1775 in Canada

Events from the year 1775 in Canada.

Incumbents

• Monarch: George III<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Governors

• Governor of the Province of Quebec: Guy Carleton
• Governor of Nova Scotia: Francis Legge
• Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland: Robert Duff
• Governor of St. John's Island: Walter Patterson

Events

• April 19 – The American War of Independence begins, at Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts.
• May 1 – A bust of George III is found, in Montreal, adorned with beads, cross, and mitre, with the words "Pope of Canada: Sot of England." A reward of 500 guineas does not lead to apprehension of the culprit.Template:Citation needed
• May 10 – Ethan Allen takes Fort Ticonderoga.
• June 9 – Martial law is proclaimed in Canada.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• August 21 – Generals Schuyler and Richard Montgomery, with 1,000 American Patriots come to Canada, and invite the inhabitants to rebel.Template:Citation needed
• September 17 – Montgomery besieges Fort St. Johns.
• September 25 – Attempting to take Montreal, Ethan Allen and many of his 150 followers are captured, at Longue Pointe, and are sent to England.
• October 18 – American Patriots capture Chambly.
• October 25 – On Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec from New England, his force begins crossing the height of land between Maine and Canada for the descent to the St. Lawrence River.
• November 3 – Hindered by Colonel Warner, of Vermont, Governor Guy Carleton cannot relieve St. Johns, which surrenders to Montgomery.
• November 12 – General Montgomery tells Montrealers that, being defenceless, they cannot stipulate terms; but promises to respect personal rights. He demands the keys of public stores, and appoints 9Template:Nbspa.m. tomorrow for the army's entrance, by the Recollet gate. (see "Nov 12, 1775 Articles of Capitulation")
• November 13 – The invaders appropriate royal stores.
• December 31 – At the Battle of Quebec, British forces repulsed an attack by the Continental Army to capture Quebec City and enlist French Canadian support.
• Having captured Montreal, American Patriot troops fail to take Quebec City or elicit local support, and withdraw within a year.

Births

• April 13 or 16 – Charles James Stewart, clergyman of the Church of England, bishop, and politician (d.1837)
• April 25 – William Warren Baldwin, doctor, militia officer, jp, lawyer, office holder, judge, businessman, and politician (d.1844)
• May 24 – Matthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron Aylmer, army officer and colonial administrator (d.1850)
• September 13 – Laura Secord, heroine of the War of 1812 (d.1868)
• November 28 – Jean-Charles Létourneau, politician (d.1838)

Deaths

• January 3: Robert Campbell, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. (b.1718)
• November 3: Juan José Pérez Hernández, naval officer and explorer (b. ca. 1725)

Historical documents

American Revolutionary War

"We are involved in all the Horrors of a Civil War" - Bostonian on April 19 "general Engagement" between troops and militia, fearing many more deaths<ref>"Halifax, May 2; Extract of a Letter from[...]Boston" (April 24, 1775), The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 251 (sic; May 2, 1775), Page 3 of 4. (See also "Salem, April 25" for description of April 19 fighting) Accessed 22 August 2022</ref>

Quebec Act mandated authority of governor means "he is possessed of absolute and despotic Powers" limited only by his need of Council majority vote<ref>"Extract of a Letter from Quebec, April 27, 1775," The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle (July 11, 1775), Page 1 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022 (See also "Instructions to Governor Carleton, 1775")</ref>

Gov. Guy Carleton offers $200 reward for person who disfigured King George bust in Montreal and attached "False and Scandalous Libel" about him<ref>"By His Excellency Guy Carleton" (May 8, 1775), The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 539 (May 11, 1775), pg. 3. (See also additional reward in advertisement just below this proclamation) Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Continental Congress resolves to end exports to Quebec, Nova Scotia, Island of St. John's, and Newfoundland, as well as to British fisheries<ref>May 17, 1775 Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789, Library of Congress. Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

Finding "the protestant and catholic colonies to be strongly linked together," Congress calls on "oppressed Inhabitants of Canada" to join it<ref>"Letter to the Inhabitants of Canada; May 29, 1775" Journals of the Continental Congress, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School. Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

Carleton says Ticonderoga and Crown Point taken by Benedict Arnold, who also got Navy sloop, bateaux and military stores at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu<ref>"Carleton to Dartmouth" (June 7, 1775), Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada; 1759-1791; Part II (2nd edition; 1918), pgs. 663-4. Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

