Reference code: GB-0033-GRE-A
Title: Papers of Charles, 1st Earl Grey
Dates of creation: 1725-1806
Extent: 4 metres.
Held by: Durham University Library, Archives and Special Collections
Origination: Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey (1729-1807)
Language:
English
Charles, 1st Earl Grey, was born in 1729, the fourth son of Sir Henry Grey, 1st Bart. of Howick. He entered the army and obtained his first commission in 1744. He served in the Seven Years' War, being aide de camp to Prince Ferdinand at Minden
and later to the Count De Lippe in Portugal. He was one of the more successful British commanders during the American War of Independence, and was finally named Commander in Chief there, but the war ended before he took up his command.
In 1793 he was appointed Commander in Chief of the land forces in a joint expedition with the sea forces, under the command of Sir John Jervis, against the French West Indies. Before setting out on this campaign Grey made a short expedition to
the continent and successfully relieved the siege of Nieuport. He reached the West Indies early in 1794 and by the end of April had captured Martinique, St Lucia and Guadeloupe.
These successes brought with them several problems. Temporary arrangements had to be made for the civil government of the conquered islands, pending instructions from England, and measures had to be taken for their internal security. The arrest
and deportation of allegedly dangerous persons was a particularly difficult problem and another was the question of prize property. Grey and Jervis interpreted the term ‘prize property’ very widely and this policy aroused bitter hostility among the
West India merchants in England, alarmed the home authorities, and led to a parliamentary enquiry into the conduct of the Commanders in Chief. Disputes and litigation concerning prizes dragged on until 1806 when a final distribution of the prize
money was made. The burden of the financial and administrative work involved fell upon Lieut.-Colonel Gerrit Fisher, who had been Grey's military secretary in the West Indies.
By November 1794 when Grey left the West Indies, Guadeloupe had been recaptured by the French, the British forces had been ravaged by yellow fever and Grey had been involved in fierce disputes with his second in command Lieut.-General Robert
Prescott. Grey remarked (No. 1047) that he wished he had never seen the West Indies.
In August 1796 he was appointed to the command of the Southern District (Kent, Sussex and Surrey), and in February 1800 he resigned his command for health reasons. Despite his wish to return to active service later that year, this marked the end
of his military career. In June 1801 he was raised to the peerage in recognition of his services and he was created an Earl in 1806. He died in the following year. In 1762 he had married Elizabeth, daughter of George Grey of Southwick, Co. Durham
(see Surtees,
History of Durham, II, 19.
The majority of the material relates to Grey's military career, with a few documents relating to Southwick property and general accounts. The military material is made up of plans, journals and intelligence reports, but is mainly in the form of
letters. There is some material on the American War of Independence, but it is not until the campaign in the West Indies that it becomes sustained and detailed.
The papers from Grey's command of the Southern District give a detailed account of day to day army administration, covering defence tactics against invasion from France, plans of attack on the enemy coast, including the expedition to destroy the
sluice gates of the Bruges Canal in May 1798, and the reaction to the mutiny at the Nore in 1797. These papers were consulted by Sir J.W. Fortescue for his
History of the British Army.
The papers of Charles, 1st Earl Grey, form part of the Earl Grey Papers, deposited in April 1955. There have been subsequent additions made with new material being deposited.
Material added to this collection having been found elsewhere in
the family papers is distinguished by asterisks after the item number.
The papers have been arranged in chronological order, with a separate section for books.
Earl Grey Papers
The Earl Grey Papers held by the Library include related family and estate material.
Sir J.W. Fortescue,
A history of the British army (1910-30)
P.D. Nelson,
Sir Charles Grey, First Earl Grey: royal soldier, family patriarch (Associated University Presses, 1996)
R. Surtees,
A history of County Durham
Papers1725-1786A1 11 November 1725
Letter from Charles (?) Sanderson to George Grey.
Concerning the assignment of a mortgage.
Paper 1f.
A2
Suddick Farm account, May day 1726 - May day 1727.
Paper 2ff.
A3
Account of sums paid by and due from George Gray in respect of Suddick Farm, 1726-9 [includes purchase-money], and receipt, 3 November 1730, of George Liddell (for Sir Henry
Liddell, Bart.) for £64. 16s. 11d. for the balance of the above account.
Paper 2ff.
A4
Account for the repair of pews belonging to George Grey in Monkwearmouth Church for his tenants and servants, with receipt, 25 June 1748, of David Potter for 16s. 4d. from Grey in settlement.
Parchment 1m.
A5 4 July 1748
Statement by George Grey of the evidence for his title to six pews in Monkwearmouth Church, with account of expenses he had incurred in connexion with them and extract from the register of pews in the said church stating that the six pews were
confirmed to him by the Ecclesiastical Court of Durham on 19 November 1748.
Paper 2ff.
A6
Account for work done in Monkwearmouth Church on pews for George Grey by John Head, joiner, with receipt, 4 July 1748, of Head for £3. 5s. 0d. from Grey in settlement.
(Witness, Thomas Goodday,
Minister.)
Also, statement [by Grey] that the pews mentioned in the above account were duly confirmed to him on 19 November 1748.
Parchment 1m.
A6* 18 December 1746
Appointment of Grey as Ensign in Lieutenant-General Guise's Regiment of Foot.
A6** 3 December 1752
Appointment of Grey as Lieutenant in the above Regiment.
A6*** 21 March 1755
Appointment of Grey as Captain of the 46th Company of Marines to be raised.
A6**** 31 May 1755
Appointment of Grey as as Captain in the 20th Regiment of Foot.
A6***** 27 January 1761
Appointment of Grey as Lieutenant-Colonel commandant of a battalion of foot to be raised.
A7a [covers the period 4 October 1761 - 5 February 1762]
“A journal of the Expedition commanded by the Honourable Major General Monckton against Martinico 1762”, by Lieut.-Col. Patrick MacKellar, Chief Engineer.
6ff. [1f. blank].
A7b
Enclosed:
Reprint of part of the London Gazette Extraordinary of 2 April 1762, on the surrender of Martinique.
Paper 3ff.
A8 1762
Journal of the campaign in Portugal, 3 August - 2 December 1762.
6ff. [including cover].
A9 1762
“Topographical remarks upon the provinces of the lower Beira and Alentejo with the roads, positions and encampments that may be taken there as they were reconnoitred by order of the reigning Count Shaumbourg Lippe, Marshal
General of the combined armies in Portugal in the campaign of 1762, by Colonel Rainsford, with a plan of defence in case Portugal should be attacked by the Spaniards.”
Paper 48ff.
[The sections are paginated as follows: 1-16; 25-48; 49-72; 73-100. There is nothing lost between pp. 16 and 25. The first 8ff (pp. 1-16) are evidently from a different copy and are written in a smaller hand than the remainder.]
A10 1763
Paper-backed book containing account of Martinique, Grenada, Dominica, and St. Vincent by Capt. Baillie of the 35th Regiment, 1763.
[The account of Martinique is the longest and concerns the constitution, administration of justice,
population, militia, defences, trade, taxes, religious orders, etc.]
30ff. [2ff. blank].
A21 1 December 1772
Promissory note from Grey to Margaret Smart for £80 and legal interest.
Underneath: Receipt, 21 October 1795, of Robert Spencer for £80 and £4 interest.
Paper 1f.
A22a [1773]
Language:
French
Requête et observations des révérends peres Dominicans de la Martinique avec le Mémoir des officiers & administration, chargés de l'inventaire des biens & effets dont les religieux Dominicains sont en
possession. Petition of the Dominican fathers of Martinique, setting forth their title to their property and concerning their revenues, with account of their receipts and disbursements in 1772. With a memorial
on the Dominicans' property and conduct by the officers charged with making an inventory of the goods of missionaries belonging to religious orders in Martinique.
Paper (printed) 18p.
Digitised material for Requête et observations des révérends peres Dominicans de la Martinique – GRE/A22a A22j c. July 1773
Requête qu'ont 'lhonneur de présenter à nosseigneurs les Général & Intendant des Isles Françoises du Vent de l'Amérique, les habitants de la paroisse du Macouba . Petition against the proposed replacement of
missionaries who were members of religious orders by secular clergy.
Paper (printed) 3p.
Digitised material for Requête ... de la paroisse du Macouba – GRE/A22j A23
Rough memoranda by Grey on the war in America including the following:-
Computation of troops for the defence of New York, Long Island and Rhode Island, and to carry on the war with vigour, with plan of campaign for that
purpose.
Observations on the strategic importance (or otherwise) of Rhode Island.
The route for the corps sent to reinforce Rhode Island as intended.
Remarks on disaffection among the Hessian troops.
Sir H. Clinton's reasons for not attacking in favour of General Burgoyne sooner.
Paper 4ff.
A23* 4 March 1777
Commission appointing Grey Colonel of the 28th Regiment of Foot.
Parchment 1m.
A23** 4 March 1777
Commission appointing Grey Major General in America only.
Parchment 1m.
A24a 1777-8
Journal of campaign of 1777 under Sir William Howe, 11 June - 30 December 1777 ; and of campaign of 1778 under Sir Henry Clinton, 18 June - 15 November 1778 ; with
return of the troops under Clinton in the period 1 June - 14 November 1778.
Paper 4ff.
A24b November 1778
Attached:
Cantoonments of the troops on York Island, Staten Island and Long Island.
Paper 1f.
A25 1779
Copy of questions asked of Lord Cornwallis and Grey by Sir William Howe [subsequently 5th Viscount Howe] before a committee of House of Commons, 1779.
8ff. [1f blank].
A26 1779
Rough minutes by Grey of evidence given before the Commons' committee on America, 1779; with observations.
Paper 6ff.
A27 10 October 1779
Account of the reservoirs in the Citadel of Plymouth with statement of the quantity of water in each.
Paper 2ff.
A28
Statement of the distances between strategic points at Plymouth.
Paper 2ff.
A29 [1779]
f.1r. Statement of the distribution of troops in winter quarters in the Western District with notes on the defences of Plymouth on 25 November [1779(?)].
ff.1v-2r. Table showing:
(1) the number of men required to operate the guns mounted at Plymouth Citadel and Batteries when the combined fleets were off that port, 16 and 17 August [1779]
;
(2) the distances between strategic points at Plymouth;
(3) the maximum water- supply there.
Paper 2ff.
A30 1779-80
Rough diary by Grey of military and naval events at or near Plymouth, with details concerning the fortifications there and preparations against attack, 22 July 1779 - 1 April 1780.
Paper 12ff.
A31a 1779
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, January - May 1779.
Paper 2ff.
A31b
Enclosure:
Supplementary account, 31 May - 1 June 1779, with receipt, 31 July 1779, of Harrison for balance.
Paper 1f.
A32
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, July - December 1779.
Paper 2ff.
A33
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, January - April 1780.
Paper 4ff.
A34
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, April - December 1780.
Paper 4ff.
A35
Abstracts of all the letters and papers relating to the dispute between the Magistrates of Exeter and the 1st Regiment of Dragoons quartered there, 10 April - 30 May 1781.
[Partly in Grey's hand.]
Paper 4ff.
A36 30 May 1781
Letter from Sir George Howard to Lieut.-Col. Lovibond.
Ordering that George Gamwell should be immediately delivered to the Mayor of Exeter and demanding to know why his previous order to this effect had not been obeyed.
Paper 2ff.
A37 5 June 1781
Copy letter from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond to Sir George Howard.
Defending his conduct in the case of Gamwell.
Paper 2ff.
A38 8 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. William Haviland to Grey.
Requesting him to go to Exeter, inquire into the case of Gamwell, and take the appropriate action.
Paper 2ff.
A39 9 June 1781
Draft letter from Grey to John Moore [should be Samuel Moore], Mayor of Exeter.
Informing him of his arrival in Exeter to inquire into the matter in dispute between the civil and military powers.
Paper 2ff.
A40 9 June 1781
Letter from Samuel Moore, Mayor of Exeter, to Grey.
Informing him that he had summoned a meeting of the Justices of the City and that he would let him know their determination with regard to the matter in dispute.
Paper 2ff.
A41 [c. 9 June 1781]
Questions in respect of the case of Trooper Gamwell [with an answer].
In Grey's hand.
Paper 2ff.
A42 9 June 1781
Journal of proceedings by Grey in the dispute between the 1st Dragoons quartered at Exeter and the Corporation of that City concerning the delivering up of Trooper Thomas Gamwell, who was rescued from the constables by the said Regiment after
being legally served with a warrant for his arrest as the father of a bastard child sworn to him by Elizabeth Hamlyn of the Parish of St. David in the County of Exeter.
Paper 2ff.
A43 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. William Haviland to Grey.
Concerning the Gamwell affair.
Paper 2ff.
A44a 10 June 1781
Letter from Major R. Downes to Grey.
Requesting him to lay the enclosure before the Major and Magistrates of Exeter.
A44b 10 June 1781
Enclosure:
Letter from Major R. Downes to the Mayor and Magistrates of Exeter.
Expressing regret that Gamwell escaped from the constable to whom he had been delivered.
Paper 2ff.
A45a 10 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond to Grey.
Requesting him to transmit the enclosure to the Mayor and Corporation of Exeter.
Paper 2ff.
A45b 10 June 1781
Enclosure:
Letter from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond to the Mayor and Corporation of Exeter.
Declaring that he expects to be able to deliver Gamwell to legal authority at Exeter.
Paper 2ff.
A46 10 June 1781
Note from Grey to Mr. Hawtrey.
Requesting a conversation with him.
Paper 1f.
A47 11 June 1781
Draft letter from Grey to Samuel Moore, Mayor of Exeter.
Asking whether he and the Justices would receive letters from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond and Major Downes instead of their appearing in person.
Paper 1f.
A48 11 June 1781
Letter from Samuel Moore, Mayor of Exeter, to Grey.
Signifying that the Justices of Exeter would have no objection to receiving letters [from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond and Major Downes] provided they contained a proper submission.
Paper 1f.
A49 12 June 1781
Draft letter from Grey to Lieut.-Gen. William Haviland.
Reporting on his mission to Exeter on the Gamwell affair.
Paper 2ff.
A50 12 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. William Haviland to Grey.
Acknowledging Grey's report on his proceedings at Exeter.
Paper 1f.
A51 13 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond to Grey.
Concerning the treatment of Trooper Gamwell by the authorities in Exeter.
Paper 2ff.
A52 15 June 1781
Draft letter from Grey to Lieut.-Col. Lovibond.
Advising him to protest against the harsh treatment of Gamwell.
Paper 2ff.
A53 15 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. William Haviland to Grey.
Concerning Gamwell, and "the affair in the barracks" involving Lieut.-Col. Shee and Lieut. Wilson.
Paper 1f.
A54 17 June 1781
Letter from Lieut.-Col. Lovibond to Grey.
Concerning the case of Trooper Gamwell.
Paper 2ff.
A55 19 June 1781
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Col. Lovibond.
Concerning the case of Gamwell.
Paper 1f.
A56
Paper:
“Admiral Graves's Justification”, n.d.
Criticizing a defence of his conduct in the battle with the French fleet off the Chesapeake, 5 September 1781.
Paper 2ff.
A57 20 (?) September 1781
Extract of a letter from Captain Jervis to Vice Admiral Darby, dated Foudroyant at Sea.
Complaining that he had been prevented from striking a "rapid and brilliant stroke" against the French fleet by the refusal
of a Vice-Admiral to supply the necessary ships, and reporting Lord Mulgrave's criticism about the appointment of Captain Johnstone as a Commodore on the Lisbon station.
Paper 2ff.
A58a
Distribution of 365 days forage-money with bat and baggage money, being the full allowance of field money in America, last war, in 1781, to a battalion of foot of 10 companies.
Paper 2ff.
A58b
Attached:
Field allowances in America to the generals and staff in 1781.
Paper 2ff.
A59
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, January - October 1781, with account of George Gibson to Grey in respect of rents and arrears,
1779-1781.
Paper 2ff.
A60
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, October - December 1781, with an addition of 2 payments in 1782.
Paper 2ff.
A61 27 April 1782
Letter from 3rd Duke of Richmond [Master General of the Ordnance] to Grey.
Concerning the defence of Plymouth.
Paper 9ff.
A62 25 October 1782
Copy [for Grey] of letter from Edward Mathew to Thomas Townshend (Viscount Sydney), Secretary of State for Home and Colonial Affairs.
Concerning his decision to postpone the attack on St. Christophers, his reluctance to see his forces reduced
in order that troops might be sent to Jamaica, enemy designs on St. Lucia, and the King's good opinion of him.
Paper 3ff.
A63
State of troops in the Leeward Islands - Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua, March - October 1782.
Paper 2ff.
A64 9 December 1782
Letter from Maj.-Gen. Edward Mathew to Grey.
Reporting from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A65
The following papers are tied together:
Paper 72ff.
A65 (i) 4 April 1782
Copy instructions [by Earl of Shelburne] to Sir Guy Carleton.
Concerning tactics to be pursued in America.
A65 (ii)
Notes from the following despatches:
Despatch of 5 June [1782 ] to the Commissioners, Sir Guy Carleton etc.
Observations on negotiations for peace including remarks of Franklin on the
subject.
2nd Despatch, 5 June [1782 ] to Sir Guy Carleton.
On withdrawal from New York and treatment of Loyalists.
3rd Despatch, 5 June [1782 ] to Carleton.
Stating that Carleton was to keep in touch with the Commanders at Jamaica, Leeward Islands and Canada.
Notes on 4th despatch to Carleton, 14 August [1782]. [For full contents see next entry.]
Despatch to Sir Guy Carleton, 14 August 1782.
Concerning evacuation from New York to Halifax and Barbados; the assumption of the offensive in the West Indies and his appointment to command there.
A65 (iii)
Sir Guy Carleton's despatches to the Secretary of State:
A65 (iii) 1
11 May. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 2
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 3
14 May. Extract concerning disadvantages of New York as a defensive post.
A65 (iii) 4
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 5
14 June. Extract concerning the strength of the loyalists and that of the disaffected.
A65 (iii) 6
14 June (?). Comment on contents.
A65 (iii) 7
14 June (?). Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 8
14 June (?). Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 9
17 June. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 10
18 June. Extracts concerning the necessity of British naval superiority and assistance in the American war and on the sacrifice of America to the interests of France.
A65 (iii) 11
14 Aug. Copy letter from Carleton requesting that the King's permission be obtained for him to resign his office and command in America.
A65 (iii) 12
15 August. Extract concerning the impossibility of quickly evacuating Charlestown and New York, and the dangers from the French fleet.
A65 (iii) 13
Comment only.
A65 (iii) 14
Entry crossed out.
A65 (iii) 15
15 August. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 16
16 August. Summary of letter from Gen. Washington to Carleton on treatment of prisoners of war.
A65 (iii) 17
16 August. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 18
17 August. Extract of letter from Carleton to Washington, concerning the treatment of the loyalists; and of letter from Carleton to Shelburne concerning the reactions of the loyalists to the news that independence had been offered to the American
Colonies and the dissatisfaction of some of the Americans with the rule of Congress.
A65 (iii) 19
18 August. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 20
10 September. Note concerning a letter from Gen. Haldimand to Carleton about Vermount and extract of a letter from Carleton to Haldimand denying that he was likely to return to Canada.
A65 (iii) 21
12 September. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 22
12 September. Copy letter from Carleton to Secretary Towneshend, concerning the reaction of the loyalists to news of the offer of independence to the American Colonies.
Copy letter from Gen. Washington to Carleton, concerning the case of Ezekiel Tilton; Carleton's declarations about the suspension of hostilities and the attacks by “savages” on the N.W. frontier.
Copy letter from Carleton to Washington, 12 September [1782], concerning the arrangements for a general exchange of prisoners; and the partial suspension of hostilities and the attacks of First Nations peoples on
the Americans.
Notes on resolutions of Congress.
12 September. Extract concerning the discontent of the Americans in the eastern provinces and the application of refugees for passage to Nova Scotia.
A65 (iii) 23
12 September. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 24
13 September. British and American troop movements.
A65 (iii) 25
13 September. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 26
1 October. Extract concerning French and British troop positions.
Summary of Leslie's despatch to Carleton of 8 September concerning the evacuation of Charlestown and the procuring of provisions for that town.
Copy letter from Governor Mathews to Leslie, 17 August, declaring that if property belonging to the citizens of his state was carried away on the evacuation of Charlestown he would be obliged to resort to further confiscations which would bring
ruin to many.
A65 (iii) 27
5 October. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 28
6 October. Extracts concerning negotiations for exchange of prisoners of war, the internment of American loyalists in France, and an exchange of prisoners.
Copy letter from Generals Heath and Knox (the American Commissioners for settling the exchange of prisoners), to General Campbell and Mr. Elliot, the British Commissioners, declaring that the powers of the British Commissioners were not competent
to accomplish the purpose the Americans had in view.
Extract of further letter from the said American Commissioners demanding on the part of the United States reasonable satisfaction for the amount being spent on the maintenance of British prisoners.
Extract of letter from General Washington to Carleton on the above subject.
A65 (iii) 29
7 October. Copy despatch from Carleton, concerning the aims and situation of rival parties among the Americans, and the exchange of prisoners.
Summary of information from the County of Albany, concerning the impatience of the people for conclusion of peace; measures passed by the Senate; discontent of the American army and privations occasioned by the war.
A65 (iii) 30
9 October. Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 31
29 October. Copy despatch from Carleton concerning discontent amongst the Americans and the effect of the offer of independence both on the loyalists and the advocates of independence.
Comment on one of the papers enclosed by Carleton with the above despatch.
Summary of another enclosure with the above, concerning the discontent of the Americans and advocating that Carleton should offer terms of reunion with Britain on a similar basis to Ireland.
Summary of memorandum addressed to Carleton by W.B.:
“A proposition for peace between Great Britain and the Colonies with the most certain and lasting foundation”.
A65 (iii) 32
30 October. Note of contents.
Extracts of letter from Sir Guy Carleton to Gen. Washington concerning the exchange and treatment of prisoners of war, and the failure of Congress to deliver up English prisoners in exchange for American ones returned.
A65 (iii) 33
1 November. Copy letter from Sir Guy Carleton to the Secretary of State. Concerning the evacuation of Charlestown and New York.
A65 (iii) 34
31 October. Return of troops in America etc.
Copy letter from Sir Guy Carleton, 29 October. Requesting permission to return to Europe.
A65 (iii) 35
15 November. Extract of despatch from Sir Guy Carleton concerning the embarkation of British troops at Charlestown for Jamaica and his lack of authority to order German troops to the West Indies.
Extract of letter from Governor Campbell of Jamaica to Carleton, 7 October. Concerning the probability of an attack on the Island, with extract from intelligence received from Port au Prince concerning French and Spanish troops, and the
likelihood of an attack on Bermuda.
Extract of letter from Sir Guy Carleton to Governor Campbell, 12 November. Concerning the troops he was sending to Jamaica and the replacement of sick troops there.
A65 (iii) 36
15 November. Extract of letter from Sir Guy Carleton. Concerning a convention between the British and American Commissioners.
Extracts of letter from Gen. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton, 18 October. Concerning loyalists and their property and negroes who had served against the American rebels.
Copy petition of "divers loyal inhabitants of South Carolina" to Gen. Leslie, 9 September.
Concerning sequestered negroes and other rebel property.
Copy commission given by the Hon. A. Leslie to Alexander Wright and James Johnson to agree with commissioners to be appointed by Governor Mathews on the restoration of slaves and property of American subjects in S. Carolina within the British
lines.
Copy Compact between Edward Rutledge and Benjamin Guerard, the Commissioners appointed by Governor Mathews, and the above-mentioned Alexander Wright and James Johnson, 10 October 1782, concerning slaves, and debts
due to British merchants, or persons banished or whose property had been secured by family settlements.
Summary of the above Compact.
Observations of the above Compact.
Copy of other observations on the said Compact.
Extracts of letter from Sir Guy Carleton to General Leslie, on the slaves concerned in the above Compact, and the destruction of "works" in Charlestown.
A65 (iii) 37
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 38
15 November. Copy letter from Sir Guy Carleton, concerning the Loyalist refugees in Nova Scotia.
A65 (iii) 39
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 40
16 November. Copy letter from Sir Guy Carleton concerning a message from Gen. Washington offering to assist the Loyalists to procure the restoration of their citizen rights and the return of their property; and views on Washington's motives for
making such an offer.
Copy joint letter from Sir Guy Carleton and Admiral Digby, concerning the sentiments of the loyalists on the above subject.
A65 (iii) 41
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 42
Note of contents.
A65 (iii) 43
17 November. Note of contents.
Extract of letter from Admiral Digby, 19 November. Expressing the fear that a British evacuation would alienate the loyalists.
Extracts of letter from Digby, 15 December. Concerning the danger from the French fleet to a British convoy leaving for Europe and the danger of attacks on the coast by the said fleet.
[No Nos. 44 and 45.]
A65 (iii) 46
Extract of despatch from Sir Guy Carleton, 16 December, concerning ships destined for New York.
Extract of private letter from General Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton, 18 November, concerning an attack by the rebels on British outposts which vitiated his good intentions of assisting the loyalists to restore the enemy's negroes; complaints by the
loyalists about the scanty allowance of provisions given to them; slaves in Jamaica; desertion among his troops; and his dislike of his situation.
Extracts of public letter from General Leslie to Carleton, 18 November, concerning the frustration of the treaty with Governor Mathews about negroes.
Note of the destinations of the transports at Charlestown.
A66
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, January - April 1782.
Paper 2ff.
A67
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, April - December 1782.
Paper 4ff.
A68a 26 February 1783
Letter from Major-General Edward Mathew to Grey.
Concerning promotions (including his own), and reporting from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A68b
Enclosure:
f.1r. Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to Mathew, 1 January 1783.
Informing him that it was not through lack of confidence in him that the King had ordered Sir Guy Carleton to the
West Indies, and expressing the King's hope that Mathew would reconsider his decision to return to Europe when Carleton arrived.
f.2r. Copy of Mathew's reply to the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A69
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, January - July 1783.
Paper 2ff.
A70
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of receipts (including rents) and miscellaneous disbursements, September - December 1783, with receipt, 27 December 1783, of
Harrison for £243. 7s. 6d.
Paper 2ff.
A71
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, March - December 1784, with receipt, 31 December 1784, of Harrison for £508. 15s.
3½d.
Paper 2ff.
A72 3 January 1785
Letter from Joseph Harrison to Grey, acknowledging receipt of £17. 15s. 6d. which settles all their accounts up to 31 December 1784.
Paper 2ff.
A73
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, January - November 1785.
Paper 4ff.
A75 10 July 1786
Bond of Grey to Henry and William Taylor, Esqrs., in £1,000 to secure £500 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1 verso. Receipt, 28 (?) December 1794, of Henry Taylor for the principal and £11. 2s. 0d. interest.
Paper 2ff.
A76 14 November 1786
Bond of Grey to Henry and William Taylor, Esqrs., in £1,000 to secure £500 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1 verso. Receipt, 28 (?) December 1794, of Henry Taylor for the principal and £2. 9s. 3d. interest.
Paper 2ff.
A77a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of a receipt and miscellaneous disbursements, February - November 1786.
Paper 2ff.
A77b 20 November 1786
Enclosure:
Receipt, of Harrison for £140. 12s. 7d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
1787-1792A77* 13 July 1787
Commission appointing Grey Colonel of the 8th (or King's Royal Irish) Regiment of [Light] Dragoons.
Parchment 1m.
A78 28 July 1787
Bond of Grey and Sir Henry Grey, Bart., to Thomas Taylor of Fleatham, Northumberland, Gentleman, in £2,000 to secure £1,000 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signatures and seals torn off.]
f.1 verso. Receipts of Taylor for the interest 1788-1798.
Receipt, 2 August 1799, of Taylor for £1,000 and £25 interest.
Paper 2ff.
A79 25 September 1787
Bond of Grey and Sir Henry Grey, Bart. to Avery Jebb of Lambs Conduit Street, Middlesex, Esq., in £2,000 to secure £1,000 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seals torn off.]
f.1 verso. Receipts for interest 1788-1796.
Receipt, 19 February 1799, of W. Fowle for £1,000 principal and £150 interest from Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A80 21 December 1787
Bond of Grey and Sir Henry Grey of Howick, Bart., to Newton Ogle, D.D., Dean of Winchester in £2,000, to secure £1,000 with lawful interest.
[Signatures and seals cut off.]
f.1 verso. Account of principal and interest due in respect of the above bond from 21 December 1792 to 4 September 1794, with receipt, 6 September 1794, of Henry Hoare &
Co. for £1,085. 8s. 2d. from Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A81a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts (including rents) and disbursements, December 1786 - October 1787 (with note of cash received on 27 December
[1787] ).
10ff. [4ff. blank.]
A81b 27 December 1787
Receipt of Joseph Harrison for £172. 17s. 6d from Grey (the balance of an account settled that day).
Paper 1f.
A82
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of cash received from him and bills paid in London, January - February 1788 (receipted by Harrison 21 February 1788 ).
Paper 2ff.
A83a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, January - December 1788.
Paper 6ff.
A83b 19 December 1788
Receipt of Joseph Harrison for £233. 17s. 7d. from Grey (the balance of his account with Grey settled on the above date).
Paper 1f.
A83c
Vouchers corresponding with the above account, including receipts for interest paid on Bonds.
15 pieces.
A83* 17 March 1789
Commission appointing Grey Colonel of the 7th (or Princess Royal's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards.
Parchment 1m.
A84 26 March 1789
Bond of Grey to William Smith of Togston, Northumberland, Esq., Ralph Fenwick of Shortridge, Northumberland, Gent., and Thomas Smith of Newcastle upon Tyne, Roper, Executors and Devisees in trust of and in the last will of Edward Wilson late of
Ulgham, Gent., deceased, in £2,000 to secure £1,000 and legal interest.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.2r. Receipt for £25 interest.
f.1v. Receipt, 7 (?) October 1794, of Ralph Fenwick for £1,000.
Paper 2ff.
A85 26 September 1789
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey (interest due on a Bond).
Paper 1f.
A86 26 September 1789
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey (interest due on a bond).
Paper 1f.
A87 2 October 1789
Bond of Grey to Robert Dand of Glosterhill, Northumberland, Farmer, in £800, to secure £400 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
Paper 2ff.
A88 18 December 1789
Bond of Grey to Thomas Forster of Alnwick, Northumberland, Esq., in £600 to secure £300 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1v. Receipt, 7 October 1794, of Foster for £300 and £4. 10s. 7d. interest.
Paper 2ff.
A89 18 December 1789
Bond of Grey to Thomas Bailey of Alemouth, Northumberland, Gentleman, in £600 to secure £300 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off, but enclosed.]
Paper 2ff.
A90 19 December 1789
Bond of Grey to Edward Smetham of Howick Pasture house, Northumberland, Farmer, in £400 to secure £200 and 5% interest p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1v. Receipt, 8 October 1794, of Smetham for £200 and £8. 6s. 8d. interest.
Paper 2ff.
A91a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts (including rents) and disbursements, January - December 1789.
8ff. [1f. blank.]
A91b 21 December 1789
Enclosure:
Receipt, of Harrison for £679. 17s. 9d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A91c
Vouchers corresponding with the above account [all receipts for interest paid on bonds].
7 pieces.
A92 19 January 1790
Bond of Grey to Jane Strother of Alnwick, Northumberland, widow, in £800 to secure £400 and legal interest.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1v. Receipt, 7 (?) October 1794 of Jane Strother for £400 and £15 interest.
Paper 2ff.
A93
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, January - February 1790, with receipt, 11 February 1790, of Harrison for £266. 6s.
10d., the balance of the above account.
Paper 2ff.
A94a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of a bill of exchange for £365 which he received from Grey.
[Grey received the balance on 11 February 1790.]
Paper 2ff.
A94b
Enclosure:
Account relating to the above.
Paper 1f.
A95 20 February 1790
Receipt of Michael Aynsley for £40 from Grey [interest due on a bond to the Revd. Dr. Ogle].
Paper 1f.
A96 24 July 1790
Bond of Grey to Ralph Fenwick of Short Ridge, Northumberland, in £2,000 to secure £1,000 with legal interest.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1v. Four receipts for interest ( 1791-4 ) and receipt, 30 January 1795, of Joseph Harrison for £1,025 from Messrs. Meyrick in discharge of principal and interest due in
respect of the above bond.
Paper 2ff.
A97 29 September 1790
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A98 29 September 1790
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A99 20 December 1790
Letter from Joseph Harrison to Grey.
Concerning financial matters and straw for farm stock.
Paper 1f.
A100a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, February - November 1790.
4ff. [1f. blank].
A100b 20 December 1790
Attached:
Receipt of Harrison for £162. 19s. 9d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A100c
Vouchers corresponding with the above account [mostly receipts for payments of interest on bonds].
14 pieces
A101 8 January 1791
Receipt of Michael Aynsley for £8 from Grey, which with £42 already paid by Grey for a horse for Mr. Ogle makes £50 [interest due to the Revd. Dr. Ogle].
Paper 1f.
A102 25 January 1791
Bond of Grey to James and John Meyrick of Westminster, Esqrs. in £4,000 to secure £2,000 and lawful interest.
[Signature and seal cut off but enclosed.]
f.1v. Receipt, 12 September 1793, of the Meyricks for £500, part of the principal of the above bond. Receipt, 5 November 1794, of the Meyricks for £1,500 the remainder of the
principal.
Paper 2ff.
A103 12 February 1791
Copy letter from Grey to Sir James Pennyman.
Concerning the separation between Pennyman and his wife [Grey's sister].
Paper 1f.
A104 n.d. [c. February 1791 (?)]
Letter from Sir James Pennyman to Grey.
Concerning the separation of his wife and himself.
Paper 2ff.
A105 22 February 1791
Letter from Thomas Collingwood to Grey.
Concerning Sir James Pennyman's financial position.
Paper 1f.
A106 12 March 1791
Letter from Thomas Collingwood to Grey.
Concerning Sir James Pennyman's offer of an annuity to his wife, and encumbrances on his estates.
Paper 2ff.
A107a
Account [of Joseph Harrison] to Grey in respect of bills paid in London, January - February 1791.
Paper 2ff.
A107b
Similar account with an additional payment and with receipt, 16 March 1791, of Harrison for £17. 9s. 5d., the balance of the account.
Paper 1f.
A108 6 April 1791
Letter from Thomas Collingwood to Grey.
Concerning legal business arising out of the separation of Sir James and Lady Pennyman.
Paper 2ff.
A109 25 April 1791
Bond of Grey to the Revd. Joseph Rumney of Berwick and John Nisbet of Ancroft, County Durham, Gentleman, in £400 to secure £200 and 5% interest.
[Signature and seal cut off.]
f.1v. 9 May 1791 (?).
Declaration of trusts by Rumney and Nisbet - that their names were used in the above bond only as trustees for Elizabeth Wolfe wife of the Revd. Thomas Wolfe of Howick,
Northumberland.
Receipt, 16 October 1794, of Elizabeth Wolfe for £10 interest due in respect of the above bond.
Paper 2ff.
A110 11 May (?) [1791]
Letter from Sir James Pennyman to Grey.
Declaring that he had been ill-treated by his wife and concerning the deeds that he was to sign.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A111 16 May [1791]
Letter from Sir James Pennyman to Grey (?).
Concerning his rights, and his insistence on them, with respect to the revenues of lands given to his wife.
Paper 1f.
A112 17 May 1791
Draft letter from Grey to Sir James Pennyman.
Concerning the means by which Lady Pennyman was informed of his conduct, and a small piece of property once belonging to Ralph Grey which Pennyman claims.
Paper 2ff.
A113 8 July 1791
Bond of Grey to Thomas Taylor of Fleetham, Northumberland, in £2,000 to secure £1,000 and 4% interest.
[Signature cut off but enclosed.] Seal: one red wax applied.
ff.1 recto - 1 verso. Receipts of Taylor for interest payments, 1792-1798.
Paper 2ff.
A114 29 September 1791
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey [for interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A115 29 September 1791
Receipt of William Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A116a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, November 1790 - November 1791.
Paper 4ff.
A116b
Vouchers corresponding with the above account (including receipts for payments of interest on bonds).
21 pieces.
A117a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous disbursements, November - December 1791.
Paper 2ff.
A117b 19 December 1791
Attached:
Receipt of Harrison for £702. 4s. 7d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A117c
Vouchers corresponding with the above account, including receipts for payments of interest on bonds.
4 pieces.
A118 27 December 1791
Bond of Grey to Robert Briggs of Blyth in £2,000 to secure £1,000 and legal interest.
[Signature and seal cut off.]
Paper 2ff.
A119 30 December 1791
Receipt of Newton Ogle for £45 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A120 22 (?) July 1792
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning financial matters in connexion with Lady Pennyman's separation from her husband.
Paper 2ff.
A121 2 August 1792
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Burton and the payments due to Lady Pennyman [from her husband].
Paper 2ff.
A122 19 August 1792
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
On the payment of money due to Lady Pennyman and concerning his family.
Paper 2ff.
A123 29 September 1792
Receipt of Henry Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A124 29 September 1792
Receipt of Henry Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A125 11 October 1792
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning correspondence with Mr. Burton and payments due to Lady Pennyman.
Paper 2ff.
A126a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, December 1791 - November 1792.
Paper 4ff.
A126b
Vouchers corresponding with the above account, including receipts for payments of interest, and a receipt of Thomas Ebdon (organist of Durham Cathedral) for a subscription for his sacred music.
30 pieces.
A126c
Supplementary account, December 1792 [settled 12 December 1792 ].
Paper 2ff.
A127 12 December 1792
Bond of Grey to Thomas Bell of Littlehoughton, Northumberland, Gentleman, in £1,000 to secure £500 and 4½% interest, p.a.
[Signature and seal cut off.]
f.1v. Receipt, 11 November 1794, of Edward Stamp for £500 and £20. 12s. 6d. interest due on the above bond.
Paper 2ff.
A128
Table concerning pieces of artillery at Portsmouth called "Expedition Stores" in 1783, with addition proposed in 1790-1 and the total in 1792.
Paper 1f.
1793A129 18 January 1793
Receipt of Michael Aynsley for £45 from Grey [interest due on a bond to the Revd. Dr. Ogle].
Paper 1f.
A130 2 April 1793
Bond of Grey to Robert Briggs of Hawkhill, Northumberland, Gentleman, in £1,000 to secure £500 and legal interest.
[Signature and part of seal cut off.]
f.1v. Receipt, 6 February 1796, of William Briggs for £500.
Paper 2ff.
A131 17 April 1793
Royal proclamation for granting the distribution of prizes during the existing hostilities.
Paper 1f.
A132a 20 April 1793
Copy of letter from Grey to John Pitt (2nd Earl of Chatham).
Requesting that his son, George, a Lieutenant in the navy, should be considered for promotion. [Gives details of his career.]
Paper 2ff.
A132b-c
Two typescript copies.
Each 3ff.
A133a 22 April 1793
Letter from 2nd Earl of Chatham to Grey.
Inviting Grey to meet him in connexion with his request for promotion for his son George Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A133b-c
Two typescript copies.
Each 1f.
A134
recto. Number of rank and file of H.M. forces on several West Indian islands present and fit for duty according to the returns of June 1793.
verso. Details of forces in the Windward and Leeward Islands including the militia of Grenada.
Paper 1f.
A135
Notes on various documents chiefly relating to St. Domingo:
Paper 16ff.
(1) 1 January 1793
Minutes of a conversation with Monsieur Malouet on St. Domingo, and of documents concerning British intervention in that island.
(2)
Summaries of letters etc. from Malouet to Lord Grenville, February - August 1793, on the situation in St. Domingo and possible methods of attacking the French.
(3)
Concerning four memorials from Malouet, three on St. Domingo, and one on the conduct to be pursued by England with regard to all the French West Indian islands.
(4)
Concerning letters from Monsieur de Charmilly on St. Domingo.
(5)
Private and secret letters to Governor Williamson of Jamaica, 12 January 1793, on English policy with regard to the French West Indian islands in case of war with France; and, 5 July
1793, concerning Borel - a dangerous man - and a memorial on St. Domingo.
(6) 19 February 1793
Letter to Du Buc, De Curt and De Clairfontaine [Commissioners named by the Colonial Assemblies of Martinique and Guadeloupe], concerning the terms on which Britain would take over these islands, with copy of ten propositions submitted by the said
commissioners on the subject.
Letter to Maj-Gen. Bruce, 28 February [1793 ] instructing him on the taking over of Martinique and Guadeloupe and concerning St. Lucia and Marie Galante.
Letter to Bruce, 18 March [1793], on the revolution in Martinique and personal rivalries there.
(7) 4 July [ recte June] [1793]
Letter to Governor Williamson of Jamaica, instructing him with regard to St. Domingo.
Note concerning other documents relating to St. Domingo: letter to de Charmilly and Malouet's propositions.
Instructions to the officer commanding the expedition to St. Domingo.
A136a
f.1r. Letter from 2nd Earl of Chatham to Grey, 7 August 1793, informing him that his son had been appointed Captain of the Vesuvius Bomb.
f.2r. Copy of Grey's reply to the above letter, 8 August 1793.
Paper 2ff.
A136b-c
Two typescript copies.
Each 1f.
A137a 22 August 1793
Letter from 2nd Earl of Chatham to Grey.
Thanking Grey for giving him the opportunity to recommend any friends serving under Grey to his "countenance and protection".
Paper 2ff.
A137b-c
Two typescript copies.
Each 1f.
A138
f.1r. Return of N.C.O.s and Gunners in Great Britain etc., 26 August 1793.
f.1v. Table showing distribution of officers.
Paper 2ff.
A139 31 August 1793
Statement showing the order in which the regiments in the West Indies went abroad and the places where they were stationed with "mode proposed of draughting the West India Regiments".
Paper 4ff.
A140 2 October 1793
Receipt of Henry Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A141 2 October 1793
Receipt of Henry Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A142 2 October 1793
Particulars of the force to be collected for Grey's expedition to the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A143 26 October 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him that it had been decided that he should proceed to Ostend and that he was to use his discretion whether to secure it or not.
Paper 3ff.
A144 26 October 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Major-Gen. Ainslie.
Informing him that he could return to England when Grey arrived to take command at Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A145 28 October 1793
Draft letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Informing him that he was about to embark for Ostend and declaring that he would do his best to succeed in the mission entrusted to him.
Paper 2ff.
A146 28 October 1793
Letter Evan Nepean to Grey.
Informing him that transports with troops had been ordered to proceed to Ostend from the Downes.
Paper 2ff.
A147 28 October 1793
Copy letter Grey to Maj-Gen. Stewart.
Informing him of his arrival to take command of the forces at Ostend, Nieuport etc. and requesting reinforcements for Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A148 28 October 1793
Letter from Sir James Murray (Adjutant General) to Major-Gen. Stewart.
Concerning the safety of the troops and transports at Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A149 28 October 1793
Letter from Sir James Murray (Adjutant General) to Major-Gen. Stewart.
Concerning a sally from Nieuport on the enemy.
Paper 2ff.
A150 29 October 1793
Letter from Sir James Murray (Adjutant General) to Major-Gen. Steward.
Requesting him to co-operate in any plan to relieve Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A151 29 October 1793
Letter from Admiral Joseph Peyton to Grey.
Concerning the disembarkation of four regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A152 [29 October 1793]
Draft letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Describing the situation at Ostend and Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A153 29 October 1793
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the defence of Nieuport and Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A154 [29 October 1793 (?)]
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Reporting on the military situation [at Nieuport (?)].
Paper 1f.
A155 30 October 1793
Draft letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the retreat of the French from Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A156 30 October 1793
Draft letter from Grey to [Henry Dundas (?)].
Recommending Major Mathew and other members of the 53rd Regiment for promotion.
Paper 1f.
A157
Return of ordnance, ammunition and stores taken in the French camp before Nieuport, 30 October 1793.
Paper 2ff.
A158 30 October 1793
Return of the killed and wounded in the 53rd Regiment of Foot on 25 and 29 October 1793, with an addition concerning the casualties in the 42nd Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A159
Return of killed and wounded at Nieuport between 22 and 30 October 1793.
Paper 2ff.
A160 30 October 1793
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Informing him of the relief of Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A161 30 October 1793
Letter from the Duke of York [to Grey].
Ordering him to attack the enemy immediately if he had not already done so.
Paper 2ff.
A162 31 October 1793
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the relief of Nieuport, the defence of Nieuport and Ostend, and the importance of the expedition of which he [Grey] was in command.
Paper 4ff.
A163 31 October 1793
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the relief of Nieuport, and inviting Grey to visit him.
Paper 2ff.
A164 1 November 1793
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the relief of Nieuport.
Paper 3ff.
A165 2 November 1793
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the fortifications at Nieuport and other places, and giving him permission to embark his troops and proceed to his next command.
Paper 2ff.
A166 3 October 1793. [According to an endorsement the date should be 3 November 1793.]
Language:
French
Letter [signed by B. J. Holvoet] from the Burgomaster and aldermen of Ostend to the General commanding the English troops. Requesting him to order the removal of oats etc. from the town hall.
Paper 2ff.
A167a 3 November 1793
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the fortification of Nieuport and Ostend, Major-Gen. Dundas, and a man who had killed an officer.
Paper 4ff.
A167b
Fair copy of part of the above letter with an addition concerning the defence of Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A168 4 November 1793
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning two regiments of Dragoon Guards that had arrived at Ostend, the defence of Nieuport and Ostend, and the man who had killed his officer.
Paper 2ff.
A169 5 November 1793
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Informing him that he was ready to leave Ostend, and concerning military arrangements he had made there and at Nieuport.
Paper 2ff.
A170 7 October 1793 [endorsed 7 November 1793]
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning Ostend and Nieuport, garrison duty at Ostend, a Colonel's pension and ammunition.
Paper 2ff.
A171 8 November 1793
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the defence of the maritine part of Flanders, the man who had killed his officer, and the promotion of Major Mathews.
Paper 2ff.
A172a-b
These papers are labelled [by Fortescue]
“Observations and Experiments on Artillery by Capt. Fage.”
A172a
List of articles to be dealt with in a report on ordnance, ammunition etc. that was being embarked.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A172b
Attached:
Report on the common ranges of various kinds of ordnance and charges of powder required, with observations, and table of field ammunition for the expedition to the West Indies, n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A173a
List of the staff to the train of artillery ordered on an expedition to be commanded by Grey, with particulars on their pay.
Paper 2ff.
A173b
Another copy of the above.
Paper 2ff.
A174
Return of the most useful part of the ordnance and stores at Barbados, St. Vincent and Dominica - the islands from which they could most conveniently be brought.
Paper 1f.
A175a 12 November 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Covering the sixteen enclosures and concerning an expedition to St. Domingo.
Paper 2ff.
A175b 12 November 1793
Secret instructions to Grey as Commander in Chief in the West Indies, with propositions eventually to be acceded to by Grey and Sir John Jervis, Commanders in Chief of H.M. Forces by sea and land in the West Indies.
12ff. [2 blank.]
A175c/1 9 November 1793
Return of troops allotted to Grey's expedition to the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/2 18 September 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Major-Gen. Bruce.
Concerning a force to be conveyed to Barbados and negroes to be attached to the forces in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/3 27 September 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gov. Wentworth.
Instructing him to purchase 2,500,000 shingles and about 40 horses and have them conveyed to Barbados.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/4 2 October 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gov. Adam Williamson.
Concerning forces to be sent from Jamaica to Barbados and to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/5 2 October 1793
Copy letter Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gen. Prescott.
Concerning action to be taken in Barbados, and artillery to be collected there.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/6 12 October 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gen. Prescott.
Concerning negroes to be procured for the use of H.M. Forces in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/7 18 September 1793
Copy letter from George Yonge to Major-Gen. Bruce (or the Officer Commanding the Forces in the Leeward Islands).
Concerning the drafting of troops and the return of those unfit for service to England.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/8 2 October 1793
Letter from [George Yonge (?)] to Major-Gen. Williamson.
Concerning Grey's and Lieut.-Gen. Prescott's commands, and troops to be sent from Jamaica to Barbados.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/9 4 June 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gov. Adam Williamson.
Concerning the capitulation of St. Domingo and operations against the French colonies in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/10 4 June 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Monsieur de Charmilli.
Concerning the capitulation of St. Domingo.
Paper 4ff.
A175c/11
Language:
French
[Copie] Propositions faites á sa Majesté Britannique par M. Malouet ayant des pleins pouvoirs á cet effet de la part des proprietaires François de L'Isle de St. Domingue residents en Angleterre.
Terms for a capitulation.
Paper 3ff.
A175c/12 4 June 1793
Copy instructions from Dundas to the officer commanding the expedition to St. Domingo.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/13 8 September 1793
Copy letter from Lieut.-Gov. Adam Williamson to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the expedition to Jeremie.
Paper 3ff.
A175c/13a
Copy of enclosure in the above.
[Copie] Propositions faites [25 February 1793 ] á Sa Majesté Britannique par les propriétaires français de l'Isle de St. Domingue, residents en Angleterre, approuvée par les
habitans de la Grande Anse, réprésentée par M. de Charmilly, propriétaire á St. Domingue, porteur de leurs pouvoirs par Brévêt du Conseil de Sureté du dit lieu ... et presentée á Son Excellence le Major Général Adam Williamson, Lieutenant Gouverneur
de Sa Majesté Britannique dans L'Isle de la Jamaique, chargé de ses ordres pour leur acceptation.
Paper 5ff.
A175c/13b
Copy of enclosure with the above.
Copy of additional instructions to Lieut.-Col. Whitelocke, or officer commanding the troops sent to Jeremie.
Paper 3ff.
A175c/14 8 September 1793
Copy letter from Lieut.-Gov. Adam Williamson to Henry Dundas.
Concerning his interview with some French gentlemen from the Mole.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/15 -- November 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lieut.-Gov. Adam Williamson.
Expressing the King's approval of his conduct, and concerning Grey's expedition to the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A175c/15a -- November 1793
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Monsieur de Charmilly.
Concerning de Charmilly's mission and the propositions for the capitulation [of St. Domingo].
A176a 13 November 1793
Letter from J. King [as Secretary of State's Office] to Grey.
Concerning his separate instructions.
Paper 1f.
A176b
Enclosure:
Draft of proposed separate instructions from H.M. the King to Grey as Commander in Chief of the forces in the West Indies.
Concerning the distribution of booty between the land and sea forces.
Paper 3ff.
A177 13 November 1793
Letter from John King to Grey.
Concerning the French translation of the manifesto contained in Grey's instructions.
Paper 2ff.
A178 14 November 1793
Letter from John King to Grey.
Concerning the separate instructions.
Paper 2ff.
A179 14 November 1793
Copy of letter from Grey to John King.
Concerning the separate instructions.
Paper 1f.
A180 14 November 1793
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Acknowledging receipt of his letter of 12 November with its enclosures.
Paper 1f.
A181 15 November 1793
Letter from John King to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A182a 16 (?) November 1793 [endorsed 15 November]
Copy letter from --- to ---.
Concerning George III's attitude to a request from Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A182b
Copy of enclosure in the original of the above.
Letter from George III to ---, 16 November 1793.
Concerning Grey's powers to fill up commissions.
Paper 2ff.
A183 17 November 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the deviation of part of his force to another enterprise and the modification of his instructions accordingly.
Paper 2ff.
A184 17 November 1793
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning Grey's expedition, with reduced forces, to the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A185a 22 November 1793
Letter from John King to Grey.
Concerning the enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A185b
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Lieut.-Gov. Bruce to Henry Dundas dated Dominica, 5 October 1793, on the anarchy in Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A185c
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from President Stanley to Henry Dundas, dated Antigua, 11 October 1793.
Paper 2ff.
A185c/1
Enclosed with A185c:
Extrait d'une lettre de la Dominique le 24 Août 1793.
Giving the news from Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A185c/2
Extrait d'une lettre de la Dominique du 2 Octobre 1793.
Concerning the situation in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A185c/3
Copy list with annual value of estates (belonging to loyal emigrants) sequestered at Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A186a 6 December 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning fresh meat supply for the troops serving in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A186b 6 December 1793
Enclosure:
Copy letter from George Rose [Secretary to the Treasury] to Evan Nepean.
Reporting the decision of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury concerning the supply of meat to the forces serving under Grey in the West Indies and
requesting that the appropriate action should be taken.
Paper 2ff.
A186c 29 November 1793
Enclosure:
Copy letter from the Commissioners Victualling the Navy to George Rose.
Concerning the conditions on which Edmund Thornton would supply fresh meat to the troops and military hospitals in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A187 18 December 1793
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the objectives of the West Indian Expedition and informing him that reinforcements were on the way.
For copy of this letter see
No. 2243.
Paper 2ff.
A188a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, December 1792 - December 1793.
Paper 4ff.
A188b
Vouchers corresponding with the above account, including receipts for payments of interest and a list of lottery tickets in which Grey had a share and on some of which he had won money.
30 pieces.
1794 [Pt.1]A189 6 January 1794
Copy letter from Grey to the Governor of Jamaica.
Informing him of his arrival in Barbados to take up his West Indian command and that offensive operations were to be commenced in a few days, and pointing out that the Ulysses which was taking officers and recruits to Jamaica would afford an opportunity for taking the 1st Battalion of the Royals to the Leeward Islands.
Paper 2ff.
A190
“A short view of His Britan[n]ic Majesty's Revenue in the West Indies, by Edward Worrell an Officer in His Majesty's Customs since 1757”.
Endorsed: "For the Perusal of Sir Charles Grey, K.B."
Mainly the
calculations with some observations on the subject.
Paper 2ff.
A191 17 January 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Major.-Gen. Adam Williamson.
Concerning reinforcements he was sending to St. Domingo, his preparations for an expedition against the French Leeward Islands, and reinforcements for Williamson.
For another copy of
this letter see
No. 2243.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 20 January 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A192aLanguage:
French
“Mémoire sur la deffense de la Martinique”
with the following large folding maps sewn with the covers:
Plan des moulliages de La Trinité, la Tartanne, la Caravelle, la pte á Chaux, la pte á
Brunette et la rivière du Gallion.
Plan de la Baye du Fort Royal (Martinique)
La Baye de la Trinité.
One other map of part of the coast of Martinique.
maps 1f. each.
A192b
Language:
French
Enclosed:
“Notes extraites du Journal de M. de Karny Capitaine de vaisseau, commandant en 1765 la fregate du Roy La Danäé.”
Concerns the navigation of the Bay of Marin and of the approaches to the fort
by the bay of Trinity.
Paper 2ff.
A192c/1-2
English translation of the above memoir [not the enclosure] in two parts:
A192c/1
(1) Defence of Martinique.
Paper 6ff.
A192c/2
(2) Remarks on the principal bays and creeks of Martinique.
6ff. [2ff. blank.]
A193a
Language:
French
“Estimations des distances de la case des navires a tous les points essentiels dans les environs et jusques dans les parties les plus eloignées de la defense de l'ennemi.”
Paper 2ff.
A193b
Language:
French
Distances de la case des navires dans les environs du côté de St. Pierre.
Paper 1f.
A193c
Language:
French
Estimations des distances de la ville de St. Pierre aux positions militaires des environs.
Paper 2ff.
A194
Language:
French
“Observations Generales sur le sistemme de [la] defense de la Martinique.”
Paper 6ff.
A195a
Language:
French
Mémoire sur l'attaque de la Martinique.
Also "legende du Plan de la Martinique."
7ff. [2ff. blank.]
A195b
English translation of the above memoir.
Paper 2ff.
A195c
Minutes concerning proposed attack on St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A196
Plan for the circumvallation of Forts Bourbon and Royal by Brigadier-Gen. John Whyte, 1 Feburary 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A197
Plan of attack on "la Trinity &c", by Brigadier-Gen. John Whyte.
Paper 3ff.
A198
Another plan of attack by Trinity.
Paper 3ff.
A199
Plan of attack on Islet de Ramieres (Pigeon Island), by Brigadier-Gen. John Whyte.
Paper 2ff.
A200
Return of the strength of the several corps composing the army commanded by Grey, embarked at Barbados on the expedition against Martinique, 1 February 1794.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letter from Grey to Lord Amherst, 2 February 1794, see No. 2243 ]
[For copy letter from Grey to Sir George Younge [Secretary at War], 2 February 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A201 5 February 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Naverre [for Bellegard] to Citoyen Captain Lauder.
Passing on Bellegard's orders that he should hold himself and his company in readiness and informing him that the English are near Caravelle.
Paper 2ff.
A202 6 February 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him that further reinforcements are being sent to the West Indies.
For copy of this document, see
No. 2243.
Paper 1f.
A203
Summons to the Mayor, Presidents of the Municipalities and citizens of St. Pierre calling on them maturely to consider the terms offered to them by the British to avoid "the horrid consequences attending the present Attack",
6 February 1795 [1794].
[In Grey's hand.]
Paper 2ff.
A204
Language:
French
Note from Caneyre to Citoyen Lauder, n.d.
Concerning a dinner at which a General and Bellegard are to be present.
Paper 1f.
A205
Language:
French
Note from Caneyre to Lauder (?), n.d.
Concerning the General's change of plan with regard to dining at La Trinité.
Paper 1f.
A206 7 February - c.12 February 1794
Letter from Major-Gen. Thomas Dundas to Grey.
Reporting on his landing and campaign in Martinique.
Paper 4ff.
A207
Return of killed and wounded in the actions of Morne au Pin and Morne Rouge, 16 February 1794.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A208
Language:
French
Letter from Molerac (Commandant of St. Pierre) to [Major-Gen. Thomas Dundas], n.d.
Proposing a suspension of hostilities so that negotiations could be held for the surrender of the town.
Paper 2ff.
A209 17 February 1794
Copy letter from Major-Gen. Thomas Dundas to Molerac.
Calling on him to surrender St. Pierre.
[Endorsed: "returned as the Commdt was not to be found".] (French.)
Paper 2ff.
A210
Letter from Monsieur Rivecourt to his brother "for Gen l -Grey", received 17 February 1794.
Requesting him to persuade Grey to offer favourable terms to the French General
Rochambeau.
Paper 2ff.
A211
Anonymous letter to Grey [endorsed "from Mons r. Rivecourt ... Rec d. 17th Feb u. 1794 ].
Encouraging him to offer favourable
terms to the French General [Rochambeau].
Paper 2ff.
A212
Note to Grey, n.d. [1794].
Stating that Rochambeau only wanted honourable terms.
Paper 1f.
A213
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau, endorsed 17 February 1794.
Calling on him to surrender Fort Bourbon etc.
Paper 2ff.
A214 19 February in the 2nd year of the French Republic [1794]
Copy letter from Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau (Commander in Chief of the French W. Indian islands) to Grey.
Informing him that the troops under his command were resolved to defend themselves.
Paper 2ff.
A215 20 February in the 2nd year of the French Republic [1794]
Copy of letter from Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau to Grey.
Informing him that Rivecourt who was carrying his reply to Grey's letter of 17 February had been fired on and wounded.
Paper 2ff.
A216a 20 February 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau.
Recommending him to point out to his garrisons their weakness and allowing 24 hours for consideration of the terms he offers.
Paper 2ff.
A216b
Copy of enclosure in the original of the above:
Terms of capitulation of Forts Bourbon and Royal proposed by Grey to Rochambeau, 20 February 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A217 20 February 1794
Letter from Major-Gen. Thomas Dundas to [Grey].
