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Stated in Commons debate that Loyalists wish government to set date for their compensation so that they can borrow against that security [2]
In answer to John Adams' "requisition" regarding British posts on U.S. soil, Lord Carmarthen lists Loyalists' grievances state by state [3]
Despite sense of justice due Loyalists for their losses, "their property was given up as the price of peace for their fellow subjects" [4]
Congress orders Secretary of Foreign Affairs to make up lists by state of "negroes" taken away by British at end of war [5]
John Adams says trade "more necessary" to British colonies than to U.S.A., and British policy is "Sowing the seeds of disquiet and discontent" in them [6]
Guy Carleton appointed governor-in-chief over Quebec, Nova Scotia (including St. John and Cape Breton islands) and New Brunswick [7]
Mixture of French and British laws, making business "uncertain and insecure," should be ended by creation of provincial house of assembly [8]
Rejected bill to reduce power of governor and government, allow jury trial option in civil cases and increase size of Legislative Council [9]
John Jay says "variety of Considerations and some Facts" point to "understanding" between Shays Rebellion and "some leading Persons in Canada" [10]
Acadians settled on ungranted lands in Chaleur Bay should submit their claims to such land "with or without any written titles" [11]
Notice of 44th Regiment's departure includes summary of service in Seven Years War, Revolutionary War and fighting Quebec and Montreal fires [12]
" Montreal has sent home this year, 1786, the greatest quantity of furs that have been imported into England from thence since[...]1776." [13]
Paris-trained physician/ midwife will treat "diseases incident to the pregnant state," and assist labour "and[...]delivery to the end of the month" [14]
As Company of Comedians sails for Quebec City, Montrealers say they have for 4 months "been indebted for a very rational amusement" [15]
"To be Sold, a Circumferentor," warranted good. Enquire of the Printer." [16]
About 8,000 Loyalists are settled in "upper parts" and at Chaleur Bay, with former making "astonishing progress in clearing[...]most fertile lands" [17]
After 1,113 acres and "all his moveable property" were confiscated and he was long imprisoned, Loyalist with 10 kids arrives with 7 shillings [18]
People of Cataraqui echo other settlers welcoming Lord Dorchester to Canada, and hope they will get support given to "other new formed settlements" [19]
Joseph Brant urges British pay Kanien’kéhà:ka for their losses and loyalty, that they might stock their farms and settle in new country [20]
John Butler and Daniel Claus advise rewarding Six Nations with £12,000 (half in cash to buy cattle) rather than pay them for losses in U.S. [21]
Lord Sydney tells Lt. Gov. Hope that Kanien’kéhà:ka losses are "really nothing more than the usual effects of War," but will be addressed [22]
Report 40 Indigenous people including "a chief of the Ottawas and Chippewas" are supposedly going to treaty talks with John Johnson and Six Nations [23]
John Butler finds Indigenous people at Niagara "much dissatisfied" and has little to give "poor distressed creatures" beyond Johnson's promises [24]
Dorchester wants Butler to assess Six Nations' attitude to Upper Posts: do they want British to stay in them? defend them against U.S. attack? [25]
In consideration of their friend Alexander McKee, Odawa and Ojibwe chiefs transfer 7-mile-wide tract of land on south bank of Detroit River to Crown [26]
Commissioners of American Claims set deadline for receiving Loyalists' claims of losses, including any title, deeds etc. they can produce [27]
Loyalist ex-soldiers claiming compensation say they took "to industrious Labour in Order to Support themselves and repair their Constitutions" [28]
Commissioners report 2,178 claims for £7.2+ million, of which £876,421 has been paid out; no debt, benefice or professional claims included yet [29]
"Free Negroes" in Manchester petition for land, farm tools, clothing, ammunition and boards "we are intitled to" after two years [30]
Word has reached London that wealthy U.S. residents (mostly Quakers) have come to Nova Scotia "to escape anarchy and confusion" [31]
Petition and related documents of grant to Mi'kmaw chief Philip Bernard of 500 acres (not within Crown Reservations) on St. Margarets Bay [32]
List of commissioners appointed for "the Distribution of Bounties and Premiums" on hemp, flaxseed, potash, sawmills, shipbuilding and whaling [33]
Imports from U.S. restricted to flour, wheat, rice, " Indian Corn [and] Meal," rye, and white oak staves, all carried only in British vessels [34]
Letter-to-the-editor signed by 53 men asserts ability of province's farmers to supply its needs for meat and vegetables on reasonable terms [35]
Ship has departed with "a valuable Cargo" of 135 tons spermaceti oil, 40 tons whale oil, 8,759 lbs. whalebone and 1,257 moose and caribou skins [36]
