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CO 194/51 [Reel B-683] |
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Page |
Date |
From whom |
To whom |
Contents or nature of the document |
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3-4 |
31 Oct. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Concerning claims to the Ordnance Property between Fort Townshend and Fort William. |
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5-6 |
31 Oct. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Extract from the Records of Newfoundland: Directions laid down by Capt. Pringle, Chief Engineer, that no buildings shall be allowed near the forts. (Signed by Robert Duff, countersigned by Mr. Cocks, 14 Oct. 1775). |
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7-9 |
1 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Concerning the leasing of vacant Ships rooms in St. John’s; plans to build wharves on land at the upper part of the harbour; suggestion for placing a small duty on importing rum. |
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10 |
1 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Typed document of conditions for leasing by public auction, certain lots of ground, called fishing ships’ rooms, in the town of St. John’s. |
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11 |
1 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Typed, blank form which grants the leasing of ships’ rooms in the town of St. John’s. |
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12 |
2 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Granting the Roman Catholic church the right to bury its own dead and providing it with a plot of land for such purposes. |
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14-14v |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Concerning the pardoning of Matthew Reed for a capital offence, who was released after spending the winter in jail. |
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16 |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Printed document by Admiralty providing protection for the crew of a ship (Fanny) against impressment |
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16v-17v |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Description of the crew. |
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18 |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Calendar (i.i., a list of specific cases) to the Court of Assize and general jail delivery held at the court house in St. John’s, Monday, 2 Sept. 1811. |
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19 |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Case from the Court of Assize and general jail delivery held at St. John’s, Monday, 2 Sept. 1811: Lists the members of the Grand Jury; Assault charge laid upon Matthew Reed (late master of Brig Marion) for attacking a youth named William Cowall (accused of intent to commit an "unnatural crime"); Misdemeanour charge laid against James Lannen (late master of Schooner Fanny)for not providing proper provisions to passengers. |
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19v-23 |
3 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
A series of articles related to the court case involving Matthew Reed and James Lannen: Petty jury sworn in for James Lannen; Several testimonies are given by John Lynch, Edward Kearney, James Kenhoe, Edward Comerford, etc.; James Lannen was found guilty. Attached is a memorial of James Lannen in his defence. |
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25-27v |
4 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Account current with the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury for the present year, for bills drawn upon their Lordships for the payment of the civil salaries of Newfoundland; Concerning the churches at Trinity and Greenspond, Jail at Burin, church constructed at Brigus and Morton’s Harbour, money for the Fire Society, building a Hospital, etc. |
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30-31 |
4 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Report on the account of T. Duckworth with the Commissioners of his Majesty’s Treasury. (Sworn before Thomas Coote, 1 Oct. 1811). |
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32v-33 |
4 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Report on the account of T. Duckworth with the Commissioners of his Majesty’s Treasury. |
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34-35 |
5 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Transmitting a return of imports and exports at Newfoundland and a return of the fishery and inhabitants at the outports. Discusses the catching of fish on the shores and banks. |
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36-36v |
5 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Report on imports and exports of Newfoundland for the year ending 10 Oct. 1811; Account of the Seal fishery for 1811; Report on the Fishery and the Inhabitants of the outports of Newfoundland for 1811 |
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37-37v |
6 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Requesting the construction of a jail specifically for the confinement of debtors in St. John’s. |
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39-39v |
8 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Requests that an adequate supply of cash be sent for the expenditure of public departments. |
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41-41v |
9 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Confirming Governor Duckworth’s arrival in Spithead, leaving Newfoundland the 26th of last month; Mentions several attachments regarding the various occurrences that season in Newfoundland. |
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43-43v |
9 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Requesting new furniture for the Government House. |
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45 |
9 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
List of furniture necessary for the alterations made in the Government House. (Signed by John Swain and Thomas Houlton, 24 Oct. 1811). |
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47-48 |
12 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Concerning the importation of bread, flour, Indian corn, and other provisions from British ships only, from any port of Europe south of Cape Finisterre. |
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49 |
12 Nov. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
H. E. Bunbury |
Transmitting directions for taking away public use of certain ship’s rooms and instituting surrogate courts on the coast of Labrador. |
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51-51v |
25 Nov. 1811 |
His Majesty’s Government |
T. Duckworth |
Requesting information regarding the length of services of Mr. Ogden and the nature of the services provided by Rev. D. O’Donnell. |
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53-53v |
10 Dec. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Answers to queries relating to the services of Mr. Ogden and Rev. D. O’Donnell. |
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55-55v |
22 Dec. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
? |
Response to a request for a meeting between the Earl of Liverpool and Duckworth. |
