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Orderly Book begun by Capt. Anthony Vialar of the British Militia the 17th September 1775, and kept by him till November 16th, when continued by Capt. Robert Lester

 

By Robert Lester and Anthony Vialar

 

[Originally published by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec in Historical Documents, Series 7 (1905)]

 

 

QUEBEC 17th Septr. 1775.

 

Orders.

 

Guards to consist of the following numbers 'till further orders.

 

Main Guard………………..…13

Cape Diamond………………...6

Port St. Louis………….………6

Port St. John's…………...……12

Palace Gate……………………6

Batteaux guard, which

 will serve for St. Rocks

 & Suburbs………..…………...9        

Lower Town guard…………...20

………………………………..72

 

The guards will mount on the Parade Before the Castle St. Louis every evening at six o'clock.

 

The Guards will take care to prevent all Disturbances, or Noise, and every thing that may cause unnecessary alarms.

 

Capt. Alexr. Johnston & Captain Ainsley's Companys, for Guard this evening.

 

Mr. Peter Stuart is appointed Lieutenant to Captain Thomas Ainslys Company, in room of Lieut. Thomas Aylwin, appointed to Captain Charles Grant's.

 

Alarm Posts.

 

Captain James Johnston, Artillery Company            …….King's wharf.

Captain Alexander Johnston……………………...Cape Diamond.

Captain Vialar…………………………………….King's Wharf.

Captain Ainsley…………………………………...behind the Bishop's Palace.

Captain Harrison………………………………….Jesuits College.

Captain Grant……………………………………...King's Wharf.

 

Each Captain will be pleased to appoint Three Sergeants to his Company, one of which must be a man of experience in the Service, who is to do the Orderly Duty, & fatigue of Company, for which he will receive one shilling sterling, and three Corporals.

 

Effective Rolls of each Company to be given to the Adjutants, as soon as possible. Note the pattern Uniform may be seen at Roderick McClod.

 

 

MONDAY 18 September, 1775

 

Orders.

 

All Officers of the British Militia are desired to meet Colonels Maclean & Caldwell, at Mr. Prentice this day at 12 o'clock.

 

(Signed) P. MILLS.

 

The British Militia, to Parade without arms tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock.

 

A Return from each Company to be given in to the Adjutants, of the men of their Company's who choose to accept Pay and Provisions.

 

The Officers to appear in Garrison with their Side Arms and Cockades.

 

 

TUESDAY 19 Septemr, 1775

 

Orders.

 

For Guard, one Captain, three Subalterns, Seven non-Commissioned Officers, and Seventy three Privates.

 

 

Capt.

Sub.

Sergt.

Private.

The main guard to consist of

1

1

1

7

Cape Diamond

1

1

12

Port. St. Louis

1

8

Port St. John’s

1

12

Palace Gate

1

5

Batteaux Guard

1

9

Lower Town

1

1

20

 

 

The Captain of the Main Guard to visit the Guards in the Upper Town, at 12 o'clock, the Officer at Cape Diamond to visit at Port Louis and Port St. John's— The Sub'tern of the Main Guard to visit Palace Gate and the Batteaux Guards.

 

The officer of the Lower Town Guard will go his Bounds at 12 o'clock at night, and half an hour past three in the morning.…One man from each Guard to be at the Main Guard every evening at 5 o'clock, to receive candles for the guards, Adjutant Mills will go. round the Guards and make a report to the Town Major of what Centry boxes are wanting at the different-guards.

 

 

Garrison Orders 19th Sept. 1775.

 

Mr. Johnston to get the greatest number of Canadian Carpenters he can, so many of them to be employed in cutting and preparing Picketts, whilst Mr. Thomson and some others go about setting the Picketts, with all the expedition possible. Some more of these Canadian Carpenters to be employed in laying the platform from Cape Diamond to Port St. John's, in such places as Mr. Rumsey shall point out. Fraser the Carpenter with his men to be employed in repairing the Block Houses with all possible expedition, beginning at Cape Diamond and repair the Sally Port. Major Cox to oversee the repairing of the blockhouses, and laying the platforms & to report daily to the commanding Officer the. progress of that work. The British Militia and Canadian Militia to send every day an Orderly man to the Commanding Officer at 6 o'clock in the morning and to remain 'till 6 o'clock at night. Major Faunce will call upon Governor Cramahé and ask him what is to be done with the Canadian Prisoner now in the Barrack guard, as it is inconvenient to keep him in the Barracks. Captain James Johnston, with one sub. & half of his Company to go to the Barracks every day, to be instructed in the exercise of the Great Guns, by a Bombardier, who will attend for that purpose.

 

Parole St. Andrew.

 

After Orders.

 

The Orderly Sergeant of each company to attend every day at the Guard mounting, to receive any orders that may be thought necessary to give out.

 

The Captains and Commanding Officers of the Companies to give a return to the Adjutant, of the number of Fire-locks received out of the Store, in order that cartridges of different sized balls may be made up for each other.

 

Each company to be completed to twenty rounds, as they are ordered for Guard. Application to be made for that purpose to Mr. Rumsey. Mr. Miles Prentice is appointed Sergeant Major to the British Militia and is to obey, and he obeyed as such.

 

No man to absent himself from his Company, when ordered for duty, without his Captain's leave.

 

The Guards to be mounted by detachments for the future.

 

 

Capt.

Sub.

Sergt.

Corpl.

Private.

Main Guard

1

1

1

1

7

Cape Diamond

1

1

1

15

Port. St. Louis

1

9

Port. St. John’s

1

9

Palace Gate

1

4

Batteaux Guard

1

9

Lower Town

1

1

20

 

 

20th. September 1775.

Parole, St. John's.

 

Garrison Orders.

 

Capt. Johnston of Artillery Company to be out, at the Lower Batteries at 7 o'clock on Sunday for Exercise.

 

Field Officer of the day to-morrow

 

Col. Voyer, to make his rounds when he pleases.

 

 

21st September 1775.

Parole St. Francis

 

Garrison Orders.

 

Field Officer for the day, Major LeCompte Duprés, Major Faunce to acquaint the Adjutant of the Canadian Militia, that he will let his men know, that they are on no account, to fire of their pieces after daylight, under any pretence whatever, particularly the men upon guard, since it may occasion alarms in town.

 

The British Militia to mount Guard to-morrow at 9 o'clock.

 

 

22nd. September 1775.

Parole, Prescott.

 

Garrison Orders.

 

Field Officer, for the day, Col. Caldwell. The Guards to mount to-morrow at 8 o'clock. The British Militia for the future to mount guards by companys, the British Militia to be under arms for Exercise Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.

 

 

QUEBEC, GARRISON, 23 September 1775

Parole St. Anne.

 

Field Officer for the day, Major Ecuyer for Guard to-morrow.

 

 

September 24th. 1775

Parole St. Pierre.

 

Field Officer of the day, Lieutenant Colonel Dumont ; for guard to-morrow Captain Harrison Lieut. Fargues, Lieut. Scott and Ensign Willcocks. All those gentlemen who have not yet mounted guard, together with such men of Capt. Vialar and Captain Alexr. Johnston's company's as did not mount guard the 21st. inst. are for guard to-morrow; the men to parade at 7 o'clock in the morning and exercise 'till guard mounting, when the weather will permit, and they are requested to be punctual to the hour, so as not to be obliged to wait for one another, Mr. Sinclair has ordered to provide Scabbards for the Bayonets of the different Companys.

 

 

September 25th. 1775

Parole St. David.

 

Field Officer of the day, Major Nairn. The guards to march of the Parade, exactly at nine o'clock in the morning. The Town Sheriff to provide a Lantern for Port St. John's. The British Militia will not be desired to Exercise, but when their Respective Captains think proper, it's recommended to Officers and non-commissioned officers commanding the several Guards to teach and assist in teaching the gentlemen of their guards off Centry their exercise, particularly the priming and loading motions. A return to be given in of each company of those gentlemen, who wish to have their servants changed out of the companys they now serve.

 

The commanding Officer of each company to send a report to the officer of the main Guard, every morning at 8 o'clock. The officer of each guard to give the Parole to the Grand Pounds.

 

 

September 26th. 1775

Parole St. Augustine.

 

 

September 27th. 1775

Parole, Luke.

 

Field Officer of the day Colonel Voyer.

 

For guard tomorrow Captain Harrison, Lieut. Stuart, Ensign Meredith. Captain Grant's and Capt. Harrison's Company's for guard to-morrow.

 

 

September 28, 1775

Parole, Great Britain.

 

Field Officer for the day Colonel Caldwell.

 

 

September 29th. 1775

Parole St. Joachim.

 

Field Officer for the day, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

Every person coming into town who has the appearance of a stranger is to be stopped by the Centrys and forwarded to the Chateaux, there to be examined by the Captain of the Main Guard, who they are, from thence they came, or what their business in town, how long they stay, where they reside in town, and to report the same to the Lieut. Governor. Give a receipt for 15 big Pouches and 18 Cartridge boxes.

 

 

QUEBEC GARRISON 30th. September 1775

Parole, St. Michael.

 

G. Orders. Field Officers of the day, Major LeCompte Duprés. The English and Canadian Militia, to be under Arms at their Alarm post to-morrow morning at eight o'clock.

 

The Officers, Sergeants and Corporals of the different guards are, when they come off guard to take all the ammunition from the men, except that in their fire locks and return it to the Captain of the Main Guard.

 

The gates are to be locked at 9 o'clock, and the keys to be carried to the Main Guard, and to be fetched again at day light, the key of the Wicket at Palace Gate, is to remain with the Corporal of the guards for the Pounds to pass. The British Militia to take the Guards tomorrow.

 

R. Orders.

 

For guard to-morrow Captain Alexander Johnston, Ensign Davidson, Lieut. Murray, Lieut. Drummond with the non-commissioned Officers and Private Gentlemen of Captain Vialar's and Captain A. Johnston's Companies.

 

 

October 1st. 1775

Parole, St. Patrick.

 

Field Officer for the day, Major Nairn.

 

 

Oct. 2nd. 1775

Parole, St. Charles.

 

Field officer for the day, Major Ecuier.

 

 

Oct. 3rd. 1775

Parole, Montreal.

 

Field Officer for the day, Colonel Voyer.

 

R. O. The British Militia for guard to-morrow.

 

As great inconveniencys arises from the sergeant's neglect of warning the gentlemen for guard, it is expected that they will be more careful for the future, and that the gentlemen, when warned, will be punctual in their attendance.

 

For Guard to-morrow Captain Ainsley, Ensign King, Lieut. Fargues and Ensign Willcocks, with the noncommissioned and private of Captain Ainsley's & Captain Grant's Company's.

 

 

October 4th. 1775

 Parole Ireland.

 

Field Officer for this day, Lieut. Colonel Caldwell. Field Officer for to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

 

October 5th. 1775

Parole, Augustine.

 

Field Officer for the day, to-morrow, Major Lecompte Duprés.

 

 

October 6th. 1775

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

G. Orders.—Field Officer for the day, to-morrow, Major Nairne.

 

The British Militia, to take the guards to-morrow.

 

The British Militia to be under Arms on the grand Parade on Sunday morning at eight o'clock.

B. Orders.—Returns from each company to be given in, to Mr. Sinclair, to-morrow morning at guard mounting, of the number of cartridge boxes wanting to complete, and those gentlemen, who dislike the large pouches may return them, and will receive cartridge

boxes in the place of them.

 

For guard to-morrow

Captain Vialars.

Lieut. Scott.

Lt. Aylwin.

Ensign Meredith.,

 

With the non commissioned officers, and private gentlemen of Captain Harrison & Captain Vialars Company's.

 

 

QUEBEC 7th October 1775

Parole, London.

 

Field Officer of the day to-morrow, Col. Voyer.

 

R.O. It is recommanded to the captains to provide Sergeants for their Company's to fire at a mark to-morrow morning.

 

They will receive six rounds per man for that purpose by applying to Mr. Sinclair.

 

 

October 8th. 1775

Parole, Alexis.

 

G. Orders. Field Officer to-morrow, Lieut. Colonel Dumont.

 

Alarm Post for the British Militia, as regulated this day by Colonel Maclean.

 

Captain A. Johnston's compy, Cape Diamond.

Captain A. Vialars compy , Drummond's Wharf.

Captain T. Ainsley's compy, on the Ramparts between Port St. John's and the Barracks.

Captain C. Grant's compy, Ottaways Grenadier Gate

 

Captain Harrison's compy, from the end of the picketing towd. the Grand Battery.

 

 

October 9th. 1775

Parole, St. Francis.

 

G. Orders.—Field Officer to-morrow Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

The British Militia to take the guards to-morrow, there was an error in the order of yesterday respecting the Alarm Posts, of Captain Harrison's Company, is to line the picketting between Ottways, Grenadier Gate and Palace Gate.

 

R. Orders.—For guard to-morrow Captain A- Johnston, Lieut. Shepherd, and Ensign Lymburner, with the non-commissioned officers and Private of Captain Johnstons and Captain Ainsley's Company's.

 

 

10th October 1775

Parole, Dublin.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés, four men of the Artillery Company to mount Guard daily for the future, to take care of the guns, contigious to their respective guards, vizt—Cape Diamond one, Port Louis one, Port St. John's one, and Palace Gate one.

 

 

October 11th. 1775

Parole, St. Lucia.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer.

 

Cape Diamond guard, is always to have its full Complement of men, and are to have a sentry day and night at the Citadel.

 

 

October 12th.

Parole, St. Vincent.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

Palace Gate guard, is for the future, to consist of one Sergeant, one Corporal, and nine Private and to be always compleat.

 

The Batteaux guard, is to consist, of one Sergt. and six Private.

 

The British Militia to take the guard to-morrow.

R. Orders.-—-For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Aitkin. Lieut. Stuart, and Ensign Davidson, with the non-commissioned officers and Private of Capt. Grant's & Capt. Harrison's Company's.

 

 

GARRISON OF QUEBEC Oct. 13th. 1775

Parole, Edinburg.

 

Field Officer, to-morrow, Lieutenant Col. Dumont.

 

 

October 14th. 1775

Parole, St. Genevieve.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés.

 

R. Orders.—A return of the men's names of each company who wants pay, and provisions, is to be given in to Mr. Sinclair, Signed by their respective Captains this evening that a general return may be made out, in order to draw money to pay them according to the number of guards they have mounted since the establishment of the Militia in Quebec.

 

After Orders.

The British Militia to be under arms to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, on the Grand Parade, with their Arms, clean and in good order, as they are going to fire at a target.

 

 

October 15th. 1775

Parole, Montreal.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The Sergeant of the Palace Gate guard, is not to admit any person to talk with or see the prisoners, without an order in writing from the Lieut. Governor.

 

The British Militia takes the guard to-morrow.

 

R. Orders.—For guard to-morrow Capt. Vialars, Lieut. Murray, Lieut. Drummond and Ensign King, with the non commissioned officers and Privates of Capt. Vialars' and Capt. Alexander Johnston's companys, to prevent disputes about taking the right for guard, the company which is first in orders for guard is always to take the right.

 

 

October 16th. 1775

Parole, York.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer.

 

R. Orders.—A draft of five men, to be made from Capt. Grant's company, to Captain Alexander Johnston's.

 

 

October 17th. 1775 Parole,

St. Simon.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

 

October 18th. 1775

Parole, Anthony.

 

G. O.—Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

The British Militia takes the guards to-morrow.

 

The British Militia to be under arms to-morrow on the Parade at nine o'clock, when it is expected none will be absent except those on the King's works.

 

R. O.

For guard to-morrow with the non-commissioned officers and Private of Capt. Ainsley and Capt. Grant's Companies.

