1831. August- November 29, 1832. January 2, London. January 7, Gray's Inn. January 14, January 23, 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 Petitions of the freeholders of Gaspé. Enclosed in Christie to Goderich, 28th February, 1832. Memorial of Willan, stating the cause of his resignation of the office of law clerk of the House of Assembly and asks for the promise of the appointment to one of the offices in Lower Canada in the gift or the Crown (for date see Howick's letter of 25th January, 1832). Enclosed. Documents relating to the resignation. Bouchette to Howick. Page 618 629, 631, 632 Applies for an advance upon his colonial salary, to prevent great embarrassment. in Florida. 9 Respecting claims of grantees to land 60 Buchanan to Howick. Has forwarded, as desired, bag containing dispatches for Aylmer and Colborne. 48 Enclosed. Comparison of the rate of taxes in the United States and in Canada. The same to Hay. Sends a New York paper with an article which he wishes republished in a London paper. 49 50 Howick to Willan. See memorial of Willan, 29th November, 1831. Rutledge to Goderich. Applies for the arrears of pension due to his mother. Sends list of family who have died in the service of the country. Enclosed. List. 565 567 Peter McGill to Goderich. If Lord Aylmer's recommendation to appoint him to the Legislative Council is sanctioned, he will have much pleasure to accept and shall endeavour to do his duty faithfully. 487 Bouchette to Goderich. Having failed to see His Lordship states that the object of the interview which he asked was to obtain recommendations for himself and son to the Governor and Assembly of Lower Canada. 10 The same to Howick. Has devoted some time to investigate the cause of the neglect of the Canadian agriculturist towards the growing of hemp and now proposes a plan to overcome it. Is authorized to state on the part of the merchants that they are prepared to invest £10,000 in the culture of hemp in the British North American Colonies should it be thought fit to recommend a contract with His Majesty's government for seven years. 13 Stamford to the same. Reports that a society has been formed to promote emigration and an arrangement could be made for the sale of lands. If he had an interview he could explain more fully. 577 Elizabeth Rewhellin. Applies respecting the property of William Rewhellin, who lately died in Philadelphia. 568 Amyot to Hay. In reply to application for a return of his emoluments for 1828, 1829 and 1830 states that by order in Council he has to receive £400 a year for life on surrendering his patent offices. He received in 1828 from 24th April £251, in 1829 £368. 9. 4, and in 1830 £376. 17. 3, the deficiencies being occasioned by premiums charged on the remittances. 2 R. S. M. Bouchette to Howick. Urges on behalf of his father the request for an advance of his Canadian salary, as otherwise he would fall a victim to the difficulties besetting him. 17 Blanchet (acting French consul general) to Howick. Applies for information respecting C. S. Schultz, late Adjutant of de Meuron regiment. If the facts relating to his death and having property be correct are the heirs still empowered to claim the property according to the law of Canada? 23 Bouchette to Goderich. His bad state of health. His deplorable situation under every aspect. Sends medical certificate. The change in his Lordship proves that he (Bouchette) has been cruelly misrepresented. If SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1832. he had failed through ignorance or otherwise of due respect he asks to be Page 24 Extract from Chalmers, Political Annals. 29 30 31 Bouchette to Sir Willoughby Gordon (extract) in relation to Sir James Kempt. 32 Memorandum on the financial position of Bouchette, showing that although embarrassed he was not insolvent. 35 February 26, February 26, February 28, February 28, February 29, February- March 2, Burgess to Goderich. Reports an attack on the seminary of Montreal by the lowest dregs. If the Seminary is to be disturbed in its possessions the British Government cannot possess the Canadas a single hour. 37 Rutledge to Howick. The Secretary at war will not pay the arrears of his late mother's pension and as he cannot get a grant of land in British North America desires to know the terms on which land can be bought. 569 Christie to Goderich. At the request of the inhabitants of the county of Gaspé he sends this account of their grievances in not being represented. Gives a history of events leading up to his (Christie's) expulsion from the Assembly. 89 The same to the same. Forwards petition from the free holders of Gaspé; if information is wanted respecting the situation of Gaspé, more than is contained in the petition and explanatory letter, some person will be authorized to proceed to London next summer for the purpose. Enclosed. The petition dated in August, 1831. 108 109 W. & A. Atkinson to Goderich. As vessels leaving this with passengers and emigrants will not have clear bills of health, ask what regulations will apply to ships on their arrival at Quebec. 4 Adams to Goderich. The sisters of the late Sir James Yeo, desire to know if they are entitled to grants of land in Canada for their brother's services during the late war and if so, how many acres and in what part of the upper province. 1 (The letter is dated 1831 but stamped as received on the 10th February 1832). Christie to Craig. Transmits for Lord Aylmer copies of petition from the freeholders and inhabitants of Gaspé. Enclosed. Copies of petition already transcribed. 