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THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COLONIAL GOVERNORS OF RHODE ISLAND 1723-1775
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THE STEPHEN HOPKINS HOUSE, PROVIDENCE
THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COLONIAL GOVERNORS OF RHODE ISLAND 1723-1775
Published by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
EDITED BY GERTRUDE SELWYN KIMBALL
IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. II
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The Riverside Press
BOSTON AND NEW YORK HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY The Riverside press, Cambridge 1903
COPYRIGHT, 1903, BY THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Published March, 1903
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GOVERNOR GREENE TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, AUGUST 1, 1746 . . I
The boundary - The ordnance- The raising of troops for the expedition against Canada.
ADMIRAL WARREN TO GOVERNOR GREENE, AUGUST 19, 1746 3 Regarding a convoy to sail from Louisbourg for England.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND ADMIRAL WARREN TO GOVERNOR
GREENE, AUGUST 25, 1746
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Desiring that the Rhode Island troops be held in readiness to join in a movement against Crown Point as the initial action in the Canada expedition.
DEPUTY-GOVERNOR WHIPPLE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, AUGUST 29, 1746.
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Informing Shirley of the readiness of the Rhode Island forces to join in the movement against Crown Point and inquiring about provisions and powder.
SECRETARY WILLARD TO DEPUTY-GOVERNOR WHIPPLE, SEPTEMBER I, 1746 .
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Concerning the Crown Point expedition.
ADMIRAL TOWNSEND AND GOVERNOR KNOWLES TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND ADMIRAL WARREN, SEPTEMBER 11, 1746 . IO
Giving information of D'Anville's French armada.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER 22, 1746 Asking assistance in case of an attack from the French fleet.
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DEPOSITION OF RENE HET, SEPTEMBER 15, 1746 13
Enclosed in the foregoing - Information concerning D'Anville's fleet.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND ADMIRAL WARREN TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER 29, 1746 15
Begging that the Rhode Island sloop be sent out to cruise for Admiral Lestock with despatches concerning the French fleet.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND ADMIRAL WARREN TO ADMIRAL LESTOCK, SEPTEMBER 27, 1746 16
Enclosed in the foregoing - Apprising the Admiral of the situa- tion of the enemy's fleet.
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LIST OF SHIPS
19 Enclosed in letter of September 29 to Governor Greene - A list of D'Anville's ships.
THE COUNCIL OF NEW YORK TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER I, 1746 . 20
Transmitting a list of the French fleet.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CAPTAIN DANIEL FONES, OCTOBER 3, 1746. · 21 Directing him to cruise for Admiral Lestock.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, OCTOBER 11, 1746 . 23 Requesting him to push the petition for ordnance.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER 14, 1746 . 25 The ordnance - The boundary - The Canada expedition - Pardon for Allcock - Reimbursement for the Louisbourg expedition.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO WILLIAM SHARPE, OCTOBER 13, 1746 . . 26 Copy enclosed in the foregoing - The fortifications - The Canada expedition.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER 31, 1746 . 27
The agent's accounts - Public news - The French fleet - The naval officer of the colony.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, NOVEMBER 4, 1746 . 30 Informing him of the departure of the French fleet, outlining a plan of operations in Nova Scotia, and asking to have the Rhode Island troops sent at once.
DEPUTY-GOVERNOR WHIPPLE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, NOVEMBER 6, 1746. 33
Announcing the despatch of the Rhode Island troops.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GEEENE, JANUARY 5, 1749 . 34 Concerning the disaster to the Rhode Island troops - Deserters - The boundary - Troops at Annapolis.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, FEBRUARY 12, 1749 . 35 The ordnance - Reimbursement for the Louisbourg expedition - Public news.
ORDER OF REFERENCE, JANUARY 15, 1749 37 Copy of the order referring the matter of reimbursement to the Lords of Trade and the Secretary of War.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, FEBRU- ARY 24, 1749 38
Reimbursement for Rhode Island's expense in raising troops - The Louisbourg expedition accounts - Enclosing a form of draft used by Governor Clinton of New York.
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GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 4, 1748 . . . 41 Asking for reinforcements for Annapolis and giving news of a disaster to the Massachusetts forces in Nova Scotia.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 27, 1749 45
Advising the governor to ask the neighboring colonies for rein- forcements for Nova Scotia.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, MARCH 6, 1749 46 Acknowledging Shirley's letter of March 4.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, MAY 20, 1747 47
The boundary - The Louisbourg reimbursement - The ordnance - European news - Defeat of a French fleet - Postscript dated the 27th relates to prize money taken from the French fleet.
