time upon an average in which the Kingston boat will be able to perform this service or any particulars which your experience may point out as conducive to the purpose which is meant to be carried into effect. Capt. Porter, Kingston. I am, Sir, E. B. LITTLEHALES. FROM E. B. LITTLEHALES TO C. T. A. SCHOEDDE. NAVY HALL, July 26th, 1794. Sir: It is His Excellency Colonel Simcoe's directions that you prevent the admission of all French people who may come into this Province by the Post under your Jurisdiction. You will not, however, communicate this order to anybody unless you have occasion to enforce it, or in the event of your being relieved, in which case you will deliver it to your successor in command. Your letter complaining of Mr. Sparham, the Barrack Master at Kingston, has been received and will be attended to. I am, Sir, &c. E. B. LITTLEHALES. Captn. Schoedde, Fort Ontario. Sir: FROM R. G. ENGLAND TO J. G. SIMCOE. DETROIT, July 24th, 1794. Since I had the honor to write to you on the 22nd inst. by the Nancy, I received a letter from Captain Stiell by express dated the 20th inst., in which he says he has not heard of General Wayne's Army since he wrote on the 10th. He represents that his detachment is now very unhealthy, and that there are thirty two of them in the Surgeon's report. I have directed him to send them to me immediately and will order an equal number from the Companies remaining here. Lieut. Pilkington is very ill and wishes to be removed to Niagara, in consequence of which I propose to send the Chippawa for him, and mean to go to the Miamis in two days, from thence I will send you a perfect report of the situation of the Fort, the number of guns mounted and communicate all the intelligence that reaches me. While there, I will endeavour to make such an arrangement as Your Excellency desires for the speedier communicating all information from thence immediately. In consequence of your authority I have directed some Tobacco and Vermilion to be purchased here for Colonel McKee, who presses much for them. I contrived before to borrow a small quantity for him. I was not very apprehensive of the Light Troops or Chickasaws making an attempt on Fort Miamis, and mentioned the circumstance as a paragraph in Captain Stiell's letter to me. I was next instructed to send the Felicity to Fort Erie or the Grand River for Indian corn, and have just loaded her with provisions, barrack furniture and several articles required for the repairs of that Post and the Barracks there, which have been some considerable time authorized at Head Quarters, but which I delayed sending there, from a supposition that you would withdraw some part of the Post (Mackinac). The Felicity will be obliged to make a second trip there, as everything required for the supply of the Post cannot be sent at once. The Ass't Commissary reports to me that he can get a great deal of Indian corn delivered at his store at seven shillings N.Y. Currency a bushel, which he considers cheaper than getting it from Fort Erie, taking into consideration the difference of measure, the waste and the expence of procuring bags. I have desired him to write on this subject to the Commissary at Niagara. If he can procure it here on equal terms, perhaps it would be proper to give some encouragement to the new settlements in this neighbourhood. The assistant builder is unfortunately absent for a few days, when he returns I will direct the Gun Boat you have ordered to be built. Mean time I will leave directions for the materials to be collected when I go to the Miamis. We are much reduced in numbers of Seamen, many of them having demanded their discharges, in consequence of having served their time. It is certainly proper to keep faith with all descriptions of men, but I apprehend there will be a great difficulty to replace the men now to be discharged. The Commodore talks of laying up a Vessel, if he does, it shall be the Felicity on her return from Mackinac, the reason she is sent this time, is her not being properly armed for Lake Erie. His Excellency Lieut. Gov. Simcoe. I have the honor to be, &c. R. G. ENGLAND. THE INFORMATION OF JOHN VORIS A PRISONER. RAPIDS 24th July, 1794. The informant says he is a low Dutchman from Hopewell County in the Jerseys and has been a soldier nearly 3 years in Capt. Millars Company of 2nd U.S. Regt. That he was taken about 10 Days ago a little on this side Fort Hamilton being part of a Command consisting of two Companies of Infantry & one Troop of Cavalry making together 190 men, escorting of 300 Packhorses to Fort Washington for Provisions, but being tired he fell behind & was taken by two Indians a part of a band of 12 who brought him here. That he was at Fort Rorodie (a breast work of felled Trees) on the water communication between Fort Grenville & Fort Hamilton during the time of the late attack by the Indians at Fort Recovery & was sent out again immediately on his coming in from Fort Rorodie on his last command in which he was taken, so that he heard but little about the late business at Fort Recovery; he was however informed that Major McMahon of the 4th, Captain Hartshorn of the 1st & Lieut. Craig of the 3rd Regt. were killed, the number of the others killed he does not know. That there are 12 Chickasaws, 4 of the Corn planter's people (one by the name of Charles Waambagh or some such name) & 50 Chactaws (who came about a month ago) with the Army, & that Stiff knee a Seneca from Venango killed himself in Fort Grenville the latter end of last winter.That most of the Mens time of service in the 1st & 2nd Regts will expire about the 1 Voorhees? latter end of next Month & those of the 3rd & 4th Regts. next Spring, but they cannot be prevailed on to enter again on account of their cruel treatment.-That the General about once in two months goes to Fort Jefferson escorted by a Company of Infantry & a Troop of Cavalry, but he never goes further & unless on these occasions, he never stirs out of the fort. That there are 6 Cannon in Fort Grenville, one 9 Pounder, one Six and four 3 Pounders besides 12 small Howitzers. That General Wayne's whole force does not exceed 1500 or 1600 at the most & that 400 of the Kentucky Militia were soon expected to join them. That they have a large Supply of Flour, about 200 Head of Cattle & 50 Sheep, but no Salt provisions, & that it was the report of the Camp that General Wayne cannot move to engage the Indians without further orders from Congress. He adds, he never heard that the English had built a fort on the Banks of this River, or that they were likely to be at War with America. RAPIDS 25th July 1794. The informant after recollecting himself & being free from the apprehensions he was under yesterday, further says, that Captain_Gibson, Adjutant Drake, & Cornet Posey were wounded in the attack at Fort Recovery, that all the Packhorsemen, except 7 or 8, were killed, with upwards of Thirty of the Regular Troops, a great many of whom were also wounded. That the Escort consisted of 150 Infantry & 50 Cavalry. That General Wilkinson left the Army some time ago & is gone to Kentucky, & that Fort Jefferson is now commanded by Major Doyle of the 1st Regt.