, where the most import- ant tribe lives, on the same footing as that at St. George's : at the expense of the government of Massachusetts, as no money can be raised for the purpose in this province. A. will do all in his power to assist. Has given directions and instructions to Mascarene, (who has been employed in negotiat- ing the peace with the Indians) as a person St for the business, to wait on B. (signed.) "Wm Shin*eff Sec.rv^ L Armstrong Nov. 14. Annapolis. Armstrong to Aid ridge. [117 How, J. P. has complained from Canso that Aldridge has divested him and the other J. P.'s of all authority and taken the entire government upon himself, alleging that he has the 1. Below: "N. B, thus far sent home. " Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis, 1719-1742. 87 same authority on the spot as the Gov/ or the Lt. Gov/ He 1732. has taken a much greater power upon himself than either Philipps or A. ever did. Armstrong always applied to whatever civil magistrates there were, viz. "The Justices of the peace and a Committee of the people at Canso " when the Council could not act with him. Surprised that he should presume to alter the established method of proceeding, unless he have special orders, which should be produced. Government devolves on the President of the Council, in the absence of the Gov.' and Lt. Gov. Aidridge is to sit as president at all meetings upon civil affairs, but not to assume entire control " lest by Your So Doing you frighten or Discourage the Settling of that place, the least appearance of a Civil Government being much more agreeable to Inhabitants tluiu that of a Martial. " (signed.) Wm Shirreff See.ry L. Armstrong ArmstroiKj to Justices of the Peace at Canso. [119 How complained against Aidridge in letter of Sept. 23rd as Not. is. latter had taken on himself the public admiiustration of affairs. •^°'"*p° *• Governor has no intention of altering the method of govern. ineut. Has written to A. whom they are to respect both as commandant and member of the Council. Hopes A. will not interfere unless need arises for military assistance. The J. P.'s and committee are not to exceed their powers ; cases be- yond their powers are to be reported in writing to the Gover- iior-in-Council. They are also to keep a register, transmit extracts therefrom annually, to be preserved in the provincial records r and also to make returns of the trade at Canso to be embodied in the Governor's annual report to the Board of Trade. Would have sent new conmiissions but did not know what vacancies had occurred. (signed.) Wm Shirreff" See.ry. L. Armstrong. Ai'mstrong to Belcher. [120 Received B.'s of Oct. 9th. Proposition for a truck-house Nov. 15. made only because A. had confidence in B.'s devotion to the '^^""^po"'*- i j ! t 88 Nova Scotia ArehivM. "^' ITiug's interests. Hopes B. will prevail upon the Assembly to prefer the peace and prosperity of both governments to pre. sent expense and difficulty. A. will send a detachment to protect house and goods : thinks no succeeding governor ^111 alter the footing until the enterprise is able to take care of it- self : and that, once built, the king will reimburse the Masaa- chusetts people : the expense cannot be great, if detachment is sent from Annapolis. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.ry. L. Armstrong Dec. IS. ▲nnapolif. Armstrong to the Annnpolis Deputies. [121 In answer to petition, presented on Saturday 9th inst. 0. S. and dated Dec. 8tb, N. S. asking that the priest be allowed to exercise his functions one half the time up the river, or that the church be removed to the middle of the parish for the convenience ot the old people and children. With petition, they presented a copy of au instrument issued by Philippa, dated Dec. 14, 1729. Both have been laid before Council and fully considered. Nothing in Philipps' instrument but a pro- mise to observe Art. 14 of the Treaty of Utrecht, i. e. not to interfere with them in the practice of their religion. As there is only one congregational church to each parish in Gr. B., how can they expect more? A. will not alter or inno- vate. Besides "your former Priests, Charlomain and one ffelix at mines & Several of the people," contrived a massacre of British subjects by the Indians : "and there are none of you but knows how Barbarously Some of his Majestys Subjects were Murder'd and wounded by these Infatuated unthinking people" ; these "Actions being ffresh in Every Ohilds mem- ory." As A. found the church built where it is by the French themselves, he wiU not permit it to be removed until he has orders from G. B. ; nor can the priest's place of residence be altered unvil then. They would need a particular church or priest for each district. If those up the river have a church to themselves, those down the river will demand one also. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Reoeivec of Louisbu Monfils, behave like exercise thi gress the li but has wri the B.'s off ter of of " Wm Shii Note: petition to Ar Received reply has s( men nomini ard Bardin agree, as it Wm Shii Agreed i I the inhabi elections ar fatigue or 1 have been not that de Governor's laHter-Book^ Annapolin^ 1719-1742. 89 "P. S. Seeing you alleadge that his Excellency made you I7tt. Such a promise, I am Surprised you had it not put in Eze> cation before his Departure.' Wm Shirreff Secry. Below direction. Armstrong to the Bishop of Quebec. [/2i Received B.'s letter per Monfils and de St Poncy, by woy Nov. 21. of Louisburg : latter to attend the inhabitants of this river : ^"*i"'^ Monfils, those of a place called Pissaquit. Hopes they will behave like men of honor and not fomentors of discord : may exercise their sacerdotal function as long as they do not trans- gress the laws of G. B. Should be glad to see the B. here, but has written the home authorities regarding the executing of the B.'s office : and doubts not of their answer. Encloses let* ter of of "Mr. De Poner's." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secry. L. Armstrong. Note : French translation of Armstrong'e answer to the petition to move church [121-124] follows, covering [125-128.J Armstrong to Justices of the Peace at Canso. [129 Received their letter of March 27th, by way of Boston and in 17S3. reply has sent three J. P.'s commissions for the three gentle- jjf*' ^" men nominated, (Joshua Henshaw, Moses Galley, and Rich- ard Bardin ; commissions dated May 9th). Hopes they will agree, as it will encourage the place aud be agreeable to all settlers. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secry L. Armstrong I '■•. !■ li^'' i- Armstrong to de Goudalie. Agreed in Council that it is proper to let de . know that Augr. 30. the inhabitants are free to choose their own deputies ; that ■^"""P*'""- elections are annual, (in order that each in turn may share the fatigue or honor of the ofiice) ou or about Oct. Uth. Orders I have been sent to prepare for such an election. A. doubts not that de G. will do bis best " to perswade them to decent ii I 1 90 Nova Scotia Arcfiives. 1733. and Suiteable Comportment, and to make as prudent u Choice a", possible, it being as much for their own Interest and Credit us that of the Province, to employ honest Discreet underatanding men. Especially in Such a puhlick Office. " On visiting A. after the election both they and de la G. will meet with a kind reception. (signed.) Wm Shirreff L. Armstrong. Armstrong to Board of Trade. \m Nov, 10. AnnapoUtf, Merely an enclosure with the case of Alex.f LeBorgne Sr. De Bellisle, drawn up in accordance ,vith the B. of T.'n instructions, touching the prett-nsions of the seigneurs. Has " nothing as yet from any of the Rest" ; but will forward it as soon as received. " Tliis Alex.'' is the son of Mary the Daughter of Seign."" James Latour (alias St. Estieuj by Madam Daunay ; She after ye reduction of this Province Retired to Canada for about three Years aud then returned"; B. of T. can always refer to A.'s previous account of t'ae asigueurs, which A. has not yet found to be contradicted by any here. Leaves it to judgment of B. of T. whether those who remained aud are now present have any claim to the " shares of those who departed. " (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.ry L : Armstrong Shirreff to John Duon. 1733-4. Received D.'s bv John Prince's son : laid before the Govi, Jan. 5. ^[jQQg answer is as follows : He is surprised at the inhabi- tants making so many frivolous excuses and difficulties, whcK I none exist. Jt is as easy for them to bring their rents oa horseback as it is to ride daily hither. If the debts were due | the Gov.', he might be lenient ; but as they are due the King, his master, he must insist on payments. For their own sake, they are ordered to comply. On Monday morning next at of the clock, he intends to " fire three Guns with a whift iel the llagg for a Signall to Speak with you": and also on Tuesday : vrhen he expects the inhabitants to come witli theirj Oovemor'a Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 91 nts. In regard to the difficulty of exchanging a turkey for 1733-4. iiir capons, " y' is judged no Equivalent because a Capon as always deemed more valuable than a hen, and you know [lurself the Diflference thereof. " (signed.) \Vm Shirroflf Secy Note; French translation of foregoing follows [132 f.] tpinentation to the Slate of the Province in Case of War with France. [^133 Duty of Gov. and Council in view of posture o<" affairs in nsi. jrope, to represent the defenceless state of N. S. The long ^^"jnaooHs, utinued fortifications at Louisbourg, St. Peter's and the land of St. John's, enable them to send out privateers at ir pleasure, cut off our supplies and destroy our fishing sel3. By the infiuence of their emissaries, the French in S. think they are only neutrals, and are ready to join those C. B. and Canada against G. B. Some of these attacks inot be repelled, as there are no vessels of force to check insolence of their privateers ; and no proper authority to luisli treachery in the King's French subjects. Canso, just at the doors of the Cape Breton French, and reted by them, is most advantageously situated for the whale 1 cod fishery, and has recently made a considerable figure these two great branches of trade. It lies naked and de- celess, without so much as barracks to lodge the four com- ics of Col. Philipps's regiment stationed there for its de- ice, or store houses, except hasty slight erections put up im time to time by the commanders, assisted by the fisher- in. If taken by the French, the loss would affect not only S. but New England, New York and the other plantations ; British subjects resort thither from all parts. As it is the place in the province that can be said to have been fre- nted all along by British subjects, its loss would very jch affect the traders, and strengthen the French, and en- thern to do more damage along the coast with their pri- iCers. Mmo below signature ; " Sent by Honor© Prince & Char.s Giroivr." .|^;i 1 1 ■i ; ♦ t li i I i ,' I 9t Nova Seotia Archives. 1784. Merchants who trade with the French and Indiana iuforni that the demeanor of both towards the English has altered of late ; the first do not hesitate to declare pubjl that they have the promise of assistance from France ig rej ing the province ; the latter being thereby encouraged, attempted to comnat depredations. At the first declaratioi war, the French and Indians will fall upon Canso, and btij this place by land, while their privateers will cut off our plies ; but Cape Breton will be supplied, as it haa I along, by the French of this province, v'a Bale Verte and I harbors on the eastern coast. Canso "in a Much more] plorable State & C ^nditio a than Annapolis Royal " ; seJ merchants have already renired from it. Hope his Majesty] consider their representations. "Signed by the Gov' & Council and y Officers bolhi and military &c." Wm Shirreff Sec.rji July 13. Anaftpolia. Address to the King. Formal congratulations "on the Happy Marriage of Princess Royal with His most Serene Highness, the ?m\ Orange." Though by reason of their remoteness, they msJ the last to testify their joy at the great blessing this allii will bring to th Protestant interest, they are not the 1 mindful of those great heroes, particularly William III, "ij so Gloriously Mentain'd the Cause of Liberty and Religioj Such an alliance the only solid basis on which the I of his subjects can stand. They offer their earnest prj]| for the long life and happiness of the bride and groom, ( for "such a Glorious OCfspring as may in Imitation o(j Majesty and their Illustrious Ancestors of both houses the Hopes of all Tyranny and Arbitrary Power." Memo : Signed by the Gov. and Council and all | officers both civil and military : but the only actual signi is, Vm Shirreff Sec.ry AnnapoUi. Governor's Lttter-Book, AnnapoliSj 1719'1742. 98 Armstrong to the Board of Trade, [137 ctbing to add to his former letters regarding the state of 1734. province. Few Indians to bo seen here since reports of ^^^ began to fly about. They assembled in force this ner at C. B. under pretence of getting their annual but their designs are still unknown r '* for want of I presents this his Majestys Governm' is much despised |ie8e poor deluded people." (signed) \m Shirreff Sec.ry' L : Armstrong Shirreff to Deputies of Minas. [138 I.B. S. directed by Lt. Gov. Armstrong to forward to them Nov. 1 osed order; they must pioceed with the election of -^^^n^po""* Ities, though the regular time is past, according to said Ir. They are also to bring along vith them '*the Said t Jacque le Blanc " (signed.) ^m. Shirreff Sec.ry Wm : Sherrifif Sec' Armstrong to Board of Trade. cknowledges receipt of B. of T.'s letter of Sept. 11th last, Nov.m. other papers in answer to A's. Sorry their letter came °°*p° Ite ; cannot execute their orders in regard to Canso, until |in go there. As to the Indian presents and their shyness, iras in Boston at the time, and could know nothing of them : kal presents may in time prove advantageous. A. still [8 former opinion in regard to the proposed truck- houses t. John's river, but in accordance with B. of T.'s orders Imake no further advances beyond forwarding surveys and nation home. Thankful for copy of Mrs. ♦♦ Campble's " iioQ regarding Ff ench titles and seigneuries : some state- Its in it prejudical to truth and the interests of her aunts Icousins, who have always remained in the province, and etend to on Equall Share with her in these Demesins ■e S.'s Bignature : "N. B. That one of the same Tenor & Date wu )thoSeo.ry of State.' I name ia Bigrnod twice, first at the right hand and misspelled In the r of the rest of the document ; and again, at the left, in what seems to be rsovnhand. 14 94 yovci Scotia Archives, "34, which she claims." A. obliged to contradict the statemeJ (intended to move pity) that Mrs. C.'s first husband LieJ Broadslreet was killed by the Indians : he died in hia bed o(| lingering disease in Dec. 1718 "I think." No Indian turbanccH until 1722. The orders she mentions were odI given in charity an un olllccr's widow '* during i)leasiuo, J not as any right She ever Claimed." Cobequid and CliirncJ were always distinct from tlie Lii Tour claims : the Unit wi given by the P^'ench King to Matthew Martaiu " who is lately dead." Never heard of any claim of La Tour toil second. ^ Her statement that her several brothers and sisters, her i heirs to the property in question conveyed the lands to bcr,fl retiring from the province to the French possessions out puMication of Q. Anne's letter, "Ih almost of Equall U with the former." She never had but one brother : her ekltj sister married a French olHcer and left the province out capture : and her said uncle Charles committed or tried j commit various hostilities upon British subjects from lU time until the treaty of Utrecht. Her youngest sister is stj here, having never retired from tiie province ; her brother ' ing at that time also a Minor." If such conveyances he good, there can be no such thing as forfeiture. Convcyiii| from her brother cannot be valid, because he was a mincj even had he been of age, he could only dispose of his stiai Mrs. 0. can be entitled only to her own share as a "parccDsl As against her grandfather's letters patent from the King] France, according to the best information here, "Duringi life of Marquis D'Auney, he La Tour was Entitled by Pate to that part of the province reaching westerly on St. Join River on the north Side of the Bay of Fundy, and that allj Mousr. D'auuey's Death, Monsieur La Tour having man his Widow, he was through her Intrest absolved fromil Crimes of Male-administration alledged against him by herd mer husband, who had been Viceroy of the Province, 4 1| power was then Enlarged ; But being unable to answer inlj Majestic the ffrench Kings Intention in Settling of the 1 vince, He applyed himself to one L'Borgne Sieur de Belli! Governor'a Letter-Book^ Annapolis^ 1710'1742. 95 for Assistance, who Supplied iiim witli money and other i"3«. Effects to a very great L-um, in order to Enable him to prose- cute iiis design, Whereupon the said Sieur L'lJorgno sent over his Son to Secure & take care of his Intrest According to the Agreement made between them two And aw things went Cross with Mons. La Tour he put tlic son in possession of most, if not all his Estate as a Security for the Debt ; whicli not bciug as yet paid, the Sons Widow one of the Daughters by the said La Tour by Madam D'auncy holds part of it to this day." After La Tour's death, Madam D'aunay and her five children, being much reduced and applying to the French king for relief, it was decreed upon her petition, that Belleisle, as a valuable consideration for the money advanced, should be seigneur and receive the rents and profits for seven years, and that the estate should be divided, share and share alike among her live children. This is asserted by the oldest people here and the decree is said to be contained in a book called -'Arrest (1> Court," which A. has not seen. If then the conveyance from her brother and one sister be held good, ]Mrs. C. can be entitled only to one-fifth, and those of the other branches who are now and always have been in the province, to their respec- tive shares. The value of the rents not so great as is asserted, ))ut about the same as those of Annapolis ; account of which lias been sent to the Board. A. submits further that no governor could give away what is always considered the property of the King, without special orders from hoi .*> com- municated to the Council. Unless Mrs. C. is limited in her claims, the B. of T. will be " Eternally troubled with C. i- uall Claims by the other Coheirs her Aunts & Cousins," wuo? upon thoughts of leaving the province made the conveyances (and, A. is informed, only conditionally) on which she founds her claims ; and not her brothers and sisters. Although English subjects, on account of their fewness, ought to be Msed with tenderness, a vacancy is better than a deceitful member, and A has suspei led Wm. Winniett from his seat, on informatioi aid agaius* him, " and his other disrespectfuU & ontempi ous behavi< ir not only in Council bat likewise abroad." At' nowledges receipt of Secretary ^"wmip^ mm mmmm 96 Nova Scotia Archives 1734. Popple's letter of May 30th, asking what further encouragement is necessary to induce the inhabitants to cultivate naval stores. A. does not know what encouragement is already given: will try to collect information, and would like instructions on that head. Inhabitants idle ana lazy : nothing can be done until we have Enslieh inhabitants. (initialed.) L: A. P. S. With regard to the minute of H. M.'s council, directing A. to prepare :i patent for John Hart Esq. to certain waste lands in the province, ^vith exemption from quit rents for ten years, and afterwards at quit rent of 4s. »tg. per 100 aci'es, payabL after ten years, A considers this a great encouragement to settlers, (though beyond Uis original instruc- tions) : tiie present terms being the chief reason why the French will not accept patents. Will not swerve from his instructions, but submits the proposition to the Board. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secry. L. Ai'mstrong. Shirreffto Bourg avA Deputies of Miuas. [144 Mr. Geo. Mitchell having been ordered to survey lands, Annapoii8. lyj^g near Miuas, the inhabitants arc not to affront or hindev him in the performance of liis duties. Supplies are needed and the deputies will procure " as much wheat, pease nud Biskett bread as possible, " to be brought here as soon as the weather permits. Governor intends to visit them in the Spring ; they must make preparation for his reception, (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ Will : Shirreff Sec.'y.' WoTE : The translation of the foregoing into French follows [144, 146]. Nov. 30. Shirreff' to Bernard and Rene Le Blanc. [145 Not. 30. As a reward, B. & B. Le Blanc are nominated and included AnnapoUa. ^m^ng tjjg proprietors of the mine they have discovered tt 1. In the sun* hand as the letter. Governor's Letter-Book^ AiDxapolis^ 1719-1742. 97 Uinas : Geo. Mitchell bas> been sent to survey the land '*from 17M. Clievery's Creek to the mouth of Pissaquet River, and alto that at Grand Saut and Cape Fandu." They are to aid and assist him in all ways : governor will make a grant to them aud others in company. In case of other discoveries, they arc to notify the governor, and share in the benefits ; and ftlbo to let other discoverers know that if they inform the governor, ov the surveyor (Mitchell) so that the mines can be plotted, they shall have equal shares with the proprietors of tb« land. Governor invites them to Annapolis. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^y Will : Shirreff Secy' Note : The French translation of the fore3oing [146*148J. Armstrong to Maujlls.'' [148 Thanks M. once more for his " Civil & Generous Enter- 1730. tainment of my Self & Gentlemen at Piziquet " ; hopes that M^nf** 31. is well and that St. Poncy "hath much recovered." Eudoses order for Deputies of Piziquid and Cobequid ; not unreasonable ; for without knowledge of each man's claimB to the laud, the government cannot settle the disputes. People of Mil] as have already brought in their grants. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Seo.'y L. Armstrong Armstrong to the Deputies of Piziquid and Cobequid. As there are several disputes among the inhabitants in Ap,88. regard to boundaries, seignorial rents, fines of alienation, dec, ^'"*'' the deputies are ordered to require the people to hand in all their contracts and deeds of sale, that the Council may be able to settle the disputes pending or which may hereafter arise.' (signed.) Wm Shirreff Scc'y L. Armstrong. t. In the same hand as the letter. 2, Margin reads: "Oov.'r Armstrong's Letter from Menio totlio PrloHt at Piziquet. 3. P. S, oixlers thorn to publish enclosed proclamation. ,1 ; V. !. !' :"l m JSBBBS^^S^mgm ■PHP VP m 98 Nova Scotia Archives. 1735. Sept. 1. Shirreffto de la Goicdalie.^ [149 Encloses orders for de la G. to aelivcr to the deputies of AnnapoiiV. Grand Pre. He is to tell them the Governor expects them to be promptly carried out. (h'gned.) Wm. Shirreff Sec.ry Wm. Shirreff Sec.try= Note : Follows a letter' to Maufils at Piziquid of same date and similar tenor (with memo of one also sent to "Mr. De8- chlashe Priest at Chignectou"). [149] Shirreffto Deputies at Annapolis.^ [150 Sept. 4. Ordered by the Gov. to send enclosed orders which are to AnnapoUs. ^g p^^^. j^^^ execution without delay." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.ry Wm Shirreff Secy.' Shirreffto Alex. Bourg. Sppt. 20. Has received B.'s ; "Manjeant" is mistaken in saying it was Annapolis, ^^jy ^ ^^^^^ uj^^. j^g y^g Amcuut o' the Quit Rents conform- able to their several Grants." Wishes the amount of the same according to the "Scheme" enclosed: also the amount of fines of alienation separately ; as also the amount of the whole B. has received from the beginning. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^. William ShirrefiF Note : French translation of foregoing follows, [150f.] Armstroncf to the St. John's Indians. Sept. 27. Indians have been alarmed ns to the intentions of the sur- nnapois. veyor, and have sent an express by Francis Jermaine " je Chief of Oepagne & Captt Peter Jacque. " A. absent and did not sec them. Assures them they have nothing to fear. Through Robichaux the interpreter, A. learns that they have 1. In Frenck. 2. In the same hand as the letter. 3. In margin: "The Secys Lottr. to Iho Deputys for C^husing of the New." Below Higuature: "N. B. that one of the same was sent to Cobaquit." Governor's Letter-Booh^ Annapolis^ 1719-1742. 99 beeu cheated by the merchants and intend henceforth to bring iras. their furs to Annapolis. A. will provide vessels for their transportation, though Robichaux says they intend to come at their own expense. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf Sec^y L. Armstrong Notk: French translation of foregoing follows, [155 f.]. Direction [153] reads, "A Mess." Sibanoit Vanbigangoutte & les Autres Mess."* Sauvages De la Riviere St Jean" Armstrong to Gov.' of Cape Breton. [133 Sorry to have an unpleasant reason for writing. Is in- Mayi7. for'Tied that the Brigt. "Baltimore", Andrew Buckler, ^""Po^^- merchant being owner, and Richard White master, sailed from Dublin on Oct. 7th, 1735, with 18 persons on board for Aunapohs, Maryland. Driren out of her course, she fell in with "the Tusketts (near to Pobomcoup by Cape Sables) they got all safe through meer providence into a Harbour Called Tibogue the oth day of December last where they all Died, Except two Sailors & a Woman who remained on Board till the 4tli of April last ; The day whereon Anthony Telguraart, a Cape Sable Ind'.an, with his Wife, His Brother Anastase & two Chil- dren went on Board & Carryed the unfortunate Gentlewoman along with them after having Robbed her, as she Saith of aboute Sixteen hundred pounds Sterling in Silver & Gold & mauey other things of a Considerable Value, Exclusive the Ships Cargoe, by her said to be worth About Twelve Thousand pound Ster'g. more." Tedious to give all particulars; but translation of Mrs. B.'s affidavit enclosed. "She Arrived licre from Pobomcoup with Mr. Charles Deutremon of that place, who took her from the Indians, & Mr. George Mitchell on the 9th Instant, & calls herself Susanna Buckler Widow of the said deceased Andrew Buckler, who died on Board the 30th of March last ; Which, & her other Allegations & Assertions for want of other P>idence we cannot Disprove, However I have taken M' Dentremon's & M' George Mitchell's Declaration's ^'o 2 : 3, As to what they had beared or Seen thereon." Copies enclosed. 1 1 1 ' ll 100 -Yoya Scotia Archives. 1736, "She Declares that when the aforesaid Indians took her from on Board that She left the other two men, who are now- Missing then Alive & in Possession of the Vessell, by which Circumstance & that of the Indians taking the Ships Boat from a Serv' Maid & a Negroe Boy who had been sent with her a Shore the 24th Dec'' as Reported, ^Ye are somewhat Apprehensive of Murder, the Maid & Boy being afterwards found in the Woods. "To which loss of the Boat M'" Buckler imputes the Death of Ships Company, being thereby cutt off from having any means of getting ffresh Water, for Want whereof they perished, & not by any other Apparent Disease or Sickness, Which is In- deed Surprising in a Harbour, where She says they had no Scarcity of Provisions nor of any Other Liquors." The vessel was and is in this harbor ; and the woman was in the possession of the Indians ; A. therefore sends this account of her misfortunes in case any of the missing properlj,' turns up in de B.'s jurisdiction ; wishes de B. to secure it. "She In Her Conversat" Report;: that She hath been at Lewisbourg along with her said Deceased Husband & lived Several weeks along with M' De Jambon (with whom) as by J^V Dentremon's Declaration 'tis beleived She is Related ; So that it is probable you may Know her u, be Able to give us Some further Light " People of Cobequid have petitioned for a priest. " Mr. de St Poncy who was very desirous to go to France in Order to Recover his health Embracing their Choice of him for Twelve Months. " Petition laid before H. M. Council and granted, on condition that either he or Mr. Cheveraux (who was in attendance on the Council) go first to Pobomcoap and try to make the Indians give up Mrs. Buckler's property, ' ' According to the Proposal & Request of M' Charles Dentremon. "They both upon Communicating to them the Sentence of the Board, fell into a most Outragious Insolent passion, And Unraanne'"ly Behaviour, as being Attended with such an Audacious Contempt of, & Disobedience to his Brittanick Majesty's Power & Authority & Disrespect to his Council; that I Qovemofa Letter-Book, Annapolis', 1719-1742. 101 that I am Constrained to Order them out of the Province, 1786. Which you will See is purely Owing to themselves, & they only to be Blamed for what hath Happened ." Copy of min- ute of Council, enclosure no. 4 sent herewith. Despatch will be delivered by Lt. Edward Amhurst and Mr. George Mitchell " Gentlemen of Worth & Probity " who will give further in- formation and assist in the recovery of the effects aforesaid. Hopes to be able to send good news of the affairs in Europe by his next. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'y L. Armstrong. Armatrong to the Dentremonts at Pohomcovjy.^ [^'5<''> Their " Brother & Relation M"" Charles Dentremon & One M" Buckler" arrived here (at Annapolis) with Mr. George Mitchell, and informed H. M. Govt, on oath of a " most Surprising & Melancholy Accident which hath happened to the Brlgantine Called the Baltimore in the Harbour Tibogue near your Village," and also of the Indians' barbarity to the gentlewoman in robbing her of money, clothes and other necessaries, as well as the ship's whole cargo, boat, sails, rigging and other tackling, ammunition, guns and fire-arms. A. has therefore sent a detachment under Ens. Chas. Vane, to bring the "Baltimore" to port and recover the stolen goods. A. expects, from the good character " you have allwise had amongst the English" and their undoubted influence with the Indians, especially those of Cape Sable, that they will do their utmost to get the ship's sails &c. from the Indians, to be put on board her and sent hither with the utmost despatch, " as You will Answer to y Contrary." As, according to Mrs. B.'s statement two sailors, since missing, were alive on board, on Ap. 4th last N. S. (the day whereon the Indian Antliony Tideumart and the others took -Mrs. B. ashore), there is reason to suspect murder, A. does therefore "desire & require" them to search out these two nen and make inquiry regarding the conduct of Tideumart ('/ al who took away the ship's boat, on or about Dec. 24tli 1 No d£^te or place ; but plainly from Aunapolii^, on May I7th . ni^f 102 Novn Scotia Archives. 1736. last, and ave further suspected of murdering a woman ami a negro boy, who were in the boat at the time, and were after- wards (as she reports) found dead in the woods. The Dentre- monte are to use all efforts to discover the guilty parties, and to come IhemselveB, as many as can be spared, to Annapolis anrl clear themselves of all suspicion of connivance or complicity. Despatch enclosed for the Chief, which tiiey are to read and interpret faithfully to him. fsigued.^ Wm. Shirreff Sec.'y L. Armstrong. May 17th. Annapolis. Armstrong to the Chief of the Cape Sable Indians. [157 Greeting, formal. A. is "mightly pleased with the Charac- ter you Bear & your "Prudent & wise Conduct in being nosvays Concerned" in the alleged murder and robbery connected with the "Baltimore," in Tibogue, "Near your Village," com- mitted by Antoiue Tedeumart, and others. Chief and inno- cent members of the tribe assured of A.'s protection and friendship. Such actions are not only repugnant to the \?.v,s of God and man, but also expressly against the articles of peace signed by the C. Sable Indians and the tribes of New Engliuid, one article of which stipulates that "no privite Revenge shall betaken"; but that, on complaint, an Englishman shall be regularly tried for an offence against an Indian, and an Indian offending shall be delivered by his tribe for trial. Not neces- sary to remind the chief of these things, as lat' »r must abuoi ull such vile and abominable actions, which bring down the ven- geance of God and the displeasure of men "particularly of the Subjects of his most Sacred Briitanick Majesty My Master." Enjoined to recover the missing property and deliver Tedeuman and such others of the tribe as are concerned in the wrong- doing, that they may be fairly examined according to tbc treaty, and that the Cliief himself may be freed from all blame. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'y L. Armstrong. Governor's Letter- Book ^ Annapolis^ 1719.1742. 108 Armstrong to Belcher. [i55 Doubts not that B. has heard of the brigt. "Baltimore" ran. from Dublin in the harbour of Tibogue, by the ♦« Tuskotts JjJIfap",,,^ Islands near to Cape Sables, " and of all the passengers and crew dying except one gentlewoman who was robbed by the Indians " & giving us this dismall Acco':" Understands from Charles Dentremont and Peter Landry of Pobomcoup that "one Jonathan Ridge or Rich of Marble Head" was seen to come out of that harbor and is suspected of having taken some of the vessel's sails and rigging. Wiihos B. to make enquiries and : ' possible recover the things set forth in this declaration for the benefit of the owner. Has examin- ed the gentlewoman, and though there may be room for suspicion, there is no evidence to disprove her statements. She intends to wait on B. herself, and will no doubt "Enumerate to you the Whole " of her misfortunes. A. being apprehensive of murder, has written to Chief of the Capo Sables Indians, nnd sent them a copy of some of the artlclas of peace. Ridge or Rich is said to have sent tiie Capt.'s journal (/. e. log) with a letter to a gentleman in Boston, He may upon examination, give B. better information. Wm Shirreff Sec'^' (signed^ L : Armstrong. Armstrong to Sec. of Stated U'"^^ A.'s duty to inform S. of S. of a melancholy aooident to a Juno in. brigt. called the " Baltimore "' bound from Dublin to Annapo- -^"""^Poli^- lis, Maryland, with eighteen persout* on board ; Uiehard White, master, and Andrew Buckler, sole owner. Cargo valued at £12,000 besides £1500 in gold and silver, if the so-called Mrs. Buckler's statement is true, copy whereof is enclosed. Statement to this effect: *' Baltimore" sailed frouj Dublin, Oct. 7th, 1735 and through stress of weather on Dec. 15tli, wa» Jriveu into Tibogue Harb., near Cape Sables; there all died 1, It begins "May it Pleads Your Grace." Tho Seerotarv of SliUo (fout h ;ii Ihib time wuh tlic Dulio of Newcastle. "Pernii^t. " so rlaiiuiluil by Horiictt Wulpole. It is said tlial ho liad u closet full of uiiopoiied duMpati'lioi from iho American Colonies. 104 2^ova Scotia Archives. 1730. except Mrs. B. and two sailors. She says that she ia the widow of Andrew Buckler and "that Her Said Husband was very well known to your Grace. " On Ap. 4th last, she was carried off by Indians : at this time the sailors were alive and in possession of the vessel; Ihey are not now to be found. She reports further that the boat was carried off by two ser- vants who were afterwards found dead in the woods. A. being apprehensive of murder has sent off Ens. Chas. Vane with a small party to recover the vessel, with letters to the Chief of the Cape Sables Indians, to the Inhabitants of Pobomcoup and to Gov. St. Ovide "at Lewisburg," on this subject. Copies of all these and of Minutes of Council relating to it, of Chas. Dentremont's and Geo. Mitchell's declarations, also en- closed. Hopes that his action, (conformable to Minute of Council,) in sending the Roman priests out of the province, will meet S. of S.'s approval. Wishes further instructions regarding the refractory priests and inhabitants "Who Llay at any Time dare to douy his majesty's Sovereignity." (signed.) Wm. Shirreff Sec.'y. L. Armstrong. June 19. AnnnpoUa. Armatronrj to the Board of Trade. [Wj "The trouble of this proceeds from y"-' Sad & faitlifull acco'." from the so-called Mrs. Susannah Buckler of the loss of the Brigt. "Baltimore" "This Unfortunate Gentlewoman" arrived here on May 9th last from Pobomcoup with Charles Dentremont who took her from the Indians and Geo. Mitchell one of H. M.'s surveyors. Her statement before the Governor- in Council is, that the brigt. sailed from Dublin on Oct. 7th last for Annapolis, Maryland and was forced by bad weather into Tibogue Harb. on Dec. 15th. Two sailors alive on Ap. 4th last, when Indians came on board and carried her off and robbed her, "if her Report be trae" of £1600 stg. in silver and gold "besides the Ship's Cargoe which she saith Amounted. as She hath been Inform'd to about Twelve thousand pounds Sterling more. She Imputes the Cause of their Death to the Want of fresh Water, through y' Loss of their Bcpt which the Indians had Govevncr's Letter^Book, Annapolis, 17I9-1742. 106 taken from two of Her Servants, a liille after their Arrival in 1736. that Harbour, and not to any Apparent Sickness or Distem- per, which is somewhat Surprizing, Seeing they might at that time as I understand She now is, have run y" Vessel ashore, but as to that Seeming piece of Indolence, their Sailing and management of the Vessel She Could give no other Acco** than that, as they Believed themselves Some where By Piscata- qim, they were in hopes of Meeting with Some fflsher Men to Conduct them thither, from that Circumstance of y" Boat, the Two Serv'" Being afterwards found Dead, ad as they two Sailors are not to be found Wc are not a Little Apprehensive of their being Murder'd, as to Which and the truth of what hath been further Related, as I hitherto have So, I Still Shall enquire as particularly as possible and judging it Necessary " have sent copies of the various letters and declarations^ to th:> B. of T ; having in the meantime despatched a small party under Vane to bring the vessel to Annapolis. By Mr. Dentremont's declaration, Jonathan Ridge or Rich of Marblehead in N. E. is suspected of having carried off the sails, rigging ' 'and Six Swibel Guns &c." A. has written to Gov, Belcher to enquire into the matter : some of the property may perhaps be found among the fishermen of that govt. " I have frequently wrote to y'' Lordships in Relation to y" Insolence'^ of y* Romish priests who coutenm and disclaim His Majesty's Sovereignity Civil power and authority, and in 1. Eaumcratcd aa iu prccodinjj despatch. 