REPORT OF THE LORDS OF TRADE, MAY 12, 1747 49
Enclosed with the last - In reference to the Rhode Island claim for reimbursement.
GOVERNOR WANTON TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, MAY 22, 1747 50 Acknowledging a letter in regard to the Six Nations.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 1, 1747 . 5I In regard to fitting out the Six Nations for war against the French and rewarding them for their services.
SECRETARY WILLARD TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 20, 1747 53 Concerning a proposed exchange of prisoners with Quebec - List of Rhode Island prisoners returned, August 16, 1747.
GOVERNOR WANTON TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, AUGUST 26, 1747 54 In regard to the charge for transporting the prisoners.
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND GOVERNOR KNOWLES, OCTOBER 28, 1747 ·
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Discharging the forces raised for the proposed expedition against Canada.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, NOVEMBER 24, 1747 . 56 Concerning the payment of the troops.
COLONEL KINNICUTT TO GOVERNOR WANTON, FEBRUARY 13, 174% . 60 The payment of the troops.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, FEBRUARY 29, 1743 . . 61 Proposing a general method in regard to the currency for New England.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, APRIL 8, 1748 . . . 62
Rhode Island's claim for reimbursement of expense in the pro- posed Canada expedition - Allowance of the Louisbourg claim - Capture of Spanish ships.
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RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 20, 1748 . . 64 The Canada and Cape Breton reimbursement claims - The King's speech - Preliminary articles for a cessation of arms with France.
J. WEST TO ANDREW STONE, APRIL 27, 1748 . 67 Copy of a letter from the Treasury to the Duke of Newcastle's office, enclosed in the foregoing, referring to the Canada reimburse- ment claim.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 1, 1748 .
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Referring to the Canada reimbursement claim - Postscript dated the 17th gives news of the allowance of the Canada claim, asks for an act of the Assembly empowering him to receive the Cape Breton money, and mentions other public news.
PETITION OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS OF THE TREASURY, JUNE 8, 1748 72
The Canada reimbursement claim.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, AUGUST 4, 1748 77
Payment of a part of the Canada expedition claim - The Cape Breton claim. - The agent's accounts - The King's movements - The peace with France.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER 24, 1748 79 The Cape Breton claims and the currency of New England - The peace.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, NOVEMBER [24-30], 1748 .
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The Cape Breton money - The currency - Postscript dated De- cember 2 refers to report of the King's Attorney and Solicitor-Gen- eral on the Cape Breton claims, and gives news of the King and Parliament.
REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR-GENERAL, NOVEMBER 23, 1748
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On the Cape Breton claims of the several provinces and colonies.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, DECEMBER 17, 1748 . 87 The Cape Breton claims and the currency.
MEMORIAL OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS OF THE TREA- SURY, DECEMBER 5, 1748 89 The Cape Breton claim.
PETER BOURS AND OTHERS TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JUNE 18, 1749 . 91
A committee of the Assembly writes concerning the agent's ac- counts, the Canada expedition claim, and the Lockman affair.
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GOVERNOR GREENE TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JUNE 18, 1749 . . 92 Asking him to engage Admiral Warren's assistance in pressing the claim for reimbursement on account of the attempt to reinforce Annapolis.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JUNE 16, 1749 94 In the currency matter, directing him to oppose the bill in Parlia- ment.
SECRETARY WILLARD TO THOMAS WARD, DECEMBER 18, 1749 . . 95
Concerning the survey of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island boundary.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, MARCH 17, 17$8 The Canada and Cape Breton claims - The currency - A bill in Parliament prohibiting the manufacture of iron in the colonies.
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RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, MAY 12, 1750 100
The Cape Breton money - Public news - Passage of the iron act. THE LORDS OF TRADE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, JULY 19, 1750
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Asking for an account of the boundaries of Rhode Island together with a map of the same.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, AUGUST 10, 1750 . . 103 Informing him of the payment of the Cape Breton money with certain sums deducted - The agent's accounts.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS OF TRADE, NOVEMBER 14, 1749 104 Enclosed in the last - A reply to Governor Shirley's objections to Rhode Island's account of expenses incurred for the proposed Canada expedition - A further representation on the same subject dated December 16 - Treasury receipt for the sum deducted from Cape Breton money as overpayment of Canada claim.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, AUGUST 24, 1750 II6 Against a new emission of currency.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO THE LORDS OF TRADE, DECEMBER 15, 1750 129 Reporting no iron mills or furnaces in the colony.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 3, 1751 . .. 130
Prorogation of Parliament - Passage of the currency act, and of an act removing the duty on potash - Changes in the ministry - Postscript of the 24th concerning a petition of West Indian agents for a law prohibiting the northern colonies from importing sugar, rum, and molasses from foreign sources - Postscript of August 9 referring to Solicitor Paris's bill for services in connection with the currency bill.