 

Capt. Ainsley

Lieut. Lester.

Lieut. Fargues.

Ensign Willcocks

 

 

 

QUEBEC 19th. October 1775

Parole, Bristol.

 

G. O.—Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeComte Duprés,

 

 

October 20th. 1775

Parole, St. Barnaby.

 

G. O.   Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Col. Voyer.

 

The key of the wicket at Palace Gate is for the future to be sent with the other keys to the Main Guard, and when the Bounds go, they are to take it with them. Whatever provisions or necessaries is carried to the prisoners at Palace Gate is first to be thoroughly examined by the Sergt. of the Guard, a loaf of bread is to be cut to pieces.

 

 

October. 21st 1775

Parole, St. Felix.

 

G.O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer. The British Militia takes the guard to-morrow.

 

R. Orders.

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Aylwin, Ensign Meredith and Lieut. Patterson, With the noncommissioned officers and privates of Capt. Vialar's company.

 

 

Oct. 22nd. 1775

Parole, Corke.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lt. Col. Dumont.

 

 

QUEBEC, 23rd. October 1775

Parole, St. Stephen.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow Major LeCompte Duprés.

 

 

October 24th. 1775

Parole, Chamblee

 

G. O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

The British Militia takes the Guards to-morrow

 

Capt. Alexr. Johnston

Lieut. Shepherd

Lieut. Aitkin  

Ensign Lymburner

 

For guard tomorrow with the non-commissioned officers and privates of Capt. Johnstons & Capt. Ainsleys Companys.

 

 

October 25th. 1775

Parole, Glocester.

 

G.O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer.

 

 

October 26th. 1775

Parole, Sorrel.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

 

October 27th.

Parole, St. John's

 

G. O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The British Militia takes the Guards to-morrow.

 

R.O.—For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Stuart» Ensign Davidson and Lieut. Murray with the noncommissioned officers and Privates of Capt. Grant's and Capt. Harrison's Companys.

 

 

QUEBEC 27th. Octr. 1775

 

Garrison Orders.

All Centrys except those at the Guard Room door, when they challenge, and are answered, Rounds or Patrole, they are to say pass round or patrol, and rest their firelocks and to desire them to stand clear of their arms, as soon as the Centinel at the guard room door perceives the Rounds coming, he should give notice to the guard, that they may be ready to turn out when ordered, and when the Rounds come within twenty paces of the Guard he is to challenge briskly, and when he is answered by the Sergeant of the Rounds, Grand or Town Major rounds, he is to say stand Rounds, after which he is to call out immediately Sergeant, turn out the guard, naming what round it is, no round, is to advance after the Centry has challenged and ordered them to stand, upon the Centry's calling, the Sergeant of the Guard is to turn out the guard immediately, with Shouldered Arms, and the officer is to take post at the head of them with his Arms, after this he is to order the Sergt. with four or six men to advance        

towards the round and challenge, when the Sergeant of the Guard Comes within six paces of them, he is to halt and challenge briskly, the sergeant of the Escort is to answer, Grand of Town Major Bounds, upon which the sergt. of the guard replies, stand rounds, advance sergeant with the Parole and then orders his men to rest their firelock, the sergeant of the Escort advances alone, and gives the sergeant of the guards the parole in his ear, he then orders the Sergt. to return to his Escort, and leaving the men he brought with him to keep the rounds from advancing, goes to his officer and gives him the Parole he received from the sergeant, the officer finding the parole right, orders the Sergeant to return to his men and say “Advance Grand or Town Major Rounds” and orders the guard to rest their arms, upon which the Sergeant of the guard orders his men to wheel back and form a lane through which the Rounds are to pass, the Escort remaining where they are.

 

 

October 28th.

Parole, Berewick.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés.

 

The British Militia to mount guard by detachments for the future, till further orders.

 

October 29th.

Parole, St James.

 

G. O.

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Col Voyer.

 

A roll of each company to be given in immediately, to the Town Major, specifying at the bottom how many are present fit for duty.

 

 

October 30th. 1775

Parole, St Christopher.

 

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

R. Orders.

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Vialars, Lieut. Drummond, Lieut. Lester and Ensign King.

 

 

QUEBEC 31st. October 1775

Parole, Chester.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

Two sergeants of each company of the British Militia are to receive pay at the rate of two shillings Halifax currt. per day, the Captains of the respective companys will appoint them, and those two Sergeants are to do all the orderly duty of the company, between them, the third Sergeant is only to mount Guard in his turn.

 

After Orders

The Main and Palace Gate Guards are to be immediately reinforced with three men each, the Main Guard is for the future to consist of its present number of Officers and nine privates, and Palace Gate Guard is to consist of one Sergeant one Corporal and 12 Private.

 

 

November 1st. 1775

Parole, St. Gabriel

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés.

 

The Officers and Sergeants commanding the different Guards are to report those gentlemen who send Substitutes, likewise the name and age of the substitute, any man found drunk on guard, or absent from his duty, for the future will certainly be taken notice off.

 

 

November 2nd. 1775

Parole, St. Gabriel

 

G. O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer.

 

The British Militia takes the guard to-morrow.

 

The main guard is for the future, to consist of one captain, one subt., 2 sergeants and twenty-one private. The British Militia to be under arms on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, it is expected that the sergeants will be very attentive to every part of their duty, and will be very careful to warn every man for guard, it is hoped every man will attend very closely to his duty, no absentee will be dispensed with.

 

The Artillery Company are to mount with arms.

 

R.O.—For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Fargues, Lieut. Scott, Lieut. Aylwin, 9 sergeants, 1 corporal, 4 gunners, 104 privates.

 

 

November 3rd. 1775

Parole, Old England.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer.

 

In case there is a necessity of turning out the whole Militia of the Town, the signal will be three Guns from Cape Diamond, repeated by those on Drummond's wharf, and the Ship of War, stationed in the river, and this signal is to be first given from the Upper, Lower Towns, or Shipping, upon the first discovery of an Enemy's approach, a morning and evening gun to be fired every day comencing from to-morrow The Gates of the Town to be opened at sun rising and shut at six o'clock every evening from this day. The British Militia to be completed to six Bounds of men and three good flints.

 

The men of Captain James Johnston's Artillery Company who were absent at Guard mounting are immediately to join those guards who are deficient, to wit, Main Guard's 3, Lower Town 10, Port Louis 1, Port St. John's 1, and they are for the future to mount Cape Diamond Guard.

 

 

November 4th, 1775

Parole, Henry

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

R.O . The commanding officers of companys to send in a return to Quarter Master Sinclair, of the number of English or French muskets in their respective companys that they may receive ammunition to compleat, each man, to twelve rounds, for which the Captains are to be answerable. The Officers of the British Militia are desired to meet Mr. Prentice this evening at six o'clock.

 

 

November 5th. 1775

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés.

 

When the British Militia are ordered for guard, each company to parade before their Captain's Quarters, half an hour before guard mounting, when they are to be carefully reviewed by the captain or officer commanding in his absence who is to see that the number order'd for guard be present, that their Arms are clean and unloaded, their pieces well flinted, their touch holes clear, and that they have their number of cartridges and spare flints, after which they are to be regularly marched to the Grand Parade, by a commissioned officer, so as to be ready to march off at 9 o 'clock.

 

 

November 6th. 1775

Parole, St. Ours.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col.. Caldwell.

 

The British Militia takes the guards to-morrow.

 

For guard to-morrow nine sergeants, 1 Corporal, 4 gunners and 107 Private.

Capt. Harrison

Lieut. Patterson

Lieut. Shepherd

Ensign Meredith.

 

 

November 7th. 1775

Parole, Glasgow.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Col. Voyer.

 

 

November 8th. 1775

Parole, St. Michael.

 

G.O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

 

The mens cartridge boxes are to be compleated to 12 rounds, and the Captains are to receive 12 rounds more p. men, which they are to keep in their own possession 'till wanted, when the British Militia mount Guard, they will receive one cartridge per man, to load their musket, that the twelve rounds in their Cartridge boxes may not be broke upon.

 

 

QUEBEC November 9th. 1775

Parole, St. Ann.

 

G. O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major LeCompte Duprés

An orderly Sergt. from each British corps, to attend for orders every day at 12 o'clock, at the house of Mr. Miles Prenties.

 

The Drummers of the 7th. Regiment and the marines to beat the troop, at nine in the morning, the retreat at Sunset, and at the Tattoo at nine at night, from the Main Guard to the Barracks,—One Subt., 2 Sergts, and 40 Private of the British Militia, to parade at half after 12 o 'clock on the Grand Parade, without arms, they will receive one shilling Halifax and a pint of porter, for the service they are to perform. The Officer commanding at the different gates, will send out a small party every morning at day brake, who will examine carefully the environs before he orders the gate he commands to be open'd. All guards to be under arms, an hour before daylight.

 

The duty of the garrison to be done by Patroles instead of fixed centries. The Patroles to be so order'd from each guard that a constant succession is kept up.

 

The guards to doubled every day 'till further orders. The guards cannot be too attentive for fear of a surprise.

 

 

November 10th. 1775

Parole, Montreal.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The whole of the five Battalions of the British Militia to mount guard to-morrow, with a Subt. for each guard.

 

The Artillery company are to parade, at the same time, to receive instructions from Captain Jones of the Royal Artillery. The Marines and Colonel Macleans Corps, will continue their patroling parties every morning till further orders. An officer of the Marines to attend this duty to-morrow morning. 1 Sub. 2 Sergeants and 40 men, without Arms of the British Militia, to parade at half after eleven this day on the Grand Parade, 1 Sergeant 1 Corporal & 12 Private of Marines with Arms to parade at the same time.

 

R. Orders.

For fatigue to-morrow- Lieut. Drummond, Ensign King being absent,—For Guard to-morrow, Captain Grant, Ensign Lymburner, Lieut. Aitkin, Lt. Stuart, Lieut. Murray, Lieut. Lester, and Lieut. Fargues with all the noncommissioned and Private of the Five Battallion companys.

 

 

November 11th & 12th. 1775

Parole, Amsterdam & MacLean.

 

Field Officer to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Dumont.

Every Brittoner in Town, are desired to meet Col. Maclean this evening at Mr. Prenties, at 5 o'clock.

 

 

November 13th. 1775

Parole, York.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Duprés.

 

One Capt. 2 Subs. 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals, and 46 men, of Col. MacLean's Regiment to mount the Main Guard to-morrow at 9 o'clock. One Capt. 2 Subs. 2 Sergts. and 36 men to mount Cape Diamond Guard. 1 Sub. 1 Sergt, and 16 Private to mount St. Louis, the whole detachment of Marines to be quartered at St. John's under the command of Capt. Laws. Palace Gate guard to consist of 1 Capt. 2 Subs. 2 Sergeants and 42 men, from which 1 sergt. & 12 men to be detached to the Batteaux Guard. 1 Capt. 2 Subs. 2 Sergeants and 60 men to mount the Lower Town Guard, from which 1 Sub., 1 Sergeant and 20 men are to be detached to the Potasse. The British and French Militia to be under arms to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. All the carts and carters in Town to be at the Market Place immediately, on the King's Service, to be under the command of Lafrance, he is to keep an account of the number of carts daily employed, and to attend in the evening to Mr. Dunns to receive the money that they may be paid daily for their work.

 

 

November 14th. 1775

Parole, Sorrel.

 

G. O. Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Col. Voyer. The British Militia to reinforce the Guards this night.

 

 

Capt.

Sub.

Sergt.

Corpl.

Private.

Cape Diamond Guard to patrole below the Citadel to St. John's Gate.

1

1

1

25

Palace Gate Guard of which 1 Sub. 1 Sergt. and 15 men to join Col. Macleans at Ottaways Grenadier Gate.

1

1

1

3

40

At the Barrier from St. Bocks to Lower Town.

 

1

1

1

20

Potash Guard.

 

1

1

1

15

 

1

4

4

6

100

 

Regimental Orders for the Reinforcement, Capt. Johnston, Ensign Meredith, Lieut. Shepherd, Ensign Lymburner.

 

 

QUEBEC the 15th November 1775

Parole, Orleans.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Colonel Voyer,

 

Mr. Chandler is appointed to act as assistant Commissary of Artillery.

 

The lower room at Mr. Prenties is taken by Col. Maclean, as his orderly room, where an officer & sergeant from each corps must attend constantly to conver orders to their different Corps, exact returns of British and Canadian Militias to be given in immediately after guard mounting, and the Town Major to make a Roster of the proposition each is to give daily for guard, officers to be appointed to the Militias, in the room of those gone to England. A return to be given in immediately of the vacancys. An orderly man to attend the Town Major every day. For guard tomorrow of the British Militia, 1 Capt. 2 Subs. 3 Sergts. and 50 Rank & file.

 

Regimental Orders.

A Sergeant from each guard, to attend the Town Major, every evening at gun firing, at the Main Guard. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Scott, Lieut. Fargues, Ensign Meredith, Lieut. Shepherd, E. Lymburner.

 

After Orders.

The Orderly Sergts. of the difft. companies, to be very exact in the Roster they keep, that the duty may be done equally in each company, an officer of a company is carefully to examine the Arms of the men for duty, that they may be in good order and clean, provided with good flints, and 24 rounds of ammunition each man. The gentlemen of the British Militia are desired to examine their hammers themselves, as many of them are soft and will burn priming a person will be appointed to harden those hammers that want it and otherwise to keep in order the arms.

 

 

November 16th. 1775

Parole, Vienna

 

G. O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

All orders given to Capt. George Laws, the Engineer to be obeyed, the whole of the British and French Militia are to be under arms every morning, on the Grand Parade, at half an hour after eight, no man to be absent. This will save the Gentlemen much fatigue and trouble, as the whole Guards for the twenty four hours will then be taken at the same time. A small Picquet will be formed, who are to lie with their arms & accoutrements all night to be ready at a moment's warning and immediately on an alarm to repair to the Grand Parade.

 

 

QUEBEC 17th. November 1775

Parole, Troy.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

Mr. Prenties and all his artificers, are to be under the command and direction of Capt. Laws, as engineer, no officer to leave his guard, either to go to dinner or any other pretext whatever. Lieut. Robert Lester is appointed Capt. of a company in the British Militia in the room of Captain Anthony Vialars, resigned.

 

For Picquet this day, Capt. Alexr. Johnston. Lieut. Fargues, Lieut. Scott, 4 Sergeants and 53 Rank & file.

 

 

November 18th.

Parole, Paris

 

G. O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The Great Bell of the Cathedral, is not to ring, but in case of an alarm, when it does ring, every man to assemble immediately on the Grand Parade. Lieut. Fargues is appointed first Lieut. to Capt. Lester's company, Mr. William Lindsay is appointed second Lieut. in the room of 1st Lieut. Fargues, Mr. Shepherd is appointed first Lieut, to Capt. Harrison's company, in .the room of Lieut. Patterson. Mr. Lymburner is second Lieut. Mr. William Grant Ensign, Ensign Davidson is appointed second 2nd. Lieut. to Captain Grant's in the room of Lieut. Aylwin, sick, and Mr. William Grant Ensign, Ensign Meredith is appointed Second Lieut. to Capt. Ainsley's Company, in the room of Lieut. Stuart, and Mr. Samuel Philips Ensign.

 

Regimental Orders.

A return to be given in before next Monday, to the Quartermaster of the number of men in each company that draws provisions, and also abstracts of pay, due to the several companies signed by the Captains.

 

A Sergeant from each company to attend with their men on Monday next at 12 o'clock to receive weeks provisions.

 

The Picquet of the British Militia are to assemble every evening at Tattoo, at the orderly room at Prenties, where a good fire will be provided for them, they are to have no Centrys, and do no duty except in case of an alarm, when they will be ready to turn out.