2 The following extracts from the minutes of the Council at Annapollg (MS. 22 p 4:^ tf.) throw light on this pas.wge : Monday the 17th May 1736 being mett According to Adjournment. • * ' Then His Honour Acquainted the Hoard that as the Inhabitants of Cobaquit had applyed to him for a Priest, & that as Mr. St. Ponce wliom they l^etitioned foi- wa*" thinking of going to ffrancc, but willing to Stay a Year longer with these People, Ho had therefore a ixrnnt mind to let him go but not till either his or Mr. Ohaveraux Return from Pobomcoup boing Intended at the refiuost of Mr. Dentremont to send one of those Priest to use his Endeav- ours with the Indiana to malse Restitution. & then laying the Petition of Fraucis Jlitcholl & John Roblsheaux in bolialf of the Inhabitants before ye Board, it was upon Debate deferrd till to-morrow that ye Petitioners & the iwo Priests might bo prcsento. • • « - Tuesday the ISth May 173« Being Mett at the s,ame Place. " ' ' The Petition in Dehalf oH the Inhabt.? of Cobaquit was also laid beforo the Board, which being again read 4c what His Hon. had also said thereon Consid- ered the prayer was granted. Whereupon Mr de St Poncy & Cheavereaux the two Romish Priests wore i.;i!!ed inSc informoJ thereot & told that it wa'i .Judged ne-'oss;iry, before Mr. Do 6t Poney's departure for Coba'iuit, tliat either h" or Mr. Cheveraux should llr6t§:o to Poboui'Toups along with Mr. Charles Df^ritremont & Lt Amhurst to iwe l-.ndeavour.s that Restitution may be mode ol the Vessells .Sails & such uthor Effects which the Indians had taken. They thereunto Answered his Hon. & the Board In a, most Insolent, Auda- H ■r?.f If 106 Nova Scotia Archives 1736. opposition tliereunto Set up au Independant Jurisdiction of their owu and as the Minute of Council will Inform Yon of their audacious Insolence on this Occasion I hope you will not only approve of My Conduct in having sent them Con- formable to y* Said minute o'U of this province" but give further instructions "to direct Us to Manage and treat Such Priests the Refractory Inhabitants &, Lawless Savages, Who for some time past have been so Elated as Seemingly to have no Manner of Regard to any of their Treatys ; which is not only evident from former Acts and their Behaviour in respect of this Brigautine, but also from the Insolence of those of St. John's River in opposing a Vessel sent by the Storekeeper of y" Board of Ordnance to load With Lime Stone for His ma- jesty's Service, their Robbing y" people of their Cloaths & provisions, pretending that the Land &c. belonged to thorn, and that therefore they "Would bo paid ; as the Sailors of that Vessel have reported." Unless olher metliods are taken to bring them over to H. cious& Disrcspcctfull nianner. Siiylng' that. abMolutoly that thoy would not ko &. that they would have nothinpr to do in tho Atliiir, I437J & la Aiid beiii{' asked If thoy would not Obey the .lust lawfull Orders of liis Majesty's Oovernnieiit to which Mr. ('hevcreaux Aiiswcrins contemptuously with an Unbecoming Air and unmannerly gestures Saj;lnB Quo Je Suis ici do In part du lloy do Kratico & Mr St Poncy most affront ingly affirming the Same also in words to the Same Ktfect. His Hour thereupon told them that ho had a great mind, sooing thoy had so Said, for their Contempt of this his Majesty of Great Brlttain's Govermeiit to send thom to France. They replied with a Laugh & a most haughty Insolent Air, With all their Hearts, then turned their Backs & went out of the Room Seemingly in a verj- great Passion, Slaming and throwing tho Doors in a moat Kudo & insulting Slanner, & without his Hon;rs leave the; left the Board where they were de- sired to Attend for an answer to tho .loovcsaid Petition. When Mr Dontrcmont being cuUod before the Board & told that the jniests had refused to go. He said he was sorry for it. for it was his Opinion that the most Expedient method to di?".^ these Indians to reason & to get Kcstitution woiild be to send a Priest which was tho reason of his proposing it to his Honour, a Priest being also much wanted at their Village to Baptize & admin- ister tho Sacraments. The Board having taken their Behavour & Comportment into Consideration, came unanimously to this Ucjolution that tliey should be dismissed & ordered to retire to the I'rcsbytere & there to remain 'till an Opportunity Offered to send them out of the Province. Agreed that they the two priests should bo Again Sent for to hotvr tho Opin- ion &Determination of the Board that they may prepare to bo gone when ever an Opportunity Should Offer. Whereupon the said two Priests Appearing before the Board & the Sentence being read; they reasumed their former Insolence, Called for Chairs to sltt Down, Saying tn.at they did not .\ppear as Criminals &c that they had no busi- ness with things Temporal, fie further expressed themselves in tho5e worrti '•Que Nous N'avons point D'ordres a Recvoir jci. and as their [433] whole Bu haviour & Discourse to tho Govr. was as above Recited & tending to a .luri-- diction of their own Independant of his Majesty'-; Authority fie the Civil power of this his Oovermcnt. thoy Were Ordered to Depart Immediately to ;lio Prcsbytere & there to Remain as iiforesaid & al ^o Ordered th:it the 11th Aril. of the treaty of Utretch should be sent them. Govonwr'a Letter-Book, AnmipoUs, 1710-1742. 107 jl '8 interest, this government will be insulted and British sub- 1736. ject%, if not murdered, robbed and molested. (signed) Wm. Shirrefif Sec"^y. Law :"" Armstrong. Armatronr/ to Tho. Corker, Dublin. [162 Brigt. "Baltimore" from Dublin to Maryland driven on June 19. this coast ; all on board perished but the gentlewoman who ""^p° *• calls herself Susanna Buckler, widow of Andrew Buckler, sole owner of the vessel. Vessel brought to this port and laid up with care, for benefit of the owner. Papers found forwarded to him because they contain his name and because Mrs. B. gives out that C. was her hus'jand's friend, correspondent and factor. By papers enclosed, C. will see that they have not only tried to get at the truth, but also to recover the lost pro- perty : latter difficult as Indians have no principlo of honor, honesty or virtue, and some of the French inhabitants may act as their receivers. Has l)cen at expense in salvaging vessel and in supporting Mrs. B. in her distress ; would like advice as soon as possible as to disposal of vessel. Must be at fni'ther expense in sending her home. (signed.) AVm Shirrcff Secy L. Armstrong Armstrong to rle Bronillan.^ [^103 Acknowledges receipt de B.'s letter of -July 1st. ; sorry for Jul. 2C. disputes : but in some cases, they are inevitable. De B. Mis- ^""^Po'*'^- takes the cause of A.'s difference with the two priests : "it was not so mucli for Affronting my self &, his Majesty's Council, as their tilYecting ar Independency & disowning his Majesty's Authority in his own Dominions ; I am Convinced that the ffreuch Government would not have been so mild on sucli an Oociisioii if I may Suppose that any priest would have dared to disobey their Lawful Commands. Disobedience in Spiritual Pastors is always of a Contagious nature." As to de B.'s contention that, according to the treaty of LTtreeht the people 1. Signed by Governor only, with the memo, "read in Council July ye 28th. U3G." I : 1 ■■ 1 -Si I I \'\ 108 Nova Scotia Arehivt». 1788. of this province are eiUitlod to the free exercise of tlieir re- ligion, which they cannot have without their priests, the treaty also stipulates that they shall have it as far as the laws of G. Britain will allow. " Now these laws very Expressly Declare the King's Majesty to bo Supremo in all Causes & over all Persons what- soever in his own Dominions, consequently Priests as well an others while they reside in this Province are Oblidgecl to obty his Lawfull Orders or of tliose Commissioned by him." Blame not to be laid on A. but on the priests for defying Iiis authority. Granting that the woman be such as de B. supposed, still tis A. had information that a rich ship had been plundered, and several murders committed within his jurisdiction, it was his duty to make all inquiry into an " Affair so Intricate & Mis- terious, to discover the Authors of so Tragical an Event, & as I was determined to send a Commission Officer for that Pur- pose to Pombcoup, I thought proper to direct one of the priests to go along with him to admonish & exhort both Freuch & Indians to make a Discorery of what they knew & to make Restitution & satisfaction for the Injuries they had Committed Mons.' Dentremont was of Opinion likewise that this would be the most Effectual means to Learn the truth. Nay, Mens.' Cheveraux seems now to be of the same mind, who I find has Stopt at Cape Sables in Defiance of my Orders, tho' he would not go half the way in Obedience to my Commands." Has sent hoiiie to the English authorities full statement of the case; until further orders lie will not depart from his resolutioD, '' neither to admitt of tho rolurn of these two Priests, nor any others tainted with such Rebellious principles." (signed.) L. Armstrong. P. S. Bearer Mr. Macqueen sou of an officer in this gani- son commended to de B.'s favour. ArmHtromj to Bi^lchcr. \Wi Refers to A. 's previous letter /v the •' Baltimore, " dated dated Gouernor't Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 109 Juuc lytli- Ha.s (lone all in Ub power to got clear light on i73o. this iuti'icule affair, but unable to recoucilc several circumBtan- ^'nj^^^n,. ces " to the relations made by the pcraon who calU herself Mrs. IJuckler. " Sends statement of Vann and Nolen sworn iol)cforethe Council, in conlirmatiin of what A. had already written. Hopes B. will succeed in bringing Rich to justice. Two deserters from Capt. Hamilton's company and two others of the garrison left in A. 's yawl on the 11th insttaw one a native of New England, they will probably make for that province. Begs B. to assist Hamilton in recovering the deserters. (signed.) Otho Hamilton See. L : Armstrong P. S. F' 'rgot to state that Charles Muse mentioned in the 1 declaration vas pilot to Rich when he took away the mainsail, rigging &c of the " Baltimore." Amstrong to Board of Trade. Refers to their despatches of Sept. 18th, 1735 and May 7th Sept.'.). I last, noticing omissions and obscurities in A.'s of Sept. 27th ^'*'^'*p° ' and Dec. 8th, 1735. As most of the passages relate to Canso, [refers the B. of T. to the Commanding Officer's report, whom A. will direct to send an account of the duties payable there, Uuat ships employed in that fishery, to whom they belong and the number of English inhabitants. Efifoctive force, nine companies in N. S. and one at Placcntia. Wc try to keep them jup to the establishment; they were full last fall and there has been but small loss since. The '' Encouragement I published [at Boston, " on which the Board desires information, was a [statement that A. intended to be there in the following sum* per to settle the rights of the traders, and to grant unappro- ipriated lands upon the conditions prescribed by H. M. govt. [Does not remember stating that there was no trade at Canso ; [refers for vindication to original despatch. Can add nothing what he has said already regarding the Indian presents, state of Canso and the need of a fort there to protect the Bshery : believes the B. of T. will do their best for the pro- vince. Has sworn in the Commissary of the Musters at if m^ '::.■!■: ? '. 110 Nooa Scotia Archives. 1736. Sept. 6. Annapolis. Nov, 22. Annapolis. Canso as a member of the Council, a gentleman who Las deserved well of the govt ; and has granted two patents for lauds and mines " np the Bay of Fundy. " (signed.) Otho Hamilton See. L Armstront; "P. S. M'' How the Gentleman who brings this having resided long at Canso will give Your Lordship a just acco' of the State thereof. " Hamilton to the St. John Indians.'^ [im By the Governor's orders, writes regarding the two deserters who have fallen into their hands. According to the articles of the treaty of peace, all prisoners are to be released for a reasonable sum : the Gov'' has ordered Blin or Donnell to pay the Indians sixty francs for each deserter.- Hopes that tiierc will be no difficulty in surrendering the men. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Secretaire. Annstwny to Sec. of State. [767 In his last A. gave his reasons for sending away the priests de St. Poncy and Chevereaux ; nov tinds de Brouillau support- ing them in their disregard of this government. Chevereaux stoj^t at Cape Sab'os as missionary to the Indians. De 'J, approves C.'s conduct, (as shown by his letters) and has sou'. back de St. P. to act as priest here. "The minutes of Council will shew you how we have ro- ceived him, by Forbidding him to Exercise his ministerial function & to Depart by the first Convenient Opportunity.' Inhabitants have "Petitioned strongly for his Officiating this winter." Mattel lying still before the Council undecided : all the letters and papers on this subject have been sent home, Expects the Frenc'i court lo make some stir therein. Eu- closures: "N" 1 is M' St Ovide's hrst letter after if St Poncy's Arrival at Lewisbourg ; N" 2 is my Answer ; No 3 lo his Reply; N° 4 is M' S' Poncy's Declaration in Couucil, 1 . In French : 2. " Soixaute tftaacu Argoub de Boalon.'' '"1 Governor's Letter-Book, Aymajyolis, 1719-1742. Ill N" 5 is the minutes of Council and N" 6 is the Petltiou of the im. Inhabitants signed by One hundred & Seven of the Chief of Ihem." From these the S. of S. can see how high the French governor carries his pretentions to the obedience of the priosta : the people of the province are " absolutely Govern'd by their lufluence. " A. does not know what to do ; suggests intro- duf'tiou of missionaries from other places ; not paid & supported by the French crown : but this world be expenHive. Begs intructions. Brigt. "Baltimore" A. has now brought into port " & as to the Person who called herself M" Buckler, Ihave now sufficient reasons not only to suspect her relation, but likewise herself ; It is reported that the Vessell aforesaid sailed from Dublin last ffall with about sixty or seventy pas- sengers, most of them Convicts, who it is supposed rose upon the Owner M' Buckler, the master & Company & Committed a most barbarous Massacre, and afterwards not having their Course or afraid to Venture into any place where they might be known put iu to a most unfre aented Harbour in this Bay, where they all perished (God knows how) Except that miserable Woman who perhaps was too deep involved lu the Guilt to Discover the true story of their Misfortunes, " (signed.) L : Armstrong "N. B. That there was One of the same tenor & dntc sent to the Right Honourable the Lords Commiss." Tor Trade & Plantations. " Hamilton to Manrjeant.^ [J (JO At the request of the Governor writes to M. regarding two men Nov. !W. (well known to him) who have robbed Dolobara. As H. Imn Amiftpoiis. not time, he desires M. to write orders to the deputies ond the missionary priests to arrest these men if opportunity olYers. Dolobara has. been ropixsented as a very worthy aiul generou« man. H. sure that M. will be glad to oblige him. Council satisfied with the written excuses of the deputies, for not com- ing to pay their respects to the Governor. Would have re- plied by the two who brought the letter ; but they left before he I. la Freuch. ■i/ii I 1 II 112 Nova Scotia Archives. 1736. Dec. IS. Annapolis. Dec. 15. AnnApolie. 1737. June2L Annapolii. aware of it. Tlie dcputietj of Minas cannot do the Governor a greater pleasure than by arresting tliese robbers. Old Eniau- uel has complained that some of the inhabitants will not pay the tax of six sols per cord of wood. Governor and Council vexed at their refusal ; order the deputies to carry out their commands ; and to send in list of the contuMiacious with their reasons for refusing to obey (^the two Belleisles to be exempt). (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.''. Hamilton to Deputies of Chiynecto,^ \170 Had laid the letter of the people of Chignecto before the Council : which approve the choice of deputies, as well as their reasons for not attending on account of the bad weatbei'. The Governor will be satisfied if in the future they send two instead of eight ; viz., one of the old and one of the rewly elected deputies, when they have a convenient opportunity. Governor has issued orders to O'Neal to collect and receive he King's rents and to act as notary public. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec""" Hamilton to MangeunL} By Governor's orders, writes M. to make a complete and exact account of the quit-rents from the time of Gcu. Philipps' departure, with M'^ Bellehumeur, as no such account has ever been made out : and also a roll of the rents due the Crown. Thanks him for the trouble he has taken " toucliaut les Deux Hommes Apperteuants a Mons' Dolobara. " (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.'- Armstrong to the St. John's Indians. [171 Refers to the treaty concluded by the tribe and the English in 1725 at Boston and afterwards ratified at Annapolis Royal; and to the article providing that in any case of robbery or out- rage by an Indian, his tribe shall be held responsil;le. h 1. In French. .% Gootrnor'.-i Letter-Bonk, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 113 iLforniccI that Stephen Jones, ICuglish trader, trading peace- fully at Piziquid river, was surprised on the night of 1st inst. while he and his men wore asleep and robbed to the value of about £900 " besides his Books ot Accompts" valued at X'TOO more. llol)bery committed by Tiiomas the chief. Claude Xicoutc and his brother Francis Nicoute, Biscaroon and his mi BarLbelcmy and Jacques Cae".e. Thinks proper to advise ihcui of these facts, not doubting their readiness to do justice and make restitution ; and further to take measures to prevent such tilings happening again. (signed.) Eut."' by me Otho Hamilton Sec.'"y L Armstrong The French translation follows [172] 17o 'Mi i ^IvmstroHfj to Daniloo.^ [173 Desires that he would read and explain the sense of the en- junoei. closed letter to the Indians : an English trader in a time of Annapolis, profound peace has been robbed "at Menis." Hopes he will use bis best offices "that an Innocent Man may have Redress for his losses " Also to counsel the Indians to observe the treaty and transmit their answer by the first opportunity. (signed.) L Armstrong. The French translation follows [174] Hamiltov In the Depvfies of Chignecto ." .Scuds them Governor's letter enclosed to the chiefs and June 21, other Indiana of Chignecto in regard to the robbery and bar- ^"'"^Poi'**- bavous treatment of "Sieur Jones." Hopes they will ex- plain it, and advise the Indians to make restitution according to the terms of the treaty. Governor has sent circular letters all al)0ut the province ; and hopes the Indians will join in pimishiug the guilty persons. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Scc"'""'^' 1, "Tot 1)0 Rovorend Father naniloo ^Missionary Priest at St John Iviv«;r." ■\Inr{rinal note : "To Iht; Priot Daiiiloo about. Joiins's Kobbery." .'. In French. ■! M .1 .■»■'.'! 'Hi [ iijfjitfrU' X. 114 JVbva Scotia Archives, 1737. June 31. Annapolis. Hamilton to Charles Dentreniont . [775 Encloses Governor's order to be read and explained to the Indians of Cape Sable. It concerns a robbery committed on an English sloop by nine or ten Indiana at Piziquid. Indians bound by their honor and the treaty of 1725 to make restitution. Hopes D. will try to make them take measures to avoid the cousequeuecs of these actions. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec* July 8. Aunupolis. Armstivny to the Secretary of State. In his last (of Nov. 22nd, 1730) explained all proceedings regarding de St. Poncy. A strong petition from the inliabi- tants to have him officiate during the winter. The lateness of the season and no means of deporting him being at haud and his own submissive behaviour induced A. and the Council to allow him to remain during the winter, with some restrictions. as per minute No. 1. On the 19th of April last, Lt. Amhurst's house burnt down (with much loss of property) by an incendiary, his bound servant, a boy named Isaac Pro- vender, who is now a prisoner ; but there is no gaol, and " his confinement grows very troublesome to the Garrison. " Has consulted a New lingland lawyer how f*n he could be proceed- ed against, as he is within the years of discretion : his answer marked No. 4. Still at a loss what to do with him; Council not empowered to try tor capital crimes nor to inflict condign punishment upon such oft'enders. Wishes for instructions. Next relates to " a Villainous Robbery perpe- trated by a few Rascally Indians at Piziquite " on Stephen Jones' sloop ; No. 5 is an account of it. Circular letters scui by A. to all the Indians in the province : and to the depnties of Minas and Piziquid in accordance with the aforesaid minute. (signed.) Ent"^ by mo Otho Hamilton Sec. L : Armstrong N. B. One of the same tenor and date written to the Board of Trade, except one paragraph stating that in accord- Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 115 ancewith their letter of Feb. 18th, 1736-7 five of the oldest 1TS7-8. councillors in this province arc embarking to meet commission- ers of the other provinces at Hampton, in order to settU; the boiauhiries between Matsachusettti and New Ilanipshire. Arin^irutiij to MiDiycunt. \J' Proclamation sent regarding the time for hearing, reading Jan.i4. uiul examining the inhabitants' complaints and petitions. M. to have it proclaimed in the ''Mass-Honse" either before or after mass for three successive Sundaj's and afterwards affixed "at the most Patent door of the Church," that no one may lieieufter pretend ignorance of its provisions. On M.'s arrival at Grand Prt^"-, he is to lake copies of proclamation to be sent to the deputies of Piziquid, Cobeqnid, River Canard and also to O'Neal at Chigneeto "to be there also published & affixed as aforesaid." (signed. ) AV'ii Shirreff Sec.'^' L : Armstrong The French translation follows [178] Armsfroiy to de hi GotaJalie ? ' Baptiste Maffic appointed by the Governor-in-council to be Jan. k. constable at Grand Pre "for y'^ better administration of .justice, Annapolis. the Ease of the Inhab'^'' and the more speedy Execution of such Orders of Government" as ma}' be issued. Danger of nioles- lation and hindrance in the execution of his office. Priest ex- pected to "prevent those Inconveniences" : part of his duty to lot the deputies and other inhabitants know that they must obey, and assist the constable in the discharge of his duty. (signed.) Wm ShiiTeff Sec."' L. Armstrong The French translation follows [180] Armstrong to Mangeara, This by Cadet and Terriot's son in reply to vl.'s two letters March?, of Feb. 17th and 28th last, which have to-da/ been read i" -^""'^Po"*'- Council. Order to be served on Bellhumeurin cxse he does not 1. Mareinal iiof c ; " To t ho Priest at Mcnis in relation to Mai. .Is tho Constabln." \-m 116 Noca Scotia Archives. 1737-8. settle the accounts of the King's quit-rents, to appear before the Council by 3Iay 2nd, and account to them for said rents. ''And I advise you to use him with all the Lenity, Good humour and Complaisance that is Possible ; And not to cause the said Writ to l)e served, but in Case of Necessity : Hut iu the meantime you're to take particular Care to Hinder any Vessell to carry him off Otherwise than to this Place." Other order (as it may be an encroachment on another person's pro- perty) to be deferred till the situation of the marsh be visited and examined ui)on A.'s arrival. Plan licrewith returned to be made more explicit by the addition of the points of the compaea, "with it's proper bearings, buttings and boundiugs jScc." Several words and even lines of M.'s writing illegible, wishes M. would write more distinctly. Will remember what M. has said regarding "those of the River Canard &c." Advises M. "to live as Peaceably and Quietly with all men as possible"; but to be both cautious and diligent in gain'iig knowledge "of such things as you are Intrusted with." \. has had hitherto no cause either to suspect or complain : very well satislied with Avhat M. has done in regard to the sheep and the bullocks. Expects to be in Minas soon. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec." L. Armstrong March n. Annapolis. Ariush'ong to Manr/eanl. [182 Has received M.'s express per Francis Le Blanc, which is satisfactory : only sorry that JM. and de laGoudalie have given themselves the trouble to intercede "for such gross offenders, who deserve no compassion, seeing they have without any manner of cause drawn their Misfortunes upon themselves." Though A. intended to make nn example of them (deserters). he will spare their lives at the retpiest of M. and de G. '-as a token of friendship to you all." Hopes they will keep their promise in regard to future offenders : and will send all such to A. under a sulllcient guard. Reasonable charges will be allowed. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'' L. Armstrong. Governor's Letter-Book, Annopnlis, 1710-1 742. \ 1 ' DepHtij-Judfie- Advocate, to GouJd.^ General courts-nuirtial a novelty here: D. J. A. directed n.is. by the Lt. Gov. to apply to Sir Henry Ho},liton II. M.'h ^|J;,Jpo,i, Jiiilfie- Advocate-General "Or to you, for a Solution (o llu' I'ollowing Query's": 1. Has the Lt. Gov. power to cauHP :i sentence to be executed immediately, even if adviwed by a majority of the court, or must he, even at thiH distance, wall tlie King's will? 2. Can crimes cognisable by General ('ourt be tried by a Regimental ? and the sentence of the latter put into execution? .3. But in this case, what is 'o bo done with a criminal in such a remote part of the world, where HU(^ii a General Court can seldom or never be called? "is his Crime to be remitted rather than to lie condemned to Corporall punish" nient by a Regimentall sentence?" 4. In such a case, or in "any other Emergency of Moment" can warrant ofUcers of th^ Hoard of Ordnance, and eonnnissioned stall' odleerH be lawfu' members of such a court, "Kspecially when u (Jenerall Court cannot be otherwise Composed for want of Kegimental Oflleera as aforesaid?" If so "In what Order are thoy to sit at the Board, to prevent Disputes?" 5. Has the Gov. power to remit, mitigate or alter the sentence of the Court, or to pardon the criminal ? ^ Armstrong tn Deputies of Chigneelo. \J''^'f On further consideration of their letter and minutes, and March 3i. promises of good behavior and obedience, A. is ready to ■^"""P"'*^- comply with their reasonable requests, provided tliey comply in regard to the quit-rents. Requires them to pay the quit- rents with arrears to James O'Neal, his receipt being sutllcient, and they are to bring their contracts to him, to be laid l)efore the Coimeil, taking his receipt, as before : or, they may bring them to the Council themselves, as was ordered on Ap. 29th, ■"^8. If they comply, they will meet with u kind aii• Ap. 10. Annapolis. Armstrong to Le Mercier.^ [185 Received Le M.'s letter of March Gth with petition relating to Sable Island. Encloses minute of Council. Council of opinion that as Le M. seems unwilling to pay a penny stg. quit-rent per acre, the matter be referred home to Secretary of State and Board of Trade. In the meantime, Council will issue a proclamation forbidding all persons to kill the petitioner's cattle which are or may be landed on the island. A. willing to promote his interest : but Le M. should have applied to him fiist, before sending "such a stock of Cattle thither upon such an Uncertainty." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec . ' L Armstrong Ap. 10. Annapolis. Amstrong to Board of Trade. [18(J Since his last, has had letter and petition from "One M'^Le Mercier, a french minister in Boston (who calls himself an Englishman by Naturalization " praying for a grant of Sable 1. " Mr. Andrew Le Mercier, a fFrench Minister in Boston." See Trann. Roy. Soc. Can 1894. Sec II, p. 11. Wf OowmoT't Letter-Booh^ Annapolis^ 1719*1742, 119 Island to himself and associates. In accordance with resolu- i738. tion of Council, transmits copies of them to B. of T. to know the King's pleasure thereon. (signed.) Wm Shirreff L Arn:«»trong Armstrong to Cosby. ^ Hopes that he has passed an agreeable winter and that he -^p- ^^• and his force are in good health. In N. S. " We here have had a very moderate Winter and Early Spring " : all the more surprised not to have heard from C. or anything concerning the arrival of Capt. How at Canso; "he having Sailed from London the latter ei\d of September last." Also concerned that C. did not forward provisions and clothing for the detachment, which was reduced to great straits. C.'s family all well. Winniett sailed a few days ago for the Bay. Proclamation sent hercM'ith to be published. C. to give aU assistance to the enterprise mentioned in it, and to encourage the fishery ; see that every one gets his rights, to prevent future complaints. There have been not a few already. Sup- poses C. has heard "the mo;:,t Dismall & Melancholy news of the Queen's Death," which A. learned from the Boston vessels. "I need not direct you what is to be done in that Respect." Sorry to learn of differences between C, and his officers. *'I heartily recommend to you Peace and Unity as it is for the good of his Maj" Service and the Benefit of the whole Corps." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ L : Armstrong Armstrong to Mangeant. [^187 Received two letters from M. by Le Prince, one dated May May 27. 28th, N. S., and the other undated. Writing so hurried and -^nnapo^^^. words 80 contracted, that A. can only make out that M. was fatigued with his voyage, and had a quarrel with Bellhumeur, on no other ground than that B. could not immediately proceed on board M.'s vessel for Chippody. B. excuses himself to A. on tlie ground of his health, and is now ready and willing to 1. AtCanBQ. ii 120 Nova Scotia Archives. 1738. go; — but io a canoe rather than in M.'s vessel, which is not safe in the atrong and rapid tides. A. does not blame l\. on this occasion. Advises mildness and to guard against all violent and disagreeable juoceedingH. (signed.) "VVm Shirreflf Scc^ L Arinstrono; "P. S. Fail not to send the Rent Roles" June 10. Annapolis. Council to PhUippa^ [1,% Understand that there is a project to settle the province more effectually : beg to remind P. why it is not now m a better condition. 1. The French iniiabitants allowed to remain in their possessions, no i)roper subjects could be found to establish a government in accordance with the laws of England. They are Roman Catholics and unqualified to form a House of Representatives. 2. Their possessing the best lands has been a discouragement to possible English settlers "to Offer themselves for Settling any New and uncultivated Lands," 3. The penny an acre quit-rent and the possible tax of another penny is a great discouragement to settlers, espe- cially as very good lands may be had in the adjacent provinces without any such tax. Mascareno who tried to get settlors from the neighboring province found this penny tax the chief objection. 4. Except for these discouragements, the province would have made greater progress and civil govern- ment been established in all its liranches ; latter not incompat- ible with military occupation, which is an absolute necessity to keep the numerous French to their duty : and protect settlers from liidians : force should be greater. Refer P. tn document dated July 13th, 1734, for state of province and of Canso. "As We understand that some Opposition has been made to some Proposalls of a New Scheme offered by you for the Settle' of this province ; if it should arise from reflections cast on the administration of the Government by Reason of the Councils Consisting of Officers who have Posts in y" Troops, 1 . Tho numbers 18G & 187 are repeated : the original index runs only as far a; 187. ArmitrongtoMangeant. Oovernor'a Letter-Book, Annapolis^ 1719.1742. 121 (which indeed could not otherwise have been composed nor 1738. kept up for want of other Brittinh Subjects) they must be without Grounds, Since we can each of us Answer to our Consciences, that we have Acted in our Said Capacitys with a (UiP regard to the Liberty and Property of tiie Subject and tlic Peace and well boinp; of liis lMa;osty'8 Province, and have never been wanting in sending pioper Koprcsentations of the State of it to which We humbly Referr, and have to the utmost of Our Capacity and Power Endeavoured to Discharge our Duty by an Equall and Impartiall Administration of Justice in all Cases which have been laid before us, Having never had any advantage or Salary for Our Acting as Members of his Majesty's Council for this Province." (signed) Eras Jas Philipps L Armstrong Otho Hamilton P Mascarene John Handfield .lohn Adams Edward Amhurst Will-" Skene John Slater Wiir Shirreff Wm Shirreff Sec." Shirreff to Edivard Hon: [ISS III reply to How's request of June 29tli, for two moi-e Aug. ii. Justices of the Peace at Canso, Francis Cogswell "admitted AnnapoiiB. of, hut not the Other Because of his Occupation Only." As the charactei- of tlic men at Canso and their manner of life are unknown to the Governor and members of the Council, S. sends one commission for Cogswell and three blank "to be tilled up in such persons Names whose Business and Charact- ers may be Suitable to the Intent and Dignity of Such a Commission." Power given to How and the other J. P.'s to fill out tile blanks : the names of those chosen to be sent to the Governor. (signed.) AVm Shirreff Sec.> Wm Shirreff Sec" 122 Nova Scotia Archiv4». Aiinatrong to Sir Wni Yonge. 1788. By virtue of a Royal warrant of Feb. Hth, 1787-8 for trial AnnapoiiB. **' Capt. John Jephson of Philipps' Regt. put under arrest at Caneo by Major Alexander Cosby of the same regt. on Sept. 11th, 1737, "for frequent Breach of Orders, and his Irregular Conduct as an Officer." A. called a general couvt-martial as soon as he could get the proper number of officers together. Transmits sentence of the court. Deputy-Judgc-Advocatc sends whole proceedings of the Court to the Judge-Advocate- General. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.» L. Armstrong Armstrong to Sir Wm. Yoyige. [ISO 1738-9. Maj.' Alex. Cosby confined Capt. Patrick Heron (of Annapolis! Philipp's Rcgt.) at Canso on Dec. 3rd, 1737 and ordered him to Annapolis for trial. On exhibition of the Maj.'" complaint against him, called a court-martial on Nov. 22nd, by virtue of Royal warrant, of Ap. Ist, 1738, "as I did that of Captain Jephson's the 13'^ of December last." Deputy-Judge- Advo- cate has sent proceedings of both Courts. (signed.) W" Sheriff Sec> L. Armstrong Armstrong to Capt. James Mitford.^ Refers to Heron's court-martial Some of the accusations against him are that he is indebted to some of the men of bis company for heir subsistence, by giving them notes and afterwards refusing to pay : proofs not clear, as Heron alleges in rebuttal that he paid the men and holds their receipts. M. directed by the general court-martial to ho!d a regi- mental court-martial to ascertain the facts ^*that the Men may have Justice done them." Heron also prefers counter charges against "Cosby, during his Command at Canso": and as H.'s proofs and witnesses are at Can^o, M. is to examine them by means of the regimental court-mar- tial. A. has letter from Gould forbidding furtlier issue of clothing for more than twenty-six men. which 1. Commandant At Canso. 1739. Ap. 13. AunnpolLs. Governors' 8 Letter-Book, Anna/poUi, 1719-1742. 128 M. ifl to observe until further orders. Hopes the troops are 1739. well. This 0..3 of the longest winters ho has known in this country. (signed.) Wm ShirrefT Sec." L. Armstrong Armstrong to Peter Berrjeav. [at Chiqnecto). \_100 xVcknow ledges receipt of B.'b letter by Mr. Ducron "with May 2. the State of y" Inhubitunts Plautntious, which with the '' ""'*p° Petition of the Inhiibitants lieing laid before the Council, you will SCO by the Minute thereof sent by Mr. Dueron that they have been considered." Intended to have sent him what he lequired besides ; but Avill wait now until B. visits Annapolis. Haa sent an order by Mangeant for B. to pay over rents to him (M.) (riigned.) Win Shirreff Seo.y L. Armstrong Armstrong to Mangeant. \^li)l Received M.'s : thanks him for information. According to May 2. M.'s request, A. sends hira order to Bcrgeau "for him to Annapolis. Deliver to you what of his Majesty's Rents he has Received at Chiconecto." M. is to bring from B. "an Account of tlie Quantity of Each Specie delivered you." Must consider one paragraph of M.'s letter more fully before answering. Wishes hiin a good voyage and a happy return. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec' L. Armstrong. Anustrong to Shirreff. Edward Amhurst has informed A. "that he cannot Comply Aug. 4 with an Instruction . . . Ordering him to keep a very particular and plain Acco' of all Grants and the Surveys then made upon in a Regular Book to be carefully Reserved and Kept to Decide any Disputes between tlie King and Private persons — or between Man & Man with Orders to give a survey and Plan of Lands to Each Grantee signed by himself and to enter the like in said Book for the aforesaid Purposes and to Annapolis. 124 Nova Scotia Jrchives. 1739. transmitt Copy's of the sarae to the Surveyor Gen.' Col. Dunbar tliat he may Acquaint the Officers in England of the Particuhirs of the Several Grants to private persons as Avell as what shall be sett apart for his Majesty because Several Patents have been <>rante(l for Plotts & Tracts of Land which have not been Surveyed by him nor he Acquainted therewitht This is therefore to Acquaint you that for the future You are not to make Out a Patent or any Others Survey or Estiuiatiou then made by the Surveyor Gen.\ Col. Dunbar or One of his Deputy's and that you do in every Grant Specify his Namo or the Name of such Deputy of his as Shall Survey the Lands to be laid out." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^' L : Armstrong Aug. 4. Annapolin. ArniHtronf/ to Shirrefl. [WH Deputy-Surveyor has shown A. plan of township laid oiii for Edward How and associates conformable to Council minute dated Aug. 8th, 1738: and has made a written report that there is no quantity of timber within the limits worth reservmg for the Kuig's service. S. is therefore to make out ti patent for the township. (signed.) Registered Wm Shirreff Sec.> L. Armstrong Sfiirrc^' to Armstronrf.'^ Aug. c. Preamble rehearses having received A.'s directions "last Annapolis. §^(.^,.^1.^^.. ju i-pojird to Amhurst, Deputy-Surveyor and orders to draw a patent forthwith "for a township at Chickabucto bv the Gutt of Canso in favour of Edward How Esq. 6i Company . . . the same being now laid Out And Surveved bv the said Surveyor." S. considers it his duty to point out that "the said minute" (of Aug. 8th, 1738) "was then but a Crudo and Indigested answer to an Indefinite demand till first Bounded and Surveyed and that since the aforesaid minute the Officers in Garrison at Canso and several others there beiug thereby AUarmed have Remonstrated to yoUi^ Honour and the 1. Note. "Reglatered by Wm Shirreff Secy" signature. 2. Marginal note: "The Secy's Answer to ye above tv,-o Letters . Governor's Letter-Book, Anna2Jolis, 1719-1742. 125 Council what a Prejudice such a Grant will be to his Majesty's 1730. said Garrison and his Other Subjects of that Place," and ^nuapoUg advises that the matter may be reconsidered by the Council and the grant passed and the patent made out in due form. "As to what Relates to any of the Surveyors in particular I presume I am only to Regard your Commands ; and conclud- ing what I've thus Said to be my Duty I therefore am with Great Submission &, Respect." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^' Will"" Shirrcff' Armstrong to Shirreff. [198 Has received S.'s of the 6th inst. Points out that there i» auk. 8. no precedent for re-assembling Council, to re-consider a matter AnnapoUu. once assented to ; has never been done during his term of office. Is sorry S. calls the action of the Council crude and undigested. Points out how such reconsideration will dis- louragc settlers, especially after a survey, ^\hich can only be ni?de in this country by iitting cut a vessel and hiring hands to protect the surveyor against the Indians, — a matter of great expense — and that grants Avhich form a title nuist always precede a survey, for no one would think of going to the expense of a costly survey of land to which he would after all have only a precarious title. As to the remonstrunco from the ofticers at Canso, A. should expect it to be addressed to himself and to come from the commrndiug oDcer. Has lieard recently from him and he makes no mention of the matter. Therefore cannot imagine that the founding of a town- ship of H. M.'s Protestant subjects up the bay can affect the garrison injuriously, it is the King's desire to have the province settled ; and this is all the more necessary in view of tlie great increase of the French population. Renews his instructions. "I Doubt Not you Will Proceed to form a Patent According to my former Orders Confoj'mablc to His Majesty's Instructions." (signed.) Registered Wm Shirreff Sec.^ L : Armstrong 1, .Vot in Shirreff « hand. !(|! 126 Nova Scotia Archives. 1730. Aug. :t. Annapolis. Shi^reff to Armstrong. [I95 Has received A.'s of the 9th inst. Though humble of the same opinion about gi-anting How's patent. Adduces procud cut of tlie colliery, which after being surveyed, had its boundaries adjusted in Council, new names given to different places and the patent laid before the Council before behig finally granted. Still thinks that all matters of such iinpoit- ance should be weighed by the Council, especially if attended with disputes. Capt, Mitford's silence does not, in S.'s opinion, cancel the officers' complaint : it may be urged on either side of the case. In accordance with H. M.'s instruc- tions, the complaint should be considered by the Council, Does not see how he can draw up a patent "by and With tiie Advice and Consent of The Council" till that is l!ist obtained. Is still of opinion that the minute of August 8th, 1738, in not sufficient authority. Further reasons. (1) The Royal Instructions require a certain proportion of unprolitable land to be granted with the profitable, and no tracts to be granted running along the sea-coast or rivers. S. is a stranger m this territory: the Council should meet to give assistance and advice on this matter. (2) All such townships are to lie divided into town-lots, and granted according to the capacities of the settlers, no one of which is to have more than lOOii acres, either in his own or any other name. (3) In makin;: out a patent in the name of a company, the names of all the members should be known to avoid transgressing any ) •■ i ■ H. M.'s instructions. S. needs the Council's help, if 1 < avoid errors. Wishes from his heart there were five hunuc ' townships for one, settled in accordance with the King's instructions. Would do all in his power to help, not hinder. (signed.) Registered. Wm Shirreflf Sec.^ Wni Shirreff. Arvistrong to- — ' [191 Aug. 13. John Dyson, storekeeper, has complained of Joseph Diignn, Annapolis, bombardier ; A. aas called a convocation of regimental ofllcers 1. No oddrcsB: but plainly intended for the head of the Board of Ordnanw. Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis^ 1719-1742. 127 to enquire into the matter, forwards proceedings, and aT/aits mo. iustruciions from ttie Board. (signed.) Registered by Wm Shirreff See.*' Lawrence Armstrong Neiccastle to Armstrong. [_198 Rehearses that as the King of Spain has failed to pay down Juno 15. the £95,000 agreed upon (on Jan. 14th, 1738) as balance of ^^'^'tehaii. compensation due for injuries to British subjects, H. M. George II " has thought himself Obliged to take Such Measures on hia Part as are necessary for the Support of the Honour and Dignity of his Crown, the Security of the just Rights of his Subjects and the good and safety of his Domin- ions" ; and has therefore ordered the ships and effects of the King of Spain and his subjects to be seized and taken where- ever they shall be met with. A. is to warn settlers in all parts of his government against Spanish reprisals, and that they may "Annoy the Subjects of Spain in the best Manner they are Able." Sends herewith Royal warrant for issuing letters of marque against Spain. A. is to be "very Rigorous anci Severe in preventing any Ammunition or Stores of any kind from being Cai'ried to the Spaniards." (signed.) Registered by Wm. Shirrefif Sec.^' Holus Newcastle Warrant follows.' 1199 Rehearses the reason for ordering reprisals upon Spain : juno 15. depredations of Spanish garda costas and commissioncJi ships Kensington. iu the West Indies : many cruelties and barbarities to British subjects ; no satisfaction for injuries made by Spain ; viola- tions of the agreement Jan. 14th, 1738, by failure to pay the damages stipulated. Therefore "We do . . . Authorize and Impower you" to issue letters of marque and reprisal, provided that the usual securities are given. (signed.) By His Majesty's Command Registered by Wra Shirreff Holus Newcastle 1. In the King's name: addressed to Philipps with his full title, or in his absence to the Commander-in-Chief, oi >j President of the Council in N. S. 1 '!■ ( , ' •!> I ;- - , 1 1 ' ? |||. r ' ■•■ 128 Nova Scotia Archives. 1739. Aug, 27. Anuapolifl. ArmstTonrj to Philipps. [201 Acknowledges receipt of orders from the Duke of Newcastle in regard to tbe violation of the treaty on the part of Spain, and to the issuing of letters of marque : informed his ofiiccrs of the same. In view of the "Dismall and Melancholly Situation of the Troops at Canso who must Certainly fall a Sacrifice (being Without all Manner of Defence)" in case subjects of France or others should attack them, A. re-assembled his officers for their advice on the matter : aud transmits herewith their opinion. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secy L. Armstrong' Dec 8. Annapolis. Deo. 8. Annapolis. Adams to Board oj Trade. By Armstrong's "Surprising and Melancoly Death,' A. has became President of the Council, has convened them and will act by their advice. "It hath been Observ'd that Govern- or Armstrong has been for a long time frcfiuently Alllictcd with Melancholy fitts, the Consequence of which none ever Suspected till they found him Dead on Thursday G"" Instant. On whose Body, Maj.' Cosby Lieut. Gov'' of the Garrison, having Ordered the Officers to Sitt, they Brought in their Verdict Lunacy." We condole the misfortune and hope for a successor. As to the state of Canso, it has been frequently represented aud is well known to Philipps ; it is defended bv only four companies and must fall a sacrifice to the enemy, in case of war. (signed.) John Adams." Adams to PhiUpps. [202 As Gov. Armstrong put an end to his life on the 6th inst, A. thinks it his duty to acquaint P. therewith, and further that the jury of officers appointed ]>y Cosby brought in a verdict of 1. Written and Higned in a very .shaky hand, possibly by AruistroiiK himself Ho committed suicide on Dec. (5tn, 173U. See for coiiflrmation MS 24, Adaii;- Letter Book. Dec. 8th, 1739. 2. Memo: th^t letter of .snmctouor and date seat to Duke of Nowcn'st!'' | countersigned by Shlrrcfl". ,lplf" ' Governor's Letter'Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 129 Lunacy. A. has convened H. M. Council, and, by their 1739. advice, informed the Board of Trade and tiie Uuke of New- castle of these events. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec. '' John Adams Adams to Gov. Belcher. \203 Only time to acquaint B. with the death of Gov. Armstrong, "who put a Period to his life with his own Hands the G*'' Instant." Doubts not that B. will be informed of the state of the garrison and province by Major Mascarenc. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'" John Adams Adams to King Gould. Though a stranger, A. is emboldened by his knowledge of ^<'<'' ^^• G.'s character, to ask his good offices in securing from "°**'" Philipps, for A., the usual allowance for discharging the duties of Governor, devolving upon him through Armstrong's suicide on the Gth iust. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'^ John Adams I. '■!■ !<: Annapolis. Shirreff to Mangeant. [204 Acknowledges receipt of M.'s letter by Forrest: hopes to njoix see him "here" as soon as the weather permits, and that he "^*"; 1^*:. will bring with him what S. has so long expected. Through the death of Armstrong, of which M. has no doubt heard, the govei'ument has devolved upon Adams, who directs S. to I send the enclosed summons for the Deputies to appear before the Council, give an account of their election and receive orders. Hopes he will forward, as soon as possible, the en- Iclosed summons of the same tenor to Bergeau, and to the [Deputies of Piziquid and Cobequid. (signed.) Wm Shirreff See^-. 130 JVoi'fi Scotia Archives. Shirreffto Benjcau. 1730-40. Acknowledges receipt of li.'s and hopes to see him •' here" Annapolis, as 800U as the weather Avill permit. Tlirough Armstrong's death, the govermncut has devolved on the President of the Council. Is directed by Hon. John Adams, President of the Council, to send enclosed summons for the Deputies ; to appear before the Council, give an account of their election and receive orders. Hopes he will duly deliver the summous and inform the deputies and the other inhabitants "that Ap- plication is on all Occurrances to be Made to the Hon' Presi- dent and the Council as formerly." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Scc^^ Mascarene to Bergereau.^ [205 March 24. As B. has been employed by Armstrong in the affairs of Annapolis. Chignecto, M. has thought proper to send the eDclosod (proclamation) to be read to the inhabitants and afterwards posted in a public place. B. will give as full an account of the business as possible, marking what has been remitted, what he has in hand and what remains due, that all may be laid before the Council. Can be assured of M.'s support, esteem and kindness in so far as he conducts himself towards the Government in accordance with his promises. Assure the inhabitants of the same. Wiuniett, who will hand him this, will tell him also of the news from Europe. As M, has a high regard for W. and his family, hopes that B. will treat him well. Expects one or two of the deputies to come to Annapolis and give an account of the state and feeling of tlic | inhabitants of Chignecto. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ P. Mascareue. 1740. March 25. Annapolis. Mascarene to Mavgeant.'- [20^\ Along with notification of Mascarene's arrival, he encloses I a proclamation to be read and afterwards posted in a mosti public place, that no one may pretend ignorance. CopiesI to be 6 Wishes 1)C glad to mak( regard t still due may be humeur and do j France h and did of the ha people ol possessic Wm SI Refers and scudi give an a( have been t"'o depu^ /»« 'am 1. In French. 2. In French. Entered Wiii SI The cnj manner, l^lepiities, [the deputl Wm s| 1. Below, ^13 Sent to I 2. Margiij •i. Above f MniiapolifJ prcseutc Serl ■m tlm. L-eff Scc.'^ [20o le affairs of lie enclosed , afterwards , account of ni remitted, all may be 's support, iself towards les. Assure II hand him As M. bas , B. will treat I to come to celing of tki Mascareue. [2011 il, be encloses ted in a most ance. Copiesj Governor's Letter-Book y AnnuiJoUs, 1719.1742. 131 to be sent to Piziquicl and Cobequid for the same purpose. 1740. Wishes to use only methods of gentleness and justice. Will l)c glad to sec one or two of the deputies as soon as possible, to make the usual reports. Mangcaut raust inform him in regard to the King's rents, what he has received and what in still due, paying over what he has at present, in order that all may be laid before the Council. Has written also to I3cllc« huraeur on the same subject. Wishes to preserve the poaco and do justice to all. Bearer will give the public news :— France had not declared iu favor of Spain by February last and did not seem inclined to do so. It will be to the interest of the habitans not to render themselves suspects, since the people of New England would ask nothing better tbau to take possession of lands cleared and ready to receive them. (signed) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ P. Mascarenc' Mascarene to Bellehiimeur.^ [207 Refers to their old acquaintance. Informs B. of his arrival March 85. and souding proclamation to Mangeant. Wishes him also to Annapolin. give an account of the King's rents (as both he and Mangeant have been eniploj^ed on this business together.) Wishes one or t"-) deputies to come to A. and report on the condition of the hv. 'ans at Miuas, Piziquid and Cobequid. (signed.) P. Mascarenc. Kutercd by His Hon." Order. Wm Shirrefr Sec.^ Mascarene to the AnnajyoUs Dcjmtien. [208 The enclosed to be read and posted up iu the most public Ap. 1. manner, that no o:ie may pretend ignorance. If not one of the ^°°*''"' *• [deputies, anyone whom it reaches, is to publish it. Kxpccts [the deputies of this river "aprez les fetes." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Secy.' P. Mascarenc. 1. Below this signature is a note; "N:B: that a letter upon the flnmo Subject fPft9 Sent to Cansoc; Directed to Edward How Esq. to bo tnoro FubUnhod." 2. Marginal note "Monsr. Bourg." 3. Above ShirrefTs; signature • " A Messieurs les Deputo;; do ootto Riviere p Annapolis Koyallc ou a ccluy ou ccux d'cntre oux entre lo« MaiiiH do qui lA prcaeulc Sera remise A Auuapolis Itoyallo." 182 Nova Scotia Archives. 1740. Ap. 23. Annapoliw. May 14. AnnapoIiB. May 13. Annapolis. Mascarene to St. Fancy. Sends St. P. the passport required. Surprised to find that St. P. niuet spend three or four months at Minas. M. knows that there are not mauy opportunities of getting into French territory from this place and so docs not wish to limit the duration of his visit ; but, as there arc as many of his pro- fession as "we" judge to be necessary for the hahitans^ St P. is not to settle, or to exercise his office in any part of the province, but to withdraw as soon as possible to French teni tory. The contrary may prove disadvantageous to the liberty which the habitans have hitherto enjoyed. Has received! what he believes to be a reply to M.'s rejoinder touching the religious controversy. Has not had time to read it, but when | he does, he will not fail to make the comments necessary. ''signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec' P. Mascarenc Mascarene to Deputies of Minas. ^ [20S| Informs them that war has been declared here with Spaiui To regulate their conduct accordingly. Would have sentl them the proclamation, but it is long and in English and thejl would not understand it. "Le Sieur Bellhumeur" knows tliel contents and can inform them about it, as well as about other| things touching the King's service, of which M. has spoken. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'' P : Mascarene. P. S. His compliments to "Monsieur de la Goudalaye,"! Will he excuse him for not writing at this time ? BellhuHieuif can tell him that M. has scarcely a moment to himself. Mascarene to Cosby. '^ As the King has signified that war is to be declared againsij Spain in all the governments of America, M. sends C. one ol the proclamations, to be read, "and Pioclaimed in the nioa Solemn manner that this place is Capable of to morrow tlj 1. This and the preceding seven letters are written in French. The Hon. Alexander Cosby Esq. Lt. Gov. of the Fort and Garrison ij " ofMftj.a Annapolis Koyal and Commander i I Oen. Philippi' Regiment. Governor's LetteT'Booky AnnapoliSj 1719-1742. 183 Uth Instant Between the Hours of Ten and Twelve in the "*o. morning." Sends another proclamation for the commai der at Canso. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec'' P. Maacarene Mascarcne to the Deputies. [210 By the order sent to give Brosard possession of his land, May 27. which was long ago adjudged to him by the Council '*on the °'**p® • Report of The Arbitrators Chosen by the Parties by Common Consent," M. finds that there are amongst the habitans per- verse and obstinate people who will not conform themselves to the various sentences and orders. Only those who obey can expect to enjoy the protection of the British government ; those who disobey will feel its power. Those who so submit have the right of appeal in cases which have been decided against them, in case they liave new proofs to adduce: but if the judgment in the appeal is also against them, they must pay costs, "Which will be a means to prevent Stubbornness and Litigiousness." As it is to the deputies that the govern- ment orders are directed, they are to give all assistance in get- ling them carried out : and to return the names of those vfho re- fuse to obey. Reminds them of the regulation of Sept. 11, 1732, that the hahifans are to elect their deputies on Oct. 11th, of each year, whose names shall be returned here by one new ami one old deputy, to give an account of the administration of the preceding year and to receive instructions for the com- ing year; together with a "Power" signed by the inhabitants, constituting the new chosen deputies, and showing that they have been chosen by the majority. By these means, law and Older will be again on a good footing, especially if the de- puties chosen are men of good sense, reputed honest, possessed of valuable lands and having the common good at lieart. Such men will maintain peace, assist justice, and pre- vent the misconduct of a few from putting the whole popul- ation in the wrong, "or Become Suspected to the Gover- meut under whose Subjection they are and to Which they have Talieu an Oath of fidelity." Both deputies and people gener- 'H;-:' 184 Nova Scotia Archives. 1710. ally are to take care that no missionary priest settles in any district or officiates without the government license. luhal)!. tants not to apply, or send, for any priest without first obtnin- ing Government's permission, as such proceeding may bring the forfeiture of the "Indulgence they have hcitherto Enjoyed." Deputies to report the presence of all strangers, the nature of their business and the time they intend to stay. IMangennt wishes to give up receiving the King's rents, and makes up his accounts to the end of 1739 : those wlio remain debtors to that time are accountable to him. From the ])eginniniven to II. M, government "By PiibliHliing an Excommunieation with in- tention to Deprive of all means of Livelyhood one who not only has had the Protection of a Subject but is actually in a Publick Employ." Missionaries seem to think it not sulHeicnl that the hahitans enjoy their religions rights ; but they tlicin- selves assume powers not alknved by the laws of G. 13. :m\ consequently excluded by the Article (14. of the Treaty of Utrecht) securing the exercise of their religion to the Fiencli. Deputies and missionaries advised to keep within the bounds prescribed by law. As long as they do so, they will have the protection of the government. If the missionaries misbcdiuvo, those who support them may expect to be called to a severe account. This to be communicated to the succeeding deputies and to serve as a rule of conduct in time to come. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec. • P. Mascarene. ascixnnc ascavene. Oov»rnor's Letter.Book, Annapolis, 17 19'17 42. 187 Mnncarene to Bergeau.^ [226 Has received B.'b of July 3i*d per Winniett with his commis- nio. Hiou from late Lt. Gov. of the proviuce. Not necessary to ^^,Jou,, send it but only to siiow it, for M.'s proclamation continues B. in his position like every other otHcer. Returns B.'s commis- sion with written approval, which will be sulllcient until B. can come in person to Annapolis, as he intends to do, and ge* another. B. must send a statement of the rents collected : as tlio papers of the late governor are not in good order. Bellc- litinu'ur, IMangeant, and "Duyou" have made out their papers clcnrly for this river, "toutes les Mines et Cobcquid," and loeeivcd their quittance from the Council : B. the only "receiver" to report: can get paper from Blinn, who has gone in B.'s direction : would have sent some himself, if he lind had fitting occasion. In regard to the rents reeeived and to be received and the means of remittin them hither, all the contracts carry the condition of being paid here at the seis;norial mansion ; it therefore lies with the /idbitdufi to find conveyance, but to make things as easy as possible, B. has only to sell the proceeds of the rents, and remit them in money, notes or Ijonds upon the merchants trading to Annap- olis'-'; for which M. will give a valid receipt. As the late ijovernor (or his heirs) are responsible to the King for what fl-as received of H. M. funds, O'Neil must pay his own debts, and H. has only to mark in his statement the amount O'N. still holds. Sends proclamation to be read and posted up at Cliignecto : its contents and M.'s open letter to the Deputies will explain why it is necessary. It is to the interest of the inhabitants of this proviuce to comport themselves as loyal British subjoctn and not as rebels ; or trouble may come upon tiicni which will involve the innocent with the guilty. Enquires forBliu, who has been very ill at Minas. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf See.* P : Mascarene 1. In French. , 2. "en argent, ou en Billots on eu Obligations Sur les mnrchanda qui vienaent ley. ft' 1 1 1 * ;/ i\,y. ■ ■ ' ^' rT I I. 1 1 138 Nova jScotia Arcfdves. I Mascarene to Charles Dentreinont} \217 1740. Rehearses the reason for the appointment of deputies. As Annapolis! ^- l^^s been regarded as Deputy from Cape Sables, and repre- sents "the Affairs of Those people Inhabiting at Pobumcoup and Bauaroraux Passage," encloses proclamatiou and other papers "to be there Published." If any of the people encroach on one another's property, or commit injustice or trangress the orders of the government, D. is to inform the Governor, or in his absence, the commander-in-chief and Council. Day for electing deputies, Oct. 11th, N. S. If it fall on Sunday, the election is to take place on the following Monday. If the people do not think fit to continue D. in the office, they are *o elect one or two in his place. In this case, the government is to be notified and the new deputy sent to Annapolis, as soon as possible. (signed.) "NVm Shirreff Sec.> P. Mascarene Aug. 23. Annapolis Aug. 23. Annapo'is. Mascarene to Botirg ar.d Depxdies of Piziqv.n}. [21R As a dispute is likely to arise between Peter Bennit, Martin Bennit "and Their associates" on the one side, avul the family of the Forrests on the other, in regard to a piece of marsh and the channel of a mill at Piziquid, which caused M. "Upon the Representation of Mr. Peter Landry of Said Place" to send tiie Bennits an order of tliis date forbidding them to disturb the Forrests in possession of the estate they have purchased, until they appear before the Commander-in-chief and Council and obtain permission, in case the Bennits do interfere, ii .ind the Deputies are to "Examine into the state Of Their Difference" that the nature of it may be more easily compre- hended and decided by the Council. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.''' P : Mascarene Mascarene to Bourgr [219 Received B.'s letter by Hautbois an liour ago : is glad to learn that the division of River Canard between the Landrys Original pagination ceases. In Frencb- 1217 es. As (1 vepre- 30up and r papers h on one L*ess the lOr, or in Day for day, the If the ey are 'o .•nment is as soou scarene [218 it, Martin the family narsh and 'Upon the e" to send to disturb :)uvchased, d Council terfere, li ; Of Tlieir iy compre- Oovernors's Letter- Book, AnnapoUa, 1719-J742, 189 and LeBlancs has been settled by B. and the Deputies, accord- ^'^*^- Ing to the intention of the Council. AVill lay the report be- fore the Council at its first meeting, and answer IV rp|?ftrding the question of expense. In regard to the frauds on the "Lots et Ventes,"^ when the King bought the seignorial rights, he bought all the rights : and thus, everything taken by fraud comes back to the King ; and the tine ought to l)0 in proportion to tlie sum taken by fraud, for it sceniH unjust that one who defrauds to the amount of a hundred pounds should pay no greater line than he who steals four. Wishes IJ. to explain this : the order is not upon the books at \nnapoli8 and M. would like to 9ee it. Pierre Laodry complains of it desire to molest him : see order and letter to the Deputies on this point. Would like to prevent lawsuits but not to decide them except before the Council, and by hearing both sides ; B. and the deputies to get the fullest information possible on the case, for the benefit of M. ar.d the Gonncll. Inform the habitans that those who have defrauded the Klnir and do not make restitution within a montli or six weeks must expect to suiter the penalties annexed to their contracts ; and that those who shall henceforth draw up contracts of "Lots et Ventes" except with proper authority, must expect no in- dulgence. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec." P : Mascarene Mascarene to Bourg.^ Has received B.'s letter by Mauflls. [220 Glad to loarn his Sept. n. fidelity to the King'o service. Ha« received a letter from de ^""'^p""^. St. Poucy from Louisburg, stating his intention to return to Chignecto, where apparently he now is. What M. has men- tioned several times in his letters to ♦bo Deputies nmy happen before long, viz., some startling more on tlio part of the Government which will make the rebellious feel that tluvt tliev are safe in no part of the province, however remote. Well for those who have been loyal, and can be distinguished from 1. Lodfl ct ventes : "lledovaiice qu' un scigriuuravalt droll ilo [/voiulro our le prix d'un heritajfe vondu divna sa ceuhlve oij daiiM ».u uiouvanno." 'i In French J" ! 140 Nova Scotia Archivea, III ■1 i ft '■ ' \ I' li I'- i'': 1740. those who seek only to make trouble. Wishes to be remem- bered to des Enclaves. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf Sec^ P : Mascareno Mascarene to Bergeau. [52i Reason for these orders, — de St. Poncy returning to the Province after having retired from it with M.'s passport. No missionary priest to settle in the province without the Governor's leave and approval : de St. P. returns as a stranger. Inhabitants should have applied for a priest through the Governor. Fo. this and other reasons de St. P. is to withdraw at once, or there will be trouble. This not an encroachment on the religious privileges of the people, "But to keep the Missionarys in a Due Decorum," and to show them that they are not masters but responsible to the Government for their conduct. B. to communicate these orders to the deputies and tlie inhabitants. B.'s backwardness in answer- ing M.'s demands for the King's rents makes him distrustful ; but M. wishes only the benefit of +he province. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.> P: Mascarene Sept. 4. Annapolis. MasQarene to Bounf [222 Wrote some time ago by Munier, who went off without llio letter, which was sent after him as far as the Basin. Might complain of the want of respect shown him by people in B.'s district. De St. Poncy wrote to M. from Louisburg stating that he intended to return to Cliignecto, which he has done apparently by this time. The Council has ordered him to retire and the inhabitants not to suffer him to remain. There may be disagreeable consequences of disobedience. The lltli of October is near. Remind the hahitans what they have to do on this date, in accordance with standing orders. Compli- ments to M. des Enclaves : let him know the contents of this letter. (unsigned.) Wm Shirreff Sec. 1. InFrtnch. Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis^ 1719'1742. 141 Mdacarene to Deputies of Piziquid. 1223 Pierre Breaux and Charles LcBIanc of the one part and 1740. Kstienne Hebert on the other haviv^j disagreed regarding the j^nn^p^iig. division of their lauds, and the ca,se having been settled by arbitrators chosen by themselves, and their decision having been confirmed by the Council, the Deputies are to settle the case in a friendly manner. Pierre Landry having complained that Pierre Benoit molested him in the possession of a meadow, B. was summoned to attend the court now sitting : he has not appeared. Council therefore considers his case not valid and orders the said molesters to make good their dam- age and annoyance to Landry. M. would be much pleased if the Deputies could effect a friendly settlement of the case. Deputies to notify the Imhitaas that if they do not obey a pro- perly signed summons, the case will be given against them by default ; besides they will suffer the consequences of their dis- obedience. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec' P : Mascareue. '.■ ■«■ Mascarene to Dejmties of River Canard,^ Sieur Gautier of River Canard having complained that Nov. 28. Michael Vincent having been summoned to the court now -^""^Po*"* Bitting and having failed to appear, the Council has ordered that the Deputies or upright persons nominated by them valu- ate the horse, and that Vincent pay the valuation to Gautier. It is to their interest, as well as their duty, to see justice done. They are to warn the habitans that if they fail to obey a sum- mons, their case goes by default and they will be punished for their contumacy. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'' P : Mascarene Mascarene to Deputies of Chignecto} [224 Jean Forrest has col^ plained of neighbors settling on land Nov. 28. he claims and cannot attend the court now in session on ac- ^^^'^^' 1. In French. 142 Nova Scotia Archives. Nov. 28. Annapolia. ■I! 1740-11. Jan. 7. Annapolis. i"io. count of bis age. As M. cannot judge of the matter at this distance, lie has ordered the parties to meet a year hence, in Nov. 1741, Avith their documents to settle the matter. They arc to prevent molestation in this case and others, until justice has been done. Hopes they have received the orders sent by Winuiett and Dounell and carried them out. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf Sec.'' P : Mascarene Mascarene to Bergeaxi.^ [225 Has received B.'s dated Oct. 28th, by way of Minas : it con- tains nothing but what he has already answered in letter sent by "Winniett. Expects merchants daily from Minas, which may bring B.'s answer. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'' P : Mascarene Mascarene to Bourtj. Sends commission of Receiver of the King's Rents. B. can- not enough exiiort the people to obedience and good order. Sends open letter to Deputies in B.'s district, which is to be communicated to them, that none may pretend ignorance. Original to be kept in B.'s oflice for reference. Writes also to "Monsieur de Loutre" to turn over to 15. what he has received of the King's rents taken at Cobequid, with Man- geant's monies,'- whic- 15. is to charge clearly in ditfcrcnt accounts, and not to confuse it with Mliat accrues to the King from the preceding year, 1740. B. to keep accounts actord- ing to the prescribed form. Ruie Le Blanc has written M. a letter full of prevarications regarding the new Deputies : 31. has therefore written to the Deputies in common. Has heard also that the Deputies of River Canard have not caused restitution to be made for Gautier's horse. They certainly have made no report thereon. Writes to des Elnclaves in answer to his letter : and wishes des E. to show B. the same. If he does not, B. is to let M. know. Sends two letters directed tc 1. In French. 2. Doubtful: document reads: "With tho Sciucr Mantfcant the former Ueceivor." .ascareue , the former Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 143 Deputies of Chignecto and to Bcigeau. Wishes B. to enclose i7io-«. "ami Direct them to one You Can Confide in At that place, that he may Diliver them to P^ithcr the Old Or New Deputys If such Arc Chosen and to Bergeau." They want M. to write by means of the Missionary priests, but he is resolved not to do so. Will direct B. before Spring how to forward the King's rents. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf Sec.'' P. Mascarene Mascarene to Bergeau. [226 Has received B.'s of Dec. 18th by way of Cobequid. If Jan. 7. the order for election did not reach the liabitans at the date •^°'^*P<'ll8. fixed, they should nevertheless have proceeded to choose de- puties without delay. Excuse given looks like evasion and prevarication. Such conduct will draw down on them the dis- pleasure of the Government. Has nothing to add to his or- ders regarding de St. Poncy. Has received per Winniett the value of 300 Livres remitted by B. of the King's dues, but without letter or bill of lading. Is afraid accounts will be- come confused and sends model form in which to make them out. If B. is to retain M.'s good opinion he must not take several rumors flying abroad for truths. M. is the head of the government hitherto. If any change is made, M. will be the first to give information regarding it. B. to take no powers on himself not warranted by his offlce. Deputies to assist in keeping good order. If not, M. foresees the ruin of the people.' (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec^ P. Mascarene Mascarene to Deputies of Minas and Chignecto.- 228 In all his letters and orders, M. has tried to impress on the Jan. 7. deputies the necessity of obeying orders for their own good : ■^""'^p*'"^- some of the most important matters are the annual election of deputies ; and the reporting of those who fail to vote, so that l.Such phrascB uro frequent in Mascarone's letters. 2. "Circular Letter to the Deputys of Minos and places Adjacent & to those of Chignigto.": al end of document. !■ i 144 Nova Scotia Archives. mo-ii. Jan. 7. Annapolis. ;li [1 Jan. 8. Annapolif. the entire district may not bear the blame, and the visit of two Deputies (an old and a new one) to Annapolis to receive orders. Besides, a great number do not acknowledge thoin- selves subjects of the King of England, although the proviucc was transferred to him by the King of France. Warns them of the consequences of such conduct. Deputies ought to take their office as an honor, not as a trouble. If they are punished for neglect of duty, M. has warned them. (signed.) Wm Sbirreff Sec.'' P. Mascavenc JTascarene to des Enclaves. [220 Has received des E.'s letter per "one of the young Lc Blancs." The stumbling block to some of des E.'s profession "is the desire of Governing the Temporall by the Spiritnall, Incroaching Little by Little & Pindeavouriug to Become tho Commanders of the Parishes in Which they Resided, and Ku- deavouring Thereby to Shew that the Goverment had no Other power But by their means and by Addressing Themselves to them." Elxplains the reasons for appointing Deputies : orders of Govt, to be transmitted through them ; they to execute and report on them. "If they Cannot write, (which by the by Shews the Ignorance in Which they have been Kept, & is not nuicli to the Praise of the Missionaries who have Resided amongst Them) They are to make use of the hand of Thos*' who Know that Art, But the Act must be Their own and Carry their Sig- I nature or Mark." Best men ought to be chosen, who ought I to take it as an honor. Des E. will perceive that repaiiiug I the bridge ought to have been set on foot by authority of the I Deputies. Des E.'s protestations of fidelity and of good be- I havior make M. hope that he will attend to these admoui- I tions. M.'s only ambition is to promote the interests of the I King of G. B. and the welfare of this province. I (signed.) I Mascarene to cle Loutre. [2Sl I Begins by wishing him a Happy New Year, "Which Idol Very Willingly haveing in the Little Conversation we had I Together Couceiv'd an Esteem' for You and Relying On the I 1. Twice in this letter esteem is spelled "Estimo" the "Imo" oroseed out .i, "mm" vrritten in abova. it of two receive re them- province rns ttiem it to take 1 punished profession Spirituall, Jecome the cl, and Ku- d no Other nnselves to 3 : orders of ;xecutc and ic by She\Ys 3 not uuicli ed amongst ^\\\o Kuo^Y •y their Sig- who ought at repairing ^ lority of the of good he- ese admoui- srests of the ) [231 Which I do ition we had lying Ou tlie oroseetl out ».. Governor's Letter-Book, Annopolitt, 1719-1742. 