"We have been puzzled to discover what we ought to do with the Canadians and Indians" - John Adams sees need for Canadians (Note: "savages" used)<ref>"From John Adams to James Warren (June 7, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Gen. Israel Putnam gets support bid "from one of the Indian Nations near Canada," while Carleton is said to find "the People in general" won't fight rebels<ref>"Watertown [(near Boston)], June 5," The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle (July 4, 1775), Page 3 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022 (See Carleton's letter to Gage including this subject)</ref>

Carleton laments "impotent Situation" of only 600 soldiers and no militia, and Quebeckers' minds poisoned by "Hypocrisy and Lies" from other colonies<ref>"Carleton to Dartmouth" (June 7, 1775), Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada; 1759-1791; Part II (2nd edition; 1918), pg. 665. (See also Carleton's proclamation raising militia (June 9, 1775)) Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Alexander Hamilton: "King, through[...]his creatures, the Governor and Council may[...]mould the criminal laws of Canada[...]to the most tyrannical views"<ref>"Remarks on the Quebec Bill: Part One" (June 15, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Hamilton's remarks on establishment of Catholicism in Quebec) Accessed 1 September 2022</ref>

Congress orders Gen. Philip Schuyler to take St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Montreal if "practicable [and not] disagreeable to the Canadians"<ref>June 27, 1775 Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789, Library of Congress. (See also Washington's comments on diversionary expedition through Maine to Quebec City) Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

"We are this day informed in Congress that the six Nations and Canada Indians are firmly disposed to observe a strict neutrality"<ref>Letter of Richard Henry Lee to George Washington (June 29, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 1 September 2022</ref>

Congress has "received certain intelligence that General Carleton[...]is instigating the people of [Canada] and the Indians to fall upon us"<ref>"A declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America(...)setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms; Final Form" (July 6, 1775), Journals of the Continental Congress, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School. (See also Congress's letter to people of Britain repeating threat from Canada, but seeking reconciliation) Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

Chiefs with families (numbering 1,600) in Montreal to declare "they are unanimous" in leading their people against "the Bostonians" (Note: "savage" used)<ref>"Quebec, August 3; Extract of a Letter from Montreal" (July 30, 1775), The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 551 (Cahier 1, August 3, 1775), pg. 3. (See also further details on pg. 3 and also "Cagnewaga" chief willing to assist invaders, and Schuyler inviting Indigenous people to conference, but not confronting Sir John Johnson) Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Call for men for Royal Highland Emigrants regiment "to engage during the present Troubles in America only," for grants of 200 acres rentfree for 20 years<ref>"Quebec, August 10; Conditions to be given to such Soldiers as will engage[....]" (August 3, 1775), The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 552 (August 10, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

"Neutrality and your present blessings are incompatible with each other" - Canadians must expect worst if Colonies' "arm'd and numerous rabble" invade<ref>"To the People of Canada," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 553 (August 17, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Lake Champlain skirmish north of Quebec boundary leaves rebel captain dead and later decapitated by Indigenous men with British soldiers<ref>"Quebec, August 31; A Correspondent has sent us[....]," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 555 (August 31, 1775), pg. 3. (See also Gen. Schuyler's mention of this "Imprudence") Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Report that Canadians "highly approved" Congress's letter, and are uneasy about possible scarcity of grain products because provisions go to Boston<ref>"New-York, Aug. 31" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 4 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022 (See also "Extract of a Letter from Montreal, September 18 (pg. 3) saying Canadians not fooled by "false promises of Friendship and Union")</ref>

Gen. Schuyler summarizes intelligence about British, his eagerness to invade, and Gen. Richard Montgomery's departure plans (Note: "savages" used)<ref>Letter of Philip Schuyler to George Washington (August 27, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 1 September 2022</ref>

From Cambridge, Washington sends "(though late in the Season)" detachment of 1,000 men under Arnold to Quebec City by way of Kennebec River<ref>Letter of George Washington (September 10, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Washington's orders to Arnold and "Address to the Inhabitants of Canada") Accessed 1 September 2022</ref>

Account of battle near St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu in which small British force of mostly Indigenous men drives off several hundred rebel invaders<ref>"Quebec, September 14; Account of the Battle happen'd near the Camp at St. John's[....]," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 557 (September 14, 1775), pg. 3. (See also Gen. Schuyler's account and Lt. Gov. Cramahé's mention of this fight and difficulty "to bring the Canadian Peasantry to a Sense of their Duty") Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