Concerning the appointment of prize-agents (declaring that Col. Fisher is not acceptable to his officers and himself for that purpose) and the kind of property to be seized.
Paper 2ff.
A218 21 February 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau.
Expressing pain at the obstinacy of his garrisons.
Paper 2ff.
A219
Language:
French
Note from Capt. Laudar to [Bellegarde (?)], n.d. Requesting ammunition.
Underneath
Note from Bellegarde to Laudar. Giving him orders.
Paper 1f.
A220a 22 February 1794
Letter from the Duke of Richmond to Maj.-Gen. Smith.
Concerning forthcoming changes in the positioning of troops in Kent, and the proposed formation of Associated Companies in the principal coastal towns.
Paper 4ff.
A220b
Enclosures:
Intended disposition of troops in Kent for the summer of 1794, with list of troops which, when the encampments are formed, may assemble in about 12 hours at Hythe.
Paper 1f.
A220c
Enclosures:
Proposed distribution of the troops intended for Kent previous to the encampments, with list of troops which, previous to the encampment, can assemble in about 12 hours at Hythe.
Paper 1f.
A221 23 February 1794
Letter from J. Baillie to Grey.
Concerning provisions at St. Pierre and prize goods.
Paper 2ff.
A222 17-24 February 1794
Letter from Maj.-Gen. Thomas Dundas to Grey.
Reporting on his campaign in Martinique and the taking of St. Pierre.
On f.6 verso is a list of men from whom the successor to Col. Campbell was evidently to be chosen.
Paper 6ff.
A223
Thoughts on the defence of the Heights above St. Pierre, Martinique, by Major Coote Manningham [addressed to Col. Myers].
Paper 2ff.
A224
Form of oath of allegiance to George III as administered in the West Indian islands.
Paper 2ff.
A225 March 1794
Language:
French
Pastoral letter of François-Augustin Trepsac, Prefect Apostolic and Superior-General of the Dominican missions to the Windward Islands. On the Catholic religion, the recent evils, and the new king.
19pp. plus 2.
A226a 4 March 1794
Language:
French
Conditions on which Louis Bellgarde gave himself up as a prisoner to Grey and Jervis.
Signed by Bellgarde with a mark.
Seal: one red wax applied.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A226b
Another copy, signed and sealed as above.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A227a 4 March 1794
Language:
French
Conditions on which Jean Marie Pelauque gave himself up as a prisoner to Grey and Jervis.
Signed: J. M. Pelauque.
Seal: one red wax applied.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A227b
Another copy of the preceding document, signed and sealed as above.
2ff. [1f. blank].
A228a 7 March 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning wine for Grey's troops, Grey's offer to Barbados if it raised a corps, reinforcements from Ireland, and the plan of Grey and Jervis for the distribution of booty.
Paper 2ff.
A228b
Enclosure:
Copy of a letter from Philip Stephens to Evan Nepean, 4 March 1794, concerning the following document.
Paper 2ff.
A228c
Enclosure:
Extract of letter from Rear Admiral Kingsmill to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, dated Cork, 26 February 1794, concerning the dispatch of recruits from Duncannon Fort to join the 23rd and
35th Regiments for service in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A229 11 March 1794
Receipt of Charles (2nd Earl) Grey for £1,000 from Messrs. Meyrick on account of Sir Charles Grey (1st Earl). Endorsed: "This sum is the Transfer of M r Brigs Bond to Charles Grey Esq r."
Paper 1f.
A230 12 March 1794
Copy letter from Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) to Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau, the Mayor, President of the Municipalities, and citizens of Fort Royal.
Calling for the surrender of Forts Bourbon and St. Louis and the town of Fort Royal.
Paper 2ff.
A231a 22 of 6th month of the 2nd year of the French Republic [12 March 1794]
Language:
French
Copy letter from Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau to Grey and Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent).
Refusing their terms.
Paper 2ff.
A231b
Language:
French
Another copy of the above.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 16 March 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A232 30th of the 6th month in the 2nd year of the French Republic [20 March 1794]
Language:
French
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau to Grey.
Informing him that the troops under his command ask for an honourable capitulation, and asking him to name three commissioners to treat on the subject.
Paper 2ff.
A233 30 of the 6th month in the 2nd year of the French Republic [20 March 1794]
Language:
French
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Rochambeau to the municipality of Rupubliqueville (?).
Stating that he had in compliance with the repeated entreaties of the garrisons and the people of Republiqueville, sent a flag of truce to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A234a
Language:
French
Articles of capitulation of Fort Bourbon, 21-22 March 1794.
Showing what was proposed by the French Commissioners and accepted or rejected by the British.
Signed: C. Thompson, Richd Symes, John
Conyngham, D'Aucourt, Dupriret, Gaschet junior.
Approved by Rochambeau.
Paper 4ff.
A234b
Copy of the above articles of capitulation.
[According to this copy the articles were approved by Grey and Jervis as well as Rochambeau but the signatures of the two former do not occur on the preceding document.]
8ff. [2ff. blank.]
A234c
English translation of the above.
Paper 6ff.
A234d
Another copy.
Paper 5ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 25 March 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A235
Queries etc. by Lieut.-Gen. Robert Prescott on various points relative to his position [at Martinique], 28 March 1794.
A note on the back concerns letters received from Prescott and answered.
Paper 1f.
A236 30 March 1794
Bond of Richard Symes to pay Major Henry George Grey half of the net profits of the office of Provost Marshal General of Martinique to which he had been appointed by Gen. Sir Charles Grey.
Signed: Richd Symes.
Seal: one red wax applied,
papered.
Paper 2ff.
A237 30 March 1794
Proclamation by Grey re-establishing the Courts of Civil Law as they existed in Martinique under Louis XVI, until the pleasure of George III should be known to the contrary.
Paper 1f.
A238
Plan for the attack of St. Lucia ("translation directed by Mr. de Bexon to be made for Sir Charles Grey").
Paper 8ff.
A239 3 April 1794
Copy letter from Grey and Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent) to Major-Gen. Richard, Governor of St. Lucia.
Summoning him to surrender the Morne Fortunée.
Paper 2ff.
A240a [3 April 1794]
Language:
French
Letter from Major-Gen. Richard to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Refusing to surrender and complaining of a massacre at a French hospital.
Paper 2ff.
A240b
English translation of the above.
Paper 1f.
A241a 3 April 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Major-Gen. Richard to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Informing him that part of his force had deserted, and asking what conditions they would impose on himself and the remainder of his men.
Paper 2ff.
A241b
English translation of the above.
Paper 1f.
A242 3 April 1794
Letter from Major-Gen. Richard [to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent)].
Accepting their conditions for the surrender of his force and the Morne Fortunée.
Paper 2ff.
A243
Language:
French
Account of the garrison of Fort Fortunée with cannon etc. and all the cannon on the battery of Pigeon Island and along the coast, 3 April 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A244 4 April 1794
Copy letter from Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) to the Commander of Gros Islet.
Demanding his immediate surrender.
Paper 1f.
A245 4 April 1794
Memorandum by Grey for Sir C. Gordon.
Instructing him on measures to be taken in St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A246
Extract of letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 4 April 1794 [misdated 1795].
Informing him of the completion of the conquest of St. Lucia and concerning the government of Martinique.
4ff. [2ff. blank.]
A247a
“Mémoire sur la deffense de la Guadeloupe”.
4 plus 3ff.
A247b
English version of the above
“A memoire on the Defence of Guadeloupe”.
Paper 4ff.
A248
Mémoire et plan general de deffense pour la Guadeloupe.
Paper 8ff.
A249
“Note sur la Guadeloupe”.
Account of the various classes of inhabitants and observations on the form of government that should be established once the island had been captured by the British.
Paper 2ff.
A250a
“Etat des Batteries”.
List of batteries in Guadeloupe.
Paper 1f.
A250b
English version of the above:
“A List of the Batteries from Trois Rivières to Palmist, and from Palmist down to fort St. Charles”.
Paper 2ff.
A251a
“Mémoire sur l'attaque de la Guadeloupe”.
Paper 4ff.
A251b
English translation of the above.
Paper 4ff.
A251c
Another copy of the above translation.
Paper 4ff.
A252
Notes for the attack of Guadeloupe (pursuant to the plan adopted by Grey).
Paper 2ff.
A253
General observations concerning the attack of Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A254
Language:
French
Memoir by C. Mallet on the defences of the Saints and methods of attacking them.
Paper 2ff.
A255 4 April 1794
Language:
French
Note by G. Sancé on the defences of Guadeloupe and the proposed British expedition there.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 4 April 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A256a 5 April 1794
Letter from M. Lewis (of the War Office) to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A256b 1 April 1794
Enclosure:
Return of officers, N.C.O.s, Drummers and Privates of various regiments embarked [on the Commerce] at Gravesend.
Paper 1f.
A257 5 April 1794
Commission appointing Thomas Grey, Esq., Provost Marshal General of St. Lucia.
Signed: Grey.
Seal: one red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A258 11 April 1794
English translation of letter from Major-Gen. Richard to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Informing them that he will soon be leaving St. Lucia for France and thanking them for the marks of esteem he had received as their prisoner.
Paper 2ff.
A259a 22 Germinal, 2nd year of the French Republic [11 April 1794]
Language:
French
[Copy (?)] letter from Collot, Governor-General of Guadeloupe to La Folie.
Giving him instructions on meeting the British attack, and offering to procure more ammunition but no men.
Paper 1f.
A259b
English translation of the above letter, with translation of Collot's proclamation, dated the 18th of the 7th month, concerning the raising of Basseterre.
Paper 2ff.
A260 12 April 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Robert Prescott to Grey. Concerning prize matters.
Paper 1f.
A261
Extract of letter, dated 12 April 1794, received by Mr. Thornton from Martinique.
Concerning the indiscriminate confiscations and the levying of an "enormous" contribution in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 12 April 1794, see No. 2243.]
A262
Extract of letter to Messrs. George Baillie and Co. from their correspondent at St. Vincent, 14 April 1794.
Concerning the "extraordinary plunder" under the Commanders in Chief at Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A263 14 April 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the importation of provisions into Martinique from foreign and neutral nations, the appointment of a postmaster, and a ship for himself and his suite.
Paper 2ff.
A264aLanguage:
French
Memoire:
“Arrivée de la corvette l'oizeau a cayenne proclamation du decret de la libertée des negres et ses suites”.
“Situation de la colonie de cayenne; sa population et ses produits”.
Paper 2ff.
A264b
Attached:
Plan of Cayenne [inscriptions in French].
Paper 2ff.
A265a
Language:
French
Letter from --- Vence to Grey, n.d.
Concerning Cayenne - its resources and present situation - and encouraging him to attempt to capture it.
Paper 2ff.
A265b
English translation of the above except "some long winded phrases" which "only served to fill the periods".
Paper 2ff.
A266a 17 April 1794
Letter from Dr. B[enjamin] Clifton to Grey.
Concerning his efforts to get information on the situation of Cayenne.
Paper 2ff.
A266b 17 April 1794
Enclosure:
Letter from Jacob Hardtman to Clifton.
Concerning the dissatisfaction of the troops in Cayenne and the readiness of them and the inhabitants to accept British rule.
Paper 2ff.
A267 29th of the 7th month of the 2nd year of the French Republic [18 April 1794]
Language:
French
Note from Major-Gen. Collot to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Replying to a summons from them.
Paper 2ff.
A268a 19 April 1794
Language:
French
Covering (?) note by Ducomet, junior, to the following document.
Paper 2ff.
A268b 19 April 1794
Language:
French
Petition of inhabitants of Guadeloupe, prisoners at Fort St. Charles, on behalf of Major-Gen. Collot and the Ducomet brothers.
Paper 2ff.
A269 20 April 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Col. F. Close to Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent).
Concerning the bearers of a flag of truce from Fort St. Charles whom he is sending, and communication between Generals Dundas and Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A270a 20 April 1794
Letter from Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent) to Grey.
Concerning Major-Gen. Collot and the "people of colour" in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A270b
Language:
French
Présomption (?) de Capitulation.
Stating the terms on which it was believed Gen. Callot would surrender Fort St. Charles.
Paper 1f.
A270c
English version of the above:
“Sketch of a Capitulation”.
Paper 1f.
A271 20 April 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Major-General Collot to Grey.
Concerning the failure of his envoys to reach Grey and the terms Jervis (St. Vincent) had promised him if he capitulated.
4ff. (2 blank.).
A272aLanguage:
French
Letter from Major-General Collot to Grey, n.d.
Covering the enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A272b 20 April 1794
Language:
French
Enclosure:
Conditions sous lesquelles le Général Collot remettra le fort St. Charles et la Colonie aux Généraux anglais.
[With marginal notes in English by Grey.]
Paper 2ff.
A272c
Language:
French
Enclosure:
Another copy with an additional marginal note.
Paper 2ff.
A273 20 April 1794
Articles of Capitulation of Guadeloupe and its dependencies made between Grey, Jervis (St. Vincent) and George Henry Victor Collot.
Signed: G. Collot; Charles Grey; J. Jervis. (French.)
Paper 2ff.
A274 21 April 1794
Language:
French
Letter from General Collot to Grey.
Concerning the business he has to transact before leaving Guadeloupe, and requesting time for the purpose.
Paper 2ff.
A275 21 April 1794
Language:
French
Copy letter from Grey to General Collot.
Granting a delay in the time of his departure from Guadeloupe.
Paper 1f.
A276
Minutes of the Commissioners on Church property and property formerly belonging to the Crown in Martinique, 14, 20 and 22 April 1794.
Paper 4ff.
A277 22 April 1794
English translation of 2 letters from General Collot:
(1) to the Governor of Marie Gallante;
(2) to the Commandant of Desirada.
Ordering them to surrender their respective commands.
Paper 1f.
A278 22 April 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning supplies for his forces, reinforcements, and free postage for the army in the West Indies while on service.
Paper 2ff.
A279a 22 April 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him of the King's approbation of his conduct and that of his officers and men in the taking of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A279b
Typescript copy of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A280 22 April 1794
Private letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Expressing satisfaction at Grey's despatches, concerning his attempts to procure a Regiment for General Dundas, and the King's attitude to military affairs.
Paper 4ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 22 April 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A281 23 April 1794
Letter of attorney from Thomas Grey late of the 7th Regiment and now captain of an independent company and about to leave Guadeloupe for Europe, constituting Benjamin Clifton, Esq., M.D. and Valentine Jones, Esq., as his attorneys to settle
accounts with James Bontein, Collector of Customs at St. Pierre, for the moiety of the profits of the said office due under an obligation entered into by Bontein on 29 March 1794.
Signed: Thos. Grey.
Seal: 1
red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A282a 26 April 1794
Language:
French
Letter from General Collot to the English Generals.
Concerning the removal of him and his family to America, and expressing gratitude for their kindness to the conquered.
Paper 2ff.
A282b
Enclosure:
List of the members of Collot's household who are to accompany him to New England.
Underneath. Note of reply to Collot's letter.
Paper 2ff.
A282c
recto. English translation of the above letter from Collot.
Verso. Note of the reply to it.
Paper 1f.
A283a 26 April 1794
Language:
French
[Copy] letter from Grey and Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent) to General Collot.
Informing him that owing to unforeseen circumstances he must embark on the following evening [for America].
Paper 1f.
A283b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 1f.
A284 27 April 1794
Language:
French
Parole of Major-General Collot not to serve against the King of England and his allies during the existing war.
Paper 1f.
A285 27 April 1794
Language:
French
Parole of Collot's aide de camp.
Paper 1f.
A286 27 April 1794
Appointment of Major General Thomas Dundas (or the Governor and Commander in Chief of Guadeloupe for the time being), Commodore Charles Thompson (or the Commander in Chief of H.M. ships there for the time being), Archibald Gloster, Esq. (H.M.
Attorney General of Guadeloupe), Anthony William Somarsall, Esq., John Robinson, Esq., and Valentine Jones, Esq. (Commissary of the Accounts of the army) as Commissioners for the Direction of Sequestered Property in Guadeloupe and its
dependencies.
Signed: Grey and Jervis.
Seal: 2 red wax applied.
Underneath
Note by Frederick Maitland that he had read the above in the presence of Major General Thomas Dundas, Valentine Jones, and Anthony William Somarsal at Point á
Pitre on 8 May 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A287 27 April 1794
Commission from Grey appointing Archibald Gloster as Director-General of Vacant Property in Guadeloupe, Maria Galante, and its other dependencies.
Signed: Grey.
Seal: 1 large red wax applied.
Paper 2ff.
A288 28 April 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey. Concerning reinforcements.
Paper 2ff.
A289
Copy general statement (29 April 1794 ) on the seizing by the British of American ships at Martinique and the condemnation of same, with copy attestation (23 May 1794 ) of this
document by John Keese, Notary Public and one of the Justices in and for the City and County of New York.
Paper 5ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 29 April 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A290 30 April 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Requesting that two Frenchmen who had been of service to his expedition should be naturalized as British subjects.
Paper 2ff.
A291 30 April 1794
General Orders, Guadeloupe.
Promotions.
Paper 1f.
A292 1 May 1794
Letter from Lord Hawkesbury (1st Earl of Liverpool) to Grey.
Expressing satisfaction at the capture of Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A293 1 May 1794
Bond of Thomas Walker and another of Gaudeloupe to Mrs. Vipond, Widow of Joseph Vipond, late Postmaster of St. Pierre, Martinique, in £1,000, to secure the payment by Walker of £150 sterling per annum to the said Mrs. Vipond out of the revenues
of the office of Postmaster General of Gaudeloupe.
Signed: Thomas Walker.
Seals: 2 red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A294/1-14
The following papers are copies of documents concerning the property etc. of some of the religious orders in Martinique.
A294/1
Language:
French
List of negroes, cattle, sugar, etc., on the sugar plantation belonging to the hospital of Saint Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A294/2
Language:
French
Table showing the revenues of the hospital at St. Pierre, Martinique, in 1792.
Paper 2ff.
A294/3 18 April 1794
Language:
French
Account of sums due to and from the hospital of St. Pierre, with notes.
Paper 1f.
A294/4
Language:
French
f.1r. List of sums due to the Hospital of St. Pierre from various persons.
f.1v. List of land rents due to the said hospital.
Paper 2ff.
A294/5
Language:
French
Notes concerning two bequests to the hospital of St. Pierre, 1727 and 1732.
Paper 2ff.
A294/6
Language:
French
Particulars of the endowment of the Hospital of St. Jean Baptiste, in St. Pierre, Martinique, 1666-c.1787.
Paper 4ff.
A294/7
Language:
French
Charter of Louis XIV establishing the Brothers of Charity (members of the order of St. John of God) in the hospital in Martinique, February 1686.
[The document bears the incorrect date of 1786.]
Paper 4ff.
A294/8
Statement of the establishments in Martinique lately belonging to the King of France, the different religious orders, and to the country.
Paper 2ff.
A294/9 1 April 1794
Language:
French
Inventory of the hospital of Fort Royal, Martinique.
Paper 10ff.
A294/10 c.1793(?).
Language:
French
Statement of sums due to and from the hospital of Fort Royal, Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A294/11
Language:
French
Paper headed "Fort-Royal Foundation par Contract".
Relates to Requiem Masses that were to be said.
Paper 2ff.
A294/12 2 May 1794
Language:
French
Inventory of the property and goods of the Dominicans in Martinique with observations by them and notes on their mission.
Paper 4ff.
A294/13
Language:
French
Further Inventory of the effects etc. of the brothers of Charity in Martinique.
Paper 6ff.
A294/14
Language:
French
Address of Pères Edouard Henry and A. Policarpe to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Requesting that they be granted a pension or that other provision be made for them.
Paper 2ff.
1794 [Pt.2]A295 3 May 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Requesting a special commission from the Lords of Admiralty for erecting and holding courts for prize causes.
For copy of the above letter see
No. 2243.
Paper 2ff.
A296 4 May 1794
General Orders, Martinique.
Concerning regulation of forage-money in the Commissariat and Paymaster-General's Departments.
Paper 1f.
A297 4 May 1794
General Orders. Concerning inspection and preservation of camp equipage.
Paper 1f.
A298 4 May 1794
General Orders. Concerning subsistence of Flank Companies from Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A299 5 May 1794
General Orders. Concerning provisions for the troops in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A300 5 May 1794
General Orders. Concerning promotions.
Paper 1f.
A301
Extract of letter from Grey to Major General Williamson, 5 May 1794.
Informing him of the surrender of Guadeloupe and its dependencies and that Brigadier General Whyte with the 22nd, 23rd and 41st Regiments
would proceed to put himself under Williamson's orders, and explaining why he could not go to San Domingo himself.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Sir Adam Williamson, 5 May 1794, see No. 2243]
A302 6 May 1794
General Orders.
Stating that Brigadier-General Whyte was to command troops for Jamaica, and concerning procedure in case of vacancies or promotions in Regiments in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A303
English translation of an address sent to Governor General Robert Prescott by the gentlemen of the Superior Council [for Martinique].
Endorsed " May 1794 ".
Calling for the arrest and deportation of
dangerous characters.
10ff. [2ff. blank.]
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 6 May 1794, see No. 2243]
A304 7 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting on military matters, explaining his release of "dangerous" persons, and concerning negroes for the navy, and finance.
Paper 2ff.
A305a 8 March 1794 [should be 8 May]
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning an arrangement whereby members of the forces in the West Indies would receive their letters post free.
Paper 2ff.
A305b
Another copy of the above letter [dated 8 May 1794 ].
Paper 2ff.
A306a 8 May 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the importation of certain goods into British ports in the West Indies in American ships, restriction on the entry of French subjects into the conquered West Indian islands, and a new Act of
Parliament relating to the navigation and commerce of captured French West Indian islands.
Paper 4ff.
A306b 7 May 1794
Enclosure:
Copy Order in Council. Allowing trade with Martinique.
Paper 3ff.
A306c
Enclosure:
Another copy of the above Order [sent under separate cover].
Paper 3ff.
A306d 7 May 1794
Enclosure:
Copy Order in Council.
Restricting entry of aliens into the islands captured by the British in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A306e
Enclosure:
Another copy of the above Order [sent under separate cover].
Paper 2ff.
A307 10 May 1794
Bond of William Niccolls to Grey to pay him half the net profits of the office of Collector of Customs of the Port of Fort Royal, Martinique, for the use (and during the life) of his son Edward Grey.
Signed: Will: Niccolls.
Seal: 1 red
wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Sir Adam Williamson, 10 May 1794, see No. 2243 ]
A308 12 May 1794
Agreement of Matthew Munro of Grenada, Merchant, to account for and pay to Edward Grey half the net revenues of his office of Secretary and Register of Guadeloupe to which General Sir Charles Grey had appointed him.
Signed: M.
Munro.
Seal: 1 red wax applied.
Paper 2ff.
A309 14 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning "dangerous" persons in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A310 15 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning persons who had taken the oath of allegiance to George III and who would consequently be liable to the death penalty if deported to France.
Paper 1f.
A311
Language:
French
Extract of the Registers of the Supreme Council of Martinique, 17 May 1794.
Concerning the election of Monsieur Du Buc as Administrator General of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A312 18 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning six French gentlemen whom he had imprisoned and an attempted arrest which he believed might have been made by Grey's orders.
Paper 2ff.
A313a 18 May 1794
Language:
French
Letter from the officers of the Supreme Council of Martinique to Grey.
Recommending Monsieur Du Buc for the position of Administrator General of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A313b
Enclosed
Note in English (temp. 4th Earl Grey) misinterpreting the above and the two following documents.
Paper 1f.
A314 18 May 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Declining the post of Administrator General of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A315
Language:
French
Copy letter to Du Buc, n.d.
Concerning his appointment as Administrator General of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A316 19 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Requesting permission to resign the Governorship of Martinique on account of interference from Grey and Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A317a
Language:
French
f.1r. Extract from the Registers of the Supreme Council of Martinique, 19 May 1794.
Setting forth their resolution to petition Grey and Jervis [St. Vincent] to order free export and sale of colonial produce.
ff.1v-2. Memoir by the officers of the said Council to Grey and Jervis requesting the removal of trade restrictions to save the colony from famine.
Paper 2ff.
A317b
English translation of the above document.
Paper 2ff.
A318a 19 May 1794
“Extrait des régistres du Conseil Souverain de la Martinique”.
Concerning the observations by the King's Attorney General on a proclamation issued by Lieutenant-General Robert Prescott imposing a general
contribution on all the proprietors in the colony, and the resolution of the Supreme Council to protest against it to Grey and Jervis.
4ff. [1f. blank].
A318b
Attached:
English translation of the above.
Paper 2ff.
A319aLanguage:
French
Draft proclamation [by Grey] on the following subject.
Paper 1f.
A319b 20 May 1794
Language:
French
Attached:
“Extrait des régistres du Conseil Souverain de la Martinique”.
Concerning the exclusion from the Colony of persons coming directly or indirectly from France.
Paper 2ff.
A320 20 May 1794
Letter from Elias Durnford to Grey.
Concerning ordnance stores, and the positioning of his engineers in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A321 21 May 1794
Language:
French
Proclamation by Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Ordering an inventory of goods, slaves, etc. to be made in Martinique preparatory to the levying of a contribution to reward the British forces.
Paper 1f.
A322a 21 May 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him of the King's satisfaction at the capture of St. Lucia and Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A322b
Typescript copy.
Paper 2ff.
A323 21 May 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the importation of mules and articles into the Islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia from the Spanish colonies and in Spanish ships.
Paper 2ff.
A324 21 May 1794
Copy Order in Council.
Allowing trade with St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante etc.
Paper 2ff.
A325 23 May 1794
Letter from Lord Hawkesbury (1st Earl of Liverpool) to Grey.
Congratulating him on the conquest of St. Lucia and Guadeloupe, and concerning his return to England, the state of his troops, the expulsion and exclusion of foreigners whose
principles were suspect from the newly conquered islands.
Paper 2ff.
A326 23 May 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his salary as Governor of Martinique and requesting Grey to try to get a successor appointed to that post.
Paper 2ff.
A327
Memorandum by G. Fisher on the answer that should be given to Lieut.-General Prescott's request about his salary etc. n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A328a
English translation of commission from Grey provisionally appointing Monsieur Du Buc as Administrator-General of Justice, Police and Revenue in Martinique, n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A328b
Language:
French
"Model" of the above Commission, with marginal note about an alteration in it.
Paper 2ff.
A328c 24 May 1794
Draft Commission from Grey, provisionally appointing Du Buc Administrator General of Martinique.
[With marginal note concerning an alteration in one of the clauses, and Du Buc's salary.]
Paper 2ff.
A329 24 May 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him that he could return to Europe and concerning steps to be taken in San Domingo, reinforcements, proclamations published in Martinique and St. Lucia on the administration of civil justice, and
appointments made by Grey in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A330 26 May 1794
Copy of a decision, by Grey on an alteration in Louis François Du Buc's Commission of appointment as Administrator General of Martinique and concerning his salary.
Paper 2ff.
A332 28 May 1794
Copy letter from R. Symes, Quarter-Master General, to Du Buc.
Concerning negroes needed for repairs to fortresses etc. in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A333a 28 May 1794
Letter from Thomas Rogerson to Grey.
Requesting help to obtain from the Government adequate compensation for his long services and for his property in St. Vincent confiscated by the French during the last war.
Paper 2ff.
A333b
Enclosure:
Packet of papers relating to his confiscated property.
[Seal unbroken.]
A334
Language:
French
Petition of Soudon de Rivecour (?) [member of the Supreme Council of Martinique] to Grey, n.d.
Concerning his property which had been confiscated.
Paper 2ff.
A335
Draft of commission appointing John François Gerard constable of the police in the parish of Rivière Salée Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A336 1 June 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning his dispute with Lieut.-General Prescott over his powers as Administrator General of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A337
Extract of the minutes of a meeting of the West India Planters and Merchants held in London on 3 June 1794.
Resolving to form a committee to lay before H.M. Ministers letters from the West Indies concerning the
proceedings of the Commanders in Chief at Martinique and St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A338 3 June 1794
Circular letter from Henry Dundas to Grey, or the officer commanding H.M. Forces in the Leeward and Windward Caribbean Islands.
Concerning the sending of French prisoners to England.
Paper 1f.
A339a 9 June 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning reported confiscations in Martinique and contributions to be levied in Martinique and St. Lucia, and the treatment of free mulattoes who are deemed dangerous in the conquered islands.
Paper 4ff.
A339b 7 June 1794
Enclosure:
Copy letter from Sir William Scott [subsequently Lord Stowell] to Dundas.
Concerning the levying of contributions, the confiscation of personal effects, and the forfeit of estates in the French West Indies.
Paper 3ff.
A339c
Another copy of the above enclosure [misdated January 1794].
Paper 2ff.
A339d
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A340a 9 June 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning a dispute with Lieut.-General Prescott over the supply of negroes.
Paper 2ff.
A340b
Enclosure:
f.1r. Copy letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Du Buc, 6 June 1794, asking why he had failed to supply sufficient negroes to the Engineer and Ordnance Departments.
f.1v. Copy answer of Du Buc to the above letter, 7 June 1794.
French
f.2r-v. Copy letter from Prescott to Du Buc, 8 June 1794, concerning Du Buc's powers as temporary Intendant of Martinique and his failure to supply negroes.
Paper 2ff.
A341 9 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning Grey's disappointment at being detained in the West Indies, reinforcements sent to Guadeloupe, the appointment of a Purveyor General and recommendations for promotion.
Paper 2ff.
A342 9 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning reinforcements for Guadeloupe and congratulating Grey on the prospect of a happy termination to the campaign.
Paper 1f.
A343 11 June [1794]
Letter from S. Long to -----.
Concerning a meeting of a committee [of the West India Merchants] with Pitt which resulted in a promise that the Commanders in Chief would be told to give up any property improperly confiscated.
Paper 2ff.
A344 13 June 1794
Copy account of Richard Downing Jennings to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) "and the Concerned in the Emoluments resulting from the Capture of the Islands of Saint Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Maria-galante, and its Dependencies".
For trouble
etc. in connexion with the raising of a contribution in the several conquered islands.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 13 June 1794, see No. 2243.]
A345 16 June 1794
Note concerning Lieut.-General Prescott's orders that any orders given on shore by Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent) were to be disregarded.
Paper 1f.
A346 17 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning orders issued by Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis on land, the perquisites of his office, his conduct towards Du Buc, the confiscation of produce and the levying of a contribution in
Martinique, the arrest (on Grey's orders) of certain persons to which he strongly objects, and begging to resign his command if the measures of which he disapproves are not revoked.
Paper 4ff.
A347 19 June 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the banishment of free mulattoes whose presence in the conquered West Indian islands is considered dangerous.
Paper 1f.
A348a 21 June 1794
Letter from Ninian Home (Lieut.-Governor of Grenada) to Lieut.-General Prescott.
Concerning the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A348b 17 June 1794
Enclosure:
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Hallowes (Captain Commanding the 56th Foot) to Ninian Home (Lieut.-Governor of Grenada).
Requesting the removal of the Jail Guard at Fort George to healthier quarters and asking for materials to
fumigate the existing Jail Guard room etc.
Paper 2ff.
A349 4 Messidor in the 2nd year of the French Republic [22 June 1794]
Language:
French
Letter from Victor Hugues (le Commissaire délégué par la Convention Nationale aux Isles-du-Vent) to Grey and Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent).
Informing them that the French have taken Fort de Fleur d'épée and Point á Pitre and of
the good treatment the English prisoners are receiving; also concerning a report he has heard of the slaughter of the patriots at Desirada by the English.
Seal: 1 large red wax, applied.
Paper 1f.
A350 23 June 1794
Copy letter from Grey and Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent) to the Commanders of the French Armament at Grandeterre.
Replying to Victor Hugues' remonstrance concerning Desirada, etc.
Paper 2ff.
A351 23 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his difficulties in finding ships to transport troops.
Paper 2ff.
A352
English translation of letter from Lieut.-General Rochambeau to Grey, 26 June 1794.
Criticizing Grey's conduct as Governor in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A353 27 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his dissatisfaction, his opinion about the attack on Martinique and remarks he had made in a letter to Grey about Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A354a 30 June 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Expressing pleasure at Grey's military success, criticizing the late General Dundas' neglect, and making observations on Grey's attitude towards him (Prescott).
Paper 2ff.
A354b
Enclosure:
Copy letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Captain Griffith of H.M. Ship Undaunted, n.d.
Denying that military assistance had been refused to some members of the navy and that certain
impressed men had been released on his orders.
Paper 2ff.
A355
Language:
French
Copy French translation made on 30 June 1794, of Du Buc's Commission of appointment as Administrator General of Martinique of 26 May 1794, with marginal notes in English.
Paper 2ff.
A356 2 July 1794
Copy letter from Lieut.-General Prescott to Du Buc.
Ordering him to withdraw several ordinances which he had issued without Prescott's concurrence.
Paper 2ff.
A357a 2 July 1794
Copy letter from Captain Edward Griffith to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Concerning the refusal of military assistance to the navy and the release of impressed men on Prescott's orders.
Paper 2ff.
A357b 6 July 1794
Enclosed:
Certificate of William Truscott that Lieut.-General Prescott had ordered the release of some impressed men between 22 and 23 June 1794.
Paper 1f.
A358 3 July 1794
Observations by Lieut.-General Robert Prescott on Captain Edward Griffith's letter.
Replying to the allegations that he had refused military aid to the navy.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Du Buc, 5 July 1794, see No. 2243.]
A359 5 July 1794
Copy letter from Du Buc to Lieut.-General Prescott.
Concerning the publications to which Prescott objects.
Paper 2ff.
A360 5 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Expressing concern at a reverse Grey had suffered.
Paper 2ff.
A361a 8 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A361b 7 July 1794
Language:
French
Enclosed:
Proclamation by Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to the inhabitants of Martinique.
Ordering them to disregard the ordinances etc. which Du Buc had issued.
Paper 2ff.
A361c 7 July 1794
Copy letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to the President and Gentlemen of the Superior Council of Martinique.
Ordering the raising of a million livres to carry on public services.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 8 July 1794, see No. 2243.]
A362a 9 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A362b 7 July 1794
Enclosed:
Letter from M. Munro to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Concerning a report from the master etc. of an American ship about the destination of a French squadron.
Paper 2ff.
A362c c.6 July 1794
Note of information concerning a French squadron said to be bound for the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A363
Summaries of letters from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott and Du Buc, 17 June - 9 July 1794, with observations.
[This appears to have been written by Grey's secretary, Fisher.]
There are also some
notes in the margin by Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A364a 11 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his answer to the enclosed letter.
Paper 2ff.
A364b 9 July 1794
Enclosed:
Letter from Brigadier-General W. Myers to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Concerning fresh meat supply in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A365 11 July 1794
Copy letter from Lieut.-General Prescott to the President and Gentlemen of the Superior Council of Martinique.
Repeating his request for an imposition to raise a million livres and declaring his refusal to allow Sir John Jervis to intermeddle
in the government of the island.
Paper 2ff.
A366 16 July 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to the Officer commanding H.M. troops at Barbados and the Leeward Islands.
Concerning the removal of sick and wounded men from Barbados and the Leeward Islands to Halifax in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
Paper 2ff.
A367 16 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the efforts he would make for the good of the service in the West Indies if Grey sent him to England.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 17 July 1794, see No. 2243.]
A368 17 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Informing him that he had countermanded the embarkation of the Grenadiers.
Paper 2ff.
A369 20 July 1794
Paper by Col. Bedon concerning memoranda that Bexon had sent to Grey and proposing a means of strengthening the defences of Fort Bourbon.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 21 July 1794, see No. 2243.]
A370 23 July 1794
Copy commission from Grey provisionally appointing Baron de Clairfontaine Administrator-General of Justice, Police and Revenue, in Guadeloupe and its dependencies.
Paper 2ff.
A371 23 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
On forming English merchants in Guadeloupe into a company which would assist the Royalists, requesting permission to distribute rations to neighbouring parishes, and asking what he should do with
regard to 12 men who had been stranded in Guadeloupe and who might be needed to keep order at Marie Galante.
Paper 2ff.
A372 23 July 1794
Letter from --- Lavielle to Grey.
Requesting that he should be allowed to continue the exercise of his former functions of Councillor, Attorney General and King's Counsel in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A373 24 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
On forming the coloured people in Guadeloupe into (armed) companies.
Paper 2ff.
A374 24 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Recommending Charles Druault as Treasurer of the money that would have to be raised by a levy in Guadeloupe, and M. Gavanon as interpreter.
Paper 2ff.
A375 24 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Coquille St. Croix to Grey.
Soliciting a place.
Paper 2ff.
A376a 26 July 1794
Language:
French
Letter from L. Druault to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A376b
Language:
French
Enclosed:
Plan for the formation of a battalion of free coloured men (mulattoes) drawn from different parts of Guadeloupe, with observations by Druault.
Paper 2ff.
A377 27 July 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Informing him of the arrest of a Frenchman who had boasted of being a good Republican, and requesting instructions with regard to applications that were being made to him in civil
matters.
Paper 2ff.
A378 28 July 1794
Copy of letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Replying to Dundas' letter of 9 June concerning prize goods and contributions, etc.
Paper 4ff.
A379a 2 August 1794
Copy letter from the Advocate General, Sir William Scott (subsequently Lord Stowell), to Lord Grenville.
Stating his opinion that the condemnation of American vessels at Martinique was null and void.
Paper 1f.
A379b
Another copy.
Paper 1f.
A379c
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A379d
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A380 6 August 1794
Letter from Major-General (Sir) Adam Williamson to Grey.
Concerning the trouble with the sans culottes, and the misunderstanding between Brigadier-General Whyte and Williamson over the extent of Whyte's command.
Paper 2ff.
A381a 7 August 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning Du Buc and the supply of negroes, with comments on the enclosure.
A381b 6 August 1794
Enclosed:
Letter from William Niccolls to Brigadier-General Myers.
Concerning an application made to him to clear a vessel for Trinidad with 40 brigand and refractory negroes on board.
Paper 2ff.
A382a 9 August 1794
Letter from Philip Stephens of the Admiralty Office to Vice-Admiral Sir John Jervis (St. Vincent).
Requesting him to investigate the facts stated in the enclosure and report to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Paper 2ff.
A382b
Copy document drawn up by the owners, masters and consignees of American vessels seized at St. Pierre, Martinique, 29 April 1794, with copy deposition, 23 May 1794, concerning the said
document and copy attestation by John Keese, Public Notary, of New York, of the said affidavit.
Paper 6ff.
A382c
Another copy of the above enclosure.
Paper 5ff.
A383 10 August 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the arrival of reinforcements in the West Indies, the adjustment of disputes between England and America, the abandonment of the proposed expedition against the French settlement at Cayenne, and
the death of Major-General Dundas.
Paper 3ff.
A384a 11 August 1794
Language:
French
Letter from G. Sancé (Surveyor General) to Grey.
Requesting money to be expended in repairing defects in the drainage at Fort Royal.
Paper 2ff.
A384b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A385 11 August 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Bryan Blundell to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Asking him to recommend to Grey that he should be given a grant out of army funds to cover his recent extraordinary expenses.
(Possibly enclosed in letter from
Prescott to Grey of 12 September 1794,
No.430.)
Paper 2ff.
A386 13 August 1794
Bond of Valentine Jones of St. Pierre, Martinique to George Grey, Captain of H.M. Ship the Boyne, in £5,000 of lawful money of Martinique to account for and pay to him half the neat profits of the place of Captain of
the Ports and Harbour Master of Martinique to which he had been appointed by General Sir Charles Grey.
Signed: Valentine Jones.
Seal: 1 red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A387 15 August 1794
Petition of the Commissaries of St. Lucia to Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent).
Defending their conduct with regard to the levying of a contribution in St. Lucia, and suggesting the formation of a white militia in the island.
Paper 4ff.
A388 17 August 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the goods of Gabrie, a merchant, which had been confiscated and sold.
Paper 2ff.
A389 [endorsed 17 August 1794]
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning payment of negroes for work on Sundays.
1½ff.
A390 18 August 1794
State of the 2 nd Battalion of Grenadiers at Fort St. George, Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A391 18 August 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Concerning the serious administrative difficulties in Guadeloupe because there was no Governor there.
Paper 4ff.
A392 19 August 1794
Language:
French
Letter from C. Mallet to Grey.
Concerning the financial needs of Guadeloupe, his own financial straits, and repairs necessary for a military hospital and a fort.
Paper 2ff.
A393a 19 August 1794
English translation of letter from Du Buc, Administrator-General of Martinique, to Grey.
Concerning the necessity of allowing American fish to be imported into Martinique to feed the slaves there.
Paper 4ff.
A393b 6 August 1794
Attached:
English translation of abstract from the records of the Supreme Council of Martinique.
On representing the necessity of admitting provisions carried in foreign ships into Martinique to avert famine.
Paper 2ff.
A393c
English translation of a letter from Carreau Deshurliere's and Gallet St. Aurin (Commissaries of the Supreme Council) to the General and Intendant of Martinique, n.d.
Requesting that suitable measures should be taken to avert famine.
Paper 2ff.
A394 22 August 1794
Copy of additional commission from Grey to Baron de Clairfontaine.
Confirming Clairfontaine's Commission of 23 July and defining his powers.
Paper 2ff.
A395 23 August 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning troop movements, and guns for Forts George and Edward.
Paper 2ff.
A396 23 August 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Advising the appointment of a Governor for Guadeloupe, concerning the filling up of vacancies in the judicature, taxation of Guadeloupe, negroes required for military works, and American fish.
Paper 2ff.
A397a 23 August 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning the draft of a circular letter for provisionally re-establishing the militia in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A397b [31 August 1794].
Language:
French
“Projet de Circulaire”.
French version of the following document.
Paper 2ff.
A397c 31 August 1794
English translation of letter [from Grey] to the Commissaries fulfilling the civil and military functions vested formerly in the commander of the parishes.
On the establishment of the militia in Martinique.
The names of 26 Commissaries
are stated.
[One paragraph has been crossed out and another, not in the French version, substituted.]
Cf.
No. 402.
Paper 4ff.
A397d
Language: French with English translation
Draft circular letter of appointment to commissaries of parishes.
Paper 2ff.
A398 24 August 1794
Letter from Adjutant-General Francis Dundas to Grey.
Concerning reinforcements for the West Indies, and Grey's successor there.
[The writer was formerly mis-identified as Major-General Thomas Dundas: revised, June 2015.]
Paper 2ff.
A399 25 August 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the failure of the attempt to regain Point á Pitre, the postponement of the attack on Grande Terre, reinforcements, the drafting of depleted regiments into others, Grey's return to England, and the
case of Sir Charles Gordon.
Paper 5ff.
A400 26 August 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning commissaries and the strength of companies of militia.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letter from Arcibald Gloster to Grey, 27 August 1794, see No. 2243.]
A401a 27 August 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Concerning finance, taxes, the establishment of the militia in Guadeloupe, the Republicans' designs, and the deportation of prisoners.
Paper 2ff.
A401b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A402 30 August 1794
Letter from Du Buc [to Grey].
Concerning the free "people of colour" and the militia.
Paper 2ff.
A403
"Model of a Commission of Civil and Military Commissary" of Martinique, n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A404
Copy letter [from Grey] to the Civil Commissaries of some parishes, n.d.
Informing them that owing to a reorganisation whereby civil and military functions in the parish were to be vested in the same person their services were no longer
required.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A405
Language:
French
Deposition of Louis Amable, Chevalier de la Guigneraye, against Madame Ciron for violent republican conversation, 30 August 1794, with attestation by Jean Augustin Regnaudin, Procureur du Roi at St. Pierre,
Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A406 31 August 1794
Language:
French
Letter form P. Angeron to Grey.
Requesting permission to purchase a cargo of salt fish for the negroes on the sequestrated estates [in Guadeloupe].
Paper 2ff.
A407 31 August 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning a decision on M re d'Ennery's estate.
Paper 2ff.
A408 31 August 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Requesting to know whether he is to be sent to Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A409
Note on commissions to be granted and rules to be observed in the militia, n.d.
Paper 1f.
1794 [Pt.3]A410 1 September 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Informing him that he is to take command of the forces at Guadeloupe and to act as Governor there until further orders.
Paper 2ff.
A411 1 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Requesting that M. de Sancé might not be transferred to Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A412 2 September 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Asking him to investigate allegations of extortion from a widow.
Paper 1f.
A413
f.1r. English translation of petition of Jean Picard to Grey, requesting a licence to marry.
f.1r. Copy order by Grey granting the request, 3 September [1794].
f.2r. English translation of deed by public notaries stating that Picard is a bachelor, 27 August 1794.
Certificate by C. Sorin (the sworn interpreter) that the translation was a true one, 3 September 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A414a 3 September 1794
Letter from Edmund Thornton to W. Myers, J. Salisbury, J. Baillie and B. Clifton.
Enclosing the two following documents.
Paper 2ff.
A414b 2 September 1794
Letter from Messrs. Winter and Kaye to Edmund Thornton.
Informing him that the Governor and Company of the Bank of England could not undertake the trust intended to be reposed in them by the captors of Martinique, and concerning the
enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A414c 1794
Enclosed with the above document:
Unexecuted authorization and letter of attorney whereby Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) and Col. William Myers, Capt. John Salisbury, James Baillie, James Purvis and Dr. Clifton (agents appointed by Grey and
Jervis for the booty captured in Martinique) authorize the Governor and Company of the Bank of England to pay Edmund Thornton of London, Merchant, money received by virtue of the bills of exchange etc.; and appointment of Thornton as their lawful
attorney to receive and invest the said sums.
Paper 2ff.
A414d
Wrapper with note by Grey stating that the commanders refused to sign the above letter of attorney.
A415 3 September 1794
Note from Elizabeth Grey to Messrs. Meyrick.
Concerning Grey's bond to the Dean of Winchester.
Paper 1f.
A416a 4 September 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Concerning administrative matters, taxes, finance, his difficulty in keeping order, the forthcoming arrival of Lieut.-General Prescott, the establishment of the militia in Guadeloupe, brigands, and
the prohibition of American fish.
Paper 4ff.
A416b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 4ff.
A417 4 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Informing him of the action he had taken on receiving his letters.
Paper 2ff.
A418 4 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Reporting from Fort Royal.
Paper 2ff.
A419 7 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to [Grey].
Concerning mortars he was sending to St. Pierre and guns for St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A420 8 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning sites for a barracks near Fort St. George.
Paper 2ff.
A421 8 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning business relating to the militia and dangerous persons, and a claim which would create an awkward precedent if admitted.
Paper 1f.
A422 9 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning M. La Corte and prosecutions he had begun.
Paper 2ff.
A423 9 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning an application to land American fish in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 9 September 1794, see No. 2243.]
[For copy letter from Grey to Lord Amherst, 10 September 1794, see No. 2243.]
A424 8 September 1794
Note by Brigadier-General Myers concerning barracks, with pencil copy of letter from Frederick Maitland, Deputy Adjutant-General, to Captain Fiddes, 11 September 1794, concerning Myers' note.
[An endorsement
concerns the action taken on Grey's orders.]
Paper 1f.
A425a 11 September 1794
List of duties received in Martinique "in the French times", with notes.
Paper 2ff.
A425b
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A426 11 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning M. Godefrey's application to go to St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A427 11 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to [Grey].
Concerning men recruited and provision for their medical treatment.
Paper 2ff.
A428 12 September 1794
English translation of letter from Catala junior to Grey.
Denouncing republicans in the Parish of Marigot, Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A429a 12 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the time he would set sail.
Paper 1f.
A429b [11 September 1794]
Enclosed with the above document:
Letter from Lieut. Col.-Gaudon de Soler to Myers, concerning the appearance of a French ship off Trinity.
Paper 2ff.
A429c 12 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-Col. Gaudon de Soler to Myers, concerning two privateers.
Paper 2ff.
A430 12 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
(A letter from Col. Blundell mentioned in the above letter may be that of Blundell to Prescott, 11 August 1794,
No. 385.)
Paper 2ff.
A431 14 September 1794
Orders [by Grey] for raising a militia in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A432 14 September 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Bexon to Grey.
Reporting from St. Lucia on brigands there, etc.
Paper 2ff.
A433 14 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Grey.
Reporting from Berville camp.
Paper 4ff.
A434 17 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
Paper 1f.
A435 18 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning republican privateers who appeared off Trinity.
Paper 2ff.
A436 19 September 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning M. Chery, and a memorial from a French surgeon.
Paper 2ff.
A437 20 September 1794
Copy order by Grey concerning persons who had not complied with the regulations relating to vacated property in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A438 20 September 1794
English translation of letter from Grey to Bexon.
Concerning his assistance against the brigands, and "frivolous rumours" that were being circulated.
Paper 2ff.
A439 23 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Grey.
Reporting from Berville camp on the situation in the surrounding countryside and on the critical situation of the British troops in the camp.
Paper 4ff.
A440a 23 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe and requesting reinforcements.
Paper 2ff.
A440b
Duplicate of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A441 26 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A442 26 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Recommending Jean Baptiste le Clerc as Commis á la police.
Paper 2ff.
A443 26 September 1794
English translation of letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Requesting copies of all the laws that had been made and were in force in Martinique (so that similar enactments could be made for Guadeloupe).
Paper 1f.
A444 27 September 1794
English translation of letter [from Grey] to the Commissaries of Parishes.
Ordering the street arrest of dangerous "people of colour".
Paper 2ff.
A445 28 September 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning measures he had taken in St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A446 28 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning orders about dangerous persons.
Paper 2ff.
A447a 28 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A447b
Language:
French
Enclosed with the above document:
Letter from Count Faudoas to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott, n.d.
Reporting the arrival of several enemy sloops at Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 29 September 1794, see No. 2242.]
A448 29 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe where the enemy had disembarked.
Paper 2ff.
A449 29 September 1794
Copy letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Admiral Thompson.
Pointing out the necessity for reinforcements at Berville camp.
Paper 1f.
A450 29 September [1794]
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning the arrest of large numbers of "people of colour".
Paper 2ff.
A451
Language:
French
Extract of the registers of the Seneschal's Court of St. Pierre, Martinique, 29 September 1794.
Concerning the case of Madame Fourniole against Pocquet de Puilhéry of which the seneschal refused to take
cognizance since it came within the prohibition issued by Lieut.-General Prescott.
Paper 1f.
A452 30 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Recommending the bearer, S. Preclerc, to him.
Paper 2ff.
A453 30 September 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning a cargo of wine in an American ship.
Paper 2ff.
A454a 30 September 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Prescott to Grey.
Reporting on the situation in Guadeloupe.
Paper 1f.
A454b 30 September 1794
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter to Rear-Admiral Thompson, describing the critical state of the English forces at Basseterre and requesting a war ship.
Paper 2ff.
A454c
Another copy of the above letter of Prescott to Thompson transmitted to Jervis (St. Vincent).
Paper 1f.
A455 1 October 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning the arrest and transportation of 411 "people of colour".
Paper 2ff.
A456 1 October 1794
Copy letter from W. Bryer to Admiral Thompson.
Informing him that he had been forced to abandon Petit Bourg and concerning the misery on the British ships on account of the great numbers of Royalists and sick soldiers on board.
Paper 2ff.
A457 2 October 1794
Memorandum on the fresh meat contract for the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A458 2 October 1794
Copy letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Jervis (St. Vincent).
Expressing happiness that Jervis has anchored off Berville and declaring his opinion that the reinforcements he would provide would quickly remove the enemy.
Paper 1f.
A459 3 October 1794
English translation of letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning the arrest and transportation of "people of colour".
Paper 2ff.
A460 3 October 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Reporting from St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A461 3 October 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
f.1. Concerning arms and the arming of the (French) militia.
f.2v. Minutes of Grey's reply to both Myers' letters of 3 October.
Paper 2ff.
A462
Copies of the following letters:
Paper 2ff.
A462 (a) 30 September 1794
Prescott to Thompson (as in
No. 454b ) with notes concerning it.
A462 (b) 1 October 1794
Jervis (St. Vincent) to Prescott, asking how the naval force could best be deployed to preserve the remaining part of Guadeloupe in British possession.
A462 (c) 2 October 1794
Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Jervis, declaring that he believed reinforcements from Jervis would dislodge the enemy.
A462 (d) 3 October 1794
Jervis to Prescott, declaring that he did not think himself justified in risking the loss of the Flank Companies of the 60th Regiment without his authority.
A463 4 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his (Prescott's) return to England.
For copy of this letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A464a 4 October 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Baron de Clairfontaine to Grey.
Concerning the perilous situation in Guadeloupe and requesting reinforcements for General Graham.
Paper 2ff.
A464b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from J. Baillie to B. Clifton, 4 October 1794, see No. 2243.]
[For copy letter from J. Baillie to R. D. Jennings, 4 October 1794, see No. 2243.]
A465 5 October 1794
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning confiscation of property by British forces in the West Indies.
Paper 6ff.
A465b 27 September 1794
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from the Advocate General, Sir William Scott (subsequently Lord Stowell) to Henry Dundas.
Giving his opinion on the above subject.
Paper 9ff.
A465c
Duplicate of the above letter from Dundas to Grey.
Paper 4ff.
A465d
Duplicate of the above enclosure.
Paper 10ff.
A465e
Another copy of the above enclosure.
Paper 8ff.
A466 5 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his return to England and inability to continue to act in Guadeloupe.
For copy of the above letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A467 6 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his (Prescott's) return to England and the effects of the climate and old age on him.
For copy of the above letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 6 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A468 6 October 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers [to Grey].
Concerning artillerymen and provisions, recommending Lieut. Watkins as Deputy Quarter-Master-General, and informing him that the invalids had been sent to St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A469a 7 October 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Jervis (St. Vincent).
Informing him of the surrender of Berville camp.
Paper 2ff.
A469b
Copy of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A470aLanguage:
French
Précis historique de ce qui s'est passé au Camp de Berville depuis le 28 7
bre jusqu'au 7 8
bre jour de la Capitulation, with copy letter from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to M de
Richbois, commander of the Royalists, 28 September 1794, giving him orders to proceed with his force to Berville if the enemy were determined to land.
Paper 8ff.
A470b 24 October 1794
Language:
French
Enclosed with the above document:
Petition of Louis Binjamin Fillassier(?) de Richebois [to Grey(?)] to have his weapons restored.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A471 7 October 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning persons who had been arrested, and the transportation of prisoners.
Paper 2ff.
A472 8 October 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of officers for the Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A473 8 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting on the critical situation in Guadeloupe.
For copy of this letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A474 9 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Defending his conduct in Guadeloupe and giving a detailed account of events there, 4 September - 8 October 1794.
For copy of the above letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 3ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 9 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A475a 10 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the number of men necessary to hold Fort Matilda in Guadeloupe.
For copy of the above letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A475b
Duplicate of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A476 10 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the great lack of artillery officers and men for the defence of Fort Matilda.
Paper 1f.
A477 10 October 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning the Militia, an expedition against brigands near Grand Rivière and the transportation of prisoners to England instead of America.
Paper 2ff.
A478 11 October 1794
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning stores at Fort George, Pigeon Island, Fort Edmund, etc., his need for carpenters, and recommending Mr. Franklyn to succeed to a vacancy in the General Hospital.
Paper 2ff.
A479 12 October 1794
Letter from J. Thomas (on behalf of Lieut.-General Robert Prescott) to Grey.
Concerning the surrender of Brigadier-General Graham and other events in Guadeloupe.
For copy of the above letter, see
No.
2242.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 12 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
[For copies of two letters from Grey to Prescott, 13 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A480 15 October 1794
Letter from Sinson de Preclerc to Grey.
Thanking him for commission of Commandant of Militia and concerning other matters relating to the Militia.
Paper 1f.
A481 15 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the enemy forces in Guadeloupe and his determination to defend Fort Matilda to the last extremity.
For copy of the above letter, see
No.
2242.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 15 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A482
Copy address of the Wardens and Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths offering Grey the freedom of their Company, 29 May 1794, with record of his admission, 17 October
1794.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 18 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A484 20 October 1794
Language: English translation from the French.
"Provisional Regulation [by Grey] for the junction of the Militia, in case of Alarm; and for the Police-government, in case of internal troubles".
2ff.
A485 20 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
[On f.2v. is a note by Jervis (?) stating that the letter had been delivered to him in error and that he had opened it but did not read it.]
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letters from Brigadier-General Colin Graham to Grey, 21 and 22 October 1794, see No. 2243.]
A486 24 October 1794
Language:
French
Letter from Doyen (?) to ----.
Concerning preparations for an expedition to Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to the Duke of Portland, 24 October 1794, see No. 2243.]
A487 25 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Guadeloupe.
For copy of this letter see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A488 25 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Declaring himself totally unfit for further service in Guadeloupe and requesting that he be allowed to return home when reinforcements arrive.
For copy of this letter see
No. 2242.
Paper 1f.
A489 25 October 1794
Copy letter from Du Buc to the Procureur du Roi.
Concerning a search for arms.
Paper 2ff.
A490 25 October 1794
Letter from C. Sorin to Grey.
Concerning a proclamation suggested by Monsieur Poyen of Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A491 26 October 1794
Deposition of Michael Sutton before Grey at Martinique.
Concerning corrupt practices by the Commissioners for enquiry into the characters and conduct of dangerous and disaffected persons in Guadeloupe.
4ff. [1f. blank.]
A492a 26 October 1794
Letter from Robert Moncreiff to Grey(?).
Concerning the place of postmaster of St. Lucia.
Paper 1f.
A492b 25 August 1794
Enclosed with the above document:
Letter from Anthony Todd to Henry Dundas, concerning the above-mentioned place and the nomination of Moncreiff to it.
Paper 2ff.
A492c 30 August 1794
Letters from W. Garthshore to Moncreiffe, forwarding Todd's letter.
Paper 2ff.
A492d
Note [by Col. Fisher] on the above-mentioned place and correspondence concerning it, for the information of Grey.
Paper 1f.
A493 27 October 1794
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning the oath to be taken by the Militia, the incorporation of the free "people of colour" into it, and the activities of privateers.
Paper 2ff.
A494 27 October 1794
Answer of Archibald Gloster, Director General of Confiscated Property in Guadeloupe, to Père Trepsac's petition.
Concerning sugar removed from the Dominicans' estates and sent to London.
Paper 2ff.
A495 28 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the seige of Fort Matilda and requesting reinforcements.
Paper 2ff.
A496a 29 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the siege of Fort Matilda, complaints about plundering, and the loss of horses.
Paper 2ff.
A496b 7 Brumaire in the 3rd year of the French Republic [28 October 1794]
Language:
French
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Victor Hugues, Commissaire délégué par la Convention Nationale aux Ïles du Vent, to Prescott.
Complaining of assassinations, robbery, pillaging and destruction by members of the British
forces or persons associated with them.
Paper 2ff.
A496c
English translation of the above.
Paper 2ff.
A496d 28 October 1794
Copy letter from Prescott to Hugues, replying to his letter concerning plundering and burning of houses, etc.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 29 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A497 10 Brumaire in the 3rd year of the French Republic [31 October 1794]
Language:
French
Copy letter from Victor Hugues to Jervis.
Requesting a safe-conduct for a ship carrying British prisoners of war, and comparing the treatment of prisoners taken by the French with that of prisoners taken by the English.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 31 October 1794, see No. 2242.]