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THE WEST INDIAN AGENTS TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JULY II, 1751 . Informing him of their intended petition. I33
THOMAS HILL TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, JULY 9, 175I I34
In reference to three Acts of Parliament in which the colonies are concerned.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, APRIL 10, 1752 . 135 Public news - The West India petition - Postscript dated May 4 relates to the agent's accounts, the ministry, and the sugar and molasses act.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, NOVEMBER 15, 1753 138 The question of the continuation or repeal of the sugar act of 1733-The northern boundary - The solicitor's bill - Avowing his zeal in the colony's service.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 7, 1754 . 140 Aspersions of Rhode Island in Parliament - Death of Henry Pelham.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 30, 1754 . . . 142 Introducing Thomas Stephens, a gentleman desiring to establish the manufacture of potash in America.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, AUGUST 22, 1754 . I43 Concerning French encroachments on the frontier.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR SHARPE, NOVEMBER 28, 1754 . 144 To the governor of Maryland concerning the French encroach- ments.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, DECEMBER 9, 1754 . 145 Preparations against the French - The sugar and molasses act - General news.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO DEPUTY-GOVERNOR GARDNER, JANUARY 13, 1755 . 147
Complimenting Rhode Island on her zeal for His Majesty's ser- vice.
HENRY BABCOCK TO THOMAS WARD, FEBRUARY 8, 1755 148 A report from the captain of a militia company just organized.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 26, 1755 · 149 Concerning an intended expedition against the French.
THOMAS CRANSTON AND PETER BOURS TO THE COMMITTEE OF WAR, MAY 22, 1755 . 15I Concerning the purchase of powder for the expedition.
THE COMMITTEE OF WAR TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MAY 27, 1755 . 151 Concerning arms, blankets, and pork for the expedition.
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THE COMMITTEE OF WAR TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JUNE 4, 1755 . 152 Concerning the transportation of provisions, etc., for the troops.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 4, 1755 . . . 153 Congratulating the newly elected governor - The American pre- parations against the French -The King's movements - Parliament - Threatened trouble with the Moors averted.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, AUGUST 8, 1755 . . 155 Preparations for war - Anxiety in regard to Braddock's expedi- tion - The ordnance again - Postscript of the 23d refers to the war outlook and the friendship of Spain.
GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO THE TWO HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY, AUGUST II, 1755 I 57
On the danger to the colonies from the success of the French against Braddock and the necessity of action on the part of the legis- lature.
COLONEL WILLIAM JOHNSON TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, AUGUST 20, 1755 . I 59
Sending Colonel Harris to solicit clothing, etc., for the Rhode Island regiment in the Crown Point expedition.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO MESSRS. NICHOLS, CRANSTON, AND BOURS, AUGUST 28, 1755 160
Relating to the seizure at Newport of a vessel belonging to the Marquis de Lambertie - Postscript dated September 3 relates to the Marquis de Lambertie and the war outlook.
A SUMMONS TO THE SHERIFF OF KENT COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1755 162 Summoning a General Assembly to act on General Johnson's call for reinforcements.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO MESSRS. NICHOLS, CRANSTON, AND BOURS, SEPTEMBER 6, 1755 163
The Marquis de Lambertie's affair.
MEMORIAL OF THE MARQUIS DE LAMBERTYE, SEPTEMBER 1, 1755 . 165 Enclosed with the last.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE COLONY OF RHODE ISLAND, SEPTEM- BER IO, 1755 .
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The De Lambertie affair - The ordnance - The war outlook - Postscript dated October 4 relates to the Marquis and the prospect of war.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, OCTOBER 4, 1755 . 173 Transmitting a copy of the last - The ordnance.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO DEPUTY-GOVERNOR NICHOLLS, NOVEMBER 19, 1755 173
The Marquis de Lambertie - Parliament - The ministry - The war outlook - The war in the colonies - The Lisbon earthquake.
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RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, DECEMBER 16, 1755 175 A proposed reimbursement of the expense of the northern colonies in the Crown Point expedition - Postscript dated the 23d refers to the same.
REPORT OF A SCOUT, BY CAPTAIN RODGERS, DECEMBER 17, 1755 . 177 Report of a reconnoissance of Ticonderoga addressed to the com- mander of Fort William Henry.
