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Letters to the Ministry, 1778-1780

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7 June 1779

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21714, Volume number: B 54, Microfilm reel number: H-1435, A-662

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3182358

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Haldimand papers

Letters to the Ministry, 1778-1780
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Date(s):

7 June 1779

Place:

Quebec,

Extent:

p. 85 : transcription

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Undetermined

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General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine. Threats of rebels during winter, and serious efforts in spring to invade Canada. The unfortunate result of Governor Hamilton's expedition to the Illinois, and its effect. Cannot give orders to restrict Indian expenditure. The exhausted state of the country; the necessity of sending supplies to the upper posts or abandoning them. The fear of scarcity in the lower country, and consequent disaffection. Urges need of supplies being sentout. Will try to counteract the present temper of the Canadians, but will establish martial law if necessary. Has refused licenses to Indian traders on account of the amazing quantity of arms, &c., they were taking to the uppers posts. Prohibition of the export of wheat. The seditious behaviour of a cabal in Montreal has required examples to be made. It is more difficult to check thisspirit now than it would have been in 1775.

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MSS0599

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National Library (London, Great Britain) vol. 21714. Letters to the Ministry, 1778-1780

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21714
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