A498 31 October 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the necessity for artillerymen at Fort Matilda, his ill-health and desire to retire from his command.
Paper 1f.
A499
Copy safe-conduct from Jervis to the French ship la Prevoyante caryying British prisoners of war.
Underneath.
Copy letter from Jervis to Victor Hugues, 31 October 1794,
concerning the victualling of ships carrying French prisoners and demanding names of those who, he had alleged, had been guilty of plundering the wives and families of persons deported by the British from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A500 31 October 1794
English translation of account by La Frenaye, Commissary of the Colonial Department at St. Pierre, Martinique, concerning what was to be done with regard to the needy emigrants from Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A501 1 November 1794.
f.1r. State of the garrisons in the Windward and Leeward Islands.
f.2v. Total of men in the general return of 1 November 1794, and total of the above return with the addition of sick, prisoners, etc.
Paper 2ff.
A502 1 November 1794
Monthly return of H. M. Forces in the Windward and Leeward Islands under the command of Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A503 1 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning William de Campagne who entered Fort Matilda (to help defend it).
Paper 1f.
A504 1 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Requesting that when the siege of Fort Matilda was raised Grey would appoint someone else to the command there, and complaining of Grey's treatment of him.
For copy of the above letter,
see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy of letters from Grey to Prescott, 2 November 1794, and 5 November 1794; see No. 2242.]
A505a 5 November 1794
Letter from Sinson de Preclerc to Grey.
Concerning the muster of the militia in the Parish of Mouillage, and additional arms required.
Paper 2ff.
A505b
Language:
French
Lists of white and coloured people of the Parish of Mouillage who enrolled in the militia.
Paper 2ff.
A506a 6 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the siege of Fort Matilda.
For copy of this letter, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A506b
Enclosed with the above document:
f.1r. Copy letter from Victor Hugues to Prescott, 16 Brumaire in the 3rd year of the French Republic [6 November 1794], calling on him to surrender the fort that he was
defending in 3 hours.
f.2r. English translation of the above document.
For another copy of this translation, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A506c 6 November 1794
Letter from Prescott to Hugues, declaring that he would defend Fort Matilda to the last extremity.
For another copy of this document, see
No. 2242.
Paper 2ff.
A507 8 November 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Sinson de Préclere.
Instructing him on the measures to be taken to oblige the inhabitants of the Parish of Mouillage to enrol in the militia.
Paper 2ff.
A508 8 November 1794
Language:
French
Copy letter from La Hante to De Curt.
[Evidently intended to be transmitted by De Curt to the British government.]
Expressing the good opinion of the Supreme Council of Martinique on Grey's conduct.
Paper 2ff.
A509 8 November 1794
Certified copy of letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Lieut.-Governor Bruce.
Requesting fuses for mortars and shells.
Paper 2ff.
A510 8 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Requesting fuses for mortars.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 8 November 1794, see No. 2242.]
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 9 November 1794, see No. 2242.]
A511a
Language:
French
Letter from La Grange [to Grey], n.d.
Stating his plan of defence of Martinique.
4ff. [2ff. blank.]
A511b
English translation of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A512
[English translation (?)] of letter from La Grange [to Grey], n.d.
Reporting on the batteries on part of the coast of Martinique and suggesting measures to put the defences in order.
Paper 2ff.
A513
Attaque de la Martinique.
Signed Bexon, 10 November (?) 1794.
Questions and answers on the subject.
Paper 18ff.
A514
Report (by M. Sorin) on offices at Fort Royal and St. Pierre for the administration of vacant estates.
[The salaries of the staff are stated.] n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A515 10 November 1794
Particulars of the vacated property now under the direction of the Administration of Vacated Property, Martinique, agreeable to the regulation [by Grey] of 24 May 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A516 11 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting on the siege of Fort Matilda.
For copy of the above letter, see
No. 516.
Paper 2ff.
A517 12 November 1794
State of the garrison of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A518 13 November 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Major-General [Sir] Adam Williamson.
Approving of all the measures Williamson had taken in Jamaica and San Domingo, concerning the promotions Williamson had recommended, Brigadier-General Whyte's leave of absence and
replacement by Brigadier-General Horrick, reinforcements expected from England, Ireland and Gibraltar, the capture by the enemy of the Flank Companies of the 17th, 31st and 34th Regiments at Berville Camp, the high rate of mortality among the
officers and men in the West Indies, his powerlessness to help Lieut.-General Prescott in Fort Matilda, and Brigadier-General Whyte's command and that of Brigadier-General Horrick.
Paper 2ff.
A519 18 February 1794
Language:
French
Copy authorization by General Thomas Dundas relating to the requisition of goods, beasts and negroes in Martinique for the use of the military.
Underneath:
Declaration of the former members of the Committee for Government established by
Dundas in St. Pierre concerning the above, 12 November 1794.
Certification of the above declaration by Regnaudin, King's Attorney, 14 November 1794.
Seal: 1 large red wax,
applied.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 13 November 1794, see No. 2242.]
A520 15 November 1794
Letter from Major-General [Sir] Adam Williamson to Grey.
Concerning a republican revolt, the death of Captain Hardyman, the prevalence of yellow fever, news of reinforcements, his need for them, and the constant applications to which he was
subject both in Jamaica and from San Domingo.
Paper 2ff.
A521 15 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the siege of Fort Matilda, and requesting leave to return to England with Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A522 15 November 1794
Certificate, signed by Lieut.-General Robert Prescott concerning horses captured by the enemy at Fort Matilda.
Paper 1f.
A523a 15 November 1794
Letter from Bexon to Grey.
Asking Grey to save him from ruin by granting him time to pay his debts and exempting him from the duty of supplying negroes for public works, and reporting on the war against the brigands in St. Lucia.
Underneath:
Note in French concerning plans of Dunkirk, Gravelines and Calais and a plan of attack on them which he had sent to Grey offering information on Frankfort, Metz and Strasbourg.
[For plans, see
Nos.
14-20.]
523b
Attached:
Additional remarks by Bexon on the brigands.
Paper 1f.
A524
List of army officers who died or were killed in the Windward and Leeward Islands while Grey was there, 6 January - 16 November 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A525 16 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the arrival of reinforcements at Fort Matilda and his desire to return to England.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Prescott, 16 November 1794, see No. 2242.]
[For copy letter from Grey to the Duke of Portland, 18 November 1794, see No. 2243.]
A526 18 November 1794
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Reporting from Fort Matilda and concerning his hope of returning to England.
Paper 2ff.
A527
Language:
French
Extract from the Registers of the Supreme Council of Martinique, 22 November 1794, being their resolution that two members should be deputed to express to Grey the sentiments of the Court on his
departure.
Signed: Roignan.
Seal: 1 large red wax, applied.
Underneath:
Address, signed by Clarke and Ménant, complimenting Grey on his administration.
Seals: 2 small red wax, applied.
Paper 2ff.
A528
Language:
French
Address of the Court of Common Pleas of St. Pierre, Martinique, to Grey, n.d.
Expressing appreciation of his achievements.
Signed by the Officers of the Court.
Seal: 1 large red wax applied.
Paper 2ff.
A529 25 November 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Du Buc.
Asking him to thank the Supreme Council for its sentiments as expressed to him by Messrs. Clarke and Ménant, and thanking Du Buc for his co-operation during his Governorship.
Paper 2ff.
A530 25 November 1794
Copy letter from Grey to the Officers of the Court of Common Pleas at St. Pierre.
Thanking them for their sentiments and for their co-operation during his Governorship.
Paper 2ff.
A531 25 November 1794
Copy letter from Grey to Bexon.
Replying to his letter of 15 November.
Paper 2ff.
A532
Account between Grey and Lieut.-Col. Fisher, his secretary, 1793 - November 1794.
[endorsed 7 December 1794 ].
Paper 2ff.
A533
Public account between Grey and Fisher, 1794.
[Grey's pay etc. and expenditure on secret services.]
Paper 2ff.
A534
ff.1v.-2r. Abstract of monthly returns of H.M. Forces in the Caribbee islands, January - November 1794.
f.2v. Abstract of the monthly returns of the Royal Artillery in the Caribbee islands, January - December 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A535
Memorial [by Sir Francis Baring (?)] defending Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) with respect to the confiscations etc. made in the West Indies.
[Sent to Mr. Dundas on 30 December 1794.]
Paper 10ff.
1795 [Pt.1]A536a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, January - December 1794.
Paper 4ff.
A536b 27 January 1795
Attached:
Receipt of Joseph Harrison for £304. 12s. 6½d. from Grey, the balance for the above account.
Paper 1f.
A536c
Vouchers relating to the above account, including receipts for payments of interest on bonds.
20 pieces.
A537
Drafts by Joseph Harrison on Lady Grey, April - December 1794.
6 pieces.
A538
Copy petition of the French Merchants of St. Pierre, Martinique, to Sir John Vaughan.
Complaining of an order whereby they had to join the militia on pain of banishment. [cf.
No. 507.]
Paper 3ff.
A539
Manuscript copy of affidavit of Brigadier-General William Myers, 1 January 1795.
With marginal notes. Concerning the campaign in Martinique and the resistance of the planters to the British troops.
[For
printed copy of the above affidavit,
see 606a-b.]
Paper 6ff.
A540a 6 January 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Gidéon de Sancé to Grey.
Requesting him to solicit for him a pecuniary reward for his services in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A540b
Enclosed with the above document:
Petition of John Lewis Alexander Gidéon de Sancé to His Majesty's Minister setting forth his services to the British army in the West Indies and asking for a pecuniary reward.
2ff.
A541 14 January 1795
Letter [unsigned] from General William Myers to Grey.
Informing him that loyal French colonists of Martinique had voted that a sword and service of plate be presented to him (Grey) in testimony of their appreciation of his services and
concerning the military situation in the West Indies.
Paper 4ff.
A542 15 January 1795
Letter from C. Sorin to Grey.
Expressing appreciation of Grey's services to Martinique and to him personally.
Paper 2ff.
A543a 15 January 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A543b-c
Two typescript copies of the above letter.
Each 1f.
A543d
Language:
French
Enclosed with the above document:
Extract from the registers of the Supreme Council of Martinique, 7 January 1795.
Recording the resolution that Grey should be asked to accept a sword and service of
plate.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A543e-f
Two inaccurate typescript copies of the above.
Each 1f.
A544 15 January 1795
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Asking him to forward some letters and expressing a desire to retire from public life.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Grey to Sir Charles Morgan, 18 January 1795, see No. 2243.]
A545 18 January 1795
Letter from Du Buc to Grey.
Concerning his removal of certain letters from a packet addressed to Grey.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A546 20 January 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Charles Grey (2nd Earl). Prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A547 23 January 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Gerrit Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the claim of Captain Robins for property he had lost.
Paper 1f.
A548a 26 January 1795
Letter from George Rose to Grey.
Covering letter to the enclosures.
A548b 10 October 1794
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Rose to Grey.
Concerning a new contract for the supply of provisions to the forces in the West Indies.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A548c 24 November 1794
Extract of a letter from General Arnold to Rose.
Concerning the fresh meat contract for the troops in the West Indies and the losses sustained by the contractors.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A549 27 January 1795
Letters from George Rose to Grey.
Covering letter to a proposal relating to the supply of meat to the forces in the West Indies.
[The enclosure is missing.]
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A550 30 January 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to 2nd Earl Grey.
Concerning prize matters.
Paper 2ff.
A551 31 January 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Latour Méliere to Grey.
Complimenting him on his conduct in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A552a 7 February 1795
Letter from Alexander 1st Baron Loughborough [1st Earl of Rosslyn] to Grey.
Returning some papers and praising Grey.
Paper 1f.
A552b
Attached:
Wrapper with note by 3rd Earl Grey.
A553 11 February 1795
Letter from William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Portland, to Grey.
Promising to send copies of the memorials he had received from the West India merchants concerning transactions in Martinique, etc.
Paper 2ff.
A554 28 August 1794
Copy memorial of the West India Planters and Merchants to the 3rd Duke of Portland.
Calling for additional naval and military forces to protect the West Indian islands and for measures to conciliate those on whom contributions etc. had been
levied.
[N.B. By mistake the above memorial was not sent to Grey with the others.]
Paper 4ff.
A555 6 February 1795
Copy [further] memorial from the West Indian Planters and Merchants to the Duke of Portland.
Requesting him to represent to the King the probable dangerous consequences of the measures taken in the West Indies and calling for an enquiry into
the public conduct of Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent) and a public disavowal of the principles on which they acted.
Paper 3ff.
A556
Copy memorial by the merchants of Liverpool to 3rd Duke of Portland, Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Calling for restoration of the money illegally levied in contributions in the West Indies and for a public disavowal by H.M.
Ministers of the principle on which such proceedings were founded.
Paper 3ff.
A557
Copy memorial of the agents on behalf of the principal inhabitants and proprietors in the Island of Martinique to the 3rd Duke of Portland.
Calling for redress of the injuries they had suffered through the confiscations ordered by Grey and
Jervis (St. Vincent).
Paper 4ff.
A558a
Copies of the following documents:
Memorial of the agents on behalf of the principal inhabitants and proprietors of Martinique to Portland.
Memorials of the West India planters and merchants to Portland, 28 August 1794 and [ 6 February 1795 ].
Memorial of the merchants of Liverpool to Portland. [With marginal notes].
Paper 9ff.
A558b
Another copy of the documents in No. 558a, without marginal notes.
Paper 9ff.
A559 11 February 1795
Copy letter from Grey to the 3rd Duke of Portland.
Thanking him for copies of the memorials of the West India merchants and others and asking for a copy of a further memorial.
Paper 2ff.
A560 12 February 1795
Letter from Lieut.-General Robert Prescott to Grey.
Strongly attacking Grey for the use he had made of a public order which Prescott had issued in the West Indies concerning Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A561a
Draft [in 2nd Earl Grey's hand] of letter from Grey to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott, n.d.
Replying to Prescott's letter of 12 February 1795.
Paper 2ff.
A561b
Copy of the above letter to Prescott, n.d. [In a different hand.]
Paper 2ff.
A562 13 February 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to 2nd Earl Grey.
Concerning the memorials complaining against Grey and Jervis, and prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A563 14 February 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to 2nd Earl Grey.
Concerning claims against the Board of Ordnance.
Paper 2ff.
A564 16 February 1795
Letter from J. Baillie to Grey.
Defending his conduct with regard to the sale of prize goods.
Paper 2ff.
A565 23 February 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Lejeune Montnoël to Grey.
Congratulating him on his arrival in England.
Paper 2ff.
A566a 25 February 1795
Letter from 3rd Duke of Portland to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A566b
Enclosed with the above document:
Minutes of a conference between a committee representing the West India planters and merchants and the Duke of Portland, 12 February 1795.
Concerning proclamations issued by
Grey and Jervis (St. Vincent), especially the one demanding a contribution to compensate the officers and men who made the conquests in the West Indies.
Paper 3ff.
A567 25 February 1795
Letter from Calabre de Chamesson (first court usher of the Supreme Council of Martinique) to Grey.
Thanking him for his kindness in the West Indies and declaring that if he should lose the place he now holds he would turn to Grey who, he
hopes, would be able to obtain from the ministers a post for him.
Paper 2ff.
A568a 2 March 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the case which Jervis and he had submitted to Counsel and expressing the hope that the calumnies against him would be refuted publicly.
Paper 1f.
A568b
Found with the previous document:
Paper endorsed "Copy of Minutes to be submitted to Mr. Dundas in case of an Interview", n.d.
Concerning the imputation against the characters of Grey and Jervis and the possibility of lawsuits against
them which hinders them from embarking on active service, and a possible course that the Government might take with respect to West Indian prize affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A569a 7 March 1795
Copy letter from Grey and Jervis to 3rd Duke of Portland.
[With marginal notes.]
Explaining and defending their conduct with respect to confiscations of property and the levying of contributions in the West Indies, with an appendix of
"Testimonials" addressed to Grey by various bodies in Martinique in November 1794 ; also translation of letter from M. La Hante toM. De Curt, 8 November 1794, expressing the Supreme
Council of Martinique's approval of Grey's conduct.
Paper 25ff.
A569b
Another copy of the above document. [With one marginal note.]
Paper 22ff.
A596c
Another copy. [With no marginal notes.]
Paper 25ff.
A570a March 1795
Draft letter from Grey and Jervis to Henry Dundas.
Demanding an examination of their conduct and a speedy decision in order that calumnies against them might be dispelled.
Paper 1f.
A570b
Copy of the above but with some alteration.
Paper 2ff.
A571 9 March 1795
Receipt of Robert Briggs for £25 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A572 21 March 1795
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the repatriation of French officers and men captured at Morn Fortunée St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A573 25 March 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to [2nd Earl Grey (?)].
Concerning prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A574a 1 April 1795
Language:
French
Letter from M. De Curt to Grey.
Expressing regret at his indisposition and declaring that he would be glad to meet Grey's son.
Paper 2ff.
A574b-c
Two (inaccurate) typescript copies of the above letter.
Each 1f.
A575a 3 April 1795
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A575b 1 April 1795
Enclosure:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Huskisson.
Concerning payments to French officers on parole and the care of their sick and wounded.
Paper 2ff.
A576 5 April 1795
Letter from William, 1st Lord Auckland, to Grey.
Giving his opinion on the confiscations made by Grey and Jervis in the West Indies and suggesting a way in which to deal with the predicament they were in.
Paper 4ff.
A577 7 April 1795
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Concerning General Whyte's claim to share prizes equally with Commodore Ford.
Paper 2ff.
A578 8 April 1795
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Concerning a meeting he was to have with Grey and Whyte and the condemnation of the ordnance taken in Windward Islands.
Paper 1f.
A579a 11 April 1795
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Concerning the San Domingo case (prize business).
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A579b
Enclosure:
Case on the distribution of the San Domingo prize-money, with opinion of William Scott (Baron Stowell) and F. Lawrence on it, 11 April 1795.
Paper 17ff.
A580 17(?) April 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Complaining of the neglect he had suffered since returning from the West Indies and asking what he was to expect from the King's Ministers (as to the defence of his character).
Paper 4ff.
A581 20 April 1795
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the request in Lt.-Col. Maningham's memorial could not be granted.
Paper 2ff.
A582a 22 April 1795
Copy letter from Lieut.-Colonel Gerrit Fisher to Henry Dundas (1st Viscount Melville).
Concerning his claims for promotion.
Paper 2ff.
A582b 18 April 1795
Attached:
Copy letter from Fisher to the Duke of York, recounting his long services as grounds for promotion.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A583 22 April 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Requesting that General Myers be detained in England so that he could give evidence before a committee of enquiry likely to be held on the West Indies and concerning two other witnesses he would
require.
Paper 2ff.
A584 23 April 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Informing him of the condemnation of the ordnance taken in the Windward Islands.
Paper 2ff.
A585 30 April 1795
Copy letter from 3rd Duke of Portland to the Gentlemen of the Committee of West India Planters and Merchants.
Declaring that the Proclamation of Grey and Jervis for the levying of contributions in the West Indies had been annulled.
Paper 2ff.
A586 30 April 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his search among his papers for a capitulation of St. Lucia.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A587 1 May 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning an enquiry into his conduct in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A588
Notes by Grey on documents relating to his conduct in the West Indies, endorsed "Memorandums for Mr. Kaye in case of need".
Paper 2ff.
A589 2 May 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers [to Grey].
Asking whether he had to remain in England to assist Grey in the inquiry into his conduct as Commander in Chief in the West Indies, and concerning this inquiry and the loss of Captain Grey's
ship.
Paper 2ff.
A590 6 May 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the contribution that Grey had ordered to be raised in the West Indies and Grey's conduct there.
Paper 4ff.
A591 6 May 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to Grey.
Concerning bills of exchange received from Bontein.
Paper 2ff.
A592 7 May 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Paterson to Grey and Jervis.
Concerning the high charges made by the agents for the sale of prize goods captured on Martinique and setting forth his own claim for commission and expenses in connexion with prize
business.
Paper 2ff.
A593 8 May 1795
Copy letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to George Rose.
Outlining Grey's proposal to issue "warrants on account" as a means of overcoming certain inconveniences which had arisen in connexion with army finance.
Paper 2ff.
A594 11 May 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the naturalization of two Frenchmen and the reinstatement of one of them as Captain of Engineers, an allowance to the Commanders of the captured (West Indian) Islands, and an enquiry into the
conduct of Grey and Jervis before the House of Commons.
Paper 2ff.
A595a-c
Papers presented to the House of Commons pursuant to addresses relative to Sir Charles Grey and Sir John Jervis.
[Ordered to be printed 14 May 1795.]
[No. 595b bears the name of the Hon. G. Bouverie.]
3 copies, 67pp. each.
(1)
Copy of a Proclamation at Martinique by Grey, 30 March 1794.
(2) 5 April 1794
Proclamation at St. Lucia by Grey.
(3)
Copy of memorial of the West India Planters and Merchants to the Duke of Portland, 28 August 1794.
(4) 6 February 1795
Memorial of the West India Planters and Merchants to Portland.
(5)
Memorial of the agents on behalf of the principal inhabitants and proprietors of Martinique to Portland.
(6)
Memorial of the merchants of Liverpool to Portland, n.d.
(7) 30 April 1795
Copy letter from Portland to the committee of West India planters and merchants.
(8)
Copy letter from Portland to the merchants of Liverpool, 2 May 1795.
(9)
Copy letter from Grey and Jervis to Portland, 7 March 1795, with copies of enclosures.
(10)
Copy of separate instructions to Grey, November 1793, with copies of various proclamations etc. issued on former occasions with regard to the distribution of prize booty.
(11) 16 January 1794
Copy letter from Grey and Jervis to Henry Dundas.
(12)
Plan for the distribution of Booty (enclosed in No. 11.)
(13)
Extract of letter from Dundas to Grey, 7 March 1794.
A(14) 30 April 1795
Copy letter from the Duke of Portland to the agents on behalf of the inhabitants and proprietors of Martinique.
(15) 4 May 1795
Copy memorial of the West India planters and merchants to Portland.
(16) 12 May 1795
Copy letter from Portland to the West India merchants and planters.
(17) 4 May 1795
Memorial of the West India planters and merchants to Henry Dundas.
(18) 8 May 1795
Copy letter from Dundas to Lord Penrhyn (concerning No. 17).
(19)
Petition of the inhabitants of St. Lucia to Grey, n.d.
A596 20 May 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning documents for the enquiry into his conduct.
Paper 2ff.
A597
White Paper [ordered to be printed 22 May 1795 ]:
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas, 20 May 1795, with copies of the following documents.
[With marginal manuscript
notes.]
12pp.
(a) 1 January 1794
Proclamation by Grey and Jervis.
(b) 19 February 1794
Proclamation by Major-General the Right Hon. Thomas Dundas.
(c) 11 March 1794
Proclamation by Colonel W. Myers.
(d) 18 March 1794
Advertisement concerning the sale of goods seized.
(e) 10 April 1794
Proclamation by Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Proclamation by Grey and Jervis ordering a declaration of goods, 21 May 1794.
(f) 26 April 1794
Proclamation by Lieut.-General Robert Prescott concerning the seized goods.
(g) 10 May 1794
Proclamation by Prescott concerning the appointment of a deputy from every Parish of Martinique for regulating the contribution.
A598a
Circular letter from George Woodford Thellusson, n.d.
Covering letter to the following printed papers:
[Most of the marginal notes are in the 1st Earl Grey's hand.]
Paper 14ff.
(a)
Memorial of the agents in behalf of the principal inhabitants and proprietors of Martinique to the Duke of Portland complaining of the seizures made by order of Grey and Jervis on the conquest of Martinique. [With marginal manuscript notes.]
(b) 7 May 1795
Affidavit of Michael Mallespine supporting the allegations in the above memorial.
[With many marginal manuscript notes.]
(c)
Proclamations and other papers issued by the British Commanders in the French West India Islands, 1 January - 21 May 1794.
[As in
No. 597.]
(d)
English translation of the attestations of Nicholas Decasse, 28 January 1795, concerning the seizure of goods in his warehouse at St. Pierre.
[Underneath is a manuscript note concerning Decasse.]
(e)
Attestation by French merchants of St. Pierre of the truth of the declaration made by Decasse.
(f) 24 February 1794
Copy letter from Jervis to the widow Carrère.
A598b
Another copy of Tellusson's letter and attached documents with marginal manuscript notes and alterations differing from those on the previous documents.
Paper 14ff.
A599
Remarks by Sir Charles Gordon on Thellusson's memorial on the taking of St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A600 21 May 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Thellusson's publication and the question of a libel action against him; and Munro's demand for commission for the sum received and returned at St. Lucia.
Paper 2ff.
A601
Report (21 May 1795 ) by Captain Douglas on events leading to the capture of St. Pierre on 17 February 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A602
Remarks by Lieut.-Cononel G. Fisher on events leading to the capture of St. Pierre.
Paper 1f.
A603 23 May 1795
Letter from [Rear-Admiral Charles (?)] E[dmund] Nugget to Sir John Jervis.
Concerning the surrender of St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A604 23 May 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Thellusson's publication and Mallespine's affidavit.
Paper 2ff.
A605 25 May 1795
Affidavit of Colonel John Francis Cradock describing the events leading to the capture to St. Pierre and defending Grey's conduct.
Paper 4ff.
A606a 1 May 1795
Printed copy of affidavit of Brigadier-General William Myers, [ordered to be printed 28 May 1795 ].
Concerning the campaign in Martinique and the resistance offered by the planters to the British troops.
6 plus 1pp.
A606b
Another copy.
6 plus 1pp.
A607a 28 May 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the sums realised by the sale of the effects of Grey's servants in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A607b-c
Enclosures:
Accounts of the said sales in November 1794.
2 pieces, each 1f.
A607d 3 January 1794
One other account evidently by Jos. Jamson.
Paper 1f.
A608 29 May 1795
Copy letter from J. O'Callaghan to Charles (2nd Earl) Grey.
Giving account of the campaign ending in the capture of St. Pierre - in contradiction of assertions made in Thellusson's memorial and Malespine's affidavit.
Paper 2ff.
A609 29 May 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Sir Henry George Grey to Elizabeth (1st Countess) Grey.
Concerning the capture of St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A610 29 May 1795
Letter from Captain George Airey to (Captain (?)) Douglas.
Concerning the taking of St. Pierre.
Paper 2ff.
A611 30 May 1795
Letter from Major J. Skerret to Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher.
Concerning the attack on the conduct of Grey and Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A612 31 May 1795
Letter from Sir Eyre Coote to Charles (2nd Earl) Grey.
Concerning the campaign in Martinique and General Sir Charles Grey's conduct.
Paper 2ff.
A613a 31 May 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a report he had drawn up.
Paper 2ff.
A613b 31 May 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Kaye to Fisher, concerning the report.
Paper 1f.
A614a 1 June 1795
Copy letter from officers who served under Grey in the West Indies to Grey.
Giving an account of the campaign in Martinique and contradicting allegations made by Thellusson and Mallespine. [With marginal notes.]
Paper 11ff.
A614b
Another copy of No. 614a but with some alterations.
Paper 6ff.
A615
White paper [ordered to be printed 1 June 1795 ]:
Copy affidavit of Marie Josephe Roignan, 29 May 1795, declaring that an attestation of a document was written and signed by her
husband, Pierre Simon Roignan, the Principal Register of the Supreme Council of Martinique; with copy of attested English translation of the said document - the proclamation issued by Grey and Jervis of 1 January 1794,
with supplement, extracted from the registers of the Supreme Council.
6 plus 2pp.
A616 [c.June 1795]
Case for the Commanders in Chief in the West Indies in reply to accusations concerning confiscation of property and the levying of contributions etc.
20ff. [5ff. blank.]
A617 6 June 1795
Draft letter from [Grey and Jervis] to Henry Dundas.
Requesting that the King's sign manual be granted as quickly as possible for the distribution of prize money arising from the sale of ordnance stores captured in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A618 6 June 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the condemnation of ordnance and stores taken at Port au Prince and Grey's victory over his accusers.
Paper 2ff.
A619 11 June 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A620 13 June 1795
Letter from George Rose to Grey.
Informing him of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury's disapproval of his plan to issue "warrants on account".
Paper 1f.
A621 15 June 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning arrangements to receive prize money from the Ordnance Office, and the advisability of taking proceedings against Mr. Monro to compel him to pay the sums he held into court.
Paper 2ff.
A622 17 June 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel G. Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of the prize money arising from the captured ordnance stores, and Munro's request for security.
Paper 2ff.
A623 18 June 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning pressure of work, business connected with the estate of one of Grey's servants in the West Indies and Grey's son George.
Paper 2ff.
A624 18 June 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a letter of attorney to enable Fisher and Mr. Purvis to receive and distribute the ordnance money.
Paper 1f.
A625 20 June 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an accommodation with Monro, and the case of Commissary Watson.
Paper 2ff.
A626 21 June 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Covering letter to several enclosures not now present.
Paper 1f.
A627
Grant of value of ordnance stores captured on Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe to Grey and Sir John Jervis for distribution in accordance with the proportions stated, 22 June 1795.
Signed by George III.
Seal: 1 red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A628a 22 June 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the enclosed account and a sum due to Edward Grey which Fisher thought should be paid to Colonel Henry Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A628b 22 June 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Account between Grey and Fisher covering the period November 1794 - June 1795.
[Mainly private matters but includes some secret service payments.]
Paper 2ff.
A629 22 June 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning draft affidavit for Grey to make to commence proceedings in the Court of Admiralty in respect of the goods seized on shore at Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A630 24 June 1795
Letter from Thomas Lane, clerk of the London Goldsmith's Company, to Grey.
Concerning arrangements for conferring the freedom of the Company on Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A631
ff.1r.-1v. Letter from Rowland Maltby to Grey, n.d.
Informing him that the Court of Assistants of the London Fishmongers' Company had voted in favour of conferring on him the freedom of the Company.
f.2r. Copy of Grey's reply to the above, 25 June 1795.
Paper 2ff.
A632 28 June 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the accounts of Tyson, one of Grey's servants in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A633a
Language:
French
“Précis de la Conduite qui a été tenue á Sainte Lucie depuis l'arrivée du Général Stuart, Jusques á l'Evacuation”
(December 1794 - June 1795).
Concerning the failure
of attacks on the brigands and those who joined them at the order of the French commander Victor Hugues, the loss of Gros Islet and, finally, the evacuation of St. Lucia.
(General Stuart is severely criticised for his conduct of the
campaign.)
Paper 6ff.
A633b
English translation of the above.
Paper 10ff.
A634 1 July 1795
Address of Alderman John Wilkes to Grey and Jervis on presenting them with the freedom of the City of London.
Paper 2ff.
A635 1 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from M. Du Curt (of Martinique) to Grey.
Concerning the presentation of a sword and service of plate to Grey.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A636 1 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from M. Du Curt to Grey.
Informing him that he would meet him the next day.
Paper 2ff.
A637 2 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Du Curt to Grey.
Concerning the plate which is to be presented to him.
Paper 2ff.
A638 2 July 1795
Two draft letters from Grey and Jervis to John Wilkes (Chamberlain of the City of London).
Expressing their appreciation of the way in which he executed the Corporation's orders with respect to the conferring of the freedom of the City on
them.
Paper 2ff.
A639 3 July 1795
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the naturalization of two Frenchmen and their reinstatement in their respective employments.
Paper 2ff.
A640 8 July 1795
Copy letter from Grey to the Wardens and Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths of London.
Thanking them for having conferred on him the freedom of their Company.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A641 10 July 1795
Copy newspaper report on the conferring of the freedom of the Goldsmiths' Company, the Fishmongers' Company, and of the City of London, on Grey and Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A642 10 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning the plate that was to be presented to him.
Paper 1f.
A643 12 July 1795
Letter from Sir Adam Williamson to Grey.
Concerning a curious certificate that Major General Whyte asked Grey to sign, Williamson's claim to share the Port au Prince prize money, and his precarious situation on account of extensive sickness
among his troops.
Paper 2ff.
A644 14 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning compensation promised by Grey to Chevalier de St. Jean of Guadeloupe for loss suffered when Grey made a camp of his house, and the presentation that was to be made to Grey.
Paper 1f.
A645 17 July 1795
Letter from Grey to Major-General Whyte.
Giving advice on the attack of Guadeloupe.
Paper 4ff.
A647 21 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning the sword that was to be presented to Grey.
Paper 1f.
A648 22 July 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the question of prosecuting Mallespine for perjury on account of his affidavit against Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A649 23 July 1795
Remarks addressed to Grey by Lieut.-Colonel Frederick Maitland on the taking of St. Pierre.
Paper 4ff.
A650
List of persons who had been obliged to abandon their properties in Guadeloupe and St. Lucia, with note from Lieut.-Colonel Frederick Maitland to Grey, 23 July 1795, concerning it.
Paper 2ff.
A651 28 July 1795
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Makepiece and the sword and plate that was to be presented to Grey.
Paper 1f.
A652 15 July - 6 August 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the situation in the West Indies and the overthrow of those who had "so Villainously" attempted to injure Grey in the public mind.
Paper 6ff.
A653a 6 August 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning finance and prize goods.
Paper 2ff.
A653b 19 July 1795
Enclosures:
Letter from John Jaffray to Myers, concerning an indemnification he required and finance (in connexion with prize goods).
Paper 2ff.
A653c 3 August 1795
Letter from Jaffray to Myers.
Concerning an application by Robert Lowis for payment for flour taken from his stores.
Paper 2ff.
A654a 6 August 1795
Language:
French
Letter from Regnaudin to Grey.
Praising Grey's work in Martinique and making observations on the situation there.
Paper 2ff.
A654b
Note on the contents of the above letter, n.d. [Late 19th century (?)]
Paper 1f.
A655 7 August 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the delay in the despatch of documents from Martinique and the disordered state of the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A656 7 August 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Pratt, the demands of Valentine Jones for commission, etc., and Fisher's desire to avoid service in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A657a 8 August 1795
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel John Pratt to Grey.
Claiming that another man and he were entitled to receive shares of prize-money as field officers.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A657b 16 December 1793
Enclosed with the above document:
Commission, whereby Pratt was appointed first Major in the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery.
Signed: Henry Dundas; George III.
Seal: 1 red wax applied, papered.
Parchment 1m.
A658 8 August 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to Brownrigg.
Stating reasons why he should not be again sent to the West Indies, with observations on the strength of the 9th Regiment and an account of his military career and expectations.
Paper 2ff.
A659 14 August 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stocks he had purchased in the names of Grey and Jervis, the question of his application for leave of absence, and the pressure of work he was experiencing.
Paper 2ff.
A660
f.1r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 17 August 1795.
Concerning claims by field officers to share prize money on antedated rank, and Brownrigg's letter.
f.1v. Copy letter from Fisher to M. Munro, 17 August 1795, requesting the commission and instructions under which Munro acted as prize agent at St. Lucia and concerning the indemnification he would require before
depositing prize money in the Bank of England.
f.2r. Copy letter from Brownrigg to Fisher, 13 August 1795, informing him that he must join his regiment in the West Indies.
1½ff.
A661 17 August 1795
Letter from Grey to Major-General Whyte.
Advising him on the method of attacking Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A662 18 August 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business and efforts that might be made to secure him the leave of absence that had been refused.
A663 19 August 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the effects that the parliamentary conduct of Grey's son and son-in-law were indirectly having on Fisher, prize business, Sir Ralph Abercromby's views on Fisher's application for leave of absence, and
Fisher's preparation of an answer to an address to be made on the presentation of a sword to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A664 21 August 1795
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Requesting that Lieut.-Colonel Fisher's departure for the West Indies be delayed in order that he could deal with army and prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A665 22 August 1795
Copy letter Fisher to Brownrigg.
Making a suggestion concerning officers' travelling expenses to the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A666 22 August 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to Brownrigg.
Concerning his involvement in prize business and in the winding up of the public business arising out of Grey's command in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A667 24 August 1795
Letter from George Rose to Grey.
Concerning Michael Macnamara's claim on account of recruiting a number of men for service in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A668a 25 August 1795
Note from Joseph Harrison to Grey, requesting him to pay £720. 3s. 0d. to the order of Thomas Strother ten days after the above date.
Paper 1f.
A668b 8 September 1795
Wrapper with notes by Grey in connexion with the above draft and concerning the purpose to which the money was to be applied.
Paper 1f.
1795 [Pt.2]A669a 1 September 1795
Language:
French
Address of De Curt to Grey on presenting him with a sword and service of plate.
Paper 1f.
A669b
English translation of the above.
Paper 1f.
A670 11 September 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning his situation in St. Vincent and the general position with respect to the West Indies.
Paper 4ff.
A671
f.1r. Copy letter from Fisher to Charles Kerr of Antigua, 1 July 1795.
Concerning dissatisfaction caused by delay in remitting the Guadeloupe prize money to London.
f.1v. Copy letter from Kerr to Fisher, 16 September 1795.
Replying to the above and concerning papers he had sent to England.
Paper 2ff.
A672
f.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 8 October 1795.
Covering letter to the following copy.
f.1r-v. Copy letter from Fisher to Valentine Jones, 8 October 1795, concerning Grey and the question of granting final warrants for work in the Engineer Department at Tobago.
Paper 2ff.
A673 11 October 1795
Letter Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the indemnification of John Jaffray and the money in his hands.
Paper 2ff.
A674 14 October 1795
Letters from Messrs. Winter and Kaye to Fisher.
recto: Concerning Mr. Piggott's opinion, the payment of money by Mr. Jones and a memorandum to be signed by him.
verso: Note from Fisher to Grey concerning the above.
Paper 1f.
A675 18 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning investments of prize money in stocks.
Paper 2ff.
A676 19 October 1795
Note from Jos. Harrison to Grey, requesting him to pay Thomas Strother or order £84.
[Discharged 31 October 1795.]
Paper 1f.
A677 19 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning powers of attorney he requires for receiving dividends from investments of prize money.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A678 20 October 1795
Certified copy of letter from Grey to Monsieur Regnaudin (Procureur du Roi de la Sénéchaussée de St. Pierre, Martinique).
Thanking him for a paper concerning his accusers; and concerning the force which was being sent from Britain to the West
Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A679 22 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his unsuccessful efforts to purchase stock with the prize money received from Jones.
Paper 2ff.
A680 22 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Setting out the proportions in which the ordnance prize money was to be distributed as established by the recent grant.
Paper 1f.
A681 22 October 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to Sir John Jervis.
Concerning the distribution of prize money and the retention of part of it to meet legal expenses, etc.
[For draft of this letter, see
No. 684b.]
Paper 1f.
A682 22 October 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a letter to Jones and a writ ne exeat regnum that it might be necessary to obtain against him.
Paper 1f.
A683 22 October 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a draft memorial to the King praying for the sign manual to authorize the distribution of the Port au Prince prize money, with observations on the plan of distribution as it would affect Grey, General
Whyte and Admiral Ford.
Paper 2ff.
A684a 23 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Sir John Jervis' wish that the prize money for the navy should be separated from that of the army, and documents connected with the distribution.
Paper 2ff.
A684b
Enclosed with the above document:
Rough draft of Fisher's letter to Jervis of 22 October 1795 [see
No. 681 ].
Paper 2ff.
A685 24 October 1795
Copy advertisement, inserted in the
Gazette concerning payment of the value of ordnance and stores captured in Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe in March and April 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A686 26 October 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an additional advertisement he proposed to issue concerning the distribution of prize money, and the necessity of explaining why part of the ordnance money was not to be distributed immediately.
Paper 1f.
A687 28 October 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Valentine Jones' letter and measures that would have to be taken against him.
Paper 2ff.
A688a 30 October 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the bill [in Chancery] he was preparing against Jones.
Paper 2ff.
A688b 29 October 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Messrs. Winter and Kaye to Valentine Jones.
Strongly criticizing his conduct with regard to the Guadeloupe prize money and demanding that he pay the amount due immediately.
Paper 2ff.
A689 2 November 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the situation in the West Indies, Grey's victory over his enemies and his refusal to resume command in the West Indies.
4⅓ff.
A690 2 November 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Asking whether Grey had a copy of the appointment and instructions of the Guadeloupe prize agents which were needed in connexion with the bill in Chancery to be filed against Jones.
Paper 1f.
A691 4 November 1795
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the King was offering him the command of the 20th regiment of Light Dragoons in Jamaica.
Paper 2ff.
A692 5 November 1795
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Signifying his acceptance of the command of the 20th Regiment of Light Dragoons in Jamaica.
Paper 1f.
A693a 5 November 1795
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him that the King had appointed him to the command of the 20th Regiment of Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A693b
Typescript copy of the above document.
Paper 1f.
A694 6 November 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the writ against Jones and an affidavit required from Grey and Fisher.
Paper 2ff.
A695 7 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning warrants for Grey to sign (in connexion with engineering works at Tobago) and the additional labour which Grey's refusal to sign them at first had involved.
Paper 2ff.
A696a 8 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning advertisements on the distribution of prize money, and stock which he had purchased with Jones' money.
Paper 2ff.
A696b 27 October 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Advertisement concerning the amount of prize money available for distribution and explaining that officers would be paid only in accordance with the rank they actually served in.
Paper 1f.
A696c 10 November 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Advertisement concerning the place and times at which the ordnance prize money would be paid, and explaining what had been done with sums over which lawsuits were pending.
Paper 1f.
A697 9 November 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to Major-General Francis Dundas.
Giving figures to contradict a statement in the Star concerning the amount of prize money from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A698 9 November 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the discharge of the writ against Jones and a bond of indemnity to be given to him.
Paper 2ff.
A699a 12 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning proceedings to be taken against Mr. Munro and possibly against Mr. Baillie.
Paper 2ff.
A699b 12 November 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Fisher to James Baillie, requesting that he deposit in the Bank of England the sum he was holding.
Paper 1f.
A700a 15 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the commencement of his payments of prize money, Grey's command of the 20th Regiment, and a bond of indemnity for Grey and Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A700b 15 November 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Fisher to Lieut.-Colonel Innes, explaining why he could only share in prize money as a captain - the rank in which he actually served.
Paper 2ff.
A701a 16 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Baillie.
Paper 1f.
A701b 16 November 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to J. Baillie, again requesting him to deposit in the Bank of England the money he held.
Paper 1f.
A702 20 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Suggesting that he and his fellow agent, Purvis, should receive a 2% commission on the prize money they distribute.
Paper 2ff.
A703 20 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Explaining that the proposed 2% commission charge for Purvis himself would not extend to the sums distributed to the Commanders in Chief.
Paper 2ff.
A704 20 November 1795
Copy letter from James Baillie to Fisher.
Concerning sums disbursed at Martinique for various persons which should be deducted from their prize money.
Paper 1f.
A705 20 November 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of Portland's delay with regard to prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A706 21 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning letters to the Duke of Portland which were to be signed by Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A707 [23 November 1795(?)]
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Returning papers Grey had left at his house and concerning his failure to find the coat of arms of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A708 24 November 1795
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning the arms of Martinique which it had been suggested should be engraved on the plate presented to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A709 24 November 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Criticizing the Duke of Portland's answer to their joint memorial on the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A710 25 November 1795
Letter from James and John Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning the former supplier of accoutrements to Grey's Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A711 25 November 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning General Williamson's claim and the draft letter Kaye had prepared for Grey and Ford to send to the Duke of Portland.
Paper 2ff.
A712a 26 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a hearing that was to take place in Doctors' Commons about delaying or postponing the prosecution by the American claimants against the captors.
Paper 2ff.
A712b 26 November 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from J. Kaye to Fisher, concerning the following document.
Paper 1f.
A712c 26 November 1795
Note from Mr. Heseltine (King's Proctor) to Messrs. Winter and Kaye, informing them that Counsel wished to see Kaye, Fisher, Beete and anyone else who could give information on the Martinique business to enable proper affidavits to be made to
stay proceedings which might otherwise have serious effects for the captors.
Paper 1f.
A713 27 November 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning papers expected from Martinique, the untrustworthiness of the prize agents in the West Indies and an affidavit Grey was to make.
Paper 2ff.
A714 28 November 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Heseltine's account and the way it might be settled, other financial matters relating to prize business, an affidavit he [Fisher] was to make, and Beete's affidavit.
Paper 2ff.
A715a 29 November 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the situation in the West Indies.
Paper 6ff.
A715b
Enclosed with the above document:
f.1r. "Articles charged by Captain Armstrong, for which no vouchers can be obtained".
f.1v. Abstract of accounts against the Quarter Master General's Department left unpaid by the late Major Irving, Deputy Quarter Master General.
f.2r. Note concerning items in the above account.
[This document relates to the accounts of Colonel Symes, the late Quarter Master General.]
Paper 2ff.
A716 1 December 1795
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning an affidavit Grey was to make and the Proctor's account.
Paper 2ff.
A717 2 December 1795
Letter from Charles, 2nd Earl Cornwallis, to Grey.
Concerning an application Grey had made to the Board [of Ordnance(?)].
Paper 1f.
A718 2 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning an application about prize money to the Ordnance Board and Mr. Kaye's information on the subject.
Paper 2ff.
A719 3 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning Lord Cornwallis and the ordnance prize money.
Paper 1f.
A720 3 December 1795
Letter from Charles, 2nd Earl Cornwallis, to Grey.
Concerning a payment due to Grey.
Paper 1f.
A721 3 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning Lord Cornwallis and the prize business and the beneficial results of [Charles(?)] Grey's action.
Paper 1f.
A722 5 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning Sir Francis Baring's answer about prize business and propositions that were to be submitted to him.
Paper 1f.
A723 5 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning new difficulties over prize business and the case of an American ship which had been condemned.
Paper 2ff.
A724 6 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning prize business.
Paper 1f.
A725 7 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning prize business.
Paper 1f.
A726 7 December 1795
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning Grey's invitation and his [Ford's] health.
Paper 1f.
A727 10 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning affidavits that Grey and he were to make.
Paper 2ff.
A728 12 December 1795
Letter from Brigadier-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning a landing by the enemy in Martinique and the French Commander Victor Hugues.
Paper 4ff.
A729 16 December 1795
Copy letter from Fisher to Mr. Colquhoun of Martinique.
Requesting him to obtain copies of documents relating to the condemnation of prize goods in Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A730 16 December 1795
Extract of letter from Grey to Brigadier-General Myers.
Requesting him to remit to England money he had received for the benefit of the captors of the French West Indian islands.
Paper 1f.
A731 23 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning money in the hands of Baillie and Cooke.
Paper 1f.
A732 24 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the inability of the Admiral or his secretary to furnish a list of the ships captured in the West Indies, efforts he would make to provide this information, the death of Sir H. Clinton, and speculation
as to the successor of the vacant regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A733a 25 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Wishing him the compliments of the season and concerning the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A733b 24 December 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Fisher to J. Kaye.
Requesting particulars of the information required [about captured ships].
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A734 25 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Stephen's letter and a consultation with Cooke of the Navy Pay Office; and Grey's conduct.
Paper 2ff.
A735a 27 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Major-General David Dundas to the 7th Dragoons and Major-General Crosbie to the 22nd Foot, and requesting Grey to ask Sir William Fawcett that he [Fisher] might be given the command of
the 89th Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A735b 27 December 1795
Enclosed with the above document:
Draft letter which Fisher proposes Grey should write to Fawcett, recommending Fisher for promotion as ADC to the King or to the 89th Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A736 28 December 1795
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a note from Cooke, a consultation at Mr. Piggott's, and the appointment of Major-General Gordon to the 89th Regiment.
Paper 1f.
1796 [Pt.1]A737 4 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning correspondence he wished Grey to see.
Paper 2ff.
A738 5 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning financial matters connected with offices held by Grey's sons in the West Indies, Mr. Higgins' letter on the subject, and also concerning a house.
Paper 2ff.
A739 5 January 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a letter of attorney to be signed by Grey and Vice-Admiral Ford in connexion with the collection of the San Domingo prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A740 7 January 1796
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning powers of attorney he had executed in respect of prize business, a memorial submitted to the Attorney General, his opinion of Bath, and the bad news from Grenada.
Paper 1f.
A741 7 January 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the recommendation of Sergeant Nixon of the 20th Light Dragoons for a commission.
Paper 1f.
A742 10 January 1796
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning their health, the Duke of Portland's delay with regard to their memorial, the ordnance prize money, Mr. Kingston's questionable conduct, the tactics of the French and their National
Assembly.
1⅔ff.
A743 11 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the expense that would be incurred in sending a person to the West Indies to obtain copies of documents, the great expense of the litigation over the American claims against the captors, and Mr.
Heseltine's account.
Paper 1f.
A744a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of miscellaneous receipts and disbursements, March - December 1795.
Paper 2ff.
A744b 12 January 1796
Receipt of Harrison for £456. 15s. 9d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A744c
Note by Grey of the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A744d
Vouchers, etc. corresponding with the above account, including receipts for payments of interest on bonds.
9 pieces.
A745a 12 January 1796
Language:
French
Letter from Guignon to Grey.
Concerning the envy that Grey's successes had aroused and calumnies against himself.
Paper 2ff.
A745b
Language:
French
General account of receipts and expenses made by the Commission of vacant property in Martinique from its institution, 26 May 1794, to its suppression, 31 December 1795.
Certified by Guignon.
Paper 1f.
A746a 13 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure and the unfavourable situation of the prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A746b 13 January 1796
Enclosed with the above document:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the time allowed for claims against condemnation of prize property and the claims that were said to be coming forward in respect of property taken at St. Lucia,
Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A747 15 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning correspondence with the Board of Ordnance about Engineers' stores.
Paper 1f.
A748a 22 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the condemnation of ordnance and ordnance stores.
Paper 1f.
A748b 22 January 1796
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy letter from Fisher to Messrs. Winter and Kaye, instructing them to secure condemnation of the above mentioned prize goods.
Paper 1f.
A749a 23 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the condemnation of the engineers' stores as well as of the ordnance and ordnance stores.
Paper 2ff.
A749b 23 January 1796
Enclosed with the above document:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the condemnation of the engineers' stores and a letter from the Board of Ordnance.
Paper 2ff.
A750a 23 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize money from Christopher Cooke, a note from a Mr. Woodcock, the case of Mrs. Bontein's son, and Mrs. Gomm.
Paper 2ff.
A750b
Enclosed with the above document:
f.1r. Extract of letter dated 1 December 1795.
Concerning a sloop and boat delivered to Commodore Thompson at Martinique and provisions for the fleet there which were not
accounted for.
Underneath:
Copy letter from Fisher to Christopher Cooke, 23 December 1795.
Requesting information about the above matter.
f.1v. Copy letter from Fisher to Cooke, 17 January 1796, repeating his requests for information concerning the above.
ff.1v.-2r. Copy letter from Christopher Cooke to Fisher, 18 January 1796, explaining the delay in the above business and the difficulties involved in the unco-operative attitude of officers to whom he had
applied.
Paper 2ff.
A751 26 January 1796
Letter from Charles Long (Secretary to the Treasury) to Grey.
Concerning the claim of Stephen Kingston for payment for a cargo of timber delivered to St. Lucia in November 1793.
Paper 2ff.
A752 27 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the case of Mr. Kingston of Philadelphia who was seeking payment for timber supplied to the Chief Engineer at St. Lucia, the case of Major Armstrong's widow, and prize matters.
Paper 1f.
A753 28 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Kingston's account.
Paper 2ff.
A754a 29 January 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Charles (2nd Earl) Grey.
Concerning the idea of sending someone to Martinique to obtain documents on prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A754b 28 January 1796
Enclosed with the above document:
Copy note from Mr. Heseltine to Kaye, concerning proceedings in Doctors' Commons on the claim against the captors of the ship The Relief.
Paper 1f.
A755 29 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the question of the condemnation of the engineers' stores and Mr. Jones' share of prize money, and losses of clothing etc. by the 43rd Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A756 30 January 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Charles (2nd Earl) Grey.
Concerning the case of an American ship which was taken as a prize and which the King's Advocate recommended to be given up, and the advisability of sending someone to the West Indies to procure
evidence.
Paper 2ff.
A757 30 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A758a 31 January 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A758b 31 January 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Baillie to Fisher.
Concerning an American ship taken off Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A758c 31 January 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from Joseph Beete to Fisher.
Concerning the above-mentioned American ship.
Paper 2ff.
A759 1 February 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brigadier-General Myers.
Concerning prize business and compensation in respect of General Bruce's furniture at Barbados.
Paper 1f.
A760 5 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mrs. Clarke and prize money, her son's debts, the ship for which the Americans were claiming immediate payment, and the law expenses of Mr. Heseltine and Messrs. Winter and Kaye.
1½ff.
A761 6 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mrs. Clarke, and the American schooner the value of which had to be restored.
Paper 2ff.
A762 6 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the possibility of an amicable settlement of prize business with Munro, the payment of prize money to the 6th Regiment of Foot, and money that Mr. Heseltine would require.
Paper 2ff.
A763a 8 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's indisposition, Munro's threat and Fisher's transactions with him, Thelluson's soliciting of Fisher's votes in the East India Company, and the purchase of a major's commission for William Grey.
Paper 1f.
A763b 6 February 1796
Copy letter from Fisher to Lieut.-Colonel Baillie.
Concerning Munro and prize business.
Paper 1f.
A764a 6 [10(?)] February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning claims against the captors for goods taken on shore, Munro's charges, and Kaye's plan to move for a general condemnation of property taken on shore.
Paper 1f.
A764b 10 February 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Lieut.-Colonel Baillie, concerning Munro's heavy charges in respect of the prize business.
Paper 1f.
A765a 12 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning claims in respect of property captured at Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A765b 10 February 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to J. Baillie.
Concerning papers relating to prizes taken on shore at Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A765c 11 [February 1796]
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Baillie to Fisher.
Concerning the sale of prizes taken at Martinique, and actions that were threatened against him for the recovery of goods captured there and at Grenada.
Paper 2ff.
A766a 12 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business.
Paper 1f.
A766b 12 February 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Lieut.-Colonel Baillie.
Concerning the impossibility of complying with Monro's terms.
Paper 1f.
A767 12 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning two more claims against the captors of prize goods and his view of the position regarding all claims on the French inhabitants' goods captured on Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A768 15 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the claim of Mr. Jones (Commissary of Accounts) to share prize money as a Field Officer. Mr. Pye's claim, and Lieut. Gorge's prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A769a 16 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the partial success of the claim of Kingston, the timber merchant, and also concerning the Ordnance Office and the payment of the sum due in respect of engineers' stores.
Paper 1f.
A769b 15 February 1796
Attached:
Letter from Stephen Kingston to Grey.
Requesting Grey to use his influence to obtain a more just settlement of his claim.
Paper 1f.
A770 17 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the claim of the distressed widow of Mr. Adams to prize money.
Paper 1f.
A771 18 February 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Mr. Beete designed to obtain from the Admiralty Court further time to procure prize papers from Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A772a 1 March 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the career and character of Lieut. Haverkarn late of Carolina Black Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A772b 28 February 1796
Note from Henry Dundas (1st Viscount Melville) to Grey, requesting his opinion on Haverkarn's memorial.
Paper 1f.
A773 7 March 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning clothing for the Light Cavalry in the West Indies and also concerning an absent officer.
Paper 1f.
A774 12 March 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's pay and allowances as Commander in Chief in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A775 17 March 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a bargain he suggested should be made with the claimants of the Lucy, and a military disaster at St. Vincent.
Paper 1f.
A776 21 March 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Leyland and the accountrements lost by his Regiment (the 64th) in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A777 21 March 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the papers of which Mr. Beete had to procure copies, and the arrest of Munro.
Paper 2ff.
A778 24 March 1796
Letter from Major General Myers to Grey.
Concerning military operations in the West Indies and legal and financial matters.
Paper 4ff.
A779a 24 March 1796
Letter from Major General Myers to Grey.
Concerning the inefficiency of the government of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A779b 24 March 1796
Letter from J. Bontein to Myers, concerning the impossibility of obtaining copies of Admiralty papers on prizes taken in Martinique.
Paper 1f.
A780 26 March 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the lost accountrements of General Leyland's Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A781 28 March 1796
Letter from Major General Myers to Grey.
Concerning delay in sending admiralty papers relating to prize matters, a presentation of plate to Grey voted by the Supreme Council of Martinique, and legal, financial, and military matters in the
West Indies.
Paper 4ff.
A782 1 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a statement he was preparing for the press on prize business, a sketch written to Major-General Francis Dundas on the subject, and Munro's answer to the bill filed against him.
Paper 1f.
A783 4 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the case of Ensign Smart who was to be court-martialled, and Colonel Magan's letter and memorial.
Paper 1f.
A784 4 April 1796
Certificate concerning the military service of Lieut.-Colonel Magan in the West Indies, etc.
Paper 1f.
A785 6 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his attendance of the levée and the claim of Mr. Phipps and his deputy, Mr. Graeme, to prize money.
Paper 1f.
A786a 9 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize money due from the Ordnance Office, Mr. Cooke and charity money (for the relief of widows and families of deceased servicemen), and criticizing Grey's suggested application of part of the said
charity.
Paper 2ff.
A786b 8 April 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Christopher Cooke.
Concerning the above-mentioned charity and the payment of £40 from it, and another financial matter.
Paper 1f.
A787 10 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter to the Board of Ordnance.
Paper 1f.
A788a 10 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the division of the charity money between the army and navy so that it could be applied to proper objects of charity in respect of each service.
Paper 2ff.
A788b 11 April 1796
Draft letter which Fisher proposes Grey should write to Christopher Cooke on the subject.
Paper 1f.
A789 13 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the division of the charity money and its application to proper objects.
Paper 2ff.
A790 15 April 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the unending business connected with Grey's command, General Leyland and the lost accoutrements, and the court martial of Ensign Smart.
Paper 1f.
A791 [28 April 1796]
Copy order of the House of Commons that copies or extracts of various letters from Grey and Jervis should be laid before the House.
Paper 2ff.
A792a 1 May 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the letter books kept by Fisher as Grey's secretary in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A792b 1 May 1796
Enclosed:
List of such letters, etc. as it might be advisable to read besides those called for by Mr. Dundas.
Paper 2ff.
A792c 1 May 1796
Notes concerning the letters which were to be laid before the House of Commons: details of where copies of some of them would be found and remarks about others.
Paper 2ff.
A793 2 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the delay in securing authority for the distribution of prize money, and criticism of the Duke of Portland.
Paper 2ff.
A794 10 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Concerning papers relative to Mallespine which were to be laid before Sir William Scott, and the time that he [Kaye] would be able to meet Grey.
Paper 1f.
A795 11 May 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Secretary at War [William Windham].
Recommending the widow of the late Major Grant for relief.
Paper 2ff.
A796a 12 May 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the proposals for the augmentation of the 20th Light Dragoons, Lieut.-Colonel Incledon's position, and the San Domingo prize agency.
Paper 1f.
A796b 12 May 1796
Copy letter to be sent by Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the augmenting of the 20th Regiment of Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A796c 12 May 1796
Proposals for augmenting the said Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A797a 12 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Concerning a copy of the King's grant of the Port au Prince prize money and a draft letter, both of which were to be sent to Major General (Sir) Adam Williamson.
Paper 1f.
A797b 12 May 1796
Draft letter from Grey and Vice Admiral J. Ford to write to Sir Adam Williamson.
Requesting him to elucidate his claim to share in the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A798 13 May 1796
Letter from Major-General Sir Adam Williamson to Grey and Vice-Admiral Ford.
