CO194-48

CO 194/48 [Reel B-682]
Page	Date	By whom (where)	To whom (where)	Remarks
3-4	January 20, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Edward Cooke	letter agreeing to a request for a new schooner between 120-150 tons. In order to save the government money this vessel should be full of supplies upon delivery and manned with men from one of the ships of war.
5-6	March 18, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	yearly return of the fishery, along with report on number of imports of supplies and exports of produce.
10-11	May 12, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Edward Cooke Esquire	asks that a reminder be given to Lord Castlereagh of a previous letter asking for directions and guidance on a voyage to Nfld
12-13	May 13, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Lord Viscount Castlereagh	refers to the growing population of Nfld. and the need for 3 or 4 more surrogates, as well as a small allowance for the elder magistrates.
17-18	May 25, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	a request to have the salary of the chief Justice in Nfld. raised to the same amount as those in Canada, £650 a year.
23-24	July 19, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	informing that over the winter peace and tranquility prevailed. Also a request for livestock and fruit to be transported due to a lack caused by the situation with the USA together with Nova Scotia’s and PEI’s refusal to export livestock.
29-30	July 20, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	the volunteer corps of St. John’s have been reviewed and are deserving of attention and encouragement. Requests clothing, etc. for them.
31-32	July 23, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	A note saying that major General Moore did not find a letter written by Viscount Castlereagh to pay Justices of the peace, M. Cramer, pounds for maintaining deserters sufficient authority to issue such payments.
35	July 31, 1809	Major Gov. Moores	Gov. Holloway	discusses the claim of Justice Cramer for maintaining two deserters over the winter.
39-41	September 16, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	tells of a good fishing season, but of much wastage due to a lack of salt caused by an embargo in England. It was a harsh winter, lack of provisions, few American vessels present. Seal hunt was less productive than year before; one person convicted of murder and executed
43-44	October 20, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	a report of payment being made to the officers of the Supreme Court, Surrogates of the Island and to Captain James Macbraire (Commander of the Loyal Volunteers)
47-48	October 20, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	Letter requesting disciplinary action on the chief justice for failing to make a decree to a plaintiff.
49-50	October 17, 1809	James Macbraire	Gov. Holloway	Letter provides information of charges, and proof of excessive charges against Henry Phillips, High Sheriff of Nfld.
57-61v	November 25, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	Letter explains the use of funds, asks for allowances for 1, fortifications practically at a stand still, (Signal Hill, Placentia) because of lack of labour; General review of letters sent and received before and the progress being made.
71-75v	October 19, 1809	Durnford C. (Commander, Royal Engineers)	Gov. Holloway	Report on the state of the fortifications at St. John's.
77-78v	September 12, 1809	Craig	Gov. Holloway	Letter acknowledging the act passes by Parliament re-annexing the coast of Labrador to the government of Nfld.
79-80v	November 25, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	Letter gives reason for and encourages the removal of Tremblett from the office of Chief Justice.
87-88v	August 15, 1809	T. Coote, John Harris, John Broom, John Rennell.	Gov. Holloway	Magistrates will resign because of interference by Chief Justice in court proceeding, unless something is done
89-90v	August 18, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Coote, Harris, Broom, Rennell	Recognition of letter above; measures taken to insure that it does not happen again
93-94v	November 25, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	Letter emphasizing the concerns of the society of merchants in St. John's whose oils have been detained at the customs house in England for want of the prescribed certificate required by the new act. Request is made to modify the certificate.
95-96v	October 19, 1809	Macbaire, Knight, Hutton, Robinson	Gov. Holloway	Relates the problems created by the new act of Parliament concerning certificates and the export of oil. And the hope to have the error in the new act corrected.
99-100v	November 25, 1809	Gov. Holloway	Viscount Castlereagh	Trade of Nfld. is under serious difficulty, and request that a renewal of the bounties granted on the importation of fish into the British Empire be renewed.
101-101v	21 October 1809	Macbraire, Knight, Hutton, Robinson and ? (St John's)	Holloway	Trade is hurt by events in Europe. Request the renewal of Bounties that are to expire March next. Also aks to prohibit the exportation of fish to West Indies caught of freighted by any other than British.
103-155	The following pages are entitled "Newfoundland 1809 Miscellaneous"
105	11 May 1808	George Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Edward Cooke	In regards to the works and fortifications at Newfoundland, the Lords of the Commissioners will order temporary works in case of sudden and unforeseen emergencies.
107	10 March 1809	George Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Edward Cooke	Estimate of Provisions for 1000 persons. Needs to know if any addition has been made to the Garrison.
109	April 18 1809	Lieut. Colonel Gordon	Edward Cooke	Forces in Newfoundland need a supply of muskets.
111-112	27 January 1809	Grant Moore (St John's)	Lieut. Colonel Gordon	In the event of a war between Great Britain and the USA , Newfoundland will require 1800 muskets. "Camp equipage" is also needed for 3000 men. Could supplies be shipped ASAP? This letter is sent in a single ship, he will not disclose more details in case it is captured.