British regulars and Indigenous men ambush part of force under Schuyler near St.-Jean but are routed, while Ethan Allen's force cuts link to Montreal<ref>"Hartford, Sept. 18" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 4 of 4, continuing on Page 2 of 4. (See also Gen. Schuyler's account) Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Accounts of Battle of Longue-Pointe near Montreal in which Ethan Allen and some Chambly Canadians (who had prospect of plunder) were captured<ref>"Quebec, October 5; On the 25th of September[....]" and "Extract of an authentick Letter from Montreal, dated September 28," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 560 (October 5, 1775), pgs. 3-4. (See also another account of skirmish under "To the Printer of the Quebec Gazette" (pg. 3)) Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Thomas Jefferson notes "intrepidity" of Canadians helping besiege St.-Jean but sees they can get discouraged; mentions "bitter enemy" Luc de la Corne<ref>Letter of Thomas Jefferson (October 31, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Gen. Richard Montgomery reports Chambly capitulation after mostly Canadian siege (Note: "St. John's" is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu)<ref>Richard Montgomery, "Extract of a letter from General Montgomery, dated camp before St. John's, October 20, 1775" Library of Congress. Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

Gen. Montgomery reports artillery assault of St.-Jean, followed by surrender when garrison learns relief from Montreal is defeated<ref>"Extract of a Letter from Gen. Montgomery, dated Camp near St. John's, Nov. 3, 1775" http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/bds:@field(FLD001+90898003+) (scroll down to "My Dear General;" see also Schuyler's summary of challenges in invasion of Canada) Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

"Pitiful and humorous spectacle" - Col. Arnold's bedraggled regiment arrives at St. Lawrence River near Quebec City from Maine<ref>Abner Stocking, "November 8" An Interesting Journal of Abner Stocking of Chatham, Connecticut (1810; 1921 reprint), pgs. 23-4. (See also Letter to Washington from Arnold reporting his arrival) Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

Congressional agents ordered "to exert your utmost endeavours to induce the Canadians to accede to a union with these colonies" and send delegates<ref>November 8, 1775 Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789, Library of Congress. Accessed 5 September 2022</ref>

Schuyler relates Carleton's escape from Montreal before its fall to Montgomery and looks ahead in hope of Quebec City's capture<ref>"To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler" (November 28, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Montreal Articles of Capitulation (November 12)) Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Arnold reports he has too few men to storm Quebec City, and they lack sufficient clothing and ammunition, so he has retired to await Montgomery's force<ref>"To George Washington from Colonel Benedict Arnold" (November 20, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Schuyler's letter praising Arnold and lamenting (along with Montgomery) many troops' eagerness to go home) Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Arnold reports that Montgomery has joined him and they are at Quebec City, "which has a wretched motley Garrison[...], the Walls in a ruinous Situation"<ref>"To George Washington from Colonel Benedict Arnold" (December 5, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Schuyler reporting that number of men in Canada is "daily decreasing") Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Death of Gen. Montgomery at Quebec reported by rebel general in Montreal, who begs for reinforcements to sway impressionable Canadians to his side<ref>"(Published by Authority)," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 569 (March 14, 1776), pg. 1. (See also print of "The Death of General Montgomery") Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Canada

Physician "commodiously lodged for treating all Kinds of Diseases" if people send him their case in writing, and poor helped gratis if postage paid<ref>"The Sieur Le Cerclé, Surgeon" (Terre-bonne, May 15, 1775), The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 542 (June 1, 1775), pg. 4, right column. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Upper Town, Quebec City "Doctor of Physic" offers advice gratis and medicines at reasonable rates, inoculates for smallpox and treats venereal disease<ref>"Advertisement; J. McAulay, Doctor of Physic," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 561 (October 12, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Mary Barnsley denies husband's accusations and says "bad Usage and ill Treatment from him were the Cause of my Elopment [sic]"<ref>"I Mary Barnsley" (June 20, 1775), The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 545 (June 22, 1775), pg. 3. (See also John Barnsley's statement against her on same page, right column) Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Select Society for "literary Intercourse" resists "present rapid Torrent of Gaming, and devote[...]their Leisure to so rational and useful an Amusement"<ref>"Montreal, April 13," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 536 (April 20, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 29 August 2022</ref>

In "Mathematical Thesis," natural philosophy students Panet, Perrault and Chavaux will "resolve such Problems in Algebra and Geometry" as put to them<ref>"On Friday the 26th Instant," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 541 (May 25, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

For sale at Anne Taylor's distillery: "Essense of Spruce" for making 30 gallons of beer, as well as spruce beer "for Family or Ship's Use"<ref>"To Be Sold," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 542 (June 1, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