145 promise You have made me of maintaining The peace and Good nio-ii. Order in Your Parts, and of Keeping the peoi)lo in that Sub- mission They Owe to the Goverment to Which they have Swore Allegiance." Sends a letter to Sieur Alex. IJourg to l)e communicated to all the Deputies of the several diHti'icts of Minas. Sends Bourg also commission of llocclvcr of King's rents : le L. is to remit to B. what he had in his poHSCssion, on the departure of Maugeant. (signed,) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ P. Mascarenc Mascarene to Bergean.^ Wrote to B. in January last via ]\Iiuus as well a» to the I74i. other Deputies. Replies to B.'s letters and acknowledges Annapolis receipt of what was sent by Winniett. Will l»e glad to have the value of the rents B. has received in wheat and pease. Reasou why M. wants them in these "species" (oHpcccH) is ou account of the want several poor families at Annapolis suffer ; the scarcity may increase the price. Received the letter of the Deputies only the day before yesterday ; and cannot vc\Ay fully. Government have no intention of interfering with the religious privileges of the Jiabitans. Has laid before the Council this morning their request for a missionary to 1111 the place of M. "Desclasses." In regard to de St, Poncy, Coun- cil cannot withdraAv its order : insists on the obedience of the people to it. New priest must be properly authorized and in- stalled by the Government. If the priests attempt to act as masters they will be punished. Allen is waiting for the letter. jl5. to is communicate this to the Deputies and the liuhHaiiHy as I well as the enclosed proclamation to be published as usual. The time may not be far off when the fidelity of the people {will be enquired into. (signed.) Wm. Shirreff Sec." 1. In French. Paul Mascarcuc m I 1„I 146 Nova Scotia Archives. mi. Ap. 15. Annapolis. ifi , K Mascarene to Bourg. [232 Has received by Thos. Donnell, who arrived last week, letters from Europe dated last Fall. Gov. Philipps coniiug out in the spring, but thinks M. should continue as head of the civil government. This should put an end to the rumors which have been flying about since last Fall. Sends proclamation to deputies ; it is intended to prevent the scarcity of bread, "whilst the Grain should be exported." Habitam who navigate vessels to be notified that unless they take out papers at Annapolis before going on a voyage and report there at its close, their vessels may be confiscated, in addition to other punishments. B. to send M. the King's dues in wheat and pease, as it will be "a Service done to sev.' families who will soon be in great want & whom I would Relieve at the ordinary price thereby to hinder the Scarcity from raising the Price which would be hard especially for y' Poor." More trouble in Europe and the W. Indies : hopes the habitans will conduct themselves properly in the crisis. (signed.) Paul Mascarene. P. S. Hopes that the affair of Gautier's horse will be settled, and that the Deputies of River Canard will not be obstinate. B. to read over M.'s letters before he writes. Wm. Shirreff Sec.'' Ap. 25. Annapolii. 3fascarene to Bourg, [233 Has written to B. by young Gautier and sent proclamation forbidding exportation of all kinds of produce out of the province until bonds are given that the produce is to be landed in a port in H. B. M. dominions. This the law, even in Eng- land, to prevent scarcity, and "that the hopes of Gain might not Occasion the Enemies of His Majest" Governmt [line drawn through] to be Supply'd to y* Prejudice of His owu Subjects." If M. does not express himself clearly, in the proclamation, B. is to take the sense as given in the private letters. B. to exhort the Deputies and habitans to AnnapoliR. Governor's Letter-Book, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 147 conform to the terms of the proclamation "Especially in these nil. (liiltious Times when it behoves them not to render themselves Suspected." (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec' Paul Mascarene. Mascarene to '•'■Mr. Pommecoup."^ [234 In accordance with what has been done in England and all May 12. the English colonies, proclamations have been issued here ordering that "every master of Vessell of what kind soever who should have any Provisions on Board should be Oblig'd to give bond that he should laud & dispose of said Prov' in y« Ports or Places belonging to y' Dominions of his Brittanuick Majesty & not out of y" Said Dominions & that to Discharge his said Bond or Obligation the said Master should bring i'c produce proper Certificates from ye Places where he had landed & difposed of y® said Prov;'." Both the habitans and Indians to le notified of this regulation, which is to their advantage, "as thereby Care is taken to hinder in these times of Scarcity that strangers may not be provided for preferably to those who" are British subjects. Hopes that P. will act honestly and prevent fraud in buying provisions from masters of vessels. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.'' Paul Mascarene. Mascarene to Charles Dentremont. [235 Has received D.'s letter per Jacques Molaison : glad to May 27. know that D. has received and published what M. sent him. •^'i'i*p°"«« Will not conceal from D. the report that vessels having given bond go to "your parts" and unload part of their grain, which can then be easily taken out of the province. M. knows D.'s family to be men of honor and cannot persuade himself that they would stoop to fraud, and not hinder others from dis- obeying the government's orders. Vessels which go trading or fishing must call here "& make their Report before they 1. This is nppiirciitly intended for Charles Dentremont of Pobomcoup, as ippears from the next letter ; but it In strange that Maacareno or hia secretary should nut know the name, or mak« suuh a slip. I' 148 Nova Scotia Archives. mi. Proceed up this bay With their Truck or their fish." When writing "do not give me titles which do not beU)ug to me." Governor belongs to Gen, Philipps : M. is only President of the Council and Coniniander-in-chief in the province for tiic time being. (signed.) Paul Mascareuc. Juno 18, m Mas^cai'cnc to Bourg. Has received B.'s by [blank] informing M. how 13. has re- turned from Cobequid, having gathered the King's dues; which M. would like as soon as 15. can conveniently send them. Wants wheat not for the King's advantage or his own (money would be better) but for the sake of several families here in distress, "who have no bread to cat & whom I would fiiiii assist if I could." The two strangers not to be encouraged to remain : M. and Council order that the surgeon may stay sonic time and practise his profession as there is some need for it, but as there is no need of the tailor, he is to take the first lit opportunity to leave the province. Both strangers have liecu informed of the order ; and B. is to inform the Deputies of the ditTerent settlements of it. Strangers are to be kept out of the province rather than encouraged to remain. Papers and proclamations of unauthorized persons are not be be re- garded. AVants to know how long Ouplessis has been in the country, by whose authority he exercises his function or has settled here "for I have no knowledge of him." Could not read a word in B.'s letter about Terriot and showed it to Jacques, with some others, but saw his mistake and stopped. Jaccjues may talk and B. must not think that he (M.) showed the whole letter. Those who have anything to discuss before the court here, especially the Laudrys and Terriots of River Canard, are asked to defer their cases until the meeting in October, because the number of councillors at Annapolis now is small. (signed.) Wm Shirreff Sec.^ P. Mascarenc. P. S. Warns the hubitans against exporting any kind of produce out of the province. Would caution them "not to When o inc." lent of for the ireuc. . has rc- a (lues; idthcni. (money here in ,uUl fain iragcil to itay 3omc Bcl for it, le lirst lit iiavc been ies of tlie pt out of ipei's and )e be le- jen in tlic DU or has Could not )wccl it lo 1 stopped. I.) showed •uss before s of River meeting in ,apolis now Governor's Letter-Booh, Annapolis, 1719-1742. 149 deal in such whe-e they know this to be a breach of that "**• order." "Communicate this for y" good of tlie Commonalty." (signed.) Wm Shirreflf See.'' P. Mascavene Mdscarene to des Enclaves. [257 Has no time to answer des E.'s last letter fully, except in Ju»e 18. regard to de St. Poncy. What the Govt, ha^ found most amiss in his conduct is his irregular manner of returning to tiic province "& the Council will no in wise hear of his Stay- ing in it." Authority ol the King must be maintained. If de St. P. persists in slighting the Government's orders, he will ruin the hdhUnns who assist liim. Though this government is slow in executing measures of severity, sooner or later those wlio disobey its orders will feel the weight of its resentment. M. would ''prevent by Exhortations & other sucii Means the Troubles" which lie sees that disobe' P. Mascarene. Mdscareno to des Enclaves.^ To answer the other part of des K.'s letter, in which he con- June 29. tends tiiat the spiritual and tlie temporal are so closely con- nected that it is hard to distinguish. M. asserts that tlu' priests usurp the i)ower to make tiiomselves sovereign judges : "for example a Parishioner complains to tlie Priest that his Neiglibour owes him or detains such a thing from him the Priest Examines this Neiglibour in tlie way of Confession the man denies his owing or detain.^ Such a thing unjustly. The Priest doth not Stop where he should but calls & examines Witnesses & then decides in a judicial Manner & condemns the Party to make restitution cV: to Oblige him thereunto refuses to Administer the Sacraments by which if the man is Persuaded that it is in the Priest's Power to grant or withold the pardon of his sins he is in a wofull case & must rather Submit to lie deprived of his goods tiian to incur damnation I. Printea in full. N. S. Archives p. HI f . k' If , .t I' ! :' 150 Nova Scotia Archives. 1741. as he believes by not roceiv« Absolution from the pricHt." This tenclB to rendei* ftll civil juclicatme useleBS aiul to subvert H. M. authority. Power of the priests siioulcl extend no furtiier than exhorting tlie parties to compose their differences amicably or submit to the usual civil procedure. "This is ono of the blocks on which I have often forewarned you not to stumble." (unsigned.) June 29. AnnapoliH. \l Mascarene to Alex. Bont'cj,^ [2.W Wrote to B. some days ago by the surgeon who was return- ing to Minas : and directed him to notify the Landrys and Terriots of River Ca-iard to forward to the Council at its next meeting, in October, what concerns the difference of the sliur- ing about which they seem to disagree : but Etienne IJouchot having gone away before the surgeon's return, his trip has been in vain. To expedite such matters, M. wishes that the parties in such cascf* v. Mild, before coming here, comnumieate thei" documents to one another, and » >ii)ccially the petition which the plfl'ntif luklress to the Governor-in-Council, in order that the oiiiCi parties may be able lo defend themselvoH, on t' eir arrival ixae. Tl >".^ should be done a few days before the meeting of the Council, in order that the necessary doeuments may be translated into English for the informatioir ot the judges. Surprised to find Henoit of Piziquid here. Thought the affair between iiim and Pierre leBlanc settled and ended. If he is not satisfied with the Council's decision, all he can do is, after having as a first step conformed to that deciaion, to petition to have the case re-opened. In which case, he inust pay all the costs, if the first -lentf^nce ir confirmed, as noted in M.'s letters to tlie Deputiei* of May 20th, 1740 nud to B. of Oct. 28th last. Habitans must obey o»' punishment will over- take them and go furtlicr than the individual thinks. (urtjIiTfned.) Mascarene to Francolse Beiii-lj. June 30. Pleased to open a correspondence with Mile. B. which will not offend her confessor, as it is only an intellectual cones- 1. This and the four letters following a' e in French. All last H told[ any will I recol )'ulel Oovemor'H Letter-Book, Annapoh'$, 1719-1742. 151 pondcnce. Four of the Council have gone to New England, 1741. and the icniuiuder are too few to decide important cases. Mile. H.'s aunt has gone to Loijisbourg to obtain proofs ; and it is therefore to Mile. U.'s interest to take all precautions. M. is sure Mile. H. is too reasonable to hope for favour from him a3 a judge. In anything not contrary to his duty, M. will have great pleasure in obliging her. Hopes that when she has news and opportunity she will write. (unsigned.) Annapolis. Mascarene to de Qnenelle. [25.9 Has received de Q.'s letter : congratulates him on his safe Juno ao. arrival in his government. Our Gov. Gen. is expected here shortly from England. If this happens, M. will be deprived of the honor of de Q.'s letters, but hopes to retain and deserve his esteem. (unsigned.) Mascarene to Bourville. Had the Honor to reply last year to one of B.'s letters addressed to the late Lt. Gov. of this province, and now glad to reply to the one B. has addressed to him personally. Thanks him for marks of esteem, which he will be happy to cultivate. (unsigned.) Mascarene to Intendant Bigot. \240 Also a civil note, acknowledging receipt of B.'s letter of last autumn. (unsigned.) Mascarene to Alex. Bourg. Has received B.'S letter by Baptist Forest of Piziquid. Has Juiy2. told him what M. wrote to B. viz., that he would not decide any question of meuni and tunm except in Council. If people will not compose their differences amicably, they must have recourse to the regular courts. '*The Council have made it a vule to folic »v the Aulient laws Si Customs established with 152 Yova Scotia Archive.i. f'i 1741. tlie Inhabit.'" in judging of their Suits & sliall continue so except in cases where such wouJtl Affect the rights of the Crown or be repugnant to the Laws of Great Brittaiu & there- fore no new customs or Laws trumpt up by any residing amongst you will gain any Sway." If they cannot agree, the plaintiff must petition for a summons to be sent to the defend- ant "to appear here in October," For the same reason, M. cannot look over Longuepee's papers "to examine whether the Laud lie is in possession of is inserted in his grant of the Siguior or whetiio!- he Ims iiicioached & taken more than was granted to him & so tlie Land in which the Mill is desired to be built belongs to the King as Signior or to the Said Louguepee but if the place on which the Mill is to be built be of Such necessity & Couvir.ii- eucy to ti^e Commonality those who intend to build it may agree with the said Longuepee amicably & oblige themselves to give Such Satisf.i.etion to him in case the Land or [ iil of the Stream on which they build be prov'd to be his &, if on llio Examin," of the Case before the Council tiie Land or that part of the River be found to belong to the King a,: not being con- taind in the S.'' Longuepee's grant then those who shall liave built the Mill will be answerable to h,s Majesty for Rents & other dues as Usually AUoAved in such Cases." (unsigned.) MaHcarenc to Berfjeav. [241 JulyiP. Has received per Winniett, IV's letter stating that had vo- AnnapoiiH. Qpiypfi something fnilher on account of the King's Dues and had put GO livros into W.'s hands to be delivered to M, ; but "W. says the three hhds. wheat B. offered to put on boaid were not good, and were taken by a habltan who promised to send the same amount of good wheat in the fall, "and as for the Sixty liv.'" which were the Produce of them three hii''' he told me you had said nothing to him about it but Offerd to pay that sum on your acco.' if I would insist on it. As this shows some kind of Mistery," M. wants an explanation. B. not to charge the three Ldids to M.'s account. The people of Chignecto "appear in all things of a refractory spirit," i)a}' Governor's Letter-Book^ Annapolis^ 1719-1742^ 153 the King's Dues unwillingly "«& in bad Species," iiiul persist nhat M. has seen of them leads him to believe they are ju;.t and exact. A voyage to Annapolis in the Spring might be useful to B., especially if what M. wrote to the Deputies can be accomplished. m ranards, Pcbsc- 1. Direction reads: thiRnicto." (unsigned.) "Monsieur Bergoreau KeceiTor of tho Kins'n Duoh at i,i 160 Nova Scotia Archives. Mascarena to des Enclaves.^ I25i u i7n-J2. Jany. 11. Aniiapulis. Wishes biui a Happy New Year. True that the wcatliev has prevented des E. from coming to A. in accordance with the regulations. Hopes that these difliculties des E. raises will not give rise to the idea that missionaries will oppose any regulation made for them. The Council passed the resolution regarding de la Goudalie, without the latter's concurrence, but to his satisfaction, though de la G. would rather be settled here, as some of the people want him. If after des E. conies here, his health does not permit him to remain, he may with- draw. Whi'. M. is at the head of the Govt., he Avill never prevent a missionary leaving the province ; he only wishes to hinder any of them from settling in it, contrary to the rcgula- tions. Correspondence has led M. to esteem do la G., and as it was necessary "to Adjust what Differences had Happen'd Amongst You," M. is not sorry that the lot has fallen on de la G. to exercise his ottlce "in this Place." (unsigned.) Mascarene to de la Goudalie. [2d(i Jan. 12. Has received a letter from St. Poncy which he canuot AnnapoiiH. answer in his public capacity Avithout expressing resentniout at St. P.'s conduct in "Intruding and Maintaining himself in" a parish in H. B. M. dominions, without leave. Wishes dc la G. to inform him that M. has no personal feeling in the matter, but disapproves strongly of St. P.'s conduct. Had entered into a religious discussion with him, as a private person in a time of leisure ; but since taking up the Govt, is not able to resume it. St. P.'s last co:nmunication8 lie un- opened in M.'s closet. Has written to des Enclaves and mentioned in express terms "what You Desir'd M"" Skene to Signifie to you." (unsigned.) 1. Direction reads : "Monsieur Des Enclaves Missionary PreisL At River Canards." '/ Governor's Lelter-Book^ Annaiiolis, 1719-1742. 161 ' Mascarcne to Alex, liourg. Return of Trefry telling how he was plundered *'in your 174?, Parts. " Was about to sail for Boston and the purport of the ^p* *^ . '■ * Annnpolis, letters sent might 1.>c imagined, if it was thought the Indians in general had been concerned in the outrage, and had been supported by the French. Letters from B., Mangeant and two Indians, have changed the aspect of the case. Their con- duct and that of the two deputies is highly approved. Wind is fair and T. is about to sail to recover his loss. What is reported cannot be the whole of the cargo : B. is to obtain what satisfaction he can for T. Sends T.'s statement of his cargo: lias given T. inventory of the goods recovered. Intends to write to "Mons.' De Loutre" : if B. sees or writes to him (de. L.) he is to ask him to use his influence with the Indians to recover the missing goods. From the remark of an Indian woman, Bujeau was suspected of inciting the Indians : but from B.'s letters, the suspicion has been proved groundless. M. lias told Trefry to reward "Sappine" for his leadiness in lend- ■ III iiig his vessel. (signed.) P : Mascarene reisl At River P. S. liuclosed is sworn statement of cargo ; by taking from it what has been sold and what has been recovered, T.^s loss can be estimated. Copy of some of the articles of the Indian treaty also enclosed until the full text can be sent. (initialed.) P. M. Mascarene to Francis Mangeant. [258 M.'s account of the expedition to recover Trefry's goods Ap. 13. lias pleased Mascarene and the Council. Wishes it were in Annapolis. his power to reward him. Glad that he and Bourg are in agreement : it will conduce to H. M. interests and the public good; and turn out to M.'s advantage. (signed.) P. Mascarene i' • J-i.fp«..:j:'. in 162 Nova Scotia Archives. ! I e-opL'uiii landry f m tlie ua lavc beei iutlii lis Mascarene to Momqnaret and Wouito} 1742. Yci-y gia(| tQ learn that neither they nor the Indians in AiinnpoUu. general wero concerned in the robbery of Trcfry. Seiul to Belhumeur, the articles of [X'ace signed by the Indians "to Remind you of Your Obligations." They can depend on tin iccertabl friendship of the H. M. subjects as long as they refrain from! molesting them. (signed.) P: Mascareuc Ap. 13. Annapolis. III' Mascarene to de Lontre. "As tlie Robbery Committed by Some Indians On Willian Trefry Master of a Small Vessel from New England whilst Ik was tradeing at nis," is disowned by other savages, M. hopes the rest w 11 conlorm to the articles of peace and make repaia tion. As de L. has great influence with them, M. hopes li( will use it to preserve the peace. The main support of thf savages is from the trade carried on in the province. Hope; de L. will do what he can. (signed.) P : Muacareue Mascarene to Alex. Boury. [2i Ap. 19. Sends duplicate of letter sent by Trefry, and also treat Annapolis, ^j^jj Indians translated into French to be kept in B.'s offlee to remind the savages of their obligations. Has written to tlii Deputies of Piziquid, in regard to the difficulty between th Braux and Hebert. They, withB., are to make them submit i arbitration, if possible. The report of the Deputies with B. concurrence is necessary, (for submission lo the Council,) ti show that the proclamation has been acted on. Jean Bourgeois has applied for a summons against Benjaniii Landry. M. had hoped that the matter was settled ; but a she persists, "in demanding her Adverse Party to Appeal here I shall not Refuse her Request." If Benoist persists I. Direction roads : To Jacques Momquuret Thomas Wouito Capitaines lie coauvages. Has re that Join ration m last proc such cas£ to Anna sliould be siiould li( ing those to see th( By en( to repay ment for both leg they are in-Con n{ that one that the lawlcssn ill enfon sfry Indians "to Governor's Letter-Booky AnmtpoliH^ 1710-1742. 163 e-opiiuing his case, he can obtain a Hiunmons against Pienc 1742. audry for the court tiiat meets tiie last Tuesday of July next, 3 Indians ii j^ the usual conditions." "This supposes the first Sentance to Sends lavc l)een put in Execution hi all its points." Hopes B. uses lis iurtueuro for peace ; ins last behavior has been very jpend on tlit iccei table to M. and Ihc Council, refrain from Mascareuc 18 On Willian and whilst Iw iges, M. hope! make repars' M. hopes li( mpport of th( vince. Hope: A.) ; Muscarene [25i nd also treat] in B.'s office 3 written to tb ty between thi them submit ti >uties with B.'i lie Council,) t d on. Jeai inst Benjaiiii settled ; but a irty to Appeal cist persists i luito Capitaiiies U (signed.) P: Mascarene Muscarene to the Deputies of Pizlqukl. [260 Has received a messap from "Peire Breaux" complaining Ap. in. tliat John Hebert will not carry out the provisions of an arbr.- -^napoUs. ation sanctioned by i he Council. Refe' a the Deputies to t'le last proclamation sent to Bourg, directing them to assist in such cases as this. A report of their transactions to be sent to Annapolis. Better that a single refractory individual should be severely dealt with than that the whole community should lie under the suspicion of being disorderly, by support- hig those who resist the law. To the interest of the Deputies to see the law carried out. (initialed.) P: M. Mascarene to the Deputies of Itiver Canard. [^261 Hy enclosed minute of Conncil, Michael Vincent is ordered Ap,i9. to repay the outlay Gantier has been put to, in obtaininsf j"dg- •^'"iftpol^' nient for the killing of his horse. Deputies are to see that both legal expenses and valuation of the animal are paid: they are further, to report their proceedings to the Governor- in-Council. M.'s only ;'im is to preserve peace. It is better that one tnrbulent person should be severely punished, than that the whole community should lie under the suspicion of lawlessness. Their position as Ueputies obliges them to assist |m enforcing order. (signed.) P: Mascarene !■ 1 161 Nova Scotia Archices. 1712. May 2(1. Annnpolia. Mascarene to the DejnttifH of Chif/necto. Has icccivctl from lk'i'tM. Invites them to take the oaths of allegiance ant' 'idoi,cy ■'. ,v, especially as the King will allow them to >•*'' i v*iat : y hold most precious, the free exercise of Luon .u, ,,,"-•» P^xpccts their answer by Father Felix and four deputies, if tiiey cannot agi-ee on the latter, M. would nominate "Alexandre Bourg, Jaques le Hlanc, Paul Melanson ti Pierre Breaux." Proclamation to be read before the largest number of hahitans possible and Adams ami IJlin. (signed.) R : Philipps. 1. Under direction: "Moniorand, so lai ("opj'd and ^^ont home. Wm Shirreff Soc.y" written in a very «haky liiind. 2. Ill Frencli. 3. Tiie English drafts of thin and the four following papers as laid a» fore the Council, are printed N. S. Archives pp. 21 23. 166 Nova Scot'a Archives. 1720, Ap.280.S. Philipps to the Ilahitans oj Chignedo. \2 A memo in English states that this proclamation was the s^,zo\j.o. gj^ij^g jjg ^ije preceding except for one clause, viz., P. in order to show his good will, permits the bearer of this to disembark and sell fifty bushels' of grain to the people at Chignecto, without first making the usual entry at Annapolis. (signed.) R. Philipps Ap. 30 o. s. Annapolis. Ap. 30 O. S, Annat)oliH. May 2 S. Annapolis. Philipps to the Habitans of Annapolis River. As it may conduce to the King's service and the welfare of the habitans, to have free access to the Governor, and the opportunity of declaring their intentions in regard to H. M. Govt., P. orders them to choose on May 4th, 1720, O. S., six deputies to act for them, whenever necessary. (signed.) A"" Savage Secy. R. Philipps Philipps to Durand - [S Orders J. D. to read enclosed proclamation in full assembly and post it afterwards on the chapel door, that no one may pretend ignorance. Will be glad to do anything for him, not contrary to his instructions. (signed) R. Philipps Philipps tu Durand, Surprised to find that D. had left his parish without leave, The Lieut. Gov. had given him a good character. P.'s treat- ment of him and of the habitans has certainly given liim no cause for apprehension. There is no cause for alarm, asP, intends to treat all with mildness : and, notwithstanding D.'s conduct, P. has a high regard for him, and is ready to meet all reasonable requests. (signed.) R : Philipps. 1. Text reads "cinquanle boisscaux:" N. S. Archives p. 22 reads "(Iti) hhds." 2. Dir ction reads : "An Rev'd Pcro Jnstinien Durand, Rccollet au Iwut de la 1U\ ice" Governor's Letter-Booh ^ Annapoliay ^719-1742, 167 '11 PhiUpps to the HahUans of AnnapnJia Jiiver. 14 As it is to the interest of the hahitans to have for reprcaou- vin. tatives the oldest and richest men, and as Prudent Robischeaux May 7 o, s. Annapolii. and Nicholas Gautier have not these qualifications, Ihey are ordered to elect two proper persons in their place. (signed.) R Pbilipps. PhiUpps to the Habitana of Annapolia River, '^ Notwithstanding their good treatment and the proclamation Maviso. 8. of Ap. 19th, 1720, O. S., the habitans have shown dinobed- Annapolia. ience and ingratitude and are cutting a road to Minas apparently with the intention of molesting this garriion, or of removing themselves and their effects to Minas, They are therefore ordered to desist at once : otherwise tUclr conduct will be treated as defiance of the King's authority. All are forbidden to leave their settlements without the Governor's l)ermission. (signed.) 1. English di-aft, printed N. S. Arcliives. p. 30, R. Phlllpps. End of MS. H. ^'i: 3 Coil 172 1)00 fron etl. ! 409, uot the were note tram COlll^ l^lOll Coil COMMISSION BOOK. 1720-1741. MS. 20 is entered in tlie Akins catalogue, "20. 1750-1741. Commission Book kept at Annapolis Royal from May 25th, 1720, to December, 8th, 1741, marked A., with Index. This book is bound in rough calf, and is in a damaged condition from damp. — " It consists of Index, two folios, unnumber- ed, and 230 pages, numbered oddly, 1-208, then 300-309, 400- 409, and the last blank. The damage which Akins noted has not diminished with time. Even turning I'-e leaves over with the utmost care causes the paper to fall apart. The entries were made with great care, in very legible hands. Marginal notes were furnished and an index, which have not been transcribed. Order. [1 Gyles Hall to be Justice of the Peace at Canso. (signed.) May 9. Annapolis. Philipps. ]\Icmo. Ditto to John Henshaw, Esq., at Canso. May 25. Memo. "Afterwards with a Commission for Captain of a company of Militia at Canso." Ditto to John Richards Esq. at Canso [memo.] Philipps. Order. John Richards to be Justice of the Peace at Canso; commis- sion in full. On margin "afterwards to Thomas richards with Comission as Cr.ptain of a Comp.* of Melitia at Cansoe." (signed.) Rich. Philipps. 170 Nova Scotia Archives. Order. [2 Arthur Savage to be Naval Otticer of His Majesty's prov- ince of Nova Scotia. (signed.) Rich. Philipps. Order. [3 Arthur Savage to be Public Secretary of this Province of Nova Scotia. R. Philipps. Phili^yjys's Commission. [4 For the Government of Nova Scotia 1719 : to be (1) "our Governor of Placentia in Newfoundland & Our Captain Gen- eral and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Nova Scotia or Accadie in America" ; (2) grants powers to appoint Council, not exceeding twelve, five constituting a quorum, (3) and to administer to them the usual oaths; (4) and "to levy, Arm, Muster, Command and Employ all Persons whatsoever Residing >vithin our Said Province of Nova Scotia, Under your Government, and as Occasion shall [word illegil)le] to March from one place to another, or to End)ark them for the Resisting of all Enemys, Pirates and Rebe^fc; both at Sea and at Land, and to transport Such forces to any of our Planta- tions in America, if necessity Shall Require for Defense of the Same, against the Invasion or Attempts of any of our Enemys, and Such Enemys, Pirates or Rebels, if there shall be Occasion, to pursue & prosecute in and out of the Limits of our Said Province, and if it shall so please God, thciii to Vanquish, apprehend and take, and being taken, According to Law, to put to Death or keep and preserve alive, at yo'iv Discretion, and to execute Martial! Law in time of Invasion, Insurrection or Warr, and to Do and Execute all and every Other thing and things which to our Captain Genernl & Governoi' in chief dotii or ought of Ri^h. in Belong; "(5) and to adjudge and settle all claims tr.iO mt •s li! regard to laii.l in the province; (G) ''And We do ut-ri t Give ui.: CSrant unto you the Said Richard Philipps or to an» r.v < r v-uve of the ■■■■i [2 y's prov- hilipps. rovince of hilipps. (1) "our )tain Gen- ie of Nova to appoint uorum, (3) "to levy, whatsoever tia, Under [legible] to lem for the at Sea and our Planta- fense of the ,ny of our there shall the Limits Dd, tlieni to Lcconling to ive, at yonr if Invasion, 1 and every General & y- ''(5)aml !oard to lauil ; Grant unto u.jre of the Commis3ion Book, 1720-1742. 171 Council, full Power and Authority to Adidinister the fore- mentioned Oaths unto every Person in the said Province Capable by t'\P Laws to take the Same" ; (./) and to do what further may be necessary for the security of the province ; (8) nil to be obedient to hiui, or to any deputy he may appoint ; (9) and Philipps to be Governor &c. at the King's pleasure* Whitehall, 12th "I . ^ -w a March, 1724/5 } ^ *^"^ ^^W^^- ^^^ (signed) Alured Popplt Annapolis Royal, 21st Sep'. 1726 "A true Record taken by order of the Gov"^ and Council, from the above .... 12th March 1724/5" NoTK : also the end of Shiireff's signature & date 15th May 1727 Royal Covwiifssion, [8 Lawrence Armstrong to be Lieutenant-Governor in N. S. St. James, Feb. 8, 1724/5 «& Annapolis Royal, Sept. 21, 172G Commission for J. P.'s. [0 John Adams, William Skcen, and William Sliirreflf to be not only Justices of the Peace "as you are members of the Council for Said Province," * * * "But also for want of Such a Quorum of the Council as is required by His Majestys Instructions for tlie Government of this His Said Province, to Examine and Enquire into all Pleas, Debates and Differences that are or may l)e amongst the iidiabitants of Said Province ^w] to make Reports of your Oppinions and Judgements tliereof to the Gov. or Connnandor in Cliief for Confirmation of your Said Judgements or Otherways." Dated at Annapolis, March 28, 1727. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Commission. [10 Francis Richards Esq. to be High Constable. Annapolis, Ap. 5, 1727, (signed.) L, Armstrong, 1 .1.1* 'I' ■lit M fS III, ■J: '^ 172 Nova Scotia Archives. Commission. ^11 Mnrtain Remy, Yeoman to be Constable. Annapolis, Ap. 5, 17 (signed.) . Armstrong Commission for J. P. . [12 Prudent Robichaii Sen; Esq. to be Justice of the Peace for Annapolis' Annapolis, Ap. 5, 1727. (signed) L. Armstrong. [1 Commission Jor Clerk. John Duon to be Clerk to the Justices of the Peace Annapolis, Ap. o. 1727. (signed.) L. Armstrong Copy of Broad Seal Comviission. Preamble states that Philipps was appointed Governor on the 9th July, in the oth Yr. of George the First's Reign. His office was continued six months after the demise of his late Majesty, and is now continued " untill our Pleasure be further known or other Provision be made concerning y" s'" Odice." Old commissions formally revoked and Philipps appointed anew Governor of IMacentia in Newfoundland & Captain General .md Governor in Chief in &, over our Province of Nova Scolin or Accadie. Phili))ps is empowered : 1) to administer justice anil manage public affairs ; 2) to nominate twelve fitting and discreet persons to bo members of the Council ; 3) is required to administer the usual oaths ; 4) afiy five of the Council em- powered to administer the oaths to Philipps ; 5) Philipps given all military powers in the province ; 0) and all other necessary powers, not defined : 7) and civil powers to settle all (piestions of inheritance; 8) to administer all necessary < allw to the inhabituni.5 (five or more of the Council having tiie sumo }. Siibaerlbcii "AUeslti by Wijj. Shiri\;fl'St', 1731. Sirickland to SJiirrojf. [17 Shircff to act as Secretary during Piiilipps' abHencc and re- ceive the moiety of his pay commencing witli S.'w arrival in Nova Scotia. (signed.) Whitehall, March 26. 1731 William Stricldand. Attested by E. J. Philipps July 19. 1731. Strickland to Colonel Philii>ps. Orders to hand government over to Armstrong (the bearer of this) and repair without loss of time to tireat Hritain, to adjust and settle the accounts of several olIlccrH of P.'s regi- ment, wliose petitions have been referred to the board of General Officers. The report of the latter has been laid Ijcfore the King, and a copy is sent herewith to PhilippH. Report of Genc-r(d Ojflcortt. Have examined the petitions of the officers of Col. Philipps's Regl. of Foot, complaining that largo sums ai'c due them from the late Col. Gardner, Col. Philipps's iigeut. Col. Gardner's 1 ■ i i'^" ';r# V!|- 174 Nova Scotia Archives. widow refuses to i)rocluce his books or allow the oflicers ac- counts to be drawn from them ; she has not answered the letter written by the order of the Board. The sum due the officers is very large. Creditors threaten to throw them into jail ; some have been bailed out. Board recommends that Philipps be ordered home and that his pay be stopped until he has made these sums good. The Horse Guards Dec. 8, 1730 (signed.) Hump. Gore H. Grove Orkney Carpentei" Thos. Wetham Tyrrell Wm. Evans R. Russell Order to Return. [iS Philipps ordered home in the King's name, to adjust and settle the debts owing to the officers of his regiment. Arm- strong to be governor during his absence. (signed.) St James, March 15, 1730/1 By His Majesty's Command Holies Newcastle. Netvcastle to Armnfrong. Orders for Philipps's recall entrusted to him, for immediate delivery to P. on arrival in N. S. Armstrong to take over the government. Whitehall, March 15, 1730/1 (signed.) Holies Newcastle. Strickland to Armstrung. Ordered to repair to Nova Scotia, with letter for Philipps' recall. Armstrong to have Governor's pay as long as he re- tains the office. WhitehallJan. 16. 17|? (signed.) W" Strickland. '^^ Commission Book, 1720-1741. 175 lcci'8 ac- 'ered Hic threaten ome aud J good. imp. Goie Grove rrell [18 adjust and jnt. Avm- ) George Mit hell to Armstrong. [20 As deputy to Col. David Duubav, Suiveyor General for Nova Scotia, reports on the surveys made between tlic river of Kemebeck and the river St. Croix in A.'s province. "Colonel Dunbar by his Majesty's Order has laid out six Townships vizj^ upon the river formerly Called Sheepscott he lias settled a Township Now Called Newcastle, Up the River Called by the Indians Permysquam, is fixt Townshend to the Eastward of Newcastle, On the River Damerscotty He has Settled Walpole On St. John's River, is an Other Township called Harrington, on the River commonly known by the Name of Pemmiquid is Scituate Frederick's ffort and further East is Settled Torrenton formerly Called Mascougas." (signed.) Annapolis, Sep. 22, 1732. Geo. Mitchell. Mitchell Appointed Deputy Surveyor. Preamble states that by an order-i'a-Council, dated at St. James, March 28 1728, and a writini-r of the Lords of the Treasury dated at Whitehall May 9, 1728, David Dunbar Esq. (Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Woods on the Continent on America) is constituted Surveyor General of His Majesty's woods in Nova Scotia, "to make ont and Set apart for his Majesty's use Such tracts of his Said Majesty's lands as Shall be found upon Survey to be most proper for producing of Masts and other timber for the use of the Royall Navy, and lying Contiguous to the Sea Coast or Navigable Rivers there, Avhich tracts of land are not to amount to less than Two hundred Thousand Acres in the whole, and to be marked and Set apart in Such Manner as may for Ever hereafter Secure a lasting Store of Timber for the Service of the Royall Navy in those parts, tree from any Contests that may be occasioned by Intermixture of private propertys." Dunbar is ordered to pro- ceeil Avithout delay to execute this commission, and appoints (k'orge Mitchell Gentleman to be one of his deputies with all lights and responsibilities, at his (Dunbar's) pleasure. ^signed.) David Dunbar London, March 17, 1728. :.;«'■ 176 Nova Scotia Archives. At bottom "This IntillcH Mr. Mitchell lo n, Sallary of one hundred pounds p' ann. Stcr. to be paid to him or his assignri quaivcrly [paper gone] Dunbar" Rotjdl Instrncli'mn to David Dunbar.'