Stating his claim to share in the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A799 13 May 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter to the Secretary at War about the pension of Lieut.-Colonel Irving's widow.
Paper 1f.
A800 13 May 1796
Letter from Maria Maddock (for her uncle Vice-Admiral Ford) to Grey.
Expressing Ford's approval of Grey's "cautious manner" concerning the Port au Prince business, and concerning Grey's illness and his own.
Paper 1f.
A801 [14th(?)] May 1796
Letter from Vice-Admiral John Ford to Grey.
Concerning General Williamson's answer to their letter and the action to be taken by Grey.
Paper 1f.
A802a 14 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Major-General Sir Adam Williamson's claim to share in the Port au Prince prize money, its need for elucidation, and a possible means of deciding it.
Paper 2ff.
A802b 14 May 1796
Draft letter for Grey and Vice-Admiral Ford to write to Major-General Sir Adam Williamson.
Asking him in what rank or class he claims to share in the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A803 14 May 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter book containing correspondence with the governors of West Indian islands.
Paper 1f.
A804 15 May 1796
Letter from Major-General Sir Adam Williamson to Grey.
Concerning the rank in which he was claiming the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A805 16 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Sir Adam Williamson's claim to prize money and the question whether the French corps should share in the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A806
Minutes [by Grey] on a case about the San Domingo prize money.
Concerning the command of the forces in San Domingo and the sharing of prize money between Major General Sir Adam Williamson and Brigadier-General Whyte.
Paper 2ff.
A807 23 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Sir Adam Williamson and the distribution of prize money, Sir Francis Baring's detaining of prize money, the claim of Lieut.-Colonel Clapham, the hearing of the Martinique claims, and Mr. Grey and the
Northumberland election.
Paper 2ff.
A808 23 May 1796
Letter from Henry Dundas [to Grey].
Concerning the Duke of Portland and the San Domingo prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A809 23 May 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter and proposals about the 20th Regiment.
[See
Nos. 796b-c.]
Paper 2ff.
A810 26 May 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the day they were to go to the Ordnance Office.
Paper 1f.
A811 28 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Promising to obtain an opinion on the subject of Grey's letter [Colonel Clapham's claim].
Paper 1f.
A812 31 May 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Captain Stewart's request and unclaimed shares of prize money due to the land forces and the advisability of leaving such matters to the prize agents.
Paper 2ff.
A813 7 June 1796
Copy letter from Fisher to Sir Adam Williamson.
Concerning Grey's orders to Brigadier General Whyte with reference to San Domingo.
Paper 1f.
A814 7 June 1796
Letter from Major-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning military operations in St. Lucia against the French, and legal and financial matters.
Paper 4ff.
A815 8 June 1796
Letter from Major-General Myers [to Grey].
Concerning payment for the plate presented to Grey by the inhabitants of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A816a 9 June 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Charles Lennox to Grey.
Supporting the claim for losses made in the enclosed documents.
Paper 2ff.
A816b 9 June 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Captains Hay and Robertson, Lieut. Westerman and Surgeon Bishopp to Lennox, concerning a certificate of their losses at Fort Matilda, Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A816c 9 June 1796
Enclosed:
Copy certificate of the above persons as to the loss of their baggage, camp equipage etc. as a result of the evacuation of Fort Matilda on 10 December 1794.
Paper 1f.
A817 24 June 1796
Letter from Major General Myers to Grey.
Giving news from various West Indian islands.
Paper 4ff.
A818 29 June 1796
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey].
Requesting papers concerning the San Domingo prize money.
Paper 1f.
A818* 2 July 1796
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning payment of money to the Ordnance to enable them to pay the sum due for stores captured in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A819 [1796]
“A letter from the Corsican Republicans, refugees in France, to their Fellow Patriots in Corsica. Dated from the Army in Italy the 16th of July in the fourth year of the Republic one and
indivisible”.
Encouraging them to expel the English troops and join France. (English.)
Paper 4ff.
A820 22 July 1796
Letter from Major-General Myers [to Grey].
Concerning the military situation in the West Indies, Grey's plate, and his (Myers') hopes of returning to England.
Paper 2ff.
A821 22 July 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stocks, and the sale of stock to pay what was due for the American schooner and cargo, and other financial matters.
Paper 2ff.
A822 31 July 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the claim of certain officers for losses sustained by the evacuation of Fort Matilda, and the rejection of a proposal to dismount the 20th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A823 3 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning instructions sent to Lieut.-Colonel Meyrick, Grey's being placed on the staff, his own desire for promotion, and suggesting what Grey might be able to procure for him.
Paper 2ff.
A824 3 August 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Grey's appointment to command the Southern district of England.
Paper 2ff.
A825 4 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Quoting note from R. Brown of the War Office to Fisher, 3 August 1796, informing him that Grey was appointed to the command of the Southern District; and concerning particulars of
Grey's new command, and the death of Sir Robert Pigot.
Paper 2ff.
A826 4 August 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning a scheme to deprive of the resources of the country the enemy landing on the coast of Sussex and Kent.
Paper 2ff.
A827 5 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Giving a list of the staff in the Southern District, suggesting that Grey's son, William, and Captain Visscher should be two of Grey's aides de camp, concerning various situations to which he himself might be
promoted, and his attempt to get prize money from the Ordnance Board.
Paper 2ff.
A828 6 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning changes in staff appointments and in the districts assigned to certain officers, and suggesting that Grey might form a battalion of which he could give Fisher the command with the rank of Brigadier.
Paper 2ff.
A829 9 August 1796
Warrant addressed to Grey authorizing the holding of General Court Martials.
Signed: Portland and George III.
Seal: 1 red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A830 9 August 1796
Letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning his appointment as General with three aides de camp.
Paper 2ff.
A831 9 August 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that he could have leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A832 9 August 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Giving him permission to remain longer in the North and concerning the promotion of Fisher.
Paper 2ff.
A833 10 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning furniture for Grey, the Duke of York's decision about appointing Fisher a brigadier, suggesting various appointments he might hold under Grey, and concerning his visit to the Ordnance Board.
Paper 2ff.
A834 11 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning accommodation and other arrangements for Grey when he took up command of the Southern District, the San Domingo prize money, and the question of placing Fisher on Grey's staff and giving him command of
an efficient corps.
Paper 2ff.
A835a 11 August 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A835b 10 August 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Matthew Lewis to Brownrigg, concerning the indemnification of officers in respect of their losses at Fort Matilda.
Paper 2ff.
A836
Extract of letter from the Board of Ordnance to Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Brady, 13 August 1796.
[The extract seems to have been addressed to Major Keightley.]
Concerning the quantity of ammunition allowed to
each soldier.
Paper 2ff.
A837 13 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the return of Grey's son William from the West Indies, and a set-back in Charles Kerr's affair.
Paper 2ff.
A838 17 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's house in Hertford Street and one that might be suitable for him in Berkeley Street, the appointment for which Grey had recommended Fisher, transactions with the Board of Ordnance over prize
business and the possibility of Fisher's gaining the rank of colonel by raising a regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A839 18 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his attempts to procure a correct list of general officers on the staff etc. in Grey's district, Grey's decision to bring all his family with him to London and Brighton, his gratitude to Grey for his
efforts to assist him, and the threat of a French invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A840 20 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his promotion, details of the amenities etc. at Brighton and of accommodation there and in the neighbourhood, Captain (or Major) Hare, a rumour of an intended French invasion, and allowances due to
Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A841 22 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning money due to Grey, Grey's former cook, the payment of the demand of the proprietors of the American Schooner Relief, Fisher's doubts about the appointment of Brigade Major
General and his opinion that Brownrigg prevents his promotion, Lieut.-Colonel Hart and Lieut.-Colonel Taylor, his intended visit to Brighton and the threatened French invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A842 22 August 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning his application for appointment of Major Ponsonby as an aide-de-camp.
Paper 1f.
A843 23 August 1796
Letter from Charles Long to Grey.
Requesting information for the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury concerning the charge of M. Guignon for cattle and sheep supplied to the forces in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A844 23 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's forage money, the private soldiers' shares of the ordnance money, the censure of some generals for making false claims for forage money and inviting Grey and his family to dinner.
Paper 2ff.
A845 24 August 1796
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the return of Commissary Jaffray from the West Indies and the money due from him, Captain Whitworth's desire to serve under Grey, Grey's application to the Duke of York in favour of Brigadier Mascot and
accommodation available in and near Brighton.
Paper 2ff.
A846 26 August 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York would recommend Lieut.-Colonel Taylor as Assistant Quarter Master General to Grey's command.
Paper 2ff.
A847
English translation of note from General Andre Mouret to the Commander in Chief of the English fleet in the Mediterranean, 19th Fructidor in the 4th year of the Republic [5 September 1796].
Warning him that he
would not receive any flag of truce in the future.
Paper 1f.
1796 [Pt.2]A848 10 September 1796
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning short pay commissions.
Paper 2ff.
A849 12 September 1796
Letter from Lieut. Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Informing him that he would visit him in a few days.
Paper 1f.
A850a 12 September 1796
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Promising to report on the defence of the Southern district, and requesting permission to take Captain William Gore and William Grey as two of his aides de camp.
Paper 1f.
A850b
Fair copy of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A851 13 September 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Charles Long.
Concerning M. Guignon and the charge for the fresh meat supplied to the forces in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A852 14 September 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York approved the appointment of the Hon. Captain William Gore and Captain William Grey as Grey's aides-de-camp.
Paper 2ff.
A853 14 September 1796
Letter from R.H. Crew (Secretary at the Ordnance Office) to Grey.
Concerning the accounts of the late Thomas Rudyerd as Paymaster of Artillery on the expedition to the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A854 14 September 1796
Letter from General Morrison to Grey.
Apologising for a mistake in a return.
Paper 2ff.
A855 16 September 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
General orders to all generals and other officers on the staff.
Paper 1f.
A856 18 September 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Reporting his arrival to take command of the Southern District and concerning the condition of the troops and the need for more horses for the artillery.
Paper 1f.
A857a 19 September 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning exemption of M.Ps. from the General Orders of 16 September.
Paper 2ff.
A857b
Copy of the above letter.
Paper 1f.
A858 21 September 1796
Circular letter from William Windham [Secretary at War] to Grey.
Concerning a revised scheme for the appointment and payment of veterinary surgeons for the cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A859a 22 September 1796
Circular letter from William Windham to the colonels or officers commanding regiments.
Covering letter to the enclosures.
2ff. (1f. blank.)
A859b-c 22 September 1796
Enclosed:
Proclamation for pardoning deserters (from the army).
2 copies. Each 1f.
A860 25 September 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning officers who were also M.Ps., and requesting a warrant to hold general court martials.
Paper 2ff.
A861a 26 September 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A861b 12 September 1796
Copy letter from Lieut. Thomas Willis to Evan Nepean.
Making a suggestion about the positioning of forces near Chichester in case of an invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A862 26 September 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the charges against the surgeon of the 1st Dragoon Guards, and leave of absence for officers who were M.Ps.
Paper 2ff.
A863 29 September 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's satisfaction at the report Grey had made on the corps he had inspected in his district, and concerning court martial.
Paper 2ff.
A864 29 September 1796
Copy letter from William Raymond (Brigade Major General) to Major General Egerton (or Commanding Officer at Chelmsford).
Stating that Lord Cornwallis was authorised to grant leave of absence to officers.
Paper 1f.
A865 29 September 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning officers of the West Middlesex Militia who had signed a letter (published in the press) dissenting from the findings of a court martial.
Paper 2ff.
A866a 29 September 1796
Note from Messrs. Meyrick to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A866b 20 September 1796
Printed booklet:
Regulations and Instructions for carrying on the Recruiting Service.
35pp. plus 3 forms.
A867 30 September 1796
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning bread supply to troops.
Paper 2ff.
A868a 30 September 1796
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning compensation to Colonels of Regiments for the loss they would sustain by the abolition of regimental chaplaincies.
Paper 2ff.
A868b 30 September 1796
Enclosed:
Copy circular from Windham to army chaplains.
Informing them of new regulations concerning their position.
Paper 2ff.
A868c 23 September 1796
Enclosed:
Printed copy of His Majesty's warrant for abolishing regimental chaplaincies and making more effectual provision for the performance of religious duties throughout the army.
Paper 2ff.
A869 1 October 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the warrant to empower Grey to hold courts martial and the procedure that might have to be followed in connexion with the court martial of members of the West Middlesex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A870 1 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting him to provide a guard to conduct French prisoners to Deal.
Paper 1f.
A871a 1 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A871b 29 September 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from John Lord Downe to Brownrigg.
Requesting that his regiment should remain for the winter in Dover Castle.
Paper 2ff.
A872 1 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning resignations of officers.
Paper 1f.
A873a 2 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A873b 19 September 1796
Enclosed:
Petition of Captain Francis Gallini of the West Middlesex Militia to the Duke of York that the charge on which he had been arrested (that he challenged a superior officer to a duel) might be brought to an immediate hearing. [A copy
of the charge, dated 12 September 1796, is included in the petition.]
Paper 2ff.
A874 3 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York approved of his rejection of the resignations of certain militia officers.
Paper 2ff.
A875 4 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the affair of Captain Gallini of the West Middlesex Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A876 4 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Recommending that Lord Downe's request about winter quarters be refused.
Paper 1f.
A877 5 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Informing him that the officers of the West Middlesex Militia had acknowledged their error.
Paper 1f.
A878 5 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning Captain Gallini.
Paper 1f.
A879 5 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of his recommendation of Captain Keightly(?) as Brigade Major.
Paper 1f.
A880 5 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the winter quarters of the West York Regiment under Lord Downe's command.
Paper 2ff.
A881 5 October 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Grey's power to grant leave of absence to militia officers in his district.
Paper 2ff.
A882a 7 October 1796
Letter from Harry Calvert (Acting Deputy Quarter Master General) to Grey.
Concerning accommodation of troops destined for the new barracks.
Paper 2ff.
A882b 6 October 1796
Copy letter from Major General Oliver De Lancey to the Duke of York.
Concerning furnishings for new barracks.
Paper 2ff.
A883a 7 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis [Secretary of W. Windham] to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
883b 6 October 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from Edward Carleton [J.P. for Sussex] to the Secretary at War.
Concerning the quartering of militia at Arundel.
Paper 2ff.
A884 8 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him that the Oxford Fencible Cavalry had been ordered to proceed to Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A885 8 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the marching of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards through Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A886a 8 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the concession by the officers of the West Middlesex Militia; and Captain Morrison.
Paper 2ff.
A886b 5 October 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from Captain Archibald Morrison to Brownrigg, concerning the following letter.
Paper 2ff.
A886c 5 October 1796
Enclosed:
Letter from Morrison to the Duke of York.
Complaining of the publication of a letter (written by some militia officers) in the press, and requesting the Duke's protection.
Paper 2ff.
A887 9 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to William Windham.
Concerning the Oxford Fencible Cavalry and the march of the Royal Horse Guards.
Paper 1f.
A888 9 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning barracks, the break up of various camps, and replying to Brownrigg's letter of 8 October 1796.
Paper 1f.
A889 12 October 1796
Circular letter from William Windham [to Grey].
Concerning the selection of invalids fit enough for garrison duty.
Paper 2ff.
A890 13 October 1796
Letter from G. Morrison [Quarter Master General] to Grey.
Informing him that the 70th and 85th Regiments of Foot had been ordered to Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A891 13 October 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the court martial of Captain Gallini, and the case of Captain Wood and Colonel Bailey.
Paper 2ff.
A892 13 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the militia officers who had given up the idea of resignation, and the discretionary power which had been given to him to grant leave of absence to officers.
Paper 1f.
A893 14 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the decision of the militia officers not to resign and the prospect of healing dissensions in the [West] Middlesex Regiment [of Militia].
Paper 1f.
A894 14 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the court martial of Captain Gallini, the dispute between Bailey and Wood, and the artillery at Brighton.
Paper 2ff.
A895
Return of officers and men (including militia regiments), artillery, waggons and ammunition in the County of Sussex, 12-14 October 1796.
Paper 2ff.
A896 15 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him that detachments of the 81st Regiment were to proceed to the Southern District when they returned from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A897 15 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Colonel Cotterell.
Concerning leave of absence for Captain Whitney.
Paper 1f.
A898 16 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Secretary at War [William Windham].
Concerning quarters for 81st Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A899 17 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the strength of the 81st Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A900 17 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Reporting the Duke of York's satisfaction at hearing there was a prospect of ending the differences in the West Middlesex Regiment of Militia.
Paper 1f.
A901 17 October 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Declaring that he hoped to complete his principal business at Woolwich Warren soon, after which he would come to Brighton.
Paper 1f.
A902 18 October 1796
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning prize money to be received from the Ordnance Board.
Paper 2ff.
A903 19 October 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the marching orders of the Lanark and Dumbarton Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A904 20 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Secretary at War [William Windham].
Concerning the officer he had appointed to take charge of the invalids.
Paper 1f.
A905 20 October 1796
Draft letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the charges of Captain Morrison against Captain Gallini, the dispute between Colonel Bailey and Major Wood, the question of resignation of commands and of absence without leave in
militia regiments, accommodation difficulties at Ashford, and his (Grey's) survey of the district under his command.
Paper 2ff.
A906 21 October 1796
Draft letter from Grey to Major General De Lancey.
Concerning the use of artillery horses for transport purposes, and the barracks at Ashford.
Paper 1f.
A907 21 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Major General De Lancey.
Concerning accommodation for the guard at Brighton.
Paper 1f.
A908 22 October 1796
Letter from Major-General Oliver De Lancey to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter of 21 October. [Cf.
Nos. 906, 907.]
Paper 2ff.
A909 22 October 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Informing him that he would put Grey's application about the Gunner's House at Folkestone Battery before Lord Cornwallis.
Paper 1f.
A910 23 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the dispute between Colonel Bailey and Major Wood, and the defence of the Southern district, and requesting promotion for Captain William Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A911 25 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Major-General Oliver De Lancey.
Concerning fencing for the barracks at Ashford.
Paper 1f.
A912 26 October 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the driving inland of cattle on the coast of the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A913 26 October 1796
Draft letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning a question about clothing for troops, the appointment of his son H. G. Grey to the 17th Light Dragoons, and the need for an additional Brigade Major in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A914 27 October 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the recommendation of Grey's son as Lieut.-Colonel of 17th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A915 27 October 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Richard Taylor (Deputy Barrack Master General) to Grey.
Concerning fencing for the barracks at Ashford.
Paper 2ff.
A916 28 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
On the driving of cattle from the coast.
Paper 2ff.
A917 28 October 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning the Gunner's House at Folkstone, the use of part of Sandgate Castle for an officers' guard, and the gun wharf at Portsmouth.
Paper 2ff.
A918 28 October 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning an assembly of cavalry at Tunbridge Wells for instruction in sword exercise.
Paper 2ff.
A919 29 October 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the dispute between Wood and Bailey, Lord Cornwallis' orders, defence measures, and the clothing of a party of Grey's Regiment at Maidstone.
Paper 2ff.
A920 30 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the disputes in the West Middlesex Regiment, and restrictions on leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A921 30 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning his plan for depriving an invader of provisions.
Paper 1f.
A922 30 October 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the very bad state of the Denbigh Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A923 31 October 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Denbighshire Militia and leave of absence for Captain Best.
Paper 2ff.
A924 1 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Forwarding intelligence.
Paper 2ff.
A925 2 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning a proposal to raise two companies at Seaford.
Paper 2ff.
A926 5 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Making observations on the defence of the coast of the Southern District.
Paper 4ff.
A927 6 November 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Brady to Grey.
Concerning sites near Lewes for the parking of artillery during the winter.
Paper 2ff.
A928 7 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the formation of flank battalions.
Paper 2ff.
A929 8 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Making a detailed reply to the Duke of York's letter of 5 November 1796.
Paper 4ff.
A930 11 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Approving of the Horse Artillery being brought to Brighton.
Paper 2ff.
A931 12 November 1796
Letter from [Sir] Harry Calvert (deputy Adjutant-General) to Grey.
Requesting a return of the general officers serving in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A932 13 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Lord Cornwallis.
Congratulating him on Lord Broom's recovery, and concerning the misunderstanding between Major General Grenfield and Major Cuppage, of the Royal Artillery, and the changes in staff that would have to
be made because of it.
Paper 2ff.
A933 14 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the driving of cattle from the coast; flank battalions, and Volunteer and Yeomanry Corps.
Paper 2ff.
A934 15 November 1796
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning arrangements relating to prize money from the ordnance stores captured at Port au Prince.
Paper 2ff.
A935a 16 November 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A935b 12 November 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from [Sir] Evan Nepean to Brownrigg, concerning the following document.
Paper 2ff.
A935c
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Admiral Peyton to Nepean, 11 November 1796, concerning arrangements to inform Grey and Grenfield of the approach of enemy troop ships.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A936a 17 November 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Best's leave and directions about leave of absence of militia officers.
Paper 2ff.
A936b 13 November 1796
Attached:
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Clutton to Grey, concerning Captain Best's leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A937 17 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to William Cumine.
Concerning Maddocks (Vice-Admiral Ford's Executor) and the Port au Prince prize money, with copy letter from Grey to Bogle and Cumine giving them directions about that money.
Paper 1f.
A938 17 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the case of Colonel Bailey of the West Middlesex Militia.
Paper 1f.
A939 18 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the court martial of Colonel Bailey.
Paper 2ff.
A940 18 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning returns of Volunteer and Yeomanry Corps, the disembarkation of the French at Dunkirk, and Colonel Bailey.
Paper 2ff.
A941 19 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning Colonel Bailey, and a meeting at which the driving of cattle from the coast was considered.
Paper 1f.
A942 19 November 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Horsham Barracks as a proper situation for two flank battalions.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A943 20 November 1796
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning discontent that would arise on account of the delay in the distribution of the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A944 20 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter of 18 November [
No. 940 ].
Paper 1f.
A945 21 November 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Giving him the Duke of York's orders for the formation of two battalions of Grenadiers and two battalions of Light Infantry from the regiments in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A946 21 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the formation of flank companies into battalions, and recommending Colonel Fisher and another for promotion.
Paper 2ff.
A947a 22 November 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the enclosures.
Paper 1f.
A947b 16 November 1796
Enclosed:
Copy letter from the Duke of Portland to the Duke of York.
Concerning corps of Yeomanry Cavalry and Volunteer Infantry.
Paper 2ff.
A947c 16 November 1796
Enclosed:
Copy circular letter from Portland to Lords Lieutenant, concerning monthly reports from the officers commanding the above corps.
Paper 2ff.
A948 23 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Expressing his gratification at the Duke of York's good opinion of him, the court martial of Colonel Bailey, and Grey's arrangement to meet Lord Cornwallis.
Paper 1f.
A949 23 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Promising to write to the Duke of York about Horsham Barracks.
Paper 1f.
A950 25 November 1796
Letter from Matthew Lewis (Secretary of William Windham) to Grey.
Concerning orders to a party of 3rd Dragoon Guards detailed for instructions in the sword exercise.
Paper 1f.
A951 29 November 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a petition from Alexander Adams, a soldier in the Lanarkshire Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A952 30 November 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Suggesting the construction of barracks at strategic points and concerning flank battalions.
Paper 2ff.
A953 30 November 1796
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A954 1 December 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major Hadden's being allowed to leave Canterbury for London in consequence of his being appointed Secretary to Major General Stuart.
Paper 1f.
A955 2 December 1796
Note from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Requesting a copy of his letter to Grey of 21 November.
Paper 2ff.
A956 3 December 1796
Letter from Major General Oliver De Lancey to Grey.
Stating that the completion of the barracks at Lewes was to be expedited and that supplies were ordered for the Worcester Regiment at Hastings and for Horsham Barracks.
Paper 2ff.
A957 3 December 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an ensigncy for George Burrell, and the Duke of York's approval of Grey's proposals about the stationing of troops at certain places in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A958 4 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning flank companies, turnpikes, and postage.
Paper 2ff.
A959 8 December 1796
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the allocation of officers for the training of supplementary militia.
Paper 2ff.
A960 8 December 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning the construction of new barracks in the Southern District, the defences along the coast, and General Grinfield.
Paper 2ff.
A961a 8 December 1796
Draft letter from Grey to William Cumine.
Concerning the distribution of the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A961b 8 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Cumine.
Concerning the distribution of the above-mentioned prize money.
[Differs from the preceding draft letter.]
Paper 1f.
A962 11 December 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of barracks by medical officers and the necessity of cleanliness in them.
Paper 2ff.
A963 11 December 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning Major-General Grinfield and the Artillery Department, the inspection of artillery, and Grinfield and Major Cuppage.
Paper 2ff.
A964 12 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Major Oliver De Lancey.
Concerning barracks to be constructed at Silver Hill, Battle and Bexhill and the extreme neglect of the men of the East Suffolk Regiment in the barracks at Ashford.
Paper 1f.
A965 12 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning flank corps.
Paper 2ff.
A966a 12-13 December 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Major Granby Clay; and flank corps.
Paper 2ff.
A966b
Enclosed:
Copy case with opinion of J. Scott and J. Mitford [the Attorney General and the Solicitor General] on the right of officers to exemption from paying tolls. n.d.
Paper 2ff.
A967 13 December 1796
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning provision of officers to train supplementary militia and the suspension of the plan to form the flank companies of the regiments in Grey's district into battalions.
Paper 2ff.
A968 14 December 1796
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of the Revd. John Gamble as Chaplain General to the Forces.
Paper 2ff.
A969 14 December 1796
Language:
French
Letter from De Curt to Grey.
Concerning the money for the plate presented to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A970 15 December 1796
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence to Lieut.-General St. John.
Paper 1f.
A971 15 December 1796
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A972 17 December 1796
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Lennox's claim to prize money, the hearing of the Martinique claims, and negotiations for peace.
Paper 2ff.
A973 18 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning a duel between Colonel Bailey and Major Wood.
Paper 1f.
A974 19 December 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the formation of a reserve force in the Southern District and the augmentation of the strength of the invalids.
Paper 2ff.
A975 21 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the formation of a reserve in his district and the need for hospitals.
Paper 2ff.
A976 22 December 1796
Letter from R. H. Crew [Secretary at the Ordnance Office] to Grey.
Concerning the bad condition of the ordnance horses attached to the park of artillery in the Sussex district.
Paper 1f.
A977 23 December 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Brigade Majors Clay and Keightley.
Paper 2ff.
A978 24 December 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning "works" at Dover, the batteries near Dover Castle and the Isle of Thanet, and a plan of the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A979 25 December 1796
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the formation of a reserve in the Southern District, and the building of hospitals.
Paper 2ff.
A980 26 December 1796
Circular letter from Matthew Lewis [Secretary to William Windham] to Grey.
Concerning the medical inspection of temporary barracks in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A981 27 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the formation of a reserve in his district.
Paper 2ff.
A982 27 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the reserve and flank battalions.
Paper 1f.
A983 29 December 1796
Copy of letter from Grey to William Cumine.
Concerning the claim of Colonel Lennox and his corps to share in the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A984 29 December 1796
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Brady to Grey.
Stating that he would attend to Grey's orders concerning James Barber and others.
Paper 1f.
A985 29 December 1796
Copy letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning Brigade Major Clay and Captain Keightley.
Paper 1f.
A986 30 December 1796
Copy letter from Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Brady to Major-General Drummond.
Concerning two deserters (Phillott and Neal) and James Barber who was accused of stealing from army stores.
Paper 1f.
1797 [Pt.1]A987 1 January 1797
Copy letter from Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Brady to R. H. Crew.
Concerning the state of the ordnance horses attached to the park of artillery in the Sussex district.
Paper 2ff.
A988 2 January 1797
Letter from Captain Edward Barron (Assistant Barrack Master General) to Grey.
Reporting the completion of barracks near Lewes.
Paper 2ff.
A989 2 January 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Lennox's claim.
Paper 2ff.
A990 4 January 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Hone's pay, the question of a reserve being formed and flank battalions, the promotion of Grey's son William, the recalling of officers who had leave of absence to attend Parliament,
and the admission of John Barnaby into Chelsea Hospital.
Paper 2ff.
A991 5 January 1797
Draft letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the formation of a reserve, the failure of the French expedition against Ireland, and recommending Captain John Wood as Brigade Major.
Paper 2ff.
A992 6 January 1797
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the French expedition against Ireland and England.
Paper 2ff.
A993 7 January 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Lennox's claim, and General Williamson and the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A994 8 January 1797 [endorsed 7 January]
Draft letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Replying to Fawcett's letter of 4 January [
No. 990 ].
Paper 1f.
A995 9 January 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the defence of the south coast against invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A996 10 January 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Warning Grey about distributing prize money before Colonel Lennox's claim had been decided.
Paper 2ff.
A997 11 January 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning a report to the Board of Ordnance and plans he was making of Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A998 13 January 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Lennox's claim, advising that Grey and Jervis could receive their shares of the prize money immediately, and concerning the delay of Government in paying demands.
Paper 2ff.
A999 14 January 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Cumine.
Concerning the payment of his own share of the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1000 18 January 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter of 14 January 1797.
Paper 2ff.
A1001a
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of a receipt and miscellaneous disbursements, January - December 1796.
Paper 2ff.
A1001b 21 January 1797
Receipt of Joseph Harrison for £459. 2s. 10½d. from Grey, the balance of the above account.
Paper 1f.
A1001c
Vouchers corresponding with the above account, including receipts for payments of interest on bonds.
12 pieces.
A1002 22 January 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a bill of exchange which Grey had returned to him.
Paper 2ff.
A1003 25 January 1797
Draft letter from Grey to Sir William Fawcett.
Concerning the case of Captains Smith and Foulkes of the Denbigh Regiment of Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1004 29 January 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning the defences of the Southern and Eastern Districts.
Paper 2ff.
A1005 29 January 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss.
Concerning the defences of the Southern and Eastern Districts, Lord Cornwallis' return to India, and the French plans against England.
Paper 2ff.
A1006 3 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting, on behalf of the Duke of York, a copy of the letter which the officers of the West Middlesex Militia signed apologising for their advertisement concerning the court martial of Ensign Moises.
Paper 2ff.
A1007 3 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Captain Vischer as Grey's Aide-de-Camp, and the granting of an ensigncy to George Burrell.
Paper 1f.
A1008a 3 February 1797
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Requesting information about performance of religious duties at each of the barracks in his district.
Paper 2ff.
A1008b 3 February 1797
Enclosed:
Circular letter from J. Gamble (the Chaplain General).
Concerning payment to parish clergy for additional duties occasioned by the attendance of soldiers at their churches.
Paper 2ff.
A1009 5 February 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning coastal batteries.
Paper 2ff.
A1010 5 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Covering letter to copy of the apology of the officers of the West Middlesex Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1011 5 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Requesting him to express his thanks to the Duke of York for appointing Burrell to an Ensigncy and for approving of Captain Vischer as one of his Aides-de-Camp.
Paper 1f.
A1012 6 February 1797
Letter from Major-General Oliver De Lancey to Grey.
Concerning the barracks at Ashford.
Paper 2ff.
A1013 7 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning defence tactics in case of invasion, and the need for hospitals for the troops.
Paper 2ff.
A1014a 8 February 1797
Letter from the Quarter Master General (D. Dundas) to Grey.
Covering note to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1014b
Enclosed:
Particulars of "Magazines of biscuit for the Southern District".
Paper 2ff.
A1015a 10 February 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss and Major William Cuppage to Grey.
Requesting him to order that Archcliff Fort and Amherst's Battery should be put into the state of defence proposed in the enclosure.
A1015b 3 February 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from R. H. Crew [Secretary at the Ordnance Office] to Lieut.-Colonel Twiss and Major Cuppage.
Concerning the positioning of guns and magazines in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1016 11 February 1797
Copy letter R. H. Crew (Secretary at the Ordnance Office) to the Commanding Engineer and respective officers of the Ordnance at Martinique.
Ordering that 14 forges and 1230 water pipes of cast iron captured on Martinique in 1794 be delivered
up to the order of the Commander in Chief in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A1017 12 February 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Incledon's claim to prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1018 13 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning Frenchmen (probably smugglers) captured at Little Hampton.
Paper 2ff.
A1019 15-16 February 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning lottery tickets for the Grey family, prize business in which Jaffray and General Myers were involved, the suit against Baillie, the probability of invasion and praise of Grey's reports.
Paper 2ff.
A1020
Note concerning the lawsuits over the property taken on shore in Martinique, n.d.
Paper 1f.
A1021 16 February 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning defence plans for the Eastern and Southern Districts and equipment for Dover Castle.
Paper 2ff.
A1022 16 February 1797
Letter from the Marquis of Cornwallis to Grey.
Concerning Major General Grinfield and the defence of Dover Castle.
Paper 2ff.
A1023 17 February 1797
Incomplete copy from Grey to Fisher.
Replying to Fisher's letter of 15 February [
No. 1019 ].
Paper 2ff.
A1024 17 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the defence of Sheerness and the value of gun boats which would beat off privateers operating in the coastal waters; also concerning Captain Best's conduct.
Paper 1f.
A1025 18 February 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the purchase of stocks with prize money and the dividing of £14,000, a horse Fisher had purchased, and forces which were to be sent to India and Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1026 18 February 1797
Letter from Captain Charles Holloway to Grey.
Reporting on the method of transporting troops etc. across the Thames between Tilbury Fort and Gravesend.
Paper 2ff.
A1027 18 February 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Grey of the 12th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1028 19 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Lord Cornwallis.
Concerning the defences of Dover Castle.
Paper 1f.
A1029 19 February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss.
Concerning the defences of Dover Castle and the dismantling of those at Dungeness.
Paper 2ff.
A1030 20 February 1797
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning the fortifications of the Isle of Thanet, and at Dungeness.
Paper 2ff.
A1031 20 February 1797
Letter from Matthew Lewis [Secretary of William Windham] to Grey.
Concerning the stationing of the West Middlesex Militia at Dungeness.
Paper 2ff.
A1032 20 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished to see him on 23 February to arrange some points relative to the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1033 21 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a letter which had contradicted a report of an enemy fleet off Beachy Head.
Paper 2ff.
A1034a 21 February 1797
Letter from Lieut. Colonel William Twiss to Grey.
Concerning chemical preparations to be used against the enemy; and the batteries at Dungeness.
Paper 2ff.
A1034b
Letter on the defence of the Eastern District.
[This document may be one of the enclosures mentioned in the above letter in which case it is a letter from Lord Cornwallis to the Duke of York.]
Paper 6ff.
A1035 22 February 1797
Letter from Major William Cuppage to Lieut. General Bruce.
Concerning ordnance on the Isle of Thanet.
Paper 2ff.
A1036 22 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the removal of animals from the coast in case of invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A1037a 23 February 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning money due from Jaffray and stocks that he was intending to purchase, and the enclosure from Jaffray.
Paper 1f.
A1037b [22 February 1797]
Enclosed:
Letter from John Jaffray to Fisher.
Concerning business with the Treasury.
Paper 1f.
A1037c 23 February 1797
Note from George Rose to Fisher.
Requesting him to call on him the next day.
Paper 1f.
A1038 27 February 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1039 27 February 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning four men who attempted to land a man near Littlehampton, with extract of a letter from [Sir] Evan Nepean to Brownrigg on the subject.
Paper 1f.
A1040 28(?) February 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the four French fishermen in Chichester Gaol.
Paper 1f.
A1041 28 February 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stocks he had purchased with prize money, a proposal to the Treasury about the money owed by Jaffray, an accommodation over Munro's business, and the monthly army returns.
Paper 2ff.
A1042 3 March 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Jervis' victory over the Spanish fleet in the Mediterranean, the stocks standing in the names of Grey and Jervis, the charges against the funds, and the money due from Jaffray and Baillie.
Paper 2ff.
A1043 4 March 1797
Letter from Matthew Lewis [Secretary of William Windham] to Grey.
Giving details of quarters for troops who had left Canterbury on account of the parliamentary election there.
Paper 2ff.
A1044 4 March 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Lennox's claim to prize money, Grey's responsibility for prize money now that Vice Admiral Ford was dead, a bill in Chancery filed against Grey, and Jervis' victory.
Paper 2ff.
A1045 6 March 1797
Letter from Colonel J. Macleod [Deputy Adjutant General for the Artillery] to Grey.
Concerning new carriages for two troops of horse artillery in the Southern District and the equipment of these troops.
Paper 2ff.
A1046 6 March 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's attempt to procure the command of a regiment for him, a consultation at the King's Advocate's, Mallespine's suit, Madam Carrière's claims, money due from the West Indies, and Fisher's proposal to
return to London for a time and to find a house in Canterbury for Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1047 6 March 1797
Copy letter from Grey to J. Kaye.
Concerning the claim of Colonel Lennox, the bill in Chancery filed against Grey by Admiral Ford's executors, his wish that he had never seen the West Indies, and Jervis' victory.
Paper 1f.
A1048 6 March 1797
Copy letter from Grey to William Cumine.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 1f.
A1049 7 March 1797
Letter from Major William Cuppage to Lieut.-General Bruce.
Concerning artillery, horses, and ammunition.
Paper 2ff.
A1050 7 March 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning legal business in connexion with prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1051 7 March 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the hearing of Mallespine's claim, the conceding of Madame Carrière's claim, the probable result of the legal proceedings with regard to prize property.
Paper 2ff.
A1052 12 March 1797
Copy letter from Grey to Lieut.-Colonel William Twiss.
Concerning the "works" at Dover Castle.
Paper 1f.
A1053 15 March 1797
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning a plan of defence for the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1054 15 March 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the condemnation of Mallespine's property, Madame Carrière's claim, and the treatment of others whose claims might be justified.
Paper 2ff.
A1055 17 March 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the condemnation of the Martinique claims with one exception, and other prize matters.
Paper 1f.
A1056 17 March 1797
Account of Fisher to Grey (mainly of prize money).
Paper 1f.
A1057 18 March 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Explaining about the proposed distribution of San Domingo prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1058a 23 March 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him that the King had appointed him to the command of the 8th Regiment of the Light Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A1058b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A1059a 24 March 1797
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Replying to the Duke's letter of 23 March [No. 1058a].
Paper 1f.
A1059b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A1060 24 March 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning French claims against the condemnation of property.
Paper 2ff.
A1061a 24 March 1797
Letter from Matthew Lewis [Secretary of William Windham] to Grey.
Concerning the enclosed circular.
Paper 2ff.
A1061b-c 18 March 1797
Enclosed:
Two copies of circular letter from the Secretary at War to the commanding officers of cavalry.
On limiting the quantity of hay and straw supplied by innkeepers.
4pp.
A1062a 24 March 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Major Willding of the Denbighshire Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1062b 20 March 1797
Enclosed:
Letter from Major R. Willding to Lord Kenyon, requesting him to make known to the Duke of York the necessity of his being granted leave of absence to look after his lands at the appropriate time.
Paper 1f.
A1063 30 March 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Glanville's leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A1064 30 March 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his labours over prize business and proposing that he be allowed a charge of 5% on the interest money he receives; and giving a statement of the prize money which he considered himself to have been the "
active means of recovering".
Paper 2ff.
A1065 31 March 1797
Note [from Fisher] to Grey.
Giving an account of prize money paid to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1066 3 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Colonel Rodd; the Duke of York's sympathy for Grey on the death of his son Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey, Lieut.-Colonel Wortley as successor to Major-General Craig, and the
promotion of Captain Gray.
Paper 2ff.
A1067a 5 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 1f.
A1067b 31 March 1797
Enclosed:
Letter from Archibald Colquhoun to Brownrigg, requesting an extension of leave of absence for his father Cornet Colquhoun of the Lanark and Dumbarton Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A1067c
Enclosed:
f.1r. Letter from Major C. Hamilton to Cornet Colquhoun, 12 March 1797, informing him that his leave was extended to the end of April.
f.1v. Letter from John Richardson to Colquhoun, 26 March 1797, informing him that all general officers' leave was abolished and that he must join his corps by 14 April.
Paper 1f.
A1068 5 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Lieut. Watson of the 3rd Dragoon Guards.
Paper 2ff.
A1069a 5 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1069b 4 April 1797
Enclosed:
Letter from Colonel J. G. Cotterill to Brownrigg, informing him that he had sufficiently recovered to be able to join his regiment.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1070 5 April 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an interview with Rose at the Treasury, £8,000 which was to be paid to the captors, and the extent of the American claims.
Paper 2ff.
A1071
f.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 6-8 April 1797, concerning prize business with copy letter from Charles [2nd Earl] Grey to Fisher [8 April 1797 ] concerning claimants whose
cases might be favourably considered.
f.1r.-v. Copy letter from Major-General W. Myers to Fisher, 26 March 1797, concerning Monsieur Crasson of Martinique and his claim, and Myers and his forces in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1072a 17 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the action the Duke of York wished to be taken in respect of the enclosed letter.
Paper 2ff.
A1072b 14 April 1797
Enclosed:
Letter from Colonel Sir George Thomas to the Duke of York, concerning John Ludlom, a deserter, and Mr. Curling who induced him to desert and concealed him.
Paper 2ff.
A1073a 17 April 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished him to have the enclosed order enforced in the district under his command.
Paper 2ff.
A1073b
Enclosed:
Copy of the 10th Article of Instructions to Agents for Prisoners of War on Parole in Great Britain.
Concerning action to be taken in case of breaches of parole.
Paper 2ff.
A1074
f.1r.-v. Remarks by Major-General Myers on the claims by Crassons and Picoul to prize property seized by the captors of Martinique.
f.2r.-v. Copy letter from Major-General Myers to Fisher, 17 April 1797, concerning prize matters, and the death of Grey's son.
Paper 2ff.
A1075 19 April 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Henry Grey, financial matters in connexion with prize business, and the persons who were to have power to receive and dispose of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1076
f.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 22 April 1797.
Concerning Colquhoun's letter and the difficulties attending prize business.
f.1r. Copy letter from Ralph Colquhoun to Fisher, 28 April 1797, concerning money demanded by Mr. Jones (from Colquhoun), Mr. Don's resistance to claims on Mr. Kirr's estate and the possible way in which the
business would now be conducted.
Paper 2ff.
A1077
f.2r-v. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 25 April 1797.
Concerning the distribution of £14,000 prize money, the San Domingo prize money business - Colonel Lennox's claim - the receiving of a dividend due to Grey, and
a hogshead of porter for Grey.
f.1r. Copy letter from Fisher to Christopher Cooke, 21 April 1797.
Concerning the distribution of £14,000 prize money, to be divided between the army and navy.
f.1v. Copy letter from Christopher Cooke to Fisher, 22 April 1797.
Concerning the discontent which he believed the distribution of a small sum of prize money would arouse among the seamen.
Paper 2ff.
A1078 29 April - 1 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning American claims to prize goods and a meeting with Mr. Dundas to be held on the subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1079 1 May 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of the ordnance store prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1080 2 May 1797
Copy letter from Grey to William Cumine.
Concerning the distribution of the prize money and his own share of it.
Paper 1f.
A1081 2 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning money expected from Mr. Cumine and stocks which he wished to purchase in Grey's name with it.
Paper 2ff.
A1082 3 May 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning Grey's share of the prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1083 4 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business, especially the purchase of stock.
Paper 2ff.
A1084 5 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stock transferred into Grey's name, a rise in the price of 3% stock, and the Emperor's treaty of peace.
Paper 2ff.
A1085 6 May 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-General Bruce's health.
Paper 1f.
A1086 6 May 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the necessity for vigilance against dissatisfaction or disaffection in the army.
Paper 2ff.
A1087 9 May 1797
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Reporting that there was no dissatisfaction or disobedience among the troops under his command.
Paper 1f.
A1088 12 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's kindness to him, the question of Jervis' title for his earldom, a consultation to be held on the prize causes that were deemed favourable to the claimants, his burden of work, a suit against
General Myers and steps to provide for his defence, and the appointment of Cuyler as Commander in Chief in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1089 13 May 1797
Return of intrenching tools and sand bags in H.M. stores at Dover, by Thomas Biggs [of the Ordnance Office, Dover].
Paper 2ff.
A1090 17 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning postage bills for Grey, an increase in army pay, a letter from J. Kaye to Fisher, 16 May 1797 [quoted] concerning sugar taken at Guadeloupe and a claim made about it, Mr.
Gloster, and the post of Lieut.-Governor of Portsmouth and his (Fisher's) desire to be appointed to it.
Paper 2ff.
A1091 18 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a sale of stock, and postage bills for Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1092 21 May 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Ordering that the Cornish and Glamorganshire Regiments of Militia should proceed to Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1093 22 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Secretary at War's attention to Grey's application in favour of the infant son of the late Lieut. Grant, John Doran's demand on the Quarter Master General's Department for shoes issued at the order
of Major Irving and Captain De Ruvignes, his attempt to recover £200 due to Grey on Niccolls' bill, General Myers and the omission of Captain Watkins' name from a power of attorney in connexion with prize business, and the expected augmentation of
army pay.
Paper 2ff.
A1094 24 May 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Sending regulations about supplies for the troops.
Paper 2ff.
A1095 25 May 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Requesting a return of the general and staff officers etc. in the district under his command.
Paper 2ff.
A1096a 25 May 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1096b
Enclosed:
General orders issued by the Duke of York for the Infantry of the Line, Militia and Fencible Infantry.
Concerning their pay and attempts to seduce them from their loyalty.
Paper 4ff.
A1097 26 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mrs. McNiell, cash for Grey, the mutiny at Sheerness and Woolwich, Jervis's refusal to acknowledge Fisher's demand with regard to prize money and his reply to Fisher's letter, the arrest of McBurnie,
measures to repel the demand on behalf of Father Trepsac for the restitution of sugar by the captors, Lieut.-Colonel Magan and claims for baggage etc. lost at Berville Camp and Fort Matilda, Brevit Lieut.-Colonel Ross's claim for losses, and an
error in General Myers' account.
Paper 2ff.
A1098 27 May 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Covering letter to bank notes (value £100).
Paper 2ff.
A1099 27 May 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning an error in the amount of drummer's pay as stated in the printed regulations.
Paper 2ff.
A1100 1 June 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning measures against the mutineers at Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1101a 2 June 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's wishes with regard to the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1101b 1 June 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from the Duke of Portland to the Duke of York, informing him of the King's commands that the armed forces were to assist the civil magistrates in apprehending persons concerned in treasonable proceedings, etc.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1102 2 June 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Giving orders to resist any attempt of the mutineers to block the Thames and attack Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1103 3 June 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning measures against the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1104 3 June 1797
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the mutiny in the navy.
Paper 3ff.
A1105 5 June 1797
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the inspection of Grain Island, and other places, and the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1106a 6 June 1797
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning the fortifications at Chatham, Gravesend and Tilbury, and the mutineers.
Paper 1f.
A1106b
Attached:
Notes concerning ships which had joined and ships which had escaped from the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1107 7 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Covering letter to several documents [especially on the fortifications and forces at Sheerness] no longer present.
Paper 2ff.
A1108 8-9 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Requesting him to order two field pieces and gun crews from Canterbury for Captain Hogan's detachment on the other side of Kings Ferry, the landing of a sergeant and 13 recruits from a small vessel between Minster
and Sheerness, a false report of a landing by some of the mutineers at Sheerness, and the possibility of serving Dr. Wardell by recommending him for the post of Garrison Surgeon at Sheerness.
f.2r. Pencil note by Grey to his secretary or aide de camp ordering that letters be written in favour of Dr. Wardell.
Paper 2ff.
A1109 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey, headed "Morning Report, Sheerness June the 10th 1797".
Concerning the escape of the Ardent from the Nore, his action to prevent the mutineers from landing for provisions etc. at night,
three seamen who had escaped from the mutineers, Munro and the St. Lucia contribution money and the Chancery proceedings against his executors.
Paper 2ff.
A1110 10 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain Knight, one of the mutineers who had landed with a flag of truce, and the unconditional surrender of the crews of the Repulse and the Ardent.
Paper 2ff.
A1111 11 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the mutineers, proceedings against Munro's partners, and application to Baillie for the remainder of the Martinique prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1112 13 June 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Directing him to call upon Volunteer Corps when necessary to suppress tumults or repel the enemy.
Paper 2ff.
A1113 13 June 1797
Copy letter from Fisher to Brownrigg.
Concerning the return to duty of some of the ships involved in the mutiny, offers from the crews of others to follow suit on condition of a general pardon to the mutineers, and the arrest of some
delegates and the escape of others.
Paper 2ff.
A1114 14 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the surrender of all but three of the ships involved in the mutiny, the arrest of many of the delegates, and suggesting that the force at Sheerness be reduced.
Paper 2ff.
A1115 14 June 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the return of staff, appointments of Brigade Majors, Grey's health, and the mutiny at the Nore.
Paper 2ff.
A1116 19 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the conveyance of the mutineers to Gravesend and Long-Reach for trial, and the possible removal of the Cornwall Regiment from Sheerness and its replacement by part of the Flintshire Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1117 20 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the drafting of the Cornwall Regiment to Canterbury and part of the 49th to Gravesend and other troop movements, Captain Godfrey and the completion of the battery on Grain Island, and Dr.Wardell.
Paper 2ff.
A1118 23 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the arrest of some of the mutineers, the trial of Parker, various matters connected with Fisher's command, Grey's need for money, and Fisher's unwillingness that more stocks should be sold.
Paper 2ff.
A1119 25-26 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Sutherland and men who were involved with him in an incident with the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1120 26 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Reporting that one of the militia regiments could now be removed from Sheerness as also the Light Dragoons (except six of them).
Paper 2ff.
A1121 27 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning applications for leave of absence from Captain Clubley, Colonel Walpole, Lord Albermarle and Lord Down (the latter three to attend Parliament) and the promotion of the men who were involved in an
incident with the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1122a 27 June 1797
Copy letter from Grey to William Windham.
Concerning his being deprived of the opportunity of making an assignment of off-reckonings for any of the Regiments he had commanded.
Paper 1f.
A1122b
Attached:
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York, n.d.
Concerning the same subject as the above.
Paper 1f.
A1122c
Attached:
Copy memorial of Grey on the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1123a 29 June 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning proceedings against McBurnie, arrangements for the execution of Parker, leave of absence for Captain Bedingfeld and Lord Downe, and the visit of Grey and some of his family to Sittingbourne.
Paper 2ff.
A1123b 28 June 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning proceedings against McBurnie and proposal of a compromise with him.
Paper 1f.
1797 [Pt.2]A1124 2 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the execution of Parker on board the Sandwich, the arrangements Fisher made on the occasion, and the satisfaction of Lord Downe, Colonel Walpole, Lord Albermarle and Colonel
Maister with Grey's message to them.
Paper 1f.
A1125 3 July 1797
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning Sheerness arsenal, and Grey's right to "off reckonings".
Paper 2ff.
A1126 7 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's stationery account, the question of maintaining the existing strength of the forces at Sheerness, the trials of the mutineers.
Grey's visit (to Sittingbourne), Fisher's command, leave of
absence for Captain Turnour, Captain Torre's absence, and the new road to the fort at Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1127a 8 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the removal of the East and West York Regiments to Ashford, routes for the camp equipage etc. and guns, the artillery at Sheerness and the return of artillerymen to Woolwich, and the necessity of his
going to London on prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A1127b 3 July 1797
Enclosed:
Return of the Royal Artillery quartered at Sheerness and its dependencies.
[Signed by John Burton, Captain Commanding the Royal Artillery.]
Paper 2ff.
A1128 9 July 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the removal of troops from Sheerness had been postponed.
Paper 2ff.
A1129a 9 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the postponement of the removal of forces from Sheerness until after the executions of mutineers and the greater number of artillerymen he required.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1129b 8 July 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Fisher.
Desiring that no change should take place in the strength of the forces at Sheerness until after the executions.
Paper 1f.
A1130 9 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Admiralty's request that a considerable force should remain at Sheerness and suggesting that part of the Flintshire Regiment might be brought there to replace one of the Regiments it had been
intended to remove.
Paper 2ff.
A1131a 9 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the mutineers who were to be executed the next day.
Paper 2ff.
A1131b 9 July 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Fisher, informing him that no movement of troops was to take place at Sheerness until further orders.
Paper 1f.
A1132 10 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the countermanding of the march of the East and West York Militia and the detachment of Royal Artillery from Sheerness, and the execution of the mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1133 11 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Magan's claim and Vaughan's application for 200 days' forage.
Paper 2ff.
A1134 11 July 1796 [should be 1797]
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Requesting him to send, if he approved, an order for the payment of a share of the Port au Prince prize money to Major-General Whyte.
Paper 2ff.
A1135 12 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning arrangements with Lady Grey for the Grey's excursion to Sheerness, with case of Captain Torre, the policy to be pursued with regard to leave of absence, and the question whether the East or West York
Regiments should leave Sheerness first.
Paper 1f.
A1136 13 July 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning accounts relating to the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1137 14-15 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning forage money due to Grey and himself, Captain Torre's absence without leave, Collector Grant of Martinique, Lady Grey's letter, further executions of mutineers, and the necessity of his going to London
on prize business.
1½ff.
A1138 18 July 1797
Letter from Henry Maister to Grey.
Requesting leave of absence for Captain Hudson, and concerning his (Maister's) health.
Paper 2ff.
A1139 18 July 1797
Copy of
The Courier and Evening Gazette, with an article on the career of Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1140 19 July 1797
Printed copy of an Act to amend an Act passed in the 33rd year of George III entitled
“An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen, and for the better and more effectually manning H.M. Navy”, and for making further provision for those purposes (37 George III cap. 109).
Paper 8ff.
A1141 25 July 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning prize money accounts.
Paper 2ff.
A1142 28 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an account from Colonel Maister, Dr. Wardell's appointment and pay, Major Forster's lost baggage, a claim for Fisher's horse that was killed, and the necessity of Fisher's going to London on prize
business.
Paper 2ff.
A1143 28 July 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the positioning of troops about Broadstairs and Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1144 29 July 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of Grey's troops.
Paper 2ff.
A1145 30 July 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his departure from Sheerness and his command there, Major Forster's claim, the horse and hampers lost by Fisher's servant, Dr. Wardell's misconduct, and the execution of more mutineers.
Paper 2ff.
A1146 31 July 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the 16th Regiment of Light Dragoons had been allocated to the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1147 1 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the execution of 5 mutineers, the uncertainty as to the fate of some others, and Fisher's intention to review the troops at Sheerness.
Paper 1f.
A1148a 2 August 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the status of colonels of militia who had obtained the rank of colonels in the army.
Paper 2ff.
A1148b
Enclosed:
Queries on the relative rank of officers of the fencibles, militia and regular army, with answers by the crown lawyers.
Paper 2ff.
A1148c 13 August 1797
Attached:
Copy letter from Charles Jenkinson [Secretary at War] to the Duke of Grafton.
Concerning the relative rank of colonels of militia and fencible regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1149a 2 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his inspection of the East and West Yorkshire Militia and detachment of artillery and the approaching removal of the two militia regiments to Ashford.
Paper 2ff.
A1149b
Enclosed:
Copy orders, dated 2 August 1797, issued by Fisher expressing his satisfaction at the appearance of the above-mentioned regiments and artillery at the review.
Paper 1f.
A1150 3 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Fisher's proposals in view of the impossibility of quartering the East York Regiment in Ashford and the necessity of removing troops from that town on fair day, the necessity of removing that Regiment
from Queenborough also, the replacement of the East York by the Flintshire Regiment there, the Duke of York's satisfaction at Fisher's conduct at Sheerness, his hope of promotion, and the removal of the camp equipage etc. of the East York Regiment
to Sittingbourne.
Paper 2ff.
A1151 3 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the number of artillerymen that were to be left at Sheerness and the number to be sent back to Woolwich.
Paper 2ff.
A1152 4 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the march of the East York Regiment from Queenborough, the claim of Colonel Innes for prize money for his son, and the possibility of Fisher's taking a house in Dover.
Paper 1f.
A1153 5 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. De Yonge's claim, a letter he intended writing to Wardell, the removal of the West York Regiment from Sheerness, the bombardment of Cadiz, a letter he had sent to Bontein, the death of Lord
Amherst from which Grey might benefit, money that Messrs Meyricks must have received.
Paper 2ff.
A1154 5 August 1797
Letter from Colonel E. Hewgill to Grey.
Informing him of the sailing of the Dutch fleet from the Texel.
Paper 1f.
A1155 5 August 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning a possible attack by the Dutch fleet.
Paper 1f.
A1156 6 August 1797
Letter from Colonel E. Hewgill to Grey.
Informing him of the position of the Dutch fleet and Admiral Duncan's Squadron.
Paper 1f.
A1157 8 August 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of a proposed tour of inspection by the Duke of York.
Paper 2ff.
A1158 8 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the discharge of the seaman Nimnco, applications which Grey was to make (for Fisher) in consequence of the death of Lord Amherst, troop movements and quarters, and an application for leave of absence for
Major Winne.
Paper 2ff.
A1159 9 August 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York would meet him at Dover the next day; concerning the erection of temporary barracks at Silver Hill; and congratulating him on his appointment as Governor of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1160a 9 August 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him that the King had promoted him to be Governor of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1160b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A1161a 9 August 1797
Letter from Charles Long to Grey.
Asking him to inform the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury why he had refused to sign his Commissary General's account.
Paper 2ff.
A1161b 22 July 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from John Dick and John Martin Leake [Comptrollers of Army Accounts] to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury.
Stating the necessity of the Commissary's contingent bill being signed by the Commander in Chief.
Paper 2ff.
A1162 11 August 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Congratulating him on his appointment as Governor of Guernsey, and concerning allowances to staff officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1163 14 August 1797
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning the pay of various classes of soldier.
Paper 2ff.
A1164 14 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stocks he had purchased with prize money, Colonel Sir William Smith's letter on leave of absence [extract quoted], Fisher's desire for the governorship of Dumbarton Castle, and Dalrymple, the Lieut.
Governor of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1165 17 August 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the case of Major Metzner.
Paper 2ff.
A1166 16-18 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his letter to Dr. Wardell, the claim of Surgeon's Mate Watson to share prize money as Surgeon, steps to set about the distribution of prize money, the Governorship of Dumbarton Castle, and an application
in favour of Charles Mollet for the place of Receiver General of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1167 19 August 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the desertion of Cornet Vaughan.
Paper 2ff.
A1168 22 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
f.1r.-v. Concerning Colonel Magan and a claim for losses sustained by his Regiment in the West Indies, attempts by some persons to receive prize money upon forged powers of attorney, the Governorship of Dumbarton
Castle, and Regiments said to be going to the West Indies.
f.2r.-v. Sketch of a letter for Grey to write to Colonel Magan, 23 August 1797.
Explaining why he could not certify losses sustained by the 39th Regiment at Fort Matilda or Berville Camp, and concerning what was
done in the case of the 43rd Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1169 22 August 1797
Copy letter from Major William Cuppage to the Board of Ordnance.
Reporting on the state of the batteries on the coast of Kent.
Paper 4ff.
A1170 24 August 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of changes in the deployment of forces now that the trials of the mutineers had been concluded.
Paper 2ff.
A1171 24 August 1797
Letter from Charles Long to Grey.
Asking him to report to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury concerning a claim for an allowance for loss of baggage, etc.
