CO 194/54

CO 194/54 [Reel B-684]
Page	Date	From whom (where)	To whom (where)	Contents or nature of the document
3	6 Jan. 1813	T. Duckworth (near Exeter)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting a letter reporting a crime committed upon the church of St John’s.
5-5v	6 Jan. 1813	T. Duckworth (near Exeter)	Earl Bathurst	Extract of a letter from Thomas Coote, Clerk of the Arraigns at Newfoundland, to Governor Duckworth reporting on a theft made upon the Church of St. John’s offering a reward for the capture of the felon(s). (St. John’s, 29 Nov. 1812).
7-8v	30 Jan. 1813	Maj. Gen. Moore	Earl Bathurst	Requesting more empowerment during the time of year in which the governor of Newfoundland is not present.
9	26 Jan. 1813	J. Macbraire (St. John’s)	Maj. Gen. Moore	Requesting authority for the ship Berkeley, Captain John Duboix, to detain property belonging to the government of the United States.
11	27 Jan. 1813	Maj. Gen. Moore (St. John’s)	J. Macbraire	Maj. Gen. Moore informs Macbraire of having no authority to comply with his request to detain property belonging to the United States.
13-13v	13 Oct. 1812	R. C. Sconce	Thomas Tremlett	Concerning the declaration of Martial Law upon the landing of enemies vessels in Newfoundland.
15	2 Feb. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting a letter from the Chief Justice requesting legal opinion on an enclosed case.
17-18v	2 Feb. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	From Chief Justice, Thomas Tremlett concerning the case of William Brennan and Hunt Staff Preston, concerning payment of bills with Irish Sterling as opposed to British Sterling. (21 Dec. 1812).
19-19v	8 Feb. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Concerning the scarcity of provisions, with suggestions made to send a convoy of new supplies.
21	1 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Concerning payment of bills drawn by Lieut. Buchan of the Schooner Adonis for his expedition in quest of the Native Indians.
23-23v	1 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Regarding the purchasing of Ships’ rooms by Mr. Knight, a respectable inhabitant of St. John’s.
25	1 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting letters from the Brigade Major at Newfoundland and Maj. Gen. Moore requesting that the Brigade Major be appointed Inspecting Field Officer of the Volunteers.
27-28	7 Sept. 1813	William Morris, Brigade Major (St. John’s)	T. Duckworth	Requesting to be appointed Inspecting Field Officer of the Volunteers.
29-29v	9 Sept. 1813	Maj. Gen. Moore (St. John’s)	T. Duckworth	Supporting William Morris, Brigade Major, to be appointed as the Inspecting Field Officer of the Volunteers.
31-31v	23 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Reporting on the production of another "indecent" pamphlet speaking out against the government.
33-33v	29 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Further requests for the continuation of repairs on the Government House.
35	29 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting an abstract on the Returns of the Fishery at Newfoundland.
37-38	29 Mar. 1813	T. Duckworth (London)	Earl Bathurst	Report on Imports/Exports of Newfoundland between 11 Oct. 1811 and 10 Oct. 1812; Account of the Seal Fishery for the year 1812; Return of the Fishery and Inhabitants of Newfoundland from 11 Oct. 1811 to 10 Oct. 1812.
39	6 Apr. 1813	Richard G. Keats (London)	Earl Bathurst	Appointing Keats as the new Governor of Newfoundland.
41	6 Apr. 1813	R. Keats (London)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting a copy of an order of the Prince Regent in Council, containing a prayer for his Royal Highness.
43-46	7 Apr. 1813	-	R. Keats	Draft communicating further instructions for the conduct of the Governor of Newfoundland: Mentions augmentation of Volunteer forces, confirming Capt. Macbraire with the rank of Major, extra pay to be given to the secretary of the governor, increase in salary for the Magistrates and the Sheriff, securing a more effectual police force, etc.
47-47v	8 Apr. 1813	R. Keats (London)	Earl Bathurst	Confirming the reception of several letters from his Lordship.
49	9 Apr. 1813	-	R. Keats	Draft informing of the transfer of Mr. Tremlett, the Chief Justice, to Prince Edward Island and Mr. Colclough to Newfoundland.
51	9 Apr. 1813	-	R. Keats	Draft transmitting the opinion of the attorney and solicitor general upon the mode to be adopted in proceeding against the persons who encroached upon the Crown.