^ [-' )0 Preamble rehearses the advantaj^es of America bciiij: a source of naval stores, and orders Dunbar to begin work with least possible delay. Nova Scotia reported as abounding in all necessary timber. Dunbar to proceed thither and lay out convenient tracts, not less than 200,000 acres in extent, which must be near the sea-coast. Act of i)th Anne for preserving white pine (for masting) in "her Majestys Colonics of New Hampshire, the Massachussetts Bay" &c., to be enforced. Desirable trees not private property to be marked. Doubts as to trees 24 inches in diameter at 12 inches from the ground being reserved to the Crown, to be dispelled : trees of this size not to be felled anywhere, without the Surveyor's license. Dunbar to instruct the inhabitants in the growth and manuf.ac- ture of tar, pitch, hemp and other naval stores, so that G. B. may not be forced to depend on foreign countries for such supplies. Pitch-aud-tar casks to have name and address of manufacturers upon them. To report progress every three months (or oftener if necessary) to Secretary of State, Coni- missiouers of Admiralty, and of Trade and Plantations. All governors of provinces to co-operate and assist. (signed.) Walpole Geo : Dodiugton Geo : Gxeudeu Wm Clayton Dunbar's Insti'vctiovs to Mitchell, [20 To proceed to Annapolis Royal oud show the Governor Lis papers and commission. To select with care wcods of large timl)er, especially of white pine fit for masts, yards and bow- sprits, adjacent to harbors and the mouths of ri\ers: but, as this rule followed out strictly may prevent settlements, he is 1. "Surveyor of the Wocd.^ in the Continent of America." Commission Book, 1720'1741. 177 to consult with the Governor and report all 8uch cases, duly attested to Dunbar. Regular plans to be kept carefully in a special book. Plan and survey of lands to be made to each grantee ; and a detailed copy to be made in the book aforesaid. To be under the Governor's orders, who will furnish a guard &c. Care to be used. He is to communicate frequently with Dunbar. Boston, Ap. 22 1730. ,/, il ,t Dunhar to Mitchell. [27 M. to show commission as deputy to the Governor of Nova Scotia. Frederick's Fort, Sept, 12, 1732. Dunbar's Commission to Mitchell. [2c9 Has appointed M. Deputy-Surveyor, to take care of the woods of Nova Scotia in the interests of the Royal Navy. Docs hereby constitute him Deputy-Surveyor, with all rights and privileges appertaining thereto. Frederick's Fort, Sept. 12, 1732. John Hamilton to be Naval Officer at Annapolis. Appointed by Armstrong Annapolis, Muieh 20, 1733/4 Otis Little to be Justice of the Peace. [29 " for any part or place within His Majesty's Province of Nova Scotia". Annapolis, Nov. 22, 1736. Appointed by Armstrong f It, '"J li :\ ')■ '.Mi '•■ ti '1 'fH' Proclamation to the Inhabitants of N. S. [30 Preamble: "Whereas hitherto it hath been Customary with the Inhabitants of this his Majesty's Said Proviuce upon their Private Disputes and Little Differences Immediately or at such Limes us they thought proper to apply to the Governor and Coiiucil by Petition for Redress and have either through ^^' 11' ■?i^:t e>. ^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // O /M.^ 1.0 I.I |io ""^^ nn^E •^ 1^ 12.2 1: lifi III!; 2.0 1.8 L25 i.4 1 1.6 =-= == 11== 41 6" >■ Photographic Corporation 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y 14580 (716) 873-4503 I'^^H i'^ '' 178 Nova Scotia Archives. iff. 'h Ignorance or Design neglected most frequently to cause the Person or Pei'sons complained against to be duely summoned or at least not given them Due time to prepare and make Answer to Such Complaints & Petitions as have been often Lodged & Exhibited against them to the great prejudice of both partys, Especially if Living at any considerable distance from this Place ; and whereas Such a Practise hath been Exclaimed against by Several of the Inhabitants themselves not only as hurtfuU & prejudicial to their private & Domestick affairs to be thus Hurried & Impeded by their Impat'ent, Cruel & Letigeous Neighbours, but even also very trouble- some, fatigueing and Inconvenient to the Govevnor & Council to be meeting daily and almost constantly to the Prejudice many times of their own Private Affairs to hear and examine their many frivolous and undigested Complaints." Therefore four terms are appointed : 1st. first (?)^ Tuesday in March; 'ind, the first (?), Tuesday in May; 3rd, the last Tuesday in July ; 4th, the last Tuesday in November. Complainants are to lodge complaints at the Secretary's office, and apply to the Secretary for summonses to be sent to the defendants, that the latter may have at least three weeks' notice of proceed, ings.^ Annapolis, Jan. 13, 1737-8. (signed.) L. Armstrong Note. Translation of this occupies pp. 32, 33, immediate- ly following. Francis Cogswell to be Justice of the Peace. \_34 "For the Town of Caaso and the Places Adjacent " Annapolis, Aug. 10, 1 738 Appointed by Armstrong. Note ; below this is the entry " One in favor of John Stauwood of Cape Ann One Ditto for Abisha Weeler of Ipswich One Ditto for 1. Paper very much worn, writing faint. In ttie French translation 'le premier Mardy. 2. At the end "This Proclamation was entered through Inadvertence amongst the Records of Commiseioners when it should have been in the KecordH of Orders" Commission Book, 1720-1742. 179 sent to be filled up by Ed»^arcl How Esq. and the other Justices at Cnnso as per Letter to him 11th Aug. 1738 folo 188." Captain James Mitjord to the Justice of the Quorum. [35 "at Canso;" Mitford styled "of the Honourable Brigadier General Richard Philipps, Regiment of ffoot " Annapolis, Ap. 21. 1739 Appointed by Armstrong. William Seeivard to be Lieutenant of Militia. " at Canso" : blank left for name to Captain, not filled in. Annapolis, Ap. 20. 1739 Appointed by Armstrong. Note. Below this commission, apparently the last signed by Lieut. Gov'. Armstrong, is the following : " N. B. One of the Same tenor of that given to Captain James Mitford Justice of the Quorum folio 35 was by His Honour the Lieut. Governor Granted to Lieut. John Broadstreet at Canso, and bears date this second day of July 1739, and givea to be forwarded to him byEns.'-'" Chas Vane March 16th, 1741-2 A Commission of the Quorum of the same tenor of yt Above Speified (sic) Was this Day Granted to John Tasker Esq. of Canso as per minute of Council of said Date and Given to the President to be forwar- ded." From this point on the document is very difficult to read. Many pages are in tatters ; the first has been roughly mended, the ink is black, the handwriting firm, and the signature, "Eras. Jas. Philipps Secref^" appears frequently. 'Mi islation 'le premier Order. The first [37] is a proclamation by Philipps in French, apparently ordering that French deputies be paid their travell- ing expenses by their compatriots. Date not ascertainable. ^=« i; 180 Nova Scotia Archives. )■•; Order/ The second [37] is in regard to keeping communication open between Annapolis and Minas, as in time of the French. Dated at Annapolis, |4th May, 4th year of George IT. B' Philipps. The French translation of the above follows [51]. Date 1730 legible. The road was apparently a cart road, "un chemiu de Charete" t. T Order. Philipps to the inhabitants of Annapolis, commanding them to bring all writings, deeds. &c. giving them claims to land, to the Secretary's office to hi confirmed. "Inasmuch as no other tenures will be allowed valid." Annapolis, Dec. 24, 1730 Translation of the above in French [52]. Writings to be iu before Feb. 28 : new papers to be made out. l^mM; Order. In French : to constitute " Sieur Alex. Bourg de Bellhumeur" Procoureur du Roy' : Apparently in regard to escheated lauds : Accounts to be rendered twice a year : to pay himself by fees, deducting three shillings per pound sterling. Annapolis, Dec. 10. 1730 Appointed by Philipps B-:. tj, >■ Summons to the Inhabitants of Grand Pre.^ [55 Preamble rehearses that the Inhabitants of Minas have attempted to rescue one John Tourno, a naturalized British subject who had deserted from a vessel, after he had been put on board. Went off threatening to send those who could : and incited a parcel of savages to the work. These did board the vessel and rescue John Tourno, who is now detained at Minas. "Amand Bugeau, Jeau Laundry and Jean Le Blanc sirnam'd 1. Spccimon of Englinh French in thin document: "la Persoune qu'on jugcroit etre la plus propre Sc la plus Capable." Commission Book, 1720-1741. 181 Jean cles Sappias all of Grand Pre' " are summoned to appear before the Governor and Council within eight days to answer what shall be laid to their charge, on penalty of outlawry. Inhabitants of Minaa (on account of this and many former instances of misbeh? vior) are to be held responsible in future for all bad conduct of the Indians, "under y" penalty of being trcpted as Rebellf^." Annapolis, March 19, 1730-31 (Signed.) R. Philipps. Translation of the foregoing follows, [55 f.] line qu'on jugcroit Proclamation to regulate Currency and Exports. \56 Preamble rehearses the gi'eat difficulties and inconveniences attending this province from the want of a currency ; state of things likely to become worse as the French inhabitants refuse to take anything but French silver money which is brought in by clandestine trade between the French settled at the head of the Bay and the neighboring French colony (C. B.) in live cattle, corn and other provisions, " which Mony is hoarded up in order to be sent to Boston, where it is of considerable more value than here" so that there is almost no circulation of it in this province. The Garrisons have only Boston paper money to supply their needs, which the inhabitants refuse to accept. (1) All French and foreign silver is worth no more in this province than fourteen shillings per ounce and from the 25th of March 1730-31 is not to pass for more than eighteen shillings per ounce. Bills of New England are to be legal tender in all con- tracts. (2.) In view of the great exportation of late years, of corn, cattle, sheep and hogs as well alive as slaughtered beyond what the yearly produce of the stock of this province can afford and the consequent threatened scai'city, especially since many new settlers are expected; no vessel trading to or from the provmcc shall carry a greater quantity than two months' pro- visions. The inhabitants of Minas, Chignecto, Piziquid, Cobe- quid and other settlements up the Bay are forbidden to ship cattle, sheep or other provisions at Chebucto, Tapeuagoock, ■ 1 I ■' (', \f> J. •i :- i' si:y (»:'•- ■■;■> 182 Nova Scotia Archivea. ohignecto or any other creeks or places to be carried to any foi'eign settlement " except c*t this port of Annapolis Royall only, nnder y* penalty of twelve months imprisonment, & for- feiture of 50£. N : England Currency, to bo levy'd by distress an y* Goods & Estate of y* Offender, the one half thereof to be given to y* Informer." Annapolis, March 11. 1730-31 (signed.) R. Philipps. French translation of foregoing follows [58-60] Grant of Land to John Ihjnon. \60 John Dyson sergeant and store-kecpor to the Board of Ord- nance has represented that the plot of ground on which the garrison lime-kiln stands between the fort and the town of Annapolis, is daily encroached upon by the sea, and will in a few years be washed away, if not prevented. If granted the land to build a dwelling house on, he will engage to fence the ground with stakes and plank, thereby securing it against further damage. Granted (boundaries being defined') on con- dition of making such fence until such time as G. B. shall undertake to enlarge the fort, or till war shall break out in this province and it is necessary to demolish it. Annapolis, Ap. 28. 1731 (signed.) R. Philipps. Order to Give PoHsemon. [61 Joseph Robishau has complained some time in March that although he had paid John Hibbert for a piece of land four or five years ago, his brother Anthony Hibbert has e 'er since held forcible possession of it. Case heard in council. Hibbert acknowledged Robishau's right. Robishau believing all obsta- cles removed, went to Hibbert to get possession, who refused to conply with his just demand, and treated petitioner " with most I isulting and Injurious language." Order to give posses- sion at sight of this. Annapolis, Ap. 29. 1731 By Philipps but not signed. 1 . Governor Cosby's summer house mentioned. Commission Book, li20-17il. 183 Cosby' s grant at Canso. [6'2 Plot of land granted to Lt. Governor Cosby at Canuu "where- on he had made improvement," by Governor and Council. Sec- retary ordered to prepare a rough draft according to dlmenBions given, with certain exceptions, such as that plot on which a bar- racks and a shed or shelter (for boasts) stand. July 26. 1731 (signod.) II. Phlllpps. Follows an extract from the Council minutOH of .Inly 24 » 1731, in which this plot is said to be "Scltuato on the North side of the Hill of Canso ( ?) Butted and bounded with Pallas- adoes. Butted on the South West Side by Doct" Elliots Ground and on y" N. E. by .Ino. Lissiasses Ground being in front one liundred and thirty feet Reaching along Nearest North East and South West Ranging back to the Sea northerly with a Wharflf is (?) at (?) the Pond the Whole being Environnd with Pallas- adoes." Proclamation Reyardiny Undaiined Lands, [6'c/ Difficulties arise from people having unimproved land.' Fresh settlers coming in have applied for such lands, and have (apparently) been dispossessed. All persons having claims, not only on the waste lauds near Annapolis but anywhere through- out the province, are hereby called on, to show cauBO before Ap. 10, 1732, why the same may not be disposed of for the benefit of the Crown. Proclamation to be rea( at the doors of tlie French churches in the m^ 1 'i J, S:: '^■ ■m I 184 ^ova Scotia Archives. Order to Pay Pilot. [65 Lewis Hautbois to be pilot at Annapolis, and the inhabi- tants ordered to pay him for his services.'' Annapolis, Aug. 27, 1731 (signed.) R. Philipps !i1 Declaration in Regard to Work at Canso. "Whereas it is the oppinion of some persons that I have Rec."* Sums of Money from the Government for Lodgements, Barracks, Store Rooms, flfortifications or other Works done at Canso for the Conveniency of the Troops posted there, I do hereby Declare such suggestions to be false and that I have Never Rec.** to the Value of a Shilling Directly nor Indirectly Nor any sum of Money whatevej from the Gov.' Upon Accc' of anything that has been done All which I here Certifie Under My hand this 26th Day of July, 1731 " (signed.) R. Philipps. Alured Popx>le to Phillips. States that he encloses the opinion of the Attorney and the Solicitor General as to whether fines and recoveries passed here can cut off the entail of lands lying in the plantations. Dated Whitehall, Feb. 24, 1730. Entered at Annapolis by Shirreff, Sep. 25. 1731. Copy of Opinion. [66 "No fflne levied on Recovery Suffered here of lands lying in any of the Plantations, Can Bar the Intail of Such lauds anless the particular laws or Ajts of Assembly of the Planta- tions where such lands lye have provided that fines or Re- coverys levied or Suffered in England of lands there, Shall have that Effect, and in that Case the fforce of Such fflnes and Recoverys Depends upon particular laws and acts of Assemblj and must be Regulated by them." (signed.) Dec. 15, 1730 P. Yorkc Annapolis, Sept. 25, 1731 C. Talbot 2. Note: The Frouch translation on filer r^ti Commission Book^ 1720-1741. 185 [65 , the inhnbi- Philipps ISO. i that I have Lodgements, ''orks done at cl there, I do [J that I have lor Indirectly Upon Accc' Dertifie Under .) I. Philipps. orney and the veries passed lantations. 31. [66 )f lands lying of Such lauds of the Planta- t fines or Re- Is there, Shall Such fflnes and ts of Assembly d.) P. Yorkc C. Talbot Royal Proclamation regarding Spanish Pirates, Many outrages by Spanish ships upon English traders, in spite of the fact that the two countries are at peace, and that orders to cease hostilities have been issued to the Spanish Colonial governors. All plunderers with or without com- mission are to be considered as pirates. They are believed to receive secret encouragement and protection at the West Indian ports where they fit out. All British sul)joots so plundered are to declare at first seapoii their losses, which arc to be regularly investigated by the vice-admiralty court of said port. On the arrival of any of the King's ships, the governor is to deliver the declaration to commander, who is then to pro- ceed to the port where the goods were taken and get satisfac- tion or conduct reprisals according to the general orders. Ample notice of this to be given. (signed.) Received at Annapolis Holies Newcastle Sept. 25, 1731. Reinstatement of an Ontlaiv.^ 08 Insolent conduct of Etienne Rivett to the Government, in stirring up the savages to depredations. In consequence. His Excellency has outlawed him and confiscated his estate. Rivett has appealed, shown that the information is false and malicious, attested by fifty-five of the principal people of Piziquid. On this consideration, and since he has comported himself peacefully and was the chief means of inducing the inhabitants to take the oath of allegiance, he is formally reinstated. (signed.) Annapolis, Sept. 21, 1731. L. Armstrong. Armstrong to Alex J Bourg of Minas. \70 In reply to Bourg's petition for grant of land, urging Philipps's promise, a minute of Council is enclosed : to the effect that notice should be given to the persons who dispute 1. Marginal note: "Act of Indemnity In favour of Eti«nno Rlvot." !>■( 186 Nova Scotia Archives. ii ■ili: ! V i I : 4ii' .. . :.f m^t,4 B.'b claim to appear against it and that B. bcflsked to account for the 200 Livres said to be advanced by him for His Majesty's Service. Bourg ordered to conform to it. Further, as people from Minab and other distant parts of the province are coming in daily, with complaints against their neighbours, and do not warn the 'adverse partys" of their intention to proceed against them, Bourg is to order all complainants tu give such warning or summons in due time. "I and tbc Gentlemen of the Council have no other Intention than to do Justice Impartially to you all." Annapolis, Sei t 21, 1731. P. S. Hopes this will be read in church before Nigaii Robicbau, whom Bourg is requested to assist in procuring supplies for the garrison ; objection conies from some refrac- tory people at Minas, whom B. and the rest of the Deputies should look after. Order for iSurvey of Lands, [71 As it is impossible to settle the disputes of I'ic inhabitants in regard to their lands unless the boundaries thereof me determined, they arc or(iercd to allow the King's surveyor to lay out their lands. (signed.) Annapolis, Oct. 15, 1731 L. Armstrong' C 2^y of Minute of Council. [72 Mary Dennis, daughter of John Dennis, claims estate 4 her father deceased almost two years before, examined by tlic Council and proved to be the heir, is to be put into possession at once. Order to this effect sent to Alexander Bourg and the other Deputies of Minas. Order to Deputies of Anncq^oKs. [73 To meet Governor on Monday next, Nov. 1st., at 10 in tlie forenoon "if ail not as you will answer to the Contrary." (signed.) Annapolis, Oct. 29, 1731. Wm. Shirreff Secretary. L Note: "The ift-ench translation upon ffyle." t ;S Commhsion Book, 1720-1741. 187 I the Deputies . Ainii strong' Order for Divinion of Land. Alexander Bourg and the Deputies of Minas ordered to divide the land "Between the two Ruisseauxs, Called by the Name of the Ruissauxs De Laigle," which has been in dispute, into two equal halves between John Depuis &c. and the heirs of the deceased Peter Terriot, and report the same to Arm- strong in writing. Also John Depuis to be put in possession of the land in dispute between him and Boudrot and Landry. (signed.) Annapolis, Jan. 12, 1730/1 L. Armstrong. Directionii ettt to Plaintijfs and Defendants. [74 Refers to letter of Sept. 3l8t 1731 on the same matter, "tiie Great Charge that persons praying for Justice are put to By their Expensive Journeys from Such Remote parts of the Province as yours" (»'. e. Minis). Former order repeated : viz., all those with differences to lay before the court must siunmons "the adverse party." If the defendants refuse to appear, the plaintiffs arc to apply to Bourg for certificates to tliat effect. B. is to report to Armstrong the reasons alleged for refusal. Copies of this notice to be sent to the Deputies of "Chickenectua, Chippody and those others adjacent to your parts that the Same may be duly published." (signed.) Annapolis, Jan. 1731/2. L. Armstrong Armstrong to Deputies of Minas.^ [75 Persons have been cutting wood on a plot of ground known as the Common of Minas, apparently the property of Emanuel Hebert. Inhabitants of Minas and Grand Pr^ ordered to acquaint Hebert when and where they cut wood on said spot j called the common, that the same may be measured and the said Emanuel paid sixpence per cord. (signed.) [Annapolis, 1731/2 L. Armstrong 1. Paper rotted through greater part of this. '{ m -'■ f .!'■■ 1 "1 l^'.W ' 1 'i''E w IS .■..::i , ■{ 1 li ■ii.i 188 Nova Scotia Archives. Order to Primt and Setthrs at River St. John's. As it Ih not from ignorance but prcBuinption that they have Bottled BO loll^ ill a Mrltlnh province witliout leave, In the fir»t place, and without tnkln^ the oath of allcgipncc, they arc ordered to repair to tlio port of Annapolis Royal and take the oath or answer for their misconduct. (signed.) Annapolis, Mareh, 17i)2 L. Armstrong Permit to Leare Settlement. [76" Paul Molanson, iloscph Hurett, Peter Snrrett, Joseph Cndett Ji., Martin Aucoln .Ir. and Joseph Babin have leave to go and make report of the soil of both upland and marsh grounds and uIho of the woods, the river and the state, condition and depth of the harbour of that part of the province on the nortli shore of the bay of Kundy called and known by the name of Mushquash Cove. They are to return to this his Majesty's garrison as soon i\h possible, without marking or laying out any portion of said land, cither for themselves or any others whatsoever, as they will answer at their peril. (signed.) Annapolis, March 2H, 1732' L. Armstrong Order for Iteteime of an, EmjUshman at Minan. [77 Letter from M' J)c Oodalic priest, to Mr. Gaulen priest at Annapolis of the Mth inst. informs Armstrong that said Godalio has a young Englishman in his custody. The deputies are clmigod and commanded to procure his release and to send him to Annapolis at once. (signed.) Annapolis, Ap. 20, 1782 L. Armstrong Warrantn for J'reparincf Material for Granary. Reno Le IManc of Mlnas authorized to have in readiness] timbers fit for Imildlng a "magazine or granary, 26 ft. broad I 1. Belnvr In r iioUi "N. H. Thoro was another pcrmitt of the Sac o tenor «nd date to Go lu vIhII mmiio trroiitut lying at Apple River Given to Paul Le Btac, [ John Lo Ulniiv, (iiUiiM M. Lftppiii) James Tibau and Benjamin Le Blanc. T CommiHaion Book\ 1720-1741 . 189 French mcaBure witb'n and fiO ft. long, and all otliei' niatcrlnli necessary: as also 1000 pieces of timber, 14 ft. loujj; and about 8 or U inches in diameter with a sutllciout quantity of binders proper for the same. (signed.) Annapolis, May 11, 1732. L. Armtttroug Order for Peaceable Posaesaion. \78 Claude Gautrau not to be disturbed in the possesition of hJM estates adjoining the common of Minas. He is also to occupy peaceably one fourth of the point of land, "as is mentlont^d and Agreed on by a Contract Given for the Same the -Ith of July, 1688." (signed.) Annapolis, May 11, 1732. L. Armstrong Order for Posseasion. [^Tf^ Whereas the Depuis have been at Annapolis again, com- plaining that the Boudrots and Landrys will not conform and submit to the sentence of the court in relation to the land lying between the two brooks called the Ruisseaux de I'Aigle, although both parties have agreed to a plan and signed it, which wftH witnessed by Francis Landry one of the Deputies, tbe Deputies are ordered to divide the land as already directed; .he Depuin to have the half of wood and marsh-land nearest the'- nlau- tatiou. (signed.) Annapolis, May 11, 1732. L. Armstrong. The French translation of the following, [79]. ' Order aa to Cordwood and Highivaya. [80 To supi ress all fraudulent practices, the cord of wood Is or- dered to be " Eight (oof long, fou- feet high and four foot over from one half Scarp to ue half S< irp, Closely Piled, under the penalty o' forfeitii the Samt if offered to Sale, for tlio Benefit of the poor." Pei ns who iiiive been eucrouchiug on the King's hignway areordeicd to remove their pickets or fences i 190 Nova Scotia Archives. on or before Ap. 23, 1733. Except those in the town of Anna- polls, who may have encroached upon the street by permission for the defenses of their houses. (signed.) Annapolis, Aug. 7. 1732 L. Armstrong. Order to Deputiea to Reporf^ [<97 Deputies " Andrew ( ?) Manuel, Joseph Bourgois, GouUaume Blanchard, & Claude Gevar" lO repair to the house of Jean (?) Prince and Jacques Gourilles, ascertain the nature of their disagreement regarding their land and transmit a faithful re- port thereof to the Governor. (signed.) Annapolis, June 10, 1732 L. Armstrong. Order for Choosiur/ Neic Depnties. Certain Deputies complain of expense and loss of time in t'le fulfilment of their duties and also that they were chosen by Gov'. Philipps and not by the inhabittints. Therefore for the welfare of the province +hp present ^^Vputies are to assemble the inhabitants on Sept. 2, next, and divide the "number of their familys " into eight equal divisions, give each division a distinguishing name. Each division is then to choose its deputy "an honest Discreet person" to represent them until next election, Same must be signified in writing and signed by at least a majority of the inhabitants. Each division is further "recommended" to provide for the deputy's expenses hejm they proceed to such election. As there is general complaint al)out the fraudulent measures in use in the province, especial- ly the French half-bushel "most of them being false and unjust and not Conformable to the Standard," the deputies are ordered to search foi- all the standard half-bushels and bring them to the Governor to be duly compared and others careful- ly made and adjusted to be, for the future, only used in this province. (signed.) Annapolis, Aug. 26, 1732. L. Armstrong. Translation of foregoing in French, [83-8G.] 1. In Frouch. Comm'-non Book^ 1720-1741. 191 Notice to Prospective Immigrants. [86 As it is the intention of tlie British government to settle the province with Protestant inhabitants, notice is given that large tracts of land ai's to be granted in fee- simple. Major Mascarene at Boston, Nev,- England, to meet applicants. Instructions to Mascarene. [<97 As it is the King's intention that this province should be settled chieHy by Protestant settlers, Mascarene is ordered to proceed to Boston, to treat with such British subjects as may desire information regarding the soil ar 1 situation of the province. 1.) The foregoing advertisement is to be publish- ed; M. is to give every encouragement to inquirers to come and view the province. 2.) To recommend the advantages ill St. John's river, Mushquash Cove, other places on the Bay of Fnndy, as also on the eastern coast, the basin of the Annapolis, St. Mary's Bay, or other places noi granted. 3.) Illegible except "apart one hundred thousand Acres or twelve miles Square to be granted in fee Simple. 4.) The place to be agreed upon "for Building of the Town is to Contain one hundred (?) dwelling Houses, with all other Necessary Cou- veniencys and that Each family Settling there, Shall be grant- ed a Town Loc of forty Acres as Contiguous as possible, as also one hundred Acres or more without the Town, in propor- tion to the number. Industry and ability of Each family." 5) Not niox'e than 100,000 acres to be granted to one person. G.) Minister and schoolmaster each to have a lot and quanti- ty of land. 7). First minister and schoolmaster to have grants made out in fee-simple like the rest. 8.) Perpetual quit rent .of one penny per acre after the first three years, subject also to a further levy of not more than Id. per acre annually over and above said quit rent. 9.) Non-payment of quit-rent for three years makes the patents void. Land must be improved, one-tenth of acreage at least within three years from grant of patent. 10.) Whereas the French have iuducetl the Indians to withdraw from all intercourse with the English, Mascarene is to try to persuade the Gov.'' of N. n. 1 192 Nova Scotia Archives. England (Belcher) to establish a 1 ruck-house at St. John's River, where the most considerable tribe of Indians resides. M. is to communicate frequently with Armstrong, ''and you are to take Especial Care not to transact any thing that may seem to make this province (as yet in its minority) anyways in the least Subordinate to, or Dependant upon that of New England, But to manage and fix all that may be done therein, upon the free and Mutual Interests of both Governments who ought at all times (according to their Respective abilitys) Readily to assist one another, for the Peace of Both, and the good of his Majesty's Service." (signed.) Annapolis, Sept. 11, 1732' L. Armstrong French translation of the following : [90, 91.] Proclamation Regarding Quit-Rents, H'ymages, &c. [92 Preamble refers to Philipps' order of Dec. 10, 1730, that all quit-rents, homages, services of whatever kind which the French of Miuas and other places on the Bay of Fundy had paid to their respective seigneurs, should be paid to his Britannic Majesty. They are hereby ordered to have in readi- ness all such quit rents &c. with arrears since 1731 to be paid at the usual time appointed by their contracts to persons to be named by Armstrong. To prevent frauds, all contracts are to be given in charge of the various deputies, that A. may satisfy himself what their rents are. (signed.) Annapolis, Jan. 14, 1732/3 Wm. Shirreff. Order to Deputies of Minas. [95 Case of the Depuis and Claude Boudrot and Landry brought before the Governor-in-Council again by attorney Dopuis. The Judguaent of the court (Jan. 10, 1731/2) has not been executed. The same evasions, equivocations and con- tempt has been shown in the case of Rene Le Blanc and the Melansons. Therefore Alexander Bourg and the Deputies of J . Note. " N. b\ ThuH far TranHujlUctl home. " Commission Book, 1720-1741. 193 :\Iinas, together with the persons interested, particularly Philip Melanson and Rune Landry arc ordered to appear at Annapo- lis and explain their niiscouduct. (signed.) Annapolis, Jan. 31, 1732/3 French translation of above follows [93 f.] L. Armstrong. Proclamaiion Regarding Hciif- Bushel. [94 Preamble refers to order of Aug. 20 'last,' requiring all half bushels to be brought in. The new standard measure is now ready. The Deputies of Annapolis river ai'e ordered to bring iu all half-bushels that can be found amongst the inhabitants, within twenty days. New half-bushels are to be made accord- ing to the standard, which also must be brought iu to receive tlie legal stamp, declaring that all grain hereafter bought or sold and measured by the said half-bushels now ordered to be destroyed shall be confiscated and sold for the benefit of the [loor. Those who will not comply are to be reported to the Governor. (signed.) Aiuiapolis, Feb. 5, 1732/3 Armstrong ; '■' -ir '§> Order to Bepnties. \_96 Claude Gautrot of Minas has obtained an order for posses- sion of part of the Common of Minas, representing that it was an inheritance. Sworn statements of respectable inhabi- tants deny the allegation of inheritance. The Minute of Couucil of Feb. G, 1731, iu relation to the quarter part of the point of land then in dispute, is to remain in force till Gautrot oau obtain his vouchers. He is to quit at once the portion of the common occupied by hmi.' (signed.) Annapolis, Feb. 16, 1732/3 L. Armstrong. 1. NoTK. "U docs not appear as yet to the Boivrd that Claud Gautrot liaa any manner of letral right or pretension tu the land lying on the Southern Side uf the River Gaspcro." 1:1 ;;,":'?■;', '4'- 191 2fooa Scotia Archices. Board of Trade to ArmMrong. [fn V ^i|; '■:'■ Ackuowledges receipt of letters of Oct. 5 & Nov. 16, 1731, with enclosures. Dispute reganlin^"- Pbilipps appointing Major Cosby President of the Council has subsided, by the Avithdrawal of C. The senior member of Council is by virtue of his seniority to be President of the Council in the absence of the Gov.'' and Lieut. Gov' Authorized to grant land, although the Surveyor General may not have laid out the 300,000 acres of woodland necessary for the King's service : latter to lay out quantity of woodland for his service equal to each grant made. French seigneurs not entitled to claim under the Treaty of Utrecht : " it may be Reasonable that the immediate possessors of lands should Enjoy what they have actually Cultivated, " but claims of large extent should be looked into and transmitted to Board. In regard to A.'s pio- posal in letter of Oct 5, to appoint justices of the peace among the French, the Board wishes that an English gentle- man lived near, as no one can be J. P. without taking the regular oaths. In regard to A.'s request for a table of fees to be paid by grantees of land, t' " Board has no authority to give one, but advises A. to charge what is usual in the other colonies. A. is charged to keep a strict eye on the Freucli missionaries that they do not increase beyond what is needfiil for the service of the inhabitants. Order regarding the French of St. John's River, to retire out of the province repeated, as they do not come under the terms of the treaty of Utrecht. (signed.) Whitehall, Nov. 2, 1732. T. "Westmorland P. Dominique T. Pelham M. Bladen Oovernofx Order in Relation to Sheej). P'MCV) [100 Complaints of loss of sheep and cattle from English mid French inhabitants of Annapolis Royal, the Cape, Bcllairs and Cominission Book, 1720-1741. 195 regarding the Kushew forslicw' "(whose fllocks and herds Intermix and feed in common)". Francis Robicheaux (alias Nigan) and Claude Melanson have taken the office of herdsmen and overseers to " inspect into the Said Herds and fllocks" for the public wel- fare. All persons are notified not to put cattle into these herds without acquainting them with the marks ; nor to take any beast out of the tlocks on any pretense whatever, without first applying to one or both of the overseers, to get the Hocks together at such a place as they, the overseers, shall designate, on penalty of paying double the value of the boasts so taken, lialf to go to the informer and half to the poor ; also, for all such beasts as may I)e lost, besides loss of commonage. Further, as has been proposed by the French Deputies and approved by the Council, each owner of cattle is to pay to the overseers Gd. per bullock or cow, and 4d. for each sheep. Further, it shall be lawful for them to inquire of persons who kill cattle whom they bough' them from and to demand a sight of the skins to inspect the n)arks. On the discovery of any fraud, the overseers are to report without respect of persons, wlio will be punished as the law directs. (signed.) Annapolis, July 19, 1733. L. Armstrong. Armsfroiiff to (Jeonje Mitchell. \^102 Preamble refers to Dunbar's instrument of deputation and his iustructionp dated at Boston, April 22, 1730. M. ordered to survey the land on both sides of the Annapolis river, "from tlie Gutt upwards Duely Distinguishing the Uninhabited lands from those belonging to the property of any particular person, whose Estates you are also to Survey, and to mark out the uncultivated lands of Each Kslate from those that are Iniproven or inclosed." As many men as possible to be de- tached for M.'s guard. M. to make a plan and report all discoveries in regard to woods and soil, that the Govr. may t"?.nsmit the information to the Lords of Trade. (signed.) Vnnapolis, July 20, 1733. L. Armstrong. '. Ruiflseau forchu (?) : ,.".j 196 Nova Scotia Archives. Order to Set up Poles In Boinidaries. [W6 Formal notice to the inhabitants of Annapolis River to plant stakes or poles at their respective boundaries, "(Repeat- ed verbal orders Communicated to tliem by their Dcputys being Contemptuously Neglected auvl Despised)," that the laud may be surveyed, according to the King's orders. Oiio or two inliabitauts from each town or village to l)e surveyed arc to attend the surveyor with their Deputy "to inform the Surveyor more particularly of the Huttings and iJcandings,'' so that there may be no more contentions. French inhabitants below the fort, to give attendance on Wednesday next with Robichau their Deputy to attend next Thurstlay. (signed.) Annapolis, Aug. 11, 1732 L. Armstrong Order for Choosiiu/ Neio Dcpuliea. [104 Refers to orders of Aug. 26, 1732, requiring election of Deputies annually. As it was agreed in Council, the Deputies of this river being present, that elections sliould always be held on Oct. 11,9. 8., Sundays excepted, the inhabitants are ordered to comply and report to the (iov' New and outgoing Deputies to appear at Annapolis togethci' to receive the Gov" approbation. (signed.) Annapolis, Aug. 30, 1733 L. Armstrong Certificate of Ilavint/ Taken Oath of Allegiance.^ [105 Alexf Le Borgne "hatli submitted himself and taken the Oath of Allegiance to his Most Sacred Majesty, Geo. 11. "and acknowledged him tlie only True and Sovcreigne Lord and Proprietor of this Said Province." (signed.) Annapolis, Sept. 27, 1733 L. Armstrong. 