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to Joshua Mauger
4 January 1785
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
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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28 October 1775
Written by Butler as Mauger's agent in Nova Scotia to Mauger as a British Member of Parliament who was formerly Nova Scotia's agent in London. Mauger was considered the unofficial spokesman of the colony in Parliament. This document contains three...
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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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9 December 1782
Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]
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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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