‘The noblest Englishman that has appeared in my time and the best soldier in the British army," says Wolfe.Our special project presenting the
Terms of Louisbourg’s Surrender
The surrender articles stipulated that the garrison should be sent to England, prisoners of war in British ships and that all artillery, arms,
Louisbourg Surrenders Again
The answer was prompt and stern: the garrison must surrender as prisoners of war; a definite reply must be given within an hour.Our special project
Another Siege of Louisbourg
When the French looked landward from their ramparts they could see scarcely a sign of the impending storm.Our special project presenting the
Threats of the French Minister
For the last time, I exhort you to give these things your serious attention, for they will not escape from mine."Our special project presenting the
Corruption in Canada
A writer of the time exclaimed: "This is the land of abuses, ignorance, prejudice and all that is monstrous in government. Peculation, monopoly and
A Winter of Discontent 1757-1758
Under the hollow gayeties of the ruling class lay a great public distress, which broke at last into riot.Our special project presenting the
French Capture Fort William Henry
He looked back on the lake’s still bosom flecked with mists and its quiet mountains sleeping under the flush of dawn. There was nothing in the wild
Siege of Fort William Henry
Day after day the weary roar of the distant cannonade fell on the ears of Webb in his camp at Fort Edward.Our special project presenting the