[354] See [Chapter VIII].
[355] Narrative of the Negotiations between England and Spain, 57.
[356] Lord Dorchester to Major Beckwith, Quebec, June 27, 1790 (Can. Arch., 1890, p. 143); and same to same on same day (Id., 144). Very little is known of Beckwith besides his being sent on this mission. Douglas Brymner, in his introduction to this volume of the Canadian Archives, p. xl, gives a brief sketch. He says that the records at Washington reveal nothing regarding Beckwith or his mission.
[357] Dorchester to Grenville, Quebec, July 7, 1790. (Id., 145.)
[358] Hamilton, Works, IV, 31.
[359] Id., 32. Also Can. Arch., 1890, p. xxxvi
[360] Jefferson, Works, IX, 409.
[361] Hamilton, Works, IV, 32. Also Can. Arch., 1890, p. xxxvii.
[362] Can. Arch., 1890; p. 145. Inclosure with Dorchester to Grenville, September 25, 1790, marked “Supposed No. 7.” These inclosures and others similar, sent at various times by Dorchester to the British Cabinet, are designated as unofficial information. No names are given, but the speakers are indicated by number. Keys were sent from time to time showing for whom the numbers stood. A complete key is found in the introduction to this volume (p. xii). The above information reached Dorchester August 5.
[363] Id., 147, No. 14. The key shows this to have been Mr. Scott.