 

The orderly Sergeant of each company to give in a Roll to the Captain of the Pickett, of the men for that duty, who will order a roll of the whole to be called over to see that his men are all present, Picquets are not to pass for guards.

 

Weekly returns of each, company to be given in every Sunday at guard mounting mentioning the contingencies of each company, since last return, and including only the men within the walls. All orders respecting those Gentlemen who serve as private in the different companys to be read at guard mounting at the head of each company, the orderly Sergt. of each company, to take care to acquaint the Gentlemen on duty of those orders.

 

For Picquet to night, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Lindsay, 2 Sergeants and 40 Rank and file. For guard to-morrow Capt. Alexr. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Grant, Senr. Lieut. Lymburner, 4 Sergeants and 52 Rank & File.

 

 

QUEBEC 19th. November 1775

Parole, Calais.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

Every man who has taken up arms in the British Militia, to be under arms this afternoon at four o'clock, no man to be absent under pain of a severe fine, except those on guard.

 

Major LeMaitre, to do duty as Major of Brigade, all orders whatever coming from him, are to be obeyed immediately, and are to be looked upon, as the orders of the Lieut. Governor, and of the commanding officers and to be executed accordingly. He is to keep the detail of all the guards, and command on the Parade, in the absence of the commanding officer. It is expressly ordered that no man, under any pretence whatever shall leave his post by day or night, either out of curiosity or otherwise, since such a practice may be attended with dangerous consequences.

 

Meridith Wills, Gentleman, is appointed Ensign to Capt. Lester's company of British Militia.

 

 

November 20th.

Parole, Phillip

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The guards to mount for the future at 11 o'clock.

 

Whereas some evil minded persons have spread a report, that the British Militia were to be flog'd, this is to assure them that the report is false, and that no such thing was ever intended.

Effective Rolls, of each company in the British Militia to be given in immediately, specifying every man who has ever carried arms, and now absent themselves from duty.

 

Regimental Orders

For Picquet to-night Captain Charles Grant, Ensign Phillips, 2 Sergeants, and 40 Rank & file.

 

 

November 21st. 1775

Parole, St. Mathew.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

R. O. The Pickett is disannuled 'til further orders the officer and private men's attendance of duty is not required, but it is hoped that those men for duty, will give their attendance for guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Meredith & Ensign Wills, 3 sergeants and 40 Rank & file.

 

After Orders

Orderly time will be for the future, at 11 o'clock, at the Main Guard. His Excellency, the Governor approves of the appointment of the officers of the British Militia, by Lieut. Governor Cramahé, and will order proper commissions to be made out for them, a list of their names to be given to Major Lemaitre, for that purpose. He returns particular thanks to that corps, for the zeal and attachment, they have shown the King's Service, and for the good example they have given their Canadian Brethern, he makes no doubt but that they

will persevere in so laudable a conduct, which must redound much to their honour and interest, and he will always be ready to bear testimony of the zeal they have shown for the public service at this critical juncture.

 

Col. Caldwell requests the favor of the officer and private gentlemen of the British Militia to meet him on the Parade to-morrow at 10 o'clock, to congratulate His Excellency the Governor on his safe return. A return to be given in immediately to the Quartermaster of the women and children, in each company, that wish to draw provisions, distinguishing the children under 10 years old.

 

 

November 22nd. 1775

Parole, Thomas.

 

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The guards and patrolls, are to take up every person that goes about Town after dark, without a light. Lieut. Col. MacLean, is appointed to inspect the discipline of the Garrison, all reports are to be made to him.

 

Whenever the guards turn out, they are to face the way the enemy is supposed to approach. The Centrys on the Ramparts are constantly to look towards the Glacis, and give information to the guard of whatever passes on the outside of the Town. No provision of any kind or wood to be suffered to go out of the Garrison, or to be embarked without an express permission in writing signed by the General or Lieutenant Governor.

 

 

QUEBEC November 23rd. 1775

Parole, St. Andrew

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

R.O. William Grant, Gentleman, Barrister, is appointed 2nd. Lieut, to Captain Grant's company, Vice Davison gone to England, & the Hon'ble Hugh Finlay to be Ensign, Vice Grant promoted; the orderly Sergeants to give into the Ajutants a list of the mens names for duty, every morning at nine o'clock.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Alexr. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, & Grant, 3 sergeants & 40 Rank & File.

 

 

November 24

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

G. O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

The Centrys are to take up, every suspected person they see about their posts, they are to be examined by the guard, and if found not enrolled, for the defence of the Town, they are to be taken prisoners. Mr. Murray will deliver out this day a suit of uniform per company to the British Militia and Canadian do. R. Orders. For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley Lieut. Aitkin, Lieut Lymburner, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals and 40 Rank & File.

 

A sergeant of each company to receive a suit of cloths each, it is to be made up immediately & directly to the patron which Mr. MacLeod, taylor, will have ready to-morrow, which will be a plain green coat, with Buff waist coat and Breeches, as there will not be green cloth sufficient to make cuffs and collars, Mr. McLeod will give as much green cloth as will serve for that purpose.

 

 

QUEBEC 25th November 1775

Parole, St. George.

 

Field Officer for the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

R.O. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Meredith, and Ensign Wills, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals and 40 Rank & file. Kenith Grant of Capt. James Johnston's company is appointed a Sergeant of Capt. Lester's Company, in the room of Sergeant Jackson.

 

 

November 26th.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

R. O For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Grant and Ensign Finlay, 3 Sergts., 3 Corporals, 40 Ranks & File.

 

A list of Taylors, to be given in, to-morrow, at orderly time, but none will be exempted, except those who will employ their whole time in working for the British Militia, and they will be excused from all other duty.

 

 

November 27th.

Parole St. Peter.

 

G. O. Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

R. O. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensign King and Lieut Scott, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals, and 40 Private.

 

 

November 28th.

Parole, St. Johns

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Lindsay and Ensign Grant, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, and 40 Private.

 

The officers of the several companies, will send this afternoon to the Quarter Master at 3 o'clock for the officer's cloathing. The whole of the cloathing is to be the same and so made up, plain green, with a cuff and collar a pattern of which Mr. McLeod will show.

 

The Taylors who have given in their names, will be excused from duty while they work, and to work under the inspection of Mr. Sinclair. The men of the several companys, who are now thinly clad, to have their cloathes first made and a return of them to be given to Mr. Sinclair, the rest will be cloathed as far as possible, begining with the oldest company, any Gentleman of the British Militia who chuses to get his own cloathes made up, may have them on application to the Quarter Master.

 

 

November 29th.

Parole, St. George.

 

G. Orders.

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

No soldier of Militia, when ordered for guard, is to be taken for any work whatever.

 

Capt. Law, acting Engineer, is appointed to the command of the artificers, from Halifax & Newfoundland

 

For Guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Aitkin, Lieut. Fargues, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 40 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC 30th. November 1775

Parole, St. Simon.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field officer of the day, to-morrow, Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. Major Cox to do duty as a field officer for the Garrison. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Wills and Lieut. Shepherd, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals. 40 Private.

 

Sergeant Grant is appointed to duty as Sergt. Major in the British Militia, until the recovery of Mr. Prenties. He is to obey and be obeyed as such.

 

A Sergeant from each company to attend the Quarter Master this afternoon at 2 o'clock to receive clothing of their companies, according to their present effective strength, including the Noncommissioned Officers.

 

 

December 1st. 1775

Parole, St. Mark.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of this day Major Cox.

 

Field Officer of the day, to-morrow, Lieut Col. Caldwell.

 

The officers at the different Posts, will examine every person who go out, or come into Town, and will take up those he has reason to suspect, and send them to the Main Guard.

 

R.O. For guard this day Lieut. Grant, in room of Ensign Wills sick. For guard to-morrow Capt. Lester, Ensign Finlay, Lieut. Drummond, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals and 40 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC 2nd. December 1775

Parole St. Nicholas.

 

G.O. Field Officer to-morrow Major Cox.

 

It is the General's orders that no person under any pretence whatever, shall attempt to go from St. Rocks or St. Charles Street, to the Lower Town, thro' the snow, but are to come thro' Palace Gate.

 

The officers from the different Posts, to Lymburners, and Palace Gate, are order'd to take them up & send them to the Main Guard.

 

R. O. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign King, Lieut. Scott, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corls. & 40 Privates.

 

Ensign Hugh Finlay is appointed 2nd. Lieut. to Capt. Ainsley's Company of British Militia, vice Meredith deserted, Ensign William Grant is appointed 2nd Lieut. to Capt. Harrison's Company, vice Lymburner resigned, and John Renaud, Gentleman, is appointed Ensign Vice Grant promoted. John Lees Junr. is appointed Ensign to Capt. Grant's Compy. vice Finlay promoted.

 

 

December 3rd. 1775

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

G.O. Field Officer to-morrow Lt. Col. Caldwell.

 

A state of the difft. Corps to be given to the Major of Brigade every Monday at orderly time. The carters to give in their names to Fielare LaBadie, Sindick.

 

R.O. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergts, 3 Corporals, 40 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC 4th. December 1775

Parole St. Anne.

 

G. O.

Field Officer to-morrow Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O.

For Picquet this night.

 

 

Capts.

Subs.

Sergts

Corpls.

Private

Royal Fusileers

1

2

3

3

50

Seamen

1

1

1

2

20

British Militia

1

1

9

Canadian Militia

1

1

1

2

30

 

3

4

6

8

109

 

For Picquet this night at Retreat beating, to assemble at the Main Guard, 1 Corporal and nine Private.

 

For Guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Aitkin^ Lieut. Grant, Barrister, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corpls. and 40 Private.

 

A Court Martial to sit at the Main Guard, to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

 

Captain Harison President

 

Members

Lt. Murray      

Lt. Scott

Lieut. Drummond   

Lt. Fargues.

 

All Evidence to attend at the appointed time.

 

 

December 5th. Parole, St. Luke.

 

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow;, Majors Cox and LeCompte Duprés.

 

The Fusileers, Royl. Emigrants and Artificers will form into one Corps under the Command of Col. MacLean.

 

The Seamen will form another Corps under the Command of Capt. Hamilton, who will act as Col. & Mackenzie of the Hunter will do duty as Major.

 

For the future two field officers of the day, who will inspect the guards in the Upper and Lower Towns and visit them by day or night as often as they think proper. Lieut. Kelly is appointed to act as Adjutant to the Corps of the Seamen.

 

R.O. For Picquet to night 1 Sergt. 1 Corpl. & 9 Private, For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison, Lt. Fargues, Lt. Finlay, 3 Sergts. 3 Corpls. and 40 Rank & file.

 

 

December 6th. 1775

Parole, St. Foix.

 

G. O.

 

Field Officer for the day, to-morrow, Major Mackenzie and Lieut. Col. Caldwell. Mr. Magnant is appointed a Town Adjutant.

 

The Centry's for the future is not to call all is well, The Picquet in the Upper Town will assemble every night at Tattoo beating at the Jesuits Court House; and that of Lower Town, will assemble at the same time at the Nunnery. The Field Officer of the day, will order the Patroles to go every half hour, from the Upper Town, to Patrol the Sault au Matelot, beginning at Mr. Alsopps house to Mr. Drummonds wharf, and to continue their patroling until 8 o'clock in the morning.

 

R.O. The officers and non commissioned officers, is desired to be very careful that their men's arms is continually kept in good firing order, & to see that every man is provided with brush & wire.

 

For Picquet this night at the Nunnery in the Lower Town one Sergt. 1 Corpl. & 10 Private.

For guard to-morrow. Capt. Grant, Lt. Shepherd & Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 3 Corpls. & 40 Privates.

 

 

QUEBEC 7th. December 1775

Parole, St. Dennis.

 

G. O. Field Officer of the day, Major Babie, instead of Lieut. Col. Caldwell. Field officers of to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

In case of an alarm the British & Canadian Militias residing in the Lower Town will assemble in the Market Place. Those residing in the Upper Town will assemble on the General Parade, Capt. Hamiltons Seamen will assemble behind the Hotel Dieu, towards Palace Gate, Col. McLean's Corps will assemble on the Ramparts, from the Barracks to Port St. Louis, the Seamen in the Dolphin Barracks, and the casements, will assemble on the Ramparts from Port Louis to Cape Diamond, the Centrys to be relieved every hour.

 

R. O. Picquet this night 1 Sergt. 1 Corpl. 9 Private, for guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Grant and Ensign Lees, 3 Sergts 2 Corpls. & 40 Private.

 

 

8th December 1775

Parole, St. Augustine.

 

G. O.

Field Officer to-morrow Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. The officers commanding guards, are immediately after being relieved, to march their men, to a convenient place and order them to discharge their pieces at a mark, and to inquire particularly whose fault it is, if their pieces misfire. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston Lieutenant Drummond, Lieut. Scott, 3 Sergts. 3 Corpls. & 40 private.

Picquet this night, 1 Sergt. 1 Corpl. 9 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC 9th. December 1775

Parole, St. Charles.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major MacKenzie & Babie.

 

The British Militia are all to receive new arms. A return to be given in to the Quarter Master this evening at four o'clock of the number wanted to compleat each company and the companies to assemble, to-morrow morning at nine o'clock, to give in their old arms and to receive new. The men on guard to be marched as soon as they are relieved, in order to exchange their arms, where an officer of each company is to attend.

 

1 Subt. 1 Sergt. 1 Corporal & 20 men of the British Militia, to assemble on the Grand Parade at two o 'clock this afternoon for fatigue.

 

For Picquet this night 1 Sergt. 1 Corpl, 3 Private. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 40 Private.

 

After General Orders.

A fatigue party of 6 men, to parade to-morrow morning at eight o'clock, of the British Militia, to receive their instructions from Sergt. Macdonald.

 

R.O. Timothy Connelly, Macnamara and William O'Brien, of Capt. Ainsley's Company is transferred to Capt. Alex. Johnston's, William Burnet of Captain Johnston's to Captain Ainsleys.

 

 

10th December

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

The different officers of the different corps, will instruct their men where their alarm Posts are, those alarm Posts which are not attacked will send half their men to the Grand Parade.

R. O. For Picquet to night 1 Sergt. 10 Private, for fatigue to-morrow at eight o'clock 6 Private.

For Guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Grant, Lieut. Fargues 3 Sergts. 2 Corporals & 40 private.

 

It is expected for the future, that the commanding officers of Company, will themselves take care that the orders respecting the arms are comply'd with, otherwise any steps that the commanding officer takes in consequence of expecting to find his orders obeyed will be counteracted, the Returns of the strength of the companies not being given in by most of the Captains occasioned great confusion, in the delivery of the Arms, and it was with difficulty for want of those returns, that the commanding officers could procure an order for the delivery of the Arms, to-day—The returns ordered yesterday to be given immediately.

 

The Captains of the several Companies will order their companies to assemble at the most convenient place to-morrow under Arms, in order that they may receive new Arms, see that they are properly flinted and give sufficient fire, to burn priming if any of the hammers are too soft, they are to report them to the armoury to be hardened, the carabine and French Musket cartridges that each company had received, to be delivered into the Quarter Master, who has orders to compleat them with a sufficient number of proper musket cartridges, the commanding officers are also to see that their men are provided with priming wires, and when the arms are received, and the cartridge boxes compleated with proper musket cartridges a report of the same to be made to the Commanding officers.

 

 

Decr. 11th. 1775

Parole, St. Maloe.

 

G.O.

Field Officer to-morrow, Major Cox and Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. For Picquet this night, 1 Sergeant and 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Finlay, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts, 2 Corpls, 40 Private. There are only 14 suits of officers cloathing delivered out for the B. Militia, the officers are requested to meet on the Grand Parade immediately after guard mounting to draw for them.

