DENNIS DE BERDT to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 21. London.-On his father's death he drew out an account of the salary and disbursements due from the House of Representatives in Boston to him as their Agent, and they passed a vote on 2 July 1771 to remit to his executors 1,4007. The Governor having received instructions to refuse this vote, the money remains unpaid. Hopes Lord Dartmouth will grant this decision to be altered, and the money paid. Letter signed. 2 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Mr. De Berdt. Money voted in Massachusetts Bay. “GASPÉE” ENQUIRY. 1772, August 21. St. James's.--Order in Council. Copy. 2 folio pages. Endorsed:-No. 3. Copy of an Order in Council, 21st August 1772 Directing the Attorney and Sollicitor General to prepare the Drat of a Com" of inquiry in Rhode Island; and also Drat of a Pro-clamation. Another copy follows. THOMAS TAYLOR to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 21. Alnwick.-Went to America five years ago, and whilst there inspected very narrowly the provinces of New York, theJerseys, Pensylvania, and Maryland. Remarks on the commercial relations between England and America. Relates his services in the war of 1745. Hopes he may be appointed to some office in America. Autograph letter signed. 4 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Mr. Taylor of Alnwick. -B 25. Endorsed on wrapper : 1772, requesting an employment. Mr. Taylor, Alnwick, Augst 21st,. JOHN WILLDAY to LORD DARTMOUTH, Secretary of State for 1772, August 22. Atherstone, Warwickshire. Letter signed. 2 folio pages. Endorsed Mr. Willday of Atherstone on American Trade. C-24. SIR MATTHEW FETHERSTONHAUGH to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 26. Brighthelmstone.-Recommends to his favour and protection Samuel Wharton, concerned with Mr. Walpole, himself, and others in the new grant upon the Ohio. Speaks of Wharton as thoroughly conversant in American affairs, and having a great connexion in that country. His ideas are truly British, and he is well acquainted with Indian affairs. Autograph letter signed. 24 quarto pages. 26 Augst 1772. Mr. "GASPÉE" ENQUIRY. 1772, August 26. St. James's.-Order in Council. The King approves of the commission of inquiry and the proclamation to be issued for apprehending the persons concerned in the burning of the "Gaspée" schooner. General Gage and Admiral Montagu to give all assistance possible in this affair. Original, signed Stephen Cottrell, sealed. 4 folio pages. Copy of the foregoing. JOHN POWNALL to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 26.-Sends the warrant to the Attorney and Solicitor General to prepare a commission of inquiry for his signature. Encloses with it two Orders in Council and draft of Proclamation. the rest of the papers on this subject to-morrow, Autograph letter signed. 3 quarto pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Pownall. 26 August 1772. ANDREW REA to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. Will send 1772, August 26. Grigsby's Coffee House, Royal Exchange, London. -Relates his services in the late war. Owing to commercial failure he is now in adverse circumstances, and would be glad of some appointment. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto pages. Endorsed:-B 24. Mr. Rea. 26th August 1772. Desiring an office. Mr. Andr Rea. Enclosures: The EARL OF HILLSBOROUGH to [LORD MOUNTMORRIS]. 1772, July 8. Hanover Square.-Very few offices are under his patronage, and he is unable to assist Mr Rea. Letter signed. 1 quarto page. A[NDREW] R[EA] to the [EARL OF HILLSBOROUGH]. 1772, July 16.-Asks for a recommendatory letter to any of the Governors in America to appoint him a sheriff of any of the counties under their Government, or any other employ. 66 Autograph letter signed “ A. R." 2 quarto pages. DAVID BLISSETT to the REVEREND MR. TALBOT. 1772, August 27. Reading.-Asks that his friend Mr. Irving may succeed Mr. Ellis as King's Agent for West Florida. The latter having been ill some time, Mr. Irving has proved, by doing his work for the last eighteen months, his ability to succeed him. Autograph letter signed. 1 folio page. Endorsed:-A 33. Mr. Blissett to Rev. Mr. Talbot. Mr. Irving to succeed Mr. Ellis. 27 Aug. 1772. JOHN POWNALL to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 27. Whitehall.-Sends all the despatches relative to the Rhode Island business requiring his Lordship's signature, also draft of the instructions proposed to attend the Commission of Inquiry. Will send papers on other matters to-morrow. Hopes none will be of sufficient importance to bring him to town. Encloses copy of letter just received from Admiral Montagu. Autograph letter signed. 24 quarto pages. THOMAS WILSON to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 27. Leicester Street.-Promises diligent service in any office to which Lord Dartmouth may appoint him. Letter signed. 14 quarto pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Thomas Wilson. 27th August 1772. V. Cor., p. 4. Ent. Mr. Wilson & Lord Hillsborough, Chief Justice of New York. Enclosure: The EARL OF HILLSBOROUGH to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 25. Hanover Square.-Recommends Mr. Wilson Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed :-A 50. Earl of Hillsborough, Hanover Square, 25th Augs 1772. Recommending Mr. Wilson. V. Cor., p. 2. Entd. EDWARD THURLOW and ALEXANDER WEDDERBURN. REPORT to the KING. 1772, August 28.