NATHAN WHITING TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JANUARY 1, 1756 . . 180 Concerning the condition of affairs at Fort Edward.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JANUARY 2, 1756 . . 181 Outlining a plan of campaign against Ticonderoga and Crown Point.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, FEBRUARY 12, 1756 186 Grants for Sir William Johnson and the colonial governments for services against the French - Appropriation for a regiment to be raised in America - The war outlook - The Marquis de Lambertie. GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, FEBRUARY 20, 1756 . 188 Urging a liberal levy of troops for the Crown Point expedition.
GOVERNOR FITCH TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, FEBRUARY 26, 1756 . . 192 From the Connecticut governor concerning the expedition against Crown Point.
GOVERNOR SIR CHARLES HARDY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, FEBRU- ARY 29, 1756 193
From the governor of New York concerning the Crown Point ex- pedition - Commending Captain Rogers - An Indian attack.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 8, 1756 . 195
Concerning troops, transportation, arms, ammunition, provisions, etc., for the expedition.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 12, 1756 ·
198 The grant to the colonies of remuneration for expenses - The troops for America - Expectation of an invasion of England - The Albany plan of a union of the colonies - A newspaper - Royal warrants for grants to the several colonies.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 16, 1756 . 201 Urging an increase of the Rhode Island levy of troops and making certain recommendations as to facilitating transportation.
GOVERNOR SIR CHARLES HARDY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 17, 1756 203 Concerning the Crown Point expedition.
COLONEL BEMSLEY GLEASIER TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, APRIL I, 1756 . 204
Concerning the enlisting of Rhode Island men for the Crown
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Point expedition - Captain Whiting's furlough - A need of armor- ers.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, APRIL 6, 1756 . . . 206
Announcing the shipment of specie in payment of the grant to Rhode Island - A bill to be brought into the House of Commons requiring members of colonial assemblies to take oaths to the King and government.
MEMORIAL OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS OF TRADE, APRIL 2, 1756
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Enclosed in the last - The ordnance.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MAY 7, 1756 . . . 213 The shipment of specie - Public news - The ordnance - The agent's accounts - Postscript dated the 22d announces the declara- tion of war against France and gives general news. .
GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, JUNE 9, 1756 . 216
Recommending an addition to the Rhode Island forces raised for the Crown Point expedition - Asking instructions as to the disposi- tion of the money granted by Parliament - The settlement of forfeited estates of counterfeiters - The auditing of the General Treasurer's accounts - The credit of the colony.
GERARD BEEKMAN TO THE COMMITTEE OF WAR, JUNE 26, 1756 . 218 Concerning payment and supplies for discharged Rhode Island soldiers.
GENERAL WINSLOW TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JUNE 27, 1756 . . . 219 Enclosing a return of the Rhode Island troops in the Crown Point expedition.
LETTER OF MAJOR SAMUEL ANGELL, JUNE 29, 1756 22I Concerning the lack of certain stores for the expedition - Deser- tions.
GENERAL WINSLOW TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 4, 1756 222 The plan of campaign and other news of the Crown Point expedi- tion.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 12, 1756 . . . 223 The specie - War news - The ordnance - Postscript dated August 2 gives news of the war.
GENERAL WINSLOW TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 27, 1756 . 226 News of the expedition.
GOVERNOR FITCH TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 27, 1756 . . . 228 Transmitting a copy of Sir William Johnson's letter to General Abercrombie giving an account of a treaty with the Shawanese and Delaware Indians. 1
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GOVERNOR DENNY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, AUGUST 21, 1756 . 229 From the governor of Pennsylvania desiring a correspondence with the governor of Rhode Island.
THOMAS STEPHENS TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, SEPTEMBER 4, 1756 . 230 In reference to the manufacture of potash.
MAJOR SAMUEL ANGELL TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, SEPTEMBER 5, 1756 . 231
News from the expedition - The taking of Oswego by the French. GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, SEPTEMBER 13, 1756 233
Reinforcements for Lord Loudoun - Operations on the Mohawk. GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OCTOBER 28, 1756 . 234
Urging action to remedy the evils of the currency.
WILLIAM BAYARD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, NOVEMBER 19, 1756 . 236
Reporting the delivery to George Hopkins of the money granted by Parliament to Rhode Island.
NATHAN WHITING TO THE COMMITTEE OF WAR, DECEMBER I5,
1756 . 237
Concerning provisions, clothing, etc., for the troops - Announcing his commissions from Governors Shirley and Fitch as Quarter- master-General and suggesting an allowance from Rhode Island.