 

 

12th December

Parole, Therese.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major MacKenzie & Babie. R.O. For Picquet this evening, 1 Sergt.. 1 Corpl. — 10 Private.

 

After Orders

Mr. Davison who lives in the Navy Hospital is appointed Surgeon to the British Militia.

 

The orderly sergeants of each company, are to report the sick of their companies to him, with the place of their abode and he will give them due attendance. As the officers of the British Militia declined drawing for the 14 suits of officers cloathing intended for them, cloathing of the same as the Privates will be order'd for the whole and if they chuse it, silver epaulets will be given them.

 

 

December 13th. 1775

Parole St. Ann.

 

G.O.

Field Officers of to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

Picquet for the future to parade at 6 o'clock in the evening.

 

R.O. For guard to-morrow Capt. Johnston, Ensign Lees, & Lieut Drummond 3 Sergts. 2 Corpls. 40 Private. For Picquet this evening at 6 o'clock. 1 Sergt. 10 Private.

 

 

December, 14th. 1775

Parole, St. Paul.

 

G.O.

Field Officer to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Whoever is found drunk on guard or duty, shall be confined 48 hours, on bread and water, and those off duty so offending, shall be confined 24 hours in like manner.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening at 6 o'clock, 1 Sergt. & 10 Private. For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley, Ensign King, Lieut. Scott, 3 Sergts, 2 Corpls. & 40 Private.

 

After Orders.

The Quarter Master will not for the future deliver to any single man, any ammunition, the Captain or commanding officer of companys, will make a demand of the Qr. Master in writing, of a certain number of cartridges, who has orders to deliver them, on such orders, when that quarter is expended, on a fresh order, more will be delivered.

 

An officer a company will be on the Parade every day at Guard Mounting, to examine the arms of the men for guard and to see their cartridge boxes are compleated to 18 rounds per man.

 

Abstracts from each Company to be given to the Quarter Master, of the pay due to the British Militia.

 

 

December 15th. 1775

Parole St. Martin.

 

Field Officer to-morrow, Major Mackenzie & Major Baby.

 

Five men without arms from the British Militia to attend Captain Johnston at his house to-morrow morning at 10 o 'clock.

 

R.O...For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Phillips, Lieut. Grant, B : 3 Sergeants 2 Corporals, & 40 Private. Lt. Lindsay to join Cape Diamond Guard immediately in room of Lieut Scott taken sick.

 

For Picquet this evening at 6 o'clock, 1 Sergt. 10 Private.

 

 

16 Decmr.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

G.O. Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening 1 Sergt. & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Lindsay, Lt. Fargues, 3 Sergeants 2 Corporals & 40 Private.

 

The Taylors are not to be excused duty any longer.

 

 

December 17th. 1775

Parole, St. Luke.

 

G. O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Whenever there is an alarm, an officer from each corps, to be sent to the Main Guard to receive orders.

 

R. O. For Picquet this night, 1 Sergt. & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lt. Finlay and Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 2 Corporals & 40 Private.

 

A review of arms and ammunition to-morrow at 10 o'clock, at The Recollees. The officers will take care that their mens pieces are unloaded & clean, both without and within.

 

 

December 18th.

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

G.O.

 

Field Officers to-morrow Major MacKenzie & Babie.

 

No artillery to be fired at, or near the General Hospital.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening at 6 o'clock at the Jesuits Colledge, Lt. Shepherd 1 Sergt. & 19 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Grant L. and Lieut. Lees, 3 Sergts. & 41 Rank & File.

 

Simon Ecuyer of Capt, Harrison's company is appointed Sergeant in that company. The officers of the British Militia, that wish to have private cloathing, may have a suit each, by applying to the Quarter Master.

 

The commanding officers of companies, that want flints for their respective Compys. may have them by applying to the Quarter Master.

 

 

December 19th.

Parole St. Jude.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 Sergt. 19 Rank & File. For guard to-morrow. Capt. Ainsley, Ensn. King and Lt. Scott, 3 Sergeants, 2 Corporals and 41 Privates.

 

 

QUEBEC 20th Decr. 1775

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

Garrison Orders,

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening, Lt. Scott, in place of Lieut. Lindsay who mounted guard for him, one sergeant 19 Rank & File.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Phillips & Lieut. Grant, B. 3 Sergeants & 41 Rank & file.

 

Whatever company of British Militia will for the future neglect to give the provision returns, to the Quarter Master, the day before provision day, shall lose that week's provisions, and whatever returns will be ordered in future, to be given into the Quarter Master unless such orders are comply'd with and the returns given in at the time appointed, or soon after, the Quarter Master will be under a necessity of complaining to the Commanding Officer, as no regularity can be carried on in any corps, without paying due attention to the orders they receive.

 

It is recommended to the Captains or Commanding officers of Company's to see that every man in their company's be immediately supplied with stoppers to their firelocks, and leather straps to the end of their cartridge boxes.

 

 

December 21st.

Parole, St. Anthony.

 

G.O.

Field Officer to-morrow, Major Mackenzie & Babie. A Garrison Court martial to sit to-morrow morning at the Main Guard. Captain Nunn President.

 

Members.

Lt. Langcroft 

Lt. Littleworth

Lt. Blow         

Lt. Watts

 

R.O. For Picquet this night, Lt. Grant B. 1 Sergt. 19 R & file. For guard to-morrow Capt. Grant, Ensign Wills, 3 Sergts. & 39 Rank & file.

 

 

QUEBEC the 22nd. December 1775

Parole St. Francois.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this night, Lt. Fargues, 1 Sergt. 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lt. Finlay, 3 Sergts. & 40 Rank & file.

 

The Commanding officer of Companys may apply to the Quarter Master, as soon as ;they please, for private cloathing and Epaulets for the officers, and one month's pay for the British Militia, at the same time, they may receive what cloathing they want to compleat their companys. As the Quarter Master is to make a return to the Commanding Officer of what cloathing he received, what lie issued out, and return them to the King's Store, which remains in his hands, it is therefore requested whatever companies are now deficient of cloathing, will send for it to the Quarter Master, Sergeant Anderson's house, this afternoon or to-morrow, where attendance will be given to serve them.

 

 

December 23rd. 1775

Parole, St. Charles.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. For Picquet to night, Ensign Renaud, 1 Sergt. & 19 R. & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lt .Shepherd, 3 Sergeants, 2 Corporals & 40 Rank & file.

 

One half of the officers & men of duty, in the Upper Town, to assemble at the refectoire of the Recollets, this evening at 8 o'clock, half of those of Duty in the Lower Town to assemble at the Nunnery, there.

The remainder are requested not to undress themselves but to be in readiness to turn out at a moments warning. The commanding officers of companies are desired to see that their men's cartridge boxes are com-pleated with ammunition, and that each man have a package of 10 Rounds besides.

 

 

December 24th

Parole, St. John.

 

 G.O.

Field Officer to-morrow, Major McKenzie and Baby

 

R.O. For Picquet this night, Lt. Grant L. 1 Sergt. 19 R. & file; for guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergeants and 41 Rank & file.

 

 

December 25th.

Parole, St. Clement.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. The extraordinary pickett of the British Militia, to assemble every evening in the Upper Town, and Lower Town, till further orders, as ordered the 23rd instant.

 

It is not expected that they keep a Centry, or do any duty, except in case of an alarm. The sergeants have been very remiss in making their reports of the Sick, if they are not more attentive for the future in that, and other points of their duty, the Commanding officer will be under a necessity of having them brought to a Court Martial who are remiss in their duty, and Broke.

 

 

QUEBEC 26th. Decmr. 1775

Parole, St. Therese

 

Garrison Orders.

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow, Major Cox & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

For Picquet this night Lieut. Scott. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Lindsay, 3 Sergeants & 41 Rank & file.

 

And the Adjutants and Qr. Master have directions to confine such sergts. as neglect their duty either in attending for orders or warning their men or making returns.

 

 

Decmr. 27th.

Parole, St. Phillip

 

G.O.

Field officer to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening Lt. Grant 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainslie and Ensign Wills, 3 Sergeants and 41 Rank & file.

Sergeant Ecuyer is appointed Sergt. Major to the British Militia, in the Room of Sergeant Grant reduced for incapacity.

 

 

December 29th. 1775

Parole St. Charles.

 

G.O.

Field officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés. Every soldier of Militia who shall for the future be absent from the parade, when order'd for guard shall be mulct a weeks pay and Provisions.

 

The men are not to fire their Pieces in the streets, but when necessary to have them unloaded, an officer per company will attend his own men to the Ramparts of the River side, between the hours of eleven & one, and will make them fire at a mark, it is recommended to the officers to confine any man who is found disobeying this order.

 

A return of the sick to be given to Dr. Mabane, every Sunday afternoon, Capt. Jones is desired to have locks to all the ammunition boxes immediately and the keys to be given in charge to the officer commanding the gunners, at the difft. guards.

 

R.O. Picquet this evening Lt. Finlay, 1 Sergeant 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 41 R. & File.

 

The officers and men who come of guard and all those who are not for guard each day, are constantly to assemble either at the Refectoire of Recollees, or at Mr. Renaud 's house, Lower Town, every evening at eight o'clock 'til further orders.

 

 

Decemr. 30th.

Parole, St. Denis.

 

Field officers for to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

All the British Militia who are in want of wood are to address themselves to their captains, for a Certificate that they are in real want. The Captains are on no account to grant Certificates, without informing themselves whether the persons so demanding wood, are really in want and after he has made his examination he will grant a Certificate, and those who are so in want

are to address themselves to Capt. Charles Grant, Captain Robert Lester or Lt. William

Lindsay, who will receive two dollars for each cord so delivered.

 

A Court martial to sit immediately at the Main Guard.

 

 Captain Ainslie President.

 

Members

 

Ensign King  

Lt. Grant, B.

Lt. Lindsay    

Ensn. Wills.

 

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 Sergeant, 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Shepherd, 3 Sergeants & 41 Rank & file.

 

 

December 31st.

Parole St. Augustine.

 

Garrison Orders.

Field Officers to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major. Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

For Picquet this evening Ensign Lees, 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Lester, Lieut Murray, 3 Sergeants 41 Rank & file. If Lt.

 

Murray is still to be excused from duty on account of his Public Employ, Lieut. Drummond will be for guard to-morrow.

 

The Commanding Officer of the British Militia, returns his thanks to the officers and men of that Corps, for their readiness in turning out, and the spirit they showed this day, in Repulsing the enemy. The officers and men of the British Militia, are to parade with arms and three cartridges without Ball, to-morrow morning at half after nine o'clock, to attend the funeral of George Kerr & John Fraser, who were killed, bravely fighting for the King and Country, their memorys are to be honored by every brave man, and their example worthy of imitation.

The British Militia are desired to get their arms in good order immediately to review them on Parade tomorrow morning.

 

 

January 1st. 1776

Parole, St. Luke.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow Major Cox and Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

His Excellency General Carleton returns his thanks to the Officers and Men of the Garrison for their Gallant and spirited behaviour yesterday. The General was particularly pleased to see the Alertness and sobriety of the different corps which greatly contributed to the success of the day. He makes no doubt but that they will persevere in a conduct which redounds so much to their honour and security, and which is so much beneficial to the King's service.

 

A return of the killed and wounded in the several Corps to be given in to the Major of Brigade to-morrow at orderly time. The arms and accoutrements taken from the Rebels to be delivered to Mr. Rumsey.

 

R.O. Picquet this evening Ensign King, 1 sergt. 19 R. file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Lt. Scott, 3 Sergts. & 41 Rank & file. As the funeral preparations for the enterment of the bodies of the late Messieurs Kerr & John Fraser, were not ready at the time ordered yesterday. The British Militia are to parade for that purpose on the Grand Parade, to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. The Commanding officer of companies will review the arms, of such of their men as were not reviewed, and found in good order this morning.

 

 

January the 2nd, 1776

Parole, St. Ann.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Major Baby.

 

R.O. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Phillips 3 Sergeants and 41 Rank & file.

For Picquet this evening Lt. Lindsay 1 Sergt. 19 Rank & file.

 

 

Jany. 3rd. 1776

Parole St. Paul.

 

G. Orders.

Field Officers to-morrow Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

The Field Officers of the day, in the Upper Town, to visit the Prisoners and Hospital.

 

The General repeats the order, forbidding all persons from firing in the streets.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening Lieut. Grant B. One Sergeant and 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Wills, 3 Sergeants and 41 Rank & file.

 

 

Jany. 4th 1776

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Garrison Orders

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Colonel Duprés.

 

The General thanks the Officers and Men of the British Militia for their attendance at the

 

Extra Picquet and acquaints them, that it is discontinued.

 

R.O. For Guard this day, Capt. Johnston.

 

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Fargues, 1 Sergeant & 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Fin-lay, 3 Sergeants & 41 Ranks & file.

John Laforme of Captain Johnston's Co. is transferred to Captain Lester's.

James Costineaux do do to Captain Ainsly's.

 

All the officers & men of duty, to attend the funeral of the late Mr. John Lester, and to assemble on the grand Parade, at half past twelve o'clock to-morrow. Captain Harrison's compy with arms, and three cartridges p. man without ball, the rest without arms.

 

The following persons being absent from the Parade at guard mounting are to be Mulct, a weeks pay & provisions, and those absent from1775 Picquet, and Fatigue to be fined 3 shillings each.

 

1775

 

Dec 31

Capt. Johnston's Co. absent from guard mounting.

Francis Berthelot       

Arch Farguson

 

Capt. Harrisons’s Co. absent from guard mounting

James Durward

Joseph Wolfe

 

1776   4 men names not given in Capt. Grant's do

 

Jany 2

Peter Laforme, Capt, Johnston's            do

 

Capt. Grant’s Absent from Piquet.

Duncan McDonald Jr.

Alexr. Wallace

Robt. McLeod            .

 

Capt Ainslie's, absent from Fatigue         

John Laforme & 2 of men names not given

 

3rd.

do do do guard mounting

James Gordon

Robert Halden          

 

do do do Picquet

John Bell

 

 

January 5th. 1776

Parole, St. John.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morow, Major McKenzie & Major Babie.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening Ensign Renaud 1 sergt. 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Shepherd 3 Sergeants & 41 Rank & file.

 

 

January 6th. 1776.

Parole St. Francis

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening Lt. Murray, 1 Sergeant. 19 Rank & file

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston, Lieut. Shepherd 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals 41 Rank & file.

 

All those in Public employ are to mount Picquet, when it comes to their turn, for duty, but are not to be put upon guard. Joshua Wolfe, is appointed to do duty as Sergeant in Captain Harrison's Company.

 

 

QUEBEC 7th. January 1776

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col Duprés.

 

R.O. For guard this day Lt. Drummond in place of Lieut. Shepherd, taken sick.

 

For Picquet this evening Ensign King, 1 sergeant and 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Scott, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

8th January

Parole St. Nicholas.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Babie.

 

R. Orders. For Picquet this evening Lt. Lindsay, 1 Sergt and 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Rank & file.

 

 

9th January 1776

Parole St. Jude.

 

G.O.

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening L. Grant B : 1 Sergt. 19 Rank & file

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign Wills. 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals 41 Rank & file.

 

 

Garrison Orders the 10th Jany. 1776

Parole St. Clement

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox and Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

A Garrison, Court Martial to sit to-morrow, at the Main Guard, at 11 o'clock, Major McKenzie President.

 

Members

Capt. Foucks           

Capt Nairn

Capt. Owen  

Capt Nunn

 

R.O. For fatigue immediately Capt. Johnston, Lt, Drummond, Lt. Scott, 3 Sergeants & 62 Rank & file.