British naval officer sells "One Negro Man Named Sambo[...]and also One Brown Mare and her Colt now Sucking" to Truro physician for £40 [37]
For sale: "A likely Negro Wench, between Ten and Eleven Years of Age, has had the small Pox and Measles[....]" [38]
Reward of 40 shillings for return of "Negro Man who answers to the Name of James," is 28 and has "a Nose rather acqueline" [39]
Missing indented Black man Henry Jones, tanner by trade, "has a remarkable impediment in his speech [and] is very artful" [40]
New Yorkers should not ridicule Nova Scotians, as they come to buy goods with ready money, which is "much wanted in these states" [41]
In Supreme Court, 3 men convicted of " Burglary and Felony" are sentenced to death, while 2 others will be burned in hand, it being first offence [42]
Before death sentence, judge addresses convicted in "most pathetic and moving manner" and many in court shed tears for "unhappy culprits" [43]
Repeal of prohibition on Catholic schools; their teachers must be licensed and take prescribed oath; no Protestant under 14 to be enrolled [44]
Charitable Irish Society members called to meet at O'Brien's Tavern, along with "all Irish Men or Sons of Irish Men" seeking membership [45]
Long-time Lutheran chaplain to Germans settling in N.S. takes holy orders in Church of England, it being "the English of the system of Luther" [46]
Lunenburg's Peter de la Roche calls on "Reverend Brethren" of all denominations to establish fund for relief of destitute widows of clergymen [47]
News of boy's drowning includes London Humane Society's advice for more gentle "Recovery of Persons apparently dead by drowning" [48]
Pasture for rent by week; note says "Cattle are frequently swam across the river [and driven] only half a mile from the landing" [49]
" Salmon Manufactory" opened, same "as those of[...]North Briton," for families and retailers' orders that say which "Market they design them for" [50]
Prince William Henry's Halifax welcome includes residents illuminating their houses in "general tide of joy [among] all ranks of people" [51]
"Dr. Templeman" announces 3-week stint of dental services including tartar removal, curing gum "scurvy" and "Plumbing caries Teeth" [52]
Governor and magistrates tour Halifax schools and are "well pleased with the conduct of the Masters and the performances of the Scholars" [53]
Books for sale include Robinson Crusoe, Paradise Lost, The Vicar of Wakefield and (in large type) Henry's Commentary on the Bible in 6 Volumes [54]
"To the Gentlemen of the Navy and Army. The Dock Yard and Town (if approved of) will play the Game at Cricket for the Sum of 25 or 50 Pounds." [55]
"Very great walking" - "Gentleman and his servant" walk 76 miles of Pell's road ( Annapolis Royal to Shelburne) in only 1½ days [56]
Snow light in Shelburne, but temperature fell 24°F in hours, leading to belief "the Halifax Shaver had paid us a visit" (Note: compare Alberta clipper) [57]
Commissioner of Loyalist claims finds good conditions and prospects in New Brunswick, though he criticizes " industry" of ex-soldiers [58]
N.B. asks Nova Scotia for payments made by N.B. residents to N.S. before provincial division, but N.S. says not until N.B. takes share of debt [59]
In 7 months of 1785, Saint John exported more than 1.1 million shingles, 530,000 feet of boards, 85,000 staves etc. to West Indies [60]
Provincial revenue to be generated from liquor and merchandise duties and liquor licences, except where rights of Saint John prevail [61]
"The state and condition of the poor" to be submitted to court of general sessions in each district for assessment of funds for their support [62]
Certificate of manumission in Saint John for mulatto Joshua Moore, born in New York City "in a state of slavery" in 1766 [63]
Edward Winslow says Indigenous people are intimidating judge regarding some case before courts (Note: "barbarous" and "savages" used) [64]
Former New York minister claims compensation for 1777 banishment in which he lost "a Considerable Real and Personal Estate" and income from land [65]
Former New York Volunteers sergeant major makes claim for losses, including "Father[...]barbarously executed for [loyalty] to the Royal Cause" [66]
Only Anglican clergy allowed ecclesiastical office and must conduct service at least monthly; others may pick ministers and build "meeting houses" [67]
Leader of 11 or more persons with petition or declaration for governor, council or assembly is liable to penalty of £100 and 3 months in jail [68]
Indented servants and apprentices must receive discharges at end of their terms, and those hiring any undischarged person are liable to £5 fine [69]
Loans with interest rates above 6% per year are prohibited (with exceptions), and bonds, contracts etc. void if paid at any higher rate [70]
Grand jurors must possess freeholds with annual value of £10 or estates worth £100, and petit jurors likewise with 20s freeholds or £10 estates [71]