Paper 1f.
A1172 24-26 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Whitelocke, the Duke of York and the command of the 60th Regiment, an arrangement for General Massey to benefit by the vacant governorship of Dunbarton Castle, the payment of general and other
staff officers for the period ending Christmas 1796, Captain Southwell of the 31st Regiment, Dr. Clifton's son in the 38th Regiment, Fisher's letter to Bontein, Fisher's prospect of promotion, the carriage of Grey's Noyau, and the money that Grey
would receive.
Paper 2ff.
A1173
Account of interest due to Thomas Taylor from Grey, 14 May-28 July 1797, with receipt, 26 August 1797, of Taylor for £103. 10s. 0d.
Paper 1f.
A1174 28-30 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a bill of exchange from Collector Niccolls, the next distribution of prize money, the case of McBurnie, pay due to Lieut. Johnson, deceased, and the career of Lieut. Haverkam.
Paper 2ff.
A1175 31 August 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Haverkam and his claim.
Paper 2ff.
A1176 1 September 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Cornet Vaughan.
Paper 1f.
A1177 2-3 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Myers' account of prize money, prize business in the West Indies in which Mr. Jennings was concerned, water pipes that had been captured in Martinique, the advertisement in the
Gazette about the distribution of prize money, and the case of Captain McNeill.
Paper 2ff.
A1178 6 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for general officers, and the claims of the Cornwall Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1179a 6 September 1797
Printed notice, by John Judson concerning the distribution of prize money arising from Engineers' and Ordnance stores captured in the West Indies in 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A1179b
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A1180 8 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the discontinuance of the use of hair powder in the army.
Paper 2ff.
A1181 7-9 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the advertisement of the distribution of prize money, the Noyau for Grey, the distress of the late Lieut.-Colonel Mason's widow, and business in connexion with the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A1182 11 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the replacement of unserviceable swords.
Paper 2ff.
A1183 11 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Greenwood and the purchase money for Lieut.-Colonel Wortley's commission and a report of the execution of Barthélemy in Paris.
Paper 2ff.
A1184 12 September 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Herefordshire Regiment was not to be moved from his district.
Paper 2ff.
A1185 13 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning military dress.
Paper 2ff.
A1186 14 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Wortley's money, the advertisement on the distribution of prize money, and five soldiers' wills which were suspected to be forgeries.
Paper 2ff.
A1187 15 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the erection of barracks at Silver Hill, Battle and Boxhill, the claims of the Cornwall Militia, and the number of carriages "pressed" by Lieut.-Colonel Payne.
Paper 2ff.
A1188 16 September 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a place in the army for Captain Wood and the deployment of forces.
Paper 2ff.
A1189 16 September 1797
Letter from James and John Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning a bill of exchange upon Messrs. Ross and Ogilvie and bank notes which they were sending to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1190a 18 September 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1190b 15 September 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from M. Lewis to Brownrigg, informing him of the Secretary at War's views on claims by officers in the Southern District to an allowance for fuel and exemption from duty on horses.
Paper 2ff.
A1191a 21 September 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's instructions with respect to the enclosed letter.
Paper 1f.
A1191b
Enclosed:
f.1r. Copy of the above letter.
f.2r. Copy letter from William Mason to the Duke of York, 12 September 1797, alleging that three of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers were mere boys, two still at school.
Paper 2ff.
A1192 22 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning correspondence on West Indian Business, the governorship of Dumbarton and Limerick Castles [Major-General Lake, Massey, and Major-General Belew mentioned], and Colonel Wortley's affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1193
Copy letter from Fisher to Charles Grant, Edward Applewhaite and W. Colquhoun, 9 September 1797, with a postscript of 23 September 1797.
Concerning Jennings' account and the water
pipes captured in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A1194 26 September 1797
Letter from R. H. Crew [Secretary to the Board of Ordnance] to Grey.
Informing him that the iron water pipes taken at Fort Royal, Martinique, would be given up [to the captors as prize property] but that the smiths' forges must be considered
as the property of Government.
Paper 2ff.
A1195 26 September 1797
Letter from Major-General S. Hulse to Grey.
Reporting on a dispute between the Flintshire Militia and the Excise Officers over an incident arising out of the seizure of some casks of Geneva by the Militia from the Revenue Officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1196 27 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Manningham's need for a certificate from Grey as to losses sustained at Berville Camp and Bassetterre, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Commissary General Jaffray, the rumour of a "long brevet", and
Captain Nicholson, the purchaser of a Major's Commission in the 98th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1197 29 September 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain Haverkam, Captain Nicholson's purchase of a major's commission in the 98th Regiment, the brevet, staff pay due to Grey and Fisher, a letter from the Executors of Charles Kerr late of Antigua to
Fisher, 26 September 1797, [quoted] concerning prize money due from him to Grey and Earl St. Vincent, and inviting Grey and Lady Pennyman to dine with Mrs. Fisher and himself.
Paper 2ff.
A1198 30 September 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the uniforms of surgeons and officers belonging to the medical department.
Paper 2ff.
A1199 3 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning documents he had left for Grey and a copy of a letter he would send to him and informing him that Abercromby and Maitland were going to Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1200 4 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Excusing himself for not having replied to several letters from Grey and informing him that his observations on the barracks and hospitals he had visited had been transmitted to the heads of the appropriate
departments.
Paper 2ff.
A1201 5 October 1797
Letter from William Cumine to Grey.
Concerning the payment of prize money to the officers claiming it, as stated in Baron Montallembert's memorial.
Paper 1f.
A1202 7 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Asking him, on behalf of the Duke of York, to recommend a successor to Cornet Rogers of the Hamshire Fencible Cavalry who was to be superseded.
Paper 1f.
A1203 7 October 1797
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Captain Ellis and others who had been introduced into the service when under age.
Paper 4ff.
A1204 10 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Lieut. Offley was not to be superseded. [cf.
Nos. 1191a-b. ]
Paper 1f.
A1205 11 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Repeating that Lieut. Offley was not to be superseded.
Paper 1f.
A1206 12 October 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1207 12 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Wortley's affair, Neilson's subscription, Captain Visscher, and various financial matters in connexion with prize business.
Paper 1f.
A1208 12 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter for Dundas which might lead to promotion for himself and consequently for Captain Gore.
Paper 1f.
A1209 13 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain McMurdo's claim for baggage lost at Berville Camp, and the reason why the War Office desired Grey's certificate in such cases.
Paper 1f.
A1210 15-17 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the prize money of Grey's deceased servants, the amount that they should claim for postage expenses (1795-7), Messrs. Meyricks and the receiving of dividends, Fisher's gratitude to Grey for efforts to
secure him promotion [to command the 65th Regiment], his observations on Grey's fear that he had pressed too far for Fisher's promotion, and Colonel Wortley's affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1211 17 October 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Signifying the Duke of York's approval of the arrangements Grey had made about leave of absence for field officers of militia regiments.
Paper 1f.
A1212 17 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Ellis's apology for the manner in which he had couched his report in consequence of allegations about officers in his regiment being under age, requesting a recommendation for a successor to
Cornet Rogers, and concerning Admiral Duncan's victory.
Paper 2ff.
A1213 19 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an ensigncy for Henry Godwin, the gravelling of the hospital yard at Ashford Barracks, the want of a hospital at Deal Barracks, and the promotion of Captain Gore.
Paper 2ff.
A1214 20 October 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning a sock which was beneficial to soldiers on the march.
Paper 2ff.
A1215a 21 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a charge for Grey's postages, Mr. Thompson and Colonel Sowerby, Surgeon Ormsby's claim for losses at Basseterre, and General Myers and Quinn's business.
Paper 2ff.
A1215b
Enclosed:
Account relating to the prize money of Grey's deceased servants, and Grey's postage costs and legal expenses in respect of prize business.
Paper 1f.
A1216 22 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Giving an account in respect of £2,000 prize money from the San Domingo agents, and £200 he had lent to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1217 23 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to the Secretary at War's answer to one of Grey's letters concerning hospital bedding. [Enclosure absent.]
Paper 2ff.
A1218 24 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the King's visit to the Nore and (possibly) Sheerness, and the pardon of the mutinous seamen.
Paper 2ff.
A1219 26 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the King's visit to the Nore.
Paper 2ff.
A1220 26 October 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the King's visit to the squadron at the Nore.
Paper 2ff.
A1221 27 October 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning new bills of exchange from McBurnie, his fear that Brownrigg placed obstacles in the way of his promotion, his belief that Sir Ralph Abercromby had already been amply rewarded for his services, his
acquaintanceship with Admiral Duncan and asking whether it would be of any use if he was sent to Sheerness on the occasion of the royal visit there.
Paper 1f.
A1222 28 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the stationing of dragoons on the road from Sheerness to London, and on other roads.
Paper 1f.
A1223 31 October 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the declaration of the soldiers of the Worcestershire Militia, the sick at Deal Barracks, the subscription by the Worcestershire and Oxfordshire Militia for the relief of the widows etc. of men of
Lord Duncan's fleet, the King's visit to the Nore, the promotion of Major Watson's son, and the statement in the French papers that a peace had been concluded with the Emperor.
Paper 2ff.
A1224
Report by Lieut.-Colonel James Taylor (Assistant Quarter Master General in the Southern District) on the resources of bread, forage, fuel, straw waggons and carts in the country in the neighbourhood of the magazines in the District,
September and October 1797.
Paper 2ff.
A1225 1 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the abondonment of the King's attempt to visit the Nore.
Paper 1f.
A1226 2 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning any further attempt by the King to visit the Nore.
Paper 1f.
A1227 2 November 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Asking whether he required a Major of Brigade in place of Captain Wilson.
Paper 2ff.
A1228
f.1r.-v. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 31 October 1797.
Concerning Brigadier Magan's claim for lost baggage, etc.
f.2r.-v. Postscript, 2 November 1797.
Concerning Captain Evatt's desire for the brevet rank of major and his claim to receive prize money as a field officer; and a rumour that Earl St. Vincent wished to resign
his command.
Paper 2ff.
A1229 3 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of the arrangements he had made with regard to the King's possible visit; concerning directions to be given to officers who were M.Ps. with respect to their return
from leave of absence during the parliamentary recesses, the Duke of York's accident, and news of the King's having given up the idea of visiting Lord Duncan's fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A1230a 6 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Conveying to him the Duke of York's instructions with respect to the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1230b 18 October 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Major-General Sir Hew Dalrymple [to Brownrigg(?)].
Concerning Fort St. George (Guernsey) and the hostility of the inhabitants towards it, and the necessity of replacing the Island Cavalry with British
Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1231 7 November 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Captain Goldie as aide de camp to Major-General Goldie in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1232 9 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's loss of off-reckonings being made up by the Government.
Paper 2ff.
A1233 10 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to Surgeon Wardell's report on the Regimental Hospitals in Kent and several other documents not now present.
Paper 2ff.
A1234 11 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's answer to an address from Guernsey, Fisher's relations with Brownrigg and with Huskisson, the question of the naturalization of Sancé and another Frenchman, Keightley and his high living at Grey's
table, Colonel Taylor's forage money, and business concerning Guernsey that Fisher would transact.
Paper 2ff.
A1235 13 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Fisher's desire for promotion, posts in Guernsey and the military Governorship of Quebec being discussed.
Paper 2ff.
A1236 15 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of his reply to an address from Guernsey, and the Duke's hope that the inhabitants would not oppose measures necessary for the defence of the island.
Paper 2ff.
A1237 18 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning financial matters in connexion with the succession to Wortley's lieutenant-colonelcy, the purchase by Captain Nicholson of the major's commission in the 98th Regiment, clothing money due to Grey, the
American claimants of prize goods, and the reduction of the establishment of old regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1238 19 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Surgeons Wardell and Huggan's reply to Mr. Keates observations, Ensign Vaughan, and the formation of a corps of Horse Artillery for Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1239 16 November 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
f.1r.-v. Concerning the sale of Quarter Master's Warrants and promotion to the said office.
f.2r. Note from Sir William Fawcett to Messrs. Meyricks 20 November 1797.
Concerning letters that were to be sent to colonels.
Paper 2ff.
A1240 20 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a payment due from Messrs. Meyricks now that the Lieutenant Colonelcy in the 12th Foot has been filled, the Chancery suit against Valentine Jones, Johnson and the Military Governorship of Quebec, and the
prize money due to Captain Harris of the Irish Artillery, deceased.
Paper 2ff.
A1241 20 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the drafting of detachments of horse artillery from the Southern District for service in Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1242a 20 November 1797
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel Sontag as Military Commandant of Hospitals in South Britain and of Major Smith as his subordinate to superintend the Hospitals at Deal.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1242b 20 October 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Lieut.-Colonel Sontag, informing him of his duties as Military Superintendant of Hospitals.
Paper 2ff.
A1242c 27 October 1797
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Major Smith, informing him of his duties as subordinate to Lieut.-Colonel Sontag and as superintendant of the hospital at Deal.
Paper 3ff.
A1243 21 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning answers to despatches Grey had received, and the disagreement that had occurred between Fisher and General Crosbie over Captain Barclay.
Paper 2ff.
A1244 21 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's instructions (with regard to the dispute between the Revenue Officers and the Flintshire Militia).
Paper 2ff.
A1245 21 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning forces for Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1246 25 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's suggestions about an augmentation of the force in his district, and want of lamps at the naval hospital at Deal, and Dr. Wardell's pay.
Paper 1f.
A1247 25 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's recommendation that Fisher be given the military governorship of Quebec, the case of Censé, Bexon and other Frenchmen for whom Grey has recommended half pay, and the arrangement Grey had made
whereby Count De la Marche would receive £1,000.
Paper 2ff.
A1248 27 November 1797
Receipt of Robert Farquhar for £50 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A1249 28 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Munro and money that might be recovered from him, money to be recovered from Baillie, and a rumoured reduction in the home staff.
Paper 2ff.
A1250 29 November 1797
Letter from Major General Sir Adam Williamson to Grey.
Concerning his claim to share in the Port au Prince prize money and legal proceedings by General Whyte's attorneys against Messrs. Bogle and Cumine.
Paper 2ff.
A1251 29 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the dispute between the Revenue Officers and the Flintshire Militia, and Dr. Wardell's pay.
Paper 2ff.
A1252 29 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Keightley and the post of Paymaster to the 8th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1253 30 November 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the sale of Lieut. Ormsby's cornetcy and the purchase by Sergeant Major Tatton of Quarter Master Lambert's warrant.
Paper 2ff.
A1254 30 November 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Quarter Master Beatty and his allowance of £20 per annum to his aged parents, Fisher and General Bruce's house, and the rumoured promotion of colonels.
Paper 2ff.
A1255 1 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of a Paymaster, and Captain Keightley.
Paper 2ff.
A1256 2 December 1797
Letter from Major-General Sir Hew Dalrymple to Grey.
Recommending the Revd. Thomas Curry for the living of St. Saviours, Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1257a 2 December 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
A1257b 2 December 1797
Enclosed:
Copy circular letter from Sir William Fawcett to the Colonels or Commanding Officers of the 9th, 16th, 22nd, 34th, 55th and 65th Regiments.
Concerning the recruitment of lads to train as soldiers.
Paper 3ff.
A1257c 2 December 1797
Enclosed:
Circular letter from Sir William Fawcett.
Setting forth regulations for the recruitment of lads into the above-mentioned regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1258 3-4 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a rumour that Maitland would go to San Domingo, Fisher's extension of Captain Visscher's leave of absence, the proceedings against Munro's Executors and Baillie, the triple assessment tax, Whitlock's
promotion as against Fisher's, and the appointment of paymasters by Colonels.
Paper 2ff.
A1259a 4 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1259b 1 December 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from William Marsden to Brownrigg, concerning the want of lamps outside the naval hospital at Deal.
Paper 2ff.
A1260 4 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's views on Fort George and the inhabitants of Guernsey, and on the court martial of the Quarter Master of the 18th Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1261 6 December 1797
Letter from Major General Gordon Forbes to Grey.
Concerning the East Kent Militia's ammunition which had been left at Liverpool.
Paper 1f.
A1262 7 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a mutiny in Guernsey, the promotion of colonels which might disqualify Captain Gore from being aide de camp, the suit between Sir Adam Williamson and Major-General Whyte, staff-pay payments and
McBurnie's bill of exchange.
Paper 2ff.
A1263 8 December 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the necessity of his attendance with certain documents at the trial of the suit between Major-General Whyte and Sir Adam Williamson over the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1264 10-11 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of a paymaster, regulations about paymasters' rank and commissions, and off-reckonings for Grey's Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A1265 11 December 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the trial between Whyte and Williamson and the necessity of Grey's attendance at it.
Paper 2ff.
A1266 11 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his plan that Grey should recommend Captain Visscher to Colonel Maitland for service under his command in the West Indies with the rank of major.
Paper 2ff.
A1267 11 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that he had sent his letter to the Duke of York.
Paper 1f.
A1268a 12 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A1268b 9 December 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from M. Lewis to Brownrigg, concerning the following letter.
Paper 2ff.
A1268c 8 December 1797
Copy letter from M. Whigh, J. Olmius, T. Caswall, and R. Spiller [Commissioners of Excise] to William Windham [Secretary at War], concerning the dispute between the Revenue Officers and the Flintshire Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1269 12 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a certificate required from Grey about the orders given to Brigadier-General Whyte in May 1797, and concerning off-reckonings for Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1270 12 December 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a meeting he wished to have with Grey before the trial between Whyte and Williamson and concerning documents that were required.
Paper 2ff.
A1271 13 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Major Barke, the disembarkation of a detachment of troops in the Downs, and Grey's observations on assessed taxes.
Paper 2ff.
A1272 14 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the lack of power of a colonel to reduce a quarter-master of cavalry or to bring him to trial before a regimental court martial and the death of Lieut.-General Bruce.
Paper 1f.
A1273a 14 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1273b 13 December 1797
Letter from Dr. J. Clubbe, stating that the infirmities of Captain Johnson of the East Suffolk Militia rendered him unfit for duty.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1274 14 December 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the date of the trial between Whyte and Williamson and a meeting which he was to have with Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1275 16 December 1797
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the date fixed for the trial between Whyte and Williamson and his meeting with Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1276 16 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning transport for the 23rd Regiment and the misconduct of Lieut.-Colonel Surtees.
Paper 1f.
A1277 16 December 1797
Translation of observations by a French General on England and the possibility of its being invaded by France, with an address to the King.
[With marginal notes in pencil criticizing parts of the memorandum.]
Paper 8ff.
A1278a 24 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1278b 21 December 1797
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Sir Charles Morgan [Judge Advocate General] to Brownrigg, giving his opinion on the question whether the powers of a regimental garrison court martial extended to the trying of a quarter-master of cavalry.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1279 24 December 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning light infantry exercises.
Paper 2ff.
A1280 25 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning promotion for Lieut.-Colonel Henry Grey, and Colonel Tayler's wish to be moved to a regiment in India.
Paper 2ff.
A1281 28 December 1797
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the position of the parks of artillery in the Southern District, the question of the dismissal of a quarter-master by a colonel of cavalry, and Grey's request about Colonel Coote.
Paper 2ff.
A1282
Account of interest due to Thomas Tayler from Grey, 14 November 1797 - 28 January 1798, with receipt, 28 December 1797, of Tayler for £58. 10s. 0d.
Paper 1f.
A1283 28 December 1797
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning orders relating to the Ordnance Department.
Paper 2ff.
A1284 29 December 1797
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Collector Niccolls' application that Grey should excuse him from paying anything out of his income (to Edward Grey) for the last half-year, and Fisher's advice as to a reduction in the amount from him in
the future, the return of Colonel Nesbitt from the West Indies, the opportunity this might make for Captain Visscher, and the Whitelocks's claim to share the Port au Prince prize money as a brigadier.
Paper 2ff.
A1285 [1797]
“Translation of a Plan of Defence for England in case of Invasion taken almost entirely, but transposed from General Lloyds Political and Military rhapsody on invasion”.(i.e. Political and
Military Rhapsody on the Defence of Great Britain (1779) by Henry Lloyd).
ff. 1-21 English translation, with marginal notes.
ff.22-47 French version, with marginal notes in English.
1798 [Pt.1]A1286 [c.1798(?)]
Paper concerning French plans to invade England by descents on the coasts of
(1) Kent and Sussex;
(2) Essex;
(3) Dorset.
[These plans were seen in the King's library at Paris in 1788.]
Paper 4ff.
A1287
Language:
French
Paper:
“Projet de Debarquement”.
Concerning places suitable for a French landing on the South coast of England.
Paper 3ff.
A1288
Account by C.D.S. of Julius Caesar's two expeditions to Britain, and remarks on possible landing-places that might be chosen by the French on the coast of Kent and on the means that should be adopted to give warning of any attack.
Paper 6ff.
A1289
Proposal for removing live-stock etc. from the county on which an enemy might make a descent and for ascertaining and arranging such internal force as might be willing to embody for the immediate defence of their own county and property.
Paper 7ff.
A1290
Proposals for removing live-stock etc. from a county on which an enemy might make a descent as also for ascertaining and arranging such internal force as might be willing to embody for the defence of their own county and property, with
application of the ideas [as regards the moving of live-stock etc.] to Sussex.
[The proposals for removing live-stock etc. in this document differ from those in No. 1289.]
Paper 15ff.
A1291 1798
Proposals for rendering the body of the people instrumental in the general defence, saving their property, and distressing the enemy, by removing the means of subsistence from threatened parts of the country; as also for
insuring the necessary supplies to His Majesty's Forces, and facilitating their movements, in case of an invasion, without making any expensive preparations.
30 + 1pp.
A1292 3 January 1798
Copy letter from Fisher to William Niccolls.
Informing him that Grey gave up (on behalf of Edward Grey) a claim to two-fifths of the salary of Niccolls' office for one half-year and that in future he would accept one third of the income
instead of two-fifths.
Paper 1f.
A1293a 5 January 1798
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning proceedings that Grey would have to take against the prize agents in connexion with a claim by naval officers to share the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1293b 5 January 1798
Enclosed:
Sketch of a letter which Kaye proposed that Grey should write to Captain George Martin, Thomas Surridge and B. Rowley of H.M. navy.
Concerning the recovery of the proportion of the Port au Prince prize money due to the navy.
Paper 2ff.
A1294 5 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the failure of Grey's application in favour of Fisher, Whitelock's promotion, the reported death of Major-General Doyle, and Nesbitt's command at San Domingo.
Paper 2ff.
A1295 7 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Brownrigg's letters about the death of Major-General Doyle and the appointment of Lieut.-General Crosbie as his successor and the appointment of Whitelocke as brigadier in Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1296 9 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Brownrigg and the appointment of Whitelocke to Guernsey, his letter to Brownrigg suggesting that he might be given the local rank of brigadier in Grey's district, his secret letter to Brownrigg,
Brownrigg's reply of 8 January 1798, [quoted], Maitland and Nesbitt and the West Indies, Captain Visscher, the claim of Dulaurent to prize money, and a rumour about the brevet of major generals.
Paper 2ff.
A1297 15 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his application for the local rank of brigadier, Du Laurent's prize money, Major-General Bowyer's command, arrangement of Flank Companies in Sir William Howe's district, Colonel Manningham's application
to Grey, the forthcoming meeting of Grey with the ministers, and the appointment of Whitelocke to Guernsey (instead of Jersey).
Paper 2ff.
A1298 17 January 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the recommendation of Colonel Henry Grey as assistant quarter master general, and the lack of lamps outside the prison at Deal.
Paper 1f.
A1299 18 January 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Captain Williamson might succeed Captain K[e]ightly, deceased, as major of brigade.
Paper 1f.
A1300 18 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the death of Keightley, Fisher's efforts to trace Keightley's relatives, remarks on Grey's cook and butler, and Captain Loraine and Captain Gordon as possible successors to Keightley.
Paper 2ff.
A1301 20 January 1798
f.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Watson's claim, the death of General Dalling, Grey's cook, and Watson's abusive letter about Jaffray and Rose.
f.1r. Copy letter from Fisher to Huskisson.
Concerning Commissary Watson who was in prison for debt.
Paper 2ff.
A1302 22 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Sir Hew Dalrymple as commander of the 37th Regiment, and Simcoe as commander of the 81st Regiment, the question of the command of the Queen's Rangers, the possibility of Fisher's being
appointed to it, and Sir John Johnson and the governorship of Upper Canada.
Paper 2ff.
A1303 23 January 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the 61st Regiment's going to India, Captain Visscher as assistant quarter master general, Fisher's desire to have the command of the Queen's Rangers, the appointment of Colonel John Murray as brigadier
under Prince Edward, Brigadier Blundell's return from the West Indies, and Captain Saumerez's information which contradicts a rumour of an attack being planned on Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1304 23 January 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning French plans for invading England.
Paper 2ff.
A1305 25 January 1798
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning French plans for invading England and the defence of the Southern District.
Paper 4ff.
A1306 27 January 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the County meeting at Canterbury, Lord Malden, Major-General Coote, Lieut.-Colonel Taylor's departure for India, and the dismissal of Messrs. Carter and Colly from the West Middlesex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1307
f.1r.-v. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 30 January 1798.
Concerning Captain William Grey as assistant quarter master general, Captain Visscher, Gore, Fisher's expenses at Brighton, and allowances made to Sir C.
Gordon and Major Baillie for commanding at St. Lucia.
f.2r. Draft of letter that Fisher proposed that Grey should write to the Secretary at War, 31 January 1798.
Concerning Fisher's pay while commander of the forces at Sheerness.
Paper 2ff.
A1308a 31 January 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning recruitment of militiamen into the regular forces.
Paper 2ff.
A1308b
Enclosed:
Return of regiments destined by the Duke of York, agreeable to the late Act of Parliament, to raise recruits in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1308c
Enclosed:
Another copy of part of the above document, 31 January 1798.
Paper 2ff.
A1309 31 January 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning measures proposed by Grey [on driving cattle in Kent inland in the event of invasion].
Paper 2ff.
A1310 6 February 1798
Letter from Colonel E. Hewgill to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's intention with regard to a regiment for Guernsey, and concerning the 1st battalion of the 60th Regiment and Captain Popham's proceedings (respecting sea
fencibles).
Paper 2ff.
A1311 9 February 1798
Letter from Colonel E. Hewgill to Grey.
Concerning the erection of temporary barracks at Silver Hill, Battle, and Bexhill.
Paper 1f.
A1312 9 February 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the issue of wooden swords and new sabres.
Paper 2ff.
A1313 10 February 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the recent meeting at Canterbury, Captain Popham and the formation of sea fencibles of fishermen and others, and the barracks at Silver Hill etc.
Paper 2ff.
A1314 10 February 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning barracks at Silver Hill, Bexhill, and Battle.
Paper 2ff.
A1315 11 February 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the case of Commissary Watson, the omission of Captain Visscher's name from the certificate about Fisher's services at Sheerness, contingent accounts due to staff officers, and a sum of public money
received by Grey on account.
Paper 2ff.
A1316 12 February 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning militia officers' commissions.
Paper 2ff.
A1317
Substance of letters from France and Jersey, 26 November 1797 - 13 February 1798, with remarks.
Concerning ship construction, troop movements, etc.
Paper 4ff.
A1318 13 February 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning charges brought by Lieut.-Colonel Bell against Colonel Leighton and Major Dugald Campbell (all of the 46th Regiment) and the sentences of a general court martial on the same issue.
Paper 2ff.
A1319 14 February 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Requesting a return of the officers and men in his district.
Paper 1f.
A1320 14 February 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning barracks at Silver Hill, the erection of barracks at Oxney Island, men of the Hants. Fencibles who wished their sentence of corporal punishment to be commutted to service with a regular regiment
overseas, and the formation of flank battalions in Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A1321 15 February 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning £53 charged to Grey's account as money received for public services, Commissary Watson's affairs, Medows and the command of the reserve of the whole army, and his suggestion that the staff officers in
Grey's district should subscribe from their pay towards carrying on the war.
Paper 2ff.
A1322 19 February 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Grey's additional paper on the driving of cattle etc. from the coast, and a mistake about the calling out of the supplementary militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1323 19 February 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Inviting him to come to town for a conference with the Duke of York, Pitt, and himself, and concerning the possible invasion of England.
Paper 4ff.
A1324 20 February 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Hatton's complaint about the assembling of the East and West Kent Militia.
Paper 4ff.
A1325 20 February 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Dr. Briton's refusal to send his waggons, Captain Gordon, and the number of majors of brigade in Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A1326a 26 February 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Sir John Dick (head of the Comptroller's Office of army accounts), and his appreciation of a letter from Fisher which contained useful information, Grey's economy of public money, a dispute about the
East India prize money and its distribution - Major General Spry's application in favour of his son - and Fisher's conversation with Huskisson about Grey's appointment as Governor of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1326b 8 February 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Thomas Fauquier (Secretary of the Civil Department of the Comptroller's Office), to Fisher.
Concerning bât and forage allowances due to the 32nd Regiment at the Bahamas.
Paper 1f.
A1326c 17 February 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Fauquier.
Concerning the bât and forage money claimed by the 32nd Regiment at the Bahama Islands, with particulars of what was allowed on previous occasions in the West Indies and North America, and
Grey's economy of public money.
Paper 2ff.
A1327a 26 February 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning instructions about French agents who might reside at or visit depôts of French prisoners.
Paper 2ff.
A1327b 25 January 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Concerning regulations on the treatment of French prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1328 27 February 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lady Grey's recovery, Mrs. Fisher's illness, and prize business; with list of Field Officers who might be suitable to command Grenadiers and Light Infantry with some remarks.
Paper 2ff.
A1329
Note concerning prize money due to the navy.
[Endorsed: "Answer to M r Maddox & the Navy".]
Paper 1f.
A1330 27 February 1798
Letter from George Bogle (for the army) and B. Waterhouse (for the navy) to Grey.
Giving a statement of the balance of the Port au Prince prize money, and recommending William Cumine and John Willis as agents for distribution of the said
prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1331 28 February 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Thanking Grey for sympathy on his late afflicting loss and concerning his illness.
Paper 2ff.
A1333 1 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a petition from the soldiers of the South Hants Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1334a 1 March 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Requesting information on certain points concerning the defence of the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1334b
Enclosed:
List of 19 points on which the Duke of York required information from Grey on the defence of the Southern District and the measures to be taken in case of an invasion, with pencil notes by Grey of his answers.
Paper 4ff.
A1335 1 March 1798
Queries with answers by Grey to Henry Dundas on various measures to avert or repel invasion in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1336 1 March 1798
Letter from Captain William Grey to Grey.
Reporting on the defences and strategic positions in the Southern District.
Paper 4ff.
A1337 2 March 1798
Letter from Oliver Delancey (Barrack Master General) to Grey.
Concerning the design of the barracks at Silver Hill.
Paper 1f.
A1338 2 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a report [on the proposed barracks at Silver Hill], the Collector at Eastbourne, the arrest of traitors at Margate, officers for flank corps, and the purchase of Captain Kitson's commission.
Paper 2ff.
A1339a 28 February - 3 March 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an application to him from Dundas for his votes in favour of Colonel Toone as a director of the East India Company and his promise to support Mr. Plowden, the proposed distribution of prize money and
Grey's share of it, Colonel Skerritt, Major Gleghorn, Major Andrew Ross, and Mrs. Fisher.
Paper 2ff.
A1339b 3 March 1798
Copy letter from Fisher to Messrs. Winter and Kaye.
Concerning the sale of stock for the purpose of making a distribution of prize money to the captors of Martinique, with a financial statement in respect of prize business in respect of
Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A1340 6 March 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the augmentation of the yeomanry and volunteers in the Southern District, and intelligence about French plans to invade England.
Paper 2ff.
A1341 8 March 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning ground for barracks at Silver Hill.
Paper 1f.
A1342a 8 March 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the £53 with which Grey was charged and required to account for, and prize business - payments to be made to the French claimants and a fund to meet American claims.
Paper 2ff.
A1342b 6 March 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Pointing out that Grey had no right to proceed to a division of prize money until a grant was made by the Crown.
Paper 1f.
A1343
f.1r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 9 March 1798.
Concerning Commissary Watson's success, his enmity towards Jaffray, and the debt for which he was imprisoned.
f.1v. Copy letter from Thomas Watson to Fisher, 7 March 1798.
Concerning the death of two relatives, the decision about his pay, his desire for active service, especially under Grey, and his intention of
vengeance against Jaffray.
Paper 2ff.
A1344 10 March 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey, with copy letter from Fisher to Bernard Cobbe [Inspector General of Accounts at the Audit Office], 10 March 1798.
Concerning £53 for which Grey had given a bill to Sir Charles Gordon,
when Governor of St. Lucia, to pay a secretary.
Paper 2ff.
A1345
Intelligence received from France, February - March [1798].
Concerning preparations for invasion of England.
[This document bears the date 1805 (in pencil) but this is certainly inaccurate. The
correct date appears to be c.13 March 1798.]
Paper 2ff.
A1346
Papers on the positioning of British ships at strategic points to repel the enemy.
Paper 2ff.
A1347 14 March 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning procedure whereby commanders had to account for the public money they received and the £53 for which Grey had to account, prize matters, applications for the post of Lieut.-Governor of Chelsea in
succession to General Hale, Mrs. Fisher's health and Fisher's hope of being able to rejoin his regiment in a few weeks.
Paper 2ff.
A1348 15 March 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning officers absent without leave, and the appointment of Major-General Lord Pembroke to the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1349 16 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a successor to Captain Kitson, leave of absence for Captain Torre (?), Lieut.-Colonel Pratt's case, and the erection of barracks at Reading Street.
Paper 4ff.
A1350 17 March 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a letter from Grey.
Paper 1f.
A1351 19 March 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning an inspection of the Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps of Cavalry and Infantry.
Paper 2ff.
A1352
f.1r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 19 March 1798.
Concerning correspondence with Kaye, a rumour that General Dalrymple was to succeed General Hale at Chelsea, and the state of Ireland.
f.1v. Copy letter from Fisher to J. Kaye, 16 March 1798.
Concerning the adjustment of the French claims and the distribution of the Martinique prize money which Grey wished to be done as soon as possible, and a
sum of £80 (Leeward Islands currency) which was due from McBurnie.
f.2r. Copy reply of J. Kaye to the foregoing letter, 17 March 1798.
Asking him to assure Grey that he would lose no time in getting the Martinique claims against the captors of prize goods settled.
Paper 2ff.
A1353a 22 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the sea fencibles.
Paper 2ff.
A1353b 21 March 1798
Enclosed:
List of post captains and commanders appointed to superintend the sea fencibles in the Southern District.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1354a 22 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captains Hamilton and Popham.
Paper 2ff.
A1354b 22 March 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from [Sir] Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning a letter and enclosures (instructions to officers on the coast) he had sent to Brownrigg.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1355 22 March 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Fisher.
Concerning a return of the troops in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A1356 23 March 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning General Dumourier's memoranda; and plans to meet invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A1357a 27 March 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Collector Bontein's letter and the late Colonel Thomas Grey's business, Mrs. Fisher's health, General Dalrymple's appointment as Lieut.-Governor of Chelsea, General Staates Long Morris' reasons for
refusing that post, and Fisher's proposal as to his being reimbursed for expenses of postage, clerkage, etc. in connexion with prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A1357b
Enclosed:
Draft letter which Fisher proposed that Grey should write to him 28 May 1798, authorising him to make certain charges for the above-mentioned expenses.
Paper 2ff.
A1358 28 March 1798
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the plans of Commissary General Motz for supplying the troops in the Eastern and Southern Districts with provisions and waggons.
Paper 4ff.
A1359 30 March 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning recruitment by the fencible regiments, supply arrangements in the Southern District, barracks at Riding Street, and guns to defend the passes of the river Rother.
Paper 3ff.
A1360 30 March 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Dumourier, and administration in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
1798 [Pt.2]A1361a 2 April 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the report by Trinity House of 14 February 1797 [No. 1361c].
Paper 2ff.
A1361b 15 March 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Robert Preston to William Pitt.
Concerning the implementation of the measures suggested in the report.
Paper 2ff.
A1361c 14 February 1797
Enclosed:
Copy report made by order of the elder brethren of Trinity House to the Admiralty on the means of preventing any attempt by the French fleet to proceed up the Thames or Medway.
[The report is in the form of a letter from David
Court to Evan Nepean.]
Paper 3ff.
A1362 2 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the rebellion in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1363 3 April 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a warrant required to secure Fisher's staff pay in respect of his command at Sheerness, and Captain Gore's marriage.
Paper 1f.
A1364 3 April 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning arrangements he was making to inspect yeomanry cavalry and volunteer infantry, and Sir C. Gordon's business [the £53 for which Grey had to account].
Paper 1f.
A1365 4 April 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Collector Bontein and business that must be taken out of his hands, and the postages of letters.
Paper 2ff.
A1366 4 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning escort for (state) prisoners from the Tower to Maidstone.
Paper 2ff.
A1367 6 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Hamilton's paper, the castles on the coast of Kent, the formation of the Grenadier and Light Infantry Companies into battalions and the formation of flank companies by militia regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1368 6 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the nautical defence of the Southern and Eastern Districts.
Paper 2ff.
A1369 7 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning a brigade major at Brighton, and the raising of the strength of the flank companies of militia regiments.
Paper 1f.
A1370 9 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning a Sussex County meeting at which Grey should meet the Duke of Richmond.
Paper 2ff.
A1371 10 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to copy letter from Mr. Rose [missing] giving the decision of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury on a letter from Grey of 28 March which had been referred to them by order of the Duke of
York.
Paper 1f.
A1372 11 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Cornet Lovelace's absence and informing him that Croydon and Romford were for military purposes to be considered as part of the London District.
Paper 1f.
A1373 12 April 1798
“Instructions from His Royal Highness The Commander in Chief to the Generals Commanding Districts”.
Concerning tactics to be followed in case of invasion.
Paper 4ff.
A1374 12 April 1798
Copy circular letter from Henry Dundas to the Lords Lieutenant of Counties.
On making returns of live and dead stock and drafting militia.
Paper 4ff.
A1375 [1798 (?)]
Secret memoranda by Captain Home Popham submitted to Lord Spencer.
On the possibility of destroying the sluice-gates of the Bruges Canal and the lock-gates leading into it from the harbour of Ostend, with estimate of the force required and
suggested plan of campaign.
Paper 12ff.
A1376 13 April 1798
Most secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham and his plan; enemy boats and Grey's attitude towards them compared with that of others.
Paper 2ff.
A1377 14 April 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Ordering the replacement of Irish troops on account of the trials of the state prisoners at Maidstone.
Paper 1f.
A1378a 14 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning measures to render Ashford Barracks healthy, flank companies, and Lieut.-Colonel Shadwell and his post at Maidstone.
Paper 4ff.
A1378b
Attached:
Letter from William Carter (junior) to Sir Robert Laurie, n.d.
Concerning measures to render Ashford Barracks healthy.
Paper 2ff.
A1378c 12 April 1798
Letter from Sir James Murray Pulteney to Lieut.-General Sir Robert Laurie.
Concerning Lord Downe and the formation of flank companies, the alterations suggested by Dr. Carter for Ashford Barracks and the proposed encampment of part of the men
in an adjoining field.
Paper 2ff.
A1378d 12 April 1798
Letter from John Christopher Viscount Downe (Colonel of 2nd West Yorkshire Militia) to Major-General Sir James Pulteney.
Concerning the flank companies of his regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1379a 14 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1379b 14 April 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Lieut.-Colonel Shadwell, concerning precautions to be taken against possible attempts to rescue state prisoners at Maidstone, and the continuance of Shadwell's post.
Paper 2ff.
A1380 14 April 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham's plan to meet invasion.
Paper 4ff.
A1381 [15 April 1798]
Draft letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Replying to his letter of 14 April 1798.
[This draft is written partly on the blank space, back and front, of a letter from Henry Maister to Grey,
15 April 1798, informing him of the arrival of Captain Torre and Lieut. Langley at Deal.]
Paper 4ff.
A1382a 15 April 1798
Copy estimate by Grey, Major-General Eyre Coote, and Captain Home Popham of the military and naval force required for a secret expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1382b
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A1383a 15 April 1798
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning the castles of the Cinque Ports and intelligence about French plans against Ireland and the coast of England.
Paper 2ff.
A1383b-c
2 typescript copies.
Each 2ff.
A1384a 16 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1384b
Enclosed:
Intelligence concerning French plans to make an attempt in Ireland and possibly on the English coast.
Paper 1f.
A1385 16 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning intelligence about French plans to invade England.
Paper 2ff.
A1386 18 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham's expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1387 19 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning supplies of arms and accoutrements.
Paper 1f.
A1388 21 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the formation of flank companies.
Paper 2ff.
A1389 21 April 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the offer of the Herefordshire Regiment to serve anywhere in Europe.
Paper 1f.
A1390 23 April 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Covering letter to several enclosures [on naval and military matters] which are not now present.
Paper 2ff.
A1391 23 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning absentee officers from the garrison of Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1392 [endorsed 24 April 1798]
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Asking Grey to use influence in his favour evidently in connexion with the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1393 24 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the movement of seven Light Infantry Companies of Guards to Rochester and Sittingbourne where they were to receive Grey's orders.
Paper 2ff.
A1394 24 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the prevention of false alarms at coastal signal posts, and Major-General Coote.
Paper 2ff.
A1395 25 April 1798
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Recommending promotion of Colonel Fisher to the rank of Major-General.
Paper 1f.
A1396 25 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Surgeon William Price of the Monmouth and Brecon Regiment on account of ill-health.
Paper 2ff.
A1397 25 April 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the creation of 17 field-marshals, a general order of 20 April 1798, issued by Alexander Loraine (Major of Brigade in Sir William Howe's district) and addressed to
Lieut.-General Bertie, on the making up of deficiencies in arms and accoutrements of the regiments in that district [quoted], Commissary Watson's affairs and his desire to serve under Grey, letters that Grey might write in Watson's favour, details
of Grey's income and Fisher's advice on the question whether Grey should appeal against his tax assessments.
Paper 2ff.
A1398 25 April 1798
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Informing him that Captain Popham was to command the expedition and that the Duke of York had refused to allow Coote to go to Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1399 26 April 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning a proposed expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1400 27 April 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Thanking Grey for seeking to secure him promotion, concerning his hopes of being able to assist Grey soon, and recommending his nephew to do temporary secretarial work.
Paper 2ff.
A1401 27 April 1798
Suggestions by Major-General Eyre Coote and Captain Home Popham on the equipment and training (for the expedition against Ostend).
Paper 2ff.
A1402 28 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning precautions against false alarms on the coast, sickness among the troops at Ashford, Fisher's request for promotion, and Lord Pembroke who would be placed under Grey's command.
Paper 3ff.
A1403 28 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a proposed expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1404 29 April 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning copies of orders about baggage and marches.
Paper 2ff.
A1405 30 April 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Informing him that official instructions would be sent to him soon.
Paper 2ff.
A1406 30 April 1798
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham's expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1407 30 April 1798
Letter from Colonel J. Macleod to Grey.
Concerning guns, and ammunition etc. for Captain Popham's expedition.
4ff. [1f. blank.]
A1408 30 April 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning camp equipage for the corps from the Eastern District who failed to take theirs with them, and instructions for the proposed expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1409a
Memorandum for Grey.
Concerning fire-balls.
Paper 1f.
A1409b
Minutes of letter from Lord Spencer to Captain Popham concerning fire-balls.
Paper 1f.
A1410
Papers asserting that after the object of the Ostend expedition was attained Captain Popham should proceed to attack Flushing.
Paper 1f.
A1411
Memorandum with respect to Flushing [by Major-General Eyre Coote(?)].
Suggesting a plan of attack.
Paper 1f.
A1412
State of the corps to be employed on a secret expedition.
(An analysis of officers and men comprizing each of 6 corps concerned in the expedition.)
Paper 2ff.
A1413
Provisional naval plan of attack [on Ostend].
Paper 2ff.
A1414
Military plan of attack [on Ostend] showing the positions to be assumed by the various corps concerned.
Paper 2ff.
A1415
Plan of Ostend and neighbourhood.
Paper 1f.
A1416a 1 May 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1416b 19 April 1798
Copy letter from Richard White (acting barrack master at Battle) to Henry Dundas.
Concerning stores of gunpowder at Battle where it might be captured by the enemy.
Paper 2ff.
A1417a 1 May 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1417b 1 May 1798
Most secret letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Giving instructions concerning the expedition to Ostend, Flushing, etc.
Paper 4ff.
A1418 1 May 1798
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning equipment for Captain Popham's expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1419 1 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning measures to be taken to improve the health of the troops at Ashford, and the uniforms of aides de camp.
Paper 2ff.
A1420 2 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend and a commission for Mr. Pratt who was to be a guide.
Paper 2ff.
A1421 3 May 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the proposed expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1422a 3 May 1798
Letter from Colonel J. Macleod to Grey.
Informing him that ordnance and equipment for the expedition to Ostend was being sent to him.
Paper 2ff.
A1422b 3 May 1798
Enclosed:
Return of brass ordnance, ammunition and stores laden on board the brig
Lewis.
[Signed by John Geast, commissary of artillery, and addressed to Colonel Macleod.]
Paper 1f.
A1422c
Attached:
Return of articles packed for one petard.
Paper 1f.
A1423 4 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the accommodation of troops at Sandwich.
Paper 2ff.
A1424 4 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of troops for Ostend, Grey's want of miners and the inadvisability of employing militiamen for the purpose.
Paper 2ff.
A1425 4 May 1798
Secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1426a 4 May 1798
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Cuppage to Grey.
Informing him that he had sent orders to Lieut. Clifton in pursuance of Grey's letter.
Paper 2ff.
A1426b 4 May 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Cuppage to Clifton.
Giving him orders concerning the stores on the brig Lewis.
Paper 2ff.
A1427 [5(?) May 1798]
Queries and answers to Mr. Huskinsson concerning Captain Popham's expedition (4 queries evidently from William Huskisson to Grey and copy of answers by Major-General Eyre Coote and Captain Home Popham written as if from Grey], and note from Coote
and Popham to Grey on the subject.
Paper 4ff.
A1428 [5(?) May 1798]
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Concerning his orders, the defeat of the Irish rebels and his plan to attack Calais, Dieppe, etc. to divert the enemy's attention from Flushing.
Paper 4ff.
A1429 5 May 1798
Most secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning a hospital ship for the expedition to Ostend, and the proposed landing on the Island of Ameland.
Paper 2ff.
A1430a 5 May 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business, Father Trepsac's claim, money to be paid to the captors, Colonel Manningham and his view about the promotion of colonels, the rumoured promotion of Lord Adam Gordon to be field marshal
and his replacement as Commander in Chief in Scotland by Abercrombie, and the removal of Sir William Howe to Portsmouth.
Paper 1f.
A1430b 4 May 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the following letter.
Paper 1f.
A1430c 4 May 1798
Copy letter from Messrs. Winter, Kaye and Maynard to James Bush [Procter for the Claimants], concerning the Martinique claims which were to be allowed by the captors and Father Trepsac's claim.
Paper 2ff.
A1431 6 May 1798
Most secret letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Giving instructions concerning an attempt to take possession of the Island of Ameland.
Paper 2ff.
A1432 [6(?) May 1798]
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning preparations for the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1433 7 May 1798
Most secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Sending instructions about the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1434
Extract of letter from Admiral Young to Captain Popham with critical observations by Popham on it.
Concerning the ship Popham had been placed in and Young's proposal that the should be given the loan of a lieutenant and 20 men from another
ship.
Paper 1f.
A1435 8 May 1798
Most secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham's final instructions, Popham's dissatisfaction, and the question of establishing batteries on the English coast.
Paper 4ff.
A1436 8 May 1798
Copy most secret instructions from Grey to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Concerning the attack on Ostend and Flushing, etc.
Paper 2ff.
A1437 9 May 1798
Most secret additional instructions from Grey to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Concerning an attempt to be made to capture the Island of Ameland.
Paper 2ff.
A1438a 9 May 1798 [endorsed 10 May]
Draft by Grey of general expedition orders to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Giving instructions in connexion with the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 5ff.
A1438b
Attached:
Sketch of general orders by Major-General Coote.
Giving instructions about the same expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1439 [9(?) May 1798]
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning Captain Popham's instructions and Coote's bewilderment at contradictory instructions.
Paper 2ff.
A1440 [9(?) May 1798]
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Reporting that he would be at Margate the next day.
Paper 2ff.
A1441 9 May 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the flank companies of militia regiments were to be formed into separate corps of grenadiers and light infantry.
Paper 2ff.
A1442 9 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a report on the coast from the Nore to Portsmouth.
Paper 1f.
A1443 10 May 1798
Letter from Thomas Steele to ----.
Concerning the repulsion of French gunboats in their attack on the Island of St. Marcon.
Paper 2ff.
A1444 10 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of a proposal to promote Colonel Fisher to the rank of brigadier general to serve in Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1445 10 May [1798]
Letter from Captain Thomas Hamilton to Grey.
Reporting the arrival of various ships in Margate Roads.
Paper 1f.
A1446 [10(?) May 1798]
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Reporting his arrival in Margate Roads.
Paper 2ff.
A1447 [10(?) May 1798]
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning the plans for the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1448 10 May 1798
Secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning an embargo upon the coast from Hastings to Harwich, and the embarkation of the expedition to Ostend.
4ff. [1f. blank.]
A1449 [11(?) May 1798]
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning his attempt to procure a small vessel for the expedition to Ostend and suggesting an alternative plan if one could not be obtained.
Paper 2ff.
A1450a 11 May 1798
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Stating that he would meet Grey at Margate and thanking him for his "partiality".
Paper 2ff.
A1450b endorsed 11 May [1798]
Enclosed:
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Complaining about his crew.
Paper 2ff.
A1450c 11 May 1798
Letter from Captain Walker to Major-General Eyre Coote.
Concerning preparations for the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 1f.
A1451 11 May 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning returns made by Fisher, the 16th Regiment of Light Dragoons, the appointment of Major-General Lord Pembroke to the Southern District, Grey's health, and returns of volunteer corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1452 11 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of his plan of attack [on Ostend], the command of the flank corps in his district, and he promotion of colonels to major-generals.
Paper 2ff.
A1453 12 May 1798
Letter from Major-General Eyre Coote to Grey.
Concerning "the Prince".
Paper 2ff.
A1454 12 May 1798
Secret letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 2ff.
A1455 12 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the return of old issue swords by the Lanark and Dumbarton and the Hants. Regiments of Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 1f.
A1456a 12 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1456b 10 May 1798
Copy letter T. Keate to Matthew Lewis.
Suggesting that Dr. Fellows be directed to inspect regimental hospitals in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A1457 12 May 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning arrangements for the expedition in consequence of an accident to Colonel Finch.
Paper 2ff.
A1458
Most secret orders for H.M. ships and vessels under the command of Captain Popham.
Concerning the attack on Ostend.
6ff. [1f. blank.]
A1459
ff.1r.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 13-14 May 1798.
Concerning the proposal to promote Fisher as a brigadier general in Ireland, his anxiety to decline it without prejudicing future chances of
promotion, and his request that Grey would refuse to dispense with his services.
f.2r.-v. Draft letter that Fisher proposed that Grey should write to Brownrigg requesting that Fisher should not be removed to Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1460 14 May 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the sailing of the expedition to Ostend and the erection of batteries on the coast of Sussex.
Paper 2ff.
A1461 14 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, the neglect of the Medical Department over the supply of surgical instruments to the surgeon of the Light Infantry Battalion of Guards, and Colonel Finch's wound.
Paper 2ff.
A1462 15 May 1798
Copy secret letter from Grey to William Huskisson.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, and Batteries on the Sussex coast.
Paper 2ff.
A1463 15 May 1798
Copy secret letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, and coastal batteries in England.
Paper 2ff.
A1464 16 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, the dissatisfaction of certain companies over a delay in their being paid, Colonel Finch, and Brownrigg's nephew.
Paper 2ff.
A1465 16 May 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business, a letter from Prince Edward [partly quoted] expressing his desire to serve under Grey, General Coote's appointment to the command at Thanet, and another disappointment Fisher had suffered
in not being given the command of an expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1466 17 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, and Colonel Fisher, who would be allowed to remain in his existing situation.
Paper 2ff.
A1467 19 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Ostend, and Colonel Finch.
Paper 2ff.
A1468a 19 May 1798
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1468b 15 May 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from R. Crew [Secretary to the Board of Ordnance] to Brownrigg, concerning a question about the issue of arms from the Depôt at Tynemouth to the Armed Associations, and the policy to be pursued with regard to the arming
of these associations.
Paper 2ff.
A1469
f.1r.-v. Copy summons of Major-General Eyre Coote and Captain Home Popham to the Commandant of Ostend, 19 May 1798.
Granting him half an hour to decide whether to surrender the town which would otherwise be
bombarded.
f.2r. Reply of Muscar, the Commandant, 30 Floréal.
Refusing to surrender.
Paper 2ff.
A1470a 20 May 1798
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Henry Warde to Grey.
Reporting on Ostend expedition.
Paper 4ff.
A1470b
Copy of the above letter.
Paper 2ff.
A1471 20(?) May 1798
Copy letter from Captain Home Popham to Evan Nepean [Secretary to the Admiralty].
Reporting on the Ostend expedition.
Paper 4ff.
A1472 20 May 1798
Letter from Major-General Harry Burrard to Captain Popham.
Reporting on the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1473 20 May 1798
Letter from Major-General Harry Burrard to Henry Dundas.
Reporting on the Ostend expedition.
Paper 4ff.
A1474 [endorsed 20 May 1798]
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning his impatience for news of the Ostend expedition, and batteries for the Sussex coast.
Paper 2ff.
A1475 21 May 1798
Return of wounded men belonging to his Majesty's forces present in the Hospital at Ostend.
[Signed by John Joberns, surgeon to H.M. Forces.]
Paper 2ff.
A1476 21 May 1798
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Concerning the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1477 21 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Ostend expedition, and steps to have Captain Cholmley of the West York Militia superseded.
Paper 1f.
A1478a 22 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the fate of the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1478b 20 May 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Henry Warde to the Duke of York.
Giving an account of the initial success and ultimate failure of the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1478c 21 May 1798
Copy letter from Captain Home Popham to Brownrigg.
Concerning the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1479a 22 May 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1479b 20 May 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Captain and Lieut.-Colonel Henry Warde to Henry Dundas.
Reporting on the expedition as in No. 1478b.
Paper 2ff.
A1480
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey, n.d. [ 22(?) May 1798 ].
Concerning Major-General Eyre Coote and the Ostend expedition.
Paper 1f.
A1481 22 May 1798
Copy intelligence from Hamburgh concerning a possible enemy attack on Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1482 23 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the troops returned from Ostend and the attempt that would be made to obtain an exchange of prisoners.
Paper 2ff.
A1483 24 May 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the Ostend expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1484 24 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the attempt to be made to obtain an exchange of the prisoners taken at Ostend, the dismissal of Lord Errol from the service, and Colonel Finch's recovery.
Paper 4ff.
A1485 24 May 1798
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Expressing his gratitude to Grey and his eagerness to make further attacks on the enemy coast.
Paper 2ff.
A1486
Translation of extract from Famianus Strada's account of the Duke of Parma's preparations for invading England in 1588 [made for Grey to indicate the importance of the destruction of the sluices at Ostend].
Paper 2ff.
A1487 26 May 1798
Letter from Captain Home Popham to Grey.
Stating that he was preparing plans for a future enterprise.
Paper 2ff.
A1488 26 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Coote's expected despatch, the King's decision about Lord Errol, and the sending of Mr. Joberns, a surgeon, to Ostend to tend the wounded officers who were prisoners there.
Paper 2ff.
A1489 26 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting an inquiry into a complaint by 2 sergeants of the 18th Light Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A1490a 26 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1490b 24 May 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning new signals.
Paper 2ff.
A1491 27 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Joberns (the surgeon who had volunteered to tend the wounded at Ostend) and the documents he would carry.
Paper 2ff.
A1492 28 May 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the sentence of a general court martial on Ensign Grimmett.
Paper 1f.
A1493a 28 May [1798]
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the exchange of prisoners of war, the Cinque Port Fencibles in Grey's district, and events in Ireland.
Paper 4ff.
A1493b 25 May 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Concerning the exchange of prisoners of war.
Paper 4ff.
A1494a 29 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1494b 26 May [1798]
Enclosed:
Copy note from Mr. Wickham to Brownrigg.
Informing him that the Duke of Portland had given the two Lieutenants Aikin of the Bedford Militia the option of resigning, but if they did not they were to be dismissed.
Paper 1f.
A1495 30 May 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the 49th Regiment to Jersey, provision for the families of the prisoners taken at Ostend, Mr. Wardell's claims, the horse artillery, the delay of his recent letters to Grey, General
Coote's despatch, Captain Cheamly(?) of the 2nd West York Regiment, and promotion in the 44th Regiment.
Paper 4ff.
1798 [Pt.3]A1496 1 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the drafting of men from the 18th into the 17th Light Dragoons and the unsatisfactory conduct of the commander of the 18th Light Dragoons, the King's decision about Lord Errol's commission, the
disappearance of sickness at Ashford, and the rebellion in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1497 1 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the drafting of privates of the 18th Regiment of Light Dragoons to the 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons, and informing him about a military encampment in Windsor Forest.
Paper 2ff.
A1498 2 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the formation of flank companies.
Paper 1f.
A1499 4 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Grey's health, the deaths of Colonel Campbell and Captain Walker at Ostend, the embarkation of the 23rd and 49th Regiments for Guernsey and Jersey respectively, and the removal of troops from
these islands to Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1500 4 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to a petition of innkeepers and publicans of Horsham [missing].
Paper 1f.
A1501a 4 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York had communicated with General Rainsford on the matters contained in the enclosed letters from Prince William to Lieut.-General Sir Robert Laurie.
Paper 1f.
A1501b 18 May 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Major-General Prince William of Gloucester to Lieut.-General Sir Robert Laurie.
Concerning the flank companies of the 44th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1501c 19 May 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from the same to the same.
Concerning the unserviceable state of the accoutrements of the companies of the 44th Regiment under his command.
Paper 2ff.
A1502 6 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the deaths of Colonel Campbell and Captain Walker at Ostend, Grey's aide de camp, and a court martial in the 7th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1503 6 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the Commander of the 7th Light Dragoons would be allowed to select 30 horses out of the whole number of horses belonging to the 18th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1504 8 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the removal of the flank companies of the 44th, 46th and 48th Regiments.
Endorsement.
Note [by Grey(?)] saying that the march of the flank companies of the 48th Regiment must be
halted.
Paper 2ff.
A1505a 8 June 1798
Letter from [Sir William Fawcett] to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1505b-d 26 May 1798
Enclosed:
3 copies of general orders, concerning the clothing of officers of the line.
Paper 1f. each
A1506 8 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a plan to place Lieut.-General Hulse in command of reinforcements to be sent to Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1507 8 June 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning an extract from Strada's History of the Netherlands which illustrated the importance of the late expedition to Ostend, naval matters, and the success of the
rebels in Wexford.
Paper 2ff.
A1508 9 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-General Hulse, and the rebellion in Ireland.
4ff. [1f. blank.]