1, Mtii'Kiiml note: "CcrUflciilo Hint UoUkIo linth Inkcni tho Oiitli of Allcei ance to His Majty." A ild rosined Ii nil oUlcorn, civil and military. Commission Book, 1720.1741, 19: \niisti"on Mitchell has completed survey of '^ this River of Annapolis Royal." Ordered to survey as before, "Minas, Pissaquid, Cobequid, Cape-Dord, Shickaneckto, and Chippody" dis- tinguishing between cultivated and uncultivated ; and also "the Uninhabited Lands lying on both sides of the Basin of Minas up to Cobequid and Pissaquid ; and from the Entry into the Basin of Mines, You are to take a survey of the Coast and Adjacent Lands to Slnckaneokto, And of the Neck of Land from thence to the Bay of Vert ; from thence you are to proceed to Chippody, the River St. Johns and so for- ward Round the Bay of ffundy to Passamaquody, Grand Menan and Untill You Come to Cap? Sables." To returu with plan and report as soon as possible. (signed.) Annapolis, Ap. 7, 1734. L. Armstrong Order to ^'•Renny fforest, .Tames Girroir^ and liichards." [114 Refers to order of Jan. 8, IVbC, requiring them to pay only one half their usual rents to Mde. Belisle, unt'l it could be of Annapolia, , Robichau to le property of ters to Minus, of intention orders. They he goods ; and the Secretary. d.) onimand Jhirreff, Sec." A-c. [iir- er of Annapolis lias, Pissaquid, ^hippody" dis- ated ; and also of the Basin of from the Entry I survey of the md of the Neck rom thence you hns and so for- iiaquody, Grand es." To return ned.) L. Armstrong liichards:' [114 them to pay only uutM it could be Commission Boo?:, 1720-1741. 199 ascertained whether their rents were farm or seigniorinl reuts. They are ordered to pay all their rent to Mde. Belisle, beoauHe upon inquiry, several inhabitants have asserted and uono oon* tradicted, that their rents are farm rents, until the pleasure of the King be further known. Annapolis, Ap. 10, 1734. (signed.) L. Annitroug Order. [iin To Dyson and the Master Carpenter. Bairack bohind Gov.'s house gone to decay and entirely ruinous, and danger- ous. "None of the Troops can either with [gap] or Any manner of Decency be lodged therein," and as new troopt* are daily expected, they are to rebuild the barrack at once. (signed.) Annapolis, May 23, 1732. h. Armstrong Order for Catting Tiniher. An immediate demand in the King's navy of timber of specified dimensions. Certain inhabitants assert that they have no such timber on their own ground. This authorizes them to cut and sell the requisite timber wherever it may be found on either side of "this river," unless the inhabitantbon whose ground it is found are willing to cut and sell it at a fair price. (signed.) Aunapolis, May 28, 1734 L. Armstrong Order Against Riding Horses.^ [IIG Deputies have complained of wild fellows who catch the horses in the fieldb and race them to the great detriment of the beasts. Practice forbidden, on penalty of fine of ten pistoles, to be levied on their goods and chattels, and on? mouth's imprisonment. Fathers to be responsible for tlieir 1 . Ill French . ■M, , c: m^ i 200 Nova Scotia Archives. sons. The infonnev to have two livips, taken from the ten pistoles flnc' (signed.) Annapolis, May 2n£l, 173n r. Phillipps The translation of the postscript into Frcnoli follows [117] Order to Wati'h for Thieren. Complaints have been made of various thefts and robberies committed. This authorizes the said inhabitants " to liecp Watch & Ward for the Detecting & Apprehending the Actors of all such Crimes." They are authorized to challenge and fire upon (if the suspected person does not answer after the third challenge) any persons approaching their houses or pro- perty al an "unreasonable time of the night (which is meant from an hour after sun sett to fair Day light)." In all cases they are to report to the Governor at once. (signed. Annapolis, Sept. 12, 173;'*. Tranalation into French follows [ll.S]= L. Armstrong Order for Election of Deputies. [110 Formal notice as above, dated at Annapolis Sept. 12, 1734. Note. "N. B. That Duplicates Were sent to the Grand Free, River Canard, Pissaquid, Cobaquit And Shickanecto Directed to the De;nitics of place With the following Transla- tion thereunto subjoined Viz." Translation follows immediately. Orders to Alex. Bonrg and Depiitioft of Minas. [120 Alexander Le IJorgnc has complained that Charles Richards and his friends have prevented him from cutting hay on flie King's lands, and even taken away what he had cut, pretend- ing that the land had been granted to him by "one Mens. ^ 1. Postscripl statea (h.it. tills order was laid before Armstrong on the 11, (UjiI ordered to be published anew and obeyed Sept 1'.', ITM. L'. Under Shirreirs signature as Secretary : "X. B. That ye frcnch trans lation waa not Signed." Commim'on Book, 1720.1741. 201 from the ten Lntotire." Siicli a person has no rip;1it to f];rant lands in this province. Richards has also shown contcmpl in refusinfi; to answer due citation delivered by Mon. Rellisle. Deputies are to restore the hay to Lc Borgnc and summons Richards to appear before the Gov.' without delay. (signed.) Annapolis, Sept. 17, 1734 L. Armstroiic; Translation into French of forc«>;oinf» [121] Onlei- to Pnj/. [122 Charles Richards having appeared, according to precceding order on the 19th, and his papers being found defective, it is ordered that R.'s partners return to LeBorgne of Bellisle eight loads of hay ; R. being required to find security for the perfor- mance of this and to remain at Annapolis, until the Deputies certify that the return has been made. Annapolis, Sept. 20, 1734. (signed.) W" Shirrcff Sec' Translation into French follows. of Minas. [/:?0 Order to DepnttPS to Disrorer Frdnds. [12^) Complaints have been made of frauds committed at various places, not only by foreigners but also by British subjects, to the great prejudice of His Majesty's customs and the discouragement of fair traders. The Deputies are ordered to enter sloop "Mary" (John Stride, master) and pro- coed to River St. John and other places in the Bay of Fundy, and "to discharge the Duty of your Oillcc as the Case may Require" ; they have power to require the assistance of all civil and military oiJicers in conducting their inquiries. (signed. ) Annapolis, Sept. 13, 1734. L. Armstrong Commistiion to Ens." Samvel Cottnavi.^ Tlicrc is clandestine and unlawful trade in the province, to the detriment of trade and the prejudice of the fair trader. C. is enipowerod " to Examine into these Unlawful practices and 1. Postrtcript reads : "N B That One of tlie same Tenor and PiUc was also Given to Mr Peter Hlin Morelianl." k 202 ?^nva So.otta Archives. to Inko and hilng Into UiIh Port all Such VcsBells and the MaateiK tlu'ioof Wlicthor they be foreigners, Strangers or HuhJectH that uve not ((ualined to Trade in this province According to Law" : to bo there further examined. (signed.) AnnapoliH, Hopl. IM, 1734 L. Armstroijg !i;.,j Onli'i' (IS In llndil P,c(ifep)} AmiapoliH of the river. Deputies to give attendance and to connult wllli him. (Higned.) Annapolis, Oct. 29, 1734. L. Armstroug. LiHlrurfioiis tn AmhurHt. [I'JCi Tlio same ns Die foregoing, exeopt llial A. i« to work (»n tiie south aide of tlie river. Order to Jhputle^ of Shirkoiicrto, Whi eas, .John Hebert, .loiin Hup' Tcrriol an 1 Oliver D'Aifi t' have roprcHcntofl tliat Noel Pinot, (I'.-anjnn tJonnimiix and others have tal>i as fall ill, and as the building set apart by the FrtMU'li and still reserved for that purpose, is entirely out of repair, DyHon is ordered to rebuild and repair and make the house (U for the purpose. (signed.) Annapolis, Oct. 24th, 1734. L. Armstrong Follows the French translation of the order to repair the roatls, omitted from fol. 124. I Order for Arrest. \J20 John Hamilton, Naval officer for the province, in the per- formance of his duty at Minas, was "most atidaciously it iiiso- loutly Insulted & Affronted liy one Petit .Jaeque le Hlnne" ii'iiil 204 hova Scotia Archives. Deputies stringently ordered to arrest and send to Annapolis le Blanc, to answer the charge. (signed.) Annapolis, Nov. 2, 1734 L. ArmstronK Translation into French of foregoing follows [130] Ordc" to Geo. 3Iitcheli. f As several gentlemen have petitioned and are willing to settle, cultivate and improve lauds at Minas, beginning at Ciievery's Creek, thence westward along the sea shore to the mouth of Pissaquet river, and as it is well to encourage sucb adventures, ]\I. is ordered to proceed thither as soon as weather permits, survey and chart the land, and report in writ- ing on timber for the navy. M. is also to survey another trad three or four leagues distant eastward from Chevery's creek, called Grand Saut, and half a mile to the westward and half a mile back into the woods, and report on the same. And also "the neck of Land Streatching from tlio Main commonly called Cape ffandui" and such other part of the Basin of Minas, as the season will permit. And report as soon as possible, that patents may be made out for the settlers. (signed.) Annapolis, Nov. 30, 1734. L. Armstrong Order to Prevent Exportation oj Cattle. [m Preamble refers to Phillips's order of March 11, 1730;]1, forbidding exportation of cnltle from the province. Cert:iiii inhabitants of " Menis, Cobaquid, Chignectou and other places" for their "own Privite Interests & Selfish veiws" do. in contempt of this proclamation, export annually •■'^•n\\ quantities of cattle both slaughtered and alive to Cape Breton, to the detriment of British subjects "all manner of ])rovisinii; being thereby inhanced & the Stocks are Impaired & great!} deminished by such pernicious proceedings, in viohxiiou of the Laws of nations which direct all Govern nuMit;^ ^ .Societvs ol .':%♦ Commission Booh, 1720-1741. 205 to Annapolis I.) , Armstrong [130] are willing to , beginning at 5 a shore to the encourage such r as soon as ;1 report in writ- jy another trad Jhevery's creek, the westward md report on itching from the ?h other part of And report as t for the settlers, led.) L. Armstrong 'Jattle. [i''i ,vch 11, 1730 r;l. •ovince. Certain ectou and other Selfish veiws" do, :, annually "''oat | e to Cape Breton, iner of ]>rovisinii; npaired & gi'0''»t'}'l in violation of the iit;^ & Soeietys of I men to Defend & provide for themselves the necessaries of Life." Prohibition renewed "strictly & P^xpressly." No cattle to be taken ont of the province except at Annapolis or Canso. Even driving cattle to any other point but A. & C, as named, in order to ship them out of the province is an offence. i'enalty, one year's imprisonment, and line of £50 N. lingland currency, which may be levied b}' distress upon the goods of the guilty person. Half to go to the informer, "who shall Sue fur the Same." (signed.) Annapolis, Ap. 2, 1735 L. Armstrong Order as to HaJf-bushels and Liquid Meas^ires. \_183 Refers to Minute of Council of July 27, 1732, and Feb. 5, 1732/3 requiring all half-bushels to be "^f legal size. Orders have been disregarded at Minas and complaints have been made to the Gov."" of frauds committed. Deputies of each district are ordered to search carefully for all half-bushels of French measure and bring them in that they may be compared with the standard, before the 20th inst., that they may be compared and adjusted with those standards formerly given to the Deputies. Liquid measures are to be brought in likewise. Penalty, all grain measured by fraudulent measures to be con- liscated. (signed.) Minas, Ap. 17, 1735 L. Armstrong. Translation into French of foregoing [134] Order for Eejxu'ring the Dykes of Plziquid\ \_134 Preamble refers to people so indolent as to neglect barriers laud fences, by which the fruits of the earth arc destroyed, to the detriment of their neighbours and the public weal. All ordered expressly to keep their dykes, barriers and fences in repair. A fine of fifty livres imposed: and the negligent [person required to pay "double the charges of all Dammage 1. Paper much decayed and writiiiy faded. 1:1 ; } "l mSJ* ■ ft ' W^! 'I 206 Nova Scotia Archives. & Expense" that the injured persons thereby sustain. As a preventive measure, three of the Deputies and two of the "Ancient" inhabitants are to inspect the dykes every spring and fall, and direct repairs. The owners of such unruly cattle as break through or jump over the fences declared good by the commission, must dispose of them; or be under the same penalties as those who do not keep their dykes in repair. AnnapoHs, Ap. 17, 1735. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Order for Repairiiiff Uoad beltveen Minus and Piziquid.\_loo Road "is become bad by severall runs of water."' People cannot travel except with much difficulty ; and have requested that it be amended. Ordered to repair it, or make another alongside properly drained by the channels in the old one. Minas to furnish half the necessary men and Piziquid the other. Annapolis, Ap. 24, 1735. (signed.) L. Armstrong Translation of foregoing into French [136] Order to Vieic a Uoad in Dispute. [131 Preamble refers to Order of Council of same date, regarding dispute between Ri-nc Blanchard, plaintiff, rs. Antoino Cclestine and Claude IJabin, defendants. Deputies ordered to choose "four Ancient Indifferent Inhabitants," to inspect the land in dispute, draw a plan of it and report to the Goveruoi- in-council. Annapolis, Ap. 26, 1735. Wm. Shirreff, Sec.'=^ t. French Irans. "InuiidatioiiR." 3. In the clerk's hand. (signed.) Wm. Shirreff, Sec. ' iustaiu. As a nd two of the s every spring )f such unruly 3 declared good • )>e under the lykes in repair. , Armstrong. i Piziqiiid.[lSd ^ater.'" People have requested r make another iu the old one. id Piziquid the led.) L. Armstrong lie. [ISl le date, regarding [f, IS. Autoino spunes ordered to J, " to inspect tk to the Governor- rned.) Shirreff, Sec.'' Commission Book, 1720-1741. 207 Order not to Gut Han ^'^ Diaijuled Ground. Several disputes iu regard to a piece of "mash' ground," said to be granted by M. de ! - Tour to Joseph Dugas, which cannot be decided. Therefore no one is allowed (not even M. Ic Borgue de Bellisle, who had lieeu granted the privilege) to cut hay "till further orders or my return hither." Miuas, May 7, 1735. (signed.) L : Armstrong Order to Survey Gape Doreij. \_loS George Mitchell, Deputy Surveyor of ihe Woods, &c., directed to survey and make a plan of the tract of laud mentioned in Minute of Privy Council and to report on same. Minus, Ap. 8, 1735. (signed.) L. Armstrong. N. B. 'J'hat said minute was affixed to order. Wm. Shirreff Sec.'^ Order for Election of Deputies. Oct 11 being "the Anniversary day for Chusing of New Deputies," for the coming year, the old Deputies are ordered to make preparation for the election. Those elected are strictly ordered to appear at ouco before the Governor-in-council for approbation. Annapolis, Sept. 14, 1735. (signed.) L. Armstrong "N. B. That there were sent Copies with the french trans- lation foil*-' — of the same tenour «fc date to the Deputys of 1. In tho clerk's hand. So spelt uleo in margin. It- 1 It '^lll ■ t)'> 208 I^oca Scotia Archives. m Menis, Piziquet, & The River Cauarcl, Cobaquit & Chiguectou." French translation of foregoing [139] Oi'dei' Forbidding Work on Crown Lamh. Governor's previous order of Oct. 20, 1734, foibidding Noel Pinet, Grandjean Conimcaux and others who had "-ol' their own Accord" taken possession of some Crown land at or near Chignecto, htis been disregarded. They are in contempt of H. M. govt, by continuing to work thereon. Deputies have not sent report, as ordered. Hereby directed to forbid anyone to trespass on disputed property, until further orders or Armstrong's arrival. Deputies to cause this order to be published at the church door after mass for three Sundays, that none may pretend ignorance. Annapolis, Sept. 20, 1735. (signed.) L : ArmstrouGf. Order for Kecpinrj Di/Jces, H., in Repair. ll-ln See order [135] relating to repairs of dykes at Piziquid. Literally the same ; except that it is now made applicable to the entire province. "Strictly & Expressly to Require Every Inhab.' & all & P>ery Other person or persons Whatsoever Residing in this Province who have Property in lands therein Situated to keep their Dykes, &c.," as before. Same penalty. (signed.) Annapolis, March 5 1735\G. L : Armstroug French translation of foregoing [HI] Order in rer/ard to Rene Gnillot. 1142 Directions to Charles Duron and Deputies of Piziquid uot to disturb or molest Reno Guillot iu possession of his house Commission Book, 1720-1741. 209 uobaqiiit & ids. 4, foiVul'ling who bad ''of »wu land at or re iu contempt on. Deputies ctecl to forbid further orders lis order to be hree Sundays, cd.) Armstrong. •paw. IW cs at Piziquid. c applicable lo Require Every )ns Whatsoever in lands therein before. i^auic ned.) L, : Armatioug ■)t. \l4i s of Piziquid uol iiou of his house and lands in Piziquid " 'till the said Charles Duron can make it Appear by Clear & undoubted proofs '^the Deed of Sale of said Lands being confessed by both partys to be Payed') that he and not his Deceased ffather John Duron was the real Pur- chaser thereof and that the Deed of Sale was Actually hi his Name as His Attorney Paul Boudrot hath in Opposition to the Plaintitf AUedged." ilinute of Council to be observed, that there be no breach of the peace by either party. Annapolis, May 24, 1737. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf, Sec.^- Order in regard to JTass- House at Annapolis. [143 Reported to Lieut. -Gov.'' that the inhabitants of Annapolis Ir'.ve set up a mass-house and thereby (as it were) divided the district into t^'o parishes. Contrary to standing orders Deputies to come on Saturday, 12th at 10 a. m. with •'Ancient" inhabitants and others to explain to the Governor by what authority they did so. Aunapolis, June 9, 1735 (signed.) Wm. Shirreff Sec.^^- Translation of foregoing into French f li'l] Order (o Pierre, Chief of (Jape Sables Indians. [145 Pierre, iu obedience to the Governor's letter of May 17th, has appeared before him and has cleared himself from the suspic- ion of plundering an English vessel (the brigautine Baltimore) iu Tibogue and has promised to search for and recover the missing property for the lawful owners. He is hereby author- ized to examine the Indians of his tribe, to do everything in his power to get the goods back, and to obtain all information regarding the whole affair. Aunapolis, July 10, 1786 ( sig led.) Wm. Shirreff Sec.''' '^. Armstrong N. B. "That this older was given During my absence Capt. Hamilton then acting as Sec.''*" 1. Word doubtful: very faint. •m €' :i* z-n. ii ■ I 210 Nova Sco'ia Archivee. Order Reyurdiuy JJinpnled Land. Stephen Rivette and Claude BrouHHiird have appeared before Governor-in-conncil ; in regard to a piec; of land purchased by Broussard from Cdcile, Rivctte's half-sister. Suit too weighty to decide at once ; but Broussard is to retain possess- ion this year, and a committee of four "ancient" inhabitants, two being chosen by each party are to examine and report ou their claims. Annapolis, Aug. 17, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.'' Translation of foregoing into French. [Ho] L. Armstrong Order fur Election of Ih'pidias fur 1737. In French : form and contents similar to those of the orders for 1786 [138 f.] q. v. Annapolis, Oct. 4, 1636. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.' I Proclamation for ^Settling the Province. [14'< Preamble refers to H. M. desire to have the province populated. To further this end, all discoverers of mines or minerals are to be entitled to an equal share with those who own and work them. Annapolis, Oct. 20. 1737, Otho Hamilton (signed.) L : Armstroufi Order for Arref^t. [148 To the Deputies of Grand Pre, Piziquid, River Canard, and Cobequid. To Arrest Pierre Subise and Guillaume Norman 1. At end ofrroclnnialion: "(ImI Savo iho KiitK' : «nd above Hnmiltn"- -Totioiir'n roHinintKl >>>• nnd villi (ho advlcr of thp rouni-il Commission Book^ 1720'1741, 211 eared before (1 purchased . Suit too tain possess- inhabitants, ,nd report on Armstronr 37. ,c of the orders for having robbed M. Dolobora of "une Doml Cbaloupe & quelquee Merchandises d'un gniude Vaieur," Annapolis, Nov. 29, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec. "N. B. That there was one of the same tenor and Date sent to the Deputys of Chicanecto. " Order to Repair the Road vp th« Cape. In French. Governor informed the roadw towards the Cape are in bad condition from the rain, and that the people are careless about mending them. Deputies ordered to set the inhabitants to work on them ; all to take an equal share ac- cording to their ability and ciicumstancos, or to bo fined a pistole apiece. Annapolis, Nov. 3rd, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.*"''^ L : Armstrong d.) amilton Sec' nee. e the provuicc era of mines ov with those who oed.) L: Armstroug [14S liver Canard, and uillaume Noriran Order to Appear Before Counvil. 1149 In French. Guillaume Bourgeois and other inhabitants of Cliippody have complained to the (lovernor-lu-council that •lean Leger "Ills de la Robette" has liikon poHseHsion of a Held belonging to Pierre Tibadeau, his father-in-law, '' sur laqueilc IcH Suppliant avoit memo fait faiio dc 'rnvvail." Governor cannot decide the case without seeing both parties to it. Jean Leger summoned to appear before the end of March next, •'pour Repondre a la Requete Incuse." AnnapoUs, Oct. 15, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.»*"* Order to Joseph and Alexxindre Brounsurd of Chippody to Summon Jean Leger, In French. As there are no Deputies at C, .1. & A. Bro'issard are requested to summon Jean Leger to appear be- 'iiilf i(^ 'r'' ' 1 ' ■ 212 Nova iScotia Archives. M!' fore the Governor before the end of March tu answer the charge laid against him by Guillaiunc Bourgeois in a paper, copy of which has been sent to Lcger. Wishes them to execute summons before witnesses and report as soon as possible. Annapolis, Oct. 14, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton, Sec.'»*" Order to DepiUieti of ChUjuacto. Guillaunie Bourgeois "Habitant d'icy" has complained to the Governor-in-council that certain inhabitants of Bcaubassin, namely .Jean Mouton, Pierre Oliver, Charles le Forgeron, and he Breton has taken lauds belonging to him and his partners "comme il pretens prouver par un Contr.ait do Concession & d'autres papiers " As the Council cannot decide the case without hearing both sides, the Deputies are required to sum- mon these men to appear before the Governor-in-council before the end of 3Iareh, to answer to the charges of Bour- geois, copy of which Is enclosed. Annapolis, Oct. 16, 1736. (signed.) Otho Hamilton Sec.**''' OrrJi'r Appointing James O'Xeol Kentgatherer and Xof.ar;/ Public at Chignecto.^ [130 Preamble states that pi-oper persons have been appointed by Philipps and Armstrong "at Menis, the places adjacent & at Annapolis Royal" "to Attend his Majesty's Service in Collect- ing & Gathering all his Majesty's just rights and Demands in the aforesaid Districts," but that Chignecto is still unprovided. O'Neal hereby appointed "to be Gatherer & Collector of ajl his Majesty's Land rents. Quit rents, ftines of allienation & all other Debts, Dues or Demands as were wont to be paid in former times to their Seigniors, in the District of Chicanecto & the Places adjacent." He is to keep proper books, give 1. Dire'>tion rrndv To Mr. Jnnics Onrnl hihnbitnnt of Cliicon«!rto, 8urBcor. Conihiisni. It Book, 1720'] 74 1. n^ inswcr the n a paper, J tbem to ,S 800U aB , Sec. tair* vouclievs and keep tlu'ee shilliugs iu every pound for him»oll'. All are directed to make their payments to him. Ad there 1h no one at Chignccto to perform the duties of tabflllion or notary public, O'Neal is appointed to the office "taking such moderate sums for ye trouble as have been Customary in thin or in any other of his Majesty's Provinces." Annapolis, Dec. lo. 17.36. (signed.) Otl > Hamilton, Sec. L : A) ustron^'; m inplained to Bcaubassin, jrgeron, and his partners 'oucession & ide the case lii-cd to sum- lor-iu-council ■ges of Bour- .) ton Sec.^*^^ and NoU.wj 1 appointed by adjacent & at vice in Collocl- id Demands in till unprovided. Collector of ail [ alUenation & it to be paid in t of Chicanecto ler books, givo IncotT^cto, aurficon. (^signed.) Otho Hamilton Soc." Sumiixonf^ to C'ertain Inhabitants of Chiifiiwt!iioiince their claims in the marsh. Or else they must a;ipeai' before the Governor and i?lve reasonable satisfaction to the other parties. Annapolis, May 16. 1737. (unsigned.)- Order to Deijuties of f*!->lqit!il Rp' (signed.) L Armstrong. Order to Manf/earit Recjardimj Deserters, [i77 Several desertions from the garrison at Annapolis have occurred, which vrcre not possible, in the Governor's opiuiou, except by the help and connivance of the inhabitants. He sends Mangeant an extract from the Act on Desertions "to be duly published at the Mass house Door .hree Sundays successively immediately before or after Mass," so that uo one may henceforth pretend ignorance of the law. The Act is as much in force here aa in Great Britain, or in any other of his Majesty's "Provinces and Dominions." Further, un- registered holders of land who will not show their deeds, &c., to M., Whereby defrauding the King of his dues; and also those who have mills and have not paid rent for them, as well as those who " have since built mills without Permission," are to be summoned to appear before the Governor, or the name of two or three of the chief delinquents to be sent to the Governor at Annapolis, whence he will summon them him- self. Those who claim land or mills without any p;',pe.8to| show are also to be cited ; "fail not as you will Answer '!■ •:!: Contrary." Annapolis, May 8, 1738. (signed.) L Armstrong. French translation of foregoing [173 f.] Order to Boury Reyarding Mangeant s Grant. [lU At the request of Francis Mangeant, the minute of Couucil ol the 2nd inst. is recommended to Bourg's care. To per- form it, he is to take with hiui the Deputies and all who may btj interested, draw a plan of the land and deliver it to Maugeau; X. 99« Trang Royal Society of Canada, IB'Jl, p. 11 & 1897, p 131. Commission Book, 1720-1741 . 221 w Hi iritb proper certificates, in order that the same may be consid- ered by the Council. In case of claims to this land, the Isle (le Bout, B. is to summon the parties to appear here to show cause &c., at the time appointed in the minute. Annapolis, May 5, 1738. (signed.) L. Armstrong French translation of foregoing [175] Order to Bounj & Mangeant to Visit Chippody. [176 Several persons who merely got leave to visit and mark out lands "laying about Chippody, Memramcoup and Petit- coutiak " and report on them, have taken possession of and improved large portions of the crown lands, disobeyed re- peated orders and defied the Government, to the prejudice of one another and causing "great Confusion and Disorder amongst the inhabitants." B. and M. arc ordered to visit these (listricts "to take an Account of all the Inhab.'' of those parts, their Settlements, to Examine their pretentions the Quantity of land they have as in manner aforesaid Posessed I themselves of, their Buttings and Boundaries and how they Ure Situated in Respect to One Another." Then they are to cite said inhabitants to appear before the Governor on or be- fore July 25 next to make good their claims, &c. They are also to make a faithful report of all "your Remarks and Pro- ceedings." I Annapolis, May 5, 1738. (signed.) L. Armstrong French translation of foregoing [177 f.] Order Regarding Dykes and Unruly Cattle. [178 Preamble notes disregard of previous orders of Ap. 17, [1735 and Mt.rch 15, 1735/6. Complaints have since been made that unruly cattle have not been secured but still damage gardens crops in other inclosures.' Copy of prerious 1. "tHiit quo IcB Biens de Icurs Jardins et d' Autre Enclossont JournaUer par telle Nonchalance. T{idn<^»." French irnnf^. Ir If I, f )im 222 Nova Scotia Archives. It,-.' 11 :. hi orders subjoined. All are commanded to obey them on penalties mentioned therein. In case sellers fail to acquaint buyers of the unruly nature of such beasts, the sellers shall be liable to all the penalties in the orders recited. Annapolis, May 17, 1738 (signed.) L. Armstrong French translation of foregoing [179 f. j Order to Arrest Tillar. [180 Directed^ to Mangeant, "Rentgatherer," Deputies, aud Constable at Minas. Preamble notes disrcguid by Francois Tillar of previous order of Council sent to him by "Mr. Joseph Mors." Therefore he is to be apprehended and sent to A. "Either by the said Joseph Mors, The Constable, Or under the Care of any other proper persons whom you may think proper to Appoint." Annapolis, May 17, 1738 (signed.) L. Armstrong Orihr lo Arrest O'Neal .' llsi To the Deputies of Minas. Since James O'Neal has by his conduct given occasion for several complaints, and has taken away with him Charles Roy"* and Jean Tourcatte, servants of Captain Heron (?), the Deputies are hereby ordered to unest all three and sen*.! them under a sufHcient guard to A. In case Captain Donnell is in port, they are to be put on l)oai(i his vessel with a guard of habitant from Chignecto. Annapolis, July 11, 1738. (signed. ) L. Armstrong 1. Marginal note: "N. B. That a Copy of yc former Order ye 26th S«pt. 1737, p. 169 & 160 was Preflxt and sent with this for the said Tillar by Cnptn | Mors. 2. In French . ;!. Apparently an Engliahmnn, by the name of King : See (183] ilH ibey them on ail to acquaint sellers shall be ,. Armstrong [ISO Deputies, and Lid by Francois him by "Mr, ended and sent ] e Constable, Or whom you may tted.) L. Armstrong [M yNeal has by his | ,3, and has tukci) I ;attc, servants of ordered to arrest guard to A. In be put on hoard ] ;necto. 5Ded. ) L. Armstrong er Order ye 26th Sept. le 8Bld Tillar by Cnptn | Hee (183] Commission Book, 1720-1741. Order to Arrest O'Neal.^ 223 [ISl To the Deputies of Chignecto. Charges not detailed as above : but the complaints as to his conduct, are the reason for his arrest. Deputies specially warned not to allow O'N. to carry off any of his property, cattle, &c. Annapolis, July 11, 1738. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Summons in Trespass Case. [182 Summons to R6ne Granger, Olivier D'Aigre, Claude Com- ineaux, Francois Landry, et al. Antoine LeBlaus complains of a bridge which they have built and of daily trespasses upon his property. They are therefore summoned to appear at A. before the Governor-in-council, on or before the 28th of Nov., to show cause why they do not remove the bridge, &c. In case of non-appeaiance, the case will go by default. (signed.) W" Shirreff Sec." French translation of foregoing [182 f.] Order to Arrest King [188 To the Deputies and habitans of Piziquid. As Charles King, (ilias Roy, " fraudulently ffled from his Bail and Basely Deserted the Service of Mr. William Winniett," the Deputies are ordered to arrest and bring him to A. to show cause, &c. (signed.) L. Armstrong. French translation of foi-egoing [184] Order to Arrest Peter Sire and O'Neal ''Whereas I have been Informed by Mess." [184 William Winniett & Peter Bergeau of a Base and Villainous Attempt made upon the said M^ Bergeau in his own house between 10 & 11 o'clock at Night by Peter Sire Junior in Conjunction with James O'Neal and as the Sudden & Unexpected Escape 1 In Frpnch. r: i::: ' li lit. I m -'V,;r rij I'. 224 Nova Scotia Archives. 'I; of the said James Oucal from .Justice, in a great measure supports the truth of the Allegations laid against him," |De- puties of Chiguecto are ordered to Tipprchend Sire and O'Neal Conformable to my Order of the 11th Instant." Annapolis, July 15, 1738. (signed.) L. Armstrong Order to Peter Bergeav.^ [18o By the Governor's wish, B., who is going to Chignecto, is to take charge of "these Acco'*," and compare them with O'Neal's receipts given to the liabitan>^. (signed.) \Vm Shirreff Sec.'^ Order in Reijard. (o Land. To Charles Bouarot, John Hebert, Peter Landry Sen.' and Peter Giroard, of Piziquid. John Duon, attorney for Claude Bi'ossard, has petitioned tlio Governor-in-council on the latter's behalf. The arbitratorH (uained above) appointed to decide the difference between him (Brossard) and Stephen Rivett, have not measured the land in dispute, owing to Charles Babin's refusal to permit it. Authority given to measure Babin's land and all other, as may be necessary to finish the dispute. Arbitrators to proceed and report to the Gov. "Conformable to the minute of Council, Dated 17tlj August, 1736." Annapolis, Jul. 2«. 1838. (signed.) L. Armstrong French translation of foregoing follows [186] Order to Habitans of Chignecto Jiegardiinj O'Neal. [186 Their disputes and animosities and frequent complaints particularly against James O'Neal have given the Govt, great trouble. There may be faults on both sides. It is plain that most of them have transgressed in regard to the payment of the King's quit rents and other dues. "I cannot ommitt thus I. Writing dim : papur waler Htainod and decuyod , Commitmion Book, L720-1741. 225 f J' reat measuvc ist him," |De- le and O'Neal , Arm strong [L8o ) Cbignecto, is are them with ;d.) ihirreff Sec/^ mdry Sen.'' and ;ney for Claude ;ouncil on the b) appointed to ) and Stephen pate, owing to lority given to be necessary to lid report to the cil, Dated I7tb led.) L. Armstruug 6] \if CrNeaL [ISH uent complaints the Govt, great It is plain that the payment of unot ommitt thus Reprimanding you for Such Disobedience and Insolcuco, And silso for your Paring to take up and to poi*8C»M yourbclf of laud:} without the Advice or Previous Co UHcnt cither Ai.*kod for or granted by this hh Majeaty'w ( JovuriuufUt iiurticularly Abram Arsinoe, his sons and tlieir AiJBoeiutCH for presuming in Contempt of Minutes of Council to Disturb Ihc said James Oueil in the possession of that land on LuVulllcrs Island which was thereby provisionally Granted liini, without Grst Showing Cause for their so Doing by making out their right and pretentions thereunto before me and Ills Majesty's Council." Abram Arsinoe et al. have comphiined by peti- tion in 1738 against O'Neal and "Refused and Contemptuous- ly Disobeyed three Several orders and Suunuomi to appear here before me and his Majesty's Council to mnke good their Allegations against him." This noii-couipllunce mIiows not only contempt but that the r complaints were largely ground- less. Therefore, in accordance with the MiniilCH-of.Couneil, dated Dec. 15, 1736, IMay 5, 1737, and May I, ITJiO, .Tames O'Neal is conlivmed in the possession iind prollts of said land until Abram Arsinoe et «/., "who have tliiiH DiMtiirl)cd and bnpcded him from Engaging the Sana", shall make good their Right thereunto by any Previous hiwfull (irtiul thereof." They are also strictly forbidden to hinder O'Neal in possfs- .!ou. As O'N. has obeyed the order issued agniust on the loth inst., he is not to be molusted in the lawful carrying out of his afifairs. Annapolis, July 27, 1738. (signed.) L, Arnmtroug. French transladon of foregoing follows 1 188 t'.] Oi'ikr to Captain Mitford liu'jartUn'j o (Jiii(ii'.\fai'fial. [190 -Major Alexander Cosby of Phillips's PkCgl. of i"'ool, has represented to the General Court-martial, iKild here for the trial of Capt. Patrick Heron of the Same regt., "that tlie said Captain Patrick Heron had given uotus for, and had Refused to pay Several of his men's Subsistancc and Others who had ft- I i ii if ' ii ■iff 'I ;■; 226 Nova Scotia Archives. wrought for him," and as H. has made counter-charges against C, Mitford is hereby authorized to hold a regimental court-martial of all officers under his command, of wliich he is to be president, "to Examine and Enquire into the truth of these said Complaints on both Sides, " and to report thereon to Brig. -Gen. Phillips and to Armstrong "'by the first Opportunity," and to give copies of the report to both parties, if required. Annapolis, Ap. 13, 1709. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Warrant for Arrest oj Indented Servant. [192 Whereas Lewis Francis Gay, indented servant of "Wm. Green, shoemalicr, has run away and deserted his service, this, directed to F. Mangeant, rent-gatlierer at Minas, tlic constable and Deputies of the districts adjacent, sliall bo warr.ant for his apprehension. Annapolis, Ap. 24, 1739. (signed.) L. Armstrong. Oi'der to Bergeav. B. has advised A. in his letter of Ap. 24th last, that he had collected several of H. M. rents due at Chignecto. As Mau- geaut is bound to those parts, B. is directed to deliver said rents to him, taking proper receipt. Annapolis, May 2, 1739. (signed.) L. Armstrong. French tianslaticn of foregoing foUows [192] Warrant to Surve>/ Land. [102 To John Terriot of Minas, Peter Dueron and the othe'' Deputies of Chignecto. Hereby authorized to malce a plan of laads petitioned for b;; several of the inhabitants of Chignecto; which is to be sent to A. on or before the last iter-cbargea b regimental ,f which he the truth of (ort thereou 3y the fiist both parties, ) Lrmstrong. :mt. [192 ant of Wm. I his service, it Minas, the cent, siiall be Armstrong. st, that he had icto. As Man- to deliver said ed.) ,. Armstrong. [102 1 and the other 3 make a plan of inhabitants of I- before the last Commission Book, 1720-1741. 227 Tuesday in July next, by one or more of the saic pctitioiiorn. For so doing, and for taking such persona as you may think proper for your aid, this shall be your warrant. Annapolis, May 2, 1739. (signed.) L. Armstrong. French translation of foregoing follows [193] Onler to Depidies of Chignecto. [193 "Whereas M/ Oucal hath by Letter bearing Date tUo 4tli Nov., 1738, Which being Read in Council Yesterday Com« plained of his Room being forced Open, his wife being Boat, the Keys of his Chest being taken from her and his papers, Amongst AVhich were Contracts and promissory Notes," aH appears more fully in the Minute-of-Council of that date ; the Deputies of Chignecto are directed to inquire into tlie matter and report to A., as said Minute requires. (signed.) Annapolis, May 2, 1739. L. ArmsUoug. Order to Bergean. [194 Whereas H. M. has several quit-rents to be received at Chignecto and neighborhood, as B. has "(Conformable to my former Order) sent me a State thereof," B. is authorized and empowered to receive the same and to give his receipt as a sufficient discharge. B. is to send account and to forward the rents from time to time. Annapolis, May, 1739, (signed.) L. Armstrong. Order to Ens!gn John Slater. [195 Whereas Mangeant, receiver of II. M. rents at Minas, bus informed A. that several of the inhabitants " have refused to pay the Said Rents," and that M. is not able to receive the same or compel payment, for want of proper asBistaaoe, Ensign John Slater (who is also a member of H. M. Council) 1 ';f'' 'I- r:' ! / i\ 228 Nova Scot id, Airhivcu. is to pruocoil witli ii sergeant, corporal ami eight private men to Mina.; ; "And there with Secretary of the I'rovince to Insiptd into the Hehavionr and Comlnct vi' tiiesc l*eo[)lc of which yon arc to Inform yoni' selves an exactly as possiljle and to n)ake Report thereof to me if Occasion reqnircs, that I may in Case of necessity send yon fnrther Directions. " Annapolis, May 21, 1731). (signed.) L. Armstrong. IitHti'nctio)is to ShirreJ'. [100 Whereas Mangcant has sent word that several of the habitans of Minas have refnsed to pay their quit-vents, and Ensign Slater has been ordered to make inquiry into the cause why these people ''do thus Disrepectfully behave themselves," S. is likewise ordered and directed "from the knowledge you must have of their Affairs as Secretary and as One of the Council" to repair with him to M., that they may "Jointly Enquire into the truth and Cause of the Said Complaint and Information sent me, as Strictly as possible and Diligently by your good A dvice to persuade those people to a more Becoming and KespectfuU beha-iour." For so doing this shall be your warrant. Annapolis, May 5, 1738. (signed.) L. Armstrong Warmnt lo Inquire into the DcbU &c, of Timothy Mucffi'cn, Deceased. Directed to W. Skene, W. ShirrelT and J. Slater, membors of H. M. Council. " Whereas Timothy Macqueen, late Partner and in Company with John Southack hath Died Intestate & reputed Insolvent and whereas several of the said Deceased's and his Paituer Creditors have petitioned me and his Majesty's Council for said Province [197] to Issup out Warrants for" [attaching, probably the word: paper gone] "Effects Debts and other Dues to the said Macqueen and Commuaion Book, 1720-1741. 