No one to be "held to special bail" on process of supreme court for matter of less than £10, or less than 40s if process from lower court [72]
JPs empowered to jail persons with no visible means of support and who "live idle and refuse to work for the usual wages" or "beg alms" [73]
Because "inhabitants of this province have frequently left fires burning which[...]have done great damage" to woods, fines of £3 to be assessed [74]
No keepers of inns, taverns or alehouses, or retailers, are to sell liquor on credit of more than 5s, or accept "pawn or pledge" for that amount [75]
All money and securities (including some mortgages) shall be forfeit if won in games of cards, dice, " tables," tennis, bowls or other game [76]
Law enacted against killing moose for their hides only, which causes "wanton destruction" and could possibly " extirpate that useful animal" [77]
Charged or jailed debtor owing less than £100 may petition court for release upon submitting list of property for creditors to divide [78]
Office of sheriff created to replace provost marshall, which role did not provide gentleman's salary, possibly leading to use of extortion [79]
Gov. Patterson tells Loyalist claims commissioners that few Islanders have claims big enough to warrant trip to Halifax to testify [80]
"French writer computes" 62,000 Blacks bought in Africa annually, of whom 40,000 are taken by England, depopulating African coast [81]
Granville Sharp draws up rules and regulations for proposed settlement in Sierra Leone for Blacks returning to Africa [82]
Brant tells nations under U.S. attack what their forefathers knew: "'They were the Lords of the Soil' and that all the White people were invaders" [83]
Alexander Mackenzie: "I have not a single man in my fort that can make Rackets. [...] See what it is to have no wives." [84]
Edward Umfreville describes lower Saskatchewan River, and time in 1786 when it rose 10 feet in 24 hours, causing traders to sleep in their canoes [85]
While exploring, Hudson's Bay Co. sloop master says "two oldast [Inuit] Layd hold of me by the arms and handed me about to Every place I went" [86]
" Prince William Henry is to make a regular naval tour on the coast of Labradore[...]during the whole course of the summer[....]" [87]
Making the Bastille "a civil prison" where inmates can see friends "is the first beam of liberty that has shone on France for many years" [88]
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Stated in Commons debate that Loyalists wish government to set date for their compensation so that they can borrow against that security [2]
In answer to John Adams' "requisition" regarding British posts on U.S. soil, Lord Carmarthen lists Loyalists' grievances state by state [3]
Despite sense of justice due Loyalists for their losses, "their property was given up as the price of peace for their fellow subjects" [4]
Congress orders Secretary of Foreign Affairs to make up lists by state of "negroes" taken away by British at end of war [5]
John Adams says trade "more necessary" to British colonies than to U.S.A., and British policy is "Sowing the seeds of disquiet and discontent" in them [6]
Guy Carleton appointed governor-in-chief over Quebec, Nova Scotia (including St. John and Cape Breton islands) and New Brunswick [7]
Mixture of French and British laws, making business "uncertain and insecure," should be ended by creation of provincial house of assembly [8]
Rejected bill to reduce power of governor and government, allow jury trial option in civil cases and increase size of Legislative Council [9]
John Jay says "variety of Considerations and some Facts" point to "understanding" between Shays Rebellion and "some leading Persons in Canada" [10]
Acadians settled on ungranted lands in Chaleur Bay should submit their claims to such land "with or without any written titles" [11]
Notice of 44th Regiment's departure includes summary of service in Seven Years War, Revolutionary War and fighting Quebec and Montreal fires [12]
" Montreal has sent home this year, 1786, the greatest quantity of furs that have been imported into England from thence since[...]1776." [13]
Paris-trained physician/ midwife will treat "diseases incident to the pregnant state," and assist labour "and[...]delivery to the end of the month" [14]
As Company of Comedians sails for Quebec City, Montrealers say they have for 4 months "been indebted for a very rational amusement" [15]
"To be Sold, a Circumferentor," warranted good. Enquire of the Printer." [16]
About 8,000 Loyalists are settled in "upper parts" and at Chaleur Bay, with former making "astonishing progress in clearing[...]most fertile lands" [17]
After 1,113 acres and "all his moveable property" were confiscated and he was long imprisoned, Loyalist with 10 kids arrives with 7 shillings [18]
