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Correspondence and papers relating to the expedition against Canada, 1745-1750, sent by colonial governors and military commanders to the Secretary of State in London. Items 1-92 [electronic resource], 1745-1749.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Great Britain.
- Series:
- Colonial America (Marlborough, England)
- Colonial America. Module 1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of, 1693-1768.
- Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles.
- Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1710-1771.
- Bedford, John Russell.
- Knowles, Charles, Sir, 1704?-1777.
- Knowles, Charles.
- Shirley, William, 1694-1771.
- Shirley, William.
- Great Britain. Colonial Office--Records and correspondence.
- Great Britain.
- United States--History--King George's War, 1744-1748.
- United States.
- Nova Scotia--Politics and government--1713-1763.
- Nova Scotia.
- Massachusetts--Politics and government--To 1775.
- Massachusetts.
- Canada--Politics and government--To 1763.
- Canada.
- United States--History, Military--18th century--Sources.
- Nova Scotia--History--To 1763--Sources.
- Canada--History--To 1763 (New France)--Sources.
- United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Sources.
- Great Britain--Foreign relations--France--Sources.
- France--Foreign relations--Great Britain--Sources.
- France.
- Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century--Sources.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (44 items)
- Place of Publication:
- 1745-1749.
- Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital, c2015.
- Contents:
- Abstract of papers relating to the raising of troops in North America
- An account of Governor Clinton's proceedings with regard to the troops raised in the provinces of New York, New Jersey etc, on the intended expedition against the French settlements in Canada
- Admiral Knowles to Duke of Newcastle
- Commodore Knowles to Duke of Newcastle
- Extract of a letter from Governor Clinton to Governor Shirley
- Extract of a letter from Governor Clinton to Governor Shirley concerning the pay of the southern troops
- Extract of a letter from Governor Law to Governor Shirley and Governor Knowles dated at Newhaven
- Extract of a letter from Governor Shirley to Governor Clinton
- Extract of a letter from Governor Shirley to Governor Clinton concerning the pay of the troops raised for the expedition against Canada
- Extract of a letter from Governor Shirley to the several governors mentioned in the late intended expedition against Canada
- Extract of a letter from Lt Gov Mascarene to Governor Shirley and Governor Knowles concerning the state of Nova Scotia
- Form of a bill of exchange proposed by Governor Knowles and Shirley
- Governor Shirley from Boston to Duke of Bedford
- Governor Shirley to Duke of Bedford
- Governor Shirley to Duke of Newcastle
- Governor Shirley to Duke of Newcastle about religious beliefs of French people in British-held territory
- Governor Shirley to Duke of Newcastle from Boston concerning the behaviour and loyalty of French inhabitants in Nova Scotia
- Governor Shirley's message to the House of Representatives at Boston on Captain Bastides' services in New England, and against Louisbourg
- Governor Shirley's proclamation for apprehending rioters [copy]
- Governor Shirley's proclamation to the French inhabitants of Nova Scotia
- Governor Wentworth to Duke of Newcastle
- Governors Shirley and Knowles' discharge of troops raised for the expedition against Canada [copy]
- A letter from Governor Shirley to Governor Clinton concerning the terms of discharging the troops, both referred to in Governor Shirley's letter to the Duke of Newcastle [copy]
- A letter from Governor Shirley to Secretary Willard from Castle William concerning riots in Boston [copy]
- Letters from Mr P. Mascarene at Annapolis to Messrs William Cowley enginr. and Edward How storekeeper inclos'd in Governor Shirley's [copy]
- Manuscript contents list for CO 5/45 Part 1
- Mr S. Waldo to Duke of Bedford complaining of Mr Shirley's treatment
- Mr William Pepperell to Duke of Newcastle
- Note relating to Cape Breton
- Opinion of Mr Rider relating to Mr Benj. Pemberton's petition
- Particulars relating to the murder of John Bryan, for which John Fowles and others were tried on indictments against them at the Court of Assizes held at Boston
- Petition of Benj. Pemberton, naval officer of the province of the Massachusetts Bay
- The resolves of representatives concerning the riot at Boston [copy]
- Vote of Assembly for payments sent to Annapolis Royal out of the treasury
- Vote of Council and House of Representatives concerning the suppressing of the riot [copy]
- A vote of council and House of Representatives for releasing officers belonging to Commodore Knowles' squadron [copy]
- The votes of the town of Boston concerning the riot at their town meeting [copy]
- Notes:
- Volume title from publisher's website (resource viewed on 7 Oct. 2015)
- Volume reference numbers: CO 5/45 Part 1.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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