53-53v	10 Apr. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Spithead)	Earl Bathurst	Informing of the reception of letters sent by his lordship on various topics: appointing Tremlett Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Mr. Colclough to Newfoundland.
55	10 Apr. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Spithead)	Henry Goulburn	Informing of the reception of a letter concerning the estimate for the civil establishment of Newfoundland for the year 1813.
57	10 Apr. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Spithead)	Henry Goulburn	Informing of the reception of opinions from His Majesty’s Law Servants upon the cases of "Admirals’ Beach" and "Darkus’s Room."
59-60	23 June, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Keats informs of his arrival in Newfoundland and tells of the scarcity of provisions and the harsh winter that the inhabitants had to deal with this year.
61-63	23 June, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Tells of the harsh winter that the people of Newfoundland, especially to the north, had to deal with, including a lack of provisions which forced many to sustain themselves on potato seeds.
65-66v	23 June, 1813	Stephen Knight, President of the Merchants (St. John’s)	R. Keats	Enclosed letter from the merchants concerning the state of the market and the supply of provisions at the present period.
67	10 July, 1813	Maj. Gen. Moore (St. John’s)	Henry Goulburn	Informing of the reception of a letter concerning the causes and origin of the war with the United States.
69-71	20 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Reporting on the scarcity of provisions in Newfoundland, writes of the imports and exports of the island, and speaks of the high wages of merchants for servants.
72	20 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Comparative statement of imports into St. John’s, Newfoundland, in the year 1812 and 1813
73-74	10 July, 1813	Chairman of the Society of Merchants	R. Keats	Report on the present state of provisions. Tells of an accidental supply of provisions that came from an American vessel in the winter. Requests supplies to be sent from Great Britain and Ireland.
75-76	20 July, 1813	Maj. Gen. Moore (St. John’s)	Earl Bathurst	Regarding the declining number of members in the Volunteer Corps.
77-77v	29 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Concerning repairs requested for the Government House in St. John’s.
79-80	29 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Enclosed letter from Thomas Duckworth, former governor of Newfoundland, concerning additional repairs needed for Government House (Antelope, at sea, 4 Nov. 1812).
81-82v	30 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Reporting on expenses incurred from the housing of several passengers from an American Vessel that was taken during the winter.
83	30 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Particulars of four American ships detained and sent into St. John’s, Newfoundland by His Majesty’s ships during the command of Governor Duckworth in the year 1812 with an account of infirm man, women, and children passengers in the said ships.
84	30 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Account of expenses incurred by the Magistrates of the District of St. John’s for the maintenance, house rent, and passage money of passengers brought into this port in the American ships, William, Johnson, Castor, Eliza, and Arab.
86-92v	30 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Reports on salaries paid to officers and Governor Keats accounts, including rents received for ships’ rooms, with the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury. (Sworn before Thomas Coote, 21^st Nov. 1813).
93	11 June, 1813	D. Buchan	-	Confirming the reception of two vouchers from Governor Keats for Buchan’s exploration of the interior of the island. (Dated 6 Apr. 1813).
94	20 Oct. 1813	Stephen Woolcock (St. John’s)	-	Receipts for the contracted construction of several wharfs, bridges, and platforms in the town of St. John’s.
95	20 Oct. 1813	Stephen Woolcock (St. John’s)	-	Receipts for the contracted construction of several wharfs, bridges, a platform, and a landing at the bottom of Church Hill in the town of St. John’s.
96	20 Oct. 1813	Stephen Woolcock (St. John’s)	-	Receipt for the building of steps for the Government Wharf.
97	30 June, 1813	Stephen Woolcock	-	For sundry expenses paid and incurred in erecting accommodation steps for the Navy Wharf.
98	27 Apr. 1813	Stephen Woolcock	Thomas Ryall	Concerning accommodation steps at the Government Wharf.
99	30 May, 1813	Stephen Woolcock	Thomas Ryall	Short listing of other expenses.
100	31 May, 1813	Stephen Woolcock	Patrick Melledge	Expenses incurred for the purchasing of nails.
101	11 May, 1813	Stephen Woolcock	?	Another expense sheet for purchasing nails.
102	20 May, 1813	Stephen Woolcock	?	Another short list of expenses.
103	25 Apr. 1813	Stephen Woolcock	?	A slip of paper showing a minor incursion of expenses.