People of Cataraqui echo other settlers welcoming Lord Dorchester to Canada, and hope they will get support given to "other new formed settlements" [19]
Joseph Brant urges British pay Kanien’kéhà:ka for their losses and loyalty, that they might stock their farms and settle in new country [20]
John Butler and Daniel Claus advise rewarding Six Nations with £12,000 (half in cash to buy cattle) rather than pay them for losses in U.S. [21]
Lord Sydney tells Lt. Gov. Hope that Kanien’kéhà:ka losses are "really nothing more than the usual effects of War," but will be addressed [22]
Report 40 Indigenous people including "a chief of the Ottawas and Chippewas" are supposedly going to treaty talks with John Johnson and Six Nations [23]
John Butler finds Indigenous people at Niagara "much dissatisfied" and has little to give "poor distressed creatures" beyond Johnson's promises [24]
Dorchester wants Butler to assess Six Nations' attitude to Upper Posts: do they want British to stay in them? defend them against U.S. attack? [25]
In consideration of their friend Alexander McKee, Odawa and Ojibwe chiefs transfer 7-mile-wide tract of land on south bank of Detroit River to Crown [26]
Commissioners of American Claims set deadline for receiving Loyalists' claims of losses, including any title, deeds etc. they can produce [27]
Loyalist ex-soldiers claiming compensation say they took "to industrious Labour in Order to Support themselves and repair their Constitutions" [28]
Commissioners report 2,178 claims for £7.2+ million, of which £876,421 has been paid out; no debt, benefice or professional claims included yet [29]
"Free Negroes" in Manchester petition for land, farm tools, clothing, ammunition and boards "we are intitled to" after two years [30]
Word has reached London that wealthy U.S. residents (mostly Quakers) have come to Nova Scotia "to escape anarchy and confusion" [31]
Petition and related documents of grant to Mi'kmaw chief Philip Bernard of 500 acres (not within Crown Reservations) on St. Margarets Bay [32]
List of commissioners appointed for "the Distribution of Bounties and Premiums" on hemp, flaxseed, potash, sawmills, shipbuilding and whaling [33]
Imports from U.S. restricted to flour, wheat, rice, " Indian Corn [and] Meal," rye, and white oak staves, all carried only in British vessels [34]
Letter-to-the-editor signed by 53 men asserts ability of province's farmers to supply its needs for meat and vegetables on reasonable terms [35]
Ship has departed with "a valuable Cargo" of 135 tons spermaceti oil, 40 tons whale oil, 8,759 lbs. whalebone and 1,257 moose and caribou skins [36]
British naval officer sells "One Negro Man Named Sambo[...]and also One Brown Mare and her Colt now Sucking" to Truro physician for £40 [37]
For sale: "A likely Negro Wench, between Ten and Eleven Years of Age, has had the small Pox and Measles[....]" [38]
Reward of 40 shillings for return of "Negro Man who answers to the Name of James," is 28 and has "a Nose rather acqueline" [39]
Missing indented Black man Henry Jones, tanner by trade, "has a remarkable impediment in his speech [and] is very artful" [40]
New Yorkers should not ridicule Nova Scotians, as they come to buy goods with ready money, which is "much wanted in these states" [41]
In Supreme Court, 3 men convicted of " Burglary and Felony" are sentenced to death, while 2 others will be burned in hand, it being first offence [42]
Before death sentence, judge addresses convicted in "most pathetic and moving manner" and many in court shed tears for "unhappy culprits" [43]
Repeal of prohibition on Catholic schools; their teachers must be licensed and take prescribed oath; no Protestant under 14 to be enrolled [44]
Charitable Irish Society members called to meet at O'Brien's Tavern, along with "all Irish Men or Sons of Irish Men" seeking membership [45]
Long-time Lutheran chaplain to Germans settling in N.S. takes holy orders in Church of England, it being "the English of the system of Luther" [46]
Lunenburg's Peter de la Roche calls on "Reverend Brethren" of all denominations to establish fund for relief of destitute widows of clergymen [47]
News of boy's drowning includes London Humane Society's advice for more gentle "Recovery of Persons apparently dead by drowning" [48]
Pasture for rent by week; note says "Cattle are frequently swam across the river [and driven] only half a mile from the landing" [49]
" Salmon Manufactory" opened, same "as those of[...]North Briton," for families and retailers' orders that say which "Market they design them for" [50]
Prince William Henry's Halifax welcome includes residents illuminating their houses in "general tide of joy [among] all ranks of people" [51]
"Dr. Templeman" announces 3-week stint of dental services including tartar removal, curing gum "scurvy" and "Plumbing caries Teeth" [52]
Governor and magistrates tour Halifax schools and are "well pleased with the conduct of the Masters and the performances of the Scholars" [53]