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57-58 |
28 Dec. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Earl of Liverpool |
Concerning what is to be done with the money earned by the leasing of Ship’s rooms and suggestions for a Board of Police. |
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59 |
23 Nov. 1811 |
J. Macbraire, William Carson, and Richard Robinson |
T. Duckworth |
Copy of a cover letter concerning proceedings that took place at a public meeting in St. John’s. |
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61-62 |
23 Nov. 1811 |
J. Macbraire, William Carson, and Richard Robinson |
T. Duckworth |
Printed document on the proceedings at a general meeting of the merchants and principal inhabitants of St. John’s, held at Merchants’ Hall, on Thursday the 7th November, 1811: petitioning the Prince Regent for the appropriation of Monies arising from the sale of the Ships’ Rooms. (Signed Alex. Boucher, Chairman). |
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63 |
28 Dec. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Robert Peel |
Concerning letters sent by Mr. Harrison regarding the furniture for the Government House and a supply of specie. |
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67 |
1 Jan. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Concerning request sent by Mr. Mallet for a copy of the statement or list of salaries received by T. Duckworth from Lord Liverpool’s office for the information and guidance of the auditors in the examination of the governor’s accounts. |
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69-69v |
17 Dec. 1810 |
John Lewis Mallet |
G. Harrison |
Requesting the transmission of a copy of statements or list of salaries received by T. Duckworth. |
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71-71v |
28 Mar. 1811 |
Chetwynd |
- |
At the Court of Carlton House: Concerning the importation of provisions and supplies from the United States. |
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73-74 |
28 Mar. 1811 |
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Proclamation concerning the importation of provisions and supplies from the United States. |
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75-75v |
28 Mar. 1811 |
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Sample of a blank document for the importation of provisions and supplies from the United States. |
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77-77v |
6 May, 1811 |
C. Marren Salton |
Robert Peel |
Regarding the enlistment of fishermen and the Mutiny Act. |
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79-79v |
31 May, 1811 |
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Typed document of an act for taking away the public use of certain Ships Rooms in the Town of St. John’s, and for instituting Surrogate Courts on the Coast of Labrador. (Printed for George Eyre and Andrew Strahan). |
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81-81v |
3 June, 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Regarding furnishing and repairs to the Government House. |
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83 |
4 June, 1811 |
R. M. Crew |
Robert Peel |
Concerning the giving up of the Ordnance establishment at Placentia. |
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85 |
19 June, 1811 |
Mr. Fawkener |
Robert Peel |
Concerning the complaints laid against the Chief Justice. |
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87-91v |
17 June, 1811 |
- |
- |
At the Council Chamber Whitehall: Regarding the charges laid against the Chief Justice with analysis of each individual charge. |
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93 |
24 June, 1811 |
Mr. Fawkener |
Robert Peel |
Requests transmission of information relating to the trade and fishery of Newfoundland. |
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95-98 |
24 June, 1811 |
Mr. Fawkener |
- |
At the Council Chamber Whitehall: Regarding instructions and several points related to the trade and fishery of Newfoundland: duty on rum; salary of the High Sheriff; establishment of a survey; restrictions on the governor granting lands; memorial of Roman Catholics at Harbour Grace; etc. |
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99-100 |
26 June, 1811 |
J. Beckett |
Robert Peel |
Concerning a pardon for Mr. Matthew Reed. |
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101-101v |
29 Aug. 1811 |
Chetwynd |
Robert Peel |
Concerning the importation of bread, flour, and other provisions from the United States. |
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103 |
28 Sept. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Cover to a transmission requesting an increase in pay for Mr. William Walsh, Commander of the Government Brig Endeavour. |
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105 |
13 Nov. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Concerning letters from T. Duckworth advising of bills for payment of Civil Officers of Newfoundland. |
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107-107v |
22 Nov. 1811 |
R. H. Crew |
Lt. Col. Bunbury |
Authorizing the prevention of Mr. Houston’s departure from the island of Newfoundland. |
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109 |
3 Dec. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Lt. Col. Bunbury |
Regarding the reserving of a piece of ground for public purposes near the King’s Wharf. |
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111-111v |
30 Nov. 1811 |
J. Erskine and J. Drinkwater |
Lords of the Treasury |
Another letter regarding the reservation of a piece of ground for public purpose near the King’s Wharf. |
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113-113v |
23 Oct. 1811 |
Maj. Gen. Fras. Moore |
G. Harrison |
Regarding requests for a piece of land for public use near the King’s Wharf. |
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115-116 |
9 Sept. 1811 |
Maj. Gen. Moore |
T. Duckworth |
Concerning the building of a store and enclose a yard on a site of ground near the King’s Wharf. |
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117-117v |
10 Sept. 1811 |
T. Duckworth |
Maj. Gen. Moore |
Reserving land for the purpose of building a store and enclosed yard near the King’s Wharf. |
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119 |
4 Dec. 1811 |
R. H. Crew |
Robert Peel |
Concerning the conduct of Mr. Houston, storekeeper of the Office of Ordnance. |
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121-122v |
11 Dec. 1811 |
R. H. Crew |
Lt. Col. Bunbury |
Encroachments made upon lands designated for the Office of the Ordnance at Signal Hill. |
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123-123v |
20 Dec. 1811 |
R. H. Crew |
Lt. Col. Bunbury |
Ordering no further encroachments on Ordnance land on Signal Hill. |
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125 |
20 Dec. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Regarding a requisition for further articles of furniture for the Government House. |
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127-127v |
20 Dec. 1811 |
G. Harrison |
Robert Peel |
Requests from Maj. Gen. Moore for cash to pay troops and from T. Duckworth for cash for the expenditure of public departments. |
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