John Robinson, gelder, "cuts Horses with the Greatest Security, splays Heifers, and gelds and splays Pigs [with] utmost Care and constant Attendance"<ref>"Advertisements; John Robinson, Gelder," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 543 (June 8, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Nova Scotia

Following raid on Saint John River by "Rebels from Machias," Gov. Legge proclaims Nova Scotia militia subject to "Service in Time of War" act<ref>"By his Excellency Francis Legge" (September 5, 1775), The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 261 (September 5, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 24 August 2022 (See also George Washington's objections to any attack on Nova Scotia)</ref>

Ships from Nova Scotia carrying provisions to Boston risk capture, including by "Spider Catchers," 8-10-ton boats based in New England seaports<ref>"To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry" (December 4, 1775), U.S. National Archives. (See also Washington's problems with "disorderly" crews of armed schooners sent to St. Lawrence River) Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Two Nova Scotia House members deny being "factious and rebelliously disposed," but one reported to Gen. Gage, who has list of "disaffected" in N.S.<ref>"Province of Nova-Scotia. In the House of Assembly, June 16th, 1775," The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 258 (June 20, 1775), Page 4 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

Governor's proclamation warns Nova Scotians "not in any Manner directly or indirectly [to] aid or assist with any Supplies whatever, any Rebel or Rebels"<ref>"By his Excellency Francis Legge," The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle (July 4, 1775), Page 2 of 4, first column. (See also proclamation ordering magistrates to require everyone entering Nova Scotia to swear "Fidelity and Allegiance to his Majesty" (Page 4 of 4, first column), and proclamation ordering all Nova Scotians 16 and over to take allegiance oath (Page 4 of 4, third column)). Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

Noting "a most unnatural and dangerous Rebellion" in America, treason in Canada, and home "Invasion," Nova Scotia to collect rate of 5s to £5 for militia<ref>"An Act for raising a Tax(...)for defraying the Expence of maintaining and supporting the Militia of (Nova Scotia) and for the Defence of the same" 15 George III, Chapter 7 (Session 2; 1775). Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

Refugees to take loyalty oath and enter province as inhabitants, but those refusing oath may be jailed, and "traiterous Correspondence" will be punished<ref>"An Act for the ready Admission of such of his Majesty's Subjects in the Colonies on the Continent(...)to take Refuge in this Province, from the Anarchy and Confusion there(....)" 15 George III, Chapter 6 (Session 2; 1775). Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

Refugees to be provided food and granted land free of rent for 10 years, and Nova Scotians encouraged to supply lumber and coal to Caribbean market<ref>"Halifax, October 17" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Nova Scotia farmer and former Army officer imprisoned by Massachusetts General Court after he visits Boston with no good reason for going there<ref>Letter of Andrew Hamilton to George Washington (August 16, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 1 September 2022</ref>

Scores of patients, age 50 down to under 1, inoculated for smallpox, are "save over the Disease; without having had one bad, or unpromising Symptom"<ref>"Halifax, August 8" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 256 (August 8, 1775), Page 3 of 4. (See also in this issue "The happy Effects of inoculating" (Page 4 of 4) in inoculation house with cradles and beds, medicines and nurse) Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

Detailed "advice and instructions concerning innoculation, by self-applying "pocky matter" in scratches, addressed to the industrious poor of Halifax"<ref>"To Mr. Henry, Printer; Halifax Yard, August 24th, 1775" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 260 (August 29, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

Provincial treasury audit has found books and papers "of high Concern" missing; £100 reward offered for their return, and £500 for whoever took them<ref>"Halifax, Jan. 10, 1775" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 135 (January 10, 1775), Page 3 of 4. Accessed 22 August 2022</ref>

"To be Sold, A likely well made Negro Boy, about Sixteen Years old,---Enquire of the Printer."<ref>"To be Sold" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 145 (March 21, 1775), Page 1 of 4. Accessed 22 August 2022</ref>

Any Nova Scotia resident may bring livestock and vegetables into Halifax for sale in street or building, even during Market hours<ref>"An Act for further regulating the Market at Halifax" 15 George III, Chapter 8 (Session 2; 1775). Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

"Paltry artifice" - Reader criticizes Nova Scotia Gazette publisher for reprinting "trash" contrived in Philadelphia papers by Continental Congress<ref>Castigator Falsi, "Halifax, August 25th, 1775," The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 261 (September 5, 1775), Page 1 of 4. Accessed 24 August 2022</ref>

"She opened her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue was the law of kindness" - Mrs. Jane Chipman of Cornwallis, who died after falling from horse<ref>"Halifax, April 18" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 149 (April 18, 1775), Page 1 of 4. Accessed 22 August 2022</ref>