-Have taken into their consideration the several papers relative to the burning of the "Gaspée" schooner, and prepared the draft of a Commission to inquire into the circumstances attending it, and a Proclamation for the said affair. Copy. 3 folio pages. Endorsed :-No 5. Copy of the Attorney & Solicitor General's Report. 28 Augt 1772. Extract of the foregoing without date or signatures. JOHN POWNALL to [LORD DArtmouth]. 1772, August 29, Saturday evening.-The "Gaspée" business is of such importance, both in itself and in the consequences it may have, that if Lord Dartmouth has any difficulty with the papers, he hopes he will come to town before the despatches leave the office, as there will if sufficient time to allow of that. The Attorney General considers this business of "five times the magnitude of the Stamp Act." The despatches to be sent to Hutchinson and Cramahé are of such delicacy that he will send drafts of them by another messenger to his Lordship. Autograph letter signed. 5 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Mr Pownall, Aug. 29, 1772. LORD VISCOUNT GAGE to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 30. Fife.-Desires his friend Mr Kemble to have the office in America now held by Mr Morgan. Autograph letter signed. 4 quarto pages. Endorsed on first page:-Ld Gage Mr Kemble. wrapper:-A 49. Lord Viscount Gage. August 30th 1772, recommending Mr Kemble, v. Cor. p. 4 & 5. Entd The DUKE OF MANCHESTER to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, August 30. Spa.-Solicits attention to his brother Lord' Montagu's memorial showing that he has served as Governor of South Carolina for several years greatly to the prejudice of his health and fortune. Suggest a removal to a less disadvantageous post and compensation for expenses if such is not an unreasonable proposal. Mr Williamos, who is well versed in American affairs, delivers this letter. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto pages. Endorsed :-A 57. Duke of Manchester. 30 August 1772. In. behalf of his Brother. D. of Manchester. La Cha. Montagu. JOHN OSBORN to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1772, August 30. Dresden. Has received by the last post from England news of Lord Dartmouth's appointment as Secretary of State for the Colonies. Autograph letter signed. 3 quarto pages. Endorsed :-J. Osborn Esq (private) Mr Osborn Dresden, 30th. Augst 1772. Congratulations on Lord Dartmouth's Appointmt. [LORD DARTMOUTH] to the GOVERNOR and COMPANY of RHODE ISLAND. 1772, August. Whitehall.-Transmits copy of the Attorney and Solicitor General's report upon the burning of the "Gaspée" schooner. Instructions for their proceeding in this matter. His Majesty's opinion of the case. He expects all persons within the Colony to exert themselves in order to bring the offenders to justice. 1 pages. Endorsed:-Drat to the Govr and Company of Rhode Island (No) August 1772. The KING to GOVERNOR JOSEPH WANTON, DANIEL HORSMANDEN, FREDERICK SMYTH, PETER OLIVER, and ROBERT AUCHMUTY. 1772, September 2. Westminster.-Commission authorizing them to inquire into and report upon the circumstances relative to the attacking, taking, plundering, and burning of the schooner "Gaspée.” Copy. 4 folio pages. Endorsed:-No. 7. Copy of the Commission. RODOLPH VALLTRAVERS to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, September 2. Somerset Chapel, Strand.-Submits the enclosed memorial to his Lordship's judgment. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-C-22. Mr Valtravers Plan for procuring Protestants from Germany to settle in America. Enclosure: MEMORIAL to THE KING. 1772, September 2. London.--Signed J. Rodolph de Valltravers (sic). Offers his services to procure from the Protestant parts of Poland, Germany, and Switzerland useful colonists to settle in America. Original. 2 folio pages. NOEL HILL to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1772, September 3. Tern.-Recommends Mr Pitman to Lord Dartmouth's favour as Lord Hillsborough promised some provision should be made for him. Refers him to Mr Pownall who is well acquainted with previous applications made on behalf of Mr Pitman. A copy of Lord Dartmouth's reply, dated 14 September is on the reverse, stating that he has many similar applications on hand, and will attend to this when opportunity arises. Autograph letter signed. 2 quarto pages. Enclosure: Sept. 3d 1772, recom- CAPTAIN FREDERICK COBBE PITMAN to LORD DARTMOUTH. Relates his services in North America and India. Is now in distressed circumstances and asks for some employment in America. Endorsed:-No. 18. Memorial of Capt Pitman, requesting an Employmt in North America. In Noel Hill's Esq of Septr 3d 1772, v. mem. p. 1. Entd Memorial of Fredk Cobbe Pitman Late Captain. In the East India Companys Service. JOHN POWNALL to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1772, September 3, at midnight.-Is much perplexed over an estate in consequence of the death of a relation. Sends with some enclosed letters the Instructions for the Commissioners appointed to investigate in the "Gaspée" affair. Remarks on them. Autograph letter signed. 2 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Mr Pownall, 3d Sept. 1772. |