117 118 Various resolutions already copied only the titles here given. 119 120 to 162 March 4, Sault St. Louis. March 10, Marcoux to Goderich (in French). On behalf of the Iroquois he points out their claim to land improperly taken from their grant made by the King of France and explains the nature of documents sent to Sir George Murray, His Lordship's predecessor. 488 Enclosed. Summary of a "memoire" on behalf of the claims of the Indians of Sault St. Louis to the mill and land on which it is built. (In French.) 495 Kerr to Goderich. Summarises the charges against him and defends himself. 376 Enclosed. Petition to the Assembly presented by Neilson. Resolutions of the Assembly in the case of Kerr on which an address is to be presented to the governor. 384 391 1832. March 10, March 19, March 20, March 22, Answer of the governor to the address. 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 Page 397 In consequence of the bitterness of the charges against him he (Kerr) has framed a petition to Goderich which he asks to be forwarded. 400 Proceedings of the Committee in the case of Judge Kerr. 401 to 437 Continuation of the enclosures of the letter from Kerr to Goderich, dated as in margin. Examination by Gugy of Chabet, a witness in the case of Kerr. 454 This is only a memorandum that the examination was made on 16th March, and acknowledged to have been so on a question by the Attorney General. Memorial of Coffin. Renews his application for compensation for loss of office. 62 James Washington to Goderich. Asks leave to read or hear read George Washington's will as when his (James's) brother John was taken prisoner, George Washington treated him kindly and promised to leave him his property. 616 Craig to Willan. Enclosed in memorial of Willan, 29th November, 1831. Crawford to Goderich. Presents memorial for the interference of governRestigouche. ment to procure the payment of the arrears of his salary as chairman of quarter sessions. March 22 March 24, March 24, New Orleans. Enclosed. Memorial. 68 71 Felton to Goderich. Sends statement of sales of clergy reserves for 1831 and receipt for £700, proceeds of these to be invested in the funds of the United Kingdom. Enclosed. Statement of sales. 335 336 Kingdom to Goderich. Believes that any other than a conciliatory line of policy on the part of Great Britain will drive the Canadians to assert their independence. 455 March 26, Bowles to 38 March 27, Bridget Fitzpatrick to the Colonial Secretary. Asks that certificate be Maryborough. forwarded to the British Consul at Northerfolk (?), United States, and that the answer from him be forwarded to her. 340 Prideaux to Goderich Suggests that isinglass, now only imported from Russia, might be obtained from the fish caught at Niagara. Finds on investigation that the same suggestion was made in 1773 in a paper read before the Royal Society by Humphrey Jackson. Singer to Goderich. As a minister of the Church of Scotland was glad to hear that an arrangement had been made for the churches in British North America that it was hoped would be satisfactory. Claims should be put in without giving cause for reasonable offence but the fair claim arising out of legal right as a co-establishment. 578 328 Memorial of Mathew Elliott for half pay, stating his services. 331 333 Browne to Hay. Reminds him of the promise to procure a letter of recommendation to the Governor of Canada for a friend of his, William Lochead. 39 Peter McGill to Howick. Is sailing for Canada, and offers to carry dispatches. Desires to know the opinion of government on the affairs of Canada. 504 Hertel de Rouville to Goderich (in French). For an answer to application for a grant of land in seigniory. 570 Buchanan to Hay. Sends abstract from the Albion, published in New York, in relation to that excellent man, Sir John Colborne. Neither he SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1832. April 18, April 21, April 22, April- Mar 1, London. May 3, Calcairn. May 5, London. May 8, May 14. Quebec. May 21. May 29. (Buchanan), nor any of his family, hold any office, so that he is actuated only by a sense of justice to a gentleman whose earnest desire is to steer clear of parties. Page 51 Enclosed. Article from the Albion. 52 Orton to Sends copy of a paper called "Old Countryman,” with an article he had written to countervail remarks in it on Canada. Asks that it be submitted to the King. After the recommendations from Colborne and his expenditure in Canada he had expected some appointment. Sixteen years in the wilderness have added to his years, and circumstances have drained his purse. The services of his father and brothers. Believes that if the King knew of his situation he would do something for him. Believed from some expressions of His Lordship he would receive an appointment when opportunity offered. If in Upper Canada a little help would enable him to carry into effect objects beneficial to the colony. 511 Enclosed. Article from the "Old Countryman," entitled: "Interesting description of the Canadas.' Note by the editor. 514 525 James Washington to Goderich. By His Lordship's letter in answer to his of 20th March, it appears that there were no means for him to read, or hear read, the will of George Washington. Asks if he had any relations in England, particularly in Bedfordshire. 