Charles Wright disavows wife Hannah's debts after she keeps "bad Company," sells some of furniture ("to my great Distress and Damage") and runs off<ref>"Halifax, September 12th, 1775" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 262 (September 12, 1775), Page 3 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Prince Edward Island

Leaving for Britain, St. John's Island governor Walter Patterson says he will "try to rouse the proprietors [to] promote" their own interest<ref>"Island of St. John, July 27th, 1775" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 260 (August 29, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

"I never saw better grass, white clover, wheat, barley, rye, oats, peas, potatoes, and all kinds of garden stuff[...]altho' they are very bad farmers"<ref>"Extract of a genuine letter from the Island of St. John[...]dated April 24th, 1775" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 264 (September 26, 1775), Page 3 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Charlottetown raided by privateers in November and governor, surveyor general and many public and private papers carried off<ref>"An Act to confirm, and make valid in Law(....)"] George III, 16th Year, Chapter 4, The Statutes at Large, of Prince Edward Island[...]1773 to 1833, inclusive (1834), pg. 30 Accessed 23 February 2023</ref>

Newfoundland

Three 20-gun ships and several sloops to be added to naval force "to prevent the Americans carrying on any Fishery on the Banks of Newfoundland"<ref>"May 30," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 554 (August 24, 1775), pg. 2. Accessed 30 August 2022</ref>

Navy frigate on Newfoundland station "destroyed a number of stages which the French had erected beyong the Limits allowed them for[...]the Fishery<ref>"London, July 4; A Letter received from Newfoundland[....]," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 566 (November 16, 1775), pg. 3, near bottom. Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Labrador

"Very unpleasant situation" - Trapped at edge of snowy Labrador precipice, George Cartwright and friend drop down using length of cod line in his pocket<ref>C.W. Townsend (ed.), "Sunday, December 10, 1775," Captain Cartwright and His Labrador Journal (1911), pg. 185 Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

Indigenous nations

New "Indian Affairs" rules include sending superintendent annually to check on local officials, who will act as JPs and admit Indigenous evidence in court<ref>Clauses 14-16, "Plan for the Future Management of Indian Affairs" (January 3, 1775), Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada; 1759-1791; Part II (2nd edition; 1918), pgs. 615-16. Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Local "Indian King" Solomon says he is given "Liberty" to join rebels by Kanien’kéhà:ka, who will "hold 500 men in readiness to join us on the first Notice"<ref>"Cambridge, May 18; Extract of a Letter from [western Massachusetts]" (May 4, 1775), The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. V, No. 257 (June 13, 1775), Page 3 of 4. Accessed 23 August 2022</ref>

Using metaphor of son (colonies) injured by "proud and wicked servants" (ministers) of father (King), Congress tells Haudenosaunee to stay out of war<ref>"A Speech to the Six Confederate Nations, Mohawks, Oneidas, Tusscaroras, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senekas(...)" (July 13, 1775), Journals of the Continental Congress, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School. Accessed 18 August 2022</ref>

With presents and talks, Continental Congress has created northern department of Indian affairs covering Six Nations "and all to the Northward of them"<ref>"Watertown, August 21" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

In Albany, 700 Kanien’kéhà:ka and Onondaga declare friendship and hope to bring over Canadian relations, despite "all Governor Carleton's endeavours"<ref>"New-York, Aug. 31" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 4 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Members of St. Francois tribe offer services to Americans, and say Indigenous people and French generally are "determined not to act against us"<ref>"Watertown, August 21" The Nova-Scotia Gazette: and The Weekly Chronicle Vol. VI, No. 267 (October 17, 1775), Page 2 of 4. Accessed 25 August 2022</ref>

Superintendent of Indian Affairs Guy Johnson in Montreal and expected to sail for England, "the Season being too far advanced for [Indian] Operations"<ref>"Quebec, October 26," The Quebec Gazette, Nomb. 563 (October 26, 1775), pg. 3. Accessed 31 August 2022</ref>

Haudenosaunee sachems refuse Johnson's war feast and song at Montreal; Kanien’kéhà:ka are rebuked for not sending for their people in Canada<ref>"To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler" (December 15, 1775), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 2 September 2022</ref>

Alexander Henry describes people in Cree village on Lake Winnipeg, where women not only "beguile" his men, but are lent for year's service to them<ref>Alexander Henry the elder, Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories[....] (1809), pgs. 246-9 Accessed 19 August 2022 (See also Henry's Map of the North West Parts of America)</ref>