 

For Picket this evening Lieut. Fargues, 1 Sergt. 19 Rank & File.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut Finlay, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Rank and file.

 

 

Jany. 11th 1776

Parole, St. Denis.

 

G.O.

Field Officers, to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

As divers disorders have arisen from the retailing of spirituous licquors, to the great detriment of His Majesty's Servise, and to the disturbance of Publick peace and tranquility, His Excellency Genl. Carleton orders that no more licquor be sold to those people who make a practice of Retailing it.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 Sergeant and 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Shepherd, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC the 12th. January 1776

Parole St. Charles.

 

G.O.

Field Officer, of the day, to-morrow Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.          

 

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Murray, 19 Rank &file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

The General has ordered Palace Gate to be opened to-morrow at 9 o'clock, a covering party to go out and take post near Mr Grant's House, all the British Militia off duty, have therefore leave to go out to St. Rocks and to continue to forage for wood, within the Centries, they have leave to bring in any wood they find, in and about the burn'd houses and to cut down and bring in any picketts they find.

 

Any man that goes out to plunder, or bring anything into Town, but firewood will be immediately confined.

 

And in order to give the men more time to supply themselves with wood, the guards will not be relieved 'till two o'clock.

 

 

January 13th.

Parole, St, Therese.

 

G.O.

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. For Picquet this night, Lieut. Drummond, 1 Sergt. 19 E. & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign King 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 41 Private.

 

 

QUEBEC 14th January 1776. G.O.

Parole St. Phillip.

 

Field Officer of the day, tomorrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

For Picquet this evening Lt. Scott, 1 Sergt. 19 Bank &file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Lindsay, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, & 41 Private.

 

 

January 15th.

Parole St. Augustine.

 

G.O.

Field Officer for to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. A regimental Court Martial to sit at the Main Guard immediately.

Capt. Harrison President.

 

Members

Lt. Shepherd

Ensign Lees

Ensign Renaud         

Ens. Phillips.

 

Any man who embezles any of his ammunition, will be stopped 4 coppers for each cartridge.

 

For Picquet this evening Ensign Phillips, 1 Sergeant 19 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Fargues, 3 Sergeants 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

 

January 16th

Parole St. Francois.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening, Ensign Wills, 1 Sergeant & 19 private. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Grant B: 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals and 41 private.

 

 

January 17th. 1776.

Parole St. Luke.

 

G.O.

Field Officer of the day to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

If the weather will permit, Palace G-ate will be opened at 9 o'clock to-morrow for the purpose of bringing in wood, & in that case the guards will not be relieved 'till two o'clock.

 

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Finlay one sergeant & 19 Private. For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

Those Companies who have not three Corporals are to appoint them immediately. Those men who have been absent from duty to be mulct a week's pay and no provisions. And every Sergeant and Corporal of the British Militia, to be provided with a Bolle of the Company, so that he may be able to acc't. for the state of it whenever it shall be called for.

 

Returns to be given in to the Qr. Master, signed by the Capt. of each company, of the number of men that draw pay, from the 18th. December last to the 17th. inst. enclusively. It is not necessary to specify the names of men as it will save trouble.

 

 

Jany. 18th. 1776

Parole St. John.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lt- Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R.O. For Picquet this evening Lieut. Murray, 1 Sergeant 19 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergts. 3 Corpls. & 41 private.

 

After Orders.

One Capt. 2 Subs : & all the men of the British Militia not for guard, to parade at the Recollets for fatigue to-morrow morning at 9 o 'clock, as many as can, are to bring Shovells with them.

 

R. Orders.

For this duty Capt Ainsley, Ensign Phillips, Lieut. Grant B : with a Sergeant, or Corporal, from each Company, and all the men not for guard.

 

 

January 19th.

Parole St. Phillip.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Drummond, 1 Corporal & 10 Private.

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign King, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

 

January 20th.

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

G.O. Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Scott & 11 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals and 41 private.

 

After Orders for the 20th January continued.

The British and French Militias, to mount guard tomorrow morning at half past eight o 'clock. And Palace gate to be opened at half past nine, for the men off duty, to supply themselves with firewood.

 

 

January 21st.

Parole, St. Jude.

 

G.O.

Field Officers, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening Ensign Phillips, 1 Corporal 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Grant B: 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals, 41 Private.

 

After Orders.

No more shells are to be thrown, from the mortars, Howitzers or Cohorns, without an express order from the General, except in case of an alarm, on the Enemy's making an attack, on any part of the Garrison or attempting to attack any of our out parties.

 

Adjutant Mills, Qr. Master Sinclair, a field officer and as many of the British Militia Sergeants as can be got together, are to meet at the Barracks Yard, to-morrow after guard mounting to attend at the Distribution of the wood now bringing into Town.

 

 

January 22nd 1776.

Parole, St. Clement

 

G. O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening Ensign Wills, 1 Corporal, 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Fargues, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

If the weather permits Palace Grate will be opened to-morrow morning at half past nine o'clock, and every person will have liberty to bring what wood they can for themselves, and the guards to be relieved at nine o'clock.

 

Mr. Dumas is to give in a return in writing every morning at guard mounting, to the field officer of the day of the quantity of flour ground daily by his Mill.

 

The officers of the guards are to confine every person seen walking on the ramparts, except those oh duty, or the officers of the Garrison.

 

 

G. O. January 23rd. 1776

Parole, St. Maloe.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

R.O. For picquet this evening, Lieut- Finlay, 1 Corpl. &10.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals and 41 Private.

 

 

G.O. 24th January.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officer of the day to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign King, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 4l private.

 

After Orders.

The guards are to mount to-morrow at half past 8 o'clock.

 

Palace Gate is to be opened at nine, and each company will be allowed, a King's slay, which Lafrance will deliver at the gate, to the persons appointed to receive them.

 

 

G.O. 25th. January 1776.

Parole, St. Francis.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening Lieut. Scott, 1 corporal & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lt. Lindsay, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

After Orders.

No man to presume to change from one company to another without leave from the commanding officer, nor are the Sergeants or Corporals to consider any man as changed from the companies they now belong to 'till mention'd in orders.

 

 

G.O. 26th. Jan. 1776.

Parole, St. Paul.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Major Babie.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening Ensign Phillips, 1 corpl, 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Grant B : 3 sergeants 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

The guard will mount at half past eight to-morrow morning and each company will receive one of the King's sleds to bring in wood, if the weather permits.

 

If any man of the British Militia for the future applies to any commissioned or non commissioned officer of his company, declaring he will lay down his arms, and refusing to do his duty, in the company he belongs to, is directed to send, or take him immediately and confine him, in the Black Hole, at the Barrack guard.

 

Any man of the British Militia who finds himself agrieved in his company, or otherwise, is to apply to his captain, or commanding officer of the company for redress, and if he thinks he does not receive satisfaction from his officer, he will then make application to Lieut. Col. Caldwell, or Major Ecuyer, who will immediately inquire into the affair & see justice done. When any man is warned for duty, he must do the duty he is warned for even though he would think it out of his turn, but on complaint after the duty is done, if he has been warned out of his turn, he shall have ample satisfaction.

 

Genl. Orders.

It is the General's orders, that each Capt. shall be answerable for the amunition he receives for his company, and he is directed to stop four coppers per cartridge from each man, who embezles any part of his amunition.

 

Any of the orderly sergeants who shall for the future absent themselves from orders at the usual time of giving them out, which is immediately after guard mounting, will be mulct a weeks pay.

 

 

G.O. Quebec the 27th. January 1776.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Fargues 1 corporal & 10 P.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Finlay, 3 Sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. the 28th January 1776.

Parole, St. Clement.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 Corporal & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant. Ensign Lees, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 37 private.

 

After Orders.

For the out lying picquet at Palace Gate 4 private.

 

For fatigue at half past nine o'clock to-morrow morning 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, & 18 private, to parade at palace gate to-morrow at nine o'clock, with six of the King's slays to bring in wood for the Recollees.

 

Regimental Orders;

Hugh Ritchie is transferred from Capt. Johnston to Capt. Harrison's Company

 

 

Garrison Orders Quebec 29th Jany. 1776

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening Lieut Drummond, 1 corporal & 10 private.

 

Outlying pickett at Palace gate 4 pte.

 

Fatigue to-morrow at half past nine, 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal & 18 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign King, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals 37 private.

The officers of the guards are to confine, every person seen walking on the Ramparts, except those oh dirty, or the officers of the Garrison. The guards to be relieved at half after & o'clock to-morrow morning.

 

 

January, 30th. 1776

Parole, St. Andrew

 

G.O.

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

No persons to prevent the chimney sweepers from doing their duty, provided they come at proper time.

 

The guards to mount for the future at half after eight o'clock.

 

R. O. For picquet this evening Ensign Wills, 1 corporal & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Scott, 3 Sergts. 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

John Tittley and Robt. Jackson are ordered to do duty in Capt. Lester's Company.

 

 

31st January 1776

Parole, St. Ann,

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox and Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening Lt. Lindsay, 1 Corporal & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 41 Private.

 

 

February 1st. 1776.

Parole, St. Theresa

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie,

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening Lt. Grant B : 1 Corporal. & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Wills, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

Feby. 2nd. 1776

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

G.O.

Field Officer to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Fargues, 1 corporal, 10 private.

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Finlay, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals 41 private. The Sergeants to attend for orders at 12 o'clock every day.

 

The Barrack Master is constantly to repair all deficiencys in the different guard rooms.

 

 

3rd. February 1776

Parole, St. Antoine.

 

G.O.

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cox & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud ,1 Corpl. & 5 private.

 

Outside picquet 5 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign Lees, 3 sergts. 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

G.O. February 4th. 1776.

Parole St. Therese.

 

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow, Majors McKenzie and Babie.

 

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 corporal & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. February 5th.

Parole St. Joseph.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

The field officer will dismiss the picquet a little after day light, unless he finds it necessary to detain them longer.

 

Regiml. Orders.

For picquet this evening Lt. Scott, 1 corpl. & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley and Ensign Phillips.

 

A return of the arms received by each company and now in their possession to be given in to

the Qr. Master, to-morrow at orderly time.

 

 

G.O. Feb. 6th. 1776.

Parole, St. Charles.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

If any gentleman of the British Militia have found a spy-glass, not belonging to himself, covered with green Baizl, he is to send it to Col. McLean, who has lost it, or if any one has found it they will receive on delivery to the Col. half a guinea reward.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Grant B : 1 corpl. & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign "Wills 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

Feby. 7th.l776

Parole, St. Laurence.

 

Field Officers for to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Babie.

 

The General is sorry to find that the officers of both the British and French Militia, have relaxed very much in their duty, and make a practice of leaving their guards to go to supper, it is ordered for the future, that any officer found absent from his guard by the Offr. going the Bounds, shall be immediately relieved and confined, that also they shall not give leave of absence to any of their men after 6 o 'clock, on any account whatsoever.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Finlay, 1 corpl. & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Renaud 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

February 8th. 1776.

Parole St. Dennis.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Grant L : 1 Corpl. & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. February 9th.

Parole St. Simon.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond 1 Corpl. & 10 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensign King, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

QUEBEC the 10th. Feby 1776.

Parole St. John.

 

Garrison Orders. Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Ensign Phillips, 1 sergeant 16 Rank & file.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Grant B: 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. 11th. February.

Parole St. Jude.

 

Field Officer of the day to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

Every officer and man of duty, to parade to-morrow morning at the Recollets, at 8 o'clock, and each man to bring a snow shovel, to clear the Rampts.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Fargues, 1 sergt. 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Finlay, 3 sergts. 3 corporals & 41 Rank & file.

 

 

G.O. February 12th.

Parole, St. Martin.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

All the officers & men of duty, to parade at the Recollets with snow shovels and snow shoes, to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. The General desires his thanks, may again be given to this Garrison for the zeal and chearfulness, with which they continue to perform their duty, in this severe season. He has no doubt, but that they will persevere in the same good conduct to the end.

 

The order of the 7th inst. was only meant to stimulate and awaken some few, whose attachment to government is undoubted, but their want of experience might prevent their perceiving how essentially necessary, strict vigilance & attention to military orders, may prove, even against a defeated Rable. This being once pointed out to them, he is confident they will follow for the future, the good example of their Brethren.

 

For picquet this evening Lt. Shepherd, 1 sergt. 16 Rank & file.

 

For guard to morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

For Fatigue to-morrow at 8 o'clock, with snow shovells & snow shoes, all the officers & men of duty.

 

 

G.O. 13th. Feby.

Parole St. Paul.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

R. Orders.

 

For picquet this evening, Lt. Grant L : 1 sergeant & 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt, Lester, Ensign Lees, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. 14th. February, 1776.

Parole St. Jude.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lt. Col. Caldwell and Major Ecuyer.

 

R. Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 sergeant & 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Johnston, Ensign King, 3 sergts. 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

 

G.O. 15th. February.

Parole St. Ann.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Major Cos & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

The order against any person appearing in the street after dark without a light is again repeated, any person who disobeys it, will be immediately confined. The Rounds, Patroles, Reliefs excepted.

 

All the men of duty to parade at the Recollées to morrow morning at 9 o'clock, with snow shoes, with an officer per company.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Scott, 1 sergeant, 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

 

Garrison Orders. QUEBEC February 16th. 1776.

Parole, St. George.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby. It is recommended to the British & Canadian Militia to form a volunteer picquet, during the dark nights, until the return of the moonlight, they will assemble for that purpose at the Recollees, every evening at eight o'clock.

 

Regl. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Ensign Wills, 1 sergt. 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Grant B : 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

Abstracts of the pay of the different companies to the seventeenth inst. inclusive, to be given

into the Quarter Master, at orderly time to-morrow.

 

John Tittley is to be struck out of Capt. Lester's Company, therefore no pay nor provisions is to be drawn for him in that company.

 

 

G.O.17th. February.

Parole St. Mark.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

The volunteer picquet of the British Militia will assemble at Mr. Drummond's and Mr. Collins, the Centinel at the Barrier, has orders to let them pass till nine o'clock without the countersign.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Fargues, 1 sergt. & 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Finlay, 3 sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

The Captains will enquire into the cause of their men's absence from duty, & report the same to the commanding officer such as have had a reasonable excuse, if it appears that they have not been duly warned, the orderly sergeant or corporal shou'd be mulct in place of the men, whom he neglected to warn.

 

 

G. O. the 18th. February.

Parole, St. Matthew

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

All men of duty, with an officer per company, to Parade to-morrow morning immediately after guard mounting with snow shovels & snow shoes.

 

Reg. Orders.

For picquet this evening Ensign Renaud, 1 Sergeant and 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Shepherd, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals and 41 private.

 

 

G. O. 19th February, 1776.

Parole St. John.

 

Field Officers, to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby. The guards will endeavour to detect those people who contrary to orders continue to discharge their pieces in the street, that they may be punished for their disobedience.

 

A Garrison Court martial will sit to-morrow at eleven o'clock. Lieut. Col. Caldwell President, Capt. Nunn & Capt. Foucks, Capt. Nairn & Capt. McDougal, Members. To try all such prisoners as shall be brought before them.

 

Regl. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Ensign Lees, 1 Sergt. & 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Grant L: 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

The orderly Sergeants are to keep a particular Roster, for the Picquet, that each man may have it regularly in his turn.

 

 

G.O. the 20th, February.

Parole, St. Mary.

 

Field Officers for to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major. Ecuyer.

