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19 December 1772
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
to Joshua Mauger
Encloses bank post bills; the Adamant has arrived safely in Halifax; ship arrived at Boston.
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22 December 1772
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.
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29 December 1772
He did visit Mrs. Tyson and she is much better. The winds have also died down.
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4 January 1773
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."
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15 October 1774
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....
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8 November 1774
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
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...
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8 July 1778
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...
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9 January 1779
Thanks Mauger for his support over the years.
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15 May 1780
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
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
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
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...
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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
His ship is ready to sail.
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19 January 1783
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...
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14 April 1783
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
[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
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
Mauger is ill. Governor Carleton is setting up the government of New Brunswick.
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4 January 1785
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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21 January 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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31 January 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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19 February 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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21 December 1786
Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]
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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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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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