617 Boddington to Inquires for information if Rev. Mr. Hopwood has emigrated to Canada, his friends being in distress at his absence. 40 Geggies to Goderich. Has been employed as a schoolmaster in Berwick and vicinity, and hears that encouragement is given to men of his profession in Canada. Asks if government assistance is given. If the reply is favourable will embark next month. Clark to Messrs. Codd. Enclosed in Codd to Hay, 29th May, 1832. 348 Isabella Kellaway to Goderich. Has been informed that her brother, John Hastey died in Quebec about 1825 or 1826. He was entitled to property in Scotland, and she would be grateful if she could obtain a proper certificate of his death. 459 Ann Caw to Colonial Secretary. Applies for information respecting James Caw, supposed to have gone to Baltimore. 75 James Alabasten to Howick. Has original deeds of grants made in 1763 at Detroit by Chippewa Indians, and asks how he is to proceed in regard to them. 5 Memorial of the Misses Yeo for grant of land to which their two brothers were entitled. 634 Christie to Goderich. Sends duplicates of petition and letter transmitted by mail on 6th March last. (Se9 28th February.) Has been again elected for Gaspé. 116 Margaret Anglurn to Colonial Secretary. Asks that a letter enclosed be forwarded as addressed. 6 Messrs. Codd to Hay. Enclose letter from Lieut. Clark on half pay and ask for information on the subject it mentions. 76 June 3, Hampton Court. Jane 9. Enclosed. Lieut. Clark to Messrs. Codd. Desires to be informed if a farm near Long Point which he desires to purchase is still in the hands of Government. 77 Memorial of the Misses Yeo renewing their application for land, having had no answer to the first memorial. 636 Taylor to Goderich. Plan for increasing the trade and commerce of the British Islands and the British North American provinces by assuring the permanency of trade with the West Indies. 600 1832. June 11, June 25, June 26, New York. June 30, June 30, July 7, July 12, July 12, July 16, July 20, July 25, 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 Stewart to Goderich. Has been a curate for nearly ten years, and now he gets no salary and no prospect of one as his rector gets none either. Is there any encouragement to go to the colonies ? Page 580 Colonel Coffin to Bruce. Enclosed in Lord James Stuart to Howick, 30th June, 1832. Gally Knight to Hay. The young friend for whom he asked introductory letters is William Cooke of an old Yorkshire family; he is amiable and well informed. 461 Buchanan to Hay. Sends two official returns received from Montreal and York. The measures taken by Colborne will no doubt arrest the alarm and want of pity towards the poor emigrants. The consequences will he fears be long felt by the trade of the country. 54 Enclosed. Official returns of the cases of cholera and deaths at Montreal and York. In the return for Montreal only the figures are given, in that of York the character of the disease was given with remarks, the latter say: "At Prescott the cases had diminished, the upper part of the province free." 55 E. E. to Howick. Applies for letters of introduction for McKenzie late of Ardross, in Rosshire, to the governors of Upper and Lower Canada. 334 Lord James Stuart to the same. Sends memorial from Coffin to which he trusts Howick will give attention. 583 Enclosed. Coffin to Bruce. Sends memorial. His is not the usual application for lands, but the claim of a sacred pledge for valuable conside ration. 584 Memorial stating the services and losses of his father during the revolutionary war for which he was granted 13,200 acres of land. In consequence of the death of himself and wife and the scattering of the family in the service no application was made until 1816, when he was informed that the grant could only be made under certain prescribed regulations which none of the family could then comply with. Prays now for the fulfilment of the promise of a grant. 585 Joseph Lancaster to Colonial Secretary. Sends specimen of the tyrannical rule of the pretended sons of liberty in Montreal. 465 466 Enclosed. Board of Health to the Emigrant Society, Montreal. The board has taken possession of the shed on the common of St. Anne which must be retained till a more favourable situation can be obtained. Memorial to. Lord Aylmer which complains of the procedure of the Board of Health in taking possession of the shed erected by the Emigrant Society. 467 Memorial of Robert Cooke for assistance to trace lands granted to his uncles as loyalists. 78 Gillespie to Goderich. Lest incorrect information should be given of the part taken by Moffatt in the unfortunate affair at Montreal on the 21st of May, sends extract from a letter of Moffatt on the subject. 349 Taylor to Goderich. Sends petition addressed to the King by Joseph Lancaster to whose good feeling in behalf of Lieut. Colonel Mackintosh and Capt. Temple the King gives full credit. 608 Enclosed. Memorial of Joseph Lancaster on behalf of Lieut. Colonel Mackintosh and Capt. Temple The proceedings at the coroner's inquest on the bodies of the men killed at Montreal on the 21st of May. 609 Merchants of London to Goderich. Propose to establish a bank in Canada on similar principles to the Provincial bank of Ireland. 637 Memorial of Elizabeth McKee. Has seen an account of the death from cholera of her son who went to Canada with money and property to settle there and to send for the rest of his family. Asks that inquiry be made respecting the property. 505 |