A1509 11 June 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Ireland, Napoleon, and Nelson.
Paper 2ff.
A1510 11 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's illness, and the rebellion in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1511 12 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Command in Sussex, the placing of a general officer at Dover, the Duke of York's health, the rebellion in Ireland, and a French move evidently against the East Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A1512 14 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the staff of the corps formed out of the flank companies, the establishments of the 17th and 18th Regiments of Light Dragoons, and the advisability of keeping a force on the Isle of
Thanet.
Paper 2ff.
A1513 14 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's health, the powers of the King to dismiss officers, and the rebellion in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1514
f.1r.-v. Copy general orders of Major-General Eyre Coote from Head Quarters on the sand hills 3 miles East of Ostend, 19 May 1798.
Congratulating officers and men on success of the expedition.
f.2r. Copy general orders of same from Ostend, 14 June 1798.
Communicating to the troops an extract of a letter from Brownrigg and assuring them that everything possible would be done to help them in their
captivity.
f.2v. Extract of letter from Brownrigg to Major-General Eyre Coote, 27 May 1798.
Expressing the Duke of York's congratulations on the success of the expedition to Ostend and regret at its unfortunate
termination.
Paper 2ff.
A1515 15 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's health, a decision on the question whether an officer who had been dismissed the service could sell his commission, and the court martial of a sergeant of the 18th Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1516a 15 June 1798
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the measure proposed in the enclosed document was to be put into effect.
Paper 2ff.
A1516b 4 June 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Surgeon General T. Keate to Brownrigg.
Concerning inspection of regimental hospitals in England and Scotland with list of physicians who should carry it out in the different parts of the country.
Paper 2ff.
A1517 16 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Requesting a return of the officers serving in his district.
Paper 1f.
A1518 16 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1518b [15 June 1798(?)]
Enclosed:
Letter from Lieut. R. Price of the Glamorgan Militia to Brownrigg.
Expressing the hope that he would not be deprived of his commission because he could not immediately join his regiment (since he was imprisoned in the
Fleet).
Paper 2ff.
A1519 16 June 1798
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Requesting information on the cavalry force.
Paper 1f.
A1520 20 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Major William Clarke of the 46th Regiment had been granted leave of absence for one month.
Paper 1f.
A1521 21 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning recruiting for the fencible cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A1522 22 June 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him of proposed staff arrangements in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1523 22 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the conduct of the commander of the 7th Dragoons at the trial of Captain Walhouse, the disturbance that had arisen between the Radnor Militia and the Dock men at Sheerness, the court martial of
Captain Babb of the West Middlesex Regiment, the removal of the 18th Dragoons to new quarters, the possible removal of the Hereford Regiment to Ireland, and the campaign against the rebels there.
Paper 2ff.
A1524 23 June 1798
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting disembarkation returns in respect of the forces who took part in the expedition to Ostend.
Paper 1f.
A1525a 23 June 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Grey's desire to be removed to the command of a Regiment of Dragoons on the British establishment.
Paper 1f.
A1525b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A1526 23 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Colonel Fisher to a temporary command at Dover.
Paper 2ff.
A1527 25 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the march of the Herefordshire Militia from Canterbury to Portsmouth and the message Grey has to convey to them.
Paper 2ff.
A1528 27 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning militia regiments that had volunteered for service in Ireland, Colonel Fisher's commission, the question of a separate command for Prince William, and Grey's wishes with respect to removal from the
8th Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1529 28 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a court martial for the trial of Lieut.-Colonel Watson of the 7th Dragoons, the Duke of York's decision on the conduct of certain soldiers of the East Kent Militia, and his approbation of arrangements
for the movement of the Hereford Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1530 30 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Prince William of Gloucester and the command at Ashford, and the Duke of York's views on the proceedings of the court martial that tried Captain Walhouse.
Paper 2ff.
A1531a 30 June 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1531b 26 June 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from John Rush to Brownrigg.
Recommending that Captain Chute of the Hampshire Fencible Cavalry should have leave of absence for 4 weeks to recover his health.
Paper 1f.
A1532 2 July 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Requesting a return of the militiamen who had declined to accompany their regiments to Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1533 2 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the erection of batteries for the defence of the coast of Sussex.
Paper 1f.
A1534a 2 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the removal of the signal station from Pagham Point to Barne Rock Battery.
Paper 1f.
A1534b 26 June 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 1f.
A1534c 25 June 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from George Berkeley to Nepean.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 1f.
A1535 3 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Prince William of Gloucester, the Radnor Militia, a deserter from the 3rd Guards, and the countermanding of embarkation orders for part of the reinforcements which were to have been sent to
Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1536 9 July 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of the Revd. John Gamble as chaplain to the Duke of York and of Francis Knight as surgeon to the Duke.
Paper 1f.
A1537 12 July 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Giving an account of his visit to London, his meeting with Bontein and visit to the Stock Exchange.
Paper 2ff.
A1538a 12 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of the proposal made in the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1538b 9 July 1798
Enclosed:
Extracts of a letter from M. Keate (Surgeon General) to Mr. Lewis (of the War Office).
Concerning a rearrangement of the medical staff, and the inspection of regimental hospitals.
Paper 1f.
A1539 13 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Sir James Pulteney and Brigade Major Wood, Brigade Major Clay's irregular conduct in proceeding to Ireland, Mr. White who acted in the Commissariat Department at San Domingo, Major-General Coote's
report on the treatment he had received and the expectation of the prisoners taken at Ostend that they would be exchanged.
Paper 2ff.
A1540 14 July 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's account with Meyricks, prize business, Bontein's accounts in connexion with George Grey, and Fisher's offer to lend Grey £300.
Paper 2ff.
A1541 14 July 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning brigade majors and the replacing of the Middlesex and Flintshire Regiments in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1542 18 July 1798
Return of the sick of the 1st West York Militia from Ashford Barracks.
[Signed John Marshall, Surgeon.]
Paper 1f.
A1543 19 July 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the exchange of prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1544 20 July 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Strongly objecting to the appointment of Captain-Lieut. Thorley as major of brigade, and informing him of the arrival of the Merionethshire and Radnor Regiments at Dover.
Paper 2ff.
A1545 20 July 1798
Copy of certificate by Grey concerning the contracts for the supply of fresh meat to the troops in the West Indies, with note, in Grey's hand concerning these contracts.
Paper 2ff.
A1546 21 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Lieut. Moore as Adjutant to a battalion of Grenadiers, Major-General Coote's despatches, the improbability of an exchange of prisoners being effected with the French, and the
situation in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1547 22 July 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain Thorley's appointment, Fisher's loss of favour with Grey, and the bad state of the Radnor Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1548 24 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Brownrigg's nephew, the negotiations for an exchange of prisoners, the situation in Ireland, and Major-General White.
Paper 2ff.
A1549 25 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements to be made in connexion with the visit of Princess Amelia to Worthing in Sussex.
Paper 1f.
A1550 25 July 1798
Proclamation: Additional Article of War.
Concerning regulation of the ranks of officers of the fencible forces, corps of yeomanry cavalry, and volunteer corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1551 26 July 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Naming surgeons appointed to the grenadier and light infantry battalions.
Paper 1f.
A1552 26 July 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Major-General White, the replacing of the Flintshire and Middlesex Regiments in the Southern District, the removal of the 7th Light Dragoons without Grey's knowledge, and regulations about
clothing.
Paper 2ff.
A1553
Receipt, endorsed 28 July 1798, of Thomas Taylor for £25 from Grey [interest due on a joint bond of Sir Henry Grey and Grey].
Paper 1f.
A1554 30 July 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of arrangements made for the visit of Princess Amelia to Worthing.
Paper 1f.
A1555
ff.1v-2r. The battle of the Nile: plan and explanatory notes, including list of French ships captured and destroyed.
f.2v. List of casualties.
Paper 2ff.
A1556 1 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a dispute between Captains Bird and Morrison of the West Middlesex Militia, the Duke of York's view on a question relative to promotion in the militia, and the honour to be given to the Prince of
Wales when he visited Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A1557 2 August 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the shooting of an escaped prisoner of war and requesting that the troops be instructed to avoid such action whenever possible.
Paper 2ff.
A1558 6 August 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the supply of buff accoutrements for supplementary men of the Bedfordshire Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1559 9 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Coote Manningham and the command of the flank corps in Grey's district.
Paper 1f.
A1560 14 August 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning contingent allowances to flank battalions.
Paper 1f.
A1561a 16 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the holding of court martials by officers of flank corps of militia, Colonel Manningham, the case of a French general, a prisoner of war, who was allowed to proceed unescorted along the coast from
Portsmouth to Dover, the deficiency of officers in the Sussex Militia, and the promotion of Captain Grey.
Paper 3ff.
A1561b 16 August 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Evan Nepean.
Concerning the French General Beragnay D'Hilliers and 2 aides de camp who were allowed to proceed from Portsmouth to Dover unattended.
Paper 2ff.
A1562 16 August 1798
Circular letter from William Windham to Grey.
Concerning payment of officers of flank battalions.
Paper 1f.
A1563a 17 August 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1563b 17 August 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from William Wickham to Matthew Lewis.
Concerning the appointment of Mr. Graham as resident magistrate at Sheerness.
Paper 1f.
A1564 19 August 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain Drewe's return after overstaying his leave, applications for leave of absence for Captain C. Smith, a proposed distribution of prize money, congratulations to Major William Grey, and the exchange
of Captain Visscher and Major General England who were both prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1565 19 August 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning £26,000 which Sir Harry [Grey(?)] had to raise for his creditors, and the considerable amount of ready money that Captain George Grey must possess.
Paper 1f.
A1566 21 August 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Buonaparte at Alexandria, and Huskisson's health.
Paper 2ff.
A1567 21 August 1798
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the slowness of the Court of Admiralty in dealing with prize business, the question whether the captors could safely proceed to a distribution of prize money, and the American claims against the
captors.
Paper 2ff.
A1568 23 August 1798 [endorsed 24 August]
Copy letter from Grey to J. Kaye.
Concerning the payment of the American claims against the captors of prize property and requesting that every effort be made to bring about a distribution of prize money and the end of the business.
Paper 2ff.
A1569a 25 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1569b 18 August 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from William Henry 3rd Duke of Portland to the Duke of York.
Informing him of the appointment of Mr. Graham as resident magistrate at Sheerness and requesting that he be recommended to the commander of the Southern
District.
Paper 2ff.
A1570 28 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the forces in Guernsey, and the Duke of York and the Master General of the Ordnance.
Paper 1f.
A1571 30 August 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Major Grey, and the French landing in Ireland.
Paper 4ff.
A1572
Instructions from Grey to Lieutenant-Generals Sir Robert Laurie and Cornelius Cuyler, commanding in Kent and Sussex, September 1798.
Concerning tactics to be pursued in case of invasion.
Paper 10ff.
1798 [Pt.4]A1573 1 September 1798
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the despatch of militia corps to Ireland on account of the French landing there.
Paper 2ff.
A1574 2 September 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that Major-General Graham had been appointed to the command of a brigade of militia under orders to proceed to Ireland and that another brigade of militia would be commanded in Ireland by
Major General Wemyss.
Paper 2ff.
A1575a 2 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the transfer of Major Grey to an old corps, reinforcements for Ireland, the campaign there, General Coote's return, and the transfer of Lord Pembroke to another district.
Paper 3ff.
A1575b 27 August 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from General Lake.
Reporting the defeat of his forces at Castlebar.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1576 5 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning reinforcements for Ireland, the countermanding of the orders of part of the East Suffolk Regiment who had volunteered for service in Ireland, the situation in Ireland and the encounter at Castlebar,
the return of General Coote, and the removal of Major Grey to the 17th Regiment.
Paper 4ff.
A1577 7 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the unsatisfactory state of the East Suffolk Regiment, the want of waggons for the West Kent Regiment, the dispute between the superintendant of the Hospital at Deal and the principal surgeon there, a
temporary barrack at Margate Bay, and the campaign in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1578 8 September 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Maister's expedient of providing a small bag to sling across the shoulder to carry additional ammunition, and MacBurnie's bill.
Paper 2ff.
A1579 8 September 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Bontein and the positions he held in the West Indies and the persons who recommended him to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1580 c.9 September 1798
Report by General Humbert on the expedition under his command against Ireland.
Paper 4ff.
A1581 10 September 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Covering letter to several enclosures not now present.
Paper 1f.
A1582 11 September 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning documents received from Mr. McConnell in connexion with prize business, and Jennings' business.
Paper 2ff.
A1583 11 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning proceedings against Mr. Jackson of Hastings, and the campaign in Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1584a 12 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Congratulating him on the good news from Ireland.
A1584b 8 September 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Sir Herbert Taylor to Viscount Castlereagh.
Concerning the campaign in Ireland and defeat of the enemy.
Paper 2ff.
A1584c 8 September 1798
Copy letter from Lord Cornwallis to the Duke of Portland.
Concerning the surrender of the French invaders and defeat of the Irish rebels.
Paper 2ff.
A1585a 12 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of the suggestion made in the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1585b 5 September 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning the command of the troops in the dockyards, and the position of general officers of marines in the army.
Paper 2ff.
A1586 14 September 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a conversation with Kaye about giving an acquittal to Kerr's executors on their assigning all debts, Jennings' and Captain George Grey's business.
Paper 2ff.
A1587 16 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the posting of General Coote and Colonel Fisher, Lieut. Whisher's pay, and his own holidays.
Paper 2ff.
A1588a 17 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1588b 14 September 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Rupert George, Ambrose Serle, John Schank, and J. Marsh [Commissioners for the Transport Service] to Brownrigg.
Informing him that Lewis L'Heritier was to be released and allowed to return to France in exchange
for Major-General Coote.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1589 17 September 1798
Copy letter from William Huskisson to Mathew Lewis.
Concerning drill allowances for volunteer corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1590 25 September 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the conduct of the business of his department during his (Brownrigg's) holiday, the irregular conduct of the medical department, the depletion of forces in England as a result of the situation in
Ireland, the defeat of the French fleet in the Mediterranean and Buonaparte's successful landing [in Egypt].
Paper 2ff.
A1591 27 September 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning a prosecution to be instituted against Mr. Jackson, a magistrate of Hastings, for obstruction of the King's service.
Paper 2ff.
A1592 1 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a bulletin and confirming Nelson's victory, the Brest fleet, and the defeat of the rebels in County Mayo.
Paper 2ff.
A1593a 2 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Prince of Wales' accident, details of Nelson's victory and despatches from Buonaparte that had been intercepted.
Paper 4ff.
A1593b
Enclosed:
List of ships engaged and not engaged in the battle near Rosetta with notes of the French ships taken or destroyed and of those which escaped.
Paper 2ff.
A1593c 2 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy of statement issued from the Admiralty concerning the above victory.
Paper 2ff.
A1594a 3 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements at Dover with respect to French officers on parole who were to be returned to France.
Paper 2ff.
A1594b 28 September 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Rupert George, Ambrose Serle, John Shank and John Marsh [Commissioners of the Transport Service] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1595 6 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the celebration of Nelson's victory by the troops on Barham Down, and promising a reply to several of his letters the next day.
Paper 2ff.
A1596 6 October 1798
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the formation of flank companies into battalions in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A1597a 8 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the irregularity of the Surgeon General's having granted leave of absence to the senior surgeon at Deal hospital without Grey's consent, the dispute between Mr. Whitelock and Lieut.-Colonel Smith,
Colonel Fisher's command, the Barracks at Canterbury, the dispute between Captains Bird and Morrison, and the appointment of Captain Hardyman as brigade major.
Paper 4ff.
A1597b 7 October 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from William Wickham to Brownrigg.
Concerning a letter which Grey had intercepted and which contained matter which had given rise to suspicions of treasonable activities.
Paper 2ff.
A1598 8 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the failure of certain persons to provide waggons during the march of the West Kent Regiment from Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A1599 11 October 1798
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the failure of some regiments of cavalry and infantry to adhere strictly to H.M. regulations in their exercise.
Paper 1f.
A1600 12 October 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished that an inspection should be made of all the regiments in his district, and concerning batmen.
Paper 2ff.
A1601a 13 October 1798
Letter from Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning a plan of invasion received from Paris, and Grey's application for an allowance as temporary governor of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A1601b
Language:
French
Report of Citizen R---- to the Directory on the invasion of England and Ireland, 15 August ----.
Paper 6ff.
A1601c
English translation of the above document.
Paper 3ff.
A1602a 15 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the exchange of Major-General Coote's staff who were held by the French, and mutinous soldiers in the 7th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1602b 11 September 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter Brownrigg to General Sir William Pitt.
Giving the Duke of York's decision on a dispute between Captains Bird and Morrison of the West Middlesex Militia over precedence in rank.
Paper 2ff.
A1602c 13 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Surgeon-General Keate.
Informing him of the Duke of York's disapprobation of the fact that leave of absence was granted to Mr. Whitelock of Deal Hospital without Grey's concurrence and concerning
the conduct that was to be observed with regard to leave of absence of medical officers in future.
Paper 2ff.
A1602d
Attached:
Extract of the above letter to Keate.
Paper 2ff.
A1603a 18 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Expressing the hope that all the enemy's equipment in Ireland would be captured.
Paper 1f.
A1603b
Bulletin reporting the defeat of the Brest fleet off the Irish coast and capture of French ships in the Mediterranean.
Paper 2ff.
A1604 20 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning court martials to be held at Eastbourne and Guilford, the state of the Hertford Regiment, clothing for troops, the communication being kept up by smugglers with the French coast, the appointment of
Major-Generals Whyte and Pigot to the staff of Grey's District, the Duke of York's health, and the campaign in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1605 20 October 1798
Extract of letter dated Augsbourg.
Reporting the French invasion of the territory of the Grisons, and Austrian countermeasures.
Paper 2ff.
A1606 21 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Sir John Warren's victory off the Irish coast, and conflicting reports from the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A1607 22 October 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of several major generals to serve under him.
Paper 2ff.
A1608 26 October 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Captain Hardyman as brigade major, leave of absence for subalterns, and a court martial to inquire into a dispute between Captain Madden and the captain of a ship on which
he travelled.
Paper 2ff.
A1609 26 October 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Sir James Bontein and Captain George Grey's business, arrangements for possible proceedings against Madame Malvault, the captured water pipes and the method of sale of them, the investment of money
received from McBurnie and continued investment in the name of Sir John Jervis although his style has now changed.
Paper 2ff.
A1610a 26 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the following enclosures.
Paper 1f.
A1610b 20 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Lord Cavan to Sir Herbert Taylor.
Concerning Sir John Warren's prizes and a naval engagement in which the Mermaid was badly damaged.
Paper 2ff.
A1610c 21 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from M. De Courcy to the General Commanding H.M. Forces at Carrick Fergus.
Requesting him to receive prisoners from 2 captured French frigates.
Paper 2ff.
A1611a 27 October 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Explaining why the Marquess of Lothian has been appointed to command the 11th Light Dragoons instead of Grey and concerning the promotion of Captain Visscher.
Paper 2ff.
A1611b 21 October 1798
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Major-General Nugent to General Hewitt.
Concerning naval engagements off the Irish coast.
Paper 2ff.
A1612 31 October 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the presentation of an address from the Island of Guernsey to the King on Nelson's victory over the French fleet off Alexandria.
Paper 1f.
A1613a 31 October 1798
Bulletin from Dublin.
Concerning French ships which put into Killala Bay and movements of British ships.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1613b 28 October 1798
Attached:
Copy examination of James Walsh, an English seaman who had been taken prisoner but had escaped from the French ships at Killala.
Paper 2ff.
A1614 - October 1798
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting an investigation into the cause of desertion in the 17th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1615a 2 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning French attempts on Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1615b
Enclosed:
Copies of the following letters, all concerning the arrival of enemy ships at Killala:
Lieut. Walsh to Brigadier-General Campbell, 27 October 1798.
Brigadier-Major Cunninghame to Major-General Trench, 27 October 1798.
Mr. Ormsby to Mrs. Ormsby, 27 October [1798].
Major Winstanley to Brigadier-Major Cunninghame, 27 October 1798.
The Hon. Major Acheson to Major-General Trench, 28 October 1798.
Paper 2ff.
A1616 3 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the conduct of Major-General Coote and the Marquis of Salisbury, and a petition of the inn-keepers at Seaford.
Paper 2ff.
A1617a 3 November 1798
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosures.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1617b 29 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Sir William Fawcett (Adjutant-General).
Informing him that brigade major generals in the different districts were to be considered as assistants in his (Fawcett's) department, and concerning the
appointment of assistant adjutants general in case of vacancies.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1617c 29 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brownrigg to Lieut.-General Dundas (Quarter-Master-General).
Informing him that the assistant quarter master generals in the different districts were to be considered as belonging to his (Dundas') department,
and concerning nomination to vacancies.
Paper 2ff.
A1618 2 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning passports for 13 French prisoners of war.
Paper 1f.
A1619 5 November 1798
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning vacant ribbons and Major-General Coote.
Paper 2ff.
A1620 6 November 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the deficiency in strength of the South Middlesex Regiment and the provision of grenadier caps for Colonel Morrison's Company.
Paper 1f.
A1621 6 November 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning officers who were to take part in a court martial.
Paper 1f.
A1622a 6 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the drafting abroad of mutinous soldiers of the 7th Light Dragoons, and news from Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1622b 31 October 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Lord Cavan to Captain Sir Herbert Taylor.
Reporting the arrival in Lough Swilly of The Hoche captured by Sir John Warren, and informing him that Theobald Wolfe Tone and other Irish
"renegades" were captives.
Paper 2ff.
A1623 8 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning naval engagements.
Paper 1f.
A1624 9 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an insurrection at Brabant and Malines.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letters from Sir Charles Morgan to Grey, 9 November 1798 see No. 2251.]
A1625 10 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an enquiry to be made into circumstances stated in letters from Matthew Lewis, Mr. Whitelocke, and the Surgeon General.
Paper 2ff.
A1626 16 November 1798
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning a dispute between the superintendant of Deal military hospital and the senior medical officer there.
Paper 2ff.
A1627a 17 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting that an escort be provided for the purposes stated in the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1627b 15 November 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Rupert George, Ambrose Serle, and William Albany Otway (Commissioners of Transport) to Brownrigg, requesting an escort for 26 French prisoners from Hastings to Chatham.
Paper 2ff.
A1628 19 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Asking whether the 17th Regiment was in a fit state to be sent to Portugal.
Paper 1f.
A1629 21 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements by the Commissioners for the Transport Service for the return of French prisoners to France via London and Dover.
Paper 2ff.
A1630 23 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning M. Le Mesurier and his subordination to the Commissary General.
Paper 2ff.
A1631 25 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the action taken on receipt of his letters and that the 17th Light Dragoons were to be sent to Portugal.
Paper 1f.
A1632 26 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements for the reception of 230 exchanged prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1633 26 November 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a list of prisoners who were to be allowed to return to France.
Paper 2ff.
A1634a 26 November 1798
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the procedure to be followed when accommodation was required for troops.
Paper 1f.
A1634b
Copy of the above circular.
Paper 2ff.
A1635 26 November 1798
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the conducting of exchanged prisoners of war from Rye to Chatham.
Paper 1f.
A1636 29 November 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business and letters he had written to McConnell and Collector Grant, the sale of the water pipes, and the pressure of business on him.
Paper 2ff.
A1637 4 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the augmentation of the strength of the Hampshire Fencible Cavalry, and deficiencies in their arms.
Paper 2ff.
A1638 5 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's observations on the probability of attacks being made on the English coast.
Paper 2ff.
A1639 6 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the obstruction of customs officers at Newhaven by men of the West Essex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1640 8 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning M. Le Mesurier's threat to resign as Commissary in the Southern District if he was to be subordinated to the Commissary General.
Paper 2ff.
A1641 9 December 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter to Kaye, forces he might command under Grey if made a major general, Major-General Villettes, and a command that might be given to Fisher's nephew.
Paper 2ff.
A1642
Copy letter published in the
Sun of 10 December 1798, as if written by Grey to Major-General Whyte.
Concerning tactics to be pursued in case of invasion.
Paper 2ff.
A1643a 10 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that reconnaissance had been made of certain French ports, and concerning the intended meeting of colonels of militia and the question of flank companies.
Paper 2ff.
A1643b 8 December 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning the following document.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1643c 6 December 1798
Copy letter from Captain Lloyd to Admiral Peyton.
Reporting on his reconnaissance of Dieppe, Boulogne, and the ports on the French coast between them.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1644 12 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the conduct of Lieut. Moss of the Sussex Militia, the proposed meeting of colonels of militia, leave of absence for Prince William of Gloucester, the 9th Foot, pistols for the 17th Light Dragoons,
Lieut.-Generals Hulse and Cuyler.
Paper 2ff.
A1645 13 December 1798
Letter from Charles [2nd Earl] Grey to Grey.
Concerning prize business - the French and American claims against the captors, the difficulty arising out of seizures afloat, the new Judge of the Court of Admiralty, decisions against the
captors, and his advice to apply to the Ministers to indemnify the captors against demands in excess of what was actually received, Jenning's business, and Lord St. Vincent and Lord Keith.
Paper 4ff.
A1646 13 December 1798 (?)
Receipt of Robert Farquhar for £50 from Grey [interest due on a bond].
Paper 1f.
A1647 13 December 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning a court martial to try Quarter Master Dyke of the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons for malpractices.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from M. Lewis to Fisher, 13 December 1798, see No. 2251.]
A1648a 14 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Moss, Le Mesurier, Captain Gore and the purchase of promotion, Major Hayman and the sale of his commission, and Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Saumarez and his situation at Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1648b
Enclosed:
Report of the alleged massacre of Buonaparte and several of his officers in Egypt.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1649 14 December 1798
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Charles [2nd Earl] Grey's proposal for settling the American prize claims, the pressure of business which had prevented him from dining at Grey's, the half-yearly returns of the forces in the Southern
District, and the West Kent and Hereford Regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1650 15 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished to consult him personally on certain points.
Paper 2ff.
A1651 15 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the coastal posts, and the additional supply of coal to guard rooms.
Paper 1f.
A1652a 18 December 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of money arising from the sale of contraband goods.
Paper 2ff.
A1652b 14 December 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Colonel Thomas Cooper Everitt to Lieut.-Colonel Taylor.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 1f.
A1652c 3 May 1787
Copy circular letter from George Yonge of the War Office to officers commanding cavalry regiments.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1652d 24 May 1787
Copy letter from George Yonge to the Judge Advocate General.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1652e 4 June 1787
Copy letter from Charles Gould [to George Yonge].
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1653 1 Nivôse [21 December 1798]
“Bonepart's [sic] Proclamation to the inhabitants of Cairo”.
Announcing restoration of the Divan and claiming to be divinely guided.
Paper 2ff.
A1654a 21 December 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the insufficiency of the clothing and accoutrements of the South Middlesex Regiment of Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1654b 13 December 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Prince William Frederick to Lieut.-General Sir Robert Laurie, Bart.
Reporting on the state of the troops under his command.
Paper 2ff.
A1655 21 December 1798
Letter from Robert Makepeace to Grey.
Concerning various letters he had sent in an unsuccessful attempt to get some business expedited [in connexion with a service of plate he had supplied to Grey at the order of the Supreme Council of
Martinique].
Paper 1f.
A1656 22 December 1798
Certificate issued by Grey to Brigadier-General Arnold concerning salt beef which was captured by the enemy in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A1657 22 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Major Fellowes of the Hungtingdon Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1658 22 December 1798
Note from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the retirement of Major Hayman of the 4th Regiment, and the promotion of Major Wilder and Captain Gore.
Paper 2ff.
A1659 22 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Board about French Prisoners of War.
Paper 1f.
A1660 22 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Commissioners.
Paper 2ff.
A1661a 25 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1661b 22 December 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Surgeon-General Keate to Brownrigg.
Recommending that three weeks' leave of absence be granted to Ensign Bragge of the Monmouth and Brecon Militia.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1662a 26 December 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of horses to be supplied to the 12th Light Dragoons in Portugal.
Paper 2ff.
A1662b 24 December 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to the Officer Commanding the -- Regiment of Light Dragoons.
This letter is a copy of the Duke of York's circular orders to the 7th and 10th Regiment of Light Dragoons concerning horses which they
were to supply.
Paper 2ff.
A1663 28 December 1798
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Clarifying instructions about the inspection of horses.
Paper 2ff.
A1664 28 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning his delay in answering Grey's letters, the conduct of men of the Essex Militia in respect of the Revenue Officers at Newhaven, the absence of all the Field Officers of the Huntingdon Militia, Major
Fellows' leave of absence, opposition to the Flank Battalions, the time of embarkation of the 17th Light Dragoons, an aide de camp for Grey, the construction of a guard room near Folkstone, the resignation of Captain Hardyman from the Southern
District, Dr. Wardell, the case of Lieut. Tidy, and Grey's wish for removal from the 8th Dragoons.
Paper 4ff.
A1665 28 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Board about French prisoners.
Paper 1f.
A1666 31 December 1798
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Board about French prisoners.
Paper 2ff.
A1667 1798(?)
Secret memorandum for Grey's perusal on the advisability of capturing the Island of Walcheren and suggesting a plan of attack.
Paper 6ff.
A1668 December 1798
Memorandum of the defences of the Island of Walcheren.
Paper 2ff.
A1669
Account of Joseph Harrison to Grey in respect of payments of interest, November - December 1798.
Paper 2ff.
1799 [Pt.1]A1670a [c.1799(?)]
Language:
French
Copy letter from W. J. [Count de Wendel Jarlfberg] to Lord Grenville.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1670b
Language:
French
Enclosed:
Extract from observations [by the Prince of Hesse] on possible French strategy in an invasion of England, and the method of defence that should be adopted against it.
Paper 2ff.
A1670c-d
English translation of the above letter and enclosure.
[The enclosure is endorsed "Translation of the within Intelligence from the Danish Minister".]
Paper 2ff. each
A1671a 1 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the pistols issued to the Hampshire Fencible Cavalry in 1794 and 1795 which had become unserviceable.
Paper 1f.
A1671b 26 December 1798
Enclosed:
Copy letter R.H. Crew [Secretary to the Board of Ordnance] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the arms of the Hampshire Fencibles.
Paper 1f.
A1672 1 January 1799
Note from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Board about French prisoners.
Paper 1f.
A1673 2 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Dr. Fellowes' report, the exchange of the troops captured at Ostend, the scarcity of coal in Kent, Lord Cornwallis' health, and Brownrigg's conduct of business.
Paper 2ff.
A1674 3 January 1799
Note from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Transport Board.
Paper 1f.
A1675 4 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the resignation of Commissary Le Mesurier and the appointment of Deputy Commissary General Browne as his successor in the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A1676 8 January 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a bond from Valentine Jones and the recovery of money from Bontein, and Fisher's efforts on behalf of Grey and his family.
Paper 2ff.
A1677 11 January 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a bill of exchange from Sir James Bontein.
Paper 1f.
A1678a 14 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1678b 11 February 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Rupert George, Ambrose Serle and William Otway [Transport Commissioners] to Brownrigg.
Concerning 4 French prisoners who were to be returned to France.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1679 15 January 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning proceedings which he thought should be taken against Sir James Bontein in connexion with the affairs of Captain George Grey and the late Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letter from Harry Calvert to Grey, 15 January 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1680 16 January 1799
Copy letter from Fisher to William Cook.
Concerning proceedings to be taken against Sir James Bontein in connexion with money due from him to Captain George Grey and the late Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1681a 16 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major-General Coote's being allowed to go to Ireland, concerning the barracks at Silver Hill, a son of Dr. Browne of Rochester, a gratuity to Dr. Carter for inspecting Ashford Barracks, the arrival of
the 23rd Regiment from Guernsey, and the exchange of prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1681b 12 January 1799
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Lieut.-Colonel Littlehales to Brownrigg.
Requesting that Major-General Coote be allowed to attend the Irish Parliament in order to support the Act of Union.
Paper 2ff.
A1682 19 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grye.
Concerning Captain Gore's and Major Wilder's appointments, the arrangement at Silver Hill Barracks, Major-General Coote's journey to Dublin, and an anonymous letter.
Paper 2ff.
A1683 19 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Cornet Coleman and the terms on which a successor to him would be appointed.
Paper 1f.
A1684a 19 January 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Bontein's appointment and charges.
Paper 2ff.
A1684b 18 January 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Charles Grant [Collector of Customs at St. Pierre, Martinique].
Concerning a letter from Makepeace the Goldsmith to the Supreme Council of Martinique about payment for plate voted to Grey, and Sir
James Bontein's post of Collector for the Port of St. Pierre etc.
Paper 2ff.
A1684c 29 November 1797
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Robert Makepeace (Goldsmith) to the Supreme Council of Martinique.
Requesting payment for a sword and service of plate supplied for Grey.
[Underneath is a note from Fisher 17 January
1799, stating that the original of the above letter had been sent to Collector Grant in Martinique for delivery in person.]
Paper 2ff.
A1685 20 January 1799
f.1r. Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Myers and the late Brigadier and Quarter Master Symes' affairs.
f.1v. Draft letter that Fisher proposed Grey should write to Major-General Myers.
Concerning the need of Symes' brother for money and desire for the settlement of his deceased brother's affairs.
ff.1v.-2r. Draft letter that Fisher proposed Grey should write to Captain Symes.
Advising on how he should proceed with regard to Major-General Myers and the settlement of his brother's accounts.
Paper 2ff.
A1686a 20 January 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1686b 25 August 1798
Enclosed:
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Cuppage to Fisher.
Concerning a question as to the holding of court martials on men of the Ordnance Corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1687a 23 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning men raised by Major Lloyd for the 2nd Lieutenant Colonelcy of the 17th Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1687b 7 December 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel H. Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning the above-mentioned men.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1687c
Return stating the name, age, height, description and birthplace etc. of men raised by Major Evan Lloyd of the 17th Light Dragoons for the second Lieutenant Colonelcy, with certificate, dated 5 September 1798, of
Major General Lord Pembroke as to their fitness for H.M. service.
Paper 2ff.
A1687d 30 September 1798
Similar [but not so detailed] return.
[Approved by Sir R. Laurie.]
Paper 1f.
A1687e 2 November 1798
Similar return [as above].
[Approved by Sir R. Laurie.]
Paper 1f.
A1687f 29 December 1798
Similar return [as above], with certificate by Major General Villettes as to the fitness of the recruits for service.
Paper 1f.
A1687g 6 January 1799
Similar return [as above], with similar certificate.
Paper 1f.
A1688 24 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the [eventual] removal of the guard house proposed to be erected on Lord Radnor's estate.
Paper 2ff.
A1689a 25 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A1689b 23 January 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Colonel E. Hewgill [Deputy Barrack Master General] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the construction of a hospital at Brighton, the stable for a picket guard, and action taken in consequence of Dr. Fellowes' letter.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1689c 7 December 1798
Account of Thomas Tomlins to the Barrack Master General for fitting up a picket guard room at Brighton.
Paper 2ff.
A1689d
Account of rent for the said premises.
Paper 1f.
A1689e 8 December 1798
Copy letter from Colonel E. Hewgill to Lieut.-Colonel Moore.
Informing him that the Barrack Master General wished to see him about General Cuyler's directions.
Paper 2ff.
A1689f 25 December 1798
Letter from James Fellowes to Grey.
Concerning sickness among the men in barracks at Silver Hill and Horsham, the remedy to be employed, and the need for a hospital at Brighton.
Paper 2ff.
A1689g 28 December 1798
Letter from Major-General Charles Henry Lord Somerset to Grey.
Concerning the hire and fitting out of a stable for a picket guard at Brighton.
Paper 1f.
A1690 26 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Apologising for delay in answering his letters, and concerning the strength of the opposition in the Irish House of Commons and the news of French successes in Italy.
Paper 2ff.
A1691a 26 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major Lloyd and the recruits raised by him and other officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1691b
Enclosed:
Extract of regulations concerning promotion of recruiting officers and the number of men allowed to assist them on this service.
Paper 1f.
A1692 26 January 1799
Letter from Colonel R. B. De Capell Brooke to Grey.
Concerning the charges against Major Beaver, who was to be arrested and court martialled, and the augmentation [of the Northamptonshire Militia(?)].
Paper 2ff.
A1693 28 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an anonymous letter, Major Grey and the 17th Regiment, Captain Gore's leave of absence, the Hereford Militia, the strong traits of insubordination among the Volunteer Corps at Dover, and Brownrigg's
delay in answering Grey's letters.
Paper 2ff.
A1694 28 January 1799
Receipt of Thomas Taylor for £25 from Grey and Sir Henry Grey [interest due on their joint bond].
Paper 1f.
A1695 29 January 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Informing him that Sir James Bontein's lawyers had proposed a settlement (with regard to Captain Grey's affairs) out of court and asking whether he should accept with observations about Bontein's defence.
Paper 2ff.
A1696a 29 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a court of enquiry to be held on the conduct of Captain Murray of the 9th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1696b 27 January 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Major-General Fox to Brownrigg.
Concerning the above-mentioned court of enquiry.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1696c 26 January 1799
Copy letter from Colonel E. Hewgill [Deputy Barrack Master General] to Brownrigg.
Covering the following document.
Paper 2ff.
A1696d 24 January 1799
Copy letter from Captain J. Blucke [Barrack Master at Horsham] to [Major General De Lancey].
Concerning measures being taken to remove a nuisance at Horsham barracks.
Paper 2ff.
A1697 30 January 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Silver Hill barracks, suspect officers of the 1st West York Regiment, and leave of absence to Sir R. Laurie and Lord Charles Somerset to attend the House of Commons.
Paper 1f.
A1698 30 January 1799
Letter from Major General Myers to Grey.
Explaining that he had not received Grey's previous letter, and concerning Ireland and the Union debates and Symes' affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1699 31 January 1799
f.1r.-v. Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a court martial of some Grenadiers, the terms offered by Sir James Bontein, Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey's business, and the need for instructions to general officers about the inspection of
troops.
ff.1v.-2v. Draft letter which Fisher proposed Grey should write to J. Kaye.
Outlining the terms on which a settlement of Captain George Grey's business might be brought about with Bontein, and also a settlement of the late Lieut.-Colonel
Thomas Grey's affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1700 2 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Silver Hill barracks, the conduct of a captain of a transport ship towards Captain Beamish, and the extension of Major Jephson's leave of absence.
Paper 1f.
A1701 4 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major Jephson of the 17th Dragoons and his leave of absence.
Paper 1f.
A1702 8 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of recruits raised by Colonel Grey.
Paper 1f.
A1703 13 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Reporting his activities at the Stock Exchange and concerning the steps that Kaye and he considered should be taken to settle Captain George Grey's and the late Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey's affairs with Bontein
without a lawsuit.
Paper 1f.
A1704 14 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Major Lloyd, German soldiers at Chatham, Captain Godfrey's artillery at Canterbury, the exchange of prisoners of war, and the case of Major Metzner.
Paper 2ff.
A1705a 14 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the enforcement of the Admiralty regulation on the landing of seamen from France at Dover.
Paper 1f.
A1705b 13 February 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Concerning the same subject.
Paper 1f.
A1705c 7 February 1799
Copy letter from J. Aylmer to [Evan Nepean].
Concerning lack of preparations at Rye to receive 234 seamen from French prisons, the possibility of further bodies of seamen being landed there, his opinion that a French vessel should not be
allowed into a port without defences.
Paper 1f.
A1706a [postmarked 15 February 1799]
Letter from Major-General Myers to Grey.
Concerning Symes' accounts and his unwillingness to correspond with Symes' brother.
Paper 2ff.
A1706b 28 January 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from M. Symes to Myers.
Concerning the accounts of Quarter-Master-General Symes deceased, and the remedies to which the writer had been advised to resort to gain satisfaction.
Paper 2ff.
A1707a 15 February 1799
Letter from M. Symes to Grey.
Concerning his dispute with Myers.
Paper 1f.
A1707b
Enclosed:
f.1r. Copy letter from Myers to Symes, 7 February 1799.
Concerning Quarter-Master-General Symes' accounts and the emoluments which were said to arise from that office.
ff.1v.-2r. Copy letter from Symes to Myers, 15 February 1799.
Concerning the dispute between them over Quarter-Master-General Symes' accounts and the satisfactory settlement for which he hopes.
Paper 2ff.
A1708 17 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished an enquiry to be made in connexion with a letter and some documents from Major-General De Lancy and requested his opinion on a proposal by the Lieut.-General and Board
of Ordnance.
[The Sussex Regiment in Silver Hill Barracks and the Hospital at Dover Castle were evidently the subjects concerned.]
Paper 2ff.
A1709 17 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business, Bontein, the quarrel between Purvis and Earl St. Vincent, the fortune Purvis must have gained as prize agent for St. Vincent, and Major-General Myers and Symes' affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1710 19 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the turning over of 20 Germans of the York Rangers to the 17th Dragoons, British prisoners of war who voluntarily remained in France, and the examination of those who returned to discover whether any
of them appeared disaffected.
Paper 2ff.
A1711 20 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the case of Lieut. Jones, and absent militia officers.
Paper 1f.
A1712 20 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the large amount of business in which he had been engaged, the sign manual for the distribution of prize money, Jennings' business, Munro's business, and the impossibility of Fisher's being able to
return to Canterbury in time for the returns.
Paper 2ff.
A1713 21 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Captain Symes and Major-General Myers.
Underneath
Draft of letter which Fisher proposed Grey should write to Myers, 22 February 1799.
Concerning delay in the
settlement of the affairs of the late Quarter-Master-General Symes.
Paper 1f.
A1714
f.1r.-v. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 24 February 1799.
Concerning the pressure of work Grey's endeavour to serve others involved for Fisher and himself, and the case of Brigade-Major Quin.
f.2r. Draft letter which Fisher proposed Grey should write to Quin, 25 February 1799.
Declaring that he could not interfere further in the personal accounts between Myers and him and pointing out that certain
business would have to be completed before his demand could be settled.
Paper 2ff.
A1715 24-25 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a ship seized at Guernsey, action in the case of Widow Irving, Fisher's bad relations with Brownrigg, his search for Mr. Cumine and Mr. Bogle, Commissary Watson and his affairs, the suit against Bontein,
the Gomm orphans, Fisher's neglect of his own affairs on account of prize business etc., and the rumoured brevet.
Paper 2ff.
A1716 25 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Bogle and Mr. Cumine and prize business.
Paper 1f.
A1717 25 February 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's illness and Mr. Grenville's safety.
Paper 1f.
A1718 26 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Admiral St. Vincent's quarrel with Purvis [his prize agent], and Kaye's brief against Bontein.
Paper 2ff.
A1719 27 February 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Grant's opinion that Grey would be given the supreme command in Portugal, the American prize property and an application to Government to settle the claims concerning it, a proposal to send to
Martinique a person to act as deputy naval officer to George Grey, and Kaye's letter [quoted] about Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A1720a 1 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Masters' leave of absence, the case of Captain Godfrey and Lieut. Jones, the Cinque Port Volunteer Corps, Brownrigg's nephew, and Mr. Grenville.
Paper 2ff.
A1720b 26 February 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from William Huskisson to Brownrigg.
Concerning the regulation whereby volunteer corps were relieved from regularly exercising at fixed periods.
Paper 2ff.
A1721 1 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a consultation at Mr. Kaye's about Sir James Bontein, some details about Bontein, the situation in Europe, the legal opinions against Grey's claim in respect of Guernsey business, Grey's approval of
Fisher's conduct, and the appointment of Major-General Thomas Murray as Lieut.-Governor of Portsmouth.
Paper 2ff.
A1722 2 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Sir James Bontein, and Fisher's application in favour of Mrs. Irving.
Paper 1f.
A1723 4 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Mr. Grenville's safety, the proposed appointment of superintendants of militia in Guernsey and Jersey, the conduct of Ensign Rickman, and the Duke of York's dissatisfaction with the subalterns of
militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1724 5 March 1799
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him of the King's acceptance of the offer of the 1st West York Regiment to serve in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1725 7 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Niccolls and Bontein - the removal of Niccolls from his post and the payment by him of part of the emoluments attached to it to Edward Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1726a 8 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the papers relating to Niccolls and Bontein which had been laid before Pitt, a rumour that Lord Harrington was to go to Ireland, and the resignation of Lieut.-General Sir James Stewart.
Paper 1f.
A1726b 7 March 1799
Enclosed:
Note from William Huskisson to Fisher.
Informing him that he had given to Pitt the papers concerning the appointment of Sir James Bontein to the prejudice of Mr. Niccolls.
Paper 1f.
A1727a 8 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A1727b 6 March 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from William Wickham to Brownrigg.
Informing him that the Duke of Portland was considering how to enforce the attendance of militia officers with their regiments, and concerning the dismissal from the service of
Ensign Rickman.
Paper 1f.
A1728 9 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Niccolls and the feasibility of appointing him as George Grey's deputy naval officer, and Grey's letter to Major-General Pigot about Sir William Smyth and the resignation of a lieutenant.
Paper 2ff.
A1729 11 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Cornet Rochfort on the 10th Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1730 11 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Captains Walter Burrell and Sir Charles Burrell of the Sussex Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1731 12 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Captain Maude of the 2nd West York Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1732 12 March 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a statement to be made to Dundas (on prize business (?)), an enquiry about a grant from the crown which Grey was making on behalf of a friend, and the obscurity of the Income Act as it affected
landholders.
Paper 2ff.
A1733 12 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the letter to the Ministers which Kaye was to write on the American claims against the captors of prize goods, and Mr. Bogle and the distribution of prize money arising from captures at San Domingo.
Paper 2ff.
A1734a 13 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1734b 9 March 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Evan Nepean to Brownrigg.
Informing him that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty would "take proper notice" of the misconduct of Lieut. Young.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1735 13 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Captain Hanserd of the South Middlesex Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1736 14 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's Guernsey business, Grey's application in favour of Niccolls, the command in Portugal, the proceedings against Bontein, his anxiety to finish the prize business, the importance of his presence in
London, the sum due in Income Tax on prize money dividends, and his despatches to America and Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A1737 15 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning accusations by the Barrack Department against the Sussex Militia, the expediency of regulations being established with respect to the resignations of militia officers, and promotion of Lieut. Milne of
the Derbyshire Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1738a 15 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1738b 13 March 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from John Rush to Brownrigg.
Recommending that Colonel William Hamilton of the Lanark Fencible Cavalry should have 4 weeks leave of absence.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
[For copy letter from R. H. Crewe to Major-General Drummond, 18 March 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1739 20 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Captain Gordon of the Herefordshire militia.
Paper 1f.
A1740a 20 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his letter to Kaye, his contingencies' allowance, the necessity of his remaining in London on account of prize business, Montresor's business in connexion with the expenditure of public money in America
in 1777, Mathew's account, the avoidance by Fisher and Grey of the handling of public money, their secret service money, Jaffray's involvement in lawsuits etc., and Grey's compliment to him (Jaffray).
Paper 2ff.
A1740b 19 March 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Informing him that he had sent the draft of a letter to Mr. Dundas to Charles [2nd Earl] Grey and that he hoped to have all information for Mr. Heseltine soon.
Paper 1f.
A1741 21 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Rose's claim to share the Martinique prize money, Grey's method of authorising expenditure compared with Sir William Howe's and Clinton's, Montresor's business, a rumour about the purpose of
Grenville's mission to Berlin, and the arrangements that had been made for Gore's promotion.
Paper 2ff.
A1742a 21 March 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the draft of a letter to Dundas [on prize business].
Paper 2ff.
A1742b 21 March [1799]
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Charles [2nd Earl] Grey to J. Kaye.
Concerning the draft letter to Dundas that Kaye had submitted to him.
Paper 1f.
A1743 22 March 1799
Letter from J. Kaye [to Grey(?)].
Informing him that certain papers would be submitted for Dr. Lawrence's opinion and that he himself did not expect a decisive opinion in Grey's favour.
Paper 1f.
A1744 22 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the letter that was to be sent to Dundas on the American claims against the captors of prize goods, Fisher's leave of absence, Income Tax, and Jaffray.
Paper 2ff.
A1745a 23 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the letter that was to be sent to Dundas, and Major General Pigot's order to Fisher to join his regiment.
Underneath
Copy letter from Fisher to Pigot, 23 March
1799.
Replying to his letter ordering Fisher to join his regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1745b 23 March 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Major-General H. Pigot to Fisher.
Ordering him to return to his command of the Brigade of Grenadiers in order that he himself might be free to leave Canterbury on business.
Paper 1f.
A1745c 22 March 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Informing him that his suggestion had been incorporated in the letter to Dundas.
Paper 1f.
A1746a 26 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
f.2r.-2v. Concerning Income Tax, Desborough the navy agent victualler at Martinique, the arrangement with Pigot about Fisher's remaining in London, Captain Visscher's application to Brownrigg, and the court martial
of Lieut.-Colonel Dennis of the 43rd Regiment.
f.1r. Form of declaration for income tax.
Paper 2ff.
A1746b 26 March 1796 [should be 1799]
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Captain J.I. Visscher to Brownrigg.
Requesting him to ask the Duke of York to grant him the commission of major in the 43rd Regiment vice Robins deceased.
Paper 1f.
A1747 26 March 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Sir J. Bontein and Mr. Nichols, the American prize question, and the war against France.
Paper 3ff.
A1748 28 March 1799
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the prevention of communication by improper persons with prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1749
f.2r. Letter from Fisher to Grey, 29 March 1799.
Concerning Income Tax and prize money, Grey's support of Niccolls and the "mortal wound" it has given to Bontein, and the Ministers and the settlement of American
claims.
f.1r.-v. Copy letter from Fisher to Messrs. Winter and Kaye, 27 March 1799.
Stating his position and duties as prize agent and requesting to know whether he should pay Income Tax on the dividends arising from
the investment of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1750a 29 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York had granted the request made in the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1750b 26 March 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from G. Hamilton to Brownrigg.
Requesting a short leave of absence until he heard whether or not he was again to be employed in the medical department.
Paper 2ff.
A1751 30 March 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the allowance to surgeons to provide Hospitals.
Paper 1f.
A1752 30 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning some documents he had received in connexion with Income Tax and the prize money dividends; and Colonel Scott who had been sent to Ireland as brigadier.
Paper 1f.
A1753 30 March 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Informing him of the defeat of Jourdan and Massena.
Paper 2ff.
A1754
Bulletins from Hamburg, 2 April 1799, and Rastadt, 25 March 1799.
Reporting Austrian victories in the Tyrol and Germany.
Paper 2ff.
A1755 2 April 1799
Letter from Messrs. Winter and Kaye and Maynard to Grey.
Forwarding an opinion about a French privateer captured at Guernsey.
Paper 1f.
A1756a 2 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A1756b 25 March 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from L. Pepys to Brownrigg.
Recommending that Captain Hansard of the South Middlesex Militia should have 14 days further leave of absence.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1756c 25 March 1799
Certificate, of Robert Bland, M.D., concerning Hansard's health and the necessity of his being granted leave of absence.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1757 3 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major-General Dickson, Lieut. Howell, unserviceable men and men of bad character, Grey's idea about provision of horses for the artillery, the Huntingdon Militia, and irregular proceeding with regard
to march routes, and the campaign in Europe.
Paper 3ff.
A1758 4 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the allowance to surgeons to provide hospitals etc. for the militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1759 5 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning inspection of the recruits raised by Captain Gore of the 17th Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A1760a 6 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1760b 3 April 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from John Rush to Brownrigg.
Recommending further leave of absence for Captains Sir Charles and Walter Burrell.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1761 6 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Kaye's advice on the question of whether to declare prize money dividends for Income Tax, Fisher's tax return, the American claims and other prize business, Fisher's domestic confusion, the death of
Lieut. Laffan, and negotiations involving General Villettes about a house in Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A1762 8 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Johnson's leave of absence from the East Suffolk Militia.
Paper 1f.
[For copy letter from Harry Calvert, 8 April 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1763 10 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize matters, Fisher's income and expenditure and the fortunate position of Grey's aides de camp.
Paper 2ff.
A1764a 11 April 1799
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Requesting Grey's opinion on the forming of distinct corps of grenadiers and light infantry.
Paper 2ff.
A1764b 3 April 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to the Duke of York.
Concerning flank battalions.
Paper 2ff.
A1764c 20 March 1799
Copy letter from Lords Euston, Hardwicke, and Hans Sloane to [Dundas(?)].
Concerning the detachment of flank companies of militia regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1764d 26 March 1799
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Earl Fitzwilliam.
Concerning the flank companies.
Paper 2ff.
A1764e 30 March 1799
Copy letter from Lords Carnarvon, Belgrave, and Granville Leveson Gower to Henry Dundas. Concerning the flank companies.
Paper 4ff.
1799 [Pt.2]A1765 12 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Apologising for delay in answering his letters, giving favourable news of the campaign in Germany, and leave of absence for Captain Bligh of the 10th Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A1766 12 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Leave of absence for Cornet G. Hamilton of Lanark and Dumbarton Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A1767 13 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Captain Visscher as major of the 6th West India Regiment, and of Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Drew as major of the 43rd Regiment, the stationing of the West Kent Regiment in the Southern
District, the transmission of orders through the Generals commanding the various districts, Prince William, the Huntingdonshire Militia, the case of Lieut.-Colonel Cole, an order concerning the 5th Dragoons, rights of appeal from decisions of
regimental court martials, and the punishment of William Blazeby.
Paper 4ff.
A1768 13 April 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money and the death of Mr. Cumine.
Paper 2ff.
A1769a 13 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize money dividends received and invested, Bogle's failure to complete the San Domingo business, the question of the French claims, General Myers and Symes' accounts, possible candidates for the post
of Governor-General of Canada, General Villette's mission to Albania to raise regiments, and the question of the appointment of Major Robins' successor and the official notification of the vacancy.
Paper 2ff.
A1769b 10 April 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Jennings' business, and the delay in the hearing of the Martinique claims against the captors of prize goods.
Paper 2ff.
A1770 14 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Thanking him for securing Captain Visscher's promotion, concerning the appointment of Milnes as Civil Governor-General of Canada and of Hunter as commander of the forces there, and suggesting that his nephew Lieut.
Visscher might assist Grey in clerical work.
1¾ff.
A1771 April 1799
Bulletin. Reporting defeats of the French in the Tyrol and Italy.
Paper 2ff.
A1772 15 April 1799
Bulletin. Concerning the campaigns in Italy and Switzerland etc.
Paper 2ff.
A1773 16 April 1799
Bulletin. Reporting successes against the French in Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
Paper 2ff.
A1774 17 April 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1775 17 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize business, wine which he requested Grey to order for him from Guernsey, Lieut. Visscher's qualifications, Major Visscher's gratitude to Grey, and Fisher's attitude to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1776a 17 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major Visscher's promotion, news of the campaign in Germany, and recommending Cornet Dickson as aide de camp for Grey.
Paper 4ff.
A1776b
Enclosed:
Extrait d'un rapport écrit Rastadt le 17 Mars et arrivé à Berlin le 23 e 1799.
Concerning the victory of the Austrians over the French.
A further report, dated Rastadt 18
e Mars 1799, appears on f.1v.
Paper 2ff.
A1776c 28 March 1799
Bulletin: official report from Archduke Charles.
Concerning the success against the French in Germany.
Paper 2ff.
A1777 17 April 1799
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning flank companies of the militia.
Paper 4ff.
A1778a 18 April 1799
Rough copy of letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning flank companies.
Paper 3ff.
A1778b
Fair copy of part of the above letter.
Paper 1f.
A1779 18 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Major General Villettes' being allowed to leave the Southern District, and news from Germany and Switzerland.
Paper 2ff.
A1780a 18 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1780b 15 March 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Matthew Lewis to Brownrigg.
Concerning field allowances being made according to officers' regimental (and not brevet) rank.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1781 18 April 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the Port au Prince prize money and the proposed plan for its distribution, the death of Cumine, and the American Claims.
Paper 2ff.
A1782 19 April 1799
Bulletin. Reporting the defeat of the French near Verona and events in Switzerland.
Paper 2ff.
A1783 20 April 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the West India prize appeals.
Paper 2ff.
A1784 20 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the flank companies of the militia regiments, Cornet Dickson's appointment as Grey's aide de camp, and Major-General Coote's desire to be actively employed.
Paper 2ff.
A1785 21-22 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Whitelocke's annoyance at the promotion of Visscher in preference to his own recommendation, prize business, and the Revd. Mr. Symes and his brother's accounts.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Harry Calvert to Grey, 22 April 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1786 23 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his efforts to see Huskisson, Major-General Pigot's illness, and a rumour about the surrender of the French near Verona.
Paper 2ff.
A1787 24 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Revd. Mr. Symes and his brother's accounts, Colonel Sir W. Smith's wishes with regard to the stationing of his Regiment, Fisher's meeting with Huskisson on the American claims against the captors,
the possibility that the Government would take responsibility for settling them and his meeting with Kaye on the same subject.
Paper 2ff.
A1788 25 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the removal of the sick to Deal on account of an outbreak of fever at Dover.
Paper 1f.
A1789 26 April 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the Port au Prince prize money and General Whyte's share of it, and a letter to Fisher about the extent of the American claims.
Paper 1f.
A1790 26 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Fisher's interview with Huskisson on the American claims, his reply to Fisher's suggestion that Grey should be sent to effect a counter-revolution in Holland, and Major-General Pigot.
Paper 2ff.
A1791 27 April 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Payne, the sickness at Dover, Dr. Sutton, Major-General Coote, the Albanian Corps which was to be formed, and Lieut.-Colonel Cole.
Paper 2ff.
A1792 30 April 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Huskisson's assurance that a decision would be given soon by Pitt on the Government's taking responsibility for meeting the American claims, the possibility of Prussia's joining in the war against
France, Grey's objections to being involved in any expedition to Holland, and Fisher's dilemma on whether to stay in London to try to finish the prize business or to return to his regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1793 30 April 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Expressing hopes of soon winding up the Port au Prince prize business.
Paper 1f.
A1794 May 1799
Copy of "most private" instructions to P[opham?] by H[enry] D[undas].
Concerning a Russian contingent that would co-operate in a descent upon Holland.
Paper 2ff.
A1795 1 May 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a dream he had of a successful expedition to Holland, his speculation as to who would command such an expedition as Grey seemed unwilling to do so, a further delay regarding the American claims,
Huskisson's assurance on the matter, and the sailing of the Brest fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A1796a 1 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Prince of the Berkshire Militia who had to be arrested.
[The name is corrected to Birnie in No. 1801.]
Paper 2ff.
A1796b 30 April 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from 2nd Earl Radnor [Colonel of the Berkshire Militia] to Brownrigg.
Requesting that the said Lieutenant be arrested and court martialled for being absent without leave.
Paper 2ff.
A1796c
Copy of No. 1796a.
Paper 2ff.
A1796d
Copy of No. 1796b.
Paper 2ff.
A1797 2 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the fever at Dover and the hospital there, the cavalry barracks at Canterbury, a soldier of the South Middlesex Regiment who was to be sent abroad, General Coote and service in the Mediterranean,
Major Thorley, the continuance of the winter coal allowance, the Bishop of Down's gratitude for the appointment of his son as Grey's aide de camp, and the sailing of the French fleet.
Paper 4ff.
