15 October 1774

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. The event will prove the Colonies a much [crossed out: freeer] more Independent people than we would willingly allow them to be."

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8 November 1774

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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." Fears a war with France is unavoidable. Remarks: "France, Spain & Holland are all supporting the Americans, and at the Same time Carrying on the Trade of this Kingdom. In which we our selves encourage them, because we can get our property Insured on board their Ships at a less Premium than on our own."

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8 July 1778

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 fleet has arrived safely at London and the Jamaican Fleet is on its way.

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9 January 1779

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Thanks Mauger for his support over the years.

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15 May 1780

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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6 July 1780

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.]

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1 August 1780

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 . .

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9 January 1781

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 victory over Sumpter [sic].

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9 January 1781

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.)

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7 April 1782

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His ship is ready to sail.

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January 19, 1783

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 carrying Loyalists to Nova Scotia will leave next month. He believes these people of property will form a barrier to protect the English constitution and will become the envy of their neighbors. [11/29/1782, provisional peace treaty signed. 3/10-6/24/1783 the American armies mutiny over pay issues.]

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14 April 1783

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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6 April 1784

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

[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

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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20 August 1784

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

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4 January 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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January 31, 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Act Strictly comply'd with."

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19 February 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

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4 March 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

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26 March 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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2 April 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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."

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9 April 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

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