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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

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.052

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Tyler wishes to make an offer on Mauger's property at Halifax.

GLC03902.053

to Joshua Mauger

He will visit the Canadian colonies in the spring. He hopes Mauger's condition improves.

GLC03902.054

to Joshua Mauger

Comments on Mauger's illness. Encloses a letter from Leslie Groce [Not in collection.]

GLC03902.055

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger will come to London for the election of a Trinity Brother.

GLC03902.056

to Joshua Mauger

He will visit General D'Auvergne tomorrow. He comments on the pageantry of the coming week and the executions to follow.

GLC03902.057

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.058

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a case of theft and the weather.

GLC03902.059

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.062

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.063