Frederick Haldiman collection
Collection — Folder: S0567
Identifier: S0567
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of seven letters written from Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton to Lieutenant Governor Frederick Haldimand and one report by Capt. Chesne, ranging from 1778 to 1779
The letters detail military maneuvers, actions of various Indian tribes either with the English, French, Spanish or Rebels [Americans], results of battles or encounters with the Rebels and forts taken. Many different Indian tribes are mentioned. The difficulty and expense of supplying the Indians and the English forces are discussed in numerous letters. The letters are written from the camps at petite riviere (Nov.1, 1778), Ouiattonon (12-4-1775), St. Vincennes (12-18-1778 – 1-30-1779),
The letters detail military maneuvers, actions of various Indian tribes either with the English, French, Spanish or Rebels [Americans], results of battles or encounters with the Rebels and forts taken. Many different Indian tribes are mentioned. The difficulty and expense of supplying the Indians and the English forces are discussed in numerous letters. The letters are written from the camps at petite riviere (Nov.1, 1778), Ouiattonon (12-4-1775), St. Vincennes (12-18-1778 – 1-30-1779),
Dates
- 1778-1779
Creator
- Haldiman, Frederick, 1718-1791 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Sir Frederick Haldimand was born August 11, 1718 in Yverdon, Switzerland (baptized Francois-Louis-Frederic). He joined the Prussian Army in 1740 with a commissioned rank. Haldiman later joined the Swiss Guards in the Dutch army. In March of 1756 he joined the British army, the Royal Americans regiment (which was formed to serve only in North America), with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, later promoted to colonel in 1758. Haldiman became second in command to Gage, the military governor of the District of Montreal. He was promoted to full colonel in 1762. In 1765, he was promoted to brigadier general and served as brigadier of the Southern Department, headquartered in Pensacola, FL, until 1773. In 1775, Haldiman was promoted, first to colonel commandant, then major-general. In November, 1774, he was appointed commander of the army at Boston. Politics (mostly due to his being of foreign birth) were responsible for his being removed from command in the British Army, and he was appointed in September, 1775 to the sinecure of inspector general of the forces in the West Indies. In 1777, he was recommended by Lord George Germain, secretary of state for the American Colonies, as the new governor (and military commander) of Quebec. Haldiman was in England at the time, and due to bad weather, he arrived in Quebec on June 26, 1778. His objectives were to hold on to the province of Quebec, maintain its territorial integrity, expel any external attack, and repress any internal agitation. His service to Britain (30 years, including his actions during the war), earned him a knighthood in the Order of the Bath in September, 1785. Haldiman was very involved in working to assure the land rights of the Indian tribe allies and the loyalists who had taken refuge in Canada. He was replaced as governor in 1786. He died in Yverdon, Switzerland June 5, 1791.
Sources:
Sutherland, Stuart R., Jr. ”Haldimand, Sir Frederick.” In Dictionary of Canadian Biography. University of Toronto/Université Laval. 2003-2013. Accessed July 15, 2013. http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio.php?Biold=36567.
Sources:
Sutherland, Stuart R., Jr. ”Haldimand, Sir Frederick.” In Dictionary of Canadian Biography. University of Toronto/Université Laval. 2003-2013. Accessed July 15, 2013. http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio.php?Biold=36567.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2013/07 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2013/07 by Edythe Huffman.
Creator
- Haldiman, Frederick, 1718-1791 (Person)
- Title
- Frederick Haldiman collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