Books for sale include Robinson Crusoe, Paradise Lost, The Vicar of Wakefield and (in large type) Henry's Commentary on the Bible in 6 Volumes [54]
"To the Gentlemen of the Navy and Army. The Dock Yard and Town (if approved of) will play the Game at Cricket for the Sum of 25 or 50 Pounds." [55]
"Very great walking" - "Gentleman and his servant" walk 76 miles of Pell's road ( Annapolis Royal to Shelburne) in only 1½ days [56]
Snow light in Shelburne, but temperature fell 24°F in hours, leading to belief "the Halifax Shaver had paid us a visit" (Note: compare Alberta clipper) [57]
Commissioner of Loyalist claims finds good conditions and prospects in New Brunswick, though he criticizes " industry" of ex-soldiers [58]
N.B. asks Nova Scotia for payments made by N.B. residents to N.S. before provincial division, but N.S. says not until N.B. takes share of debt [59]
In 7 months of 1785, Saint John exported more than 1.1 million shingles, 530,000 feet of boards, 85,000 staves etc. to West Indies [60]
Provincial revenue to be generated from liquor and merchandise duties and liquor licences, except where rights of Saint John prevail [61]
"The state and condition of the poor" to be submitted to court of general sessions in each district for assessment of funds for their support [62]
Certificate of manumission in Saint John for mulatto Joshua Moore, born in New York City "in a state of slavery" in 1766 [63]
Edward Winslow says Indigenous people are intimidating judge regarding some case before courts (Note: "barbarous" and "savages" used) [64]
Former New York minister claims compensation for 1777 banishment in which he lost "a Considerable Real and Personal Estate" and income from land [65]
Former New York Volunteers sergeant major makes claim for losses, including "Father[...]barbarously executed for [loyalty] to the Royal Cause" [66]
Only Anglican clergy allowed ecclesiastical office and must conduct service at least monthly; others may pick ministers and build "meeting houses" [67]
Leader of 11 or more persons with petition or declaration for governor, council or assembly is liable to penalty of £100 and 3 months in jail [68]
Indented servants and apprentices must receive discharges at end of their terms, and those hiring any undischarged person are liable to £5 fine [69]
Loans with interest rates above 6% per year are prohibited (with exceptions), and bonds, contracts etc. void if paid at any higher rate [70]
Grand jurors must possess freeholds with annual value of £10 or estates worth £100, and petit jurors likewise with 20s freeholds or £10 estates [71]
No one to be "held to special bail" on process of supreme court for matter of less than £10, or less than 40s if process from lower court [72]
JPs empowered to jail persons with no visible means of support and who "live idle and refuse to work for the usual wages" or "beg alms" [73]
Because "inhabitants of this province have frequently left fires burning which[...]have done great damage" to woods, fines of £3 to be assessed [74]
No keepers of inns, taverns or alehouses, or retailers, are to sell liquor on credit of more than 5s, or accept "pawn or pledge" for that amount [75]
All money and securities (including some mortgages) shall be forfeit if won in games of cards, dice, " tables," tennis, bowls or other game [76]
Law enacted against killing moose for their hides only, which causes "wanton destruction" and could possibly " extirpate that useful animal" [77]
Charged or jailed debtor owing less than £100 may petition court for release upon submitting list of property for creditors to divide [78]
Office of sheriff created to replace provost marshall, which role did not provide gentleman's salary, possibly leading to use of extortion [79]
Gov. Patterson tells Loyalist claims commissioners that few Islanders have claims big enough to warrant trip to Halifax to testify [80]
"French writer computes" 62,000 Blacks bought in Africa annually, of whom 40,000 are taken by England, depopulating African coast [81]
Granville Sharp draws up rules and regulations for proposed settlement in Sierra Leone for Blacks returning to Africa [82]
Brant tells nations under U.S. attack what their forefathers knew: "'They were the Lords of the Soil' and that all the White people were invaders" [83]
Alexander Mackenzie: "I have not a single man in my fort that can make Rackets. [...] See what it is to have no wives." [84]
Edward Umfreville describes lower Saskatchewan River, and time in 1786 when it rose 10 feet in 24 hours, causing traders to sleep in their canoes [85]
While exploring, Hudson's Bay Co. sloop master says "two oldast [Inuit] Layd hold of me by the arms and handed me about to Every place I went" [86]
" Prince William Henry is to make a regular naval tour on the coast of Labradore[...]during the whole course of the summer[....]" [87]
Making the Bastille "a civil prison" where inmates can see friends "is the first beam of liberty that has shone on France for many years" [88]