104	29 Apr. 1813	Stephen Woolcock	?	Another slip of paper showing a minor expense.
105	?	Stephen Woolcock	?	Slip of expenses for planks.
106	20 Oct. 1813	Hunt Staff Preston	-	Receipt for tar and brushes supplied for the purpose of paying the fishing ships wharf.
107	20 Oct. 1813	-	William Thomas (St. John’s)	Receipt for the lodging of a poor, old man named Patrick Burke.
108	20 Oct. 1813	-	Thomas Coote (St. John’s)	Receipt made for the amount of additional salary.
109	20 Oct. 1813	-	John Broom (St. John’s)	Receipt made for the amount of additional salary.
110	20 Oct. 1813	-	James Blaikie (St. John’s)	Receipt made for the amount of additional salary.
111	20 Oct. 1813	-	J. Bland, High Sheriff (St. John’s)	Receipt made for the amount of additional salary.
112	20 Oct. 1813	-	J. M. Hope (St. John’s)	Receipt made for the amount of additional salary as clerk to the secretary.
113	3 Nov. 1813	-	David Tasker, Treasurer (St. John’s)	Receipt made in aid of the subscription raised by the inhabitants of St. John’s for building a hospital.
114	20 Oct. 1813	-	P. C. LeGeyt (St. John’s)	Receipt made for job as stationary for Newfoundland.
116	20 Oct. 1813	-	-	Report on Governor Keats in account for rents received for lands leased with Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury.
117	20 Oct. 1813	-	Thomas Marshall (St. John’s)	Receipt for salary due as master of the school of industry at St. John’s.
118	20 Oct. 1813	-	Fred Campbell (St. John’s)	Receipt for salary due as master of the school of industry at St. John’s.
119	20 Oct. 1813	-	Sarah England (St. John’s)	Receipt for salary due as assistant to the school of industry at St. John’s.
120	20 Oct. 1813	-	Charles Hellings (St. John’s)	Receipt for performing divine service at Fogo.
121	20 Oct. 1813	-	Mr. Stevenson (St. John’s)	Receipt for performing divine service at Morton’s Harbour.
122	20 Oct. 1813	-	David Rowland for John Farrell (St. John’s)	Receipt for performing divine service at Twillingate.
123	20 Oct. 1813	-	Mr. Keats (St. John’s)	Receipt for performing divine service at Twillingate.
124	20 Oct. 1813	-	James Blaikie (St. John’s)	Receipt for collecting and abstracting the returns of the fishery and inhabitants and of the exports and imports from the several districts of Newfoundland.
125	?	-	-	Particulars of four American ships detained and sent into St. John’s, Newfoundland by his Majesty’s Ships during the command of Governor Duckworth in the year 1812 with an account of infirm men, women, and children passengers in the said ships.
126	?	-	-	Account of expenses incurred by the magistrates of the district of St. John’s for the maintenance, house rent, and passage money of several passengers brought into this port in the American ships: William, Johnson, Castor, Eliza, and Arab.
128-128v	25 Sept. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Mentions a major breakout of the plague in Malta. Keats is given orders to secure the health of the inhabitants and to quarantine any ships from that area.
130	25 Sept. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Confirming the reception of a circular concerning the pension given to retired missionaries.
132-132v	25 Sept. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Recommending the building of a small record office for the purpose of storing important documents and protecting them from fire.
134	19 July, 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Estimate of the expense of erecting a fireproof safe in the Government House in order to protect the records of Newfoundland.
136-140	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Providing a copy of the Governor’s account current with the Treasury for the sums drawn this year. Gives a detail of various payments including subscription raised by the inhabitants of Morton’s Harbour for building a church, payment made to constables by expenses incurred in a survey of ships’ rooms, construction of churches in Fortune Bay and Trinity, rent from the ships’ rooms, rent incurred from leasing land around St. John’s, etc.
142-142v	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Concerning the refusal of allowing a second weekly newspaper to be printed in St. John’s.
144-145v	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Provides a short history of requests made to start a second weekly newspaper in St. John’s, asking for the procedures to be taken to begin another printing press.
146-147	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Transmitting a memorial from a suitor at the Supreme Court regarding a case for payments due to government for rent.
148-149	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Case concerning a suitor of the Supreme Court who owes money for rent payments due to the government.
