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to Rufus Lincoln [incomplete]

Undated, circa date inferred from other letters in the collection. Note in pencil in different hand says page 13 is the last, but it is missing here. Pages numbered 5-12 so beginning and end of letter are missing. After escaping to New Jersey...

GLC03849.08

to George Rooke

Henry writes to his brother George in England. Mentions a mutual acquaintance named Whyte. States that he recently made several dispatches from Dresden "and have made a transition from the heavy phlegmatick German to the gay & mercurial Frenchman."...

GLC03881.01

to Peg Rooke

Writes to Peg in care of Daniel Danoot, in Brussels, Belgium. States that upon his arrival in Geneva, two letters from Harry (possibly Henry Rooke) waited for him. Relates that Harry intends to travel to New York to serve as a volunteer, and...

GLC03881.02

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.

GLC03902.001

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.002

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.003

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.

GLC03902.005

to Joshua Mauger

Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)

GLC03902.006

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.

GLC03902.007

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.008

to Joshua Mauger

He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.

GLC03902.009

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding a refund for Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.010

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger's apparent illness. Their letters were detained on a ship and now must be picked up from Poole.

GLC03902.011

to Joshua Mauger

He has forwarded Mauger a letter from Mr. Butler.

GLC03902.012

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.014

to Joshua Mauger

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."

GLC03902.016

to Joshua Mauger

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....

GLC03902.017

to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges a letter to his clerk, Mr. Pitt. Mauger is ill. Docketing reads: "Praising the behaviour of his kinsman Pitt."

GLC03902.018

to Joshua Mauger

Watson, a merchant and British soldier, informs Mauger that he will remain in Canada until 10 November 1776. Mentions Captains Douglas and Abbott. Reports that in October, "the Two Little Inland Fleets first met each other about 10 o Clock in the...

GLC03902.019

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.020

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.021

to Joshua Mauger

Thanks Mauger for his support over the years.

GLC03902.022

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.023

to Joshua Mauger

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.]

GLC03902.024

to Joshua Mauger

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 . .

GLC03902.025

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.026

to Joshua Mauger

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.)

GLC03902.027

to Joshua Mauger

His ship is ready to sail.

GLC03902.028

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.029

to Joshua Mauger

Indicates that there is still no mail from England. Reports (falsely) 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...

GLC03902.030

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.031

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the loyalist migration to Canada after the end of the American Revolution. Reports that "the unhappy and Sacrificed Loyalists Continue to Embark for Nova Scotia in great Numbers indeed they have no other place of refuge." Claims that the...

GLC03902.032

to Joshua Mauger

[No longer in the army.] Elected to Parliament and chosen as the director of the Bank of England.

GLC03902.034

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.035

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill. Governor Carleton is setting up the government of New Brunswick.

GLC03902.036

to Joshua Mauger

He is sorry to hear that Mauger had a terrible trip. Mr. Butler has been complaining about his nephew Dight.

GLC03902.037

to Joshua Mauger

Quotes a letter from Mr. Dight in which he assures Mauger of the protection of his lands in Canada.

GLC03902.038

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.039

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.040

to Joshua Mauger

Inquires about Mauger's illness. He is on the Cricklade Committee.

GLC03902.041

to Joshua Mauger

He is still confined on the Cricklade Committee. The weather is exceedingly cold.

GLC03902.042

to Joshua Mauger

Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.

GLC03902.043

to Joshua Mauger

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."

GLC03902.044

to Joshua Mauger

A recent death may require Mauger to come to town, but Watson hopes he will wait until the weather improves

GLC03902.045

to Joshua Mauger

Informs Mauger about the results of a Trinity House election. The Irish proposition in Parliament has met with much opposition.

GLC03902.046

to Joshua Mauger

He is glad to hear Mauger had a safe trip to Warborne. The House debated the Irish Proposition until 6 am.

GLC03902.047

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.048

to Joshua Mauger

He has been made Sheriff of Michaelmass.

GLC03902.049

to Joshua Mauger

He is uncertain when parliament will adjourn. He hopes to see Mauger at Warborne.

GLC03902.050

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill again. Watson wishes to visit Mauger but is uncertain when he will be able to.

GLC03902.051