 

Mr. Miles Prenties is appointed Provost Martial, to this Garrison with the rank of Lieutenant, as given him by Genl. Wolfe, in the last war. The guards are to assist him with whatever partys he may demand from them.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Scott, 1 Sergt. & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Drummond, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, & 41 Private.

 

Ensign Wills, 1 sergt. & 20 private with arms & ammunition and snow shoes to assemble to-morrow morning at Day Breake on the Grand Parade.

 

 

Quebec Garrison Orders. 21st Feby. 1776.

Parole, St. George.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox and Col. Duprés.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, and to assemble on the Grand Parade at retreat beating, Ensign Phillips, 1 Sergt. & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Grant B : 3 Sergts, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

To relieve the volunteer party, on the outside of the walls, to assemble at the same time and place, Lieut. Fargues, 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal & 19 Private.

 

It is recommended to the officers, to see that their men's arms, are in good order, and their ammunition complete.

 

 

G.O. Feby. 22nd. 1776.

Parole, St. Francis.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Mckenzie & Baby.

 

R. Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lt. Finlay, 1 Sergeant & 16 Private.

 

To parade at St: Johns Gate, to-morrow adorning with arms and ammunition, at six o'clock,

Lt. Grant L: 1 Corporal & 10 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Renaud, 3 Sergts. 3 Corpls. & 41 private.

 

All the men in public employ, in the several companies are to be put on the picquet Role by themselves,, the Roster to be kept by the Sergts. of the several companys, at orderly time, what men of that Role, they are to warn for Picquet.

 

 

February 23rd. 1776.

Parole, St. Ann.

 

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Shepherd, 1 sergeant & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Lester, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

G.O. the 24th. February.

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Major Cox & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Lost the 31st Decemr last a fusil and Bayonet, steal mounted, makers name, Barber, with inscription on the thum piece, as follows,—The gift of Major General James Wolfe,—left by mistake on the heap of arms, that the Rebels had surrendered that morning from whence it was taken away.

 

Also lost yesterday, a spy glass, mounted on silver, in joints that shut in, a fish skin outside. Whoever brings the fusil or the spy glass to Lieut. Col. Caldwell shall have four dollars reward.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 ser'gt. 16 private:

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston, Lieut. Scott, Ensign Phillips 3 sergts, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

G.O. Que. the 25th. February, 1776.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Majors McKenzie and Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Fargues, 1 sergt. 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Finlay, 3 sergts. 3 Corporals and 41 Private.

 

 

G.O. February 26th. 1776.

Parole, St. Jude.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Ecuyer. Captain Nairn is to act, as Major of Militia, agreeable to his commission of 9th. September.

 

Orderly time for the future, immediately after guard mounting.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 sergeant & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Shepherd, Lieut. Grant L : 3 Sergts, 3 Corpls & 41 Private.

 

A Court of enquiry to sit at the Main guard to-morrow at 11 o'clock, Capt. Grant, President.

 

Members.

Lieut. Murray

Lieut. Drummond

Ensign King  

Ensign Phillips.

 

QUEBEC The 27th February 1776.

Parole, St. Charles.

 

Field Officers to-morrow , Major McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 sergt. & 16 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign King, 3 sergts, 3 corpls. & 41 Private. All the men of duty, with an officer per company to parade to-morrow morning after guard mounting, for fatigue, and to bring with them what spades, Pickaxes & shovels they can furnish.

 

G.O. February the 28th.

Parole, St. Martin.

 

Field Officers for the day to-morrow, Major Baby & Lt. Col. Caldwell.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Lees, 1 sergt. & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensign Phillips, 3 sergeants, 3 Corporals and 41 Private.

 

A monthly return to be given in to-morrow at orderly time specifying all the casualtys, since last return.

 

The 29th Feby, 1776.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow Majors Nairn & Ecuyer.

 

All the non commissioned officers &c" who are not for guard the next day, are constantly to attend the volunteer picquet, & to sleep there 'till further orders. All the men off duty with an officer per company to parade for fatigue, with spades, shovels &c" immediately after guard mounting, every morning while the weather permits until the Ramparts are clear.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Aitkin, 1 sergt. & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lt. Grant B : Ensign Wills, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 41 private.

 

When a man is confined, the officer who confines him is immediately to report to the Commanding Officer, specifying the crime, he is guilty of.

 

When any officer falls sick, or unable for duty, he is to be reported immediately to the Adjutant, & when he recovers again he is to report himself, that he may be put on duty when it comes to his turn.

 

 

March 1st. 1776. G.O.

 Parole, St. David.

 

Field Officers, for the day, to-morrow Major McKenzie & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Col. McLean is very sorry to find, that Capt. Harrison neglects his duty in hot attending the extra picquet with his brother officers.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Finlay, 1 sergt, & 16 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lieut. Fargues, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 41 Private.

 

For the extra Picquet, all those who are not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

G.O. March the 2nd.

Parole, St. Laurence.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Baby & Lt. Col. Caldwell.

 

Regimental Orders.

A Court Martial to sit this day at the Main Guard at 11 o'clock. Captain Lester. President.

 

Members.

Lieut. Shepherd.     

Lieut Grant. L:

Ensign Renaud         

Ensign Lees.

 

For Picquet this evening Lieut Shepherd, I Sergt. & 16 pvte.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Renaud & Lieut Grant B : 3 sergts, 3 corpls, 41 Pte.

 

A court of Enquiry to sit to-morrow at the Main guard at eleven o'clock, to enquire into the reasons why the men of the British Militia ordered to be mulct have to give against it. Captain Johnston President.

 

Members

Lieut. Scott   

Lieut Lindsay

Lt. Aitkin        

Lt. Grant B :

 

The Court will take of the fine, from those who have not been properly warn'd or the cause of it by sickness.

           

 

G.O. March the 3rd. 1776.

Parole St. Andrew

 

Field Officers for the day to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Scott, I sergeant & 16 private

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Grant, Ensign Lees, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

Sergeant Donald Fraser of Captain Ainsley's company is reduced to Private & to be mulct a weeks pay. By sentence of a court martial, Colonel Caldwell approves of the sentence of the Court Martial & orders is to be put in execution.

 

The Artillery are to take their proportion of the extra picquets at Mr. Collins's—for the extra picquet this evening, Capt. Ainsley, Ensign Phillips, 3 Sergts. 3 Corporals & 30 Private.

 

After Orders.

One Captain, 3 Subs: 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 30 private, from the B. M. are to attend the extra picquet at Mr. Collins' 'till further orders, together with such Gentlemen as chuse to attend them of their own Accord.

 

 

QUEBEC; March 4th. 1776.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lieut. Colonel Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, one sergt., 1 corpl. 19 private.

 

For the extra Picquet, this evening, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Gregorie, Ensign Wills, 3 sergts, 3 corporals & 30 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips, 3 sergts,.3 corporals, & 41 Private.

 

 

March 5th.

Parole St. Jude.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Baby.

 

One Sub. 1 sergt. 1 corporal & 20 private, to parade at the Recollets, every morning at 8 o'clock, of the B. M. for fatigue.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Grant B. 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, & 19 Private.

 

For the extra picquet, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Finlay, Ensign Renaud, Lieut. Young, & 30 private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, Lieut Fargues, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 men.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Aitkin, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

 

March 6th. 1776.

Parole St. Michael.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Wills, 1 sergt., 1 corpl. & 19 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Fargues, 3 ; sergts. 3 Corpls. & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet to-night, Captain Lester, Lt. Shepherd & Lt. Grant L : Ensign Lees, 3 sergts, 3 corpls. 30 Private.

 

After Orders.

Whenever a man is sent to the Garrison Hospital. The Sergeant or the Corpl. of the company he belongs to, will send along with him, a state of his case mentioning particularly the day he was taken ill. The simptoms of his Disorder and the manner of treatment since taken.

 

 

March 7th.

Parole St. Luke.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Lieut. Finlay, Lieut. Shepherd, 3 sergts. 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

Extra Picquet this night, Captain Alexander Johnston, Lieut. Gregory, Lieut Drummond, Lieut. Scott. 3 Sergeants, 3 corporals, & 30 private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock, Ensign Lees, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 private.

 

Corpl. Robt. Wilson of Capt. Ainsly's Co. is apptd Sergt. in the room of Sergt. Donald Fraser reduced.

 

 

Garrison Orders. March the 8th. 1776.

Parole, St. David.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut Col. Caldwell & Major Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Grant L. 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 Private.

 

For guard, to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Lees, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet this night, Capt. Ainsley. Lt. Lindsay, Lt. Young, Ensign Phillips, 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 30 private.

 

All those who absent themselves, either from the extra pickt or fatigue are to mount an extraordinary guard in the room of that duty, which they have neglect'd.

 

 

G.O. March 9th.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Ecuyer. The Lower Town Picquet, to assemble at the House of Mr. Lymburner 'till further orders.

 

Regimental Orders.

A return to be given in to the Quarter Master, on Monday next at orderly time, of those that do not chuse to ware the Uniform cloathing delivered to them, which the Quarter Master will receive again into the store.

 

For Picquet this evening. Lieut. Lindsay, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

Extra picquet to-night, Captain Harrison, Lieut. Aitkin, Ensign Wills, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals & 30 privates.

 

For fatigue at eight o'clock to-morrow, Ensign Renaud, 1 sergeant, 1 corporal & 20 private.

 

 

G.O. 10th. March 1776.

Parole St. Mary.

 

Field Officer to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lieut, Col. Duprés.

 

The different corps in Garrison, to be review'd on their alarm posts, by their respective commanding officers as soon as convenient, who will see that their men's arms and accoutrements, are in perfect good order, they will acquaint the Major of Brigade the night before at what time they are to parade.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening Ensign Phillips, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Aitkin, 3 serst. 3 corpl. & 41 private.

 

Extra Picquet to-night Captain Grant, Lieut. Finlay, Ensign Renaud, Lt. Shepherd 3 s. 3co. & 30 Private.

 

For fatigue this day at one o'clock 1 corpl. & 4 private.

 

All the B. Militia of duty, to assemble on the Grand Parade to-morrow at 12 o'clock, with their arms in good order and ammunition compleat, no man to be absent.

 

Duncan Pollock of Captain Ainsley's company is appointed corporal to said company, in the Room of corporal Wilson, preferred.

 

Garrison Orders.

The Picquet to assemble at retreat beating 'till further orders.

 

 

QUEBEC 11th. March 1776.

Parole St. George.

 

Field Officers, to-morrow, Major Baby & Lieut. Col. Caldwell.

 

One Captain, 2 Subs. 2 sergts. 2 corporals and 50 private, to assemble at the Grand Parade, this day at 1 o 'clock for fatigue, say of the British Militia.

 

Regml. Orders.

 

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Fargues, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow Captain Ainsley, Ensign Wills, Lieut. Finlay 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 41 private.

 

For extra Picquet, this evening, Captain Lester, Lieut. Grant L : Ensign Lees, Lieut. Drummond, 3 s. 3 c. & 30 Pte.

 

For fatigue this day at one o'clock, Captain Harrison, Lieut. Shepherd, Ensign King, 2 S. 3 C. & 50 P.

 

The guards are to mount for the future at 9 o'clock 'till further orders.

 

 

G.O. March 12th. 1776.

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Shepherd, 1 S. 1 C. & 19 Private

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Ensign Renaud, 3 sergts, 3 corpls. & 41 private.

 

Extra Picquet this evening, Captain Johnston, Ensign King, Lieut. Scott, Lieut. Lindsay, 3 sergts, 3 corporals, & 30 private.

 

For fatigue, at one o'clock, this day, Ensign Phillips, 1 sergt. one corporal & 30 private.

 

In case of an alarm, the British Militia in the Upper Town will assemble on the Grand Parade, and those in the Lower Town at the Market Place. But the officers and non- commissioned officers will repair either to the Upper or Lower Town in proportion to the number of men quarter'd there, the Captains of the different companies will regulate that proportion and report to the Commanding officer.

 

The Captains will apply to the Quarter Master for a quantity of Buck shott, for the use of the company, and when the men loads, they are to put in three Buck shott, above the Ball, upon the first alarm.

 

In case of an alarm the Town Sergeant, and Mr. Wall, with the Newfd.Land & Halifax Artifrs., will join the corps de Reserve the whole to assemble on the General Parade, under the command of Major Nairn.

 

 

GARRISON ORDERS. QUEBEC.

March The 13th. 1776.

Parole, St. Martin.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Major McKenzie and Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Murray, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 30 pvte.

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Grant, Ensign Lees, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet, Capt. Alexander Johnston, Lt. Gregorie, Ensign Phillips & Lieut. Aitkin, 3 s. 3c. & 30 P.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, Lieut. Fargues, 1 S. 1 C. 20 P.

 

 

QUEBEC the 14th. March.

Parole St. John.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond, 1 S. 1 C. &19P.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Lester, Ensign King, 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet, Captain Ainsley, Lieut. Young, Ens. Wills, Lieut. Fargues, 3 S. 3 C. & 30 Private.

 

Fatigue to-morrow, at 8 o'clock, with their arms & accoutrements Lieut. Lindsay, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 pvte.

 

All those of the British Militia, who receive pay, and absent themselves from the parade, for picquet at Retreat, will be mulct a week's pay, and those who do net receive pay, being absent are to mount an extraordinary guard.

 

It is the Generals orders that no man who hath entered into the Militia since last cloathing return, shall receive any, & the commanding officer, wishes that the companies would make up their uniforms as soon as possible, not only because they will appear better under arms, but as an Honorable distinction to those who have distinguished themselves in the service of their King & Country, during the whole of this severe winter.

 

 

G.O. 15th. March.

Parole, St. Theresa.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell, and Major Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Scott, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 P.          

 

For guard to-morrow Capt. Alexander Johnston, Lt. Lindsay, 3 sergts. 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet, Capt. Harrison, Lieut. Finlay, Ensign Renaud, Lt. Shepherd 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 30 private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, at 8 o'clock, Lt. Aitkin 1 corporal & 20 private.

 

 

G. O. QUEBEC the 16th. March 1776.

Parole, St. Ann.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Phillips, 1 S. 1 C. & 20 P.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainsley Lt. Aitkin, Lt. Grant B : Ensign Wills, 3 S. 3 C. & 41 Private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, at 8 o'clock, Lt. Finlay, 1 S. 1 C. & 20 P. The Artillery company to take their proportion of fatigue daily until further orders.

 

It is the Generals orders, that in case of an alarm, Capt. Harrison & Captain Lester's companys shall assemble at the Market place in the Lower Town, & the other Three Companies of the British Militia shall assemble on the Grand Parade. And it is expected that all officers and men who are not for guard next day shall assemble at the Picquets, Capt. Harrison & Captain Lester's at Mr. Lymburners & the other three Companys with the Artillery at Mr. Collins's. Lieut. Grant L. is to do no other duty, but the Extra picquets at Mr. Lymburners, and such other duties as are to be done by day untill further orders.

 

 

G.O. 17th. March 1776.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

For fatigue to-morrow at 8 o'clock Ensign Renaud, 1 S. 1 C. & 20 P.

 

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Fargues, 1 sergt. 1 corpl & 19 Pvte.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Lieut. Finlay, 3 sergt. 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

Garrison Orders.

A return to be given in to Colonel McLean, every morning 'till further orders, of the names of the officers, non-commissioned officers & Privates of the British Militia, who attend at the extra Picquet at Mr. Lymburners.

 

Captain Grant, 1 Sub. 1 sergeant, 1 corporal per company to parade at 10 o 'clock, with snow shovels to clear the Batteries.

 

 

G.O. March 18th. 1776.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officers for to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Shepherd, Ensign Lees, 3 sergeants 3 corporals & 41 Private.

