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8 September 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

GLC03902.053

3 October 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

GLC03902.054

12 October 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

GLC03902.055

29 October 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

GLC03902.056

5 November 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

26 November 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

28 December 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a case of theft and the weather.

GLC03902.059

21 December 1786

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]

GLC03902.060

16 October 1763

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 burned. Mentions casualties. "General Carleton is now before Tyconderoga, which I conceive will soon be abandoned by the provincials." Mentions the victory of General Howe on Long Island, received via Lt. Gov. Franklin. [The evacuation of Long Island, 8/29-8/30/1776]

GLC03902.062

3 December 1766

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the nature of Paper Currencys. . . . ." He discusses plans to avoid depreciation of the money. Continued 12/26: This section explains that the previous section was a duplicate of another letter he sent. Discusses Mauger's debts and properties in Halifax

GLC03902.063

April 30, 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.066

11 May 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

[Fragment: 2nd sheet] Continued May 5. Writes regarding the army and plans for the governor to jail someone.

GLC03902.067

9 June 1776

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.

GLC03902.068

9 December 1782

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.]

GLC03902.069

January 11, 1787

Butler, John, 1749-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.070

1763-1783

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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 Mrs. D'Auvergne.]

GLC03902.071

2 May 1771

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.072

24 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.

GLC03902.073

26 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.074

28 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.

GLC03902.075

31 March 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.

GLC03902.076

2 April 1772

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.077