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to Joshua Mauger
December 21, 1786
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]
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Dr. Michael Francklin in account current with Joshua Mauger
December 31, 1769
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
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18 October 1763
Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.
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25 October 1763
The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.
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25 June 1765
A Captain Richard Linthorne from Poole wishes to purchase a ship. Watson hopes the captain's destination is Halifax or Holland rather than America; any number of ships are willing to go to the former destinations. [Written during the stamp act...
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18 July 1772
Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.
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8 August 1772
Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)
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27 August 1772
Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.
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31 October 1772
Business accounts mentions Mr. Tyson [a friend of Mauger's] has died and his wife is very ill. Watson sent his wife to the country to protect her health. The government intends to take over the affairs of the India Company.
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5 November 1772
He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.
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6 November 1772
Regarding a refund for Mr. Butler.
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8 December 1772
Regarding Mauger's apparent illness. Their letters were detained on a ship and now must be picked up from Poole.
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16 December 1772
He has forwarded Mauger a letter from Mr. Butler.
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22 December 1772
Mrs. Tyson is deathly ill. Her doctor has advised her to go to Bath. The Adamant is kept off coast by easterly winds, so it will not be able to sail on time.
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4 January 1773
Four Principal Houses [banks] in Holland have stopped payment, forcing as many Houses in London to do the same. He notes that : "The Jews suffer most severely and its thought many great Houses will be greatly Injur'd."
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15 October 1774
Mauger has been re-elected to parliament for Poole. Watson impatiently awaits a ship from Boston but fears it will bring bad news. ". . .this Country have [sic] enacted Laws they cannot enforce and the Americans have Advanced too far to retreat....
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8 November 1774
Acknowledges a letter to his clerk, Mr. Pitt. Mauger is ill. Docketing reads: "Praising the behaviour of his kinsman Pitt."
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22 July 1777
There is no word of the "Adamant" which should have returned from Nova Scotia long ago. A ship arrived with letters from Admiral Montague describing how the British Frigate "Fox" was taken by two American ships, The "Handcock" [sic] and the "Boston...
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8 July 1778
Continued 7/9. He has a respiratory illness and his doctor recommended he go to Margate for its fresh air. Nova Scotia markets are glutted. Lt. Gov. Francklin has asked the Secretary of State for presents to give to the Indians. The West India...
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9 January 1779
Thanks Mauger for his support over the years.
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15 May 1780
The "Adamant" and "Laurence" have arrived. "Lord Lincoln is arrived from Charleston, South Carolina" and brought news of the surrender of that city. List of the number of prisoners of various ranks taken at Charleston.
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6 July 1780
Encloses good news and declares: "[T]he Sun will yet shine on this Nation to the Confusion of the Bourbon Family, the Mortification of the Dutch and the astonishment of Europe." [No enclosure.]
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1 August 1780
Rumors that Halifax [Fleet?] has "gone to Boston perhaps with a View to subjugate Nova Scotia, I do not think they will succeed yet there is danger . .
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9 January 1781
Encloses a Gazette (not enclosed - EL 4/8/14) which recounts the misfortunes of their countrymen. It is supposed that 3500 French landed [on the isle of Jersey]. Naval exchange between English and Spanish ships at Gibraltar. Writes of Tarleton's...
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Sent by express. The 3500 French troops who landed on the Island of Jersey have been killed or taken prisoner. (Docketed by Mauger in shaky hand.)
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7 April 1782
His ship is ready to sail.
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January 19, 1783
Still no mail from England. He reports that the Congress has dissolved and the American people desire to reunite with England but, without word from England, his commander can do nothing to take advantage of this development. The first ships...
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14 April 1783
A letter dated 11/6/1782 just arrived. Nova Scotia has granted land to the refugee loyalists. He hopes that Mauger has given power of attorney to Dight [Butler's nephew] so he may sell some of Mauger's holdings in Nova Scotia.
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6 April 1784
[No longer in the army.] Elected to Parliament and chosen as the director of the Bank of England.
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3 August 1784
He hopes that Mr. Dight will be able to sell all Mauger's land. Colonel Carleton sails for New Brunswick but has no power to remove people who have settled on Mauger's land.
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20 August 1784
Mauger is ill. Governor Carleton is setting up the government of New Brunswick.
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4 January 1785
He is sorry to hear that Mauger had a terrible trip. Mr. Butler has been complaining about his nephew Dight.
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8 January 1785
Quotes a letter from Mr. Dight in which he assures Mauger of the protection of his lands in Canada.
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January 21, 1785
Sir Charles Douglas has asked to be relieved. Watson will inform Mauger of his replacement as soon as he knows. He hopes Mauger's nervous disorder will soon be abated.
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January 31, 1785
He has been appointed Provincial agent, but will reject the job if its former occupant, Mr. Cumberland, or Mauger object. The government issued a proclamation forbidding trade "with Strangers, meaning Americans, as We meant to have the Navigation...
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February 19, 1785
Inquires about Mauger's illness. He is on the Cricklade Committee.
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4 March 1785
He is still confined on the Cricklade Committee. The weather is exceedingly cold.
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26 March 1785
Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.
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2 April 1785
He is glad Mauger decided to stay in the country until the spring. The Cricklade Committee is finished. It "seated two Petitioners and reported the Returning Officers to the House for punishment."
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9 April 1785
A recent death may require Mauger to come to town, but Watson hopes he will wait until the weather improves
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15 April 1785
Informs Mauger about the results of a Trinity House election. The Irish proposition in Parliament has met with much opposition.
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20 May 1785
He is glad to hear Mauger had a safe trip to Warborne. The House debated the Irish Proposition until 6 am.
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16 June 1785
He apologizes for not writing sooner, but he has been busy trying to pass bills in the House of Commons. The new settlements in Canada are doing well. The Irish resolutions now have to pass the House of Lords. Watson may have to serve as Sheriff...