-He further says that Wells, May, and Millar (3 Spies) were not in the action, for that 2 days before, they returned to Fort Grenville from a Scout, & reported that the Mountain Leader the Chickasaw Chief, was killed. A. MCKEE, S.I.A. Endorsed:-In Lt. Govr. Simcoe's No. 29 of the 5th Augt. 1794. FROM THE "GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES" OF The conduct of the British and the governor of Upper Canada has been carried of late to such a length, that their intentions to this country can no longer be concealed. We noticed in a former paper, that they had decoyed to their settlements a number of families' who were under the most strict obligations to Mr. Williamson, who had advanced to them an enormous sum; we since understand that these same people were afforded every protection and assistance, while carrying off the property of Mr. Williamson entrusted to their care. The same gentleman, who a few weeks ago, began a settlement at Great Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario, received a few days since a most insolent message from Gov. Simcoe informing him that if he did not take care he would send a party to destroy his settlement. It is said the Governor of the State and the Secretary of War have been informed of these transactions, that they may take what steps they see fit, to preserve this important place to the United States. Mr. Williamson sold in this place 1 Wm. Berczy's 64 Bavarian families who settled in Markham Township. in ten days above 100 lots for building. The harbor is most excellent and affords the only shelter for vessels on the lake from northerly gales. By the same channel we are well informed that governor Simcoe has not abandoned the post taken at the Miami Rapids, but on the contrary, when this intelligence came away, it was believed that that post would be reinforced from Niagara. Sir: FROM E. B. LITTLEHALES TO C. T. A. SCHOEDDE. NAVY HALL, July 26th, 1794. You are hereby required and directed to cause to be delivered to Hugh McDonnell, Esqr., Adjutant General of the Militia of this Province, four hundred stand of Arms, with accoutrements complete for that number, and you are to furnish him with one or more of the King's return Batteaux to convey the Arms, &c., to the Eastern District of Upper Canada. These issues are, of course, to be made out of the quantity lately arrived from Lower Canada. I am, Sir, &c. E. B. LITTLEHALES. Captn. Schoedde, Fort Ontario. Sir: FROM E. B. LITTLEHALES TO RICHARD PORTER. NAVY HALL, July 26th, 1794. It is His Excellency the Lieut. Governor's directions that you will order five hundred stand of Arms, with accoutrements complete to be forwarded to Niagara by the first opportunity from the number which have just arrived. The wall pieces and ordnance stores which came lately to Kingston from Quebec, intended for the Garrisons of Niagara and Detroit, you will likewise forward as soon as possible to the places of their destination. Captn. Porter, Kingston. I am, Sir, &c. E. B. LITTLEHALES. CIRCULAR. NAVY HALL, July 26, 1794. Circular. The Lieut. Governor, understanding that it is the general desire of the Officers of the Militia in this Province, to have an uniform established: His Excellency is pleased to direct that the Officers shall provide themselves with such an uniform at such times as shall best suit their convenience. This uniform is to be a scarlet coat, plain gilt metal buttons, with blue facings, a white waistcoat, with trousers, linen or woolen, or breeches and leggins. The Lieutenants or Deputy Lieutenants of Counties or Officers commanding, will order the pattern clothing of their respective Battalions, to be made in conformity to this general principle. The Officers on half pay, if they choose it, will, agreeably to Military practice, wear out the uniform of their respective Corps, which were so honorably distinguished during the course of the late War. Arms are to be distributed among the Militia. The Adjutant General will receive from the Lieutenants of Counties, or in their absence or non-appointment, from the Deputy Lieutenant or Officer Commanding, a return by which the number of arms so to be established will be proportioned. The Adjutant General will recommend to the several Lieutenants, &c., &c., to provide themselves with a book or general roll of their Militia, or to authorize some Person to do the same, to take care that every man to whom Arms shall be issued acknowledges the receipt thereof opposite to his name, for the more speedy means of recovering the penalties which by the Act are to be paid and incurred by any Person who shall sell or barter any part of the Arms or Equipments. It appears to be highly reasonable that due care should be taken by the Lieutenants of the Counties to provide against the careless or wanton destruction of the Arms or Equipments issued from the King's Stores, and there can be no doubt but the Gentlemen in that very high and important trust will devise means effectually to answer the object desired. E. B. LITTLEHALES. FROM E. B. LITTLEHALES TO J. WALTON. NAVY HALL, July 26th, 1794. Sir: His Excellency the Lieut. Governor, reposing confidence in your integrity, authorizes you to procure six or eight boat builders, at the cheapest rate, to be employed in Governmental purposes in this Province. J. Walton, Esqr. New York. I am, Sir, &c. E. B. LITTLEHALES. FROM E. B. LITTLEHALES TO CAPT. PRATT. NAVY HALL, July 26th, 1794 Sir: I am to desire you will receive from me the following instructions. A French Priest of the name of Le Dru, being expected to arrive at your Post in one of the first Vessels from Detroit I am commanded to desire that you will not permit him to land upon any consideration. You will immediately report his arrival to His Excellency, Col. Simcoe. I am, Sir, &c. Capt. Pratt, Fort Erie. E. B. LITTLEHALES. |