 

Extra Picquet, all the officers and men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The Captains or commanding officers of companies on the extra Picquets, will order a list of their men absent from the same, to be given to the adjutant, every morning at guard mounting.

For fatigue to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock, Lieut. Grant L : 1 sergnt, 1 corporal & 20 Private.

 

 

G.O. March 19th.

Parole St. John.

 

Field Officers for the day, to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Murray, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. 19 Pvte.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lt. Drummond, Ensign King, 3 sergts, 3 corpl. & 41 Private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, at 1 o 'clock, Lieut. Grant B : 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 private.

 

Extra picquet this evening, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The officer commanding the Extra Picquet, in the Upper and Lower Town, will order the Rolles, of the respective companies to be called over, in presence of an officer of each company every morning at day Brake & none are to depart 'till they are properly dismised.

 

 

Quebec Garrison Orders March 20th. 1776.

Parole St. Michael.

 

Field Officers for the day to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Lindsay 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston, Lieut. Scott, Ensign Phillips, 3 sergts, 3 corpls. and 41 Private.

 

For the extra picquet this evening all the officers & men of duty & not for guard to-morrow.

 

For fatigue at 1 o'clock to-morrow, Ensign Lees, 1 sergt, 1 corporal & 20 Private.

 

It is the General's orders that the cloathing that was given out by mistake to the men, who joined the British Militia since the first giving out the cloathing, be returned into the Captains stores & to be delivered to the men who have done duty the whole winter.

 

 

March 21, 1776.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Aitkin, 1 sergt. 1 corpl & 19 Private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea Lieut. Grant B : 3 segts. 3 Corpls. & 41 Private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, Lieut, Drummond, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 private.

 

Extra picquet this evening, all the officers and men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

QUEBEC 22 March 1776

Parole, St. Marck.

 

Field Officers for the day to-morrow, Major McKen-& Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Colonel McLean repeats the order, for the difft. officers commanding the different guards, to send their reports to the Main Guard.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening, Ensign Wills, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Lt. Fargues Lt. Finlay, Ensign Renaud, 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 41 private.

 

Fatigue at one o'clock to-morrow, Ensign King, 1 corpl. & 20 private.

 

Extra picquet this evening, all the officers and men not for guard to-morrow, and all those for the extra pkt. in the Lower Town, are to assemble at the House of Mr. Wilcox, 'till further orders, except Lieut. Grant L.

 

 

March 23rd. 1776.

Parole St, Matthew.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major Cox & Major Baby. The troop to beat, at 10 o'clock, and the guards to march at half an hour after, 'till further orders.

 

Regimental Orders.

For picquet this evening Lieut. Shepherd, 1 S. 1 C. &19P.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Ensign Lees, 3 Sergts. 3 corporals & 41 private.

 

Fatigue at 1 o'clock, to-morrow, Lieut. Scott 1 S. 1 C. & 19 P.

 

Extra picquet all the men and officers not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

Garrison Orders March the 24th. 1776.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Cols. Caldwell & Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Murray, 1 S. 1 C. & 19 pte.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lt. Drummond 3 Sergts. 3 C. & 41 P.

 

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Lt. Lindsay 1 s. 1. c. & 20 pte.

 

Extra picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

March the 25th.

Parole, St. Peter.

 

Field Officers for the day, Majors McKenzie & Ecuyer.

 

Field Officers for to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

 

 

S.

C.

P.

For picquet this evening Ensign King

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston Lt. Scott, Ens. Phillips, Lt. Lindsay

3

3

41

Fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock, Lt. Aitkin

0

1

20

 

4

5

80

           

It is the Commanding officer's orders, that the orderly Sergts. do warn their men for duty every day before three o'clock in the afternoon, and those whom they do not find at their lodgings, they are to leave notes for, expressing their names and the duty they are for, on failure of being mulct, a weeks pay.

 

For the extra picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

March 26th. 1776.

Parole, St. Luke.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lieut. Aitkin

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea, Lt. Grant B :

3

3

41

Fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock, Ensign Willis

1

1

20

 

5

5

80

 

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The Commanding Officer is very sorry to be obliged so often to find fault, with the non attendance of the British Militia, for the ordinary Picquet at the time ordered, it is his positive orders that every man warned for that duty, shall assemble at the Main Guard at retreat beating, from whence when assembled, they will form on the grand Parade and march immediately to Mr. Drummond's. It’s with the greatest regret, that the Commanding Officer is obliged to make use of harsh methods to inforce discipline, but his duty & the exigencies of the service required it, nor is it reasonable that the good men, of which there a great majority should be kept on the parade, waiting for the indolent and slothful, who must expect, when in fault to be not only fined but otherwise severely punished.

 

 

Garrison Orders, Quebec 27th. March 1776

Parole, St. Francois.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell, and Major Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lt. Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison Ensign Wills, Lieut. Fargues

3

3

41

For fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Ensign Phillips &

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers & men of guard & not for duty to-morrow.

 

 

28th. March 1776

Parole, St. Paul.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Nairn.

 

A court of enquiry to sit to-morrow at 12 o'clock at the Main Guard, the British Militia, 1 Capt. 1 Sub. the Canadian Militia 3 Subalterns.

 

R. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Ensign

1

1

19

Lees For guard to-morrow Capt. Grant, Ensign Renaud Lieut Shepherd &

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock, Lt. Grant B.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers and men, not for guard to-morrow.

 

For Court of enquiry to-morrow, Captain Alexr. Johnston & Lt. Grant L :

 

A list of the names of such persons as are in great distress for wood to be given into the Quarter Master to-morrow at orderly time, as a day will soon be appointed for their going out to Forage.

 

 

QUEBEC Garrison Orders, 29th. March 1776

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Major Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Murray

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Lester, Lt. Drummond, Ensign King

3

3

41

For fatigue Lieutenant Fargues

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all officers & men, not for guard tomorrow.

 

After Orders.

The guard to be relieved at nine o'clock to-morrow, & those persons who are in distress for want of wood, will be permitted out, at St. Johns Gate to forage for it. An officer and Sergeant, to attend at the gate, to see that none goes out, but those whose names have been given in to the Qr. Master.

 

For this duty Lieut. Finlay.

 

 

March 30th. 1776.

Parole St. Mary.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Ecuyer.

 

R. Orders.

For a covering party this day at 2 o'clock Ensign King 1 Sergt, & 10 private.

 

For picquet this evening Lieut. Scott 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 19 private.

 

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips, 3 sergts. 3 corpls. & 41 private.

 

For fatigue to-morrow, at 9 o'clock, Ensign Renaud, 1 sergt. 1 corpl. & 20 private.

 

Extra Picquet, all of the officers & men of duty and not for guard to-morrow.

 

Weekly and monthly returns, to be given in to-morrow at orderly time.

 

 

March 31st, 1776.

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

The guards to be relieved to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock, that those who want wood may have leave to fetch it, from the suburbs of St. Johns.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lt. Grant B :

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainsley Lieut. Aitkin

3

3

41

Fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock Lieut. Shepherd

1

1

20

For a covering partey to-morrow at 2 o'clock Ensign Wills

1

1

10

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

QUEBEC 1st. April 1776.

Garrison Orders. Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Field Officers for to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lieut. Fargues

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison Lt. Finlay, Ensign Renaud

3

3

41

For fatigue to-morrow, Lt. Grant L:

1

1

20

Extra picquet this night at Mr. Collins's Capt. Grant, E: Lees, Lt. Murray.

2

2

30

 

And it is expected that all those of duty will sleep in their cloathes so as to be ready to turn out at a moments warning in case of an alarm.

 

If any of the British Militia have got any powder Horns to dispose of, they are desired to deliver them to Quarter Master Anderson, & Col. McLean will pay for them.

 

 

April 2nd. 1776.

Parole, St. Charles.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Ecuyer.

 

R.O.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Ensign Lees

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Shepherd.

3

3

44

For fatigue at 9 o'clk to-morrow Lt. Drummond.

1

1

20

Extra picquet to-night Captain Lester, Ens. King, Lieut. Scott.

2

2

30

 

7

7

113

 

 

Garrison Orders. April 3rd. 1776.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Nairn. The effects of the late Captain Anderson, are to be sold on Friday next, between the hours of 10 & 11 o'clock at the Navy Battalion Mess House, where an Inventory may be seen.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lt. Drummond.

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensn. King, Lt. Scott

3

3

41

Extra picquet, Captn. Air. Johnston, Lt. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips

2

2

30

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Lt. Aitkin.

1

1

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 4th.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Baby.

 

R.O.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lt. Lindsay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston, Ensn. Phillips.

3

3

41

Extra Picquet this evening, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Drummond, Lt. Aitkin.         

2

2

30

The General order'd a working party of the whole Garrison to clear the Ramparts. All the officers &. men of the British Militia of duty, will assemble on the: Grand Parade to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock for that purpose, and bring as many tools with them as possible.

 

 

April the 5th. 1776.

Parole, St. Jude.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Grant B :

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainslea, Lt. Aitkin, Ensign Wills

3

3

41

Extra Picquet this night, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Fargues, Lt. Finlay.

2

2

30

Fatigue to-morrow at nine o'clock Ensign King.

1

1

20

 

As many inconveniencies have been found to happen from the doing Duty in the British Militia by Deputy. It is order'd that when any Gentleman wishes to hire his guard, that he acquaints the Adjutant of it, and who he has hired to do his duty, and the Adjutant has orders not to accept of any man, who hath not had a night in bed, or is for duty himself, the next day.

 

M. Orders:

Lieut. Fargues in room of Lieut. Aitkin taken sick.

 

Garrison Orders, the 6th. April 1776.

Parole, St. Ann.

 

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lt. Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison, Ensn. Renaud

3

3

41

Extra picquet this night, Captain Lester, Lt. Gregorie, Lt. Grant L:

2

2

30

For fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock Lt. Scott.

1

1

20

 

 

After Orders.

For the extra picquet this night, Captain Johnston, in room of Captain Lester, taken sick.

 

 

The 7th. April.

Parole St. Samuel.

 

G. Orders.

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lt. Murray

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant. Lt. Shepherd Ensign Lees

3

3

41

Extra Picquet this night, Capt. Ainsley, Lt. Young, Lt. Drummond.

2

2

30

Fatigue to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock Lt. Lindsay

1

1

20

Total

7

7

110

 

QUEBEC the 8th. April 1776.

Parole St. Marck.

 

G. Orders.

Field Officers for to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Ensign King

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston Lieut. Drummond   

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Ensign Phillips.

1

1

20

           

The full complement of the extra picquet to be taken from the four companys in the Upper Town, and a Sergeant, a Corporal, & 10 men from the two Companys, in the Lower Town, will form a picquet at Mr. Lymburners under the orders of Lieut. Grant. L:

 

For the extra picquet in the Upper Town. Capt. Harrison Ensign Wills, Ensign Renaud 2s. 2c. & 30 p.

 

It is the Commanding officers orders, that when any man of the British Militia, finds himself so ill, as to be incapable of doing his duty, That he immediately informs the orderly Sergeant of his Company of it, who is directly to leave a report of it in writing at the Surgeons quarters.

 

Garrison Orders April 9th. 1776.

Parole, St. Clement.

 

 Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Phillips.

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea, Lt. Scott, Lt. Lindsay

3

3

41

Extra Picquet in the Upper Town Captain Grant, Lt. Shepherd, E. Lees

2

2

30

Extra Picquet in the Lower Town

1

1

10

Fatigue at 9 o'clock Lt. Aitkin

1

1

20

 

8

8

120

 

Michel Levasseur of Captain Alexander Johnston's Compy. is transferred to Captain Lester's Company.

 

All those who absent themselves from their duty of fatigue for the future, will be confined in the Black hole. But previous to their confinement, the orderly sergeant or corporal is to bring them to the Main guard, at orderly time, that they may be examined as to the reasons of their absence.

 

 

QUEBEC the 10th. April 1776.

Parole, St. Peter.

 

Field; .Officer for this day, Lieut. Colonel Duprés, in room of Major Baby.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

As the British Militia have hitherto attended at the extra, picquets when ordered with commendable exactness, and, zeal for the common cause, the Commanding officer flatters himself as the dark nights now coming on, are in probability the last, in which they will have an opportunity of showing their zeal, that no man on any account will absent himself if able to attend.

 

For the extra picquet this night all the officers & men, of duty, and to assemble as follows : .

 

Every night at nine o'clock 'till further orders vizt. Artillery Company Capt. Alexr. Johnston's and Capt. Ainsley's at Mr. Collins Capt. Grant at the Hotel Dieu, Captain Harrison's at Mr. Willcocks and Captain Lester's at Mr. Printers.

 

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Fargues

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow Capt. Harrison, Lt. Grant B :

3

3

41

Fatigue at nine o'clock to-morrow Ens. Renaud

1

1

20

 

 

Quebec Garrison Orders 1776.

April 11th. 1776.

Parole, St, Francis.

Field Officers, to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lieut Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Grant, Ensign Renaud

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Lt. Fargues.

1

1

20

Extra picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow, and those for guard in case of an alarm, will immediately join their respective Companys, at the diff't. Picquets.

 

 

April 12th. 1776.

Parole, St. Luke.

 

G. Orders.     

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.         

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lt. Murray

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston, Lieut. Shepherd, Ensign Lees

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Lt. Drummond.

1

1

20

 

General Orders.

No cards to be play'd at either of the picquets, whoever disobeys this order shall be confin'd. It is intended that the people of the Extra Picquet should have so much rest as if they were at their own houses.

 

Regimental Orders.

A return to be given to the Quarter Master to-morrow at orderly time, of the men who have joined since the 14th. December, with the dates of their joining.

 

For the extra picquet this night all the officers and men off duty & not for guard to-morrow/

 

 

April 13th. 1776.

Parole, St. Thomas. Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

Picquet this evening, Lieut. Drummond.

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Ensn

King.

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Lt. Finlay

1

1

20

Extra picquet all the officers & men not for guard tomorrow.

 

 

April 14th. 1776.

Parole, St. Clement.

 

Field Officers of the day to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lt. Scott

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips

3

3

41

For fatigue at 9 o'clock, Lt. Shepherd.

1

1

20

For extra picquet all the officers & men of Guard & not for guard to-morrow.

 

The men of Capt. Harrison's Co. who lived in the Upper Town, are for the future to do extra picquet duty, with Capt. Grant's Company at the Hotel Dieu, and the men of Capt. Grant's Company who lived in the Lower Town, to do duty with Capt. Harrison's Co. at Willock's, & the men of the Artillery Company who live in the Lower Town are to do extra picquet duty with Capt. Lester's Company at Printers, and the men of Capt. Lester's Co. who live in the Upper Town, are to do that duty at Mr.Collin's.

 

Roles of that, in the Upper and Lower Towns to be given given to the Sergt of each that when the Roles are called the absentees may be known. It is permited Lt. Aitkin & Ensign Wills, shall change extra Picquet duty, the latter to do duty in Captain Grant's Company.

 

 

G.O. April 15th. 1776.

Parole, St. Paul.

 

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Aitkin.

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant. Lt. Grant B:

3

3

41

For fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock Lt. Grant L:

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all officers & men not for guard tomorrow.

 

The orders given yesterday, concerning the extra Picquets are countermanded. The officers are to assemble at their former picquet Booms, agreeable to the orders of the 10th instant, & the officers commanding companys, are to send a report, to the Adjutant at orderly time specifying the number & names of their absentees.

 

 

Garrison Orders. April 16th. 1776.

Parole St. Charles.

 

Field Officers to-morrow Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Ensign Wills

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow Capt. Johnston, Lt.Fargues.