LORD LOUDOUN TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, JANUARY 29, 1757 238
Criticising the conduct of the war on the part of the Provincials and explaining his attitude towards the colonial troops under his command.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, FEBRUARY 3, 1757 . 244 Public uneasiness and changes in the ministry - War measures - Trial of Admiral Byng - Laws to reduce the price of wheat and flour in England.
WILLIAM PITT TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, FEBRUARY 4, 1757 246
From the Secretary of State urging on behalf of the King the raising of troops for service against the French.
JOHN POWNALL TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 7, 1757 247
Transmitting a copy of an act prohibiting the exportation of certain products from the colonies to foreign countries.
J. OSBORNE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, APRIL 2, 1757 248
Regarding payment of a courier carrying letters to and from Albany.
CHRISTOPHER KILBY TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, APRIL 4, 1757 ·
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PETITION OF SAMUEL WARD TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, MAY 7, 1757 . Concerning a suit for defamation brought by Governor Hopkins.
250 RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 19, 1757 253 The act in regard to bar iron - Public news.
GENERAL WEBB TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 9, 1757 255
Concerning reinforcements, supplies, etc., for the Provincial troops - Deserters.
GENERAL WEBB TO GOVERNOR GREENE, AUGUST 12, 1757 · 256 ·
Enclosing a return of the present strength of the Rhode Island regiment and urging the necessity of filling deficiencies.
GOVERNOR POWNALL TO SIR WILLIAM PEPPERELL, AUGUST 13, 1757 257
From the governor of Massachusetts concerning provisions for the troops.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER 7, 1757 . . 258
The ordnance - The European war - Postscripts dated the 11th relate to an unsuccessful descent of a British fleet upon the French coast, the writer's accounts, and the surrender of Fort William Henry.
PETITION OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GEORGE II., AUGUST, 1757 . 262 In the matter of the ordnance.
WILLIAM PITT TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, DECEMBER 30, 1757 265
Conveying His Majesty's orders in regard to the raising of troops for an intended invasion of Canada.
WILLIAM PITT TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, DECEMBER 30, 1757 · 270
Enjoining obedience to the orders of Major-General Abercrombie and the commander-in-chief of the King's ships in America.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 4, 1758 . 271 Concerning claims against the Crown for expenses of provisions, etc., for the colonial troops.
GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, MARCH 17, 1758 273 Recommending consideration of the condition of the fort and of what should be done with the colony's brigantine.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MAY 13, 1758 . . . 273 Concerning Rhode Island's application for the appointment of a judge of the Court of Vice-Admiralty - Public news - The sugar and molasses act - Postscript dated the 24th encloses a warrant ap- pointing John Andrews judge of the Admiralty Court.
GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO GENERAL ABERCROMBY, JUNE 8, 1758 . . 277 Embargo - Troops- Reimbursement of expense for provisions, etc.
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THE COMMITTEE OF WAR TO COLONEL HENRY BABCOCK, JUNE 19, 1758 . 278
Requesting him to return arms if not needed.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, AUGUST 28, 1758 . 278 War news - The taking of Louisbourg and the repulse of Aber- crombie at Ticonderoga.
WILLIAM PITT TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE IS- LAND, DECEMBER 9, 1758 280
Conveying the King's orders as to troops and supplies for the in- vasion of Canada.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JANUARY 31, 1759 . 284 The writer's account - Concerning reimbursement for supplies, etc., for troops raised in 1758.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 1, 1759 . . 286 The agent reports his illness and suggests a successor in the event of his death.
JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, MARCH 17, 1759 287
Announcing Partridge's death and his own appointment as his executor and offering his services as agent.
GOVERNOR HOPKINS TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, MAY 4, 1759 . . 288 Recommending the consideration of measures of defence.
JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MAY II, 1759 . 289
Officers of the Court of Vice-Admiralty - The colony's claim for reimbursement of expense in raising and provisioning troops.
JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JULY 14, 1759 . 292
The claim for reimbursement - The court officers - Return of a naval expedition.
LETTER OF AGENCY FROM RHODE ISLAND TO JOSEPH SHERWOOD, NOVEMBER I, 1759 · 294 JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, DECEMBER 3, 1759 . 296
Allotment of Rhode Island's proportion of the money granted to the colonies - Public news.
WILLIAM PITT TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE IS- LAND, JANUARY 7, 1760 299
The King's orders as to the raising and provisioning of troops.
JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, JANUARY 31, 1760 . . 303 Payment of the colonies' claims by a treasury loan - Public news. JOSEPH SHERWOOD TO GOVERNOR HOPKINS, MARCH 17, 1760 . 305
The investment of the Rhode Island grant - The Crown Point expedition claim - Reimbursement claim for 1759- The court offi- cers - Public news.
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