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4 July 1785
He has been made Sheriff of Michaelmass.
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28 July 1785
He is uncertain when parliament will adjourn. He hopes to see Mauger at Warborne.
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9 August 1785
Mauger is ill again. Watson wishes to visit Mauger but is uncertain when he will be able to.
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15 August 1785
He would like to meet Mauger in Warborne rather than have Mauger risk a trip into London. [Mauger is still not well.] He is preparing to take over his duties as Sheriff.
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8 September 1785
Mr. Tyler wishes to make an offer on Mauger's property at Halifax.
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3 October 1785
He will visit the Canadian colonies in the spring. He hopes Mauger's condition improves.
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12 October 1785
Comments on Mauger's illness. Encloses a letter from Leslie Groce [Not in collection.]
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29 October 1785
Mauger will come to London for the election of a Trinity Brother.
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5 November 1785
He will visit General D'Auvergne tomorrow. He comments on the pageantry of the coming week and the executions to follow.
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26 November 1785
He has not heard from Mauger and is worried. Families of property from Nantucket are settling at Dartmouth. Watson foretold the minister that this would happen as a result of the Alien Laws of the United States.
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28 December 1785
Discusses a case of theft and the weather.
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16 October 1763
Butler, John, 1749-1791
Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and...
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3 December 1766
Marked "Duplicate" at the top. He writes about accounts which he is handling. The province is applying for a paper currency. He advises Mauger to consult with Benjamin Franklin, who is visiting London and is "very sensible and well acquainted with...
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April 30, 1776
News concerning Mauger's friends and neighbors in Halifax. A rumor that Quebec was captured by the American army on 3/20. He fears the province may fall to the rebel army.
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11 May 1776
[Fragment: 2nd sheet] Continued May 5. Writes regarding the army and plans for the governor to jail someone.
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9 June 1776
He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.
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January 11, 1787
John Butler endorsement on a debt owed to Joshua Mauger. The location is written simply as Yeovil; it is not clear which country it originated from.
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1763-1783
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
He asks Mauger if his presence is needed in town, however, he would rather lament his loss in private. [Could refer to the death of his wife (and Mauger's daughter) Sarah. Letter # 206 of William Dean dated 10/24/1772 mentions settling the will of...
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2 May 1771
He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.
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24 March 1772
He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.
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26 March 1772
He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.
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March 31, 1772
Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.
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2 April 1772
He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.
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24 April 1772
Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.
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2 May 1772
Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.
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January 10, 1775
His troops are preparing to move out. He expects the Declaration of War to continue.
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3 January 1776
Written regarding a dinner invitation and plans.
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February 17, 1776
He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.
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February 24, 1776
Discusses news of family and friends.
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February 27, 1776
Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.
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7 March 1776
Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.
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14 March 1776
He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.
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19 March 1776
Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.
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7 April 1776
Discusses the lease of a house.
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April 21, 1776
He has not heard from his nephew and hopes that Mauger can give him information concerning the boy. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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5 May 1776
He thinks it was unnecessary for the British to evacuate Boston and wonders how the American troops managed to beat the British army.
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6 May 1776
Encloses a letter (GLC03902.091.02) from D'Auvergne's nephew who served in Boston. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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to James D'Auvergne
March 6, 1776
D'Auvergne, Phillip, fl. 1779-1786
Enclosed with GLC3902.091.01. Mostly personal news concerning an application for service at home. Briefly mentions the British evacuation of Boston.
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1776
"Tuesday." He will write to Mr. Olive to collect the £80 Mauger owes him. News concerning the rental property "Millbrooke."
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10 November 1776
He has applied for the governorship of the Isle of Wight ["White"]. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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20 November 1776
Mr. Bellie is leaving school at Christmas and is good with accounts.
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21 November 1776
He sent money to Miss Bellie.
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10 December 1776
Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.
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December 24, 1776
He is glad to hear that Mr. Bellie is satisfied. He says Lord Spencer has agreed to support him in "the affair I mentioned to you sometime ago."
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11 May 1777
A recent trip would have been more pleasant had he been feeling well.
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23 July 1777
Regarding Mauger being ill.
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30 August 1777
Mr. Bellie has been dismissed due to his extravagance. Mentions news concerning business and that staves are needed in Halifax.
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6 September 1777
He is trying to persuade the "young Villain Bellie" to sign onto a Man of War. Bellie's sister continues to do well. Miss Durell will be returning in a week. Mentions that Mrs. Tyson is again quite ill.
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13 September 1777
Mr. Bellie has escaped.
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9 December 1777
The recent "unfortunate" news from America may force a change in Ministers and the dissolution of Parliament. "If all that the Publick Print states respecting Burgoun be true things are very bad indeed."
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February 17, 1778
Captain Hughes has been offered the Commissionership and Lieutenant Governorship of Halifax.
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February 19, 1778
He told Hughes to ask Mauger for advice concerning his new offices in Halifax.
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February 21, 1778
Enclosed a bill of exchange [Not in collection]. Hughes will sail for Halifax on the "Vallas" and D'Auvergne hopes Bellie will go with him. He asks: "What be the consequence of Lord N: speech, War or Peace? [. . . . ] [T]he temper of the Americans...
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16 March 1778
Encloses a letter from Mr. Bellie [not in collection] and discusses business.
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27 May 1778
Acknowledges receipt of money. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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4 June 1778
He asks Mauger to review his accounts and to inform him of any bills paid for either of the Bellies or Miss Durell.
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25 July 1778
Newspapers report that Lord Howe has declined to be Peace Commissioner to the United States and has asked to be recalled. The British are adopting a new strategy. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Rhode Island are to be made secure. It is rumored that...
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