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Ensign Lees.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The Commanding Officer is surprised, that notwithstanding the orders of yesterday, to find that the commanding officers of companys, at the diff. Picquets have neglected sending their reports to the Adjutant, & by some of the Sergeants neglecting it likewise, the General report cannot be made out as ordered by the Governor.

 

 

Garrison Orders. 17th. April, 1776.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers of the day, to-morrow, Lieut. Col Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Ensign Renaud

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow Captain Ainslea Ensign Lees, Lt. Shepherd.

3

3

41

Fatigue to-morrow at 9 o'clock Ensn. King.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The guards to be relieved at 8 o'clock to-morrow, & the men to go out for wood, at Palace gate, an officer per company will attend their men, and a field officer to superintend the whole.

 

 

April 18th. 1776.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lt. Murray          

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Harrison, Lt. Drummond, Ensign King.

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o 'clock to-morrow Lt. Lindsay

1

1

20

For extra picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

A Court Martial to sit to-morrow at 11 o'clock at the Main Guard.

Capt. Ainsley, President.

 

Members.

Lieut Fargues           

Ensign Wills

Lieut. Finlay  

Lt. Shepherd.

 

 

Quebec the 19th April 1776.

Parole St. Ann.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Cox & Baby.

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Lindsay

1

1

20

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Scott.

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Ensign Phillips.

1

1

20

 

The Commanding officer is very much surprised, to find that the British Militia pay so little attention to the orders, with respect to the Parading in time for Picquet, and the more so, as the other Corps, reflect & say, that it is done, in order to sculk from the Block Houses duty. As the British Militia have hitherto supported their credit Col. Caldwell flatters himself they will continue to do so, and that he will not be obliged to punish a neglect of duty wherein the credit of the Corps is so much concerned.

 

 

QUEBEC Garrison Orders, 20th. April 1776.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Field Officers for the day to-morrow Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

A Garrison Court Martial to sit to-morrow, at the Main Guard, at 11 o'clock. Capt. Nunn President.

Members

Lieut. Murray

Lieut. Perrault.

Lieut. St. Andrew         

Ensign Germain.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Grant B : Ensign Phillips.

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensign Wills, Lt. Fargues.

3

3

41

For fatigue Lt. Finlay.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

April 21st. 1776.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Finlay, Ensn. Renaud

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea, Lt. Shepherd

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Lieut. Grant B

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men, not for guard tomorrow.

 

The officers of companies are desired to make themselves masters of the detail of their company's so as to be able to know the number of men, they should have at their extra picquets. The men to be turned out every morning in the front of their picquet Rooms, and the Rolls called in presence of the officer commanding the company.

 

This order is found necessary to be repeated, as the Commanding officer finds considerable errors in some of the reports given in.

 

 

April 22nd. 1776

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

Field Officers, Major Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Murray, Ensn. Lees.

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison Lieut. Grant L: Lieut. Drummond

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow. Ensign Wills

1

1

20

The General desires, that every officer and man not actually on duty will attend the extra Picquet this night.

 

The Sergeants will enter their men's names, as they come to the extra picquet, and all who do not come before twelve o'clock at night are to be reported in the morning.

 

 

Quebec, April 23rd. 1776.

Parole St. George.

 

G. Orders.

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Ensign King, Lieut. Scott.

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lt. Lindsay

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow, Lt. Fargues

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

April the 24th.

Parole, St. John.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie, & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening ,Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut. Grant B: Ensign Wills

3

3

41

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Ensn. Renaud

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The Rolls to be called at the extra picquets, every night at 10 o'clock & the absentees reported in the morning.

 

 

Garrison Orders. Quebec the 25th. April 1776

Parole St. David.

 

Field officers, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

R. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Finlay

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensign Renaud

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o 'clock to-morrow Lt. Shepherd.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers and' men of duty.

 

 

April the 26th.

Parole, St. Charles.

 

Field officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Lieut. Shepherd

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Ainsley, Ensn. Lees, Lieut. Drummond

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o 'clock to-morrow, Ensign King

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

If any man shall presume to make a noise on the Extra Picquet, the Commanding officer present, is desired to send him immediately to the Main Guard.

 

 

Garrison Orders 1776

QUEBEC the 27th. April.

Parole, St. Ann.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Major McKenzie, & Lt. Col Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening, Lt. Murray

1

1

22

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Ensign King.

3

3

39

For fatigue at 9 o'clock Lt. Grant L

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

G. Orders.     

Captain Elison, Lt. Minzey are to command the guns on the Grand and Collibogus Battery.

 

Captain Gosselin, & Captain Gallilly are to command the guns on the Hotel Dieu & two gun Battery's.

 

Colonel Hamilton will furnish Seamen^ to work the guns on the Grand & Collibogus Batteries, & Captain Ellison will furnish Seamen to work the guns, on the Hotel Dieu & two gun Batteries.

 

They are to be free from all other fatigues, no other person to offer to fire the above guns, on either of those Batteries.      

 

 

QUEBEC the 28th. April 1776.

Parole, St. Joseph.

 

Field Officers to-day, Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening. Lt. Scott, Lt. Grant B;

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Grant, Lieut. Lindsay Ensign Phillips

3

3

40

Fatigue to-morrow Ensign Lees

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

The Garrison to hold themselves in readiness for a review of Arms and cloathing, at two hours warning.

 

R.O.

It is requested that the officers & men of the British Militia will appear in their uniforms when for Guard.

 

A Court of enquiry to sit at Col. McLeans Quarters immediately. Col. McLean President.

 

Members

Capt. Foucks           

Capt. Nunn

Captain Owen 

Capt. Park.

 

After Orders.

The Court of enquiry ordered this day, having found Captain Barnsfair, innocent of the want of respect to his superior, he is released from his arrest and returns to his duty.

 

A Garrison Court martial to sit at the Main Guard to-morrow.

Captain Owen President.

 Members

Lieut. Dufault

Lieut. LaCroix

Lieut. Drummond   

Ensign King.

 

 

April 29th. 1776

Parole, St. Luke.

 

Garrison Orders.

The Garrison Court martial having found Wm. Lean of the B. M. guilty of want of respect to Lt. Liard he will therefore comply with the sentence, ordering him to be mulct 1 weeks pay & provisions, and making an appollogie to Lieut. Liard in presence of two Commiss'd officers of the British Militia.

 

Field Officers to-morrow Lt. Col. Caldwell & Major Nairn.

 

Whenever any man is confined he is to be reported to the Commander of the Corps he belongs to.

 

Whenever any of the guns are out of repair; the officer under whose immediate charge they are, is not only to make the usual report, but is likewise to acquaint Mr. Rumsey Storekeeper of the Ordnance.

 

The Guards to mount to-morrow at 8 a'clock, and those who are in want of fuel, will be permitted out to gather picketting &c.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lieut. Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lt. Fargues.

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o'clock to-morrow Lt. Drummond.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

April 30th. 1776

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

G.O.

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Ecuyer.

 

Any person detected going up the face of the hill, leading to the Upper Town, from Sault-au-Matelot, Pres-de-Ville, or to the Chatteaux Batteries, shall be sent to the Main Guard, for disobedience of orders.

 

The Guards to mount at 8 o'clock & those in want of fuel will be allowed to go out for it, if the weather permits.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Ensns. Renaud & Lees.

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Lt. Shepherd, Lt. Grant L:

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o'clock Lieut. Scott.

1

1

20

Extra Picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

Garrison Orders. 1st. May. 1776.

Parole, St. Louis.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lt. Col. Duprés & Major Cox.

 

The guards to be relieved at 8 o'clock, to-morrow and those in want of fuel, will be allowed to go out for it if the weather permits.

 

R. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lieut Drummond

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea, Lt. Scott

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o'clock Lieut. Lindsay

1

1

20

Extra Picquet all those officers and men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

Garrison Orders 2nd. May 1776.

Parole, St. Andrew.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell & Major Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Ensign King Lieut. Lindsay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison, Lt. Grant B: Ensn. Wills

3

3

40

Fatigue at 9 o'clock Lieut. Fargues.

1

1

20

Extra picquet all the officers and men not for guard to-morrow.         

 

 

Garrison Orders 3rd May, 1776.

Parole St. Nicholas.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors Nairn & Ecuyer.

 

R.O.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lieutenant Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Grant, Lt. Fargues

3

3

40

For fatigue at 9 o'clock Ensign Renaud

1

1

20

Extra picquet all the officers and men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

QUEBEC the 4th. May 1776.

Parole St. John.

 

Field Officers to-morrow Major McKenzie & Lt. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lieut. Shepherd, Lt. Grant L:

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Ensn. Renaud & Ensn. Phillips

3

3

40

For fatigue to-morrow, at 9 o'clock Lieut. Grant B :

1

1

20

Extra picquet, all the officers and men of duty & not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

Garrison Orders the 5th May 1776.

Parole, St. Mark.

 

Field Officers to-morrow. Majors Cox & Baby.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening Lt. Drummond.

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensn. King

3

3

40

Extra picquet, all the officers & men not for guard to-morrow.

 

 

May the 6th 1776

Parole, St. George.

 

Field Officers to-morrow.

 

Regl. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For picquet this evening, Lieut. Scott, Lt. Finlay

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow Capt. Ainslea, Lieut Grant B : Ensign Renaud.

3

3

39

 

           

Garrison orders, Quebec 7th. May 1776.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Majors McKenzie & Ecuyer.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

Picquet this evening, Ensign Lees

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison Lieut. Shepherd.

2

2

24

 

 

May the 9th. 1776.

Parole, St. Andrew.

 

Field Officers to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Caldwell and Major Baby.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Ensign Wills.

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow Captain Grant, Lieut Scott

2

2

24

 

 

May the 10th. 1776.

Parole. St. Phillip.

 

Field officer to-morrow, Major Nairn.

 

The gates to be shut at retreat beating & the keys to be sent to the Main Guard.

 

All the Amunition stores, taken from the Rebels, to be sent without delay to Mr. Rumsey, Storekeeper for the ordnance. All provisions to be sent to Mr. Allsop & all papers & letters to be sent to the Lieut. Governor's, private baggage to be sent to Mr. Murray, Commissary for the Provisions, and the medicine chests and all other chemical Instruments to be sent to Doctor Mabanes.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening Lt. Fargues

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Lieut. Finlay

2

2

13

 

 

May the 11th. 1776.

Parole, St. Nicholas.

 

G.O.   

Field Officer to-morrow Major Ecuyer.

 

Captain Christopher Carleton, is appointed Aid de Camp, to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, and is to be obeyed as such.

 

A return to be given in immediately from each corps of the number of men killed & wounded during the siege, and likewise of those killed & wounded up the River last year.  

 

The ammunition in the different Guard rooms to be delivered to the Town Sergeant to-morrow morning.

 

Regimental Orders.

For guard this day, in room of Lieut. Finlay, Ensn. Renaud.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For Picquet this evening. Lieut. Shepherd

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Lester, Lieut.

Grant B

2

2

13

 

 

G. Orders. Quebec the 12th. May 1776. 

Parole, St. Michael.

Field Officer to-morrow, Major McKenzie.

 

R. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

Picquet this evening, Ensign Renaud

1

1

19

For guard to-morrow

2

2

13

 

 

May the 13th. 1776.

Parole, St. Mark.

 

Field Officer to-morrow, Lieut. Col. Duprés.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For guard to-morrow, Capt. Johnston, Ensn. Lees.

2

2

13

 

 

May 14th. 1776.

Parole, St. Paul.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Major Cox.

 

Mr. John Bullen is appointed Surgeon to the Artillery, in the absence of John Gill, 'till further orders.

 

R. Orders.

 

For guard to-morrow, 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals & 13 private.

 

The gentlemen who served as private in the B. M. and have not taken pay are exempted from duty untill further orders.

 

 

QUEBEC Garrison Orders.

May 15th. 1776.

Parole, St. Jude.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Major Baby.

 

R. Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For guard to-morrow, Captain Ainslea Ensign King

2

2

13

           

 

May 16th. 1776.

Parole, St. Michael.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Major Nairn.

 

Lieut. Colonel MacLean is appointed Adjutant General, to the Army, and is to be obey'd as such.

 

 

May 17th. 1776.

Parole, St. Patrick.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Major Ecuyer.

The detachments to Cape Rouge or Lorette, to be relieved to-morrow, when any party are detach'd from the Garrison, the Commanding Officers are to be particularly careful in preventing their men from plundering, or doing damage to the Inhabitants, the Commanding officers will be obliged to pay for all Damages done, and the men severely punished.

 

It is the Generals orders, that all the carpenters belonging to the Merchant Ships, or Transports do immediately repair on board the Commodore, in order to be put on board their different ships, as they are at present dispersed about the town and do no duty.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For guard to-morrow, Captain Harrison Lieut. Lindsay, Ensign Phillips.

3

3

39

 

 

 

Garrison Orders. 18th. May 1776.

Parole, St. Phillip.

 

Field Officer to-morrow Lieut. Colonel Gordon.

 

For guard to-morrow, 2 Sergts. 2 Corpls. & 13 Private.

 

 

May 19th. 1776.

Parole, St. Thomas.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

Field Officer to-morrow Major Cox. For guard to-morrow, Captain Lester Ensign Wills

2

2

13

 

 

Garrison Orders, Quebec 20th. May 1776.

Parole St. Phillip.

 

Field Officer to-morrow, Major French.

 

The Centrys are to challenge & the guards to turn out to the Rounds for the future.

 

Regimental Orders.

For guard to-morrow, 2 Sergts 2 Corpls. & 13 Private.

 

 

May 21st. 1776.

Parole St. Luke.

 

Field Officer of the day, Major Nairn in place of Majr. French.

 

Field Officer to-morow, Lieut. Col. McKenzie.

 

The General has appointed William Patterson and John Stephen Dean, to be Surgeon's Mates, in the General Hospital of the Army, and Doctor Macgaulay to be Surgeon to the British Militia.

 

Regimental Orders.

 

Serts.

Crpl.

Pvte

For guard to-morrow, Captain Johnston Lieut. Scott

2

2

13

 

 

Garrison Orders, Quebec. May 22nd. 1776

 

Field Officer to-day, Capt. Alexander Fraser in place of Lieutenant Colonel McKenzie.

 

Field officer to-morrow Captain McDougall.

 

The General returns his hearty and Sincere thanks, to the British and Canadian Militias of the Town of Quebec, for the Spirit and Perseverance they have shown, thro' the course of a very hard service, during a long and tedious winter. He ever shall endeavor to give them, whether Collectively or as individuals the strongest proofs of his entire satisfaction of their conduct, upon this trying and critical occasion.

 

The British and Canadian Militia, to be under Arms, on the Grand Parade to-morrow at 11 o'clock.

 

 

May 23rd. 1776.

 

Garrison Orders.

 

The Captain of each company of the British and Canadian Militia, are to take in the arms of their respective Companies, they will apply to Mr. Rumsey, Commissary of Artillery, who will deliver them proper arm chests, to keep them in. They will also apply Company by Company, to the said Commissary, to have the Arms of their Companies marked and numbered in the following manner.

 

No. 1. first Company of British Militia.

 

No. 1 first Company of Canadian Militia and so on, according to the number of Companies in each Corps.

 

They are frequently to examine the arms, and to see that they are constantly in good order.

 

 

QUEBEC the 1st. June 1776.

 

Garrison Orders.

It is the Generals orders, that the men belonging to the Militia shall have their arms returned to them, with Directions to keep them in proper order for service when called upon.

 

Regimental Orders.

The Captains of the different Companies, will assemble their men at their Quarters, and Comply with the above Orders, this day or to-morrow as may be most convenient.

 

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