150-151v	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Concerning a request from Mr. Joseph Tucker Crawford, a merchant, who wishes to erect dwelling houses intended for the accommodation of persons engaged in the trade and fisheries of St. John’s.
152-155	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Enclosed letter signed by former Governor Duckworth concerning the building of structures related to the trade and fisheries of Newfoundland. (Antelope, at sea, 3^rd Nov. 1812).
156-158	10 Nov. 1813	R. Keats (Fort Townshend)	Earl Bathurst	Requesting guidance in the cases of Gill and Stewart & Rennie for encroachments on the Rights of the Crown at the Ships’ Rooms named Admiral’s Beach and Darkus’s Room.
159-174v	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Report from the Governor on the affairs of Newfoundland: the importation of supplies from Great Britain providing food for the Winter, the defence of the island, including the sending of several pieces of artillery to the outports for their defence, the lack of support for the Volunteer Corps, granting of land for cultivation, the publication of pamphlets against the government, etc. Transferring messages from various government offices, like the foreign office, and the merchants.
176-177v	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Attached report on the state of the fortifications at St. John’s, Newfoundland, 15^th Oct. 1813: Detailed report provided for Fort Townshend, William, the batteries, and other defences. (Signed by E. Durnford)
179	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Attached report on the field return of the St. John’s Volunteer Rangers Commanded by Maj. James Macbraire, 19^th Oct. 1813.
181-181v	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Attached message from Maj. Gen. Moore to Governor Keats concerning enlistment and the state of the Volunteer Corps. (Dated 29^th Oct. 1813).
183-195v	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Pamphlet from William Carson providing reasons for colonizing the island of Newfoundland in a letter addressed to the inhabitants.
197-197v	18 Dec. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Attached letter from Rev. Patrick Lambert requesting payment for his religious services. (St. John’s, 10^th Nov. 1813).
199	19 Oct. 1813	R. Keats (Bellerophon, Torbay)	Earl Bathurst	Attached letter from Thomas Tremlett, Chief Justice, expressing thanks to Patrick Lambert for religious services. (St. John’s, 19^th Oct. 1813).
Miscellaneous 1813
203	5 Jan. 1813	G. Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Henry Goulburn	Concerning the drawing of a bill for assistance towards building a church at Greenspond.
205	12 Jan. 1813	G. Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Henry Goulburn	Concerning a bill drawn towards defraying the expenses of the church recently erected at Brigus in Conception Bay.
207	25 Jan. 1813	G. Harrison (Treasury Chambers)	Henry Goulburn	Concerning a bill drawn towards defraying the expenses of the jail recently erected at Burin.
209-209v	20 Feb. 1813	J. Bullen	-	At the Court at Carlton House: Approving commission and instructions for Sir R. Keats as Governor of Newfoundland.
211	2 Feb. 1813	G. Harrison	Henry Goulburn	Cover letter for the letter that follows.
213-214	27 Oct. 1812	T. Duckworth (St. John’s)	Lords of the Treasury	Duckworth is transmitting his account current as governor of Newfoundland, specifically concerns expenses incurred by the Volunteer Corps.
215-219	12 Aug. 1812	T. Duckworth	-	Detailed list of Rules and Regulations for the augmentation and improvement of the Corps of Volunteers, called the Loyal Volunteers of St. John’s, which are to be considered as superseding those formed at the original enrollment of the Corps.
220-220v	11 Feb. 1813	J. Burke (Admiralty Office)	Viscount Sidmouth	Requesting that present Governor Keats be given the same authority and power as previous governors.
222-222v	17 Feb. 1813	Thomas Plumer	Earl Bathurst	Concerning a case involving payment for a contract either in British or Irish pounds.
224	17 Feb. 1813	J. Barrow (Admiralty Office)	Henry Goulburn	Requesting that the patent and instructions for Governor Keats be ready for him by the end of the month of March.
226	19 Feb. 1813	R. Whanton	Henry Goulburn	Concerning an account of the St. John’s Volunteer Rangers.
228-230v	24 Feb. 1813	Capt. Macbraire (St. John’s)	Sir Edmond Negle	Suggesting further forces, especially land defence, is needed to protect the island from American invasion. Lists the military forces at St. John’s. Suggests a local Militia Law in St. John’s during the American War. Suggests reward of granting land to those who served faithfully. Requesting a raise in military rank.