229 .nnstrong. ik'i Macipi'K'n, Southack whether in parloership or Otherwise belonging with- in this Province towards paying their just Debts Knowing of no Other ffuud elsowiiere for Discharging of the same Seeing that Mess" Howman and Emmerson of Boston, Merchants, have Attached there a Sloop and Cargoe belonging to the said Deceased and Partner," Slceue, Shirreff and Slater are appoint' ed (according to Minute-of-Council of the 13th inst; to act as commissioners upon the estate of both or either Macqueeu and partner. "And I do hereby appoint and authorize j'ou to" "send for any person or persons and them for your better and more Certain Information to Examine upon Oath, to demand Hooks Papers Acco'" and other Writeings to take Invontory» of the said Effects and Debts, To Attach, Secure and Receive the Same and to Cause, Authorize and Employ Such other person or persons as you may think proper to Attach Secure, and Receive the Same wherever they may be found within this said Province, And to Prohibit all persons whatsoever who have any Effects or Owe any Debts to the Deceased and Company, from paying the saine to them their Heirs or Assigns upon any Account Whatsoever, till farther orders. And farther to call to an Acco*, Every Person or Persons who may have any of said P2ffecis in possession or are Indebted to the Joint Stock in Company or to either of them in Particular And Moreover to receive the Claims of such Creditors as may be made On or before the first Tuesday in March next And to make a true State and Estimate of the whole, that the same m:iy be laid before me and his Majesty's Council for the end & Purposes aforesaid. And for Your and their so doing this shall be your Warrant." Annapolis, June IS, 1739. (signed.) L : Armstrono . 1 '» fi^l f Advert iaem Put Urtjardhuj Foroijoinq ]Varra)it. [79(9 Timothy Macqueeu, partner of John Soutlmolc, having died intestate and reputed insolvent, creditors have a))plipd for altachuuMits against the tlnn. Thorcfnic Wni. Skene, Wni. Sliirreff and Jn. Slater have been appointiMl ^'Commission- m 280 JVovu iStjofid Archives. ei'b to Ac« upon «li« Kuttitc of tlic Deceased." CreditorH of the Arm tiro to bring tboir books, accouuts and papers to the CommlflslonorM on or before the first Tuesday of March next: till ptMHOiiH indebted to the firm or with the effects of the lirni iu their pOHscssiou are forbidden to pay the same until furtlier ohUth : they are further to give inform- ation to tite CotnnilHHlonorH with all expedition as to what extent they are Indebted to the lirm. AnuapolU, Juae 21, 17U0. (Bigned. L. Armstrong. Order to Ildhitana of ^femeralncou2). [199 AddresHcd to ,Tn. Ili'-bert, Peter Sire, Jr., Jospoh Sire, and Honoro Sire at iMemnrnnoonp, in this prov" of Nova Scotia. William Ulnncliiird, Michel Richard, 1 :d Godet, Peter Godet, .lolin Simon le Blanc, William Gii'ouard, Charles Girouanl, Clmrlea (Jirouard, Jr., Honori5 Blanchard, Peter Depuis and Kranoin (iirouard of Annapolis Royal have in petition reprewcnteil that land which they have improved at Memorameoup have I'lH-n sinzed by "the aft'oresaids" without permission and contrary to repeated orders. Therefore they are summoned to appear "on or before some time in Octob"^ next to show Can«e for your So doing." AnnapoliH, July .lint, 1739. (signed.) Wm Shirreflf Sec. Ordar to the Arninoes in regard to O'Necd. [200 Directed to Abrani Areinoe, his sons and associates at Chignecto, Whereas James O'Neal of said place has again complained not only of their taking the land granted to him on La Valiere'H Inland but also of burning his brush and otlier stutT which he had hud there for the dyking and inclosing of said land, they are therefore directed to pay O'Neal "forty CommsHion Book^ 1720-1741, 981 LiverB" to make pood the dnmapfc, or iippenr liore on or before Nov. 27 to allow cause, Otc. "iiy his HoiiourH Commaiul by & with the Advice of the Council." AnuapoJis, Aug. 1., 173ij. (unsigned.) Order to Pay. To Peter Sire, Senr. Directed by the Governor "to Order you to pay to Mr. William Winnett or Order" i'lJO, 13». balance of account due to him. If he does not pay, ho ie ordered to appear before the Governor-in-Councll to nhow cause, &c. Annapolis, Sept. 8., 1739. (signed.) Wni. Slilrreff 8eo.>' U w .hinmincemoit of Oovprnor's Dpnfh. ^'Neal. [200 [201 To the Deputies of the River of Anuapolin Uoynl. Whereas by the death of Gov. Armstronf;, the civil govern- ineut devolves upon Adams as President of the Council, Deputies are ordered to api)e:ir at a meotiufi; of H. M. Coinu'll to be held on Monday, 17th inst. "at the President's houBO In the lower Town of Annapolis Royall, As you will AiHwer the Contrary." Annapolis, Dec. 15, 1739. (signed.) Jn" Adftins, "N B, that One of the same tenor dated the IStli Jttiiry'>' 1739/40 was sent to the Dcputys of the Sev.' District* up the Bay. , Except the Day Appointed Which was Discretion- ary as the time might permit." Order to Ma)igeuat to Settle. As the Lieut. (Jlov. is dead.- and as the government of the province has devolved upon the President of the Council, 1. In French. 2. "D'ftutant (juc lo ten I.u.iUeimnt Gonvornor ot ("oiiiitiand- aul on ChOf do Cette Province eit Mort." •m. #: ■ft' :%i: Iji 282 Xova Scotia Archives. John Adams, P^sq., M. is ordered to render bis accounts^ be- fore H. M. Council, as soon as possible, Annapolis, Jan., 1739/40 Wm. ShiiTcff Sec J "N: B That One of the same tenor and date was Sent to W Bergcau and Auothor to M' Oncil At Chiconectou as also to the Rent Gathorors of the I?iver of Annapolis RoyJ" OrrJer for AttncJimenl . [t?'>-J' ! ! To Jolm Hanlickl and Edwanl Amhurst, Esquires, executors of the late Grov. Armstrong's will. "Whereas the said Lawrence Armstrong, Deceased, did in his life time for several years past Demand & Receive of and from Ii.h Majesty's Subjects Resideing in this Province the Seignoriull Rents & Other Dues belonging and Appartaining to his Majesty George the Second of Great Brittain, flfrance and Ireland, King, &c, And as he has never Rendered any Account nor made any Remittances thereof to the Right Hon.^'"" Horatio Walpole Esq' the person Appointed by his 3Iajesty to Receive liis Rents in America, nor never Com- municated the Statement & Amount of Said Rents to liis Majesty's Council nor lo the Secretary of the Province ; it has therefoic iieen .Tiidged proper by his Majesty's Council to Attach the said Deceased's Estate and Effects in this Prov- ince, to Answer for the Amount and Value of the Rents he has Received as aforesaid. "I do therefore (Conformal)le to the Minute of Couuv.iI of the 14"' Instant f>f wliich the Annexed is a true Copy) here- by for and on Account of his Majesty und in his name Attach the same in your hands & Possession for the Space of Eighteen montlis for the answering and paying to his Majesty the said Rents ite. Or till his Royal! pleasure is thereon known. "Wherefore you are hereby Recpiired to Keep & Secure in your hands and possession (for the use & purpose afores.*' that part of said Estate and Effects or the V.i.lue tiiereof that shall or may Remain after the funeral Charges and Quarters are 1. "avoc lo Coinptc des Rentes, Lois ct Venles quo Vous Aurioz reed" iccounts^ be- iiTcff Sec/ was Sent to ectou tis also Roy'" 'JO-:} [i^ , Esquires, 'Whereas the life time fo'- nd from h.^ le Seignoiiall lining to liis , ff ranee and lendered any to the Right ointed by his r never Com- Rents to his •ovince ; it has ''s Council to in this Prov- tlie Rents he of Couuv.il of e Copy) here- j ntinie Attach tlie Space of to his Majesty nre is thereon op & Secure in 3e afores/'' that ereof that shall i\ Quarters are Auriez recii" Commission BooJi, 1720'1741. 388 Cleared and paid off till the said Eighteen months from the date hereof are fully Expired, or his Majesty's pleasure be thereon known as aforesaid, fail not a8 you will Answer the Contrary." Annapolis, Jan. 19, WSSX-IO (signed.) John Adams. Then follows a second copy of the proclamation on p. 201 and below the signature ''Johu Adams," with thii memo in Sbirreff's handwriting: "N. B. That Notice of thlf« Order being already taken in fo: 201 it is here Incerted through inadvertancy." Mascarenc's Proclamation [204 As the Governor is absent and the Lieut. -Gov. dead, the government, civil and military, has devolved "on me as Eldest Councellor & President for the time being of his Majesty's Councill for this province I have thought fitt By and With the Advice of the said Council to order that The Regulations made for the Administration of Justice & the Several Justices and Other Officers Appointed for tliat End shall Continue in the same manner as they Avere Established until further Order." Annapolis, March 24, 1739\40 (s'sned.) P : Mascarene "God Save Tht King." French translation of foregoing follows [204, f.] Pm^sjjort for St. Poucy. [205 "WnRREAs the Bearer hereof M' St. Honey a Missionary Priest of the Church of Rome has for some time past Resided in this place and is now on iiis Return to the Dominio is of France where he Belongs," nil oflleors, civil and military, are I Wf 234 Nova Scotia ArcJUves. to allow him a free passage "Without any L'^tt or Molesta- tion." Passport to be valid for three months from date. Annapolis, Ap. 23, 1740. (signed.) P. Mascarene Order for Running a Dividing Line. [206 m H. M. Council, having examined the difference between Alexander and William Trahau, of Minas, in regard to the di^idlng line between their properties, and having heard the evidence and passed Judgment, this is to empower W. Winuett Esq., Capt. Peter Blin and Capt. Nath.' Donnel "Jointly Or Either of Them to Draw the said Line which ia to Run South South West, Beginning from a Station Called L'Estang at the place where formerly a Vessel Stood, and to Assist them wherein The Gentlemen Above Named or Either of them as Aforesaid ore to make Choice of Some of the Ancientest Best Knowiiiine after it is fairly Taken with a True and well Approv'd Compass with such marks as may be well known to Both the Party s unto which the said Partys are to Abide under the Penalty of Paying the Sum of" £100 or 1200 livres " By Either of them who shall Presume to Transgress this Sentance." Annapolis, May 7, 1740. (signed.) P. Mascarene Postscript.' Alexander and William Trahan are further re- commended to make a fair and friendly division of the land enclosed and open, meadow, upland, and wood, following tlie line mentioned in the preceding order, as far as Jean le Blanc's : in order to avoid further disputes and law-suits. And he who by his obstinacy shall bring about a new suit 1. In Freucb, or Molesta- m date. ) Mascavene [206 itjce between regard to the ing heard the empower W. J^ath.' Dounel Line which 18 Station Called Stood, and to ,ined or Either Some of the Inhabitants of e Employ'd in rst Agreement 211 and to state True and well be well known ■9 are to Abide £100 or 1200 e to Transgress led.) P. Masearene n are further re- siou of the land 3d, following tlie far as .lean le \ luid law-suitsf. ,bout a new suit Commission Book, 1720-1741. 235 may expect to pay all costs, as both parties had desired the Council to give judgment, since its last sentence, in regard to the undivided property. Annapolis, May 8, 1740. (signed.) P: Masearene Proclamation in Regard to Crown Lands. [207 Preamble rehearses that habitans of Annapolis, Miuas, Chignecto and other settlements "have presumed to mark out," Crown lands, " Especially at Chipody and the Rivers Adjacent and Other places and have Diked, fenc'd and Other- ways Improv'd them & Some have Settled themselves and families thereon Without Any Lawf ull title and Contrary to the Repeated Orders of this Government." All those who have thus "Shewed their Contempt as well as to prevent Others falling into the same fault" are notified that if there is ever a new division of land, those who have obeyed orders will be entitled to favour and "those who have Shew'd their Con- tempt and Disobedience shall be Debarr'd from it and may Expect such further marks of Di^pleai^ ire a« they Deserve." Annapolis, May 12, 1740. (signed.) P Masearene Order for Road-making. [208 Addressed to Peter Blanehard, the Deputy for Bellisle. Upon the report of John Easou and John Hargrave "Chosen by the parties in Dispute to Survey tlie road Leading to Bell- isle " that the old road going through Rene Barnaby's marsh Wits impracticable and that the new road planned ("projected") ftloiig the edge of the wood could be made good and niain- taiuod with little expense and labour, the Council gave it as tiioii opinion that the latter should be made good for the use of the public and maintained accordingly. This empowers B. ■a m m W- 2S6 Nova Scotia Archives. to order the inhabitants of his district to give their assistance in this affair ''an has been Practiced in such Like Cases": each and all to obey. (signed.) Annapolis, May 12, 1740. P. Mascarene. Notice of Declaration of War. [209 In French. Notifies the Indians and inhabitants of this province of Nova Scotia that the King of England has declared war with the King of Spain, and at present we have no war with any other nation. (signed.) Annapolis, May 15, 1740. P. Mascarene. i \ Order to Pay. Preamble refers to two Minutes of Council having been laid before the Governor. Petitioner has again complained that James Giroard has positively refused to pay her what was therein ordered, she having by the accidents of fire lost a former copy. Minutes liereby confirmed in Council and Giroard is ordered to comply with the said sentence as he will answer at his peril. (signed.) Annapolis, May 27, 1740. P. Mascarene. Commission to Bovry «s Notanj. Preamble rehearses the particulars of Philipps's appoint- ment of A. Bourg as Piocurutor at Minas and of Armstrong's appointment of Mangeant in his place. All which being con- sidered, and finding that, notwithstanding all care and precau- tions hitherto taken for tlie preservation of H. M. interest, the inliabitants, contrary to the ten(jr of the grants by wiiicli they hold their hindK, daily impair and encroach thereupon, liy passiu'j; deeds of sale and exehanue of tlieir land ; it has lieeii judged proper to re-establish Hoiirg as Notary "at The Grand Commission Book, 1720-1741. 237 I Pr»5 and the places adjacent within the Gut of Mine3 and to Enjoin him as he is Willing to Accept of that Employ Strictly to Comply With the following Orders," and idl others that may be sent to him. lioiirg is theiei'oie le-estahlished, con- stituted and authorized to act as Notary according to his oath. He is to obey the following orders : "1. You are Therefore to Keep an Exact Register of all Deeds of Sale and Exchange of Lands made by you amongst the Inhabitants of your Above Mentioned District for Which you are to Receive the Accustom'd fees from the Said Inhab- itants making Such Deeds With the Necessary Addition for your trouble [paper rotted : several words illegible] to the Secretary's Office in this place. "2. You are at the Passing of Every Deed of Sale and Exchange Immediate'y to Receive the fines of Alienation Thereby Due to His Majesty or If the Case Require Upon the Non payment thereof to take Sufficient Security That His Majesty's Interest may not Suffer as heretofore Out of which Sum by You Received and for Which you are to be Account- able you are tc be Allowed three Shillings for every Pound. " 3. You are to Keep an Exact and Regular Account of all Such fines of Alienation and Other Dues Thereby Accru- ing to his Majesty and by you Received (from which fines none are to be Exempted for any cause of Kindred or any Other) and to give Information thereof to me or to the Com- mander in Cheif of This province for the time being and to the Sec.^" Office that the same may be as the Case may Require at any time Laid Before the Council as also to the Person or Persons that is or may Be Appointed Receiver of Hia Mojestys Rents that he may Incert it in his Generall Accounts and to pay the same as you may be Hereafter Directed for which a Receipt from the Person or Persons to Whom paid shall be your Discharge. "4. You are to transmit Extracts or Minutes of all Contracts Passed by you to the Sec."* office & to make Particular mention in the Deeds of Sale, &c., of the Place Where said Lands which may be Sold or Exchanged are fu W I. .i:v;:' i 'III If m iS'f m m '■km ■Pi I', r' li- lt 238 Nova Scotia Archives, I I I ! i Scituatcd & By Whom tbey arc Sold or Exchanged aud of the Contents of all Other Writings or Contiucts. "5. And to prevent all frauds lly (/landeetinc Deeds of Conveyance you are to Observe and make Publickly Known that none .ire to be allowed Valid or Of any force But Such as are passed Before llic Sec." or Your Self as Notary or Some Other persou or PorHons that may be at any time Authorized and Appointed to Act and take Cognizance of These or Such as these Affairs. ♦' 6. You are also to transmitt Extracts or minutes of all Mortgages & the Last wills and testaments of Deceased Persons that The Same may be i)rov'd and Kept upon Record here that the Will of The Testator may be Comply'd With and Whereas many DilTcrences and Great Disputes have Happened in Several familys In llegnrd to the Division of Their Estates. And Whereas it is Customary amongst tie Inhabitants to make Contracts of marriage and Other Settle- ments as also for the Parents to Divide and Distribute their Lands and Effects amongst their Children Or Othcrways to Dispose thereof by Instruments in Writing In Order therefore [top of page, paper rotted, several words missing] Differences and Disputes or at Least That the Same may be with more Ease Regulated and Adjusted you are also Directed to Send Coppys or faithful Extracts of all Such acts t^- .he Sec.-' Ofllce to be there Keept upon Record or upon (lie as the Case may Require. " 7. You are to take a Particulnr Account of all Strangers that may Come into these Parts of the Province from Whence They Came the time They Intend to Stay and the Business Which Brought Them there and to Ciive Advice thereof as Soon as Opportunity may Perniitt.. You are to keep amongst your Registers all Orders that Shall be Addressed to you or Messieurs the Deputys et to transmitt Copys thereof as the Case Shall Require Attested under your hand to the Different Districts of Minas as far as Coboquid." This to be B.'s warrant and to remain in force until further orders. Annapolis, May 7, 17'10. P: Mascarene. nged and of nc Deeds ot ickly Knowii I'ce But Such i8 Notarj^ or at any time ognizauce of iiinutes of all of Deceased i Kept upon be Coniply'd Disputes have e Division of : amongst the Other Settle- listribute then- Othcvways to )rdor therefore ig] Differences be with more ectcd to Send f-. I he Sec.-' ile as the Case if all Strangers from Whence \ the Business vice thereof as o keep amongst ssed to you or thereof as the to the Diftereut ■cc until further Ma-icarene. Commission Book^ 1720-1741. Order to Give Pon^esinou,^ 289 [302 Preamble rehearses case of Stephen llivcll and iiio children vs. Claude Brossard, all of rizi(|uid. Biosnard Itought land from Cccilc Rivett, sister of Stephen II., hciny; licr share of her father's estate. Case heard l)eforo C^ovornur-iu-Council, Aug. 7, 1736. Both sides agreed to submit to the Judgment of arbitrators chosen by themselves ; and euturcd Into a bond to that effect " under the pain of one ThouHand liivors Tournois " to be paid by the party not agreeing to the party observing, as appears by the act of arbitration, dsited Oct. 9, 1736. Whereas Rivett has not complied with the Judgment of the arbitrators, notwithstanding the sentence of the Gov.-in- Council, March 7, 1738/9, "But Obstinately ami Very Unjust- ly Keeps the said Brossard out of posscsHlon of Said Lands Uy him Purchased as Aforesaid as ApptMirs by the said Arbitrators Report bearing the Date the llUt of October, 1738." These authorize "you," the DeputicH of Plziquid, to put Brossard in possession of said landH imnu'dlately or at most within ten days from the time they ix'c«ivo this order. They are also to use their utmost endeavorn to make Rivett pny costs to Brossard; "the said Dispute Occasioned by The Contempt of The Said Rivett as it Appears by the Report of The Arbitrators and Their Act of SubmisHlon." In case Rivett submits to the orders of the Govt, and lie has any cause to bring forward, other than what hah> been already considered and decided on, he may produce tlunn according to the letter sent herewith, after submitting to the present orders.^ Annapolis, May 27, 1740. Order to Deputies to Inquire, [303 Dispute exists between Claude Thibadeau and the widow of Michael Thibadeau of Round Meadow, regarding a piece of fence (?) which has been used by the said C. T. 1. Note. After f . 909, the nnmbers run 300, SOI. &o. 2. Lacks Moscawne's signature, but is eountor«l»nod hp Shlrrtff. orders foUowinif are in French . The four 11 1 .1 m ■mi ■■ ii'M 240 Nova Scotia Archives. fi ff ; In order that the parties may come an agreement, or that the matter may be settled by law, Pierre lilanchard, Charles Alaitiii aud Francis Amirau, the three Deputies who live near- etit, are named arbitrators to go to said place in dispute nt Kound Meadow some day this week, and look into the agreement made by these two parties by arbitration, by which this piece of fence is to be made [paper decayed : words missing], which must pay the costs of it, and what part of the fence each of the parties must keep up, in pro- portion to his division of the land. To make a faithful report of the matter, in case the parties do not agree. Annapolis, June 2, 1740. (signed.) ■\Vm. Shirreff, Scc.^ Note. I am not sure that I have read this correctly : the phrases "Couchure dont uu morceau " aud "ce moreau de Bouchure" seem to refer to the same thing : but the diction- aries do not notice either "couchure" or "bouchure." A friend informs me that "bouchure" is in use among the Acadian French of Nova Scotia in the sense of "fence." — [Ed.] Order for Repairing Road. [304 To the Deputies of the Annapolis River. VVeather favoi- able for repairing the road which runs from the Cape to the shore (" Grave"). Deputies are to assign without delay, to every habitan what he is to contribute to the work. It is a public highway used by everybody. Everyone must, accord- ing to custom, contribute in proportion, material, labor or carriage, or else a payment. Deputies to undertake this, and render an account, that all may be satisfied. Annapolis, June 4, 1740. (signed.) P: Mascarcne. Order to Return Aryas. Several muskets have been lent to the habitans of this ('ape and River by the servants of the late Mr. Armstrong. Deputies to announce to all and sundry that habitans who have muskets or other property belonging to the late Mr. Comi)iiifNio)i, Bouk, 17 20' 17 4 L n\ nt, or that the ihard, Charles who live near- : in dispute at ook into the tion, by which jcayed : words md what part p up, in pro- ake a faithful agree. d.) hirreff, Secy correctly : the 'ce moreau de ut the diction- louchure. " A )ugthe Acadian '-[Ed.] [^304 Weather favoi*- ,he Cape to the ithout delay, to work. It i3 a ; must, accord- terial, labor or ertake this, and cd.) : Mascarcnc. .ms of this Cape Ir. Armstrong. it Jiabitans who ,0 the late Mr. Armstrong, are to hand thcui over as soon us poHsihU' lo Messrs. Haudlield and Auihurst, his executors: or i'lse, il' property is found in their possession, lliey Avill bo prosetniled. Annapolis, June 5, 1740. (signed.) P. MtiscKrouc. Memo ire pour Momiear [rest illegible]' \jm 1. Must try to get the habitam to choose for Deputies, men of good sense, upright, men of property and having the good of the community at heart, and sensible of the duty to which they are bound by their oath of allegiance. 2. Deputies having tixed times for meeting and cousultii* lion should act togetlier in the execution of the orders, *Stc., of the Govt, in the interests of justice and of the good of the community. 3. Deputies in their meetings should make joint reply to the letters of the Govt, addressed to them in common, and propose measures for the common good. 4. They should watch and keep in hand restless spirits who could turn the liabiUuis from their duty and lead them contrary to the oath of allegiance, which they have taken lo the King ; in order tluit the comumuity may not uuike ilHclf suspected, and avoid the ruin which may overtake it in such a case. 5. Deputies to see to their duty in regard to the rogiilatioiis I'ur keeping up the fences ( V Bouchurcs) : and those who have unruly cattle must not let them stray into their ucigh- hours' property. 6. Deputies to concert measures lor the upkeep and im. provemcut of bridges and highways, and particularly that which runs from Miuas up this river, the half which is on this side as the more difficult, being more than the proportion of the habitans of this side. 7. An account to be given of the mills built in the tiuic of the old seigneurs, the dues that they should pay, those that 1. Marginal note : " Omitted to bo entered in his uropor pliice, to. 301. *fi I'U m I iii ¥. 242 ^ova Scotia Archives. have been built without leave and siuen the Kinri; has been in possession of the seignoiy, in order that tliose who liave transgressed may compound and the King get his rights. 8. Mr. Bellhunieur will ascertain the vulue of the land which belongs to Joseph Dugas and since escheated to the Crown, or what it might be worth if farmed out ; and give his opinion. 9. He will also inform himself if there is any hahitan of good standing who would like to farm the King's rents and annual dues for the districts of Minas and Cobeciuid, and what should be given per annum ; in order that it may be decided, upon the advice which he may give, if it is to the King's interest to farm it as a whole rather than [paper decayed] Aiiuapolis, May 27, 1740. ^signed.) Paul Mascarene. ConintiiiNida of IktjifiHlc Maiijiis. [8(in Preamble refers to M.'s appointment by Armstrong, dated Dec. 28, 1737; commission states that M. should assist only F. Mangeant, Receiver of the King's Rents, who is out of the province. M. not only to continue in his cmi)loy as constable, in conformity with the proclamation of March 24, "last," but to be aiding and assisting the Deputies and all others employ- ed by Govt, in that part of the province, in the lawful execu- tion of their said ofHcc : and as the case may at any time require, to connuaud in the King's name his subjects residini; in these parts to give their assistance for the preservation of the peace and the promotion of II. M. service. Annapolis, June, 1740. (signed.) P: Mascarene. Proclamation Regarditnj Rotnisfi PrieNts. [307 Preamble states that several missiouary priests have ^' Eucroachetl Upon the Allowance Given to the FrcucL y has been in »9C who have » rights. • of the haul heated to the ; aud give his ,ny hahltdJi of ig's rents ami ^obetiuid, ami I at it may be if it is to the r than [paper Mascarene. nstroug, dated aid assist only lo is out of the »y as constable, M, "last," but others eniploy- c hnvful execu- ly at any time d)jects residing preservation of ed.) Mascarene. Comminftinn Bnnl\ 1720.1741. 248 f.sf.s. [:jo'> ' priests have to the French luliabitants" of tiiis province, of the free exercise of their religion guaranteed l)y the fourteenth article of tiie Treaty of Utrecht: and that several irregularities have been and may be further committed by the said Missionary Priests. Gov.-in- CnuDcil think good to publish Art. 14. (Quoted complete. The part of the Romish religion which is not allowed in Groat Britain cannot be exercised here. Some of the pr'osts "have talcen upon themselves to Pronounce & may think themselves Authorized to Pronounce Kxcommunieations Whereby to l)(>l)rive His Majesty's Subjects or Others under tlie Protection ol this Crovernnient of all Manner of Assistance or means To Procure tlieir Livelybood." No Romish ecclesiastical juriu- diction can be exercised in this province; but all crimes of whatever nature can be punished only in H. M. courts. All missionary and other priests are forbidden by this proclama- tion to "Presume to Pronounce Or Cause to be Pronounced or Published any such Kxcommunication." Annapolis, July .", 1740. (signed.) P : Mascarene. Pi'ochiiiiHfion to Pi'ofp.d Crown Lamh. [.WS Certain hahitan>i of this River have asked leave to winter on the coast, "in Order to Procure a Livelyhood for them- selves and faniilys." Crown Lands tliere already occupied and about to be occupied by others before any answer can lie 2;iven to their petition. Tliese i>roceedings directly contrary U) previous orders frequently iiuhlished. Petitioners and all nthers forbidden to possess liiemselves of said lands "or to make any work or Improvement Thereupon Hefore Proper liOave is llrst Granted." Anuapolis, July 12, 1740. (unsigned by Mascarene.) Certijlcate of Havinrj Takex the Oath 1309 .\ddressed to all ofHcers civil and military. Charles Deut- Ireniont, Joseph Dentremont, Peter Landry, Francis VlUette, fp^'f j,li I \ .:\i ■ W 2^4 Nnva Sent in Arrhivpn, t| H«'mio [iiiiidry, (.'liiiilfH Mciiho, FranoiH Mousp and .TanioH Ainiraiix, iiiliuldliiiilM «if l*oliiiineonp havo taken the oath of tiUpgiiuu'c anliavo aiipciUH liy Minute of Council of .luly 2!), "which the Partys will gk.c ,V'!i t<» 1 ' K('|,t in Vour Ollico." Land in (picslion i- to he divided by arbitrators mentioned in minute, and Hourji is to be arbitrator. II. ordered to make the division and report in writlnp;. AnnupoliM, July 2fl, 1740. (signed.) P Mascavei.? [400 Oi'ilfr Pmhlhltinn Sftftcitiont. [m To .losepli Liindry, Dennis r^eitiio'^^, .Joseph Doucotte. .Iimu^H Ilertruin, Michae! i)oii<'ette, .Jaui«s Saverne, Petci Doucette, (icrmaiu Doucette and :dl whom it may concern. Their petition of .Iidy 7, askinjj; pon.iission to go r.ii'll winter at TIbogue, with their ramilies, taken into onii. sideration by II. M. Council this (ii'v. They have not! waited for Council's decision, but in direct opposition to tlio advice of the President of the Oounci', 'hat in the mean time] and .TamoH n the oath of LovftUy Liko f to AHsist the odicncc" ; and artiolo. of tli-o ofllcois aro to pd) Mascarenp. ato Wan Cirlven Inserted Tlioy [400 Blanc and R»'iii igainst Anthony , in relation to I. jM. Council :i> vhich the Ptuty> nd in qncstion i> nite, and Ronrji lie division ami ncd.) P Maseaveiif* [m oseph DoiiCPttP. Saverne, Peter it may concern. 9ion to p;o v.\v\ taken into eon- They have imt opposition to the in the mean time CnmrninHlnn Tinnk, 1720.1741. 245 Yon mifjht go u (iHhing in the Usual IVraniiei' aH you DeMJi'od," they have carried their faniilicH to 'ribojruo and then* hidlt houses in order to settle, without permission, on Crown hiiul. Ti)ey are ordered to withdraw, and the usual rif^hts of IIhIiIu^ and fowlinj; for t!io support of their familleH will not he debarred. Annapolis, Aug. 2, 1740. (sia;ned,) \\ MHHcnrene. Perniinfiinn lo Wialor. If^'- To the same. Their submissive petition of y«'»terday'M date has induced H. M. Council to recall their order of the 2nd inst. "From the Circumstances of Your family^ and Your Expressing Repentance for Your fault and folly Counnltted," the Council permits them to Avinter at Tiboja;ue umler the following restrictions, which they have promised iu the pres- ence of the Council to o))serve. Thev arc? not to raise dikes on the land, or iu any way claim right to it hy virtue of tliU or of any other permission ; l)ut to witlidraw theuiMelves and families from it, on the first order given. Annapolis, Aug. 7, 1740. (signed.) V: Masenreno. Order Not to Molest. [4n:j To Peter IJenoit ("Hennitt") pf al., luihltTe»pondence] to Beloher, 129; to Board of Trade, 128; to Gould, 129; to Philipps, 128. A damn, 72. Admiralty, Caulfeild to, 15, 28. Admiralty courts to be held, 56. Agent, orders to, 33. Agent of Garrison, Caulfeild to, 17. Agents' unprecedented conduct, 32. Agreement, refusal to observe, 165. Agriculture, at Annapolis, 24. AldeUj Jno., 2, 6, 8, 10, 17; declaration regarding robbery, 75; opposed to Nicholson, 27; restitution to, 72; robbery of, 66, 74, 75, 76; to be examined, 3; to sail, 3; Alden, John, "William, 33, 41; ireport on provisions, 7. Aldridge, Capt., 41; from Armstrong, 86; reprimanded, 87. Alienation, fines of, 81, 97, 98, 197, 212, 237, 248. Allegiance, of head, binding on all, 164. inhabitants will not swear, 68; proclamation regarding, disregarded, 70; Rivet bring habifann of Plzlquld, to, 185. Allegiance, oath of, 77, 196, 241; list of those who havo taken, 243, 241; not taken, 159; offered, 165; required, 188; urged. 57. Allen, Lewis, 78. Allowance, GoveoTior's, requested, 129; short, 24. AmhUTSt, Lt. Edward, 101, 105, 241; Deputy Surveyor, 124; executor of Armstrong's will, 232; house burnt, 114; to direct road-makJng, 202, 203; unable to follow instructions, 123. "Ancient" inhabitants, to arbitrate, 210; "Anclentest" habitam, to arbitrate, 234; Animals, not to be taken from herd, 195 Annapolis Royal Armstrong to Dea>u'ties of, 88; avoided by Indians, 26; breaches in fort, 10; Deputies to confer with Governor, 57; Deputies to meet, 231; garrison needs pork and molasses, 23; Indians coming to, 99; missionaries must visit, 157; no furs brought to, 6; only point of export, 1S2; Philipps's proolamatlon at, 74; Phlllppa to habitana of, 166, 167; proclamation for, 131; rent-gatherer at, 197; ShJrreff to Deputies of, 98; store-room out of repair, 11. Annapolis, river, survey ordered, 195; survey completed, 198. Appeal, rules, for, 150. Appellant, to pay costs. In adverse Judgment, 133. Appraisement, of attached goods, 198. Arms, not fit for service, 54; to be returned, 240. Armstrong, Oapt. Lawrence, absent on leave, 29, 46; asks instructions, 106; brings Philipp's recall, 174; death of, 231; defalcations, 232; for Canso, 70; leave revoked, 71. Lieutenant-Governor, 171; major, 69; misbehavior, 27; refuses document, 16; sharp message to. 73; suicide of, 128. 129; treatment of Winnilett undeserved, 34. Armstrong's executors, arms returned to. 241. Armstrong, [Correi^ovdence] from Newcastle, 127; to Aldridge, 86; to Belcher. 83, 86, 87, 102, 108; to Borgeau, 123; to Biflhop of Quebec, 89; >: , ;;'ii: if \ M ; 2.')2 INDEX. I Armstrong — Continued. to Board of Ordnance, 126; to Board of Trade, 90, 93, 109, 118; to Bourg, 80, 81, 185; to de Brouillan, 85, 107; to Corker, Thos., 107; to Cosby, 119; to C. Sable Indians, 102; to "Danlloo" 113; to Dentremont, 101; to Dunbar, 83; to Deputies, 79; to Deputies of Annapolis, 88; to Deputies of Chlgnecto, 117; to Deputies of Mlnas, 77, 80, 85; to de la Goudalle, 89, 115; to Gov. of C. Breton, 99; to J. P.'s at Canso, 87; to Le Mercler, 118; to Mangeant, 115, 116, 119; to Maniiflls, 97; to Mltford, 122; to O'Neal, 118; to Philipjw, 128; to Secretary of State, 103, 110, 114; to Shirreff, 123, 124, 125, 126; to St. John Indians, 98, 112; to Yonge, 122. Artoitratlon, at Canard, 244; Deputies to enforce, 162; In land dispute, 206; ordered, 240; refusal to abide by, 163; refusal to obey, 165. Arbitrators, prevented from measuring, 224; sentence of, not fdllowed, 239; settle dispute, 141. Arrest, order for, 203, 210, 226; ArsJnoe, Albram, Ivirns O'Neal's brush, 230; molests O'Neal, 225. Assault, on Bergeaiu, 223; on Mrs. O'Neal, 227. Assurance to Indians, 98. Attorneys In case, 216. Attaiehment, order for, 199. 232; request for, 228, 229. Aucoin, Martin, Jr., 188. Authority, Brltlsih, limited, 67; over priests, 108; time to establish, 69. to be maintained, 149, 153; Authority, for plan, 227. Babin, Charles, prevents survey, 224. Babln. Joseph, 188. Bale Verte, illicit tnade by, 153. Ball, jumped, 223. Balances of pay, 64. lia/limore, wreok, 99. 101, 102, 103. 104. 107, 108, HI; robbery of, 209. Banlleu, 196. Bardln, Ulcliard, 89. BarfockH, Indlfforency of, 34; none at Canso, 91; out of repair, 53; to be rebuilt, 199. Barthlemy, son of Blscaroon, 113. Beaches ait Can.'o, to be allotted, 69. l^auibas«in, land tiikun by ha(}itaim of , 2 2 ; outrage at, 6; robbery of Adams by Indians, at, 8. Bedding, garrls|iutleB to assist, 247; invited to Annapolis, 159; ordered to pay, 226; reanon for suspecting, 159; iRecolve.' and Notary, 164; summons for, 129; to rocelve quit-rents, 227; to visit Annapolis, 164. Bergeau [Oor)'f.Mpniiileiive] from Armstrong, 123; from Mascarene, 130, 137, 142, 143. ir.2, 169; from Shlrpeff, 130. Bigot, Mascarene to, 151. BlUi, nt 50 per cpnt. advanmp, 17, 20, 40: directions for drawing wanted, 31; memo of, 37; non-payment of, .37; not promptly paid, 47; 107, 108. Ill; on, 113. Hotted, 69. 2 2; ndlans, at. 39, 53. by Blin, 23. ison, 17; 87, 103, 108; ourg, Alexan- , 119; uce.] from Mascarene 151. ent to, 197. ed, 235, 3au), 142; 159; 159; 164; !27; I. L37, 142, 143, 152, •p, 17, 20, 40; wanted, 31; INDK.K, 253 iJills — Continued. unpaid, 42. Births, burials, recorded, 197. Biscaroon, 113. Black cattle, Robichaux to buy 79. Blair, William, master ot Prince Frederich, 28 Blin, Peter, capt. S3, 110, 234; allowed freight, 33; gone to Chignecio, ]37; Justice of Peace, 134; master of shallop Hannah, 18; supplies beef to garrison, 2,6; to hear proclamation, 165. Board of Ordnance [Comapomknct] Armstrong to, 126; Cau'lifeild to, 40, 47; from PhiUipipis, 61. Board of Trade, [Comtijmuhmf.] from Armstrong, 90, 93, 118; from Caulfeild, 13, 24, 34, 35, 38; from PhlUipps, 56, 57, 61, 63, 76. Bonds, to prevent clandestine trade. 