WILLIAM BOLLAN to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, March 27. Gerard Street.-Proposals for putting an end to the illicit trade carried on between Great Britain and Holland. Letter signed. 13 quarto pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Bollan, 27th March 1766. THOMAS CROWLEY to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, March 28. Grace Church Street.-Transmits four letters from J. D. Hammerer, who has gone to America with the view of civilising and educating the Indians and their children. He has been at considerable expense, and requires money to carry his plan more fully into execution. Autograph letter signed. 2 pages. Endorsed:--Mr. Thos Crowley, 28 Mch. 1766. HENRY SEYMOUR CONWAY to GOVERNOR FRANCIS BERNARD. 1766, March 31. St. James's.-With Governor Bernard's speech to the Council and House of Representatives of Massachusetts Bay, 3 June, communicating the letter. Transmits copies of Acts for securing the Dependency of the Colonies and for repealing the Stamp Duties. Expects shortly to send a third for the indemnity of such persons as have received the penalties imposed by the Act just repealed. Extols the care of His Majesty for his Colonies, and the lenity and indulgence of the Parliament. A revision of the late America Trade Laws is to be the immediate object of Parliament. Most earnestly requires that he exert himself in recommending to the Assembly that full and ample compensation be made to those who have suffered for their deference to Acts of the British Legislature. Hopes he will be particularly attentive that such persons be effectually secured from any further insult. Cutting from a printed paper. 1 page. Endorsed with two other printed papers, Massachusetts Bay Representatives' Addresses of 3 and 9 June]:-Gov Barnard's Speeches to the Assembly. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hand. 1766, March 31.-Concerning letters from Sir Henry Moore in January and February, from Governor Wright and others. 31 quarto pages. Endorsed :-Ag., 31 March 1766. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hand. 1766, April 2.-Concerning a letter from Governor Pallisser to Mr. Pownall, 31 March, a letter from Governor Lyttleton to the Board, 29 December 1765, and petitions for land in America. quarto page. EDWARD SMITH to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, April 6. Chavy.-By the request of his brother, offers his sentiments upon the effect a repeal of the stamp duty may have in America. Autograph letter signed. 6 pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Edward Smith, April 6th, 1766. Repeal of RIGHT HONOURABLE CHARLES TOWNSHEND to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1766, April 9. Gr. Sq.-Apologises for reminding him of the petition subscribed by Lord Adam Gordon, himself, and Mr. Kinlock, for a grant of lands in East Florida. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed :-Right Honourable Charles Townshend, 9 April 1766. WILLIAM BOLLAN to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, April 14. Gerard Street.--Refers to a letter he wrote to the Board of Trade in 1742, concerning the illicit trade carried on between the Northern Colonies and Holland, and the proposals he has made for the better execution of the laws for securing the plantation trade. Desires an interview in order to explain his proposals for putting an end to the Dutch illicit trade. Letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed :-Mr. Bollan, 14 April 1766. LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR THOMAS HUTCHINSON to his son 1766, April 18. Milton. Does not expect the House of Representatives will make any compensation to the sufferers. If New York should comply, possibly the people here may follow. Autograph copy. 1 quarto page. Endorsed :-Copy of a Ir. from Lt.-Gr. Hutchinson to his The BISHOP OF LONDON to LORD DARTMOUTH. son, dated 1766, April 18. Bond Street. (Signed "Ric. London.") appoint a bishop to ordain deacons and priests intended for America. Autograph letter signed. 13 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Bp. of London. April 1766. MANUFACTURES in the COLONIES. Will 1766, April 25.-Hints for the prevention of the establishment of manufactures in the Colonies. Suggests the granting of lands and better privileges. 2 pages. Endorsed:-Hints presented 25 April 1766. MAJOR THOMAS MANT to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1766, April 30.-Encloses the paper he mentioned concerning Detroit, which he hopes will convince his Lordship that the King has a right to dispose of the lands surrounding it. Autograph letter signed.page. Major Thomas Mant's proposal for a settlement at Detroit. Refers to a memorial previously sent, to which was added a description of Detroit, its soil, produce, &c., which he now gives again, showing the desirability of establishing a settlement there. 20folio pages. Endorsed:--Major Mant's Proposal for a settlement at Note--Served under General Bradstreet; author of "The History of the Late War in North America, and the Islands of the West Indies, including the Campaigns of 1763 and 1764 against his Majesty's Indian Enemies," published in London in 1772; engaged in extensive agricultural operations in France, and was afterwards imprisoned in Paris for debt GOVERNOR SIR HENRY MOORE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, April 30. Fort George, New York.