A1798a 2 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning further leave of absence granted to Captain Maude of the 2nd West York Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1798b 30 April 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from John Christopher Lord Downe to Brownrigg, requesting an extension of leave for Captain Maude.
Paper 1f.
A1799 2 May 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the revised edition of “Rules and Regulations for the Formation and Movements of Regiments of Cavalry”.
Paper 2ff.
A1800 3 May 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1801 3 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a mistake in the name of the officer mentioned in his letter of 1 May (
No. 1796a ), the reported revolt in Mayenne, the 2nd West York and Glamorgan Regiments and
service in Ireland, the French fleet, General Coote, and Archduke Charles of Austria.
Paper 2ff.
A1802 3 May 1799
Copy letter from Grey to Captain Gore.
Concerning action to be taken against "Lieut. Prince" [
see No. 1796a ].
Paper 2ff.
A1803 4 May 1799
Letter from James Taylor to the Hon. Captain Gore.
Correcting the name of "Lieut. Prince" to Birnie.
Paper 1f.
A1804 6 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the express he had sent correcting "Lieut. Prince's" name, and the campaign in Italy.
Paper 2ff.
A1805a 6 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1805b 3 May 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Major W. C. Crespigny [of the North Gloucester Regiment] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the preference of his officers for quarters at Arundel, Lewis and Shoreham.
Paper 2ff.
A1806 7 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of unserviceable horses of the Lanark Fencible Cavalry, the command of the sea fencibles, and the destination of the French fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A1807 7 May 1799
Note from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an anonymous letter purporting to be from the Derby Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1808a 7 May 1799
Letter from Harry Grey to Grey.
Concerning a memorial presented by certain officers of the 17th Light Dragoons to the Duke of York.
Paper 1f.
A1808b 1 May 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the above-mentioned memorial.
Paper 2ff.
A1808c 23 April 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis [Deputy Secretary at War] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the claim of officers of the 17th Dragoons for an allowance for camp equipage.
Paper 2ff.
A1808d 10 April 1799
Memorial of Major William Jephson, Captain William Richards, Captain Oswald Werse, and Lieut. E. Wilson of the 17th Light Dragoons to the Duke of York.
Concerning a charge made against them for camp equipage and an allowance to which they
believed they were entitled.
Paper 2ff.
A1809 7 May 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
ff.1r. and 2r. Concerning his letter to Baillie and a note he had sent to Huskisson.
f.1v. Copy letter from Fisher to J. Baillie, 7 May 1799.
Repeating his request on behalf of the captors that Baillie would lodge a certain sum in the Bank of England for investment in stocks for the benefit of
the captors.
Paper 2ff.
A1810a 9-10 May 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter he had sent to Kaye pressing him to finish at least some of the law business over prize matters and another letter about Baillie's affair.
Paper 2ff.
A1810b 7 May 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Informing him of the state of the law business in respect of prize concerns and pointing out that he was not responsible for all the delays.
[Jennings' business, the French claims, the suits
against Jones and Munro's executors are mentioned.]
Paper 2ff.
A1810c 10 May 1799
Copy letter from Fisher to Kaye.
Concerning correspondence between Baillie and himself and the possibility of having to proceed against Baillie to recover the prize money he held.
Paper 1f.
A1811 10 May 1799
“Mémoire sur la Martinique” [signed by Bexon], with marginal notes.
Giving an account of the forts, port, marine establishment, marine buildings, and civil and military buildings etc. in Martinique.
26ff. [13ff. blank.]
A1812 11 May 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Informing him that he was to leave London for Canterbury the next day.
Paper 1f.
A1813 11 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence for Lieut. Reeves, a hospital at Dover Castle, and the French fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A1814
Bulletin: despatches from Sir Morton Eden, 12 May 1799, and from Colonel Crawfurd, 10 May 1799.
Reporting the successes of the Austrians and Russians against the French in Italy
and Switzerland.
Paper 1f.
A1815 [1799(?)]
Secret memorandum for Grey's perusal.
Setting forth "Suggestions on the possibility of Buonaparte being able to reach Surat or Bombay by or before the end of October, with the advanced Guard of his army which may consist of from 7 to 10000
men".
Paper 4ff.
A1816
Bulletin: news from Hamburg, 14 May 1799, and from Constantinople, 16 April 1799, [signed by D[avid] D[undas] and addressed to Grey].
Reporting the defeat of the French in Italy
and Syria, and at mouth of Nile.
Paper 2ff.
A1817 18 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Apologising for delay in answering his letters, and concerning the French fleet, news of the Austrians in Switzerland, and Mr. Dickson.
Paper 2ff.
A1818 18 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Thomas Mann a druggist at Horsham (complaining about the refusal of the Assistant Surgeon of the South Middlesex Regiment to pay him).
Paper 2ff.
A1819 20 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning problems connected with the ordering of militia regiments to Ireland, the anonymous letter from the Derbyshire Regiment, a court martial in the East Yorks Regiment, the lieut.-colonelcy in the 65th
Regiment and the 6th West India Regiment, the unserviceable horses of the Lanark Fencible Cavalry, Captain Gore's forthcoming promotion and the late Colonel Johnstone's commission in the 65th Regiment and provision for his family.
Paper 4ff.
A1820 20 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Exchange of Prisoners of War.
Paper 1f.
A1821 21 May 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the Port au Prince prize money and General Whyte's share of it.
Paper 2ff.
A1822a 23 May 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Major Visscher on Colonel Barrow, Lord Balcarras and a command at the Bay of Honduras [extract quoted], and requesting that he would give Visscher a letter of recommendation to Balcarras
with a view to securing for him the command at Honduras.
Paper 2ff.
A1822b 22 May 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to J. Baillie.
Concerning Baillie's account and the immediate investment of the money he was holding for the captors' benefit.
Paper 2ff.
A1823 24 May 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Concerning Grey's share of the remaining Port au Prince prize-money.
Paper 1f.
A1824 25 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York requested an enquiry to be made into the circumstances stated in a petition from the widow of Sergeant William Conolly.
Paper 2ff.
A1825 27 May 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the assumption of responsibility by the Government with regard to American claims against the captors of prize goods in the West Indies.
Paper 2ff.
A1826 28 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a court martial held at the Cape of Good Hope, and the appointment of Major Stewart as brigade major in Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A1827a 28 May 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Informing him that his proportion of prize money had been paid to Messrs. Meyrick.
Paper 2ff.
A1827b
Enclosed:
General account of sales of property captured at Port au Prince, 4 June 1794, with state of the amount received by the agents for the army in San Domingo - part of the proportion of prize money arising
from sales of property captured at Port au Prince due to H.M. land forces entitled to share therein, with account of the mode in which it had been disposed of, 1 June 1797.
Paper 4ff.
A1827c
recto. The [prize] agents' general account [continued].
verso. Copy authorization by Grey to George Bogle for a final distribution of prize money, 22 May 1799.
Paper 1f.
A1827d
Account of prize money distributed on 1 June 1797 among the provincial corps employed at the capture of Port au Prince.
Paper 1f.
A1827e
f.1r.-2r. Copy statement of the Port au Prince prize money as made in Jamaica, February 1798, to bring about a final settlement of that concern.
f.2v. The [prize] agents' general account [continued].
Paper 2ff.
A1828 29 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Transport Service about prisoners of war who were to return to France.
Paper 2ff.
A1829 30 May 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished an enquiry to be held into the circumstances stated in a memorial from the Dover Volunteers, and concerning the French fleet.
Paper 1f.
A1830
Bulletin: articles of intelligence from the German papers [14 April] down to 21 May 1799 and from despatches of Sir Morton Eden and Lieut.-Colonel Crawfurd, 30 May
1799.
Concerning the campaign in Italy.
Paper 2ff.
A1831 31 May 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning a memorial to the Lords of the Treasury which he had drawn up for Grey to sign and concerning the importance of getting a determination from the Treasury as soon as possible.
Paper 2ff.
A1832a 1 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the murder of Colonel Shadwell.
Paper 2ff.
A1832b 1 June 1799
Enclosed:
Copy account by Major J. Hare of the 12th Dragoons of the murder of Colonel Shadwell by a deserter.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1833 3 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the deserter who accompanied the murderer of Colonel Shadwell, the campaign in Italy, and Lieut.-Colonel Barron at the Bay of Honduras.
Paper 2ff.
A1834 3 June 1799
Copy Admiralty bulletin.
Concerning Admiral Lord Keith and the Brest fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A1835 6 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his activities at Canterbury, a letter he would write to Kaye to urge him to press on with the prize business, agreeing to attend with Grey to meet the volunteers, and the field day of the Brigade of
Grenadiers on Barham Down.
Paper 1f.
A1836 6 June 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning an interview with George Rose of the Treasury on Grey's memorial about prize affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A1837
Minutes of the proceedings of a general court martial which opened on 6 June 1799 to try Cornet Thomas Collison of the Ayrshire Regiment of Fencible Cavalry late acting paymaster of the said Regiment on charges of
desertion and embezzlement.
[Includes a paper, dated 8 June 1799, given in by Collison in which he stated his defence.]
Paper 16ff.
A1838 8 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a petition from William Miles of the Fountain Tavern Canterbury concerning a debt.
Paper 1f.
A1839a 10 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1839b 6 June 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from R. H. Crew [of the Ordnance Office] to Brownrigg.
Concerning a new hospital to be built at Dover Castle.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1840 10 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that the Duke of York wished Lieut. Bacon of the South Middlesex Militia to be called on to answer about the circumstances stated in a letter from John Grey, cabinetmaker, of Horsham.
Paper 2ff.
A1841 10 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a claim by Robert McClewar of the Surrey Supplementary Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1842 11 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the good news from Italy, the rumoured brevet, Baillie's unwillingness to pay the prize money required, and the letter Fisher would write to Collector Grant in favour of Mr. Lydekker.
Paper 2ff.
A1843a 12 June 1799
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning attempts by recruiting parties to persuade militiamen to enlist in the regular forces and the prevention of recruiting from this source.
Paper 2ff.
A1843b
Copy of the above circular.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from W. Wynyard to Grey, 12 June 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1844 14 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the pressure of work on his Department, and the assembly of a corps of 7,000 men at Southampton under Sir Ralph Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1845 14 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning leave of absence granted to Sir William Smyth of the West Essex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1846 15 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter he had written to Brownrigg (proposing that he should raise a Grenadier corps out of the militia) and requesting Grey's support.
Paper 2ff.
A1847 17 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the court martial of Major Armstrong of the 11th Regiment, the deserter who accompanied the murderer of Colonel Shadwell, the death of Colonel Aston, a disagreement over detaching flank companies of
militia regiments, the appropriation of the men to be gained from the militia for the regular regiments, the offer of the South Middlesex Militia to serve in Europe, foraging the Ayreshire Regiment of Fencible Cavalry stationed on the Sussex coast,
Major William Grey as a possible successor to Colonel Fisher if the latter were promoted, the case of Cornet Walker, the review of the University of Oxford Volunteer Corps by the Duke of York, the Duke's health, and news from France.
Paper 4ff.
A1848a 17 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1848b 4 June 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from John Rush to Brownrigg.
Recommending Captain Walter Burrell of the Sussex Regiment for 2 months' leave of absence on account of his health.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1849 19 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Transport Service about prisoners of war with passports to return to France.
Paper 1f.
A1850 20 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Marie Coney, a secretary on board a French privateer who had been granted a passport to return to France.
Paper 1f.
A1851 20 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his absence from the Dover review, on invitation to dinner from Prince William, his letter to Kaye which seemed to have had a good effect in speeding up the prize business, his request that Fisher would
ask Grey's son (Charles) to speak to Sir William Scott about the hearing of the remaining American claims, and a proposal that might be made to Baillie.
Paper 2ff.
A1852 21 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Major William Grey.
Concerning the claim for accoutrements lost at Berville Camp, Guadeloupe, by the flank companies on the 17th Foot and the impossibility of Grey's certifying the loss of all that was being claimed.
Paper 2ff.
A1853 21 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning letters to General Arnold, Mr. Rose, and Major Grey, the safe delivery of a son to Mrs. George Grey, and Maitland's position under Abercrombie.
Paper 1f.
A1854 21 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Transport Service on prisoners of war who had passports to return to France.
Paper 2ff.
A1855 22 June 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning the escort of Dutch prisoners of war from Portsmouth to Chatham.
Paper 2ff.
A1856 24 June 1799
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Ordering flank companies of militia regiments to join their respective corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1857a 24 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1857b 21 June 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from John Rush to Brownrigg.
Recommending that Surgeon Henry Witham of the 3rd Surry Militia be granted two months' further leave of absence on account of his health.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1858 26 June 1799
Copy letter from R. George, W. Otway, and J. Hunt [Commissioners for the Transport Service] to Brownrigg.
Concerning passports issued to 4 persons who were to return to France.
Paper 2ff.
A1859a 26 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an inspection to be made of the accoutrements of the Hants. Fencible Cavalry and the issue of new pattern ones to the "augmentation".
Paper 2ff.
A1859b 22 June 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Thomas Cooper Everitt to Brownrigg.
Concerning the disadvantages of the old type accoutrements of his regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1859c 31 May 1799
Copy letter from R. H. Crew [of the Ordnance Office] to Everitt.
Concerning the grant of a pecuniary allowance in lieu of accoutrements for the Hants. Fencible Cavalry.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1860 26 June 1799
f.1r. Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an application to be made for Fisher to join Abercromby's expedition and the vacancies that might occur in Grey's district in consequence of this expedition.
f.2r. Draft letter which Fisher proposed Grey should write to Brownrigg.
Expressing the hope that Fisher might be sent on the expedition with the local rank of major general and recommending him for the position of adjutant general or quarter
master general.
Paper 2ff.
A1861 27 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the disembodying of the flank companies, Major-General Coote and Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition, and a promotion of major generals.
Paper 2ff.
A1862 27 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning alleged debts that Lieut. Willingham and Surgeon Willmott of the South Middlesex Militia owed Thomas Summers, hatmaker, of Horsham.
Paper 2ff.
A1863 28 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Abercromby's expedition, the promotion of major generals, the replacement of men of the 9th Regiment who might go on the expedition by militiamen, and suggesting that he might be appointed to command as
colonel on the staff at Canterbury or Dover.
Paper 2ff.
A1864 29 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter for Grey to write to George Rose and another letter intended for Grey's son Charles.
Paper 1f.
A1865 29 June 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the disembodying of the flank battalions, the hospital at Dover Castle, the state of the horses sent to the Kent Provisional Cavalry, Colonel Fisher's desire for active service and promotion, and the
stationing of the Cheshire Militia at Canterbury.
Paper 4ff.
A1866 30 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Thanking Grey for his goodness to him but requesting that he be given the command at Dover instead of Pigot.
Paper 1f.
A1867 30 June 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his failure to get the command at Dover instead of Pigot and information that the 9th Regiment was not going on Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 1f.
1799 [Pt.3]A1868 1 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the posting of the 17th and 18th Light Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A1869 1 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the leave of absence for Major Claud Hamilton of the Lanark and Dumbarton Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 1f.
A1870 1 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the supply of the forces under Sir Ralph Abercromby with biscuit and oats.
Paper 2ff.
A1871 3 July 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Sending the Duke of York's orders that the findings and sentence of the court martial held on Cornet Thomas Collinson were to be circulated among the troops.
Paper 2ff.
A1872 3 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York and the disembodying of the flank battalions, the irregularity of payments in the militia to sergeant majors by soldiers on their discharge, and the question of the right of the
commanding officers of the militia to discharge soldiers without reference to the general under whose command they were.
Paper 2ff.
A1873 5 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's recommendation of Captain Forster of the 46th Regiment to be major of brigade.
Paper 1f.
A1874 8 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York and the disembodying of the flank battalions, Colonel Taylor as successor to Colonel Aston, the command of the sea fencibles, leave of absence for Lieut.-Colonel Childers of the 11th
Dragoons, and news of the campaign in Italy.
Paper 2ff.
A1875 9 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the inadvisability of giving up Horn Street Barracks for the purpose of inoculating men of the West Essex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1876 9 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from tradesmen at Horsham about debts incurred by the 3rd Surrey Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1877 9 July 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him that Dr. Henderson was to relieve Dr. Fellowes in the inspection of regimental hospitals in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A1878 10 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the defeat of McDonald and the surrender of the citadel of Turin.
Paper 1f.
A1879 10 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Transport Service about passports issued to 3 French officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1880 12 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the King's intention to review the Volunteer Corps of Kent, punishment of the West Kent Militia for their conduct in Ireland, and the offer of the Carnarvon Militia to serve on the continent.
Paper 2ff.
A1881 12 July 1799
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the assembly of the militia to celebrate the victory against the French in Italy and the use of the occasion to publicize the Act of Parliament under which militiamen could enter the regular
army.
Paper 2ff.
A1882a 12 July 1799
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the recruitment of militiamen into the regular army.
For copy of the above letter
see No. 2251.
Paper 6ff.
A1882b 13 July 1799
Attached:
General orders issued by the Duke of York.
Concerning the admission of volunteers from the militia into the regular army.
Paper 2ff.
A1883 13 July 1799
Copy of royal warrant appointing certain regular regiments to receive volunteers from the militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1884a 13 July 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a bill to be drawn on Baillie, triplicate copies of letters to Grant and McConnell in Martinique, and the appointment of Colonel Maitland as quarter master general in the West Indies.
Paper 1f.
A1884b 2 July 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Baillie to Fisher.
Informing him that he would accept Grey's bill on him for £4,107. 3. 6d., the balance of the Martinique prize money in his hands.
Paper 2ff.
A1885 13 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the King's intention to review the Corps of Yeomanry and Volunteers of Kent.
Paper 2ff.
A1886 14 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the ineligibility of Captain Forster for the position of brigade major.
Paper 1f.
A1887 15 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning recruiting for the regular army from the militia, a mistake in the Duke of York's circular letter about the headquarters of the 4th Regiment, Captain Forster, Major Stewart, and the change of position
of the troops encamped near Southampton.
Paper 2ff.
A1888 16 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the progress of recruitment for the regular army from the militia, especially from the Buckingham Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1889 16 July 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting information about officers at Ashford and Horsham for superintending the volunteers from the militia for regular service.
Paper 2ff.
A1890 17 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the inspection of the Hampshire Fencible Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
[For copy letter from Brownrigg to Grey, 18 July 1799, see No. 2251.]
A1891 19 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the reception of volunteer militiamen into the regular service.
Paper 2ff.
A1892 19 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Prince William.
Requesting a daily return of militiamen volunteers for regular service at Ashford.
Paper 1f.
A1893 19 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning recruitment for the regular army from the militia, the arrival of the 2nd battalion of the Royals and the 79th Regiment to join Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition, the posting of the 52nd and
Huntingdon Regiments, the 300 volunteers for the 9th Regiment that Grey had sent to the Tower, and leave of absence for Lieut. Cummin of the Sussex Militia.
Paper 4ff.
A1894a [21 July 1799]
Incomplete draft letter from Grey to Harry Calvert.
Concerning militiamen volunteers and the problem of discipline.
Paper 3ff.
A1894b 21 July 1799
Copy letter from Grey to the Adjutant-General [Harry Calvert][wrongly endorsed "To the Duke of York"].
Concerning difficulties arising out of the transfer of volunteer militiamen to the regular army.
Paper 2ff.
A1895 22 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the reception and returns of militiamen volunteers for the regular army.
Paper 2ff.
A1896a 22 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
[On f.1v. are pencil notes by Grey concerning the reply to be made.]
Paper 2ff.
A1896b 19 July 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Lieut.-Colonel Dyott [Assistant-Adjutant-General] to Brownrigg.
Concerning the embarkation of the 79th Regiment.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1897 23 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the success of recruiting for the regular forces from the militia in the Southern District, the necessity of not removing the West Kent Militia from its existing District, the lack of a return of
volunteers collected at Horsham, the posting of the 9th and 35th Regiments, Captain Grey's promotion, and working parties for Sir Ralph Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1898 24 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the reception and returns of militiamen volunteers.
Paper 2ff.
A1899a 24 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1899b 24 July 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Brook Watson [Commissary General] to Brownrigg.
Concerning supplies for the troops encamped on Barham Downs.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1900 25 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements to procure the discharge of volunteers from the Huntingdonshire Militia, the despatch of the 85th and 92nd Regiments to join Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition and the appointment of
Brownrigg to command the battalion of the 60th Regiment being formed in the Isle of Wight.
Paper 2ff.
A1901a 25 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A1901b 22 July 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter William Huskisson to Brownrigg.
Concerning the following document.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1901c 19 July 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from John Mitford [1st Baron Redesdale], Attorney General, and Sir William Grant, Solicitor General, to Henry Dundas.
Giving their opinion on the right claimed by commanders of militia regiments to discharge any of
their men without reference to the general commanding their District.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1902 27 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to the commanding officer of the 11th Light Dragoons at Canterbury.
Ordering escorts for the King and Queen.
Paper 2ff.
A1903 29 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the Westminster Militia, an apology about the escort for the King, and a mistake about Captain Forster.
Paper 2ff.
A1904 29 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning camp equipage for the 2nd Battalion Royals, the 79th and 85th Regiments, Sir Ralph Abercromby's command, the Duke of York and those who had assisted and opposed recruitment for the regular forces from
the militia, reasons for not promoting Major Visscher, Grey's arrangements for the King's inspection of the Volunteers of Kent, and Brownrigg's gratitude for Grey's compliments.
Paper 2ff.
A1905 30 July 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Brigades of Guards, and the Duke of York's plan to review the troops on Barham Down.
Paper 2ff.
A1906 30 July 1799
Letter from George Bogle to Grey.
Concerning the claim of two officers to share in the Port au Prince prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A1907 31 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning horses unfit for service in the Fifeshire Fencible Cavalry.
Paper 2ff.
A1908a 31 July 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosed circular.
Paper 2ff.
A1908b 31 July 1799
Enclosed:
Copy circular letter from Harry Calvert to the officers commanding the Hampshire, Fifeshire, and Ayrshire Regiments of Fencible Light Dragoons.
Concerning the draft of horses from the above regiments.
Paper 2ff.
A1909 31 July 1799
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Giving permission for a certain proportion of militiamen to be recommended for the Royal Artillery.
Paper 2ff.
A1910 31 July 1799
Copy letter from Matthew Lewis to the officer commanding the forces at Ashford.
Giving marching orders of the above forces.
Paper 2ff.
1799 [Pt.4]A1911a 1 August 1799
General orders from Grey issued at Mote Park.
Thanking the Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps of Kent for requesting him to take command of them and congratulating them on the mark of favour shown to them by the King.
Paper 2ff.
A1911b
Another copy.
Paper 2ff.
A1911c 1 August 1799
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Lord Romney.
Asking him to convey to the Volunteer Corps of Kent the King's satisfaction with them.
Paper 2ff.
A1912 1 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that officers commanding the volunteers for the expedition under Sir R. Abercromby were to put themselves under Grey's command when they had accomplished the service in which they were
engaged.
Paper 2ff.
A1913 2 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Sending orders concerning the 35th Regiment of Foot.
Paper 2ff.
A1914 2 August 1799
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the accommodation of the heavy baggage of Sir Ralph Abercromby's corps.
Paper 2ff.
A1915 2 August 1799
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Giving orders concerning the 35th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A1916 2 August 1799
List of bonds and notes discharged 1794-1799.
Paper 1f.
A1917 3 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the promotion of Grey's aide de camp, Dickson.
Paper 2ff.
A1918 5 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the resignation of Major Steward as Brigade Major at Dover, the appointment of Brigade Major McLeod to that post, and the appointment of Captain Forster as Brigade Major.
Paper 2ff.
A1919 5 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Dickson's promotion, volunteers and the joining of their Regiments, the Duke of York's satisfaction with the troops he had reviewed, and men of the 35th Regiment who volunteered for service under Sir
Ralph Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1920 5 August 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him that various regiments were under orders to proceed to Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A1921 6 August 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him that the 5th Regiment of Foot was under orders to proceed to Canterbury.
Paper 2ff.
A1922 6 August 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning routes for the march to Canterbury of the 4th Regiment of Foot from Horsham, and a detachment of the 35th Foot, with militia volunteers, from Lewes.
Paper 2ff.
A1923 7 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the removal of Major-General Prince William and Lieut.-General Hulse from the Southern District and the appointment of Major-General Lord Charles Somerset to command the troops at Weymouth.
Paper 1f.
A1924 10 August 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the fire-arms etc. of discharged militiamen.
Paper 2ff.
A1925 11 August 1799
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the assembly of brigades at Barham Down.
Paper 1f.
A1926 12 August 1799
Printed notice from Harry Calvert.
Concerning the proportion of horses, carriages etc. for each regiment ordered for foreign service.
Paper 2ff.
A1927 12 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that the 11th Light Dragoons were to hold themselves in readiness for embarkation.
Paper 1f.
A1928 12 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the supply of camp equipage and also concerning brigade majors.
Paper 2ff.
A1929 12 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the clothing of additional battalions of regiments, a depot of arms at Canterbury, supplies for the troops on Barham Down, arrangements for drafts from regular regiments for the corps under
Abercromby, prospects of promotion for Lieut. Hardy of the 35th Regiment, and the King's satisfaction at his review of the Volunteers of Kent.
Paper 4ff.
A1930 12 August 1798 [endorsed 1799 which is the correct year]
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning promotion for Colonel Fisher.
Paper 2ff.
A1931 13 August 1799
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the army, Earl St. Vincent, and Colonel Fisher.
Paper 2ff.
A1932 13 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning a force of 4,000 men to be sent in support of Sir R. Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1933 13 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning volunteers from regular regiments who were to serve under Sir Ralph Abercromby, and Colonel Fisher's command.
Paper 2ff.
A1934 13 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning an application from Lieut.-Colonel Wood of the Royal Westminster Middlesex Militia.
Paper 1f.
A1935 14 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the putting of the troops on Barham Down into a state for actual service, the appointment of Captain Leighton and Lieut. Moore as Grey's aides de camp, Grey's satisfaction with Dickson, supplies for
the troops on Barham Down, and the appointment of chaplains.
Paper 2ff.
A1936 14 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's wish that the position of brigade major should be reserved exclusively for officers in the regular army.
Paper 1f.
A1937 15 August 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning brigade majors.
1f
A1938 15 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning armaments and supplies for troops on Barham Down.
Paper 2ff.
A1939a 16 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the second division to support Sir Ralph Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1939b 16 August 1799
Enclosed:
Admiralty news bulletin.
Concerning the arrival of the combined enemy fleet at Brest.
Paper 1f.
A1939c 16 August 1799
News bulletin from Downing Street.
Incorporating the above and reporting the surrender of Mantua and Alessandria.
Paper 2ff.
A1940 16 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the filling of the places of general officers from the different districts who had been ordered on service and the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel Nightingale as Assistant-Adjutant-General to the troops
at Barham Down.
Paper 2ff.
A1941 16 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel Nightingale as Assistant-Adjutant-General and of several officers as brigade majors.
Paper 2ff.
A1942 17 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the returns of volunteers from the militia.
Paper 1f.
A1943 17 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning arrangements for the embarkation of part of the troops on Barham Down, and the gales which would interfere with Sir Ralph Abercromby's operations.
Paper 2ff.
A1944 19 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the troops on Barham Down and their embarkation, the Duke of York's approval of Grey's proposals about the arrangement of the general officers in his district, the impossibility of granting
Major-General Don's request with regard to having Major Vassall as his brigade major, Lieut. Gubbins of the 40th Regiment, and speculation about Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 3ff.
A1945a 19 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1945b 15 August 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from R.H. Crew to Brownrigg.
Concerning Grey's application for the provision of bomb-proof accommodation and a bomb-proof hospital at Dover Castle.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1946a 19 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the Duke of York's approval of the arrangement stated in the enclosure concerning Dr. Scott.
Paper 2ff.
A1946b 15 August 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Surgeon-General Keat to Brownrigg.
Concerning the appointment of Mr. Ker (surgeon of the 72nd Regiment) as an assistant inspector at Canterbury and concerning the task assigned to Dr. Scott to see to the medicines
etc. required for the troops in that place and for the expedition abroad.
Paper 2ff.
A1947 19 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the troops to support Sir R. Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1948 20 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Sir R. Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1949 20 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut.-Colonel Wood's absence and measures to be taken to replace him, Lord George Cavendish's refusal to provide men for artillery service, reasons for the delay in publishing in the
Gazette the officers of the East York and West Essex Regiments who had been recommended for ensigncies, and unfounded reports about Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 4ff.
A1950 21 August 1799
Circular letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Requesting him in future to correspond with the Adjutant-General on all such points as he had hitherto corresponded with Colonel Brownrigg.
Paper 2ff.
A1951 21 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the removal of heavy baggage from Barham Down to Dover, the publication of orders for all officers to join their regiments there, Major Vassall, the promotion of Lieut. Hardy of the 35th Regiment, a
regulation about batmen and servants, news of Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition, promotion proposed for Colonel Fisher, and Brownrigg's task of winding up his business in his department.
Paper 4ff.
A1952a 21 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Covering the enclosures.
Paper 2ff.
A1952b 20 August 1799
Enclosed:
Note from Messrs. Ross and Collyer to Brownrigg.
Quoting extract of letter from Sir George Osborn to Collier, 18 August 1799, concerning leave of absence for Major Boland who was very ill.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A1952c 14 August 1799
Certificate of C. H. Parry, M.D., stating that Major Boland of the 40th Foot was totally unfit for duty.
Paper 1f.
A1953a 21 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Sir R. Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1953b 19 August 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Captain R.C. Reynolds to Evan Nepean.
Reporting that Sir R. Abercromby's convoy was safe.
Paper 2ff.
A1954 22 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Sir R. Abercromby's expedition and preparations for the embarkation of reinforcements for him.
Paper 2ff.
A1955 22 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of ensigns, Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition, the embarkation of reinforcements, and Brownrigg's attack of gout.
Paper 2ff.
A1956 23 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Thanking Grey for his compliments, and concerning the improved state of the troops on Barham Down, the augmentation of the 9th Regiment, the appointment of Captain Reynell as assistant to Lieut.-Colonel
Nightingale, Colonel Thomson's letter about his regiment, and the appointment of Major Huchison as an assistant adjutant-general.
Paper 3ff.
A1957 23 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the temporary appointment of Captain Wilson as brigade major.
Paper 1f.
A1958a 23 August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning a possible expedition under Grey's command against Brest.
Paper 2ff.
A1958b-c
2 typescript copies.
Each 2ff.
A1959a 23 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the despatch of reinforcements for Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1959b 23 August 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from Henry Dundas to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Concerning the reinforcements for Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1960 24 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Sending regulations on allowances to officers ordered on foreign service.
Paper 2ff.
A1961 24 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of reinforcements for Abercromby and the absence of Lord Cavan in Ireland.
Paper 1f.
A1962 24 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from the Commissioners for the Transport Service about passports issued to 15 French prisoners of war.
Paper 2ff.
A1963 25 August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Sending a map and a document.
Paper 1f.
A1964 26 August 1799
Copy letter from Grey to William Pitt.
Concerning the proposed expedition to Brest under his command, and his private affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A1965 26 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning medical examination of militiamen volunteers for the regular army who were said to be unfit.
Paper 2ff.
A1966 26 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning reinforcements for Abercromby, the formation of flank companies of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd brigades into two battalions, one commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Baylis, the other by Lieut.-Colonel Sharpe, and
naming Major Espinasse and Major Davis as suitable officers for these battalions.
Paper 2ff.
A1967a 26 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Abercromby's expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1967b 23 August 1799
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from the Isis off the Texel.
Relating how a gale prevented the probable capture of the Dutch navy.
Paper 2ff.
A1968 endorsed 26 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning Sir R. Abercromby's expedition and a regiment of Light Dragoons that was to be embarked.
Paper 2ff.
A1969 27 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Mr. Foley complaining about a debt owed by Lieut. Keating of the 4th Foot.
Paper 2ff.
A1970 27 August 1799
Copy orders of the day, issued by Lieut.-Colonel Nightingale, Assistant-Adjutant-General.
Paper 1f.
A1971 27 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that Major Haviland Smith had been appointed brigade major.
Paper 2ff.
A1972a 27 August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning the expedition to Brest and Grey's request to spend some time in London on his private affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A1972b-c
2 typescript copies.
Each 1f.
A1973 27 August 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Informing him of his activities in connexion with prize business, reasons for the delays, the profit on the investment of Munro's money, Jones' suit and the impossibility of bringing Jennings to justice.
Paper 2ff.
A1974 28 August 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Concerning the decision of the Court on the Martinique claims against the captors of prize property taken on shore.
Paper 2ff.
A1975 28 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning a successor to Colonel Fisher as assistant adjutant-general to Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A1976 28 August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Accepting Grey's invitation to dinner.
Paper 2ff.
A1977 28 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the 11th Light Dragoons, arrangements to remount this Regiment, the strength of the companies of the flank battalions, a return of officers absent from Barham Down, and ammunition
supply.
Paper 2ff.
A1978 28 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Lieut. Macdonald of the West Essex Militia.
Paper 2ff.
A1979a 29 August 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Covering letter to enclosure.
Paper 2ff.
A1979b 29 August 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Concerning the despatch of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons to reinforce Sir R. Abercromby.
Paper 2ff.
A1980 29 August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Informing him that he would not be able to dine with him but that he would call on him for a short time to learn his opinion on various points.
Paper 2ff.
A1981a 29 August 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the favourable state of their prize concerns, the amount due to Grey and the failure of Major Visscher to secure promotion.
Paper 2ff.
A1981b 24 August 1799
Enclosed:
Account of stock in public funds etc. belonging to the captors of Martinique, St. Lucia, and Guadeloupe in 1794 and standing in the names of Grey and Jervis.
Paper 2ff.
A1982 30 August 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money, the great labour and injury that the business had involved for him, the possibility of lending part of the prize money to Whitbread and Sir Henry Grey, and Major
Visscher's good fortune.
Paper 2ff.
A1983 30 August 1799
Letter from Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge to Grey.
Concerning the sailing of the 11th Light Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A1984 30 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the 11th Light Dragoons, the absence of officers from Barham Down, Abercromby's expedition, Lieut.-Colonel Oswald's complaint about the promotion of Lieut.-Colonels Sharpe and
Baylis to command the flank battalions that were to be formed rather than himself, and the supply of accoutrements to the regiments composing the 4th and 5th brigades.
Paper 4ff.
A1985 30 [31(?)] August 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition which had been successful but costly in taking possession of the Helder.
Paper 2ff.
A1986a 31 August 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning Grey's recommendation of Major Huchinson to succeed Fisher, the deficiency in clothing etc. of the regiments on Barham Downs, and Sir R. Abercromby's success.
Paper 1f.
A1986b 31 August 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from R. George, Ambrose Serle, and Joseph Hunt [Commissioners for the Transport Service] to Harry Calvert.
Concerning eight French prisoners who were to be released.
Paper 2ff.
A1987 31 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Congratulating him on Sir Ralph Abercromby's success (in taking the Helder).
Paper 1f.
A1988 31 August 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of the troops on Barham Down and requesting a statement of absent officers.
Paper 2ff.
A1989 2 September 1799
Letter from 2nd Earl Spencer to Henry Dundas.
Concerning troop ships which were to be made ready, and a "telegraph" blunder which diminished satisfaction at success in an action.
Paper 2ff.
A1990a 2 September 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning the very satisfactory winding up of the prize business, the refutation of the calumny against Grey, and papers which he required Grey to sign in connexion with prize booty.
Paper 2ff.
A1990b 3 September 1799
Enclosed:
Draft letter which Kaye proposed that Grey should write to Henry Dundas.
Requesting him to use his influence to secure a favourable and speedy answer to the captors' request for a grant by the King of the booty taken at
Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A1991 2 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Referring to him a petition of private Michael Connor.
Paper 2ff.
A1992 3 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that surgeon Ker was to be assistant inspector of hospitals to the forces under Sir R. Abercromby and that Dr. Rogerson was to be physician to the said forces.
Paper 1f.
A1993 3 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the reinstatement of Lieut. Donald in the West Essex Militia, promotion for Cornet Reid, and Sir R. Abercromby's successful expedition.
Paper 2ff.
A1994 3 September 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Abercromby's victory and the surrender of the Dutch fleet, his request for reinforcements, the Duke of York's movements prior to setting out on his expedition with Brownrigg, and Grey's aide de camp
Dickson.
Paper 2ff.
A1995 4 August 1799 [endorsed by Grey "ought to have been Sept 1799".]
Letter [unsigned] from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Concerning the replacement of the Hon. Lieut.-General Fox by Major-General Hewitt as inspector of the recruiting service.
Paper 2ff.
A1996 5 September 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of the Revd. Mr. Rush and the Revd. Mr. Hughes as chaplains to the forces destined for foreign service.
Paper 1f.
A1997 5 September 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey as the general officer commanding in the Southern District.
Informing him that Sir William Fawcett would command the army in Great Britain during the absence of the Duke of York.
Paper 2ff.
A1998 5 September 1799
Letter from J. Kaye to Grey.
Concerning Earl St. Vincent and prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A1999 6 September 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning transports for troops and the embarkation of the flank companies for Holland.
Paper 2ff.
A2000a 6 September 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's appointment to the command of the 3rd Dragoons, the embarkation of flank battalions from Deal, and a volunteer.
Paper 2ff.
A2000b
Typescript copy.
Paper 2ff.
A2001 6 September 1799
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him that he had been appointed to the command of the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2002 7 September 1799
Official letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that he had been appointed to the command of the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2003 7 September 1799
Private letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Assuring Grey of his services.
Paper 1f.
A2004 8 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting information about the 15th Light Dragoons, concerning arrangements for transporting horses, and congratulating Grey on his appointment as commander of the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A2005 9 September 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning a complaint by Mr. Hannington.
Paper 2ff.
A2006 11 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting once more the names of those whom Grey recommended as brigade majors.
Paper 2ff.
A2007 12 September 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Sending a return of the general officers now on the staff in South Britain.
[The return is not now present.]
Paper 1f.
A2008 13 September 1799
Circular letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Requesting (for Sir William Fawcett) Grey's plan for the arrangement of winter quarters in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A2009 14 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning the embarkation of troops, discipline in the militia, and Grey's request for leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A2010 [endorsed 15 September 1799]
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning smuggling, and events in India.
Paper 2ff.
A2011 16 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Captains Coghlan and Elrington as Brigade Majors in the Southern District.
Paper 1f.
A2012a 17 September 1799
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning Colonel Twiss, and Sir R. Abercromby and the French attack.
Paper 4ff.
A2012b [endorsed September 1799]
Enclosed:
Letter from William Huskisson to H. Dundas(?).
Concerning Sir R. Abercromby's expedition and his requirements.
Paper 3ff.
A2012c
Attached:
Extract of letter from Sir Ralph Abercromby to Henry Dundas, 11 September 1799.
Reporting on his tactics.
Copy letter Abercromby to Dundas, 11 September
1799.
Reporting on his situation in Holland.
Paper 2ff.
A2013 18 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Captain Lawe's breach of discipline in leaving his militia regiment without permission, and Grey's desired leave of absence.
Paper 2ff.
A2014 18 September 1799
Letter from Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that Lieut. Bourchier was to join the detachment of the 11th Regiment about to proceed to the continent.
Paper 1f.
A2015a 18 September 1799
Letter from Matthew Lewis to Grey.
Concerning sea transport [from Dover to Scotland and Ireland] and a pecuniary allowance for women and children of troops sent to the continent.
Paper 2ff.
A2015b 18 September 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from A. Whitehead [Secretary to the Transport Commissioners] to Matthew Lewis.
Concerning the transport of the above-mentioned women and children to Scotland and Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A2015c 19 September 1799
List of women and children belonging to Lieut.-General Hulse's army left at Dover, specifying those who had and who had not received the allowance from the Government.
Signed by Captain William Gainfort.
Paper 2ff.
A2016 19 September 1799
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's arrival in Holland and the bill Dundas would propose.
Paper 2ff.
A2017 19 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning stragglers from the militia who had volunteered for the line.
Paper 1f.
A2018 20 September 1799
Circular letter from W. Wynyard [deputy Adjutant-General] to Grey.
Requesting a return of the officers employed on the staff in Grey's district.
Paper 2ff.
A2019 23 September 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning clothing etc. for troops on the continent.
Paper 2ff.
A2020 25 September 1799
Letter from W. Wynyard [deputy Adjutant-General] to Grey.
Informing him that the Ayrshire Fencible Light Dragoons were to embark for Ireland and that the East and West Lothian Fencible Regiments of Cavalry were to proceed to the Southern
District.
Paper 2ff.
A2021 27 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Informing him that the command of the Southern District would be transferred to Sir Robert Laurie when Grey left, and concerning several officers, and the failure of the recent attempt against the
enemy in Holland.
Paper 2ff.
A2022 28 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning proceedings against Captain Lawes of the Hertfordshire Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A2023 30 September 1799
Letter from Sir William Fawcett to Grey.
Concerning Captain Lawes and the expedition in Holland.
Paper 2ff.
A2024a 5 and 8 October 1799
The Duke of York's orders to his army in Holland.
Congratulating the men in general and some officers in particular on their conduct and explaining the reason for a withdrawal.
Paper 2ff.
A2024b
Attached:
List of General Officers with calculation of number of men under their command.
Paper 1f.
A2024c 19 September 1799
Bulletin of killed, wounded and prisoners in the action near Alkmaar commanded by the Duke of York.
Paper 2ff.
A2025a 18 October 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure and an investment made to bring the amount up to £300,000 stock.
Paper 2ff.
A2025b 17 October 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Earl St. Vincent.
Giving a statement of the assets and liabilities of the captors of prize goods and of the amount remaining for distribution.
Paper 2ff.
A2026 2 November 1799
Copy letter from Grey to George Rose.
Requesting him to procure the sign manual to enable Earl St. Vincent and himself to proceed to a distribution of the Martinique prize money.
Paper 1f.
A2027 3 November 1799
Letter from George Rose to Grey.
Explaining the delay in the granting of the sign manual for the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2028 9 November 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the proposed exchange between Majors Visscher and Smith, the removal of Colonel Swinburne to an invalid company, and Grey's wish for the appointment of Captain McMurdo as brigade major.
Paper 2ff.
A2029 11 November 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the exchange between Majors Visscher and Smith, and Major Forster and the purchase of a vacant lieutenant colonelcy in the 24th Regiment.
Paper 1f.
A2030a 23 November 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter he had sent to Kaye.
Paper 2ff.
A2030b 23 November 1799
Enclosed:
Draft of letter which Fisher had sent to Kaye.
Explaining the reason for his enquiries about prize business which had offended Kaye especially in respect of suits against Munro's executors and Jones and the settlement of the
favourable French claims.
Paper 1f.
A2031a 26 November 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his letter to Kaye and Kaye's reply.
Paper 2ff.
A2031b 25 November 1799
Enclosed:
Letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Expressing himself satisfied at Fisher's explanation of a previous letter which had occasioned him offence, his promise to make every effort to accomplish a speedy termination of the depending
lawsuits, the objection to submitting the dispute with Jones to arbitration, and the hearing of this and Munro's case.
Paper 2ff.
A2032 26 November 1799
Letter from Sir Harry Calvert to Grey.
Informing him that Captain Tinling was to be brigade major, and concerning arrangements arising out of the break up of the brigade destined for Ashford.
Paper 1f.
A2033a 30 November 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stock which he had sold, a payment of £29,682. 10s. 4d. to the King's Proctor, and letters he had written to Rose and Huskisson.
Paper 2ff.
A2033b 30 November 1799
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to George Rose.
Informing him of the above-mentioned payment to James Heseltine the King's Proctor - the proceeds of the sale of the American property captured at Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A2034 2 December 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a delay that must occur before certain stocks in which most of the prize money was invested could be sold and the advantages which this might have for the captors.
Paper 2ff.
A2035 8 December 1799
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning a cornetcy in the 3rd Dragoons, the illness of Major Grey, Colonel Taylor's desire for an exchange, and the exchange between Visscher and Smith.
Paper 2ff.
A2036 13 December 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a new method of distributing prize money whereby the share of the Commander-in-Chief would be reduced and the late distribution for Seringapatam.
Paper 2ff.
A2037 14 December 1799
Copy letter from Captain R.G. Keats to William Windham.
Reporting on his mission to supply money and arms to the royalist forces in Morbihan.
Paper 5ff.
A2038 14 December 1799
Copy letter from Grey and Earl St. Vincent to William Pitt.
Complaining of the new plan for the distribution of prize money whereby their share would be reduced to half of what had been agreed in 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A2039 16 December 1799
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Prize Act of 1793, and the answer to Thelluson's pamphlet.
Paper 2ff.
A2040
Narrative of the circumstances that preceded the death of Colonel Ashton of the 12th Regiment of Foot (as the result of a duel with Major Allen in India on 16 December 1799 ).
[Includes copy letter from Colonel
Ashton to Major Pickton, 23 September 1798].
Paper 6ff.
A2041a 18 December 1799
Note from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Lieut. Forster of the Cinque Port Fencible Cavalry was to be recommended as cornet and adjutant to the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2041b
Attached:
Letter from Lord Hawkesbury (1st Earl of Liverpool) [to Grey(?)], n.d.
Concerning Lieut. Forster and horses that were too heavy for Light Dragoons.
Paper 2ff.
A2042a 24 December 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning a paper from M. de la Rosiere containing a project for the occupation of a post on the coast of Morbihan for the purpose of co-operating with the French royalists.
Paper 2ff.
A2042b-c
2 Typescript copies.
Each 1f.
A2043a 24 December 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Grey.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2043b-c
2 typescript copies.
Each 2ff.
A2044
Copy letter from Earl St. Vincent to William Pitt, n.d.
Informing him that Grey would not be able to meet him in Downing Street the next day but would see him in Lower Grosvenor Street.
Underneath
Draft letter from Grey and Earl St.
Vincent to Pitt, n.d.
Thanking him for his attention to their interests in connexion with the distribution of prize money.
Paper 1f.
A2045 endorsed 27 December 1799
Copy of letter from Grey and Earl St. Vincent to Pitt.
Concerning the distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2046a 31 December 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a letter from Grey and Earl St. Vincent and promising to try to obtain certain information.
Paper 2ff.
A2046b
Enclosed:
Paper endorsed "Mr Huskisson's statement of troops and tonnage".
Setting out questions which required an answer.
Paper 1f.
1800A2047a 6 January 1800
Note from Messrs. Winter and Kaye to Grey.
Covering the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A2047b
Enclosed:
Account of Messrs. Winter, Kaye and Maynard to Grey in connexion with prize business, February - March 1799.
Paper 1f.
A2048 12 January 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Lieut. Colonel Taylor's proceeding to Jersey, and Grey's illness.
Paper 1f.
A2049 15 January 1800
Letter from William Huskisson to Grey.
Concerning the command of military expeditions and of the channel fleet.
Paper 2ff.
A2050 23 January 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the sums due to the successful French claimants and the interest to be paid to them, and arrangements for the sale of the appropriate amount of stock.
Paper 1f.
A2051 27 January 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the late Lieut.-Colonel Cooke's commission in the 8th Light Dragoons, and Grey's illness.
Paper 2ff.
A2052 30 January 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a power of attorney to be executed by Grey and Earl St. Vincent in connexion with the transfer of stock to meet the successful French claims against the captors of prize goods.
Paper 2ff.
A2053a [January 1800]
Letter from Colonel J. Taylor to Grey.
Concerning tonnage and the need for more information from the Government before military plans and expeditions could be made.
Paper 2ff.
A2053b
Enclosed:
Paper: "Suppositions upon the quantity of tonnage" involved in the embarkation of troops and equipment.
Paper 2ff.
A2054a [January 1800]
Draft letter from Grey and St. Vincent to William Huskisson.
Concerning their inability to advice on attacks on the French coast without better information.
[Endorsed "The answer of Lord St. Vincent and Sir C. Grey to Mr. Dundas's
memorandum and sent to Mr. Huskisson".]
Paper 2ff.
A2054b
Another version of the above document [incomplete].
Paper 2ff.
A2055 4 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning sums due to Mr. Heseltine, the King's Proctor, and to Messrs. Winter and Kaye.
Paper 1f.
A2056 6 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning payments made for the American and successful French claimants against the captors of prize property, and the shares of Grey and Earl St. Vincent and of the other general and flag officers in the
distribution of prize money according to two different plans.
Paper 2ff.
A2057 7 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning business with St. Vincent in connexion with the distribution of prize money.
Paper 1f.
A2058 8 February 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the claims of Mr. Sancé.
Paper 1f.
A2059 12 February 1800
Proclamation for granting the distribution of prizes from persons inhabiting the coasts and ports of Genoa and the territories of the Pope subsequent to 28 September 1798.
Paper 1f.
A2060a 18 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the shares of prize money of the commanders and flag officers as stated in several proclamations and in the grant under the sign manual.
Paper 2ff.
A2060b 25 January 1797
Enclosed:
Proclamation for granting the distribution of prizes taken from the King of Spain, or his subjects, subsequent to 9 November 1796 - the date of an Order in Council for granting general reprisals
against the ships and goods of the said King and his subjects.
Paper 1f.
A2061a 18 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the enclosure.
Paper 1f.
A2061b 10 February 1800
Enclosed:
Printed copy of note from Major Kersteman to Fisher.
Asking, in the name of several officers who served under Grey, when the remainder of the West Indian prize money would be distributed and threatening that they would petition
Parliament in case of further delay.
Underneath
Fisher's reply, 12 February 1800.
Giving a detailed account of the business.
Paper 2ff.
A2062 21 February 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Captain Roche of the Oxford Fencible Cavalry to a cornetcy, the allotment of black horses from the Fencible Cavalry, and the recruitment of men for the regular forces from the
fencibles.
Paper 2ff.
A2063a 22 February 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning some stock which had been gained for the captors from Munro's executors, and the termination of the suit against Jones.
Paper 2ff.
A2063b 21 February 1800
Enclosed:
Copy letter from J. Kaye to Fisher.
Informing him of the decisions reached in the suits against Munro's executors and Jones.
Paper 2ff.
A2064
f.1r. Printed copy of letter from Major William Kersteman to Fisher, 14 February 1800.
Replying to Fisher's letter of 12 February [
No. 2061b ], and concerning captains' shares of
prize money, and the valuable cargoes of prize ships which sailed from Basseterre, Guadeloupe.
ff.1v.-2r. Fisher's reply to the above letter, 25 February 1800.
Concerning his activities as Grey's secretary in the West Indies and as prize agent on returning to England, the prize agents in the West Indies -
Baillie, Munro, Jones and Kerr - captains' prize money, the forthcoming distribution, payment of the successful French claims, and the ships and their cargoes said to have been at Basseterre of which there was no account.
Paper 2ff.
A2065a February 1800
Draft letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Asking him to tender to the King his resignation of the command of the Southern District for health reasons.
Paper 1f.
A2065b
Typescript copy.
Paper 2ff.
A2066 27 February 1800
Draft letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning his decision to resign his command of the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A2067 February 1800
f.1r.-v. Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Asking him to tender to the King his resignation of the command of the Southern District.
f.2r. Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning his decision to resign.
Paper 2ff.
A2068 3 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning sales of stock he had made, General Prescott and the correspondence between Fisher and Kersteman, the distribution of the Havanna prize money, and Fisher's labours and sufferings on account of prize
business.
Paper 2ff.
A2069 4 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning sales of stock he had made, and Mrs. Fisher's illness.
Paper 2ff.
A2070 5 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the draft of the grant of the prize money to the captors and his activities at the Stock Exchange.
Paper 2ff.
A2071a 5 March 1800
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Informing him that the King had accepted his resignation of the command of the Southern District.
Paper 2ff.
A2071b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2072a 6 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Prescott's dissatisfaction, and the sale of some stock.
Paper 1f.
A2072b 5 March 1800
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Prescott.
Concerning the plan for distribution of prize money which the commanders had drawn up at Barbados in January 1794 and which was subsequently approved and the
share of general and flag officers according to its provisions.
Paper 2ff.
A2073 6 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the share of Grey and Earl St. Vincent in the forthcoming distribution of prize money and his plan for increasing it.
Paper 2ff.
A2074 6 March 1800
Receipt of John Matthewson for £20 from Elizabeth Grey [half a year's interest due to Miss Peareth].
Paper 1f.
A2075 7 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Informing him that he had transferred £10,000 3% consol stock into Grey's name and the same amount into Earl St. Vincent's.
Paper 2ff.
A2076 8 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Expressing his gratitude at Grey's and Earl St. Vincent's approval of his efforts to serve them with regard to prize money and his own reward for the trouble he had taken.
Paper 2ff.
A2077 8 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning commission charges on prize transactions to reward him for his trouble and to pay his expenses.
Paper 2ff.
A2078 9 March [1800]
Letter from Earl St. Vincent to Grey.
Concerning a commission charge that Fisher proposed to make on money paid to the American claimants, plate which Grey and he were to present to Fisher, and his (St. Vincent's) health.
Paper 2ff.
A2079 14 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his activities at the Stock Exchange, the new grant and sign manual, his gratitude to Grey and Earl St. Vincent and his efforts to complete the prize business.
Paper 2ff.
A2080 14 March 1800
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Mr. Lloyd relating to Lady Pennyman's affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A2081a 14 March 1800
Note from Brigadier-General Arnold to Grey.
Requesting him to send a copy of his letter to Mr. Rose concerning Arnold's claim for salted provisions lost at Guadeloupe - since the original letter could not be found.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2081b 14 March 1800
Attached:
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Arnold's note and claim.
Paper 2ff.
A2082 15 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Reporting his activities at the Stock Exchange, and concerning an order to pay into the Court of Admiralty a sum taken from the Betsey at Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A2083 16 March 1800
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning business in connexion with Lady Pennyman's affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A2084 17 March 1800
Letter from Brigadier-General Arnold to Grey.
Concerning his claim for provisions lost in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A2085 18 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning letters from Collector Grant of Martinique and Mr. Heseltine.
Paper 1f.
A2086 18 March 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's inability to recommend Lieut. Thomson of the Princess of Wales' Regiment of Fencible Cavalry for a lieutenancy in the regular service.
Paper 1f.
A2087 19 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Giving detailed accounts in respect of prize money with calculations of the shares of the various ranks of the captors in the forthcoming distribution.
Paper 2ff.
A2088 20 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a payment to Messrs. Meyrick in settlement of a debt of the late Captain Vipond, and the prize money for distribution.
Paper 1f.
A2089a 22 March 1800
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Recommending the employment of Mr. Oddie of Carey Street, London, as solicitor in connexion with Lady Pennyman's affairs.
[The following enclosures were sent to Grey for his approval.
He did not
forward them. In a letter to Grey of 25 March 1800 [No. 2090] Whitbread mentions that two letters which he had recently enclosed to Grey had been rendered useless by steps which had apparently been taken since.]
Paper 2ff.
A2089b 22 March 1800
Enclosed:
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Thomas Lloyd.
Informing him of Lady Pennyman's views on his letter, and requesting him to submit the case and his plan to Mr. Oddie (who was to act for the Trustees of Lady Pennyman).
Paper 2ff.
A2089c 22 March 1800
Enclosed:
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to H.H. Oddie.
Stating the facts of the Pennyman business and requesting his advice about an arrangement which had been proposed to Lady Pennyman by those acting for her husband.
Paper 2ff.
A2090 25 March 1800
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Concerning Lady Pennyman's financial affairs.
Paper 2ff.
A2091 25 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Informing him that all was ready for a distribution of prize money but that a new difficulty had arisen with respect to some French claims and concerning the demand for money taken from the Betsey.
Paper 2ff.
A2092 25 March 1800
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel Waller to Grey.
Reporting on the march of the 3rd Dragoons, and concerning the rumour that they were to be sent to Ireland, quarters for the Regiment, recruitment, and Charles P. Johnstone who would like a cornetcy
in the Regiment and for which his father, Johnstone of Ludlow, would pay.
Paper 2ff.
A2093 26 March 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning lists of those entitled to prize money arising out of the capture of Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A2094 4 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning accounts of prize money which had to be signed.
Paper 2ff.
A2095 5 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning stock he had sold to Grey, Munro's money, powers of attorney necessary for the sale of Grey's stock and droits of Admiralty he was to recover for Grey and St. Vincent.
Paper 2ff.
A2096a 9 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the advertisement for the distribution of prize money, the payment of the navy's share to Cooke, documents for Grey and Earl St. Vincent to sign, and steps he would take with respect to droits of
Admiralty.
Paper 2ff.
A2096b 8 April 1800
Enclosed:
Printed notice concerning the distribution of prize money arising out of the capture of Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe in 1794.
Paper 2ff.
A2097 10 April 1800
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Grey.
Informing him that he would let him know Mr. Lloyd's answer to his letters when he received it.
Paper 2ff.
A2098 12 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning droits of Admiralty which he would try to recover for Grey and Earl St. Vincent, his letter to St. Vincent, the bill that St. Vincent had signed in favour of Cooke, Cooke's dissatisfaction, St. Vincent's
approval of his proposed arrangements and documents Grey and St. Vincent must sign.
Paper 2ff.
A2099 14 April 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Charles Phillips would be recommended for a cornetcy in the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2100 21 April 1800
Letter from the Revd. G. Croft of St. Martin's Birmingham to Grey.
Complaining about Mr. Judson and the deduction of attorney's fees, commission etc. from small sums of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2101 22 April 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the removal of Captain Smart to full pay, the recommendation of Mr. Walters to the Army Medical Board, the purchase of ground round Fort George, and Lieut.-Colonel Ogle's desire to address a memorial
to the Duke of York.
Paper 1f.
A2102 27 April 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's reasons for not recommending that Major-General Dickson be placed on the staff, and Lieut.-Colonel Ogle's memorial.
Paper 2ff.
A2103 28 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning deductions to be made from officers' prize money for prize goods they had received, and payment due for a sloop and boat ordered by Earl St. Vincent and delivered to Commodore Thompson.
Paper 1f.
A2104 28 April 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a demand on Lieut.-Colonel Burnet for a sum of more than 200 guineas which he owed to the captors.
Paper 2ff.
A2105a 1 May 1800
Letter from Lieut.-Colonel J. Burnet to Grey.
Declaring that he was extremely hurt that Grey should believe that he had received his proportion of pay for the Guadeloupe agency twice.
Paper 2ff.
A2105b 4 January 1799
Enclosed:
Extract of letter from Burnet to Valentine Jones.
Concerning the deduction of his agency fees.
Paper 2ff.
A2106 3 May 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Jones' failure to pay Lieut.-Colonel Burnet his share of the prize agency, Burnet's irregular proceeding in detaining certain money in part payment for his services, and the advisability of informing
Earl St. Vincent of the circumstances of the case.
Paper 2ff.
A2107 4 May 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the memorial of Lieut.-Colonel Campbell, Burnet's letter, the claims of ordnance officers at Woolwich and Woolwich Warren and also of John Wood of the artillery to prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2108a 5 May 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning letters to Burnet, and the stand that Fisher was taking with regard to the money that Burnet was owed.
Paper 1f.
A2108b 5 May 1800
Enclosed:
Letter which Fisher proposed Grey should write to Lieut.-Colonel Burnet.
Concerning the sum he had irregularly detained for agency fees before the accounts were settled.
Paper 2ff.