146. Book, of plans,, ui. Book, of registration, 123. Books, refusal to produce, 174; to be kept by rent-gatherer, 213. Borland, 3, 4. 7, 8, 9, 36; from Caulfeild, 50; his attorney, Ferguson, 10. Boston, Governor of, informs Caulfeild of In- dian outrages, 21; merchants, l; merchant assists garrison, 17; money, ratio to gold, 41; paper money, 181; sett'ora, efforts to obtain, from, 191; traders, supply Cape Tlreton, ;;4. "Bouchure." fence (?), 240, 241. lioudre, 72; for Grand Manan, 70; forward.s clothing, 73. Boudrot, Charles, 155. Boundary commission. 63, 68, Ho; western, of N. S., 72, Boundaries, dlfflculties iregardlng, 97; to be remarked, 196. Bourg, Alexandre (see also Eellehu- meur) 165; arbitrator, 244; and Mangeant, to visit disputed lands, 221; asked to account for 200 Lilvres, 186; careless in accounts, 216, 217; commission, as collector of King's rents, 145; in agreement with Mangeant, 161; receives commission, 142; re-established as Notary, 236; settles dispute, 139; lioiii'g, A\Q\,~-Coi\tinved. to forward letter, 143; to mtbko uip Uiccouints iwith Mangeant, 219. Bourtr, Alexandre, [Gorreapondtuce] tvivm ArmBtrong, 80, 81, 185; from Mttscarenp, 134, 135, 140, 142, 146, 148, 160, 161, 153, 154, 156. 157, 160, 162. Bourgfloli iw. Loger, 211, 212. Buurgoolrt ()/», Landry, 162. liourtfoolM (« Mouton tt al., 212. UourguulH, Petit Jacques, summoned, 213. Uourvllle, Mascarenc to, 151. llout, iHle de, 221. Bifcftux, IMerro, 141, 165. Braux >-^ Hubert, 162, 163, 165. Breat'hei in fort, 63. Brldfi', fomntiiilnl regarding, 223; order for building, 247; to b« repaired, 144. Orldgt'B and highways, 241. British BUbjectH, at Pobonicoup. 213,211. Brondstroct, (father) Lieutenant. dialh of, 94. Broadstreet, John, (son) as preventive officer, 68. U&utenant, of militia, 179; promotion nBked for, 64; to bt' relieved, 83; de Broulllan, [(JornK^inndtnn] from ArmBtrong, 85, 107; from PhlllppB, 65, 59. BrOMard, poBBession denied, 23J. Brush for dyking, burnt, 230. Buckler, Andrew, 9B, 103, 104, 107, ill. Buckler, Mr«. Sunanna, 99, 100, 101, 103, 107, 109, 111. BulldlnK, Indian interference, 86. BuliaiUKB repaired, 75. Burehfleld and Nicholson, appoint New- ton, 27. Bureh#t(t, from (%ulfe»d, 40; irom PhlllppB, 56; tranimltB Admiralty's orders to Caul- fslld, 28. Bujeau, BUHipeoted, 161. Bulges, moBter gunner, 18, 28. Buttings and boundlngs, 196; plan of, 116. Button, Kns, Thos., 12, 37; on leave, 4resenitatlon8 to court-marttial, 225; resignation, 83; Bummer-house at Annapolis, 182 n.; Cosby, Major Lieut. Oov. [Correnpo7ideiKt] from Armstrong, 119; from Mn.sca.rene, 132. '(^ostabc'.r governor of C. B., 26. Coatabelle, desipatch to, on Indi'am out- rages, 22. Costs, half, order to pay, 216; to be paid by defendant, 239. Cottenham Samiif^l, Ens. 210. sent for provlaions, 79, 80. "Couchure," 240. Courts, none in N. S.. 39; to moct quarterly, 76, 178. Crown, caisesi affecting, rulee for, 152. seigrieurinl right, 164. Cix>wn lands, occupied, 235; permission rogardling, 243; settlements on, 249; squatters on, 158; unlawfully sold, 216; work on forbidden, 208. Ciiuelties, to British suibjecitsi 127. Damage, order to make good, 230. Dnmerecotty, river, 175. "Daniloo," fron Armstrong, 113; Daunay Mde., 90; land-holder in N. S., 95. Debt, imprisonment for, 69. Debtor, ordered to pay, 231. Decilaratalon signed by French inhabi- tants, 51. Deed, litigants refulso Id ivroduco, 154. Depds, clandestine. 164; irregular, 236; ordered to be brought in, 180; to be produced, 220; valid. 159; when vaMd, 197. Deeds of sale, register of, 237. Defendant, non-appearance of, 141 . raust be summoned, 187; to be not'Iifled of proceedings, 186, 212. Delay dn paying by agents, 32. "Demi Chajlouipe." 211. Dennis, John, 186. Dennis, Mary, pmved t be heir, 186. Dentremont, Charles. !W, 100, 101, 103, 104. 105 n, 106 n, 108. Dentremont Charles, \ Correspondence] from Hamillton, 114; from Mascarene. 138; "Pommecoup," from Maacarene, 147. Dentremonts, good c'^tiar.Toter of, 101; men of honor, 147 E E De :. B., 26. »n Indian out- it. 239. 210. 80. 78. or, 152. 243; i. jecits^ 127. good, 230. ong, 113; 95. , 69. 231. French mhabi- produice, 154. in, 180; of, 237. L. 87' ledinigs, 186, 212. ints, 32. be heir, 186. 9, 100, 101, 103, rrespondence] Maacarene, 147. INDEX. 257 Duimiis, Jno. to be put in possession, 187. Deputy office of, an honor, 144; one Ijxaiuffl* lent, 74; travellinig expenses to '>e borne by habitants, 74. Deiputies, accouintaible for breach of orders, 209. authorized to measure land, 224; deilay in electing, 143; duties of, detailed, 241; election annual, 89; election of, at Puibnlco, 138; election of, disallowed, 59; cmpoweii d to execute orders of Council, 158: excuse for not vladtlTig, li, 112; to visit Governor, l.iO^ 131, 164, 186, 247; mef-t on Governor' > death, 231; nominated by Fhilipps, 165; number to report, 174; order for election of, 93. 166, 196, 200. 207, 210; power to increase number, 74; prevarications regarding, 142; punishable, 219; reasons for appointing, 144; rejected, 60; reproved by Governor, 156; responsible for misconduot, 215; rules for electing, 133, 190; summoned on Governor's death, 129, 130; summons without, 211; to appear with delinquents, 193; to arrest, 210, 222, 223, 226; to assist rent-gatherer, 247; to be elecited. 140; to bring in f raudulent measurcH, 190; to cause road to be repaired, 211; Td compose dispute, 141; to discover fraud, 201; to divide land, 189; to effect restitution, 201; to enforce orders, :M!); (o examine dlfferen;-, 138; to examine land case, '.'O:'; to execute Oouncir.q order, l'J3; to hold contracts, 192; to inspect dykes, 206; to inspect roads, 219; to Investigate dispute, 190, 239; to make plan, 226; to report trespas.s, 208; to search for false measures, 205; to see to road-making, 240; to summon offenders. 212, 214, 216; travelling expensf^s. 179; two disqualified, 167. Deputy- Judge-Advocate, garrison not able to pay, 47; to Gould, 117. "Desclaases," 145. "l)«!schlashe," 98. Deserter, attempt to rescue. 180; harboured by priest, 82. Deserters in yawl, 109; order regarding, 220; reward for, 110; to be made an example of, 116. Desertions at Annapolis, 41, 42. ]:)08tltution of garrison, 31. Disaffei ilon, garrison accused of, 16. Dlffirence, to be examined by Depu- ties, 138. Dl'icoverera of mines, to share, 97. Disobedience, at Chigneoto, 225; penalty of, 235; warning ai^ialnst, 156. Disputes, time for he.irlng, 177. Dividing line, order for, 234. Division, fair, recommended 234. Distemper, among l.i'rench, 8. Document, to reimburse Mulcaster, ly. Donneil, Benjamin. 154. Doninell. Captain Nalhanliel, 110 ('/), 14J (?) 234. to bring in O'Neal, 222. Donneil, Thomas, brings letters from Europe. 146. Dolobara, robbery of, 112; two men of, 112. Dorey, Cape, order to sunrey. 207. Doucette, Lieut.-Gov. promises to redress grievances, 54. Doucette, Lieut. -Gov. [C'(y>ve,spo/((/fc«(e] to Craggs. 53; to Philipps, 54; 'to Secretary of State. 51. Douglas, Capt., 2. Draft on Agent by Caulfleld, 23. ])ralning, order for, 206- Dues, paid on St. Martin's feast, 164. Du,Ta.3. Charles, 153. Dugas, Joseph, claim to march, 207. Dngan, Joseph, bombardier, 126. Duke, reception in Italy, 83. Dunbar, Col. I>avld, Surveyor-general, 124, 175; from Armstrong, 83. Duoin, John clerk to J. P.'s. 172; from ShirrefF, 90. " ' Diirand, Father Justinian absent without leave. 59 186; Phillips to, 57, 58. lOfi; Durell Capt, 73. Duron. Charles, to prove purchase, 209. Dudley, Governor, at PJscataquia, 8. Dudley. Gov. [Correspoinlenre] from Caulfeild, 12, !.■;, 18, 34; proclamation, 216. i 2o8 INI>KX. furbi'ddon, 24B; order reR-ardlriK. 221; order to repair. 20B, 2U8; to bo InHpected, 206> Dysorn. John, 190 (7). complaint, 126; grant to. 182; lo repair hoapltal, 203. Kastern coast, ubJuetloiiM lo Mulling. 01. Kliut, Dr., ajt Caxtao, 183. Emmainuel, old, 113, des KnclaveB, J«Mi BaivllKtti Uay, 140. 142. des Enclaves, Jt' Indians, :il; driven from Canso, 67; haihoui- ceRciiLetK, i?.; Now England, plundered by Indians, Fishery N. y., 24; at Canso, 69, 84; ut Placcntla, not to be hindered, 59; report on, required, 66; richest at I'anso, 25; thousand vessels In, 34; to be encouraged, I'D. Fishing, at Canso, by French, 38; winter (?), 245. Fortes, srcaler, needed. 120. Foreigner, no share In vessels, 157. Forest, Baptiste, 151. Forrest, Jean complaint of, 141. t''orrests, to have quiet possession, 138, Fort. at Annapolis, state of, 60; needed at Canso, 109; ruinous condition of, 53. Forts. needed, 76; plans of, 70; stores, etc., needed, 67. Fortifications. Bulges' lepoit on, 44: crumbling at Annapolis, 76; French, in ('. B., 91; repairs to, 8. Four Friends, 9. Fowling and fishing, rights, 245. Franklin, Henry, 17; leavlnig Caul fell d. 10: source of CHrrk's information, 32. Frauds. against Kin?;:, 139; by clandestine deeds, 164. Frederlcksfort, 175; Dunbar at, 83. Freight, delayed, 134. Frie.iidn Adventure, robbed, '215. Friendliness, French, 26. INUKX. iOO red by Indians, FraiuM', not Joined Spain, 131; traders from, 34. Kiench, afraid of Indians, 61, 76; iislt pnnion for robbery, 76; answer Tto Doucetto, 52, 53; cannot tiik(! oath, imlesH proU-cted from Indians, 52; carriers for Boston traders, 135; chief aettlements. 24; (iombiiilnjf with Indians. TO: (liu>Ker to. of disobedlonco, ItS; declared trnitors by Nieholson, 27; driven from Canso, by Smart, 84; fort planned at SI. Pet la, 25: Intercourse with, brolcen off, 29; Insolence 70. 72; Intend quittlniEr province. 13; Intrigues, 62 63; leasrue with Indlams. 92; military clothlnp unsuitable for, 6; neutrals, 91; no reliance on their friendship, 44; not allowed to fetch corn, 27; no.t British subjects. 51: number of. in colony, 44; (ibHtructlon in Aoadia. 56; population considerable, 25; reifiv^f '^n.tr!. 12; returnlnsr. 34; seigneury. claim. 93; Rtirrlng up Indians. 71; to mjoy property omd religion r4; *•) t.vke oathis, 44; tlew of allegiance, 66; will not awear allegiance, 53. Fundy Coast, siurvey ordered '[.',•; Fur trade, 63. 84; at Aninapolis, 24; Chlgnecto a centre of th \ ':'. Vxira, none in Anniapi,..;s, f Galloway, Earl of, Caulfevid a n " f thanks to, 30. Gaming money, attempt lo recover, 4^ Garda costas, depredations of, 127. Gardens, dan.xges to, 221 u. Gardner, Capt., 64; abstract of, 20; agent of Phllipps, 173. Garrison, business of, confused, 4o; credit low, 38, 40; deserves better treatment, 37; firing for, 3, 7; great expenses of, 48; grievances, 49; has only fresh provisions, 4; in arrears to men, 18; in danger from desertions, 42; in danger of dlssoHutlon, 40; in need, 15; (JarrlBon Cniitivvctl. needs, 03; ne(>d8 HtrenHlhaiilnUi OH; on half alliiwunee, M; only Boston money, INl; repreaented an umuIumh by NieliolBun, 31; road to molest, 107; strength of, 45; subslstenco mom thiMi lln-lr pay, 17; suffering for muliiHHDM, ;I3; too weak, 55, 50; unable to prevent Kreneh luilvlnK, lilt, wants food, 3; without buddlnir, 44; without niediclnuH, M, (ia»*|)e, liHlieiy lit, h-i, Oaulin, priest at Mliian, 77, INS. Gautier, musHenuor, 85. Gautler'H hoiHO, H'i, 14(1. 150, 103. Gautier, dl8i)ute with Vlnciil, Ml, 103. Gautier, young, 157, Gautier N., dlaciualllled u» Deputy, 5!), 167. Gautrau, Claude, 180. Gautrot , claim to Common of Mlnil^^, 193. Gay, L. F., runaway Her van I, '22(\, Gentlemen In gurrlHon, buy elollilnj;, 0. George, Lieut., 59. George I., proelalmed, InBtructione, 12. "Glacos," dmioulty, 157. Gledhill, Col., PhlllppH to, 50. Goffe, Col., 21; arrives at Annnpoi;H, 22. Goods, recovery of, 181. Gordon, 33; draft on, for »uppllen, 21; has sent no Htalument of Kiurlson'a accountH, 32; slow to accept blllH, !10. Gordon agent [L'orr' "puiii/iiiii | from Caulfelld, 20, 21, 23. de la Goudalie. 132. 155, 188; action regarding, 100; ordered to leave provlncfl, SB. di' la Goudalie I '-''i)'/'"'yw//»/i///7;J from ArmHtronar, 82, 80, UB; from Masearene, 157, lOO; from Shirreff, its, Gould, King, from AdaniH, 120; GiH'ernmont, Masearene, head of, 148, service, no vessel for 22; some startling move, 130; unchanged. 134. • ^ivernor, entertained at Plalquld, 97; death of, 231; of C. B., Influener >f, 07; powe'r of trial Umttftd, 114; powers defined, 170, 172; 260 INDEX. Governor— Continutd. proposed visit to Mlnas, 96; to assist surveyor, 176; to coniirm i 3ports, 171. Governors of Canada to restrain In- dians, 51. Grain, grown at Annaipolis, 24; in fraudulent measures, forfeit, 193; selling to show good will, 166. Granary at Minas, 88; dimensions of, 188, 189. Grund Pre. house at, S3; Mascarene, to Deputies of, 158. Grant, of land, to Boarg, 185. Grantees, to have plans, 177. Green, W., servant run away, 226. Groceries, Governor's order of, 43. Ground, improved at Canso, 183. Guard for surveyor, 177, 195; offered for ..oUiery. 81. (iuillot, Rent-, not to be molested, 208. Gunner, reduotion of, to matixjss, 5. Gunners and matrosses, 6. Hcdnlam. assist deserters, 220; connivance at robbery, 215; forbidden to leave settlements, 167; ignorance of, 144; indolent, 205; not British subjects, 144; obstinate and perverse, 132; specially defiant, 155; to assist surveyor, 196; to be loyal, 137; trouble in store for, 149. Half bushel fraudulent, 190; new, issued, 193; order for standa.rd, 205. Half rent, to Mde. BoUoislc. 199. Hall, J. P., at Canso, 58, 169. Hamilton, John, insulted, 203. Naval Officer, 177. Hamilton, Capt. 109: acting Seovetary, 209. Hamilton, Capt., [CorrrxpoiKkmc] to Dentremontj 114; to Deputies of Chignecto, 112, 113; to Mangeant, 111, 112; to St. John Indians, 110. Handfleld, Lieut., land grant, 78; executor of Armstrong's will, 232, 241. Hannnh, shallo]), 18. Hmover, House of, no (' .saffection to- wards, 17. Harbors, on eaa^tern ijast, ffooa, ^o. Ha.rdships of gunners etc., 28. Harrington, township, 175. Harrison, ohaplaln to garrison, 44, tn. Hart, John, patent for, 96. HarvaM (?) (this college,) grants to, 56. Ilautbois, Lewis, pilot, 184. Hay, order against cutting, 207; permission to cut, 214. Ilebert, Emmanuel, rights on common, 187. Heathcote, Phllipps to, 62. Hemp, manufacture encouraged, 176; raising, 65. Henshaw, Joihn, J. P., 169. Henshaw, Joshua, 89. Herding, fees for, 195. Herdsmen, tiwo, appointed, 195. Heron, Capt. court-martial on, 122, 225. servants taken by O'Neal, 222. Hiibbert, Anthony, 182. llibbert. John, 182. Hill Gen., 11 n. Hoibby, Sir Chas., 4, 6, 78; brin.gs £600, 3; coming to Annapolis, 2; gone to England, 9; papers, 7; Homages, 192, 197, 248. Horse, di.^'puto regarding, 141. Hon"'^.';, order against riding. 199. Hospital order to repair, 203. Hostilities, to cease, betwct^n En^l.uvl and Spain, 185. How, Edward, 131 n., 179; at Canso, HO; complaint against Aldridgo, S6, 87; his pa*^ent. 126; sailed 'rom London, 119; township surveyed for, 124. How, Eawnrd fCornspouihno] from Caulfeild, 11; from Shlrreff. 121. Howman and Emmerson, 229. Hutch'isson, 2, 4: report on fort, 10; return of stores, 3; to take out provisions, 6; survey of provisions, 7. Illicit trade, from Bale Verte, 153. Incendiary, trial of, 114. Indians, afraid to go fishing, 77; alarmed at surveyor, 98; amenaible to British law, 102, 11:; ; asked to make rediress, 113; at St. John, 106; attack fishermen, 21; breach of treaty by, 5; Cape Sable, Armstrong to, 102; >tc., 28. 175. garrison, 44, 41). r, 96. ge,) grants to, 56. 184. J. 207; 14. jhts on common, , 62. igeil, 176; , 16'J. ointed, 195. 2 225. )''Neail, 222. ; 78; is. 2; 9; i. llns-, 141. ridinar. 199. pair, 203. betwci^n En,3l'>iiil 179; Vldridgo, SG, S"; 119; for, 124. qioildi lie] •son, 229. ins, 6; . 7. lo Verte, 1S3, 114. :, 77; r, 98; law. 102, 11:^; ess, 113; ^ 5; •ong to, 102; IXDKX. 261 Indians — Continued. Capoon to visit, 22; Oaulfeild will help Layard's, 23; cliange in demeanor towards Englisli, 92; chief, letter from, 7. chief to examine, 209; criminals. In Costabelle'.s government, 22; dangers from, 26, 62; disturbances, 94; eastern, meeting at Piscataqua, 8; French fear of, 51, 52; French. Influence over, 86; incited to rescue, 180; insolent letter of, 77; invited to visit governor, 78; kill French, as well a.?/ English, 52; likely places to meet, 21; main support from trade, 162; no Intercourse with English, 191; no money will Iteep them faithful, 68; ordered to restore property and sur- render criminals, 102; outrages, 34, 35, 67, 68; presents for^ 56, 60, 109; presents detained, 77; pzosents wanted, for, 63; promises made to, 64; robbery by, 75, 113, 161, 162, 215; rob Alden, 66: rob Capoon, 22; roib N. E. fishermen of vessels, 22; remolded to keep the ipea'ce, 86; stinred up by French, 71; surveyor protected against, 125; to make restitution, 215. trade with, 1, 6. Information, kind wantod by Board of Trade, 24. Iniformer, half fine to receive, 182, 195, 205. Inhaibitants, idle and ilazy, 95. Inheritance, Gover u>r empowered to settle, 172, Inquest, on Armstrong, 128. Inspect province, encouragement to, 191. Intrigue of Armstrong against Caul- felld, 29. Inventory, ot attached goods, 198, Jackson, Davis, 3. Jacque, Capt. Peter, 98. d^ Jambon, 100. Jealousy among different corps, 75. Jeffreyson, Lieut., 41; memoirlal of sufferings, 29, 30; on half pay, 33; recommended by Oaulfeild, 31. Jpkyll, from Caulfeild. 48. .Tt^ph-on, ("apt. John, arrost^^d, 122. Jephson, Lieut., imprisoned for debt, 69. .Tolly Coeur, messenger, 156. Jones, Stephen. 113; robbery of, 215. Journeys, expensive, for litigants, 187. John, 73; sloop, oast away, 70. Judicature, civil, danger to, 150. Judicial functions, not to be assumed by priests, 149, Justices of the Peace, at Canso, 121, 169, 178; at Canso, commis.sions, S9; divested of authority, 86; French, 194; powers given to, 171; Kennebec, western boundary of N, S,, 72, King, (ah'an Roy) Jumps bail, 223, King's authority supreme, in province, 135, King's highway, encroachment on, 189. King's rents, .account called for, 131; farming of, 242; overdue, 81; paid in bad wheat, 152; paying, no title, 159; received, by Le Loutre, 142; refusal to pay, 164; 'request for, 148; unaccounted for, 80. King, rights as seigneur, 1,52, 242. King's name, authority to demand aid, 217. King's woods, to be marked out, 56. Kinij Oeorije, 45 ; brings supplies, 48. Kinsman P., commanding Prince, of WaJe-i, 50. Laborers, English, needed, 26. Land, best, held by French, 120; claims to, investigated, 159; dispute regarding, 141, 210; disputes, power to settle, 170; division of, difflculty, 81; division to be made, 187; grants in dispute, 56; Improved, seized, 230; occupied without permission, 225; petitions for, 57; seized at Le Valuer's Island, 230; spittlemont on neighbour's, 141; taken from complainant, 212; tenure, Council to decide, 164; unimproved, to be sold, for Crown. 183; unprofitable granted with profitable, 126, 262 INT>EX. Landiy, Honoiv, I'u. Landry, l-Jt'iu', l.")"i, loO. Landry, Pierre, fear of molestation, 139. Landrys, of Canard, 148, 150. Landrys and Le Blance diispulte scittled, 139. Laiiilry im. iJenoit, 1.14. La Ronde, coming to Annapolis, 10. Da tour, claims, 94; descendant of, 90; estate held by Bellelsle, 95; grant claimed, 201, 207. Law, British, Indians amenable to, 80. TjRWs, old French, followed, 151. Law-suit, last resource., 156. Law -suits, Mascarene wishes to pre- vent, 139. Lawyer, N. E., consulted, 114. Layard not to be driven away, 23. Le Blanc, Bernard, 96. LeBlanc, Charles, 141. LeB'lanc, ?'rancis, 116. LeBlanc, Facques, 165. LeBlanc, Petit Jacques, insults Hamil- ton, 203. LeBlanc Jean, 156. Lcl'.lano, IViu-. 82. JK) letter, regarding Deputies, 142. Le Borgne de Bolleisle, Alexandre, 90, 94, 95, 207; hay carried off. 200, 201; s\'ears allegiance, 190. Legal .tender, N. E., bills declared, 181. Le^''!'. Jean, taken field, 211; svmimoned, 211. Le ^.Tinier, Andrmv Uev., 219; from Armstrong. 118. Le Valuer's Island. claim for, 214; n'Ncfil mole-tpil in. 22r). License for felling trees, 176. Lieutenant-Governor, powers of, 117. Lime-kiln, garrison, 182. Litiirant.-?, summoned through Di^puties, 156. Litigation, attempts to regulate, 178. Little. Otis, J. P., 177. Lii-siasse, Jno, 183. Lists of hahtlaita returned, 164. Live stock, exportation of, limited, LSI. Livres, "00 v(•lnittf^l, 14.1. Livres To\.rno 6, j39. "liobarett, Mons," 155. I,f,cation.s, desirable, for settlement, 191. Longuepee, rase of mill building, 1,')2. Losp of time, Deputies complain of, 190. "Lots et Ventes," 139, and n. d(> Louitre, Influenct^ with Indians, 161, 162; received Kings' rents, 142. de Loutre, [Ct-rrciioixlcnce] from Mascajrene, 144, 162. Lunacy, verdict of, 128. Lynn, F., agent, 2; has sent no statement of garrison's accounls, 32; to make payment, 30. Lynn and Gordon, 39; evade payment, 28. Macqueen, messenger, 108. Macfiueen, Timothy, pstatp of. 228, 229. Maffie, Baptiste, constable, 115. Ml*:' ziiitH. no Kin.tr's. at Annapolis, 2C Maid, found dead, DO, 102, 104, 105. Manan, Grand, wreck on, 70, 73. Manby, Jriicrp Advocate. four months leave, 46; ordered home, 47; not paid, 45, 46, 47; Man-of-woi-, needed, 67; request for, 42. Mangeant, "Manjant," 98. 137; appointed in Bourg's place, 216, 217. gives up office. 134; granted land, 220; order to coh^ct, 226; to receive rents from Bergoau, 12!^; to render accounts, 232. Mangeant ICorrcxpondcnrf} from Arm.strong, 115, 116, l]«v from Hamilton, j12; from Mascarene, 130, 161; from S'hlrrefl', 129; Maps of C. B. and Bay of Fundy, 27. Marligash, 25. Marque, letters of, authority for, 127. Martial law, prevents settlement, 76, 87. Marquise, one, 78. Marriage, contracts of, 238. Marsh, dispute regarding, 138; refusal to work on common, 215. Mary, sloop, 201. Mascarene, Paul, at Boston, 191; company to letmrn from Placentia, 59; economy of, 70; desire to be impartial, 151; help to AVlnniett's widow, 154; praised, 61; promoted Major, 134; senior Councillor, 233; to be on Boundary Commission, 62; to go on. survey, 75; to make peace with Indians, 86; to inform Belcher, 129; tolerance of. 154; wants only his own title, 148; Mascairene, Paul, {('nrrishondi nc::] to Bellohumeur, 131; INDEX. 263 om Placentia, 59; Commission, 62; Mascai'enc, Paul — Contimird. to Bellelsle, Francolse, 150; to Bergereau (Bergeau), 130, 137, 140, 142, 143, 145, 152, 159; to Bigot 151; to Bourg, 134, 135. 138, 139, 140, 142, 146, 148, 150, 151, 153, 154, 156, 157; from Bourg, 161, 162; to Bourville, 151; from Caulfelld, 43; to Cosby, 132; to C. Dentremont, 13S, 147; to Deputies of Canard, 141, 156, 163; to Deputies of Chigneeto, 141, 143, 158, 164; to Dofjiitic's of (Jrand I'lv, l.'jS ; to Deputies of Mlnas, 132, 143; to Deputies of Pizlquld, 141, 155, 163; to des Enclaves, 135, 144, 149, 153, 155, 160; to de la Goudalle, 157, 160; to de Loutre, 144, 162; to Mangeant, 130, 161; to Mom.q'uaret, 162; to Pegrum, 134; to de Quenelle, 151; to de St. Poncy, 132, 246; to Woulto, 16 2. 'Mash ground,' 207. Ma.'sachusetts, boundary rommisalnn, 115. Massacre, by Indians, 88. "Mass-house", 220; proclamation at, 115; second, 'built, 209. Masting at Annapolis, 24. Matrosses, provisions for, 6. Mauflls, 98; Constable's commission, 242; order to, 217. Mauflls, priest at Plziquet, 97 n. Meadow, molestation in possession of, 141. Measure, standard for half-bushels, 165. Measures, llquK^ to, be regulated, 205. Medicines, garrison without, 8. Meetings, Deputies, 241. Melancholy, Arrr.strong subject to, 128. Memramcoup. lands taken at, 221. 230. Memorial, officers', 20. Men needed, 67. Merchants, cheat Indians In fur-trade, 99; Metropolis, Annapolis the, 24. Melanson, Claude, 19'i. Melanson, Paul. 165, 188; Melflnson, Pf>t»r. S2. Alilitary powers of governor, 172. Militia, oaptadns of, 169. Mill, interference with. 245. Mills, 241; rent for, 220, 248. Minas, chief place for corn, 12; French not allowed to go to, 7; fw- trade at, 24, 25; gentlemen to settle at, 204; Inhabitants of, to sell wheat, 9; justice to inhabitants of, 10; land sown at, 7; letter from French at, 68; N, E. vessel robbed at, 162; people of, to remain, 39; population of, 25; priest at, letter from, 7; proclamation at, 57, 72, 74, 131; refusal to pay quit-rent at, 227; road to, making, 202. Minas [Corrr-')po:i going to Annaipolis, 5; interferes with Oaulfeild's courts, 39; malice, 29; malicious neglect of garrison, 28; objects to Caulfeild's -bill's, 3; ruining Caulfeild's credit, 15; Secretary of War warned against, 14; sends stores, 4. Nicliolson, Col., [Correxjiondenre] to Caulfeild, 4, 8; from Caulfeild, 6, 10. Nioo'Ute, Claude, 113. Nicoute, Francis, 113. Night, unreasonable time of, defined, 200. Nine months, provisions for, 29. Nolen, 109. Notary, duties of, 237, 238. Nova Scotia, boundaries of, 84; Caulfeild's account of, 24; fishermen attacked by Indians, in, 21; Latour's part in, fi4, not to be subordinate to New Eng- land, 192. Oath, for notary, 134. Oaths, administering, 12; power to administer, 170; rtjfused by French, 12. Officers, accounts with Philiipps, 173; asked advice, 128; at Canso remonstrajte, 124; cannot draw their personal pay, 32; deputation of, 8; forced by Nicholson, to buy inferior clothing, 31; indebted to his men, 122: memorial of, K- regimental, co-.v,):. ..li ,. of, 126; threaitened ni-.h arTOfc'i, ''74. OWvo oil foi i M "o M, 2^^ O'Neal. James, sur'pon, \1T\' accounts to be a'" itv.(' -'H; WWL INDEX. •2Gi) 60. 62; on his visit, Id's courts, 39; to New Eng- O'Neal, James, Siu-gooii— C'ouifyutet?. allegaitio-ns ag'ainst, 213; assault by, 223; brush burnt by Arsinoo, 230; com;p'lalnits against, 224; contirmed in possession, 225; debts, 137; esca.pe of. 224; grant of land to. 214; order to arrest, 222, 223; rent- gatherer, 112, 21::; remts to be paid to, 117; O'Neal [Corr('>ipoiiili-iirt\ from Armstrong, US. O'Neal, Mrs. assault on, 227. Order, preserved ^by Le Loutre, 145. Orders, coipieis of, to be preserved, 2,'5.s- to mark boiundaries, disobeyed, 196. Ordnanoo report, 11. Ordnance, Board of, [Corrct^pondiiicf.] from Ci.ulfeild. 17, ?A\ from Philipps, 73. 76. Ordnance, ma.ster of, Canfeild to, 2,S. Orp'hans, intention to dt-fraud, 19S. Outlaw, reiinsitatPd. IS."). Outla.wry, for disobedlenof to s'lmmons, 181. Palisades, .ground surrounded by, 183: Nirholson's eonduot i-cgarding, 29. Paper.s, necessary for ve.ssels. i.'i?. Pardoning power, of Governor, 117. Parish, division of, 209. Party quarrels in garrison, 62. Pass, not disposed of, 40. Passipont for de St. Poncy. 132, 233, 246. Passamaquoddy, Armstrong 'to Indians of, 77; Indians to come in, 65. Passengers delayed, 135. l^atent, objections to, 126. Patents for unsurveyed lands, 124; voiid for non-payment of quit-rent, 191. Pny. half to Secretary's lomm /i-ikhs, 173 ; of colonel Stopped, 174; order .to. 236; .s.tO'Pipiage of. for provisions, 33; stopped by Nicholson, 31. Payment, agents' evasions of, 30. Pegrum, W., Ma.scarene to, 134. Pemmiquld, river, 175. Penalties^ in contracts, to be enforced, 139. Peno'bscot, western boundary of .^. S., 72. Permysfiuam. river, 175, Persuasion, recommended. 228. Petitcoutiak, lands taken, 221. Potitlor for prie&t, llO; to assemble Deputies, 52. Philiipps, Richard, Governor, a disclaimer, 184; commission extended, 172; "instrument" of, 88; memorial from Council, 120; ordered home, 173, 174; ordered ito hand over government, 173; proclamation, misunderstood, 69; promise by, 89; proposition, SI ; regt. four companies at Oanso, 91; to visit Nova Scotia, 146. Phiilipi>s, Richard, Gov, [OurrMpoiideucc] from Adams, 128; trcm Armstrong, 128; to Armstrong, 128; to Ilirchett, 56; to Durand, 57, 58, 166; to Board of Ordnance, 61, 70, 75, 76; to lioard of Trade, 56, 57, 61, 63, 76: to de Brouilla.n, 59, 65; to Commissioners of Customs, 69; to Cra.ggs, 55, 60, 62, 67, 70; to Coiuncil. 78; to Depulios at Minas, 66; from Douoette, 54; lo h(tlii/('iis of Annapolis, 57, 59, 74, 166, 167, to hahiUmH of British River and Annapolis, 65; to /laltiiuiis of Chignecto, 57, 166; to hdbifann of Coibequid, 74, 75; to hahi/nvfi of Minas, 57, 74, 165; to Heathcote, 62; to Indians oif S't. John, 64; to King, 66; to Popple, 65, 71; to T. Richards. 63: to Secreitary of Sitate, 76; to Se'Ciretary of War, 71; to Shirreff, 78; to Treby, 61, 64, 67; to Vaudreuil, 62; to Winniett, 72; Philipps, E. J., 79. /V(()e/(/rf arrived. 5. Pioikets, tO' be moved, 189. Pierre, chief of (\ape Sable Indians, 209. Pilot, to be paid. 184. Pine, white, act respecting, 176. Pitch, obtained at Minas and Annapolis 24. Pirates, proclaimation regarding-, 185. Piscaitaciua, vi.git of Nicholson and Dudley, 8. Pistoles, fine of ten, 199. Piziquiid, case at, composed, 156; 5!f 266 INDEX. Piziquicl — Continued. Deputies of, to report, 224; rotabery of sloop, at, 113, 215. Piziquid, [Corre»po7idencti\ AftLscarene to Deputies of, 141, 155, 163; Shirreft to Deputies of, 165. Placenitia, company withdrawn from, 71; garrison moved from, 77; of little help, 26; FhiiHpps, Governor of, 172; provisions sent to. 59; stores sent to, 61; siurgeon at, his allowance, 28; taken possession of, 9. Plaintiffs, to communicate with defen- dants, 150. Plantations, of liabi/aim, 123. Pobomcaup, BcUtimorv. at, 99, 108; illicit trade art, 147; loyal French a.t, 243, 244; procla.maition for, 138. Poor, at Annapolis, 145, 148; benefit of l^ne, 195; grain forfeit for, 193; meaf*ure for relief of, 146; short oord-wood forfeited for, 189. Popple, from Philipps, 65, 71. Poipulation on east coast, sparse, 25. Porlt, for garriaan, 23. Ports, at which exi)ort is forbidden, 1^1. Possession, Brossard, to have, 133; order for, 189, 239; refused, 182; retained, 210. Poulteney, Caulfedld to, 30, 39. Presents to Indiana, 65. 68; annual distribution, 93. , ^ . o-. President of Council, power defined, 8< , Pretender to restore Acadia lo Prance, 61. Priest aipplicatlnn for, through Governor, 140 at Beauiba,s&in, letter, 8; at Minas, letter from, 7; Influence of, requested, 89, 11a; muat 'ja licensed, 134: petition regarddnig, 88; visit to Philipps, 60; Priests, asked fo.-, 85; danger of assuming temporal power. 144; enough In N. S., 132; influence ol, Ul; insolence ol, 100; mdsconduct ^., 107; mode of obir.ining, 246; PrleBts— Oontinue.d. must not exceed fheir powers, 136; ordered out of province, 101. HO; remponslble to governiment, 140; tales to French, 51; upheld by de BroulMan, 110. J'rmce Frcderirk-, proVlBlon-shlp, 28, 45. Prinrf. of Walfn, supply-ahip, 45, 48. Prlnigle, Citiiulfelld to, 40. PrlBonorH, release of, 110. Privateeiw, bast* for. In C. B., 91. Pnlvy Counoll, Caulfedld to, 14. Proceedn of rents, to be forwarded, 137. Prollod 'Pram, to be deducted, 47; .Hurv(^yed, 0; to i;o husbanded, 48; Puihllc Secretary, 170. PuiX'haHc, proof of, required, 209. QualHsy, hl» proposdtlon, 158, 159. Quarrels In KfU'rison. cause of, 61. Qiw'bcc, HlHhop of, Arrrfs'trong to, 89. Queen'n death, 119. deQucn(!ll(', Mascnrone to, 151. gult-rents. 192. 197. 212, 248; account of, required, 116; (lemn.nd for, 98; (imicultUs at Chlgnooto, 224; diifM'ouraffcnient to settling, 120; penny per acre, 118, 191; refusal to pjiy, 227; Hip<>clal, 9(5. Quorum, .Tustlce oif, 179. Tlnln, InjurcB road, 211. riaipln. MaJ., filend of Caulfeild, HebelMoiiH, warnlnig to, 139. Uoct.lptH, order regarding, 217. 43. INDKX. deducted, 47; Records, Proviince Book of, 197, Redauibts, Ordnance plan for, 71. Reifflment, without usual allowamceH. 61 Reg-lster, of deeds of sale. 237. R&ffJstratlon of five- ton veasela, 157. Rell'pioua controversy, Maaciarene's^ 154; Mascarene iw.ithdravvis fiom, 160. Religious rights. guaranteed, 165; interference with, 145; respected, 136. Remit, order to. 226. Remons'trance of offleers at Canso, mot. 125. ' Remy, Martadn, constable, 172- Rent, farm or selgneurial, 199; order to pay half, 197. Rents, accounts of required, 112, 137; excuses for non-payment, 90; refusal to ■p.iy, 247. Rent-gatherer deposed. 216, 217; duties of, 217, 218, 24S; fees. 180. 197; report, 137; to have aid from const?.;bIe, 217; to have support of Deputies, 214; to render aocounit, 232. Rent-rell, to be kept, 248; "wanted, 81. Ro-opening case, conditions of, 163. Representatives, House of, impossiblo, 120. RepfLsials. for phmderimg, 185. Richard, Peter, 214. Richards, Charles, takes Le Borgne's hay, 200; ordered to return it. 201. Richards, Francis, Hig-h Constable, 171. Richards, John, J. P., 169. Richards, T., J. P., 58, 169; from Phllipps, 63; from Savage, 66. Richiibueto, Indians from, 5. Ridere, (or Rich) Jomathan. 103, 105, 109, Rivers, no grants, on, 126. Rivet, Etlenne, 155; outlaiwed, 185; summoned, 156. Rivet, Marie, 155. Rivette «*. Broussard, 210, 239. Road, made at Annapolis, 3; making forbidden, 58, 60, 167; making of, iprevented. 202; order for, 235; order to repair, 211, 21 S, 240; Piiziiquid and Minas, to be repaired, 806. 267 U«NUlM, Dopiutie* to 'nsipect, 219. U(«bbtbl«('pnn be g.'ant'?d, 12-1. I Surveyor, Deputy's salary, 176; to consult governoi', 177. I Sutlers, no more in garrison, 7; none in town, S. Tabellion, O'Neal, 213. 'ruckle, of British make, 157. JTiillor, ordered to withdraw, 148. iTfir making, 65. iT/ir and pitch manufacture, encouraged, 176. |Ta.sker. John. Lieut, of Militia, 179. |Tnylor, Lt. Gov.. 35: Caulfelld to, 42. ITax, on wood, refiiHal to p:iy. 112. iTclgumart, Andrew, 99, 101 (Tideumart) 102. irciits, in Blore Issued, 34. iTerriots, of Canard, 148. IBO. IThieves, authority to watch for, 200. ThomaH, chief ttt Pl!Jl(|uld, 113. Tlbogue, /i(i/tliimrf at, 209; reiiuest to winter at, 241; wreck at, 99, 101. loa, 103, 101. 108. Tillurd, order to nrrcHt 222; sells Crown land to Morne, 218. Timber. lor navy, lefiulnnl, 109; leaerved for Klmr, I2i. Title of unKTantfd IiukIh, 159, Tomahawks, two chmUh of. 0. Torrenton, fornu'riy Miih ■ iwis. 175.. Toiurcatte, Jean, Hcrvant \n Cajptaln He- ron, 222. Tourno, John. diHertcr, ISO. Town plan for, 191. Townahend, townHhl|i. 175. Township, Hurveycd for Ilow, 124." Townahip.«, divided into town-lots 1-6. Trade, Admlni.lty ordor« iwardlng. 15; clandestine, 09; clandestine, aitlon to prevent, £01; cU'.ndestlne, rules axiiltiHt, 147; cla.ndestlne, with Capo Breton, 63; in Nova Scotia, fl.1, (19, 84; inquiries regarding, 12; regulation of, 9; returns fiom tUinHo, 87; stopped by Nlcholnon, 27; with C. B., 181; with Indians, 0. 2(1; Trade, Act of, 135; Mascarene's Intention to enforcj, 146, 147, 153. Traders, complaints of. 134; from France, 34, Trahan, Alexander, 234, Trahan, William, 234. Train of Artillery, account, 49, Traitors, French, docluieil by Nlcliol- son. 27. Treasurer, I.oul, Cuull'oll ! to. 14. Treaty, bieach of, 5, Treaty of 1725, hIndlliK', 114, Treby, Phllipps to, 64, 67. Trefry, W.. robbery of, 101, 162. Trees, for masting, Hlae, 176, Trespass, complaint of, 223; order forbidding, 2l)S', Truck, 148, Truck-houses at HI. John, suffffested, 86, 87, 88, 93, 192. Tuiell, .Tos,, ciimmmidlnH: KIikj (/fimir, 48, 50. 270 INDKX. Pi Utrecht, Treaty of, 184, 194; Art. 4 244' Art.* 14, 82, 136, 943. Umpires, urged to ,o Justice, 156. Valuation, Deputies to make, 141. Value of French silver, 181. Vane, Ensigrn Charles, 41, 101, 104, 103, 109, 179; behavior toward Caulfelld, 7; court-martial, 2; disaffected to House of Hanover, 17; guilty of insolence, 11, 18; letter of, 16; not consulted, 10; suspended by court-martial, 11. Vaudreuil, [CorreNpoiu/fiirt] from Caulfelld, 5; from PhlUpps, 62. VauqueJln, Nieholaa In retreat. 240. Vetch Col., 16; acted Illegally, 3; allowed guard and parole, 7; commanding at Annapolis, 7; debts, 5; not to get certificates, 3; ran away, 2; sloop cleared by, 2; supported by Alden, 27. Vert, Bay of, 25, Vesel salvaged. 107. Vessels, fiva-ton, to regLs'ter. 157; must take out papers, 146, 117, 157; N. E. fishermen's plundered. 22; owned at Mlnas, 25; taken by Indians, returned, 35; to report at Annapolis, 147; Vice-Admiralty court, to Investigate losses, 185. Victualling Office. [Con-etpovdcncfi] from Caulfelld, 28, 50; Vigneau, M., withdraws from province, 66." Vincent. Michael. 163. Vincent and Felix, enemies of the Eng- lish, 53, 56. Visit, Deputies, 133. "Walker. Sir Hovenden, 11, n. Walpole, Horatio, Receiver of King's rents, 232. Walpole, H., [Correspondence] from Caulfe-lld, 15, 31. Walpole, township, 175. Walters. William, 8, 9. 10. War, declaration of, 127, 236. Warrant for reprisals 127. Washington. Lt., examination of, 75. Weeler. Ablsha, J. P., 178. West Indian ports, pirates fit out at, 185. Wh.ile, fishery at Canso, 91.* Wheat, and pease. King's dups In, 146; Alden's representation regarding, 7; sold at Chignecto, 57. White, Richard, master of Baltimore, 99 103 Williams, Captain, 4, 41; bin for subsistence, 33; mistake in bill, 36. Wills, record of, 197, 238; to be registered, 218. Wlnnlett, W., 137, 234; bears ordeiis, 142; brings letter, 152; brings rents, 143; death of, 154; no place, 3; order to pay, 231; sailed. 119; servant deserts, 223; services to the garrison, 34; to give news from Europ?, 130; to receive rents, 118; suspension of, 95. Winter, very long, 123. Winter, permission to, 243, 245; request to, 244. Withdraw, French of St. John's, to, 194; from province, order to, 246; priest ordered to, 140. Witnesses, to summons, 212. Wood. and soil, roport on, 195; tax slxpei.ce, on, 187. Woodland, for King's service, 193. Woulto, from Mascarene, 162. Wreck of sloop for Canso. 76. Writ, lenity In serving, advised, 116. Writing difficult In Annapolis, 30. Wybault, Capt., 135. Yonge, Sir William, from Armstrong 122. er of Baltimore, from Armstrong EJiJiATA. p. 30, 1. 12, ror " perplexed" rend 111 placed 31,1. 4, '• ••Eakin,' rend Erskin, 32,1.10, •• "Shireff" rearZ Shirreff 32,1.22 "Shireff," rmcZ Shirreff 39, 1. 15, after ''I" //(.sere had 4li, 1. 23, for "TroubleB" read Troubles'-^ 43,1.14, '« '' Stanhope." rend Stanhope- 51, lieading,/or " 1719-1742" read 1713-1717 80, 1. 27, /or "Seey." read Secy. 95, 1. 10, " " D'aunay" read D'Aunay lOP, 1. II, '« "\Vc''rearf We 105, n. 2, 1. 15, for " boforo" read before, 112, 1. 19, /or "ho" read the 137, n, 2, " " on eu» rearf ou en 138,1.27, " "permission, in" rearf permission. 139, n. 1, «' ''on" read on 171, heading,/or " 1720-1742" read 1720-1741 175, 1. 4, /or *' Kemebeck" read Kennebeck 179, heading, /or " 1720-1742" read 1720-1741 215, n 2, /or «' Houneur" read Hcnneur 219, 1. 21, «« «' Whereas" read "Whkkeas 219,1.22," "to "the" rearf to" the 220,1.21," "name" read names 221, n., " " Enclossont" read Enclos sont In