-The steps he is taking to secure an exact return of all the quit rents of the Province. Duplicate letter signed. 8 pages. [The original is in the Public Record Office, Board of Trade, New York, Vol. 38, fo. 97.] Endorsed :-Sr Henry Moore, N. York. 30 April 1766. STAMP ACT. 1766, May 1.-Extract of a letter from Joseph Reed at Tunton [? Trenton]. "Should Mr. Grenville's fatal Policy prevail, the friendly intercourse between Great Britain and her colonies will soon drop." He will receive news of their deliverance with. the most sincere gratitude and joy. To this is added an extract of another letter from John Rhea at Philadelphia of the same date. "The Repeal of the Stamp Act and redress of other Grievances will be Cause of rejoicing to the Americans." Hopes care will be taken to prevent reflections and exultations. Doubts not but that a little time will convince the mother country that they are not undutiful or ungrateful children. Hopes the good advice of the Committee of merchants to their committee will be followed. page and page. LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR WILLIAM BULL to LORD DARTMOUTII. 1766, May 8. Charlestown." On the 24 of last month Lord Hope arrived in this province." Autograph letter signet. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-Lt.-Govr. Bull. DR. JOHN FOTHERGILL to DR. TEMPLEMAN. 1766, May 21. London.-Concerning the result of some experiments he has made upon sago prepared from the produce of Georgia by Mr. Bowen who he considers is entitled to a recompense proportionateto his discovery. Letter signed. 2 pages. Endorsed:-Dr. Fothergill concerning Mr. Bowen's powder. MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. 1766, Thursday, May 29.-Containing Governor Francis Bernard's speech to the General Assembly, 29 May, and proceedings of a meeting for the election of Councellors. Printed. 1 page. WILLIAM BOLLAN to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, May 30. Gerard Street.-Information he has received concerning an increased illicit trade carried on between Holland and New York. Letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-Mr. Bollan, recommended by Sr G. Savile. REVEREND J. WILLIAM GIBERNE to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. Festivities on 1766, May 30. Sabine Hall, Richmond, Virginia.-Expresses the admiration of the Americans for the Earl of Dartmouth. account of the repeal of the Stamp Act. Colonel Randolph intends. sending a young eaglet with a pair of summer ducks. Autograph letter signed. 2 quarto pages. With this is placed an autograph draft of Lord Dartmouth's reply, not dated, expressing his pleasure at the confidence of the Virginians in the integrity of the present administration, and acknowledging receipt of the eagle. Endorsed :-Rev. Mr. Giberne, Virginia. 30 May 1766. [NEW YORK SONS OF LIBERTY.] 1766, May 31. New York.-Circular. "With Hearts elated on the great and important occasion, we, in behalf of the united Sons of Liberty here," :-Congratulations on repeal of the Stamp Act. Thanks for co-operation in the glorious cause. Copy. 1 pages. J. TUDWAY to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, June 2. Wimple Street.-Recommends a young man who is desirous of gaining a competent maintenance in any part of America or elsewhere. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-Mr. Tudway. MASSACHUSETTS BAY HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES to [GOVERNOR FRANCIS BERNARD]. Voted in the House of Representatives, Boston, June 3, 1766.Address in answer to his speech communicating the Secretary of State's letter of 31 March. Upon the repeal of the Stamp Act. 1 printed page. WILLIAM BRATTLE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, June 4. Boston.-Sets forth the allegiance of the province, and explains the late proceedings. Autograph letter signed. 4 quarto pages. WILLIAM BOLLAN to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, June 9. Gerard Street.-Encloses a letter on the subject of supplying masts for the navy. Having since collected facts and papers which have been laid before his Lordship and the Board, is now ready to attend to give an oral explanation whenever convenient. Letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-Mr. Bollan, June 9, 1766. Enclosure: 1763, March 29. [ Leicester Square.-William Bollan to perpetual supply of masts for the Royal Navy. MASSACHUSETTS BAY HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES to [GOVERNOR FRANCIS BERNARD]. Voted in the House of Representatives, Boston. June 9, 1766.—Address in further answer to his speech of the 3rd inst. Printed. 2 columns. CAPTAIN GAVIN COCHRANE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, June 10. London.-Account of his proceedings with referenceto the repairing of the forts in South Carolina and Georgia in 1764, and of the country through which he passed on his way from Charlestown to Savannah. Autograph letter signed. 24 quarto pages. Endorsed:-1st. [For other endorsement, see his letter of 27 June:]} CAPTAIN GAVIN COCHRANE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, June 11. London.-His journey from Savannah to Augusta. Description of Augusta. Building of Fort Charlotte Visit he paid the French settlement of New Bordeaux in Hillsborough township and Fort Prince George in the Cherokee country. Autograph letter signed. 24 quarto pages. Endorsed:-2d. [For other endorsement, see his letter of 27 June 1766.] |