A2109 5 May 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his reply to the Revd. G. Croft's letter to Grey of 21 April 1800 [
No. 2100 ].
Paper 1f.
A2110 7 May 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's inability to provide a situation for Colonel Campbell, and the restoration of Captain Smart to full pay.
Paper 2ff.
A2111 9 May 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Charlton Tucker and George Younghusband to cornetcies with the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2112a 10 May 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2112b 10 May 1800
Enclosed:
Account by Fisher showing prize money due to Grey's late servants.
Paper 2ff.
A2112c
Enclosed:
Copy account of Robert Dixon's and Robert Davidson's proportions of prize money, with copy receipt, 30 April 1800, of Fisher (for Grey) for £26. 17s. 6d. from Christopher Cook for the same.
Paper 1f.
A2113 13 May 1800
Copy letter from Benedict Arnold to William Pitt.
Concerning his claim for payment for the consignment of provisions lost in Guadeloupe.
Paper 2ff.
A2114 22 May 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the appointment of Sergeant Richard Ebdon as quarter master to the 10th troop of the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2115 1 June 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a letter from Mr. Crespigny (on the payment of droits of Admiralty to Grey).
Paper 2ff.
A2116 7 June 1800
Receipt of William Baird for £50 to pay Edward Collingwood of Chirton on account of Mrs. Grey.
Paper 1f.
A2117 14 June 1800
Letter from Joseph Harrison to Grey.
Concerning the proposed dock at Southwick, the lease of the premises for it from the Dean and Chapter of Durham, their terms for renewal of leases, and the apportionment of a rent in which the two Miss
Greys were to share; also concerning Mr. Taylor of Christain Bank.
Underneath
Note by one of Mrs. Grey's children expressing her desire that Grey would answer the above letter as if the premises concerned were his own property, as she did
not understand the matter.
Paper 2ff.
A2118 14 June 1800
Copy letter from Grey to William Pitt.
Concerning Arnold's claim [
see No. 2113 ].
Paper 1f.
A2119 30 June 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Asking him to call on the Duke of York.
Paper 1f.
A2120a 2 July 1800
Memorandum of what took place at a meeting of Grey and the Duke of York.
Concerning Grey's attempt to return to active service.
Paper 2ff.
A2120b
Typescript copy.
Paper 2ff.
A2121 9 July 1800
Letter from Joseph Harrison to Grey.
Concerning the impossibility of obtaining permission from the river Wear Commissioners to build a dock at Southwick, the failure of two similar applications, the extension of Southwick quay, the hay and
corn crops at and near Howick, the prices of beef and mutton etc., and the recovery of Harry Taylor.
Paper 2ff.
A2122a
Draft of part of the following letter.
Paper 2ff.
A2122b 14 July 1800. [Endorsed 15 July]
Copy letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Complaining that he had not been given any command nor been consulted on the proposed expedition to Belle Isle and pointing out that he was the only officer who had not received some distinction as a
reward for successful service.
Paper 4ff.
A2122c
Typescript copy of the above letter.
Paper 6ff.
A2123 22 July 1800
Copy letter from Grey to Brownrigg.
Concerning his intention to go to Northumberland since there appeared to be no prospect of his being employed on any service, and thanking him for his attention and civility in the course of their
correspondence.
Paper 1f.
A2124a 22 July 1800
Copy of letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Informing him that as it appeared he was not required for active service he was about to go into Northumberland, and thanking him for past favours.
Paper 1f.
A2124b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2125 23 July 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Acknowledging Grey's letter of 22 July . [
See No. 2123.]
Paper 2ff.
A2126a 23 July 1800
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter of 22 July. [
See No. 2124a.]
Paper 2ff.
A2126b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2127a 25 July 1800
Letter from Henry Dundas to Grey.
Replying to Grey's letter of 15 July. [
See No. 2122b.]
Paper 2ff.
A2127b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2128 30 July 1800
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2129a 31 August 1800
Copy letter from W. Stiles [a Commissioner of H.M. Customs for England] to William Le Marchant [Bailiff and Chief Magistrate of Guernsey].
Concerning proposed regulations to prevent the smuggling of goods to England which had greatly
increased.
Paper 2ff.
A2129b
Copy of outlines of proposed additional regulations to the Order in Council of 13 February 1767, to prevent smuggling from Guernsey and Alderney.
4ff. [1f. blank.]
A2130 27 September 1800
Copy letter from William Le Marchant [Bailiff and Chief Magistrate of Guernsey] to William Stiles [a Commissioner of H.M. Customs for England].
Stating arguments against the proposed new regulations to prevent smuggling from Guernsey to
England.
Paper 8ff.
A2131a 14 October 1800
Letter from Evan Nepean to Grey.
Concerning a conversation he had had with Dundas in which Grey was discussed, and asking his opinion on a letter from Dundas.
Paper 2ff.
A2131b 13 October 1800
Copy letter from Henry Dundas to Nepean.
Concerning the possibility of the command in Portugal being given to Grey and asking Nepean to find out whether it would be acceptable to him.
Paper 1f.
A2131c
Typescript copy of 2131a.
Paper 2ff.
A2131d
Typescript copy of 2131b.
Paper 3ff.
A2132a 26 October 1800
Letter from Evan Nepean to Grey.
Concerning a conversation between Dundas and Nepean about employment for Grey and a pension for Mrs. George Grey; and apologising for his last letter.
Paper 2ff.
A2132b
Typescript copy of the above document.
Paper 2ff.
A2133a [October 1800(?).]
Queries [in Grey's hand] on the powers of the officer to be appointed to the command in Portugal [a position for which he was evidently a candidate] with answers [in a different hand].
Paper 2ff.
A2133b
Attached:
Paper: "Officers thought of at the first moment".
Listing the officers who might be placed on Grey's staff if he went to Portugal, with remarks about them.
Paper 2ff.
A2134 6 December 1800
Receipt of William Baird for £50 to pay E. Collingwood of Chirton on account of Mrs. Grey.
Paper 1f.
A2135a 9 December 1800
Letter from Thomas Davidson to Mr. Harrison.
Concerning financial matters.
Paper 2ff.
A2135b 8 December 1800
Enclosed:
Receipt of George Scurfield for £20 from Mrs. Grey [interest on a mortgage].
Paper 1f.
A2135c
Enclosed:
Account of Messrs. Davidson to Mrs. Grey for business in connexion with the calling in by the Misses Peareth of £800 secured by mortgage of part of the Southwick estate.
Paper 2ff.
A2136 13 December 1800
Letter from Thomas Davidson to Mr. Harrison.
Acknowledging receipt of £21 in discharge of his account.
Paper 2ff.
A2137 14 December 1800
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning his attack of gout which prevented his answering Grey's letter sooner, the recommendation of Quarter Master Early of the 3rd Dragoons for an ensigncy of invalids and of Richard Bates for an ensigncy,
and his hope that Major Grey would so far recover the use of his limb that he could become a cavalry officer.
Paper 2ff.
1801-1807A2138 30 January 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the payment of prize money to the widow of a soldier named Taylor, and the case of Captain Blanche whose application for prize money was too late.
Paper 2ff.
A2139a 5 March 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's decision not to apply to Lord Cornwallis on Fisher's behalf, the failure to obtain the purchase of a lieutenant colonelcy for Major Visscher, the case of John Taylor's prize money, an application
for prize money for Captain Edward Walsh, the loss for the captors by the villainy of McConnell, Fisher's attempt to secure an interview with Jennings' son, and the iron water pipes in Martinique.
Paper 2ff.
A2139b 27 June 1800
Enclosed:
f.1r.-1v. Copy letter from Charles Grant to Fisher.
Concerning the correspondence between Fisher and Major Kerstman [
Nos. 2061b and
2064 ], the improbability of
recovering anything from Jennings, bills of exchange remitted by McConnell and the refusal of the Governor of Martinique to allow the removal of the iron water pipes.
ff.1v.-2r. Copy letter from J. Thomas to Fisher, 27 June 1800.
Concerning the disproportion in the shares of prize money, the iron water pipes, Madam Malvo's and Jennings' debts, a fraud over the sale of coffee,
and the loss of his position as adjutant general.
Paper 2ff.
A2139c
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Charles Grant to Fisher, 24 October 1800.
Concerning McConnell's deceit, his interview with McConnell and the latter's disappearance, Jennings' business and Grant's offer to go to
St. Thomas's to try to settle it, and the decline in customs business at the port in Martinique where he was stationed.
Paper 2ff.
A2139d
Enclosed:
ff.1-2r. Copy letter from Charles Grant to Walter Colquhoun, 4 October 1800.
Concerning McConnell's infamous conduct in various financial affairs - Madame Mallevault's debt etc. - and the action
that must be taken with regard to those who were debtors on account of the Guadeloupe sales to prevent further loss through him.
f.2r.-3r. Copy letter from R. D. Jennings to J. A. McConnell, 23 May 1800. Concerning a letter from Grey on the failure to settle with Jennings' son in England [extract quoted], his son's efforts to obtain an
interview with Grey and Earl St. Vincent, his own anxiety to settle the business and his apprehension that it would have to be brought before a court of law in England.
Paper 3ff.
A2139e
Enclosed:
f.1r.-v. Copy letter from Charles Grant to Fisher, 23 November 1800.
Concerning McConnell and the loss he had occasioned Colquhoun and others, Jennings' affair, financial matters in respect of
Messrs. Runnells' and Enard's debt.
ff.1v.-2r. Copy letter from R. D. Jennings to Charles Grant, 15 October 1800.
Concerning the discontinuance of business with McConnell, and the delay in the settlement of prize business.
f.2r.-v. Copy letter from W. Punnett to Charles Grant, 22 October 1800.
Informing him that a sum of money received from Messrs. Calvert and Simpson by virtue of a power of attorney from Valentine Jones had been
paid to James Murphy who was holding it to the use of Jones.
ff.2v.-3r. Copy letter from P. H. Runnell to Charles Grant, 23 October 1800.
Informing him that the firm P.H. and Abraham Runnells was dissolved, describing the causes of their losses, and offering to give bond
for payment in 12 months of half the sum due, his brother being the person to whom to apply for the other half.
Paper 3ff.
A2139f 3 February 1801
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Charles Grant.
Concerning his expedition to the Mediterranean and promotion, his failure to receive the £2,000 McConnell had promised to remit, the iron water pipes, the absconding of McConnell junior,
Jenning's business, Runnells' affair, Enard's debt, the difference between England and Denmark which might prevent Grant from going to St. Thomas's, the transaction whereby Jones granted a power of attorney for the receiving of money from Messrs.
Calvert and Simpson, and concerning other debts due to the captors.
Paper 2ff.
A2139g 9 February 1801
Copy letter from J.C. Jennings to Fisher.
Requesting that their interview might be postponed because he was unwell.
Paper 1f.
A2140 22 March 1801
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the recommendation of a purchaser of a cornetcy in the 3rd Dragoons, the complete state of that corps, an augmentation of cavalry regiments, and Quarter Master Early's ensigncy.
Paper 1f.
A2141
"Part of a Journal concerning Egypt", 20 January - 22 March 1801.
Largely concerning shipping movements in the Mediterranean.
Paper 4ff.
A2142a 27 March 1801
Letter from the Duke of Portland to Grey.
Asking him to come to London where an important command would be offered to him.
Paper 2ff.
A2142b 27 March 1801
Enclosed:
Letter from Earl St. Vincent to Grey.
Encouraging him to accept the offer in Portland's letter.
Paper 1f.
A2142c
Typescript copy of 2142a.
Paper 2ff.
A2142d
Typescript copy of 2142b.
Paper 1f.
A2143 30 March 1801
Copy letter from J. Lowrey [late Captain in the 13th Foot] to Grey.
Stating his claim to share the Port au Prince prize money as captain instead of as subaltern.
Paper 2ff.
A2144 31 March 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a proposal from Jennings's son to settle his father's debt to the captors, and Fisher's advice to seek better terms.
Paper 3ff.
A2145 1 April 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning reports that Grey had been offered the post of Commander in Chief in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A2146 2 April 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning droits of admiralty paid to St. Vincent, the rumour that Grey would like a peerage; and the position of Commander in Chief in Ireland.
Paper 2ff.
A2147
Diagram: "Naval Engagement off Copenhagen 2 April 1801 ".
Paper 1f.
A2148 7 April 1801
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him of the appointment of Ensign Kenneth Sutherland of the Invalids at Jersey to a lieutenancy in Captain Rose's company at Shetland, and of Quarter-Master Early of the 3rd Dragoons to an ensigncy in
Captain Grace's company at Portsmouth.
Paper 1f.
A2149 17 April 1801
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Grey's recommendation of a successor to Lieut. Story of the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2150 14 May 1801
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning the improbability of Grey's son fully recovering from the wound he received in Holland.
Paper 1f.
A2151a 1 June 1801
Letter from Henry Addington [1st Viscount Sidmouth] to Grey.
Informing him that the King would create him a Baron of the United Kingdom in recognition of his service.
Paper 2ff.
A2151b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2152a 1 June 1801
Letter from Earl St. Vincent to Grey.
Concerning Addington, the King, and Grey's peerage, and declaring that he would strive to ensure that Charles Grey attained "the situation in Government his Talent and Character entitle him to".
Paper 2ff.
A2152b
Typescript copy.
Paper 2ff.
A2153 5 June 1801
Letter from W. Fawkener [Clerk to the Privy Council] to Grey.
Informing him of a meeting of the Privy Council to administer the oaths to those members of that Council who had not yet been sworn in.
Paper 2ff.
A2154 5 June 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning an application to be made by Grey and Earl St. Vincent to the Duke of Portland to request him to order Governor Keppell of Martinique to give up the iron water pipes to the captors, and an agreement with
Jennings.
Paper 1f.
A2155a 6 June 1801
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Lowry's claim to share the San Domingo prize money in the rank of Captain, the purchase of an estate by General Whyte and his marriage, Fisher's experience at the levée on the King's birthday, the Duke
of York's opinion of him, and his failure to secure his transfer from the 3rd to the 2nd battalion of the 9th Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A2155b 1 May 1801
Enclosed:
Letter from General Whyte to Fisher.
Concerning Lieut. Lowrey.
Paper 2ff.
A2155c
Enclosed:
Letter from Major-General Whitelock to Fisher.
Concerning Lowrey.
Paper 2ff.
A2156a 8 June 1801
Letter from Earl St. Vincent to Grey.
Concerning Sir Harry Grey and Grey's choice of title for his peerage.
Paper 2ff.
A2156b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2157 13 June 1801
Circular letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting recommendations of cornets and others for promotion and concerning the further augmentation of each troop of Grey's regiment.
Paper 1f.
A2158 14 June 1801
Letter from Sir Isaac Heard [Garter King of Arms] to Grey.
Congratulating him on his peerage.
Paper 2ff.
A2159a 16 June 1801
Letter from Sir Isaac Heard to Grey.
Concerning the supporters to the barony of Grey and the completion of his pedigree.
Paper 2ff.
A2159b
Enclosed:
Printed Copy of the Standing Orders relative to the Descents of the Peers of this Kingdom.
Paper 1f.
A2160 25 June 1801
Letter from G.F. Beltz [Secretary to Sir Isaac Heard] to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of Grey's letter and enclosures about his supporters and pedigree.
Paper 2ff.
A2161 1 July 1801
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning promotion of the officers he had recommended, and the improvement in Major Grey's leg.
Paper 1f.
A2162
Plan:
“Sketch of the Movements made by the Troops under the Command of Major General Coote to the Westward of Alexandria”, 17-31 August 1801.
Paper 1f.
A2163
Plan showing troop positionings between Aboukir Bay and Alexandria.
Paper 1f.
A2164
Plan showing points of strategic importance and French and English positions in the neighbourhood of Alexandria.
Paper 1f.
A2165 7 December 1801
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Grey's son and his wound.
Paper 2ff.
A2166 16 February 1802
Copy letter from Grey to the Duke of York.
Concerning garrisons in the Leeward and Caribbean Islands.
Paper 1f.
A2167 18 February 1802
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Thanking him for his estimate concerning the garrison of the Leeward Islands.
Paper 2ff.
A2168a 10 April 1802
Certificate of Grey's having been sworn to the Privy Council.
Signed: Steph: Cottrell.
Seal: 1 red wax applied, papered.
Paper 2ff.
A2168b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2169 27 April 1802
Letter Stephan Cottrell to Grey.
Concerning two proclamations to be published in Guernsey and Sark.
Paper 2ff.
A2170 1 August 1802
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning permission for Captain Clowes of Grey's Regiment to retain his rank of captain while adjutant, the leave of absence he required, the intended posting of the King's Own Dragoons to Ireland, a message
from the Duke of York, Major Grey's recovery, the Northumberland election results, and Brownrigg's health.
Paper 2ff.
A2171a 5 August 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his letter to the Secretaries of the Treasury and the payment of the money for discharging unsatisfied American claims on the Martinique prize money and to reimburse the captors their expenses.
Paper 2ff.
A2171b 2 August 1802
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Requesting the payment of £8,100 to reimburse the captors their law expenses in connexion with the American claims (as had been voted by Parliament), and stating the
desirability of the sum due to the Americans being paid as soon as possible.
Paper 2ff.
A2172a 6 August 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning claims for prize money by Quarter Master O'Brien and Musician Archer of the 32nd Regiment.
Paper 2ff.
A2172b 6 August 1802
Enclosed:
Copy letter from Fisher to Captain J. White of the 32nd Regiment.
Concerning the impossibility of meeting the above-mentioned claims.
Paper 2ff.
A2173
Letter from Fisher to Grey, 17 August 1802.
Concerning Mr. Heseltine and the sum to be received from the Treasury in connection with prize business.
Copy letter from N. Vansittart [Secretary to the Treasury]
to Fisher, 12 August 1802.
Concerning the payment of £45,332. 17. 6d. granted by Parliament to meet the unsatisfied American claims.
[This letter is set out above Fisher's letter to Grey.]
Paper 1f.
A2174 30 August 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the delay in the issue of the Treasury warrant for the payment of the American claims, and his estimate of the amount of prize money that might remain for distribution and Grey's share of it.
Paper 2ff.
A2175 8 September 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the 42nd anniversary of his being an officer, Madame Malvault's business, Governor Cochrane Johnson of Dominica and a protested bill for £1,000, and the impossibility of the captors' funds amounting to
£20,000.
Paper 1f.
A2176 22 September 1802
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of York's policy with regard to leave of absence for officers in Ireland, and Colonel Waller's request for leave.
Paper 2ff.
A2177 2 October 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a circumstance that had been discovered about a payment believed to have been made by Charles Kerr to Valentine Jones and the effect of this on the suit against Jones; and the failure of the firm
Turnbulls and Co. which involved a great loss for Earl St. Vincent and the ruin of Bontein.
Paper 2ff.
A2178 3 October 1802
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning Captain Clowes's appointment as adjutant to the 3rd Dragoons.
Paper 1f.
A2179 8 October 1802
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the payment by the Treasury of the sum to meet the American claims and reimburse the captors in respect of their law expenses, his investment of part of that money, the suit against Jones, the burden of
work which prize business still involved for him, and the disbanding of his battalion and the prospect of his being placed on half-pay.
Paper 2ff.
A2180 27 November 1802
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the militia rank conferred on Sir Thomas Saumarez in Guernsey.
Paper 1f.
A2181 30 July 1803
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Chancery suit with Jones, and the arguments for and against an immediate distribution of the residue of the prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2182 19 August 1803
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Concerning the dispatch of the 81st Regiment as a reinforcement to Guernsey, the organization of this Regiment, the transfer of Dr. Wardell to the Northern District, Grey's opinion on a military council, and
Sheridan's speech.
Paper 2ff.
A2183 22 August 1803
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the accounts of Heseltine and Messrs Winter and Kaye in connexion with prize business, and the question of an immediate or delayed distribution of prize money.
Paper 2ff.
A2184 24 August 1803
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Forwarding Earl St. Vincent's answer to his letter about prize business, and concerning the rumour of an expedition to the French coast.
Paper 1f.
A2185 1 September 1803
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning Grey's and Earl St. Vincent's decision to defer the distribution of prize money, his endeavour to find out whether he was likely to be called into service, his conversation with Lord Chatham at the
levée. Sir John Cradock's appointment to the 71st Regiment and Gordon's to the 21st North British Fusilieers.
Paper 2ff.
A2186
Memorandum on the defence of Liverpool given to the Corporation of the said City on 13 September 1803.
[Evidently by Prince William Frederick of Gloucester - see letter to him of 5 December 1803,
No. 2189.]
Paper 2ff.
A2187 15 September 1803
Requisition for ordnance, etc. to form a park of artillery in the North West District.
Paper 2ff.
A2188 16 September 1803
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning General Moore's expedition, the possibility of an attack on Jersey and Guernsey, Fisher's nephew, Fisher's trouble over the three sons of the late Lieut.-Colonel Gomm, the accounts of Fisher's three
deceased nephews, and his opinion on the establishment of a military council to advise the Commander in Chief.
Paper 3ff.
A2189 5 December 1803
Copy letter from Captain Robert Pilkington and Captain Edmund Currey to Lieut.-General His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick of Gloucester.
Reporting their opinions on the best method of putting Liverpool into a state of defence.
Paper 4ff.
A2190 20 June 1804
Report on the state of the Island of Guernsey by Major General Doyle [Lieutenant Governor, Commanding H.M. Forces in the Islands of Guernsey and Alderney], with plan of Guernsey, and description and plan of the boom placed at the entrance of St.
Sampson's Harbour.
19ff. [1f. blank.]
A2191 28 June 1804
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Requesting his opinion on the effect that limitation of the time of service of soldiers in the regular army would have on recruitment, discipline, etc.
Paper 1f.
A2192 18 December 1804
Letter from R.P. LeMarchant to Grey.
Concerning a bill to prohibit the direct importation into Guernsey of all "Exciseable and Customeable Goods".
Paper 2ff.
A2193
Extracts from affidavits concerning smuggling carried on from the Dutch ports, the deponents being:
John Dadson of Flushing
John Mahy of Guernsey
F. Brenkhorst of Middleburg
Joseph Collings of Guernsey
J.W. de Jonge, master of a Prussian ship the Jonge Jan.
Paper 1f.
A2194 23 December 1804
Copy affidavit of Harry Dobrée.
Concerning the mission of M. Ethéart to Guernsey in March 1801 to try to establish a free trade from Guernsey and Jersey to the Ports of St. Malo and Granville.
Paper 2ff.
A2195 22 January 1805
Letter from Brownrigg to Grey.
Informing him that Major General Grey would remain on the staff.
Paper 1f.
A2196a 12 March 1805
Letter from Daniel de Lisle Brock [Deputy of the States of Guernsey] to Charles [2nd Earl] Grey.
Concerning a bill that was to be introduced to prevent smuggling from Guernsey.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2196b
Enclosed:
"Extracts from the remarks submitted to the Consideration of Government on the expediency of restricting the trade of the islands with the view of suppressing the illicit trade carrying on in Great Britain"
[This appears to be
an extract of letter from Brock(?) to Pitt];
"Farther Observations on the illicit trade, & the expediency of shutting the ports of the English islands to the smuggler" [sent to William Huskisson];
"Copy of the letter written to Genl
Doyle, & transmitted to him by Govt."
Paper 4ff.
A2197 25 May 1805
Letter from Daniel de Lisle Brock to Charles [2nd Earl] Grey.
Informing him of proceedings in opposition to the trade restrictions that were to be imposed on Guernsey.
Paper 2ff.
A2198
Suggested amendments to the smuggling bill to safeguard the privileges of the Channel Islands.
[In De Lisle Brock's hand.]
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2199 5 June 1805
Letter from Daniel de Lisle Brock to Grey.
Condemning the amended version of the smuggling bill which he believed to be highly detrimental to Guernsey.
[This letter appears to have been forwarded by Grey to his son Charles.]
Paper 4ff.
A2200 13 June 1805
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Expressing readiness to attend to Grey's wishes concerning his sons Major-General and Lieut.-Colonel Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A2201 c.18 June 1805
"Thoughts on the Case of the island of Guernsey, and the distinction attempted to be made between the right of jurisdiction on land, or in the roads & harbours when the goods or persons are waterborne", by D. B[rock(?)].
Paper 4ff.
A2202a 26 June 1805
Letter from Daniel de Lisle Brock to Charles [2nd Earl] Grey.
Concerning the amended version of the smuggling bill.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2202b
Enclosed:
List of objections to the claims of Guernsey with answers by Brock.
Paper 2ff.
A2203 5 July 1805
Letter from James and John Meyrick to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a draft for £200.
Paper 1f.
A2204 7 December 1805
Letter from the Duke of York to Grey.
Concerning Major General Grey [who had been placed on the staff of the expedition about to leave for the continent].
Paper 1f.
A2205 9 March 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Requesting instructions concerning a payment claimed by Mrs. Grey.
Paper 2ff.
A2206 13 March 1806
Note from Mr. Meyrick to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of a bill of exchange for £60.
Paper 1f.
A2207 17 March 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning the payment of £150 to Mrs. Grey and acknowledging receipt of bills of exchange for £60 and £40. 2s. 0d.
Paper 1f.
A2208a 27 March 1806
Letter from George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, to Grey.
Informing him that the King was going to create him an earl and asking what title he wished to choose.
Paper 2ff.
A2208b
Typescript copy.
Paper 1f.
A2209 15 April 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning fees in connexion with Grey's peerage and patent.
Paper 1f.
A2210 22 April 1806
Note from Mr. Meyrick to Grey.
Sending £200 in notes.
Paper 1f.
A2211 30 April 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning off-reckonings.
Paper 1f.
A2212 21 May 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning the clothier's account for 1805-7.
Paper 1f.
A2213 26(?) May 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning a receipt.
Paper 1f.
A2214 [1806(?)]
Memorandum on the value of permanently acquiring Buenos Ayres.
[J. W. Fortesque believed this memorandum was by Sir Home Popham but this seems unlikely as Popham was leader of the expedition mentioned in the memorandum, and was not in England
at the time at which it was evidently written there.]
Paper 13ff.
A2215 11-12 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning sales of stock he had made.
Paper 2ff.
A2216 18 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his attempts to sell stock, and the rumours of the failure of Lauderdale's mission to Paris and renewal of hostilities.
Paper 2ff.
A2217 19 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning sales of stock he was making and the declaration of war by France on Prussia.
Incomplete. 1f.
A2218 22 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning his sales of stock, his need for extended leave of absence to complete the business, and the illness of his wife.
Paper 1f.
A2219 23 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the completion of his sales of stock, the probability that Lord Howick would succeed Fox as Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and his wife's illness.
Paper 2ff.
A2220 27 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning returns for Grey to sign in connexion with the distribution of prize money.
Paper 1f.
A2221 27 September 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of Gloucester's refusal to extend his leave of absence, the illness of his wife, and his great distress of mind.
Paper 1f.
A2222 3 October 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the Duke of Gloucester's application to the Duke of York in favour of Fisher's leave of absence being extended and his exchange with Brigadier-General Williams in the Eastern District, and business in
connexion with the distribution of prize money.
Paper 1f.
A2223 14 October 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning obstacles in the way of a distribution of prize money, his need for further extension of leave of absence, the refusal to permit the proposed exchange between himself and Brigadier-General Williams, Mrs.
Fisher's critical condition, and his own burden of work and grief.
Paper 2ff.
A2224 24 October 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the navy returns for distribution of prize money, the death of Mrs. Fisher and his great affliction.
Paper 2ff.
A2225 25 October 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning a document to be signed in connexion with the final distribution of prize money, the acquittal and discharge of himself against further demands, and his misery.
Paper 2ff.
A2226 28 October 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Concerning a note for £150.
Paper 1f.
A2227 8 November 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the delay by St. Vincent in returning a document, his need for further leave of absence and the refusal of the Duke of Gloucester to grant it, the result this was likely to have on the prize business,
his depression, the promotion of Major-General Macdonald and the possibility that Fisher would be financially ruined.
Paper 1f.
A2228 10 November 1806
Letter from Fisher to Grey.
Concerning the advertisement of the 4th distribution of prize money, the departure of his relatives, and his loss of appetite and sleep.
Paper 1f.
A2229
Narrative of the loss of His Majesty's ship Athenien on 20 November 1806.
Paper 2ff.
A2230 28 November 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Promising to send a sum [of prize money] to him.
Paper 1f.
A2231 3 December 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Acknowledging receipt of three drafts.
Paper 1f.
A2232 16 December 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey.
Informing him that he had received £542. 4s. 6d. as a 4th dividend of prize money due to Grey and concerning bank notes he would send to Grey.
Paper 1f.
A2233 16 December 1806
Letter from James Meyrick to Grey. Sending the remaining halves of bank notes for £550.
Paper 1f.
A2234a
Plan of Modlin [Modling].
[Addressed to Earl Grey.]
Paper 1f.
A2234b
Wrapper with note concerning the above plan.
Paper 1f.
A2235
Net profits of the Government of Guernsey extracted from Grey's accounts, 1804-7.
Paper 1f.
A2236 1807
A New Table of the King's Taxes, 1807.
Paper 1f.
A2236*
Photostat copy of will of 1st Earl Grey.
[For symptoms of Grey's illness and post mortem on his body, Grey Personal and Family Papers, Box 72, file 8 (n.b. this is a temporary reference)]
BooksA2237a-d
Books containing the dictated notes of Pieter Burmann (1668-1741) on Tursellinus's
“Historia Universalis”.
[No. 2237d. bears the name of Henry Grey.]
A2238a-b
Manuscript copy of Pieter Burmann's
“Antiquitum Romanarum Brevis Descriptio” (1711).
A2238a
pp. 1-210.
A 2238b
pp.211-352.
A2239a
Journal of Viscount Cantelupe during a voyage to America and campaigns there, 13 March - 4 December 1777, with account of part of the return voyage, 8 - 20 March
1778.
With two watercolour illustrations and the following enclosures.
Printed: The two watercolours are reproduced in McGuire, Thomas J.,
“British images of war at Brandywine and the Tredyffrin encampment”, in
Pennsylvania heritage, 28, pt.4 (Fall 2002), 24-31.
A2239b
List of officers, returned, killed, or dead.
A2239c 11 April [1785]
Circular letter addressed to Earl De La Warr, requesting that officers of the 1st Regiment of Guards should attend a meeting on the 16th April [1785].
A2239d-h
Orders [addressed to Earl de La Warr] of the following dates:-
A2239d 4 April 1785
Signed by Andrew Drummond, Corporal.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2239e 13 April 1785
Signed by William Wootton, Sergeant.
Paper 1f.
A2239f 18 April 1785
Signed by J. Lord, Corporal.
A2239g 19 April 1785
Signed by J. Bull, Sergeant.
2ff. [1f. blank.]
A2239h 23 April [1785]
Signed by J. Bull, Sergeant.
Paper 1f.
A2240 2 April - 12 July 1778
Military order book of J. West [John Richard West 4th Earl De La Warr(?)].
Paper 29ff.
A2241a 1778
A list of the General and Staff Officers, and of the Officers in the several Regiments serving in North America under the command of his Excellency General Sir William Howe, K.B., with the dates of their commissions as they rank in each corps and
in the army. (Philadelphia, 1778).
[With some manuscript annotations.]
56pp.
A2241b
Enclosed:
Diagram showing the composition of the battalions or brigades under the command of various officers.
Paper 1f.
A2242 29 September - 16 November 1794.
Book containing copies of the following letters:
A2242a 29 September 1794
Grey to Lieut.-General Robert Prescott.
Ordering him to take command of Berville camp, Guadeloupe, and concerning the impossibility of providing reinforcements from St. Lucia or Martinique, payment of spies, and the militia of St. Lucia and
Martinique.
A2242b 4 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Requesting permission to return to England by the next convoy as the King had given him leave to return home.
A2242c 6 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Refusing to allow him to return to England and concerning his expectation that Prescott had gone to the assistance of Berville camp.
A2242d 6 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his inability to continue in command and his intention of availing himself of the King's permission to return to England.
A2242e 9 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Refusing to allow him to leave his command.
A2242f 5 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Requesting permission to return to England by the next convoy.
A2242g 12 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Requesting details about the fall of Berville camp and concerning operations against brigands in Martinique.
A2242h 10 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the numbers of men required to hold Fort Matilda.
A2242i 13 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning the defence of Fort Matilda, the impossibility of sending immediate reinforcements, the misunderstandings between Prescott and himself, and the capitulation of Berville camp.
A2242j 9 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Giving a long report on his conduct in Guadeloupe.
A2242k 13 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning Prescott's justification of his own conduct and the unsatisfactory report from Brigadier-General Colin Graham of the surrender of Berville camp.
A2242l 8 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the serious situation of Fort Matilda and of Guadeloupe generally.
A2242m 12 October 1794
J. Thomas to Grey.
Concerning the surrender of Berville camp.
A2242n 15 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning reinforcements, the question of the effect of the arrests of dangerous persons, the surrender of Berville camp, and the defence of Fort Matilda.
A2242o 15 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the advance of the enemy in Guadeloupe.
A2242p 18 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning news of reinforcements for the British forces in the West Indies, and promising men for Guadeloupe when they arrived.
A2242q 25 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the siege of Fort Matilda, and praising Jervis for his assistance.
A2242r 25 October 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Requesting permission to return to England as he was totally unfit for service.
A2242s 29 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning the question of their returning to England, reinforcements for Prescott, and successes against the enemy.
A2242t 31 October 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning Prescott's success against the enemy, and reinforcements for Fort Matilda.
A2242u 2 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning reinforcements for Fort Matilda, the failure in both his own and Prescott's health, and the question of their return to England.
A2242v 5 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning reinforcements for Fort Matilda and the question of the return of Prescott and himself to England.
A2242w 1 November 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning his need to relinquish his command of Fort Matilda, and his complaints against Grey.
A2242x 8 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning the question of Prescott's return to England, and his charge that Grey had treated him with indignity.
A2242y 6 November 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the increasing pressure of the siege of Fort Matilda.
A2242z 16 Brumaire in the 3rd year of the French Republic [6 November 1794].
English translation of summons from Victor Hugues to Prescott.
Demanding the surrender of Fort Matilda.
A2242aa 6 November 1794
Copy of Prescott's reply.
Refusing to surrender.
A2242bb 9 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Approving of his reply to Hugues and requesting to know what number of reinforcements were needed for Fort Matilda.
A2242cc 11 November 1794
Prescott to Grey.
Concerning the siege of Fort Matilda and his need for reinforcements.
A2242dd 13 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning reinforcements for Fort Matilda.
A2242ee 16 November 1794
Grey to Prescott.
Concerning the arrival of Sir John Vaughan at Martinique.
A2243 18 December 1793 - 18 January 1795
See also
No. 2257.
Book containing copies of the following letters:
A2243a 18 December 1793
Henry Dundas to Grey.
See
No. 187.
A2243b 20 January 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Giving his reasons for not sending part of his force to San Domingo and concerning sickness among the troops.
A2243c 17 January 1794
Grey to the Governor of Jamaica [Major-General Adam Williamson].
See
No. 191.
A2243d 2 February 1794
Grey to Sir George Younge [Secretary at War].
Concerning promotions in his army.
A2243e 2 February 1794
Grey to Lord Amherst.
Concerning promotions and the commencement of his campaign.
A2243f 16 March 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the attack on Fort Bourbon, the need for reinforcements and medicines, and praise of Prince Edward and Major-General Dundas.
A2243g 25 March 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the capture of Martinique, his plans for attempting to take the other French islands, Major-General Dundas, Colonel Symes, Lieut.-General Prescott, and requesting free postage for his army.
A2243h 4 April 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the capture of St. Lucia and his intention to attack Guadeloupe.
A2243i 12 April 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning progress towards the conquest of Guadeloupe, arrangements for securing the conquered islands, Prince Edward, Colonel Symes, and requesting leave to return to England during the unhealthy season.
A2243j 22 April 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the capture of Guadeloupe and requesting to return to England to recruit his health.
A2243k 6 February 1794
Henry Dundas to Grey.
See
No. 202.
A2243l 29 April 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning a new corps to be raised called the Island Rangers.
A2243m
Sketch of plan for raising a new corps to be called the Island Rangers in the conquered islands of the West Indies.
A2243n 3 May 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
See
No. 295.
A2243o 6 May 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning reinforcements for Major-General Williamson and an expedition against Cayenne.
A2243p 5 May 1794
Grey to Major-General Williamson.
Concerning reinforcements he was sending under Brigadier-General Whyte which could be sent to San Domingo; the proposed expedition to Cayenne, and sickness amongst the troops.
A2243q 13 June 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the grant of free postage to the army in the West Indies, the arrival of medicines and clothing, and the need for reinforcements.
A2243r 10 May 1794
Grey to Major-General Williamson.
Concerning the abandonment of the expedition to Cayenne and reinforcements for Williamson.
A2243s 5 July 1794
Grey to Du Buc.
Concerning the importation of provisions and lumber from North America into Martinique.
A2243t 8 July 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning his return to England, the uselessness of raw recruits for the West Indies, his intention of leaving Prescott in command, his recommendation that Prescott should also be allowed to return home, and the bad
condition of the flank companies from Ireland.
A2243u 17 July 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning his reasons for postponing his return to England, the need for reinforcements, reasons for granting Prescott's wish to return home, the need for general officers, Grey's wish for governors to be appointed to
the conquered islands and proper constitutions established, and observations on supplies and the inefficiency of existing arrangements for postage and supplies.
A2243v
Estimate of the garrisons necessary for the defence and police of certain West Indian islands.
A2243w 21 July 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the arrival of 80 dragoons, Captain Conyngham who was to return to England on account of ill-health, and the need to increase the engineering corps in the West Indies.
A2243x 9 September 1794
Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning mortality among the British forces and his urgent need for reinforcements, the problem of brigands, and his desire to return to England.
A2243y 27 August 1794
Declaration of James Ryley.
Concerning the activities of French privateers at St. Bartholomew and the recruitment there of forces to help the French at Guadeloupe.
A2243z 27 August 1794
Archibald Gloster to Grey.
Concerning the above declaration.
A2243aa
Model of oath to be taken by the inhabitants of St. Lucia previous to their admittance into the colonial militia.
A2243bb 10 September 1794
Grey to Lord Amherst.
Stating the number of rank and file fit for duty in Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe.
A2243cc 6 October 1794
Articles of capitulation for the post of Berville and its dependencies, (agreed by Colin Graham).
A2243dd 16 Vendemiaire in the 3rd year of the French Republic [1794]
Capitulation agreed between Victor Hugues and Colin Graham, Brigadier-General and Commander of the British troops at the camp of Berville and its dependencies.
A2243ee 21 October 1794
Colin Graham to Grey.
Concerning the attack on Berville camp and its capitulation.
A2243ff 22 October 1794
Colin Graham to Grey.
Giving particulars of the killed and wounded at Berville.
A2243gg 24 October 1794
Grey to the Duke of Portland.
Concerning reinforcements received by the enemy in Guadeloupe, further reinforcements they might receive and the danger this involves.
A2243hh 18 November 1794
Grey to the Duke of Portland.
Concerning the Advocate General's report [on prize business] relating to his command.
A2243ii 4 October 1794
J. Baillie to Benjamin Clifton [Physician to the Army].
Concerning prize business.
A2243jj 4 October 1794
J. Baillie to Richard D. Jennings.
Concerning the Bank of England's protest for non-acceptance of Jennings's bill of exchange for £12,000.
A2243kk 18 January 1795
Grey to Sir Charles Morgan.
Concerning the money exacted by Sir Charles Gordon in St. Lucia and Grey's plea on Gordon's behalf.
A2244 [1775]
The West-India Atlas: or a Compendious Description of the West-Indies: illustrated with forty correct charts and maps taken from actual surveys. Together with an Historical Account of the Several Countries and Islands which
compose that part of the world. By Thomas Jefferys. (London 1775.)
Add at the back of the atlas in two foldout sections is D'Anville's Map of South America, iii, published by Sayer (one of the publishers of
the atlas, 20 September 1775.
This map is not included in the index to the plates [maps] in the atlas.
[On the title page in Grey's hand is written: "Boyne 1 Jan y 1794 Sir Charles Grey".]
iv + 27pp + 24 plates.
A2246
Book in which are mounted forty plans and maps (mostly manuscript but a few printed) of West India islands (mainly Martinique, St. Lucia and Guadeloupe) and strategic points on them. The plans vary in date between 1762 and 1794. Details are given
in some cases of battles and plans of attack etc. With manuscript table of contents.
Digitised material for 1st Earl Grey papers - West India maps and plans - GRE/A2246
GRE/A2246/1 [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Carte generale de la Martinique”. Hand coloured manuscript map of Martinique; relief shown by shading.
scale: Scale: 2.5 inches : 1 lieue
Size: 71 x 86 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/2 [1790s?]
“Plan of Martinico one of the Caribbee Islands in the West Indies”, Ino. Chamberlain del. Hand coloured manuscript map of Martinique; relief shown by hachures.
scale: Scale: 69 miles to one degree
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/3 20 February 1775
Martinico, done from actual surveys and observations: made by English engineers whilst the island was in their possession, by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. Printed map of Martinique.
scale: Scale: ca. 1:150,000
Size: 46 x 61 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/4 [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Carte de Lisle de la Martinique Colonie François de l'une des Iles Antilles de l'Amerique”. Hand coloured manuscript map of Martinique; relief shown pictorially.
scale: Scale: 20 leagues to one degree
Size: 45 x 65 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/5 [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Carte de L'isle de la Martinique”. Hand coloured manuscript chart of Martinique; coastal features shown, no detail of inland apart from major rivers.
scale: Scale: 20 leagues to one degree
Size: 44 x 58 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/5* [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Carte de L'isle de la Martinique Colonie Françoise d l'une des Isles Antilles de l'Amerique”. Hand coloured manuscript map of Martinique.
scale: Scale: 20 leagues to one degree
Size: 30 x 55 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/6 [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Plan de la ville du Fort-Royal relatif au nivellement des rues”. Plan of Fort-de-France, Martinique.
scale: Scale: [12 mm : 10 toises]
Size: 92 x 120 cm
GRE/A2246/7 11 November 1793
Plan of the harbour, fort, town and environs of Fort Royal in Martinique, drawn by Lieutt. William Booth, Royl. Engrs. ; published by W. Faden ... Charing Cross.
scale: Scale: [1:21,000]
Size: 88 x 70 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/8 [1762?]
“Plan of the fort, town and environs of Fort-Royal in the island of Martinco shewing the operations of the siege carryed on by the British Army under the command of ... Major General Monckton ... from its landing on the
16th of January to the capitulation on the 4th of February 1762.”, surveyed by Lieut. Campbell sub-Engr. & Lieut. Fuser Assistant Engenier. A. Combled delt. Signature of Pat. Mackellar (Major & Chief Engineer) bottom corner. Hand
coloured manuscript map of part of Martinique.
scale: Scale: 1 inch : 800 feet
Size: 67 x 82 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/9 [1790s ?]
Language:
French
“Fort George”. Plan of one of the fortresses guarding Fort-Royal, Martinique (known as Fort George while under British occupation).
scale: Scale: [1 cm : 10 toises]
Size: 65 x 97 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/10 [1780s?]
Language:
French
“Plan de la conduite d'eau a executer dans la ville du Fort Royal Isle Martinique”. Hand coloured manuscript plan, signed by various authorities.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 68 x 132 cm
GRE/A2246/11 [1790s ?]
Language:
French
Map of the wider area around Fort Royal, Martinique, indicating strategic points.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 92 x 140 cm
GRE/A2246/12 [1790s ?]
“Plan of the Cul de sac Marin”. Manuscript nautical chart of part of Martinique, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [9 mm : 100 toises]
Size: 54 x 80 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/13 [1790s ?]
“Plan of the roads from Lamantin to Cul de sac Marin”. Surveyed by Ensign Stratham of the 90th Regiment. Signature of Pat. Mackellar (Major & Chief Engineer) bottom corner. Hand coloured manuscript map of part
of Martinique.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 59 x 187 cm
GRE/A2246/14 [1790s ?]
“Fort Bourbon”. Tho. Walker delt. Plan of one of the fortresses guarding Fort-Royal, Martinique.
scale: Scale: [1 cm : 10 toises]
Size: 45 x 6 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/15 [1794 ?]
“A plan of the coast from where the English landed to Port Royal Mertinique”. By Thos. Craskell, engineer. Manuscript map showing the main actions on Martinique, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [5.5 inches : 1 mile]
Size: 54 x 80 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/16i 1 July 1796
Plan of Fort Bourbon now Fort George in the island of Martinique. Engraved for an account of the expedition against the French West India islands by the Revd Cooper Willyams. Engraved by S I Neele 352 Strand London.
Printed map.
scale: Scale: [2 cm : 50 toises]
Size: platemark 19 x 28 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/16ii [1794 ?]
Rough plan of area near Fort George, Martinique. Manuscript map.
scale: Scale: [1 inch : 100 yards]
Size: 24 x 32 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/16iii 1779
“Carte des environs du Fort Royal”. Manuscript map of fort on Martinque, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [1 cm : 250 toises]
Size: 23 x 43 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/16iv [1794 ?]
Language:
French
Plan of a section of coast of Martinique showing French defensive positions. Manuscript map, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 20 x 67 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/17 1753
“St Lucia Given by General O'Hara to Captn. Fage 1753”. Manuscript map of the area around Castries, St Lucia. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [7 inches : 1 mile]
Size: 71 x 96 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/18 1753
“Plan of Morne Fortune in the island of St Lucia” by Charles Shipley, Engineer. Manuscript map of the fort near Castries, and surrounding area showing defences, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 103 x 86 cm
GRE/A2246/19 1784
Language:
French
“Plan du Morne Fortune Ste Lucie qui designe l'etat quel il s'est trouvé lors de la reprise de possession le 3 janvier 1784”. Manuscript map, with a more detailed plan of the fort overlaid, of the area around the
fort near Castries, St Lucia, and surrounding area showing defences, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [15 cm : 140 toises]
Size: 87 x 105 cm
GRE/A2246/20 1766
Language:
French
“Plan du fort projetté sur le Morne Fortuné de l'isle Ste Lucie”. Manuscript plan of fort location, St Lucia, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: 4 pouces pour 100 toises
Size: 51 x 65 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/21 1766
Language:
French
“Plan du fort projetté sur le Morne Fortuné”. Manuscript plan of fort location, St Lucia, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: 4 pouces pour 100 toises
Size: 52 x 57 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/22 [1790s ?]
“Plan of works projected to put Fort Charlotte St Lucia in a state of defence with further aditions if it is to be retained as a British island”. Manuscript plan, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [1 inch : 75 feet]
Size: 52 x 57 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/23 [1790s ?]
“Plan of casemates proposed for Fort Charlotte St Lucia if retained as a British island”. Manuscript plan, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [2.5 inches : 100 feet]
Size: 52 x 57 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/24i [1790s ?]
“Plan of St Lucia”. Manuscript map of St Lucia, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: 20 sea leagues to a degree
Size: 54 x 32 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/24ii [1790s ?]
“The island of St Lucia”. Manuscript map of St Lucia, hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [3 inches : 5 miles]
Size: 33 x 48 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/24iii [1780s ?]
Language:
French
“Attaque de l'isle Ste Lucie par l'escadre et les troupes du roy aux ordres de Mr. le comte d'Estaing, le 15 et le 17 décembre 1778”. Manuscript map of St Lucia, hand coloured. No. 18 at top left corner, signed
Peohan (?) bottom left corner.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 29 x 44 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/24iv [1790s ?]
“A plan of the Petite Carreenage in the Island of St Lucia”. Manuscript chart of anchorages off part of St Lucia, hand coloured, with soundings.
scale: Scale: [1 inch : 100 fathoms]
Size: 27 x 40 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/25 20 February 1775
Guadaloupe, done from actual surveys and observations of the English whilst the island was in their possession with improvements by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. Printed map of Guadeloupe. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [ca. 1:300,000]
Size: 47 x 62 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/26 1792
Language:
French
“Plan topographique d'une partie de la Guadaloupe depuis la Riviere du Baillif jusqu'a celle de la Grande Ance, concernans la partie militaire pour la defense de l'Ile année 1792”. Manuscript map, showing the
coastal area around Basse-Terre, with extensive details of the defensive positions. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [5 cm : 300 toises]
Size: 74 x 112 cm
GRE/A2246/27 [1790s ?]
Language:
French
“Plan de la ville de la Basse terre, avec les fortifications qui la deffendeus jusquau dela de la riviere du Gation, a la hauteur de 430 toises”. Manuscript plan, showing layout of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, with
location of batteries and main buildings, hand coloured. Signed Mallet.
scale: Scale: [11 cm : 100 toises]
Size: 54 x 160 cm
GRE/A2246/28 1780
Language:
French
“Carte des environs de la Basse terre. Isle Guadaloupe”. Manuscript map, showing the coastal area of the territory around Basse-Terre, with extensive details of the defensive positions. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [4.5 cm : 1000 toises]
Size: 40 x 100 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/29i 1794
Language:
French
“Plan du Fort St. Charles et d'une partie de la Basse-Terre”. Manuscript plan, showing details of the fortifications and the surrounding part of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. Hand coloured. Signed Mallet.
scale: Scale: 4 poucees : 100 toises [1:1920]
Size: 59 x 82 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/29ii Decembre 1793
Language:
French
“Appercu de toute la partie militaire des environs de la Basseterre, comprenant le Baillif, le Parc, le Morne Houël, le Palmiste et les environs par les trois rivierres”. Manuscript map, showing area around
Basse-Terre town with location of strategic positions, Guadeloupe. Signed Mallet.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 54 x 100 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/30 [1790s ?]
Language:
French
“Plan des mouillages a la Pte. de Pître, a l'Islet, a Fregatte, et au Petit Bourg”. Manuscript chart, showing safe anchorages, approach routes and soundings in the bay area around Pointe-à-Pitre (Cul-de-Sac Marin),
Guadeloupe. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 72 x 104 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/31i 1786
Language:
French
“Plan, coupe, elevation et profil d'un pons construis sur la grand-riviere”. Scale drawing, showing the Grand Riviere Bridge, Guadeloupe. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [1 cm : 1 toise]
Size: 32 x 50 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/31ii-iii [1790s ?]
“Plan of Pointe a Pître & Bay Mahaut and the country of Grande Terre and Basse Terre, adjoining the Riviere Salé”. Manuscript map, showing area where Grande Terre and Basse Terre, Guadeloupe, meet. Hand
coloured.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 53 x 34; 20 x 32 cm
Digitised, available online
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/32i [1790s ?]
“Guadaloupe”. Manuscript map of Guadeloupe. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: 20 sea leagues to a degree
Size: 40 x 48 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/32ii [1759 ?]
“A plan of the harbour of Fort George Guadeloup”. Manuscript chart of coastal area and bay at the mouth of the Riviere Salé, Guadaloupe, showing depth soundings of main channel. Hand coloured. Signed A. Tower
(?).
scale: Scale: [2.25 inches : 400 fathoms]
Size: 41 x 30 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/32iii 30 January 1759
“Plan of the fortress of Fort Royal with the batteries of Basse Terre in Guadaloupe”. Part of a manuscript map showing the fort and nearby land, Guadaloupe. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 40 x 26 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/33 1780
Language:
French
“Plan du camp retranché du Morne d'Estaing de l'isle de Grenade”. Manuscript map, showing Hospital Hill and St George's, Grenada. Hand coloured. Endorsed "No. 37".
scale: Scale: [11 cm : 100 toises]
Size: 53 x 72 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/34 [1780]
Language:
French
“Plan du Fort Royal de l'isle de Grenade”. Manuscript map, showing Fort Royale, St George's, Grenada. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [4 cm : 10 toises]
Size: 54 x 92 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/35 1780
Language:
French
“Plan des retranchemens de Richemont et de la redoute de Sartines”. Manuscript map, showing fortifications near St George's, Grenada. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [2.5 cm : 10 toises]
Size: 52 x 76 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/36 1781
Language:
French
“Plan des retranchemens de Richemont, des redoutes Sartines, la Cure et Purcell”. Manuscript map, showing fortifications near St George's, Grenada. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [2.5 cm : 20 toises]
Size: 52 x 76 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/37 [1780]
Language:
French
Incomplete version of GRE/A2246/37 (
“Plan du camp retranché du Morne d'Estaing de l'isle de Grenade”. Manuscript map, showing Hospital Hill and St George's, Grenada).
scale: Scale: [11 cm : 100 toises]
Size: 53 x 72 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/38 [1790s ?]
Manuscript map of fortifications on Morne Bruce, Dominica. Ink wash.
scale: Scale: [not given]
Size: 60 x 84 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/39 1788
“Plan of the post of Morne Bruce in the island of Dominica with the fortifications erected for its defence together with stores and barracks for the accommodation of troops” Executed and designed by Lt.-Col. Fraser,
commanding engineer. Robert Brereton assistant engineer. Manuscript map of fortifications on Morne Bruce, Dominica. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: 7.5 feet to an inch
Size: 65 x 53 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/40i 1788
“The harbour of Gustavia in the islands of St Bartholomew”. Signed W M Rice. Hand coloured. Drawn on the back of GRE/A2246/40.
scale: Scale: [3 cm : 1000 French feet]
Size: 18 x 35 cm
Digitised, available online
GRE/A2246/40ii [1792 ?]
“The passage from St Bartholomew through the Dog and Prickly Pear islands”. Copy'd from a Swedish survey made in 1792. Signed W M Rice. Manuscript chart. Hand coloured.
scale: Scale: [3 cm : 1000 French feet]
Size: 18 x 35 cm
Digitised, available online
A2247 23 August - 26 September 1795
Journal [of Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey(?)] while on board the Garland Brig on an expedition into French waters under General Doyle.
A2248 [1796]
Journal [by Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey(?)] of part of the voyage of the 12th Regiment of Foot from the Isle of Wight to India, 8 June - 30 August [1796].
A2249 1796
Notebook containing orders [by Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Grey(?)] given on board the Auley Castle, Indiaman, at sea 29 June - 6 September 1796.
A2250a 1799
Notebook containing journal of the Duke of York's expedition to Holland, 30 July - 28 November 1799, by Sir Eyre Coote.
[At the front is a return of the troops under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby, 1 August 1799, and at the back a list
of ships of war under Vice-Admiral Mitchell.]
22ff. [9ff. blank.]
A2250b 1799
Notebook containing another copy [with slight verbal differences] of the above journal and return.
[No. 2250a was probably written first.]
32ff. [19ff. blank.]
A2251 11 November 1798 - 18 July 1799
General Orderly Book - Head Quarters Arundel, Sussex.
Includes copies of the following letters:
50ff
A2251a 9 November 1798
Sir Charles Morgan to Grey.
A2251b 13 December 1798
M. Lewis to Fisher [extract].
A2251c 15 January 1799
Harry Calvert to Grey.
A2251d 22 April 1799
Harry Calvert to Grey.
A2251e 8 April 1799
Harry Calvert to Major-General Fox.
A2251f 12 July 1799
The Duke of York to Grey.
A2251g 12 June 1799
W. Wynyard to Grey.
A2251h 18 July 1799
Brownrigg to Grey.
A2251i 18 March 1799
R.H. Crewe to Major-General Drummond.
A2252
Book (No. 1) containing copies of the following letters etc.:
Paper 22ff.
A2252a 2 September 1799
Letter from 2nd Earl Spencer to William Pitt.
Discussing the merits of various places for a landing of troops near Brest, with observations on the size of the force required by Grey and on Grey's alternative plan.
A2252b
Letter from Sir Edward Pellew to 2nd Earl Spencer, n.d.
Advising him with regard to an attack on Brest.
A2252c 27 August 1799
Memorandum by Sir John Warren.
Concerning possible plans of attack on Brest.
A2252d
Another memorandum by Warren, n.d.
Concerning two plans of attack on Brest etc.
A2252e 9 September 1799
Letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Making observations on the letters of Earl Spencer and Sir E. Pellews and the memoranda of Sir J. Warren about the proposed attack on Brest.
A2252f 20 October 1799
Letter from Grey to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the necessity of maps and plans of Brest and its fortifications before an attack was made.
A2252g 30 November 1799
Letter from William Huskisson to Henry Dundas.
Concerning difficulties in procuring sufficient sea transport for military purposes; and concerning Russian troops in England.
A2252h 1 December 1799
Letter from Henry Dundas to William Pitt.
Concerning sea transport.
A2252i 2 December 1799
Letter from William Pitt to Henry Dundas.
Concerning the use of Russian troops then in England; transport difficulties, and the attack on Brest.
A2253
Book (No. 2) containing local and general queries about the situation of the French coast and of the practicability of making descents at the following places:
1. Havre de Grace.
2. Cherburgh (with some answers).
3. St. Maloes and St. Brieux (with answer by M. Bertin(?)).
4. Morlaix and Isle of Bas (with answers by M. Flamant).
5. Brest (with answers by K. Sanson and M. Flamant).
6. L'Orient.
7. Belle Isle.
8. Nantes.
9. Isle of Reè.
10. Rochelle.
11. Isle of Oleron.
12. Rochfort.
13. Bourdeaux.
Paper 53ff.
A2254
Book (No. 3) with the same queries as No. 2253 about Havre de Grace, Cherburgh, St. Maloes and St. Brieux, and Morlaix, but with no answers.
45ff. [31ff. blank.]
A2255a 1771
Language:
French
Book (No. 4)
“Memoire sur la deffence des côtes depuis Calais jusqu'aux Pirenées.”, 1771.
[Addressed to the King of France.]
56ff. [2ff. blank.]
A2255b
Enclosed:
English translation of part of the above document. [ff.43v. - 51v.]
Paper 8ff.
A2255cLanguage:
French
Enclosed:
Book containing another copy of the above memoir.
47ff. [1f. blank.]
A2255d
Enclosed:
Remarks and queries on Monsieur Rosière's memoir.
6ff. [1f. blank.]
A2256
Book (No. 5) Queries on a descent upon the coast of France (Brest etc.).
[Besides the queries there are remarks on the fortifications of Brest based on various documents including one of 1777.]
29ff. [9ff. blank.]
A2256a 29 August 1799
Memorandum by Grey for William Pitt.
Concerning the possibility of recruiting men from the militia for the expedition to Brest, with remarks on the strategy that both sides might employ.
A2256b 11 December 1799
Copy memorandum by Mr. Huskisson from Mr. Dundas for the consideration of Lord St. Vincent and Sir Charles Grey.
A2256c
Concerning the possible expedition to Brest, the desire that he [Dundas] had to have Belle Isle captured, and operations in the Mediterranean.
A2256d January 1800
Copy letter from Grey and Earl St. Vincent to Huskisson.
Expressing their inability to answer questions on suitable points for attack on the French coast without further information.
A2256e 22 December 1799
Memoir and remarks by M. La Rosière.
Concerning the advantages which might be derived in Bretagne by taking into the Peninsular of Rhuis 15,000 regular troops in support of the royalists.
A2256f
Remarks on M. Rosière's memoir.
Stating objections to his proposals.
A2256g 4 January 1800
Queries on M. Rosière's memoir.
29 queries with answers by La Rosière.
A2257
General Order Book, mainly for the West Indies expedition 1793-4, but includes some items relating to the expedition to Ostend, October - November 1793.