113	May 1809	George Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	E. Cooke	Requests documents relating to the Accounts of Gov. James Wallace be forwarded to the Auditors Office at the Treasury. Ask Lord Castlereagh to send them.
115	1 May 1809	J. Taylor (Auditor's Office)	George Harrison	[enclosed with above] Mr. Marsh the late executor of Sir James Wallace wants expenses incurred in 1794 and 1795 audited. He needs the accounts delivered to the Auditors Office.
117-120	24 May 1809	(At the Court at the Queen's Palace)		Official document relating to the "Trade and Foreign Plantations." The Lords of the Committee in Council state that the Merchants of Poole's permission to import flour, bread, peas, Indian corn, live stock, salted pork and butter from the USA to Newfoundland will be granted. This should be done with licenses. Special care should be taken to prevent contraband between Newfoundland and the USA.
121	27 May 1809	George Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	E. Cooke	The salary augmentation of Mr. Tremblett, Chief Justice of Newfoundland.
123-124	25 May 1809	Adams	George Harrison	The salary augmentation of Mr. Tremblett, Chief Justice of Newfoundland. Praises Mr. Tremblett's good work as a Magistrate. In the last 17 years, he never was absent for one hour. He is now poorer than at the beginning of his commission.
125	May 1803			Note where is written "Mr. Tremblett appointed Chief Justice of Newfoundland in the room of Ogden, 24 May 1803 Ogden allowed pension of 200 pounds per annum."
127-129v	25 November 1808	Mr. Tremblett	Mr. Adams	Mr Tremblett gives an account of his salary and his good record as justification for a salary augmentation. Mainly, he brings to attention the abuses that can happen if justice is not properly administered. Especially in a place "at a distance from government." Therefore, the responsibilities of the Chief Justice in Newfoundland is very great and should be rewarded accordingly.
131-132	3 June 1809	G. Macbean	E. Cooke	Macbean, the governor's Secretary, requests an augmentation of salary. Provides a careful account of why his position merits an augmentation.
133-134	30 May 1809	G. Macbean	Cooke	Questions relating to the business of the island. NOTE: As it would be too long to list each individually, here is a general account of the subjects to which it refers: Payment of lease money, payment of the Volunteer Corps, Survey of Ancient Fishing Ships Rooms, Jail at Bay Bulls, Deserters, Court House at Harbour Grace, Warrant for importation of goods from US, Deputy Sheriff's salaries, Crop Belts and New clothing for the Volunteers, Judge's salary increase, Chief's salary increase..
135-135v	8 June 1809	John Harries (Prospect House)	Lord Viscount Castlereagh	In his capacity as Chaplain, he has been paid £50 per annum. One of his younger children got sick and he had to go to England. Other missionaries get £100 per year. He has 7 children. He requests an augmentation.
137	30 June 1809	Cuthbert (Treasury Chambers)		Articles of furniture in the amount of £20 for Government House at Newfoundland. They have directed the Commission of transports to provide the same in the usual manner.
139	8 July 1809	Cuthbert (Treasury Chambers)	Holloway	Mr. Crew=s (Secretary of the Board of Ordnance) letter referring to an encroachment of the Ordnance Laws and requesting information relating to the rents paid by individuals for the said laws.
141-141v	2 February 1807	R.H. Crew (Office of Ordnance)	George Harrison	Encroachments committed on the Ordnance laws in Newfoundland. Rents to be paid by individuals for lands.
143	26 August 1809	Harrison (Treasury Chambers)		Further letter by Mr Adams dated 20 August 1809 on the subject of the increase of salary to the Chief Justice of Newfoundland. Transmit this to Lord Castlereagh.
145-146	20 August 1809	Mr Adams	[ _ ]	Salary of Chief Justice to increase to £700. The Chief said that there is a surplus in the hands of the governor to be used for contingencies, which the Chief wants to be given to him.
147	7 September 1809	Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Lord Castlereagh	Regarding a letter sent from the Commissioners of Transport concerning the purchase of the Endeavour Schooner to replace the Army Schooner at Newfoundland.
149-149v	25 August 1809	Douglas, Boyle, Harness (Transport Office)	Harrison	The replacement of the Army Schooner at Newfoundland. Endeavour (127 tons) was purchased for the sum of £3,000 pounds. Admiral Sir Roger Curtis will place the ship under the protection of the Rattler Sloop of War.
151	30 November 1809	Harrison (Treasury Chambers)		Holloway's Bills for the amount of £1,726 pounds for salaries to the Officers of the Civil. Asks Lord Liverpool if those bills can be paid.
153	16 December 1809	Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Cecil Jenkinson	Holloway's Bills for £1,726. Perhaps they may be provided for with the other salaries upon the Establishment of Newfoundland. If you are of this opinion, the Lords request that measures should be taken to that effect.
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