232-232v	6 Apr. 1813	C. Mennen (?)	Henry Goulburn	Requesting opinion on legal matters, concerning cases mentioned in a letter sent from the Governor of Newfoundland.
234-235	8 Apr. 1813	Mr. Plumer	Earl Bathurst	Opinions given on two legal cases involving encroachments made by the construction of buildings on land designated for ships’ rooms.
236	9 Apr. 1813	-	Thomas Tremlett	Draft acknowledging the appointment of Tremlett as the new Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island.
238	12 Apr. 1813	Thomas Lack (Whitehall)	Henry Goulburn	Transmitting the opinions of His Majesty’s Attorney and Solicitor General respecting two cases of encroachments on certain fishing rooms in Newfoundland.
240-240v	21 May, 1813	W. Garrow and R. Walles	Earl Bathurst	Concerning the opinion of His Majesty’s Judge Advocate General on legal matters related to the Mutiny Act.
242-243	17 June, 1813	T. Duckworth	Earl Bathurst	Requesting reimbursements for fees paid at the end of Duckworth’s term as Governor of Newfoundland.
244-244v	13 Aug. 1813	Thomas Lack (Whitehall)	Henry Goulburn	Signalling the exportation of large supplies of flour and oatmeal from Great Britain to Newfoundland.
246-246v	5 Aug. 1813	Caesar Colclough (Prince Edward Island)	?	Concerning his transfer from Prince Edward Island to Newfoundland as Chief Justice.
248-248v	13 Aug. 1813	Caesar Colclough (Prince Edward Island)	?	Concerning proceedings of a Mr. Palmer.
250	26 Aug. 1813	R. Whanton	Capt. Bunbury	Transmitting letters concerning the shipment of articles for the Government House in St. John’s.
252	12 Aug. 1813	J. Barker, Storekeeper General	G. Harrison	Confirming the transportation of supplies on board the Charlotte Ann to help make the repairs at the Government House.
254	26 Aug. 1813	R. Whanton	Capt. Bunbury	Transmitting a letter from the Lords Commissioners concerning the shipment of supplies for the volunteers.
256	7 Aug. 1813	John Trotter	G. Harrison	Confirming the shipment of supplies for the Volunteer Corps on the Charlotte Anna transport, William Maddick Master.
258-259	1 Sept. 1813	Thomas Lack (Whitehall)	Henry Goulburn	Confirming further shipments of flour, oatmeal, and biscuits are made to supply provisions for the island of Newfoundland.
260	18 Sept. 1813	?	Henry Goulburn	Requesting passage be given to Maj. Gen. Campbell and his family who has just been appointed to the staff on the island.
262	23 Sept. 1813	Caesar Colclough (St. John’s)	?	Informing of his arrival at his new station in Newfoundland and requesting an increase in pay to equal that which he received in Prince Edward Island.
264-265	?	Caesar Colclough	Members of His Majesty’s Council of Prince Edward Island	Response to message from the members of His Majesty’s Council of P. E. I. congratulating Colclough on his appointment as Chief Justice of Newfoundland.
266	29 Sept. 1813	J. Whalen	Henry Goulburn	Concerning securing a passage for Maj. Gen. Campbell and his family on a ship of war to Newfoundland.
268-268v	11 Nov. 1813	Caesar Colclough (St. John’s)	?	Requesting further pay for the loss of comforts from his transfer from Prince Edward Island to Newfoundland.
270-271	? Nov. 1813	Caesar Colclough (St. John’s)	?	Further requests made for the increase of salary to offset the loss of comforts he once had at Prince Edward Island.
272-273	1 Dec. 1813	G. W. Eaststaff (St. John’s)	Earl Bathurst	Requesting to be appointed Civil Surveyor for the island of Newfoundland.
274-274v	22 Dec. 1813	Caesar Colclough (St. John’s)	?	Concerning accusations of criminal charges laid against Chief Justice Colclough.
276-276v	28 Dec. 1813	Caesar Colclough	?	Concerning a case convicting Xavier Gallant of the murder of his wife.
278	23 Dec. 1813	Caesar Colclough	?	A statement of prices for articles in the market of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, including beef, wheat, potatoes, etc. (Signed by J. DeGoff and John ?).
280	23 Dec. 1813	Caesar Colclough	?	A comparative statement of prices for articles in the market of St. John’s, Newfoundland, including beef, wheat, bread, etc. (Multiple signatures, including Thomas Coote).
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